SARAH ALL GROWN UP
The Labyrinth and its characters do not belong to me, sadly. I am writing only for entertainment purposes (I suck at writing these warnings.) and am in no way being compensated for it. I do however enjoy reviews and comments.
This story is a one-shot based on a deleted scene from the ending after she says her famous lines, the ones Sarah always seems to forget. Here is one of my many takes on what happened afterwards. The idea from the story began on a different route, and my story was originally going to be longer and darker. Once I seen where the muses were taking me, the beginning had to be rewritten and this is the finished product. Maybe next time I will stick to the original script.
Chapter 1. Does it really matter?
Sarah had never forgotten the lesson she learned about the Labyrinth, but she did begin to forget about them and him. Jareth had asked her for something she didn't understand and couldn't really remember anyway. She still had remained in contact with her friends for a while after her run, but slowly they all stopped visiting. Jareth was the first she forgot about; it happened immediately after winning Toby back. Sarah and her friends enjoyed a victory party and after the next few days she didn't see any goblins lingering around the house anymore.
After about a year from her run, she noticed Sir Didymus began to visit less and less until the day came when he stopped visiting all together. Sarah had been busy with new friends at school and had begun her third year in high school. She became president of the debate team, and soon became too busy for even Ludo. Merlin passed away towards the end of that year, and when he did Ludo stopped visiting as well. Sarah did grieve for Merlin, and for a while was inconsolable.
Her only remaining companion was Hoggle, and even though she could barely remember her time in the Labyrinth she had at least kept him as her trusty friend. Hoggle made her feel safe, like she could be brave and face anything. He was her safety net to a time of innocence that she could no longer place. Sure, the night she wished her brother away she put away her toys and dolls, but that didn't mean she wasn't secretly afraid of becoming an adult.
Then the day came when she had asked Hoggle how come he hadn't visited her in a while. They spoke about it the night before she was to leave home for college as he was there to see her off and say good-bye. "Hoggle, "she began. "You know I will miss you. It seems like I see you less and less. I haven't seen…um…the others in over a year." Hoggle sighed. "That's cuz ya don't need us likes before. Little lady just ain't so little anymore." He said with a smile on his withered old face. "What happens after college?" Sarah asked. "This may indeed be the last time we see each other. Your belief in us is growing weaker, and crossing is getting harder on an old dwarf. I suppose it was going to happen sooner or later. It's a good thing, because it means you are growing up and believe in yourself."
Sarah began to tear up, but just nodded. "What will happen to you now?" They both stared in each other's eyes. "Same as the rest I suppose." He grabbed at his hands with nervous flutter as he walked up to an open box labeled garage sale. Inside the box Hoggle saw many books that Sarah use to read, including a red bound book with gold letters, and a familiar looking statue. Underneath was couple plush animals, one wearing an eye patch and the other with orange fur. He stared a long time at the familiar looking statue, picking it up and sighed just a little. He shook his head sadly and sighed. Then he huffed and put the statue back in its place. "You take care of yourself girly and remember what old Hoggle taught ya." He hobbled to her as she bent down giving him a farewell hug. "I won't forget Hoggle, never take anything for granted."
They both hugged each other tightly when her father knocked on her door. "Sarah! Don't stay up too late tomorrow, we have a long drive, and we want to beat traffic." Sarah stood up releasing Hoggle from her embrace and walked towards the door. "I'm just packing up the last of my things for Karen's yard sale. All the boxes are marked!" Sarah opened the door and smiled at her father. "OK sweetheart, I just thought I heard you talking to on the phone." He smiled and patted her head. "No, just going through some old things I need to get rid of." They both said good night, with Sarah closing the door to her room. She looked around confused, when she saw a small statue of a dwarf on her floor. "How did you get there? I had you inside the box with the rest of my old toys. Humph." She said with confusion putting the statue of the dwarf with the rest in the box, and taped it shut setting it aside.
After another twenty minutes of packing, she was finally finished and went to sleep. Sarah went to sleep and for the first time in a long time she had a peaceful sleep. She felt like an adult finally, going to college to further her education and have a real adult experience. Sarah would miss her family, but she knew her father and Karen were only a phone call away.
The End