A/N: Ok some pointers before you start reading.

1) I've had a lot on my plate right now, so haven't had time to upload.

2) But I have most of the next chapter typed and ready when I am.

3) Shout out to Morethanmeetstheeye96, she was the one that did all the editing.

4) More on her. She is my editor and I am hers, a great girl and writer.

5) Sorry, the reason I'm giving her a shout out is because she was the one that did this special thing. This chapter is the first time I'm typing Merida/Cupid with a Scottish accent, didn't know how to do it, but Morethanmeetstheeye96 did.

6) If the Scottish accent isn't good tell me and I'll stop.

7) Also I've used my friends account to post pictures of said Cupid (not drawn) it's on deviantart, downonmyknees.

Disclaimer: Do not own the awesomeness that is Rise of the Gurdians. Shares Cupid with Disney designers, (not really)

Cupid hadn't told her much, just that her father was in trouble and she believed only the Guardians could help. Quickly Tooth and the young girl left the palace, on their way to the other Guardians.

Tooth couldn't believe it as she zipped through the clouds with the spirit of love behind her. Well spirit in training technically, Tooth thought to herself.

She knew all too well what she must be going through. Poor Vally. She had just seen him a few decades ago, and now this. She had left most of her fairies to hold down the fort, Baby Tooth was currently in charge. But as usual she wouldn't leave home without a few. Occasionally in their journey she called out orders and her fairies did as told.

"Ma fatha an' I need yer help ." Cupid's face was serious, but Tooth could see an edge of sadness in her eyes.

"Help with what?"

"Ah'm not sure, all aye know is somethin' is very, very wrong an' I needed ta find tha Guardians ta help." The girl looked at Tooth, her face filled with worry despite the calm and collected tone of her voice. Tooth met her eyes, uncertainty clouding her thoughts. There was someone missing and she was afraid to ask where he might be.

"I don't want to seem rude Cupid but, uh, why isn't your father here?" she asked hesitantly, waiting to see the girl's reaction. Cupid looked away from Tooth, her eyes taking on a distraught and helpless look Tooth thought this strong girl could never possess. "He couldn' make et." She looked up abruptly before Tooth could ask any other questions. "Aye'll tell ya everythin' ya need ta know, but now aye would appreciate 'avin all the Guardians ta help."

Tooth nodded, her wings fluttering into life as she led the helpless spirit to the others.

As they flew Tooth began looking back and watched the young girl flying just behind her. She's a strong girl, and a fast flyer, Tooth thought silently about the daughter of St. Valentine as they continued their flight.

Tooth had always been close friends with Valentine and had heard many stories about his daughter in recent visits. She never actually met her before, so as they flew Tooth began to soak up every detail about her. She was obviously a strong and stubborn girl, her bright blue eyes fierce and determined despite the strange circumstances. Her giant mass of red hair was also an amazing trait about her, the wind whipping it to and fro in a giant swirl of red. Her clothes were simple, unlike Tooth's own feathers the girl had on a white robe, like that of the Romans. The ends flowing in the air as her feathery wings pushed forward. She was quite a beautiful girl Tooth noticed.

"So, where exactly ah we goin'?" Tooth shook herself from her thoughts, realizing Cupid had flown right beside her.

"The North Pole," Tooth explained, turning her head. "North's workshop is the best place to have a meeting as severe-I mean as unclear as this." Tooth fumbled over her words. She did not want the girl to feel anymore distressed than she was already.

Cupid nodded numbly and let the fairy lead the way. Tooth looked back at the girl and slowed her pace slightly. "So what exactly happened?" Tooth questioned hesitantly. She wanted as many details as possible, just to be sure if it was what she feared. "You said you and your father needed help. I heard this year was going to be your first year out, but you don't really leave the clouds often."

Cupid nodded. "It is, or was supposed to be mah first year out, but somethin's wrong," she said, her voice taking on an uncertain tone. Whatever it was, it was tearing her up inside, that much Tooth could tell.

