Hi guys thanks for all the reviews :) I love hearing from you guys. ThatOneFan happy late birthday ;) I know that things appear a bit random in this chapter, but I promise there is a method to my madness (Don't listen to her, she's gone nuts) (Shut up Patrick) Anyway, disclaimer, my characters belong to me, their characters to them. Story is mine too. Enjoy
(Lavia Resort)
"And this was the armor worn by the Spirit of Conquest as he rode along side Genghis Khan."
"That is super interesting Tooth." Jack smiled as she read the thousandth display, "Dear Moon, I think I'm going to die of boredom if something exciting doesn't happen soon." The winter spirit glanced around the room; his eyes fell on an old Egyptian exhibit. He glanced at the fairy who was still enthused with what she reading, he then raced into the exhibit. Blue eyes darted around the room, gold tablets, scrolls, and stone statues of warriors filled the exhibit. His gaze fell on a lone sarcophagus at the back of the exhibit; he cocked his head as he started toward it.
"And as the Sun sets, so will I rise."
Jack started at the voice that entered his head; he glanced around the room his staff held out in front of him. "Ok, whose there?" his footsteps echoed in the silent room
"By the kiss of Nephthys did I go, the end of me to slow. Swore I did, to come again. The time is right; the time is now, for the king to take back his crown."
"Show yourself!" the winter spirit yelled
"Release me son of Aah Tehuti."
Jack could feel his staff lower as his eyes grew heavy, he felt himself turn and start toward the sarcophagus. "No!" the boy tried to stop walking, but it was as if his body had a will of its own.
"Do not struggle against me, you are chaos. I control chaos."
"I'm a winter spirit, not a spirit of chaos!" Jack had heard of spirits that were considered chaos, they cared for no one and constantly brought destruction to the world
"Cold, and dying. Frightened and hiding. Snow that buries and chokes. Fires try to stoke. Souls consumed by the white, hurled into the light." the voice seemed to snarl, "Tell me you are not a chaos spirit, winter kills and steals. Taking warm breath from lungs, stealing words from tongues, taking from start and slowing beats of hearts."
"Winter isn't about death!" tears were streaming down his pale face as images of frozen lives flashed before his eyes. He struggled to pull his hand back as he reached toward golden coffin.
"Jack! You shouldn't touch the exhibits!"
The winter spirit inhaled sharply as Tooth's voice broke the hold that the voice had on him. He turned and grabbed the surprised fairy by the hand and fled from the room.
"Jack! What's wrong?" Tooth exclaimed as she was dragged quickly through the museum
He didn't answer as he raced out of the museum, once out he leaned against the wall his breath coming out in rapid bursts.
"Jack…" the fairy asked in concern at the sight of the gasping winter spirit
"I'm not a chaos spirit…" the boy spoke low
"Whatever made you think that?" Tooth was caught off guard by his words.
"There was a voice in the Egyptian exhibit, it said…it said I was a chaos spirit… that I kill people!" the boy sank to his knees.
"Oh Jack…" the fairy knelt and cradled his head to her, "You are not a chaos spirit, you bring joy to people." she made him look at her, "Yes, sometimes winter can be harsh. But that is the way with everything; even memories can hurt at times."
Jack sighed in relief at her words; he smiled as he got to his feet, "Thanks Tooth." he frowned, "Who do you think that voice belonged to?"
"Tell me everything that happened Jack," the fairy listened as Jack recounted the events that had transpired, when he had finished her eyes widened, "We need to go find the others."
It was Jack's turn to be dragged full speed as Tooth rushed to find the other Guardians, her violet eyes wide with fear.
(At Jamie's)
Jamie slammed his foot into the goblins face as he wrestled to free himself. He had managed to get down the stairs and had his hand on the doorknob when one of the brothers had grabbed his shoulder and tossed him to the floor.
"Just come quietly!" Gaten yelled as he held his bleeding nose
Jamie got to his feet, just to have the other two brothers grab him.
"Stop struggling!" Gazan growled as the boy fought against their grip
Jamie yelped as Gaten grabbed his wrists and tied them in front of him, leaving a length of rope loose as a lead. He pulled back as the goblin began pulling on the rope, trying to lead him out of the house. "Just wait till the Guardians find out about this!" the boy yelled as he planted his feet.
"They have no idea what's going on." Gaten snarled as he motioned for his brothers to help him.
"They're going to kick your bu…" his voice was cut off as Gozon pulled a cloth between his teeth and tied it tight. "Mmmph!" he continued yelling as they continued to push and drag him out of the house. He glanced around hoping to see someone that could help him, but the streets were empty.
"Grantor start the van!" Gaten yelled
Jamie's eyes widened at the sight of a very large troll starting the engine of a white moving van, he twisted and balked as they lead him to the back of the van. He grunted into the gag as they opened the door and tossed him inside. He sat up and glared at the smirking face of Gaten.
"Now you be a good little spirit." the goblin cackled as he pulled the door of the van down, a click resounding signaling it was locked.
