Bringing together what should have always been

AN: Please note I do not have a Labyrinth Beta. All mistakes are mine. This is for my friend Jessa Lynn, since like me, she like fics on the Labyrinth XD, and thanks to everyone who loves this story too. To everyone who had given me the support to keep this fic going, thank you!

Rated M

Chapter 16

The next morning, everything was in a buzzed frenzy. After waking up, Sarah quickly realized Jareth had done something other than make love to her. Her eyebrows where more pointed, and so where her ears. Her nails had grown a tad bit, and looked perfectly manicured with French Tips. When asked him about it, Jareth admitted he had performed a changing spell on her the night before while they had been making love.

At first Sarah was mad intil she realized it was the only way they would be able to get things done. With an hour's worth of help, Sarah had mastered a large amount of her powers. After Jareth left to go check on the battlefield preparations, Sarah got to work.

It was now mid morning and the castle was a fury of activity. Goblin soldiers were filing in and out of the castle. Sarah had looked at the map, and after concentrating for a bit, used it to envision the underground bunkers she had planned out. Once again, Jackson was by her side, with his wife watched over Toby and their own baby. The young Fae was a young mother and enjoyed playing with him. Jackson's wife was a natural mother.

"Please My Lady, take a rest. You have been at this for 3 hours now and you have only received your powers. His majesty will be upset and worried if he knew you were pushing yourself so hard"

Sarah knew he was right, but she needed to finish the eight underground bunkers close to the Kingdom and connect the tunnels before she forgot. But she was also exhausted and her midnight escapades with Jareth probably didn't help her the night before. But then again, she wouldn't have changed it for the world.

"I know Jackson, but I have already finished the ones close to the boarders and the ones towards the middle of the kingdom. I'm trying to save lives and help them keep themselves safe during the fighting. I don't want these innocents trying to travel to the castle and being killed by the Troll army for their troubles. I just need to fix the ones closest to the castle, but too far away for the citizens to get here in time."

Jackson understood and knew what he had to do. He had to go to Jareth. If he found out that Sarah had tripled her own work load and didn't rest, Jareth would have his head. But he had an idea on how to help Sarah, keep Jareth happy and help the residents in danger. He just hoped it worked.

"How about this My Lady, I will get you some food and you can lay in bed and rest while I go get it and while you eat. It will give you the strength to continue and rebuild your powers back to what they were before you started"

"Sounds good Jackson, thank you"

"Of course my Lady, I'll be right back"

As Sarah went to lie down, Jackson quickly left the room. He had to talk to Jareth.

Jareth was in his Library consulting his generals for the upcoming attack when Jackson walked in. One look at Jackson's face and he knew something was wrong, and he was pretty sure it had to do with Sarah. The worry in the young Fae's eyes said it all.

"What has happened Jackson?"

"Lady Sarah is pushing herself too hard again Jareth. She has already drained herself of most of her magic and it is not yet noon. She has already used almost all of her new magic on building the underground shelters around the boarder and the middle of the kingdom. She also has sent notices via Goblin; to the areas she has already finished to start the evacuations into the required safe areas. She multiplied the food stores and sent the supplies to the finished Safe havens already. She has yet to complete the ones close to the castle for the communities that won't be able to make it in time, and she has yet to look upon the work down beneath the castle. Jareth, I'm afraid she's going to harm herself if you don't help"

Jareth was about to respond to Jackson's mouthful when his head general spoke up.

"What 'safe areas' and why weren't we told about this. Who is 'Lady Sarah'?"

Jareth had to smile. His general was good at his job, but not much on current events. He had to bring him up to speed. Lord forbid if he had to have an argument with the man, he was older than he was!

"Remember the runner that came through last year? The pretty one I fell in love with"

"Yeah, she caused a lot of damage when she was here last. But she was a persistent thing, and smart to boot. Why?"

