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if you want to use them.
A/N: Ok..the results are..that I continue with the story!!! Most of my reviewers wanted me too, and I'm glad cuz I like this story.of course I know the ending lol. Anyway, I guess I should apologize for acting immaturely to the one reviewer.I'm sorry that I wrote that paragraph about your review, but I'm human and I get worked up when someone says my work has bad parts in it.so sue me! Lol Anyway, it won't happen again.I do accept flames, but only if they try and help me, so if you think my story sux, keep it to yourself. Sorry if there are a lot of mistakes in typing here. I was typing really fast, and I did read it over, but I might have forgotten something.
Thanx, *~*Amanda*~*
"Sarah, didn't anyone ever tell you that curiosity killed the cat?"
"I-I'm sorry Your Majesty. I didn't realize that this was your room"
"You shouldn't be lurking about without a guide Sarah."
Sarah nodded. She was terrified of him at this moment. He could do so much to her, after all, she didn't just break a rule this time, this was HIS room. He was so much stronger than she was.
"I'll go back to my room" Sarah said
"Be in the Dining Room in twenty minutes Sarah."
She glanced back at him "Ok"
She left and ran all the way back to her room. She surprised herself by remembering where it was.
"Why do I let him scare me like that? I'm 22 damn years old, and he is just the same as he always was." She said frustrated
Sarah looked at her bed where a deep red dress lay. It was a thin material without sleeves. The hem looked as if it would go down to her ankles. When she put it on, it, of course, did. She noticed it was also pretty form fitting. She supposed Jareth picked it out. She applied a little blush and some lipstick, and pulled her hair up leaving two pieces hanging down in front.
In the end, she thought she looked pretty damn good. She smiled at her reflection in a long mirror that hung on her bathroom door and walked out of the room.
Sarah made her way to the Dining Hall only getting lost three times. Sarah walked through the double doors, the room was beautiful! The ceiling reflected the evening sky (hehehe.sorry, I couldn't let this story pass without using something from Harry Potter) which was clear and full of stars. The floor was a magnificent marble. There were candles on the walls and in the center was a huge table, obviously fit for all the guests Jareth received. When she walked in, she saw Jareth sitting at the far end of the table.
Sarah walked in and bowed slightly, thinking it would be appropriate
"Good evening Sarah. You look lovely."
"Thank you Your Majesty."
"Sarah, Sarah, Sarah, please, when no one else is around call me Jareth."
"Thanks Jareth."
"Now about what happened today" He began
Damn. He remembered. Sarah was hoping that he might have forgotten. Yeah, sure. She was dreading this part. The lecture.
"You are not allowed to roam around the castle whenever you want. If you tell me where you are going, I will tell you if it is acceptable or not."
Sarah could feel the heat rising in her face. No one had told her if and when she could go someplace since she lived at home!
"You are going to have to learn self-discipline while you are here."
Sarah couldn't take it anymore
"I didn't ask to stay here ya know." She said a little too loudly "If I'm such a problem, why don't you just send me home?"
"I told you I couldn't do that. And don't raise your voice at me, I am your king!"
"As I said before, I'm not from a monarchy buddy, so pardon the hell out of me if I make a mistake."
"Sarah" Jareth said sternly
Sarah softened a bit "Look, I'm sorry; I'm still trying to get used to all.this." She threw her hands up to gesture to the castle
"Look Sarah, we have been arguing non-stop since you get here last night." Jareth said softly "Can't we just forget our past and start over as friends?"
"Friends?" Sarah asked "You captured my brother."
"You asked me too."
"But you knew I didn't mean it, and now you bring me here, and won't tell me how to get home. And you want to know if we can be friends?"
"I know we didn't have the best of relationships"
Sarah scoffed
"But can't we at least try?"
"I guess we can try" Sarah said reluctantly "If you really want to."
Oh I do thought Jareth "I would like that"
The two sat and ate their dinner and talked about how the Labyrinth had changed (of course it's always changing, so that conversation didn't last to long) they talked about what Jareth had been doing and how the Underground was.
