A/N: I am such a bad person! Not only am I late in updating Impressions, but I actually got myself distracted by the Rise of the Guardians! For those who follow my Megamind story, don't freak out. That is definitely not on hiatus…it's just that Jack Frost has been calling my name ever since I saw the movie a few days ago. So, here's the result of my newfound fandom! As always, please review!

Here is the first chapter. I watched ROTG for the first time this week, and fell in LOVE! OMG, Jack Frost is so amazing. Umf. That's all I can say. Oh, and this as well:

Disclaimer: I don't own ROTG, but I will own the movie on the 12th of March if I have anything to say about it!

Prologue:

Heart pounding, he risked a peek around the tree he was hiding behind. He held his breath, knowing that the white cloud of air would betray his position. He had taken refuge here, diving frantically behind the rough bark of the leafless tree in a desperate attempt to evade detection. Legs burning and blood throbbing, he greedily gasped, letting the freezing air fill his lungs and cool his sweaty face. Seeing nobody around, his shoulders hesitatingly relaxed and he risked a sigh of relief. Just as his heart rate began to normalize, he felt a cold puff of air on the back of his neck. Immediately all the fear came rushing back, and for a few seconds, he was paralyzed with terror and disbelief.

"I found you…"

Painfully, agonizingly, apprehensively, the young boy turned around and met the eyes of his pursuer, meeting the maliciously sparkling blue with his own fearful brown…

Then, there was darkness, freezing cold darkness, and a low chuckle that seemed as icy as the air…and Jamie laughed as he wiped the snow off his face. Jack leaped into the air, laughing joyfully as Jamie spat snow out of his mouth. Jamie tried to scowl at his friend, but couldn't help but join in. Jack's laugh was infectious, and matching giggles and snickers rang out from behind several other trees. Jack floated towards the clearing, and all the kids emerged from their hiding spots. Jamie plopped down, Pippa and the twins joining him first. Soon, Jack was floating in front of the entire group of the Burgess children, smiling as the youngsters rambled joyfully. This was what Jack loved about his job; being able to bring joy to others. This is what Jack was born to do, and he felt a comfortable warmth fill his heart as he gazed fondly at his young friends.

His thoughts were interrupted by a glowing band of light that filled the sky and silenced the children. After a quick look, he turned and shot a rueful grin towards his companions. Jamie laughed, and waved him off unworriedly. Jack grinned in response, and gracefully shot into the sky. The children waved energetically, shouting out farewells and urging him to return soon. Jack waved his staff over their heads, and soon fluffy snow began to fall. As the children whooped with joy and began a new snowball fight, Jack turned to the north.

"Okay, Wind. Let's go!"

Chapter 1: Pitch's Plot

Jack smiled as the wind caressed his face and hugged his form. He shared a special bond with the wind; the four breezes had been his sole companions for hundreds of years. As Jack approached North's workshop, he silently asked the wind if it wished to accompany him inside. In response, the large front doors blew open, and Jack's laugh echoed as he zoomed through the entranceway. Waving cheerfully to Phil, Jack soared through the bustling workplace towards the central hub.

"Ah, friends, you received my message! Come up to sit with me, is good to see you!" North's booming voice was as jolly as ever, making Tooth and Sandy smile automatically. The two guardians floated up towards the balcony, nodding their greetings at North and Bunny. Tooth absently stroked her helper's feathers as Baby Tooth looked around eagerly from her spot on Tooth's shoulder and chirped. Pouring hot chocolate from the seemingly bottomless thermos North always kept on the center table, Tooth sat in midair and looked around, echoing her little companion's question.

"Where's Jack?"

"On way, I hope." North shrugged blithely. "The boy does things in own time, what can I say?"

"Fair dinkum, mate. Frostbite ain't the sort of bloke to drop everything and hurry here, that little figjam. I'm sure he'll come stumbling in any minute now, just as lame-brained as ever…" Just as Bunny finished speaking, they heard the doors slam open. They hurried to look over the balcony, as Bunny raised his eyebrows meaningfully. However, his smug expression faded away as he followed their staring eyes to look down at the white-haired immortal.

Jack's arms were lifted, supported by the wind that wrapped around him. His hair was tossed about by the breeze and his striking blue eyes were covered by his white lashes as he enjoyed the zephyr's embrace. The wind blew through the front pocket of the young man's hoodie, and Jack sighed, a lilting, affectionate sound, as he lowered his hand to his torso. A gentle breeze whistled through his fingers, and Jack smiled softly as he "stroked" the air. Murmuring quiet thanks, Jack felt the wind gain strength and purpose. With unflinching trust, Jack relaxed in midair. He gracefully floated upwards, looking like an angel ascending into the heavens.

His fellow guardians had never seen their friend look so subdued, and they watched quietly as Jack's bare feet silently landed on the balcony rail. The last time Jack had been so serious, they had thought that Sandy had died. Hoping that everything was alright, they watched as Jack opened his eyes. With an affectionate nostalgic expression, Jack dispelled the winds. Leaping off the railing, Jack perched on top of his staff and shook his head. With the familiar lopsided grin that they were accustomed to, Jack laughed a little and the spell was broken.

"Yo!"

His friends glanced at each other, relieved to see the normal immature Jack.

Baby Tooth was the first to respond, eager to be reunited with her idol. She flew forward, chirping joyfully, as she nuzzled into the collar of the blue hoodie. Jack laughed, stroking the jewel-colored feathers as he wandered over to join his fellow guardians near the center of the room.

"Good to see you too, BT, but it's only been a few weeks…"

"Ahem." North cleared his throat and shook his head before grinning at the newest Guardian. That was all the warning Jack got before he had been clapped heavily on the shoulder by one huge heavy hand.

