Nix what I said before. This is now a threeshot! YAY! I thought I'd have one chappie from Tooth's POV, one from Jack's, and one from both! You'll notice this isn't plot-heavy. It's more of a slice-of-life fic. I like those when they're done well. Hopefully, this is done well. Enjoy!
JACK'S POV
Other than an annoying, throbbing headache, the effects of Jack's anti-cold were slowly wearing off. Now, he was able to stand on his own and sip at a cup of minty hot cocoa (with ice cubes in it, at Tooth's firm insistence). His blue eyes were bright as he took in the workshop, which had been turned into a party room by a group of excited Yetis.
A red and green carpet spread across the floor. Hanging from the ceiling were streamers that kept changing so that they sometimes looked like icicles, other times strands of holly. Ice sculptures of horses, reindeer, swans, and polar bears trotted and flew around the room. Along two of the walls were long tables covered with candy canes, fruit cake, and gingerbread houses. One gigantic table acted as a hot cocoa bar, holding at least a dozen flavors and countless bowls of marshmallows, whipped cream, and peppermint sticks. In the center of the room was a gigantic Christmas tree covered with silver and gold ornaments, popcorn, stars, and snowflakes. The star at the top had five points, each one a different color: ruddy red, bright violet, brownish gold, baby blue, and snow white.
'Wow...' Jack sighed softly. 'I didn't know I was missing this every Christmas!' As he sipped his cocoa, he absentmindedly reached toward his shoulder to stroke a dozing Babytooth's wings.
The tiny fairy made a sleepy noise and yawned.
"Come on, Babytooth." Jack grinned. "You can't be tired already."
"Jack, might I have a word?"
Jack glanced over his shoulder to see North looking down at him, tattooed arms folded. "What's up?"
"I've been hearing from Bunny that you were trying to bring snow to the Equator." North raised a stern eyebrow.
Jack nervously rubbed the back of his neck. "Uh...well...kinda..." He mumbled.
North breathed a heavy sigh. "Jack, we do not want our newest Guardian killing himself! Some places just cannot have snow. Some places are too hot even for you."
"I thought that more people would believe in me if I brought a white Christmas to everyone." The young Guardian breathed a sigh. "I just want to make sure I never become invisible again."
"I know." North put a large hand on his shoulder. "Just remember that we are not invincible. Don't put yourself in unneeded danger again, Jack. Understand?"
Jack nodded, glancing shamefully at the ground. "Sorry."
"I understand why you did it." North ruffled Jack's hair. "Don't be too glum. I remember one Easter when Bunny tried to leave giant chocolate hens in every town. Nearly worked his fluffy tail into the ground! Thankfully, Tooth and I were able to bring him to his senses in time to hide all of his eggs."
Jack thought for a moment before grinning. "Ah! I remember that! I made such a good snow storm in Ohio that year..."
"I'm sure you did." North rolled his eyes. "Now, come! We need to get to the exchanging of presents, yes?"
The five Guardians settled around the tree. Tooth hovered next to Jack, continuously putting a hand on his mug to make sure the cocoa wasn't too hot. An exasperated look from the Guardian of Fun finally convinced her to sit down.
Jack, as the newest Guardian, gave his presents first. For Santa, he had created a set of ice gargoyles to stand guard at the higher windows of the workshop. For Bunnymund, he made a costume kangaroo pouch. (Thankfully, Bunny found the giant tub of carrot ice cream inside said pouch before his boomerangs could find their way to Frost's head.) Sandy got a crystal globe that could capture dreams and replay them long after they had been forgotten. For Babytooth, he made a tiny tea set out of ice that would never melt. The little fairy sat on his shoulder with a few of the others, humming happily over the gift.
He had thought long and hard about what to give Tooth, and finally settled on a tiny box made of never-melting ice. On the top was the carved image of a tooth. "Some kids keep their teeth in little boxes, right? I thought you'd like one of your own." He said as she opened it.
Tooth's violet eyes lit up and she kissed his cheek excitedly. Thankfully, the other Guardians were too busy admiring their own gifts to notice. Nevertheless, she blushed brightly. "It's beautiful." She whispered, trying to hide the pinkness in her cheeks. "Thank you!"
Jack's own cheeks were turning a very distinct shade of blue. "Y-You're welcome." He rubbed his cheek irritably once Tooth turned away. 'Did it get cooler in here or something...?'
Sandy gave each of his fellow Guardians a vial of dream sand. Sprinkling some on ones pillow allows that person to have whatever dream he or she desires. Each vial held several month's worth of sweet dreams.
Bunnymund gave everyone giant golden eggs, each with a different kind of candy inside. North got chocolate-covered candy canes, Tooth got sugar-free chocolates in the shape of teeth, Sandy got packages of caramel, and Jack got a torrent of sharp mint gum.
Santa had carved tiny toy houses, each one specific to their recipient. Bunny got an elaborate warren with tiny carved rabbits and eggs, Tooth got a perfect replica of her Tooth Palace, Sandy got a sand castle that shimmered even when no light was hitting it, and Jack got an icy cottage that seemed to carry a blue glow in every delicate icicle.
Jack was stunned at how special and personal Tooth's gifts were: She had looked through everyone's memories and painstakingly created replicas of their favorite childhood toys. The other Guardians chose to keep their toys private, and Jack could understand why. When Tooth handed him a rumpled, one-eyed stuffed fox, he hugged her tightly as the memories came to the forefront of his mind.
He could see his mother giving him the fox, which was new and perfect then, for his second birthday. He saw himself dragging it behind him everywhere. He saw himself pulling it away from their family dog, causing one button eye to clatter to the ground. He saw himself sleeping peacefully, his face pressed against the earth-smelling cloth.
"His name was Rusty..." Jack murmured as he stepped back, looking at the toy. "Thanks, Tooth."
The party drew to a close well past midnight and Jack characteristically drifted out without saying goodbye, though he did thank North for the invite. He was walking across a stretch of snow, looking up at the bright, frosty stars, when a humming sound caught his attention. He glanced up. "Hey, Tooth!"
"Hi, Jack!" Tooth fluttered down. "I just thought- Well- Do you need me to walk you home? I mean, you were sick yesterday, and-" She paused. "Where do you live, exactly?"
Jack chuckled at his friend's scatterbrained nature. "I don't exactly have a home. I usually sleep wherever. Though, now that I'm a Guardian, I should probably see about making myself a base of some sort. Maybe in Antarctica..." He pondered the thought for a moment before turning back to Tooth. "I was just going for a walk, that's all. You can come with." He grinned hopefully.
Tooth's cheeks flushed. "I'd love to!"
As they started walking again, Jack summoned his courage and gently took her hand in his. He took it as a good sign when she lightly gripped his wrist, the warm pressure somehow causing another cold flush to spread across his cheeks.
I wonder... Where does the pairing name "Rainbow Snowcone" come from? It's cute, but how did everyone come up with it? I chose FairyFrost because it sounds like fairy floss (the Australian term for cotton candy), which is sweet and fluffy, just like these two. ^_^ Here's another sidenote: I figure that, since Jack is the bringer of Winter, his system relies on coldness rather than heat. Therefore, for him, a blush involves his skin becoming blue and colder rather than red and warmer. You all know you wanna see a blue-blushing Jack. It's so CUTE! (Hint to all fanartists.) Peace out!
