Title: Quenching the Light
Authors: Dark Mage Mistress and Kalasin Summerbreeze
Summary: We don't do summaries. They give away the plot and the ending. This is going to be basically told by cliff-hangers. Dun dun duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuun. So don't expect us to ever put a nice happy simple summary. It will not happen.
Characters:
Sarah: An innocent maiden (from the movie people. It's not worth getting into descriptions)
Christian: A young unicorn-hunter who traded protection for her family for Sarah. Very handsome. Very, very, very handsome.
Jareth: A very hot immortal Goblin King (Again, from the movie people, I'm not getting into descriptions.) FINALLY MAKES AN APPEARANCE IN THIS CHAPTER!
Terenduin: A very, very nice piece of eye candy. He is the gate keeper of Eron, the small city where the first few chapters take place. He is a kinsman of Christian,(cousin), and very easily attracts Sarah. (attracts people, NOT Love, just...lust...yes..lust..)
Oberon: Jareth's older brother, king of Avalon, lord of the Fae.
Titania: Oberon's wife, Jareth's sister in law, queen of Avalon, lady of the Fae.
Morgaine: A duchess who is very vain and self-conscious. Beautiful on the outside, but the inside she's a serpent.
Anton: Morgaine's son, a true to the heart man who falls in love with Sarah
Random villagers: People. Who are there. For no apparent reason
Young Fae girl: A homeless, penniless child who begs Sarah for money, attacks her, and basically attempts to kill her. She begins as immortal, but Christian's attack turns her mortal.
The Bartender: What do you think he does? If you can't figure it out, don't read my story. FINALLY HE MAKES AN APPEARANCE IN THIS CHAPTER! Enjoy, and I do apologize for taking so long to get this one out. Oh and the word "villain" doesn't juts mean normally evil, it's more of an insult, like utterly stupid, clumsy, a fool, basically like calling someone a bitch or a whore, even though it doesn't have as much meaning anymore. Or at least not here.
Chapter 4: Old Beginnings Return -or- A love that's old, a love that's new
"Jareth?"
"The mirror little one." Her eyes met his, and she smiled. He looked exactly the same as always.
"Any little children that need kidnapping that I should know about" she laughed softly, shaking her head. She sighed.
"You never change do you?"
"Not really. I've been this way awhile. Why did you call me?"
"Oh just thinking about you?"
"Is that a good or bad thing Sarah?"
"Depends." She said, knowing that she'd finally gained the upper hand. He realized this also and decided to change the subject.
"So Sarah, enlighten me. Where are you? Did you find yet another portal to my world?" For once she was glad he didn't know everything.
"No actually, I was sold to a Fae named Christian as a babe, so now I must do what he asks of me until I'm eighteen. He's some kind of hunter"
"He hasn't hurt you has he? I swear if he has." She grinned lightly.
"Oh, now why the concern?"
"I've always had the concern Sarah. Why do you think you never got hurt in my labyrinth?"
"Plain dumb luck. But anyway, He told me I'm his bait." Jareth rolled his eyes.
"So you're Rosaline's replacement?"
"How did you know about that?"
"Christian is actually a close friend of mine, almost a brother. But at least he picked a beautiful one this time. You'll attract the older ones, those who aren't so easily enticed. You'll fulfill your purpose well, then I will ask him if I can see you for a while."
"I'm not so sure he'll let you. He doesn't even trust Terenduin his cousin." Jareth laughed.
"Terenduin. I haven't seen him in centuries. He's an obnoxious flatterer. He's lost many a women to him. So you're in Eron then?" she nodded.
"Can you possibly come over here? It feels a bit odd talking to a mirror."
"Ask Christian first. I'm not about to get into trouble with him." She went to Christian and leaned over him. She kissed his jaw lightly, and toyed with his hair. His eyes opened less then halfway, and he turned his head to see her.
"What is it Sarah?"
"Would it be alright with you if Jareth came to talk to me?" He nodded then fell back into a deep slumber. Instantly she felt a soft leather hand on her shoulder. Summoning all of her will of insanity, she twirled around and threw her arms around him in a hug. She kissed his cheek and then hugged him again. When she finally pulled back, he just looked at her, oblivious to what had just really happened.
"I missed you." She explained. Before he could remark, she added, "There's a difference between you and a mirror though I can't yet determine it."
"Are you teasing me Sarah?"
"Quite possibly." His hand came up to her face.
"I've also missed you. Why didn't you call me? It's been over a month." She shrugged and against her better judgement she leaned against him. A quick look of satisfaction crossed his face, but it was gone as quickly as it had come. "You didn't think I'd come. You thought I didn't care. Shame on you Sarah." She grinned guiltily.
