Chapter 5
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This was it! She was leaving this place! Even if it meant the end of her. She couldn't stand the darkness.
Today she was going back to the outside world. Although she should be back before dark, before the moon came up but she was still going to be outside.
She came out of her room and looked around. It was quiet and Pitch was no-where to be seen .She let out a breath she didn't know she had and walked silently along a path.
This is it! She shouted in her mind and disappeared in the shadows. Before she knew it she was outside.
The forest was dark and she stood on the ground. A small ray of sun made its way through and landed on her face. Instead of wincing at the bright light she closed her eyes and took in the warmth.
It was comforting and calling her. She stepped through the forest. Her bare feet touched the ground beneath her. The cold snow didn't seem to affect her much under her feet but she could still feel it.
It was cold but she wasn't shivering. She was baffled by the beauty of winter. It was like a beautiful snow blanket placed on all the living and the dead.
She walked around in the forest, avoiding branches and roots that were stuck in her path. Soon she saw that she was at a pond. It was frozen solid and snow banks covered the edges briefly.
She took a step and touched the cold ice of the lake. She looked down; once free and living water was now frozen and deadly.
Almost like me. She thought and let out a sad sigh. She looked around and narrowed her eyes.
Flashback
"What are you doing?! You can't save him!" She shouted and Alicia stopped beside him. "As a matter of fact, I can and get I'd of you the same time." She said and Magic's eyes widened.
"You wouldn't""I would! If it means my friends are safe then so be it!" Alicia snapped at her.
Magic yelled and tried to break out but couldn't. She kneeled beside Jack, "You idiot! You'll die too!" She said.
"I know" She managed to whisper. "I'm sorry about this Frost" She said and took his hand. The touch was burning and she grabbed his hand stronger burning through. Alicia bit back a yell of pain as she forced the stone inside Jack's palm.
As soon as she felt the stone inside him, she pulled my hand away. She winced at the burn she had and saw Jack's was starting to heal.
The vines that held Magic disappeared leaving her on the floor. She screamed in agony and Alicia saw the rings glow. "What have you done?!" She yelled at her.
Before Alicia could answer back she fell to the ground gasping. Her whole body ran cold. She clutched her heart. It felt as if it was freezing and not long after that she was freezing. Her hair had turned back to her mortal color.
She saw Magic start to turn to ice and before it covered her completely she let out a blood curling yell. Then there was a blue light and Alicia had to close her eyes.
When she opened them she gasped. Magic was frozen solid and Jack's body glowed. He's gonna be okay. Alicia thought and smiled. Unfortunately it was short lived when she felt the cold consume her.
She resisted and grabbed her melted scepter. Not until she's dead. She aimed and threw it. It hit Magic head on. The ice broke and a shock wave emerged. Alicia was hit head on.
End of flashback
Alicia didn't look where she was going and with silent yelp landed on the snow. She groaned and clutched her chest.
She was slightly dizzy and felt a wave of sorrow wash over her. Oh great. She thought and sat down.
For once I wish I didn't have to be this spirit. She thought. She slowly stood up and walked out to the woods. As she walked along the woods she admired the beauty of Frost on the trees and their branches.
She soon came to the foot of the forest and looked out to see a town. Her eyes grew wide when she saw which town she was in.
Burgess
Alicia decided to see the town through in the shadows. Although she adored the sun light, it was safer. You never know when the moon shows its face.
For the first time in forever she saw the small town of Burgess without freezing to death or to lose her powers. She watched from an alley way as kids laughed and ran by throwing snowballs at each other.
Then there was a growl from behind her and she froze as well as the kids. "Wha-what i-is that?" The one kid stuttered, clearly afraid.
She narrowed her eyes and saw a stray dog baring his teeth. Her eyes widened and she spun around. Watch out! She shouted in her mind but they stood there frozen.
She saw the dog launch at them and went straight through her. She fell on one knee and clutched her stomach. Argh!
She looked up slowly feeling a bit nauseated and saw the dog whimpered. The kids looked down at it with sympathy. "Come here doggie. We'll help you" a little girl said softly.
The dog approached them slowly and they petted him. "He needs caring for. Let's go" The one boy said and took the dog with them.
Alicia coughed silently and stood up. She looked at her hands. She didn't understand how by running through her the dog is from angry to whimpering. She could literally feel the sorrow coming from it.
The way it was beat by its owner, left to die in the street and then trying to survive. The feeling was awful.
She regained her composure and walked out of the ally way. No-one saw her anyway so she could just dodge them before they went through her.
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