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A/N: I'm on a rooooooollllllll Where's my reviews? This thing is over. Thanks to all of you who helped and supported me. I'll be writing another Labby fic soon, but most likely a crossover. Keep your eyes peeled!
Chapter 22
End of and End
We piled outside of the door, listening closely. Laughter and giggles were heard, but very muffled. At this point, I didn't care if the loudest screams in the world were audible. I just wanted to go home, and see my family. I wanted to hurt Jareth and Sarah, the way they hurt the perfect fairytale world that once existed.
"Kara," Hoggle caught my attention, "We all want you to know...We will do anything to make sure you return home safely. Our revenge is now...If we win, we win...If we fail, we will still make sure you are sent home."
I hadn't even thought about that. What if we do fail? What will happen to me? Shit man, I don't wanna die!
A firey approached the front of the door and slowly turned the knob. We all took very deep breaths. At once, we barged inside with our swrods and knives and whatnots pointing outward. We were all ready to stab someone.
Jareth emerged from the corner of the room, along with Sarah. She gasped and probably realized we knew all about her.
"How pleasant of you to join me, Kara, Hoggle, and all the others. Sarah and I were just deciding what to do once you arrived. I suggested immediately killing you all, but we didn't want you to think that unfair. Plus, it'd be funny to see how tired you can get trying to hit us." After saying his cold words, Jareth pulled Sarah in for a kiss.
She pushed away and shook her head, "Thought he was all yours, huh, Kara?"
"Uhh. Ding-dong you're wrong! Are you stupid?" I raised my eyebrows. Thank goodness I still had my attitude despite current events. "I don't like him. Did it ever occur to you that maybe I was using him? I don't actually like that overgrown baby. He seriously needs a diaper. Is that why you wanted him, Sarah? To pamper and nurse him? you do seem like the motherly type."
"Ahh!" Sarah pushed her hands together, "That's enough from you!" As her hands came apart, a blue mist shot at my mouth.
I could not speak. My mouth was glued shut. guess I saw that one coming.
Hoggle, however, could speak. "You wench! We'll destroy you!"
"What's your name?" Sarah played dumb, "Hogwash? You should shut up too."
Before Sarah put her hands together, a firey to the far left of me threw a dagger towards Sarah. It landed painfully in her arm.
"Mmm!" I tried to cheer, but I forgot my mouth was shut.
Jareth stood in front of Sarah, tugging on the dagger. It wouldn't budge.
"Mmmm..." I tried to catch Hoggle's attention. He knew what I was trying to say.
With Jareth's back turned...
"Ahhhhh!" Straight shot in the shoulder. Another dagger in the leg, and one arrow in the middle of his spine.
Jareth fell to the ground and started to curse under his breath. He placed his hands on his back as he knelt down and spoke an incantation. Sarah joined in.
Without warning, our weapons flew to the ceiling and pointed down at us.
"Oh shi-" I dodged quickly as the swords struck onto the ground. I only heard one shout, and that was from ludo. One of his claws had been cut off.
The rest of the weapons hit with a loud clanging sound. Now my small army had dispersed around the room from running. Jareth stood up. He had healed himself. I stood as well, ready to take him on with my kicking skills. Alright, so I wasn't a blackbelt, but I knew how to defend myself without sharp pointy things. However, I never fought physically, so practicing against a wall or pillow most likely didn't count.
Kara, you think you can kill me...
But you have no idea...
God, not another song...
I'm a powerful entity,
That you should always fear.
In light of all this war play,
"Mmmm..." Yes, I was now whining.
I charged towards Jareth, who instantly stopped singing as he saw me. I pushed him onto the floor with all my might. Sarah tried to punch me, but I tilted my head enough to miss it. My body felt a blast of hatred as I hit her in the stomach. She doubled over as Jareth stood. He grabbed my arm and pulled me closer to him. He turned me around forcefully and held me.
"If anyone comes near us, I will kill her." Jareth sounded thrilled.
Sarah mumbled something and soon every creature was trapped by a cage.
Jareth smiled, "Thanks, deary."
"You fail, Jareth." A random voice was overheard. It was Cunctus.
"No," Complained Jareth, "Not a power. Go away. It's all mine! I win!"
A white orb appeared in front of Jareth and I. It slowly changed its shade to yellow, then red, and finally black.
Cunctus spoke again, this time loud enough for everyone to hear. "Jareth and Sarah have been trivking us all from the start. You've gone too far. This is the end of it all. You cannot do anythign about it...Say farewell to Jarethia..."
I moved my mouth. I could speak again! "I hate you, Jareth. You are a pig. And Sarah...I never liked you anyways. Always making me hear voices in my head."
I suddenly heard Cunctus' voice in my head. How ironic.
Close your eyes. Count to one-hundred and you will be able to open them again. Your friends will be safe in the world of the Powers until we can build a world for them to inhabit. Thank you, Kara.
I closed my eyes and began to count slowly. Soon I would be safe at home.
0o0o0o
Powers, aid me in destroying the sinful and the stained. Destroy this which we created to lure the wronged ones.
Far away, out of the city, stood a statue of a savior. It's real form was that of a demon. Sarah, the Betrayer. The statue was blown to pieces. As the ground began shaking, plants wilted and turned into dirt. The dirt blew away into nothingness. The ground soon cracked, and so the world began dying.
Crsytals exploded, shards of glass flew everywhere. They cut the goblins into a million pieces, leaving nothing but unknown remains. The ground shook again. Ponds dried out, trees crumbled to the ground. The castle was set onf fire. In the throne room, Jareth trembled. He let go of Kara and ran to the window. Sarah ran to him for one final kiss.
Kara's body was surrounded by light. As the castle burnd hotter than hell, she was transported into space. Her friends were freed and placed into a tiny box that the Powers supplied from the first time of destroying a world.
The Labyrinth was gone. This new world was gone. It exploded silently into oblivion.
It is finally over. And we shall never be cursed by trickery again.
0o0o0o
My eyes opened cautiously after reaching one-hundred and one. I had waited an extra second just in case.
"Yes!" I was sitting on my bed. I was home.
I couldn't help but jump for joy. And then I thought about what happened to Sarah once she returned home. I peered into my mirror.
Even though no one was there, I said, "Sorry guys, but I'm not making her mistakes. I love you all, but I love my home more. Who thought being in that God-forsaken Labyrinth would teach me that there's no place like home. Though...That would have been if I were in Oz, not Labby-Land... Not the Labyrinth."
Before going to bed, I checked on my sister. She was well asleep. Hopefully she would skip over the phase of fairytales. As I headed back to my room, I heard my mom and dad talking.
"I'm glad she had fun with her friend today. I'd go say goodnight, but I know bowling all day would tire her out." Mom sounded happy with me for once.
How do you like that? The Powers must've tapped into my parents' minds and made it look like I was with a freind all day. Now I could sleep without worrying about explaining my harsh break-up with Jareth to them.
Sorry Mom and Dad, but I had to break it off. He was too evil for me. And he looked horrible in pinstripes.
My bed was comfortable and welcoming. I sighed and closed my eyes. I had survived a very odd adventure, and even learned to appreciate home. I think tomorrow I will help Mom and...Nah. I'll go out with my friends.
0o0o0o
No one could blame you
For walking away
Too much rejection
No love injection
Life can be easy
It's not always swell
Don't tell me truth hurts little girl
Cuz it hurts like hell.
But down in the underground
You'll find someone true
Down in the-
Umm no... I don't think so. Goodnight.
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