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"Have you absolutely lost your mind? What were you thinking Jareth? You have too much responsibility to not only your goblin kingdom, but the entirety of the Underground. Need I remind you that you are my heir! It is your responsibility, duty and HONOR to think of the Underground first and foremost above your silly fascination with the girl. Yes she is to be Queen, yes she was chosen for not only her power but also her strength of spirit. It was to be considered a gift from the fates that you also fancy the girl, but it can all vanish because of your games if you are not careful!"

Jareth was not in the least bit surprised to find the High King in his throne room upon his return. His father, King Aelfric had little patience when it came to games, and the destiny of the human girl with fae powers and knowledge had long ago been written.

He knew his obligation to watch out for the girl and eventually bring her to his side. The boy had been a pleasant surprise and the fates had allowed him to keep Toby as well. But he had let it all slip through his fingers because something horribly unexpected had occurred – he had fallen hopelessly in love with the human. Damn her.

Jareth looked up at his father. The High King was fuming – another non-surprise after his display of affection to Sarah earlier.

"Father of course no reminders are necessary. I am fully aware of the need to get Sarah here before the balance cannot be restored."

"Yes well you are taking your time in the endeavor indeed. She had almost forgotten the Underground completely and is not even aware of her powers. The girl believes she can reach you because you love her of all of the absurd notions. I do not care in the least if you have to trick her or kidnap her or her brother or both, but if Sarah Williams is not standing with you at the Solstice, I will take matters into my own hands and I am sure that you do not wish that to occur."

"No, my King. That will not be necessary."

The thought that his father was actually considering taking Sarah himself made Jareth cringe, but his father did not understand love or destiny, only duty and the royal family was duty bound to bring the gifted human to the Underground to rule- one way or another. Jareth visibly shuttered at the thought of his father laying with his sweet Sarah.

The High King merely nodded and was gone in a swirl of glitter.

"Trekin!" Jareth shouted. He was now in a terribly foul mood.

"Trekin is just coming to see if King needed anything. Trekin is hoping to help King any way." The goblin smiled at Jareth. He almost kicked the little creature, but it only made him think that Sarah would not approve and he was again in fit of anger.

"Stop the annoying flattery Trekin. I simply want to know how arrangements are proceeding. The Solstice is quickly approaching and the Queen and young prince will be arriving."

"Trekin is not even standing the excitement to meet Queen Sarah." The little goblin was beside himself.

"And…" Honestly the stupid creature was begging for a good kick.

"Oh….King will be pleased, he will. Hmmm? Yes King is happy to learn everything done."

"Well that is certainly sufficient. I suppose you will also need to contact the creatures the Queen grew fond of in her last visit with us. Its Hogwart, or Hogstand or something like that. You know the dwarf in the labyrinth, and then that fox and his cowardly dog at the Bog of Stench. And, ….Ludo I believe is the creature's name. Contact them all and make sure they are guests here at the castle. That will please Sarah. I do not wish to run into any of them so make certain they are comfortable and near her quarters, but far from mine."

"Trekin is already thinking of that. Queen Sarah's friends is coming this night, they are."

"Alright then…that's all. Leave me."

Sarah sat in the dark in her room. She missed Jareth as soon as he was gone. It never mattered how angry she was with him. Nothing compared to his scent and his touch.

Sarah began to think of the first time she really knew she loved Jareth. The masquerade ball he sent her in a dream so long ago again flooded her mind. She was so young then and innocent.

Sarah remembered as if it were yesterday, the feel of Jareth's strong arms around her, the longing she felt as he sang to her. Even though it was a trick to distract Sarah from her task, you could not fake the love she knew she saw in his eyes and felt from his touch.

That is home. Jareth's arms are home. I want to go home. I miss his touch and his mismatched eyes and even his cocky smirk.

'There is nothing here for me except confusion, and longing and aging.' Sarah thought to herself. She was already no longer the beautiful young innocent she once was.

There was no purpose at all in dragging out the inevitable any further. She was absolutely certain that by staying above ground was only punishing herself.

"I wish…." She stopped. Sarah was trembling. This is what she wanted, but she was absolutely terrified.

