"Aww, Bunny. You Ok? You look a little green." Jack jeered at the Easter Spirit. He was sitting cross-legged on the wing on North's sleigh. Actually in the sleigh sat Sandy, Tooth and a petrified-looking coney.
"Why I outta-" Bunny started to swipe a paw towards Jack but instantly regretted it as the Wind caused the Sleigh to wobble and Bunny to sway uncomfortably.
Jack just laughed and floated to sit just behind North. "Careful Kangaroo, Wind's a little protective" There was a groan of exasperation behind him, but that was all Bunny could manage, afraid of opening his mouth and spewing out carrots. With a jolt, the sleigh bumped to the floor, racking everyone inside a little before coming to a halt. Sandy flittered into the air, pumping his fist. Tooth followed. North chortled and thumped a hand on the youngest Guardians back before kicking his legs over the side to join Sandy and Tooth on solid ground. Jack turned to the slightly shaken-up Pooka.
"Want a hand?" He mocked the Rabbit with a forced face of sympathy.
"Not on your Nelly!" And with that, Bunny bounded out of the Wooden Ride, Jack chasing after him.
"Where are we?" Asked Tooth, a curious expression claiming her features.
They were in a clearing of a forest. Tall, dark trees surrounded them in every direction. The floor was littered with Pine Cones and Autumn leaves, making every step each of them took echo through the spacious wood with a crunch. Four of the Guardians shivered as the combination of a slight breeze, the dark of night and being in the presence of Jack Frost made for quite a chill. But that wasn't the only reason they shivered ...
"Do you feel that?" Bunny's ears pricked up, twitching to face the smallest of sounds. His question was barely a whisper.
"Something is wrong." North's deep voice louder than Bunny's.
Suddenly, a snap of a twig in the distance caught all their attention. Sandy readied his whips. Bunny, equipped with his Boomerangs, took on a fighting stance. North unsheathed his Duo of Blades. Tooth flicked her wings with aggression and Jack gripped his staff tightly, causing small sparks of ice to shoot out of the end. Out of the corner of Jack's eye, a shadow whipped through the trees but he didn't dare to move. The Guardians stood in a well co-ordinated defensive circle, back to back, protecting all sides of one another. Then Sandy leaped back as a flash of Orange light leaped out at him knocking the others out of formation. The leaves and dirt on the ground where Sandy had been moments ago were smoking and scorched, a small amount of heat radiating off them. Jack didn't like this, Jack didn't like this at all! Fire ...
"Well, well, well," A raspy, cracked, male voice penetrated the silence of the Forest. Another flame darted from the Shadow's, hitting North's sword and making him yelp and drop it in surprise. "I never thought I'd have the pleasure to meet the Guardians!"
"If you want an autograph, you could just ask nicely." Jack joked, trying to hide the tremble in his voice. Already, the warmth left by the attacking inferno was making him feel nervous.
"The Guardian of fun, living up to his reputation, I see?" His words were full of confidence.
"Show Yourself!" Commanded North, picking up his fallen sword.
Once again, the unknown man thrust a ball of fire towards Tooth, making her squeal and duck away from the danger. Bunny leapt up into the air and threw his Boomerangs at the source of the Blaze. However, when they zoomed back to the Guardian, they were burnt to a crisp. Sandy whipped blindly into the shadows, his Golden Sand illuminating parts of the trees. When his whip wrapped around the ankle of the enemy, he chimed in delight and dragged the man towards the group of frustrated Spirits.
As the Guardians cautiously crowded round to face the foe, Jack felt a surpising burning in his chest, like a roaring fire was spreading through his ribs, licking at his heart. He stifled a groan and stumbled backwards, clutching his torso. The Wind catching him before he fell to the ground. Over the thumping in his head, he heard the harsh cackle of the Spirit who could spit Fire!
Authors Note:
As promised, another Chapter again today. I will probably post another up later tonight as I've got homework to do. Please review, follow and favourite. ALSO, let me know some of your ideas about what you would like to happen in the story. PM me or leave your ideas in your review and I'll definitely incorporate them in. I would love to hear your thoughts and creative tips. See you tonight - Eliie x