When they were alone Jareth spoke. "What is the matter?"

Sarah sighed and sat on the step by the throne. "This is much worse than I thought and I'm really scared. Where are my friends? How are you going to defeat this thing?"

Jareth walked over to the window and stared into the darkness. "I don't know just yet but we'll figure it out. Sarah I must tell you something. After we defeat this enemy and everything is done with, I want to leave the Underground and return to the other world for good."

"Jareth you want to leave the Kingdom? But don't you care about the Underground?"

Jareth looked at her staring at him with confusion. "I did at one point but as the years passed I grew rather tired of it all, it's lonely when you have no one to have a decent conversation with. I was created to be the caretaker of this land. I was made with false memories of existing before."

Sarah drew close to him, "I don't understand what you are talking about. What do you mean?"

He caressed her cheek. "Silly girl, it was all you're doing. Your powerful imagination brought me and this world into existence. I didn't exist until you dreamed of me and I only found that out when I used my magic to become human and sever my ties with you. Even though you created me I still have memories of a life before you entered my Labyrinth. I know they aren't real but I can still recall when I first found this place it was barren and filled with primitive creatures. I found their idiocy entertaining, so I built this castle and city. They made me their King. At the start it was all fun and games and I traveled to your world quite often. They were many people who were impressed with my power. They often called upon me to grant their favors, but I wouldn't unless they passed my test. I built the Labyrinth and if they won I would grant them their wish. However, if they lost, I would take their children as tribute and turn them into one of my goblins. This was done so many times that soon it became known as a tale of warning they told their children to make them obey. That's where the many tales and stories about me started. I was no longer their splendid grantor of dreams, but a nightmare to teach their children a lesson. Soon after the people stopped calling for me and I fell into despair. When I heard your call, it was the first time in many years and I took my chance to make it last as long as possible. But along the way you weren't fazed by any of my schemes and you didn't follow my illusions. I have to admit that I was surprised by your defeat of me and I fallen in love. Not my choice of course but just the same, you changed my world. I want to be with you no matter where you are and I know you want to be with your family."

Sarah took his hand in her own and spoke softly. "Jareth, I understand that you created a life above ground that you love but your Kingdom needs you here. Without you they won't know what to do. I promise that if you stay then I will stay with you. This is now my home too and we can't just leave them."

He sighed, "I know my subjects need to be controlled or they'll end up destroying themselves with their stupidity. I have my reasons for doing the things I do and If I must use fear to motivate them then so be it. I did my best as their King and I am generous enough but I'm tired of their incompetence. I have kept them in check for a long time and I grow tired of how it makes me a cruel King. I'd rather be in New York."

Sarah squeezed his hand tightly and hugged him. "If that's truly what you want to do then I'm with you but can we just wait until we beat this enemy before we make a decision?"

"Yes, dear. Whatever you want. Now let us find out what we are dealing with." He said with a smile and Sarah scowled at him. "Sarcasm is unbecoming of a king, you know."

He smirked at her and led her to the throne room where they sat down. He summoned the crystal and it sparkled. It grew large to show him what he wanted to know. The darkness was indeed alive and it was slowly corrupting the creatures around it using them to do its biding. It's a manifestation of Jareth's despair and made real when he used his magic to tear out his memories and power to become human. Jareth sighed. "Well I guess it had to go somewhere. So it's the part of me that I left and most likely I will not be able to live much longer without it. The consequences of using that kind of magic."

Jareth got up and started to pace around the room thinking of how he could defeat himself. "I believe the only way to beat it is to re-absorb it back into myself, but I am not sure if I have the power to defeat it. I'm not as powerful as I used to be."

Sarah went to him and lightly hugged him. "How are going to defeat it without your full power? I'm afraid that it will destroy everything and I'm afraid of what might happen to you if you continue on without being complete."

"I will have to use everyone's magic that is left in the Kingdom. It will have to do because you know that I hate to lose." He laughed as he said it, reminding both of them about their first meeting. Sarah leaned in close for a passionate kiss, she truly did love him and couldn't imagine how she lived without him before.

Hoggle waited in the main hall for Jareth and Sarah to tell them what it was they were dealing with. Hoggle jumped a little when the doors opened and they walked out.

"Your majesty! Did you find out what this threat is? Can we defeat it?"

Jareth walked passed him without a glance. "Yes, yes Higgle. I have found out what it is we are dealing with. It won't be an easy task but I have a plan."

"It's Hoggle." Said the dwarf under his breath. Jareth heard him but ignored the comment.

"I don't have the strength to defeat this entity on my own so I will need the help of all the subjects loyal to me. I need to use the magic from everyone in the kingdom." Said Jareth while leading the way to his private chambers, inside he quickly found what he was looking for. A large glowing orb hovered in his hands. Sarah stepped beside him. "What is it?"

"This crystal holds great power, It's what I used when I did that spell. This crystal will allow me to gather everyone's hidden magic and let me use it to beat my enemies."

"Will it hurt anyone? I mean will they survive without their magic?" She asked, eyes never leaving the ball. He looked down at her and wrapped his arm around her. "No one will be harmed by it. However, it's unstable and I might not be able to handle it alone. Sarah, you are the most powerful Sorceress I have ever seen. It was your imagination alone that created this world. I need you to help me with this task. Will you do it?"

Sarah looked up with shock blazing in her eyes. "Me? A Sorceress? Do you really think I have that kind of power, Jareth? I'm just a college student."

He smiled brightly. "I know you can do it. I have complete faith in you my love. I believe that together and with the power of this kingdom we can do anything."

She blushed at his words and without realizing what she was doing she clung to him giving him a deep kiss. Everyone in the room gasped at this and quickly turned to give them privacy. Sarah opened her eyes when she heard the gasps and quickly backed away, her red face glowing brighter, when she saw that they weren't alone. Jareth was just gazing at her with a slight smile on his face, he didn't forget that they were others in the room but now he didn't care. Sarah was glowing with embarrassment and she couldn't have looked more beautiful to him. He still couldn't believe that she was actually before him, let alone that she wanted to be with him. He didn't breath for a long time because he was afraid that it might be just another one of his dreams. At any moment he would wake and realize that she wasn't even there. Slowly he took her hand into his, trying to convince himself that she was really there, she squeezed his hand reassuringly and he sighed happily. It felt like hours before they brought their attentions back to the present situation and left to the throne room. Jareth sat the crystal carefully on its stand and shut his eyes in concentration as he began to hum. Sarah held his hand tightly and watched as the crystal reacted to the humming, she listened to him and felt her heart start to flutter. She'd almost forgotten how beautiful his voice was and the crystal started glowing brightly as images flashed by of all the creatures in the Underground. The images stopped at the sight of Jareth and Sarah. "Sarah, it's your turn. We must place our hands on the crystal and I want you to imagine all magic flowing into our bodies."

Sarah couldn't breathe, she was suddenly afraid, uncertain if she could actually do this. What if Jareth was wrong about her having powerful magic?

Jareth saw her hesitate and stroked her cheek. "I know you can do this, just have faith."

Tears welled but she kept them at bay and with one last breath she placed her hand next to his on the crystal and shut her eyes. She pictured a light mist passing through the ball and into them and soon she started feeling a slight tingling. She opened her eyes and gasped in amazement. "It's working."

The sensation spread itself down to her toes and she felt the warmth and power it gave her. She looked over to Jareth smiling and saw him glow with power, he smiled at her. "You see, I knew you could do it. With this amount of power we can now defeat the darkness. Hoggle, the time has come for the last battle. Gather the rest of the forces and be ready in a few hours, it ends tonight."