Author's Note: Sorry for the delay on this chapter, it was a bit harder to write. This is also the final installment to this story, so I hope everyone enjoys.


Upon Wings She Came pt. 3

Barnabas fumed as he led his troops out of their strong hold, Victor had abandoned him and had taken three-fourths of his army with him. They had vanished while he slept, and though he was still certain of victory over the Goblin King and Sarah, the loss of his general still infuriated him to no end. He marched his remaining troops across the dark landscape, thinking of his next conquest when he finally had that wretched girl back within his grasp. Victor would pay for his desertion and betrayal whenever he was found. He would make him see exactly how big of a mistake he had made turning his back on his Sire.

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"His army has already set out, we will only have a few more days to finish our plans. He is forced to move at a slower pace since most of his troops cannot move from one place to the next like he can, and there are some that cannot move in the sunlight."

"The labyrinth is ready, and the new garden and waterpool are almost complete. Titania says that Sarah is coming along with her magic, enough she might even be able to help defend the castle. The troops are ready and know where they need to be stationed within the labyrinth walls; the ones who will not be going within the maze are prepared to march at a moment's notice."

"My troops are on their way, they will stay just past the river that runs outside of your borders until it is time to face our opponent. They will also be gathering extra provisions from the forest in case Barnabas gets clever and poisons the castle water supply somehow. The only thing is we need to make sure he will take the bait and try and get Sarah while she is at the waterpool with my wife. We need him to get stuck within that maze forcing him to him to trek through all the traps provided."

"We should have the soldiers within allow Barnabas to pass without meeting resistance, at least not until he is well within the walls with nowhere to go, slowly pick off those who follow him in."

"That is a good idea, though we'll need to make sure Titania knows what's going on."

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Titania watched the younger girl as she worked on the spell given to her, she'd been mastering every one given to her, and in time she would even be able to do them without having to use words. Summoning crystals was like second nature to her now, Titania suspected Jareth had a lot to do with her training in that department. The current spell she had the girl working on was a barrier spell, and seemed to be the one that was causing the most problems for Lady Sarah. She would throw a small water attack that wouldn't harm the girl, Sarah was instantly soaked and becoming rather frustrated with the lack of progress on her part even with the Queen's reassurance that it was alright and she wasn't expected to get it so fast. Finally, taking pity on the young woman the Queen called their lesson to an end for the day.

Sarah excused herself and left the training room, her dress clung to her frame uncomfortable as she sneaked through the hallways hoping to avoid running into the Goblin King in her state. As she walked down the hall to cross the throne room she caught the sound of voices, she stopped just shy of the entrance way and pressed herself up against the wall to keep out of sight. These were not voices she recognized, but had a familiar ring to them, she guessed they must be servants. She tuned herself into their conversation.

"Why does the King bother himself with this strange girl? She seems more trouble than she is worth. She wasn't even born fae, she was just a mere mortal." The first voice, a woman said. "Not to mention, she doesn't even know how to properly control her magic, useless!"

"Don't forget we are preparing to go to war with the vampires because of her too. Personally, I would have just handed her back over and avoided this whole mess all together." The second voice, a male added. "Hell, now we are being overrun by even more of those pesky fairies, they are all over the castle now since their King and Queen are here."

"Did you hear, the Fairy Queen is giving that girl magic lessons?"

"Seriously? What do they see in this girl?"

Closing her eyes, she sighed sadly. She wished she had not overheard their conversation, she already didn't completely understand why Jareth went through so much trouble over her. She knew he loved her, but he needed to put his kingdom first. She felt a hand grab her wrist from behind, a gasp escaped her as her head whipped around in surprise. Emerald eyes locked onto a mismatched pair, she was already near tears, and by the concerned expression on his face he could tell. It wasn't until the two unseen voices filtered past them again that he guessed at the reason for her distress.

"I've even heard she refuses to even let the King bed her. She should be honored he even would want to touch her at all!"

"It would be the least she could do."

His face twisted in rage at what he was hearing, but Sarah wouldn't let him pass to put the two insulting voices in their rightful place. He heard the shuffling of feet leaving the throne room and Sarah releasing the breath she'd been holding. Looking down at her tear filled eyes he took her face in his hands and placed a reassuring kiss on her forehead, picking her up princess style he vanished to her room. Once they arrived, he placed her on the bench behind the dressing screen, then went over to the closet and pulled out a simple chiffon dress the color of ivory. Taking it back to the dressing screen he hung it up for her to change into, then walked over to the cold fireplace. He built a fire while he waited for her to change, all the while thinking of punishments he would bestow on the two when he found their identities.

She emerged a few minutes later, the dress hung loosely from thin straps on her shoulders, her hair hung heavy from the water still in its strands, and her eyes puffy from tears she must have finally let fall. She walked over to the fireplace and let him pull her into his arms, she let the feeling of safety fill her as she buried her head in his chest. They moved over to the chaise lounge, he stretched out on it and pulled her securely into his arms, on hand stroked her hair, sending small sparks of magic through the thick locks till they were once again dry. He felt her body shiver under his ministrations and smiled a little.

Her eyes stared at the exposed skin of his chest where his amulet hung, her fingers crept up and delicately touched the skin. She heard the sharp intake of breath he took, growing a little bolder she pushed the fabric aside and placed a kiss in its spot. She pushed him down flat and crawled above him, her dress hiking up to her thighs in the process. She planted kisses along his jaw line and down his neck as her hands pulled his shirt off. His hands clasped her sides instinctively as she came up to kiss his mouth, she rocked her hips gently making him groan into the kiss. When he felt her hands slide down and begin to fumble with the laces of his breeches the warning bells went off in his mind. He had to stop her before she took things too far, he knew she was not ready for this and that it was the words of those fools driving her. He grabbed her hands and effectively stopping their movements, she stopped her kisses and looked down into his eyes with confusion. Adjusting her on his lap so he could sit up right he caressed her cheek with a hand; she leaned in and kissed him again, her captured hand turning to take hold of his wrist and guide his hand up her leg while her other arm held him close o her. He forced his wrist out of her grasp then took hold of her forearms firmly, he pushed her back so he could look in her eyes.

