EDITED 4/15/14

Wow! Not even a day and already 6 reviews? You guys are great so here is chapter 2.

I am sorry if this chapter is a little on the short side :/ but I promise next one will be better!

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-KBird-

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A brief moment of silence followed her words as Jack straightened back up, his dark grey eye brows furrowing in confusion at her tone and swiftly stuffed his one hand back into his pocket. Well this wasn't how he had planned his first few moments of meeting Cupid to go. But hey, at least she knew who he was! That was a start. Once more going for an easy going smile, Jack at least wasn't going to leave there without at least having a conversation with her, and then he would leave, but no sooner. "So-"

"Why are you here Jack? Were you not ordered to keep away?" her voice cut through his before he could even begin to converse. Taking a few steps back, Cupid released the bow she held, and all at once it turned to blood red rose petals that fell to the snowy ground. From where Jack stood, the little spots of red did not remind him of flowers; but instead of blood. And the look in her eyes wasn't helping with the in vision either as a small shiver went down his spine, it was not from the slight chill in the air though. Looking back up to her face, he also took notice that her eyes were no longer glowing, but were still the crystal color. But back to her question…why was he there? "Why to meet you of course! The ever so famous Cupid! And to be fair, I wouldn't exactly call being ordered way, more of a request."

"I would call it an order, seeing how I was the one who told North to keep you away; to keep ALL of you away. Now…leave so I can begin working." With that said, she began walking away from him, hoping that for once, he would do as he was told and really leave her be. Jack would have none of it, in fact, he was even more confused. In his mind, he could clearly see a happy go-getter Valentine babe making everyone fall in love, but this girl…she was nothing but cold and harsh. 'And that attitude is to make people fall in love?'

Floating in the air above the walking Guardian, Jack spoke out, "You know…you really aren't what I thought you would be like." Even she could hear the confusion in his voice.

From where he was above her, he completely missed the smirk that appeared on her lips from that comment. Shaking her long wavy locks, Cupid couldn't help but chuckle a little bit, though the laugh really wasn't heart filled. "Oh is that so? And what exactly did you think?"

Stopping by the side of a large brick building, Cupid looked up, looking into Jack's frosty stare, and quickly responded before he could even open his mouth, "You thought I would be a little babe, blonde hair and blue eyes, flying around with little white wings and wearing nothing but a diaper and a sash upon my body. All complete with a tiny bow and pink arrows to match. Am I right?" the frown she sent his way made Jack nod sheepishly and rub his head. That was exactly what he was expecting…though not necessary in that order. Watching her look back up to the roof of the building, Jack held out his hand and asked, "Need a hand?"

Noting the irony in the joke, Cupid looked back at his smiling face and ignored his out stretched hand and instead with a slight crouch, leaped onto the building's roof top. Landing softly on the snow covered top, Cupid continued making her way towards her destination…where ever that was. Jack couldn't help but watch as she didn't use her wings!

'Does she even have any?' that thought just ran through his head and he quickly flew to her side once again. Glaring at her back, from where Jack could see, there were no wings there and from what he knew of Cupid, she couldn't fly by magic. As if sensing him staring, she cast a look over her shoulder noting his face become flush with red at being caught staring at her so intently. A slightly dark look overtook her face, and for a quick second, Jack was reminded of Pitch before that image was quickly shoved away.

"Jack Frost."

Ok…so her saying his full name was quiet possibly not a good sign from what he gathered. Putting on his best innocent look he could muster, Jack looked her dead in the eye, "Yes?"

Coming to a stop at the edge of the roof, Cupid looked to her side at him as he too came to a stop beside her. This was why she didn't want others around her, they were too curious about her, too nosey. With a strong leap, she gracefully landed on the next building and continued on her way towards her destination.

"I think it's time for you to leave. You have over seen your welcome here." And damn if her voice wasn't as cold as the snow beneath her very own feet. Jack was taken back at her tone. This entire meeting was only confusing and shocking him the more she spoke to him. Everything about her was wrong!

"So…no wings, no diaper and you're defiantly not a babe; but no happy go-getter attitude? That's not exactly loving, is it?" He meant it to be funny, but there was a hint of a question in there as well. Keeping his smiling face on her back, Jack took notice of the setting sun, the sky turning into beautiful shades of pinks and gold. Cupid too, was looking towards the sky, her eyes giving that faraway look in them as she listened to what he said.

"Just because love means happiness, doesn't mean there is some pain that goes along with it as well, Jack. When you live for as long as I have, you see what love can really do." Looking over at him and catching his gaze, she finished, "Love can create many great things, yet it can also destroy people, cities and even countries."

