Chapter 7
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Alicia sighed and sat down on her bed. She had made it in time moving through the shadows and left Jack without a word.
She shook her head, he didn't change a bit. Although the thing that plagued her was what she saw in her 'vision' she might say.
The memories of her death are blurry and seeing that made it a bit clear but it hurt seeing them like that. The pain and loss they felt.
She sighed and let her head fall on the pillow. She had used a lot of energy discovering some of her new found powers. All she had to do was learn how to use them.
"So I see you came back after your adventure" Pitch said from the shadows. Yes and I learned a few of my new powers. Alicia said.
"It seems so, let's see what you've learned in a day shall we?" Pitch said.
Alicia raised an eyebrow but gasped when she suddenly started to fall. She landed hard on the cold floor and coughed silently. I'm going to kill you Pitch. She said.
She winced as she stood up. "Then you'd have to try first" Pitch said with a smirk.
Alicia spun around and saw Pitch standing in front of a big wave of nightmares. Her eyes started to glow and she stood tall.
Bring it on. She said and they attacked.
Her whole body felt like it was powered by something but she didn't know what, it was just the most incredible feeling.
She easily hit through them and dodged them. She saw more approach and jumped up. She landed and sent a wind that got rid of the nightmares.
Alicia breathed hard and the wind died down. "It seems that you learned how to control your power. Impressive but you're not there." Pitch said and came next to her. He helped her up even after her weak protests.
Pitch, what is the real reason you're helping me? Alicia asked him ignoring the wave of nausea washing over her.
Pitch huffed; "It's a pity you can't remember so much of your past, but then again that stupid fairy's teeth aren't always a guarantee" Pitch said and lay Alicia on her bed.
Alicia chuckled silently. "Now rest. We'll continue your training later, besides I can't work with you in this pathetic state" Pitch sneered.
Thanks Pitch. Alicia said. Pitch turned around and was ready to tell her his mind but she was already out for it. He growled, "Stupid girl" he muttered and walked away.
She had always that effect on him that stupid effect! The one that made him soft and made him…care. He growled again, and it began when he kept coming back after he first met her…
Flashback
Here he was yet again by this stupid orphanage. It was the strangest place but he didn't complain. The few children that were afraid fed him with fear and power. He took a deep breath, inhaling the scent of fear.
Except one. Pitch frowned. One believer, a teenage girl that dared to stand up against him and defy his belief. One he always managed to find a way back to and one that he couldn't get out of his mind.
He heard laughter in the woods and disappeared into the shadows.
Diana was playing with Sapphire in the woods. They had decided to play hide and seek and it was easy for Diana to find Phire."I got ya!" She said and they laughed falling in the snow. They lay on the snow and looked up at the night sky.
"It's so pretty" Sapphire said and tried to stiff a yawn. Diana smiled and kissed her forehead. "Come on sleepy head" She said and lifted Sapphire up.
"I'm not tired" She protested but failed. "I suggest you get to sleep before the Boogeyman can catch you" Diana said and Sapphire curled up to her.
Diana laughed and put her to bed, careful not to wake the others. "Night little Spring" Diana said and kissed her forehead.
She went outside and into the woods where she sat down on a rock. She would usually sit and think there or look up at the night sky.
"It's rude to follow people" She said her face stoic. There was silence for a few seconds before Pitch stepped out of the shadows.
"Watch your mouth, girl" He threatened, not pleased in the way she was talking with him.
She ignored him, "So what are you doing here Mr. Pitch?" She asked.
Pitch growled at the name but gave no comment. "I think you already know the answer to that one, girl" Pitch said and she smiled. "Guess so" She said.
"Can you tell me something? Are they real? The Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, Sandman and Santa? Are they real?" Diana asked.
Pitch growled, "The Guardians, yes they are" Pitch spat. "You can thank the Man in the Moon for that. Thanks to him all my glory was stolen from me with all their light and glory" Pitch sneered.
Diana giggled, "Don't worry you'll get it back someday" She said and Pitch gaped at her. He couldn't believe that an insolent girl laughed at him and then told him he'd be glorious again one day.
"You are one strange child" Pitch said and Diana smirked. "I know" She said as Pitch walked away.
She looked up in the sky at the moon in all. The moon light shone bright upon her and Pitch's eyes grew wide.
"Man in Moon, is there something the children of this orphanage is doing wrong?" She asked.
"Should we be more rich or wealthy for Santa to bring presents or get egg hunts?" Diana asked but got no answer.
She smiled softly, "You don't have to do it for me but for the children. I'd give anything for them so please think about it" She said.
Pitch watched shocked from the shadows as she walked back to the orphanage.
End of Flashback
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