Life here couldn't get any more boring can it? The sound of the alarm clock went off, shaking me out of my bed. School... I though to myself... what a drag..
Reluctantly I got off my bed and headed in for a hot morning shower. As I let the warm water wet me, I stood there thinking, when will all this change. My name is Jack Overland Frost. Son of the great adventurous parents. Eddie Frost and Jillian Frost.
Yea, i'm pretty sure you heard of the news. Both of them passed away in a shipwreck when I was only 8. leaving me all alone with this sum of money I had no idea what to do with. I studied what they had left for me, I studied ancient and dead languages. History and Cultures of tribes. People call me the linguist expert since I know over 35 languages of the ancient and the old and 20 of the current ones. Don't get me wrong it's not 55 languages. It's just the same,except that some languages are fused together to make a new one.
A great example would be Indo- European languages. Mixture of many Tamil words and European languages. Heck i'm only 17. And yes I still go to school, apparently my parents had their ways even though they had pass on. I have been enrolled in Corona high school. Cheeky...
As soon as I got out of the shower, I stepped into my room and dressed myself. Putting on my blue sweater and a pair of brown pants, styling my snow hair and walked out into the living room.
First place I head into would be the kitchen. Fixing me some bacon and egg for breakfast. I sat myself down on the desk and flip open an old Icelandic book. The book talks about two lost sister empires, being sink into the ocean and never to be seem again. Wrath of their gods it said.
This has been my parents dreams. Finding one of the lost sister empire, and I guess it's up to me now when i'm older. As soon as I was done I did my own dish and head back into my room and got ready for school. Grabbing my notebooks and some books, stuffing them into my bag and walked out to the front porch. Still reading the Icelandic book.
The school bus had arrived and I board it. I sat myself at the back row next to the window. I am an invisible kid at school. No one notices me anyway, I wouldn't care any more. Once the bus arrive at the next stop a few more students board it.
'Hi Jack!' a cheerful girl greeted, follow by a snort from another girl, and a small wave of giggle. A big fat boy took the seat next to me.
'Morning jack!' the fat nerd greeted. I smiled in return.
The cheerful girl is Rapunzel, she's 18 and she excel in medical studies. The grumpy red headed girl would be Merida, a great archer in the school team she is 17. Next would be Mavis, a girl who is dying to be an archaeologist, she likes to dress in black also she is 16. The fat nerd would be Fishlegs. He loves reading and he is 17.
'Morning' I greeted them.
'So what are you reading?' Mavis ask staring curiously at the book in my hand.
' A story about how gods were furious and jealous on these two island. They unleash their wrath and eventually sank both island down into the ocean' I summarise since I had read it before.
'What did those two island do to anger the gods?' Rapunzel ask, despite her being older then all of us.. she still has a heart of a child.
'One has technology far more advance then us. Even now if we are to compare our technology with them it is no match. The gods became very jealous as they possess incredible power and knowledge. The gods in the end sank them out of jealousy' I said. Rapunzel and Mavis widen their eyes in amazement.
'The other use to be a peaceful empire for Man and Creatures. But one day when a man wanted to get rid of the creatures so he can have the land all to himself and rule it. When the king fell ill, the man took advantage and overthrow the king. He had people who were against living with the creature to help him over throw the king. People who oppose were punished and tortured. These people had blood lustful taste, and so they began to hunt these innocent creatures which in the end turned into a war that lasted for thousands of years and never ending. The gods saw what happened and became angry when the people pleaded for their help against these creatures. In the end the gods sank the island into the sea.' Jack explained.
'Wow.. that's sad..' Mavis sigh as she rubbed her eyes. Merida frown upon hearing the story.
'What's the name of the two island?' Rapunzel ask.
'Atlantis, the Empire of Advance knowledge and technology. While the other one is named Berk, the land of magical beings' I said. And I though to myself, i'm going to find Berk some day.. wherever you are. I took out my locket and open the case looking at the photo of my parents and me. I smiled and close the pendant when I felt the bus coming to a stop.
The bus had just pull up in front of the school. Students grabbed their bags and move out of the bus and head for lessons.
I had to sit next to Merida through any lessons. Since no one wants to sit with me anyway. Things felt kind of weird, time went by unusually fast till chemistry lesson.
Mr Mildew was teaching us about his sheep name Fergus that he use to have back when he was a little kid. It was about 2 .30 in the afternoon when the door swing open.