"Because" replied Jackson, "That is Lady Sarah. Queen Christina found a way to bring Lady Sarah and Prince Toby back, and Jareth has chosen her for his Queen when the time is right. They consummated their engagement recently, and Jareth has begun the process of turning Sarah a Fae. She just got her magic early this morning before dawn and she has already used almost all of it trying to help the Goblin Kingdom and its residents"

The general looked shocked that Lady Sarah was that 'Sarah', but he quickly turned back to business. It was not a smart thing to go against or disagree with the Fae royal family, especially their own Goblin King. It was an automatic trip to the Bog of eternal stench if one did. Jareth wasn't exactly known for his kindness at times.

"What 'Safe' areas has Lady Sarah made?

It was Jareth that answered this time.

"Sarah has drawn up and used her magic to make underground safe areas for the occupants of the kingdom so during the fighting so there will be no civilian casualties. She wants to protect the kingdom the best way she can, and by saving our residents, she is already proving herself as a loyal and caring Queen. They are like the one beneath the castle here itself; just they were made by magic and not by hand. There is a kitchen area, living area, sleeping area, medical area and supply area. But according to Jackson, she has worn herself out quickly and requires me to help her a bit. Not to mention the problem of the fact that she has only slept four hours in the last forty eight hours. She has simply exhausted herself"

The general stopped to think a moment, and then snapped his fingers. A younger goblin ran up to him in the same familiar armor he wore. Jareth quickly recognized the younger goblin as the general's youngest son. What hew heard next surprised him though as he was not expecting it.

"Krysis, go fetch me your mother. I need her to make an old recipe she hasn't made since the last Goblin King was alive. She will know which one I speak of"

"Yes Father" and the Goblin ran out of the room. The general turned to see two surprised Fae men looking at him questionably. He couldn't help but chuckle at them for it.

"When you where younger my king and would come and visit you uncle, he sometimes worn himself out too. My wife always had a special soup recipe she made for him at those times. It increased his magic and helped him entertain you more. You might be more powerful than your uncle ever was, but this old goblin still has tricks up his sleeve that can still help the problem at hand"

Jareth had to laugh then. He forgot that his uncle would exhaust himself sometimes teaching him King Draco had always prided himself at making Jareth more powerful and smart than he was at that age. He had forgotten about his uncle's 'Favorite' soup at those times. It might be just the thing to help Sarah. He then turned to Jackson.

"What of the improvements Sarah needs to have of the lower castle Jackson?"

"Cousin, she has had the goblins cleaning and preparing the lower kitchens once again. During the battle, she said it would not only bring them cooked food but also warmth. She is also have the dining room adjoined to it made into a sleeping quarters for the goblins that will take refuge there during the battle from the Goblin City"

This didn't surprise Jareth as he had seen that in part of her plans. He didn't expect Jackson to tell him the extent of Sarah's well thought out plans.

"She has had the supply room repaired, cleaned and filled. She also has another room being made ready. The old dance hall down from the kitchens is being made into an infirmary for the injured Goblins that have been hurt in battle. And the old underground planning room is being made into a portable garden in which to grow food if needed. Lady Sarah has just about thought of everything. Just in case they make it this far and destroy some of the castle, the under ground section would be livable and profitable for the kingdom while rebuilding is in progress."

The fact that Sarah was putting so much thought into not only the kingdom but the castle and its functioning capabilities knocked Jareth for a loop. She had a wonderful mind and was using it to help everybody. She wanted to make sure not only the kingdom survived, but was also trying to make it better. His Sarah was one hell of a woman.

Just then the other goblin returned with his mother, who was none to happy at the moment, and heard the earful that female gave to her husband the general.

