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Chapter 13

Darkness that is all Cat could see it was everywhere she looked. Decideing that standing around wasn't going to change anything she began to walk. Eventually she came across a weired looking door. It was White with spots of red that looked almost like blood. She reached for the door knob but it would not turn.

"Are you sure you want to continue? There will be no turning back once you see what's beyond the door." Quickly Cat turned around and came face to face with a young child. Her hair was white as freshly fallen snow and her eyes matched that of the sky on a snowy day. She wore an icy blue dress that came right above her knees and a white jacket. She also wore black socks and blue ankle boots. The most disturbing thing to Cat was this child was her. She was looking at herself as a child. Why was she here though? Why was she telling her there was no going back?

"What do you mean? I need to know what happened that night. It's the only way to figure out what is going on in the pre-" The child raised her hand and shook her head cutting Cat off.

"Yes it is true that the answers you seek lay beyond that door and yes it will help with the current situation, but do YOU want to know what happened? Are YOU ready to face the truth? If you're not ready then all will be lost when you find the answers you seek." Cat stood there pondering what the child her said. Was she ready? Did she really want to know? Just then something caught her eye it was her charm bracelet dangling around her wrist. A smile crossed her face and she nodded.

"Yeah I'm ready. I need to know what happened that night. I need to know what my father really is." The child smiled and nodded. With a wave of her hand Cat heard a clicking sound come from the door. Once again she placed her hand on the knob and turned. This time the door flew open and she walked into the bright light.

Cat watched as a younger her sat in the living room next to her mother, her father nowhere in sight. The two were enjoying the warm fire while outside it snowed.

"Mommy, why does daddy hate us so much? Why does he keep us locked up like animals?" The mother smiled weakly to the child and shook her head. How would she answer the child? Was there a good reason behind it?

"Your father isn't a normal person dear. Remember the story of the Ice Queen I used to tell you?" The child nodded waiting in anticipation to what her mother had to say next.

"Well what that story left out was the fact that the Ice Queen had a son one filled with hatred. He despised his mother for falling in love for he felt it made her weak. He liked it when she was a cold heartless person he felt that she was stronger that way. So when she fell in love her power faltered. At least that is what he thought but in truth she had actually gotten stronger. One night the son went to his mother's bedroom and killed her. With her last breath she told her son he would never get her power it would be reincarnated into a child more worthy then him. The man was furious and from that day forward he searched for the child that was deemed more worthy then him. Sadly your father is that man reincarnated and somehow managed to tap into his power. Do not fear your father for as long as I live I will protect you from him." The girl smiled and hugged her mother.

It was starting to get late and the child heard the car door slam, her father was home. She watched as her mother stood up and went into the kitchen. She was going to get supper ready like every night even though daddy never appreciated it. Silently Cat sat as she watched her father walk through the door and place his bag down. He walked over to her and forced her on to her feet. His hands were cold and his eyes looked different there was a murderous look to them one she feared. Letting her go the man smiled and took a step back.

"Did I ever tell you I died a while back? I was reborn with new strength and power. All that's left is to rid myself of obstacles." The man smiled darkly as he took a step towards the girl.

"Stay away I'll get mommy if you get any closer… your different daddy." The girl slightly cowered before the man and watched as his smile widened.

"Your mother isn't human brat no one can see her. I'm going to be your worst Nightmare when I'm through with you, I will have my way in the end." She was standing in the living room with her father and he looked pissed. He was glaring at her trying to intimidate her but she stood strong and glared back.

"Your lieing mommy is too human. People see her every day when she goes out. If she wasn't human then what is she?" The child placed her hand on her small hips. She wasn't going to back down this man needed to get a reality check.

"She's a guardian whose time is almost up. And you my dear will share in her fate when the time is right. Now if you'll excuse me your mother's time ends now." The little girl's eyes widened as she saw the knife being withdrawn from behind the man.

"MOMMY!" The woman came running into the room and froze in the door way. Her eyes held fear, not for her safety but for her child's.

"RUN CATHERINE! GET OUT OF HERE!" Cat didn't know what to do she was scared stiff. Her little legs refused to move. It was only until her mother blocked her father's swing did it dawn on Cat that her father was trying to kill her mother.

"STOP IT DADDY! DON'T YOU LOVE US?!" The man swung the knife once more this time slashing the woman's arm causing her to stubble back a bit.

"Love you. Ha why would I love a woman of purity and a child who's the reincarnated Ice Queen? I just want your powers. Once I kill you both your powers will be mine. Of course you would have to die twice brat." A dark aura enveloped the man when it died down the man now stood there with jet black hair and grey eyes. He no longer looked like her father but a villain from a nightmare. Fear gripped the child and at once she took off running to her bedroom and hiding under her bed.

"This has to be a Nightmare. That's it, it is a Nightmare I dreamt this before. Wait in the dream no one came but if this is real then the phone." At once she bolted out from under her bed and went to the small phone she had kept hidden in her room in case of emergencies. She called 9-1-1 and told them what was happening. At once her heart sank when the person on the other line told her she didn't have a mother and that she was truly sorry for her sudden passing but she shouldn't call the police with such lies. The phone went dead and she hung up. This was worse than the Nightmare for it was really happening. Everything was the same as in her dream.

At once she jumped when she heard a scream come from her parent's room. Quickly she slipped out of her room and began to run through the dark hallways. Her grey eyes darted around for the familure door that lead into her parent's room. Finding the door she had been looking for she pushed open the door to see her mother laying on the ground a pool of her own blood circling her.

"MOMMY!" The young girl cried out as she raced to her mother's side. The woman smiled sweetly to her daughter as she stroke her hair.

"You must run. You must never let him find you. When the time comes my spell will be undone and you will need the protection of Frost... look to The Man In The Moon if you ever lose your way… you are Innocence reincarnated." The little girl nodded as she took hold of her mother's hand and began to weep.

"My precious little Ice Princess… Be safe and know I'm always with you…" The woman's hand became limp and her eyes closed. The child stifled a scream as more tears ran down her face. Cat watched in dismay at all that happened. But what caught her eye was something she had missed as a child. Her mother's body gave off a soft glow that then transpired over to her causing her younger self to glow. What had happened? What had taken place between her mother and her in that very moment? She watched as the younger her gathered up what little strength she had left and ran. She watched as the child ran out of the room pass her father, who made a grab for her, down the stairs and out the front door never looking back. The scene went black and Cat stood alone in the emptiness.

"I was hoping to see you sooner dear. But I guess better late than never." Cat turned around her eyes widening. She could not believe her eyes. Was she imagining things or did her mother truly stand before her now?

"Mother…" Cat fell to her knees tears streaking her face. Was this real?

A/N: Ha leaving it off at a cliff hanger. Sorry about that I just felt what transpires between Cat and her mother now deserves a chapter of its own. I mean hey her mother died and it's been 10 years since then they have a lot to talk about. Hope you guys enjoyed bye for now please review and or message me thanks ^_^