Fate - Chapter 10: " Battle "
I feel a tug on my arm as I glance behind me. Nightmares are racing behind me and Elson; North is no where to be seen. Their eyes are filled with rage. One raises its head and grasps onto the hem of my sweater. I let out a choked scream, as I struggle for breath. The horse pulls back, prying me from Elson's grasp.
" Elson! " My scream is weak, and I reach out for him, tears starting to roll down my face from lack of air. He rushes back to my side, and freezes the horse on the spot. He then grabs my hand, and starts racing back down the stairs. I shake my head, letting out gasps. Elson keeps leading me on, and we reach the Guardians, looking at us in horror. Bunny starts throwing his boomerangs, keeping the nightmares at a distance. Elson slumps on the wall next to me, looking at the nightmares behind him. Tooth grasps my shoulders, making sure I'm okay.
" Are you okay? I- I saw you get stuck when Elson was helping you get away. " She asks fervently, her eyes filled with shock. I shake my head, and I glance behind me as I hear a horse cry out in pain. North suddenly parts the nightmares, and makes his way towards me. His swords are pulled out, and he sharply turns around to help fend off his enemies.
" Tooth, there's a breaching next to Bunny! " North shouts, while fighting alongside Elson. Elson freezes a nightmare that almost hit North, and he nods his thanks to him.
Sandy is fighting the sand dragon I saw earlier, and it roars in defeat as golden sand collapses on it. Tooth raises her hands up, her eyes glowing slightly. I hear a buzzing in my ears as I tilt my head. Suddenly, I look behind me as an army of little fairies come crashing about the nightmares. I laugh in awe, as I watch as they split into groups and start attacking nightmares one by one. Tooth looks at me, her eyes filled with excitement.
" I have to fight. " She says, and I nod in understanding. She flies off, leaving me alone with Baby Tooth by my side. I look at her as her eyes widen in alarm. She squeaks and points behind me just as I see a nightmare tower above me. I glare at it, and place my hand on its snout. It tries to break free, but I conjure my powers as it slowly freezes in place.
I hear a cracking sound as more and more windows start shattering, littering the workshop floor with pieces of sparkling glass. I hear a roar, but not a nightmare. I see all of North's Yetis smashing their way to victory, their spirits determined to keep their home safe. I smile slightly, only to have more and more nightmares surround me. I grasp my staff tightly, and raise it into the air. I then slam it down, creating a loud echo. The nightmares circling me freeze and crack, leaving nothing behind. I rush over to Sandy, hoping to be of some use. He nods, and points in front of him. I see Pitch and the woman watching the fighting from above, on a snow hill. I glare at him as I let out a battle cry, rising up into the air. I feel a new found energy burn within me as I rush towards them. Pitch smirks, but I keep rushing for him.
I can feel the Guardians gaze on me as Pitch raises a massive wave of his jet black sand. It starts rushing towards me, and I stop flying. I can feel my energy fading, but I close my eyes. I feel a tugging at my sweater, and a searing pain, but I keep my eyes shut. I hear the soft whisper in the air, the excitement of the first fall of snow in the winter, how happy the kids are when they get a day off of school. That's all because of me. I won't let Pitch take it away from me, or anyone else. I scream, not in pain, but in triumph as I claps my hands onto my staff. It creates a chain reaction with the nightmares as they start exploding, creating a loud thunder. I can hear Pitch's cry of surprise as all of the nightmares turn into dust. I sink onto the snow, still standing. I stab my staff into the ground, my gaze unwavering.
" Want to underestimate me now? " I challenge, glaring at him. The sound of battle has slowly died down, leaving an eerie silence in the clearing. Even the slightest sound echos, leaving it ringing in my head. The Guardians slowly walk behind me, creating a barrier around the workshop. Tooth's fairies and North's Yetis come up behind us, bringing in a crowd willing to defend this place. Pitch looks at the woman and she walks up to Elson. He steps back in resistance, and glares into her eyes. With no warning, she places her hand on his forehead, and his eyes grow hazy. I start to run towards him, but North stops me, his eyes begging me to be patient. I reluctantly stay back, watching in longing as the woman nods slightly.
" Elson Overland, Kind of Arendelle. Mortal. Age, 21. " She coos, her voice silky and soft. Pitch smirks, and I glance at him, then the woman.
" Who is that? " I ask, glaring into Pitch's silvery gaze. His head tilts, and I clench my hands into fists.
" This is Onyx, my loving partner in crime. " He says, looking at me in contentment.
" How could anyone love you? " Bunny retorts, walking up a step, his boomerangs in hand. Pitch smiles devilishly as he places his hands behind his back and Onyx walks up next to him. Pitch's eyes lock onto mine, and he suddenly snaps his hands in front of him. A deathly, shimmering black sand arrow is resting gingerly in his hands. I can feel the tense build up as he pulls the arrow back, in less than a second. He then lets it go, going straight for Elson.
The arrow flies in the air, but something knocks it out of the air. I feel a blast of icy cold air as the arrow vanishes into dust. Everyone turns to look at me, my palm outstretched towards Elson. His eyes are filled with shock and gratitude as I look in my hand in shock, not recalling ever shooting ice from my hand.
" I wouldn't do that if I were you. " I threaten, my icy gaze boring into his fiery one. He smirks, and crosses his arms.
" Julian, what are you doing? " North whispers, taking a side glance at Pitch and Onyx. I ignore his question, flying a bit so I can be eye to eye with Pitch.
" And what makes you say that? " He mocks, and. I grin as my bare feet touch the snow.
" I was hoping you'd ask that. " I say, while opening my palms and facing them towards the floor. Onyx looks at my hands, and takes a step back. Her eyes are filled with recognition.
" You can't! T- That's impossible! " She calls out, her voice failing. Pitch looks at her in alarm as a rumbling is heard from below me. The Guardians take a step back as I make eye contact with Onyx.
" Try me. "
A blast of blue light bursts forth from the ground, and I hear a booming roar echo in the clearing. Snow scatters all around me and the Guardians. Onyx lets out a scream of alarm as the blue glow dims and a figure forms. It's teeth grow into sharp daggers as claws form into deathly weapons. The body sprouts wings, and I hear it roar in rage. It morphs into a killing machine, ready for fighting.
" Meet my ice dragon. "