A/N Hey guys! I want start off by saying that I apologize for taking so long in between updates. I have a lot going on right now, with packing for the move, and getting ready to move. Also, it's because I've been trying to find the inspiration to write again. It's not really an excuse, but theres one of the biggest reasons. I'm really trying to find it again, so be patient with me please! Also, there should be a new OC poping up in this chapter. So that should be fun, huh? Anyway, let's get to the story
~Rose's POV~
I buckle up my seat belt as my dad starts the car. He then pulls out of the drive way, and we start our short journey to the small patch of woods on the outskirts of town. It will take about twenty minutes to get there by car. I'm trying really hard to push back the feeling that I'm getting. It came on so suddenly, and it was way stronger than all of the other urges I've ever gotten. Usually, it's like an unpleasant feeling that settles in the pit of my stomach.. But this was like every part of my body was screaming to find them. I don't know why, but I know that I had to follow this feeling or something terrible would happen. I had one question though. Why did my dad offer to drive me? He agreed with the guardians that it was to dangerous for me to help while I was pregnant.
"Dad, why did you offer to drive me? I thought you didn't want me getting involved with all of this, because it's to dangerous.." I said, trailing off because I didn't know what else to say. There really wasn't anything else to say. I heard him sigh as he turned around a corner. He kept his eyes on the road, only glancing over at me occasionally.
"I offered to drive you because, I didn't want to you to use your powers. I know that look that you got on your face. It's the look you get when your determined to get and/or do something. I remember when you were younger, I took you to the park, and there was this really tall tree. I told you not to climb it because you could fall and get hurt.. Well you did it anyway. And you fell and broke your arm." I blushed as I remembered that day. I was so embarrassed, but my dad never said 'I told you so.' He didn't really have to. The look on his face said it all. He continued by saying, "You got that very same look on your face. That's why I knew that you were going to find some way to get to there weather I wanted you to or not. So, I decided that driving you there would be easier in the long run." He said, turning onto a dirt road that would take us to the woods.
I thought on his words for a moment, staying silent. The more I thought about it, the more it actually made sense. It's true that I would have found a way to get there no matter what he said to me. I'm just glad that I didn't have to use the shadows.. I usually don't mind, but I was to frazzled in that moment to fully concentrate as much as I needed too. I didn't really think about that in the heat of the moment though. I don't know what would have happened, and if it's bad, I hope to never find out.
I wonder if I'll ever get to the point where I'll be able to use these powers without that concentration. I remember how Pitch used them so easily. It was as if it all he had to do was flick his wrist, and bam! He was wherever he wanted to go. I know that I shouldn't be messing with these powers, but I feel like they are apart of me. Not so much apart of me that they control everything I do, but enough to where I want to learn how to use them. It might be stupid and naive, but it was they way I felt ever since I got back home after we defeated Pitch. I've never told anybody else this, because I don't want them to worry, and I also don't want them to try and stop me.
I turn my head to stare out the window, enjoying the silence. I watched as the building faded into fields, followed by trees. It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining brightly, even though it was early in the morning. There's only a few clouds in the sky, and the ones that are floating around are white and fluffy. The trees were really beautiful as well. I caught movement out of the corner of my eye and I turn to see my dad turn on the stereo. It's tuned into a station that plays a mix of 90's and today's music. This is the station that he always listens to whenever we're in the car.
We spend the rest of the ride in silence, which gave me the chance to drift away with my thoughts. Before I knew it, my dad was pulling into a circular, gravel parking lot. It wasn't very big, but then again not a lot of people came here. This area is infested with bears. I unbuckle my seat belt and open the car door to get out. I push myself awkwardly into a standing position. I shut the door, and dad locks the car. We both walk to the front of the car, and I scan some of the trees. I have no idea where to start looking for them.
"How will we know where to look for them? Did they tell you where they were going to start looking?" I asked, looking over at him. It didn't look at me, instead he was scanning the outline of trees. His eyes moved back and forth across the outline of trees for a few moments, but then they stopped.
"They didn't tell me where they were going to look first, but I think that might help us find them." He said, pointing towards the left of where we're standing. I follow his gaze to a patch of trees. I don't see anything unusual about it, and I shoot my dad a confused look. He just motions for me to follow him, as he steps off the gravel and into the grass. I follow him as he walks to the patch of trees he was pointing to only moments ago. As we get closer, I see something shimmer in the sunlight. I furrow my eyebrows trying to figure what it is.
It doesn't take us long to walk the rest of the way there. When we do, I examine the leaves on some of the trees. I run a hand over some of them, and I notice two important things. The first is that the area is covered in water. The second is that the leaves are cold. Well, colder than they should be. Then the light bulb went off in my head. Jack was here. The cold and frost follows him everywhere he goes, so it makes sense that the trees he passes should be covered lightly in frost. I look further into the trees and I see more of the leaves and bushes reflecting a similar light.
"Dad, if we follow this, do you think that we'll be able to find them?" I ask him.
