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!

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:

"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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Heal Me, Hurt Me – Part II

By: Kadasa Mori

Chapter 9 (February 13th)

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Smiling warmly, she stepped into the library, spotting her husband seated on the couch, eyes shut with a faint smile on his face. She crept over to stand in front of him and leaned down to give him a kiss. He jumped then smiled and kissed her back. "Good morning lovely," she said.

"Morning," he replied and tugged her onto his lap. "And how are you on this fine day?"

"I'm very well actually. Mom's stealing the kids so we can have the day to ourselves."

"Ooo. Can we go to that place aboveground for dinner?"

"If you'd like. I've no preferences as long as it's not seafood or broccoli."

He chuckled. "I think we'll find a place to fit those standards." She giggled and leaned forward to kiss him again.

"Goooooooooood morning Goblin castle inhabitants!"

With a shriek of surprise, Kira vaulted off Alan's lap and landed in a pile on the floor. She sat up, hair in disarray and face bright red. "SARAH!"

"It's so much more fun when it happens to others," the brunette grinned wickedly. "Know where Jareth is?"

"NO!"

"Kay. See ya." With that she turned on her heel and exited the room.

Kira scowled after her then turned to her husband who let out a suspicious sounding snort. "Alan…"

"Yes dear?"

"Shut up."

"Yes dear."

"Kira!"

She turned with a snarl. "What?!"

Jason yelped and jumped back. "Sorry!" he shouted, running out of the library. Alan didn't even try to hold back the laughter that erupted and couldn't defend himself against the pillow attack that came upon him a moment later.

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"Ooooohhhh! I've got a loverly bunch of coconuts! There they are all standing in a row! Big ones! Small ones! Some as big as your head! La la de da de da that's what the showman said! Oooooohhhhh! I've got a loverly bunch of coconuts!"

"Oh you do, do you?"

With a shriek of surprise, Sarah spun and scowled at the newcomers. "Just so you know, I hate you both."

Hotaru grinned widely and Rica looked away innocently. "I missed you too Sarah," the older woman announced.

Sarah stuck out her tongue and opened her mouth to continue when Jason ran into her. "The hell?!"

"Sorry Sarah! Talk to ya later! Kira's scary! Bye!" He disappeared down the hallway and Sarah blinked in confusion then turned to Hotaru and Rica who looked just as confused.

"The hell?"

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"Hey Sarah!" Turning from her spot, she found Jason walking in. He gave a wave that was returned halfheartedly. "You alright?" Sarah sighed and nodded. Jason frowned and took a seat beside her on the balcony. "What's wrong?"

"I can't find Jareth…"

"Oh. He's not in his office?"

"No. And no one's seen him yet today."

"Maybe he's getting you something special."

"Why?" She pulled her legs up to her chest and wrapped her arms around them. "I've not done anything outstanding lately."

"Because he likes you?"

She wrinkled her nose at him. "But I've not done anything needing appreciation shown."

"But he's supposed to get you something to celebrate."

"Celebrate what?"

Jason sent her an odd look. "Valentine's Day."

There was a long pause before Sarah turned to him with a confused look on. "But why would he have to get it today. Valentine's Day is next week, isn't it?"

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"And then she goes, 'why would he have to get it today. Valentine's Day is next week, isn't it?'"

"What?!" Kira shrieked. "We were all worried yesterday and she didn't even know it was today?!"

"I know!"

"Worried?" Sarah asked in confusion.

"That you'd kill us all if Jareth forgot your valentine's day gift!"

"Daederath offered us safe haven as long as we didn't mind vampires feeding off of our necks."

"I didn't," Kira interrupted. "As long as it got me away from you."

Sarah scowled darkly at her and Jason grinned, swinging an arm around her shoulders. "You'll be happy to know that I was going to stay here."

"You were going to run back home," Kira snapped. "Which is just as bad."

"It's great to know you both have such faith in me," Sarah growled.

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Wandering around once more, Sarah pouted. Kira was off with Alan, Samra with Toroku, Venus with Meta and Evie with Ryuu. The panthers had all gone back home to celebrate their festival of something or another. Hotaru was playing with the kids and Rica had gone out somewhere else, Carmen was asleep and Cleo hadn't shown up at all today. Jason had vanished and she had yet to locate Jareth or Kara-Oh! Wait! Speak of the devil.