"And what about you Sarah, how have you been?"
Sarah hesitated before she said anything "Everything is pretty much the same. I'm writing books now and I have a beautiful apartment."
"What about..." He started
"I'd really rather not talk about my life Jareth."
"Sarah, don't hold anything back from me. I can always send a goblin up to check on you.
"YOU WOULDN'T DARE!" Sarah yelled "IT'S MY LIFE!"
"Sarah."
Sarah got up from the table and started walking towards the door. Jareth was behind her in an instant and grabbed her arm.
"Sarah, you will not get up and leave while I am talking to you without being dismissed, whether we are friends or not."
"Get off me." Sarah had tears streaming down her cheek. She was trying to push Jareth away, but he was holding her tightly.
"What's wrong Sarah? Why are you so upset?"
Sarah stopped struggling and looked up at him.
"They're gone Jareth" She whispered "They're all gone."
Jareth looked suddenly confused "Who's gone Sarah? I don't understand."
"My family Jareth, Toby, Karen, my Dad. They all died in a fire." Sarah started to cry again.
"O Sarah, I'm so sorry." Jareth hugged Sarah to him. He knew he loved Toby as much as Sarah did. After all, that's why he picked.no he couldn't think about that right now.
Sarah leaned against Jareth, forgetting about her hate that she had for him. And she cried against his chest. She really did feel safe with him.
Jareth held Sarah to him. He was falling or her, and he knew it.
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Sarah awoke the next morning in her own bedroom. (Sorry guys, but ya gotta wait for her to wake up in his bed *sly grin* hehehe)
"How did I get here?" She said to herself "The last thing I remember is.O God" She thought about what had happened the night before "I can't believe I let him see me cry." She hit her hand against her forehead.
The door opened and Celeste walked in with a breakfast tray and a lavender dress that looked as if it was made out of pure water. It looked so light and soft.
"Morning dearie and how are you today?" She asked cheerfully
"Could be better" Sarah said
Celeste didn't answer
"Now, you must eat your breakfast and get dressed quickly. His Majesty wants to see you in his Throne Room.
Sarah sighed "Great, more lectures."
"Well even if it is, you're new to the Underground and you need to learn about it."
"Ok, ok" Sarah put her hands up "I'll go"
Celeste smiled gently "Good dearie"
Sarah ate her breakfast, which turned out to be eggs and sausage, and slipped on her dress. It was another picked out by Jareth. She had to admit, he really did have good taste. She was escorted by Celeste to the doors of the Throne Room.
"There ya go dearie." She disappeared
Sarah smoothed her dress, took a deep breath, and opened the door. She noticed that the room was still as messy as always, no chickens or Goblins running around this early, but messy enough. She saw Jareth standing by one of the many windows looking out over the city. He turned around when he heard her.
"Good morning Sarah. I hope you are feeling a little better this morning."
"I actually am. I'm sorry if I was any trouble last night."
"No more than usual" He smirked
Even when he's being serious, he still finds a way to piss me off he thought.
Jareth walked over to her "Sarah, today you will accompany me to a "party" as you in the Aboveground call it, at my brother's castle. It is to honor one of his acquaintances, you could call it, is getting married."
"Um.that would be fine but, I really don't have anything to wear."
"Sarah, who has been giving you clothes to wear for the past few days?" He asked "I have the perfect dress for you tonight."
"O, Ok then" Sarah said hesitantly
"Now Sarah, though we did pronounce to be friends," Jareth started "You must remember that you are technically mine according to our laws."
"I BEL." Sarah started to yell
"I know, I know, you belong to no one. But Sarah, my Kingdom knows you are the one who solved the Labyrinth, and if they see you are back, they will know you called to me, and that who are mine now. So I must keep up appearances as King and escort you tonight. But you must obey me."
Sarah looked as if she was about to explode. "What do you want me to do?"
"Just remember that most of the Underground think of you as my property."