That was the most she had spoken and Jack listened to what she said with great interest and yet when she finished, he couldn't help but still be a little confused. Cupid walked over to the lightly smoking chimney and stood in front of it, ignoring Jack as he moved closer to see what she was going to do. His icy blue eyes widen as she brought her hand up to her lips, palm up, and with a kiss on it, she leaned her body slightly near the opening, she blew on her palm and Jack watched in amazement as a small bright red kiss mark peeled off her hand and gently floated down the chimney. Not wanting to miss what it would do, Jack quickly flew to the side windows, and after finding the window that had a view of the chimney, he watched as the kiss appeared from the opening and with a burst, became tiny particles of glitter of reds and pinks that quickly made their way through the room and moved throughout the house to find the humans that lived there. In the kitchen, a husband and wife were fighting, even Jack could hear them yelling from where he was outside the window, and he watched as the glitter swarmed the area and as soon as they came in contact with the fighting adults, Jack was shocked when they suddenly stopped and stared at each other and he could clearly see the fight leave them as love took over.

Cocking his head to the side, Jack moved away from the scene and instead went to the upper windows to where he knew the one little girl was and once again watched as she was swarmed by the glitters and immediately a beaming smile appeared on her lips as she began dancing around her bedroom as the glitter danced along with her. Even from where he was, Jack could clearly hear the little girl sing, 'Cupid!' over and over again.

A slight pang of jealousy ran through his body at the sound of the little girl's song. The little girl obviously believed in Cupid without a doubt but shaking off the feeling, Jack couldn't help but smile at the magical moment and with the help of the wind, flew back up to the roof; only to find it cleared with no Cupid in sight. Quickly casting a worried look around, Jack found her a few houses down, blowing a kiss down the chimney as he made his way over.

"So this…this is the power of Cupid" his deep voice broke her out of the trance she had put herself under and she cursed herself for forgetting he was still there, watching her as she performed. And it was then Jack couldn't help but admire her for what she could do.

"It is but a taste I can do, Jack." She replied, but Jack noticed this time her voice was softer and dare he say, kinder? The sun was nearly set as she quickly moved onto the next house, and then the next house and so on until all the houses had been Kissed; and Jack had gotten to see all of this happen with a blinding smile on his face.

It was now completely dark by the time Cupid had finished and with a soft sigh, she cast a look over to Jack, who had lowered himself on the ground, and said, "Well your curiosity should be fed. You got to see Cupid at work and now you can leave. I have only three days left and I can't waste any more time. "With one last look at him, she quickly made her way towards the darkened forest.

"Will I get to see you again?" his question made her stop for but a second before she continued on, a slight frown marred her face as she shook her head, her black hair flying about her as she softly yet in a firm tone responded, "No, Jack. You got to see what very few have and now you will leave and not see me again." But turning her head to cast a quick look over her head, Cupid couldn't help it when her eyes soften a little at the hurt look in his eyes and then she damned her heart when she gently added on, "Thank you though. It has been…nice, seeing and talking to another Guardian."

Jack couldn't stop the smile that appeared on his face at that, so she wasn't all that mean after all. Seeing her still looking at him, Jack knew in his mind that he would be seeing her again real soon, though he didn't know why he knew that, he just felt it. Bending his waist, Jack once again, the same as when he first met her gave her a deep bow in farewell.

Help me

Both Cupid and Jack froze at the soft whisper that was carried by the gentle wind. Jerking his head up, Jack saw how stiff she was; maybe this was another trick of the wind? But seeing her facial expression as she swiftly turned to face him made him think otherwise. She had heard it too, not just him this time, but where was it coming from?

Alice

'Alice?' was all Jack could think but a gasp ran through the air as he watch Cupid he stepped back from her widen and wild eyes as they stared right back at him but just as fast as they were wide, her facial expression quickly went back to her guarded look. Did she know who Alice was? Jack began walking slowly towards her stiff form, his eyes looking around him as he searched for where the voice was coming from.

You can't save them

A males voice this time coming from behind! Jack watched as she swiftly turned to once again face the woods, though he couldn't see it, her face had gone pale and her eyes wide at the voice. A few seconds went by and then a few minutes, but neither heard the voice again; it just seemed to stop. And Jack couldn't help but be reminded of the last time he had heard a voice speaking to him. But that would mean…could it be?

Looking into the shadows of the forest, Jack shook his head at the thought.

"Jack…I believe you should go back to North." Without looking at him, and sensing his presence still, she yelled out, "Now!" And then before he could move, she materialized her bow again and this time Jack couldn't defend himself when she swung and fired her arrow at him. But whereas Jack went to flinch away, the arrow itself did not meet him, but instead landed on the ground before him. Confusion was written on his face before he finally understood what it was and when he heard her say North, he knew that it was going to take him away from her and the town. Already the spiraling sensation traveled up his legs and moving up his body, Jack had time to look up at her retreating back before the town altogether disappeared.

