A/N: So this is where the story really starts to kick off :) Just a friendly reminder that I do plan increasing it to M rating, and that time draws nearer with every chapter I write! So don't say I didn't warn you . Please keep the reviews coming- I LOVE to hear all the feedback and opinions :)

IT'S A CRYSTAL, NOTHING MORE

Sarah watched as Jareth took two more graceful steps towards her.

There was something different in the way he moved- he almost seemed hostile, but before she could hesitate and turn away from his searing gaze, he was inches away.

A look of cold cruelty crossed his face, anger pulsating outwards from him before Sarah was aware of him raising his hand to her face.

Sarah's heart dropped and she drew in a horrified breathe, ducking her face away to the side and resting her cheek against her shoulder. Her eyes clenched shut, awaiting the sharp reality that was sure to follow, should he strike her.

She couldn't believe he would do this to her, and for the first time in his presence, Sarah felt real fear for the man who stood before her.

A small whimper escaped her as Jareth's hand made contact with the soft, delicate skin of her face, and it took Sarah a moment to realise he hadn't hit her.

She opened her eyes, trembling as Jareth gently stroked her face with his gloved hand, trailing his thumb above her cheekbone, wiping away a tear that had escaped her eye.

Confusion clouded her in eyes, why was he doing this?

She watched, unmoving as the Goblin King gently drew his hand back, placing it onto Toby's leg who was held in his other arm, as he gazed, unblinkingly into her eyes.

For once, Sarah saw real pity there, and it scared her more.

"What have you done..." Jareth whispered, his eyes never leaving hers.

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Jareth had raised his hand to Sarah without thinking. He would never consciously and directly hurt her, but he had been so furious he hadn't thought. She shouldn't have called him back because now things were going to be a lot more difficult and complicated.

He was angry with himself for once more letting his feelings for her get in the way of his logic- he almost couldn't help being more and more drawn to her, and being the composed and always in control man that he was, he felt he could not cope with how she made him feel. It confused and aggravated him.

The girl didn't know what she did to him, and what she was about to cause. Jareth softened his gaze as he looked deep into her confused eyes- she really had no idea. He knew why she had wished Toby away again, why she had wanted him back. She had fallen for him and it was all his fault.

Jareth kicked himself for toying with such a sweet, innocent young heart.

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"I knew you had to come." Sarah said, glancing at the baby held securely in his arms and standing her ground before the Goblin King. Her confidence had returned and she tried to forget how he had just moments ago caressed her face and looked into her eyes.

Jareth's face softened and he shifted his weight in front of her.

The powerful presence Sarah felt from him was overwhelming, and even though he stood quietly and unspeakingly, his power was strong and it took a lot from within Sarah to keep her ground and her voice steady. She felt like her presence was non existent compared to his and she battled not to dwindle before him.

When Jareth spoke, it felt like powerful electricity was hitting her.

"You really have no idea what you have done, do you?" He said, so quietly it was barely louder than a whisper. He cocked his head slightly to the side, almost amused, but inside Jareth felt far from amusement. He knew what the consequences were and Sarah was about to find out things she perhaps didn't want to hear.

"Wha, what do you mean?" She stammered, frowning, her heart beginning to race.

"Isn't it clear, young Sarah?" Jareth said. He was so near to her, yet he took another small step even closer.

She could only frown up at him and he noticed her tremor. She still had no idea.

"You think you can call me back, wish away your baby brother, and expect what? What did you expect Sarah?"

Sarah was lost for words. What did she really expect? She gulped and inched backwards, realising the menace and danger in what he was saying.

''Your baby brother is coming with me, but you..."He trailed off and looked Sarah up and down with cold, unpredictable eyes- making her feel all the more vulnerable. "You are staying. You did a very foolish thing and there's nothing you can do now."

Sarah's mouth gaped open and her eyes widened, as the weight of Jareth's words sank in. The weight of what felt like a thousand tonnes came crashing down onto her shoulders and she suddenly found it was hard to breathe.

"No, there must be another way!" She cried, remembering the woman asleep downstairs but not caring to lower her voice.

"That's not fair!"

"Such a pity..." Jareth said, sounding faint as he began to fade away as he stepped backwards still with Toby held in his arms.

"No!" Sarah screamed, trying to grab Toby from him and rushing fowards, as he slowly started fading into the dark.

"Take me with you, give Toby back!" Tears escaped her eyes and for the second time that night Jareth felt a pang of guilt as he saw her pain because of him. Yet, she had brought it upon herself.

"Here, I've brought you a gift." He said, sounding fainter still as he conjured up a crystal ball that appeared in his palm. He let it drift towards her as he began to fade more. Sarah barely noticed, how could he do this to her? Give her a crystal when she needed her brother back?

She tried to grab him but her hands connected with thin air just as he disappeared altogether.

"No!"Sarah wailed. Jareth's low chuckle followed, faint and echoey, sounding out of the darkness.

"It will show you your dreams."