Wow, I was actually able to make the second chapter without slacking off. XD But seriously, enjoy.
North was pacing around the globe room, waiting for the others to arrive. Man In Moon has asked the guardian of wonder to summon the other guardians but did not say why. It must have been very urgent. Soon, Sandy entered the globe room in a cloud made of his dream sand. Following in was Tooth, as well as about six little tooth fairies. She was coordinating them on the teeth needed to be collected.
"Sandy! Tooth! Good to see you." North greeted.
Tooth nodded. "Hey, North. We rushed in as soon as we got your call."
Sandy nodded. He then conjured up a question mark with his dream sand over his head, wondering what was going on.
"I do not know, but apparently it is of great importance." North said as he walked towards the globe.
Tooth looked around before looking at the two guardians. "Where's Bunny and Jack?"
As if on cue, a large hole appeared in between the guardians as Jack jumped out and landed on his bottom, followed by Bunny who popped out and landed on his feet graciously.
Jack picked up his staff and got up. "You could have warned me, Bunny."
The pooka laughed. "Hehe, well I thought you might enjoy the ride here."
"Jack!"
Jack turned around to meet a very excited Tooth as she hugged him hard, almost like they haven't seen each other for a long time.
"Its good to see you again. How are you? How are your teeth? Have you've been brushing and flossing?"
Jack's mouth was being probed by the guardian of memories hands as she examined his teeth, finding each and every one of them sparkling. The mini fairies awed at the white sparkly row of teeth; one of them fainting on the ground.
"Yup. Just as beautiful as ever." Tooth commented.
"Tooth!"
"Oh, sorry." Tooth released his mouth and giggled. "They're really gorgeous."
Jack laughed a bit as he rubbed his mouth a bit. He soon saw sandy waving at him.
"Oh, hey Sandy. What's up?"
Sandy began to draw numerous pictures of objects, people, and symbols that were going so fast they were unreadable. Jack halted him.
"Uh, okay. Maybe we'll talk later when your rush calmed down, okay?"
Sandy sighed and nodded. Jack walked towards his father figure, followed by the other guardians. They gathered around the mural on the floor.
"So what's the deal, mate?" Bunny asked with arms crossed.
"Right." North began. "Manny has news for us. Said for all of us to be here. Especially you, Bunny." he pointed at the pooka.
"Especially me?" Bunny's raised his eyebrow.
North nodded and turned around, looking up at the ceiling that had the window, where the moon was shown outside.
"Manny, old friend. We are all present. What is it you want to tell us?" North asked.
The moon began to glow bright; its light shined through the glass towards the small panel in the middle of the mural. Everyone backed away as the panel opened up, which raised up an pillar with the guardian moon stone. Everyone was now confused.
"Crikey! Is he choosing another guardian?" Bunny asked in disbelief. "We just got a new guardian. Who's it this time, the groundhog?"
"…No. He isn't choosing a guardian." North said. "Looks like he wants to show us something."
North was right. As the light hit the moon shard, it projected a light that transformed into a landscape filled with tall, large trees and untamed wildlife and mountains. Miniature animals roamed around the area. Suddenly, a small moving object appeared; A little bunny glowing in a green aura. Aster was taken back. The little rabbit bounced around the landscape before pouncing around the guardians. It soon stopped in front of Aster and rubbed its face onto his nose. The pooka went to touch the silhouette, but halted when the small rabbit looked up. Three fealings. A horse, a wolf, and a bat, appeared in the scene. The little pooka ducked before beginning to run further into the deepest part of the forest. The projection began to static; the connection was breaking. Soon the light faded and everything went silent, aside from the yeti's working.
"Was that Pitch's fearlings?" Jack asked.
"Yes, but how is that possible?" Tooth asked. "He was defeated two years ago. How did he manage to regain his powers in that amount of time?"
"Maybe he's been feeding on nightmares from children's dreams?" Jack asked.
North shook his head. "No. If so, the globe would have responded. That and Sandy would know. Right, Sandy?"
The sandman nodded in agreement. The winter spirit turned to Bunny, who was very still and had a blank face. Everyone else noticed and walked towards their friend. "Bunny…"
Suddenly, the large pooka's eyes grew watery; a single tear streamed down bunny's cheeks. The guardians knew. Bunny was very relieved, relieved that there was another pooka besides him alive. The guardian of hope looked at the others before realizing his tears. He feverishly rubs his eyes, wiping away the tears.
"Sorry, mates. I just…" He breathed a little bit before continuing. "A pooka...I thought my people were all extinct."
"A few survived, perhaps?" North suggested, but smiled. "Then its great news!"
The guardian of hope nodded in agreement. "I can't believe there's another like me out there…and it need our help." he began walking out the room.
"Where are you going?" North asked.
"Whatcha' think? I'm goin ta save the ankle biter."
"But do you know where he is?" Tooth asked.
Bunny turned around and nodded. "I saw the landscape. I know exactly where he is."
North reached inside his coat pocket and pulled something out before smiling mischievously. "Then lets not waste time." The Cossack raised his hand up, revealing his magical snow globe.
