Sky Clock

Chapter 1

The building was blazed with fire, its columns of support slowly gave away to the smelting heat. Glass shattered upon the pressure of collapsing ceiling. The metals creaked with strain, any sign of water instantly vaporized and poisonous gas filled up the air.

Running desperately around corners after corners, all exits were blocked by the piles of rubble. Time was running out, and he was tired. Exhausted from the heat and lack of oxygen to support his consciousness, he fell down on both his knees and panted. Eyes slowly closing as everything slowly becoming dark.

Suddenly, a draft of freezing air chilled his skin and washed away any existence of heat that was present. Eyes opened as he lifted his head, there he saw something both beautiful and frightening. Everything was blue, there was ice everywhere. The ground was frozen solid and he could clearly see his reflection staring straight back at him, the ceiling was covered in icicles and snow was dangling in mid air all around him.

In front of him was a woman, no she was younger, a girl with pale blond hair. She was wearing a blue dress that seemed to glow and sparkles like stars in an empty night. The girl raised a hand towards as if she was reaching for him and she spoke.

"Jack."

This girl knew his name, who was she? The question ran through his mind as he made eye contact with the girl.

Crack.

Looking down he saw many thin lines spreading from a small center. More appeared and many connected others looking like a spider web. Then the ice broke and he fell. All he saw was darkness.

Bzzzzzt bzzzzzt bzzzzt bzzz- slap!

Groaning with heavy eyes, the young man groggily wakes up and wipes his face with a hand. Slowly lifting the blanket and sitting up sideways with both his feet touching the carpet floor. Looking at the irritating alarm clock, its screen displayed the time of which he set the night before. Standing up he started walking towards the bathroom door.

Fresh out from the morning shower, Jack went into the kitchen and opened up the refrigerator to find something for a quick breakfast.

"Maybe just a quick toast and some eggs." Jack muttered to himself pulling out a few slices of bread and some eggs.

20 minutes later…

After finishing up his breakfast, jack brought the empty plates to the sink and proceeded to clean them.

Ring Ring Ring!

Reaching over the counter and picking up his phone, Jack looked at the name and answered.

"Hey North, what you got for me today?"

"Good morning Jack, it's Friday, why would you think I have anything for you today? I don't always give people assignments every time I call you know," A voice with a heavy Russian accent sounded over the phone's speaker.

"'Course you do, you do it to me all the time old man." Jack replied.

"No I don't, I'm not old, and show me some respect wouldn't you? I'm your commanding officer after all, Jackie boy."

"Yes you do, you're over fifty, that's old, and I don't show respect to people with beards the size of my arm." Jack answered truthfully with a smirk on his face.

"Haha yes very funny, anyway I am calling you today to tell you something."

"What is it?"

"It's the Syndicate, they're moving again," North said with a serious tone.

"These guys again? They just wouldn't quit do they?" Jack replied, clearly annoyed.

"I'm afraid not, the hatred blood runs deep Jack. He will never quit until he gets what he wants and we'll have to keep fighting back."

"So where is it this time?" Jack asked, sighing.

"There has been a sudden increase in their movement in a city called Arendelle in the northeast part of the country," The Russian man answered.

"Arendelle? Sounds like someplace from the Middle Earth or something," Jack snickered, "So what's my job? Eliminating the group?"

"No, not right now. For now we need you to go there for gathering information first. We're still not sure why they just suddenly becoming active again. Something's there, I can feel it in my belly," North replied.

"I think you just need breakfast old man, so when do I leave?"

"We would like for you to get settled in by Sunday, so the sooner you pack the better."

"So I gotta move again huh? Am I doing this solo or what?" Jack sighed.

"Actually you'll be working with a partner this time, he is already there. His name is Haylan and I believe you two were friends no?"

"Oh Hiccup? Haven't seen him since middle school, wonder how's he doing now." Jack looked up to the ceiling while smiling.

"Hiccup?" The man seemed confused.

"Oh it's just a nickname, nothing important. Sounds good really, at least I know someone dependable to work with, so I'm leaving tomorrow morning I take it?" Jack asked.

"The sooner the better so yes, pack everything you need by tonight and remember to catch a flight tomorrow. Haylan will see you in Arendelle and he will brief you on the rest," North replied.

"Alright then, I'll notify you when I get there. Good day old man."

"Yes, good day Jack, do go to school today and perhaps say goodbyes to your friends. You must have made some yes?"

"Of course I have, I'm fun, everyone likes me, even had to reject the girls." Jack laughed.

"Very well then, I'll talk to you soon Jack," North chuckled and hanged up.

Jack ended the call and smiled, he would get to see his old friend Hiccup again soon. He started wondering about the city Arendelle then frown as he felt something wet beneath him. Jack looked down and saw water everywhere.

"Gah shit…"

He had forgotten to turn off the faucet.

...

Jack was running through the hallway and soon saw his destination. He opened the door and entered the designated classroom. He went in and the first things he saw were a pair of eyes peering at him through a pair of eyeglasses. The man was wearing a red flannel shirt with a blue tie, a pair of black khaki and working shoes. In his hand was a projector remote. The man cleared his throat.

"Late again Mr. Frost, and by 20 minutes no less. A new record I might add, beaten your last one by 2 minutes." The man clarified and the students snickered.

"Ah! My apology, I just had a little incident this morning and I had to clean it up. You have a wonderful memory by the way and you clearly care about me. Perhaps I will bring this up to the principal and you might get a raise." Jack smirked sarcastically.

The teacher sighed and pinched his forehead, "just go sit down and turn to page 359, troublesome boy."

"Yes sir!"

...

Walking around looking and finally saw the spot, Jack walked towards the table and settled down his lunch tray. Surrounding Jack were people he would call friends, they were nice and seemed to share a close bond with each other. Jack smiled and slapped a brown haired boy's back.

"Hey Jamie, and you guys." Jack said happily.

"Oh hey Jack, heard you were late again this morning, what's up?" Jamie looked back and smirked.

"It's nothing really, just accidentally flood my kitchen, no big deal." Jack grinned back and scratched his own brown hair with one hand.

"Only you can flood a kitchen, Jack." Jamie shook his head while laughing with the rest of his friends.

"Yep. Anyway gotta tell you guys something." Jack announced.

"What is it?" The girl with short reddish-brown hair asked.

"I'm moving." Jack answered.

"What!?" Everyone at the table asked alarmingly.

"I'm moving tomorrow to be exact so just thought you guys might want to know." Jack shrugged.

"But why Jack? Why move so suddenly?" Jamie asked confused.

"Just…some family problems and I have to move."

"Oh…ok then." Jamie turned a bit sad as did the rest of the group.

"Well then, why don't we go out for a pizza night? Have fun while I'm still here?" Jack suggested seeing the sudden change in mood.

"Yeah." "Alright." "Sounds good." Were the satisfied replies that Jack received.

Ding Ding Ding!

"Well that's the bell, I'll see you guys after school yea?" Jack turned around and smiled then picked up his tray and left.

...

Jack unlocked the door and head straight for his bedroom. He laid down while holding his phone scrolling through pictures he had taken during the fun time at the pizza place. He smiled before putting it down and sat up.

Jack went to the closet and rolled out a suitcase, he stared at his room for a moment and then sighed.

"Well, time to start packing, Arendelle awaits."

Author's Note: This is my first Fan Fiction and I am terrified to say the least. My writing is rather average despite living here in the States for seven years now haha. I'm using this as a way to improve my own writing skill. I would love any constructive criticism :).