Sarah clenched and unclenched her fists.
Jareth didn't notice "So I have to humor them."
"Fine" Sarah said with anger evident in her voice "But don't expect me to kiss yours, or anyone else's' shoes."
Jareth laughed "Of course not Sarah, not even the lowest of my subjects are forced to do that."
Sarah nodded "There is one thing I have a problem with. How are you going to address me? I have no title."
"I don't want you to be uncomfortable" Jareth stated
Sarah snorted and rolled her eyes.
Jareth pretended not to notice "Therefore I will be introducing you as Sarah, mortal from the Aboveground."
Sarah sighed with relief. There are things so much worse that she could be called.
"You may go now Sarah. I will come and get you when it is time to go."
Sarah left and walked straight to her room. When she walked in, she saw a beautiful gown laid across her bed. It was a light shade of blue and made of satin. It was long and looked like it would come to a bell shape around her waist. To her surprise, when she lifted the dress up, a corset lay underneath.
"How the hell am I supposed to get that on?" She wondered out loud
"I am here to help with that dearie."
Startled, she turned to see Celeste standing in the doorway.
"His Majesty sent me to help you." Celeste came over and picked the corset up. "Let's get a move on dearie, we don't have much time. You have to eat your lunch, and then get ready to leave. His Majesty doesn't plan to translocate you there, so you must take a carriage, and that might take a while.
Sarah sat down and began to eat off of the tray that was put in front of her. When she was done, Celeste rushed her into the bathroom. She took a quick bath and came out to see Celeste holding up the corset.
"Is that really necessary for this dress?" She asked
"Absolutely dearie." Was all she said
Celeste pulled the corset over Sarah's head and told her to inhale deeply. She started to hook it together and pulls the strings tighter.
"Can you not do it so tight?" Sarah asked straining "I can't breathe."
"We all have to sacrifice something for beauty dearie. And besides, all the women will have these tightened up as much as they can. There, finished." Celeste turned back to examine her work
Sarah stood perfectly straight.
"At least I won't be able to pig out" She thought
Celeste moved to pull the dress over Sarah's head. The sleeves were short and puffed out only the slightest bit. She noticed light blue gloves to match the dress that would go up to the ends of her sleeves so none of her arms would show.
"Now dearie, I must go and help in the Kitchens. Wait her for His Majesty."
"Thanks Celeste." Sarah said
Sarah sat down at her vanity and put some make-up on. After she was done, she walked over to her mirror to look at herself.
"I ca hardly breathe in this damn thing" She whispered "Screw breath, I can barely move!" She looked at her reflection and noticed that it did give her figure more shape. Her waist was mall and the corset made her chest obviously bigger.
She was still checking herself over when there was a knock on the door. She went over to open it, when she did, she gasped.
Jareth stood wearing light blue pants and a white poets shirt with a light blue vest over that to match her dress. His hair, though no more tamed than usual, was beautifully done with glitter.
Jareth grinned "Now Sarah, it isn't polite to stare."
Sarah turned away quickly
"Are you ready now?"
"I-I think so." He walked into the room in front of Sarah
"Ok, before we go, I have to tell you this; there will be gossip and people talking badly about you. Keep your temper, I cannot tolerate and argument tonight." Jareth said sternly
"I can try" Sarah said "But I'm not promising anything."
"That's all I'm asking" Jareth said "Now let's go down to the carriage." He took her arm and led her down to the front of the castle.
Sarah stepped into the back of the carriage and Jareth got in after her.
"We have quite a long ride ahead of us Sarah" Jareth told her
"Oh great." She said to herself
With a jerk of the carriage, they were off.
Sarah fell asleep onto Jareth's shoulder. He didn't move her.
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A few hours later, she was awoken by Jareth gently shaking her.
