Author's Note: Thanks to everyone who has been reading this story and giving me feedback. Please continue to R&R! Also I agree I AM making Jareth an ass lol. At least for now...anyways please let me know what you think. Also please remember that this story is rated M, and that no matter how much I dream about him, i do not own Jareth or any of the characters from The Labyrinth. Thank you all for reading, I hope you enjoy this next chapter, I will try to update again soon. If not before the holidays, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!\
Chapter Two
Sarah gasped and quickly back-peddled, trying to move away from the intimidating man, but her movements were halted by the multitude of goblins pressed up against her legs. The throne room was badly lit casting its occupants and King into shadow-like figures making it impossible to clearly see anything.
"Pretty lady…" mumbled one reaching out to touch her leg.
"Is Lady here for King?" asked another one jumping up onto her shoulder.
"W—What?" asked Sarah dumbfounded.
"Lady be Kingy's?" asked the goblin on her shoulder.
"Yes, you cretins. She is mine." purred the King who was looking at her suggestively.
The throne room was suddenly filled with numerous shouts and hollers from the goblins, whom now seemed to be even more fascinated by her. Before she could contradict his argument or make a run from the room the Goblin King stepped forward and took hold of her arm, and began to haul her out of the room and down one of the multiple corridors. As she glanced up at him she was irritated that she could make out no more of his face then any of the previous attempts, as it was that the candles that lined the walls gave everything a very dim glow.
"Come, I'll show you to your room…" mumbled the King.
They passed a series of chamber doors, followed by an alarming number of stairs, before they finally reached the end of the hall, at which there was a massive set of doors. Sarah glanced at the doors, and then back at the King who for all intensive purposes seemed to be content to watch her as she stood there unmoving.
"This is your chamber…I will be here at six tomorrow morning to go over what is to be expected of you, so I suggest you get some rest while you can." sneered the Goblin King before dropping her arm and beginning to stride back down the corridor.
"Wait! Goblin King, what about my brother…is he safe?" asked Sarah hesitantly.
"I upheld my end of the bargain; the child was left in the Human Realm, I put him to sleep until your family returned." replied the King turning to glance at her.
"Won't my family wonder where I am?" asked Sarah.
"No, to them it was as if you never existed. Only the child will remember you…" sighed the Goblin King in exasperation.
"Oh…" Sarah stood there shocked, the reality sinking in that she would never be returned home. Suddenly she began to feel very nauseous—she was trapped in this place with him.
Dazedly she began to walk towards her bedroom doors, unsure of what the rest of her life was going to hold in store for her.
"Oh and Precious, one more thing—should the idea of escaping cross your mind, I would suggest you ignore it. You have been marked, your life is mine. Should you run—I will chase you, should you hide—I will find you, and should you test my patience—I will punish you. Trust me Sarah you would not like to find out how cruel I can be…" the Goblin King let the statement trail off as he turned around and once again began walking down the corridor, before vanishing completely.
Sarah shuddered and turned back to the doors in front of her. As it stood it appeared as if she had just sold her soul to the devil. Straightening her back and squaring her shoulders, Sarah took a deep breath before grabbing the door handle and pulling the doors open. Suddenly the dark room glowed, the candles on the walls lit and the curtains drew back to reveal the moon, already high in the sky. Sighing Sarah took another breath before stepping into the room, pulling the door shut behind her. The room was simply decorated, nothing fancy or elaborate. Off to the left wall was a large four poster king size bed, the drapes that hung from it were a rich hunter green, and at the foot of the bed rested a large trunk. The wall directly across from the chamber doors contained large glass windows that nearly reached the ceiling, as well as a set of glass doors that led to a balcony which appeared to have various vines and flowers growing over it. The drapes that surrounded these windows were also a rich green. The wall to her right held another door, one of which Sarah was almost hesitant to open for fear of what lurked on the other side. And on the wall which the doors she was leaning against stood was a large wooden closet as well as a beautifully carved wooden dresser. Gathering up the rest of her courage Sarah walked further into the room, stopping first to look into the closet, surprised to see a variety of gowns; some of them plain, others very elegant. Unsure of what the reason for and purpose of the elegant gowns Sarah filed it away in her memory, and proceeded to look though the dresser to find casual ankle length skirts and blouses, as well as traditional undergarments and night gowns.
Closing the last of the drawers Sarah redirected her attention back to the other mysterious door, hesitantly walking over to it. She grasped the handle, while taking a fortifying breath, and yanked it open only to reveal a large bathing chamber. There was a large stone tub that seemed to have been carved out of the floor. As well as a toilet, which Sarah silently sent up a prayer of thanks for, as well as a washstand. Relief flooded Sarah as she realized that the room did not pose any threats to her.
Suddenly Sarah was hit by an overwhelming wave of exhaustion, wanting nothing more than to simply close her eyes and sleep. Haphazardly Sarah dragged herself over to the bed taking off her shoes and snuggled down on top of the throws and coverlet, too tired to care. Closing her eyes Sarah drifted off to sleep hoping that when she awoke in the morning her biggest problem was going to be facing her step mother.