"This had better be good. I was just about to check in one the lower levels since Lady Sarah is asleep. The poor thing looks exhausted even in her sleep and I have my hands full with a little mortal boy who thinks he needs to climb up in bed with her. Miss Maria keeps trying to keep him out, but he keeps on insisting that he needs to protect his 'Momma'"

"Please stop nagging Agatha. Lady Sarah is exhausted because she has been over using her magic and needs a boost much like the old Goblin King before King Jareth. Can you make up that old soup again for her? Not to mention just make up some punch with grabble root in it, it will make the boy sleepy and he will take a nap as well, helping you and Miss Maria out"

"That depends, is she full Fae yet? I don't know what the soup might do to her if she is still more mortal than Fae. I don't want to harm the girl. What was she doing with her magic that would have drained her so badly? And I cant use grabble root on the boy, he's mortal and that only works on underground children, not above ground children"

"She was helping the Goblin Kingdom stay safe by using her magic to provide safe havens inside and outside the castle to help the other creatures who live in our kingdom. She was trying to prevent unnecessary deaths. She is also to be our future Queen. She is King Jareth's chosen bride"

"Ah I see, well it's worth a shot. How much magic does she still need? Rest is the best way to gain back ones magic, but I can also understand the situation at hand. We are at war, so there is much to do. I don't want to give her too little or too much"

"She still has a lot planned" answered Jareth answering the female goblin. "She has plans to help the citizens and then she has other plans that are essential for rebuilding the damaged areas afterwards. Not to mention her father is here and he only has a few days left, and the Prince is now officially her son. She has a lot on her plate at the moment Agatha. And when it comes to Prince Toby, let him rest in bed with her. It calms the boy when he is by his momma. He will be comfortable and will behave better"

"Of course you majesty. I will make the soup at once and make more afterwards so I can store it for later. I have the feeling she might need it if she is doing as much as you say, which I also have a feeling is just the tip of the iceberg. I saw her burning the midnight oil last night. I was the one who brought her the sandwiches last night"

"Agreed and thank you Agatha"

"Of course your majesty"

As Agatha left with Jackson, Jareth pinched the bridge of his nose. It was going to be a long day and the fighting hadn't even begun yet.

Queen Christina sat in her study with Christopher. They had just got done reading the reports from the boarder. The Trolls were still on their side of the line but they seemed to be forming battle camps. Her cousin Jackson had contacted her by orders of Sarah to pass on her plans for the Goblin Kingdom to her personally through his bird messenger. She could see the plans that Sarah had brought forward would be beneficial for both the Goblin Kingdom and for the Elfin Kingdom. She had the maps pinned to the walls around the room and her and Chris had already chosen the areas close to several villages to start making her own underground safe havens for her subjects.

Christopher made sure to stand by her side as she assisted the other Fae that had been sent to her from her brother Lance and her mother to magically build the safe havens as he also started his own plans on the two underground greenhouses that he had drawn up. He wanted to start crops now that would help feed the subjects in the Elfin Kingdom as it was likely that all the farms would be destroyed by the Troll Kingdom in the attack. It was a basic tactic all countries used in his world at war time. Cut off all food supplies and outside trade, and then sit back and watch the other crumble, and then attack. He wanted to make sure the Elfin and Goblin Kingdoms didn't fall that way.

After making sure Christina had the help she needed and two other Fae had started on his contribution, he asked that someone fetch Princess Jessica. When she came in, he started asking her opinion on asking the sirens for their help. Jessica explained how Fae did it and he had a guard sent with her to do so. They had gone over how to protect the entry ways of the castle the night before after Jessica had used her magic to turn the lower game room larger and separate it into separate small bedrooms for her and her siblings while also installing a sort of Magic panic room into each one.

Christina and Christopher were both surprised at Jessica's additions to the game room and her placement of guards inside and outside the game room. Christina had no clue just how much Jessica had watched her at work intil then, and she had beamed with pride because of it. Christina knew when Jessica was older that she would be a wonderful Queen.

After Jessica returned, having the Sirens help to only kill Trolls and not anyone else, they started discussing ways to set certain bobby traps inside the castle in case the Troll Army made it that far. They also set up a roster for Elf workers in each safe house and the two large multi chamber green houses. Jessica had proved to be most helpful in setting things up and Christopher knew when the time came for Christina to retire, Jessica would be a wonderful Queen for her Kingdom.

"She is quite the young lady is she not?"

