Chapter 6:

Revelation and Hostages

Noch''s POV

"Like a nickname?" Tooth asks. I turn to her and stare her down. *Don't say that! Remember! It's me!* My look says angrily. Tooth gulps lightly, realizing her mistake.

"Jack… I need to talk to you." I say just quiet enough. He nods and walks to the door. When a voice stops us.

"The star- crossed lovers reunite, yet one only has half the story." Pitch's voice says from the shadows.

"Who?" Jack asks quietly.

"Aww. Such a shame. How much didn't you tell him, my dear?" Pitch asks, coming out of the shadows.

"I'm. Not. Your. Dear!" I growl angrily. "Listen to me, and listen well." I say getting closer. "You scared me before, but, now, I won't let you push me around. I won't let you scare me. I'm not your anything!" I say, using my powers to create a light beam, and shoot it at Pitch. He gets hit head on and crumples to the ground. "The truth is… I've never been more afraid but that fear, is what fuels me. Fuels me to fight you."

"Now, Noch'-" He starts as he stands up. I cut him short by punching him in the jaw. Causing him to fall back onto the ground.

"Don't. Call. Me. That!" I growl. However, I can't say what I was thinking because he swipes my feet from underneath me. I land on the ground with a sickening thump. "Ow." I mumble under my breath. Suddenly, I see a flash of white, blue and brown flying over me. It lands in front of me, protectively. Jack.

"Now, Jack, this isn't your fight." Pitch says. "This doesn't involve The Guardians." He says, as if it's a curse. I bolt to my feet.

"News Flash!" I shout from behind Jack. "I'm a Guardian!"

"I see." Pitch says, smiling slightly. He disappears into the shadows, however, I know he didn't leave because my back's still burning.

"Is that it?" Jack asks, shocked yet not believing.

"Not even close." I say through gritted teeth.

"So… You still can feel my presence." Pitch comments from behind me. I spin around and see a young boy, who looks exactly like Xavier.

"Jaime!" Jack says, horrified.

"Jack!" The boy yells back, just as scared.

"Who?" I ask, confused.

"Jaime Bennett, my first believer." Jack answers. Bennett? Xavier's great whatever grandchild!

"Jack, who's she?" Jaime asks, oddly calm for someone captured by Pitch. She? He can see me?!

"Jaime, this is Noch'." Jack says.

"Enough chatter!" Pitch yells.

"Okay, Pitch, you win." I say, my hands going into the surrender position. "Let him go."

"Deal." Pitch says, setting Jaime safely on his feet on the ground. "One Bennett, for another." He comments quietly.

"Noch', don't do this." Jack begs.

"Please." Jaime asks quietly beside Jack. I get down on one knee and place my hand on his shoulder.

"It's going to be okay." I tell Xav- Jaime. "You look just like him." I comment quietly to myself. Unfortunately, not quiet enough.

"Just like who?" Jaime asks, intrigued. I let out the breath I didn't realize I was holding. I look behind me and see Pitch waiting, patiently. He wants me to be afraid and not say anything.

"What?" Jack asks beside Jaime, confused.

"She said I looked just like someone." Jaime says. Then turns to me. "Who?"

"My younger brother." I answer knowing there's no reason to hide it anymore.

"How can I look like him? Did you have a family like Jack?" Jaime asks

"I did have a family." I answer truthfully. "I had three younger brothers. You look just like the youngest one."

"Really?!" Jaime asks, excited. "What was his name? What was your name?" He asks quickly.

"His name Xavier, Xavier Bennett." I tell him. Jaime smiles happily. Jack, however looks confused. "I was his older sister. My name was Sarah, Sarah Bennett. Though most people called me by my nickname, Noch'." Jack has a look of realization cross his face.

"Sarah." He says simply, he then hugs me happily. "I mean Noch'." He corrects himself automatically. I pull myself out of his embrace, not wanting to, and pull off my most prized possession. I set it in his hand, and close his hand before he can see it. "What's this?"

"Something important." I say as I turn back to Pitch.

"Noch', I can't let you do this." Jack says, grabbing my shoulder.

"That's a problem considering my center's Determination and Compassion." I say, smiling slightly. "Take care of yourself." I then lean forward and kiss him lightly on his cheek.


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