Zeraph

Yeah, I remember the pirate scene. But that only accounts for several hundred years or so. But even if each protector lives to a 1000 that still leaves a *lot* of protectors if the island has been around since the beginning of mankind, or the earth.

Ah, his arms were hurt? Jesus allegory? I remember him holding out his arms when he first appeared, but I don't remember them hurt (I mean I couldn't see.) I'm thinking the kid is somehow an avatar/representative of the island. Perhaps through Aaron somehow as was suggested. I still say it's not jacob as MIB was never afraid of him.

Yeah, I'm thinking at least one more time jump too, if for no other reason than to somehow merge the two divided lines.

edit: oh snap. what if Soyer could see the kid because he has already been chosen as protector? As in the kid can only be seen by those who are/have been protectors? Would make sense if its the island's representative that explains things and sets up the rules for whatever reason...would explain why MIB was so surprised (as the island is already full of people who can see and talk to dead people.)