"What?" Tooth's bright violet eyes bored into Cupid's blue ones.

Cupid shook her head. "I don' know. Everythin' was normal, then mah father felt somethin' strange com ova 'im. Then he...he started wiltin', Aye don' know what's wrong wit 'im." Tooth could see this was hard on the girl, but the incident sounded all too familiar.

All of a sudden Toothiana changed directions, causing Cupid to falter in her flight. Then speeding up she yelled out. "Oy where ya goin'?"

Tooth turned and glance back at the girl. "It'll be quicker, I know where another Guardian will be, we'll stop by and tell him first." She looked into the unsure face and gave a smile. "Trust me." Cupid scowled, but she had no choice but to trust her. If she had the resources and knew what was going on she would figure this out herself. But alas she did not have the same resources and intel as St. Nicholas North. Cupid would have simply gone to the pole, but thought better if she had a bit more muscle on her side.

Toothiana looked at one of her fairies. "Go to Aster and tell him to meet us at the pole." The little tooth fairy squeaked and zoomed off, Tooth quickly looking at another and told it to inform North of their arrival. Tooth zoomed through the sky, knowing just which town was fast approaching night, dreams at their start. Sure enough moments later the two females were above the town of Burgess, gold sand drifting everywhere.

Tooth flew up to the the source of the sand while Cupid faltered, staying a safe distance away from the two. She stood on one of the wires of a telephone pole and looked around. Her eyes grew in wonder as the gold color covered her eyes, her eyes taking on a gold sheen over the blue. Cupid looked in awe at the sight around her. Thin golden streams sprung all around the sleeping town. Cupid knew about the Sandman, but never thought this would be his work. In her admiration however she had been completely unaware of the person across the street, doing the same thing.

Jack looked at the golden dream sand float around the town. Once again Jack resisted the urge to touch the sand, afraid of stealing someone's dream. His fixation was interrupted by a familiar female voice, Jack searching for the location of the voice. He looked up to see Tooth talking to Sandy. This was a bit strange considering Jack didn't recall any teeth being lost in Burgess, but it wasn't uncommon to see Tooth and Sandy together as she collected teeth and he scattered dreams.

He noticed Tooth abruptly end her conversation with Sandy, shooting away as fast as a hummingbird. Jack was just about to look away from the scene when a bolt of red caught his eye. Turning back, Jack could just make out another person flying with Tooth before the two figures vanished. Curious, Jack began to float over to Sandy, wanting to know what Tooth had been talking to him about.

"What was that all about?" Jack asked. Sandy just shrugged, using the sand above his head he to make a picture of a pole and an arrow. His face seemed serious and Jack nodded. Whatever it was it was important and they were needed at the pole.

Jack flew up, watching Sandy turn the sand around him into a plane. Jack smiled before looking forward again, scowling when he realized Tooth and the stranger were too far ahead. Him and Sandy would never be able to catch them before they got to the pole. Looks like we'll find out what's happening soon enough Jack thought to himself as the wind picked up a burst of speed and shot the Guardian forward.

Tooth looked at Cupid as she flew by her side. She frowned when she saw the exhaustion in the girl's eyes. Poor thing, she thought to herself. This was probably the longest she had been away from her home, or at least her father. And under the worst circumstances. Tooth slowed her pace to match Cupid's.

I have to keep going, I can't stop, I can't give up. Cupid kept running these thoughts through her head as she flew, her long curly red hair whipping behind her. She hadn't known until watching the gold sand around the town just how tired she was. It's starting to affect me too, Cupid thought, fear gripping her. She tried to keep her eyes open, it took her a moment to realize she was losing altitude and speed. Her wings were sore and her breathing was becoming heavier. She then realized she could see her breath. She focused on her surroundings, she traveled all over the world and could tell where she was if she focused hard enough.

It was like having a map in her mind. She was like a living GPS, but everything was so foggy. The North Pole! That's it, that's where she had to be.

