The Infinite Realms

Chapter 17 - Power

Mark's POV

"I... I'm fine.." Jack took a couple steps forward before collapsing to the floor face first. My eyes widened in alarm. Oh my god... I hurried, kneeled down, flipped him over, and checked if he had a pulse. Everyone stopped.

"Is he ok?" Jonathan then said in alarm. I glared at him, eyes narrowing. He gave me the same look back. There is really no point of hating him... But I can't help myself. He took Vanoss away, and... Ugh, is that the only excuse Mark?

"He's alive..." I sighed then picked up him bridal style.

"Then let's go." Cry mumbled, then we started to make our way towards the throne room. I can't help but think. That time I found him... There on the Realm of the Living, when we were younger. I was shocked, I couldn't believe I would see someone I knew in this type of Realm, especially a Time Realmer like him. The day Felix's Mother had died to the hands of the Raven Queen, it was the last day I ever saw him.. After that, the leaders have been really defensive, not wanting to risk going out of the realm and possibly getting captured or dying. But one time I snuck out, and went exploring.. I was a little rebel back then, but now.. I'm different, more mature, protective, and responsible. I became that... After I met Jack.
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*Flash Back*

The skies of 'The Living Realm' was a very dark blue, city lights were glowing as bright as the sun, and people were laughing and chatting on the sidewalks.. I love this time during the night, where everything was a bit more lively. I wonder why my realm doesn't let anyone go out during this time of night, in fact anytime anymore.. I came across this alley way, and there was a sudden aggressive yell.

"Scram Freak!" A man threw a boy to the ground then slammed the door shut. My eyes widened as I saw him. He was whimpering like a dog as he stood up. He sniffled, then wiped his face.

"Um.. Hello?" He suddenly gasped at my greeting, and fell back down.

"S-Sorry! Didn't mean to frighten you.." I walked towards him. Once I got closer I noticed he had three pairs of eyes, and one big one on his forehead. His hair was green... Wait, he looks familiar. I held my hand out towards him.

"Have we met before?" I raised my eyebrow. He hesitated for a moment, but decided to take my hand. I pulled him up, he was a bit shorter than me.. And his eyes were a blue color, all seven of them..

"Hmm... Maybe, you look familiar." He also raised his brow.

"Yea... You do too.. Wait, what type of Realmer are you? Clearly you're not a Living Realmer."

"I'm a Time Realmer. And what about you?" He then asked, I slowly began to release my Galaxy wings. His eyes widened as he looked at them, his eyes sparkled since my wings reflected off of them.

"Mark, right? Your name is Mark!" My eyes widened as I stared at him. Green hair, multiple eyes, and a Time Realmer...

"Oh my god.. Jack!"

*End of Flash Back*
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After that, I would always sneak out to go visit Jack on the Living Realm... Of course we would cause trouble, I remember having to go the hospital at least a couple times because I would get into fights with others... Only because, I cared about him. He was like my best friend... And I sometimes wished more than that. I looked at Jack with a slight smile, but then inky tears suddenly started flooding out of his eyes. My eyes widened.

"Jack! Jack... Wake up!" I shook him a bit. Everyone stopped, then looked at me.

"Shut up!" Tyler growled at me, his eyes turning a light green. Cry put his hand up, and looked at us behind him.

"There would be no point especially when Jonathan probably scared all of the guards... Maybe they're all with the Queen. Wanting her protection. It will be easier to get to the teleporter in the Throne Room, and to Owl Realm." He murmured then looked back towards me and Jack.

"What's wrong with him?" Cry then asked. I could hear the slight worry in his serious voice.

"I-I'm not sure... The only time he would cry is when he was super depressed.. Or reminded of his past." I said the last part quietly. I could tell everyone but Cry didn't really understand the last words I just said. But Cry gave me a nod, knowing to keep quiet.

"Hmm... Maybe he's just dreaming." Vanoss then pointed out. Of course it seemed obvious that he was dreaming.. But, was there a deeper meaning to it? Jack suddenly tensed up, and a look of pain appeared on his face. He suddenly screamed and squirmed out of my arms, falling to the ground. My eyes widened as he slowly propped him self up. His hair started to quickly fade.

"Jack! Are you ok?" I kneeled down a bit and placed my hand on his shoulder. He was facing away from me, and... Tyler and Craig who were up in front with Felix and Cry, had wide eyes.

"I'm fine..." He hit my hand away, then started to get up to his feet. The green part of his hair was now lighter.. Felix then looked back, his eyes slowly widening.

"My god.." He mumbled, Jack then looked back at me. His eyes were different colors. All different colors of the rainbow.. W-What happened to him?

"What?" Jack looked down, his eyes then turned to a light pink, like he was blushing..

"Is it that bad?"