Hello everyone! I'm back with a new chapter! And it's an extra long chapter, my way of apologizing to you (because it took me so long to post this chapter).
Again, thanks for the reviews, and please review this chapter too! Disclaimer: Ofcourse I don't own anything from the movie "Labyrinth"..

"How.. much.. further?" Sarah asked between the panting and gasping. They had been running for a while now, and the sand, hot sun and tension were taking it's toll. Everyone was sweating and groaning, except for Sir Didymus, who sat on Ambrosius.

"We're almost there. Look!" he pointed out with his staff. Sarah squinted her eyes to look further ahead into the bright sun and saw the remains of the once Labyrinth coming into view.

She ran faster and faster, the memory of the screaming voice still fresh inside her head. The Labyrinth needed her help, she could rest later. Ambrosius had a hard time trying to stay in front of her, and all the others were way behind. Sarah felt her face burning and sweating, but she did not care. Nor did she care about her dry throat, aching feet or the headache that was forming. "Not long now, milady!" Didymus encouraged. The brick walls came closer and the memories became clearer. Memories of the last time she was inside, running for her brother's life. "Come on!" she yelled to her friends, and ran passed the panting dog and his surprising owner.

Yes, come to me, Sarah, come to me! I know you're nearby, just a few more steps! The voice inside her head coaxed. She mentally opened her last energy reserves for the final sprint, almost flying towards the entrance of the Labyrinth.

Finally, she had reached her destination, falling down on her knees, she let the exhaustion take control. Smiling and breathing hard, she turned her head, waving to her friends to make sure they went the right way. Sir Didymus was impressed. "Milady, you outran us all! Where do you get your energy?" He patted her back while she sat on the ground, staring at the brick walls. He watched her, and sighed sadly, "Awful, isn't it? It does not even look frightening anymore. Now it is just a pile of bricks."

A tear rolled down her cheek, Sarah was mentally accusing herself for all this mess. "This is all my fault, I didn't mean to wish Toby away."

"Now now Sarah, is this how the conqueror of the Labyrinth talks?" Celestia had reached her side, and helped her up again. "My brother knew you were too young for him, and still he tried to bound with you! He is centuries older than you! I would have expected him to be wiser." Sarah had hung her head and Celestia tilted up her chin with her gloved hand. Mismatched eyes bore into her red ones. "This is his own fault Sarah, so stop blaming yourself. It's his fault he tried to bond with you without your permission, and never asked you to return his heart. This," she pointed to the broken down walls, "is his doing, not yours."

Two large hairy arms snaked around her waist, and held her against a furry orange chest. "Sawah sad? Sawah don't cry!"

"No Ludo, It's alright, I'm alright." she patted his arm and pulled herself free from his grip. She turned to her worried friends. "So, this is it then, if you want to back out, do it now, because inside there will be no turning back."

A memory flashed inside her mind...

'Turn back Sarah, turn back before it's too late..'

Sir Didymus's voice cut through her thoughts. "Of course we will help! Won't we brothers?" He said with a toothy grin. "Ludo help Sawah!" Ludo nodded. "We are friends right?" Hoggle asked. "And friends help each other." Sarah got very emotional by the devotion her friends showed, and wiped away a tear.

"Then it's settled," Celestia replied behind them. "No turning back now, we will stick with each other until the end!"

Sarah.. Please.. Come to me..

The voice pulled her towards the giant doors, like an invisible rope. Her body reacted on it's own and let the pull lead her, her steps awkward and stiff. Fear rose inside her. The voice took control over her, making her it's puppet. If the Labyrinth could do this, what could it do to her if it was healthy and powerful again? She did not want to alarm her friends, so she held the scream that was about to erupt, inside her.

Hoggle thought she was acting strangely from time to time. She would react anxiously, like someone was watching her, but no one was to be seen. When he saw her walking oddly towards the doors he decided to talk to her, ask her what was going on. He motioned to Didymus and Ludo to stay and went to her side. She was looking at the big doors with an emotion written on her face that could be described as a mixture of wonder and fear.

"Sarah, yous alright?" He almost whispered in his gruffy voice. She knelt down so she could talk to him eye to eye.

"Hoggle, how old exactly are you?"

Hoggle frowned, why was that girl thinking about his age?

"Ehh.. I think 'bout 400 years now, why?"

"Then you must now a lot about the Labyrinth, and it's spirit."

He stiffened a bit, how could she know about the Labyrinth spirit?

"Has it talked to yous?"

"Yes."

"So it was not yous walking, but the Labyrinth."

"..Yes.."

He sighed, he was afraid this would happen. After all, she held half of Jareth his heart, so she must had some kind of a connection to the large maze.

"Sarah, be careful, it's powerful. It coulds make yous very strong" he held his arms wide, "or destroy yous", he dropped them to his sides.

"Well, are you just going to sit there or are you going to touch the walls.?" Sarah almost jumped out off her skin by the voice near her ear. It was Celestia, who kneeled next to Sarah. She was waiting impatiently for her to make a move. Hoggle seemed irritated by the interruption, he scowled at Celestia.

"Sarah needs time, don't rush her. It takes a lotta energy to connect. She needs her strength!"