Cupid observed as she flew, it was definitely getting colder, but it didn't matter to her. Living in the clouds it didn't matter how hot or cold it was, it didn't harm or bother her. Then again this was her first time at the pole and it was probably the coldest atmosphere she had been in, she shivered slightly as she tried to adjust.

"Are you all right?" Tooth asked through the bright snow. Cupid rolled her eyes. "Ah'm fine." She shot back. She's a real tough one and maybe a bit hotheaded, Tooth smiled sadly. Looking into the distance she could see North's workshop, she sighed and swore she heard the other girl sigh as well. She looked over at her. "Almost there."

Cupid smiled, but the closer she got to the workshop the more exhausted she felt. The Tooth Fairy led the way to an entrance. Cupid landed on her feet and leaned on one of the wooden beams of the room for balance.

Tooth flew past the girl and zipped all around the workshop, looking for the man in charge. She eventually saw him leaving his small workroom. She almost ran right into his big belly before she noticed him. North looked at her with concern. "Tooth, what is problem?" Toothiana's fairy was on North's shoulder, apparently just giving him the message.

"It's Cupid, North," she tugged on the man's arm.

"Cupid?" North asked with confusion.

Tooth tugged harder on the larger man's arm. "Yes, she came to me, she needs our help." She led him to the room she had entered in when she saw E. Aster Bunnymund appear out of the floor. "Oye Sheliah, what's with the emergency meetin'?" Tooth rolled her eyes with annoyance and just pointed. But when she looked she didn't see Cupid standing there. Instead the young girl was lying on the floor, breathing heavily. Her face seemed flushed and it was sleek with sweat.

"Crikey!" Bunnymund exclaimed as he bent down to inspect her. Gently lifting her in his arms he took one look at her face and confusion filled his. "Is this?"

"Yes." Tooth answered quickly. "She needs our help, Sandy and Jack are on their way."

"She's got a fever," Bunny noted as he felt her face. Tooth came closer and gently touched the girl's face, it was red and her freckles stood out. She was indeed burning up. Toothiana's heart began to race. "She and I have been flying all night trying to get here. I guess it took a bigger toll on her than I thought." Her voice was high pitched with worry.

"We must take her to infirmary." North exclaimed. He guided Bunny and Tooth through the workshop.

They went through a few doors and Bunny handed over the girl to one of the yeti's. Turning back to Tooth he frowned. "What?" Tooth asked innocently.

"Just thinkin' bout why she's here. I mean, doesn't she usually stay home?" Tooth nodded. "Well actually this was going to be her first year out. Valentine was actually going to throw her a coronation, like a party." Tooth pulled out a white envelope.

"Yeah 'eard bout that. She's supposed to be a real firecracker ain't she?" He snorted and continued walking with the others. "Can't wait for her to come to, Frost'll definitely say something."

Walking back into the meeting room, Toothiana continued her tale while Jack and Sandman entered through the door. "It's just like with Pitch. I don't know if it is him or not, but it's just like when the children stopped believing in me. Vally's wilting, he can't fly." The fear was evident on her face. Bunnymund became serious and put a hand on her shoulder comfortingly. "It's alright Toothy," he said confidently. "We'll help 'em."

Jack looked at them confusingly. Obviously he had missed whatever had happened. Jumping down and sitting on one of the benches. "Help who?"

A/N: So how was it? I had a bit of difficulty with some of the parts. One in particular was Bunny's line about Cupid being a firecracker. I wanted to get the point across the Jack is still new to being a Guardian and knowing people. So because Cupid is just as stubborn or rebellious as him, Jack and Cupid are going to be bumping heads in the beginning. So yeah, if you have any ideas or want to say anything specific about this chapter either click the review button down below or PMessage me.

Shout outs:

CreativeSpirit28 for helping me out.

Morethanmeetstheeye96 for doing the Scottish accent and editing.