Chapter 19: Night Under the Moon

After getting rid of the goblins, Jareth turned back to Sarah, offering her his arm. "I believe I owe you a walk?"

Sarah smiled, accepted the offered arm, and replied, "You owe me a dance too." Jareth couldn't wipe the smile off his face.

"I suppose I do, don't I?" Sarah nodded and Jareth led her outside so they could walk in the beautiful gardens of the Goblin Castle. Sarah had almost forgotten that it was night, but Jareth chuckled when she gasped at the beauty of the garden.

She had completely forgotten how beautiful the gardens were in the moonlight of the Underground. Sarah had always believed that there was something different and special about the moonlight in the Underground. It always seemed magical to her, especially when she was sharing the scenery with Jareth.

It had been so long since he had brought her out for a stroll in the moonlight. And although the sight was breathtaking, the couple only had eyes for each other. Both could hardly believe that this was actually happening.

Sarah couldn't fathom how something could feel so familiar and yet so different. He had brought her out here countless times and every time it had happened, Sarah could feel the warmth of his body next to hers and the beating of his heart. His smell would surround her and she would be able to feel her heart pound at the unknown feeling.

And now, although she could feel all of the same things, it was totally different. This time, the warmth of Jareth's body filled her entire body and soul and when she heard the beating of his heart, she knew that it beat it for her. His scent not only surrounded her, but became a part of her. She felt as though the whole world should smell like pine trees, fresh earth, and sweet smelling flowers.

They slowed their pace and Jareth led them to the same tree that he had sang "She's Like the Wind" under. That seemed like so long ago now. Almost like a bad dream that both were overjoyed to be rid of.

The couple sat and Sarah laid her head against Jareth's right shoulder and he rested his head on hers. Jareth held Sarah close to him, holding her hands in his as his arms gently held her waist, and he breathed in her sweet scent. He had a basic idea of what he smelled like to her, but to him, she always smelled sweet fruit. He couldn't get enough of it.

They hadn't been sitting like that for very long when Sarah, without even thinking about it, began to slowly and quietly sing under her breath, too quiet for anybody else but Jareth to hear.

You're the kind of guy
Who's hand in mine
Send shivers, up and down the spine
You took my heart and put it back together again
You're the kind of guy who blows my mind and now it's my turn
You've been right in front of me
Everything I need ... why didn't I see?

You're the kind of friend who always bends when I'm broken
Like remember when you took my heart and put it back together again
I've been wasting time with clueless guys but now it's over
Let me tell you why I'm through
I've got someone new who's just like you.

You're it, you're the ultimate
It's automatic I'm sure of it
No lie, so don't even try to tell me that you're not the guy
'cause I've been waiting all my life for someone just like you
But you're it, you're the ultimate you

Jareth smiled and held her even closer to him. He had to be dreaming! There was no way that this was actually happening! No, it was. After ten long years, it was finally happening.

"Oh Jareth! I had forgotten how beautiful it was out here. I'd almost forgotten what it was like to sit with you out her, although, you've never held me like this before."

"But I did. In my dreams and in my thoughts, we were never apart. In some dreams, I literally couldn't let go of you, but neither if us cared."

Sarah grinned "Well, at least now we can say that's no longer a dream. I could stay like this, in your arms, for all eternity."

Jareth chuckled and, reluctantly, stood up. Sarah leaned back against the tree and huffed. "And then you stand. Did that make any sense?"

Jareth reached down, took a hold of her hands, and helped her up. It was time. He could feel it in his bones. He had been wanting to ask a woman that one question all his life, but that desire increased by at least one thousand every year for the past ten. This was the woman that Jareth wanted to spend the rest of his life with, and he couldn't wait any longer to let her in on this knowledge. Besides, the atmosphere was perfect and he knew that it would be romantic.

He laughed silently to himself when yet another song came into being in his mind. But before he could begin, Sarah started talking.

"I feel as though I've just woken up or that I've just walked into the bright sun after years of hiding in the dark." She glanced down and, without looking him in the eye, she whispered, "I'm sorta afraid that this isn't going to last. Almost like finally being able to see all of the beautiful things the world has to offer and then losing my sight and being shrouded in darkness again."

She looked him directly in the eye now and asked, "Can you guarentee that we'll never be apart? That we'll always be together? That we'll never be surrounded by darkness again?"

Jareth caressed her cheek and kissed her gently. Then, once again, he started to sing.

No more talk of darkness,
Forget these wide-eyed fears.
I'm here, nothing can harm you - my words will warm and calm you.
Let me be your freedom, let daylight dry your tears.
I'm here with you, beside you, to guard you and to guide you...

Sarah smiled, and looking into his eyes again, she added,

Say you love me every waking moment,
turn my head with talk of summertime...
Say you need me with you now and always...
Promise me that all you say is true - that's all I ask of you...

Sarah hadn't even finished 'of you' before Jareth started up again,

Let me be your shelter, let me be your light.
You're safe:
I'm right beside you - your fears are far behind you...

Sarah began again as soon as he had finished.

All I want is freedom, a world with no more flight...
and you, always beside me, to hold me and to hide me...

This was it. Jareth knew it. So, instead of singing about her fears and what he could be for her, he decided to lead up to what he really wanted to ask.

Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime...
let me lead you from your solitude....
Say you need me with you here, beside you...
anywhere you go, let me go too - Sarah, that's all I ask of you...

He stopped singing and Sarah had nothing to say in response. As he saying what she thought he was saying?

Without having to ask, Jareth explained himself.

