Author's Note: Ok, so life is getting in my way again. I have part of the next chapter written, but I won't be able to work on it much until the weekend. I'm just too busy. I'd post what I have right now, but I hate giving you super short chapters like that. I feel like it's sort of false advertising - here's a chapter, but it's 1k words! So instead of that, I'll give you an Interlude, which you know will be short. It makes me feel better to give you guys something.

This correlates with the plot, even though it might not seem like it. It's a teaser for future plot! Like REALLY future plot. So please don't hate me, a chapter is coming out soon. Just not as soon as I was hoping.

Now.. reviews!

CrossoverJunkie and skypeoplephoenix732: I realize Gethen's name is silly. As for the Beowulf reference, I uh.. I have no idea about that. I found his last name on a site that was listing somewhat evil names, and I decided that would do. As for the August confrontation, that sounds really amusing. I'll have to do that, since I feel like August is being a little neglected right now.

Also, the existentialism thing is interesting. Thanks for the info CrossoverJunkie. I'm not sure if I'll include it in the fic, but it does give me something new to think about. I also like the dialogue you give Pitch in your reviews. :) Sometimes you remind me of things I haven't thought about, so keep it up!

SimpleWriter44: Request received and granted! :D

Lighted Candle: Oh good! I'm glad we were on the same wavelength then. You also made me think about Gethen as a person more, rather than just some random evil dude that will cause everyone problems. It made me realize that at one point Gethen probably did use his powers responsibly and helped keep things in balance. He mentioned to Jack in the last actual chapter that he knew Mistral, the former Spirit of Winter. Maybe I'll do a flashback to the both of them at some point. Your idea was super unique! I'm going to have fun with his powers of decay.

I have to warn you, this Interlude might be a little confusing. It will make sense later, I promise.

Interlude 10: Time and Time Again

She sat writing a letter, pausing occasionally to peer over her shoulder a little guiltily. She was told not to do this, that nothing good would come of it.

She looked down at what she had written and bit her lip. How much should she tell them? She knew that the Burgess kids might not be the best at keeping secrets, but she REALLY hoped that they didn't tell the Guardians or Jack about this.

She shuddered as she remembered what had happened. That's what caused all the trouble in the first place. She fingered the necklace she was wearing, the device that had saved them all and caused more trouble than any of them could imagine.

She was surprised that Father Time had let her keep it, but he had told her that she might need it in the future and then incredibly, he had winked at her. Did he know what she wanted to do?

Of course he did. He knew everything.

She knew that meddling with time was dangerous. So dangerous. But what had happened had been terrible and she had to prevent it if she could. And if she could spare Jamie the burden of this adventure, then she could try her hardest to.

She looked at her letter again and began to read through it.

Dear Jamie (and the kids if you're there),

DO NOT LET THE GUARDIANS, PITCH OR JACK FROST SEE THIS.

That said, I have something important to tell you. I'm not entirely sure what's going on at the moment, as my recollection of the timing of events is a little hazy. I think you might meet someone called Gethen soon.

Let me tell you, he is bad news.

Let the Lightning Lass know she should be careful in how she deals out her thunderbolt of justice in dealing with him. If she doesn't heed my warning, then Jamie, I'm sorry to say you'll have your biggest adventure yet.

Just make sure that you don't tell the Guardians, Pitch or Jack Frost about it. Because if they do find out, it will be a MESS.

Like this could destroy the fabric of time mess. (Thankfully we averted that!)

If you wind up on this adventure, you'll most likely be on your own. Make sure you take your jacket with you, since it will be cold. Do NOT take anything technological with you, like a cell phone.

Remember to aim for the year 1968, on Easter Sunday. You should wind up near Jack's lake. You'll want to be just outside the forest. DO NOT LET GETHEN SEE YOU. IF THINGS GO WRONG, DON'T PANIC.

You'll know this adventure is beginning when you get Ms. Parker as your English teacher. I know this doesn't make a lot of sense right now, but it will in time.

I hope you heed my warnings and advice.

Sincerely,

A Friend

P.S. Don't worry, Jack will be alright.

P.P.S. Pitch is going to freak out about Jack and Lillian, so if you don't see them for awhile, don't worry.

She reread the letter and nodded to herself. It told them what they needed to know without giving away too much. She only hoped it would be enough, since she wanted this to work out with as few complications as possible.

It was difficult to change the past, they had told her.

But she now knew for a fact that it wasn't impossible.

With that thought in mind, she folded the letter and placed it in an envelope. She wrote Jamie's name on the front in her neatest handwriting and then tucked it into her pocket. She grabbed the necklace, that had a miniature hour glass on it and began to turn it backwards.


Author's Note: I know, I'm evil. I can't help it. So the thing that our mystery person is using IS related to what you think it is in Harry Potter, but it's not precisely the same. It's a lot farther reaching.

I've included the letter in this Interlude since it is going to turn up in the next actual chapter, but it won't actually effect anything until later in the plot. It's just a little teaser that's going to show up and let you know, there's more adventures to be had!

Also, I hope you don't mind time traveling adventures. I personally despise them, but this idea popped into my head and it's been there forever. It'll also satisfy my "What if THIS happened?" curiosity that I admitted to having earlier.

If you have any ideas for future plot, let me know!