Sarah had been stuck up in her 'bedroom' for a while. On an ordinary day she wouldn't have minded. She spent many a day in her bedroom reading books and writing stories. But she knew this was not her room, and she knew that the Goblin King was right outside of the door. Sarah realised that she could never have any feelings for the Goblin King. The only thing he could ever be was cruel. How dare he lock her up in his castle against her wishes. Even as she thought this a strange feeling lingered around inside of her. Sir Didymus had courageously managed to creep into Sarah's room through her mirror which she was very grateful for. But as the hours passed she knew that she was getting hungry. Her restless character could not stand being locked away any longer.

"Sir Didymus, I need you to tell Jareth that I'm ready to talk to him." she said.

"As you wish my lady" said the fox as he went off to inform the king.

He arrived back more quickly than Sarah had thought.

"The King has instructed that you will join him for dinner my lady." said Sir Didymus.

By this point she had got dressed in one of her favourite outfits, applied flawless make-up and tied her hair in a neat side ponytail. She couldn't possible forgive Jareth for what he had done but she could at least make an effort to look presentable.

"No my lady" said Didymus, "he has also instructed that you shall wear one of your gowns."

"But I don't have any gowns" she said. "All I have are jeans and t-shirts look." Sarah walked over to her closet and opened it wide, amazed to find the most glorious gowns that she had ever seen. Her eyes widened in surprise. She hated the fact the Jareth had 'instructed' her on what to wear but those gowns were just too beautiful to resist.

She picked out a dazzling satin sapphire frock that glimmered in the luminosity. She also found her mother's old diamond necklace and some pretty black heels. She pulled out her ponytail and let her hair hang sleekly over her bare shoulders. She had no idea why she was going to this much trouble but couldn't stop her self from looking lovely. She stared in the mirror, actually surprised it was her staring back at her. She had never felt more womanly than she did then.

Jareth impatiently awaited at the dinner table for Sarah to appear. The table was long and majestic with candles in the centre. The chairs were placed at either end and the finest looking three course dinner was placed between the many items of cutlery. He, as always, looked spectacular, with his shiny black attire and courteous posture. But his face showed signs of intolerance as Sarah was already half an hour late. He was just about give up on her when she appeared from the far doors. He stood in silence and shock when the most attractive girl he had ever seen approached him. She was mesmerising. The dress was perfect. It captured every curve as she gracefully walked towards him. The only thing that didn't match was Sarah's facial expression. She had a mixed look of annoyance and nervousness. If Jareth thought he could sweet-talk her even though he had practically destroyed her life then he could think again.

Jareth smiled. "I'm glad you liked the dress" he said still with a slightly sardonic tone to his voice.

Sarah said nothing. She didn't want to be nice to him nor did she want to argue. Jareth pulled her chair as she elegantly sat down. He retreated to his seat and they began their dinner. Sarah had to admit, it was the best food she ever tasted. She almost had to refrain herself from guzzling it down as she was so hungry. Jareth laughed as she tried to figure out which knife to use to spread her butter and which one to use to carve the turkey. The stillness of the evening was broken when Sarah decided to speak.

"So, what was it like being an owl for four years." She wasn't sure whether that was the right thing to ask as Jareth frowned at her. Then he smiled.

"Well" he said. "Let's just put it this way. "Last night I spent hours trying to stop myself from hooting and the idea of eating mice seems strangely tempting."

They both laughed, Jareth with his notorious cackle and Sarah with a slight giggle. Then she remembered that she was still mad at him so she straightened up her face.

"Come come now Sarah. Let's not hold grudges shall we. What's said has been said. You wouldn't want to spoil a perfectly fine evening now would you?", his head inclined as if longing for an answer to the question just asked.

"No I guess not" she murmured. "So it's best that I go. Thank you for the meal it was lovely. I'll be going back to my room now." Sarah quickly raised from her chair and began walking away back up to the dreaded prison bedroom. She felt his hand lightly touch her shoulder. She turned back round to see his yearning eyes gazing at her.

"Sarah, do not be off so promptly you haven't even finished your dinner yet. Besides

, I have something to show you."

Jareth led her to the balcony over at the fall wall. Sarah cautiously walked out on to the veranda only to be overwhelmed by the captivating view. The entire Labyrinth could be seen from that small castle ledge. It looked so beautiful in the twilight. Magic and fantasy emerged from every angle. Fireflies illuminated the obscurity as they serenaded with the fairies. The whole maze looked so huge and complex, Sarah was actually quite proud of herself for making it through. Jareth was pleased to see that Sarah enjoyed this view.

"Did you miss it" he asked.

"I…I never really thought about it" she said stubbornly.

"No?" he said ironically. "So your boyfriends dream did not make you wish to come back here" he said.

Sarah hesitantly stumbled over her heeled shoes only to be caught in Jareth's arms as she gasped. In his arms she felt safe and secure, like no one could ever harm her. In that brief moment she felt a strange sensation. Jareth could feel her heartbeat racing.

"Are you alright" he asked laughing. "My my, you are clumsy aren't you. I can tell you never went to finishing school." he said as he released her.

"That's not…"

He put his hands on her lips, knowing that she would say the word 'fair'. The corners of his mouth twitched as he looked into her eyes. She gazed back. She knew it was wrong but she couldn't help feel excitement when she was in his presence. Something that she had never felt before. As she stared into his oddly shaped pupils she saw a different side to him that she had never seen before. A more softer side. Last night she wouldn't have dreamt of kissing him but in this moment that's all she wanted to do. He leaned towards her. She responded. As his narrow lips pressed against hers a shiver of passion streamed down her spine. Who would have thought that someone's lips could give such an exhilarating sensation as Jareth's gave Sarah. Her soul melted in his touch. She opened her mouth wider as his tongue caressed her youthful essence. She purred in response to his fiery embrace. She had never been kissed like this before. Not even by Devon. 'Oh no' she thought. What was she doing. Sarah pulled away from Jareth with a guilt-ridden conscience. He glared at her.

"This is wrong" she whispered. "I…I have a boyfriend, I can't do this." Jareth was irritated.

"Sarah I must warn you, I know Devon's-type. I cannot let you go back to him. He cannot be trusted." he said with authority and concern.

Sarah angrily pulled away. "Since when can you tell me who I can and can't see."

"Since I have the power over you. Sarah, I only have your best interests at heart."

Sarah felt confused. One moment ago she shared to most amazing kiss with Jareth and now all she could think of was how she had betrayed Devon.

"Look Sarah…" said Jareth until he saw that he was interrupted by Hoggle's intrusion.

"Sarah?" said Hoggle.

"Hoggle I don't want to speak to you right now!" she said.

"You heard her Hogwash, get out" retorted Jareth who looked disappointed.

"But Sarah, it's about your brother, he's not well."

Sarah looked at Hoggle concernedly. He had always kept an eye on her brother ever since she rescued him.

"What do you mean Hoggle." she asked worriedly.

"I jus' saw your parents rush him off in one of those big ambulance van things. It looked quite serious, I thought I should warn ya."

Sarah started to panic. She looked at Jareth. "I have to go" she begged.

Jareth nodded as he extracted a crystal ball from his sleeve. He threw it up in the air which released a blinding white light.