'Mr Frost and Miss Dunbrouch please head to the principal office now, bring your belongings along' a teacher called out to us both. We share a common look before shrugging and head to the principal office. Rapunzel, Fishlegs and Mavis were waiting for us outside the office.
'Any idea what is going on?' Merida ask. Everyone just shrug and shook their heads.
'Alright children come on in' the principal call out from inside. As we stepped in an old man dressed in a white Tuxedo with a red neck tie holding on to a walking cane sat at the chair in front of the Principals desk. Chairs were laid out and our principal Mr Ramsbottom gestured for us to sit.
'You must be wondering why we called you here, this is Mr Preston Whitmore. I'm sure most of you heard of him' our principal introduced.
'Alright lets cut the crap and get to the point' Mr Whitmore interrupted, he turn and look at each of us before laying his eyes on me. 'Would you lot want to go on an expedition ?' He ask cocking an eyebrow as he swing his right leg over his left leg and one finger tapping against the crook end of his cane.
'What kind of expedition?' I gathered my courage and ask. He smiled and gestured for the windows to be shut and the room to be dim. Mr Ramsbottom turn the TV on and place a CD into the player and left the room.
'This kind of expedition' he smiled as he hit the play button on the remote. The TV screen flicker and turn black. Words began to show on the screen in English. The next scene shows a video of a history event that took place 9000 years ago. Describing it's people and culture. It was all too familiar to me, I read it all in Mum and Dad's books when they weren't around.
Next scene or a slide show showed pictures after pictures of a man with big nerdy glasses holding hands with a tribal woman with marking on her face. Pictures of tribal man flying a fish with some or a few modern man and woman. I was too busy with the pictures that I didn't hear anything the recorded voice were playing. At the very last part of the video I manage to catch the last few words.
'This is Atlantis' Mr Whitmore said with the recorded voice. Our expression was seriously priceless and stun. We had no idea what to say or express ourselves. Mr Whitmore simply chuckled and asked.
'So what do you kids think?' He ask, all of us shifted our gaze back to him as he looked at us with a smile.
'I would so love to go on this Expedition sir! But what about our parents? Will it be safe? What if the same thing happened to the submarine?!' Rapunzel ask frantically.
'We have talked with all your parents. And they agree since they would be coming along' Mr Whitmore chuckled. ' I need a crew of 80 men, to serve, navigate, medic, cook and maintain. Which is why I ask the five of you.. I need your talents and this would help you with your careers' he spoke and lean forward to examine each of us. He laid a few stacks of paper clipped together with a paper clip. Each with a photo.
'These are the people who discovered Atlantis' He said, the five of us immediately launch ourselves against the table to look at each of their faces. Wow... Atlantis does exist. Does that mean Berk exist too?!
'So what do you say?' he asked one more time. Everyone except me nodded their heads. 'good.. all your clothes have been pack and so are your books. Someone will pick you and your families up in 2 hours time and they will drive you to our meeting locations. Now go home all of you, except for you Jack' He said. Everyone else left the room leaving only me and Mr Whitmore alone in the room.
'May I ask something Mr Whitmore?' I asked.
'Go on son' he replied as he held the crook end of his cane with both hands.
'Where are you going to take us?' I ask. He smiled and pulled out a package from underneath the table and place it on the desk. It was wrapped in a old brown paper with a white letter attach to it. It wrote
TO : Jackson Overland Frost.
From: Mum and Dad. JEO
I took the package and looked up at him speechless.
'Your parents are one of the finest and passionate explorers I have every met. They wanted me to give this to you when you turn 18 but we have something at hand right now. Someone needs my help and you are the most suitable person to do it. Open it son' he said. Without hesitant I ripped open the package and a symbol of a dragon greeted me at the cover of a journal.
'Isn't this one of the Atlanteans explorer Journal ?!' I ask in surprised. He simply nodded. ' Then.. this expedition is towards.. BERK!' I exclaimed in realization. I took in deep deep breath to clam myself as I felt adrenaline rush through me, reality hit me too hard in the face.
I slink down in my seats and place a hand on my forehead.
'Is this for real? I mean.. my parents have been looking for Berk for their whole life.. and now...' I said with heavy pantings.
'Yup.. it's happening for real.. and now its up to you to go for it or leave it and leave a boring life that you never wanted' he said as if he can read my mind. ' I want to help make your parents dreams come true by the hands of their sons'
'How did you know?' I ask still in bewilderment.
