Disclaimer: I do not own Labyrinth or any of it's characters. Though I don't mind borrowing them and using certain tight pants kings for my own purposes. I also don't own Iris by Goo Goo Dolls or Uninvited by Allanis Morsett or Feelin Love by Paula Cole.
Uninvited
Sarah Williams was on her way to her friends bachlorette party at the new club that had opened up downtown. She was now the only single one left out of the little group they had formed during college. At 26 she didn't feel like she was missing out on anything yet, but her friends had differing opinions. They got on her case constantly about her dating, or lack there of. So she didn't date every tom, dick or harry that asked her out. So she was a little picky about who she spent time with. So she was still a virgin. It wasn't her fault. It was actually the fault of a certain Goblin King. He haunted her dreams and sometimes even her waking hours.
Sarah was still that same dreamer she had been at 16, but she knew when she had to put it away and get to work when needed. Thank the gods that wasn't that often. As an artist, she didn't have to worry about the drudgery of typical 9 to 5 jobs, but she did have to attend parties and gallery showings to promote her art.
She was looking forward to this night out with the girls. Sarah had a tendency to get lost in her work, so she didn't get out very often. But when she did she held nothing back, losing herself in the moment. She glanced in her rear view mirror to check her make-up and noticed something moving in the shadows of her back seat.
"I thought I told you guys to stay home." Three little heads popped up over the seats. They were the sort of faces that were so ugly they were cute. Long pointy ears, big round eyes, and smiles any crocodile would be proud of. The triplets, as Sarah had come to think of them, where the most similar she had ever seen of goblins. All goblins had their own unique look to them, all except these three. They all looked the same except for their coloring. Each had their own color to their hair, eyes and skin tone. Pepper had red hair, yellow eyes and orange iridescent skin. Chilly had white hair, dark blue eyes and ice blue skin. Drab had black hair, chocolate eyes, and tan skin.
They had showed up one day in her closet fighting over an old sock shortly after her journey through the Labyrinth. She ended up giving them each their own pair to match their looks. They've been with her ever since, even moving out of her dad's house with her.
"I've told you guys you can't leave the house. What would happen if you were spotted?"
"We be careful, Lady," Drab says with a big grin. "No mortal alive who can spot a goblin unless we let em."
"I know, but I don't want to take any chances. Also, I don't want to be responsible for any mischief you get into. I don't want your king to have to come Above to retrieve you. Do you remember the last time? Now go back home, I'll see you when I'm done here."
"But Lady, King says to keep eyes on Lady," says Pepper.
"Jareth has you watching me?"
"Uh OH! Wasn't supposed to say that"
"Well you can tell your King that I can take care of myself, thank you very much. Now go home!" With that said the goblins poofed back to the house.
Sarah got out of the car and walked into the building. It was called Masquerade, and everyone who worked there wore masks. It was actually 3 clubs in one. It was an old warehouse that had been divided into three sections. The middle was a live band dance club. The left and right sides were strip clubs, one of male strippers and one of female strippers. Clear glass soundproof walls separated the 3 sections and had glass boxes every 20 feet or so. The boxes opened up on either side of the wall for people to dance in. Some even had poles down the middle. Tonight was an open mic night. Any one who wanted to could get up and sing a song, as long as the house band knew the song or you brought your own sheet music. It was Sarah's favorite night to come out. Looking for her girls she spotted them at a table to the left of the stage, with a good view of the male strippers. It looked like they were starting in the strip joint tonight, FUN!
As Sarah sat down her friends all gave her weird looks. "What are you wearing?" Shelly asked. Sarah looked down at her clothing. She had layered her clothing because she had a surprise for the bride to be later. She had on a white blousy peasant shirt that showed a little cleavage, and a long black skirt. But her friends didn't know that she had something a bit more risqué underneath.
"Sorry, I didn't have time to change after dinner with my parents. I didn't want to be late!." The all ordered their drinks and waited for the show to start.
The lights came down low in the room and Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls came on.
