Chapter 10

We arrived at the north pole. It was huge. There were toys everywhere! And, best of all, i could see it.

"It's strange how I can see this place, but not you, isn't it?" After taking in the place for a little bit, I turned towards where Jack Frost was last, hoping that was still where he was.

He wasn't speaking. I walked towards him. I could feel somehow that he was still there. I don't know why, i just could. Maybe it was because of his coldness? Something happened, though. I felt instantly cold and vulnerable. Gasping, I sat down on the cold hard floor.

I felt an icy cold hand pulling me up, and Jack placed my hand on his head again.

"There are more people aren't there? And I just walked through one of them?"

"Yeah." He looked up beside me. "Sorry, Phil." I felt something brush against my arm. Looking where i felt it, I moved my arms and hands around, trying to feel it. I quickly stopped, however, when I heard Jack Frost's outburst of laughter.

Realizing how ridiculous I must have looked, I put my hands on my hips. "Well aren't we here so I don't need to do that?"

"Haha... Yeah.. but... you... looked... ridiculous!" Jack continued to laugh.

"Hmph. Some help you are." I turned around, leaving him to continue laughing at me, as I explored the place.

I walked into this big office, that had these ice sculptures everywhere. There were books and toys, and papers and pens on the desk and on the shelves. It looked almost orderly, but it also looked like a big mess.

I cautiously looked around, as if I'd be able to see the people I might need to hide from. I walked over to the desk, and saw the pieces of paper.

"Naughty.. or Nice? Oh! This is Santa's office!" I gasped, realizing.

I backed away from the desk, turning to go into the doorway to exit. When I felt a the familiar yet frightening sudden rush of cold and vulnerability. Gasping, I backed away from whoever was there.

"Who are you?" The voice sounded stern, but almost gentle.

"I - I'm sorry! I didn't mean to bump into you! I'm uhm." I temporarily forgot my name. "Oh! Uhm My name is Elizabeth."

"and your last name? Mortals do have last names right?"

"Erm. Yes, we normally do... I'm Elizabeth Springfield."

"Well, Elizabeth. How did you get to my home? I didn't forget one of my portal globes did I?!"

"Your Santa Claus?! Eh... No.. I haven't even heard of them before now..."

"Of Course I'm Santa Claus! I'm a big jolly old man wearing red. Can you not see me?"

My eyes opened wider. I didn't think he would have believed me if I told him. But here he is. Santa Claus right in front of me, (I think) believing me!

"No, I can't see you. I can hear you. And I can see your home. And I can feel when I walk into someone. That's why Jack Frost brought me here. He thought you could help."

"Of course I'll help you, my child. But for right now," He said calmingly, but soon yelled. "JAAAAAAAAAAACKKK?!"

"I just got him in trouble didn't I?"

hello! :)

sorry it took so long XD

but oh well..

i hope north doesn't sound too terribly mean in this one.. XD

but erm. oh well XD