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Sarah's eyes widened in surprise at the sight of her former foe. She then put her hands on her hips in anger.

"Where is Hoggle?" she demanded.

His graceful features spread into a smirk as he strode to her bedroom window.

"You know very well where he is," he said, pointing to his castle, which appeared outside the window, beyond the vast Labyrinth.

Sarah's jaw dropped.

"You really expect me to run your damned Labyrinth again?" she exclaimed.

Jareth slowly stepped toward her and circled until he was behind her. Sarah's breathing became shallow as he brought his head over her shoulder.

"You will do as I say or Hoggle will be killed," he said in a low and dangerous whisper.

The realization of what he had said hit Sarah, and she became more cautious, but still inquired further.

"Why must I run the Labyrinth for him? I didn't wish him away," she stated.

Jareth's face became hard.

"If not for that little rat, I would have won our game," he said "and because you owe your life to him, you will repay the favor. If you win, he lives. If not, he dies and you become mine."

"But that's not fair!" Sarah replied in frustration.

Jareth rolled his eyes, "Really, Sarah, haven't we been over this? Those are the terms and you will abide by them or forfeit his life. Do you accept them or not?"

With no other choice, she nodded and followed him to the hill overlooking the maze.

Hoggle sat in his corner with tears in his eyes. She had not called for him. All day he had waited and there was no call. Perhaps she didn't need him anymore. Perhaps she no longer wanted to look at his distorted face. He fingered the plastic bracelet she had given him. He smiled faintly, recalling how he had pretended to think plastic was priceless. He knew the value of real jewels. He had received as many priceless crowns and rings as he wanted before he was thrust into the harsh Underground. He remembered his early days well. He had been pampered and spoiled by his parents and many other relatives. This coddling led to his arrogant nature. How stupid he had been to wish his new baby sister away. Regret washed over him as it had before, and he buried his face in his hands as more sorrow crept into his heart.

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