The Secrets We Keep

The New Normal

*** Sam's POV***

The world is finally in focus. I take in a deep breath and let my instincts take control. 

"Hey Alice? I need a few minutes, I''ll be right back." I say. She looks up at me wide eyed and nods. I turn on my heel and bolt into the jungle. This is it, no more innocent little Sam. I'm done being stepped on and put in my place. 

Just try and stop me dad. Try it I dare you. 

The trees begin to thin and I emerge into the little camp. Several boys linger around the tents, but they all stop when they see me. I pause before storming over to one. 

"Where is he?" I seethe. The boy appears startled and it takes a moment for him to respond.

"He went out on patrol to make sure we were all doing everything right." The boy's voice quivers a bit as he speaks. I nod at him and sit down on one of the logs surrounding the pitiful fire. That boy can't possibly take long, he knows that Jason would kill him if he abandoned camp for too long. There are secrets here that must be guarded. 

I sit for a bit as the sky clouds over, tin water droplets fall out of the sky. My temper rises by the second, this stupid boy needs to get back. Just before I stand up to locate him, a figure walks into the clearing. Finally, I can get this over with and go back to Alice. 

"What do you want?" He snarls once he sees me. 

"Just came to have a heart to heart dear boy." I snap back. In his eyes I see a glimmer of fear but he quickly covers it up. 

"Then talk." I smirk down at him. A second passes before I shove my hand into his chest and pull out his beating heart. He gasps and stares up at me horrified. 

"I know exactly what you were planning little weasel. How could you ever think you would get away with such a childish plot? She was never going to love you so give it up. You are nothing more then a little pawn in the game. And trust me no one will miss you, Charlie." I crush his heart into a million pieces of sand. Finally one more pest gone. 

I turn and admire the camp, all the boys left for their posts, so I stand alone. The rain has picked up and the soft dirt below my feet begins to turn muddy. I trudge through it over to Pan's tent. The desk in there contains all that I need for the next part of the plan. Every drawer I open contains something new and exciting, but not what I'm looking for. Jason said it would be here, so where is it? I come to the last drawer and reluctantly open it. 

Inside is a single vile. Bingo, I delicately pick it up and slip it into the pocket of my jacket. Finally the real show can begin. 

***Alice's POV*** 

I sit alone on the beach watching the waves roll in and out. My mind wanders attempting to process what I have learned. Most of it is mush, but the one thing I can't fully understand is how Jason got Pan's heart. 

Even when the rain falls I still sit and look out at the ocean. I don't even care how wet I am, it actually feels refreshing. It's the only real thing I can cling to. 

"Alice?" I turn to find the source of the voice. "Sorry I couldn't find what I wanted and then I just had a little extra business to take care of."

"That's alright, I've just been lost in my thoughts." I say and watch Sam as he sit down on the wet sand next to me. 

"Anything in particular?" He asks, I freeze. Should I tell him I know? What if it backfired and Jason came after me? Well Sam is practically my brother and I've always tell him everything, but some things are best kept secret. 

"No nothing really, a bit of everything." I lie through my smile. 

"Well are you thirsty or want me to make you something to eat?" I think for a moment before responding. 

"I could use something to drink." Jason smiles and waves his hand making a glass of water appear. I take it from him and gulp the whole thing down. Jason stares at me intently and I stare back at him puzzled. Then it hits me, I cough uncontrollably as the world spins. 

Suddenly it all stops and everything comes into crystal clear focus. 

"How do you feel my dear?" Jason's voice is rich and smooth. 

"Evil." I smirk and stand up. 

***Jason's POV***

I sit with my father in the parlor, sipping on red wine. We have been catching up on the lost time and deciding our next moves in the game. It is so nice to have an intelligent converstaion with someone who understands the seriousness of the situation. Sam only cares about Alice and her well being. He needs to screw his head on right so he can see he full picture. One day we will rule all of the kingdoms and everything will bend to our will. 

"So tell me, how's the new heart?" Father asks. He swishes his wine and sits up a bit straighter. 

"Fine. I haven't noticed anything strange that passed over from Pan." I sip my wine.

"Well let's hope it stays that way because it could change and the last thing we need is you turning into Peter Pan." 

"Are you prepared for the next move?"

"Dearie it's not me you have to worry about, you know that I want this. You just have to make sure your brother actually went through with everything and didn't bail again."

"True he should be home soon. If he didn't go through with it I'm going to kill that little twit." I stare down at my cup and imagine Sam's blood. Sometimes I really hate that boy. 

A large puff of smoke fills the room. Finally he's back. The smoke clears and two figures take shape. Good he did it.

"Alice my dear come here." I say. She turns to me and dark glimmer in her eyes. 

"Yes Jason?" Her voice is different, it has a richer tone. 

"Welcome home."

"I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Now Sam explained to me that I need to do a few kills before we can continue the 'expanding' process. Who's first?" 

"Cinderella and her prince." I stare at her waiting for a response. Her lips curve into a devious smirk and she simply nods her head.    

Hey guys! So I have made a deal with myself to write every day this month. I'm going to try and really get this book and some of my others rolling so expect updates soon. Thank you all for understanding!