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Summer Storms and Imaginary Kings	By : Jetredgirl Category: G through L > Labyrinth Views: 5486 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 4
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Chapter List
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Managed to get it done a day earlier than I projected yay! Going to try and give myself up to a week for each. I need to make deadlines for myself so I don't procrastinate.
Thank you to everyone who is reading, hope you are enjoying it!
A few days passed, Sarah and Jareth were enjoying a time of peace and quiet, giving the couple a chance to spend time together, getting to know each other.
They spent most days with Jareth teaching Sarah how to use her power, and Sarah learning her duties as Goblin Queen, and most nights ensconced in their chambers enjoying their private time.
In her daily duties, she was to take charge of the running of the castle, and any domestic issues that rose among her subjects. She came to regard the goblins with fondness, but they were like a large brood of small children to look after.
She was blessed with the arrival an immortal assistant and attendant, Sherryana, a distant cousin of Jareth's. Sherryana was a petite blond with lovely blue eyes, very sweet and smart, who arrived about a week after Sarah had been announced.
Jareth had sent a query to his family about sending a young immortal female so his wife would have a companion and someone to help her adjust, and Sherryana, anxious to meet her new cousin The Goblin Queen happily volunteered to come. Jareth had remembered her as a sweet child who loved to read much like his new wife, so he accepted.
Sarah was grateful to have another female of comparable age to answer all the little questions she still had about her new life.
They two ladies got along immediately, and set to the task of getting the Queen's Study in order. She would also have a private study, but first her public offices had to be finished.
They had a brief handfasting ceremony, attended but the denizens of their kingdom, where Jareth gifted Sarah with a lovely emerald ring, in tradition of her aboveground heritage. She knew they were already married, but this made her *feel* truly married.
During the ceremony she wished Toby could be there. She thought of him often in quiet moments. Jareth knew when she got that wistful look in her eyes, her brother was in in her thoughts. She did not regret her decision, but he knew she could not help but miss the boy.
Jareth watched his new wife blossom and grow into her place with a quiet pride and contentment. She was most definitely his equal.
The kingdom was thriving under the firm hand of The Goblin King, tempered with the gentle touch of his Goblin Queen.
About 2 weeks after Sarah arrived, she was having lunch with her husband when she noticed he was very quiet, usually there was playful banter and lots of smiles, laughter and affectionate touches.
"Your Majesty, what's going on in that wild haired head of yours today?" She joked, curious but not wanting to pry.
Jareth was silent for another moment. "I received word from the Immortal Council, we are to appear in Talystra, the Capital City of the Underground, for your official coronation in 3 days."
"Well that is..soon, isn't it?" She asked.
"Yes it is, but not an uncommon occurrence. Council is always busy, and they send word when one's turn comes. It will be our turn in 3 days to appear."
"I see. Are your worried I won't be ready?"She asked him. She didn't like he seemed a bit upset. They knew it was coming eventually.
"No, my love, it is not you that worries me. It is how others will behave there. As I told you, a certain faction have prejudices against those who are changed ones, and I'm afraid they will be especially unhappy about a changed one as a queen. Specifically the most powerful kingdom here. I am not well liked among other immortals Sarah. I did not want you to know, I guess, or think ill of me. My power makes me a target of much jealousy. I was hoping we could pay them no mind, but in reality, I know they will be difficult to ignore even if they have no say who I chose as my queen. I just don't want to see you hurt but their unkindness."
Sarah observed her beloved's distress with compassion. She had lived a life very similar above. With few friends and always considered a bit of a geek. It was never easy to deal with rejection.
"Jareth, why wouldn't you want me to know? My sweet man, you must not worry that you need to hide anything from me. You asked me to accept that you did not judge me for my past, I ask the same. Accept that I do not judge you. Besides, I've never been much of a joiner. I have no desire to be part of some immortal quilting circle. I like it here, with you, and the goblins. I couldn't care less if there are those that don't like me, or are going to look down on me. They are petty and childish and jealous."
