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That day the main guardians had given Aurelia the run through while Jack stood by and watched as she listen to the other guardians. Aurelia on the other hand had no idea of a frost child watching her. She was still so star struck at the workshop she didn't even have time to pay attention to the people. Once it was over, they stopped in frount of North's office.
"I must speak to Aurel alone." North said with a serious tone of voice. The other Guardians nodded and left to their duties while North and Aurelia stayed behind. Jack, also, stayed behind but was shooed away by North, "Now Jack, You have time with her soon." So he left but stayed close. North led Aurelia in and closed the door.
"What is it you need to speak to me about North?" She asked.
"I need to know if you have heard of Pitch Black."
She paused, "No. . . Is he someone I should be worried about?"
North sighed, "I am afraid so. He is Boogeyman, gives nightmares to children. A year ago, ve had big fight vith Pitch. He vas defeated but now he is back causing nightmares that are greater than za ones he created before. Before you arrived at North Pole, Manny showed us varning that Pitch is back. Zat vas za moment he chose you as Guardian. You have center that help us defeat Boogeyman."
"What is a center?" She cut in.
"Center is vat defines Guardian." He paused and took a look at her confused face, "Here-" He grabbed the matryoshka doll and handed it to her. "-If you pull each one apart you see everything I am, one by one I am big and intimidating, I am also a jolly man, I am mysterious and fearless but I am also caring." He watched as she pulled apart the last doll. "Ang at my center?"
"You have. . . big eyes. . . What does it stand for?" She looked at him.
"It means I see wonder. I see the wonder of everything around me and I share it with others. Zat is my center and is vat I am, The Guardian of Wonder. Like me, Tooth, Bunny, Sandy and Jack all have centers. Tooth guards the memories of children, Guardian of Memories; Bunny brings new beginnings and hope, he is Guardian of Hope; Sandy gives dreams and rest to children, Guardian of Dreams.
He was cut off once more by her, "I need a center? I do, don't I?"
"Yes you do, but do not fret. Time will tell you vat it is." He said, "Please let me continue." She nodded sheepishly. "Finally there is Jack. Although Jack may do things that are bothersome, he means no harm. He brings all that is fun to children and gives them a smile to their face."
"So wait," Aurelia turned to the door, "He did it because he just wanted the children to be happy?"
"Yes. Correct me if I am wrong but I do not think he has ever met you. If he knew about you, Sure maybe he would make you mad somedays but he vould always respect you and he would've never done vat he did. He just wanted to bring fun, It's his center, Guardian of Fun."
Aurelia remained silent as she let everything North had just said. She crossed her arms and thought, So I just yelled at him wrongfully? She felt bad for having exploded in his face the way she did. . . But he did deserve it, He had no right. . . But still. . .
"Aurelia, I know you do not really like Jack for vat he did but get to know him better. You vill find him to be close friend." North tried.
Aurelia remained silent but soon gave a sigh of defeat and turned to look at North, "I guess I can never say no to you." He laughed as she threw herself into his arms and gave him a warm hug.
"Come. Let us meet up vith Jack. I am pretty sure he is trying to listen to our conversation from behind the doors." He tiptoed to the door and raised his finger in a shushing way. Suddenly he flung open the door, "ISN'T THAT RIGHT JACK!?" He bellowed and sure enough Jack came tumbling in.
"OUCH!" Jack yelped as he tried to get off of the ground, "Did you seriously have to open the door like that?"
"Did you have to stand behind za door and eavesdrop like zat?" North countered with a laugh. Aurelia joined in and Jack stood blushing.
"We're done Jack. Don't worry." Aurelia said. North gave her a look and she made an 'O' with her mouth. "I'm sorry I yelled at you earlier. I shouldn't of been so harsh."
Jack was surprised. He never thought he would of heard that come out of her. "Uhh. . " -Cough- "I should be the one apologizing. I shouldn't of ruined your plans like that."
"Zis is very good! Now shake hands." North pushed.
Aurelia hesitated but reluctantly held her hand out. Jack took it and gave a firm shake.
"Good. I must go. Elves are causing me a headache." With that North turned and left.
They let go and stood awkwardly by the office. Silence evaded the space between them for a while.
"I guess I should go. I need to keep spreading snow." Jack ended the silence and began to leave.
"W-Wait! Umm Is it okay if I can see you spread snow? I mean since we're going to be hanging out a lot why not start now?" Aurelia stuttered and tried to avoid his look.
He chuckled, "Sure. Just try to keep up." He took to the skies and spead ahead.
"SQUEEK!" The leaf fairies squealed as he left. They had hearts in their eyes and their hands were by their tiny cheeks. One of them even made a show of fainting.
"Aw come on! He's just a guy! There's nothing special about him!"
Flora slapped her forehead at Aurelia's comment. She can be so dense sometimes, She thought as she watched her puff her cheeks and tighten her fists.
"Aurel. . . You know you're behind right?" Flora squeaked in her language.
"Fudgsicle sticks! Come on girls! I'm not losing this one!" She left in a rush with her fairies trailing behind her.
Here we go again! They all thought as they followed Aurel, soon they were caught up to the winter spirit.
"You are one of the slowest people I know. Behind Bunny that is." He yelled at her as he tried to speed away once more.
Aurel scoffed, "Oh shush it you! Watch me win this race!" She flew with all her might and surpassed Jack by an inch.
"Oh no you won't! Race you to Burgess!"
The continued with their race. Jack was in the lead once more and Aurel was hot on his trail. With one last push, Aurel gained Jack and they both plummeted to the snowy ground by a frozen lake. Jack stood up and shook the snow off his head.
"Hahaa! I won!" He yelled victoriously as he searched for Aurelia, who was nowhere in sight. "Um Aurelia?"
All of a sudden a hand shot up from the hill of snow and grabbed a hold of his ankle. With a yelp, he was tripped to the ground and out came Aurelia from the hill.
"It was a tie!" She accused. She laughed and sat beside Jack who was still laying on the floor.
"Fine," He said, "It's a tie but next time I'll win!"
"Sure you will." She chuckled and slapped his arm playfully. Jack sat up and sighed.
"You know? You're not so bad of a person as I thought you would be." He said, looking at the lake.
She looked at him, "Thanks? I guess. You're not so bad yourself." She watched as his gaze grew distant.
"What is this place?"
"This place?" He looked at her and she nodded, "This is my home. . . It's where I woke up. This is where I . . . died."
Woo! New chapter! Thanks for those who are still following. If you read my new story Perks of Stirring a Soul then you would know that this story will continue. If you haven't then please check out the story! I am open to suggestions for both stories! So I haven't been able to update lately because AP tests are going on and tomorrow I have my final one so please wish me luck! SCHOOL ENDS NEXT WEEK YO IM SO EXCITED! THIS MEANS MORE UPDATES! YEYAAH I love this story and I really like this chapter . . . even if i suck at writing stories. . . ANYWHO. Please Review and remember no flames! THEY BURN Q.Q TTFN~