Hello loves! I am thrilled to announce that this story is finally finished! Sorry that it took until my birthday to finish this present for my darling Alex. But since we are separated at birth and all, its pretty much her birthday too! 3

After another two hours of walking in a part of the Labyrinth Sarah was unfamiliar with they came to a courtyard like opening. A familiar being was sitting in the middle of the courtyard beside what appeared to be a dilapidated fountain.

"Sarah? What is that?" Alex asked pointing to the figure.

"A friend" Sarah said simply before jogging over to him.

"Ludo?" The beast turned and looked at her with sad eyes. He clearly recognized her but looked as if he was trying to decide whether or not it would hurt him more to ignore her presence. .

"Ludo… I know I was a horrible friend to you. You were always there when I called and I gave up that friendship for public appearances. I don't expect to be forgiven. But Jareth has my friend Alex's sister and it would mean the world to me if you could help us at all."

Ludo glanced back at where Hoggle stood with Alex before looking back at Sarah and saying "Friends?"

Sarah placed a hand on his shoulder. "Yes Ludo, they are friends. Of course you know Hoggle. And the precocious looking girl is Alex. She is here to make her way to the castle to save her baby sister. I am sure that she would love your help, as would I. I would also like to be your friend again, if you would give me another chance." She fervently hoped that he would, while he appeared to be mean and dangerous Ludo was the kindest person she had ever known. Ludo reached out, wrapping an arm around Sarah and pulling her into a hug.

"Yes. Sarah friend." She could hear the smile in his voice.

Soon the sky began to darken. Sarah was trying to gauge her surroundings, but was unsuccessful. The path they were on seemed a completely different world than the Labyrinth she remembered. They were walking through what looked like the ruins of an old town. Most of the dilapidated old buildings were covered with moss and vines.

A flash of silver caught Sarah's eye. Bending down she picked up a glittering earring that looked vaguely familiar. She ran her fingers over it, trying to remember where she would have seen it before. She stood to see if Alex might know it (the child remembered the details of every costume Sarah had ever worn).

Once on her feet Sarah realized that Alex was nowhere in sight. Nor were Hoggle and Ludo. She tried to make her way forward, but stumbled to the ground. Looking down she discovered that she was wearing an elegant white ball gown. Realization washed over Sarah. The earring, it was one of her accessories the last time she wore this dress.

"Need a hand?" Jareth stood next to her, wearing a familiar sequin incrusted suit, hand outstretched. Nodding she took it and allowed him to pull her to her feet.

"What is the meaning of this Jareth? Are you trying to slow Alex down by taking me out of the equation?"

Jareth chuckled, placing his hands on her upper arms. "No and Yes. I am not trying to slow the girl down. She is doing splendidly and I am rooting in her favor. But I am however, taking you out of the equation. Alexandra has two helpers now, and I have every faith that she will reach her destination in the allotted time."

"If you are simply taking me out of the equation, why all of this?" Sarah asked gesturing to the massive amounts of gossamer covering her person.

"Well the answer to that is quite simple." He took a step towards her, his body now flush with hers. "You would be bored waiting at the castle, for Alexandra to finish." He leaned down and brought his lips next to her ear. "And I, being the benevolent kind I am. Took it upon myself to try and keep you entertained." He kissed the base of her neck, and Sarah sighed. Jareth chuckled and lowered his mouth to hers.

Sarah was immediately swept up in the passion of the kiss. She wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him in closer. His lips danced across hers making them tingle in a way that was completely foreign to her. Without thinking her tongue ran over his bottom lip and he immediately met it with his. A low moan escaped her lips as his hands ran over her body. After an immeasurable amount of time Jareth broke the kiss, and rested his forehead on hers.

"Well, well, well" He whispered trying to catch his breath. "That was… interesting. I must admit I have pictured this moment numerous times, and I am glad to see that reality has vastly exceeded my fantasy." He ran a finger over her collar bone. "I hope the pattern continues."