"Sarah, you've had a special place in my heart since I first saw you playing in the park at the tender age of ten. At that moment, I vowed to watch over you and give you everything that you wanted. My chance came when you asked that I take your little brother. You asked for an adventure all your life, and I gave it to you. You asked to stay in the Underground with me and, although I probably shouldn't have allowed it, I did. You wanted friendship and I gave it to you, even when I wanted so much more. And now, this …" He placed his hand on her cheek and she imitated the action.

He continued, "Even this isn't enough. I want more. We could be so much more, Sarah. And … there's been something that I've been wanting to ask you."

"Yes … Jareth?"

He took a deep breath. It was amazing how a person could want something so badly for years, but when the time came to actually ask and have the opportunity to obtain what had been desired, he was so nervous.

His hands actually started to shake. Sarah knew that he was nervous and she smiled at him. She kissed his lips gently "Just ask me Jare."

He looked into her deep green eyes and found a surge of strength inside him. He took another deep breath and got down on one knee, holding her hands in his.

"Sarah Williams, I have loved you from the first time I saw you and even more so when I experienced your determination and imagination firsthand. Now, we've finally revealed our true feelings to one another, but as I've already said, we could be so much more."

Sarah felt her chest swell with emotion. Especially when he asked quietly, "Will you marry me?" He produced his mother's ring from thin air and held it out to her.

Sarah felt her eyes well up with tears of joy and love. She knew what his mother's ring meant to him and she also knew that not only was Jareth offering her the ring, but he was also offering her his heart, fully and completely.

Sarah tried to answer, but found that she had difficulty speaking.

She nodded and when her voice finally made its way back to her, she said, "Yes. Yes, Jareth. I would love to marry you."

Jareth's grin spread across his face and he placed the ring on her finger as he stood. She looked at it with pride, knowing that this ring now belonged to her and would be hers to pass on to her own child someday.

Her own child … A child that she would have with Jareth. That thought ran through Sarah's head and she blushed slightly.

Jareth grabbed Sarah by the waist and picked her up, swinging her through the air. When he placed her back on the ground, she surprised him by launching herself on him and kissing him passionately.

A child that she would have with Jareth … Her own child … Their child.

He scooped her up into his arms bridal style, but managed to never break the contact between their lips.

When Sarah opened her eyes, she looked around and laughed, finding herself in Jareth's bedroom.

He kissed her again and gently placed her on the bed. She looked up into his eyes and bit her lip. Oh, she just had to know what that did to him … but maybe she didn't.

He stopped and whispered, "We can stop this now. We may be engaged, but we can wait before we go to this level."

Sarah shook her head and kissed him passionately. "I've never wanted anything more in my life." She chuckled and added, "What a shame there's no closet with adjustable heat."

Jareth didn't know what that last part meant, but her first statement was enough for him.

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After hours, Jareth and Sarah were finally done. They were utterly exhausted, but content. No, more than content. There are no words that could have described how they felt at that moment.

Sarah was half asleep, her head laying on Jareth's chest and some of her body slightly on his chest. Although it didn't look like it, Jareth actually had muscle and he was ripped. He hid it under his poet's shirts (only revealing his real masculine quality with his tights), but Sarah had always known that he had muscle.

However, now she knew every inch of his body and he knew every inch of hers.

As she lay next to/on him, Jareth whisper-sang,

Would you dance, if I asked you to dance?
Would you run, and never look back?
Would you cry, if you saw me crying?
And would you save my soul, tonight?

Would you tremble, if I touched your lips?
Would you laugh?
Oh please tell me this
Would you die, for the one you love?
Hold me in your arms, tonight.

Would you swear,that you'll always be mine?
Or would you lie? Would you run and hide?
Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind?
I don't care... You're here, tonight.

I can be your hero, baby.
I can kiss away the pain.
I will stand by you forever.
You can take my breath away.

I can be your hero.

Sarah fell asleep at that moment with a smile on her face, knowing that almost all her dreams had come true. She had her man; she had her hero. He would always be there for her and she knew it. All of her fears were gone.

Jareth slowly fell asleep as well. A part of him was afraid to sleep; afraid that when he woke up in the morning, he'd be alone and find that it really was a dream and that it really was too good to be true.

And yet, he knew that it was true. Feelings like these couldn't be faked and couldn't be dreamed up. She was here. Sarah was here and she wasn't going anywhere

Jareth wasn't Tyler and Sarah couldn't have been happier about that fact.

As all final thoughts ran through the couple's minds, only one stuck as they both fell into another dream state.

You don't know how long I've waited for you.

A/N: Wow. There were three songs in this chapter. Sorry if it drove you all nuts, but there are just SO many songs that make me think of this couple. Don't worry. I think there are only one or two in the last chapter which is … *gasp* the next chapter!

Ooohh!! I have a surprise announcement for you all in the next chapter! You're gonna like it! … I hope.

Thank you all for the awesome reviews! In the next chapter, I plan on thanking every single person who has ever reviewed this story.

So, if you haven't reviewed yet, you should probably do that now so you can be recognized ;)

Ok well, that's it for now. One chapter to go! I'm so excited!!

The songs that I used were "Ultimate" from Freaky Friday, "All I Ask of You" from The Phantom of the Opera, and "I Can Be Your Hero" by Enrique Iglesias (I think that's how you spell his name). Just so you know, I changed the order of the songs a bit (like I only used a couple verses and switched them around with the chorus and everything) and I changed a couple words in "All I Ask of You".

Ok, so it's like 4 something in the morning and I'm gonna go to bed now so I can finish writing the last chapter ASAP. Good … night, day, afternoon … whatever.

Bye, see you next chapter! ;)