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(Darn. If only I could rent Jack Frost for a day ... XD)

A/N: WOW I suck at updating :PPP Omg sorry guys! Well, I've been really busy the past few days and I finally had time to write another chapter after running from class to class all week. *Sigh* T^T

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BLARGH so this chapter might be a little short *wince* sorry _ I kinda rushed it, but hey, I'll make the next one a one-shot on it's own :D

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Melting Heart: Chapter Four - Surprise?

"So how exactly are we going to get there, again?" you repeat.

You're standing in an ally with Jack, in the cold afternoon, staring dumbly at the ground in confusion.

"Magic portal," Jack answers with a smirk, tapping his staff experimentally on the snow-covered ground.

"Er … that you're going to conjure up?" you raise an eyebrow doubtfully.

He laughs and shakes his head. "Nope. We're waiting for the kangaroo."

"Figures that lazy bag of fur would be late," he mutters under his breath.

"Kangaroo?" you say in puzzlement.

"Oi, mate, I heard that!"

The ground suddenly opens up and a figure flies out of the hole and lands in front of Jack.

"What did you just call me?" the dark form snarls.

Jack grins and turns to you. "(F/n), meet the Egg Hatcher," he says with a wicked gleam in his blue eyes.

You suddenly realize who it is and stifle a giggle as the figure growls and raises an arm ("It's a paw," he'd tell you later) menacingly.

Jack stares at him unflinchingly and you step in uneasily. "Um … nice to meet you," you say shyly.

The Easter Bunny blinks in surprise before returning your smile grudgingly. After all, he couldn't resist your charms.

"Nice to meet you too, (F/n). Frost here has told us all a lot about you," he grins.

Jack glares at him and his usually pale cheeks flushed lightly.

You smile widely and laugh. "Really, now? And what kind of stuff has he been saying?" you tease.

"(F/n)!" Jack protests, shaking his head vigorously.

"Oh yeah," Bunnymund butted, "He's been mooning over you ever since you finally saw him."

You giggle and blush slightly. "Really?" you say timidly.

"Yep," the Easter Bunny confirms with an evil grin.

"I really like him too," you say softly, glancing at Jack, who is still staring at the ground embarrassedly, with a fond smile. He lifts his head and gazes at it you tenderly, touching your face with chilly fingers, but you welcome the feeling, your own hand reaching out and tracing his strong jaw line.

"I—" Jack starts.

"Hey! Mate! Sorry to interrupt your moment, but North's getting impatient," Bunnymund abruptly cuts in with a hint of mirth in his tone.

You jump away from Jack like you're electrified, but he continues to stand there, glaring at Bunnymund with an irritated look. "You ruined it," Jack complains. Your face is still red from being caught, but you step over to rest a hand lightly on his shoulder.

"We have plenty of time," you say quietly, your cheeks flaring again but you gaze at him determinedly.

Jack looks surprised, but he smiles your favourite crooked smile, and leans close.

"Care to take me up on that?" he says evilly.

"Umm …," you slide your glance to the large bunny that is still standing in front of the two of you with an annoyed look plastered on his face.

"Maybe later," you say softly. "But we have somewhere else to be right now."

Jack grumbles but nods. "Fine. I suppose I can wait," he sighs dramatically.

You laugh and punch him lightly on the arm.

He rubs his arm jokingly before shooting you a mischievous look.

"After all ... I've waiting for 300 years. Now that I've found you ... I think I can hold on for a little longer," he adds gently, his azure orbs warm with affection.

Suddenly, there is a blinding flash and a swirling circle of multi-coloured strands appear and two large bodies come lumbering out, each holding a limp object.

You're normally a pretty brave person, but at the moment, you really don't want to be stepped on. You run behind Jack and peek out from the top of his sweater.

He laughs and gestures towards the towering figures. "Don't worry. They're just the Yetis. They work for North," he tells you with a reassuring grin.

You look at the two statures uncertainly. "What are they going to do with those bags?" you ask nervously, identifying the straw sacks they are holding.

"They're gonna toss you in it," Jack explains. "And then throw you in the portal."

"Oh," you say softly.

"Don't worry. It doesn't hurt or anything," he says encouragingly. "I'll be going in it too."

He steps up to demonstrate. The Yeti that stands at the right of the portal lifts the winter spirit up easily, flings him into the sack and throws him into the glowing sphere.

You gap at them before swallowing uneasily. You take a hesitant stride forward and the other Yeti plucks you up by the collar of your jacket and drops you into the bag. You wrap your arms around your knees as you hug your legs close to your body, feeling slightly jostled as you, too, are pitched into the magic portal.

Despite your earlier anxiety, you can't help but shiver in excitement. I'm going to see the guardians! You cheer inwardly. I wonder if the Tooth Fairy can help restore my memories …

A/N: Whoo-hoo! Another end of a chapt :D Seriously guys - any ideas, please PM me!

The next part will include an idea from DayDreamer1435 (Thanks!)

Ooh what happened? Did you lose your memories? But that's impossible! Unless ... Unless ... what? Find out in the next (longer) chapt of Melting Heart! Teehee :D

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