She reached across the table and grasped his hand, sending reassurance though their connection. She had never seen Jareth anything but completely sure of himself, so this was very disturbing for her. He gave her a little smile
"I just never want you to see me as weak, love." He said to her.
Sarah gave a loud bark of laughter. "You? Weak? I don't think so Your Majesty. The only way insecurities make you weak is if you let them keep you from doing what you need to do or pursuing your happiness. You have never let anything keep you from being a good king and pursuing your heart's desire. I'm here aren't I?" She grinned at him.
He could not help getting caught up in her enthusiasm. "You are wise, my Queen."
"So, husband, let's do this. What do I have to know?" she asked him, trying to keep her worries quiet in her head.
The next 3 days were a flurry of activity. Jareth and Sherryana both going over with Sarah what she would need to know for her first appearance in immortal society, and her vows for the ceremony. They would be traveling by magic to just outside the city, then taken in by carriage.
They would also be meet with Jareth's family, which made Sarah more worried than anything else. Jareth told her that by nature immortals tended to not be emotionally close with their families once children grew up and went out to live their own lives. However, blood ties were fundamentally important within their society as it pertained to one's standing and placement in it.
Jareth had made sure all the arrangements for 2 nights of accommodations and sent their belongs ahead of time. The council hall had adjacent quarters for royal guests, and their staff. so all was arranged quite quickly.
The Goblin King and Queen, their guards. Jareth's assistant Caolin, and Sherryana, gathered at the time of their departure in the throne room, and with some final instructions to the castle staff, the party vanished from the roomand reappeared at the city gates of the walled city of Talystra.
Sarah was agog, for the walls, unlike the Goblin Castle and city, were not brown stone, but gleaming white and gold.
"Oh my..Jareth it's beautiful!" She exclaimed.
"I know my precious, it is. Too bad we could not come to simply enjoy the scenery. I am hoping I will at least be able to take you on a walk through the magnificent gardens. They are the most extensive and beautiful in the underground." Jareth replied, trying to speak in hushed tones while awaiting the city guards' arrival with their carriages.

Suddenly the great gold gates opened, and 2 carriages appeared, pulled some sort or large golden dragon like beings. The Chief Guard approached the party, and bowed low.
"Welcome Your Majesties, and honored guests from the Goblin City, The council is expecting you. Please enter the carriages and remain until you are brought to the doors of Great Hall. To the left is the entrance to the royal suites."
Sarah and Jareth were guided to their carriage, then Sherryana, and Caolin were guided to theirs. The Royal Guards were expected to march beside them.
Sarah enjoyed the short ride, watching all the richly dressed immortals, eyes wide as they went past the open market filled with treasures from all over the underground, and so many creatures she had never seen before.
Jareth smiled, watching her face as she saw it all for the first time. He loved seeing the childlike wonder in her eyes, so incredibly rare here. "Sarah, you are glowing, my love."
She looked back at her husband next to her, smiling and laughing. Feeling spontaneous, she threw her arms around him in a tight hug. "Thank you my beloved. This is totally amazing."
He hugged her back briefly, then reluctantly removed her arms, getting an odd look from his wife. "My Queen, I would love nothing more than snuggle with you all day, but there are certain things that are expected here. Even in the carriage we can be seen, and open displays of affection, beyond brief touches of hands and contact during dancing, are quite frowned upon here. I do not run my kingdom so strictly, but we want to avoid bringing more negative attention to ourselves than necessary in this place. I just want you to realize, though I may not be able to openly show it here, I adore you. When we retire to our quarters I will be more than happy to show you, but until then..I apologize if I seem a bit aloof while here."
Sarah frowned a little. She was informed of this by both Jareth, and Sherryana, that the hugs and kisses she so enjoyed at Goblin Castle would not be allowed here unless they were in their own quarters, but it was going to be hard to get used to.
"I understand Your Majesty, I got carried away." She nodded her head in understanding.
