A/N: Over the weekend, my cousin made me watch Rise of the Guardians, and I thought it was kind of cute. But they mentioned other holiday's and I thought it would be fun to write one about the bringer of fall and the spirit of halloween. Don't shoot me if this sucks. Anyway… R&R
Jinx's P.O.V.
"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" I sing loudly as I fly around my hometown, completely at peace. I'm laying on my back watching the moon as trees and houses go by underneath me
"I believe that's christmas." A little voice says from next to me. I turn my head to see Echo, one of my many helpers but probably one of my favorites. Echo is a little black bat that always help when it comes to my holiday. Oh wait, you guys are probably confused. Let me explain. I'm Jinx. Spirit of Halloween and Bringer of Fall. That's my official title. I'm the reason the leaves change color and all the mischief and tricks that happen in the days leading up to Halloween and Friday the 13th are all because of me. Today is October 15th so it's crunch time for me and my helpers, but every once in a while, I decide to step away from work and relax with a fly around the town.
"Not for me, Echo." I laugh as I land on top of a statue and look at the people walking the streets. Echo lands on my shoulder and makes herself comfortable.
"Do you think we'll be ready? Halloween is just around the corner and there's still a lot to be done and yesterday Shadow was talking about how there's just too much to do and…" I cut her of with a laugh.
"Echo, you are more freaked out about this than me and it's my holiday we're talking about here. We've always been fine and this year is no exception." I give her a tiny scratch on her head and she lets out a squeak in approval.
"You're right. It's just Shadow always knows how to make people freak out." Echo says as she nuzzles deeper into my neck.
"Well, she is a black cat and when humans see a black cat their first instinct is to freak out." I explain as I jump down from the statue and begin walking around. Another thing I have to explain to you guys is I invisible to the world and that's how I like it. Hiding in the shadows is what I was made for. "But I do think that we should probably get back. Knowing my helpers, Shadow and Buffy are probably fighting while everyone else is making bets on who's gonna win."
"I agree. Now let's go." Echo flies off my shoulder and begins flying home. I chuckle as I pull out my broomstick, sit on it and fly toward my house. It's a haunted mansion in the middle of a cemetery. When I arrive, I am greeted by Halloween creatures of all kinds. Vampires, werewolves, zombies, ghosts, goblins, ghouls, other witches… Basically if it's a creature that goes bump in the night and scares young children, it's here.
"Finally, she's back." A ghost, Alexandria, greets as I dismount my broom.
"Yeah. I just needed to step away for a little bit to clear my head." I say as I straighten my hat.
"You know, girls who looked like you in my day would have been considered a trouble maker or a witch." Alexandria says as she hovers next to me.
"Well considering I am both a witch and trouble maker, I would say that fits." I look down at my outfit and shrug my shoulders. Being a witch wearing bright colors isn't exactly the smartest thing. My outfit consists of a short black corset dress with a pair of striped tights, black heeled boots, black lace fingerless gloves and my hat. I have really pale skin with dark hair that has dark purple, orange and neon green streaks in it, and my eyes tend to change color depending on my mood. So right now they're purple which means I'm calm and peaceful but that's about to change. "Alright guys, let's get back to work." My eyes turn green and we are ready to roll.
At the North Pole
No One's P.O.V.
"JACK!" Bunny screams as he comes into the main workshop, covered in paint. Jack laughs as he flies up to the globe to hide from Bunny. "Where is he, North?" Jack can hear Bunny's angry Australian accent float up to his ears like music.
"I don't know what you talk about and why do you look like that?" North's thick Russian accent booms across the room. Jack has to bite his cheek to avoid giving himself away.
"Jack decided to pull a fun little prank on me. I don't have time for this. Easter is right around the corner and I have a lot of eggs to finish up." Bunny complains as he scratches his ear.
"And Christmas is even closer. I still have three billion presents to finish up." North says as he pinches the bridge of his nose. "But something has happened and we need to put our holidays on hold. That's way I've called you all here."
"What happened?" Jack asks as he floats down from behind the globe.
"Why you little-"
"Bunny, now is not time for revenge against Jack. That will have to wait." North stops Bunny in his tracks, who begins grumbling under his breath. Tooth flies in rambling orders with her fairies right behind her. Then Sandy flies in and asks what's going on. "I know I know, but I obviously wouldn't have called you here unless it was absolutely necessary."
"So what is going on?" Jack asks as he sits on the railing with his legs crossed at the ankle.
"He's back." North says vaguely as he looks at the globe. Everyone shares looks with each other, knowing who he was talking about but not knowing what to say.
"There's no way. We defeated him fifteen years ago, North. Pitch is gone for good." Jack says as he looks at the man who basically became like a father.
"No Jack. Over the past few weeks, I've been having terrible nightmares. Nightmares that only Pitch could create." North says. Everyone stays silent for a moment, then they notice that the moon is shining extra bright.
"Looks like Manny's got something for us." The moon's light shines on the guardian piece on the floor as Pitch's shadow appears on it.
"It is Pitch. But how?" Bunny asks as the crystal rose from the ground and begins to shine.
"He's choosing a new guardian. This must be very big if Manny thinks we need more help." North says as he stares at the crystal.
"Please not the groundhog. Please not the groundhog." Bunny begs as a figure of a girl appears over the crystal and Tooth lets out a tiny squeal. Bunny groans as he bangs his head against the pillar.
"Manny has chosen Jinx." Tooth laughs as do her fairies.
"I think I would rather have the groundhog." Bunny complains as he removes his head from the pillar.
"Who's Jinx?" Jack asks as he studies the figure in front of him.
"I forgot that you two have never met." North says as he slaps his forehead. "She is the very Spirit of Halloween. Tricks and mischief is what she does. Kind of like Pitch, her power comes from fear but she doesn't use it in evil ways. It's a fun kind of fear that she feeds off of. She also loves to play practical jokes on people no matter what time of year."
"She sounds like my kind of person." Jack says as he smiles at the image of her.
"None of us will be safe if those two end up getting along." Bunny says as he rubs his head with his paw.
"What's that suppose to mean?" Jack asks, pretending to be offended.
"Queen of Tricks meets King of Pranks… It's the end of the world." Bunny says as he sits down and pouts.
"Stop being so dramatic, Bunny." Tooth scolds him. "So who should be the one to break the news to her."
"I'll do it. I wanna meet this girl." Jack says as North hands him a snowglobe and Jack activates it.
"Just a fair warning, Jack. When she finds out she might be a little…" North tries to find the right word.
"Bad-tempered, angry, pissy, crazy, out for blood…" Bunny finishes for him.
"I was going to say in shock. Just be patient with her." North says as he sends an annoyed look toward Bunny. Jack nods and goes through the portal.
"Do you think those two will be able to work together?" Tooth asks.
"Absolutely not." North says as he retreats to his work room while Bunny, Tooth and Sandy find something to do while they wait for their newest guardian.