"It's worth a shot. Are you sure you're up for this?" He asks, looking at me. I nod, and he gives me a small smile before stepping into the trees. I follow him, moving deeper into the woods. I call out to Jack a few times, but there isn't a response. The path is straight for a couple of yards, but then it turns abruptly. Dad and I turn and continue to follow it. As we continue walk, I can see the droplets of water change into a thin layer of frost. This means that we're getting closer to Jack and the others. I start moving faster, my heart rate speeding up. I start calling out for him again.
I pause after a few minutes to see if I can hear anything. I hear nothing but the rustling of leaves, and a few birds chirping. Then, out of nowhere, the wind shifts and it starts blowing towards us. It's stronger than it was a few minutes ago, but it's not over powering. The breeze soon turns cold, and then I see Jack being carried by the wind. The wind lets him down a few feet in front of us, and I open my mouth to say something, but the look on his face stops me. I've never seen him look so angry before.
"I thought we said that it was to dangerous for you to be out here Rose." He said, and though his voice was quite it couldn't quite hide the anger in his voice.
"I know what you said but-"
"No. What would you have done if something happened to you? What if you got hurt out here, huh?" He said cutting me off. I feel my own anger rising. I know that he's making a valid point, but I couldn't just sit there and ignore the feeling I got.
"I would have figured something out if that happened, I always do! I wouldn't have come out here unless I had a good reason, and you know it." I say to him, and he moves closer to me.
"I don't care what the reason is Rose, it's not just yourself you have to think about anymore. You're pregnant now, and I don't want anything to happen to you or the baby. None of us do. You need to leave. Now." He says, and his eyes are sparking with his anger. I would usually be intimidated by this, but right now I'm not in the mood to back down. I came here for a reason, and I'll see to it that I help.
"No. I'm not leaving until I get the chance to help you." I say, straightening my back, and looking him straight in the eyes. He takes another step towards me, and by now we're about a foot away from each other.
"Now Rose." He says again, and I shake my head.
"No. I'm staying weather you like it or not. I'll be fine, the baby will be fine, and everything will work out." I say back at him. He runs a hand through his hair and shakes his head.
"Why do you have to do this? Why is it so important that you stay here? How can you help us with the condition that you're in?" He asks, and it makes me even more angry. In my condition? What is that supposed to mean? The wind starts picking up around us, and I feel the temperature dropping. A few flakes of snow are swirling around us, and soon I see thin streams of black dust.
"My condition!? What is that supposed to mean? What is it about pregnancy that make men think that suddenly women are fragile flowers that contently need protection? You don't think that I can protect myself, do you?" I say, and the wind starts moving even faster around us, whipping my hair to the side.
"You know that's not what I meant." He bites back at me. We stand there staring at each other, but then he breaks the silence by sighing. He rubs his temple and looks down at the ground, the wind dying down a little. "Just tell me what you're doing out here." I stay silent for a moment, biting my bottom lip. I feel my anger die down a little, but I can still feel it there.
"I came out here because I got a feeling that I needed to be here. It's like something was calling me here. I had to come." I said, and the wind slows to a calm breeze. There isn't anymore sand or snow, but the temperature is still lower than normal. Jack opens his mouth to say something, but he's interrupted by another voice erupting form the trees.
"Jack we found something!" Tooth says, bursting through the trees. A few fairy's are following closely behind her. She notices me, and gives me a strange look. I just roll my eyes, and shake my head. Jack shoots me a look, then follows Tooth through the trees. I look back at my dad and then follow as well. I already came all the way here, I wasn't go to pack it in now.
We walk for only a couple of yards, and then enter a small clearing. The other guardians are all gathered in a circle, and I go to join them. Instead of standing by Jack, I stand by Bunny. He also gives me a weird look, but I ignore it. I look down at the ground, because that's were everybody else was looking. I have to hold back the gasp as my eyes settle on a girl. She's curled up on the ground. Her clothes are tattered, and she's shivering like a leaf caught in a windstorm. Her arms are covering her face, so I can't see what she looks like. I react on instincts and I kneel down. Or the best I can anyway. I put a hand on her shoulder, and she shrinks in on herself even more.
"Hey, it's okay. I'm not going to hurt you." I say, and she uncurls a little bit. Her arms move enough to let me see her face. Her eyes are full of fear, and she has a few scratches here and there. She looks at me, and I do my best to smile at her.
"That's it. Don't worry. You're safe now, I won't let anything happen to you." I say, and she shifts her gaze to the guardians. She then turns her eyes back to me. I keep talking to her softly, trying to get her to calm down. After a moment, she shifts, and pushes herself into a sitting position. I give her a smile.
"My name is Rose. What's your's?" I ask her, rubbing her shoulder softly.
"M-my name is Jade." She says softly.
A/N Aaaaaand I leave it there. Tell me what you guys think about Jack and Rose's fight. I had to keep rewriting that part because I didn't want them to be too harsh with each other. Yea... I don't think those two are going to be very happy with each other for a little while... Anyway, Until next time. Stay awesome you guys!
