I just can't be bothered writing anything up here, so this is just a filler A/N...
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~Jack P.O.V~
Jack arrived at the North Pole swiftly from Burgess, as he always did. He was never bored by the scenery that awaited him as he approached the centuries old Santoff Claussen. While Jack knew that Santoff Claussen was in Eastern Siberia and was well protected, this was an exact replica named after the original. Jack always felt that he knew Nicholas St. North a little better every time he visited. As he flew over the trees that housed the Yetis – able to grow in the cold through magic of course – Jack always took a moment to gaze down at the town square, where a statue of a young girl stood proud. The title Hero of Santoff Claussen was engraved on the brass plate on the base. This statue was the only part of the town not in the original blueprints. Jack still didn't know who the girl was, and he hadn't yet had the opportunity to ask North. Jack was suddenly swept up by the wind, and his heart stopped for a few moments before he took control, continuing to fly to North's Workshop.
Jack stepped through an open window leading to the Main Hall of the workshop. He flew a few laps around the globe sitting in the centre, then touched down next to E. Aster Bunnymund – better known as the Easter Bunny.
"'Sup Bunny," He said casually. Bunny jumped, higher than a normal person due to his rabbit like qualities.
"Geez mate, don't do that. Where've ya been anyway?" Bunny was less than impressed by Jack's tardiness, and Jack noticed.
"Funny you should ask. I was-"
"Jack, there's no time for that. Meeting now, explanations later." North cut in, and Toothiana – aka the Tooth Fairy or Tooth – and Sanderson Mansnoozie – aka the Sandman or Sandy - each waved a quick hello. And so, the meeting began. This was one aspect of being a guardian that Jack hated. He couldn't sit still for more than a few minutes, so he was constantly standing, moving around, sitting in a different place, shifting position and beginning the cycle again.
Jack was so frustrated at the slow rate the meeting was moving that he cut in, recounting the state of everywhere he had been, and guessing that everywhere else was in the same state. Nothing out of the ordianry was happening anywhere in the world.
"There. Is the meeting done?" he asked. Everyone was stunned. None of them had ever seen someone so impatient before. At the same time, it wasn't unexpected. North deliberated for a moment, pulling on his long white beard, and said "Yes, I suppose we are done." Jack turned to fly off, when something gripped his ankle and pulled him down. He turned to see Sandy looking at him, and pointing to the sky. Jack looked up, and saw moonlight streaking in the Hall. As the others were walking away, Jack called out to them.
"Guys, I don't think we're done yet."
"What're yah talkin' about Jack. You're the one who said we were." Bunny was frustrated.
"No, he's right Bunny," Tooth interjected with a calming voice. She turned to face North's retreating form. "North!" she called. North turned. "Manny's here." Tooth continued, pointing to the moon. North's face filled with surprise as he hurried back to the other Guardians. He gazed up at the moon and said, "Manny, what can we do for you?" Tsar Lunar XII - also known as the Man in the Moon - much like Sandy, used images to form his words. His were made from shadows cast from his moonlight. The guardians looked to the floor, as Manny began to speak.
Something is not right. Pitch Black has been defeated, yet the nightmares continue to stir.
"Only Pitch can control the nightmares. Surely he doesn't have enough power to do anything. We just beat him!" Jack was unimpressed.
It is true, only Pitch can control the beasts. It is also true that he is too weak to attack again, so soon after his defeat. And yet, we are faced with an unknown enemy with unknown power causing us to question everything we know about our foe.
"What can we do?" Jack was taking charge for once. He hadn't spoken to MiM since the night at the lake, and he was taking every opportunity given to him. MiM cast an image of the crystal used to select Guardians. Bunny looked horrified.
"No, no, no. It's bad enough we have him," Bunny pointed at Jack, "why do we need another guardian?"
There will be no new guardian. But there is one who can help.
"If we know nothing about our enemy, how do you know this person can help?"
She has seen the unknown and is not afraid. Instead, she treats it like an old friend. She finds wonder, hope and light in what no one can see. She has always believed in the magical side of life. She was the only one who thought you were more than an expression, Jack. You simply never noticed her.
"What do you mean, 'always thought I was more than an expression'?" Jack's interest was at its peak.
You will have to ask her. With that, Tsar Lunar raised the crystal, and an image formed in the moonlight. Each guardian leaned forward. Who they saw surprised Jack more than anyone.
"Alice?"
Oooo... a cliff hanger. It just seemed the perfect place to end the chapter. I finally got the Guardians books, and have almost finished them, which is good. I'm changing my story up a little bit soon. The next chapter will be from the point of view of the other guardians, which is always exciting.
As always, please R&R. ~CanadaSnowAngel