"Kara!" The strawberry blond turned quickly. "You look fantastic!"

Kara blushed lightly, fingering the dress she wore. "Thanks…"

"Who's the guy?"

"Jason." Sarah's eyes widened then a grin spread over her face. Kara held her hands up quickly. "I lost a game and his prize was taking me out to dinner… a nice dinner… to which I fervently opposed but nonetheless-"

"As I've told you before, big words confuse me. But besides that you look great."

Kara smiled faintly and looked back into the mirror. "It feels odd to dress up knowing I'm not attending a ball."

Sarah laughed. "I know the feeling. That's why I'm a jeans and tee kinda gal." Kara rolled her eyes.

"Karaaaaaa! Are you ready to go or whaaa…" Jason's jaw dropped, just staring at her. Kara turned bright red and stared at her hands. Sarah looked between the two with a wicked grin on her face.

After a few moments, Sarah smirked. "You know, if you want to get to dinner, you should probably leave soon."

Jason blinked at her then nodded. "Shall we?" he asked, holding out an arm. Kara took it and shot Sarah an 'I'll get you for this later' look as they walked out the door. Sarah merely grinned cheekily and waved.

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"So?"

Kara glanced up over her menu at Jason and raised an eyebrow. "So."

He grinned. "How am I doing so far?"

Her eyes slid back down to her menu. "All right I suppose."

"All right is good right?"

She smiled. "I suppose." He'd brought her to a pretty fancy restaurant; huge fish tank in the middle of the room, each table alit with a candle and flowers kinda place. She tried to ignore the fact all of the others in the place were snuggling close together or holding hands.

"So what are you having?" he asked, setting his menu down.

"I'm not sure yet." She chewed on her lip for a moment. "What are you getting?"

"Chicken thing on page three."

"Mm… that does look good. But so does the pasta on four."

"So get that. We can split them."

"You sure?"

"Yup!"

"Alright." She closed the menu and leaned back in her chair, sipping at her drink.

"You look very pretty tonight."

She blushed brightly. "Thanks," she mumbled.

He smiled, chin in one hand. "You know, if I'd won this bet last year, you'd have removed my spleen." Kara rolled her eyes. "I think Sarah's a good influence on you."

"She's very loud."

"So am I… but she's good for you I think."

"She's good for everyone. Look what she's done to Jareth. And Toroku. And father."

"Yes but you're the most awesome."

She blushed again. "Shut up Jason."

"Yes ma'am." She glanced up when he didn't continue. "I must act like a date tonight, not me."

She rolled her eyes. "Just act like yourself Jason."

"As you wish my love!"

"Jason!"

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Stepping into the library, Sarah 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 better show up soon or there'll be no day left."

Hotaru gave her a warm smile. "Knowing my son, whatever is keeping him is very important otherwise he'd be at your side."

Sarah just sighed and nodded before a wide grin covered her face. "But… I can keep him at my side out of guilt for missing most of the day." Hotaru rolled her eyes and turned to help Katrina with her game.

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Kara stepped outside and pulled her shawl up. Shivering slightly, she glanced at Jason who stepped outside and straightened his jacket. "I must say that was a very nice dinner Jason. Thank you."

He looked startled then smiled. "You're welcome. Thank you for not disemboweling me."

"Well you did win the bet."

"Didn't stop you from trying last time."

She laughed then hid it behind a hand as people looked over. He held out his arm and she took it, walking through the parking lot to get to the sidewalk. A wolf whistle made both turn to look at a group of guys leaning against a car nearby.

"Hey there pretty lady," one called. "Why don't you come join us?" Jason bristled but Kara merely turned her head and ignored them. He followed her lead and they continued towards the entrance. When someone grabbed her arm and tugged her into them, she snarled.

"Let go of me!"

"I just want to say hi. Maybe we could hang out? It is Valentine's day."

"Let go of her," Jason growled darkly, hands fisting at his sides.

"Aw shuddup," the man growled, tugging Kara towards the group of guys. He let out a yelp of pain as she sunk her nails into is arm. When he let go of her, Jason grabbed her wrist and tugged her out of his reach.