'Well your mother talks a lot about you. Talking about your dream and how much you want to find Berk before your parents does. I wish they were here to do this with you' He sigh. I looked down on the book and flipped open the front page, a letter dropped out. Jack picked it up and open it. It is written in ancient Icelandic.
It translate:
'Dear Jackson,
When you read this letter, both of us could be gone
If that is to every happen we are both sorry for leaving you behind
Happy 18th Birthday Jack. We hope you go for your dream just like we did
Always go far, the world is a vast place to explore. When you have to chance go for it
don't regret it.
Love Mom and Dad'
A second piece of paper dropped out. Jack picked it up but it was an empty piece of parchment. A few photos were slot inside the envelope. I took them out and began flipping through them. Each photo depicted my parents holding me when I was a new born baby. Tears began to flow through my eyes as I sniff and wipe the tears away with my sleeve.
The very last picture shows a family photo of Mum and dad holding onto me while uncle North, bunny and sandy stood with aunt Toothiana and Mr Whitmore in at a Carnival . That was when I am a young toddler.
'I'm in..' I said. He stood up pat me on the shoulder and both of us walked out of school. He gestured me to a car with all my bags and luggages.
'Are those my...' I asked.
'Books, clothings, picture and everything that is necessary' Mr whitmore said as a man stepped out and open the car door for us.
'What will happen to my house?' I ask.
'It's already up for rent, your parents requested that I take you in if anything should happen. So once this expedition is over you can choose to stay with me. Your choice, what every you do I respect it' he chuckled as he fiddle with his crystal necklace.
'but now we have some where important to go to' with that the driver took off and drove us to a mansion. We stopped at a gate with a big MIM on it. Slowly the gate gave way and we drove in. Stopping in front of the main door, a man walked down and open the door for us. I stepped out of the car slowly absorbing the view of the mansion. Butlers walked towards the trunk of the car and began unloading the bags.
A big bubbly man walked out in a grey Tuxedo.
'Preston!' he called out walking over to give Mr Whitmore a hug.
'Manny! It's good to see you again' Mr whitmore chuckled as they walked in. I followed them with the book in my hand, I sat down on the sofa next to the fire place and began reading the book.
'So this is Jackson?' Manny ask walking over with a glass of champagne in his hand.
'Sure is' Mr Whitmore replied. 'Jack this is Mr Manny Isaac Moon, he is one of the main sponsor for this expedition along with me'
Immediately I stood up and shook his hand.
'It's nice to meet you Mr Moon' I greeted formally.
'Just call me Manny, no need to be formal with me' he said. He looked down on his watch and continue to chat with me for about another hour. He provided me lunch before we head off again. It has been a really long time since I ate something so delicious. Well I have been warned that the meals provided will be dead hell horrible.
It was a long ride in the car, I fell asleep hugging onto the book. We travelled all the way to Seattle where Mr Whitmore mansion is and a meeting point for someone. Mr whitmore gently shook me awake.
'Jack come on, we have arrived' he said. I blinked my eyes allowing them to adjust as I stepped out of the car. It was night time and we are standing at a port. I turned around and notice more cars are pulling up. For a second I though I was in a mafia conference.
Rapunzel stepped out one of the car along with her parents Mr and Mrs Corona.
Mavis stepped out of another car with her parents Dracula and Martha.
Merida Stepped out with her parents, Elinor and Fergus.
And then there's Fishlegs who came with his mum. Whom I have never seen before.
A van stopped in front of the port and the door slide open. Out stepped a few people. Once out they made their way over to where me and Mr whitmore stood.
'Jack I like you to meet the crew that founded Atlantis' He introduced
'The name Sweet, Joshua Sweet. Doctor of the crew' A big native black dude introduced himself. 'That is Audrey, our engineer' he pointed to a girl who seems to be in her young twenties.
'Hi' she wave. I smiled and return the wave
'Thats Cookie our cook' Sweet said pointing to a really old and short man. He seems to be holding a lettuce in disgust.
'That's Vincen, our demolition and also a florist' Sweet said pointing to a black flat head hair man, who bites on a match stick.
'Hi..' he said waving a dynamite in his hands. I stared in shock as he wave the dynamite like a toy. ' hey.. no more chinese laundry thanks to this' he said wave it closely to my face.
'Thats really interesting..' I laughed awkwardly. Taking a few steps forward.