"Sarah, stop this."

"Is this not what you want, my lord?"

"Don't misunderstand me, Sarah, I would very much love to ravish you." He said it with a slight amount of amusement. "However, not when you are not truly prepared for me to do so. Don't let those fools get into your head, that is not the reason I want looming around the first time we make love."

Laying them back down, he pulled her back against his chest and stroked her arm until she completely relaxed and drifted off to sleep. He remained this way for a half hour just taking in everything that had happened that morning. Then, carefully, he got up and moved her sleeping form to the bed before going to the throne room. He summoned Brigy before him, and once the little goblin arrived asked if she knew who had been working in the throne room earlier. The goblin did not know, but promised to find out for him, however, he stopped her and gave her specific instructions to tell them when she found them.

It wasn't long before two elf servants walked up to the throne and bowed to him. They introduced themselves as Aurora and Atticus, they were from the Elf Kingdom's castle, learning how to serve in other kingdoms to better advance their skills.

"We were told to come to you, Highness, that you had a reward for us." Atticus said.

"Hmmm...yes, I thought that would week you out, but unfortunately I do not reward servants who talk out of turn towards those above their station. The two of you are accused of this regarding My guest, Lady Sarah. This morning in this very room you spoke some rather vile things regarding her."

"But, Sire, we would never..." Aurora began.

"Do. Not. Lie. To. Me. I heard what you said, while you said them. 'She should be honored he wants to touch her at all.' Am I correct?" He watched as she gaped at him. "Of course I am. Now, what makes your situation worse is that you are training here and I will have to report your misdemeanor back to your king. How do you think he will respond to this tidbit of information?"

"We are deeply sorry, Your Majesty. It will not happen again..." Aurora began again.

"No it won't, from now until the end of your tenor here you will be supervised by one of my trusted servants who has Lady Sarah's interest in mind, and because you also slighted my other guests, the King and Queen of the Fairy Kingdom and their servants who have been working hard along side of you, I will be having one of their servants keeping an eye on you as well. Once a reply from your king has arrived I will decide either further punishment of you will be packing your things and leaving my kingdom immediately."

"May we apologize to her Ladyship for our rude behavior, Sire?"

The King's owl-like eyes trained on Atticus with a mixture of amusement and anger at the boy's audacity to ask such a question. Atticus grew wary at the look he was given, and even more so when the King stood from his throne and walked up to them, that strange look never leaving his face. Aurora looked like she was about to flee the room out of pure fear. The King stopped inches from them.

"Now, why would I allow you that privilege? You've done more than enough as it is, and I intend to solidify her trust in my by ensuring no one in this kingdom can cause her any harm and not be dealt with. Now, I suggest the two you get back to your chores, Brigy will have already spoken to your supervisor about how your working arrangements will need to be from here on out. Get out of my sight before I decide to bog both of you."

The two scurried out of the throne room as if a rabid goblin was snapping at their heels, Jareth soon followed them out in search of Odin and Titania to see to more changes to the labyrinth. Most preparations were ready, and the forces they were going to have within the maze had already taken up their stations. They were prepared for Barnabas and his goons.

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Barnabas looked over the giant labyrinth that stretched between himself and the Goblin Castle, he sneered at the sight. Raising an arm he signaled for the flaming catapults to be fired, three vollies flew overhead, each setting a different part of the labyrinth on fire. He gave a sinister smile, but that was soon smothered when rain clouds began forming over the burning areas. The clouds parted and rain fell putting the fires out within seconds.

Within the castle, Sarah was jostled awake by several quakes that shook the castle walls. Jumping from the bed she rushed to the balcony and saw the fires starting in the labyrinth, her sudden panic found relief for the time being as rain began putting out off the blazes. Leaving the balcony she quickly put on some shoes and went to her bedroom door. Upon opening the door she found herself face to face with Titania, the woman grabbed her arm and pulled her along the hallway.

"Jareth sent me to fetch you, he wants you to stay close to me. Barnabas is at the main entrance, we have to lead him away and try to get him to enter alone."

"But how do we do that?"

"He has split his army into two fractions, one is near the West gate, that is where you and I are going to set our trap." As they hurried down the hallway Titania's form shifted to that of a hand maiden. "From here on out you must not address me as the Fairy Queen. Until this is through, I am just your humble servant, Nina, do you understand?"

"Yes."

They raced to the labyrinth entrance that had been spelled to allow them the straight access to the courtyard they were going to try and lure Barnabas into. All her nerves about how this could go wrong were springing back to life, she thought she was going to be sick. Once they reached the courtyard Titania released her hold and allowed Sarah to rest on one of the benches provided for anyone passing by. The disguised Fairy Queen explained that they were to wait until it was light out before opening the path to the outer walls. They still had an hour or so before dawn would break over the horizon.

Jareth watched from one of the windows as Titania dragged Sarah through the gardens to the labyrinth, he was waiting for one of his guards to bring his armor. He dared not waste his magic on such trivial things. He needed every bit to go up against this army, but he wanted to make sure he was prepared to take Barnabas down.

His guard returned and began helping him put the armor on; as they were putting the last gauntlet on his arms Odin walked into the room decked out in his gold armor. He refrained himself from telling his friend that he was going to stick out like a sore thumb on the battlefield.

"They are within the courtyard now, once dawn breaks Titania will make the courtyard visible to Barnabas' forces and hopefully draw that leech in."

"I'm sure both your wife and Sarah will play their parts with perfection. But Barnabas is smart, even when he is desperate I will not under estimate him. I will feel better when I have his head off his shoulders, and his army out of my kingdom."

"Well, let us go kill the little bastard."

Jareth instructed the labyrinth to open its front gates, he wanted to see if any of the army would enter of their own accord. The troops stationed at the entrance were instructed not to attack until no more vampires were entering, then, they were to pick them off from behind and allow the traps within the labyrinth and the troops further in to kill off invaders. He was not disappointed when Barnabas instructed two scouts to go see what lay beyond the wall.

