Disclaimer: I do not own Jareth, the Labyrinth, or any of its inhabitants. I do own anything/ anyone/ anyplace that I created in this fanfic… which I also own… XP nah!

Seiko Miwarui is owned by Dark Angel Millenia. Holice Silverfang is owned by Fay Carmichael 21.

Summary: War is brewing in the Underground and it seems as though Sarah's favorite Goblin King is in the center of it. Alliances are being formed quickly but also broken just as fast. Tension rises in the continuation of Heal Me, Hurt Me!

Warning: Jareth is totally out of character. So is Sarah.

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Last Time:

"We need to think up a plan so that we can get out if we need to," Azrael said. "I can't lose any more of my people to these monsters."

Jareth nodded. "How long are you staying here?"

"We can only stay four days maximum. They'll be expecting us back by next Thursday."

"Good. I'm going to get the council here as well. We need rescue plans and escape tunnels-the works. Everything needs to be written out and ready to go at a moment's notice."

Azrael nodded. "We'll help as much as we can."

"Thanks." He motioned down the hall. "You should probably catch up with Sarah before she destroys something."

Laughing, Azrael, tugged Aidan in the direction the brunette went. Once they disappeared, Jareth sighed heavily and continued towards his den. Looks like even more paperwork…

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Heal Me, Hurt Me – Part II

By: Kadasa Mori

Chapter 9 (February 13th)

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When Honou stepped into the council's meeting room, he had this feeling that nothing good could come of the meeting today. It was nearing ten in the morning and Jason was already bouncing off the walls. He was in deep conversation with Sarah and they both looked up to no good. Valdis sat in the chair beside them, eyes flickering between them, every once in a while a smirk gracing her features. Azrael and Aidan were chatting lightly with Taka, Washi and Ikkakujuu. Toroku, Ryuu and Haimon looked bored to tears.

"Hey guys!" Honou chirped happily, waving as he stepped into the room.

"Honou!" Sarah and Jason chimed together happily.

Even more proof of the upcoming mischief… Honou mentally sweatdropped and prayed to all the gods and goddess above that it would wait until after the meeting so Jareth wasn't twitching throughout it.

"What you two up to?" he asked nonchalantly.

"Nothing," the chimed together once again.

Definitely up to no good.

He raised an eyebrow and sighed. "Can it at least wait until after the meeting?"

Sarah grinned widely. "It could perhaps be delayed until tomorrow." She glanced towards Jason for confirmation and he nodded, a wide grin on his face.

"Definitely till tomorrow."

"Wonderful."

"Sorry I'm late," Jareth announced as he stepped into the room. "Kira was distracting… Sarah? What are you doing in here?"

"Nothing!" she chirped happily and hooked an arm around Valdis', tugging the panther from the room. "Just came to collect Valdis. Kira wanted to show her something." Valdis snarled and tugged her arm back, glowering at her. Sarah held her hands up. "Kay, kay." She walked out of the room, Valdis following, ears flat against her head in annoyance.

Jareth just blinked after them then shook his head and turned back to the table. "Sorry."

"It's all right Jareth," Washi announced. "Shall we begin?" He nodded and everyone took their seats, the table elongated for the three extra panthers seated there.

Jareth turned to Haimon. "You aren't following her?"

The maroon haired panther sighed. "She said she'd disembowel me if I tried."

"Hm…"

"It's a good thing she's with Sarah then," Alan commented, leaning back into his chair with a grin. "Cause she won't have time to disembowel her with all the insanity Sarah will be putting her through."

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As lunch time rolled about, Sarah stood before the doors to the room listening. She couldn't hear anything so she took that as a good sign to interrupt. Two knocks and a 'come in' later, she stepped inside and smiled brightly. "Lunch is ready!"

"Yes!" Jason cried and vaulted past her out the door. She blinked then peered around the door to find the amber haired man nowhere in sight.

"Kay…" She turned back around to the group. "Shall we?" she offered, motioning to the door.

Honou grinned and hopped up, passing her on his way to the door. "You've turned into a perfect wife you have," he informed her with a nod before heading out.

She turned a brilliant shade of red and snarled, racing after him. "Honou you jerk!"

