Jack didn't waste anytime sponging himself down. Wincing every time water seeped slowly and painfully into old, and new wounds, he would mentally slap himself.
What kind of family is he if he has untold secrets? No, Jack refused to beat himself up about this anymore than he already had, yet, cursing quietly to himself as he slipped the fabric of his clothes back on over his tender, pale skin, he couldn't help but take note of the yearning in his heart. Aching, a painful wanting to run into North's arms and just...cry.
Jack didn't want anymore secrets, but that was the only to show his new family that he could, and would be strong no matter what.
Sometimes though, he just wanted to...just to...cry. He wanted to be held, and acknowledged that he was a kid. Even though he was 308 years old, and was 18 when he died, he never got the chance to truly be a kid on the inside. Always supporting his family when he had been alive had taken a toll on him.
Still-that was no excuse for not being strong. But then again-300 years of isolation can do that to a person.
Pushing aside his own wants, Jack pushed open the door to the washroom, only to be met with Icy's blue crystal-like eyes glaring daggers at Jack for locking him out. Jack laughed a little, ruffling Icy's fur, he slowly and purposefully made his way down the labyrinth that was North's home.
The tiled floors made echoing sounds as his bare feet slapped against it, accompanied by the skittering of Ice Shard's paws as he tried to get footing, Jack laughed, looking to the floor, and back the way he came. Decorative frost patterns came to life behind him in almost a three-dimensional way that was an optical illusion to the eyes.
Jack smiled at his work and then went along the hallway's again, freezing elves here and there, watching as they scuttled around on the frosty floors as Ice Shard chased them playfully. Snapping at one elf who Jack was actually fond of-Timmy-Jack sent an apologetic glance which Timmy acknowledged by yelling.
"It OK! Tim-Time like dog!" Timmy patted Ice Shard's nose, and Ice Shard licked him playfully. Jack waved to Icy and petted his snout affectionately before finding himself at the entrance to the 'Everything Room' as Jack knew it because-well-it had everything.
Bracing his hands on the door, ignoring the unseen weight that was a burden on his shoulders, he plastered a faux smile on his face and Icy whined, licking Jack's fingertips. Jack smiled sadly, and then returning the faux smile to play fretfully on his lips, he pushed open the doors to the bright room which contained the Guardians.
Carrying the burden of an unseen storm...Sometimes he wishes he was never born...
OMIGOD GUYS I'M SOOO SORRY! I am so sorry, I told you guys I was updating on the tenth, and...I failed you...*starts crying, wipes away tears* but I was super busy, I had personal family-like things to do! But I'm going to get my tonsils out Tuesday, and will be able to update, Wensday, Thursday, and Friday! *squeals with joy* Thank you guys for the reviews! :) Also, would you guys like me to do an Avenger/Rise of the Guardians crossover?! I think I would be cool! Leave your opinions in a review for me OK?
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-Izzi