"Could be." She turned her head when she heard Christian move. He was still asleep. His face hardened about as she turned back.
"So I've been forgotten already."
"No, it's not like that, it's just, you rejected me in the beginning-"
"Absolutely not! Sarah I must intercede. I did everything for you!" She hugged him again.
"Everything but give him back." His arms withdrew from her shoulders.
"So you're still blaming me. You're still not grateful. I thought you grew up." He shook his head and turned away.
"I am! Why else would I apologize?" he didn't move or utter a sound. "Jareth."
"What?"
"Please don't be like this. I may not get to see you again soon."
"It doesn't matter, you love Christian now." Her automatic response would have been defense, but then realization dawned upon her.
"You're jealous."
"Oh really?" He turned, his eyes pinning her to the spot. "Are you so sure?"
"Of course." She answered evenly. He moved close to her, leaving then an inch between them.
"Maybe I am. Maybe I'm insanely jealous." He drew back a step. "But then again, Maybe I'm not. You decide." They stood just staring at each other for a while. Sarah's face pained.
"I love you Jareth, just not the way I love Christian. I chose wrong didn't I, saving Toby?"
"No Sarah, you thought you picked what was best, but yes you were wrong. If you'd chosen me, Toby would've-"
"Become a goblin." She finished.
"No...He would've become my son and you, my queen. That can still happen." He offered her his hand.
"That's where you're wrong. It can't happen. I've moved on. He looked as if she'd hurt him mortally.
"Alright Sarah." He vanished. She let out a resentful sigh, but just climbed into bed in front of Christian. She curled up against his body, wondering at the path she'd just chosen. What if Crhistian wouldn't want her? As if an answer to her question, his arm came over her shoulders, pinning her to him. She let her mind drift, then sleep, then her body followed.
A few hours later...
Christian yawned and looked around. The sky outside was cloudy, and it would rain at nightfall. He was sure of it. He quickly withdrew his arm from Sarah and sat on the edge of the bed, letting his eyes adjust to the light.
"Jareth I need you." He said, still half asleep. He nodded slightly, acknowledging Jareth's presence.
"Hello to you too." Christian smiled. He stood and stretched a bit.
"I need to ask a favor of you."
"Depends, what are you willing to give me?"
"Shut up and watch her for an hour or so while I go out and buy some things from that store down the road." Jareth laughed. He hadn't expected anything from Christian, but his ever so joyous reply was quite humorous.
"Of course."
"Thanks." He pulled on his Dark green cloak and pulled up the hood. Unbolting the door, he waved, and then left the room. Jareth looked down at his new patent.
"Poor Sarah. Christian left you with me. Of all people, he chose me." He kissed her forehead and pulled up the blanket. He then conjured a crystal and began to work a bit on fixing up his castle for a visit from his brother, Oberon. Joy of all joys.
The time actually went by pretty quickly, seeing as Sarah wasn't badgering him about everything, or whining for that matter. Christian stepped in the room. He held a white garment and on his back was strapped a thick long bow, and also a quiver. Two knive handles were visible, and a sword was on his belt. He was also dripping wet.
"So, how did everything go?"
"Got what I needed. I'm going to assume everything was fine?"
"Yes actually, she didn't even stir. And what's more, I actually got the goblins and servants to do what I asked even though I only used my little crystal." Christian laughed heartily.
"I remember the first time you tried that." Jareth rolled his eyes and glared at him.
"Must you bring up such painful memories?"
"I do insist. You can go when you like."
"Thank you, and you owe me."
"But you didn't do anything!"
"All the more reason. Maybe I can have you patrol the bog for Didymus." he grinned and disappeared.
"Stupid stupid man." Christian said smiling. He turned to Sarah.
"Get up. We ride." He said harshly. He hadn't meant it to sound so rough, but he had had time to think. He couldn't allow himself to fall in love with his bait, or he wouldn't use it for his prey. She could be used against him. She looked at him and grinned sleepily.
"Alright love."
"Just Christian."
"But you said-"
"I know perfectly well what I said. I used it to get you to go quietly. No, I'm not cruel. I'll be your friend, your employer, your owner, but just not your lover." "Not now anyway" he added mentally. Rain poured against the windows. A strike of lightning flashed.
"I could've had Jareth." She mumbled into the pillows. Her voice grew louder as she looked up at him with the harshest look of hatred she'd ever given anyone. "I could've had the one man that I know I've loved since saw him first! YOU VILLAIN!" she screamed, breaking down into tears. He went to pat her shoulder, but she pulled away.