When nothing happened with the doors opening Barnabas began moving the first wave of his men in, however, from behind him came Odin's army. The charging soldiers took the vampires from behind, and from the looks of it the Vampire leader had not been prepared for that possibility.

Jareth turned from that side of the battlefield to where the other half of Barnabas' forces were gathering near the West gate, he would let Titania open that pathway on her own. His remaining troops that were not stationed within the maze were coming around to meet this fraction of vampires. He felt Odin materialize next to him in the sky about the Goblin Kingdom, they silently observed the events below. The labyrinth and the hidden soldiers had already begun to pick off the invaders already within the walls. Suddenly, there was an explosion at the West gate; looking over there again, he found a giant hole in the wall, and vampires pouring in.

"They will be on top of Titania and Sarah before they're ready!"

"Go, help your wife, or at least warn her."

With that Odin vanished, Jareth drew his sword and joined the army at the front gate. He made sure to sever the heads off any vampire that came within range of his enchanted sword. He searched the storm of bodies for Barnabas, but the vampire leader had not joined the fray yet.

Barnabas stayed behind the lines of his army with only a handful of guards staying with him. His guards kept an eye on the labyrinth walls while he watched the battle between his men and Odin's. After an hour one of his men came running up to them, one of the guards stopped him from coming too close.

"Sire, the Goblin King has joined the fight."

"And you felt compelled to come let me know this, why? I want the wretched creature dead!" He snapped back at the man staring back at him in surprise. "Well, don't just stand her, go kill him you fool."

The soldier ran back off from the direction he had come. "It is time for me to join this battle, to get to her I will have to kill him."

"Sire, is that really a good idea, we could sneak in while he is occupied on the field..."

There was a resounding slap and then the guard fell to the ground .

"Don't you think I've already tried that, you babbling fool." He shouted. "That sniveling fae made it so I cannot just transport to his damnable castle, he intends for me to walk his labyrinth to get what I want. I want that bastard dead!"

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"Are you ready for this, Sarah?"

"As much as can be expected..."

Suddenly, Odin appeared next to Titania.

"What the hell are you doing here? You're supposed to be..."

"Shut up, woman, they are already in the walls over here."

As if to confirm his words the sound of rushing feet sounded from just outside the courtyard walls. Odin settled into a fighting stance, then ordered his wife to get Sarah back to the castle. She hesitated for a moment until the invaders came barging into the area, she took off grabbing the younger girl and dragging her away. Odin charged the group before him, only one of the soldiers took off running from the battle.

The soldier sped to where his Sire had last been, one of the guards stopped him, which was protocol when engaging with any being who could wield magic. They could never tell if you were under an enchantment and could unintentionally harm their Sire. But the information needed to be told quickly or their rash leader would punish him.

"The girl is near the Western gate, we've already breeched the walls!"

"Is that so? Well, then, let us not waste any more time here."

Barnabas took off to the area the soldier had specified with every bit of speed he had. He was not going to let that wench escape him again, and with the Goblin King occupied this was going to be all the more easy.

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"Stop, please, I can't run anymore!"

"Sarah, we don't have time, the labyrinth is not safe right now."

"I just need a moment to catch my breath."

The Queen released the breathless girl and allowed her to slump to the ground. Walking over to a nearby wall she created a seeing portal and looked in on Odin. He was taking on the vampires as they came in the courtyard, none of them were a match for him, especially while he wielded both his sword and magic together. She looked over her shoulder at Sarah, she saw her getting back to her feet. She dismissed her portal and walked over to the other girl.

"Are you ready to move?"

"Yes."

They began their running again unaware of the approaching danger. Barnabas reached the demolished wall and stepped through, he followed the path his soldier had told him about. He could hear the sounds of a battle and smell the tangy scent of blood that hung in the air. His fangs twitched with lust for the taste of blood. He told his guards to go ahead of him, then, he leapt up onto the wall to observe the battle below. Odin battled his vampires alone. The Fairy King was quite a good opponent on his own against so many, and not even a scratch on him. A maniacal smile ripped across his lips exposing his fangs. He leapt from his perch to land behind the King and grabbed him from behind and burying his fangs deep into the man's throat. When he felt the man go limp he released him. He walked around to one of his men and took their sword in his remaining hand, turning to the King he watched as he struggled to get to his feet. Lifting the sword up he arched it and severed the Fairy King's head from his body.

"Go, find and kill the Goblin King. I'm going to go claim my prize."

His soldiers watched him walk through the exit to another corridor of the great maze. They could see now, this man they had been so loyally following was a bit mad, crazed, and would never bring their race forward in the Underground. However, as they rejoined their comrades at the forced entrance they found their army being attacked by the Goblin Army.

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Back at the castle, Titania locked herself and Sarah in the top most tower. Still in her disguise, she had decided even here it would be best to keep her real identity secret, Nina had to exist for a little longer. She paced, their plan was not going the way they had hoped. It was amazing Sarah and she had even gotten away so cleanly, this made her wring her hands nervously. It was then that she felt a burning pain in her chest, she fell to her knees, hands clutching her chest as she tried to find her breath again. Sarah rushed to her friend's side not understanding what was happening.

The door vibrated as someone tried to throw it with incredible force, the women stared up at the door with bated breath, then, the door was sailing over their heads forcing them to flatten themselves on the floor. Standing in the doorway was Barnabas, he was looking rather pleased with himself. Stepping into the room he threw Odin's head down onto the floor, it rolled across the floor before stopping in front of the women. Sarah could feel her friend about to scream but squeezed her arm in warning, if she reacted the way she wanted then her secret would become known.

"Come, Hummingbird, enough of this foolish behavior. Our son awaits the return of his mother, and it is past time that you joined the Children of the Night. Now, come along."

"I will never go back to that place."

"I'm sorry, did I make you think you had a choice in the matter?" He stalked closer to her and with every step closer she backed away. "I will not repeat myself."