And he was no more.

Cupid heard as the soft *pop* indicated his departure and she let out a little sigh of relief before she narrowed her eyes into the shadows before her, keeping her body as still as a predator, Cupid looked for the source of the long forgotten voice.

Moving swiftly to where she thought she would never go again, she made her way towards the park. The still frozen pond made it a safe short cut, though she had to check her balance a few times, she made her way deeper still until a small clearing made itself known. Keeping her bow at the ready, she could feel the heaviness of the air about her as her eyes connected with the sight of the old broken bed frame that seem to sit innocently there, but Cupid knew not to be fooled. Stalking her way forward, she knelt beside the frame and with a quick look down the decent size hole that lay beneath the frame, she was satisfied that no noise came from inside. Crystal eyes searching, she found what she was looking for but a chill went down her spine at what she saw. A pure white rose she had planted off to the side of the frame sat there with all its pureness and beauty; but what was on the rose made her quickly and swiftly get back up and back away from the devilish hole.

And it was so quiet, so utterly low that if she had not been paying attention, Cupid would have missed the chuckle that emitted from the whole and that was all she needed to confirm what was happening.

"Pitch Black…" even she could not stop the slight fear that ran through her voice as quickly drew another arrow and fired it between her feet as she whispered, "Home." As the spiral sensation worked its way through her, the last thing she saw was the pure white rose with black sand beginning to cover the edges of the silk petals.

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When Jack opened his eyes no longer was he in his little town of fun and snow, but at the place where everything seemed to happen; The North Pole. The large mountains of snow surrounded his entire being, but being how he was the famous Jack Frost, he felt none of the chilly winds as they blew around him. Glancing down, he took notice of the arrow that was still stuck in the ground, its red reed shimmering with its magic. Behind him stood one of the most known buildings in the world; Santa's house. Well really it was more like a log mansion, all huge and what not. Making his way to one of the many hidden entrances that surrounded the place, Jack quickly entered to get out of the snow and to the center, hoping North would be there so he could tell him all that happened. He didn't bother picking up the left behind arrow.

As soon as he crossed the threshold though, two giant fuzzy yetis intercepted him, both ready to kick out any intruders, but seeing Jack, they quickly began talking in their strange yet amusing language and for a fleeting moment it seemed like they were panicking and trying to tell him something, but when he shrugged his shoulders they both grabbed an arm and before Jack could protest, ran down the various halls that decorated the inside. By the time they made it to the center, Jack struggled his way out of their hold and with a little help from his frosty touch, and only once he was free did he get to really look at what was going on. It was chaos!

In place of the almost always neat room, were elves and yetis running amuck all over the place; papers and toys flying all around and several times Jack had to duck and leap out of the way out of said toys, and even some elves. Looking up at the Giant Globe, Jack watched in horror as dark colored sand was slowly circling the Globe in the air; Jack knew without a doubt, that Pitch was back in this world. So this was what the chaos was about and for good reason.

"Jack! You are back!"

The booming heavy voice of North broke Jack's gaze from the Globe and towards the approaching man. He wasn't alone though, for Bunnymund, Tooth and Sandy was right behind him; all rushing towards him. With a heavy grunt as North's large hands came down upon his shoulders as he looked up into the older man's heavy set eyes. Usually they were so warm and welcoming but now…now they looked sadden and fearful.

"How is this happening? I thought he was gone for good," came Tooth's softly spoken voice, everyone could hear the slight tremor in it as North shook his head.

"No, my dear, once a Guardian always Guardian, even if Guardian is Nightmare King himself," his response made Tooth look down even though her baby teeth tried making her feel better by chirping cutely at her, but she would have none of it. Coming up beside her, Bunnymund gently rested a paw on her shoulder as she continued hovering over the ground, but she was able to look up for a quick second to cast him a small smile that didn't quiet seem to reach her florescent violet orbs.

"Why is he decidin' now to come out of hidin'?" the rough Australian accent rose above the noise that was going on and had everyone turn to North for an answer, but none noticed Sandy in the background, waving his hands over his head to gain everyone's attention.

"Well…I…I suppose to go after us again, yes?" North's voice was uncertain though, but everyone seemed to think it was the right answer. Except for the golden Guardian who was now resorting to jumping up and down, above his head were various instruments to gain the other's attention. But they were all talking in a closed circle to notice or even hear his little noise to look over and ever so slowly he could feel his face becoming warm with annoyance. An object to his left caught his light golden eyes as he made his way over to the elf in his sight. Said elf noticed the ancient Guardian making his way over, and fearing he would do what he did last time, zipped away so fast that dust outlined his body. Sandman just shook his head while rolling his eyes before picking up the object of his desire; a horn.

