Wounded, Lost and Confused… that how the day dreamer felt. Wounded, because she saw her idol die/vanish from existence, right before her eyes. Lost, because she felt as if apart of her was now missing. Though she and Sandy where very much different, they where also connected in a way, that she didn't even know, until he was gone. Confused, because she wondered, why? Why, would he give up his Life to save hers? She was nothing special. All she was, was another spirit that no one believed in. Why save her life, when his was more important to the children in the world, then hers.
Sara leaned her head against the cool window, closing her tired, red and puffy, eyes. The young spirit sat on the ledge of a window, staring out at the frozen landscape out side. When they had gotten back to the pole the she had gotten out of the winter spirits grasp and ran inside, wanting to be alone for a while.
It took her about an hour to finally calm down. All she wanted to do was rest, but every time she closed her eyes. She saw Sandy's apologetic smile, then the nightmare sand consuming him. Opening her eyes, Sara looked at her opened palm, seeing a replica of Sandy himself, only in white sand, spinning slowly, with a happy smile on his face.
"Are you alright?" North walked up to the young girl. The only response he got was the day dreamer turning her head away, and the figure, in her palm, disappear.
"Sara, Sandy would not want you to be this way." North took a seat in front of her, arms crossed over his chest. He had just go done talking with Jack about how proud Sandy would have been with him, if he saw what he had done. Jack was about to go look for Sara himself, but North had told the winter spirit to let him talk to her first.
"But It's my fault he's not here. I should be the one dead, not him…" Sara looked into her lap, ashamed to look at the Russian.
"It is not your fault. Sandy knew Pitch was going to use you to get to him, but he did not want you to get hurt. Is why he pushed you out of the path of the deadly arrow." North put a hand on her should, while the other lifted her head, so she was not looking into his wide blue eyes.
"Sandy may be gone physically, but he is still with you, and us, right here." North pointed to Sara's chest right where her heart was.
"When you where chosen to help us and Jack, Sandy had the biggest smile on his face. As he and Tooth told you before, he admired your talent. He also saw something that we, and you, have yet to see. Something Special."
"What's special about a spirit that can only give day dreams, and no one believes in…"
"I saw you fight, you fight to protect the children, and you're also the one who was able to help Jack bring out his inner power last night when fighting Pitch. The Man in the Moon had chosen you for a reason, just like Jack. I do not know who you where in your past life, but in this life, you may not be Guardian, but you are someone, with something Powerful hidden deep with in them. As we all have, you and Jack must find your Center."
"My center? What do you mean?" Sara looked at the Russian confused.
"Your center is something you protect with all your heart, like a guardian. Sandy was the guardian of dreams, Tooth, the guardian of memories, Bunny, the guardian of hope, and I, the guardian of wonder."
"But I'm not guardian… Jack is…"
"Though not guardian, along with other spirits, everyone has a center. Has something to protect."
"How do I do that if I don't even know who was before Sara Day Dreamer?" Sara stood, about to walk away, when a firm hand was placed on her should.
"You will, I can feel it, in my Belly!" North grabbed his big stomach, making it giggle lightly. This actually caused the day dreamer to giggle lightly.
"That is what I like to hear. Know I think a certain winter spirit should come out of hiding and talk to his best friend." North patted the girl's back, before walking down the hall way towards the globe room.
As the Russian past on of the pillars, Sara's best friend had come out from behind it, slowly walking to her.
As Jack approached her, he could tell she saw the sad and concern look in his eyes. Could she blame him? When she took off on her own He felt so useless. It broke his heart when there was nothing he could so to calm her. He was upset that Sandy had died, but If she had gotten hit by that nightmare arrow… Jack couldn't even bring himself to think of what things would be like with out her around.
"Jack, I'm sorry… I…" Sara was cut off when Jack embraced her in a tight embrace.
"Y…you have nothing… to apologize for… I should be the one… to apologize…"
Sara was shocked, not because he what he said, but because he was shacking, she also felt cold droplets of water sink into her shirt.
"Jack…" Sara wrapped her arms around his waist. She had never once seen him cry in the 300 years she's known him. It actually hurt her more to see and hear him cry then it was to see the death of Sandy.
"I'm sorry Sandy is not here, but I'm happy he saved you… If you where the one not here right now… I think I would lose it… No… I would lose it!" Pulled away slightly, so he could look into those beautiful eyes of hers. He knew she saw his tear stained face, but he did not care.
It was then that he knew what he had to do. He had to tell her, tell her what she meant to him. Tell her all these feelings that had been kept inside him for 300 years. Was it Love? He was not sure, all he knew was that he cared for her so much, and always had. He didn't care if she didn't return his feelings anymore. If he didn't do it right now, he was afraid that if he didn't do it now, the next time might be too late.
"Sara, you mean so much to me, you always have. From that first day I met you, I felt something for you. The Feeling was small, but as the years went on, that feeling grew. I was too afraid to tell you… because I didn't want to lose the only friend I had. I don't care anymore though. I need you too know how I feel, before something else happens, and I lose my chance to tell you." Jack placed his right hand against her cheek, stroking it lightly with his thumb.
"I care deeply about you Sara. When I'm with you, I feel so relaxed, I feel like I can tell you everything, no matter how bad or embarrassing it is. My heart races every time I see your beautiful smile, or hear that beautiful quiet laugh. When I'm not near you, I am constantly thinking about you. You're the most important person in my life Sara. I would rather be consumed by Pitch's nightmare sand, then have to live out the rest of my eternal life with out you by my side."
Sara was aw struck. Never had she thought this would happen. All this time, of hiding her feelings, and here he was expressing everything she also felt for him. Her heart raced with every word he said. Her breath caught in her throat when he had placed his cool hand against her slightly warm cheek. She continued to stare into Jack's amazing blue eyes, letting everything he said sink in. What he did next caught her completely off guard.
For the winter spirit had leaned foreword, pushing his lips lightly against hers. Sara's eyes widen in surprise, but she quickly relaxed and leaned into the kiss. Though his lips where cold, they were also soft and smooth. Her heart raced, as her legs seemed to grow weak.
Jack tightened his grip around the day dreamer's waist, bringing her closer to his body, continuing to kiss her sweet and unbelievably soft lips. He was afraid that she would push him away, but it was the total opposite. When he felt her kissing back, he knew that she also had strong feelings for him.
Forcing him self to pull away from her sweet lips. Jack leaned his forehead against hers, looking deep into her half opened, bright gold eyes, the specks of blue in them sparkling brightly.
"I can't believe… After all this time, I have wanted to tell you for so long. I just could never find the courage to tell you, but now I can." Sara took one of her arms from around his waist, doing the same with his and entwining their fingers together.
"I care so much about you. I have the most fun when it is just me and you. I always find myself staring into your amazing blue eyes. When I'm around you, I can't help but smile. You're always there when I need you the most. I was so afraid that if I told you how I felt, that you would reject me and it would mess up our friend ship, but now, I can. I am sorry if I worried you when I ran off. I just needed to be alone."
"I understand, Sandy was your Idol. Seeing him die before your eyes must have hurt you more then anything. You needed your space, just like I did, before we were dragged into this mess. I promise, Pitch will pay for what he did to Sandy, and I want you there by my side when it happens."
A Smile formed on the day dreamer's face, she nodded her head lightly, kissing the winter spirit once again, who did not hesitate to return it.
With all that was going on with Pitch, both young spirits finally felt at peace. For neither had to hide their true feeling for each other anymore. At that moment, since all this chaos started, everything felt perfect and at peace for the first time.