Sarah had every intention of telling him exactly where he can put his patterns, but the term "numerous times" would not vacate her mind.

"Why?"

"Well, precious. While my fantasies are quite good, one always enjoys when a pleasure exceeds expectations."

She pushed herself back so she could look into his eyes.

"No, I mean why me? Why have you pictured kissing me?"

His eyes softened and he brought his hand to cup her cheek. "Sarah. I know that you have been convinced that I am a villain, but that is not the case. It is my duty to fulfill the requirements of the Labyrinth; I am bound by its magic. Yes I take children that are wished away. But I don't turn them into goblins if no one comes for them. There is a large house in the goblin city in which they are raised. Once they are old enough to make the choice, they can choose to stay here or they may return."

Sarah took in this new information, trying to decide if he was telling the truth. She was starting to believe what he had spoke of earlier, running the Labyrinth did in fact serve a purpose.

His thumb rubbed her cheek. "I know this is a lot to take in, but you need to know the truth. Never in all my years have I encountered someone as stubborn as you Sarah. You did not take my actions at face value. To use a term from your world "you called me on my bullshit." When I came to you after you placed the volens puncti not once did you consider my other offers. You knew that you wanted Toby back, and were willing to do anything to achieve that goal. That is when I fell in love with you."

Sarah shook her head "You are not in love with me. You are just trying to distract me! Where is Alex?"

Immediately Jareth conjured a crystal, showing Alex sitting in a large room playing with Liz. "They have already made it back and are safely at home. I do think that Alex has learned her lesson. However, I admit that once I saw you on stage my focus shifted." Tentatively he leaned in a placed a soft kiss on her lips. "I am in love with you Sarah. And I intend to show you how much right now."

She braced herself for the fall as he pushed her shoulders back and down. However, instead of hitting the hard ground she landed on a very soft bed. There was certainly never a dull moment around the Goblin King.

Jareth was soon lying next to her having taken off his jacket. His lips met hers with the same passion as their previous kiss. Pulling her over him his hands moved to unzip her dress lingering on the skin that was being revealed. When she was finally bare before him he rolled them again so she was lying under him. Leaning down he tentatively ran his tongue over her nipple, eliciting a groan in the back of her throat. Pleased with her response he took her nipple in his mouth teasingly running his teeth over it.

Her hands wrapped around his torso finding it bare. She ran her hands over his body, taking in every inch of his perfect frame.

Jareth released her nipple and moved his lips back to her mouth, kissing her with fervor. His hand moved down her body to the apex of dark curls. He made teasing motions over her nub, causing her to moan his name.

"Do you want me precious?" He asked making his adding pressure to his motions.

"Yes" She gasped lifting her hips to meet his hand.

Again he kissed her, this time softly in opposition to the movements his hand was making.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. Need you." Tired of his teasing Sarah pulled his hand away and pressed his hips to hers. He willingly obliged, entering her with one swift movement. They started slow, but were soon moving at a feverous pace.

They moved as one, drinking each other in. Trying to prolong their pleasure as much as possible. Jareth never took his eyes away from Sarah's, proving his love to her. He brought his lips to hers, moving his mouth to the rhythm of their hips as they brought each other to brilliant and mutual climax.

After a moment, Jareth moved so he was next to Sarah. Wrapping his arms around her, he pulled her into his chest sighing with contentment.

A question formed in Sarah's mind once she was able to again form coherent thought.

"Jareth?"

"Yes precious?" He trailed his fingers up and down her spine.

"Why did you go through all the trouble with the dress if you just planned on taking it off?"

He laughed and kissed her forehead.

"I had plan for us to attend the ball, however seeing you in that dress again quickly led me to make other arrangements."

Sarah laughed kissing him. "Well, I suppose even though we aren't at a ball, our activities could be considered a form of dancing." She ran her hand down his abdomen. "The only question is, Can you dance all night?"

He rolled over so she was lying below him once again. "Oh believe me precious. I couldn't sleep tonight. Not for all the jewels in the crown."