Authors note: Yes I am horrible at updating. But please don't sue me I cant afford it. Just to make up for it, this section is pretty lengthy.

Disclaimer: I do not Own the Labyrinth or any of its inhabitants.

Sarah heard a knock on the small cottage door, she went to open it. Hoggle had to run a few errands and promised to meet Sarah at the Masque.

A young women was on the other side, she immediately curtseyed when she saw Sarah. "My lady my name is Elsie I will help you prepare for the masque this evening."

Sarah allowed the young girl in and started to dress for the ball.

By the time Elsie was done Sarah hardly recognized herself, even without the masque. Her hair was beautifully curled and fell into cascading waves. Her bangs framed her the top of her forehead, and Sarah noticed that she would be able to hide the mark if she chose.

She placed the masque on and Elsie secured it.

"All you will have to do my lady is give both ends a slight pull and it will magically untie"

"Thank you Elsie, I wish I could somehow pay you?"

"It is not necessary my lady, and I was more then honored. Oh I Anya arranged for a carriage for you, it should be here in a few moments."

Elise placed a last few curls into place and left.

There was another knock on the door and the carriage had arrived. Sarah slowly closed the door and climbed into the carriage. Her heart beat rapidly she was nervous she adjusted her mask nervously. Then she left it alone when she was assured her identity was safe.

She stepped out of the carriage, no one seemed to bow or courtesy so she knew they could not tell who she was. She walked into the ball room. She almost breathed a sigh of relief when it was nothing like the crystal ball room that she was once in so long ago.

However it was breathtaking, their was chandeliers everywhere. Their was gauzy material over the windows and their were people everywhere.

Sarah noticed there was a line of women on the side each chattering happily and excitedly.

Sarah walked to the last one "Excuse me can you tell me what is the line for."

"It is to dance with the King of course" The girl said rudely then whispered to the girl next to her.

Sarah felt slightly embarrassed of course every woman would want to dance with Jareth, Now she had to decide if she wanted to. Jareth was the only one at the ball unmasked so it was easy to watch him.

She thought for a moment, then decided she might as well get it over with, the sooner she danced with him the better.

She listed to the girl next to her gossip away, the minutes seemed to drag. Jareth danced 1 song per lady. Her heart pounded and she had to remember to breathe deeply.

"This must be your first masque." The rude girl said to her.

"Yes I am new to this area." Sarah started then stopped suddenly when Jareth bowed to the girl next to her. The girl started to dance.

She would be next, she was glad she stopped what if Jareth recognized her voice, it was the one thing she hadn't thought of. Maybe he wouldn't say anything. The song ended and Jareth made her way to her.

He offered her his hand. She curtseyed and started to waltz. Her heart raced madly, She tried to smile and not be to nervous.

Jareth couldn't shake the feeling he had seen those eyes before that mouth, but he couldn't quite place it. Of course so many women this night reminded him of her. There were even a few who had copied the dress.

"Have we met before?" He asked, knowing well she might not answer.

Sarah carefully spoke in a whisper "Once before your majesty, a long time ago"

Sarah was no more nervous then ever, he did recognize her, she swallowed hard. Her hands became sweaty.

Jareth didn't seem to say anymore then suddenly the song ended.

Jareth led her back to the edge of the room. He gently kissed her hand and walked back toward the line.

Sarah regained her pulse. After that several men asked for her hand. Complementing her dress or her hair.

Sarah had grown tired of dancing and declined the next dance and made her way to the punch bowl. She carefully ladled the punch into the cup and carefully sipped it. The music stopped it seemed the band was also taking a break. Then Sarah noticed the time, it was five minutes to midnight.

She carefully scanned the room to see where Jareth was, he was speaking to some other gentleman. Several men were starting to surround her, all trying to get her attention.

The clock struck each man started to unmask. Sarah reached behind and carefully loosened the ties. She pulled the mask from her face. Then men around her gasped, each murmuring, then they started to ask her name.

Sarah gave it then excused herself and was only allowed to go when she promised to return. Sarah saw the rude girl and recognized her by the dress, she could also tell the girl was extremely shocked and just stared at Sarah unbelievably.

She swallowed hard again, it was time to face him no matter the consequences. She started to walk toward him, and noticed some other women trying to gain his attention were doing the same.

She was able to get close enough to speak his name, his back was towards her, the gentleman speaking to him suddenly stopped and stared at Sarah.

Jareth turned to see what the cause of this was.

Sarah just stood looking at Jareth not quit knowing what to say.

Jareth looked equally confused, the music started to play again. Most people were starting to pair off and dance again.

The gentleman excused himself and set off to find a partner.

The silence grew a little uncomfortable the Anya found her, "Ah my lady Sarah, I see you have found his majesty." She winked at her. "You do look very lovely in that dress, I knew it would be perfect for you." She kissed Sarah on the cheek.

Jareth smiled then sighed. "I should have known that dress was her doing, she was my mothers dressmaker before my mother passed. Sarah Im sure you will explain yourself later for now I would like you to honor me with this dance."

Sarah nodded. They danced for what seemed hours and soon the people dwindled.

"I just have one question, how did you get back"

"I wasn't happy above ground, I wished to see hoggle, then I wished to come back. I haven't wanted to return above ground and I wasn't sure how to tell you I was here, then this happened."She paused, "Jareth I suppose I should tell you, shortly after I arrived here something happened to me. You see I," She couldn't find the right words so she lifted her bangs showing the mark. Jareth just simply stared.