Sky Clock

Chapter 2

There was a floating light, it was blue and small enough for a hand to grasp it. The room was dark and the air was cold. The light was not warm, it was chill and cool like snow in winter time. The light illuminated a soft blue and white hue.

Jack slowly walked towards with cautious steps, for which each one he took a small parchment of ice was formed. With only a hand's distance from the light, he looked into it and saw a reflection of himself. With the differences of his hair being white and his eyes were of brilliant blue as opposed to the normal brown. He was in a daze for he felt a sense of familiarity. The face stared back and then gave Jack a grin, then the temperature dropped to a freezing point, but Jack did not feel any discomfort. It was as if this was a part of him.

"Jack."

There was that voice again, Jack turned around to see nothing. He narrowed his eyes, nothing. Only to turn back around and saw the girl. This time having a better view. She was beautiful, porcelain skin, and pale blonde hair in a braid that drapes over her left shoulder. She was shorter than him, she looked up to him with a pair of bright blue eyes, but there were tears in them.

"Jack." She spoke softly.

"Wai-who are y-"

"Jack, please wake up." Her voice sounded almost like a plead.

"Wake up? What are you talking about?" Jack was confused.

Then everything went white.

"Ladies and gentlemen, as we start our descent, please make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position. Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened and all carry-on luggage is stowed underneath the seat in front of you or in the overhead bins. Please turn off all electronic devices until we are safely parked at the gate. Thank you."

Jack opened his eyes as the voice of the flight attendant's ran out over the speakers. He sat straight up and proceeds to fasten his seat belt while raising the seat to its proper height. He rubbed his eyes as the memory of the dream came back.

Jack looked to his right and lifted the window's cover to see the city below. There were many skyscrapers sprouting from the ground and roads weave in between. Far back in the distance is an impressive mountain range all covered in snow. Surrounding the city is a massive lake with rivers running through the city under its bridges. There was a small island connected to the city by a fairly large bridge, there seems to be no modern buildings, only old settlement houses. A castle is also present. With the season Fall coming to an end, the city seemed to have started transforming itself into a snow paradise.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have just been cleared to land at the Arendelle International Airport. Please make sure one last time your seat belt is securely fastened. The flight attendants are currently passing around the cabin to make a final compliance check and pick up any remaining cups and glasses. Thank you."

The flight attendant spoke again as the plane slowly decreased in altitude. Jack can see the runway clear of snow. The landing gears made contact with the asphalt ground and Jack felt a slight bump from the plane. The plane gradually slowed down and soon taxiing to its designated gate, the flight attendant's voice came up for the final time.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Arendelle International Airport. Local time is 4:19 p.m. and the temperature is 29 degrees Fahrenheit.

For your safety and comfort, please remain seated with your seat belt fastened until the Captain turns off the Fasten Seat Belt sign. This will indicate that we have parked at the gate and that is safe for you to remove about.

Please check around your seat for any personal belongings you may have brought on board with you and please use cautions when opening the overhead bins, as heavy articles may have shifted around during the flight.

If you require deplaning assistance, please remain in your seat until all other passengers have deplaned. One of our crew members will then be pleased to assist you.

We remind you to please wait until you are inside the terminal to use any electronic devices.

On behalf of Aviaero Airlines and the entire crew, I'd like to thank you for joining us on this trip and we are looking forward to seeing you aboard again in the near future. Have a nice day."

The plane came to a stop and the Fasten Seat Belt sign blinked off. Jack unfastened his own safety belt and stood up for a small stretch in unity with other passengers in the cabin. He sat back down and waited for most of the people to leave before standing up again and reached for his luggage and from the overhead bin. He pulled out the handle and strolled out of the plane into the airport's terminal.

Jack descended down the escalator and continued walking towards the airport's entrance gate where he hoped to find Hiccup. People were bustling around, he saw many greet each other and even couples sharing passionate kisses. A glint caught his eyes and he narrowed them. It was near in the back and he soon spotted tussled scraggy brown hair accompanied by a pair of green eyes. It was Hiccup, he raised his right hand and waved at Jack while smiling.

When Jack saw him up close he was surprised for he had grown to be tall as him. Jack gave a grin while extending his own hand for a shake.

"Hey, it's been a while." Jack greeted.

"Yep it has. It's nice to see you again Jack." Hiccup shook his hand with a smile.

