Heal Me, Hurt Me Part II

by Kadasa-Mori

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!

13. Chapter 13

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!

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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:

Sarah sighed heavily. "Why couldn't I have pretended to be Honou's girlfriend and been not here?"

"For one, I'd have been insanely jealous," Jareth began. "And for two, I'd rather have pretended to be his girlfriend than be here."

Sarah's lips curled into a wicked grin. "Oh?"

"No. But strangely yes at the same time." She laughed.

Jason ran past them shrieking shrilly, Trella was on the ground in tears, Samra and Kara were still arguing over whose face was worse (they were up to sixteenth-cousin-fourty-times-removed-on-your-mother's-father's-great-great-great-aunt's-left middle toe's-side), Alan had given up and carried Kira out, Evie was giggling at the argument and Toroku and Ryuu were chatting.

Sarah smiled at the group. "You know… I think I'd have rather been here."

"Me too." She smiled up at him and curled into his side, watching her insane family duke it out over rodents and the use of was versus were.

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Heal Me, Hurt Me – Part II

By: Kadasa Mori

Chapter 13 (March 1st)

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A faint smile was on his lips as he watched the twenty-five year old mortal-turned-fae creep down the hall, supersoaker in her hands hair pulled into a ponytail and body hunched in a defensive position as she peered around every doorway. He sat in an outcrop over the hallway, able to see her but she couldn't see him. With a chuckle, he aimed his own supersoaker and waited until she got close enough.

True to his aim, it hit the back of her head. She spun, finger already pulling the trigger. "ARGH! JARETH YOU JERK!" Realizing he was nowhere to be found her eyes narrowed in suspicion. "Jareth?"

He motioned towards the crystal hiding on top of the cabinet behind her. "Yes my love?" The crystal spoke the words and she spun in its direction.

"Where are you honey bunch?" she asked sugar sweetly.

"Hiding," he and the crystal spoke, giving the illusion he was in front of and behind her.

She rolled her eyes. "Of this I know. But where are you hiding is the question?"

"Someplace you will never find me," he chirped, aiming his supersoaker at her.

"Oh so sure?" With a yelp, he spun around, the brunette in the hallway disappearing, the real girl sitting on his chest and aiming the gun in his face. She smirked. "Gotcha."

He blinked then grinned widely. "Brilliant as ever my dear."

Tapping the gun it disappeared and she let out a cry of anger. "Jareth!"

He just laughed and sat up so she slid into his lap. "I'm very proud of you for finding where I was."

She blushed. "Erm… it's only cause… I kinda used it last week to tackle Toroku as he was walked by."

Jareth snorted. "And what did Toroku do?"

"Well… you see… if you're wondering why that cabinet was there instead of halfway down the hall…"

A blond eyebrow rose and they disappeared from the outcrop, reappearing beside the cabinet. He pushed it aside and scowled. "Sarah?"

"Yes Jareth?"

"Why is there a hole in my wall?"

"Well, Toroku blew it up when I startled him."

He turned to her with a growl. "And you couldn't fix it?!... Sarah?"

He picked up the green tinted crystal. "Nope!" Came her voice. "Cause I one, didn't know how, and two, made the hole bigger when I tried to turn it pink! Sorry Jareth! Catch ya later!" And with that, the crystal exploded, water covering him.

"SARAH!"

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Sitting in the window seat he stared out over the lands, trying to ignore the two down below. He hadn't been spying as he'd been out here first and they walked out to chit chat. Of course they had to chose this particular side of the castle and this particular area at this particular time when he was particularly distracted… and he knew it was just a coincidence but it still felt like the world was out to get him.

With a sigh he leaned back against the window frame letting the wind blow against him gently, resolving not to look outside again for at least ten minutes. They'd have to be gone by then and if they weren't… well he would not be responsible for his actions which would include numerous water balloons and fuzzy winged rodents with whom he'd made an alliance to torment anyone other than himself as long as it didn't attached itself to his arm.

"Jason!" Sarah shrieked as she popped up beside the man who yelped, nearly falling out the window. She giggled, grabbing his arm and tugging him back into the room.

He grabbed his chest, heaving. "Goddess! Sarah you scared the hell outta me!" He grinned and wrapped her in a headlock. "I've taught you well!"

