Forever Love

Sarah really was happy for Jared and his new bride, but deep down she knew that it should have been her and Jareth tying the knot. Putting on a bold face Sarah made small talk and smiled like a family friend should, yet she felt anything but happy on the inside. She could see their wedding, one full of life and magic, love and desire…

Sarah knew she'd loved Jareth from the moment she laid her eyes on him, that they would live together happily for as long as beings in the Underground lived. After giving herself to save Toby Sarah had stayed in the Castle at the Center of the Labyrinth with Jareth, but he soon became cold and distant. Despite being in his brother Jared's court Sarah still loved Jareth with all her heart. They were meant to be, even with this strain between them…

Sarah saw Jareth from across the reception room, dashing in his green toned outfit. He looked as if he were trying to get away, uncomfortable in the light atmosphere, pain in his changeling eyes. Sarah caught up to him as he was about to leave, needing to hear his voice once more. They shared polite conversation, but Sarah could tell Jareth was distraught to be in her presence…

As Jareth walked away Sarah watched him, seeing him transform and fly away into the night. Following instinct Sarah quickly changed into a raven and flew after the snowy white barn owl. As she flew she realized that she had seen the traces of old tears highlighting the sadness in his mismatched orbs. 'You know I love you Jareth, please don't do something foolish. I'm coming for you!' With frenzied wingbeats, Sarah strained to catch up with the man she loved…

Sarah saw candlelight through the window of Jareth's study, a beacon in the night. Why had he pushed her away? All she had wanted was his unending love, but she was denied that. Silent as any barn owl Sarah swooped into the study, changing instantly. The first thing she saw was a piece of parchment laying on the large oak desk and it read:


Sarah,

I really meant to say that I'm not as strong as I was. Mourning for you had drained me of my will to live. No matter how I try I'll always love you.

Jareth

With a gasp Sarah looked around frantically, eyes coming to rest on the form of Jareth. He lay on a nearby couch as if he were in a peaceful sleep, but the open vial of Dragonsblood by his hand told a different story…

Sarah ran over to him, screaming his name.

"No, please no!" Tears streamed down her face and onto his, pain filling her completely. "You can't do this to me, you can't leave me here."

In a fit of dispair, Sarah jumped up and ran to his cabinet. They were meant to be together no matter what and she would be damned if he'd screw it up. With a grim smile her hand clenched around a vial identical to the one by the man she loved…

Without a second thought Sarah uncorked the vial and downed its contents, moving to lean against the couch where Jareth lay, Dragonsblood roaring through her veins. Her vision swam and the world became black.


'Jareth!' Sarah called through the mists, 'Where the hell are you?'


'Sarah? What are you doing here?' He replied materializing before her.


'I came for you, you stubborn fool.' She raged. 'I came because I love you! I never gave up, you pushed me away. I was waiting for you.'


The spirits of the soulmates embraced without a word, knowing they needed none. Even in the afterlife you couldn't destroy love when it was meant to be…