Hello~
This is a One-shot for my 100th Reviewer on Guardian of Magic. (-happy sobbing- 100th reviewer! OMG I LOVE YOU ALL! I never thought…I never thought I'd get that many!)
THIS ONESHOT HAS SPOLIERS FOR GUARDIAN OF MAGIC SINCE IT'S SET AT A LATER TIME DO NOT READ IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO KNOW
This is for Rasberry Jo who requested "Winter introducing Jack to the Weasley Twins with resulting Snowball fights and things to make Jack Blush"
Here you are Love! Enjoy! My 200th reviewer (If I'm lucky enough to get that many reviews…) will Also get a One-shot of their choice!
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Jack was nervous.
He wasn't used to being nervous about these kinds of things.
Winter was taking him to meet some of her friends. Two boys named Fred and George Weasley. Jack knew the twins from previous years Winter had spent at Hogwarts, but they had never seen him.
Winter swore the twins would see him now, and he didn't need to be so nervous, but Jack couldn't help it.
Winter being able to see him had been amazing, and shocking, and it had inspired hope that maybe somewhere someone else would be able to see him…but now that there was a possibility of not one, but two others being able to see him, Jack felt like slinking away and finding a tree to hide in.
It wasn't that he was scared of meeting the twins in person, he was excited actually, but he was scared that they wouldn't see him, and he'd have to deal with that crushing disappointment that always invaded his mind whenever a child walked through him, overlooked him, or didn't acknowledge his presence or words.
The only thing that kept him walking forward was Winter herself, and her promise that they would see him. Jack trusted her. Jack trusted her enough to work past the jumble of nervous jittery hope that made him want to run, and walk forward in the thick snow towards her friends.
He could see two figures facing away from them messing around in the snow Jack had left that morning and laughing loudly. Winter spotted them too, and snagged Jack's hand before she took off towards them yelling "Fred! George!"
The two red headed boys turned to face them just as Winter slid to a stop in front of them, still clasping Jack's hand. The twins, Jack wasn't sure who was who, greeted Winter happily.
"Hey Winter-"
"How have you-"
"Been? I see you-"
"Brought along the-"
"Person you said you-"
"Wanted us to meet."
Jack felt a little dizzy as he turned his head to track which of them was speaking, but Winter seemed to be tracking them just fine, and she answered. "I told you I was bringing him, so why wouldn't I?"
"Well you said he-"
"Was the spirit of-"
"Winter so we-"
"Were expecting a-"
"Ghost. He's pale, but-"
"He's no ghost."
"Who is he then?"
It would take a while for Jack to get used to the switching speakers. He could tell. Winter answered "Well this is Jack Frost. I found him when I was ten."
"Found him? What do-"
"You mean? And we've-"
"Never seen him around-"
"Before. Where have-"
"You been hiding him?"
Winter smirked, and Jack was stuck again by the fact that she had learned that from him, before she answered "I meant what I said. I found him above a lake when I was ten. Jack has been here this whole time. He can't be seen by people who don't believe in him, so we've been using that fact to our advantage to prank people."
The twins' eyes widened and they chorused in shock "Were you the one that froze the Great Hall floor and caused Lucius Malfoy to slide into the staff table?!"
Their mirroring smirks were enough answer for the twins.
They dropped to their knees and jokingly bowed while chanting together "We are not Worthy, We are not Worthy!"
Jack laughed. He liked these two. He had liked their pranks, but he found that they were pleasant company as well.
The twins stood from their bowing position and eyed Jack in a considering manner. Jack raised an eyebrow in silent question.
"So…you're the-"
"Spirit of winter, huh?"
"You must be-"
"Awesome at snowball-"
"Fights right? So what do-"
"You say to a friendly-"
"Match? You and Winter against-"
"Us?"
Jack grinned at the challenge. These two didn't know who they were talking to. They were going down. He nodded once "I'm game."
The twins turned to Winter, eyebrows raised. "…Oh Alright. I'll find us a spot." She released Jack's hand and jogged off to find a suitable place for a snowball war between the twins- who she knew were going to overdo it somehow- and Jack- who she knew was going to be worse. "I'm going to need a big space."
As soon as Winter was out of earshot the twins turned to face Jack with matching Cheshire grins.
Jack paused at the look "What?"
They chorused together "So…Winter huh?"
