~A/N: sorry this one is short, I wanted to make a chapter that didn't have Anna's POV but the others. enjoy!
The rest of the Guardians came by Anna's side. "Hold her and make sure nothing gets too far deep into her skin" Jack ordered as he stood up glaring at the other winter spirit. Energy pulsed between the two spirits. "You know that Spring and Winter can never work out Jack." Father Winter glared at the others not worried one bit about Jack knowing that he was no match for what the Winter spirit could do. "Don't you dare insult her you damn ignorant bastard!" snow and energy gathered around Jack as he became angrier and angrier. Bunnymund looked from Jack to Mother Nature to Anna then Back to Mother Nature. "Will we be able to move her?" he had to yell since there was ice and snow flying everywhere. She glared at Father Winter's damage before shaking her head, her frown deep. Everything seemed to be in slow motion at that moment in time. What seemed like a power surge, everyone thought it came from Jack except Bunny and Mother Nature, spread out and gave Jack energy. A battle cry was heard from the winter spirit as he gave his all against Father Winter. When Jack let his power go, Father Winter knew at that moment in time that it would be best to leave. He glared at everyone before whispering to only Jack can hear, "She won't last long Jack...better get to her" he grinned before disappearing in the blizzard.
Jack turned and flew to Anna. The blizzard had slowed down to a stop as the temperature went back to the normal cold of the North Pole. Jack picked her up and moved as carefully as he could to the pole with others in tow. Once they arrived in North's workshop, Jack took her to a room. He laid her down gently as the others came in. Jack held tightly onto Anna's hand as Mother Nature and Bunnymund got to working on her injuries. Tooth was concerned for her but not as much because Tooth had a crush on Jack. Jack kissed Anna's hand gently as he stood next to her head. It would seem like a long time later that the two finally got the little shards and arrow out of Anna's skin. Bunny moved out of the room to talk to North about the extent of the injuries while the others stayed where they were at. Mother Nature laid a wet wash cloth on Anna's forehead trying to get the fever to go down. "Jack, can I talk to you alone for a second?" Tooth asked smiling sadly. Jack shrugged before kissing Anna's hand then leaving with Tooth, shutting the door behind him. "Why do I have a bad feeling Sandy?" Mother Nature turned to the little Sandman. He shrugged but agreed that he had the same feeling.
Tooth and Jack walked a couple of doors away into a hallway. "Jack..." Tooth started but became conflicted with herself, a reason unknown to her. She knew what she wanted and she was going to get it even if she was despised. "What's up Tooth?" Jack was curious and worried about his friend as she fluttered nervously. Oh just screw it!, she thought to herself before she kissed Jack on the lips. A gasp came from Jack as Tooth wrapped her arms around his neck taking the chance to dart her tongue into his mouth. He pushed her away before a gasp came from another source, forcing Jack and Tooth to jump apart from each other. They turned to look and see who it was and of course it was Mother Nature. She glared at Both Tooth and Jack. "Toothiana! Jackson! I'm ashamed of you! Both of you, especially you Toothiana! I thought Anna was a friend to you?" Mother Nature wasn't going to let Tooth off the hook easily. Mother Nature knew that Jack would never hurt Anna even though she wasn't particularly fond of the winter spirit, she knew he never would. "Mother Nature it's not fair! She's barely a guardian and yet Jack here falls head over heels while I've been in the background with a crush on Jack since we've defeated Pitch!" Tooth glared hard of Mother Nature and Jack. Jack blinked while Mother Nature returned the glare. "Well, you should have gotten to him sooner. He's found his other half Toothiana" Mother Nature spoke soft but deadly. Poor Jack was in the middle, confused as could be. "Wait..what?" he was clueless but neither of them looked at the little winter spirit. The women glared at each other. Tooth flew off with a huff as Jack turned to Mother Nature. "What in the world just happen?" Jack asked looking at Mother Nature. "Toothiana is trying to get your heart even though you already have your heart taken" She turned to Jack, her eyes a burning green. His eyes widened again as he felt a pang of pain in his chest, something was happening. Jack sprinted back to Anna's room busting in as he saw Anna panting.
