Chapter 9! Sorry I've had terrible writers block. Thx you again for those who reviewed. Continuing with the story. Have a fab summer. Enjoy!
Jacks POV
Had I heard that right? Tooth looked just as confused as I did. Cue looked like she regretted mentioning it.
'What do you mean?' Tooth asked, trying to sound calm. Cue landed on a roof and turned away from us.
'She's been dead for centuries. She was killed by Chaos after I left. He must have felt the energy source I gave off when I kissed…' She gave a pained and slightly annoyed expression. I couldn't blame her not knowing everything about her past. 'Anyway, he found her and killed her. On the fourteenth of February. My mom's real name was Valentine. I named the day after her and replaced my last name for her first name.
I could have protected her!' She screamed and kicked a stone a fair distance.
'Cue, why didn't you say something?' Tooth asked. Cue spun round, tears streaking her pale face.
'Oh, like we tell people everything about our pasts. Have you told Jack yours?' Tooth stopped then. And looked down, not making eye contact with me. Her face changed and went a bit darker.
'I meant I could have helped you. So calm down. You don't want to scare Jamie.' Cue looked up at the mention of Jamie.
'I've heard that name from somewhere. From Jack but also… Never mind. Let's get on.' She moved on, flying from one roof to another. What did she mean by she had heard Jamie's name from me. I'd never mentioned him before. I flew up to her while Tooth led the way to Jamie's house, keeping distant form me and Cue.
'How-.'
'-Did I know about Jamie? I know what you feel, for a lot of people, even those I don't know. North: father, Sandy: best friend, Bunny: Annoying pain in the- you get the picture, Jamie: Little brother and Tooth: More than friends.' I looked at her with worried eyes, in case Tooth heard her. I was about to ask her how she knew, but then I remembered she was the Spirit of Love. Duh.
'So are you going to make a move on her or what?' She asked. I looked away, knowing my cheeks were going blue. 'Come on you guys are perfect for each other. It's not that hard. You know, walk up to her, flash her your teeth and ask her out. Simple. But wait, no, Here's what you should do-.' She went on discussing plans with on how to ask Tooth out. Had she been planning this? Sounded like it. I started thinking about Tooth The way she smiles at everything, her flower scent, her purple eyes lighting up at seeing children happy, and seeing me. I then thought back to what Cue said about not talking about our pasts. I never asked Tooth about her past, or who she was before she was a guardian.
'Okay Cue, you can stop now.' I interrupted her on one of her plans.
'What, wait? There's more. It's the best get together ever.'
'I can hear it later. OK? I need to talk to Tooth.' I gave her puppy dog eyes to let me go. She chortled at this and laughed loudly. I was glad I could get her mind off her dramatic beginnings of her life. I flew off towards Tooth while Cue shot a few more arrows at couples.
'Hey Tooth!' I said cheerfully. She looked away from me, a dark scowl on her face.
'You two were having fun, weren't you?' I gave her an uncertain smile
'Kind of comes with the job description, you know, Guardian of Fun.' I said jokingly. She turned towards me, her eyes full of despair and hate. This was not Tooth.
'Tooth?' I said uncertainly. Suddenly Cue flew out of nowhere, tackling Tooth to the ground, her knee digging into Tooth's torso. Tooth screamed in frustration.
'Cue what are you doing?!' I screamed. I tried getting her off Tooth, but she made pink fog surround her and Tooth. The fog cleared, I saw that Cue was kneeling next to Tooth's body. Cue then moved her hand to Tooth's forehead, and Tooth's body pushed upward, like one does when they get shocked with those weird metal things, paramedics used to get people's hearts started again. I flew towards her, but bounced of something and saw that a force field was up, surrounding the two feathered spirits.
'Jack stay back. Chaos is close and he's taken hold of Tooth. He's slowly filling her up with hatred and fear. The effects have begun. I'm trying to suck it out of her,, but I need something more powerful. We need to get to Jamie's. You say he's the strongest believer ever, we're gonna need that for Tooth. Show me the way.' She said, moving out of the force field, but left Tooth in there. Tooth's body suddenly levitated to a straight posture, but still hovering above the ground.
