The Lighting
When they were finally out of the ground, Bunny shielded his eyes from the bright glare of the winter sun shining through the icicles dangling overhead. They were in the North Pole, in an underground chamber near Santa's workshop.
"What do ya have in plan, mate?" The Pooka asked.
"It's a race," Jack said, knowing all too well the Bunny would never turn down a race. And truth be told, the Pooka's ears perked up at the statement.
"Race? Mate, I thought you knew betta' than to race a rabbit?" Bunny said, a smirk filling up his features. Jack tsked thoughtfully.
"Not just any race, mate," Jack said, mimicking the rabbit's thick, Australian accent. "an Amazing Race."
Bunnymund raised his eyebrows in question, Jack continued, "I asked North to make up a race full of clues and games and finding stuff! The first one to do everything and be back here," Jack made a cross with his foot, "wins."
The Pooka's eyes widened in realization, grin lighting up his face, "You really thought this through didn't `ya mate?"
Jack's face frosted, equivalent to a blush. He felt sparks fly in his chest again, there has got to be an off switch somewhere there.
"K-kinda… I mean North did the planning and the setting up, but I had the idea." Jack said, putting up a proud façade.
"The first clue is somewhere here, or so North said," Jack said, already pawing through piles of snow and looking through icicles. When he found the parchment marked with his name containing the first clue, he turned to look at Bunnymund who was already clutching the piece of parchment with his name triumphantly.
"On three?" he said, grinning, his eyes alight with excitement.
"One," Jack held the two corners of the paper.
"Two," Bunny was slowly unfolding the paper.
"Three!" they said together, opening their pieces of paper. Jack exclaimed, "Japan!" before calling the wind to take him to the peak of Mount Fuji.
"Africa!" Bunnymund yelled, before opening a tunnel that would take him to the Serengeti.
The race was filled with obstacles; one caused Jack much trouble when he had to look for mistletoe in Europe and bring it to the Philippines, where he found the next clue on top of an active volcano. Bunnymund also encountered a difficult obstacle; only this time, he had to look for five four-leafed clovers and bring it to Burgess to give to Jamie, who would give Bunny the next clue.
Eventually, with the sun set and the full moon in view, they raced back to the chamber under North's palace, Jamie and North waiting for them.
"It is tie!" North boomed, the icicles overhead swaying dangerously.
"Tie?!" Bunny and Jack repeated in disbelief.
"Whaddya mean 'tie'? I was here first before that bloody show pony!" Bunny exclaimed, raising his hands in the air for emphasis.
"Chill, Bunny!" Jack laughed, "It's just a game!"
The Pooka's eyes narrowed dangerously, "It may be for you, mate, but I've never been so close ta losing before. This is a big deal for me."
Jack's laughter faltered, "Sorry, about that Bunny." He attempted a small smile, but ended up biting his lower lip instead, "I didn't—"
"Of course ya didn't, Frostbite," Bunny snarled; he shook his head, "Ya never think, ya only keep on going without thinking about it… that's all you ever do!"
That comment stung Jack, North glared daggers at Bunny who immediately shut his mouth and stared at Jack.
"Mate, I'm sorry… I—" The Pooka stuttered, but Jack just shook his head, backing away from rabbit, his eyes watering.
"I hope you enjoyed your day-off." Jack said, bitterly. He turned around and ran into the dark tunnel that would lead him to the surface. Then he summoned the Wind to take him home.
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