LilyPines: Ya.. I giggled at that part too, even though I wrote it! xD Haha.. :P And thank you! :D
Black-Death-646: Ya, Sera's mostly misunderstood, I reckon. :) It's weird though... I think Sophie reminds me Sadie Kane from the Kane Chronicles... :O I think it's just the sassy-ness though! :P :L Oh, that's okay! :) Ya, school/college's a bummer... But it has to be done. xD Thank you! :D
VeryBerry96: I KNOW RIGHT? I can't wait to write it... :L And I don't know... because Jack's been there through most of her childhood. But then again, he wasn't there through all of it! - you're right! IT WOULD BE SO DAMN FUNNY! :L I know! :D :D Thank you so much! :)
JustPlainOldMe: Aw, really? THANK YOU! :) Ya... In this, Sophie's more sassy! xD At least you understand! :D :) Ya, it kind of explains everything a little... But poor Jack though, having to hear all that, at the same time! :( No, she totally will. She'll always have those 'what if' moments.. :) And don't worry! I will be writing those chapters ... :P I can't leave them out- they'd be too hilarious! :L :L THANK YOU! :')
Elizabeth: Ya, she is... :) First two questions: Answered in this chapter. xD And I don't know. Haven't really thought that far ahead. :P If they have any fight, Jack will totally see the bad side of Sera who'll go all motherly on this.. :P Haha, ya, I could totally see that happening- much to Jack's dismay, of course. :P I think she'll leave them two alone because it is a date like. :) The sisters? Um... Not sure who we're on about here... But if you mean Sera and Sophie then, they're not sisters...? agh! I'm confused.. :P Ha, thanks for the review. :D
Somefromearth: Honestly? I have no idea! Probably soon... xD I don't want to drag it out too much... but it's so much fun to write! :D :P But... Soon, maybe. :) Um... I don't even know. I just love writing so much, and whenever I have time (mostly during the night when I should be sleeping) I write. :) Oh, and also whenever I finish a good book! I don't know... Amazing authors always inspire me, like Suzanne Collins, Jo Rowling and Rick Riordan! :D (Three of my favourite authors!). :P Thanks for the review. :)
You've seen me in fights before, I'm not that great. But this time I felt different. I feel sure of myself and I had powers- even if I didn't know what they were at the time. My light power was explained to me by Seraphina. She seemed pretty optimistic about my power while I felt completely strange. We were heading to the North Pole where we would summon the rest of the Guardians.
While we flew there she came to my side. "You're very powerful," she said. I gave her a questioning look. "The power you used at Evil's was amazing. I also think it was beautiful- sorry. I love all types of nature even if they're dangerous."
"So, what is it I did, then?" I asked her in hope she'd know. Who am I kidding? Of course Seraphina would know. She's Mother Nature!
She nodded her head. "Yes, yes. You summoned lightning."
My jaw dropped open. I summoned LIGHTNING? How wicked was that? I stared at my hands in disbelief. Okay, I admit it, I felt pretty awesome at that moment. I'm sure Seraphina could do that too, but how many OTHER people can say they could do that? That's right: Zero, nul, náid! Agh! This was just so cool! (Heh- if I make lightning while Jack and I kiss can I say we have a spark or...?).
The air started to get cooler, and the sun lowered in the sky. The wind whipped my face reddening my cheeks, and the further we flew north, the colder it got- which meant snow time. Jack was lucky he wasn't affected from the snow, and it seemed neither was Seraphina. Seeing as autumn isn't the warmest season, it was less cold than it had been the last time I came here. But I was still pretty cold!
Jack hadn't said much since what Seraphina had told him. It made me feel empty inside. I don't want him to feel bad at all. I love him, and I don't need to have what I wanted when I was with him. I wanted him! So, I guess I did get what I wanted in the end. I had forever with him and that's all I could ever ask for so I can be happy. I've never seen Jack look so miserable before.
I flew over to him. "Are you okay?" I asked.
He simply shrugged his shoulders. "I... I don't know. Seraphina's right... I shouldn't have gone back," he said. Those words stung.
"You regret it so?" I asked bitterly.
He looked at me and his eyes softened warmly at me. I don't even know how he's so cold when all he is, is kind and lovely. "I don't regret it at all," he admitted. He smiled at me. "But still. If I didn't go back you'd probably have a better life than what I could ever offer. You'd grow up and die with someone you love."
"But now I get to live forever with someone I love. I like that better," I replied. And I was being honest. Sure, some things would be hard like seeing all my friends and family grow up, and living past them... but I had the Guardians, and I had Jack, and that meant a lot to me too. I wish he knew how much he meant to me.
