To the Moon and Back

CHAPTER 13

The Guardians, filled with concern and determination, scoured the night, tirelessly searching for Pitch's new lair. The hope of rescuing Jack from his captors fueled their every move as they relentlessly traversed the vast landscapes, driven by an unwavering desire to save their friend and fellow guardian.

North, noticing the exhaustion etched on Tooth's fairy wings and Sandy's slumped shoulders, made the decision to return to his workshop. His voice was filled with empathy as he addressed the tired Guardians.

"We've searched throughout the night, but it seems we haven't found any trace of Jack," North spoke, his eyes reflecting a mix of concern and disappointment. "Perhaps it's time for us to rest and rejuvenate before continuing our search tomorrow."

Bunny, filled with determination, hopped beside North and gently tapped his shoulder.
"Yeah, you're right, North," Bunny replied, a flicker of hope in his eyes. "We will find him soon. Jack is tough, and he'll hold on until then. We just need to keep looking."

Tooth, her thoughts focused on potential options, suddenly spoke up, "Maybe we should consider telling Selene."

The rest of the Guardians paused, their attention immediately directed towards her. North, Bunny, and Sandy exchanged glances, contemplating the idea.

Bunny nodded in agreement with Tooth's suggestion, adding, "Yeah, you're right. We should inform Selene. She must be worried sick."

North, deep in thought, mused, "Yes, that sounds like a practical approach. But we must handle Selene's involvement with care."

Tooth's concern was evident as she clasped her hands together, her voice filled with worry. "True. Adding another person to our quest does pose a certain level of danger..."

North nodded in agreement, his expression serious. "We must consider Selene's safety as well. If we're to reach out to her, we need to ensure she's protected and informed without causing undue distress."

Bunny crossed his fluffy arms in determination and spoke with decisiveness. "Alright, we'll go to her tomorrow. Timing will be key."

The rest of the Guardians nodded, their faces a mix of resolve and anticipation. North chimed in, "Yes, timing is crucial. We'll need to approach her with caution and care."

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Selene fluttered her eyes as the morning sun shined bright thru her window.

She stood up and did her morning routines for work. While doing so, her attention drifted towards the desk, where Jamie's sketch still lay. Her gaze lingered on the snowflake at the centre, a sense of unease and curiosity slowly taking hold. Something about the drawing felt off, and she couldn't seem to dismiss the feeling no matter how hard she tried.

She holds the sketch pad closer, staring at it intensively.
A sudden vision overtook her mind. In her mind's eye, she saw her own hands holding a snowflake that bore an uncanny resemblance to Jamie's drawing. Startled by the unexpected image, Selene blinked her eyes in baffled confusion, her mind trying to make sense of the strange sight.

Selene gently scratched her eyes, convincing herself that the strange vision was a figment of her imagination. However, the image remained, refusing to fade away or disappear.

She looked closely at the drawing again, her brow furrowed in further bewilderment. The familiarity of the snowflake in the sketch was uncanny and unsettling, making her question her own eyes.

Selene closed the sketch pad and tucked it carefully into her bag. She muttered to herself, her voice tinged with confusion.

"That's odd," she mumbled, her eyebrows furrowed. "I don't recall having a lesson about snowflakes."