"Geroff!" She struggled out of his grasp and scowled, fixing her hair as he chuckled and looked back out the window. "Watcha looking at?" she asked, peering around him.

He pouted. "Kara's boyfriend is here."

She blinked then peered out the window, spotting a somewhat familiar dark haired man. He was standing shoulder to shoulder with the strawberry blonde who was smiling happily as he pointed to things on the papers he held. He turned to her and grinned widely, telling her something. She squealed and hugged him tightly, the man catching himself before they fell over.

Jason looked away and Sarah sighed, hugging his head. "It's ok Jason. I still like ya."

He snorted. "Thanks Sarah."

She held out a hand. "Wanna go drown our sorrows in triple chocolate fudge ice cream?"

He didn't say anything for a moment before he nodded and grabbed her hand. "Let's go."

Outside Kara pulled away. "Sorry," she said sheepishly.

He chuckled. "It's all right. I'll see you next Saturday then?"

She nodded quickly. "I can't wait!" He laughed again, allowed her to hug him once more, before heading back towards the barn to get his horse.

Kara took a deep breath and let it out, smiling happily. Turning to head inside, she spotted Jason and Sarah walking in the opposite direction. Sarah was holding the amber eyed man's hand, swinging it as they walked, mouth going a mile a minute. Jason was smiling but for some reason she couldn't really tell he was happy.

Shaking her head at that odd thought, she continued to the library.

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Reishka pouted as her daughter-in-law scolded her for chatting instead of working. "It's my restaurant."

"Well you're not the one running it!" she snapped. "Get to work!" Katya stormed off to the register and Reishka rolled her eyes, saying good bye to the couple who were politely trying not to laugh and heading for another table when the door opened and Sarah and Jason walked into Dieter's Heaven. "Sarah! It's been awhile!"

She waved. "Hey Reishka!" she chirped.

"No!" Katya cried. "Sarah go away! Reishka has to work!"

Sarah laughed and turned to Reishka. "Sorry Reishka but it's not a chit chat mission today." Jason looked around the small restaurant, now clothed in a pair of jeans, red tee and black sweater. "We're here to drown our sorrows."

Reishka nodded. "What flavor?"

"Triple chocolate fudge."

"With chocolate topping?"

"Yes… and sprinkles. Sparkly rainbow ones."

She bustled off and Jason looked towards Sarah in confusion. "She understands that?"

Sarah nodded and winked. "This is my 'drowning my sorrows' spot. Came here a lot during the past years."

Jason frowned. "A lot?"

She tsked. "Jason. This is your drowning sorrows time. Not mine."

Jason pouted. "Fine. My first sorrow is that you won't tell me what yours was."

Sarah chuckled. "Well I guess you'll have to keep that sorrow for awhile now."

"Damn."

"Here you two go." She set down the tray, two nearly overflowing ice creams and a big plate of cookies in the center.

"Thanks Reishka." The woman nodded and opened her mouth only to have Katya yell at her.

"Reishka! Get to work!"

The old woman scowled. "Shut it Katya! Tis my restaurant!"

"Then run it instead of chit chatting!" Sarah giggled as the old woman hurried off to get into an argument with her daughter-in-law.

Turning back to Jason she grinned. "Now you see why I come here when I'm troubled."

He chuckled. "Yes I can see. It's a brilliant place."

She nodded and stirred her ice cream. "So…"

"So."

"So why are you moping?"

He pouted. "I'm not moping."

"Are so."

"Are not."

"Are so."

"Are…" He sighed. "I'm sorry."

She shrugged and licked off her spoon. "S'all right. I just wanted to make sure you were alright. You can unload on me if you'd like…"

He shifted uneasily, filling his mouth with ice cream instead of speaking. Finally he looked up. "You know I love Kara." She nodded. He smiled faintly. "I've loved her for Goddess knows how long… I never let her know how much I actually love her either, so that she doesn't think of me any differently. I try to act all spazzy around her so that she doesn't know I really just want to-" He cut off quickly.

"Want to want?"

He turned bright red. "Give her a ring."

Her eyes widened then she shrugged. "Why don't you?"

"She hates me."

"She does not. She just doesn't…" She searched for a polite way of saying it.

