Alright, sorry it's been awhile. School just started (I'm really this thrilled actually)! Anyways, we left off with Pitch being defeated by the most unlikely person; Hilaria. Then there was the fact that once again Summer took a brutal surprise attack again and ended up unconscious. Also, there was the question about a safe place for the Spirit of Summer.

Chapter Nine: The Cloud Palace

[3rd Person POV]

When the walls of nightmare sand had all fallen down and the black horses disappeared the Guardians ran forward. What they found at the very center was the Spirit of Spring holding the Spirit of Summer, who was unconscious. And they all could see the red abrasion around his neck from where Pitch had choked him.

Sadly Hilaria looked up at them, her face flushed with many emotions. She asked, "Why are they after him? He's done nothing to either of them and… it makes no sense to me! They just keep attacking him over and over! ... Is there no place where he can be safe?"

All of the Guardians stood quietly and pondered these words, wondering about that last question too. It was silent as the grave until Eros had an idea. Clearing his throat he spoke up.

"It's a long shot but, I think he might be safer in my keep. It's the closest to the sun and that's what he thrives off of and what Pitch and Kuroi fear." Eros said, somewhat explaining his reasoning.

North nodded and said, "Alright, we take him there. M.N. can you get us to surface?"

Too shocked by the recent event she just nodded and created a large circle above them leading to the world above. Then, without another word from anyone the ground they were on formed into a platform and began to rise. Soon they were all in the flowery field they had met Adelia and Hilaria in.

Eros, who was eager to get the unconscious spirit to a safe place, went over to Hilaria. He swiftly but carefully took Summer into his arms and lifted him off the ground. Then he turned to the others.

"I'm going to fly ahead with him while the sun is still up. Toothiana, Sandy, would you join me, in case the worst should happen?" He asked the two Guardians.

Sandy nodded while Tooth answered with a quiet "yes". Once he had their answers Eros told the others that they'd have to take the sleigh up to his domain since it was up in the clouds. Bunnymund, who was the only one that had a problem with this just gave a quick nod and stayed silent. They him and the others watched as the three of them flew away with Summer.

"You were surprisingly cooperative with that decision." Jack said lightly to Bunnymund.

Bunnymund, who was already feeling queasy, scoffed at the winter spirit and hopped over to the sleigh.

[1st Person POV; Eros]

Landing on a pinkish cloud I hurried past all of the chers (Cherubs) who were buzzing about both excitedly and worriedly. They were glad I was back since there was much to be dealt with but also concerned for the unconscious spirit in my arms. I, however, just brushed the off for the moment and briskly walked to the sun room I had. Close behind me were Toothiana and Sandy who both gaze at the Cloud Palace in awe.

Once I reached the sun room I shifted the clouds to form a bed and set Summer down on it careful not to touch his neck. As gentle as I was he still let out a small moan as I laid him down. Feeling bad and giving a sympathetic wince I made a took a blanket from Tooth who had grabbed one from the closet in the room. Laying it over him I turned to the others with a sigh.

"Sandy, Tooth, stay with Summer and make sure he gets some sleep. I'm sure he needs it. If anything happens tell one of the Chers, they'll let e know immedietly." I told them as I stood by the door.

"Alright, where are you going?" Toothiana asked while sitting next to the bed.

"To wait for the others. This place is alittle hard to find due to its outward appearance. I'll be back soon though."

Sandy gave thumbs up and Tooth nodded. Before leaving the room I took one more glance at Summer, hopping that he'd be safe here, if not permanently then for a as long as possible. Then I exited the room, quietly closing the door behind me, and flew over to the landing pad on the outskirts of the Cloud Palace. Along the way Christian, one of the top Chers, flew along next to me.

"Well, I'm going to guess that things aren't so great down below. Who was that that you brought with you?" he asked.

"It was the Spirit…no the Guardian of Summer. I've told you about him before, along with Hilaria, Autumn, Adelia, and M.N. Speaking of which, I have big news." I told him as we turned down a hallway.

"What is it? Did you finally tell M.N. that you love her?" He asked eagerly.

"I wish. No, I'm officially a Guardian now. She is too, as well as the others. But it's amazing that it finally happened."

"Wait the Man in the Moon picked you guys?"

"Nope. The Woman in the Sun picked us." I answered him with a smile.

"That's awesome. And now that you're a Guardian I'm more than sure you have enough balls to tell Mother Nature how much you like her and for how long you have." Christian said encouragingly.

I sighed and looked at the blonde Cher asking, "What is it with all of you guys trying to get me hooked up with her? Yes, I've loved her since close to the start of the Roman Empire and all of that but, I'll tell her when the time is right. Besides, can you imagine what the Man in the Moon would do if he found out I liked his only child? He'd skin me alive and flambé me."

"We know, it's just you bring love to all the people in the world, making sure that everyone has somebody to love while you don't. All we want is to see you happy and with the some-one that was made for you."

I looked away from him and thought about M.N. She did seem like the right person and it would be nice to actually know what it feels like to love some-one and be loved in return. But, well it's nerve racking.

"I know. I tell her soon, I promise." I said to him which caused him to grin happily.

"Really? You mean it?"

"Yes. Go-on, I know you're going to go tell the others so I might as well not hold you up."

"Alright. Call me if you need anything!" Christian said happily as he flew off to the other Chers.

I smirked and then wondered about the huge promise I just made, wondering when exactly I would tell her. Obviously it had to be soon but it had to be at the right moment. Also, it might be a good idea to be near a medical area in case it's a rather bad rejection.

Shaking my head and clearing my mind of those thoughts I landed on the clouds that made up the landing pad checking that they were solid enough to hold the sleigh. Once I was sure I lit the beacon, which was a giant red heart, and waited for them. It wasn't too long before they showed up and came zooming over towards the castle.

As I began worrying that the sleigh was coming in too fast North pulled the reins and it dramatically slowed down. Landing with a giant thump and sending half the people in the back flying forward I created a cloud cushion to catch them. It was Adelia, Jack and Hilaria who'd gone flying out and thanked me for catching them. Telling them it wasn't a problem I lent M.N. a hand as she climbed out of the sleigh.

She obviously wasn't use to it still, after all these years, and tripped ungracefully over her own feet. Ready for the obvious I caught her, chuckling at the sight. Back on the ground she could handle anything and was stronger than North and I put together. And yet, all it takes to faze her is a sleigh ride.

Seeing me laugh alittle she shot me a small glare and straightened up. Thanking me she asked where Summer and the others were. I told her they were in the sun room while noticing her expression switch to that of distaste.

"What's wrong M.?" I asked.

"That fairy is with Summer and probably trying to feed him some store bought remedy that'll "fix" his injuries. She always is and she thinks she knows best for. Well I'll tell you something! I've taken care of Summer since he existed and I'm not about to let some pixie change that. Now, where is this Sun Room you speak of?" M.N. asked, her motherly side taking over.

With another bout of laughter I couldn't hold back I showed her and the others the way to the Sun Room.

OOOOHHHH! Eros likes M.N.! Anyway, once again, sorry it took forever and please leave your reviews. Thanks for reading and chapter nine is in the makings as I type! lolz