She had not wanted to move from her home but Karen had put her foot down saying it was time to since she was out of college. Her father had only agreed after a few weeks of Karen yelling at him. She remember what he had said to her.
"Don't worry Sarah. Well'll always be here for you and this will always be your home." He had given her a tight hug and handed her an envelope with money in it. "Use it to help you pay for your own place. And make sure to call and give us the number."
Sarah had nodded and hugged her father tightly. But after that day, she rarely spoke to them. Work kept her busy and Toby was busy with school and her dad and stepmother were busy with work. But there would be a time she thought when they would talk and she would cherish that moment like all others. But her thoughts drifted to the Labyrinth now. It had been one of her most prized memories. She had made great friends during that time. Sometimes she wished she could call upon them. Not that she couldn't, but she never quite had the nerve to do so.
For a time yes. But after college she couldn't bring herself to do it. Why she didn't know. Coming out of her thoughts she curtsied to the man who had danced with her. Walking over to a chair, she sat down. Her feet a bit sore. She seemed to be in the eyes of every man she saw tonight. She supposed it was because this was her friends, a fellow writers, ball. And he had wanted to congratulate her on her books. Sarah smiled at this thought looking around the room.
Spotting him she waved. He waved back with a big grin and then pointed to someone walking towards her. The man who was walking towards her was dressed in an off-white set of breaches, a waist coat that shimmered blue and sparkled with glitter, off-white gloves to match his pants, and black boots. His blonde hair was pulled back into a ponytail and he had mismatched eyes. Sarah almost fell out of her chair. He looked so much like Jareth. But then she thought. This was a ball, no to mention a costume ball. But he did look so perfect, except for the hair. He came to a halt in front of her.
"May I have this dance, My Lady?"
Sarah smiled standing. "Yes." He bowed and held out his hand. She took it after curtsying. They walked to the dance floor hand in hand. As they reached it the band started to play another song. And they were off into a magical dance. Sarah did admit to herself that her gown was not exactly as it had been in the Labyrinth and neither was she. She had grown up into a young woman. Her hair was the same as it had been then as were her eyes. Which still held the dreamlike nature, except a bit watered down from before.
Sarah noticed the way the man held her. His hand holding hers and the other on her waist were firm but gentle. Just like Jareth's. He even had on makeup to match Jareth's. Though she never really found out if it was makeup since she had never touched him. The man smiled at her.
"You're friend was right you are a wonderful dancer, Sarah."
Sarah smiled. "Thank you. You dance very well yourself." She man chuckled and nodded swinging her in another direction. As the song started to end Sarah noticed that the small orb around her neck was warmer then normal. She didn't know if it was because of her body being hot from all the dancing, or if it was reacting to something or someone. When the dance ended Sarah curtsied.
"Thank you for the dance. If you will excuse me. I'm rather hot. I'm going to get a bit of fresh air."
The man nodded. "Oh of course and thank you as well for the wonderful dance. I truly enjoyed it. Perhaps we could share another later?"
Sarah nodded at him. "Yes, that would be nice." With a smile she turned leaving him alone on the dance floor. The man smirked as he disappeared without anyone noticing. He reappeared in the Gardens of the large, old manor. The party still a blaze in the old ball room. Taking a seat in one of the many chairs he sighed, his thoughts on Sarah. His beautiful, wonderful, Sarah. He noted that she hadn't changed much in looks, except that her body had changed from a young girl to a young woman's.
Her eyes were still the same except that they were a bit more mature and not so childish and reckless like before. They even still held there dreamlike quality. He hair still fell in soft locks around her shoulders. Still dark as ever. He sighed at the thought of touching her hair and remember something else. A small crystal. He remembered it well. He had left it for her in old room at her parents house the day after she graduated. He remembered her look of surprise as she picked it up.
She had of course seen the Labyrinth. But other then that she had seen nothing else. She had no clue where it had come from he was sure. But he also thought that she probably pondered on it for months afterwards, before finally putting it around her neck. It probably hadn't left that spot since. He chuckled standing up. Walking a ways he noticed Sarah was in the gardens as well. She was sitting on a bench not far from him starring up into the night sky. Walking over to her, he made a slight bow to pull off his act of being another man.
"So we meet again, My Lady."
Sarah jumped slightly at the sound of his voice, but then she smiled seeing it was only him. "Indeed we do." She giggled scooting over. "Please have a seat. There is plenty of room." The man nodded sitting beside her. Their shoulders just barely touched. Sarah didn't notice it as anything but the man seemed to. He sighed.
"It's beautiful isn't it?"
Sarah nodded. "Yes, it is." She looked at him. "So what is your name? You know mine, but I never asked you yours."
The man chuckled. "I can only give you one name as of now. For you see this is a costume party and we are not supposed to give out our names. Though you have confirmed that yours is Sarah. I will tell you that tonight I am the Goblin King."
Sarah blushed and nodded. "I see. Well, Goblin King. You do know that in the book his hair is wildly thrown in different directions."
The man nodded. "Yes. I couldn't seem to get my hair to do that though. So I was forced to pull it back into a pony tail."
Sarah nodded again. "I see. Well, you do pull the part off very well. Though he was a bit more arrogant and seductive in my opinion." The man smiled and leaned closer.
"Well, Sarah. I do say you have not forgotten much have you, my dear?" And he was gone, like the wind in a rush of glitter.