Authors: Dark Mage Mistress and Kalasin Summerbreeze
Summary: We don't do summaries. They give away the plot and the ending. This is going to be basically told by cliff-hangers. Dun dun duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuun. So don't expect us to ever put a nice happy simple summary. It will not happen.
Characters:
Sarah: An innocent maiden (from the movie people. It's not worth getting into descriptions)
Christian: A young unicorn-hunter who traded protection for her family for Sarah. Very handsome. Very, very, very handsome.
Jareth: A very hot immortal Goblin King (Again, from the movie people, I'm not getting into descriptions.) FINALLY MAKES AN APPEARANCE IN THIS CHAPTER!
Terenduin: A very, very nice piece of eye candy. He is the gate keeper of Eron, the small city where the first few chapters take place. He is a kinsman of Christian,(cousin), and very easily attracts Sarah. (attracts people, NOT Love, just...lust...yes..lust..)
Oberon: Jareth's older brother, king of Avalon, lord of the Fae.
Titania: Oberon's wife, Jareth's sister in law, queen of Avalon, lady of the Fae.
Morgaine: A duchess who is very vain and self-conscious. Beautiful on the outside, but the inside she's a serpent.
Anton: Morgaine's son, a true to the heart man who falls in love with Sarah
Random villagers: People. Who are there. For no apparent reason
Young Fae girl: A homeless, penniless child who begs Sarah for money, attacks her, and basically attempts to kill her. She begins as immortal, but Christian's attack turns her mortal.
The Bartender: What do you think he does? If you can't figure it out, don't read my story. FINALLY HE MAKES AN APPEARANCE IN THIS CHAPTER! Enjoy, and I do apologize for taking so long to get this one out. Oh and the word "villain" doesn't juts mean normally evil, it's more of an insult, like utterly stupid, clumsy, a fool, basically like calling someone a bitch or a whore, even though it doesn't have as much meaning anymore. Or at least not here.
Chapter 4: Old Beginnings Return -or- A love that's old, a love that's new
"Jareth?"
"The mirror little one." Her eyes met his, and she smiled. He looked exactly the same as always.
"Any little children that need kidnapping that I should know about" she laughed softly, shaking her head. She sighed.
"You never change do you?"
"Not really. I've been this way awhile. Why did you call me?"
"Oh just thinking about you?"
"Is that a good or bad thing Sarah?"
"Depends." She said, knowing that she'd finally gained the upper hand. He realized this also and decided to change the subject.
"So Sarah, enlighten me. Where are you? Did you find yet another portal to my world?" For once she was glad he didn't know everything.
"No actually, I was sold to a Fae named Christian as a babe, so now I must do what he asks of me until I'm eighteen. He's some kind of hunter"
"He hasn't hurt you has he? I swear if he has." She grinned lightly.
"Oh, now why the concern?"
"I've always had the concern Sarah. Why do you think you never got hurt in my labyrinth?"
"Plain dumb luck. But anyway, He told me I'm his bait." Jareth rolled his eyes.
"So you're Rosaline's replacement?"
"How did you know about that?"
"Christian is actually a close friend of mine, almost a brother. But at least he picked a beautiful one this time. You'll attract the older ones, those who aren't so easily enticed. You'll fulfill your purpose well, then I will ask him if I can see you for a while."
"I'm not so sure he'll let you. He doesn't even trust Terenduin his cousin." Jareth laughed.
"Terenduin. I haven't seen him in centuries. He's an obnoxious flatterer. He's lost many a women to him. So you're in Eron then?" she nodded.
"Can you possibly come over here? It feels a bit odd talking to a mirror."
"Ask Christian first. I'm not about to get into trouble with him." She went to Christian and leaned over him. She kissed his jaw lightly, and toyed with his hair. His eyes opened less then halfway, and he turned his head to see her.
"What is it Sarah?"
"Would it be alright with you if Jareth came to talk to me?" He nodded then fell back into a deep slumber. Instantly she felt a soft leather hand on her shoulder. Summoning all of her will of insanity, she twirled around and threw her arms around him in a hug. She kissed his cheek and then hugged him again. When she finally pulled back, he just looked at her, oblivious to what had just really happened.
"I missed you." She explained. Before he could remark, she added, "There's a difference between you and a mirror though I can't yet determine it."
"Are you teasing me Sarah?"
"Quite possibly." His hand came up to her face.
"I've also missed you. Why didn't you call me? It's been over a month." She shrugged and against her better judgement she leaned against him. A quick look of satisfaction crossed his face, but it was gone as quickly as it had come. "You didn't think I'd come. You thought I didn't care. Shame on you Sarah." She grinned guiltily.
