Chapter 2

Souls Collecting and Apology

JACK'S POV.

I was nothing but shocked. How did Lena know him. I mean we all knew who he was. Because we all knew who his father was. But I didn't know why or how Lena knew him more personally. Why hadn't she told me? I continued to listen as Abaddon spoke.

"I've only come to collect what's mine for the last time. You see, when Lena first met me, she had made a sacrifice to help a friend in need. Jillian over there."

He said pointing to her, who had a sorry and solemn expression on her face. She had probably been apologizing to Lena ever since this all started. And now, I felt like wanting to know why, but I also didn't. but I had to what would happen.

"She had been in a nearly fatal accident. And when I came to take her soul, Lena stopped me. She proposed a deal. If I spared the life of her friend, then she would take my duties in different parts of the world for the next one hundred years. Since the world was starting to overpopulate, and it was time for me to start in my father's work with him, I accepted. So for the next hundred years she has been collecting the souls of people who's time was up. Being there and watching some who had minutes left die, and then taking their souls."

"And if you're wondering why she didn't just try not to do this job, it's very simple. If she refused to do so, or tried not to, then her friend's soul would be mine for the taking. The marks on her upper body that I left are a reminder, and will glow whenever there is a soul that needs collecting. And so once again it's time." he said.

Why hadn't Lena told me this, or the other guardians. Her family, Jillian and her parents, and Manny were the only ones who probably knew this information.

"And now, marks the last year of it. Her time as a reaper is done. Jillian's soul is now free from my grasp, and one hundred years is now up. But I still must collect the souls that she has for the final time. So are you ready Lena?"

"Yeah, let's go." she said, looking down and…ashamed? But why?

"Well we can just do it here, I don't have all that much time to go somewhere else. Could everyone but the guardians she is most close to stay here?"

Everyone nodded, and left. Jillian, North, Bunny, Tooth and I stayed. As if we would leave her alone. At a time like this. But a part of me didn't want to know or see what they would do.

"Alright then. You know what to do Lena." he said.

Then in the blink of an eye, they started to take their shirts off, leaving their torso's bare, with the exception of Lena's dark blue lacy bra. I couldn't believe what was happening. I could see the marking all over her stomach and upper body and on her back. They were black streaks that went all the way down her back and chest, some went halfway and some were shorter. In the middle of her chest was a black snowflake with a single musical note on the tip of it. Even with the bra, I could see that some of the streak markings went on her chest as well.

Then both their markings started to glow. Abaddon's scythe glowed and Lena brought out her ice scepter, which now turned black. Kind of like how it was, when she was turned into a fearling, but darker. It also had a dark blue orb on it. The floor around them turned black and green with markings of skull patters. Then the lights went out, I could here the commotion coming from the other outside the room, but it soon got quiet again. Then Lena and Abaddon's scepter and scythe lit up the room. I wasn't prepared for what happened next.

They stepped closer and began to kiss. Their bodies pressed against each other's. Then he raised his hand and placed it on her chest. Then the souls that had been inside Lena's scepter, began to transfer to his in a green and black light. They linked their hands together so that their fingers were intertwined. Transferring the souls faster. They appeared in a green light from Lena's staff and flowed into Abaddon's scythe. Once all the souls had gone, they broke the kiss. They put their shirts back on.

The marks on Lena's back and chest, including the mark on her chest slowly disappeared, until they were all completely gone.

I was feeling different emotion all at once. Moreover, I was filled with nothing but anger, sadness and betrayal. It was like I didn't even know Lena anymore. She looked ashamed as she glared at him. We all had looks on our faces. Jillian's was or sadness and guilt, and the others had surprised faces and looked at me. I knew why. To see my reaction to all this. And I wasn't sure what my reaction was or would be. I just wanted to get out of here as fast as possible.

"A great kisser as usual Lena. It was great doing business with you these past one hundred years."

"Just get out of here, Abaddon." she sneered.

"Alright then. Goodbye, have a nice life." he said, before disappearing in a puff of black smoke.

Lena looked back at us, tears in her eyes, with a look of remorse.

"I'm sorry you all had to see that." she said. But was mainly looking at me.

But I had couldn't take it. I bolted out of there, leaving a blizzard behind me. But I could hear the faint sound of Lena calling out.

"Jack, wait! Please come back! I'm sorry Jack! So sorry! Wait!" I heard her call, but I didn't stop I just kept on going. To the one place I could think right now. The lake in Burgess.

I was flying at top speed until I made it to my lake. I felt so hurt, so used. Why hadn't Lena told me? I understand why she had to do it, but still, at least she could have told me.

I was just sitting there, when I heard a feminine voice.

"Jack, can we talk?" asked Lena.

"Sure." I said, not looking at her.

We were silent for a moment.

"Jack, I'm so sorry!" she said throwing herself at me in a hug position.

"I wanted to tell you, but I wanted to wait until this was all over, I didn't want for Abaddon to crash the party, but I lost track of time and then…Can you ever forgive me?" she asked, tears streaming down her face.

"Please Jack, I really am sorry. So please say something to me. Please speak to m-" but I cut her off by shutting her up with a kiss.

She seemed surprised, but returned it. More tears spilled from her eyes. I wrapped my arms around her waist. She wrapped hers around my neck as we deepened the kiss. We kissed for a minute before the need for air became an obstacle. We broke the kiss, and smiled at each other as we looked into each others eyes.

"Come on, let's get back to the others." I said, she smiled and we started flying there hand in hand.

Once we got we explained everything. North felt some guilt because he hadn't let her go when she tried to. But she for gave him.

"Despite everything else that happened, this was pretty good New Year's party."

"Yes, and I think we love to here you sing more Lena." said her mother.

Lena got on stage and started singing. Everything turned out good. The debt had been lifted from Lena, and she was finally done being a reaper. Once she finished singing and instrumental music started playing, courtesy of her, she came over and kissed me. Everyone started to waltz, soon, we did to. She put one hand on my shoulder, and the other in my hand. She stood close, to where our bodies touched and rested her head on my shoulder. As we danced the night away.

JANUARY 5TH

Everything, was just great now, and I hoped it would stay like that. Lena agreed to tell me most things she kept to herself or only a few people besides her knew about. Which was fine with me. Even if it wasn't everything, I would get there, as our relationship went on. And I hoped that it would be for the rest of our lives.

WOW, THAT REALLY IS SOMETHING. DEATH JR MIGHT HAVE GONE TO FAR WITH MAKING THEM, ESPECIALLY JACK WATCH. BUT AT LEAST EVERYTHING'S OKAY! CHEESY ENDING, BUT I HAVEN'T REALLY DONE SAPPY STUFF SO…YEAH. WELL I HOPE YOU LIKED. PLEASE REVIEW, BUT DON'T FLAME. LAST CHAPTER IS NEXT. PEACE OUT!