'Why is she still in the force field?' I asked scared.
'I need to keep her contained. She almost attacked you out of lust. It's very dangerous not to have her in control. I hoped this would never happen.' She mumbled the last part. I was so worried and confused.
'That what would happen?' I asked. Cue gave me a tired look.
'Listen Jack, the longer she is in-cased with hate, the more the effects grow and the harder it will be to repel the Tooth that's here now and lose the Tooth we love.' She said. I nodded quickly.
'Think you can keep up?' I asked. She gave a forced grin.
'Please, who do you think taught Tooth to fly?' She said. I gave a grin and raced to the sky with Cue pulling the force field with Tooth inside.
'So what did you mean, by that?' I asked. She gave me a really confused look. 'About something happening.' Her eyes widened and came closer to me.
'Tooth, hasn't always been like this. She was once a normal human girl; her parents were Tooth Fairies, disguised as humans, so they could give Tooth a normal life. They didn't know about a dark spirit, who was infatuated with Tooth. She was desired by all, even at a young age. He went into her room at night, while she was sleeping and poured some of his darkness inside of her. What he didn't know was that he was creating something no one expected. An Atumbra Bird, so full of darkness, it could destroy everything. But Tooth always remained bright, never giving in to darkness or hate. A few years later Tooth lost her last baby tooth and transformed into a Tooth Fairy, like her parents. She wasn't very thrilled at first, thinking she was a freak, but she got over it and began training as a Tooth Fairy. It was she who discovered that the teeth held memories and that she possessed the skill to return the memories back to the children, her parents were very proud and that's when M.i.M took an interest in Tooth. A few more years went by and Tooth was… Seventeen? Yeah, and that's when the dark spirit, who always watched Tooth, finally saw his opportunity to make her his, after all, she was full of his darkness, whether she knew it or not, they were connected slightly. When she was alone, he showed himself to her and asked her to sell her body and soul to him, the cheap bastard. She refused, even after he tortured her. He said that she would pay. Later he disguised himself as a rich lord and persuaded most of the villagers to hunt down the "feathered freaks".' She held back tears; her eyes looking at Tooth's sleeping form. She then returned her gaze to me and continued. 'He tore down their home and slaughtered Tooth's parents' right in-front of her and skinned their feathers. Tooth managed to get the Tooth Fairies out… She was broken and no one loved her. She was out for revenge and the darkness took hold of her filling her with hate and nothing but it. She was a mess but she still did her duty to the children, but she was losing herself every day. She did nothing but look for the dark spirit. One day she did find him and killed him. The hate taking over her body. It was killing her. M.i.M still saw her as the fairy that cared for children more than anything else. I was nearby and the hate that radiated off her was… impossible. I was scared that it was Chaos, but instead I found her. But then she disappeared and I thought she died. I saw her again two weeks later as the old Tooth and she helped me with some of my memories. I could sense that the Atumbra Bird's power was dulled and I helped Tooth get through. Only extreme doses of hate can bring back the Atumbra Bird and that is very bad news considering that we are facing the master of hate. And he has a keen interest in Tooth. If he gets her on his side, we are bound to fail this war. But it was said that a pure soul can help her escape the darkness. She's been unloved for so long, she's lucky to have friends like the Guardians… and you. ' She looked back at Tooth, her bright feathers taking a darker shade of colour of crimson and black. 'It's already starting. She needs belief and love. Are we nearly there?' I only gave a brief nod. That was a lot to take in. Tooth killing someone? Tooth could never be like that, could she? I looked back at Tooth, the girl that stole my heart. If she was lost, what would I do? I thought I could manage being alone for 300 years, but after I met Tooth, she's changed that.
'It's gonna be okay Jack.' Cue said comfortingly. I saw Jamie's house and zoomed off to it. The sooner we help Tooth the better. I stopped at the window, checking to see if he was awake. There he was, with his desk lamp on and Jamie sitting there drawing. That kid had one hell of an imagination.