"Good to see you too Hiccup." Jack could see a small scowl making its way up Hiccup's face.

"Still calling me that? When are you gonna let it go?"

"Heh, why never of course. It's your name after all." Jack replied with a smirk.

Hiccup gave a small groan then spoke again. "Well let's get you settle in, follow me to my car." He then swiftly turned around and walked away and Jack followed to what he'd assumed the parking garage.

...

Hiccup pulled out his car key and pressed the remote causing the black four-wheeled drive SUV to unlock its door and spring the engine to life, he soon lifted the hatchback.

"Here put your stuff in." He said.

Jack grabbed his luggage and placed it in the cargo spot with ease. He got into the passenger's seat on the right while Hiccup seated in the driver's seat on the left. Hiccup then changed gear and drove out of the parking garage.

...

The car continued to speed on the highway without any traffic, Jack looked out the window at the view of the city getting closer. Light snow is falling in the air, the leaves were no longer present on trees giving them a lifeless feel. There are people chattering among their friends in cafes and young kids playing tag in a park nearby.

"Welcome to Arendelle," Hiccup announced as they are driving through the street. "life is pretty peaceful here huh?" He continued.

"Yea, isn't it mostly like this in cold places?" Jack asked.

"I believe so, although with winter season is here, things are gonna be quite hectic with sports. Arendelle actually held a Winter Olympics once back in 1998 because of its crazy mountain terrains for skiing and all." Hiccup answered.

"Huh, never knew that. So am I staying at your place or my own?"

"It would be easier to work and I have like two empty bedrooms, it's not really a problem for two people to share." Hiccup shrugged. "And we can split the bills."

"Doesn't sound bad, but I'll only pay for food. Pay for your electricity and I'll be poor." Jack joked.

"It's not that bad, only like around $2000 a month or so, gotta keep the equipment running."

"Sheesh, why do you have two extra bedrooms anyway? I thought you're a loner." Jack wondered.

"More space to work with and more bathrooms for convenience purposes. I actually got a girlfriend now thank you very much."

"You? A girlfriend? That's new, so what's her name?"

"Her name is Astrid, that hurts and what about you? You brag about your looks so you must have one right?" Hiccup gave Jack a smirk.

"Nah, no one has caught my eyes so far. Who knows, maybe I'll find one here in Arendelle. That name still sounds weird, feels like I'm a Hobbit meeting the Elves or something haha. How'd the place get the name?" Jack leaned back to his seat with both arms propped behind his head and grinned.

"Sometime ago back in the early 1500s, some Scandinavian immigrants from the east came here and settled down. The group's leader's last name was Arundel so hence the name Arendelle. The village and castle are still there so go downtown one day if you want to see them up close." Hiccup explained.

"That sounds cool, so are we at your house yet?"

"Here we are." Hiccup made a few turns then pulled into a driveway. The garage door automatically rolls up and he drove the car in slowly. Both of them got out of their seats and Jack went to the back to grab his luggage.

Jack could see tools and machinery scattered about, there were many metal parts and they seem to be a part of some sort of flying vehicle. He soon followed Hiccup through the door that leads inside the house.

...

It was spacious and quite neat. There's a wall-hanged flat-screen TV above a medium sized fireplace filled with fire woods. Classy, the kitchen was big enough for two people to be in at the same time, cutlery and glasses were arranged in order and sizes.

"Nice place." Jack complimented while observing the arts hanging on the walls.

"Thanks, there's two rooms upstairs, pick one and you should probably go sleep since you seemed jet lagged and all. I'll call North so you won't have too. And grab something from the fridge if you're hungry" Hiccup commented seeing Jack's face.

"Yea, that sounds good, I'm still a bit sleepy. Where's the bathroom?"

"One in each room and I'll see you in the morning." Hiccup then pulled out a phone and headed into his own room.

"'K."

Jack walked to the stair he saw in the corner of the dining room. A small hallway with several doors, he went to the one in the back and opened up to see an empty bedroom. Jack set down his luggage and went to the bathroom. A Few minutes later he came out satisfied and took off his shirt, pants, and shoes and flopped on the bed only in his boxer.

Then he dreamed again.

Author's Note: Well I managed to write a new chapter somehow, I'll try to add some humor to the story to keep it from being boring. I will try to write longer chapters as the story goes on. Cheers!