'EH! Don't move!' the plump short man with binoculars eyes and a dangling lamp on his head move forward frantically.
'And that is mole, our geologist' Sweet said pushing me a few step away from Mole. I looked at the hold woman wearing a headset with a mic attract to it. She seems to be on the phone. 'That is Packard, our communicator.'
'Okay...' I said. When I heard a loud sound of water rising. I turn around to see a stone or metallic dolphin emerge from the sea. At the same time it is flying... it hover itself over to the stretch of wooden platform and it's mouth dropped open.
A tribal couple walked out from the mouth.
'Jack I would like you to meet Milo Thatch and Queen Kida' Mr Whitmore introduced. Milo a skinny man with big nerdy glasses with brown hair that splits at the centre. He has a blue star tattooed on his left shoulder, while the queen had a blue mark on her left cheek. She has white hair that matches with her tribal skin tone.
'Milo!' everyone from the expedition group cheered, and hugged him and Kida. Mr whitmore gestured them over as they stood around me.
'This is Jack Frost, he will be helping with the Expedition and the search for Berk.' Mr Whitmore introduced.
'It's nice to meet you Jack' Milo greeted going in for a handshake. Wow can you imagine it? Me shaking hands with the man who rediscovered Atlantis?
'Hi.. hi.. Hi.. it's grea...great to meet you!' I stammer and shook his hands.
'it is an honour to meet you, please help us find our sister's empire' Kida requested walking up front and shook my hand. Wow.. the atlantean queen is shaking my hand!
'I will.. it's for my parents' I replied as I held the locket in my hand and open it.
'Aww.. no reunion for me?' a female voice came from the dolphin. A blond lady with a mole under her left eye walked out. She is very tall and looks like she had been in military training for a very long time. Everyone took a step back except Milo and Kida.
'Helga.. what are you doing here?! You're suppose to be missing!' Sweet exclaimed as he examine Helga.
'I gave her a second chance to let her repent for all her wrong doings' Kida said. ' when I was fuse with the heart of Atlantis I used my power to shield her body and brought her back to Atlantis to give her a second chances. Believe us she has really changed for better' Kida smiled as she held her necklace.
Only then did I realise that each one of them had a similar crystal necklace a matching crystal on their clothings. We were gestured to the Mansion where we stayed for the night.
I got my own room, so yay me more privacy. I couldn't sleep that night, so I spend it reading the book. I call it the Book of Dragons, since there is the picture of a dragon at the front.
Coordinates... Geography... Blah blah blah...
As I continue to read I was getting quite bored of the book. Until the next content, the History of Berk. It is always the first thing I would look for in a journal, so I can have a better understanding of it. It is somewhat familiar to the book I read in the morning.
Well let's just hope that when we find it we won't be targeted for the war. And let's hope there are human beings alive when we arrive. As I continue to flipped through the pages, the next few pages describes how Berk is and behind them is a huge forest and mountains. Along with some islands that's located at the nearby seas.
A yawn escaped from me and I place the Book of Dragons on the table and head to sleep.
Morning greeted me with the sound of foot steps against the carpet floor. Grunting I woke up and roll off the bed. Well at least I get to skip school for the next few... months? I guess. So there is no need for waking up early to go to somewhere that you hate.
I checked the time it was 10.43 am. I ruffled my hair and stepped out of bed, when I heard a knock on the door. I opened the door to see who it was.
Rapunzel and Mavis let out a yelp when I pulled the door. Both of them stared at me with their cheeks blushing red.
'What is it?' I ask in a lazy manner.
'Breakfast... in 10 minutes...' Rapunzel said as her gaze kept on shifting up and down on me.
'Sure.. see you later then' I replied and close the door. It was then I realize that I had only my pants on. Explains the blushing.
Quickly I grab my shirt and head for the toilet in my room for a morning shower. Once I'm clean and fully awake I made my way to the dinning room where plate of pancakes were laid across the table. I sat myself down next to Milo and Mr Whitmore. As everyone took their seats Mr Whitmore greeted all of us. Everyone returned their greetings and began eating.
I took notice of Kida as she stare at the food and utensils. Milo tried to teach her how to use the utensils. It was really interesting when it came to the knife, she held it like a dagger when she tried to use it. I chuckled silently, I waved my hands to Kida. She took notice of my wave and turned her attention to me.