Jareth took her hand in his. "Understood, beloved. I do not think it was noticed, but we are coming into the Council Square in a moment, so we must put on our most calm and reserved faces."
She turned to watch as the carriage entered the square, lined with flowered trees, and filled with people waiting their arrival. All of the underground wanted to get a look at The Goblin Queen, mortal born as she was. They shied away from the goblin guards, as most immortals were not fond of goblins in any form.
Jareth winked and smirked at Sarah, then in a blink was the fearsome Goblin King in his glory.
The carriage stopped in front of the hall, and the Chief Guard opened the door of the carriage. Jareth stepped out and turned, offering his hand to Sarah. Sarah demurely stepped out of the carriage and bowed to her husband as she was instructed to do, playing the reserved Goblin Queen. Jareth took her arm and escorted her through the crowd of openly gaping immortals. Sherryana and Caolin followed, with the guards flanking them.
They were guided to their suites but the the Chief Guard, who spoke to the king on the way.
"Your Majesty, you have a set of Royal suites for yourself and Her Majesty on the second floor, with adjacent rooms prepared for your assistants. The guards will be quartered on the first floor."
Jareth stopped and turned to the Chief Guard, towering over him."My guards will remain with us, on the second floor. I will not have my wife without reliable protection when I am not with her."
The Chief Guard trembled a little, as Jareth glowered at him. "My Lord, I understand, but they are goblins and..."
Jareth stopped him with a gloved hand. " I am well aware they are goblins. Do it. Now. I expect proper quarters for them near us, as soon as my wife is settled in our suite. Don't defy me. The Council will understand why The Goblin Queen needs her royal guards nearby."
"Yes Your Majesty, it will be done." The Guard said, bowing at both Sarah and Jareth, then showed them to their rooms. As soon as all were shown their assigned rooms, he bowed at them once more, then took his leave to make sure The Goblin King's orders were followed.
Sarah was loved the rooms they were given, similar to their rooms at the Goblin castle, a bedroom ,sitting room, bath, and dressing area, all done in shades of purple. On the right was Sherryana's rooms, and the left was Caolin in his. Their trunks were already unpacked by the servants who worked there, done after the belongings were sent ahead.
When they were alone, Jareth took his wife in his arms. "You were magnificent my love."
Sarah sighed in his embrace, just grateful to relax a bit. "What time is the ceremony?"
"This afternoon at 3pm. It won't take long, then we will change and attend the formal coronation dinner at 6, and dancing afterwards"
He pulled back, looking into her eyes. "You are doing fine, it will be a celebration, and we can dance." He smiled, knowing where her mind went.
"We haven't danced since we met in that dream." She said. "I would love to dance with you again."
He nodded in agreement. "I am looking forward to it precious. Now, servants will bringing some food shortly for brunch. I want you to eat something, then rest. I noticed you did not eat earlier. I will have Sherryana wake you at 1pm to dress and prepare. My family will be at the coronation, dinner and ball. They keep private quarters on the 4th floor. I am going now to see if they have arrived. I will assign two guards at the door."
"I promise I will try Jareth." She replied. She was a bit hungry, and certainly tired. She hardly slept the night before.
Jareth made his way to the 4th floor, finding his parents and sisters and the two oldest sisters' husbands also eating. He walked over to his parents Jastiel and Illiana and greeted them, kissing his mother on the cheek.
"Good day Father, Mother. turning to his younger sisters and their mates he said "Jolena and Ivan, Justinia and Vernon, good to see you all, and my dear Jewel."
He gave his youngest sister, still in her teen years, a genuine smile.
They all nodded at Jareth, with Jewel, who was very fond of her oldest sibling, jumping up and embracing her brother.
Illiana scolded her. "Jewel, please, don't be so tiresome."
"Mother, it's been so long since I've seen Jareth!" turning to him she then said. "Jareth, when can I come and visit you? I hate my lessons, I want to come and live with you in your kingdom!"
