Disclaimer: I don't own anything associated with Labyrinth. Lilah and Marcus though, are mine, as is the High King.

Chapter 43: A Gift

Sarah sat up in her bed and looked around the room to find that Jareth was gone. She frowned slightly and then decided to attempt to get up and see if he was still in the house. She knew he would come if she called but decided she was feeling better and wanted to get up.

She swung her legs over the edge of the bed and slowly stood up, bracing herself against the wall as she did so. Shakily Sarah made her way over to the door but before she opened it Jareth appeared behind her.

"What are you doing up love?" He put an arm around her waist, steadying her.

"Looking for you."

"Oh, sorry. I just went home to check on your brother for you."

"Thanks Jareth. How is he?"

"He's fine Sarah. More importantly, how are you?"

She smiled at him and sat down on her bed. "I feel alright, nearly normal again. I'm a little shaky, as you saw, but otherwise I feel fine. So when are we going back?"

"When I'm sure you're ready, so not just yet."

"But-"

"Sarah don't worry. The High King hasn't arrived in the Labyrinth yet and won't for another hour or so. If I think you're able we will go back there as soon as Lilah lets us know he is there and ready. Happy now love?"

"You bet," she settled herself back against the bed head and Jareth sat beside her.

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Lilah watched as Marcus played with Toby. The two of them were running around the empty throne room awaiting the arrival of the High King. She was silently laughing to herself at the pair, never having seen her husband playing like that with a child as young as Toby since they had no children of their own.

She watched them a moment longer before speaking. "Marcus, sorry to interrupt but I'm going to go see Sarah. I want to give her something before she comes back here."

"Alright then, I'll see you soon," he made his way over to her, kissing her quickly before she disappeared and he went back to his game with Toby.

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Lilah appeared in Sarah's bedroom a moment after leaving the throne room. Jareth stood from his place by Sarah's side and approached his sister while Sarah sat up and moved to the edge of the bed.

"Jareth, I've left Toby with Marcus and the two of them are waiting for King Andareiks in your throne room. I think it would be good if you went there too, so that you can greet the High King and finish readying anything you need. You should probably change your clothes as well, something a little more fitting for the occasion."

"Lilah why do you want me to leave? You could easily summon me when he arrives."

"Yes but I want to speak to Sarah alone please brother. So if you would be so kind..."

"Sarah are you alright to stay with her?"

"Of course Jareth, now you better go before Lilah kills you," she laughed.

He mock glared at her, causing further laughter on Sarah's part, and then kissed her forehead before leaving.

"Now what did you want to talk to me about Lilah?"

The blonde sat down beside Sarah and a fairly large, but squat box appeared in her hands. She looked from the box to Sarah and smiled mischievously at her friend.

Sarah raised an eyebrow at Lilah and looked at the box. "So what's in the box?"

Lilah's smile grew and she silently handed the box over to the brunette. Sarah took the box and sat it on the bed beside her. She had an idea of what it contained but didn't want to get her hopes up.

"Well? What are waiting for Sarah? Open it up."

Sarah carefully removed the lid and gasped at what she saw inside the box. She gently extracted the folded material and stared in awe at the gown she now held in her hands.

It was a pure white dress, shimmering and elegant. The gown was floor length, the fabric shimmering as she moved the dress in her hands. It was made of a light and flowing material the likes of which Sarah had never seen. The gown had long, bell sleeves and was off the shoulder. The bodice would cling to her form when worn and laced up at the back so as to allow the dress to fit perfectly. The skirts of the gown fell in layers from the waist to the floor, they did not look puffed out though, but rather created an elegant and flowing effect.

"Oh my god. Lilah this is amazing, I've never seen anything like it."

"Well I would hope not my friend. I created this especially for you. I thought that you would like having a proper wedding dress, even if you don't get the fairytale wedding we've been planning for."

Sarah wiped a tear from her eye and smiled at Lilah before wrapping her arms around the fae, Lilah returning the embrace.

"Thank you so much Lilah, this means so much to me. I don't know how I can thank you."

"Don't you worry about that Sarah, just make my brother happy, and be happy yourself. That is all the thanks I need."

Sarah hugged her again and then Lilah stood up. "Are you going to put it on? Or would you prefer a little magical aid?"

"To be honest I don't think I can lace it. Besides, I'm having a little difficulty standing."

"Well in that case," Lilah flicked her wrist and the ivory gown appeared, already laced, on Sarah's slim form. "You like it?"

"Oh god, it's amazing. Thank you again Lilah."

The blonde fae embraces her sister-in-law to be once again and then led her over to a mirror where she could fully admire the dress.

"You look gorgeous Sarah," she said smiling.

Sarah blushed and turned around staring at herself in the mirror in amazement.

Lilah waved her hand over Sarah's hair and her straight, limp locks were instantly clean and trailing down her back in waves.

"Thank you again, you've done so much for me."

"You don't need to thank me Sarah. You're family."

Lilah's eyes went slightly glazed for a moment and then she turned to Sarah. "We have to leave if you feel ready."

"Yes I'm ready. But what about my father?"

He's asleep on the lounge and when he wakes up there will be a note from you and Jareth thanking him and telling him you've gone home. Now are you ready?"

"Ready and waiting Lilah."

The fae took hold of Sarah's hand the transported them both to the Underground and the Labyrinth.

AN: I'm sorry, no wedding yet. I promise it's next chapter, I'm just too tired to continue this now. I thought I'd still post though since it's been a few days. Hope you've enjoyed and the next chapter will be posted in less than a day, I just need a few hours sleep lol.