Ok so I know I said I'd stop writing for a while but... I got bored... well heres another chapter earlier than expected.
●□● Dreams of The Past ●□●
Jack
Jack blinked slowly as he looked around in confusion. The first thing he noticed was that he could see through both eyes, though there wasn't much to see. The second thing he noticed was that he wasn't alone. Standing on either side of him was his past selves. Jokul Frosti was on his right and Jackson Overland wss on his left.
Jokul was wearing his ice crown and cuffs along with his normal ice armor. His hair spiked back and his icy body seemed to glow witb blue magic. Jacksons brown hair and eyes seemed to clash with Jokuls appearance. Jackson wore his normal cotton shirt that tied in the front and his old brown leather pants and boots.
Jokul was looking around at the snowy landscape with a deep longing. Jack almost feltbad for his past self well that is until Jokul spoke up. "Oh how I miss the icy wasteland that once covered the planet. It is beautiful is it not, Jackie?"
Jack glared at him but Jackson only shook his head in disappointment. "Jokul I didn't bring us here for you to reminisce about the snow." Jackson began to walm as he led the group through the snowy wasteland.
Jack and Jokul shared a confused look before following. Jackson led the pair to a cave. Inside was what appeared to be primitive humans. They wrre huddled together in the back of the cave trying to stay warm. Somewhere in the group a bsby was crying while it's mother tried to calm it.
Jack, Jackson and even Jokul seemed to feel bad for the poor primitive humans. Jokul quickly went stone faced, hidding his true emotions behind a smile. Jack knew what he was doing, it was the same thing Jack did when he didn't want others to get to close. Jackson looked at Jokul with sympathetic brown eyes.
Jackson snapped his fingers and the area changed. They were in a snowy forest right next to another cave. This one held a young looking female spirit wearing wolf skin clothes. She had long black hair and red eyes. She looked around terrified. She moved closer to the cave entrance and looked around. They could all hear the sound of something growling in the trees. The trio moved to stand behind the girl so they could watch. She screamed as large black shadow creatures began to attack. The girl tried to fight back but was clearly outmatched.
They watched I horror as the shadows lungedat her again and again. Then something happened that shocked Jack. Jokuls past self flew into the clearing and attacked the creatures. The battle lasted for almost an hour before finally the last creature fell. Jokuls past self fell to the ground ina pool of blue blood. The girl limped over to him resting his head on her lap as she cried. "No... please... don't die... you saved my life..."
The past Jokul just smiled at her tiredly as blood drips from his mouth. "What... What is... your name... young one...?"
She let out a choked sob at the sound of his voice, so full of pain and acceptance. "Seraphina... My names Seraphina... What is yours...?" Her voice ws sad but strong.
Jokul smiled at her weakly and nodded a little. "Such a... lovely name... Tell me... What are you looking for...?" It was clear he did not want to tell her his name.
Seraphina looked at him worried and confused. "I was told to stop this never ending winter and bring balance back to nature."
Jokul seemed like he had expected this answer as he gave her a sad smile filled with regret and guilt. "Then... you... have succeeded... winter...ends... with... me..."
Jokul slowly closed his eyes before opening them just a little. "Jo..kul... Fr...osti..."
Seraphina looked at him shocked and confused but as Jokul Frosti closed his eyes once more she began to cry. She started to sing him a lullaby... The language was old and forgotten but the melody was calming and gentle. As Jokul stopped breathing, Seraphina touched his cold cheek. She looked up at the moon with deep sadness. "Old friend... please hear my request... I know this man did horrible things but... his heart is still pure... please gives him a second chance... let him have a human life..."
As she finished her plea the moon glowed brighter as its rays landed on the still and lifeless form of Jokul Frosti. Jokuls body slowly faded away leaving behind the staff that had once made up his scythe.
Seraphina smiled as tears continued to fall. She slowly stood as she began her work to end the winter that hsd laster far to long.
Jackson smiled at Jokul and Jack. "This is what I wanted to show you. There are people who cared about each of us Jokul. Even you. Seraphina never forgot about the winter spirit who sacrificed himself to save her even though he had no idea who she was. Manny never told her of your rebirth as me or my rebirth as Jack. She was to heartbroken to meet with Jack after watching you die Jokul. Fate is hard to change but not impossible."
Jack and Jokul shared a look and it was clear Jack that Jokul was filled with confusion and uncertainty. Jack wanted to help him but didn't know how.