"Is good to see you, Jack!" North boomed, beaming at the slender teen, who stumbled a bit, unprepared for the strong clout that North was so fond of. Jack returned the sentiment, and then turned to the others.

Sandy waved energetically, his glowing sand shifting all around him and forming shapes above his head. Jack nodded in response, glad that he finally got Sandy's odd form of language down pat.

"Yeah, that's where I was. Actually, I was having this killer snowball fight when I got the message. Oh, Sophie sends her regards." At this, Jack smirked at the large bunny, twirling his staff absentmindedly. Bunny played with his boomerangs nonchalantly, trying to hide the affectionate expression that he got whenever he remembered the youngest Bennett. He growled softly as Jack laughed.

"Well, 'bout time, mate. We were thinking you weren't ever gonna show."

"Chill out, you overgrown kangaroo. You really do need to lighten up."

"Lighten up. Lighten up? Listen, you wanker, being a guardian is serious business. And for the last time, I'm a bunny. Are you too daft to understand that?"

"What? I'm sorry, I don't speak kangaroo."

"Oh, I wish you had gotten yourself melted already."

"Hey, sorry to disappoint." Jack teased, always happy to argue with Bunnymund. Everyone shook their heads in affectionate annoyance.

Jack slung his staff casually over his shoulder, and looked around. His blue eyes landed on Tooth, and he smiled at her. "Hey Tooth. Good to see you."

Tooth was struck dumb by the brilliance of Jack's killer smile. At the breathtaking sight, several of her helpers sighed and fainted. She responded as soon as she could with an answering smile, blushing lightly.

Jack inhaled softly as the fairy queen smiled at him, directing his attention back to North before he made some foolish expression.

"So what's up, North?" The others quieted, interested in the answer.

"Is difficult to say. Man in Moon tells me to call you all here. Now that you here, we find out together." North turned to the window overhead, directing his next speech to the visible moon.

"So Manny, what did you want to show us?"

A single moonbeam shone through the window, triggering the seal on the floor to open. They ignored this for now, still focused on the moon.

"Why open the seal? What is problem?" North addressed the moon again. However, the moon was not the one to speak next.

"Yes, Manny, whatever is the problem? Oh, do tell." Everyone froze at the sound of the familiar silky smooth voice. Their eyes flew to the top of the Globe, and they gasped at the sight of the lone figure lounging there. Without missing a beat, Jack shot a stream of ice towards Pitch. The boogeyman simply disappeared.

Searching for the villain, Tooth gasped loudly as she noticed something devastating. Alerted by the sound, they all turned to see what had distressed their friend. The five guardians stared in disbelief at the pedestal that had risen from the seal, shocked by the absence of the Moon crystal.

"Looking for this?" Pitch reappeared on the balcony rail, tossing the large crystal between his hands. Nobody attacked, afraid to destroy the ancient stone. As Pitch grinned at them, his dark magic crept silently around their feet, immobilizing them.

"The Moon crystal, the secret divination tool of the beloved Guardians," Pitch mused, ignoring the glares from the five protectors. "Without this, the Man in the Moon would be unable to truly contact you. You'd be blinded without it…so…"

With a cruel smirk, Pitch tapped the crystal, spreading his dark magic around the rapidly dimming gem. With a wave of his arm, he conjured his scythe and swung, cracking the crystal into five separate pieces.

"Now, I know I can't completely break the blasted thing," He remarked, brushing invisible dust off of his shoulder. "And I know it would reject my presence and heal itself given enough time. However, what if I were to hide it among the mortals? Soon, the darkness will overtake the crystal and MiM will be neutralized." Pitch suddenly disappeared with an eerie laugh.

"I'd say see you around, but once MiM's power is gone, soon the children will stop believing in you and you'll all disappear. So… farewell, Guardians." The five guardians gasped in horror, frozen as Pitch's magic carried the pieces away.

With one last cackle, Pitch was gone. His magic slowly disappeared and released the guardians from their spots.

"No, no, no!" North bellowed, waving his trusty swords uselessly. Bunny and Sandy exchanged grim looks, while Tooth held back tears.

"How are we going to get all the pieces together?" Tooth murmured, wringing her hands. "We don't even know where Pitch has hidden them. He probably sent them all over the world!"

"Is true!" North shouted, and called for his sleigh to be prepared. "We must leave now. No time to wait."

"We're with you, mate. Let's hurry!"

Jack's chuckle interrupted them. The Guardian of Fun jumped up and walked along the now Pitch-less railing as if it were a tightrope. The other guardians stared at him, torn between outrage and disbelief.

"He sent them to Burgess, that sneaky devil! He knew we would immediately rush all around the world, so he sent them to the last place we would think he'd want to go."

North, Tooth and Sandy faltered, but Bunny just got angry.

"And how would you know that, you piker?"

"The wind, of course, mate." Jack replied. "I asked it to track the shards, and that's where they went. I feel it."

"You feel it?" Bunny said in disbelief. North only laughed, patting his belly.

"I believe Jack. I feel he is right…in my belly!"

To their surprise, Jack laughed suddenly and jumped fearlessly off the railing. The wind caught him inches from the ground, and he waved his hand merrily at his startled friends.

"C'mon guys! Let's get good ol' Manny his crystal ball thingy back!"

They looked at each other and followed, shaking their heads. Jack really was a piece of work sometimes… but maybe he wasn't completely hopeless.

A/N: Here is the first chapter. I've written it kind of hastily, so after editing, don't be surprised if I continue to revamp and add details to this chapter. As always, reviews are my soul food… and my soul is always hungry. Please take a minute to review if you can!