Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Labyrinth characters. (Ex: Sarah and Jareth)
I do own any characters I create. (Ex: Riley and Carmen)
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Heal Me, Hurt Me

By: Kadasa Mori

Chapter 1
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"Give me the child."

"Sarah, beware. I have been generous up until now, but I can be cruel."

"Generous! What have you done that generous?"

"Everything! Everything that you wanted I have done! You asked that the child be taken. I took him. You cowered before me. I was frightening. I have reordered time. I have turned the word upside-down, and I have done it all for you! I am exhausted from living up to your expectations of me. Isn't that generous?"

She had to say it. She needed her brother back.

"Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered I have fought my way here to the castle beyond the Goblin City, for my will is as strong as yours and my-"

"Stop! Wait… look Sarah. Look what I am offering you." He twirled a crystal to his fingertips. "Your dreams."

She continued as if she hadn't heard him. "And my kingdom as great."

"I ask for so little," he almost begged. "Just let me rule you and you can have anything that you want."

"My kingdom is as great…" she looked away in panic. "Damn! I can never remember that line," she whispered harshly.

He took a step towards her. "Just fear me, love me, do as I say and I will be your slave."

"My kingdom is great… my kingdom is great…" she looked up as the words clicked. "You have no power over me!"

Sitting up straight with a gasp, the girl, barely over 25, ran a shaky hand through her hair. She pulled her legs up to her chest and took a deep breath. A small whine sounded and she turned to find Riley, her golden retriever, looking up at her. She smiled and scratched his ears.

"Go back to sleep Riley." He whuffed and flopped back down. She glanced at the clock. 4:56. Sighing deeply she slid out of bed. Might as well get up. She slipped into her bathroom and shut the door flicking on the light.

A pale face greeted her in the mirror, deep emerald eyes tired and weary from not getting enough sleep. She ran a shaky hand through mid back length brown hair and allowed another shaky sigh to escape her lips.

"Sarah Williams," she told herself. "You look like hell."

Shutting her eyes she rubbed her temples then headed for the shower, stripping and climbing into cool water. God I need a vacation…she opened her eyes to look at the white tiles. That dream again… I've had it everyday this month. I need a good night's sleep. She punched the wall. I need him to stop haunting me!

A whine broke her thoughts and she peered around the curtain to see Riley looking worried. She smiled.

"I'm all right Riley. Just letting out my frustration." He cocked his head then barked wagging his tail. "Good boy. Go back to sleep." He barked once more then stood and trotted back into the bedroom. She smiled after him then turned back to her shower.

Ignore the past Sarah, she ordered. Ignore it and it'll all go away.

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"Catch the chicken!"

"Get it!"

"Catch it!"

"Chicken!"

"SQWACK!"

Several goblins started the chase after the poor chicken and were joined by several others, racing around a very crowded, noisy, and messy room.

Crowded in this room were goblins of all shapes, sizes, and intelligence ranging from very little to absolutely none, as presented by the current one running into invisible walls.

Sitting on a throne in this room, an odd individual sat. He had wild blond hair, sticking all over, shaking as he shook his head, rubbing the bridge of his nose.

His name was Jareth and he was the King of Goblins.

He tapped his boot with a whip, trying to block out all of the noise. "Come on…" he muttered to himself. "Someone please say it before I go insane…"

"Your majesty?" He turned his mismatched glare, a blue eye and a green eye on one of the goblins.

"What?" The goblin blinked mouth open but after a moment his eyes glazed over and he started to drool.

Jareth gave an irritated sigh and felt a tingle. He twirled his hand and a crystal appeared. Peering inside he heard, "I wish the Goblin King would come and steal her away!"

A smirk spread across his face and he stood. "Finally, entertainment." Waving a hand he disappeared aboveground.

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"Have a nice day ma'am," the cash register woman said. Sarah, eyes fluttering over her receipt, waved a hand back at the woman and continued on her way. As she exited the store she took a deep breath. Summer had barely started and it was beginning to get very hot out.

She stepped over to her car and slid in. It was a small four door emerald car, simple and sweet. Sighing as she placed the bag of items she'd just bought behind her, she started the car and pulled out of the parking lot, driving towards her home.

Pulling into an almost empty street, she parked her car in front of a white ranch home. A bark sounded and she glanced at the big sun window where her dog, Riley, a golden retriever sat. She smiled and grabbed her things before locking up her car and heading into the house. As she came through the front door Riley jumped up, putting his paws on her shoulder, licking her cheek. She giggled and kissed the top of his head and he jumped off.