Bunny groaned. "I should have taken the tunnels as quick as possible…"
Through the forest of Australia, the small pooka was running for his life. The boy was wearing a rather old dark green tunic with his hood up. It was ripped on some parts, some having stitches. A rope was tied around the boy's waist. The pooka ran as fast as he could from his pursuers; a horse, a wolf, and a bat. These three fearling were larger than normal versions of these animals. The three were right behind the pooka.
"Go away!" he yelled.
The boy didn't look where he was going and tripped over a hole on the ground, making him roll a bit until he hit a tree. He held the back of his head from the pain and slowly looked up. The three fearlings looked down at their victim. The pooka shook from the fear, which they liked, as he started to cry.
"SOMEONE HELP ME!" he screamed.
The wolf fearling howled as he ran towards the rabbit and raised his claws at him.
"Oh no you don't!"
A blue and white blur zip past the wolf and grabbed the child. The wolf looked to the left and saw Jack Frost with the pooka in his arms. The child shivered and looked up at his supposed savior. The winter spirit jumped over the three fearlings before landing next to the four guardians, who were armed and ready. The horse gave out a loud cry as it ran towards the five. Sandy took his whip and tied it around the horse's legs, which brought it down.
"Jack, take child and hide." North said.
"But I could help-" Jack protest.
"No buts mate. Get the ankle biter outta here!" Bunny said before charging at the wolf.
Jack sighed and nodded before speeding away from the fight. The bat fearling screeched before flying right behind the winter spirit. The little pooka was held bridal style and was shivering with fear. Jack saw the distress of the little rabbit.
"Don't worry, your safe." He reassured.
The bat was not far from the two as it increased it speed. Jack readied his weapon just in case. Fortunately, Tooth came just in time and stood in between, giving the guardian of fun time to escape.
"Thanks Tooth."
Meanwhile, Bunny was battling against the large wolf. Bunny threw his boomerangs at it, only for the fearling to deflect them and thrust towards the older pooka. Bunny grinned as he jumped up into the air and threw an egg bomb at its face. The wolf growled and rubbed its yellow amber eyes. This gave the pooka a chance to jump on its back and take out his dagger. He impaled it on the beast's back, causing it to cry in pain before it disappeared.
North Dodged the black horse that had gotten out of it's binds. He dodged it numerous times before taking out his swords and going for the kill. The Cossack jumped in the air and slashed at the Fearling, which disappeared.
Tooth zipped through the forest with the fearling behind it. The bat gave out an echoic screech that made the fairy's ears hurt, slowing her down. The bat went to dive in for the kill. Suddenly, a golden whip wrapped itself around its neck and was pulled down to the ground. The sandman walked towards the fearling and placed his golden hand on it, transforming into a small golden dream bat that flew away at peace. Tooth flew down and smiled at the guardian of dreams.
"Thanks, Sandy."
Tooth looked over at where Jack hid. He poked out from the side of the tree.
"Is it clear?" Jack asked.
"Its clear."
Jack came out from the tree. Both North and Bunny found the others and met up with them.
"Is everyone okay?" North asked.
"Were fine." Tooth said. "Still, I never saw fearlings like those. They were too large, and with different forms..."
Bunny looked around. "Hey, where's the ankle biter?"
Jack looked behind him and saw the small pooka shivering from behind the tree.
"Looks like he gotten too shaken up." Jack commented.
"Let me see 'em."
Bunny walked past the guardians and Jack to look at the hooded rabbit that was hiding from everyone. He bent down to the pooka's height and smiled as to not be so serious. Lets be real, he ALWAYS look serious even when he's not.
"Oi. It's alright, mate. Ya got nothing ta fear. Yer safe." Bunny assured.
"No…no I'm not! I need to find my family. I want my mom...and my dad." The child cried.
Bunny's ear twitched a little. The sound of the child's voice seemed familiar, but where? He sniffed a little bit to get the young pooka's scent. There was a scent he knew before. He was dumbstruck. He padded a little at the child, who flitch and backed away.
"Now, now. It's okay. I ain't gonna hurt ya. Why don't ya pull yer hood down so we can see ya face." Bunny suggested.
The smaller pooka stood silent. Half of him said to not trust them and run, yet another voice told him otherwise. They did save his life, right? Slowly, the little bunny walked out from the side of the tree and looked at the five guardians, though mainly at Bunny. He grabbed the tip of his hoodie and slowly pulled it off of him, his ears revealed as they perked up a bit.
Aster's was in shock. His mouth opened wide with surprise. He could see more of the pooka now. The pooka was brown with cream color on his muzzle and neck. He had red crimson eyes, kinda like blood but more pure and bright. There was a pair of semi-bushy eyebrows. He had a flower-like green tattoo on his forehead just like him, as well as on his upper arms. And lastly, a tuft of small hair combed down.
"No…it can't be. He's…he's dead. But here he is…"
Aster raised his hands and slowly placed them on the young pooka's cheeks, which were like his own. The child stood still as the older pooka rubbed his cheek tufts with his thumbs. He was confused. And yet, there was some kind of reminiscence to it.
Bunny gulped a bit before finally saying it. "…Patch?"
Yes! Bunny's child is revealed! I need to get better with writing out the actions, though. But hopefully it was good.