Jareth could not help smiling at his youngest sisters' antics. She was much like him, unfortunately for her parents and other sisters. She was a surprise child, all her siblings much older. Wild, passionate, so different from most other immortals. She would be handful to whatever immortal dilettante his parents pushed her off on. Their goal seemed to be find the most boring males possible to marry their daughters off to. He grimaced inwardly at the thought of them meeting his precious wife.
"Jewel, my dear sister, you are welcome anytime our dear parents will let you come. The goblins miss their ringleader." He smiled at her, remembering how she loved to gather them up and play tricks on others.
"May I go back with them Father?" she asked turning to Jastiel.
"I think not, not at this time. After all your brother was just married. They need this time to adjust without chasing after you." Jastiel replied.
Illiana cleared her throat. "Yes, Jareth, where is you new wife? Is she too frail to be able to meet us now?"
"No mother, she did not sleep well, so I bade her to rest before the ceremony." Jareth told her.
"I see." She said, frowning. "That's reminds me, Elspeth is attending today. You remember dear, the high born Elf Kingdom Princess you were to be betrothed to, thanks to me, until you found that... human girl?"
Jareth sighed. It was going to be a long 2 days. "Yes, Mother." he said with a pained look. "I remember her. You will also remember I greatly disliked the girl, and her twin brother Elsian who insisted on chaperoning us everywhere, and refused to betroth myself to her after 3 days in her rather unpleasant presence."
Jastiel gave his son a stern look. "Your mother was simply trying to find you a mate appropriate for your station. How were we to know you would go off chasing some mortal girl who managed to beat you at your own game?"
Jareth faced his parents then, enraged, but managed to stay calm. "This is why I did not want Sarah to meet you before the ceremony. I know you are required to witness as is tradition, but remember, I AM a King, and not just any king, in this world, but The Goblin King, Keeper of the Ways. Family or not, I will not tolerate insolence or rudeness in the presence of my chosen queen. Not only my choice, but The Labyrinth's choice as well. As for Elspeth and her horrid brother, I do not care who they are, or whether or not they are here. This is about The Goblin Kingdom, myself, and my fully bonded WIFE, and The Goblin Queen." He emphasized the word wife, to remind them of their place, and hers, in his life.
His parents didn't even have the decency to look ashamed of their remarks. This was the mentality of some immortals Jareth had warned Sarah about. more concerned with appearances than the happiness of their only son.
They seemed to forget it was his calling to be The Goblin King that had risen their stations almost to the level of the Council itself.
His sisters, except Jewel had the same looks as their parents. Jewel was on the verge of tears, wishing her parents and sisters understood and could see the obvious love Jareth had for this girl.
"I must get back to her now, I am done with this." Jareth told them all. "I will see you all at the ceremony."
Jewel stopped him as he was leaving, say softly. "I am sorry my brother, I am happy you found love. I cannot wait to meet her."
Jareth touched her cheek. "I know sister. Again, you are welcome at any time in my kingdom."
With that he was gone, making his way back to Sarah. He found her laying upon the bed sleeping soundly and took off his boots, laid next to her and kissed her forehead, glad he was not burdened with a nasty piece of work like Elspeth for a mate. The thought made him shudder.
He let himself relax and drifted into daydreams, his arm around his beloved Sarah.
At 1pm on the dot, a gentle knock sounded through the rooms. "Your Majesty, Goblin Queen, it is Sheryana."
Jareth came back to himself and shook Sarah."it's time to get up my love, Sherryana is here to help you dress."
Sarah opened her eyes and yawned and stretched. "How is your family?"
Jareth sighed. "Frustrating. Now I am going to Caolin's rooms to dress so Sherryana may be here to help you. It would not be proper for me to stay of course."
"Wait." Sarah said. She reached out and pressed herself to him, kissing him thoroughly. "I just wanted to tell you I love you, while we are still alone, before I'm not allowed to."
He kissed her back, savoring her taste. "I promise I will let you ravish me completely tonight when we get back here, love."
