Ch 31

Elsa

I felt the sun shine on my bare back as I woke up, and at first I was startled my back was naked but then all the events from last night rushed into my memories. I had spent it with Jack, I mean I spent every night with him, but last night was our first time having relations. It was the best night of my life so far, and I felt a smile grow on my face as I remembered how passionate he'd been. How his strong hands roamed my body yet were so gentle at the same time. I reached out my arm expecting to find Jack there and was surprised to feel he was gone. My eyes shot open and I turned my body so I could sit up. However that task proved to be a quite painful one, as much as last night had been amazing I hadn't thought of the aftermath. My back and hips were in pain, my legs were a little sore too like if I had just walked up a mountain, no pun intended. I swung my legs over the bed and found my robe was crumpled on the ground. I put it on and went to my vanity and was a little taken back by the sight in the mirror. My hair was a mess, sticking up in many directions and it resembled a birds' nest. I had a few red marks on my neck and a few small bruises on my chest.

E:"Well I think we got a little carried away for our first time…" I said to myself with a grin, I looked down to get my hair brush when I spotted a piece of paper folded in half next to one of my perfume bottles. It had my name on it written in elegant handwriting, when I opened it I instantly knew it was front Jack.

My Princess,

I didn't want to wake you, you seemed so serene and beautiful while you were sleep I couldn't dare to disturb you. Last night was the best night of my life, I could never get tired of exploring the wonders of your amazing body my Queen. I'll be back tonight and perhaps we can continue our exploration, since last night you seemed quite insatiable for your first night with a man.

I love you Elsa.

Sincerely, your Guardian.

I couldn't help but blush at the letter, I had no idea how lucky I was to have ended up with Jack. I clutched the letter to my heart and then put it in the drawer of my vanity. If anyone found it, like Anna, I would never hear the end of it, she'd probably want to know every single detail of my first time. That's something I would never be open to discuss with her, I'm far too shy and reserved for that. Yet last night Jack had awoken in me a passion and desire I'd never felt before. Then again he'd always been able to draw me out of my shell somehow, he kept me balanced and I him.

I got up and headed to my closet when I heard a whisper. I quickly turned around but there was no one there. I picked out a navy blue dress with a white lace boat neck and trim at the sleeves. I was about to step in the bathroom to take a bath when the voice started speaking.

My dear you only have three days… and after last night you're going to want to make those memories last… Soon you will. Be. MINE!

I covered my ears and screamed, "Get out of my head!" but it kept repeating three days. Three days. Over and over again. Then the pain in my chest started, knocking me down to the floor, this time it felt like someone was choking me. I was gasping for air and I began to couch. I brought my hand to my mouth and felt something coming out, it was blood. I wanted to scream desperately. I kept coughing and gasping, I felt like death would have been better than this. It felt like hours had passed and just like the last times it stopped. I could breathe again but I could still taste blood. I wiped my mouth and some got on my sleeve, I was never really afraid to see blood but this wasn't dark red it was black now. Earlier when I started coughing I could swear it was crimson but now it was as black as night, or coal before it was burnt. I felt the tears come rushing out like a flood and I sank to my knees, the guilt and regret paralyzing me.

What have I gotten myself into? Surely there was an alternate solution to dealing with Pitch…but it was too late now. I had made a deal with the Devil himself and there was no turning back. If I had a chance to change that decision I would… maybe if I tell Jack what's been going on…

No, no, noooo Ice Queen. Tell your over boy and he's dead for sure. I promise you that and I don't break my promises….

Suddenly I was somewhere else…

I saw Jack fighting Pitch and I ran to help him we were in a clearing and a large storm was beginning to form. He was yelling at me to stop and turn back, to leave and hide. He said he would protect me but I needed to help. I ran but it felt like I would never reach them. I decided to try shooting Pitch with an icicle, I could make out their shadows from afar now but vision was very poor by now due to the storm. I shot the icicle and saw a body drop. The storm was now at a standstill like when I thought Anna died and it scared me. I walked towards where the conflict had taken place and there was a black cape on the floor, some blood was spilled on the snow and the contrast was frightening. I knew I'd hit Pitch by the mere fact his body was under the cape but something kept gnawing at me to look under the cape. I reached and quickly pulled it off the body, the sight made let out a blood curling scream. It was Jack, paler than he'd ever been, his shawl tarnished with a dark bloody mark. I felt my heart sink to the floor and I rushed to hold him in my arms. I kissed his frozen lips and I felt what was left of his breath against my skin.

E:"Jack I'm sorry! Please don't leave…." I cradled him in my arms, his life escaping slowly but surely. I felt a hand run through my hair and it was him, more tears flowed but they were of happiness.

E:"Hang on Jack! I'll save you, just hang on a little-"

J:"You did this Elsa… It's all your fault…" and his body went limp. I'd lost him forever.

I snapped out of the vision, it left me shaken to the core. I couldn't feel anything yet I felt everything at once.

Keep your pretty mouth shut or he WILL pay and that vision will become you worst reality…