By the time Jack Frost awoke, he had no idea what time it was. At first he didn't even know WHERE he was. He looked around, his eyes adjusting to the dark and figured out just exactly where he was. Pitch's lair. And the cell that Pitch threw him in to be exact. The winter spirit sighed as he ran a hand through his hair. He felt like he didn't sleep at all. All those nightmares he had...Did Pitch give him those or where they his own nightmares his subconscious mind created? Jack shook his head, trying hard not to think of the nightmares. Right now, he had to focus on how he would get more believers. And how to make Pitch trust him. Jack wished Baby Tooth was with him at least, and not in that cage. Then he'd at least have someone to talk to.

"Ah, you're awake now I see. Good morning Jack. Sleep well?" Pitch said with a smirk on his face. Jack looked up at the Nightmare King as he stood outside of the cell, staff in hand. "Not really..." Jack replied, sighing. "I assume you had nightmares then? Don't worry, I didn't give those to you. But I did see them. You know I'm right about the Guardians. Don't you Jack?" Pitch asked. Jack only nodded his head in response. "Can I come out now? If I stay in here for to long I'll get bored. And I hate being bored." Jack asked, as he stood up slowly, his body aching from the awkward position he was in. Pitch couldn't help but smile a little at the young spirit. "Of course. Lets go have some...fun. Shall we?" Pitch said as he opened the door to the cell, letting Jack out but made sure the boy stayed close. When Jack saw his staff, he noticed something was...different with it. "What did you do to my staff?" Jack asked. Pitch looked at the boy, and smiled. "Oh this? Don't worry Jack. It's only to help you and your powers. You will still be able to use them." Pitch said as he handed the staff over to Jack, who instantly took it. The staff didn't glow its usual white and blue colors it usually would when Jack would hold it. Instead, it remained black as black sand moved around itself as soon as Jack touched it. Jack even saw and felt some of the black sand spread across his hand as well. It was a little strange at first, but he knew he had to get used to it. He worked for Pitch and there was no way he could turn back now.

"Are we ready Jack? We still have some things to take care of." Pitch said. Jack nodded his head. "Yeah. I'm ready when you are." He replied as the two left the lair, in search of creating fear and chaos.

-With the Guardians-

"North, we're never going to find them. We don't even know where to really look." Bunny said, as the group had been looking for Pitch and Jack for some time. "Bunny, have some hope! We will find them, help Jack, and defeat Pitch!" North said with more optimism than anyone should have in a situation like they were in. Tooth couldn't help but agree with North. "He's right. The best we can do is have some hope and help Jack. We've been all over the country though North...where would they be?" Tooth replied. North thought about it for a moment. Then suddenly, realization hit him. "I've got it!" He yelled, surprising the other two Guardians. "What town does Jack spend most of his time at? Burgess! I bet you anything that is where Jack and Pitch are!" North said, waving his twin swords around with glee. "Alright mate, we can look there for them. But don't expect me to welcome Jack back with open paws." Bunny replied. It was then that North pulled out one of his magic snow globes, where it would take them to the town of Burgess.

-With Jack and Pitch-

Jack had to admit, he was having some fun making black ice, causing a few accidents, along with having people fall on their butts after stepping on the ice. But no one was actually believing in him yet. He figured that if he did these things he'd have believers almost right away. "Don't fret Jack, you will gain believers soon enough. But you are doing a good job making some chaos." Pitch said, praising the boy. Jack couldn't help but smile. He never got praise before for using his powers. And it was a nice feeling. "Once the Guardians are completely out of the way, the children will have no choice but to believe in us." Pitch said, as he snuffed out some lights in the streets, scaring some people because of it. "You sure we'll be able to get rid of them? You know they wont be gone forever..." Jack then said frowning a little. Pitch nodded his head. "Yes I know. Just like they couldn't get rid of me forever. But at least while they are gone, we can enjoy being the center of attention for once." Pitch said, a wild grin on his face.