Chris almost jumped out of his skin when Christina came up behind him while he was concerting on reports of grains and other crops that were being transferred over to the separate safe havens. He was also in charge in making sure each safe haven had enough food to serve its hiding subjects plus reserves.

"You startled me my dear. Are you alright?"

"Christina chuckled. "Yes handsome I'm fine. But I have noticed that you are quite tense"

"Yes well I'm worried about you going out there and fighting on the battlefield while carrying our child. As for the comment you said before, yes, Jessica will make a wonderful Queen when she is older. But I'm still worried something else is going to happen. Call it gut feeling, but this all seems to be going a lot smoother than it should. Something just seems off to me. Like it is all just too easy"

Christina stood back and thought about it. Christopher was right. The trolls seemed to be taking their sweet time and the last thing King Herald was known for was his patience in battle. She rushed back over to her reports. She started searching through the various reports with a horrible fear in her eyes. Something was wrong.

Agatha had just brought the soup up to Sarah. Jackson and Jareth were both focusing on the remaining plans for the last safe havens needed. They had just finished using their magic to make the last eight underground havens when Agatha entered the room. Sarah was just starting to wake up as Agatha started to put everything together for her to eat.

"I'm glad you're now awake My Lady, you've exhausted your magic reserves which is dangerous for a new Fae. This soup and food will help you rebuild it. Please eat"

Sarah did not attempt to complain as she let the Agatha place the tray on her lap. She had begun to slowly sip her soup. Finding it delicious, she quickly yet neatly finished the soup with the aid of the sweet bread she had been given. She ate the small dish of sliced peaches, but not before giving Jareth a look like 'Really, Peaches?' Jareth couldn't help laughing at her face. It was ironic how they served her the same fruit he had used against her just a year before.

After Sarah ate, she went to get out of her bed, to find a small weight on her right. Looking down she saw Toby curled up to her, clutching onto her dress. He must have seen her sleeping and got worried. She smiled down softly at the boy as she carefully removed his hand from her dress. Placing her pillow under his head, Toby seemed to snuggle into the warm pillow and sigh before returning into a deeper sleep once more. Both Sarah and Jareth looked down at the small boy lovingly.

Jareth and Jackson explained that they had finished the last of the safe havens and Sarah quickly sent out goblins to inform the villages that they were to evacuate quickly into them, taking only the supplies they could carry and their belongings. Jareth was surprised when another goblin entered the room and handed Sarah a scroll. The symbol was one from his sister's kingdom. Something was wrong. Sarah quickly read it and ran from the room to check on her father. When Jareth read the scroll, he saw why.

"Sarah,

Something is not right. Christina is looking over her maps, cussing and ordering her Elves to evacuate all the cities. She says the Troll Army might already be in the kingdoms and are hiding. Search the castle immediately. Be safe and careful. Christina thinks they have breached the borders by other means.

Christopher"

"Shit" Jareth mumbled and ran after Sarah, taking Toby with him, with Jackson running behind him. Sarah was telling the goblins to get everyone into the underground section of the castle immediately while picking up her father and yelling to have guards ready at every entry point. The goblin obeyed and quickly ran off. Jareth and Toby, followed by Agatha and Jackson ran down to the lower kitchens and saw many Goblins working furiously. Not wanting to wait, Sarah used her magic to complete the work quickly, telling the Goblins to guard the hallway and be prepared to fight.

Jareth used his magic to armor all the goblins, which was his clue for the Goblins to attack if intruders entered the castle. He snapped his fingers and not only was the floor covered in several cloth beddings for the Goblins, but another door appeared on the far wall. Running inside, Sarah saw it was a bedroom for her, her father and Toby. Leaving Toby and Robert with Jackson and Agatha, Jareth and Sarah ran out in time to see several female goblins and child goblins rush inside.