Jareth sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. A hand on his arm made him turn to the pale unicorn still standing there. She smiled faintly. "Will you walk with me?" He nodded and held out his arm, the woman sliding her arm through it.

Following the group, making sure his voice was low enough, he glanced towards the pale lady. "Are your legs weak again?"

She sent him a weak smile. "I fear they will never be the same again… This cold does not help either."

"And it is very cold."

"Makes one wish they wore fire around their ankles as they stepped through the snow. Unfortunately illusions are only so well done."

He chuckled. "Well you do them so perfectly."

"So Ikkakujuu says."

"Eden… you've no need to hide from the council. They'd understand."

"But I'll ask you to keep it secret just the same. Ikkakujuu would rather keep it quiet…"

"As you wish." Jareth glanced back at the group before them. "Where is Kaku by the way?"

"Trying to find our lady." She rolled her eyes. "A near-impossible task. If our lady wishes not to be found, she shan't be."

"Come on you two!" Jason shouted. "Food!"

Jareth sighed through his nose. "Does she need help? I'd be glad to go on an impossible task if it meant a vacation away from here."

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After the council went back into the meeting room to continue their talks, Sarah needed some entertainment. She found some entertainment in a horse named Carmen, which of course meant stalking, ambushing, attacking and eventually falling into a six foot high snow drift and screaming curses at the horse who just laughed it off.

"YOU STUPID HORSE!"

"Honestly Sarah! That saying is so old! Can't you think of new material?" Shrieking, the brunette lunged at the horse, Carmen darting out of her reach as she fell face first into the snow.

She pulled her face up, bright red from embarrassment and cold and snarled. "You… you… you stupid EQUUS CABALLUS!"

Kara raised an eyebrow. "Gesundheit?"

Cleo rolled her eyes, arms crossed under her chest. "Sarah. The rules are that no swear words can be made up on the spot."

Sarah shot them both dirty looks. "It's the scientific name for 'domesticated horse'."

Evie glanced up from her book. "She's right you know."

Kara and Cleo glanced at each other, shrugged and turned back to Sarah. "Very well," Kara informed her, waving a hand. "Carry on."

Sarah leapt at Carmen, who'd been distracted by their conversation on the fence. He whinnied as she splattered snow into his face. Shaking it off, he dipped his head so she fell, slid down his neck and onto his back. He then raced to the high snow drift he could find and tipped so that she fell face first into it, screaming the entire time. The three bystanders just sighed heavily and shook their heads.

"What'd she do now?" Evie and Kara let out shrill shrieks, nearly falling off the fence. Cleo grabbed Evie who was closest, but black clad arms grabbed Kara and tugged her back onto the fence. She turned and scowled.

"Thanks a lot Daederath! You took nearly three hundred years off my life!" Evie let out a shaky breath and thanked Cleo and Seiko who'd both grabbed her before she could fall.

"Apologies," Daederath shrugged. "I thought you'd heard me."

"You're a bloody vampire!" the strawberry blond shrieked. "It's your job not to let anyone hear you!" He smirked but didn't get to reply as Sarah and Carmen made their way over.

"Hey guys!" Sarah chirped happily. "How are you?"

"Hello Sarah," Seiko said with a nod.

"We're fine," Holice added.

"Where's Malandra?" Seiko asked. "She promised to finish our conversation on the advantages and disadvantages to drifting through walls the last time I was here."

"I dunno." Sarah pouted, crossing her arms. "She said she wasn't gonna stick around our craziness any longer but would be back if someone other than myself needed her."

And a glorious few weeks it was, not listening to your babble every minute of every day. Sarah shrieked and leapt backwards, colliding with Carmen and falling onto the ground as Malandra hovered up beside her. The incubo raised an eyebrow then lay back in the air, floating over to Seiko. Are you staying for the rest of the evening?

"Yes. Until after dinner."

After your meeting then, perhaps we can chat?

"That would be wonderful."

"As warm and touchy this meeting is," Daederath interrupted. "We are needed at the meeting. Can we go now?"

As Seiko, Malandra and Daederath got into an argument, Sarah turned to Evie and Kara, still sitting in the snow. "Hey… where's Valdis?"