"You hungry Riley?" He barked and wagged his tail furiously then trotted into the kitchen. "I'll take that as a yes. As she set her bag on the table she turned to the almost empty fridge. "What would you like?"

He nosed under her, peering up into the fridge. Sniffing the shelves he tugged on something then looked up at her and wagged.

She pulled out the ribs and looked down at him then laughed. "All right. We'll have an early dinner." She glanced at the clock. "It is nearly 4 anyway."

He barked and she giggled before tossing them onto a plate and into the microwave. "What else shall we have?"

He went back to the fridge and pulled out a bag of cheese slices. She giggled again and pulled out one handing it to him. "You love your cheese don't you Riley?" He made a noise while eating up the cheese. She shook her head, replaced the bag and headed for the microwave as it beeped.

Riley woofed and jumped onto his chair at the table. Smiling Sarah placed his portion of dinner in front of him and sat across from him in her chair. He gobbled down the meat then gnawed on the bones while she quietly picked at her food.

She wasn't hungry anymore. She hardly ever ate so she was loosing weight dramatically. At her last check-up her doctor had warned her if she didn't start eating when she was exercising the energy would be taken from her muscles.

Exercise… she thought with a small smile looking up at Riley. He was her running partner. Every morning just past dawn as the sun rose, she'd take him to the park and they run for a half hour non-stop until they came to the ice cream parlor. She'd order a big bowl for him and a small cone for herself if she felt like ice cream but she was usually for hot chocolate and a doughnut. After relaxing for awhile and chatting with the woman who owned the parlor (who usually snuck Riley biscuits) they'd turn and run back home, an hour and a half daily routine.

She'd come back home, shower and get dressed to go to the barn down the road. She'd take care of the horses there, teach kids how to ride in return for not paying for stable or feed for her horse Carmen. That was from 8 to 3 everyday. They'd come home and relax, eat dinner around 4, 4:30 and she'd get dressed and go to work as a waitress down at a local diner from 5:30 till 10:30. She'd get home by 11:00, get dressed for bed, climb in, read or draw for a half hour then go to sleep.

Not much of a social life… she thought glancing up at Riley who was lying on the floor, contently eating his rib bone. But I have Riley and Carmen. That's all I need. She looked out the window. But I still feel so hollow…

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Stretching, Sarah yawned as she woke up. She looked out the windows, seeing the sun just about to rise. Smiling, almost sadly, she walked over to her closet, stripping and pulling on snug fitting gray cotton capris and a baggy white sweater.

She whistled. "Come on Riley."

He looked up from the bed then gave a dramatic yawn, making her giggle. He shook himself before hopping down and trotting alongside her.

She pulled on socks and sneakers and tied her hair into a ponytail, grabbing her keys and Riley's leash, just in case. Locking up the door she stepped outside, heading for the sidewalk.

"Sarah!"

She looked across the street where Mrs. Johnston lived, a sweet old lady that reminded Sarah of the perfect grandmother. She waved back and Mrs. Johnston turned back to her knitting.

"Come on Riley," Sarah called. The golden retriever looked up then wagged and trotted after her as she began a steady jog. Unknowing to her, a mismatched gaze followed her every step.

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"Let's see…" Sarah started. "What would you like Riley?"

He pawed the picture of a chocolate bowl of ice cream. Sarah giggled. "Riley wants chocolate."

"Chocolate is no good for dog," Reishka said. She was the owner of Dieter's Heaven, Sarah's favorite ice cream parlor / bakery. Reishka had moved here almost 10 years ago and Sarah was a regular.

"Yeah but Riley did really good today," Sarah grinned. "I almost beat him here!"

Reishka laughed, pushing on of the last black strands of hair she had behind her ear as she reached for 'Riley's bowl'. Her granddaughter, after falling in love with the golden retriever, painted a white bowl with red letters saying 'Riley.'

"And what you like child?"

"I'll have… a chocolate doughnut and a hot cup of coffee, cameral please."

"You are addicted," Reishka said but did as she asked. Soon enough Sarah and Riley sat on the patio outside, watching cars go by as Sarah slowly sipped her coffee, Riley licking the almost clean bowl.

She sighed leaning back in her chair. Riley was sprawled across the one next to her.

It's so… normal here. When will something amazing happen? She smiled as she looked in her cup. Maybe something will happened today. Maybe something for the better. Sighing she downed the rest of her coffee. Probably for the worst…

"Come on Riley."