He didn't reply but furrowed his brow and looked baffled. I knew our conversation was over for now. I hope we'd continue this discussion after all of this was over. That is to say, if we survive. I wondered what would happen when this was finally over. For once, since a very long time, I'd be in peace. Peace sounded so foreign in my thoughts at that moment.
The weather became harsher as we approached North's workshop. I hadn't realised how nervous I was up until North's was in sight. This was it. Once we called the others there was no turning back. I gulped. Okay, I was very nervous, all right? The thought of facing Evil again was terrifying and I felt I wasn't ready. But I had to be. It was now or later, and I'd rather get rid of him now. Who knows what Evil plans for the world!? I certainly didn't want to find out.
I remember thinking of how the Guardians always had to act brave even when they were scared. I understood that now. If they weren't going to fight fear, then how could anyone else? These people were the protectors. Even though I was only just an autumn spirit, I felt like I was a protector too. Plus, now that I knew what my power was, I could totally use it against Evil and his minions. That was something positive, right?
Jack, Seraphina and I landed down at the doors of the workshop. I got an awful sense of Déjà vu. I trembled from the cold, and gladly entered the workshop. Thank god it was warm inside! Blah! Sometimes I hated the cold... (But don't tell Jack that!).
I'm sure, sometime before I lost my memory, I described North's workshop to you... I think. But let's just say that the workshop was about five or more stories high. In the middle of the room was a very large sphere representing the earth. On it were lights which I guessed represented believers. It was quite dazzling, to be honest. Around me elves and yetis scrambled around one another preparing toys for the children on Christmas. A yeti walked by Jack and glared at him. Jack smirked and waved at the yeti as though they were best friends- this seemed to annoy the yeti, but he kept moving on.
I was so glad I could fly as I feared standing on the little elves.
We found North in his office- do we call it an office? I don't know (and yes, I did just answer myself, thanks!). The thought of Santa Claus cooped up in an office all day sounded strange. He sat behind a large, wooden (was that oak?) desk. He was concentrating hard on completing a project. He seemed to be making a replica elf- wind-up edition. I looked around North's office feeling pretty impressed. Can I just say: THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL! It seemed like magic to me. All the toys, and in the centre of the room was an ice sculpted train set. The detail and beauty of it amazed me. I realised that North must have so much patience to do this. He must really care.
"Welcome!" he said, beaming at the three of us. Strangely, he didn't question Seraphina's presence which seemed to make her relax. I didn't even notice how tense she looked until her shoulders slouched back and she straightened herself. A look of relief swept across her face too. I guess when you were with the enemy; you worry that everybody will now hate you even if you came back to the good side.
"North, it's important we get the others here," Jack told him.
"Hm, thought so," North replied.
He got up and walked past us (actually, I got pushed really), and out of his office. With nothing else to do, we followed him. He walked to a platform in the centre, in front of the globe and pushed down on a button. With a burst of energy, lights of all colours lit up the whole place. Startled, I turned and looked out of the window. In absolute awe, I ran over and looked out. Before me, outside the window, were the Northern Lights. I've never seen the Northern Lights before and I've never expected this much beauty. It was like looking at a painting- something about it didn't seem real.
Jack came to my side, and looked out with me. He was still so quiet since what Seraphina said.
"Jack-" I began, but he cut me off.
"I don't want us to talk about it right now," he muttered.
"Jack, it's making you miserable," I pointed out. He scowled out at the lights and I frowned. Honestly, from experience of living with a boy all my life, I knew how stubborn they could get. So when Jack tried to deny it, it was my turn to cut him off. "Jack, honestly... I don't want that life anymore. I'm perfectly happy- uh, sort of. Evil trying to kill you sort of puts a downer on things."
"It does, doesn't he?" He laughed. "I believe you. But I still feel bad."
"Well, don't," I said.
With that, I turned and left him to think about whatever he thinks about. Who knows what runs through that mind of his?
I gasped as a green blur flew past me, followed by a smaller green blur. It took me a second to comprehend what I just saw before I realised it was Tooth and Baby Tooth. Both looked eagerly around the room, and then Baby Tooth spotted Jack. She ran over to him and began flying around his head, cutting him out of his dazed look, before landing on his shoulder. He muttered a "hi" to her with a smile on his face. You could see how much Jack cared for Baby Tooth.