Kara shrugged, eyes following each person speaking. Evie looked around as if just realizing the panther had vanished. Cleo motioned towards the forest. "She left a good twenty minutes ago Sarah."

"Oh… is she coming back soon?"

"I don't know. She just suddenly took off while you were falling into snowdrifts."

"Hmph."

"Sarah!" She turned to find Venus walking up, hands on her hips. "You were supposed to meet Meta and I in the gym forty minutes ago!"

"Oh was that today?"

"Yes!"

She sighed. "Alright." Carmen grabbed the back of her coat and tugged her to her feet. She pat his nose and promised him a carrot, said good bye to the still arguing trio and waved goodbye to the rest, following Venus back to the castle.

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Knock! Knock! Jareth sighed through his nose.

"Sarah. If that's you-" He stopped as Malandra flew through the door. "Malandra."

His 'Lord of Darkness', Seiko and Holice are here to meet with you Goblin King.

"Come in." The door opened and Holice waved. "Welcome."

"Hello Goblin King," Daederath announced as he followed the others into the room. "So sorry to interrupt."

"It's no problem Lord Daederath, as it was I who invited you."

"Hey Holice!" Kira chirped. The werewolf made her way over, taking a seat between Kira and Azrael.

"Hello Kira. How are the kids?"

"Fine, fine. Driving me insane daily." She smirked. "As of right now they're driving my dear mother crazy."

Seiko snorted, taking a seat between Ryuu and Honou. "That's a sign they're healthy kids."

"Well I wish they'd take a day off sometime," Alan agreed with a sigh.

"Can we continue the meeting now?" Jareth asked.

"No," Kira told him and turned back to the newcomers.

Jareth sighed heavily and rubbed his forehead. "Kira…"

"Yes brother dear?"

"Shut up. Meeting now."

"Yes please," Taka said with a dry smile. "The sooner the meeting is over, the sooner we can get back home and out of Sarah's range for whatever it is she's planning."

"… planning?" Jareth asked.

"Er-" She shot a look at Washi who held his hands up in a 'you started it! You finish it!' gesture.

"Sarah and Jason are planning," Honou said cheerfully, ratting out the amber eyed man who immediately tried to sink beneath the table.

"Jason?"

"Yes?" he squeaked.

"What are you two planning?"

"Erm… nothing?"

"Jason."

"Fine! I give up! She was going to help me dye Kira's hair purple!"

"Jason!" Kira shrieked. "You do and die!"

"Exactly! I'll be dying your hair!"

"No! Dying as in dead!"

"Oh… well that's not very nice!"

Jareth sighed heavily. "Can we please finish the meeting?"

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Cling! Cling! Clang! Cling! Cl-THUD!

Meta sighed through his nose, idly waving his fencing sword around before glancing at his opponent who was lying on the ground, swallowing breaths of air as she panted heavily. He sighed again and walked over, leaning into her vision. "You know Sarah, exercise isn't bad for you. You should try it sometime."

"You… try it… sometime…" was her comeback through deep breaths of air.

He rolled his eyes. "Brilliance darling. I'm stunned by such a comeback." She said something quite rude and he sighed again.

"How bout… I try… with Venus?"

Meta glanced up towards his wife who shrugged and got up off her chair to walk over. Sarah got to her feet and grinned. "Good luck," Meta said, clasping a hand onto Sarah's shoulder before walking to the side lines.

Sarah turned to Venus. "So, shall I count or you?" Venus shrugged. "I will then. Three… two… one… go-" THUD!

Sarah blinked at the ceiling then lifted herself onto her elbows, Venus smirking and twirling her sword. "Want Meta back now?"

Samra sighed from her seat against the wall. "Sarah? Could you try and stay on your feet longer than half a second?"

"Shut up Samra! Why don't you try it!"

She shrugged and stood. "Venus? Would be terribly opposed to a friendly spar?"

"Not in the least if you're at least a little better than Sarah."

"Anyone's better than Sarah. Edmund is better than Sarah." As Sarah protested, Venus let out a laugh. Sarah made her way over to Meta and crossed her arms, pouting.

"Meta, if you would," Venus asked, both her and Samra getting into a starting position.

"Ready… three… two… one… go!"

