Disclaimer:  Jareth:  Since the author is a little busy right now…  (*I go running by chased by the men in white suits waving my arms and screaming* HELP ME SAVE ME HELP ME SAVE ME!)  I'll be taking over the proceedings of this story…  (*I go running by in the opposite direction screaming* HELP ME SAVE ME HELP ME SAVE ME!)  Contrary to popular belief she DID NOT buy me off E-Bay  (DID TOO!! O_O EEP! *is chased again*)  -_-;;  I still belong to George Lucas.  Everything not in the movie belongs to her…  (*is tackled and has a straight jacket slapped on*  I'M NOT CRAZY!! *men in white suits walk away*)  So on with the show…

Chapter Seventeen: Wedding Blues

            The next day I woke up next to Jareth in his bed.  I tried to get up when I felt something holding me back.  I looked down and saw Jareth's arms wrapped around me.  I tried to move his arms but they wrapped around me even tighter.  "Jareth let me up I stated.  I heard him sigh but his grip didn't get any lighter.  I rolled over and looked him in the face.  He was fast asleep.  I started tickling the end of his nose.  He scrunched up his nose and used his hand to brush off my hand.  I took the opportunity to squirm out of his grasp and get out of bed.

            I looked back at him.  He looked peaceful but sad.  Like he had lost his best friend.  I got dressed and left the room.  I never noticed that he opened his eyes and sat up.  I walked down the hall and into the garden.  Once I got there I lay in the flowers and closed my eyes.  "Oh God we're partially binded.  Also we're getting married.  I'm not sure I can do this but it's too late to get cold feet.  I have to go through with it," I said to myself.  I sighed and smiled warmly.  Life felt at peace for that moment.  "King Jareth I love you so much.  I'm not worthy of you," I stated to myself.

            "I love you too my dear.  Do us a favor and don't start the 'I'm not worthy' shit again," Jareth's voice stated.  I opened my eyes, sat up and looked at Jareth.  "Of all the women of the world why'd you pick me?" I asked.

            "You're the only one besides Sarah who can actually win in a game of wills against me," he stated.

            "Why didn't you choose Sarah?"

            "You're a lot sassier.  You have more of an attitude.  You'll be more of a challenge for me to handle.  Plus you don't seem to like the phrase 'It's not fair'."

            I stood up brushed myself off and looked at Jareth.  I saw insecurity and worry in his eyes.  "You're lying.  Find me when you're ready to tell the truth," I stated.  Then I turned and walked away.  I went into the labyrinth and then out of it.  I stood in the middle of a field and looked around.  To the right, in the far distance, was a village.  I started to walk towards it.  When I got there I saw hundreds of fae people walking around.  I also saw children playing on the outside of the city.  Then a child, around the age of ten, came up to me.  It was a little girl with long black hair and eyebrows that looked like Jareth's.  She was wearing a blue dress, white nylons, blue buckle shoes, and a blue choker.  She smiled and waved at me.  "What's your name?" she asked politely.

            "Meagan, what's yours?"

            "Angel.  You're a human aren't you?"

            "How can you tell?"

            "You don't have any eye markings.  All fae have eye markings."

            "Do you happen to know how fae choose mates?"

            "Fae choose mates based on character, looks, goodness of heart, and love."

            "Why didn't he tell me that?" I asked myself.

            "Why didn't who tell you what?"

            "Oh it's nothing.  Do you know a place where I can stay?"

            "You can stay at my house.  We're renting a room."  Then we walked into the village.

            When we got to the house I was greeted by a female fae with long, brown hair wearing a green dress and a male fae with short black hair wearing a blue suit.  "I'm Marta and this is my husband Roberto.  Do you want to rent our room?" asked the female fae.

            "I'm Meagan and yes I would love to your room," I answered.  I was led to a spacious, comfortable room with a bed (well duh…), TV and phone.  I was just settling in when I realized I didn't bring anything with me.  Then Screech flew in the window and landed on my knee.  "King Jareth sent me to look for you.  He's frantic searching for you," Screech stated.

            "Tell him I'm fine but don't tell him where I am.  Screech do you think you could get some pajamas and clothes for me?  I'm staying here tonight," I stated.  Screech nodded and flew back out the window.  A few minutes later she came back carrying a small bag.  She gave me the bag and left.  I sighed and put the bag down.  I needed to think.  After all marriage is a big step made bigger by the fact I could destroy the man I love.  Hey no big deal.  I growled and pulled at my hair.  My thoughts were too jumbled.  Finally I lie down and went to sleep.

            The next day I woke up, got dressed, gathered my stuff, thanked the fae for the use of their room, and left.  I was walking away from the village when a white owl landed in front of me and glared.  "Jareth I needed some time to think.  I know why you choose me and I'm confused as to why you didn't just tell me the truth," I stated.  The owl sighed and changed into Jareth.  He stepped forward and took my hands.  "I was nervous and I didn't know how to put it so you would understand," he stated.  I smiled and kissed him.  "Let's go home," I whispered hugging him and burying my face in his oh so handsome chest. (X3 Sorry bout that…)  Then Jareth called a crystal and transported us to the castle.