Sir Didymus sat aside Ludo and Ambrosius on the sandy ground. Ludo was patting Ambrosius, completely oblivious to the argument that was going on. Sir Didymus however watched the two bicker and could not stop his own suspicions towards Celestia. The way Celestia changed within seconds was very strange to say the least. He sniffed the air, and smelled the tension, you could cut it with a knife. 'What did she say to make my brother Hoggle so angry?' he asked himself. Yes, Hoggle did not like her, he was edgy when she was around, watching her every step. But now he looked like he could kill. 'I'd better make sure those two won't battle eachother to the death.' He stood up, brushing the dust from his clothes. The two others looked at him in confusion.

"Come on Ludo, Ambrosius, it is time to join the Ladies and Hoggle."

"I don't know what yous want, but I'm not gonna let yous hurt Sarah!" Hoggle stood between Sarah and Celestia.

"Move, Hogwart! We have to hurry, my brother could be dying right now!"'Or he could wake up and ruin my plans'she added mentally.

"Enough!" Sarah yelled from her position by the great doors. She turned around so she could face her friends, and balled up her fists in anger. "I'm not a kid anymore you guys! I can make my own choices." "You!" she pointed to Hoggle, "Don't protect me! And you!" her finger went to Celestia "Don't push me!"

Sir Didymus joined the three to interrupt the 'lovely' conversation between the Lady and his brother, but saw it was already taken care of by Sarah. The fiery woman had silenced the two with her powerful image. 'That woman would make a lovely Queen someday. I would be honoured to serve her! I just hope she stays.'

Ludo saw Sarah's frowned face and immediately went to her and grabbed her in one of his hugs. "Sawah angry?" he asked her with sad eyes. Sarah pulled herself up and giggled. Ludo always made her feel like a girl again, and always happy again. No matter how angry or how sad she was, one hug would melt everything away. She sighed in happiness when her fingers felt his fluffy fur. He was like a huge pillow. Her happy state was over too soon though, the

now familiar tingling and tugging inside her mind was back, making her act like a robot again. Her arms opened Ludo's and she stepped out of his warm embrace. Her finger pointed itself towards the doors, as a voice inside her mind commanded her.

'Touch the doors Sarah, it is time for us to be joined.'

Sarah was determined to show the spirit who was boss of her own body. She dug her heels deep into the ground, and it took all her strength to stop her feet. "Don't control me, Labyrinth," she hissed, "ask me what you want, but don't.. control.. me. Or I will walk away."

It still tried to pull her a few times, but it was too weak to drag her. 'Please, touch the doors, Sarah. I am sorry for taking control, but I was afraid you were not going to help me. I need Jareth's heart to survive. I would do anything for it.',it pleaded in her most innocent voice.

Sarah sighed, took a few steps forward and placed her hand to the cool surface of one of the wooden doors. "Why is it so important to touch the door? I feel absolutely nothi.." Blue rays shot out of the door, circling her wrists. It wrapped itself tightly. More rays grabbed her waist, her throat and her feet, leaving her totally helpless to the spirit of the Labyrinth. Gasping for air, her legs failed to keep her straight, which left her floating on the strings of power. She felt it sucking out her life, her warmth, her energy. Sarah wanted to cry out for help but she couldn't do anything! 'STOP! STOP THIS!' her mind screamed out.

Her friends hurried towards Sarah, and tried to pull her out off the iron grip. Celestia just stood beside her, leaning against the remains of a wall. Her face did not show any concern about Sarah, she almost looked smug, watching silently as Hoggle, Didymus and Ludo tried to save Sarah. She got bored by the sight soon and walked away.

'Were almost done, my Queen, at least for now.' The voice seemed to be mocking her!

'Stop it, now! And I'm not your queen!' Sarah angrily spat back

'As you wish, my Lady'

Sarah slowly got in control of her body again, and little by little, the voices of her friends became louder. She opened her eyes, although it took a lot of strength to even do that, and smiled weakly at her friends, trying to tell them she was ok.

Her voice however, was apparently out of order, so she had to whisper instead. "I'm ok guys, just a little tired.", she croaked out. Ludo was holding her up by her arms and her friends looked worried.

The feeling in her body came back and with that, also the pain. Her muscles felt soar, as if they had been stretched out too much, and her head, her head felt like it would explode. She had to concentrate hard to understand the words that came out of Hoggle's mouth.

"I'm sorry Sarah, I shoulda never have taken ya to this place!" Sarah placed her hand on Hoggle's shoulder.

"Hoggle, we have to go through this, there is no other way. I would give up my life for you!" She walked away from Ludo, towards the big doors. "Now open these doors for me! I command you!" She said with a dramatic sweep of her arms in the air. The doors slowly creaked open, as if they hadn't been opened for centuries, and gave just enough space for everyone to get through. Sir Didymus sat on his stead, walking beside her. "Well done Milady, I think I never saw The Labyrinth obey anyone this quickly. Even it's master Jareth had to learn for years how to control this ...this thing." he complemented Sarah. 'Well, a threat to walk away helps a lot to control a Labyrinth.'

"Good job, Sarah." Celestia said with a smile. Sarah had put up her best fake smile and continued to walk through the portal that led to the giant maze. 'Where was she when I needed her help? And why do I have the feeling she's not being honest with me?' Those thoughts were in Sarah's mind constantly, and she felt a great need to protect her real friends from this woman. 'But she has done nothing wrong yet, it's too early to judge her.' Sarah had to act friendly with her, until Celestia had proven her suspicions were correct, or wrong.