I just spit in Pitch's face.
I just spit in Pitch's face.
HOLY MOTHER OF FUCK, I JUST SPIT IN PITCH'S FACE!
Except that you did break his nose first. So this is like nothing compared to that!
I looked up at the sky just in time to see the dark arrow penetrate Sandy's back. Even though I knew it was going to happen, a loud scream still escaped my lips. Pitch, along with his Fearlings, left, leaving us to mourn over the loss of Sandy. Well, most of us, I knew that Sandy came back at the end. In an attempt to console everyone, I accidentally spilt the beans,
"Sandy's going to be fine! He'll come back, believe it!" I smiled
"No one can come back from the dead, Claire. I thought that you were old enough to know that." Bunny said sadly.
"And I thought that you represented hope, have some hope Bunny, because that's what we all fucking need right now."
"Speaking of hope, Easter is tomorrow, maybe we can fix things, even if only slightly." Jack spoke up.
Everyone smiled, but their eyes still held some sadness.
"Everyone, to the Warren!" Bunny had a subtle glint of pride and excitement in his eyes.
North began to say something about his snowglobes, but Bunny had already tapped his foot on the ground, creating a large hole that we all fell through. The trip was fun, I avoided sliding on the rough ground by flying, occasionally bumping into the walls, I still haven't quite gotten the hang of flying, it's just so DAMN DIFFICULT! I don't see how Jack makes it look so natural, but then again, he has been doing it for 200 years, as compared to my several hours.
After a few insane, and slightly painful minutes, we all landed in the Warren. It was motherfucking incredible. I didn't realise just much my jaw had dropped until Jack walked over and lifted my lower jaw, causing it to click upon my upper.
"Careful, you might swallow a fly with your mouth open like that." He smirked, and for the first time since I arrived in this world, a light blush coloured my cheeks.
I fucking hope Jack didn't see that. It would be totes embarrassing.
Thankfully, he didn't.
Then, just like in the movie, an army of eggs with legs (Teehee, I made a rhyme) ran out of the cave entrance near us. Bunny's ears pricked up, and all the Guardians, plus Jack, went into defensive positions. Whereas with me, I stood there calmly, apathy radiating off of me. Sure enough, little Sophie came running out, her arms filled with eggs. The others gasped, eyes widening at the site of little girl before them.
They started talking about what to do with her, and honestly, I think that Jack made the most sense, and that is not just because I am a fangirl.
Jack flicked one of his snowflakes through the air, and it hit Bunny square in the face. The large rabbit's mood immediately changed, and suddenly, he was happy, and excited about the little trespasser, it was adorable how happy they both were, I couldn't help but smile at the very odd duo. He kept calling her 'Ankle Biter' as is the Australian way. We then all started painting and decorating the eggs, well I say we did, but what really happened was that we merely herded them into paths lined by flowers that sprayed them with colour, then into a Glitter River, it took a lot of my willpower not to jump in. Then they all fell into these weird vine plant things that printed pretty designs, they were finally ready to be taken to the surface.
While herding them towards the tunnels, Jack spoke,
"I'll take Sophie home."
The Guardians objected, again, just like in the movie. I don't know how, but he convinced them. Then, it was my turn to speak,
"I'll go with him, just to make sure he doesn't get in shit or something."
They seemed convinced, Jack on the other hand,
"I don't need a babysitter! I can take care of this on my own."
"Denial won't get you anywhere, sweetie"
Jack sighed in response, "Just, don't do anything stupid." He sounded angry, but I could see the little smile on his face, subtle though it was.
We let Sophie say her goodbyes to Bunny, then Jack picked her up, and she almost immediately wrapped her tiny little arms around his neck and fell asleep.
Aww, she totally wore herself out with all this excitement. I miss that, screw you puberty and making me so apathetic, screw you.
The two of us, or should I say the three of us, flew to the Bennett's house in Burgess. We climbed through the window which was locked, lucky for us. Unlucky for Jack, he was having a bit of trouble detaching the sleeping toddler from his neck. When he finally managed to pry her off, she fell from the bed, causing a quiet, but still audible thud. Her mother's voice and footsteps approached the door, just as Jack had thrown a blanket and a toy down to where Sophie was on the floor. The moment that we flew out the window, the bedroom door opened. The pair of us sat on the room, catching our breath back from our speedy escape.
Suddenly, Jack seemed distracted, as if he was hearing something I couldn't.
Oh crap, it's that part of the movie, but I can't stop Jack, he needs those teeth.
Jack stood up, and started flying off towards the forest. And of course, with me being an idiot and all, I followed was hard keeping up, but I managed, landing next to him right next to the hole under the bed that led to Pitch's domain. I knew that Jack could tell I was there, but he made no effort to look at me, or even acknowledge my presence, just like on the balcony at the North Pole. He basically dived into the hole, and with be being the dumbass that I am, I followed him. Temporarily forgetting what happened the last time I saw Pitch, and what he said.
After falling/flying down that hole for a few moments, we landed. There was one thing that I couldn't get from the movie about this place, and it was just the general atmosphere of fear, and malice. I tried my hardest not to let it get to me, but it failed. Needless to say, I was scared.
DON'T YOU DARE GET FRIGHTENED CLAIRE. You're favourite movie is The Exorcist for fucks sake.
The little voice in my head is actually making sense! I have nothing to fear! Just as long as I stay near Jack.
Wait, where did Jack go?
CRAP SHIT TIT BALLS. He's gone off! I need to find him.
I started flying around the lair, telling the little fairies in cages to 'shut up' as I searched for my new white haired friend. There was no way I could let the fairies out of the cages, firstly, because the cages were locked, and because I didn't have the god damned key.
Then, I heard voices talking, echoing throughout the cavern. I tried following the noise, but it was coming from all different directions. I didn't know where to go, and in the meantime, I had gotten myself lost.
Shit.
My self-scolding for my idiocy was interrupted by an almost stereotypical, evil laugh. My first instinct was to hide, because I know what just happened. The exit to this damned place, was sealed. I was stuck.
I opted for a hiding place behind one of the large cages suspended from the ceiling. All the fairies within started squeaking at me, begging to be freed from their prison.
"Shut up!" I hissed, but they didn't listen.
I suddenly felt a tightness around my waist, and I looked down to see a thick rope of black sand, with a length of it stretching to the floor. Just like a lasso. The rope was suddenly jerked, and I was pulled with frightening speed towards the ground and into stop just moments before my nose was crushed onto the stone.
"Seems I caught a fish, and a rather pretty one at that."
OH HELL NO! THE KING OF MOTHERFUCKING NIGHTMARES WAS NOT THE FIRST PERSON TO EVER CALL ME PRETTY!
Fuck my life.
Wow, I am really pumping out these chapters! But I won't be able to post anything for about 2 weeks, because I'm spending a week at the coast. : )
Kudos to whoever gets the Naruto reference, if you get it, I will dedicate the next few chapters to you or something, just say what you would like.
OH, and I have been getting a few reviews about the little moments between Pitch and Claire, so I was thinking, let's have a poll as to who Claire should be paired with. Unfortunately, the only ones in the running are Jack and Pitch, so vote away! If the votes are too close, or if I get a few good ideas, I can write an alternate ending, so both sides have their happy(?) ending.
I LOVE YOU ALL!