Sarah's eyes widened as both met each other, swords nearly invisible they moved so fast, bodies twirling, hair spinning with them as they spun and met back up. Cling! Cling! Clang! Cling! Clang! Clang! Cling! It was almost a dance, both moving to a silent tune. Sarah looked up at Meta who also looked surprised but was saying nothing, eyes flickering between the two quickly.

When neither had gained any ground ten minutes later, Samra took a step back and held up a hand, gasping for air. "Apologies… still… not recovered…"

Venus frowned in confusion, also panting but not as hard. "Recovered? From what?"

"Oh my god! Samra!" Sarah yelped and hurried over. "It's only been three months! You should've thought of that before. Do you want me to get Toroku?"

"No! No…" She rolled her eyes and took a deep calming breath. "No. He's worse than a mother hen. I'll be fine. I just need to rest." She led her over to the chairs where the elf flopped gracefully into a seat.

"What happened?" Venus asked in concern.

"We were kidnapped!" Sarah chirped. "Though Samra was already there for a month." Venus looked at Meta in surprise and the man shrugged. "But we're all better now. Though Samra should've known better than to have a duel! Silly girl."

"Well, since Samra must sit out, back to your training," Venus said, motioning to the middle of the room.

Sarah groaned. "Do I have to?"

"Yes," Meta answered, taking the sword back from Venus and leading Sarah back out. "Ready?" Sarah pulled up her sword. "Set… go!"

Cling! Clang! Cling! Cling! Cling! Sarah leapt to the side and avoided his swing and swung out with her own sword. She just grazed his shirt and grinned widely. "I did-" THUD!

Hello ceiling. Great to see you again! How're the kids?

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"Alright… I think we've all always known this, but we'll make Goblin castle our safe zone. We can create an extra portal that will transport everyone to a safer place if they're attacked at home. I'm sure the High King can arrange such an area as well as immediate housing and guards." Jareth rubbed his forehead. "The portal will be a slight problem as to where it's placed… somewhere out of the way but in easy access… somewhere safe and quiet but again, easily accessible."

"What about the room beyond your throne room?" Azrael asked. "It's on the first floor but unknown by anyone other than the council… or at least those that know of it think it to be a pantry for the goblins."

The blond fae nodded. "That's a good idea. Objections?" No one spoke. "Good. I shall ask the High King about getting a portal in place there. Everyone continue on their evacuation plans for the time being. We can meet up again in a few weeks to go over them again." Jareth sighed. "I think that's it for the day."

"Thank the goddess," he heard Jason mutter only to be silenced with a vicious jab to the ribs from Honou.

"I second that," Kira mumbled, brain looking fried.

"So what did you get Sarah for Valentine's day?" Honou asked cheerfully.

Jareth turned to him in confusion. "Huh?"

"You did get Sarah something… right?"

"When's Valentine's day?"

Jason groaned and smacked his head against the table while Honou paled. "You're kidding…"

Jareth scratched his head. "What day is it?"

"Are you insane?!" Kira shrieked.

"It's the thirteenth you idiot!" Taka shouted, also looking fearful.

The blond fae paled then cursed darkly. Jason looked up. "Jareth. You'd better get her something. If you don't, I don't think the world shall survive much longer. We won't have to worry about monsters with Sarah about."

Kira shuddered. "It makes my skin crawl even thinking about it…"

Lord Vampire, may I hide in your lands for awhile? Malandra asked dryly. A crazy Sarah is bad enough. A crazy enraged Sarah would be terrifying.

"You've all permission to hide in my lands," Daederath said in amusement, watching relief fill their faces. "As long as you've no problem with vampires trying to drink from your necks."

"Er… I think I'll take my chances with Sarah," Honou added with a nervous laugh.

"Vampires are no problem compared to Sarah," Kira mumbled. "I'll be there tomorrow morning."

Jareth rolled his eyes. "Thank you for leaving her for me to deal with." He ignored Jason's 'it's your problem to begin with!' and continued with, "now get up. Dinner should be ready soon so we can all move to the dining hall."

Standing, they began meandering out of the room. Jareth offered an arm to Edenorog who gladly took it, smiling and chatting with Holice who walked beside her. "Well you survived," Toroku commented, following him down the hall.