"Doesn't love me?"

"I was going to say doesn't feel as strongly."

He chuckled then sighed again. "I… I can't do it anymore Sarah…" Sarah frowned as his entire posture slumped. "I just can't. I love her but I can't deal with watching her love someone else…"

"Jason. She…" Sarah stopped talking. She had nothing to say. He looked up, expecting her to finish her sentence but she sighed heavily and slid out of her booth and into his giving him a hug.

"Thanks." He smiled. "Shall we get back Underground before Jareth realizes we're gone?"

"If you're sure…"

"We could always tell him we were eloping."

"Can we wear Hawaiian print shirts and flowers in our hair?"

He nodded, grin replaced in an instant. "Let's go!" She slid out of the booth and he jumped out and saluted Reishka as she walked over. "Thank you ma'am for the most delicious ice cream in the world! I will be back!"

Reishka laughed. "That's wonderful to hear!" She patted his shoulder. "I hope that your sorrows have been drowned, but if not." She held out a plastic bag. "This is for later."

He blinked and took it, grinning widely spotting the box of cookies. "Thank you goddess of chocolate stuffs!"

"You're quite welcome. Visit whenever you want." He nodded and skipped to the door, happily opening it for a family walking in. She turned to Sarah. "Will he be alright?"

"I hope so…" She sighed. "I'll take care of him Reishka, don't worry."

"Good. I'll see you soon then?" Sarah raised an eyebrow and Reishka put her hands on her hips. "Sarah Williams! Nikolai's birthday is in April!"

Sarah sweat dropped. "Reishka… that's next month…"

"Yes! But I'll need help getting the party together."

"Kay… kay…"

"Sarah!" Jason shrieked from the doorway. "There's a store with shiny stuff in the windows! Let's go!"

Sarah rolled her eyes and Reishka laughed. "Bye Sarah."

"REISHKA! GET BACK TO WORK!"

Sarah smirked. "Bye Reishka."

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Jareth crossed his arms, watching as his girlfriend and best friend snuck in through the front door. He raised an eyebrow at their attire. "And where have you two been?"

"Erk!" Sarah turned quickly around and laughed. "Heeeeey Jareth! How's it hanging?"

"You didn't answer my question."

She pouted. "Aw man…"

Jason sighed. "Nothing will distract him Sarah. We might as well tell him."

"Jareth… don't get mad…" Sarah wrapped her arms around Jason's waist. "We eloped." Jason nodded his agreement.

Jareth rolled his eyes. "Har har. That was funny the first three times. Sarah, you need to go tell Mira that just because Clarica isn't here doesn't mean she has to take over her job to annoy the cook. Jason, you need to go tell Trella to stop enchanting my statues to attack people as they walk by. And both of you need to inform Kira that she is not to paint my library pink again no matter how boring it is in my castle. She has her own castle to contaminate!"

"Wow," Jason commented happily. "We need to stop leaving."

"I know!" Sarah chirped. "It's not even noon and he's already going nuts!" Jareth sighed heavily through his nose and turned on his heel, vanishing. Sarah smirked and turned to Jason. "Who shall we inform what first?"

"Mira cause the cook is most important than Trella who will hopefully have enchanted several more statues and finally Kira who will have colored several more rooms by the time we find her."

"Good plan. Let's stop for some ice cream in the kitchen on the way."

"Ooo! Smart!"

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Rubbing his stomach happily, filled twice with ice cream and cookies, Jason headed for the library where Kira had last been spotted painting Jareth's books with pastel colors. He was going to inform her to 'cease her actions immediately because she had her own library to contaminate should she be so bored' as well as telling her that she was 'brilliantly awesome and why hadn't he thought of such a prank?!'

Kira had replied with 'tell Jareth to take a long walk off a short cliff' and 'because I'm brilliant. Wanna help?'

Of course he'd helped, of course Sarah had arrived four minutes later and of course they'd spent nearly forty minutes painting Jareth's library in pastel before the Goblin King himself walked in, froze, jaw dropping. All three had frozen as well in various positions of painting, Kira reaching for another book, Jason replacing a book and Sarah drawing a smiley face on the bookshelf. Jareth's hair suddenly stood on end (more so than usual) and his eyes became hell flames as he let out a low growl.