He barked and licked the rest of his bowl. He trotted back inside and gave it to Reishka who snuck him a dog treat. Sarah rolled her eyes with a smile. It was so obvious. Waving as Riley came back out, she turned and headed for home.

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"Carmen!"

The horse whinnied happily, trotting away from the girl who was now sprawled in the water trough. She let out a yell of aggravation and pulled herself out, ringing water from her clothes and hair.

The direction of her anger was at the horse who was now happily grazing, not having to be given a bath.

Sarah sighed and climbed onto the fence, watching the horses in the paddock.

Cameron was a Budyonny, or Budenny. He was around 20 hands, tall for his kind, her head just coming under his chin since she was 5'6. He was a chestnut with a white blaze down from his forehead to his nose, and one stocking on his front left leg.

He whinnied, tossing his tail in laughter and trotted over to her. She scowled at him as he bopped her with his nose.

"I'm mad at you." If horses showed emotion, he was certainly pouting. A giggle let loose and he whinnied again, bopping her stomach with his nose. She wrapped her arms around his head. "Good boy."

She turned and swung onto his back. "Hiya!"

He reared back, giving a loud whinny before taking off across the paddock.

"Riley!" she called. "Come on!"

He turned from his inspection of a strange flower, barked and raced after them. At the barn she slid from Carmen's back heading into the barn. He followed her and she grabbed a brush. He stood straighter, leaning towards her. She shook her head lightly and began brushing him out.

After he was almost shining she put the brush away and led him back to the paddock. He nickered softly at her and she gave him a sad smile.

"Sorry Carmen. I'll see you later all right?"

He nickered once more. Another horse whinnied and he turned towards them ears perked. He turned back to Sarah who shook her head.

"You're such a ladies' man." He nickered again, this time tossing his tail up and looking arrogant. She waved him on. "Go go! You're keeping them waiting."

He whinnied in laughter then trotted off. She smiled after him and headed back to the barn.

"Riley!" He barked and can trotting out to her, sitting at her feet and panting, tongue lolling and tail wagging. "Let's go home Riley."

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Sarah yawned as she entered her home after coming home from work. It's been a long shift being a Friday along with a half off on pizza. She yawned again as she shut and locked the door, leaning against it, eyes almost closing.

Riley barked behind her and trotted over, putting his cold nose on her palm. She jumped and looked down. She smiled then jumped as she heard a crack of thunder.

"That's odd… we're not supposed to have a thunderstorm…" Riley whined gently nibbling her fingers. "It's all right Riley right. It's just noise. Remember, the clouds are playing."

He whined again and she shook her head laughing. "It's all right. Come on." They went into the bedroom and she changed into pajamas. She "Let's go watch TV Ri. Maybe you'll calm down."

So here she was, lying on the couch out cold. Riley had decided to go lay in the dining room and finish eating his ribs.

A crack suddenly sounded and Sarah sat straight up as Riley howled at the top of his lungs and skidded into the living room. He leapt onto the couch, sitting in her lap and shivering.

"Shhhhh!" she cried. "Riley. It's okay. It's okay sweetie." He shivered some more.

A loud bang from the dining room made Riley yowl again and fly towards the guest bedroom on the other side of the house.

"Riley!" Sarah called. When he didn't come back she sighed and slid off the couch. Yawning, she padded into the dining room looking for what made the noise. The back doors had flown open. Through her hazy mind it hadn't registered that she'd locked those doors earlier, but she padded over and shut them, locking them. She noticed Riley's plate and went over to the garbage, throwing the leftovers out and putting the dish in the sink.

"I'll clean it tomorrow…" she muttered then turned to the entrance to the kitchen. "Riley!" she tried, knowing she was not getting that dog out of the guest room. "Come here!"

"Still ordering others around Sarah?"

She froze. That voice…is it… could it be… She turned slowly and gasped seeing him leaning against the counter watching her.

"Goblin King…" she whispered. She pulled herself out of her trance and her eyes narrowed. "No… no! I defeated you! What are you doing here!"

"Sarah, Sarah, Sarah… do you think that you defeated me?" He smirked.

"Stop playing jokes on me and leave me the hell alone!"

He shook his head. "I'm not playing Sarah."

She took a step towards him, poking his chest with every word. "You are a manipulative evil jerk that doesn't know when to quit!" She stepped back and smirked crossing her arms. "Or is because I beat you? Because of revenge that you've come back?"

His smiled fell into a cold mask and he held out his hand, a crystal appearing. "Actually, Sarah, it is because you've been wished away."