"Let's go Kara." She nodded and hurried after him.

"Hey! I wasn't done-"

Spinning, Jason implanted a fist into the man's cheek sending him flying back into the car, the group scattering to get out of the way. "I believe you were," the amber eyed man growled ferociously, arm wrapping around Kara and leading her out of the parking lot. As soon as they were out of sight, the dining hall reappeared around them.

He smiled sadly. "Sorry about that horrible ending to an otherwise good evening."

"No worries." She stood on tiptoe to kiss his cheek. "Thank you Jason." He blushed bright red. She looked surprised at unsettling him so much.

"Kara! You're back!"

With a roll of the eyes and a muttered "brilliant time as always Sarah" she turned to face the brunette. Kara was quickly dragged off for 'girl time.'

Alan came around the corner and spotted him. "Oh. Jason. You're still alive. It must've gone well."

"Alan. Just the person I was looking for. Have you seen Jareth around?"

"No actually. No one has apparently."

"Well then you're the next best thing. Up for a friendly fist fight?"

Alan grinned widely. "If you fill me in on the way."

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"It was alright," Kara admitted, brushing out her hair.

"Aw! Details girl! Details!" Kira cried. Sarah grinned when Kara scowled at her.

"Shut up Kira."

"Details!" Rica joined in.

"You shut up too!"

Sarah inhaled deeply and shouted "DETAILS!"

"What details?" All four jumped and turned to Glorificus who, when spotting them, looked nervous. "Sarah I must speak with you when you've the chance…. Good evening ladies." He quickly vanished.

Kira rolled her eyes. "Father can face the most dangerous creature alive and stand tall but in the midst of girls and women, he bends like a flower."

Sarah and Rica snorted, Kara rolling her eyes again. "Sarah. Go see what he wants. When you return I may tell a bit more story."

"Hurry Sarah!" Rica and Kira shouted, pushing her out of the room.

She laughed. "I'm going! I'm going!" Hurrying down the hall, she spotted Glorificus around the corner. "Glory!" He paused and looked back, waiting for her to catch up. "Hey. What's up?"

"Have you seen Jareth?"

She frowned and shook her head. "Not since yesterday."

He rubbed his chin. "Troublesome boy… he came to see me this morning but I've not heard from him since…"

"Is he alright?"

"I'm quite sure he's fine."

Sarah chewed on her lip. "What'd he come to see you about?"

"Some small issue on his borders. I brushed it off because there wasn't enough evidence… perhaps I should've listened better." He nodded to her. "Nonetheless, I will find the boy and whip him for leaving a lady such as yourself alone on Valentine's."

She smiled brightly. "No worries. Just tell him to get back here with some chocolate and we'll call it even."

He smiled back and nodded. "Good evening Sarah."

"Night Glory." As soon as he turned the corner she sighed and leaned against the wall. Jareth… where are you?

She returned to the room with a smile on, but was distracted during Kara's retelling of Jason being an absolute gentleman and not embarrassing her at all that night.

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"It's been taken care of!" With a startled yelp the book fell out of her hands and onto the ground and Kara spun to glare at the intruder. Her jaw dropped when she spotted him. Jason grinned back brilliantly, a black and blue bruise already forming on the right side of his jaw.

"Jason!" she cried and leapt to her feet, hurrying to his side. She led him over to the couch and sat beside him. "What happened?!"

"I went back to teach them guys a lesson!" He pouted as she examined the bruise. "Can't have them harassing my girl!" With a roll of the eyes, she collected magic into her fingertips and began healing the bruise. "What? Am I not allowed?"

"Stop speaking. It'll heal wrong." A second later she pulled away and swatted at him. "I didn't ask you to defend my honor but I thank you all the same." She picked up her book, found her page, leaned back into her chair and continued reading.

Jason raised an eyebrow. "Am I dismissed?"

"You can leave, you can stay. Whatever. I'm reading though." He grinned and leaned back, putting an arm behind her head and tugging her into his side. She pulled away quickly. "Personal bubble Jason."

"Aw…" As she returned to her book, he realized that she hadn't removed his arm and he smiled.