Kira shrieked and vanished, Jason disappearing to the top of the book shelf leaving Sarah to scream and run in the opposite direction. Watching happily from his safe spot, Jason watched them race around the library before Sarah got into the hall. Jareth let out a string of curses that would've made even the darkest soul blush then he raced out of the room after her.

Jason waited a few more minutes to make sure said Goblin King was really gone before jumping off the bookcases. He brushed himself, ran a hand through his hair and glanced back at the library. He chuckled and exited the room, heading for Kira's room to see if she were still around.

"Jason!" He turned and found Kara hurrying towards him. She grinned. "Hi!"

He raised an eyebrow. "Hi…?"

Her smile fell instantly and was replaced with a confused frown. "What's wrong?"

He pulled his familiar grin back up and he rubbed the back of his head. "Nothing. Was just confused. Usually you're running away from me, not towards me."

"Oh. Whatever. Anyways, what's your favorite color?"

"Uh… I dunno… that blue the sky turns when it's a gorgeous day out."

She blinked. "Oh… kay…"

"Why?"

"Just curious. Catch ya later." She turned on her heel and hurried off.

"…bye?" He stared after her in confusion then headed for his new therapist.

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Stomping down the hallway, Sarah seethed to herself. Not only had Jareth caught up to her and tossed her in the lake, not only had she been freezing and crouched in front of the fire to warm up, not only had her warm-up time been interrupted, but now she was pissed at Kara for causing Jason this much sadness. She knew Kara probably didn't even think about what she was doing but… hell! She was not going to have to listen to this every hour on the hour. Checking the strawberry blonde's room first and not finding her, she checked the next most viable area.

Sarah peeked into the library and found Kara sat on the couch with her mother, sister and Samra, all chatting about something or another. Sarah held back a scowl and hurried in.

"Hey Sarah!" Kira chirped, the first to spot her. "How's it going?"

"Good." She grabbed Kara's bicep and pulled her up off the couch. "Gotta talk to you," she stated, dragging her out of the room.

Kara yelped. "Sarah! What the hell?!" Sarah didn't answer her, dragging her outside to a private area of the gardens. She released the strawberry blond who stumbled then scowled and created a coat to pull on. "What the hell?" she repeated.

"Make up your mind!" Sarah snarled, fists shaking at her sides.

Kara took a step back, eyes wide realizing how close she was to being hit. "W…what?"

"Jason is breaking apart! Make up your mind! Either be his enemy or be his friend! He can't take it anymore!"

A frown grew. "What are you talking about?"

"One minute you can't stand being around him and the next you want to know his favorite color! Damn it Kara! He can't do it! He's been trying to win your affection for years, hundreds of years! I know that might not seem like a lot Underground but… damn it Kara! Make up your god damned mind! I can't watch it anymore and he can't do it anymore! Smiles only cover so much pain!"

Kara looked away quickly. "I…"

"No… I don't want to talk. I just…" Sarah raked her fingers through her hair. "I just needed to let you know… make up your mind or you'll lose a very good friend." She turned on her heel and headed back to the castle.

Kara stared at the grass then walked over to the bench and sat down. With a heavy sigh she put her face in her hands. "Damn it…" She rubbed at her face.

"She's right you know."

She jumped and turned to Jareth with a scowl. "What?!"

"She's right." He took a seat beside her. "You need to be friends or be enemies. None of this in between stuff. It'll drive him mad not knowing whether you're kidding or serious about being close to him."

Kara scowled darkly at him then sighed and ran a hand through her hair. "I try to be nice," she muttered. "And this is where it gets me."

He chuckled and ruffled her hair. "Then try harder little sister."

She rolled her eyes and straightened her hair once again, pulled her coat tight and stood. "See you at dinner Jareth." He nodded his agreement as she left the gardens, returning inside. As she made her way through the halls she spotted a familiar amber eyed man heading her way. "Afternoon Jason," she said without pausing.

"After… Kara?!" She glanced back. "Wha… so now you're friendly to me?" he asked in confusion, hurrying to catch up to her.

"It was my New Years' resolution," she replied dryly.

He crossed his arms behind his head. "And you're just starting now?"

"I've been a bit… preoccupied." She flushed.

