Jareth attended Sarah's graduation, using a concealed crystal to record the event for Hoggle and the others at home. Sarah was swathed in a gold drape and a cap with blue edging and tassel. She walked across the stage with the dignity and grace only a queen could muster.
Karen was snapping pictures like a madwoman, Richard holding Toby. Despite the fact that Jareth wasn't the one crossing the stage, he felt a surge of pride in the knowledge that the woman he loved was closing this chapter of her life and was about to open another one. With him.
"I'm so proud of you Sarah." Richard hugged his daughter. "Graduating high school and becoming a Queen."
"Daddy!" Sarah squeaked. "Keep your voice down. Nobody needs to know that."
"Can a father be proud of his daughter?"
"Of course Richard, but Sarah is young and this is Aboveground." Jareth reasoned calmly, ready to soothe Sarah's fears.
"It's still kinda sinking in really." She smiled at Jareth.
"I know sweetheart."
Using his magic Jareth helped Sarah move the things she wanted to keep to the Underground, Sarah directing his actions. Both were in her room when Toby tottered in through the open door, sputtering a half developed vocabulary.
"Oh Toby, I'm gonna miss seeing you every day." Sarah felt unfounded sadness well up inside her as she got down on her knees to hug and kiss the giggle puss.
"It will be okay." Jareth laid a hand on her head, giving her warmth and comfort. "You can come and visit any time, just like I can come and see you."
"I know." She stood as Karen came into lift Toby off the floor. "Let's go so I can get everything situated."
Sarah was unsurprised to find out that she would be sharing Jareth's suite of rooms, secretly ready for her new life to really begin.
"If you want anything changed, let me know." Jareth said opening the main chamber door. "I'm sorry, but I do have a kingdom to run. Don't lift anything too heavy; Ludo is only a call away."
"Don't worry, I'll find you if I need too." She said tongue in cheek, smiling at him.
The wedding of Goblin King Jareth, ruler of the Labyrinth to Lady Sarah of the Aboveground was set for a month after her arrival. Karen, Richard and Toby attended as well as many others from the Underground. Many Sarah had come to know. Jareth's sister Juliana was one of whom she favored in her new world, and for that Jareth was thankful.
Juliana was a bridesmaid while the Fairy Queen's two daughters, Glimmer and Sparkle were flower girls. Toby was the ring bearer with Jareth's cousin Hunter as the best man. Richard gave Sarah away, that part added to the ceremony for both his and Sarah's sakes. The color scheme for the wedding was the royal colors of red, white and gold. Jareth was amazed when the Green Sage appeared and demanded he officiate the nuptials. Sarah agreed.
Sarah's dress was of pristine white with red roses for a bouquet and golden ribbons woven into her hair, gold dust highlighting her eyes. Jareth's tuxedo was the required red, but it was so dark it appeared black in the shade. The bridesmaid and flower girl dresses where scarlet.
All in all it was an event more impressive than Jareth expected. He knew he was the most blessed Fey alive to have such a strong and impressive woman willing to share her life with his.
Sarah was blown away by the beauty of it all as well as Jareth's thoughtfulness. She had let him and Karen plan the wedding as Juliana taught her what was to be required of her as the soon to be Queen of the Goblins and Labyrinth. Sarah was also told that the ceremony and consummation of their love would fully transform her into Fey and immortal, a process that had begun all those years ago when she ran the maze.
Now, as she walked down the aisle to Jareth, Sarah knew she had no regrets, nothing else to long for, but a life with the man she loved and the children that would be the fruit of their love.
"I, Jareth of Fey, King of Goblins, Ruler of the Labyrinth take thee Sarah Williams, Lady of the Aboveground, to be my wife." Jareth spoke softly and firmly, putting all the power of his love into the words. He placed onto her finger a gold band with a blue marquis cut diamond, sealing his vow to her.
"I, Sarah Williams, Lady of the Aboveground take thee Jareth of Fey, King of Goblins, Ruler of the Labyrinth to be my eternally wedded husband." Sarah slid a wide gold band onto his hand, speaking true and clear. Power flared around them, sealing them together for infinity.
"You may now kiss the bride." The Green Sage spoke finally, stepping back from Jareth and Sarah. Full of love and joy Jareth gathered Sarah into his arms, ripping her veil off her head.
"Now you will be mine." He growled hotly, eyes locked on hers.
"So be it." She replied in a equal manner, wrapping her arms around his neck, melting into him.
Gently they kissed, pumping as much tenderness and emotion into it as possible. Jareth hungered fro more, but knew that he only needed to last about five hours more. Slowly they pulled apart, reluctant to end the kiss. Eventually they turned to face the cheering crowd.
"May I present to you your new Queen! Sarah of Fey, Queen of Goblins, Lady of the Labyrinth!"
Sarah was astounded by the number of gifts they received. She knew most newlyweds received a lot of gifts, but three hundred and twenty was more than enough. The one gift that had the biggest impact was from her family; it was a life size painting of the picture Karen had taken before prom. Both she and Jareth looked utterly happy and in love, regal and powerful. Crying Sarah hugged Karen, thanking her profusely.
Other gifts included magic ingredients, jewelry, furniture, perfumes, clothes, horses, plants and Underground currency. Sarah moved through the gifts as if in a daze, everything blending together, Jareth guiding her.
Jareth saw Sarah recover enough so that by the time they got to the cake she was smiling and chatting happily. He was worried when she had almost gone catatonic during the unveiling of the gifts. Even he was impressed by the number of gifts, equally moved by Karen's unique and thoughtful painting.
Everyone gathered in the dining hall for the cake and buffet, looking to Jareth and Sarah. They stood on a raised dais and holding hands they but the first piece of cake, going through the Aboveground tradition of smearing the dessert on each other's faces.
"Oh, I'm exhausted." Sarah collapsed onto Jareth's new throne, one of stone with a high back. She then proceeded to kick her heels off.
"So am I." Jareth perched himself on the arm of the throne. "But everyone is gone now, so you don't need to stay dressed up."
"Thank you for the clothes." She pushed herself off the throne, scooping up her shoes.
"Anything to make you feel more comfortable." He followed her to their room. "This transition must be difficult."
"It is, but it's getting easier." Sarah went directly for her wardrobe once inside the enormous apartments. "You might need to help me with these lacings in back."
Sarah pulled out a plain purple gown of cotton to wear around the castle at night when Jareth's ungloved, ring adorned hand stopped her. Turning she looked up into his face. His mismatched eyes blazed with desire, rooting her in place.
"You'll only have the finest clothes to wear, Sarah-mine. Never again will you have to bear such cloths against your skin." His voice was dark. "And tonight, as you promised, you will be mine."
Sarah could barely believe her ears, but Jareth locked his mouth onto hers, dispelling any doubts.