Her back hit the wall as he continued to advance on her. Sarah scanned the room for an escape route, but Barnabas had her effectively trapped. He reached out to grab her when he was thrown roughly into the wall to his left. Sarah's eyes snapped across the room to where 'Nina' was pulling herself up off the ground.

"You will not touch her again you vampire skum."

He stood and rolled his neck and shoulders, and gave the girl before him a menacing look. He waved his hand sending a wave of energy at her, she barely had time to block it. He was relentless and sent wave after wave at her, she was unable to block them all and was sent crashing into one of the walls. Sarah summoned a wave of energy , hoping with all she had that she did this correctly. Directing the energy she released it at Barnabas, much to her relief he did go flying through the wall. She would have to remember to apologize to Jareth for putting a hole in his castle. Feeling weak she slumped to the ground, her eyes falling to the struggling Queen, both needed the reprieve even though it would be short lived. After a few minutes Barnabas crawled back through the hole, blood dripping down his temple, and a rage even Sarah had never in him, flared in his eyes. Titania attempted to send another attack at him, but he blocked it with ease, advancing on her, pulling his sword out and lifting it; then it was over.

Sarah hadn't realized she'd screamed until the head of the vampire stopped rolling. Her eyes took in the scene before her, Titania had a dagger plunged into the vampire's chest, and Jareth stood behind the body. His sword dripping with blood. There was a soldier from the Fairy Kingdom, he looked out of breath and she knew he had just ran up the many stairs that led to this tower. She heard him tell Jareth that Victor had arrived, the name made her shudder as she thought of the cold vampire general, however, the words the soldier had continued with finally clicked in her mind. Victor called a retreat of all vampires. They had won. The soldier helped his queen to her feet, her disguise having melted away during the commotion. When they were alone the Goblin King rushed to her side, his hands grasping her face as he planted a kiss on her lips. Her eyes closed and her world went black.

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"It's just exhaustion, she will be fine in a couple of hours."

"You're sure?"

"Yes, judging the size of the hole in the wall, I'd take a guess she blasted him with a very concentrated amount of magic. Good thing you showed up when you did, I'm not certain she could have done it twice."

The voices were not loud, but they were close to her. She opened her eyes slowly and saw that she was back in her rooms, turning her head she saw Jareth and the healer, Liza, speaking in hushed tones. They hadn't seemed to notice she had awoken. Liza ordered him to make sure she rested and to get some rest himself, with that she walked out of the room. He stood staring at the space before him.

"You're awake."

"Yes, my love." She smiled as he walked over to her. "How long have I been unconscious?"

"Only a few hours, you over exerted your magic when you attacked Barnabas and punched a hole in my castle wall."

"My apologies about the hole, I had to help Titania..."

"No apology needed...I'm actually quite proud of your defiance."

"Says the man who once told he not to defy him." The amusement in her voice clear.

He advanced on her, kneeling down on the bed he caressed her cheek tenderly before taking hold of the back of her neck and pulling her more roughly to him and crushing her lips with his. She returned the bruising kiss with a passion equaled to his. When they broke apart he gave her a smirk.

"I love your defiance, but don't defy me as I am your King."

"Yes, you are, and I will be your Queen." His shock was the greatest thing to her in that moment. "But besides that point I will always defy you when I find you getting too big headed."

He laughed at her frankness and rained kisses on every inch of her face.

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One Week Later...

Jareth and Sarah said farewell to Titania as she stepped up into the carriage that the King had provided her. They had burned Odin's body at her request, his ashes had been put in an urn to go home with her. Sarah was sad to see her new friend go, she didn't know when they would see one another again. As the carriage pulled away Jareth looped his arm through hers and led her back inside the castle to the library. They had decided not to mention their betrothal to the Fairy Queen just yet so she could grieve for her husband without distraction.

Over the last week the citizens of the Goblin Kingdom and the Fairy Army recovered and buried or burned the dead. Jareth went to the West gate and repaired the wall that had been destroyed with the help of the Labyrinth itself. The bodies of the vampires that littered the battlefield and the halls of the maze were dragged to a large pile in front of the main entrance, all their heads were removed and put in a second pile then both piles were set aflame.

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Six Months Later...

"Your Majesty, this arrived for you this morning."

Sir Didymus held out a sealed envelope to his monarch, the Goblin King took the parcel and inspected the seal. Seeing the seal of the Fairy Kingdom he opened the letter, he read the contents silently to himself then looked up at his advisor.

"It seems there is to be a ball on Samhain."

"Oh that will be fun, His Majesty and Lady Sarah should attend. It would be good for the Lady to meet other nobility of the Underground, and you Sire, have not been to a public function in a while."

"I'm sure it will be plenty fun, I will speak to Sarah about it. I'm sure she will want to see her friend again. You may go now, Sir Didymus, I will be meeting my fiancé for lunch."

"Good day then, my King. Give Lady Sarah my regards."

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She was working in one of the flower beds when she felt cool leather running down her spine making her shiver pleasantly. Looking over her shoulder she saw Jareth smiling down at her, standing she turned and kissed him sweetly.

"Are you ready for lunch, my dearest?"

"Is it already that late?"

"It is, and I wanted to let you know that I received an invitation from our friends in the Fairy Kingdom to join them at the ball they are hosting."

"A ball? Did it say what for?"

"Does that mean you wish not to go?" He guided her back inside.

"Not at all, I would love to see Titania again, it's just after everything that has happened I would not have thought a ball would be in order so soon."

"Underground society is like that, we would rather enjoy the moment than to dwell on the tragedy. And somehow I think this ball is a celebration of a union."

"You mean Titania and Oberon?"
"Naturally, the kingdom would pass to Oberon anyways with Odin's death and no heir to the throne. However, seeing as they were also lovers before she married his brother, I could see him taking her as his wife."

"Court will have a field day with something so 'scandalous'. Don't you think?"

"Not anymore than the Goblin King falling in love with a human turned fae. Rumors fly rather quickly here, so our secret is already out of the bag. But even with the knowledge that you are betrothed to me and are residing in my castle, you seem to have collected quite a few letters for courtship."