            When we got there I went to my room and set down my bag.  Then I felt wrap around me from behind.  I turned my head and smiled at Jareth.  He buried his face in my hair and inhaled.  Then he raised his face and kissed me.  When we broke off I smiled warmly and melted in his embrace.  Suddenly he let go and moved in front of me.  "Tomorrow's the wedding.  I have to get a few things ready.  Don't leave while I'm gone okay?" Jareth asked caressing my cheek.  I nodded and smiled at him.  He gave me a parting kiss and disappeared.  I lie on my bed and began writing.  After awhile Lady came bounding in.  She jumped on me and licked my face.  "Okay I missed you too Lady," I stated shoving her off.  She started pulling on my sleeves and growling.  I got up, got a stuffed animal and started plying tug o war with her.  Whenever I got it away from her I threw it and she attacked it.  Then I started pulling on it and we started again.

            Two hours later I was lying on the bed watching "Wishmaster".  Lady was curled up next to me sleeping.  Then Jareth came in and looked at the TV.  "What are you watching?" he asked.  "Wishmaster," I answered.

            "May I join you?"

            "Sure," I answered scooting over to make room.  Then he lay down next to me and we watched the movie together.  Some time during the movie I fell asleep in Jareth's arms.  He turned off the TV, lay down and used magic to cover us.  Then he snuggled with me and fell asleep.  Lady woke up and lay down between us.

            The next day I woke up alone with Lady.  I sighed and got out of bed.  I went into the bathroom and filled the tub with hot water.  Then I closed and locked the bathroom door, got out of my pajamas and sunk into the tub.  "Jareth if you're watching fuck off," I warned as I washed up.  After sufficiently washing myself I just sat and soaked, enjoying the hot water.  After awhile I got out, dried myself off and got dressed.  Then I dried my hair and combed it to one side.  I smiled and sat down on my bed.  "I wish my family and friends were here, " I stated mournfully.  Suddenly my whole blinking family and assorted friends appeared crowding the room.  (I have huge family.  Like five hundred people and I dun even know them all…)  "I've got to be careful how I word my wishes," I said to myself while buried under more people than my room could possibly handle.

            When I finally got to the door and opened it everyone flooded out, trampling me.  I stood up, brushed myself off and looked at my questioning family.  I sighed and grumbled.  "JARETH get your ass over here!" I screamed.  That warranted a "Meagan don't swear" from my mom and a "Who's Jareth" from the others.  Then open mouthed awe when he suddenly appeared and confusion when I didn't seem phased in the slightest.  There were jumbled murmurs and questions.  Finally all the noise got to be too much for poor Jareth.  " QUIET!" he yelled.  When everyone immediately shut up he looked satisfied.  "Now then who are all these people?" He asked.

            "They're my family.  I need your help with an explanation.  I kinda wished them here and they don't believe in magic," I stated Jareth sigh and snapped his fingers.  Suddenly a TV and VCR appeared on a table.  He snapped his fingers again and the movie "Labyrinth" started playing.  Jareth explained as the movie went on.  Then when the movie was over he announced that we would be getting married.  That caused my mom to faint.

            A few minutes later I was in my room alone when Sarah came bursting in.  "Sarah what is it?" I asked alarmed.

            "Get in to your gown.  The wedding is going to start any minute," Sarah panted.

            "WHAT?!" I yelled shooting up.  I went into a frenzy, throwing on a wedding gown that looked like my black dress only white.  Then I put on some white dress shoes and a pendant that Jareth gave that looked like his.  I left the room followed closely by Sarah.  I arrived at the closed door and stood next to my dad waiting.  Screech landed on my shoulder and gave it a comforting squeeze.  Then Leo came up and shook my father's hand.  My father paled and gulped, nervous to be shaking hands with a lion.  Then Leo went in followed by Screech.  My dad closed the door behind him.

            After five minutes the doors opened and a small girl skipped down the aisle and placed flowers at the pedestal.  The pedestal was where the throne used to be and the whole room was decorated in white.  The wedding march started and dad and I started down the aisle.  At the end of the aisle stood Jareth dressed in white with a white owl feather cloak around his shoulders.  Next to Jareth stood his father, Leo.  When my dad saw Leo standing where Jareth's father was supposed to be his eyebrows shot up.  When I was standing next to Jareth the fathers sat down and the priest motioned for silence.  The priest was a black haired fae.  The priest ran through the usual vows used.  Rings were exchanged and no one protested to the union.  After all due vows were exchanged we shared a passionate kiss.  I felt his arms wrap around me and I returned the hug.  When we broke apart we walked down the aisle hand in hand out the door.

            A few hours later everyone gathered in the dining room and sat down.  A grand feast was set on the tables.  As soon as Jareth and I sat down and started eating everyone else joined in.  After dinner Jareth and I led everyone to the ballroom.  Immediately music started and everyone danced the night away.

Jareth:  The author would like to apologize for the extremely long wait.  She was banned off the internet for a while.  The reason why I'm telling you this is because she a bit tied up… (THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!!!  He's MINE I tell you MINE!!!  *maniacal laughter*)  Jareth:  See what I mean.  Review and show her how much you love this because she's thinking of discontinuing this one…