And I'd give up forever to touch you
Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now
A man stepped out onto the stage wearing a billowy shirt similar to Sarah's, only his was open to his waste and tucked into his black tights. His movements were Fluid and sexy and almost familiar to Sarah. His face was covered with a mask like everyone else's, but his was red.
And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
Cause sooner or later it's over
I just don't want to miss you tonight
He made his way across the stage. Leaping and stretching his beautiful body in ways Sarah didn't know was humanly possible. Her heart was starting to beat faster, and she could feel a slow burn starting in her body.
And I don't want the world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
He came down off the stage to dance among the patrons. He must have spotted Shelly in her veil because he started to make his way over to our table. He took her hand and had her walk to the stage. As they walked past Sarah, Shelly grabbed her hand, "I'm not going on that stage this sober alone!"
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything feels like the movies
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive
He had us just stand there on either side of the stage and he danced around us. His hand lightly caressing a cheek here, or running down your arm there. Never more than a fleeting touch, but it was making Sarah's blood boil. She was burning up and he wasn't even trying.
And I don't want the world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
He grabbed Shelly and started to spin her around the stage in an almost waltz, but more fluid and holding her way to close. Sarah felt a spurt of jealousy, then quickly tamped it down. It was Shelly's party, she was supposed to get the attention. But gods did she want his hands on her like that!
I don't want the world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
He let Shelly go and came over to Sarah. Her heart rate picked up even more as he approached her. He took her into his arms and started to dance her around the stage. His eyes bore into hers and she could see that they were different. One had an enlarged pupil and looked slightly darker in color. Again that sense of familiarity came over her. She had seen these eyes before, but her hormone addled brain just wouldn't allow her to think.
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
As the song came to a close, he bent down and kissed her. It was just a light brushing of lips, but it sent electricity shooting through her body and straight to her womb. He led them off the stage and back to their table as the audience jumped up and cheered. He kissed the back of their hands and left them with their friends.
"WOW! You guys were so lucky! I am so coming back on nights he works. He didn't even take off any clothing and I almost burnt up just watching him touch you!" Brenda growled. Sarah was still trying to catch her breathe, but she was thinking almost the same thing. They decided to go to the Dance floor and see what songs people were singing. They listened as people butchered song after song. Finally Shelly had had enough after the fourth song was ruined. "Sarah, get up there and show these people how to sing. Do something slow, I feel like sitting and just listening for a minute, I need a break."
Sarah went up to the stage and requested Uninvited by Allanis Morsett. As the music started, Sarah looked around the crowd. She noticed the new stripper leaning against the bar in the middle of the room. She decided to have some fun with him and locked eyes as she started to sing.
Like anyone would be
I am flattered by your fascination with me
Like any hot-blooded woman
I have simply wanted an object to crave
He started to walk toward her and the stage.
But you, you're not allowed
You're uninvited
An unfortunate slight
He came to stand alone in the middle of the dance floor. Keeping eye contact with Sarah the entire time. Some one handed her a head set instead of the hand mic she had. She put it on and turned toward the stage stairs, never turning her head, never breaking eye contact with him.
Must be strangely exciting
To watch the stoic squirm
Must be somewhat heartening
To watch shepherd need shepherd
When she made it to the floor she approached him and walked in a slow circle around him. Stalking, running her eyes over him, sizing him up. Would he go along with her? She taken ballet classes when she was younger and even through college. She wasn't anything special, but she could move across the floor. Plus, with a partner like him, she wouldn't have to do much.
But you you're not allowed
You're uninvited
An unfortunate slight
She took his hand and began the dance. He picked up quickly what she had in mind and they danced across the floor.
Like any uncharted territory
I must seem greatly intriguing
You speak of my love like
You have experienced love like mine before
He had her body bending, twisting, and flying like a dream. She just might take up dance again for the fun of it.
