Now, if you thought things were going to go uphill from here, you'd be absolutely wrong. Only I would have the unfortunate luck to encounter horrid things after such a great thing. Well, that's how the cycle goes in my life. A good thing happens so a bad thing must happen after it. I guess my life had always been like this, but I've grown use to it.

What happened after we kissed, you ask? Well, of course Jack had to go. I shouldn't have let him go, because if I'd known... I just could have stopped anyone from being hurt. Namely me. Confused? Well, maybe I should go to right after Jack left.

I felt so amazing. I felt like I could fly if I dared to jump out my window, but mind you, I was no fool. I just felt so warm inside and my stomach got butterflies every time I remembered his lips against mine. At first I felt utterly stupid for kissing him, but then I realised I didn't care. I was quite happy right now to even bother caring.

It took me a long time, but eventually sleep caught up with me. I can never forget what I saw- I wouldn't even call it a dream, more like a vision.

I was in a very dark room; the walls were smooth black marble, cold and scary. I immediately got an uneasy feeling in the pit of my stomach. A cold wind swept through the room causing a chill through my body. Even Jack, the maker of snow and frost hadn't made me feel this cold. No, there was something evil and maybe even deadly about this coldness.

I hadn't noticed at first, but I wasn't alone in this room. In the full light I could barely make out the person before me. From what I could see, he wore a dark cloak that swept behind him; he had pale skin, and black hair. At first I thought of pitch, but the eyes made me realise that it wasn't him. His eyes were completely black, no white or pupil at all.

I gawked at him, fear creeping through my body. I knew whoever this was, was far worse than Pitch would ever be.

A door swung open at the far end of the room away from me. I had to suppress the urge to scream. A... A skeleton with growing flesh walked into the room, his wore a suit- and not a snazzy one you may be thinking of, but a very old fashioned one you might see the likes of George Washington painted wearing. He had no eyes, but hallow sockets instead. I wondered if he could see at all as he seemed to know where the other man was.

Bowing slightly, the skeleton addressed the man. "My lord," he said, his teeth chattering. "The Guardians are growing stronger. Pitch is still weak-"

"Bah, that fool," the man snapped. His voice was metallic and almost rusty sounding. "I knew it was a terrible idea to set him out on those guardians. Especially now that they've recruited Frost. A shame, that boy would have come in handy. Oh well, we shall do without him, like the others he will go down."

"But, sire-"

"Silence, servant," the man commanded.

"Please, sir," the skeleton spoke again. "We may have found a way to destroy Frost mentally. Strange as it may seem, Jack-"

"Don't speak his name."

"Er, Frost has befriended mortals, as have the other guardians. Frost it seems has become involved with a girl too."

My heart sunk. How... How did he know that? Surely the kiss had only happened over an hour ago? It wasn't possible for anyone to know about that. I wanted to bring myself to wake, but I couldn't. I was so confused and couldn't comprehend what was happening.

"A mortal girl?" The man seemed very interested in what the skeleton had to say now. "Show me this girl..."

"Ah, but sir, the girl is already with us."

Both eyes of the man turned to me (I think). His head was tilted to where I stood. This wasn't possible. They couldn't see me! This was a dream, right? He chuckled deeply as though I amused him somehow.

"I knew I felt another presence in the room... A more... Live presence," the man said. The man seemed to study me for a little while. I couldn't find my voice to scream. He sneered finally and said, "be gone Sophie Bennett, for now we are done with you."

The man gave a cold laugh which echoed through my mind. I woke with a fright and swore I could still hear him laughing as though he were here in this room right now. I felt my heart pace picking up, and my breathing becoming very rapid.

I couldn't sleep for the rest of the night. And things only got worse from there.

The following morning, the sun shone through my window. I was staring at my wall, not finding the need to exit my room even after my father told me it was time to get up. I was freaking out. I could hear whispers in my room, people, a million voices. It was like they were mocking me. They all talked about death at one stage or another. Yet, despite how frightened I was, I couldn't move.

There was a knock upon my door again.

"Sophie, can I come on?" My heart leapt in joy. It was Jamie. I managed to get off of h bed and opened the door dragging him into my room and closing the door again.

"Listen," I told him.

I could still hear the voices and I wasn't sure what they wanted with me, but they were there. "Death awaits you," they whispered. A chill went down my spine. Jamie looked perplexed.

"What am I listening for?" He wondered.

"Y- You can't hear them?" I stammered. I truly thought he might be able to seeing as he was a believer like me. I really thought that this had to do with everybody. "But they're so loud! They keep..." I trailed off when Jamie looked at me like I was losing my mind. My stomach twisted. Was I losing my mind? I didn't want to believe it.

"They keep what, Soph?" Jamie asked his voice full of deep concern.

"I..." I just shook my head. "Ha, just kidding. You should see your face though!" I lied. Jamie blinked, and a grin appeared on his face. I don't know why I didn't tell Jamie, I just knew it wasn't safe.

"Jeez, Sophie, you were freaking me out there for a second," he chortled.

"Sorry," I mumbled. "Anyway, what are you doing here?" I asked, glad to change the subject.

"What? Can't I visit my favourite sister?" He smiled.

I know what you're afraid of, Sophie. I know what even your precious Jack Frost fears... You're both afraid to lose loved ones, the voice taunted me. Loved ones? Did the voice mean Jamie and Jack, and my family and friends?

We shall see each other soon, young one. Until then, I'll be sure to make your life as... Eventful as possible. You're only but a distraction to Jack now. You'll come in great use for us.

At that moment, the whole room spun and I was engulfed in darkness, falling to the floor as my knees buckled below me.

Uh... Ya. Please review! Ha, I'm glad that you guys seem to like the story- I wasn't very sure. Well, happy whatever the hell you guys celebrate, and I hope you had a nice day. Please review for more. :) Hm, I wonder if this chapter is any bit good at all? Oh well... Thanks guys! You're the BEST! :D ha. Bye. :)

PS: I'm actually so sorry this chapter is short... It was never intended to be long anyway... SORRY! :(