She grinned at him. "It's a date Your Majesty."
Her assistant knocked again, louder. "Your Majesty?"
Sarah took a deep breath and got up. "I'm coming Sherryana!"
Jareth got up as well, picked up his boots and took his leave into Caolin's rooms.
The ceremony went off without a hitch, the hall full of spectators wanting to watch the coronation of the new Goblin Queen. She wore a grand dress of golden silk, as is the tradition to wear, with her dark hair curled and styled with ribbons and sparkly stones all through it.
She was very nervous and shaky, but remembered the vows of service to the underground and to her kingdom that Jareth and Sherryana had drilled into her. Caolin stood behind Jareth, as his second.
Sarah liked Caolin, but he was very quiet and hard to get to know. He did have nice brown eyes and seemed to have a crush on Sherryana she thought.
She got her first look and meeting with Jareth's family, Almost all very unemotional, but polite. Jareth looked a bit like his father, but nowhere near as serious. his mother had lovely red hair, and his sisters all shades of reddish blond. His youngest sister Jewel she liked very much, with her big smile and twinkling blue eyes.
Sarah also noticed a pair of immortals, clearly related to each other with ice blonde hair and pale lavender eyes, who watched her with obvious malice. She would meed to steer clear of those two, she thought.
The dinner was delicious, but she could hardly eat any of it. Sarah was really hoping this evening would start moving along more quickly. She sat to the left of Jareth who sat at the head of the table, and Jewel sat next to her. She was a lively one full of chatter and questions about Sarah's life above.
After dinner, those invited to do so, made their way to the ballroom.
As the music started, Jareth took Sarah's hand and guided her to the dance floor. Sarah let all the nervousness and stress leave her, and let her husband dance her around the room, looking into his eyes and soaking in his love and warmth.
She remembered their first dance all those years ago, and smiled. She knew he was thinking of it too by the way he smiled back at her. it was nice to have this private moment. Once they had danced a few moments, more couples joined them until the floor was full.
When the song ended, Sarah let Jareth guide her to a small table and chairs that had been sat in a place of honor, where they could receive guests. He sat down next to her and took her hand.
"Are you well my love? he asked quietly. He sensed her anxiety all afternoon and evening.
"Yes, Your Majesty, just tired, now that this night is mostly over. I think it is catching up with me." She tried not to yawn.

Jareth kissed her hand. "Just tomorrow my Queen, a few other monarchs will want to meet with us, then we can get back to our home and lives."
Just then, the two immortals she noticed earlier approached them. "Jareth!" The woman said, just a little too familiar.
"Elsbeth, Elsian." Jareth said coldly. "You forget yourself, Princess Elspeth. It is Your Majesties."
The woman was undeterred. and stuck her hand out to The Goblin King. He reluctantly stood, and took her hand, brushing his lips against her knuckles.
"May I introduce you to my beloved wife, and The Goblin Queen, Queen Sarah?" He again overpronounced the word "wife."
"Charmed, Your Majesty." The woman, Elspeth, said, with obvious disdain. This is my brother, Elsian."
Sarah could feel their dislike. "Nice to meet you both." She said politely. Taking both their hands.

one at a time.
Elspeth laughed, obviously very fake. "Well you are certainly a pretty one, for a mortal!"
Jareth narrowed his eyes. "Elspeth, she is no longer mortal, and she is the rightful Goblin Queen. Show respect or leave."
Elspeth looked up at him, batting her lashes. "Did you tell her about me, You Majesty? That we were once betrothed?"
Sarah was shocked to hear this. she had no idea he ever planned to marry another.
Jarth grabbed Elspeth's arm, squeezing it until she gasped. "Princess, you need to hold your tongue. You and I were NEVER betrothed, I courted you for 3 days as a favor to my mother, wherein I discovered what a shrew you were, and immediately banished you from my sight. If you were not royalty I would have insisted you not be allowed here now. Jealousy is an ugly trait, my dear. I advise you and you brother stay as far away from both myself and my wife as possible." He sneered at her.
