A/N: I own nothing. Not Labyrinth, not even a puppy.

HAUNTED

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"Why me? Why not some other girl?"

Jareth sighed, and propped himself up on her stomach, his elbows digging in to her flesh, staring at her with bemused expression. "I don't understand Sarah. What are you talking about?"

"Why are you doing this to me? What's your reason?" she persisted.

"My reason?" he asked with a smirk, "You're mine, and I want you. What more reason do I need?"

Sarah shook her head adamantly. "No, you don't get it. Why do you want me?"

"Oh, love. It's a long story, I'll tell you another time..."

"You'll tell me now! I want to know, damn you!" She snarled, beating his arm with her fists.

"Stop that, sweet," he said, moving to sit up beside her. He stared down at her, his face now unreadable. He waved a hand, and the curtains closed all around them, throwing them into darkness. Sarah panicked a little bit. She couldn't see a thing, not even him, and that was was when he was at his most dangerous. She could hear him breathing in rough, ragged gasps, and she could feel him moving around below her. What was he up to?

Suddenly the blankets beneath her started moving, then in one swift movement, she was neatly slipped under the covers. He slid up to her, and pulled her head into his lap, stroking her hair gently.

"It has been almost nine years since I first laid eyes on you, my little princess. I was making my usual rounds above when I spied you playing in the park. You were all dressed up, and acting out a story from a big leather book. I stopped to watch you, completely enthralled. You were the loveliest child I had ever seen, so delicate, so sweet. I don't know how long I watched you, before those... horrid boys came along. They pushed you to the ground, kicked you, called you names, and threw your book in the pond..."

Sarah was in shock. She remembered that day, but she didn't remember seeing him there. Those boys had disappeared the very next day, and their whereabouts were still unknown...

"I was horrified by the way those boys treated you. How could they be so cruel to such an enchanting thing, superior to all others of her race? They jeered as you ran away, crying. I have always despised humans, for all their crimes against those of my race, but I could see that you were not like other humans, so I decided that I was going to save you."

"Save me? You're the one who kidnapped me..."

"I saved you, Sarah, from a dull, monotonous human existence. You deserve so much better, whether you see it or not. Now, carrying on with my story, I took care of those boys, and returned to my castle to make plans to bring you home with me."

"Took care of them? What did you do to them?"

"Perhaps I'll show you one day, but right now, it's unimportant. Originally, I had planned to adopt you, raise you as my own. You would have made such an adorable princess, I'd have spoiled you rotten. But problems arose when I started searching for a suitable husband for you. A princess must marry, you see, before she can take a throne. A rather obnoxious and old fashioned law, but most of the council aren't for changing it. The problem was that I could not find a man who would appreciate you for the treasure you are. All saw you for the human child you were, instead of the beautiful woman I could see you become. Eventually I realized that there was no one better for you than me, and by that time, I had become rather besotted with you, so I changed my plan. I decided that when you came of age, I would make you my queen."

"Came of age?"

"When you became able to bear children, of course. You came of age at thirteen, unless I'm much mistaken. I watched you very closely, left you little gifts, and protected you, until the day I could find a way to bring you to my kingdom. There were a few failed attempts, but eventually you found your way to me, love. I was certain you'd wish your little brother away. Little girls can be so very petty. But you thwarted me again, Sarah. I never thought that you would beat me, you were supposed to break like all the others, and then when you did, I would be free to keep you for myself. But alas, you were determined to save your bothersome brother. You hurt me, Sarah. You nearly killed me when you said those hateful words. You tore my kingdom apart, and broke my heart. I put my kingdom back together a broken, scorned man. I tried to forget you, but it was impossible. I wanted you so much, and came after you again. And now I finally have you. I've finally won. There. Are you satisfied, darling? Can we go back to our fun now?"

"You haven't won, Goblin King," Sarah said softly, staring out into the darkness. He set her head back on the pillow, and lay down beside her, crawling under the covers as well.

"Oh, I haven't? Let's see, you're here in my kingdom, in my castle, in my bed. You're mine to do with as I please, and thanks to your little brother, I have the means to control you. I think it safe to say that I have won," he hissed into her ear. His tongue caressed the hollow spot beneath her ear, sending a shudder through her.

"You may have me, but you'll never have my love. I could never love such a horrible creature. You say I broke your heart by refusing you, but that can't be true. I couldn't have broken your heart, because you don't have one. You're too cold to fall in love, and I won't be taken in by your lies," she said, turning on her side, refusing to face him.

Jareth chuckled, and pulled her close. "Sheath those kitten claws, little one, or I might retaliate. You'll come around eventually. You're still young, and have very little knowledge of men or of love. And it is love I feel for you, believe me. I'll never let you go, not again. I'll kill anyone who tries to take you away from me, and that includes your little friends. I'm the only one in your life now. We're going to have a happy life, Sarah. We'll have many children. I love children, I'm partial to little girls, but I'd like at least one son. You'll be happy here, Sarah, if only you accept me. Now sleep, before I put you and this bed to another use. I've waited seven years, I can wait a bit longer." He heard her growl in annoyance, but she relaxed in his arms. Contented, he once more placed his lips to her warm neck. She didn't fight this time, and made more bold, he reached down, and rubbed the inside of her thigh.

Sarah lay there once again, enduring his gentle, yet demanding touch. She knew she had to get away. If not for her, for Toby. He didn't deserve to be trapped here, he hadn't done anything wrong. She could find Hoggle, Ludo, or Sir Didymus, they would help her and Toby get away. But what would happen if he stuck to his word? No, she couldn't risk that. She would have to rely on herself this time. But she must find a way to get away.

There must be a way to escape...

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A/N: Well, that's that. No idea when I'll post next, but once again, I'll try to make it soon.