"We are here Sarah. Let's go
Sarah rubbed her eyes and stepped out of the carriage and noticed the large castle in front of her. It wasn't as big as Jareth's, but equally as grand. The towers were tall and the doors themselves were magnificent. When Sarah walked with Jareth through the main entrance she saw he most ornate hall she had ever seem. It was marble and had stained glass windows. Jareth's brother obviously didn't have little goblins running all over the place. His castle was clean.
"Shall we go in?"
"Yea, ok" Sarah said amazed
When they walked into the ballroom, Sarah heard someone call out their names.
"King of the Goblins and Ruler of the Goblin City and all thereabouts, King Jareth. Accompanied by Sarah, mortal from Aboveground."
Sarah was amazed by the ballroom itself. The room was beautiful; it was festooned by glitter and streamers.
"I see that you are pleased?" Jareth said to Sarah
"This room is so beautiful. Is it always this decorative?"
Jareth laughed "Not always."
Sarah wanted to know more, but Jareth quieted her
"Remember your place Sarah" He whispered
"Yes Your Majesty" Sarah said with a hint of sarcasm that only he could detect
He glared at her
She walked along with her arm in Jareth's, saying hello to different people that he obviously knew. She was getting very bored, and her head had started to hurt from the lack of air she was getting.
"Will you please join me in the Dining Hall for supper." A short stocky man announced to the crowd
"This way Sarah" Jareth led her to the Dining Room.
YES! A CHAIR! Her mind screamed
Sarah noticed that there were a lot of people here, about three of four hundred. Jareth led her to a chair and she sat in it. Jareth sat on her left, and on her right was a tall man with blonde hair. In fact he looked just like Jareth.
"Ah, Damien, brother, how have you been? It's been a while hasn't it."
"To long, Jareth."
"Sarah, this is my brother, Lord Damien."
"Good evening Lord Damien. His Majesty told me he had a brother, but he never said you were twins."
"Yes, I am exactly two minutes younger than my brother." He said "And who are you? Jareth told me of a mortal that came with him, but that couldn't be you, you are more like a Fae."
"Well thank-you Lord, but I am definitely "that mortal"."
The food was brought out and Jareth and Damien started a conversation of the Underground. Sarah could tell she wasn't supposed to interrupt, so she didn't.
Across the table, she noticed a few of the other women staring at her. They quickly glanced away when she glared at them.
Stupid ignorant bitches she thought.
Sarah only ate a little bit. The stupid corset didn't allow much leeway. Soon, the meal was over and she was escorted back to the ballroom by Jareth.
Jareth spotted someone he knew and told Sarah to stay where she was. The music started to play and everyone began to dance.
"May I have this dance?" Someone whispered in her ear
She turned to find Lord Damien looking at her.
"Why of course Milord." She put her hand in his and he waltzed her out to the middle of the floor.
"So, how came you to my brother? He won't tell me anything about you."
She remembered to keep her place; she didn't need a pissy Goblin King for the rest of the night.
"I think that his majesty will tell you if you must know. I don't think I should say."
He laughed, it sounded so much like Jareth's.
"Very well, I can see when I'm being kept in the dark." His hand moved to the small of her back and pulled her closer to him.
She didn't move back.
"Jareth was lucky to have gotten you" He whispered in her ear "Seeing as how Fae women." He was cut off. Someone was tapping his shoulder. A very angry looking someone.
"May I?" Jareth asked
Lord Damien stepped away "Of course."
Jareth grasped Sarah's hand and pulled her away.
"Sarah, you should have asked me if you could dance."
"Why do I need."
"I am not finished" He said sternly
Sarah shut her mouth.
"Not only did you disobey my order not to move, but you are here with me, and my brother knew that. He also knows how easily you humans are seduced."
"I was not being seduced. I think I would have known if I was." Sarah raised her voice to him
Jareth looked at her very coldly. He then imitated his brother's actions and pulled Sarah close to him. He leaned in and whispered in her ear.
"My darling, we are Sidhe. We are the masters of seduction. Believe me, you would have no idea that you were. Do you?"
She looked at him. Her face pale.
"I will dance w-with whomever." But that was as far as she got, before she fell limp against Jareth.