Elspeth wrenched her arm away from The Goblin King. "Fine, Your Majesties, we shall leave you then." They both bowed stiffly and left.
Sarah had watched all of this take place in shock. 'Jareth?"
He turned to her then. "Sarah, do not listen to that witch. She lies. I have never wanted to marry until I found you."
Sarah suddenly didn't feel well. "Jareth, can we go to our rooms now? I am rather lightheaded."
He helped her up. "Sarah I am sorry, I did warn you not everyone would be happy about it."
"It's not that Jareth, please can we go? I really feel sick." She told him, trying to stay upright.
He was alarmed at her paleness and flushed face. " Yes. Let's get to you to bed right now, you look ill."
He turned, finding Jewel behind him looking concerned. "Jewel, get a healer sent to our suite immediately. I'm taking her there now."
Jareth swept Sarah into his arms and was gone, while the gathered immortals watched and gasped, taking stairs 2 and 3 at a time. Sarah lost consciousness as soon as they arrived in their rooms.
"Sarah!" He exclaimed. He laid her on the bed and waited for the healer to arrive, holding her gently, kissing her face, frightened at her sudden illness. "Sarah, please. I need you so."
A few moments later, Sherryana, Caolin, and Jewel arrived with the healer and his aide.
The healer was an ancient immortal named Perryn, the council's staff healer, his aide was a woman name Deela.
I must ask all of you to leave, except His Majesty if he chooses to stay." Perryn said to everyone. He could not order a king to leave.
Their assistants, and Jareth's sister quietly left the room.
"I'll stay." Jareth said firmly. Unwilling to leave his wife.
"Fine, but I must ask you try to keep all your energy subdued." Perryn said. "I need to examine her

without interference, My Lord."
"Of course." Jareth said. He knew he need to control his own energy and power so the healer could get a proper magical reading.
The healer went to the bed and put his hand over the prone body of the queen. Concentrating and chanting, he let his magic do it's work.
When it was done, he stepped back and turned to the king. "She has been poisoned, by magic."
"WHAT!" Jareth roared. "Can you..I mean, will she..Oh my beloved..."
The healer tried to reassure Jareth. "I can heal her Your Majesty. because she was so recently changed, the poison was not immediately fatal to her. I must get it done now, My Lord. I ask with all due respect that you leave the room. Deela, you will need to hold her shoulders down, I need to draw the poison out, and it will be very painful, and she may thrash. Get her assistant in here to hold her feet."
Jareth was beside himself with rage and worry, but he stopped and took a breath, remembering he needed to think of her first. "I will do it, healer. I will not leave her."
The healer looked the king in the eye. "You realize you cannot interfere with the pain, Sire, you will have to be able to sit by and watch her suffer through it without making a move. Are you sure you can do that?"
"Yes." Jareth hissed. He had to be strong for her. He could not leave her to her pain alone.
"Fine." Hold her shoulders down, You Majesty, and press with all your strength. she is already very strong for someone newly changed..She will fight you, and she will scream."
Jareth sat next to his wife, an laid his arms upon her shoulders and arms, His head next to hers. Deela grabbed her lower legs and pressed as well so she would not thrash.
Perryn then laid his hands upon her heart, and began chanting. A putrid green mist began to emerge from Sarah. Sarah's eye flew open and bulged out as it felt like her life was being ripped out of her body. Then she screamed, her body bowing up, trying to move, as Jareth and Deela kept her from throwing her arms and legs around.
Jareth listened to her screams, and whispered in her ear. "I am here, hang on." He felt tears in his eyes, and he gritted his teeth and pressed her down, as the poison leeched out of her.
It seemed like forever, but in reality was only a few minutes. finally exhausted from his efforts. Perryn moved back. Sarah lapsed back into unconsciousness. "It is done, your Majesty, the poison has been removed." He held up a bottle, where the angry mist churned.
