Soaring Higher (Jareth X reader)

Falling

Authors note: I decided to write this because I love reading Jareth X  readers. So this one is mainly for me. Trigger warning?

I could feel the harsh cold wind whipping at my skin. I cold feel the coolness of the smooth metal bars beneath my hands as I climbed up and up. I was too afraid to look up, and too afraid to look down. I was half way up the building now. I presumed I had been climbing for what... 15 minutes? The bottom of my black boot slipped ever so slightly. I breath caught in my throat as I regained by balance. I steadied my breathing and continued upwards. I was almost at the top now.
I had a sudden boost of bravery and decided to look up, a couple more to go.
I made sure to wear tight fitting black leggings so one, I wasn't noticeable, and two so they wouldn't catch on a loose bolt or a jagged rip in the steel metal of the building I was scaling. As I neared the top of the ladder I hoisted myself onto the not so sturdy platform. I closed my eyes for a second. Feeling unsteady. Feeling unsure.
I knew what I was doing.

The cold wind stung my skin in a pleasant way. I pulled my gray sweaters sleeves over my cold hands I turned around and finally opened my eyes. Ready to see the sight before me. My eyes watered when I saw that the ground was about 700 feet below me. My long curls whipped around in the wind and I rose a hand to push them back as best I could.
I'd been thinking about this for a few weeks now ever since my step mom turned my younger brother Toby against me. Saying that I was dillusional.
After my father died she'd revealed her true nature. Toby was old enough now to make it on his own. To decide between right and wrong. I believe she does want what's best for him. She just wanted me out of the picture. And I get that...she and Toby both told me to leave. To get out of their lives.

So I sat in my apartment and cried for a couple days. Until I decided that I would leave. For good.

So... here I stand.
I look down at all the cars, all the people going on with their lives. They don't care. No one does.
A voice in the back of my skull says differently and a pair of multicolored eyes flash in my memory for a milisecond. For a second I think of him, of the way his lips moved so entrancingly. Of how I fought against him for my brother. Of how I gave up everything for toby. I gave up my dreams to save him. And now he betrayed me. I thought about how life is like a labyrinth in itself. To stay within the labyrinth of life to go around every wrong twist and turn until I'm lost. I shall die in this labyrinth of mine. I can't get out. Or maybe... I can.

I shake my head and step forward. So close to the ledge I turn and blink for a moment. Blinking the tears away. I hear some cars honking now. Surely they've noticed me.

Facing away from the world. Seeing only the shiny silver metal of the building where there was probably an elevator inside. For the outside was blank and branched out into a platform not intended for use. The one I stand on.
I closed my eyes. I take a deep breath, and say something I was sure wouldn't work, "I wish the Goblin King would come and take me away, right now"

And I fell backwards.

I could feel the rush of wind beneath me. It took my breath away. I was gasping for air. I was sure I could hit the ground at any moment. I braced myself for impact.

I fell lightly onto something soft. Not what I was expecting. My strength was gone. Breathing heavily I looked around at my surroundings. Where was I? I look at the silky, plum sheets beneath me and look up at the room I was in... I looked at the window sill and saw it... a little barn owl perched on the edge. I internally gasped but the creature was calming somehow. It's eyes alluring. Reminding me of something... someone... The thought lingered in my mind for a moment until I ran out of energy and passed out.
As I was drifting into the world of dreams a clear thing rang through my head.

I was back in the labyrinth.

*Listen Ik this is short but I really felt like it needed to end there. I'm sick so I'll have plenty of time to write so don't worry. If you liked this be sure to vote and comment so I know you like it and I'll write more!

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