The Gateway That Led To You

Chapter 37

Jack's POV

I woke up with a massive headache. What happened? Where am I? What's going on? I turned to the left and saw Sandy fast asleep on a chair.

I didn't want to get up just yet. What happened last night? I tried to recall. Let's see, the last thing I remember was seeing Elsa... and I think I blacked out since then. Yes, now I remember everything, the voices in my head, me backing away from Elsa, me losing control of myself.

I checked myself and found some of Sandy's sand swirling around me. Another question popped out, what happened when I was knocked out?

I experienced way too many nightmares during my sleep, I remember every single one of them, they sent shivers to me. Like, I have nightmares every now and then, but never this many in one night. Which got me wondering whether Sandy's sand that was around me even helped in giving me dreams instead of nightmares. Perhaps it did help, just late.

In fact, I'm even doubting that I had any sleep. I had one heck of a battle with all the nightmares, I was greatly outnumbered, I needed help, curse you Pitch! It's like I was awake on the inside. So this is Pitch's idea of revenge, huh? And this is obviously just the beginning, we better defeat him before he makes me nuts.

I feel much better now, the voices in my head aren't killing me. Still haven't solved the mystery on why my feelings multiplied that much though. Hmm, maybe Sandy knows.

I stretched myself and sat up. A slight creaking sound woke Sandy up. He looked really tired, but the minute he saw me, he jumped out of his seat, cheering silently. Pom pom's appeared and he waved them about.

"Good morning buddy." I smiled, my head still aching. "So, what's new?"

The door creaked open, revealing Bunny. "Hey mate, good to see you up and well."

I waved at him and smiled. Behind Bunny was North. They then explained my condition.

"Dark magic?" I asked in surprise.

"Yup." North said, popping the p. "Although it kinda settled down right now, Sandy said it will come back. You need to take care of yourself."

"What type of dark magic? From who? How did I get it?" I asked, thinking back about the nightmares I had. Pitch? Did he not only give me nightmares? Did he give me something else?

"We don't know. Sandy figured it was probably just a side effect from entering Alternia." Bunny replied.

Ok, that sounds more reassuring. So it's just me thinking way too much again.

All four of us walked out and saw the rest were up as well. All of them greeted me and was happy that I was well. I looked at Elsa, she had the widest smile.

So we didn't have any plans for the day yet, most of us were still solving the riddle. None of us could figure out what represented Burgess. Seriously, what is it?!

"Some eggs?" Bunny asked.

"Snow globes?" North asked.

"Quit asking, it's not like I know the answer!" I snapped.

Elsa walked over to us. "Jack? Can I speak to you, in private?"

"Yes?" I got up and followed her, am I in trouble? Gosh I hope I didn't do anything that upset her. "So, what is it?"

"It's about yesterday..." Elsa trailed away.

"What about it? I'm sorry if I freaked you out too much went I fainted." I said, sounding more stupid. Jack, stop making yourself look like a fool.