Chapter 2
Jamie's POV
It was Monday morning and we were all in the van, braving the three hour trip to Grandma's. I looked out the window, a smile spreading across my face as I saw jack wink at me while racing alongside our van. He appeared to be skating along a path of ice that he strategically placed down ahead of himself, the sight took me back to when I was only nine. It was my first true encounter with Jack, thought I didn't know it at the time. It was the most wild sled ride ever.
I looked up front to mom, yet again, explaining to grandma over the phone that we just left and that we weren't going to be there for another three hours. Soph was sitting next to me, listening to her iPod; baby tooth was nestled comfortably into Sophie's shoulder. Having nothing else to do I closed my eyes, my mind replaying the events of the past few days. Glancing once more to Jack, who was now flying with the wind, I decided to give in to temptation and take a quick nap.
Jack's POV
After skating alongside the Bennett's van for nearly half an hour I decided to take a brake and let my good friend, the wind, do the work. Jamie seemed to have given in to sleep and was now slumped across the back seat in, what appeared to be, a very uncomfortable position. I thought back to the last few days, but more importantly the night Jamie asked me to join him on the trip.
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I was so worried for Jamie, the news of him receiving yet another bloody nose on account of us Guardians really disturbed me. I had tried my hardest to not let my worry show, but it was obviously a failed attempt. I cared for him, he was the first child to believe in me. I have always thought about him as a little brother and I would do anything to keep him safe.
I was on my way to the North Pole; I had to tell North and the others about Jamie, and the fact that I was going to be gone for the next few weeks. I closed my eyes and let the wind carry me to my destination. In just over half an hour I was able to see the soft glow of the workshop off in the distance.
I slid open one of the windows that North now kept open for my benefit. I slipped through the window, allowing the cool breeze and several snowflakes to sneak in with me. I walked through the halls towards North's workshop, pausing to admire a large stack of toy trains. I looked up to a very suspicious and familiar yeti.
"Oh, hey Phil. Long time no see, and nice work!" He smiled approvingly, "But don't you think that green is a weird color for a toy train? You should definitely paint it blue."
I continued on my mission. I tried not to betray myself by laughing as I turned around to watch Phil stomp off growling under his breath in yeti.
I approached the large workshop door and knocked, knowing that North has a very strict knocking rule, and frankly I didn't want to get on his bad side. When no one answered immediately I turned around. It was very obvious why the burly Russian was the Guardian of Wonder. His workshop never ceased to amaze me.
After waiting several moments I turned back around and started to knock again. "Hey North, anyone in there? Can I come in?" I yelled over the noise of the working yetis and elves as my fist pounded against the door.
This time the door opened almost immediately and I was pulled into a huge bear hug almost as fast. "Ach! Jack, what a surprise, what are you doing here?" Without giving me any time to answer he continued speaking in his thick Russian accent. "Never mind that, come on in Jack. You are just in time for cookies and hot coco!"
I was finally released from the hug. North put his large hand on my back and pushed me into his workshop. As always, ice sculptures were scattered around the room and several elves were playing with some toys in the corner.
As I stepped into the workshop I was instantly swarmed by tiny fairies. Confused, I looked around, trying to figure out why they were here and not at the Tooth Palace. At that moment Tooth herself came in behind us.
"Oh, hi Jack, I never would have expected to see you here! Oh, not that it isn't nice to see you, I didn't mean that at all. What I mean is, it is always a pleasure to see you!" She flashed me the most amazing smile as she reached up to smooth down some stray feathers with one hand, nearly dropping the plate of cookies as she did so. She giggled, "Um, would you like some cookies?"
Then noticing the young fairies everywhere she began to scold, "Girls, girls. What have we talked about, leave poor jack alone. So, Jack, what brings you here?"
I smiled at her unnaturally clumsy behavior and the way that she continued to stumble over her words. "Hey, Tooth, it's very nice to see you too. I was actually just coming to talk to North, about Jamie actually. And I would love some cookies."
Her smile grew even more as I took a cookie off the plate and offered a smile.
North stepped in between us, a knowing smile on his face as he winked at me. "So Jack, what was it you wanted to tell me?"
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We all took a seat around North's desk; Baby Tooth took a seat on my shoulder. I began explaining everything, from Jamie's fight up to the point where he invited me to come on the trip with hi, and everything in between. When I finished North was silent for a moment as he stroked his long gray beard thoughtfully. Tooth and I both looked at him expectantly, awaiting his reaction.
"Well, I don't know what to say Jack." A large smile spread across his face as he slapped a large hand across my back. "Other than to be there for young Jamie. He wants you there on his trip, well, Man in Moon, you had better be there for him!"
I felt a small hand on my shoulder and turned to see Tooth with a timid smile playing on her lips. "Jamie is very lucky to have a friend like you, Jack."
North once again cut in, "Jack, you will need to be there for Jamie for as long as he needs you. There may soon come a day when our young Jamie grows too old to believe in us Guardians."
The thought of Jamie no longer believing in me –in us- made my heart break, but it is something that is very possible. Sadly, there is a time when everyone stops believing, though it's not likely that he will forget after everything that we have been through, it is possible. North and Tooth are right, if Jamie needs me now while he still believes, I should be there for him.
"Hey, thanks guys, I'm gonna go get ready right now." I stood up and gently nudged little Baby Tooth, waking her up from where she had fallen asleep on my shoulder.
"Hey Baby Tooth," I whispered, "wake up, I've gotta go now."
She gave a weary sigh and flitted over to her queen. I watched curiously as the two chirped back and forth, Tooth shot an apprehensive look my way before sighing and nodding her head. Baby Tooth did a quick back flip, and then returned to my shoulder, giving me a quick peck on the cheek. She was chirping so fast that I looked to Tooth for help.
"Baby Tooth can go with you and Jamie. If that's okay with you of course."
I had just enough time to smile my answer before North cut in for the third time this night. "Jack, you must hurry if you want to see Jamie tonight. It is getting late."
With that I waved my last goodbyes. I was just able to catch one last glimpse of Tooth's gorgeous smile before I flew off with the wind.
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With another hour and a half to go on the rode I decided to rest. I glided back down towards the Benet van, landing on the roof I leaned back and closed my eyes.
WreckItRalphFan: I would like to thank you all for being so patient with me, I know that it has been a while since I have written anything. I know that this chapter isn't really following the plot but I have to get some things out of the way before we get down to the good part! ;)
In case you can't tell, I love Jack/Tooth pairings! They are just too cute, so I had to add some romance between them! :D
I would also like to thank everyone who reviewed and favorite chapter one, you don't know how much that means to me!
Reviews are greatly appreciated! Feel free to tell me what you thought about this chapter, I am always willing to improve my writing!
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