Jack was confused "What about Winter?"
One twin slid up to either side of Jack and threw an arm over each shoulder. The one on his right started fist, Jack thought it was Fred, but wasn't sure. "Are you dating our adoptive sister?"
"Because we didn't miss the way you were holding hands mate."
"We're not blind you know."
Jack's face exploded with a blush about the same time that his brain decided it was going on vacation and Jack could figure his way out of this one alone. He opened his mouth to try and say they weren't going out, but his mouth wasn't working right, so Jack only ended up mimicking a fish for a moment before managing only a feeble "B-b-but-"
"Did you think we wouldn't notice?"
Fred leaned in closer to Jack asking "So how long have you been going out?"
Jack tried again. He opened his mouth and managed to choke out past the blush and the stampeding bulls that were in his stomach, because no way were those things butterflies, "We…We're not…"
George was the one to talk this time "Not going out? Why Fred I do believe he's in denial."
"I do believe you're right George! Well we can't have that!"
Jack stared at them with huge eyes and all he could think was "And I thought these two were pleasant company a few minutes ago? Winter hurry up please!"
Then twins shared a look before turning to face Jack and chorusing "You'd better get out of denial quick mate. We've seen a couple of blokes eyeing Winter."
Jack's mind stopped.
Blokes.
Eyeing Winter.
Eyeing Winter.
His voice was sharp "What?" The only thing that stopped Jack's emotions from affecting the snow was his conscious focus so Winter wouldn't know something was causing Jack any issues.
The twins traded smirks that seemed to say "See? Denial!" before continuing "Yeah mate. She's pretty in case you missed it. Blokes are starting to notice."
There was only one thought on Jack's mind after that: "No. Absolutely not." and it showed clearly on his face.
The twins Cheshire Grins were back. Fred picked up the conversation. "I don't know George. I think he may have a chance."
Jack's eyes focused on them just as George continued "I could see why you'd say that."
Jack glanced between the two carefully, and when he realized they weren't going to elaborate he asked "What?"
George answered first "Well she talks about you mate."
Jack's mind stalled for a moment "She…talks about me?"
Fred was next "Yeah. Her whole face lights up and she gets this smile…"
Jack felt the blush come back with a vengeance. He could actually feel this one start from his collarbone and work its way up to his ears.
"We never knew who she was talking about before. She always mentions 'Jack' but no one in her year is named Jack, and most of her friends are girls anyway."
"We were curious about you. We never would have guessed she meant Jack Frost: Spirit of winter!"
"It makes the other blokes jealous you know. To hear her talk about 'Jack' with that smile on her face…"
Jack was sure if this kept up he was actually going to pass out from embarrassment, and that would be mortifying. "Come on Winter Hurry up!"
"Her friends all want to know who you are! To think…we were the first people to meet you!"
"Well brother mine that may be because we don't try to grill her for details."
"Possibly brother dearest. But now we can say we met him."
Winter interrupted the twins before they could continue watching the interesting shades of light blue with hints of lavender Jack turned when he blushed, and Jack was about ready to throw himself at her feet and chant 'thank you, thank you , thank you' but he restrained himself. "Guys! Let's go! I found a big enough area!"
The twins followed her like nothing had happened while Jack took an extra minute before he tightened his grip on his staff and followed after the three of them, his eyes narrowed at the twins' backs "It is so on. I will have my revenge. They better hope their good at dodging."
Winter led them to a large snow covered clearing that was a little ways to the left of the Black Lake. The twins scanned the area for a moment before smirking. "Nice choice Winter. You ready to eat snow?"
Winter rolled her eyes with a smile "I don't know guys. I think you're in for a surprise. You don't know what you're getting into."
Jack took in the clearing before smirking "Let's make this fun." He lifted his staff three inches of the ground before letting it drop with a soft thump. All over the clearing, bunkers and forts made of snow appeared that were tall enough for all of them to hide behind.
The twins smiled widely "Now you're talking mate!" they jogged into the maze of cover Jack had provided, Winter and he both followed behind them. There were a few minutes where there was no fighting as Jack gave the twins time to make their snowballs since he had the ability to make many of them instantly.