"Oh really, and why haven't I seen any of these courtship letters? Do I not have a right to see if my best option is here with the goblins and their King, or somewhere else?"

Suddenly, she found herself pinned against the stone wall. The intensity of his stare told her that he thought she was serious, she tried to bite back the smile that was fighting to overtake her. One of his hands gripped her hip tightly while the other caged her against the wall. His lips attacked her neck possessively making her moan in pleasure. His kisses made their way up to her ear...

"I was not under the assumption that you had any doubts that you belong by my side. Especially after your declaration that you would be my queen."

"Jareth, I was only teasing you." She breathed, but he did not let her go. "My love, this isn't really something we should be doing in the hallway."

His teeth grazed her pulse point making her gasp and her body to twitch, she could feel his mouth curve into a self satisfied smile. Then, the walls around them shifted and they were now in his chambers, her body crushed against his. The hand that had been against the wall reached down and lifted her up off the ground, her legs wrapping around his waist. He walked them over to the bed and dropped her unceremoniously on the plush mattress, her skirt hitched up on her thighs teasing him. She trembled at the hunger in his eyes, but she did not fear him, she trembled in anticipation. He crawled up over her and planted a hard kiss on her lips as his left hand trailed spidery lines up her exposed leg.

"Sarah, I need you to tell me it is ok. I cannot wait any longer, I need you."

She took his face in her hands, she could see the hunger plainly as before, but up close she could see all the desire and love he held just for her. She knew she could not deny him any longer, she craved his touch just as much, she kissed him softly then.

"I am yours to do with as you wish, my love, from now and forever."

He leaned up and peeled off his gloves, then pulled her up and rained kisses on her exposed neck and shoulders while he deftly unlaced her dress and letting it fall down to her waist before pushing her back down and continuing to lower his kisses to the newly exposed skin of her torso. Every caress of his fingers shot a pleasant dose of electricity through her and causing her to arch her body into his. As he reached her naval he swirled his tongue in the dip. She gasped as her skin prickled in response, he smiled at every reaction her body gave him. He pushed her dress off her waist and down her legs, removing her undergarments as well. Her hands clenched the sheets around her as he continued his torturous path lower until he reached the bundle of nerves between her thighs, a small cry escaping her lips as her hips pushed up for more. His hands held her hips still until after he had taken her over the edge, then came back to her own lips. Her hands worked quickly at removing his trousers while her removed his shirt; she took him in her hands and began to stroke rhythmically making him groan in reply.

"No more foreplay, my queen, I want you now."

Taking hold of both her wrists he pinned her arms above her head, then, pushed deep within her. Starting a slow rhythm he rocked their bodies making soft moans slip from her swollen lips, but as he quickened his pace her moans turned into clipped pants. He could tell she was nearing her climax and began to plant kisses down her jaw all the way to her shoulder, with one more hard thrust he had her screaming his name, and bit the soft flesh between her shoulder and neck. With a few more jerky thrusts and a tremble of her own body still reeling from her orgasm he spilled inside her.

Her arms wrapped around him as he laid his head on her chest, he had bitten her, but unlike the ones Barnabas and his goons had done, this bite was the Goblin King marking her as his for the rest of time. It no longer hurt, but had a tingling sensation. Her fingers played with the ends of his long hair making him shiver in pleasure.

"I suppose if our secret is truly out of the bag as you say, we should send out our own announcements and invitations. Problem is we haven't picked out a date. Six months betrothed and no date, we are terrible planners. I haven't even met your family yet, you do still have parents living?" She heard him chuckle against her chest. "What is so funny?"

"Nothing, my love, but your sudden curiosity about my family is intriguing. My parents are still living, I haven't mentioned them because I didn't want to intimidate you. You see my father and mother are the High King and Queen of the Underground. I have a sister who is now Queen of the Nymph Kingdom after her marriage to King Alston, her name is Faylinn, you will like her. I could set up for them to visit or for us to go visit them. And I may have a date you might agree upon."

He kissed her brow that had crinkled from surprise to curiosity, his lips trailed the side of her face until he reached his Mark. He heard her breath hitch as he licked the now healed spot, before she could say anything more to get him to continue what he was saying he pushed back into her stealing away her words. When he brought her over the edge screaming his name for a second time and his own second orgasm he rolled over to the side pulling her onto his chest. She looked up at him still a little winded.

"So, what is this date you are thinking of?"

"Beltane, the day we Fair Folk celebrate life and love."

"Hmmm, yes that would be a wonderful date, especially as it also celebrates fertility." She laid her chin on his chest and looked up at him seriously. "I may not hold any love for my first child, but I hope to have many with you, my King."

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Titania watched the courtiers come and go with a slight air of boredom, she really couldn't wait until her friends from the Goblin Kingdom arrived. She forced herself to smile at the young lord and his wife that came to present themselves to the new King and his Queen. As they walked away her eyes drifted to the grand staircase and caught sight of the dark haired fairy girl on the arm of her golden headed King. Discreetly tapping Oberon she nodded towards the new arrivals. Oberon's eyes went where she directed, he smiled, he had waited for months to meet this girl his wife spoke so highly of, and to thank her and the Goblin King for keeping his beloved alive. Both rulers of the Fairy Kingdom waited impatiently for the couple to make it to the dais. Once they came to the bottom step Titania beckoned them to come up the steps, standing from her throne she embraced Sarah then Jareth, Oberon shook his fellow King's hand before placing a kiss on the young woman's knuckles.

"Welcome to our home, Your Majesty, My Lady. I owe you a thank you for returning my beloved to me, and for honoring my brother."

"And you have our thanks for your help against Barnabas and his army."

"Jareth, may I steal your lovely lady after your first dance, I wish to speak with her privately since I have not been able to send any real correspondence over the past months."

"You may, My Lady. We shall leave you to your other guests for now."