"I saw the lights! What's going on?" Tooth asked with excitement in her voice. "I flew all the way from... oh, where was I? Oh yes! I flew all the way from Switzerland! I'm so lucky I'm a fast flyer- but honestly, that journey has tired me quite a bit!" I smiled at her rushed voice. That's Tooth for you. She's always so full of energy... unless you stop believing, of course. She had a grin on her face as she peered around at each of us individually.
Tooth was beautiful in a humanoid way. She was half human, half hummingbird. She had feathers of greens and blues around her whole body except for her hands and face, and had one golden one up the centre of her forehead. Her wings fluttered fast behind her, so I only got the impression of pink hues from them. Her eyes were a violet colour, and they looked quite excited to be here. Of course, being the Tooth Fairy, her teeth were sparkling white and perfectly straight. Ya, she was pretty beautiful and always so kind to others. Although, her craziness kind of... weirded me out a little. I don't know. Does that make me mean? I still love her and all, so don't get me wrong!
Sandy was next to arrive- and might I add- Sandy has style! He arrived in a plane made entirely of his sand. Of course, once he arrived he dozed back to sleep. Typical sandy!
Mund came in after Sandy. "This better be good," he mumbled, wiping snow off of him, as he shivered from the coldness.
"Aw, cheer up, Bunnymund," Jack said teasingly. "I've always got something good to say- most of the time."
"It's not going to be one of those times, is it?" Tooth asked, butting in between those two. "I bet it's got something to do with Evil! I'm right, aren't I? Well, do you know I was right of France before I came here? France is nice. Oh! I love the Eiffel Tower! Did you know...?" Tooth began to ramble on. I swear, sometimes her insanity amazed and confused me at the same time.
There was so much chat that I almost forgot why we gathered them here. I pulled Jack out, who was in deep chat with Mund (I have a feeling those two were mocking one another), and stood him before the others who STILL continued to chat to one another- oh! And now North was talking! Agh! This lot are impossible!
"Guys!" I called. No response. Oh, just great. We call them here and they don't have the decency to answer me! Aren't they so kind? "BE QUIET!" I yelled as loud as I could. All chat ceased and everybody looked at me shocked. Good, let them be shocked. I called them here for important business and they needed to listen and stop acting as though this was a reunion for them. I frowned realising two important people were missing.
"Where's Katherine and Nightlight?" I asked them.
"They don't respond to the lights," North explained. "But they're here. I gave permission to them to stay here to rest. I got feeling in my stomach that they would be needed." North patted his stomach and I smiled. That seemed... logical. Listen to your stomach, I guess. Especially when it growls! That's the signal to get food in there! And don't you forget it! But I was still full after the breakfast I had earlier with Jack at home. I'm getting off track, aren't I?
"Great! Um..."
"Phill!" Jack called over to a yeti. The yeti looked up and glared at Jack. "Buddy, go get Katherine and Nightlight... Uh, please?" The yeti gave another death glare to Jack before turning and heading up the stairs. Well, yetis seemed reliable enough."I think he hates me less!" Jack said enthusiastically. I chuckled. Phill and Jack go way back to the times when Jack tried to bust in here before he was a Guardian- or so he tells me.
Minutes later, Nightlight and Katherine joined us.
"Okay, before we start- what's she doing here?" Mund said pointedly to Seraphina.
"She's on our side now," I responded, narrowing my eyes at how rude he was being. Can't we just be happy she's not against us anymore? It was the best news we've gotten in a while! We should be somewhat happy about that for starters!
"Look, we need to find Evil, and I know the exact location he stays at," Seraphina added in helpfully. Mund had nothing bad to stay against this, but frowned as though this was a very bad idea. I believe that Seraphina is truly with us on this now. It seems stupid, but I really trust her. She seemed pleased that Mund had nothing else to say. I could see how nervous she got again when he asked that question.
"Anyway... the point of this is, we have to end this today. We need to find Evil and trap him," Jack told the group before him.
"And how exactly do we do that?" Tooth asked.
"Honestly!" I shook my head at their obliviousness. "We have powers! Evil would be nothing against us all. You are Guardians for crying out loud!"
"Oh... Ya," Tooth replied.
"I'm no use against him," Katherine dejected. "I don't have any powers."
"No," I agreed. "But you're brave and smart. We need you too."
"Then I guess it's settled," Nightlight said. "We're going to fight Evil- and possibly cause World War Three."
"That's the spirit." Jack beamed at the group.
What is my life, honestly!? I swear to you, the next chapter WILL be the final fight thing! I apologise... -_- I'm so hopeless sometimes... xD PLEASE REVIEW FOR MORE! :') Haha... XD
