Chapter 4: Queen of the Labyrinth

" A hundred years ago, it was prophesied that a mortal would be born, and like so many others before her she would wish away a child. She would run the labyrinth and unlike the thousands of other she would never give up. And unlike the others she would beat me. She would make it to the castle and she would take back the child. The mortal would be a future Queen, but at the same time she would already be a Queen. She would be protected with magic and find that she has her own. " Labyrinth stopped and looked at Sarah. " You Sarah, I could tell you were different when you took your first step into me. I could feel your will, your power, your magic. " Sarah couldn't help but laugh.

" Now I know that you have the wrong girl. " She calmed and looked Labyrinth in the eye. " I don't have any magic. I never have. " She said absolute certainty in her eyes. Labyrinth raised her brow to the stubborn child.

" Oh really, mistress? " Gesturing to the sky. " Then how would you explain what took place not moments ago? " Her voice holds the smirk that desperately wanted to show on her face. And Sarah's eyes flash again. Sending a bolt of lightning through the sky.

" I'm quite sure I don't know. Maybe your doing it to try and trick me? " Standing and backing away, her hair flying madly around her. " How do I know that you can be trusted? " Labyrinth stood. And walked over to Sarah, her body calm and relaxed showing no sign of aggression.

" If you don't believe me touch me. " Labyrinth said holding out her hand for Sarah to take. Sarah looked confused.

" And what good would that do? " She asked taking another step away from her.

" Did you ever wonder why Jareth wears leather gloves? It's because of his magic. His can harm people if they do not have any. Your magic has just been released. You and I are connected if you touch me you will know all that I know, and that what I say is true. " Sarah looked at the woman standing before her. Her confusion was apparent on her face. " What have you got to lose? " Labyrinth asked. Sarah looked at her. Taking her hand the world around them suddenly jumped to life.

Sarah closed her eyes from the force of the thoughts, the feelings, and the magic. She could feel every heart beat in the labyrinth, she could feel all the emotions, and hear the thoughts of all the creatures in its walls. The feeling was almost too much for her to bear. In the back of her mind Sarah could hear someone talking to her, calming her. She concentrated on the voice blocking out all others.

" Sarah you are Queen of the Labyrinth, feel the creatures within my walls, their life forces, their thoughts, their magic. " The voice which Sarah now recognized as Labyrinth's went soft and comforting. " I know that this is much for someone so young to take. But with my help and little of the Goblin King's, you will learn to control your magic, and rule the labyrinth with the strength and knowledge I know you have. " Sarah felt the voices leave her mind. She felt her feet on the ground and opened her eyes.

Looking around Sarah saw creatures of all shape and size around her. Sarah turned and saw Labyrinth walking away from her. She called to her, Labyrinth turned and stopped. " Mistress, I will always be with you. But for now you need to rest. Jareth is trying to wake you. Go to him. " With that the world around her started to fade away. She could now hear Jareth calling to her. Worry and anger in his voice. Opening her eyes she saw relief flood through him. Not understanding her face showed her confusion.

" I came here a few moments ago. When I got into the room, you were floating above your bed, and glowing blue. " He looked at her with cold eyes. " Would you care to tell me what they hell you were doing? " Sarah's eyes flashed and Jareth knew at that moment it was going to be a long morning.

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