The Storm That Follows

Sorry about my outburst last chapter, but I was pissed. I thought the Katrina thing was fairly lame, alot of people have way better names for their halloween spirits. It was a longshot, and I really don't think it was a good one. Oh well. That's what happens when your readers won't help you. I'm glaring at (almost) all of you. I have to give cake to the few reviewers I have though, you may all have a slice once you review!

Enjoy, here's Chapter 7.


"Mae," Jack called, catching Maes attention. "Walk with me."


MPOV

Jack took me into the workshop. "Wow..." I breathed.

He smiled at me. "I know. I had a similar reaction when I was first here. It is amazing." Jack continued smiling, but was looking around at the Yeti's making the toys.

I laughed. "I've been attempting to get in here for years!"

He chuckled. "I did to."

I smiled warmly at him before remembering the sack. "Why did you put me in the sack?"

He was caught a little off guard by this. "Well, Tooth, um, made me. She thought, well, that you were getting in the way of our, uh, relationship." He leaned on his staff. "She told me that if I didn't do t that she would freak and rip me apart, limb from limb." We both shivered from being creeped out.

I pondered this. "Did they throw you in a bag?"

He nodded, in a stressed way. "Yea, only the Yeti's weren't gentle. Or sorry."

I laughed. "Of course they did. I did find something out about Pitch though." I made myself say the last part. "My ex- I mean Katrina the Hallowe'en Spirit is working with him. She has the most huanting powers." I shuddered, remembering some of the creepy thing that Katrina could do.

"Your ex? Ex what?" He looked worried.

I looked down, avoiding his gaze. "Um, my exbest friend. It was kinda my fault that she went batty in the first place. If only I hadn't thrown that stupid lightning bolt! Then she wouldn't be helping Pitch, Pitch would probably still be in the ground, and we all wouldn't have to worry! Tooth wouldn't hate me, becuase she tried to kill me the day of the storm she hates me for. You wouldn't have to worry about me, you'd still be having a good relationship with Tooth. It's my fault that she is being like this, Jack! It's all my fault. I all links back to me and my cursed powers. Only harm comes from the-" He cut me off by kissing me. "Wh-what?"

He chuckled. "Knew that would shut you up." He turned back to me. "Now, your powers aren't a curse, they're a gift. You've got an amazing job, so I don't blame you for feeling confused and torn. Even if it is your fault, I forgive you, and the others don't really care if it is, except Tooth. And I'll stand up for you. So will Bunny."

"H-he will?" I was surprised.

"Of course! Don't tell him I told you this, but I think he likes you." He snickered, but returned to his serious face. "So, Mae, what is your center?"

I was confused. "My center?"

He nodded. "All Guardians have one. Mine is Fun, Bunny is Hope, Sandy is Dreams, Tooth is Memories, and North is Wonder. What are you? What is at your center?" He pointed to my chest. "Manny picked you, so there must be smetiing special inside you."

"Jack, I really don't know."

He nodded as if he understood. "Don't worry, it can take awhile. Trust me, I would know."

I nodded. "Ok, I trust you. Now, how is it that you know?"


JPOV

I was telling Mae my story in the cold winter night of the Pole. She was shocked to hear that Bunny and I were really good friends, even though we had hated each others guts before.

She was silent the intire time I spoke, and was very respectful. She was as quite as Sandy... Ow. Sandy just slapped for that part. Sorry. I wasn't trying to be rude. She perked up when she found out that I originally hadn't known who I was before I died.

When I finished, she was at a loss for words. "Oh wow... So it took you through that intire battle?"

"Yep."

"And you don't regret your choice?"

"Not ever."

"Can we get my memories back?"

I smiled. "Of course."

Just then, Bunny hopped out. "Mates, you gotta come see this."


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