I showed her how to hold the knife and began cutting the pancake. I held the knife up again showing her how to hold the knife. Well she tried. I stood up and walked over and held the knife in her hand. Posturing it correctly and I pushed her hand down to cut the pancake. After 2 successful cut on the pancake, I showed her the fork.
She stare at the fork with a puzzled look and I slowly sink the pointed end into the pancake and held it up. She seems to be impress and I handed her the fork. Milo handed her some butter and maple syrup to go with the pancake. After she coat the pancake in butter and maple syrup she took a bite of the food. Her eyes widen as the taste exploded and melt in her mouth.
'Milo what is this food called?' Kida ask pointing to the pancake.
'It is called the pancake, that is maple syrup and that Is butter' Milo explained. She nodded her head in understanding.
'Wait till you try ice cream' I said, taking another bite out of the pancake.
'What is ice cream?' Kida ask with a puzzled expression. And we spent the entire breakfast talking about ice cream. Discussing everyone's favourite taste and introducing lots to Kida.
'I would love to try this Ice cream that you speak of!' she said in astonishment. Mr Whitmore chuckled.
'Well you can have it later, right now we have a briefing. And I would like you to meet the rest of the crew.' Mr Whitmore announce as he tap his cane against the marble floor. Maids came in and clean the plates off the table and left. A group of people walked in. I immediately recognize the first few people who stepped in.
'This is team Guardian, excellent researchers and friends of mine. They helped with the discovery of the second Shepherd Journal. Which is now in Jack's possession.' everyone turn their heads and looked at me like I had committed some sort of crime. ' People I like you to meet Nicholas North, Toothiana, Aster Bunnymund and Sanderson Mansnoozie.'
North is a big man like Fergus. Except he has a long white beard and a big belly that would seriously pass for Santa Clause. Well he always was when I was a little kid, always coming in from the chimney during Christmas celebration. Once he entered the wrong chimney and the neighbours nearly called the police but he manage to persuade them not to when he pretended to be the actual Santa for the neighbours kids. Although I receive one present short that year but I wouldn't mind since Mum always told me to share. Did I forgot to mention that he has training in Russian military. He owns a toy store in town, but it eventually burn down to an unfortunate car accident which spread the fire. He has no family so Aunty Tooth asked him to move in with us. He had been grateful to her ever since. He would play with me and read me stories everytime I would go to bed. He always taught me to be nice and never mean to others , he helped with the children daycare down the road when he moved in. Since everyone in the neighbourhood loved him, everyone recommended him to be a day care nanny. He is like an ideal model of Hope.
Aunty Toothiana, sister of my mum. She use to work as a Dentist before she became a researcher. She always told me to brush my teeth and floss them. She always told me to hold my memories dear to me. As they are what made me the person I am right now. After Mum and dad passed on she came to stay with me for 4 years, helping me with work, teaching me chores and cooking. She always respected my choices and will always support me. When she receive the letter to be a researcher and explorer she was happy but sad at the same time. Why? It is because she is worried about me, afraid that I could not take care of myself. But I assured her I will be fine and requested her to follow her dreams of exploring the world and meeting all kinds of people. Even though she would come and visit me every time she would return from a trip, I missed her often as she is the next closest thing I got to my mum. And sometimes she would bring Bunny with her. Also I still have all her souvenirs that she gave me. She also taught me all the European languages that I know of.
Aster Bunnymund. An Australian military medic and a environmentalist. He is Aunt Toothiana's husband. They have been married for a good 5 years now. Even though I don't really like him, and he don't really like me. We keep picking on each other but I'm sure deep down he has a special soft spot somewhere. I can't say I hate him, because he had taken me to carnivals with Aunt Toothiana. They are like my second parents. He and Aunt Toothiana tried to make it to my first school play and baseball game, well at least he tried to be nice. He doesn't smoke he exercise regularly and he take me to games and most of the time he takes me out for a jog or swim. Which is why I have a healthy routine. We would always compete in soccer video games and football shows. Always competing which team would win. Although I can't say so now.. since they are out for most of the year and only comes back during Christmas and summer. This would be the first expedition I am going to have with them.
Sanderson Mansnoozie, he use to work in a travelling circus until it had to be close down. Aunty Tooth and Aster took him in. Yea I had to live with him but it's actually kinda cool. He is mute but he is scary at times, but never at us. My neighbour hood had this new group of thugs going around and creating trouble. And he thought the least he could do is to chase them away with his handy yellow whip that he used in the circus. He took on the job of a zoo keeper at the nearby zoo. Soon he also became one of the performing attraction for people since he is really very good with animals. I remember I watched his last circus act and his first zoo performance. He would take me out for ice cream when I'm bored alone at home, that is when Aunty Tooth and Bunny have night shifts to do. So it kinda works for them to have Sandy around to look after me. So yea they are like my extended family. Although they live just across the street.