Making a cloud, he went above the still talking Guardians and without warning brought the instrument up to his lips and blew hard. The results were immediate. All four covered their ears as they backed away from the noise before looking up to glare at the little man who only frowned back at them before pointing his finger at his head were a golden exclamation point appeared.

"Sandy…you know?" when he nodded his head, North quickly took a step forwards, "Well tell us my friend, why Pitch has come back."

All eyes were now on the eldest of Guardians, watching as various objects appeared over his head. The first a flight of golden doves flew in circles above his head

Jack took this in, his hand up near his face as his fingers held his chin in place, "So, he wants to do something…with birds?"

With a shake of his head, Sandy did another picture, this time a golden heart appeared and they all could see the cracks begin to form in the center before expanding outwards and before their eyes and looked at Sandy who looked sadly back at them.

"He is gonna break hearts, mate?" Everyone turned to Bunny who stared back at them with his forest green eyes before looking down at Sandy who frowned in irritation and shook his head more ferociously.

With a firm point of the finger and this time clenching his eyes closed as Sandy really concentrated, he summoned an image of Cupid herself, and Jack couldn't keep his eyes off her. Her little golden figure was standing in an archer position, bow drawn and firing in all directions until suddenly cracks began to appear all throughout her body and before their eyes, she broke apart.

Jack immediately understood and took several steps back from the others as Sandy met his shocked gaze with his own sadden one as he knew that Jack knew what Pitch planned to do. After all, the Man on the Moon had told him so.

"He doesn't just plan on breaking hearts…Pitch is going to destroy Cupid," even his voice sounded soft and even as he said it, he couldn't help but feel a pang run through his body. Shock? No it was more than that; but he didn't know exactly what. All around him stood disbelieving figures.

North looked back up at the Globe before speaking, "But if that happens…" light blue eyes narrowed in anger before North quickly stormed off to his work shop. He needed to get to work.

Confusion swept through Jack at that, looking at North's retreating back, he swung his gaze back to the remaining others, "What will happen?"

Bunny just looked away, his narrowed orbs glaring holes in the ground, not wanting to be the one to explain to him. So it was Tooth who fluttered her way over to him, her soft gaze looking him in the eye as she gently explained, "Jack…when a Guardian is killed by another, they don't come back. Their holiday will cease to exist and can cause chaos to happen as a result."

Frosty blue eyes widen at what she said, shaking his head, Jack responded in a deep voice, "No way, Sandy here died last time remember? Yet here he is!" pointing his finger at the small man, who just shook his head and took to flight to look at the Globe, looking for a way to get rid of the black sand that still surrounded it.

"Jack, Sandy was the first Guardian to ever exist. By our standards, he is as close to immortal as one can get but Pitch wasn't prepared when we fought him…and so he made his mistake that allowed Sandy to live." Looking up at said man, Tooth let out a small smile. And then Bunnymund stepped forward, gaining back the attention of the other two.

"Listen her' mate, Cupid is the third to b' the eldest Guardian outta all of us her'. If Pitch plans to kill her, you bet your bum he ain't gonna mess up this time around, ya hear? We need to protect her." His voice was rough and hard, but Jack could hear the softness to it too. Quiet the contradiction there.

Suddenly the slamming of a door made them jump from shock as they all turned their attention to North as with long strides left his workshop room and towards them, "Yes. Yes! We fight! Is there way to her? With three days left, time is running out." North's voice was filled with determination and Jack smiled with joy at that.

Looking around, it was clear that none did. It was only when a sharp light caught Jack's eye, making him flinch for a second before casting his eyes skywards towards the opening in the roof. There stood the Moon, it was only a crescent, but that wasn't what he was looking at. No, squinting his eyes a bit, he could see a shadowed image if slightly in the Moon. And then it hit him as he quickly understood. Of course!

Twirling his staff in his hands, Jack looked back at the others with a serious expression, "I know how to get to her." Before they could ask questions, he quickly flew off through the halls and out into the windy artic air his eyes searching through the snow for what he needed.

There!

Smiling a little, he swooped down and with a fast grab, had the abandon arrow within his grasps. Bringing it up to his face, he could barely read the inscriptive writing on the side, 'Give a kiss and whisper your wish'

Once back with the others, he showed them the arrow. Glancing around at each of them and taking their nods as a go ahead sign, Jack brought the reed to his lips, and with a soft peck that covered the reed with frost, he whispered, "To Cupid."

And in less than a second, all five of them were sucked into the spiraling portal and into the darkness that lied ahead.