Winter tied her black hair back into a ponytail, leaving the two snow-white chin length bangs that framed her face down. Jack and Winter had both been surprised when, as an additional result of Jack's Magic running through Winter, part of her hair had changed to match Jack's snow-white hair, but Winter liked the contrast between her emerald green eyes, raven black hair and the snow-white bangs anyway.
A few minutes later Winter called out "Ready?"
There was a pause before the twins' voices chorused "Ready!"
"Then let's go!"
Jack was quick in his movements, picking up a snowball and throwing it at the bright orange hair he could see off to his left. He smirked when he heard a startled shout followed by laughter. Winter was quick to back Jack up, throwing a second snowball after his, but the twin she aimed for ducked before returning fire. Winter received a snowball to the face and fell back from her crouching position, laughingly calling "I've been hit! Jack! Avenge me!"
Jack was all too willing to obey the command, firing snowballs in the twins' direction rapidly. Some were dodged others were not, and they returned fire where they could, even managing to get Jack in the shoulder once.
Winter hissed a quiet "Cover me!" to Jack, and after he nodded she crouched low and darted forward, moving towards the twins' backs while Jack distracted them. Once she had settled behind a snow-bunker located behind the twins she smirked and waved at Jack ~I could use some ammunition over here.~
Seconds later she felt Jack's Magic swirl laughingly around her feet leaving perfect snowballs in its place. She grabbed one with each hand smirking before lifting herself up and taking aim at the back of the twins' heads. She silently thanked Jack for the years of practice aiming, dodging, and participating in snowball fights before releasing the snowballs she was holding with perfect aim.
Her heard twin shouts of surprise followed by Jack's laughter as Fred and George left perfect copies of their faces in the snow bunker they were hiding behind. They instinctively turned to face the direction the snowballs had come from, leaving themselves open for Jack to get them again. Their laughter filled the air as George yelled "Run Fred! We must get to another bunker! We've been compromised!"
"I'm going!" Fred jumped to his feet and ran towards the right, George right behind him. Jack and Winter quickly took advantage, rapidly throwing snowballs at their retreating forms. Most of the snowballs missed as the twins zigzagged through the snow heading for the same snow-bunker. Winter quickly stood and started working her way closer to Jack, who mimicked her actions once he realized what she was doing.
They met in the middle of the field behind another snow-bunker just as Fred and George made it to their chosen bunker a little ways in front of them.
Winter felt their Magic surge feeling purely mischievous and she only had time to warn "Jack!" before an army of colored snowballs was flying at them, actually going around their bunker to hit them. Jack drew a surprised breath and purely out of instinct brought his staff around in front of him. A wall of snow blocked the first wave of colored snowballs, and when Jack lowered the wall it appeared as if an entire rainbow of colors had just decided to rain down onto the snow to give it color.
Winter gave a shocked cry as sea blue snowball slammed into her chest, leaving her shirt with a large sea blue spot. Jack quickly snapped out of his staring and started shielding them again. Once the rain of snowballs stopped, Jack smirked calling out to the twins "You want to play that way? Fine! You don't know who you're dealing with!" and he tapped the ground with his staff. Wind started to pick up around the twins burying them with the snow it picked up.
Winter watched as the twins and Jack went into the all-out war she knew was going to happen. The twins settled on using every bit of Magic they could while Jack lived up to his title of the Spirit of Winter. She shrugged and with a smile and a war cry she lifted her wand to join in the fun.
By the end of the fight all four of them were covered in colors and snow, laughing and calling truce. They stood together, living versions of what happened when someone melted an entire crayon box, looking around at the rainbow of snow. Winter summed up all of their thoughts in one sentence. "I think we over did it, but we should do this again sometime." She was met with affirmative noises and snickers all around.
The twins turned to face Jack and declared with matching smiles "You're alright Jack Frost. We approve!"
Jack took only a second to figure out what they meant before turning the interesting shades of light blue and lavender that served as his version of blushing.
Winter glanced between the boys with a confused look "What? Jack what are they talking about? Approve what?"
Jack buried his face into his free hand, turning darker shades of blue and lavender muttering a "Nothing" while the twins' laughter echoed around the clearing.
The twins herded their friends towards the castle even as Winter's continued questions of "Approve what Jack?" made them laugh harder and Jack blush more.
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Hope you liked it Rasberry Jo!
I messed with your guidelines a bit, but –shrug- Muse demanded it be written this way. I was powerless. XDD