"It'll be nice to actually get attention" Jack said, agreeing with the older spirit. Jack knew there was something wrong with him. He knew before he would never purposely cause harm to humans, or even agree with Pitch. But maybe this is how he really was. After all he was alone for three hundred years. Suddenly, after one of the kids had slipped on the ice, a portal opened. And there from the portal appeared the Guardians. North, Tooth, and Bunny. "Well now. speak of the devils." Pitch said, glaring at the group.

"Look! There they are!" A voice said. It was Tooth, who pointed to a roof top where Jack and Pitch stood. Bunny growled at the two. Though if anyone saw a small rabbit growling, it was rather funny. And Jack couldn't help but chuckle at the rabbit. "What's the matter cottontail? Aren't you happy to see me?" Jack said as he stood up, staff in hand as he leaned on it. "After you betrayed us? I don't think so mate!" Bunny yelled up at Jack.

"Bunny, calm down. Remember why we are here. We are here to help Jack." North said, doing his best to calm the rabbit down. Jack rolled his eyes at the group. "Help me? Or get rid of me? The only reason you are even here is because I'm with Pitch now. You didn't trust me before, and you don't trust me now." Jack said, glaring at them, especially at Bunny. Tooth looked at the boy with sad eyes. "Jack please...we really do want to help you. We are sorry that we never gave you the attention you deserved." Tooth said, trying her best to apologize to the winter spirit. "Jack, I know you have been alone for a long time. But we are here for you now. Let us help you. Don't make us hurt you. Working with Pitch is bad idea and will cause more harm than good. You know this Jack." North tried to explain.

"Like I'm going to believe any of that. For the last time, I don't want your help. I just want to be believed in. Something none of you would understand. At least Pitch understands." Jack said, as he looked at Pitch, who only nodded his head.

"Jack, you cannot trust Pitch. Already he has changed you. Can't you see that? You barely even look like you anymore..." Tooth said sadly. What did she mean? As far as I know I still look like me. It's not like I changed...Jack thought to himself. Jack flew down to the street, where the group was, and they back up just a little, and readied themselves just incase there was an attack. "I haven't changed. This is how I really am. Then again you three wouldn't know, since you never paid attention. " Jack said, waving his staff around as he said those words. "If we can just show you...what you are meant to do..." North said...Tooth then got the idea. "Jack! Your teeth! You know they hold your memories. The ones you wanted to find...If you hand them over I can show you your memories that can really help you." Pitch grew concerned for a moment. But he was put at ease when he remembered that he had the teeth and Jack had no idea.

"You mean that gold box that caused all this mess? Yeah I don't have it anymore." Jack replied, smirking. "What do you mean? Oh Jack what did you do..." Tooth replied, frowning. "Simple. While I was in Antarctica I got rid of them. Threw them over a cliff to where they belong. Lost. I figured if having those memories would cause so much trouble, then they weren't worth keeping at all." Jack said, as a matter of factly. "Lets face it mates, this bloke doesn't want to be a Guardian. He works for Pitch for crying out loud!" Bunny yelled. "Only because we pushed him away!" North yelled back. Jack was rather surprised by North's comment. "Jack. I know now that on Easter we were to hard on you. We should have known Pitch would try to trick you into joining his side. We are very sorry that we didn't give you a chance. But now we are giving you another chance. Please come back to us Jack and we can help you recover your memories. And once you have your memories, you will know why you were chosen as Guardian, and even know how to gain believers..." North said calmly, trying to get Jack to listen to him.