Her eyes widened and he grinned viciously and motioned to the crystal. She looked inside seeing Karen and Toby.

"Mama! Sarah sent me a book for my birthday! I'm gonna go upstairs and read it!"

Karen scoffed as he disappeared and went around the living room cleaning up. "That girl… always interfering with my Toby." She let out a huff. "She's going to fill his head with all this nonsense of goblins stealing little children away." She scoffed again. "I wish the Goblin King would come and steal her away! That way she'd leave my baby Toby alone so he'll start thinking about grades instead of goblins."

Jareth suddenly twirled his hand and the crystal disappeared. He grinned down at her and she stared at the empty space where his hand had been.

After a moment she shut her eyes and leaned back. She let out a deep breath and he grinned.

"Resigning to the fact that I won?" he asked. Her eyes flared to life and she glared at him.

"That's a fake crystal. It's not a true wish. You created it."

He smirked. "No dear Sarah. It is a true wish. It's taken a few years for me to come and collect but here I am."

Then with a speed he didn't know she possessed she flew down the hallway and into a room, slamming the door behind her.

He scowled and stormed over, pounding on the door. "Sarah… let me in now."

"Like hell I will! Get out of my house and leave me alone! I'll never go with you! That's not a real wish and you know it!" He sighed angrily and disappeared.

Inside the room she put her ear against the door. She heard no one and stepped back.

"He doesn't give up that easily…" she murmured.

An arm wrapped around her stomach, pinning her arms to her sides, the other hand going over her mouth so she didn't let out a scream.

"No he doesn't," Jareth said into her ear then grinned. "And you are coming with me."

She struggled to free her mouth. "No!"

"Yes you are. You've been wished away. That woman obviously will not run the Labyrinth for you and since no one else heard the wish there is no way for you to get out of this." He smirked. "Poor, poor Sarah."

"You have no power over me. You have no power over me!" she shouted.

"But dear Sarah, you were wished to me. That means I do have power over you."

"No! I-will-not-be-a-goblin!" she howled. "And I will not go back with you!"

"You will not turn into a goblin love." He smirked releasing her. She leapt away from him glaring.

"What… what do you mean?"

"I mean that I've waited several years so that when I brought you back, you wouldn't turn into a goblin and loose any memories. So you'd remember that I actually won."

She snarled at him before trying to bound past him. He grabbed her wrist dragging her in towards him. "Uh, uh Sarah love. I've won. Admit it." She snarled again trying to struggle out of his grasp. "How about I make a deal Sarah, if you come with me, I won't go after your brother instead." He knew it was a low blow but he had to use it.

She sighed, hanging her head. He blinked in surprise then stepped back unconsciously. His eyes narrowed in distrust. This wasn't the Sarah he was used to. Why wasn't she putting up a fight? Yelling about her brother not having anything to do with it. Maybe she knew it was hopeless. He'd thought of all loopholes and she couldn't do anything about it.

"Goblin King…" she started and he watched as she took a deep breath. "I take it I'm not coming back."

He smirked. "Using those brain cells aren't we?"

She shot him a look then sighed. "Do you like dogs?"

He allowed a moment of surprise to cross his face then his gaze narrowed. "Why?"

She quickly snatched her wrist back and before he could grab her she darted out the door and down the hallway into another room. He followed and found her sitting on the bed next to a golden retriever.

She glanced up at him. "I'm not going unless he does."

Jareth waved a hand of impatience. "Yes, yes fine." He reached out a gloved hand and she took a deep breath before curling her fingers around the dog's collar then reached out with a trembling hand and placed it in his.

They transported to a bedroom but Sarah was so distressed she didn't notice anything.

"This will be your room," he said. "In the morning at about 9, I will come and invite you to breakfast. Be up and dressed by then." She sent him a dark glare and he frowned. "Do not defy me Sarah. You are now under my control. I can treat you as a slave or as a guest. Your choice."

He disappeared and she felt her eyes watering. She stumbled over to the bed and climbed in. Riley whined and hopped in next to her. She curled her arms around him, hugging him tightly.

I feel so hollow inside… someone help me.

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To all readers / reviewers,

Yay! My 1st Labyrinth fanfiction! Just recently I've become obsessed. Though the fireys still scare me…

Anyway, please be nice in reviews… actually just say whatever. I know Jareth's a little out of character but whatever. Any hints, tips, or all out telling me what's wrong is accepted please!

Kadasa Mori