When they walked in Immediately stood up and ran to them. Going in for a hug with Aunty Tooth.
'Look at you jack! You're all grown up!' Tooth said as she cupped my cheeks. 'Now let me check your teeth' she said and forcefully pry open my mouth to check. 'White like freshly fallen snow, good job jack!'
'I see you been lazing around' Bunny smirk. I cocked an eyebrow at him and smile slyly.
'Aw you do care' I commented, he snorted and ruffled my hair.
'Have you been a good boy jack? No complaints from school? No problems at all?' North ask as he widen his blue eyes that sparkle with hopes.
'yes I have been a very naughty kid' I joked, chuckling away. He smiled and patted my head. I looked at Sandy and gave him a hug.
'yea I have been a good kid and I did sleep well. Thank you for asking' I said to him, Sandy smiled and gave me two thumps up.
'Now lets go take a seat, reunion later' North said gesturing us back to the table that has been laid across with maps. Mr Whitmore chuckled as he gave each of them a handshake and Tooth a hug. The sound of the front door open echoed into the hall.
'Ah they have arrive' Mr Manny said as he stood up. The door swung open. ' Let me introduced. This is Professor Pitch Black, Gothel and Yzma.'
A man dressed in a black trench coat walked in, followed by two old woman. One of them is really skinny and boney , while the other have big curly hair. Following behind the boney woman would be a really big guy with a major body proportion issue. He have really really big chest and arms but his legs are tiny.
'Mr Pitch it's an Honour to meet you!' Milo greet as he stood up and shook hands with Pitch. 'I read all about your adventures and discoveries. They are truly fantastic'
'Well I'm flattered Mr Thatch. Your grandfather is my inspiration for this. So I should be thanking him and your family' He said as he expose his grey lanky fingers and hands. He turned his head and our eyes met. Those grey eyes felt very cold from his outer personality, something isn't right. I looked over to the other two ladies, something just doesn't feels right.
'Now let's start with the briefing. Mr Thatch if you would please' Mr Whitmore requested. Milo Stood up and the room became dim, curtains drawn and a projector set at the centre of the table. A screen was elevated and the first thing to be projected would be a picture of a map.
'Now what are we looking for in this expedition would be the Lost Empire of Berk. The sister Empire of Atlantis, as you can see here...' and so the briefing went on and on and on.
'Now the main aim of this Expedition is to find the lost empire and help them, study them and learn about them' Milo said sternly making sure every single one of us understood the aim of the expedition.
With the briefing over, Pitch and his fellow clients left the room.
'KRONK!' the boney lady called out to the man who stood up and followed him out. Poor thing..
When the curtain was drawn everyone squint their eyes to adjust to the sudden burst of sunlight in the room. It was already afternoon, and everyone is still pretty full from the pancakes. So everyone decided to head out to have some ice cream and a little bonding time. Everyone quickly changed and got ready as we walked out of the mansion. I continued reading the book making as many reference as I can to what we had discussed earlier.
It was Mr Whitmore's treat on the ice cream, everyone wanted Kida to give Ice cream a try. Mr Whitmore walked us to the best ice cream store in town, and he seems to be well known to everyone.
Finally we bought our ice cream and everyone watch Kida tries Vanilla ice cream for her first time. She looked at the cone and unsure of what to do, Milo showed her how Ice cream is ate. Starting at the very top, lick the ice cream!
Kida followed, as soon as her tongue retracted back into her mouth , she stared at the ice cream in her hand for a moment.
'Better eat it fast before it melts honey' Tooth said to Kida who simply nodded and wolfed down the ice cream.
'This is really really good!' She exclaimed. I chuckled as I ate my peppermint ice cream. We sat down on the row of benches and chat for a while. Milo held the Shepherd Journal in his hand while I held the book of dragons in my hand. His journal is so much smaller then mine.. no fair. But whatever...
'So.. are you excited? To be able to fulfil your dream and your parents dream?' Milo ask as he walked over with Kida and sat next to me. Kida had decided to try the Peppermint flavoured ice cream after my recommendation.
