Fate - Chapter 1: " The Beginning "
My name is Julian Frost. I'm a Guardian. My only purpose in my life is to be a protector of the children. Well, that's what I always thought. Now, I'm not so sure. My powers are failing. The Guardians don't have a clue as to why. The children still believe in me, so it's a mystery. Tooth says that Pitch must have something to do with it. But, we haven't heard from Pitch since his nightmares chased him away and into oblivion. I'm scared. I don't know what to do anymore . . .
I pause, letting my hand go still. My ice pencil is close to snapping, and I sigh. I close my icy blue eyes and glance at the window. It's snowing outside. I don't know if I did that, or if it's just naturally occuring. I grasp my deep blue frosted hoodie, and I pull the sleeves over my hands. I'm sitting on the window ledge inside, and I tap the glass. It creates designs of ice on the window, and I see one of a snowflake. I smile, and hug my knees to my chest. I don't know if I'm cut out to be a Guardian anymore. Bunny treats me like I'm not Julian Frost anymore, and instead just some human with nothing special about me. At least Tooth, Sandy, and North still believe in me. I mean, I don't blame Bunny. I don't even believe in my own self anymore. There must be something I can do to get my powers back.
I cross my room, without grabbing my staff, and throw open my polished wooden door. It's painted white with icy blue designs on the front giving my door personality. As I swing the door shut, the knob freezes and I shake my head. I rush down the stairs and into the globe room where Bunny and Sandy are chatting silently, and North and Tooth are talking about me. North has a stack of papers spread out on a table, and Tooth is hovering over them. Her eyes are focused while she grasps some papers and looks at North.
" What if Pitch is up to something, North? We have to go track him down! " Tooth yells, flailing her arms into the air. Her face is turning red, and her violet eyes are narrowed. She drops the papers in her hands, and she lets out an irritated sigh.
" Tooth, please. We're trying everything we can to get Julian's powers back. I don't have any clue as to what is wrong with her though. " North confesses, resting his hands on the spruce wood table. I clear my throat and everyone turns to look at me.
" Oh, Julian! I- I didn't know you were out and about yet! " North states, turning towards me sharply and scooping up the pile of papers from the desk. One falls and I manage to pick it up before he does. I read over it, and hold the paper next to my face. It reads:
Trolls of Arendelle: Can cure ice magic.
Heart: Act of Love
Head: Must forget all magic.
If a human is born with ice magic, they must learn to control it or else they'll have to be taken somewhere where they can't harm anyone. If ice magic is failing, it could mean the curse is breaking, and they'll turn back into a human. Trolls can not fix unless you find the Troll Chief, Pabbie.
" What does the Trolls of Arendelle have to do with anything, North? " I inquire, my eyes staring into his. He shifts uncomftorablely, and looks away. I let the paper fall, and I look around the room. " North? "
" Julian, please. You have to understand that they might know what's causing you to be.. " He stops, and glances down at the ground.
" Powerless? " I finish for him, and shake my head. "Guys, I know I'm not the most powerful Guardian here. But, I'm not happy about that either! " As I'm speaking, Bunny gets up and walks towards me. He towers above me, and I have to fly a bit to be eye to eye with him.
" You should really watch your mouth, mate. " He warns me, and I roll my eyes.
" Oh come on, Bunny. I know you're just acting this way to get back at me for all the times I froze your ears and nose. " I state, and cross my arms. He huffs rudely, and turns away to sit back on the other side of the room. I feel his striking green eyes bore into me as I turn back to North.
" So, what you're saying is that I have to travel to Arendelle and find the Troll Chief, Pabbie. Am I right? " North nods slightly, and Baby Tooth buzzes up next to me. I smile slightly at her, and let her rest on my palm.
" I have to go now, Baby Tooth. Don't get into any trouble, okay? " She nods, and I let her fly back to Tooth. She looks at me, her eyes saddened, and I walk up to her.
" I'm gonna miss you, even if it's just for a little while. " She says, forcing a smile. I hug her, and she nudges her head into my shoulder.
" Don't worry, Tooth. I'll be fine. " We part, and she looks on as I say my goodbyes to Sandy. He manifests a sand snowflake above his head, and I smile at him. " Goodbye. " I walk back to the center of the room, and I look towards North. He's staring at his snow globes nervously, and I nod at him. North's eyes are filled with regret as he nods and looks at the ground.
" Bye, everyone. " I announce, taking time to look at everyone in the room, except for Bunny. North nods at me, and throws a snow globe teleporter on the ground. It shows a mountain, and it's covered in snow. I see something shimmering blue in the background, but it's too far away to see clearly.
" Good luck, Julian. " North says, and pats my back. The force is so strong, I tumble into the portal. The last thing the Guardians hear from me is a surprised shriek.