DragonShifter: Music lyrics do not belong to me. Jim Henson owns Sarah and Jareth and I do not own the idea of the phantom of the opera.

Chapter Eight:

A few months later…..

OK, TokyoSouth America, Australia, France, Germany, UK, AfricaCalling out around the worldAre you ready for a brand new beatSummer's here and the time is right. Jareth and Sarah were watching all their wedding guests dance. So far, the underground inhabitants were accepting of the aboveground music. Sarah wasn't sure they would. Nick cam up and asked Sarah dance. She took his hand and lead him onto the dance floor and started to dance.For dancing in the streetsDancing in ChicagoDown in New OrleansIn New York CityAll we need is music, sweet musicThere'll be music everywhereThey'll be swinging, swaying, records playing,Dancing in the street, ohIt doesn't matter what you wear, just as long as you are thereSo come on, every guy, grab a girl, everywhere, around the worldThey'll be dancing, dancing in the streetIt's an invitation across the nation, a chance for folks to meet. Jareth came up and asked to dance with his wife. Nick stepped away and Jareth grabbed Sarah's hands. She started to sing along with the song with Jareth and Nick joining her.They'll be laughing and singing and music swingingDancing in the streetPhiladelphia, PABaltimore in DC nowDon't forget the motor cityOn the streets of BrazilBack in the USSRNo matter where you areAll we need is music, sweet musicThere'll be music everywhereThey'll be swinging, swaying, records playingDancing in the street, ohIt doesn't matter what you wearJust as long as you are thereSo come on every guy, grab a girl, everywhere, around the worldThey'll be dancing, dancing in the streetsWay down in L.A., everydayDancing in the streetsCross in China tooMe and youDancing in the streetDon't you knowThey'll be dancing,Dancing in the street (repeat). When the song ended, Jareth and Sarah walked over to an alcove and sat down. "Sarah, You know that you have to provide me an heir. You know that is the first thing a queen must do for the king when they marry." Jareth said as he held Sarah's hand. "I do know. I do know that elves carry their young for two years. But I do not know how long Fae carry their young." Sarah said, looking up shyly at Jareth. "You never told me."

"Well, now I know you won't freak out on me, This is a problem I can remedy, Fae carry their young up to ten years." Sarah paled and looked down at her feet. "Jareth, elves are not as long lived as Fae. Do you know that. I won't even live as long as a full blooded elf. Jareth, I wish you would have told me about the fae babies. Look, If I am lucky, I will be lucky if I make it to our 900th birthday." Sarah got up and walked towards the balcony door. Jareth got up in a daze and walked over to his parents and Sarah's family. Abey reached their parents first and whispered into her mother's ear. Shela looked over towards her son. She pulled her husband and Sarah's grandparents over to Jareth and directed him over to the alcove he just vacated. Once the older kings and queens were settled Shela spoke. "What happened?"

"Sarah just told me about her life span. I did not know elves weren't as longed lived as we fae are. But she will have a shorter life than a normal elf. How can I ask her to bear me an heir if she only lives as long as a human." Connall and Shela looked at Oliver and Olivia. "Jareth" Olivia said. Jareth looked at Sarah's grandmother. "Have you ever heard of a life bond?"

"No ma'am"

"It is something that binds two people" Everyone jumped and turned. Sarah was standing near Jareth's shoulder. "Grandma, have you seen us together. Have you seen us bonded?"

Jareth looked at Sarah in shock. Sarah looked down at Jareth and said "She was the seer who prophesied your future."

"Yes, I have seen you bonded. But only if you stay on the path you are on now." Olivia, Oliver, Connall, and Shela got up and walked over to the dais. Sarah pulled Jareth up and dragged him over to the dais. "On the account that the bride has no father, her …"

"Connall, young Nick would like to take the place of the father. He after all knew Sarah much longer than I have."

"Very well, it is time for the father daughter dance." Nick walked onto the dance floor and held out his hand. Sarah grabbed his hand and said "I am glad we introduced you to the family. I wonder if they know you're the phantom." Sarah and Nick got into the begging position and music started to play. Hold me tightKeep me coolGoing mad

Don't know what to doDo I need a friend?Well, I need one now
All the days of my lifeAll the days of my lifeAll the days I owe you
All I've doneI've done for meAll you gaveYou gave for free
I gave nothing in returnAnd there's little left of me

People watched as Sarah danced with her adoptive older brother. They didn't know what to think about it. He didn't seem to fit with Sarah or Jareth. But, Sarah insisted he stay. Nicholas seemed to have a intimidating air about him. Soon fathers and daughters, including Connall and Abey, started to drift onto the dance floor. Sarah just looked around at all the others. They seemed nervous around her and Nick. Breathing out, she rested her head on Nick sholder and closed her eyes.
All the days of my lifeAll the days of my lifeAll the days I owe you
In red-eyed pain I'm knocking on your door again
My crazy brain in tanglesPleading for your gentle voice
Those storms keep pounding through my head and heart
I pray you'll soothe my sorry soul

"Nick"

"Yes"

"How are Kristine and Raul?"

"They are adjusting well to me and my quarters. Thank you guys for making accomidations to my rooms and allowing me to adopt them."

"your welcome Nick." Sarah and Nick slowed to a shuffle while the last words played.
All the days of my lifeAll the days of my lifeAll the days I owe you
All the days of my lifeAll the days of my lifeAll the days I owe you
All the days of my lifeAll the days of my lifeAll the days I owe you

Sarah and Nick walked off the dance floor and over to Jareth. Sarah proceeded to drag Jareth out of the ballroom and to the now shared master bedroom. The rest of the castle quietly went about their busness. The next day, there was a glow about Sarah and Jareth. Everyone knew that by the end of the decade they would have a heir and baby. For the next several millennia Sarah, Jareth, and their offspring ruled the goblin kingdom with happiness and fairness.

DragonShifter: Okay, i just have to ask, is anyone willing to be a beta for me. it would be appreciated. let me know if anyone is willing.

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