But this is not allowed
You're uninvited
An unfortunate slight
I don't think you unworthy
I need a moment to deliberate
The song ended, but still they held each other in that final embrace, staring into each others eyes. That's when Sarah realized who it was she was dancing with. Her eyes widened and one word breathed from her mouth, "Jareth." He bent his head near her ear and whispered "Precious, if you aren't going to let the goblins watch you, I'll just have to do it my self." He bowed to her then left the dance floor to go back towards the strip club. Shelly and the others came onto the dance floor and that's when she noticed the applause from everyone. "Where did that come from?" Shelly demanded. "I have no idea," Sarah told her. "The song started and I saw him leaning against the bar and, you know me, I just couldn't resist seeing if he would do it."
They all decided to check out the women strippers. Sarah didn't go for that kind of thing, but Shelly did, so she tagged along. Plus she had a surprise for Shelly, or maybe she would even surprise Jareth. They walked into that part of the club and Sarah went up to the stage. She had had this all set up with the owner before hand, but she decided to change the song. Shelly would still get a kick out of it, but she wanted to dance for Jareth and see how he could take it.
She went back to grab her friends and led them to the front table she had reserved for them. They were all giving her weird looks, wondering what was going on. "Don't worry guys," Sarah said, "your going to love this." She had already sent word to the other club to have the new dancer sent over. She couldn't request Jareth because she wasn't sure what name he was going by. She went up to the stage, but waited until she saw him come into the room before she went up on stage. The slow sexy rhythm of Feelin Love by Paula Cole started to play and she walked up to the pole. She could hear Shelly and the girls hooting and howling and it only made her smile.
You make me feel like a sticky pistil
Leaning into her stamen.
You make me feel like Mr. Sunshine himself.
You make me feel like splendor in the grass where we're rolling
Damn skippy baby
You make me feel like the Amazon's running between my thighs.
She walked around the pole making sure her hips swayed to the music. Then she jumped up and rapped one leg around it and spun till she hit the floor. She landed with her back to the audience and bent backwards causing her shirt to pull tight against her breasts.
You make me feel love, love, love, love, love
Love, love, love, love, love
You make me feel love, love, love, love, love
Love, Love, Love
She flipped over backwards and crawled away from the front of the stage. When she made it about halfway down the stage she went into a handstand and stretched her legs into the splits. She held it for a minute then slowly brought her legs together and down into a bridge and used her back to stand up straight.
You make me feel like a candy apple all red and horny
You make me feel like I want to be dumb blonde
In a centerfold, the girl next door.
Sarah turned around and as she stalked back towards the front of the stage she began pulling her peasant shirt off to reveal a leather corsette beneath. She was definitely glad now she had worn the more risqué outfit rather than traditional lingerie. She threw the shirt to Shelly, who caught it and started to wave it around. That's when Sarah noticed that Jareth had joined her friends at their table. She blew him a kiss and turned back towards the pole. Taking her skirt down as she went to she the garters and hose she wore with the corsette.
And I would open the door and I'd be all wet
With my tits soaking through this tiny little
t-shirt That I'm wearing and you would open the door
And tie me up to the bed.
She slid around the pole a few more times, then jumped to catch the top and rap a leg around it. She bent backwards until her back rested against the pole. That's when she noticed that Jareth was no longer at the table. His hands came around the pole to glide down her stomach towards her breasts, only to barely graze them.
You make me feel love, love, love, love, love
You make, me feel love, love, love, love, love
You make me feel love, love, love, love, love
Love, Love, Love
He walked around the pole to stand before her and gripped her hips to slide her the rest of the way down the pole until her hands touched the ground. He kept his hands there even as she brought her legs back down to stand up, pulling her back against his chest. He leaned his head down and whispered darkly against her ear, "Wave good bye to your friends." Shivers raced down her spine as she imagined what he had planned.
Lover I don't know who I am.
Am I Barry White - am I Isis?
Lover I'm laced with your
unconscious, I will be your
Desdemona.
Sarah looked at the table that Shelly and the girls were sitting at. They were out of their seats and clapping as the song came to an end. Sarah mouthed the word sorry to Shelly and waved just as Jareth took the to his bedroom in the Underground.