No it was going to be ok, even if it was a trick, she loved the Labyrinth and the Underground and everything in it.

Nothing there could be worse than her lack of living here.

"I wish the Goblin King would take me home, right now."

None of the dramatics she was used to seeing happened this time though. There was no rumbling, no wind, no owl at her window. Sarah sighed. I guess it was a trick after all. She closed her eyes and turned to get back in her bed and saw him.

Jareth was just sitting quietly at the end of her bed. His end was bent and his shoulders were slumped forward. He looked up at her and held her eyes for a long moment. He looked…. Relieved?

"Sarah, my precious queen. " Jareth stood and walked over to her. He gently took her hands in his. "Thank you for calling me. There is so much to do and I almost lost you. Gods I do not even to want think about the other alternatives."

Sarah was astounded. She had never seen the great Goblin King look afraid. His arms wrapped around her and he held her close, bending his head so that he could breathe in her scent. He pulled back so that he could look in her eyes.

"Are you ready now love? Or do you wish to spend the night here and go in the morning?" He was smiling at her as if he would allow her anything just then.

"Now is fine Jareth. Do I need clothing or? I guess I have no idea what I need."

"My love you need nothing at all. I will take care of you. I am your slave." And then she was wrapped up in his arms again. His hands gently stroking her back, his lips leaving heated kisses along her jaw and neck. She shuddered against his skin and she felt him smile at the response. She closed her eyes relishing the feel of him.

As her eyes opened she recognized the castle at once. Sarah was home.

She smiled at him. This felt great. Why exactly had she been trying to deny this, deny him. Sarah was crazy happy. She looked down at herself and noticed she was wearing clothing similar to his own. She assumed that she would always look fae now. And the idea pleased her.

"Come I shall show you to your quarters. I hope you will find them well. I have called for your friends to be our guests here at the castle until after the Solstice. There is much to be done. Forgive my excitement. I fear I am rambling on and on." Jareth chuckled and appeared lighthearted. Sarah just smiled.

"My King has nothing to apologize for, you merely seem sincerely happy that I am here. There is nothing that could work to dissolve my remaining fear more." She sighed. Yea, she was an idiot. This could have been her life for the last fifteen years. She had wasted so much time.

They were strolling down corridors and she was allowing him to lead her with his hand in the small of her back. She was enjoying his company so much, the reality of his words finally sank in. "Jareth what do you mean, my quarters? I assumed I would be staying with you."

As soon as the words escaped her mouth she was mortified. Her face flooded with color at the realization that she just practically begged Jareth to sleep with her.

She watched as the corners of his mouth turned up. Sarah's eyes quickly found other interesting places to look. Well it had taken all of thirty seconds for her to completely humiliate herself. That had to be some sort of a record.

With inhuman speed, she felt his arms come around her and she was pushed into the nearby stone wall. Jareth's body crushed against hers and his mouth invaded her. Sarah's heartbeat immediately quickened and she was tingling with pleasure.

Sarah's lips parted as invitation for Jareth to deepen the kiss. The invitation was accepted and she felt his warm tongue moving inside the depths of her mouth, exploring and stroking. His hands traveled down her body and gripped her hips pushing their bodies even closer together. Sarah hitched up her leg around his hip as one of his hands moved down her thigh. He lifted her effortlessly and supported her weight as she wrapped both of her legs around his waist. Her sex brushed against his hard length through the soft clothing and she moaned from the waves of pleasure from the friction.

The movement of their hips continued the friction as his head bent to move his oral assault to her neck and chest. Sarah took the momentary break to breathe and let her own hands roam over the body she was longing to explore. She felt the muscles of his back moving under her touch and moved upward so that she could tangle her fingers within his wild golden hair.

Jareth stopped the intensity and gently lowered her back to her feet. He kissed her softly on the lips before pulling apart to look in her eyes. "Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to continue this love, but we must wait until the Solstice. That night you become my wife, my queen and my long awaited lover. Until then precious, I think it best that you have your own quarters, or waiting as required, will not be successful."

And just like that he began walking in the direction they were previously going. Sarah was left breathless and frustrated on the stone wall. It took a few moments before she was able to follow once again.