"Could be." She turned her head when she heard Christian move. He was still asleep. His face hardened about as she turned back.
"So I've been forgotten already."
"No, it's not like that, it's just, you rejected me in the beginning-"
"Absolutely not! Sarah I must intercede. I did everything for you!" She hugged him again.
"Everything but give him back." His arms withdrew from her shoulders.
"So you're still blaming me. You're still not grateful. I thought you grew up." He shook his head and turned away.
"I am! Why else would I apologize?" he didn't move or utter a sound. "Jareth."
"What?"
"Please don't be like this. I may not get to see you again soon."
"It doesn't matter, you love Christian now." Her automatic response would have been defense, but then realization dawned upon her.
"You're jealous."
"Oh really?" He turned, his eyes pinning her to the spot. "Are you so sure?"
"Of course." She answered evenly. He moved close to her, leaving then an inch between them.
"Maybe I am. Maybe I'm insanely jealous." He drew back a step. "But then again, Maybe I'm not. You decide." They stood just staring at each other for a while. Sarah's face pained.
"I love you Jareth, just not the way I love Christian. I chose wrong didn't I, saving Toby?"
"No Sarah, you thought you picked what was best, but yes you were wrong. If you'd chosen me, Toby would've-"
"Become a goblin." She finished.
"No...He would've become my son and you, my queen. That can still happen." He offered her his hand.
"That's where you're wrong. It can't happen. I've moved on. He looked as if she'd hurt him mortally.
"Alright Sarah." He vanished. She let out a resentful sigh, but just climbed into bed in front of Christian. She curled up against his body, wondering at the path she'd just chosen. What if Crhistian wouldn't want her? As if an answer to her question, his arm came over her shoulders, pinning her to him. She let her mind drift, then sleep, then her body followed.
A few hours later...
Christian yawned and looked around. The sky outside was cloudy, and it would rain at nightfall. He was sure of it. He quickly withdrew his arm from Sarah and sat on the edge of the bed, letting his eyes adjust to the light.
"Jareth I need you." He said, still half asleep. He nodded slightly, acknowledging Jareth's presence.
"Hello to you too." Christian smiled. He stood and stretched a bit.
"I need to ask a favor of you."
"Depends, what are you willing to give me?"
"Shut up and watch her for an hour or so while I go out and buy some things from that store down the road." Jareth laughed. He hadn't expected anything from Christian, but his ever so joyous reply was quite humorous.
"Of course."
"Thanks." He pulled on his Dark green cloak and pulled up the hood. Unbolting the door, he waved, and then left the room. Jareth looked down at his new patent.
"Poor Sarah. Christian left you with me. Of all people, he chose me." He kissed her forehead and pulled up the blanket. He then conjured a crystal and began to work a bit on fixing up his castle for a visit from his brother, Oberon. Joy of all joys.
The time actually went by pretty quickly, seeing as Sarah wasn't badgering him about everything, or whining for that matter. Christian stepped in the room. He held a white garment and on his back was strapped a thick long bow, and also a quiver. Two knive handles were visible, and a sword was on his belt. He was also dripping wet.
"So, how did everything go?"
"Got what I needed. I'm going to assume everything was fine?"
"Yes actually, she didn't even stir. And what's more, I actually got the goblins and servants to do what I asked even though I only used my little crystal." Christian laughed heartily.
"I remember the first time you tried that." Jareth rolled his eyes and glared at him.
"Must you bring up such painful memories?"
"I do insist. You can go when you like."
"Thank you, and you owe me."
"But you didn't do anything!"
"All the more reason. Maybe I can have you patrol the bog for Didymus." he grinned and disappeared.
"Stupid stupid man." Christian said smiling. He turned to Sarah.
"Get up. We ride." He said harshly. He hadn't meant it to sound so rough, but he had had time to think. He couldn't allow himself to fall in love with his bait, or he wouldn't use it for his prey. She could be used against him. She looked at him and grinned sleepily.
"Alright love."
"Just Christian."
"But you said-"
"I know perfectly well what I said. I used it to get you to go quietly. No, I'm not cruel. I'll be your friend, your employer, your owner, but just not your lover." "Not now anyway" he added mentally. Rain poured against the windows. A strike of lightning flashed.
"I could've had Jareth." She mumbled into the pillows. Her voice grew louder as she looked up at him with the harshest look of hatred she'd ever given anyone. "I could've had the one man that I know I've loved since saw him first! YOU VILLAIN!" she screamed, breaking down into tears. He went to pat her shoulder, but she pulled away.