Spare a little candle
Save some light for me
Figures up ahead
Moving in the trees
White skin in linen
Perfume on my wrist
And the full moon that hangs over
These dreams in the mist
Darkness on the edge
Shadows where I stand
I search for the time
On a watch with no hands
I want to see you clearly
Come closer than this
But all I remember
Are the dreams in the mist.......
These Dreams
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Sarah swayed to the clear vibrant notes of the distant flute as she stood outside the thick dark forest. Looking up at the crystal moon she wondered if she had ever felt so light and in touch with the beauty of nature as she did right now. On her head was a ringlet of autumn red and yellow berries and her body was covered in a garment of the lightest webbed fabric of a gauzy nature, it clung to her form yet left many trailing threads of what seemed to be the finest spun silk.
Her heart was full as she lifted her arms and slowly began to step in an ancient graceful dance of harvest. The flute's melody changed, calling out to her. "I'm coming," she answered and ran with abandon into the forest trailing wisps of her garment behind her. As she sprinted gracefully forward she was joined by dozens of little beautiful sprite like children surrounding her, running with her towards the sound. Although she did not look directly at children she somehow knew they were beautiful rather than really saw it. She was to lead them to the flute and not concern herself with looking at them too closely.
With the grace and sure footedness of a doe she continued forward until she reached the edge of a clearing and paused as the melody abruptly stopped. In the center of the small meadow a woman stood facing away from her with a flute dangling from her hand. Sarah took a step forward and the woman rasped, "Come no closer maiden. A king's kindness I repay with words of wisdom." Sarah was bewildered, "What words of wisdom?" In a penetrating voice the figure responded, "Know this, there is a price for dreams."
Sarah sat straight up in bed with the woman's words still echoing in her mind.
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Jareth calmly and meticulously dressed himself on automatic pilot while his thoughts recounted the events of the night before. He had really not intended to kiss Sarah but as a man he responded to the situation with action. While it may not have been a fully appropriate thing to do it had forced his and Sarah's cards out on the table in a way that words never would. In that vein he did not regret it.
She could have pushed him away when he gave her the opportunity to do so but she responded to his desire instead. Now he knew she also wanted him no matter what she said. This knowledge put additional responsibility on his shoulders; he had to be careful not to give Sarah the slightest reason to believe he was toying with her. While all they had shared was a kiss, really harmless on it's own, the feelings behind it were far from that.
The circumstances they were in had accelerated their relationship and Jareth felt he learned more about himself and Sarah in the last few days then some people discover in years of a relationship. He confirmed that in his heart he cared for and wanted to be with Sarah, but the situation was more complex than that. Sarah belonged with the light, what if he didn't? What if he wanted to choose what Sarial offered? Would he be willing to sacrifice what he desired to stay with her? Could he give up his dreams? Jareth tabled the troubling questions knowing today's meeting with Ishmial might shed more light on these issues.
With resolve in his step Jareth walked down the hallway to the dining room and found Sarah sitting at the table waiting for him. Seeing her cold expression he slightly bowed in her direction as Sarah simply stared at him without acknowledgement. Approaching the table he inquired with feigned politeness, "Have you had breakfast?" Sarah responded monotone, "No." "Well, aren't we off to a good start," Jareth retorted as he gestured for the meal to be served.
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They were eating breakfast in silence when there was a knock on the door. Expecting a goblin Jareth said tonelessly, "Come in." Hoggle entered the room." Good morning yer majesty, Sarah. I just came by to see how yous are doing today." Sarah took a deep breath and sighed, "I'm fine Hoggle."
Hoggle could plainly see she wasn't fine and asked, "Er, yer majesty, something has come up. May I speaks with you in private?" Rising from his chair Jareth indicated the hallway, "Of course Hatail, step this way." As soon as they closed the door Hoggle got agitated, "I thought yous said she was going to be better...she don't look better to me, she looks worse. What did you do..." Jareth cut off the dwarf's barrage, "Calm down, Hednit. We are going to see her parents and Ishmial today. I'm sure both will do her good." Pursing his lips in thought Jareth continued, "In fact, if you like you can accompany us to her parents. She might like that." Hoggle felt uneasy, he didn't deal with humans normally, only with Sarah, "Well I...that is I..." Jareth pretended Hoggle didn't hesitate and slapped him on the back, "Good man, let's go get Sarah and be on our way, shall we?"
Jareth strode back into the dining room with Hoggle in his wake, "Come Sarah, it's time to take you to your parents. Hemmal will accompany us." The shock of the situation animated Sarah, "What? You and Hoggle? I don't suppose you have a plan for how I'm supposed to explain a Goblin King and dwarf to my parents rolling around in that mind of yours?" Jareth smirked, "Ah but Sarah, they won't see a Goblin King and dwarf." With a wave of his arm Jareth and Hoggle were gone and two young preppy men stood in their place. Sarah guessed Jareth was the taller one with blonde hair and gloves.
"Shall we go?" the Goblin King said and crooked his arm indicating Sarah should take it. "Before we go anywhere I want to get some rules straight, first only speak if you absolutely have to." Jareth sighed with impatience, "Of course, we know that – don't we Helnut?" The shorter young man said, "Yes your majesty." Sarah rolled her eyes, "Hoggle don't call him that...call him Jareth." Hoggle gulped, "Yes...uh uh..Jareth." The Goblin King blinked at the insult but kept quiet. He turned and looked at Sarah sharply, "Now, are we ready?"
