Disclaimer: I don't own anything associated with Labyrinth. Lilah and Marcus though, are mine, as is the High King.
Chapter 44: The CeremonyWhen Jareth arrived the High King was not yet there so he quickly went and changed into a pair of black breeches and black leather boots with a white shirt. The shirt was more formal than his usual poet shirts, it had a higher neck, trimmed with lace and the sleeves hung quite loose, gathering at the wrist and trimmed with more lace. Over this he wore a black vest and then a formal black suit coat.
It was only moments after he was dressed that a goblin came into his quarters and announced the arrival of the High King Andareiks.
Jareth paced the room nervously for a moment before striding from the room.
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Marcus and Toby were in the recently decorated throne room as the High King was led in by one of the more presentable goblins.
Andareiks stood in the doorway surveying the room for a moment before approaching his nephew.
"Marcus, I trust you are well?" He smiled warmly at his nephew and Marcus returned the greeting. Andareiks then turned to Toby. "And who might this young lad be?"
"I'm Toby," the boy immediately piped up.
"Well it's pleasure to meet you my boy. I'm Andareiks."
Toby looked at him for a moment before speaking. "Are you the king that's going to marry my sister and Jareth?"
"The one and only, now Toby could you just go and play for a little while. I need to speak to Marcus here."
Toby nodded his head and ran off to the other side of the room.
Andareiks though one of the oldest fae now in the Underground didn't look that much older than Jareth. Like his nephew Marcus he had dark brown, almost black hair. He was quite tall and a little over weight but only a little. He was dressed formally in an outfit of royal blue, black and white and a plain gold circlet adorned his head.
Andareiks crossed the remaining distance between Marcus and himself and spoke to his nephew.
"Now Marcus, could I have a few more details on why I am doing this now rather than waiting? I am being lenient enough by letting Jareth marry a mortal, so why must I perform the ceremony with so few present?"
"You know that Sarah is ill from the Underground and the magic. Uncle, they only wish to be happy. I've never seen Jareth act the way he does with Sarah. They really love one another uncle. Don't take that away from them."
The elder fae's face softened once more. "I had no intention of spoiling it for them Marcus. I was merely checking to see that this was not a mistake. Now where is Jareth?"
As Andareiks spoke these words both he and Marcus heard footsteps echoing into the room. A moment later Jareth entered.
Both he and Andareiks shared in the required formalities before the High King began asking questions about the bride to be.
As they spoke Jareth took a moment to admire the simple, yet elegant decorations his sister had obviously conjured. There were white hangings on the walls that were made of a flimsy, soft looking fabric and there were several bunches of white and red roses around. There was also a white rug that made up the aisle for Sarah to walk down when she arrived. He noticed that his sister had decorated a little more to the way of mortal weddings that fae, but the simplicity of it looked wonderful. Fae tended to use brighter colours and make it more of a celebration since fae marriages were not all that common. This way it would appeal more to Sarah as well, being more what she would be accustomed to.
Andareiks had by now walked off to where the actual ceremony would take place. There was an alter ready for his use with a ceremonial dagger and a strip of white cloth placed upon Lilah's touch of a white tablecloth.
"Jareth," he called to the younger king who was still looking around his throne room, lost in silent musings. "Ready when you are."
Jareth nodded, and looked at the back of the room, finally noticing Toby.
"Toby, would you come here a moment?"
Toby nodded and ran over to the Goblin King. "Yes Jareth?"
"Would you like to stay here while Sarah and I are wed?"
Toby nodded his head 'yes' vigorously.
"Alright then. I'm afraid you'll have to stay away a little but I'll tell one of the Goblins to get you a seat now alright?"
"Alright."
Jareth called one of the Goblins and spoke to it. A moment later it scurried off and it was only a minute before it brought in, with the help of another goblin, a white chair for Toby. They placed it to the side of the room, but quite near the alter.
Jareth sat Toby down and then approached the alter. He knew Marcus had already contacted Lilah and she and Sarah would arrive soon.
Soon after Jareth took his place before the alter and Marcus stood at his side the door opened and Sarah walked in.
Jareth simply stared at his Sarah in awe, taking in every inch of her body. The gown looked stunning and accentuated her natural beauty.
Sarah had felt nervous as she and Lilah appeared in the hall outside the throne room. But the nervousness subsided when Lilah practically pushed her out of the hall and through the doors to be faced with sight of Jareth.
Sarah smiled sweetly at her husband to be and made her way down the temporary aisle. Sarah felt happier than she ever had before and she almost forgot about how sick she had been such a short time before.
Neither Sarah nor Jareth remembered much of the ceremony; they were too busy staring at one another to really pay attention to the words being spoken by the High King Andareiks. While they did this, Lilah and Marcus looked on with happiness for the couple and thought of their own wedding.
As the ceremony drew towards the end Andareiks took hold of the dagger that lay on the table. Sarah broke out of her trance like state and looked from the dagger to Jareth with fear in her eyes.
Andareiks spoke before Jareth though. "Don't worry my dear, you'll barely feel a thing."
Jareth nodded and smiled at her and Sarah relaxed once more. She was beginning to get dizzy and now only wanted this to be over so she would be well.
Andareiks took hold of one of Jareth's hands and held it out, palm upwards. He then made a small, shallow cut into Jareth's palm letting the crimson blood pool. The process was repeated for Sarah and she winced slightly as the dagger cut into her flesh.
Their palms were then placed together, palms touching. Their blood began to mix as Jareth grasped Sarah's hand. Andareiks proceeded to bind their hands lightly together to ensure the process was completed before separation.
Jareth felt warmth flood his being and reveled in the feeling of Sarah's soul becoming one with his.
Sarah experienced the same feeling to begin with but was almost overcome as the fae blood of her husband mingled with hers. She felt herself changing, outwardly and in. She gasped aloud as finally felt their soul's become entwined. She and Jareth were now two parts of a whole, they were married, and she was fae.
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AN: Bet ya didn't think I'd end it there. I hope it wasn't too bad. I have trouble writing the happy stuff lol. I haven't tried writing anything like this chapter before so I hope I didn't let anyone down too badly. I'm sure it could have been written much better, just not by me lol. Now, who wants a sequel? Well if ya don't that's just too bad cause you're getting one anyway lol. I have it planned out so I should be starting it soon. I was going to continue in this fic but I thought I would break it up now.
Thank you everyone for reading and reviewing, without you all I probably would have stopped this fic after about chapter 5 lol. Hope to hear from you soon in the sequel.