Pitch growled at the sight. The Guardians were trying to take the boy away from him! "I've heard just about enough out of you North." Pitch said as he attacked North with black sand, sending the large old spirit on his back. In his weakened state, North couldn't do much to protect himself from such an attack and was not as prepared as he usually would be. Pitch landed on the ground next to Jack, placing a hand on the boy's shoulder. "Destroy them Jack. Do your job" Pitch growled, as Jack did what he was told, and attacked the three Guardians. They each dodged out of the way from the ice attacks as best as they could. Jack went after Bunny first, since he was so small now. Jack made the road more slick, so that Bunny fell over the minute he tried to run. "What's the matter rabbit? Can't walk on ice?" Jack grinned. "Rack off ya brat!" Bunny yelled back at the teen. It was then a Nightmare ran after Bunny, surprising Jack at first. He looked over at Pitch. "Take care of the other two. The rabbit wont be an issue." Pitch said, as he sent out more Nightmares to attack. It was then that Jack went after Tooth, who was trying to help North back to his feet. "Jack please! Don't you want to know about your past? About your family and what happened to them?" Tooth pleaded. "Why would I want to know about them? With my luck they probably didn't care about me either!" He said, sending another ice attack at her, which was blocked by North's sword. "Jack, by working for Pitch you wont gain believers! Only people who will fear you! And being believed in is much stronger than being feared in!" North tried to explain. "What's the difference? They both give you power and the ability to be seen by the believers so it doesn't really matter!" Jack said, growling a bit from frustration. He knew in the back of his mind that North was right. But there was nothing he could do. He couldn't change sides again.

"If we can just find your teeth and show you Jack, you will finally understand why you were put here." Tooth then said, as she hid behind North, afraid that Jack would attack her again. "Tooth is right Jack. You have to believe in us! Come back to us and all will be forgiven." North then said, hoping this would change Jack's mind about working with Pitch.

"They are just trying to trick you Jack! Don't listen to their lies." Pitch said angrily, as he snapped his fingers, causing the black sand on Jack's neck to tighten once more. "Don't make me tell you again boy, do your job!" Jack gripped his neck painfully as he had a hard time breathing. It wasn't as bad as the first time, but it definitely sent him the message. Tooth suddenly got the feeling that Jack's teeth were close by. She looked over at North, almost mentally telling him that she knew Jack's teeth were in the area. Not in Antarctica. It was then that North went after Pitch, attacking him with his swords. Tooth took her chance to distract Jack. While Pitch was distracted by North's attacks, he didn't realize that the golden box of teeth had slipped out from his robes. North saw the box and grabbed it before Pitch had the chance. "Tooth!" He yelled as he threw the box over at Tooth as she instantly caught it and showed it to Jack. "Where..where did you get that?" Jack asked, confused. Tooth smiled sadly. "They weren't as lost as you thought they were...Pitch had them." Jack was stunned as he looked over at Pitch, who was busy fighting North. "Jack please...just look at your memories. Things will become a little more clear once you see them..." Tooth said, as she handed the box over to Jack. "I'm..I'm not sure..." Jack said, as he took the box cautiously. "It's alright Jack. Only you will be able to see your memories. No one else." Tooth said, trying to encourage the boy to open the box. Jack stared at the golden box. Unsure if he should open it or not. Part of him wanted to. The other part of him was demanding him not to.

While Pitch had been distracted by North, he looked over at Jack to make sure he was doing his job. He grew angry when he saw a golden box in the boys hands. Jack was defying him again! Pitch growled as he pulled out a sand arrow, aiming it right at Jack. North tried to stop Pitch but it was to late as Pitch released the arrow. Jack gasped in pain as he felt something sharp hit the back of his shoulder. "Jack!" both North and Tooth yelled. Jack hadn't felt this kind of pain before. He quickly grew week, as he soon fell to his knees, dropping the golden box letting it hit the ground. The arrow had dissolved into Jack's shoulder, and before Jack hit the ground, Tooth caught him in her arms. "Jack, no!" she cried. Jack barely heard her cries as he slipped into darkness once more.

-End of chapter 4-

A/N: Ooooohhh such a cliffhanger! I hope you enjoyed this chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it :3 And yay its a bit longer than the other ones! please review and I'll continue to work on the story!