Well now we know that not only is there a new enemy but an old one is back! Le gasp! O.o Also, how exactly does Tooth know this mystery guardian to be?

Chapter Three: Old Friends and Enemies

[3rd person POV]

Toothiana fluttered through the woods looking for the Spirit of Summer. She checked high in the trees and by the river since he had a strong bond with the waters of the earth. However, she couldn't find any trace of him and in her despair she landed on a tree branch at the brink of tears. Sandy flew up next to her and made a question mark over his head.

"I can't find him Sandy. He's nowhere to be seen." She told him sadly.

Sandy made an image of her talking to the spirit and then another question mark.

"How do I know him?" She asked.

Sandy nodded.

"Well, I met him about 100 years ago. He was playing with some kids on the beach, making sure the waves didn't ruin their sand castle. When I saw his bright white teeth I flew over to get a better look and he noticed I was fluttering about. We started talking and I found out he was the Spirit of Summer. Ever since then I've always gone to visit him when I have a spare moment. He's really sweet, although alittle sarcastic." Toothiana explained to her fellow guardian.

Sandy smiled at the happy story and made the image of the spirit hiding behind a tree again. Tooth nodded and got back up. She would search until she was absolutely sure he wasn't here. So, together the two guardians flew through the trees, searching for the Spirit of Summer.

[1st person POV; Summer]

I woke-up to darkness, remembering after a minute that I was in a cave. Even though there was no light here, Pitch hadn't come back for me and he hadn't looked in here at all. Thankfully, this little cave seemed to be a safe place at the moment. But I couldn't stay here forever and needed to contact the guardians. They'd know what to do in this situation.

Getting to my feet slowly, I wince and ground my teeth together as my chest burn in pain again. It was agony to breathe, let alone stand and walk, but I had to keep moving. Besides, it would be sunrise soon and then I could rest and be safe.

Just as I left my cave though there came the sound of a voice off in the distance. Hiding behind a tree I tightened my grip on my staff and prepared myself to fight again. I may not be an official guardian but there is no way that I'm going to let Pitch and his partner capture me.

[3rd person POV]

Tooth and Sandy flew through the woods, continuing their desperate search for the Spirit of Summer and hoping they weren't too late. As they flew Sandy caught sight of a small cave with dirt kicked up around the entrance, as if some-one had just gone in or out of it. He got Toothianas' attention and pointed this out to her.

Perking up she and Sandy flew over slowly, just being alittle cautious. For all they knew it could be a trap set by Pitch. Well they thought that until a voice came from behind them.

"Tooth? Is that really you?" this voice asked quietly.

Tooth, who instantly knew this voice, turned around happily and saw the person she'd been worrying about. It was the Spirit of Summer, stepping out of the shadows with his staff in his hands. Once he saw it was her he let out a sigh of relief and sank to his knees, exhausted and aching all over.

Toothiana flew over to him and pulled him into a hug, asking questions about how he was rapidly and what happened to him. Sandy enjoyed the happy sight whilst lying on a sand cloud with a smile. It was a moment before the Spirit of Summer actually spoke, colleting himself first.

"Pitch came looking for me but he's not working on his own. I don't know who his partner is." Summer (the Spirit of Summer) said.

"Well I'm here now and you'll be safe. Did he hit you? You have black sand all over the front of your hoodie." Tooth asked in concern while brushing sand off him.

"One of his nightmares donkey-kicked me….Why is he after me?"

"I'm not sure. We'll try and figure that out once we re-group with the other guardians at the beach."

"The others are here too? Why?" Summer asked now really confused.

"It's a long story. I'll tell you once we get there though, okay?" Tooth said with a smile.

Summer nodded and, with Tooths' help, got up onto his feet. Then the three of them set off towards the beach. Hopefully the others were there by now.

