The Truth Hurts

Disclaimer: I don't own the Labyrinth; if I did I wouldn't be here writing a story about it, I'd be making a movie.

Chapter 1

It had been three years since she had wished her brother away, and Sarah Williams was much the same as she was before her experience in the Labyrinth, except for a few changes.

She no longer resented her brother Toby; she loved him and didn't mind babysitting him at all. She loved spending time with him. Sarah also never took anything for granted anymore.

Sarah was in her last year of high school. She studied hard and got good grades. She was determined to become an actress. She didn't have many friends, just one best friend, Anna.

Anna and Sarah were complete opposites. Anna loved being surrounded by people and was very popular. Sarah was quiet and never talked to anyone. She enjoyed reading and staying home with Toby on weekends rather then going out with Anna to a party.

Anna wasn't even sure how they had become friends. Something about Sarah had drawn her. Sarah was certainly pretty, but was so quiet that no one really noticed her. They had become friends in elementary school. They had been doing a school production and Anna had the lead. Sarah had only been a stage hand and was helping when Anna had gotten stage fright.

Sarah had taken her place in the play. Sarah had discovered she loved to act, like her mother. Anna had found that she would rather be back stage. They had been friends ever since.

Now the two were at Sarah's house. Sarah was babysitting Toby and helping baby sit Anna's brother, Dylan. Sarah and the boys were in Sarah's room.

"Sarah, tell us a story," Toby asked eagerly. Dylan nodded his head enthusiastically in agreement.

"Alright, which story do you want to hear?" Sarah asked.

"Labyrinth!" Toby shouted.

"Again?" Sarah sighed. She had read Labyrinth to him so many times. It was his favorite story, as it had been her favorite story. She only hoped that he would never use it the way she had.

"Alright, come you guys sit down." Sarah went to her vanity and picked up the small red book. She began to read the story. Soon both boys fell asleep. Sarah went downstairs to find Anna.

"That's nice. I'm upstairs taking care of you're brother, and you're down here watching TV," Sarah said sarcastically.

"Sorry, it's just, they like you so much more," Anna said grinning.

"Very funny," Sarah said.

"I'm hungry. Got any food?"

"Sure, I do all the work and you want a snack," Sarah said, mockingly upset.

"Of course," Anna replied still grinning.

"Alright, I'll run to the store and get some snacks. Do you think you can handle them for a while?" Sarah asked.

"Well, I was thinking of calling some guys and inviting them over. I could lock the boys in the room upstairs so they won't get in the way…" Anna saw the look on Sarah's face and quickly said, "I'm joking."

"Fine, I'll be back soon," Sarah said, holding back a smile.

After Sarah was gone, Anna went upstairs to check on the boys, both of who were wide awake again.

"Hi Anna!" Toby said excitedly jumping on the bed. "Want to finish the story?"

"What story?" Anna asked as she sat down on the bed.

"This one," said Dylan, handing the book to her.

"Labyrinth," Anna said, reading the title out loud. "What is it about this book? Sarah always has it with her."

"She never finished it, please read it," Toby said looking at Anna pleadingly.

"Alright," Anna said, giving in. She opened the book and began to read.

"What a sad story," she stated after reading the last line. "You have no power over me. That's almost cruel," she said sadly.

"Read it again!" Dylan shouted. He and Toby began jumping on the bed.

"No, it's time to go to sleep," Anna said sternly.

"You're no fun, Sarah would read to us again," Dylan shouted angrily at her.

"I'm not Sarah and she's not here right now, so you'll have to listen to me."

"No, you have no power over me! You can't make me go to sleep!" Dylan shouted loudly, while Toby just sat there staring at them.

"No. Go to sleep or I'll say it," Anna said threateningly thinking it would scare him into listening to her.

"No!"

"I wish the goblins would come and take you away right now!"

So, awful or not? My first fic so be truthful, if it's horribly horrible tell me so I don't continue to write more. I promise, I can handle it.