Nothing Left
By: CreativeImagination
Chapter Five
Hurts Like Hell
They'd been walking for hours on end when Jareth finally stopped. Sarah was glad, and didn't even voice a complaint. They'd both gotten along quiet nicely the last few hours together, and Sarah was beginning to rely and trust Jareth a little more.
"We'll stop of a while," Jareth said and she nodded, leaning up against the Labyrinth wall. She slid down and sat on the cold stone ground, she pulled her shoe off and dumped about twenty rocks out of it.
"That was getting annoying," she muttered and Jareth laughed. He sat on the ground too and sighed, he was tired and his feet hurt. "Maybe you should go home."
"Hum?" he asked.
"You look tired," she shrugged "I think I could make it from here…"
"That's ok," he smirked. He wanted to see her face when she saw he'd lead her back to the beginning. He wanted to… something interrupted his thoughts. A rustling from down the way and suddenly appeared the wise man, hobbling down the path. He seemed older, somehow, but Sarah figured it was just her imagination.
"Ah," the wise man smiled "young lady, I see we… uh…"
"Meet again," the bird squawked.
"Yes…" he said giving the bird an annoyed look "and who is this young man with you?" Sarah paused a moment, and realized he'd meant Jareth.
"My friend," she said automatically "we're going to the castle…"
"The castle!" the bird laughed "the castle is so fa-" Jareth quickly stood to his feet and grabbed the birds beak.
"We'd better be going," he smiled and Sarah looked from him to the bird hat. She walked closely to the two of them and tilted her head slightly. Jareth was tricking her… again. Even after she'd trusted him… she lowered her head a little. She forgot the first rule of playing Jareth's games, don't trust Jareth. But her heart controlled her head and unfortunately for her, she was now a few feet from the very entrance to the Labyrinth. And only four hours left…
"Yeah," she murmured "we better go." She didn't know what else to do but keep going. She wasn't going to make it to the castle, not now. And maybe… maybe the bird hat was wrong. Maybe Jareth really didn't betray her… though she doubted it. They walked, very slowly and Jareth looked back at her, dragging her feet.
"You're never going to make it to the castle if you keep that up," he teased and she looked up at him, sadly.
"According to you," she breathed "I won't even MAKE it to the castle. Will I Jareth?" He stopped and looked at her. "Don't look so surprised," she sighed "that's supposed to be my job, isn't it?" He couldn't speak, couldn't function even.
"How long?" he started.
"Not very," she shrugged "not long enough to be able to save myself anyways." She turned to leave but paused. "You know," she said and turned around "I could understand everything you did to me the first time, because you were just doing what I asked of you. But this… this was personal. I really have to hand it to you, Jareth," she sneered sadly "I never thought you'd PERSONALLY deceive me, for the shear fun of hurting me." She nodded a little, trying to keep from crying. "I thought maybe you'd learn one of your own lessons…"
"What's that?" he asked.
"The first time, I learned nothing is what it seems, take nothing for granted and life isn't fair." She took in a deep breath "But I also learned that sometimes you gotta give some important things up, and not be selfish, to do what's right. That's what I learned the last time with Toby…"
"You gave up your dreams," he whispered and she nodded. "Sarah, I-" But she'd turned away from him, almost in a comical fashion so not to show how upset she was.
"I have four hours," she said "I'll see you at the castle Jareth… either way."
Author's note: Hi guys, hope you liked the update! YAY! Conner's been actin sorta down all day so far (I've been trying to cheer him up but… nothing works.) So, I'm off to try and make him laugh! Love ya all! I'd love it if some of you would review and say something nice to him, maybe he'd perk up a bit. He just sits around, depressed like with his head on my desk like he's about to die. He won't tell me what's wrong thought.
Acantha Mardivey: Thank you, I thought it was funny. And I'm sorry A-M-I-E. I'm bad with spelling. Anyways, my butt is quite content right here, but since SOMEONE gave her a wish, looks like I gotta get writing. :glares at Conner: SPEAKING of… no more fighting you too. Or… I'll do something… Oh I know! I'll wish you both away and won't run that dumb Labyrinth unless you agree to be nice! SO! No more fights.
Angelwingz202: thanks!
JoeynPacey2gther4ever: Nick old Ex of mine. Yep, nothing is better inspiration than experience.
Hippie99:looks at hand: hey, where'd these two pennies come from? Meh, Karen's annoying in ALL my stories. And thank you, I hope your V-day was nice too.
Divine Dark Angel: Conner: I apologize, forgive me, please. I didn't mean to but I can't help it… she's to willing to write.
LadyAniviel: Civil now… later… maybe not.
musicgirl141: Of course
Magic and sparkle: Thank you, glad it's different. A Plonker? That's a new one, I gotta remember that. -
ItsACrystalNothingMore: … been drinkin' margaritas again:laughs: jp
Morrigana- thank you. I have no idea either, Conner keeps me on track I suppose.
Kaori Yamanshi: Thank you, I tend to be slightly humorous from time to time. Ugh, the opposite sex (no offence Conner) I'm becoming tired of everything male that happens to be in my peer group. I suppose I'll wait a few million years until they mature.
Theshadowcat: Normally I go to bed at 12 and get up at 5, so I'm pretty sleepy all the time. And don't worry, I'll finish them… eventually.
