Hey guys thanks for all your reviews and input. I've decided to continue this story but some constructive criticism would be much appreciated!
I've upped the rating thanks to a very helpful reviewer so without further ado:
Disclaimer: See chapter one.
The game begins.
The Goblin King smirked. Ignoring Jake he turned to Sarah. 'There's no need to look so frightened my love. After all you escaped our last meeting in one piece did you not?'
Sarah couldn't breathe. She felt like someone was sitting on her chest. 'You can't be here!' She managed to choke out, only to see the Goblin kings mouth curl up into a wicked grin.
'Ah but I can little Sarah. You see your precious fiancé wished for the goblins to come and take you away. And as I am the Goblin King, I am perfectly within my rights to be here.'
Sarah studied him from beneath lowered lashes. He was dressed imposingly in black, just as he had been when she had first met him. He was no less terrifying then he had been nearly ten years ago, and she trembled with the thought of what was going to happen next.
Jakes face went from white to red to purple. 'Goblin King? Is this one of your old theatre friends Sarah? Because I am really not in the mood.'
Sarah grabbed his hands and turned him to face her. 'He's going to take me away.' She said quickly, voice shaking as she fought for control. 'You're going to run the labyrinth. Find a dwarf named Hoggle and tell him you know me- he'll help you. You have to solve the labyrinth in 13 hours or Jareth will turn me into a Goblin.'
Jareth laughed. 'A goblin? Still taking things for granted I see. Why would I turn such beauty into a brainless goblin when I can have the only mortal to ever defeat me aware of the power I hold over her?'
Sarah paled. 'I'm pretty sure I'd rather be a goblin.' She spat furiously.
He studied her slowly, gaze rising from her feet, up her long dress and pausing at her cleavage. She blushed and crossed her arms over her chest, narrowing her eyes angrily. 'Ah there's that fire. I was wondering if you had completely lost your spark my love.'
'My love?' Jake hissed. 'How do you know my fiancé?' Narrowing his eyes in annoyance Jareth turned to face him. 'That's a story for another time, boy. However I'm sure we'll have lots of time to get to know each other. Now Sarah would you step this way please.' He said, holding out a hand.
It wasn't a request it was a command. And Sarah wasn't stupid enough to not be able to tell the difference. Panicking, she grabbed Jakes hand.
'Jake I'm so sorry I never told you about the book. If I had trusted you to believe me this never would have happened.' Her eyes filled with tears and he took her in his arms.
'Shhh baby its gonna be ok.' Sarah pulled away slightly and laughed hollowly. 'No Jake it's really not. Please no matter what happens know that I love you.' She pulled his head close and kissed him frantically, savouring what would probably be the last time she would ever get to see him.
Jareth strode towards them; face a mask but rage glittering in his eyes. 'Sarah unless you want to forfeit the game I suggest you release this boy and come with me NOW.'
Jake stepped in front of her protectively. 'She's not going anywhere with you, you freak.' Seeing the dangerous look in Jareths eyes Sarah knew she had to intervene, if only to keep Jake safe.
'Jake I have to go but you can save me ok? Just solve the labyrinth and we can come home together.' His grip tightened to near bruising strength and she winced unconsciously.
Jareth ripped her from Jakes arms and sneered down at the mortal man. With a wave of his hand they were all standing at the entrance to the labyrinth. Another wave of his hand showed a familiar looking clock. 'You have thirteen hours to reach the castle at the centre of the labyrinth or Sarah is mine…forever.' He told Jake. In the blink of an eye, both Sarah and the Goblin king were gone.
Sarah and Jareth reappeared in the thrown room. Realising she was clutching onto his shirt she released it quickly and backed away wearily. Looking around she noticed that the throne room was nowhere near the pigsty it had been last time she was here. In fact it was positively immaculate. Marble floors polished to a mirror like shine, huge chandeliers and royal blue drapes made the room unrecognisable when compared to the former room. It was no longer inhabited by goblins, and instead of looking like a rubbish dump, now it looked well… royal.
