Trick, or Treat? A Halloween Two-Shot

Chapter 1: Costumes at the Ready

Ten years after Sarah's defeat of the Underground, Sarah Williams still treasured the Underground, and everything that went with it.  After that time, she learned to value her brother, and they had become much closer as the years went by.  In addition, she had new friends from the Underground, not to mention countless goblins who visited her from time to time.  

It was finally Halloween.  Sarah had been excited for some time.  Every year, she, Toby, and her friends from the Underground went Trick-or-Treating together to get as much candy as possible.  It was a great contest that they all looked forward to, as there were many little goblins wandering about, trying to steal candy from their bags for themselves.  In the past, Hoggle had won due to having a great "costume", but in recent years, Toby was winning with the ability to walk faster and look more adorable.  This year was no different.

Sarah was preparing as always, now that her parents were more removed from her and Toby's lives, to chaperone Toby as he went out to try to get the most candy.  It was always entertaining to see what Toby tried to be.  Most of the time, he had Sarah pick out costumes for him, but this year, he was being very secretive.  When it was finally time to go, all were gathered, except Toby.  And so, Sarah yelled, "Toby! Are you coming, or not?"

"I'm coming in a second! I just can't find something!"  Moments later, the pounding of Toby's feet as he ran down the steps could be heard, until he came to the bottom of the steps, where everyone waited, in much shock.  "Well, what do you think? Do you think I'm cool, or what?"

In the past, Toby loved the stories of the Labyrinth.  He forced Sarah to tell him the stories until he practically had them memorized himself.  Then, he would play with Sarah's friends and ask them what they thought of the Underground.  He had never seen it, but he loved the idea of it.  

His fascination with Jareth had only begun in the last couple years however, as he finally began to understand the concept of love, as Sarah tried unsuccessfully to have new relationships with men (but never could, what with her basis for comparison and all).  Then, he was curious about him since Jareth was interested in Sarah from the story.  This year, however, he had outdone himself.  Somehow, he had managed to find a costume at the store for that of a wizard king, complete with crown, flowing robes, and a crystal ball.  And Toby looked ecstatic.  "Do I look like him? Even a little?"

" Yes.  Too much so, if you ask me.  Why you would want to look like that rat, Jareth, I don't know, but you do," said Hoggle.

And he was right.  Toby now had blond, shaggy hair, gelled well for the night, a crystal to twirl, and enough black clothing to look appropriate.  He just needed a smug grin to complete the look.  It was enough to make all the goblins around Sarah look on in awe, some backing away, others preparing to bow before him.

"Because I want to, silly! Jareth is awesome because he likes Sarah, and Sarah likes him!"

"I do not like Jareth! Just because I tell stories about him does not make it so."

"But you do say his name when you sleep at night.  And you get all mushy-eyed when his name is spoken."

"Toby, that is none of your business.  Regardless, yes, you look like him, so let's get going."

"Do you have a picture of him? I want to see him for myself."

"No, I do not.  But we have to go.  We are late."

"But I want to see him! Please?"

"No.  Now, let's go."

"No! I wish to see the Goblin King right now!"

And before anything could be done, the lights flickered, and the front door opened, showing a white barn owl that quickly turned into a gorgeous male with wind-blown blond hair, glitter, and a matching black outfit similar to Toby's.  Toby was getting quite excited.

"It's him! It's the Goblin King, Jareth! Yay!" And so, Toby immediately ran up to Jareth with all the enthusiasm of a twelve year old, before hugging Jareth as much as he could.  
"I have always wanted to meet you, Your Majesty.  I hope that I look enough like you tonight when I go out."

"Yes, you certainly do, Toby.  I am very proud to see that you have grown up well, and look like me in some respects.   You shall be the most feared boy tonight I am sure."

"I don't know about that, Your Majesty.  There are some pretty creepy clowns and zombies out there, especially when they jump out at you and scream.  But I will definitely look the most awesome."

"Of course.  It seems that you all are in costume, all except Sarah I see.  Why not you, Sarah?" he said, as he raised an eyebrow in her general direction.

With that, Sarah did what was best in the situation: keep Toby away from Jareth as much as possible.  Toby was a mischievous handful without needing Jareth's influence.  So, she tried to get out.

"Well, as the adult, I am not supposed to dress up.  Unless you can think of a good reason for me to do so.  Otherwise, we have candy to get, and the night is being wasted.  Toby, you still need to be in bed by 11 o'clock, so let's go.  Bye Jareth."

"Not so fast, Sarah," Jareth whispered, as the others filed outside, "I'm not done with you tonight.  Do you really think you can just walk past me after the display of feeling from Tobias? I think we both know what you want, and I can give it to you, if you give me a chance."

By this point, Jareth now had her cornered next to the door, smiling his usual, sexy grin, and was leaning in as close as he could, their noses almost touching.  Sarah wanted desperately to close the gap, but she knew better than to trust the Goblin King.  He would have to play games another time.  

"Sorry, not happening, Jareth.  I know better.  Try again later," she said as she slid under his arms and toward the door.  

"Oh, I will Precious, I will," he breathed, as he swept past her into the night.  

She just knew that she was in trouble.