A/N: Ok..the results are..that I continue with the story!!! Most of my reviewers wanted me too, and I'm glad cuz I like this story.of course I know the ending lol. Anyway, I guess I should apologize for acting immaturely to the one reviewer.I'm sorry that I wrote that paragraph about your review, but I'm human and I get worked up when someone says my work has bad parts in it.so sue me! Lol Anyway, it won't happen again.I do accept flames, but only if they try and help me, so if you think my story sux, keep it to yourself. Sorry if there are a lot of mistakes in typing here. I was typing really fast, and I did read it over, but I might have forgotten something.
Thanx, *~*Amanda*~*
"Sarah, didn't anyone ever tell you that curiosity killed the cat?"
"I-I'm sorry Your Majesty. I didn't realize that this was your room"
"You shouldn't be lurking about without a guide Sarah."
Sarah nodded. She was terrified of him at this moment. He could do so much to her, after all, she didn't just break a rule this time, this was HIS room. He was so much stronger than she was.
"I'll go back to my room" Sarah said
"Be in the Dining Room in twenty minutes Sarah."
She glanced back at him "Ok"
She left and ran all the way back to her room. She surprised herself by remembering where it was.
"Why do I let him scare me like that? I'm 22 damn years old, and he is just the same as he always was." She said frustrated
Sarah looked at her bed where a deep red dress lay. It was a thin material without sleeves. The hem looked as if it would go down to her ankles. When she put it on, it, of course, did. She noticed it was also pretty form fitting. She supposed Jareth picked it out. She applied a little blush and some lipstick, and pulled her hair up leaving two pieces hanging down in front.
In the end, she thought she looked pretty damn good. She smiled at her reflection in a long mirror that hung on her bathroom door and walked out of the room.
Sarah made her way to the Dining Hall only getting lost three times. Sarah walked through the double doors, the room was beautiful! The ceiling reflected the evening sky (hehehe.sorry, I couldn't let this story pass without using something from Harry Potter) which was clear and full of stars. The floor was a magnificent marble. There were candles on the walls and in the center was a huge table, obviously fit for all the guests Jareth received. When she walked in, she saw Jareth sitting at the far end of the table.
Sarah walked in and bowed slightly, thinking it would be appropriate
"Good evening Sarah. You look lovely."
"Thank you Your Majesty."
"Sarah, Sarah, Sarah, please, when no one else is around call me Jareth."
"Thanks Jareth."
"Now about what happened today" He began
Damn. He remembered. Sarah was hoping that he might have forgotten. Yeah, sure. She was dreading this part. The lecture.
"You are not allowed to roam around the castle whenever you want. If you tell me where you are going, I will tell you if it is acceptable or not."
Sarah could feel the heat rising in her face. No one had told her if and when she could go someplace since she lived at home!
"You are going to have to learn self-discipline while you are here."
Sarah couldn't take it anymore
"I didn't ask to stay here ya know." She said a little too loudly "If I'm such a problem, why don't you just send me home?"
"I told you I couldn't do that. And don't raise your voice at me, I am your king!"
"As I said before, I'm not from a monarchy buddy, so pardon the hell out of me if I make a mistake."
"Sarah" Jareth said sternly
Sarah softened a bit "Look, I'm sorry; I'm still trying to get used to all.this." She threw her hands up to gesture to the castle
"Look Sarah, we have been arguing non-stop since you get here last night." Jareth said softly "Can't we just forget our past and start over as friends?"
"Friends?" Sarah asked "You captured my brother."
"You asked me too."
"But you knew I didn't mean it, and now you bring me here, and won't tell me how to get home. And you want to know if we can be friends?"
"I know we didn't have the best of relationships"
Sarah scoffed
"But can't we at least try?"
"I guess we can try" Sarah said reluctantly "If you really want to."
Oh I do thought Jareth "I would like that"
The two sat and ate their dinner and talked about how the Labyrinth had changed (of course it's always changing, so that conversation didn't last to long) they talked about what Jareth had been doing and how the Underground was.