He snorted. "I'll bet you have," he muttered, thinking about that morning.

She darkened. "I have! Jareth asked me a few months ago to watch over Kira and her family. He said he just wanted someone to make sure she wasn't plotting anything that would turn his castle periwinkle or something but I know differently." She crossed her arms. "It's like he doesn't trust me to not leak it out."

"He just thinks that the less people know the better." Jason shrugged. "It's a common procedure that I find works in my lands. The less people know about what really goes on the better for their own peace of mind."

"Their own peace of mind? What really goes on in your lands?" she asked curiously.

He smiled and tapped her nose. "The less you know the better my dear."

She pouted. "Jason. Stop being secretive. I can handle it!"

He gave a half shrug. "Of that I'm sure but no go."

"Jason! Tell me!"

His smiled faded. "I tell you what you should hear Kara and that's all."

Her eyes flared. "So you tell me lies?!"

"No… just not the whole truth."

"What the hell?! Are your lands even called the Sunshine Realm? Are you even the leader?!"

"No I'm pretty sure it's the dog in my backyard." She bristled angrily. "Look Kara… there are things I can't tell you-"

"Can't or won't because I'm pretty sure you just told me you wouldn't!" When he only shifted she snarled. "Which?!"

"Won't. Will not. Would not like to. Therefore I will not tell you what really goes on!" he snapped angrily.

"So you lie to me!" She spun on her heel, storming off.

"Kara!" he shouted then sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "Damn it…" He hit his forehead against the wall. "So much for her New year's resolution."

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To all Heal Me, Hurt Me Readers and Reviewers,

SPRING BREAK! (boogies) So what do I do? WRITE FANFIC! Why? CAUSE WE'VE NOT UPDATED IN A MONTH! Yay! CAPITAL LETTERS! And dude. This chapter was like 'DON'T WANNA BE WRITTEN! STOP WRITING ME!' the ENTIRE time! : P stupid chapter. Depressed Jason is so hard to write when all I want him to do is crack jokes and cause utter torment and despair to the other characters with Sarah, which of course he did manage to do after behind depressed but still. Difficult.

Oh-em-gee! There's like no new characters! Huzzai!

So I was like, 'wow. I should so totally reread this fic as I have no idea what's going on.' So as I'm reading it I seriously thought 'OMG! I can't believe that happened! What's gonna happen next?!' Then I stepped back, smacked myself and returned to reading. What the hell am I on? Did that really just happen? And why are oranges called oranges? Apologies. It's like 2 in the morning and I'm going on like five hours of sleep… zzz… Anywho, I was also reading author's notes and was like 'wow. I'm either apologizing for not updating, spell checking or replying to reviews. I am a horrible author. Well, that and I eat a whole lot of chocolate. (pats tummy) Yum. Chocolate.

So! To any and all who've read my two part oneshot Mismatched Flowers… any ideas on a new title? I do not like. (pouts) So yeah, as all author's notes by me go; apologies for such a long delay, I hate school/work/real life (cept for my puppy) and I hope to get the new chappie up soon. XDD is gonna be a fun one! LOTS of drama! Mwahahaha!

Kadasa Mori

P.S. If you actually read all of the author's note, I applaud you and hope your brain isn't rattled.

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"Well isn't this cozy!" Kira chirped as she dropped onto the couch across from them.

Jareth groaned. "Why don't we ever get time alone?" he asked Sarah, glaring at his sister.

She turned the page. "Because you forget to lock the front door sweetheart."

Alan snorted, flopping down beside Kira. "And because she's the Goblin King's sister. There's no stopping it. It's hereditary."

Jareth grumbled. "I should've smothered her in her sleep when I had the chance."

"Who would've looked after Kara then?" Kira asked innocently. "Because you were too busy causing havoc with Jason." He just glared and settled for pulling Sarah tighter into his side.

"Stop lying to me!!!" They all blinked and looked towards the doorway where Kara's voice had echoed through. "And stop smiling like an idiot!!!"

"Kara…" came Jason's voice. Kira and Sarah shot off the couch and crept to the door, peering around it. Kara was facing Jason so they couldn't see her face but Jason looked weary though a quiet smile graced his features. "You know I wasn't lying."