Half an hour later, Sarah found herself walking arm in arm with Titania through her gardens, the Queen described Oberon's coronation, they had kept it rather private as it was so near to the death of Odin. Only the High King and Queen, their Council, along with a handful of Lords and Ladies of the Fairy Kingdom had been invited. This ball was to make it more formal, but also there was to be another announcement. The beautiful Queen had recently come to find out she was with child; at the news Sarah found herself giving a joyous cry and wrapping her arms around the other woman's neck.

"I have something to tell you as well, we were going to send it, but seeing as we were already going to be here...I wanted you to be the first to officially know."

She handed the Queen a sealed envelope, looking at the younger girl curiously Titania broke the seal and read the contents within:

'The Goblin Kingdom proudly announces the Royal Wedding

Of its King, King Jareth

Son of High King Aelfric and High Queen Rhyannon

To the Lady Sarah Williams

Of the Aboveground

Daughter of Robert Williams and Linda Rice

At the Goblin Castle

On the day of Beltane.'

"Oh Sarah, this is wonderful news, you must let me help you with the planning."

"I would very much appreciate that, I fear I do not know the customs for weddings here in the Underground."

"I shall give you all the knowledge you shall need to know. Now, come we must get back to the ballroom, I'm sure Oberon will soon send a search party out to find me. He really didn't want to throw this ball, but I made him realize that eventually he would have to." Titania walked Sarah back to the ballroom arm in arm. "He is lucky I'm not making him announce our special surprise."

"I take it he is not a fan of public announcements then?"

"Oh not so much that, but he doesn't really know how to announce this, he doesn't like being emotional in public."

"There you two are." Oberon said coming up to his wife and kissing her on the cheek. "What secrets have you two been plotting?"

"Oh nothing, much, just some girl stuff." Titania said.

They walked over to Jareth who took Sarah's arm in his with a smile, then, the two Fairy rulers ascended the dais once more and turned to the crowd of revelers and motioned for the room to quiet down. All eyes turned to the Blonde queen with full attention.

"Welcome, Lords and Ladies, friends. My husband, Oberon and I have an announcement to make, our beautiful kingdom will be expecting a new member to the Royal Family. In a few months time an heir will be born and we will hold another celebration for all of our family and friends to come and see our beautiful child." She remained silent while the people before her cheered. "Please return to your festivities and enjoyment."

Oberon took her hand and pulled her to the dance floor and began to waltz her around the floor, Jareth and Sarah soon joined them along with several other couples. The two couples laughed and cracked jokes as they passed each other while they weaved in and out of the other lords and ladies around the floor. As the night carried on the other couples began to leave until finally on the Goblin King, Sarah, Oberon and Titania remained in the ballroom.

"I'm so happy for you two, I cannot wait to find out if you are going to have a little prince or princess."

"You two will be the first ones to find out."

"We should be going, we have our own celebration to start seriously planning. Titania, as I am sure you and my fiancé have discussed, you are more than welcome at the Goblin Castle to help Sarah plan wedding details, pick a design for her wedding dress."

"I will come once a week starting next week, I don't want to be away from home too often, or my husband. I know Odin was my first husband, and I did love him, but I am enjoying being able to live the rest of my life with my soul mate."

"Well, let me know when you want to come plan with me, and I will make sure I am free that day. Until then, we shall leave you two to enjoy your good news." Sarah embraced her friend.

"Good bye, I shall see you soon."

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April 30th...

Sarah and Titania sat in the Goblin Castle's gardens going over final preparations for the wedding happening the following day. Jareth watched the two women converse from the window in his study, he could not wait for the next day to arrive so that the brunette sitting in the gardens would be his wife and the Queen that would sit beside him on the throne governing this kingdom together. She looked up over her shoulder towards the window and gave him a smile and waved, he returned the gesture before forcing himself to return to his papers.

Sighing, Titania stood from the bench, Sarah looking at her worriedly for a moment until she signaled she was fine. She was now seven months along, and the healer said it looked like she may be carrying twins rather than just one prince or princess. She motioned for Sarah to come with her.

"We need to meet seamstress and make sure all her adjustments are to the 'T', not that I'm particularly worried about them not being, but seeing as I also had her make my wedding to Odin I know how demanding she can be and how impatient she can get when we are late to meetings with her."

"I thought I would like dress fittings more, but I find I really dislike them. Too much poking and prodding."

"I can relate, but you will have to get used to it as you will be having many new gowns made once you are the Goblin Queen. You will need more formal wear for court, one cannot simply appear in plain day dresses before their subjects and visiting dignitaries from other kingdoms."

"I know, I'm not looking forward to that part though. Jareth says I'll get used to it easily enough."

"You will, for the most part she will already have your measurements for most designs, but when she runs into any odd changes she will come and prod and poke you some more, and when you eventually become with child she will need to get more measurements for your maternity dresses." Titania smiled. "Come, the sooner we get to your chambers to meet her the quicker it'll be over."

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The next day began with sunlight streaming through her open balcony window, the curtains were fluttering in the breeze that swept through the room and brushed her cheeks gently. Rising from her pillow she pushed the covers from her body and got out of her bed. Wrapping her robe around her frame she walked out onto the balcony and inhaled the sweet air. She was getting married today, and she would become the Goblin Queen, and even more important than that she was marrying the man she loved.

She heard the door to her chamber open and close behind her, turning she saw Titania and Brigy walking towards her. She went back inside only for Brigy to push her into the bathroom, while simultaneously removing her robe and nightgown before shoving her down into the magically filled tub. The little goblin helped scrub her skin till it was pink and wash her hair with special shampoos. Letting her get out of the tub and to wrap a towel around herself, Brigy brought back the robe she'd removed from her Lady. Once she was once more covered Sarah was rushed to her vanity where Brigy and Titania began working on her hair and makeup.

In his chambers, Jareth paced, he wished the time would pass by faster so the wedding ceremony could already begin. Once the ceremony was over he had a special surprise for beloved, something he knew she needed and would make her very happy. Looking over at the specialized crystal sitting on a small decorative pillow, he had created and finished preparing it just the night before, he smiled; that crystal held something he knew would be very special to his Sarah.