'Yes Sarah things have certainly changed around here.' He breathed into her ear and she jumped at his close proximity. Another blink of her eyes had him lounging across his throne. He waved a hand and a large mirror appeared hanging from one of the throne room's walls. It showed Jake, trying to climb the gates to the labyrinth.
Jareth chuckled. 'Well it doesn't look like he's going to get far. Perhaps you would like to make yourself comfortable my love?' He gestured to his lap and she glared at him furiously. 'Jakes going to get me out of here and I'm never going to see your sorry excuse for a face again.' She told him defiantly. He smirked at that. 'Well we shall see won't we dearest?'
Jake was making no progress whatsoever. He had gotten over the fact that he was in a place that didn't look like earth and that his fiancé had been kidnapped by a powerful king hell bent on revenge. Now he was furiously trying to get through the damn gates and save Sarah. The gates were impossible to climb though and anytime he got more then halfway up he was thrown off them by some magical force.
Spotting a short looking man a few metres away he decided to bite the bullet and ask for help. As he walked closer he noticed that the man was spraying fairies with what looked like poison. 'Why are you killing fairies?' He asked the man, who turned around. Jake immediately noticed that he was unlike any man he had ever seen on earth and wondered if this could be Hoggle.
'Because they're damn pests that's why!' The man raged. 'Every time I think I cleared this area they pop up again worse then ever!' Jake nodded his head absently.
'Are you by any chance named Hoggle?' The dwarf paused and looked at Jake wearily. 'Why who's askin?' Jake felt the first surge of hope he had had since he stepped foot in this place.
'I'm Jake-Sarah told me you would help me reach the centre of the labyrinth.' Hoggles face lit up. 'You know Sarah? Why I ain't heard from that little missy for years! Wouldn't mind seeing her again. We was friends you know.'
Jake smiled encouragingly. 'Well I'm engaged to marry Sarah but the King of this land kidnapped her and is making me solve the labyrinth to get her back.'
Hoggle frowned. 'That don't sound right. Jareth is a rat, but he can't take anyone unless they are wished away.' A light blush spread over Jakes cheeks. 'Well yeah I guess I kinda did that. But I didn't mean to!'
The dwarf chuckled. 'You mortals never mean to do anything. If you thought about the effect of the words you were saying I'd never have met any humans ever.'
Jake frowned. 'Well that's great but I really need to save Sarah so will you help me?
Hoggle scuffed his feet. 'I dunno-Jareth might send me to the bog if I help another mortal! But I suppose it is Sarah and I don't want her to get turned into a goblin.'
He quickly showed Jake how to enter the labyrinth and they were on their way.
Sarah was sitting in the throne room, watching Jake and Hoggle in the mirror while Jareth was sitting on his throne gazing into one of his crystal balls.
'Huh!' Sarah said suddenly, causing Jareth to look up amusedly. 'Jakes already in your stupid labyrinth. I'll be out of here in no time.'
Jareth glided of his throne like a panther, stalking towards Sarah and pulling her up and into his arms. 'Well that true little Sarah, but we both know the real challenges are inside the labyrinths walls.'
She struggled to get away from him but his arms were like steel. He leaned in close and murmured in her ear, his breath on her skin making her shiver. Jareth was well aware of the effect his closeness had on her and smiled against her neck.
'You know I find it rather ironic that after all your little arguments your fiancé is now rescuing you-just like he always wanted. How do you know he wasn't aware of the consequences of his words before he said them darling?'
Sarahs jaw dropped and she wrestled herself from his arms.
'You bastard. You've been watching me the whole time haven't you?' She drew back her fist which was quickly caught and held in his bruising grip, the strength of his hand bringing tears to her eyes. Jareth smirked and drew her close again. 'Why yes love I have. You see I always knew you would be coming back to me and I figured it would be best if I knew a little about you before you returned.'
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