Jack stumbled forward. His eyes went wide.
"Pitch Black? Pitch Black?! No way!" He shook his head quickly. Kagome frowned.
"Yes way." She turned to North. "Why me? My dad is Pitch Black and doesn't that make me evil?" She asked. North shook his head.
"Nonsense! You are sweet little girl, da? No need to worry." North smiled comfortingly. Kagome stepped back.
"I should have listened to him..." She whispered. "I should've never left our home... Oh, he's going to kill me!" Kagome began to panic, her breathing becoming rapid.
"Calm down, Kagome!" Tooth called. Sandy quickly went over and tried to calm the hyperventilating girl. Kagome, still panting heavily, looked around. Her vision blurred around the edges. She glanced everywhere, eyes wide and pupils dialated as everyone crowded around her.
"The walls," Kagome whispered in a panicked voice. "The walls are closing in..."
"Calm down. The walls aren't moving." Jack said calmly.
"I-I can't breath!" Kagome grasped her hair, panting rapidly. Suddenly, she collapsed to the floor and everything went blank. The last things she heard was
"She's down!"
"Give her space!"
Jack looked down at the girl, panicking. Kilala ran over and pawed Kagome's cheek.
"Wh-what do we do? I had no idea she was claustrophobic! What do w-"
"Calm down, Frostbite!" Bunnymund grabbed Jack's shoulders. "You take her to the empty room with the crown on it." Jack nodded and lifted the girl, taking her through. Kagome sighed and curled up closer, burying her face into his neck. Jack blushed heavily but continued his way down the halls until he reached a door with a crown made of ice painted on it. It was surrounded with blue sparkling sand. Jack opened the door and walked in. He set Kagome down on the bed and when he tried to pull away she had a grip on his hand.
"N-no..." Kagome mumbled and turned onto her side, still clutching the frost spirit's hand. Jack stared down at her. Kagome looked so innocent so sweet. So vulnerable. He didn't know why but he felt as if he had to protect her at all costs. He sat down on the edge of the bed, staring at Kagome's peaceful expression.
"Well, that's cute." Jack looked over at the door to see Bunnymund leaning on the door frame with Tooth gushing at how cute it was, Sandy smiling and North chuckling.
"Hey, she was the one who wouldn't let go." Jack lifted his free hand, a blush once again staining his cheeks. Tooth fluttered over and looked down at Kagome.
"She's really out of it." She said. "I hope it wasn't too much on her." Jack sighed and felt her wrist, feeling her heart beat was steady.
"I hope she's alright." Jack whispered. Kilala looked up at him. She walked over and leaped onto his head, purring. Jack stared at Kagome and smiled.
A few hours later and Jack was still by her side. Bunnymund had gone back to the Warren, Tooth and Sandy went to do their nightly duties and North went back to making toys in time for Christmas. Jack looked at her, smiling. Her eyes snapped open.
"What happened?" She mumbled.
"You passed out when everyone crowded around you." Jack said quietly. Kagome blinked hazily up at him. A light blush stained her cheeks when her vision cleared. Blue mixed with blue and neither said another word. Kilala pounced off of Jack's head and onto Kagome's lap. Kagome looked over at Kilala and lifted a heavy hand to scratch the demonic cat behind her ear. Suddenly, she shot straight up.
"Dad's going to kill me if he notices I'm gone!" Kagome leaped off the bed but as the blood rushed to her head, making her vision turn dark for a bit, she leaned against the wall. "Kilala! Go!" The cat nodded and transformed into her larger form. Jack yelped and leaped back. Kilala sprinted over and Kagome got on he back. Turning to Jack, Kagome whispered "I'll see you again, Prince Frost..." With that, Kilala took off and out the wide-open window and out into the cold air. Kagome's hair whipped harshly behind her, the wind making her eyes water. Kagome ran her hand over Kilala's head, holding on tight as the demon sped up quickly and they were whizzing back home. As soon as Kilala descended into their home, Kagome jumped off and ran into her room. She glanced down at her outfit to make sure she looked like she went no where. Once she was sure, Kilala padded in, back in her small form.
"Mrew." Kilala jumped onto the bed, curling up next to Kagome who stroked her fur. Kagome sighed and thought back to what North told her.
"A Guardian? Pah," Kagome thought, her head in her hand, her elbow resting on her knee. "It's not true. My father is Pitch Black. Enemy of the Guardians. This is just a mistake." Kagome frowned.
"One big, confusing, obvious mistake." She muttered. Kilala lifted her head and touched Kagome's hand with the tip of her nose. Kagome heard footsteps and looked up. The door opened and Pitch walked in. "Hi, Dad."
"Kagome, I am so sorry for raising my voice at you. I was just worried." Pitch walked over and held out a black box with a lavender ribbon. "Here. Happy birthday, dear." Kagome took the box. She untied the ribbon and lifted the lid. Within the box was a bright yellow glass ball with a picture in it. The picture had Pitch, a new-born Kagome and a woman with light brown hair and blue eyes.
"Mother..." Kagome ran a hand over her mother's face and curled her finger into her hand as she drew her hand back. Kagome looked over at Pitch who's eyes teared up. Kagome set the box down and hugged the man. She held back tears. "Thank you, Dad..." She whispered. The Nightmare King let in a shaky breath and pulled his daughter closer.
"I just wish she was here to see what a beautiful girl you've grown up to be." Pitch placed his head on Kagome's shoulder. Kagome breathed deeply.
"I wish she was here to see what a wonderful father you are." Kagome smiled at her Dad. The man pulled away from his daughter's embrace and sighed. He ran a hand down the side of Kagome's pale face.
"Get some sleep, Kagome." Pitch smiled caringly. He rose to his feet and walked out the room. Kagome glanced at the box and lifted the glass ball out. She placed it next to her bed and stood up. Kagome walked over to her dresser and grabbed her black nightgown. Removing her clothes, she changed into her nightgown and walked back. She lifted the covers. Kilala rose to her paws and walked over to the right pillow and curled up. Kagome lay under the duvet and shut her eyes.
"Goodnight, mother."