Two Hours Later...

The guests had already arrived and were standing strategically within the throne room, Jareth stood at the altar with the Priest he looked over the crowed without interest, but then the room fell into a hush as the doors opened to reveal his bride. His eyes widened at how beautiful she looked:

Her dress was simple in design, the fabric was of the purest white, the collar was oval and modest, the back was low cut to outline her wings. It fell to the floor with a small train trailing behind it, all the edges were lined with silver embroidery or the Goblin Kingdom's symbol. Her hips were accented with the same silver embroidery that came to a point then split in and 'A' design to reveal a white skirt beneath. The sleeves were form fitting and ended in a point that was connected to a silver ring that was on each of her middle fingers, then, there was second layer that was loose and draped from her elbows to the floor. Her hair was curled and piled atop her head around a silver circlet that wrapped around her forehead, a few tendrils framed her face, which was lightly made up in silvers and whites. Her lashes created a natural liner around her emerald green eyes. Her lips were a pale pink and smiling up at him.

She walked down the aisle on the arm of Oberon who had offered to stand in place of her father who could not be there. She kept her eyes locked on Jareth's as she came closer to the altar. Jareth stepped down the step as they arrived at the dais, Oberon released her hand to his and then bowed before going to stand beside his wife. Then, the betrothed turned to the Priest.

'Let there be peace in the East, so let it be.

Let there be peace in the South, so it be.

Let there be peace in the West, so let it be.

Let there be peace in the North, so let it be.

Let there be peace through all the Worlds.

So let it be.

We gather here in peace for this sacred occasion that is the Union between His Highness, King Jareth and the Lady Sarah. As our Circle is woven and consecrated, this moment in time and this place become blessed. Let each soul truly be here that the spirits of those gathered may be blended in one sacred space, with one purpose and one voice.

Let each person gathered here now call into this sacred rite, in this consecrated place, the powers that we know to be sources of love and inspiration.

Let us take a moment to attune to this Presence that we may bring ourselves fully to the importance of this time and place.

Jareth and Sarah, do you come to this place of your own free will?'

"I do." They both said in unison, he squeezed her hands a little tighter as she smiled up at him.

'Through times of uncertainty, through winds of change, will you still love and honor each other? Through the flames of passion, and when the fires burn low, will you still love and honor each other? Through the white water currents and deep still pools of emotion, will you still love and honor each other? Through times of cold restriction, when problems seem immovable, will you still love and honor each other?'

Again in unison they spoke. "I will."

'Jareth and Sarah, are you ready to declare your vows to each other, vows that will bind you together, soul to soul, heart to heart, joining the bloodlines of your ancestors and those of your descendants, witnessed by those who have gathered here this day, in spirit and in body, in this sacred Circle?'

Here the Priest looked first at Jareth. "I am."

Then he turned to Sarah. "I am."

Jareth spoke first as he took the ring he'd created just for her. "I vow you the first cut of my meat, the first sip of my wine, from this day it shall only your name I cry out in the night and into your eyes that I smile each morning; I shall be a shield for you back as you are for mine, no shall a grievous word be spoken about us, for our marriage is sacred between us and no stranger shall hear my grievance. Above and beyond this, I will cherish and honor you through this life and into the next."

He slipped the ring over her slender finger as the Priest made a holy sign above it as he did. Sarah took the ring she had made with the help of the Fairy Queen and followed Jareth's example.

"I vow you the first cut of my meat, the first sip of my wine, from this day it shall only your name I cry out in the night and into your eyes that I smile each morning; I shall be a shield for you back as you are for mine, no shall a grievous word be spoken about us, for our marriage is sacred between us and no stranger shall hear my grievance. Above and beyond this, I will cherish and honor you through this life
and into the next."

She slipped the ring on his bare hands, again the Priest made a holy sign about the ring.

'Let your vows be sealed with a kiss.'

Jareth pulled her close and grasped her face with both hands before claiming her lips in a passionate kiss which she happily returned. As they broke apart their eyes locked briefly in a moment where no one but them existed, but the moment was broken as the Priest continued on.

'Let all bear witness that Jareth and Sarah are joined in love as Husband and Wife, as King and Queen of the Goblin Kingdom. May their love partake of the beauty, majesty and power of this sacred realm.'

The room erupted in applause and cheers as the new couple turned to face them, up the aisle came the High King and Queen, Aelfric and Rhyannon. Jareth and Sarah kneeled down to the ground as the two approached them, Aelfric indicated for Sarah to raise her head to him.

"Queen Sarah, as you become the rightful Queen of the Goblin Kingdom, we also welcome you into to family as our new daughter and Crown Princess of the Underground to inherit the thrones of the High King and High Queen of the Underground upon the time my wife and I decide to pass the crown down. Do you swear to keep the peace, justice, and wellbeing of the entire Underground close to you heart, soul, and mind?"

"I do."

Rhyannon produced a beautiful tiara made of silver and gold in the design of vines and leaves. She placed the delicate piece on Sarah's head before taking the girl's hand.

"Rise now, my daughter, and take your place among our family." The High Queen gave a encouraging smile.

Sarah stood, Jareth rising with her. The High King and Queen moved aside and let the new couple exit the throne room and to the terrace looking over the Courtyard and Goblin City which instantly filled with cheers from the subjects of their kingdom.

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Later that evening after their guests had taken their leave Jareth led Sarah to his study.

"I have a gift for you, my love." He smiled at her open curiosity. "I know how much your family means to you, and though this will be the only time we will be able to do this, I wanted you to have a chance to see your family at least one more time so that they know you are safe and happy now."

"How? I thought it was impossible?"

"The days of Samhain and Beltane offer our kind a special occasion to cross over freely to the Aboveground for a short period of time, however, because the belief in our world has diminished over the centuries even crossing over on these dates has become near impossible. With the help of the labyrinth's own magic combined with some more ancient Fae magic I was able to create a single transportation crystal to take us to your family's home. We will only be able to stay in their realm until the strike of midnight there, then, the magic will pull us back here and the portal will be closed for good. Do you want to see them again?"

