To the Moon and Back

CHAPTER 14

Later that evening, the guardians decided to visit Selene.

Tooth went there first, she flew in her window and settled beside Selene, "Selene? I need to tell you something." she spoke beside her

Unfortunately, Selene didn't respond to her or even look at her.

Tooth tried to tap her shoulders, thinking she might just be too focused with her work, "Selene?"

Tooth let out a soft gasp when her finger went right through her. She realised she wasn't being heard or seen at all. Frustrated, she tried again, speaking louder, "Selene!"

Sadly, it still didn't work, "Oh no..." she covered her mouth in shock.

The other guardians also came through her window.

North, Bunnymund, and Sandy noticed Tooth's silence and her alarmed expression. They approached Tooth, wondering what was troubling her.

North spoke up, his voice filled with concern, "What's the matter, Tooth?"

Tooth pointed at Selene, "She doesn't believe in us anymore." her eyes filled with worry.

North, Bunnymund, and Sandy looked towards Selene, their expressions reflecting a mix of shock and worry.

"She... she doesn't believe in us anymore?" North's voice was tinged with disbelief.

Bunnymund cursed under his breath. "Damn it."

"Why is this happening?" Tooth asked North, hoping he might know what this means. "Does Jack know this?"

North shook his head, "I'm not sure if he knows already." he crossed his arms, "I don't know what's happening with them."

Bunny scratched his bunny ears, "Should we ask Jamie about this? He might know something we don't" he paused, "She's his teacher anyway."

North pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement. "Yes, you're right. We should ask Jamie. He might have some insight into what's going on."

Tooth chimed in, her voice filled with concern, "We should go find him. We need to get to the bottom of this."

Bunnymund agreed, "We need to figure out what's happening with Selene and Jack. Whatever it is, it's affecting all of us. Let's go find Jamie and see what he knows."

Gently they left Selene's apartment, leaving her focused on her work.

Selene briefly paused in her work, feeling a strange sensation of movement behind her. She quickly turned, but to her relief, no one was there.

Laughing at herself, she shook her head and murmured, "Now I'm imagining things. I must be overtired."

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Jamie beamed with excitement as the Guardians entered his room. Tooth embraced him warmly, her words filled with affectionate delight.

"Jamie, it's so good to see you! You're getting so tall!" she exclaimed.

Bunnymund joined them, his familiar hopping motion bringing a smile to Jamie's face. "How are you, mate?" he asked, his voice filled with warmth.

Jamie smiled widely, "I'm doing well, what brings you all here? Am I in trouble?" he waved at Sandy and North

North chuckled, "Of course not! You're still on my nice list." he pointed his finger, "#1 to be precise!"

Jamie's smile broadened, at North's words, relieved to hear he was still on the nice list.