"Start off by telling us about that Red mate."
I stare blankly at the bunny across from me. North, Bunny, and Jack all sat me down to talk about the recent events. Sandy and Tooth didn't come, I assume, because they have other things to do. Like find teeth or bring dreams.
They continue to wait anxiously for my answer. Bunny and North seem very interested in what I was saying, but Jack looks as if I'm just wasting his time. So inconsiderate.
"Red is new, I guess. About 40 years he's been in the business. He was fine at first, but progressively got worse." They all pay very close attention as I speak. I admit, its a bit weird to have so many people listening to me at once.
I'm obviously very social.
"He caused so much havoc that one day. So many died. It didn't help their conscious either," I explain. They give me confused expressions, so I continue, "Dove really had to step up his game. He didn't expect Red to be so powerful, I guess."
"Whoa. Slow down," Jack jabbers, "How does Red effect so many people? What does he even do?"
I click my tongue before continuing, "Red is," I pause, "what some call 'Lefty,' but he's the devil guy that sits on your shoulder. Dove is the angel on your shoulder."
Jack rolls eyes at the statement, "Wow. Impressive," he says sarcastically.
"You make snow," I shoot back.
He glares at me. "People like snow. What's even his purpose?"
I glare back, crossing my arms, "Oh? Like you have a purpose? I'm sure we would live fine without snow."
"Like you're one to talk. You practically kill people."
I slam my hand down on the table, standing up in the process. I glare down at him, my anger firing up, " I do not kill people!"
Jack snarls his slips, standing up as well. "Oh? Really? People just die on their own?" he sneers.
"Well, I don't do it! I'm a lot of things, Jack, but I'm not a killer! You've killed more people than me!"
Jack scoffs at me, giving me a disbelieving look, almost sarcastic. "I find that doubtful."
I huff, clenching my fists, "You know, I always have a lot more work in the winter. It's because of you're stupid snow!"
Jack pushes himself against the table, leaning towards it. "How is that my fault?"
"Oh, I'm sorry! You're great snow killing people couldn't possibly be your fault!" I huff back sarcastically.
Jack clutches his staff, hatred being sent through his eyes. He opens his mouth, but stops as Bunny steps up between us. "Quit making a blue!"
I don't exactly know what that means, but I calm down in the time.
I turn and leave the room, only hearing mumbles from Bunny, to whom I assume is Jack.
I walk down one of the empty hallways, occasionally seeing an elf or even a yeti. I come back to the room with a globe and stare at it. I stare at the lights. I stare at all the children who believe. But not in me. I frown at the thought.
I sigh, sitting on the floor, not really feeling standing. I look at my scythe in my hand carefully. I could leave. But I said I would help them.
I don't have to, though.
What's so bad anyway? Sure, Pitch is back, and Red is here, too. They could possibly destroy all innocence of children, but it's not that bad.
I continue to mull this over until I see Jack walk in. He has a remorseful look on his face. He comes over to me, slowly, but surely.
"I'm sorry."
I face him, a scowl on my face. "Are you saying this because you mean it, or because you were told to?"
He shrugs, looking away from. "A bit of both, I guess."
"Well, it's okay," I breathe out. I had overreacted a bit, I suppose. He didn't know and I couldn't expect him to. I shouldn't expect him to.
"Why did you freak out anyway?" he questions.
I straighten my back, crossing my arms over my chest. "Nothing," I snap. Jack doesn't say anything after this. I'm not sure if it's because he doesn't care, or because he actually does. A part of me really hopes it's the latter. The other part of me knows it shouldn't matter why he didn't ask, as long as he doesn't. But in the back of my mind, I know there is some little bit of me that wants Jack to care about me. And that may be the most reasonable part of me.
Yup! Not my best chapter, I'll admit. I actually think its the worst yet. Next chapterquill be better.
Ita going to focus on Red a little more. We also see more of a commotion with Jack and Raven. The way I picture Raven is complicated, so bare with me.
Until next time!
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-LtD