Jareth sighed. "It was a very near thing."

He snorted. "Have you any clue where Samra might be?"

"With Sarah somewhere, hopefully not causing chaos to my castle."

"JARETH!" He sighed as arms were flung around his neck as they entered the dining hall. "I missed you!" Sarah squealed then pulled away and spotted who was beside him. "Kaku!" The silver haired lady blinked as she was hugged tightly by Sarah. "I missed you!"

A smile graced her lips. "I just saw you this morning Sarah dear."

"I know! But I missed you anyway!" She pulled away and grinned. "Cleo and Elena and Carmen and Scarab say hi!"

She laughed. "Well tell them I said hello back." She glanced back outside. "I'm sad to say I must cut this short. I do need to get back home."

"Aw… come visit again soon!"

"I will." Sarah waved and turned, hurrying off. Edenorog watched her tackle Kira, the blond shrieking and a shouting match starting before Jason gleefully flung himself on them and started a wrestling match instead.

"Do you need help?" Jareth asked.

She shook her head. "My legs have warmed up a bit so I believe I'll be fine." She smiled. "But if you see me collapsed in the snow in a few hours, I'd like some assistance." He rolled his eyes and she laughed. "Good evening Jareth."

"Good evening Eden." She smiled faintly before walking out of the room, a little wobbly but still on her feet. Jareth turned back around and sighed heavily at the chaos in his dining hall, wondering if Ikkakujuu would be offended if he suddenly showed up to help.

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To all Heal Me, Hurt Me Readers and Reviewers,

Yay! New character! I love new characters! They waste lots of space when you've got writer's block! Eden's a character much like Elena or Evie… wow… that totally wasn't planned but they all start with "E"s.

Anyway, Eden's a lot like them; quiet and kind. Ikkakujuu's much like her but more… I dunno. She's stronger than Eden. When Ikkakujuu fought off the Incubo attacking Sarah, Eden would have cried and not known what to do. She's not a fighter at all unless it's fighting the council to protect Fairy Forest as she did the first time we met "Ikkakujuu."

Technically, we didn't meet the real Kaku until Chapter 13. When Sarah hugs her and she's startled, it's because she didn't know who Sarah was. Luckily Eden had told her what she was like in advance so she was pre-warned.

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#90 - Edenorog – (Russian) unicorn

Edenorog, younger twin sister to Ikkakujuu, is a very quiet girl. She was in an accident a few years earlier and nearly lost her legs but thanks to her sister's healing capabilities she was able to regain the use of her legs. She excels at illusions and when Ikkakujuu is busy and can't attend meetings, she sends Edenorog in her place. Naturally, only Jareth knows this.

You can tell when it's Eden because she'll hold onto someone's arm after sitting for a long time. She'll do it as a gesture of friendship when really, she needs help walking. Her legs become stiff and sore after long council meetings but after walking around for a bit it makes it easier to walk, but still painful.

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So yeah, Eden was introduced simply because I COULDN'T FINISH THIS CHAPTER! Omg. Total writer's block. I'd just open it… stare at it… stare… stare… stare… sta-oh look! Law and Order's on!

Or I'd recall the pile of homework seated on my desk. Hi homework!

Till next time, which will hopefully be soon because you patient readers are teh awesomz!

Lawls.

Oh! And for those reading Three Times, it was updated. Final chapter will hopefully be done soon!

Thanks all!

Kadasa Mori

Next Chapter Preview: Chapter 10

Sarah walked into the library and found Hotaru and Rica sitting on the couches watching Mira and Ashley play with the three musketeers. "Not going out?" she asked.

"We're too old I'm afraid," Hotaru answered.

Rica coughed behind one hand. "You're too old."

Sarah giggled as Hotaru shot Rica a look which was promptly ignored. "You'll never be too old Hotaru."

"Thank you my dear but I believe you need your eyes checked."

"Speaking of eyes, have you seen your adorable son on this fine day?"

"No, not yet." Hotaru's eyes narrowed. "You can't find him?" Sarah shook her head. "Hm… I'm sure he'll turn up. He's probably off finding you something for the day."

"Well he'd been show up soon or there'll be no day left."