Chapter 9- Jabberwocky's lair

Maddy awoke to find herself in a large bedroom. It was decorated in medieval times, with a large chandelier hanging from the ceiling. She looked around and found there were no windows.

"Jack," Maddy called out.

A muffled deep groan echoed the room, and followed by that the sounds of huge footsteps. Maddy opened the room's door and looked down the hall each way. Again new noises started as she heard the sound of something being dragged. Finally, her thoughts connected something about Jack.

Jack Jabberwocky

With some courage she still carried on down the hall, following the noise. At the end of the hall there were two large doors; that were the size of a giant. The doors were so tall and large she couldn't even reach the handles. Smoke rolled out the bottom of the doors.

"Jack," She called out again.

Maddy finally opened the door by squeezing her hands in between the crack. When she came through the door, she entered into a large court yard. The ground was covered in white and black stones that were all perfect squares. There was also stone statues, that all looked like chest players. She realized the court was a giant chest board and at the end of the court laid the creature she apprehended.

It looked nothing like the book of Wonderland described him. In fact this Jabberwocky looked more dragons like then serpent like. The head of the beast had large golden horns traveling all the way from his forehead to the end of his neck. Its head wide and horse shaped, with crimson orbs the size of basket balls. His size could be matched with two full grown blue whales. The charcoal color of his scales glimmered like diamonds. Long wings hung on his back connected by the wing webs. At the end of his long tail was large spades. Maddy knew some knowledge that some monsters could talk.

"Jack is that you," Maddy asked walking closer.

He raised his head off the ground and swinged his entire body sideways. "Are you afraid," A low voice slithered from his mouth.

"W…well are you going to hurt me," Maddy asked?

A deep grin spread across his face. "Do you feel better," He asked?

"Kind of," She muttered.

Jack stretched out his tail, and wrapped it around her picking her up without the slightest effort. "You should rest more then," Jack spoke. His voice was so much louder and deeper; it was an ancient voice that sent shivers through a person.

The Jabberwocky lowered his head in front of her. Bravely, she reached out her hand as if to pat the monster. With a little nudge he pushed her into the crook of his giant neck. The hard shells of his skin were ice cold and strong as iron.

"Jack," Maddy spoke softly.

"You're so soft," Jack spoke.

"Um… Thanks I guess," Maddy spoke nervously.

"This form isn't very useful," Jack growled.

"Why not," Maddy asked?

"I cannot hold you the way I want to right now," Jack replied.

A blush bloomed on the cheeks of Maddy's face. This beast gave her so much more warmth than her own body could endure.

"Well you are different looking, but only by a smug," Maddy joked.

The Jabberwocky laughed at her remark. He stood up on his back legs rising to the point of a skyscraper over Maddy. A huge flash of light surrounded the monster completely covering him. The light shrank down to human size and evaporated, leaving behind Jack.

He was wearing, black skinny jeans, a red v- shirt, and a black leather jacket. The same devious smirk still lay across his sinister face. In that moment Maddy realized he had similar features as Ace. The same shaped jaw and neck, long body with broad muscles. But, Jack was even taller than Ace and had even more muscles. It only took two long strides for him to reach Maddy and then to pull her into a tight hug. A squeak escaped her lips as her frame melted into Jacks.

Jack continued tightening his grip on her until she was crushed against him. Both of them stayed silent, taking in the sly spark of passion. Smashed against his chest, Maddy could feel the thick muscles.

"Please let go," Maddy whined.

"Why," Jack asked?

"Because… your suffocating me and isn't this uh a lover's embrace," Maddy questioned?

"What would a lover's embrace be," Jack asked?

"One that lasts for this long," Maddy replied quietly.

"It's not the embrace, its Ace isn't it," Jack asked?

"Yes," Maddy replied.

Jack sighed, this girl had no idea how much he wanted her. With every good conscious in his body he released her.

"Thx," Maddy spoke.

The atmosphere was very uncomfortable, and Maddy hated that. She thought of a way to break it. "Jack can I ask you something".

He nodded also wanting to be distracted. "Does everyone have clocks instead of hearts,"?

"Yes," Jack replied.

"Oh," Maddy said with a small blush.

"What about it," Jack asked, noticing her facial expression.

"Well it's just he likes to listen to my heart," Maddy replied.

"It seems as though you and Ace have done what I told you to do," Jack spoke.

"Why did you ask me to do that," Maddy asked?

Jack thought for a moment, should he tell her? Should he tell her that Ace was really his younger brother? After all, he was only trying to help his brother out. Who would he be to take his brother's girl? Even though he was well capable of it.

He wasn't aware of how much he liked the girl. No one had ever talked to him so normally when he was the Jabberwocky. It was a lonely life for a monster and without a companion it was unbearable. But, it also angered him much more than upsetting him. For the first time in his life he was so unsure of himself. Unsure of his feelings; unsure of the consequences. And all this was happening to him because of, Maddy.

"Jack I asked you a question," Maddy spoke.

Jack sighed then managed to speak," You should get some more sleep."

"Not until you answer my question," Maddy protested!

"Do not push me young lady," Jack growled.

"Why, shouldn't I because your stronger than me," Maddy spoke.

"Fine, you want to know then I'll tell you- Jack raised a hand and clenched Maddy by the jaw- because I was helping out my dear younger brother who I thought might like to have you as his girl," Jack explained.

"Ace is your brother," Maddy asked, shocked.

Jack nodded sadly and dropped his hand from her jaw." I regret saying it though, I wish I hadn't because- Maddy pressed a finger against his lips.

"Your forgiven," She spoke softly.

"No, I shouldn't be, I have certain feelings for you that are unsettled," Jack spoke.

"It's okay, I have certain feeling for you to," Maddy replied.

"You do," Jack asked surprised?

"Ya I mean, I'd love to be your friend," Maddy spoke.

"You're an idiot aren't you," Jack asked angered.

"Hey that's mean," Maddy yelled!

"Sorry, but it's somewhat true," Jack spoke in laughter.

"Jackie is a meany, Jackie is a meany," Maddy whined!

"Please don't ever say my name like that again," Jack spoke.

"To bad your Jackie from now on," Maddy joked.

He narrowed his crimson eyes at her in announce. But, then smiled at the thought of punishing her. For now he figured he could let his feelings for her slid. Jack picked her up and flung her over his shoulder and carried her towards his room.

"You are clueless you know," Jack spoke.

"Hey, J-A-C-K-I-E put me down," Maddy whined.

Author's note: This was a short chapter, huh? My next I promise will be longer. But, the longer they are the longer the wait. Okay well don't forget about the couple contest I'm holding. If you want the details go to my author's note in chapter 8. Well humbug.

Jack: I'm not JACKIE!

Ace: Ha-ha you like it!

Jack: Shut up!

Ace: Up shut! :)

Jack: Oh poor you Acey boo

Ace: Acey? What the- Oh hell no!

Maddy: See you guys like your nick names!

Jack& Ace: Puppy he-he

Maddy: Oh no (runs)

Jack: Come back puppy! (*turns into jabberwocky*)

Ace: Ha-ha

P.s: HEADS WILL ROLE!