The Power of Winter 2 (A Jelsa Fanfic Sequel)

Chapter 17

                                                    Evelyn's P.o.V

I open my eyes to see I'm back in Ben's cell.  I get up and look around for him.  I see him in his own bed, asleep.

North used that damn dream sand on me and now look what happened, I'm in one of Pitch's nightmares.

I put my head in my hands and sigh.  My parents just won't listen to me.  They are so frustrating!!

I hear Ben stirring behind me and turn to him.  His eyes open and he looks around.

"Eve?" he breathes, looking around.  He finally finds me.  "Eve!"

"Yes, Ben, I'm here!" I say, walking over to him.

"No, no, no, you shouldn't be here.  Not again.  Pitch, he said you were paying a visit before he hit me with his nightmare sand." he says, sitting up.  He looks worse than before.

"Ben, I... I saw your mom." I tell him.  He looks at me with wide eyes.  "She said you told her you were on a school trip.  I told her you might be a little late coming home."

He sighs and hangs his head.  "I had to see you.  Is she alright?"

"Yes, she's fine.  I tried to get the Guardians to come with me to get you.  No one will listen to me." I say.

"Pitch always spits out everything that has to do with the Guardians.  Wait, you're trying to come get me?"

"Of course.  I can't stand seeing you like this."

"No, Evelyn, forget about me.  Protect yourself.  Don't let him get to you."

"No!  You can't stay there!  Your mother will be worried sick!!  I suck out to see her and to find you!  I'm not gonna let you slip away forever!"

"Please, don't, I'm not worth it.  We're not even together anymore!" I can see the hurt in his eyes.

"You're what makes me happy.  When I thaw my powers, you're what I think of.  I need you to be safe."

"Wait, you have powers?"

"That's not important!  What's important is that I will do just about anything to get back to you!"

"That's just what I needed to hear." a cool voice says.  It echos around the room.

"No!  Evelyn, get up and run!!" he yells.  He wakes me up the same way he did last time.

I bolt upright, back in my own room.  At the foot of my bed was a towering figure, all black and grey.  I was too late.

"Hello, there.  So nice to see you again." Pitch said, coolly.

I scream as loud as I can so my parents will hear, then start shooting at him blindly.  I conjure up a strong blizzard and keep shooting at him.

Mom and dad burst through the door.  "IT'S PITCH!!!" I shout over my storm.  They enter, ready to shoot.  I can't see Pitch anymore, so I slow down the storm a little to see he's disappeared.

I feel him grab me from behind.  I screech and act.  I reach up and point my palm to what I think is his face.  I shoot repeatedly.  The grip loosens and I hear a thud.  I turn around and see and unconscious Pitch behind me.

I stop my storm as mom and dad run over to me.  Dad points his staff at Pitch's head and shoots, then hits him in his heart for good measures.

"Are you alright?" mom asks in a worried tone.

"I'm fine." I say.

"What happened?" dad asks.

"You put me to sleep, Pitch took me back to Ben, we talked. I told Ben I would do just about anything to get him back, I woke up, Pitch was here.  I did what I knew I had to do.  You were here for the rest."  I tell him.

He sighs, "What are we going to do with him?" he asks, mostly to himself.

"Maybe Manny can transport him to North's or something." mom suggests.

As if on cue, Pitch's body becomes transparent, then disappears.

"Come on, Evelyn.  I want to talk to you." dad says.  I open my mouth to protest.  "Please, just hear me out." he says, cutting me off.  He beckons me to follow him.  He takes me to the library and closes the door.  I go over to the fire and sit facing away from him.

"I know you're mad- no- I know you're furious at me.  I would be too.  I don't know what made me tell you you couldn't leave the palace.  I've regretted it ever since I said it.  I've been enlightened just now that there is no way we can keep you completely safe.  And I've also learned how powerful you are."

I feel him sit down beside me.  I want to look over at him, but force myself not to.  He places a hand on my shoulder.

"Evelyn, you are a strong, powerful, talented, independent, and beautiful young lady.  You've become a wonderful Princess in a couple of months, which is amazing.  You follow your heart and do what you believe is right.  I don't think I could be prouder of someone than I am of you right now.  You injured a very powerful man twice!  I don't want you to be mad anymore, even though you have every right to.  I'm really sorry, Evelyn.  Truly, I am so sorry."

I turn around and hug him tightly.  "I'm sorry, dad, I've been stupid and careless.  I love you."

"I love you too, Evelyn." he says, squeezing me.

Just then the door opens and mom runs in. 

"I just got a message from Manny.  He said Pitch is in a magic canceling cell at North's.  We can go get Ben back!" she says.

Author's Note:

Haiii!!!  Here's another chapter!!  I can't wait for the next one!!!  I hope you all had a great holiday and got what you wanted!  I got some great fandom merch.  Have a safe and happy rest of your holiday!!!  I'll probably post again sometime soon.  Please vote, comment, and spread the Jelsa!!! Read/Write on!!!!! <3