Where have I been?! Overseas? Lost in a cave? Buried alive? On a road trip? Nope. I've been locked away in school :S more specifically three Major Works for my final year. That, I know, is a poor excuse. But I hope this makes up for it and you will see why at the end of this chapter. Shall we begin?

OUR TRUE PLACE

Chaos erupted. The Big Four suddenly, but unsurprisingly sprung into action, weapons drawn and yelling at the top of their lungs.

"What the bloody hell is he doing here?" Bunny snarled.

"Pitch is bad guy, he must leave," North said.

Sandy flicked his whips in anticipation, a deep frown edging the corners of his mouth down.

"If you so much as sneeze Pitch I will knock all your teeth out in an instant!" Tooth screeched.

They continued to scream and insult Pitch who merely stood stone still in the doorway. He glanced at Jack who simply rolled his eyes and leant over to him so he could be heard.

"They're behaving like two year olds, honestly."

"Jack, this was a mistake. They hate us. Always have and always will. I'm such a fool!"

The last part broke the torrent of sound and coated the room in a stunned silence.

"Damn right you are," Bunny said, "You need ta leave, now."

"I think that is best," Tooth said.

"STOP IT!" Jack screamed.

Ice blasted across the floor, freezing the carpet and windows. The temperature plummeted. Jack heavied a breath, trying to regain control of his emotions.

"Don't you know what you're saying? This is the exact same speech you gave me before you kicked me out of your lives. Pitch has changed, he's good," Jack looked up at the man who raised an eyebrow, "mostly good."

"Jack he could be plotting to hurt you. Hurt all of us!" Tooth said.

"He almost destroyed us. He is enemy," North said.

"Ahhh would you all stop worrying about yourselves and listen!"

Stunned looks and everyone backed down. Jack blinked surprised at his outburst and the result.

"Um thank you. You thought the exact same thing about me when I first became a Guardian. Heck even before that you all hated me. Don't deny it because it's true,"

Jack missed the fact that none of them tried to deny it. He missed the guilty faces all together.

"You gave me a chance and what do you know I'm actually not a monster. Well I hope that's not what you think I am anyway. Damn what anyone else says and certainly damn Mother Nature! She doesn't know me. I had hoped you guys did. I still hope you do, but you need to look past your front door and see the world outside. Not just to accept Pitch but everyone else, all the other spirits." Jack paused. He voice dropped becoming serious and calm, "I have a question for you. Do you know Pitch Black?"

"I know he wants to hurt the kids," Bunny growled.

"Ah you're not getting it! Think about it. Please. I've given him a chance and now we're friends. He hasn't hurt me and I haven't hurt him because I gave him a chance!"

Pitch touched Jack's shoulder lightly, silencing the boy. He stepped further into the room. More so than he was comfortable with.

"Right now I have more reason to fear you than you would to fear me. I'm on your turf. I'm coming in peace with no intentions of conflict. It's true what Jack said and if you're willing to accept him and forgive him then I don't see why you can't do the same for me other than your bias judgement is preventing you."

"You honestly want us to accept you?" Tooth asked.

Pitch didn't answer.

To everyone's surprise it was Bunny who offered his hand first. He rolled his eyes at all the wide eyed looks he was getting.

"I'm the Guardian for hope it's my job. Well Pitch, I suppose we can give ya a chance."

"Yes. You can be one of us if you're willing to." Tooth agreed.

"Da!" North boomed.

Jack looked at Pitch smugly, "told you so."

Pitch, overwhelmed started to retreat. Jack went slack and stared, confused at the man.

"Pitch?" Jack asked cautiously.

He had gone pale, more so than usual. His golden eyes wide and rapid, never able to stay focused on one thing for too long. Pitch Black looked….scared. His eyes finally found Jack's and seeing the child's concern expression he calmed himself down enough to speak evenly.

"Thank you Jack, but I can't. I consider you a good acquaintance, but I just can't get involved with these people. You may want to but I don't. I'm not willing to be," He shuddered, "friends"

"I d-don't understand," Jack muttered, hurt appearing on his face.

"They will never truly understand. There will be a fight at some point and I will be blamed and tossed out just as you have been. I'm evil. End of story. Sure I might not hate you any more because I respect you now, but I don't respect them,"

"But,"

"No Jack, enough. It was a good couple of months but I just can't do it anymore. I'm leaving."

He walked past the boy to address the other Guardians. Jack was rooted to the spot. Standing behind Pitch, back turned; tears began to roll down his face. He was being abandoned again….He didn't understand, but he knew he couldn't force Pitch to stay. Still it hurt, but it was out of his control. He became hollow. Hood up, head hung, arms slack at his sides. He heard what Pitch said next but didn't turn around to acknowledge it.

"You four," Pitch said evenly but firm, "you had better appreciate what you've got. Trust me. Don't. Screw. It. Up. Again."

Pitch left then giving one last wave to Jack before disappearing into the shadows. No one moved for quite a while after that. Slowly though Bunny, Tooth, North and Sandy trickled out of the room, leaving Jack alone still standing in the doorway. He was thankful to them. They understood that for once he needed to be alone. After an hour he took a shaky breath in and out then Jack left too.

It was a day after Pitch had refused their offer. Bunny sat in an armchair beside Sandy while North and Tooth sat on the couch. Jack didn't want to sit with them just yet so he had take residence over at the window. His hood was up, knees brought up to his chest being hugged by his spindly arms, eyes staring off into the distance. North regarded each of his fellow Guardians who weren't Jack. Each gave him a nod of approval. It was time for answers and confessions.

After they had dispersed yesterday afternoon North had spent hours upon hours in his work shop. It had kept his mind occupied. Without the use of words or any kind of communication they had all agreed to have a meeting today. Stifling a yawn, after not getting any sleep last night, North kicked off the meeting.

"I think we all agree that we are sorry for our actions Jack. You and Pitch are right. We don't understand but we try to now,"

"We were lousy friends mate. We should have stuck up for ya." Bunny sighed with guilt.

"We should have listened."

Sandy nodded along with their words creating a snowflake that suddenly flew out a window above his head.

"Sandy is right we should never have kicked you out,"

"No…." The small voice muttered. Jack turned to stare them all in the eyes, "You should have believed in me."

A storm was seeping into the world of the spirits. Word had gotten around about Jack and the Guardians. How he had defected to Pitch's side. To the side of the troublemakers, thus proving where the boy truly belonged. If that wasn't bad enough, the Guardians were beginning to turn too. Mother Nature could feel it. She knew she had to take action. No one knew, but Jack Frost was effectively one of her 'children.' Not her favourite, but she had sincerely tried to befriend the boy, but it was too hard…especially after…It didn't matter. Mother Nature sat down on her bed and listened to the sound of angry voices. They were saying enough was enough. They were saying it was time for action. They were saying these 'bad spirits' had caused enough trouble. They were saying Jack Frost was the route of it all and Pitch's actions a few years ago was proof of what would happen if they didn't do something.

They were saying it was time for war.

Yep that's right. A war...Okay honestly what have I done? I do not know. But I will make it work! Hope this was a good enough plot twist for those that have already read the story! I will see you guys next time. If you have any suggestions please feel free to tell me. Any OC spirits you want me to crack a mention?

Stay tuned ;D