I gently knocked on the window. He turned and gave a bright smile. He rushed over and opened the window for me.
'Jack! This is unexpected. What brings you here? More news on Tooth?' He raised his eyebrows at me. I can't believe told him that I was in love with her. What a mistake that was.
Jamie looked round and saw Cue and Tooth. Well maybe just Tooth.
'What's up with Tooth?' Jamie asked all serious and slightly scared.
'I'm not entirely sure but I need your help. That's what Cue says.' Jamie gave a confused expression.
'Who's Cue?' Okay, this was it.
'Jamie, remember when you first saw me and that I said every one of us are real?' Jamie looked so confused.
'Yeah, but I don't see where you-.'
'Well, I meant everyone. Not just the Guardians, but other spirits too.' I took a deep breath and I think Cue did too. 'Jamie, meet Cupid.' I say and gesture towards Cue. He drew a blank.
'Where is he then?'
'HE!' Cue exclaimed. 'What do they teach you these days?!' Jamie's posture became looser.
'Oh I see what you're doing. Well Jack, I'm telling you. I. Am. Not. Gullible. Everything you say is-.' Right enough of that. Cue looked away in disappointment, taking care of Tooth. I walked over to Cue while Jamie ranted on about a prank. You don't need any details.
I admired Tooth's still form, hoping we could get her back. I needed her, but first we needed Jamie. I couldn't explain what was happening, but Cue could. I leaned in towards her.
'Make him believe.' I suggest. 'Show him what you can do.' She gave a quiet sob.
'Like what?' She faced me and tears were brimming over her eyes. I gave her a flash off my famous smile.
'Surprise him.'
'Jack, I know your game. You can't fool me.' Jamie said. Cue stood up and turned towards Jamie. And the expression on her face was… confused and it was like she was remembering something. Something very important. She shrugged it off and walked over to Jamie's desk. She gave a smile at his amazing drawings of dragons and fairies and of the Guardians. She placed her hand on the wood and closed her eyes. A rose bud slowly grew out of the wood and continued to blossom into a red rose. Of course. Red roses were a symbol of love. A symbol of Cupid. More roses started to grow and Jamie stared in amazement. I got up and walked over to him. I patted his shoulder.
'Brace yourself.' I said. Roses were growing everywhere. The floor and the walls, even Jamie's bed. Jamie then looked over at his desk and his mouth hung open. Cue turned round. They stared at each other until they both said at the same time.
'Haven't I seen you before?'
Tooth's POV
It was dark. I was cold and alone and had this burning sensation in my chest spreading throughout my body. I wanted the Guardians, my fairies, Cue. But most of all I wanted Jack. Or was it Chaos? No. I knew what he was doing. I wanted Jack. I realised that every time I thought of Jack and about kissing him, the pain left me and I felt like myself. I thought I could hear talking. Yes, it was Jack and Cue. Was that Jamie? I hoped Cue got him to see her. Why couldn't I be there to see them? I felt someone hold my hand and caress my face with cold soft hands. I didn't know if it was Cue or Jack seeming as they were both winter spirits (Jack being the stronger one). I think it was Jack. I knew his type of cold.
'Don't worry Jack, we will get her back. I promise.' That was Cue. The hand tightened around mine.
'But it's not working!'
'We'll think of something Jack, you'll see.'
What were they doing? They needed to go and help prepare for Valentine's Day and spread the love. I was hoping to spend my day with Jack, visiting places from around the world, holding hands, gazing into each other's eyes. But no, I was in this state; I didn't think I was getting out of this dark place. I then felt like I was shifting, like in a dream, into a different scene. I was in a forest, and everything was dying.
I then saw this figure in my line of vision, their face obscured by shadows.
'Jack?' I said. I followed the figure around for what felt like ages. Then I lost them. I spun round for a sign. Anything. Then I felt freezing cold hands around my waist.
'Hello my dear.' That voice. I thought I destroyed him. I then realised where I was. It was where I was first transformed into the Guardian of memories.
'Agony.' Agony Torture the spirit of pain, the spirit who killed my parents, brother to Chaos.
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