'Yea.. It's starting tomorrow. I still can't believe it's actually happening. To be able to do something that I have been waiting to do for a long time' I said as I held the pendant in my hand ' and to do it for them'
'It's going to be a live changing experience for everyone, and it would mean a big favour to find this sister empire of Atlantis.' Milo said, I looked up at both of them who smiled.
'This green Ice cream taste so good!' Kida exclaimed as she continue to lick the ice cream. We spend the rest of the afternoon walking around town buying necessities and some sight seeing for Kida. We walked into an antic shop since Mole wanted to take some 'Dessert' with him.
'How are people going to use this things if they are lock behind glass?!' Kida exclaimed when she examine an encased spear.
'It's for protection' Milo Answered
'I know what the spear is for' Kida retorted ' But why is it in a glass case?'
'The glass case is for protection' Milo replied adjusting his glasses.
'Wouldn't a spear be a better protection then a glass case?'
'Yes! I mean No! It's their protection from someone who wants to steal it' Milo explained. Kida stayed silent for a moment.
'Why would someone want to steal a glass case?' she said. Milo facepalm himself while everyone else burst out laughing.
Afterwards everyone head back to the mansion. I stayed in my room while waiting for dinner. I was busy reading my book when someone knocked on the door.
'Come in!' I called out, Aunty Tooth walked in with the rest of the team guardians.
'Hey jack~' Tooth call out gleefully as she made her way to the bed. I place a book mark and set the book aside.
'Hi Aunty Tooth' I replied. As all of them make their way to the bed, she place a box on the table and sat on the bed next to me.
'So are you excited for tomorrow?' Tooth ask as she place her hands on mine.
'Yea.. I'm pretty excited' I said as I looked at the framed photo of the family photo and smiled.
'It will be our first expedition together' she said smiling.
'It's a big world out there jack' north added.
'Don't get yourself killed mate' bunny teased earning a punch in the arm from Aunty Tooth. I chuckled at the sight of that.
'Do you think that their effort would be for nothing if we don't find it?' I ask.
North Chuckled. 'No jack.. even if it does not turn out right, we must still believe that it is out there somewhere. Because the world is filled with so much hope, and all you got to do Jack. Is believe'
'It won't be for nothing Jack' Tooth assured. She place a finger on her chin and hummed for a moment, before a smile spread across her face.
'What is it?' I ask cocking and eye brow giving a silly grin.
'I believe you will find it' Tooth said. I smiled let out a small giggle and hugged her.
'I believe that your life will change when you find it' North chuckled.
'I believe you will make your parents proud' Aster added. Sandy did some hand sign while Tooth translate it for me.
'Sandy says He believe that as long as you dream of it, you will find it' Tooth translated.
'I believe we are all going to have fun finding berk' I added, holding Tooth's hand. Everyone clasp their hands together and we all prayed for a moment like what we usually do everyday ever since mum and dad passed away.
'Come on it's dinner time' Tooth said and we left the room. Leaving the gift box on the table.
Dinner was rather rowdy, everyone had a great time bonding with each other through out the day. Everyone is talking about themselves, allowing everyone to know more about them. It's a great bonding experience.
Even throughout dinner introductions were not enough, so we had to stretch it across dessert when everyone settled for a bowl of mushroom soup. Everyone laughed and had fun before tomorrow. We have to get up early in the morning tomorrow for a early departure, according to the schedule.
After Dessert I retire back into my room. I took a hot shower before getting on with my night activity. I sink myself into the bath tub leaving only my head above water level. Enjoying the warm water, maybe for the last time.
I wonder what berk will be like, will the expedition be dangerous? Well we knew the risk when we took up the job. I got up and shampoo my hair and washed my body. I walked over to the mirror and began to brush my teeth while I'm still butt naked. Once I was done with my teeth I took 1 last dip and dried myself.
While drying my hair with the towel I notice the box that Aunty Tooth had left for me. I walked over and took it in my hands, and sat myself on the bed. Carefully unwrapping the box and open it. Inside is a necklace with a Snowflake pendant made of metal. I smiled and wore It around my neck .
I grab the book of dragons and my notebook to note some important points, while waiting for my hair to dry. Many questions went through my head. What kind of people will I meet? Will they be angry like the book says they are? I guess I am being too paranoid. Once I made sure my hair is dry enough I duck under the cozy blanket and looked at the picture frame before falling asleep. Enjoying the warm of the fire from the hearth.