In Between Heaven and Earth

Jack's pov

I opened my eyes and nothing looked the same. I had the feeling as if I was in a dream but... everything looked too real. I stood up and noticed there was no floor nor sky. Everything was a whitish gold-ish feeling. I just blink and I'm transported to some sort of study room. Dark brown wooden flooring covered the spacious room. A darker brown brick made a fireplace and a steady fire crackled. Bookshelves stood around the perimeter until I came across a desk. I saw a chair behind it and a man with dark brunette hair looked down at a book... I don't even know if it was a book. It was more of a future style with a screen of glowing green and white lights. I stared at the man wondering if I've seen him before. I few minutes later, he raises his head. He stared into my eyes but not in a glaring state more warm and full of love. I instantly knew who he was.

'Dad.' I said. I ran over and he stood up. I hugged him hard and he hugged me too. He died when I was twelve and I could barely remember him because it was like we were never together but, it wasn't his fault we weren't... it was mine. I haven't seen him for five years.

'Jack.' he said releasing me. I was about one and one half inches shorter than him.

'I'm sorry.' I whispered with glossy eyes.

'No.' he sighed and wrapped me in another hug.

'I shouldn't have left. I don't know why I did.' I could barely finish my sentence when he whispered shhh and no's. He let go of me.

'Where are we?' I asked looking around.

'We're in the angel's room. It's right outside of heaven where all the angels receive their missions from God.' My eyes nearly popped out of my head.

'That's so awesome!' then, my eyes dulled.

'What happened to me for me to come here?' I asked him just noticing. His deep brown eyes filled with love but sorrow.

'The figure killed you.' he whispered. My eyes widened.

'Oh no no no no no I've got to go back! I've got to get back to Lacey I have to stop the leader I have to- KIM!' I exclaimed at the end of my sentence like a dog seeing a squirrel. I saw my dad smile and he chuckled a little.

'I know Jack. I've watched you and mom and yes, Kim ever since my last day. I know about the whole figure incident.' he paused making me place my gaze back on his eyes. 'And I watched how you acted with Lacey. You're just like your mom with little kids and I love that.' I smiled. But it soon died away.

'I have to go back and tell Kim I'm ok, I bet she's freaking out right now and don't even get me started on what it feels like when you're in the same room with a freaking out Kim and annoyed Lacey.' this time he looked at me then laughed. I waited then noticed it was sort of funny and smiled.

'Jack, I know they are working on a plan to bring you back.' I looked at him like he was nuts.

'Are you sure? No one can bring back life.' I said scared, loved but sad.

'No Jack, There're bringing you back as a figure.' my eyes widened as his filled with hurt.

'But no, I can't become a figure! What about all my friends?! What about Lacey? What about Kim?!' I exclaimed. He looked at me with glossy eyes. 'I'm sorry.' I finished.

'It's ok Jack.' he replied.

'Do they make it?' I asked. He looked at me with that same secretive gleam I once knew.

'They do? Can they save you and bring you back?' I asked.

'No. I'm not associated with figures unlike you. Your daughter is a figure so it's going to be easier for them to save you.' I smiled when he said your daughter. 'But, it will be harder since the leader is still alive and can use it against your team.'

'The figure leader is still alive!' I exclaimed. 'We need to stop this.' I added. 'What his real name?' I finished. My dad laughed.

'Daemondei. You can use it against him.' I was confused but before I could answer, I sharp pain blasted up my chest. I yelled a little. My dad put his hand on my shoulder to keep me from falling.

'What's wrong with me?!' I exclaimed.

'They're bringing you back.' my eyes widened. It happened again but this time, it blasted from my waist to the top of my head. I fell in my knees and my dad sat down my me. The same echoes and screams killed my head. I laid down almost screaming.

'Jack, it's ok stay awake, you're strong enough! Don't fall asleep!' I heard him talking but could barely understand him. I wanted to sleep so badly but I knew I would really die.

'Dad, I want you to come back.' I gasped closing my eyes since I was in a lot of pain since I was killed by Daemondei.

'I would love to Jack, but I have my job up here.' I groaned in pain and sadness. 'But, someday we'll see each other again. Now, just relax.' I didn't want to relax but I did since I was really weak and felt like I was being turned inside out. I closed my eyes and felt me drift away from the room I was currently in. I felt my dad kiss my forehead. I just let myself go but, the pain came back but ten times worse. I was groaning and could feel my presence in a room but I wasn't totally back on earth yet.

Then, I felt a hand on my shoulder and one on my chest. I wanted to wake up but couldn't. Then, I heard voices and voices fighting. I whip my eyes open with a gasp. Everything was a darker shade but I moved my eyes to the person who was almost holding me. Kim's eyes stared down at me. I smiled.

'Jack!' I heard her voice and she hugged me tighter. I closed my eyes and smiled glad I was back with her. She let go but looked scared.

'What's wrong?' I gasped.

'They turned you.' I smiled.

'That would explain a few things.' she smiled. I try to sit up but I was in lots of pain. I fell back in her lap.

'Sorry.' I gasped.

'Shhh It's ok.' she replied.

'So, does this change a few things?' I asked. She laughed.

'Yes it does.' she said nodding her head with tears in her eyes. I smiled and put my hand on her cheek. She leaned into it. I pushed myself up with my elbows and kissed her. I felt her smile and kiss back. I pulled away and looked at her.

'I love you.' I whispered. She smiled and kissed me one more short time.