"Destroy it." Jareth growled. "What is this evil brew?"
"It is as disgusting of black magic as I have ever seen, My lord. It is forbidden magic. Whomever did this is following a path that they can never turn back from and will have to be executed." Perryn said, with a scowl.
Jareth met his eyes, and the healer saw the feral look of pure hatred there. "They will be anyway healer, by my own hand."
He then sat next to Sarah on the bed, taking her in his arms. still looking at the healer. "I can guarantee I will greatly enjoy removing the head of the vile being who dared poison my Sarah, and watching their blood drain into the ground. How long will it take to recover?"
The healer was unsettled by the deadly look in The Goblin King's eyes. he would remember never to cross him. "She should be well enough to travel home tomorrow, as I assume you will want to forgo tomorrow's meetings. She will be a little weak, and may have severe nightmares as an after effect for a night or two. With your power you should be able to transport her easily. I will recommend to the council you get special permission to use the transportation spell from within the city. They will approve."
"Thank you healer Perryn." Jareth replied, caressing his wive's face and hair. He saw she seemed to be sleeping peacefully for now. "You will be rewarded."
"No need My Lord, it is my place in the world to heal." The healer said, gesturing to his aide to be ready to leave. "I also recommend you have your own healer monitor her for a few days once you arrive home."
"Thank you, you are dismissed, healer." Jareth said, trying to be quiet, but wanting to scream.
The healer and his aide left the room, as Sherryana, Caolin, and Jewel rushed back in.
"Will Her Majesty be well?" Sherryana asked. Watching the king with his wife. She wanted to cry. Never had she seen a king behave with such open affection for his queen. his love for her was obvious. They had heard the screams. That the king stayed with his wife spoke volumes.
Jareth looked up and saw them there, concerned. "She will recover, but I must ask that you all leave us be for the night, and make sure the queen's royal guards are stationed at all doors to these rooms. I will stay awake and protect her myself."
"Yes Your Majesty." The assistants said in unison.
"You too, my sister." Jareth said after Sherryana and Caolin left. Jewel was standing there quietly watching her brother.
The girl said to her brother. "You really love her, don't you, Jareth, I'm glad. I hope someday I marry for love like you bare her."
She walked over and placed her hand on his shoulder. "I will be nearby, if you need me."
"Thank you." the king said.
When finally he was alone with Sarah, he magically changed them both into comfortable clothing as he did not want to leave her to change, or wake her.
He leaned against the headboard of the bed with Sarah in his arms, all night, watching. When she cried out, moved or reached out he would talk to her quietly, and sing, hoping to subdue her nightmares.
As the dawn broke, she opened her eyes, and saw Jareth watching her.
"My Sarah.." he breathed, a tear falling. She reached up and brushed it away.
"I dreamed you were singing to me." She said, smiling weakly.
"I was, my love." Jareth smiled back at her.
She hugged him tightly to her, and the both fell asleep, exhausted.
A/N This chapter gave me a lot of trouble. I hope it reads well. My frustration with it probably had something to do with being annoyed in general this week, so I'm not sure if I'm 100% happy with it.
I needed to include a large amount of information in it, so refrained from any elaborate descriptions of wedding or coronation ceremonies. I had the vows written, but decided while writing, it wasn't absolutely necessary to the story itself, just the knowledge that they took place was enough.
The names I used(Sarah and Jareth excluded) were either from a baby names website or I made them up. In my story it is common for families to name their children with the same beginning letter, following the father's name.
This is the weakest point in the story for my Sarah, the catalyst for her to embrace her new strengths. I know she seems rather weak in this chapter, she does to me too. It's because she has been sheltered by Jareth(You notice how he gives her information in drips and drabs? She is going to get tired of that very soon) up to this point and coasting along in fairytale land. I forgive him though he did it because he wanted to protect her from the realities of his world. Don't worry, things will soon change. She will be stepping down off of her pedestal, and getting back to her true nature of a fighter.
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