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A hand running through her hair woke her, startling her because she didn't remember falling asleep. "Mrgh?" She tried to open her eyes, the world fuzzy from sleep. "J'rth?"

"Shhh. It's late… or rather, very early. Sorry to wake you."

"S'all-" she yawned widely. "S'all right." She sat up and stretched, rubbing her eyes. "W'time is it?"

"Three in the morning."

"Mm… where were-" She inhaled sharply as her eye sight cleared. "Oh my goddess! What happened?!"

He winced as she poked around the scrape on his temple. "Just a small scuffle is all."

"And you didn't take care of it?! Come here you dummy." She dragged him into the bathroom and sat on the counter to reach better, carefully cleaning it out. "What the hell hit you?"

"Troll," he grumbled angrily. "I didn't know it was there till it hit me. Knocked me out." She couldn't help but snort then tried to keep her face clear of emotion when he glared at her. "Forgot trolls are repellent to magic and I didn't have time to summon a weapon."

"Fun times."

"Mm. I'd have rather spent the day with you than knocked out in the middle of nowhere."

"I know." She put a bandage over the cut and smiled. "I'd have rather spent the day with you too. But I got to see Jason taking Kara on a date, despite this date being her losing to a game and him winning her out on said date."

Jareth smirked. "I love it when that happens."

She pouted. "It's happened before?"

"Numerous times, though the last time Jason came back near dead. I'm pretty sure he stayed away from Kara for awhile after that." Sarah chuckled. "Now, the more important topic… how do I make up today, rather, yesterday's absence to you?"

"Chocolate bar and call it even?"

"No go."

She blinked in surprise. "Why?"

"Yesterday was Valentine's Day, Sarah, and as a couple we were supposed to spend it together."

"Well… yes but-"

"Then how is a chocolate bar going to make it up?"

"I was just… how about you take me out today? We'll make February 15th our official Valentine's Day."

He raised an eyebrow then smiled. "Fine by me."

"Good." She gave him a kiss. "Fine by me too. Now let me sleep."

He sighed dramatically. "As you wish, my princess." Scooping her up, he deposited her not very gently onto her bed. She squeaked, bouncing high into the air before curling up under the covers.

He tucked her in and kissed her forehead. "I will see you in a few hours princess Sarah."

She smiled sleepily. "Night Jareth."

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Scowling darkly the next morning, hands on her hips, Kira stood before the two sleeping on the couch, her head on his shoulder and his head resting on hers. Her scowl fell for only a second to reveal the grin behind it before it came back full force. "And what are you two doing?"

Both awoke instantly, Kara looking confused, Jason leaping to his feet and saluting. "Sir, yes sir!"

"What's going on?" Kara asked, rubbing at her face.

"I found you two… snuggling." Kara looked horrified and Jason looked ecstatic.

"Kara! You love me!" He enveloped her in a huge bear hug, lifting her up off the couch.

"Jason!" Leaving the room, Kira grinned to herself. Yes, it was much more fun when it happened to others.

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To all Heal Me, Hurt Me Readers and Reviewers,

Are you confused?

Good. That's what I was aiming for. Basically that was Sarah's day-lots of confusion, making fun of people and wondering where the hell Jareth was while Jareth was unconscious beneath a tree. Lol. Poor Jareth. Next chapter will be better. Promise.

Gotta go enjoy what's left of my birthday! Till next time!

Kadasa Mori

P.S. Apologies to any all and spelling/grammar errors! I am currently high off of sugariness and chocolate cake and have no patience to recheck this 50 times!

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"JARETH!" He leapt out of his seat and was in the library beside Sarah in a heartbeat.

He grabbed her arms. "What's wrong?!" She pointed up and behind him. He turned and found a fluttering bird flying around the ceiling. He scowled. "Sarah. I told you not to do that unless it's an emergency."

She just stared at him, then back at the bird before grabbing the front of his shirt. "THAT'S ALEX!!!"

He raised an eyebrow. "Pardon?"

"ALEX! THE BOY! HE JUST… HE'S A BIRD!"

"Actually I believe the technical term is a phoenix."

Her eyes twitched. "I DON'T CARE! GET HIM DOWN!"