"And what about you Sarah, how have you been?"
Sarah hesitated before she said anything "Everything is pretty much the same. I'm writing books now and I have a beautiful apartment."
"What about..." He started
"I'd really rather not talk about my life Jareth."
"Sarah, don't hold anything back from me. I can always send a goblin up to check on you.
"YOU WOULDN'T DARE!" Sarah yelled "IT'S MY LIFE!"
"Sarah."
Sarah got up from the table and started walking towards the door. Jareth was behind her in an instant and grabbed her arm.
"Sarah, you will not get up and leave while I am talking to you without being dismissed, whether we are friends or not."
"Get off me." Sarah had tears streaming down her cheek. She was trying to push Jareth away, but he was holding her tightly.
"What's wrong Sarah? Why are you so upset?"
Sarah stopped struggling and looked up at him.
"They're gone Jareth" She whispered "They're all gone."
Jareth looked suddenly confused "Who's gone Sarah? I don't understand."
"My family Jareth, Toby, Karen, my Dad. They all died in a fire." Sarah started to cry again.
"O Sarah, I'm so sorry." Jareth hugged Sarah to him. He knew he loved Toby as much as Sarah did. After all, that's why he picked.no he couldn't think about that right now.
Sarah leaned against Jareth, forgetting about her hate that she had for him. And she cried against his chest. She really did feel safe with him.
Jareth held Sarah to him. He was falling or her, and he knew it.
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Sarah awoke the next morning in her own bedroom. (Sorry guys, but ya gotta wait for her to wake up in his bed *sly grin* hehehe)
"How did I get here?" She said to herself "The last thing I remember is.O God" She thought about what had happened the night before "I can't believe I let him see me cry." She hit her hand against her forehead.
The door opened and Celeste walked in with a breakfast tray and a lavender dress that looked as if it was made out of pure water. It looked so light and soft.
"Morning dearie and how are you today?" She asked cheerfully
"Could be better" Sarah said
Celeste didn't answer
"Now, you must eat your breakfast and get dressed quickly. His Majesty wants to see you in his Throne Room.
Sarah sighed "Great, more lectures."
"Well even if it is, you're new to the Underground and you need to learn about it."
"Ok, ok" Sarah put her hands up "I'll go"
Celeste smiled gently "Good dearie"
Sarah ate her breakfast, which turned out to be eggs and sausage, and slipped on her dress. It was another picked out by Jareth. She had to admit, he really did have good taste. She was escorted by Celeste to the doors of the Throne Room.
"There ya go dearie." She disappeared
Sarah smoothed her dress, took a deep breath, and opened the door. She noticed that the room was still as messy as always, no chickens or Goblins running around this early, but messy enough. She saw Jareth standing by one of the many windows looking out over the city. He turned around when he heard her.
"Good morning Sarah. I hope you are feeling a little better this morning."
"I actually am. I'm sorry if I was any trouble last night."
"No more than usual" He smirked
Even when he's being serious, he still finds a way to piss me off he thought.
Jareth walked over to her "Sarah, today you will accompany me to a "party" as you in the Aboveground call it, at my brother's castle. It is to honor one of his acquaintances, you could call it, is getting married."
"Um.that would be fine but, I really don't have anything to wear."
"Sarah, who has been giving you clothes to wear for the past few days?" He asked "I have the perfect dress for you tonight."
"O, Ok then" Sarah said hesitantly
"Now Sarah, though we did pronounce to be friends," Jareth started "You must remember that you are technically mine according to our laws."
"I BEL." Sarah started to yell
"I know, I know, you belong to no one. But Sarah, my Kingdom knows you are the one who solved the Labyrinth, and if they see you are back, they will know you called to me, and that who are mine now. So I must keep up appearances as King and escort you tonight. But you must obey me."
Sarah looked as if she was about to explode. "What do you want me to do?"
"Just remember that most of the Underground think of you as my property."
