Scared
(Burgress)
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Jack was flying over Burgress when he heard the soft crying of a child. This in and of it's self would not be unnatural except for the fact that it was nighttime and sandy should have spread his dreamsand already. That and the fact that it was raining, the wind was blowing hard, and there was loud thunder and bright lightning flashing across the sky that almost hit him a couple of times. As he looked for the voice he was surprised to find that it belonged to Sophie. So his older brother instincts ordered him to find out what was wrong. Little did he know that North sent out the lights because it was hidden from view thanks to the clouds.
He walked into Jamie's house and walked upstairs to Sophie's room and knocked on the door. She sniffled and tried to wipe away the tears.
"Hey soph, what's wrong?" asked Jack
"I'm scared!" she said returning to her crying as Jack came over and sat on the bed next to her.
"Aw, hey come here." He said as he pulled her into a tight hug,
"What are you scared of?" he asked
She pointed out the window just as another crash of thunder rolled through and she flinched into the winter spirits chest to block out the sound.
"Would you like me to sing to you?" he asked and Sophie nodded her head against his chest.
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(At the pole)
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"Where is that little bugger? It's been five hours!" yelled Bunny infuriated
"I don't know." Was North's reply
"Should we go get him?" asked Tooth's annoyed voice
"Probably for the best." Said North equally as annoyed, "This time we take tunnels old friend. I don't want him to hear us coming."
Sandy put a finger against his lips smiling.
"Alright." Said Bunny as he opened a tunnel leading to Jack's location and with that they went off after the missing winter spirit.
When they came out of the tunnel they were in the Bennet house in front of Sophie's room. When they looked in they saw Jack.
"Alright then." Said Jack holding Sophie close just as he started to sing.
(The song is: Lullaby for a Stormy Night by Vienna Teng)
Little child, be not afraid
the rain pounds harsh against the glass
like an unwanted stranger
there is no danger
I am here tonight
The Guardians looked at each other in awe of Jack's ability to sing. Little child And someday you'll know
Be not afraid
Though thunder explodes
And lightning flash
Illuminates your tearstained face
I am here tonight
That nature is so
This same rain that draws you near me
Falls on rivers and land
And forests and sand
Makes the beautiful world that you see
In the morning
Little child
Be not afraid
The storm clouds mask your beloved moon
And its candlelight beams
Still keep pleasant dreams
I am here tonight
The wind started blowing harder and thunder rang so loud that everyone flinched and Sophie buried her head up against jack.
"Awwwwww…" whispered tooth under her breath
"Poor ankle biter's scared" whispered bunny solemnly And someday you'll know For you know, once even I Well, now I am grown And I hope that you'll know Everything's fine in the morning
Little child
Be not afraid
The wind makes creatures of our trees
And the branches to hands
They're not real, understand
And I am here tonight
That nature is so
This same rain that draws you near me
Falls on rivers and land
And forest and sand
Makes the beautiful world that you see
In the morning
Was a little child
And I was afraid
But a gentle someone always came
To dry all my tears
Trade sweet sleep the fears
And to give a kiss goodnight
And these years have shown
Rain's a part of how life goes
But it's dark and it's late
So I'll hold you and wait
'til your frightened eyes do close
That nature is so
This same rain that draws you near me
Falls on rivers and land
And forests and sand
Makes the beautiful world that you see
In the morning
The rain will be gone in the morning
But I'll still be here in the morning
And with that the song ended and Sophie was asleep. So Jack tucked her into bed.
"Good night Emma… I mean… oh whatever she's asleep."
He kissed her on the forehead and started to turn around just as dreamsand float into the room and give the girl a dream of her and her brother playing in the snow. Jack quickly turned around startled and he was met with the other Guardians who were smiling at him.
"When did you guys get here!?" Jack whisper yelled as to not wake Sophie, "Wait how long have you guys been here?"
"Long enough to hear the song." Said tooth as Jack groaned in embarrassment
"It was beautiful." Said north as sandy made a music note above his head and gave him a thumbs up.
"so… why are you guys here?" he asked
"The lights went off for meeting, you did not show. So we come to find you." Stated North.
"The lights went off, when?" asked Jack utterly confused
"About 5 hours ago, mate." Whispered Bunny and they were walking out of the house.
"Oh… sorry." Said jack, "With the rain we've been having I guess I couldn't see it."
They were outside now and bunny opened up a tunnel and they all went to the pole.