Born from Snow

by AngelxWings15

Waking up in a hole, surrounded by ice and snow, the only thing she remembers about herself is her name; 'Ella'. And what's most evident about Ella is that she is powerful, powerful enough to be dangerous. Everything escalates when Pitch sets out to recruit her, and the Guardians must hurry keep the girl from his clutches, while trying to help her discover herself.

9. Chapter 9: Not human

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I turn around to face the others, a feeling of triumph puffing up my chest. But everyone is staring at me again, their mouths hanging open, this time along with Jack. Jamie approaches the tree cautiously, as if he's afraid it's going to attack him. Eyeing the tree suspiciously he snags an apple, bringing the bright red fruit practically to his nose. After a brief stare contest with the fruit (and losing it) Jamie lifts it to his mouth and takes a huge bite.

The silence feels tense, even when he's just taking a bite of an apple. Then Jamie grins. "It's awesome! It's so sweet, it's like apple juice in apple form." he says, chomping the apple to the core in seconds and reaching for another one. This grabs everyone's attention, sending them scrambling for the tree to grab one of the luscious fruits. I almost want to grin, to laugh, do something that shows I am the least bit happy.

But I can't. I feel odd, calm, almost hollow inside. Empty may be the best word to describe it. Jack walks over to me questions written all over his face. "How did you do that?" he asks, indicating the if I need to know what he's talking about. I don't know the actual answer though, it was just a feeling, an urge, to touch the tree to help the kids, like somewhere deep in the recesses of my mind I knew it would work. How to explain all that to Jack felt way more complicated than it actually was.

"I touched the tree" I say obviously, taking a few steps towards the tree. Jack follows. "I meant how did you do the thing where the tree suddenly bursts into life and produces fruit after you touch the tree" he says, his face looking rather annoyed.

"Oh. That." I say, looking anywhere but at him. After an uncomfortable stretch of silence, I sigh, turning to face him. "I don't know, Jack. What do you want me to say? I just touched the tree, and it started popping out apples. The end" I say, sitting down on the ground, then observing as it melted away to reveal a sweet smelling patch of grass. Jack cocks his head to the side, as if looking at me from another angle will reveal all my secrets.

*Author's Note*

Sorry that it took so long guys, I've just been busy, I'm moving soon and haven't had time for typing of late. Hope you guys enjoyed, Read and Review! If you guys have any idea for what should happen in the story just send me a note and I'll try to put it in. Thanks for all your support guys :)

-AngelxWings14