"Just great." Jamie thought as he was thrown to the floor as the van raced off. The boy glanced around; his eyes fell on something lying in the back against the wall. He squinted in the dim light of the floor lights, "Mmmpch!" he got to his feet and staggered toward the Nightmare King. The man's wrists and ankles were tightly bound with chains as well as his arms and legs, a tight cloth was tied between his teeth. Jamie's heart filled with worry at the sight of the man's bruised face and blood that trickled down from a gash on his head. "Mmmpch!" he knelt beside Pitch, he shook the man's shoulder trying to wake him.
Golden eyes blinked open as he felt his head being tussled around as someone tried to remove his gag , they widened at the sight of Jamie as the boy tossed the cloth to the side. "What are you doing here?" he swallowed trying to wet his dry mouth. He grunted as the boy helped him sit up, he looked at him questionably.
Jamie tried to grin, but a whimper escaped instead.
"I will kill every last one of them for this." Pitch thought as he motioned with his head for Jamie to sit beside him. "Hold still," he turned his back to the boy and reached with his bound wrists toward the boy's gag.
Jamie tried not to move as Pitch struggled with the knot in the gag, he sighed in relief as it came loose. He reached and pulled it from his mouth and threw the cloth to the van floor in disgust, "Don't suppose the Guardians are on their way?"
Pitch sighed, "Not going to lie, probably not." he looked at Jamie, "Why did they take you?"
"They think I'm Jack." Jamie shrugged as he tried to untie Pitch, he leaned against the wall, "I'm not strong enough…"
"It's ok Jamie," Pitch said as he caught the familiar feel of fear emitting from him, "Here, let me get that rope off you."
Jamie rubbed his wrists from the rope burn, "Sorry I can't get you loose."
"Don't beat yourself up kid," Pitch smiled at him trying to comfort him
"Who are those jerks?"
"The Glackens brothers and the meathead driving is Grantor. They are mercenaries for hire. Not really the most dangerous but together they make an ok team." Pitch laughed, "Though I kicked all four of their asses the last time we met."
Jamie's eyes brightened, "What happened?"
Pitch smiled as his diversion worked, "Well, it all started when Patrick went to close a deal…"
(With the Guardians)
"And you say it wanted you to open the sarcophagus?" North asked as the Guardians searched the room.
Jack nodded, "The voice was very commanding, it…it took a hold of my body." he shuddered at the memory. He glanced at Sandy, "It called me a son of Aah Tehuti. Who is that?"
Sandy's eyes widened, as he and the other Guardians looked at each other. The man flicked fast images above his head, his face full of worry.
"Jack, that was the name given to Moon by the Egyptian people." Bunny spoke quietly, "Moon once told us the story. The people of Egypt had been enslaved by a man who called himself Set. He was a tyrant, killing any who stood against him. Then, he met Nephthys, you knew her as Death."
Jack felt his skin crawl
"Together they ruled over all of Egypt with absolute power. But that was not enough for Set, he wanted the world."
"That is where Moon came in." North interrupted, "He came down from the sky and fought against Set. The air quivered as they locked blades, the earth moaned as they clashed…"
"Wait, how could a man be on par with Moon." Jack asked
"Death had melded her magic into his soul. He was a mortal man who held within his soul the fires of Death. He was as strong if not stronger than Moon." Bunny picked up, glaring at North for interrupting him
"How did Moon defeat him them?" Jack asked his eyes widening
"Moon was almost defeated that night, but before Set could strike the final blow a hawk sent by Nature dived and raked its talons across Set's eye. In that moment Moon thrust his sword into his heart. He left him dead on the banks of the Nile, and the people threw Set into the waters. They did not give him burial; it was their revenge, the ultimate dishonor."
Jack shook his head, "Then why is there a sarcophagus Bunny?"
The Guardian shook his head, "I don't know it doesn't make sense." he glanced at the others, "All we know is that more research on the matter must be made."
"Sorry for ruining the vacation guys…" Jack said lowering his eyes
"Nonsense Jack, if you had not found out about this," North swept his hand around the room, "Then someone else would have, and they may not have had the strength to not open the lid."
"Thanks North." the boy smiled at him
"Come my friends we are leaving." the man turned and started out the door, quickly followed by the others.
Jack glanced back at the sarcophagus; he shuddered as a presence filled his mind
"Run little child, run fast and true. There is nowhere on this earth that will hide you. For when I wake, your life I will take. Payment made for a life betrayed."
He started as someone grabbed his hand, he looked at Tooth his eyes wide, "Tooth, he's speaking to me again."
"What did he say?" she spoke as the others turned
"He…he said that when he wakes up he was going to kill me." blue eyes filled with fear
Sandman frowned, an image of him and Pitch floating above his head. He placed his hand on his brother's shoulder as he smiled reassuring him.
"Thanks." Jack smiled back at his brother
Sandman nodded he glanced at the sarcophagus, he released a wave of sand at it. The Guardians watched as the sand began to wash over the relic.
"Very clever Tutu, very clever indeeeed."
Jack sighed as the voice faded as the sand completely enveloped the coffin. "You sure that will work?"
Bunny laughed, "The only way you could get through Sandman's sand is if you are pure of heart." the pooka smiled "And I highly doubt there are many who pass through here that are."
"Come my friends we need to make haste to the Pole." the Spirit of Wonder hurried out the door, the others following quickly after him
Please review and let me know what you thought :) I look forward to hearing from you. As I said, it may seem a bit…odd but I promise all will be revealed (Laughs evilly) Till Next Time