Sarah clenched and unclenched her fists.
Jareth didn't notice "So I have to humor them."
"Fine" Sarah said with anger evident in her voice "But don't expect me to kiss yours, or anyone else's' shoes."
Jareth laughed "Of course not Sarah, not even the lowest of my subjects are forced to do that."
Sarah nodded "There is one thing I have a problem with. How are you going to address me? I have no title."
"I don't want you to be uncomfortable" Jareth stated
Sarah snorted and rolled her eyes.
Jareth pretended not to notice "Therefore I will be introducing you as Sarah, mortal from the Aboveground."
Sarah sighed with relief. There are things so much worse that she could be called.
"You may go now Sarah. I will come and get you when it is time to go."
Sarah left and walked straight to her room. When she walked in, she saw a beautiful gown laid across her bed. It was a light shade of blue and made of satin. It was long and looked like it would come to a bell shape around her waist. To her surprise, when she lifted the dress up, a corset lay underneath.
"How the hell am I supposed to get that on?" She wondered out loud
"I am here to help with that dearie."
Startled, she turned to see Celeste standing in the doorway.
"His Majesty sent me to help you." Celeste came over and picked the corset up. "Let's get a move on dearie, we don't have much time. You have to eat your lunch, and then get ready to leave. His Majesty doesn't plan to translocate you there, so you must take a carriage, and that might take a while.
Sarah sat down and began to eat off of the tray that was put in front of her. When she was done, Celeste rushed her into the bathroom. She took a quick bath and came out to see Celeste holding up the corset.
"Is that really necessary for this dress?" She asked
"Absolutely dearie." Was all she said
Celeste pulled the corset over Sarah's head and told her to inhale deeply. She started to hook it together and pulls the strings tighter.
"Can you not do it so tight?" Sarah asked straining "I can't breathe."
"We all have to sacrifice something for beauty dearie. And besides, all the women will have these tightened up as much as they can. There, finished." Celeste turned back to examine her work
Sarah stood perfectly straight.
"At least I won't be able to pig out" She thought
Celeste moved to pull the dress over Sarah's head. The sleeves were short and puffed out only the slightest bit. She noticed light blue gloves to match the dress that would go up to the ends of her sleeves so none of her arms would show.
"Now dearie, I must go and help in the Kitchens. Wait her for His Majesty."
"Thanks Celeste." Sarah said
Sarah sat down at her vanity and put some make-up on. After she was done, she walked over to her mirror to look at herself.
"I ca hardly breathe in this damn thing" She whispered "Screw breath, I can barely move!" She looked at her reflection and noticed that it did give her figure more shape. Her waist was mall and the corset made her chest obviously bigger.
She was still checking herself over when there was a knock on the door. She went over to open it, when she did, she gasped.
Jareth stood wearing light blue pants and a white poets shirt with a light blue vest over that to match her dress. His hair, though no more tamed than usual, was beautifully done with glitter.
Jareth grinned "Now Sarah, it isn't polite to stare."
Sarah turned away quickly
"Are you ready now?"
"I-I think so." He walked into the room in front of Sarah
"Ok, before we go, I have to tell you this; there will be gossip and people talking badly about you. Keep your temper, I cannot tolerate and argument tonight." Jareth said sternly
"I can try" Sarah said "But I'm not promising anything."
"That's all I'm asking" Jareth said "Now let's go down to the carriage." He took her arm and led her down to the front of the castle.
Sarah stepped into the back of the carriage and Jareth got in after her.
"We have quite a long ride ahead of us Sarah" Jareth told her
"Oh great." She said to herself
With a jerk of the carriage, they were off.
Sarah fell asleep onto Jareth's shoulder. He didn't move her.
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A few hours later, she was awoken by Jareth gently shaking her.
"We are here Sarah. Let's go
Sarah rubbed her eyes and stepped out of the carriage and noticed the large castle in front of her. It wasn't as big as Jareth's, but equally as grand. The towers were tall and the doors themselves were magnificent. When Sarah walked with Jareth through the main entrance she saw he most ornate hall she had ever seem. It was marble and had stained glass windows. Jareth's brother obviously didn't have little goblins running all over the place. His castle was clean.