Jack flew to Anna's side as she panted, her fever rising. North looked sadly at Jack before replacing the cold cloth that was folded up on her forehead. Jack grabbed Anna's hand gently trying to cool her down anyway he can. She relaxed as she panted lightly, not as bad as before. "Everyone, can I speak to Jack alone?" Bunnymund asked looking at each person in the room. Everyone nodded as they got up or walked from the place and out of the door, the last being Sandy who shut the door behind him. "Jack..." Bunny didn't know how to begin this, Anna was like family now and Bunny felt the need to protect her. "Aster..." Jack looked from Anna to the rabbit. Bunny looked at Jack's eyes before running his paw through Anna's hair. " I know that you two are made for each other and I need you to answer me a question... do you love Anna Spring?" Bunny turned and stared into Jack's eyes as he saw may emotions fly through them. There was one emotion that stuck in those bright blue eyes, Love. "Bunny... earlier when Tooth asked to talk to me, she kissed me..." he saw Bunny visibly stiffen. "But, I felt nothing and still do not feel anything towards her. I also felt a pang in my chest and that's why I burst through the door. Aster, I do love Anna despite it being a short time." Jack stared into Bunny's eyes to show him that he was serious. A groan was heard throughout the room causing both of the spirits to turn towards Anna but she didn't open her eyes, much to both of their dismay. Jack and Aster continued to talk about the girl laying in the bed unconscious to the world. Jack never let go of her hand as Bunny continued to change the cloth on her forehead when the cloth started to get hot. What neither one heard on the other side of the door, was a huge argument.
"YOU DID WHAT?!" North yelled at Tooth. Tooth shrank back as Sandy gave a disapproving look and shook his head in disappointment. " Come on guys! You know they shouldn't be together, even Father Winter said it! Spring and Winter do not mix, don't belong together!" Tooth argued as Mother Nature stood in silent anger. "Tooth, here I thought that you were good, but you're not. This is disappointing" North shook his head sadly at Tooth. "Go Toothiana, I think you've done enough damage" North whispered sadly looking at his fellow guardian. Sandy and Mother Nature both nodded as they frowned at the fairy. Tooth shook her head, "No! I wont leave! Not until you can see it!" she was cut off by Mother Nature. "Toothiana, Father Time has seen how good they are for each other. Despite Anna not being a guardian or a spirit for long, they balance each other out. This-" she was cut off by Father Time as he walked up to the four. "Toothiana, soon, they will fight for each other. Father Winter will not stand by and watch his spirit fall for a spring spirit. They love each other whether you like it or not. As Mother Nature said, they are perfect for each other. Jackson has already marked her and taken her as his mate, if we speak in pooka terms. This, you will not and won't be able to change" Father Time looked Toothiana as she glared at the floor. Father Time was patient with the guardian of memories as she ranted and raved but repeated what he had before. "Do not touch them again Toothiana, it will not end well for you if you so choose to" with that, Father Time walked away and disappeared. Each guardian and Mother Nature followed him with their eyes until he disappeared. Mother Nature turned to the fairy, " understand now Toothiana?" with that, she walked towards the door knocking lightly before being allowed in.
When Mother Nature entered the room, she smiled as Jack stared, whispering loving words to the spring spirit and kissed on her lovingly and Bunny smiled holding her other hand. It would be a long time before the North walked in, Sandy and Tooth leaving because of their duties. North too smiled but something seemed off in the room. Shadows littered the room, even with the lights on, and that made North very uneasy. Bunny stiffened as his ears perked up listening for anything unusual. Another groan came from the girl lying in the bed as nightmares appeared above her head and at the window. Words were being spelled out on the window in the black sand that they all grew to hate. " Do not worry, little Anna will be just..." Mother Nature couldn't continue but rage poured off Jack in knowing who was behind Anna's nightmares. " fine in death" Jack finished for her as he glared at the window before turning back to Anna. Sadness filled the room as Anna whimpered and tossed in her sleep. "this will not end well mate" Bunny spoke softly before everything went dark in the room. The odd laughter, the one everyone grew to hate, echoed off the walls as a tug was felt on Jack's hand. He held on tightly as both Anna and Jack were dragged away.