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Shattered	By : TarnishedArmour Category: G through L > Labyrinth Views: 7713 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 2
Disclaimer: Based upon the work of Jim Henson; specifically Labyrinth, copyright 1986 by Jim Henson & associated parties. I do not own or have legal rights to Labyrinth, etc., or make any profit from them. *Individual disclaimers for other works in

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Sarah woke alone in the late morning light. On the table next to her bed, she saw a creamy piece of paper with instructions to go to the Keep of Dreams for the afternoon court session. Sarah saw the position of the sun and cursed. She had to hurry--and she was more than a bit sore from the attention she had received the last three days.
Nothing for it, she had to bathe, dress, and run. She didn't even have time for food. With a shout and a wave to Gemmie, she ran out of the inn and started a ground-eating lope down the road to the castle.
She arrived with just enough time to wash her face and hands in the basin provided and catch her breath. As soon as she was breathing normally, her name was called to come before the court.
"Sarah Joy Williams," announced the chamberlain to the court. Taking a wild guess on what she was supposed to do, Sarah walked down the center runner to the foot of the stairs, looked up at Queen Mab and Jareth, and bowed.
"Queen Mab," she murmured. "Sire." She stood back up without waiting for permission. Something about the way these two were made her think that was the right thing to do. It was.
"You have conquered all nine outer walls of the labyrinth, Sarah Joy of Earth," Mab said, her tone warm and oddly formal. "You have won the right to become a full citizen of the Labyrinthine Realm. Make your home here with us and live out your days in our embrace."
Despite the night before, Sarah doubted the queen meant that last literally. So, she was part of Jareth's kingdom formally now. Interesting.
"Queen Mab, I do thank you for the offer. While I am glad that I am now a full citizen of this realm," Just wait until I get my hands on you again, Jareth! "I am not here simply to immigrate. The offer is kind, but it is not enough."
"My liege, the offer has been refused," Mab said, turning to Jareth. She seemed surprised, but Jareth could read the wicked glee in her eyes as she faced him.
"Why then do you run my labyrinth?" Jareth asked Sarah, carefully modulating his voice to reflect only the question. "Was it not to become part of my kingdom?"
"It was, Sire," she replied, "but not as a citizen. My intentions were stated clearly to you when you offered me the chance to chase my dreams. I run your labyrinth to be your Queen."
A gasp went up from the crowd. Whispers of "Runner!" "Another runner!" "Consort or Queen?" "Will she make it?" resounded from the courtiers and servants.
"So be it," Jareth said. "Dine with us this night, Sarah Joy, and in the morning you will be transported to the Central Lands of my kingdom."
Jareth rose and walked down the steps. Mab rose and waited by her throne. Sarah stood still, seeing the look in his eyes and knowing she was not yet dismissed.
"Turn to face the court," Jareth ordered. Sarah did. "Remove your jerkin and shirt." Sarah did. She took in a little breath when he wrapped one arm around her and used his hand to frame a patch of skin right under her breast, over her heart.
"Witness, all, my mark upon her skin. Sarah Joy, whether she succeed or fail, shall be mine." Jareth pulled her back against him and, leaning her to one side, twisted her to face him over her shoulder. He took her mouth in a deep kiss, then released her so suddenly she nearly stumbled.
Sarah waited in Jareth's arms, his hand moving over her breasts as the courtiers watched them. They watched, waiting for her to object to such treatment. When they saw she was relaxed, easy with the way he touched her, they bowed and left the throne room for the dining hall. Mab waited until the room was empty and walked down the stairs of her dais. She stopped in front of Jareth and Sarah, smiling sensually as she watched the play of leather-clad gloves over pale skin.
Jareth said nothing, just lifted one eyebrow at the queen and waited. She sighed softly and pressed fully against Sarah, whose arms went around her waist. Without looking at Jareth again, Mab kissed Sarah, long and deep.
"Such a pity you do not stay," Mab murmured as Sarah sighed at the end of the kiss. A slender hand slid up to caress Mab's breast in return. She smiled wryly. "Then again, perhaps not. Jareth has taught you too well."
Sarah gave the queen a slow smile and leaned back against the man Mab named. She felt Jareth chuckle in her ear and waited for him to finish teasing her. She thought it was a tease, but Jareth disabused her of the notion when Couric walked over to them and waited patiently to be acknowledged.
"We are out of time," Jareth murmured. "Give the queen a sweet memory, Sarah."
Sarah felt his hands release her and walked over to the queen. Jareth and Couric watched human and fairy queen as they indulged the desires they had not had time to fully sample the night before. Neither man offered to join the women, but instead curled together to watch the sensual feast.
It was several hours in the broken moments, but only a minute later that Mab and Couric entered her court dining room together, Sarah escorted by Jareth only a step behind. The chamberlain announced the couples as they walked into the room. Jareth took center, Sarah on his right and Couric on his left. Mab took the seat beside Sarah. It was not easy to remember all she had been told about the formal dinners, but she managed with little hints form Jareth and Mab. The King began the feast, and shortly afterward Mab partook of liquid and spices, freeing the court to eat and drink as they wished.
The feast lasted for some time and was followed by dancing and music. It was late when Sarah walked up to the room she would share with Jareth and Couric. She did not consider it strange that Couric was called the King's Lover, seemingly a titled position in the realm. The only thing that concerned her was that Jareth would want more than sleep tonight, and with more than Couric.
Before the two men joined her in the room, Sarah opened and studied her tallies of memories, realizations, and lessons. She found she was down only one lesson, but she had lost 7 memories and 7 realizations. Determined to take care with the ones that remained to her, Sarah put aside her quest for the night and smiled as the door opened to reveal Jareth and his lover.
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