"Shall we go in?"
"Yea, ok" Sarah said amazed
When they walked into the ballroom, Sarah heard someone call out their names.
"King of the Goblins and Ruler of the Goblin City and all thereabouts, King Jareth. Accompanied by Sarah, mortal from Aboveground."
Sarah was amazed by the ballroom itself. The room was beautiful; it was festooned by glitter and streamers.
"I see that you are pleased?" Jareth said to Sarah
"This room is so beautiful. Is it always this decorative?"
Jareth laughed "Not always."
Sarah wanted to know more, but Jareth quieted her
"Remember your place Sarah" He whispered
"Yes Your Majesty" Sarah said with a hint of sarcasm that only he could detect
He glared at her
She walked along with her arm in Jareth's, saying hello to different people that he obviously knew. She was getting very bored, and her head had started to hurt from the lack of air she was getting.
"Will you please join me in the Dining Hall for supper." A short stocky man announced to the crowd
"This way Sarah" Jareth led her to the Dining Room.
YES! A CHAIR! Her mind screamed
Sarah noticed that there were a lot of people here, about three of four hundred. Jareth led her to a chair and she sat in it. Jareth sat on her left, and on her right was a tall man with blonde hair. In fact he looked just like Jareth.
"Ah, Damien, brother, how have you been? It's been a while hasn't it."
"To long, Jareth."
"Sarah, this is my brother, Lord Damien."
"Good evening Lord Damien. His Majesty told me he had a brother, but he never said you were twins."
"Yes, I am exactly two minutes younger than my brother." He said "And who are you? Jareth told me of a mortal that came with him, but that couldn't be you, you are more like a Fae."
"Well thank-you Lord, but I am definitely "that mortal"."
The food was brought out and Jareth and Damien started a conversation of the Underground. Sarah could tell she wasn't supposed to interrupt, so she didn't.
Across the table, she noticed a few of the other women staring at her. They quickly glanced away when she glared at them.
Stupid ignorant bitches she thought.
Sarah only ate a little bit. The stupid corset didn't allow much leeway. Soon, the meal was over and she was escorted back to the ballroom by Jareth.
Jareth spotted someone he knew and told Sarah to stay where she was. The music started to play and everyone began to dance.
"May I have this dance?" Someone whispered in her ear
She turned to find Lord Damien looking at her.
"Why of course Milord." She put her hand in his and he waltzed her out to the middle of the floor.
"So, how came you to my brother? He won't tell me anything about you."
She remembered to keep her place; she didn't need a pissy Goblin King for the rest of the night.
"I think that his majesty will tell you if you must know. I don't think I should say."
He laughed, it sounded so much like Jareth's.
"Very well, I can see when I'm being kept in the dark." His hand moved to the small of her back and pulled her closer to him.
She didn't move back.
"Jareth was lucky to have gotten you" He whispered in her ear "Seeing as how Fae women." He was cut off. Someone was tapping his shoulder. A very angry looking someone.
"May I?" Jareth asked
Lord Damien stepped away "Of course."
Jareth grasped Sarah's hand and pulled her away.
"Sarah, you should have asked me if you could dance."
"Why do I need."
"I am not finished" He said sternly
Sarah shut her mouth.
"Not only did you disobey my order not to move, but you are here with me, and my brother knew that. He also knows how easily you humans are seduced."
"I was not being seduced. I think I would have known if I was." Sarah raised her voice to him
Jareth looked at her very coldly. He then imitated his brother's actions and pulled Sarah close to him. He leaned in and whispered in her ear.
"My darling, we are Sidhe. We are the masters of seduction. Believe me, you would have no idea that you were. Do you?"
She looked at him. Her face pale.
"I will dance w-with whomever." But that was as far as she got, before she fell limp against Jareth.