an: I dont own Labyrinth

Chapter One

The Reality of Things

"And the King pleaded with the girl and she knew that he loved her and she thought that maybe she loved him too. But the girl knew that her love for the boy child was much greater, greater than her own life. So she rejected the King and all her Dreams to win the child back, for her will was as strong and her Kingdom as great. 'You have no power over me' she spoke the final words that would win back her baby brother. Then the world faded and she was back home and her baby brother safe in his crib. When the babe awoke the girl cried out! For the Goblin King had left his mark on the babe, her baby brother had the King's same mismatched eyes. And even today they serve as a reminder to the girl, the lessons she learned, the friends she made, the dreams she lost, and the King she rejected. But most of all she is reminded that her precious baby brother was worth all of it. The End."

Toby smiled up at his sister as she ended the story. "That's me! I'm the boy the Goblin King took" he beemed. Sarah smiled and kissed her brother on the forehead, "That's right Tobe, now goodnight and sweet dreams. I love you very much."

"night Sarah, love you" the boy replied rubbing his tired eyes. Sarah smiled and turned out the lights and headed downstairs to wait for her father.

Mr. Williams was on yet another blind date set up by a fellow co-worker. It took Sarah to convince him that he should at least try to date once and awhile. after all it had been 2 years since the divorce. Sarah curled up with on the couch with a mug of hot chocolate and flipped through a magazine. Sarah had done a lot of growing up and gained more wisdom than most 19 year olds. Not just through her lessons in the Labyrinth, but through lessons learned the past four years since. Since her father and Karens divorce she'd had to play not only the role of daughter and sister, but mother,teacher,coucilor, student, employee and housekeeper as well. While she did not particularily feel burdened by her responsibilities she certainly was exhausted. Her social life outside of her home had dwindled down to nothing, but she could not complain, she had all that mattered. The one thing she longed for and dreaded at the same time, and lost hope in ever finding was true love.

The sound of the door opening broke Sarah from her reverie and smiled as her father entered the room. "Hey pumpkin" Mr. Williams said as he flopped down in the overstuffed arm chair opposite Sarah. "How was your day? Toby in bed?"

"Yes, sound asleep. My day was fine, the usual. How was your date?" She grinned.

Mr. Williams let out a long sigh "Oh the date...well...it was okay I guess." Sarah raised an eyebrow at her father. "Okay Okay, it was horrible." he confessed. "I'm never going on a blind date again, they've all been horrible."

Sarah gave her father a sympathetic look "Maybe I should start picking out your dates? You never had good taste anyways" she teased.

"That's the truth" Mr. Williams sighed again. "I have more important things to talk to you about, Sarah."

"Oh?" She did not like the sound of his voice.

"I'm afraid the company is downsizing again, my pay is being reduced and I may even get laid off this time...Pumpkin...we're probably going to have to sell the house and get an apartment."

Sarah sat in silence for awhile, she loved this house, she didnt want to live in a dinky apartment. "Well I can get more hours at the department store and cut my school hours back." she suggested.

"I'm afraid it wouldnt be enough." Mr. Williams looked beaten and worn.

"Well I can drop my classes for awhile and get a second job..."

"Sarah, no, your schooling is too important. That's number one right now." he interupted his daughter.

"No, my family will always be number one." She was frustrated and she took her mug to the sink and headed up to her room calling out to her father as she went up the stairs "We will figure something out. I love you."

a/n: Here's a new story I think it will turn out much better than my last. Please review and let me know what you think so far.