Sarah took his arm and next thing she knew the three of them were standing in the park where she used to go with Merlin to enact her plays. "Home, I'm home." Sarah exclaimed as she opened her arms wide. "Yes, you are home." Jareth repeated in a dull tone. They walked to the entrance of the park where a black limousine waited. Sarah was about to step past it when Jareth said, "Stop." Sarah stopped and Jareth opened the car's back door indicating she should get in. Her eyes opened wide in response, "What are you doing?" Jareth impatiently responded, "We can't just walk to your parents – won't they wonder how we got there?" Sarah didn't think of that – but a limousine? Jareth was looking at her like "and just what is the problem now?" Deciding it wasn't worth the battle Sarah got in with Jareth and Hoggle behind her.
"The William's home driver," Jareth called forward to the chauffer. The driver looked somehow familiar even though Sarah could only see the back of his cap as he nodded in acknowledgement. Suddenly the tires smoked and squealed as he took off flooring the accelerator to the hilt. The driver turned and looked at Sarah, smiling and bobbing his head at her. "A goblin is driving the car!" She pointed yelling. Jareth looked at the driver and drawled, "But of course... really Sarah, what did you expect?" Sarah didn't answer because she was too busy frantically looking for her seat belt.
The limousine screeched to a halt in front of the William's home. Jareth pried Sarah's fingers loose from the seat belt and helped her out of the car. He assisted her up the stairs with Hoggle trailing behind as they reached the front door. Looking at the girl he could see she was still dazed so he pushed the doorbell. A couple of seconds later Robert Williams opened the door, "Sarah, hi honey." Sarah came to life and quickly hugged him, "Oh daddy, thank god." As the threesome entered the house Robert asked, "Are you all right?" Sarah nodded as Jareth spoke up, "I think she may have been a little overwhelmed by the limousine ride, my name is Jareth and this is Hennel." Robert shook both of their hands, "Those are unusual names." Sarah recovered enough to say, "Yes, they're European....they were kind enough to drive me home so I could pick up a few more clothes, I'll be staying over with my friend for a couple more weeks." Robert looked at the car outside, "You always travel in a limousine?" Jareth drawled, "Only when the Mercedes is in the shop." Sarah whispered to her dad, "He's rich." Robert nodded.
Toby ran down the stairs with Merlin right behind him, "Sarah, Sarah!" and jumped on her. Merlin wagged his tail at her side and then noticed Jareth and Hoggle. Merlin barked at the young men and growled with his fur raised. "Stop it Merlin, I'm sorry he usually doesn't act this way, I'll take him outside." Robert said grabbing Merlin by the collar and leading him down the hallway. Little did Robert know Merlin could sense the illusion and was alerting the family these people were not what they seemed.
"Smart dog." Jareth mused to himself as Karen entered the foyer. "Sarah, you're home...we were beginning to worry about you. Oh, and who are your friends?" Sarah introduced Jareth and "Hennel" as Karen insisted, "Come in, come in....let's get comfortable in the living room." While they were getting seated Robert returned and Sarah said, "Like I told daddy, I'm here just to pickup a few more clothes, I'm going to be gone for a couple more weeks." Karen smiled, "I guess you are having a good time with your friend Hollins then?" Sarah paused and then put a fake smile on her face, "Yes, I'm having a wonderful time, you wouldn't believe all the things I've seen and done in the last couple of days." Jareth narrowed his eyes at her and she added, "We are really in a hurry...I'll be right back, I'm just going to pack a few things." Sarah bounded up the stairs with Toby in tow.
Karen turned to Jareth and Hoggle, "So have you known Sarah a long time?" Hoggle shifted in his seat and Jareth answered, "Not too long but yet it seems that we have known her a lot longer." Karen smiled, that was quite a charming compliment.
Sarah was rushing through her wardrobe to get a few more necessities as Toby was asking questions, "How long are you going to be gone? Will you bring me back a present next time? Are those guys your boyfriends? Sarah answered his questions as she was packing, it wouldn't be a good idea to leave a Goblin King and dwarf alone with her parents too long. Finishing quickly she knelt in front of Toby and held him by the shoulders, "I love you, you know that don't you?" Toby looked at his feet and nodded. Sarah fiercely hugged him to her, "I'll be back before you know it tiger." He squeezed her back with all his might as tears welled up in Sarah's eyes. "I gotta go now, but remember, I'll be back soon."
Sarah walked into the living room just as she heard Karen's voice, "From your accent I would guess you're from England." Sarah interjected, "Sorry but we have to leave, Jareth has an appointment to keep." Jareth and Hoggle stood, "Yes, terribly sorry, it was a pleasure to meet you both." Sarah quickly hugged her dad and Karen and they all said their goodbyes. Robert and Karen watched the trio get into the limousine. Robert said, "I can't believe she came here in a limousine." Karen observed, "It was funny though, if I didn't know better I could have swore I saw Jareth push her in. Must be my imagination."
At the last second, just before she completely entered the car, Sarah froze. She just couldn't move so Jareth had to use his chest to gently push her body the rest of the way into the limousine. Smiling and waving to her parents he entered behind her and drawled, "One might think you are frightened of something." Sarah shot him an evil look as the car squealed off leaving a trail of smoke and rubber.