"The chance to see them again and let them know they don't have to worry about me and to at least say a proper goodbye, I wouldn't turn that down. Will I ever be able to see them if they were to call on us?"

"It's not impossible, but like I said the belief in our world has diminished so much there that it takes a certain amount of certainty in the wisher to really call us to their realm."

"Then let's do it."

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Aboveground...

Robert sat in his recliner reading the paper while listening to the weather channel's meteorologist drone on about the storms that were moving in over the week. Karen was in the kitchen cleaning up the dishes from their dinner that night, and Toby was at the dining room table working on the last of his homework before he was sent to bed. This was a typical night for them, but tonight was different, tonight he heard a knock coming from the back door. Setting his paper down he turned to the small hallway that led to the back door, Karen and Toby seemed to have heard it too so he couldn't very well blame it on an exhausted mind in need of a good night's rest. Getting up he walked down the hallway to the door, turning the knob he found a sight he never thought to see again before him.

"Hi, daddy."

"Sarah?" He stared at the woman before him that looked so much like his daughter that had disappeared nine years ago.

"Yes, it's me. May we come inside?"

For the first time he seemed to register the man standing beside her, and then some other unusual things about them both, but he moved aside and let them in. Words were having trouble forming in his brain at the moment, and he didn't know what to do. He led them back to the living room where Karen and Toby had moved to waiting for his return. Karen gasped at seeing her stepdaughter step into the light of the living room, Toby looked to be trying to place where he had seen the couple before.

"Sarah? Is that really you?" Karen said, her fingers covering her mouth in shock.

"It is. And this is my husband, Jareth."

"We thought you were dead, where have you been? What happened to you? Why are you wearing wings and such odd clothes, no offence." Karen blabbed without restraint.

"It's a long story, longer than we have time to truly tell. Short story being that nine years ago I was kidnapped by a vampire and taken to a realm called the Underground. I managed to escape and find my way to Jareth and his kingdom, he saved my life. We fell in love and today we were married. I'm not really wearing wings so much as they are a part of my body now." As if to prove her point she fluttered them. "I'm a Faerie now."

"I don't understand, this is madness." Robert spoke up for both him and his wife.

"I know. Do you remember that old book I used to carry around with me everywhere when I was a teen?"

"The Labyrinth. I remember it, you were always off to the park to recite it." Karen spoke up again.

"It's real. And Jareth and I are the King of Queen of the Goblins."

Her parents eyes moved over to the eccentric man standing beside her, he nodded his head politely at them. Toby seemed to suddenly remember something.

"You remind me of the babe."

"What babe?" Robert asked in confusion looking down at his son.

"The babe with the power." Jareth said with a smirk. "We meet again, young Tobias."

They spent the next couple of hours talking with her family there in the living room. Karen had made them a pot of green tea to refresh them. Toby had found a spot on the floor next to his sister's leg, he kept looking up at her with awe and then would look over at her husband with the same amazement. He couldn't believe he was related to a real mythical person, and to top it off they were royal too. Surprisingly, Robert and Karen accepted the fact that Sarah and her husband were creatures of an entirely different realm better than the brunette ever thought they would.

Sadly, as their time was coming closer to an end, Jareth took her hand and whispered to her that she should say her goodbyes before there was no more time.

"Dad, Karen, Toby...there is one more thing that I need to say." They looked at her then. "This will more than likely be the last time I will ever see you, at least of my own power. Our worlds are not easily crossed, and it takes an unimaginable amount of magic and belief just to cross when the veils are thinnest now days. But I wanted to make sure that you knew that I am alright and that I will be happy for the rest of my life, Jareth knew the one thing I wanted most was to be able to see you again, even if only for a short time since I can't live here, my appearance and all..." she flicked her wings again sheepishly.

"We understand, Sarah." Robert said softly, whether for himself or her he didn't rightly know.

"Do you?"

"Not completely, but knowing that you are alive and happy is enough for me." He pulled her up into a hug, then turned to the blonde beside them. "You take care of my baby girl, if I can't see her and be there to take care of her myself I need to know the man she married will make sure no harm will befall her in my absence from either himself or anyone else."

"You have my word, Sir. Your daughter means the world to me, I will always protect her."

Sarah moved to hug Karen as the two men shook hands, Karen held her stepdaughter in a tight embrace, tighter than she had ever done in their past. Before releasing the girl, she kissed her cheek and told her to do everything she ever wished to do that she hadn't been able to here in the mortal realm and to do it with all the happiness in her heart. Jareth kissed Karen's hand in a gentlemanly fashion making her blush. However, it was Toby's downcast face that got everybody's attention, he was trying so hard not to cry. Sarah got down on her knees before the young boy and took his face in her hands gently.

"Toby?"

"I don't want you to leave, Sarah, we just got you back." The tears began to fall.

She brushed the tears away and smiled at him softly. "I don't want to go just yet either, Tobes, but we don't have a choice. I want you to remember something for me though, can you do that?" He nodded. "I want you to remember that if you ever need me, you can call on me or Jareth, but you have to do call us with every bit a belief in us. We cannot hear your call unless you believe so firmly that you have no doubts in us. Can you remember that?"

"Yes."

"Then you have nothing to fear. I will always be there for you, and even if I'm not actually here with you, I will be looking in on you so I know that my wonderful little brother and my family are living life to the fullest."

Toby wrapped his arms around her neck, she held him tightly to her, knowing it might be the last time she could and wanted to make sure he knew how much she loved him in that one hug. She pulled away from him and stood back up, she walked back over to Jareth who wrapped an arm around her waist. As they began to fade away she said one final goodbye to her family before they were back in the Underground.

THE END.


Wedding ceremony found on /what-is-druidry/rites-and-rituals/rites-passage/rites-marriage-handfasting/wedding-rites/

Vows found on verse/Celtic_marriage_wedding_ #t3C

Slightly modified the ceremony to fit what I was looking for, but I had to do some research to get it with them time frame I had in mind. Hope everyone enjoyed the story.