North and the others were waiting on the empty docks of the beach, looking at the sky for any sign of Sandy and Tooth. They had all been standing there for at least fifteen minutes and were beginning to worry about their fellow guardians. It was only when they saw Sandy in his gold plane that they sighed in relief and let their concerns fall.

Upon looking closer they found that there was another person in the plane with him but it wasn't Toothiana, who was flying next to him. Due to it being so dark out however, they couldn't tell who it was and just waited until the two reached the docks. It wasn't very long until that though.

All of them watched as Sandy and Tooth both helped this person land on their feet when they exited the small gold plane. This mystery person had a green hood on and their face was hidden from view. However, they wielded a staff taller than themself with gold designs spiraling down it and a tip in a zigzag pointing upwards. Those two clues, and the fact that Tooth was spazzing out and asking if he was feeling okay, pointed to this being only one person.

"You are Spirit of Summer, yes?" North asked this mystery person.

They paused and looked up from the ground, the bright light of the moon illuminating their face. He was young (look wise) and had blond hair from what could be seen with a pair of bright green eyes with a gold center around the pupil. This person looked at North and nodded.

"I am. And you're North a.k.a. Santa Claus. You're E. Aster Bunnymund and that jerk with the white hair is Jack Frost." He said, giving a slight glare to Jack.

They all stayed quiet and looked between the two youngest people, feeling the tension building. Jack, whose eyes had suddenly widened upon seeing the spirit, was now looking away, his guilt clear. The Spirit of Summer wasn't amused though

"Sooooo, I see you still remember the Titanic incident?" Jack said with a smile.

"Remember? I got blamed for it and the freezing water even though you made that iceberg, "just to see what happens?" right? Do you know how pissed the Atlantic was with me?! I couldn't get to Europe for two whole months and their spring lasted way too long!" Summer exclaimed angrily.

"Oh come on! How was I supposed to know a cruise liner on its' maiden voyage would crash into it and then break apart and sink?" Jack asked defensively.

"And the freezing cold waters?" Summer asked.

"I thought the cold would wake the people up!" He answered.

Summer slapped his palm to his head and sighed in irritation. Bunnymund, however, couldn't help but snicker at the two and their little debacle. Usually it was him arguing with the winter spirit but now he wasn't alone. Then again, he was the opposite season of Jack so it would make sense that they didn't get along.

"Alright, let's save our problems for later because right now there are worse things happening. Summer, could you tell them what you told me?" Tooth interjected happily.

Summer nodded and his expression grew serious. He said, "Pitch came after me and attacked me. He has a partner that he's working with, who also gave him back his powers. However, he didn't say who it was."

After a quiet moment North asked, "Did he say why they wanted you?"

Summer paused and contemplated telling them what Pitch had said to him. It didn't make sense to him at all so what sense would it make to them? Besides, was it really all that important?

Deciding, Summer answered, "Not really. It was something about my powers but it was fairly vague and I didn't feel like striking up a conversation with him or his horses."

North nodded and stroked his beard while thinking about this. Bunny had also stopped painting an egg he had in his paw and thought on this too. Sandy, who had stayed out of the conversation, got everyone's attention and made North's' workshop out of his sand and then the sleigh flying to it.

"Great idea Sandy. We should discuss this back at North's' place where it's safer and not out in the open." Tooth said, practically translating for the Sandman.

North nodded, obviously okay with this and they all piled into the sleigh, even though Bunnymund would've rather taken one of his tunnels. However, he did make sure that he sat between the Spirit of Summer and Jack Frost, just to make sure they didn't fight with each other. Once they were all in North crack the reins and the reindeer took off, pulling the sleigh behind them.

As soon as they were gone, however, a figure in a hooded cloak stepped out of the shadows nearby and watched the sleigh. Next to him was another tall dark figure, who was also gazing at the quickly disappearing guardians. Both of them could see them leave even though neither of them had eyes.

Yay, chapter three is done and I'm super happy that I have my eyes still! Lol *looks at shadows nervously* Thanks for the reviews! =D