All Sarah could think was it was too soon, that they weren't ready. As she and Jareth went to quick and make ready the other rooms Sarah had planned to convert to help the kingdom, Sarah could only pray that all the citizens of the Goblin Kingdom had reached their pre destined 'Safe Havens' safely and in time. She couldn't bear to lose anyone more. She just hoped she has completed everything in time

Christina was scrambling around. Right before Christopher had sent Jareth and Sarah the scrolled message, Christina had discovered the underground tunnels that the trolls were building to invade within. Christina had sent Jessica back into the lower game room to be with her siblings and Jessica's personal guard. Her mother had returned to Avalon the evening before so Christina was grateful she didn't have to worry about her mother as well as her kingdom. Christopher was scrambling about, ordering reports on the safe havens and trying to make sure everyone got to them safely. He was trying to see if any of the safe havens had been compromised.

An elf ran in and gave Christopher the reports he had requested while also informing him that the seeds had been planted in the two underground green houses and where ready for Queen Christina to proceed and use her magic to help them grow quicker, in case they were needed. Christopher thanked the Elf and went back to the reports in hand. He had to help Christina in every way that he could.

Christina quickly used her magic to make sure all safe havens had guards, in case the trolls would accidently drill through one and attack the civilians hidden within. She then ran out into her armory to grab her armor. It had been made for her by her father when she turned 100 as a gift. She was glad that it still fit, but she had bigger problems on her hands. She might be a Queen, but she was a pregnant Queen.

She quickly made a magic shield for her lower abdominal area and had placed it underneath her armor. It would give the baby more protection in case she was hit there. No one knew she was with child yet, but she also didn't wish for it to become common knowledge out on the battlefield.

That was when she felt the air change. Something or someone had used magic to enter her room. As she turned around, she saw a movement in the corner of her eye. It was too big to be a goblin and too ugly to be a Fae or Elf. She quickly unsheathed her sword as she turned around. She soon found herself face to face with the one thing she wasn't ready to see. A troll general.

She soon was blow to blow with the troll, she was about to deal a blow to its head, when a second troll came through her window. She screamed for her guards and several ran in. she couldn't believe there was a battle commencing inside of her own armory, but then again, she had heard of stranger things happening. She was surprised when a second set of guards ran in and was even more surprised to see Christopher leading them.

"Protect the Queen, get her to safety! Kill the Trolls"

The Elves took their orders seriously and the fight begun. It was then she remembered the air change before they entered and before she could scream, Herald already had a hold on her and was using his magic to transport her away. Seeing this Christopher ran at them, intending to save his bride. To Christina's horror, she watched as a Troll stabbed his sword through his stomach. All the elves heard as their Queen disappeared from sight were her heart breaking voice as she screamed out.

"NO! CHRISTOPHER!"

Sarah yelled the order for another goblin to start sending her reports of all of the underground safe havens and the goblin ran off as Sarah used her magic to produce a desk in the corner of the room. Jareth also watched in awe as Sarah lit the ovens and both fireplaces, the one in the converted dining room and the one within the new bedroom.

He watched as she produced five blackboards and called goblin guards to protect the converted room. Jareth helped her put up the new maps Sarah had conjured up of all the underground safe houses. Jareth transported goblin guards over to the safe havens as Sarah asked that reports be sent of each safe haven's supply lists.

"Jareth, use a crystal to let Christina know what has happened. She needs to look out for underground tunnels. It is the only way they can get to us without us noticing"

"Already on it precious, take a guard and go upstairs and have the other guards get the goblin city evacuated. I'll send the word out to make sure as many of our subjects get inside the safe havens as possible. I might have to go Owl form to help them out"

Sarah agreed, and grabbed Jareth by his shirt to give him a passionate kiss. She didn't know when she would be able to do that next and she wanted something for them both to remember in the mean time. Jareth embraced her and returned the kiss, knowing the fear she was feeling. He didn't want to leave her but he knew he had to.

He watched as Sarah ran out of the room and took two guards with her as she went upstairs to the library. Jareth ran upstairs in the opposite direction to go to his armory to prepare. He could still feel the pressure of Sarah's lips on his and he loved it. It gave him strength. He would soon learn his mistake in leaving her side when he heard Sarah scream out for him from the other side of the castle.

"JARETH!"