Finally Chapter 9!
Okay I promise next chapter will have some action to it.
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Bunnymund's blood began to boil. He couldn't believe what he just heard, he had half a brain to go and look for Eros and his sorry excuse for a rear end. But before he could react Tooth was hugging Angel's back whispering, "It's okay now. Don't cry."
Angel smiled softly and patted Tooth's hand, "It's fine dear. It is nothing but old memories."
Sandy and North both came closer about to offer their sympathy when Angel turned to fully face the Guardians, "I am sorry, I didn't mean to damper the party." She smiled, "the past is the past, and now it's time to move on. Come let's go to the kitchen, I'm sure lunch has been prepared."
She gently ushered North, Sandy, Tooth, and Bunnymund out of the room and looked back at Jack. "Coming dear?" She asked sweeping her hand toward the door.
Jack took one last look at the statue, he hated to open old wounds but he had to ask one last question before leaving the room, "So you have no idea what happened to Eros?"
Angel closed the door, with a frown answered, "All I know is that he was removed of the title cupid and roams the earth." She gave Jack a look before moving forward, "I will not lie, I have….. bumped into a few times since…"
"WHAT?!" Bunny pushed Jack aside and stepped beside Angel, Jack was about to comment on the bunny's manners when tooth touched his shoulder and shook her head. They both looked forward as Bunnymund demanded, "Didn't Manny take care of him?"
Angel shook her head,"It is not like Tsar to 'take care of' anyone Bunnymund. Although it would have been better. Eros has been nothing but a nuisance." She frowned, "He keeps getting in the way trying to manipulate the magic to suit his needs. I have already warned him to stay away and have shot at him once. It was a warning but I haven't heard or seen of him in a few years and I don't plan on it."
The group came to a large dining area equipped with a large rectangle table covered in a variety of dishes and drinks. Ten chairs lined the table and a large opening in the wall gave the group a nice view of the Ile.
.Angel shook her head, "That is enough for one day. You were given one day to rest so do not let my worries trouble you. Please eat."
The guardian each took a seat at a large rectangle table that was set and piled with food. Angel took a chair at the head of the table with Bunnymund on her right and North on her left. Sandy sat next to Bunny and Tooth and Jack both sat on North's side.
"Wow! Look at this!" Tooth commented, "How did you find time to cook all of it?" She sat down and took a plate and started to pile on a serving of rice and fruit.
"Yeah. Plus how did you know we had the day off?" Jack asked as he and Sandy both started to pile their plates burgers and fries. Sandy had more fries and was already munching on his meal.
North answered for Angel, "Man in moon of course!" He took a large mug, took one look in it and took a large gulp.
Angel smiled, "It was indeed Tsar." She looked at Jack, "He notified me yesterday of his plans for you all to have a day off and thought you might all be heading my way. That's how I had time to make you a charm to ward off the magic." She pointed to Jack's necklace.
Jack took a look at his charm and after swallowing a bit of burger asked, "yeah I was going to ask you about that…. what would happen if I wear this outside your Ile?"
Bunny stopped mid-bite and also looked at Angel for an explanation, hoping that one of his questions would atleast be answered.
Angel took a sip of water before replying, "Well, it would prevent me from shooting at you. Like a bullet proof vest if you will."
"So we can't fall in love at all?" Tooth asked, beating Jack to the punch. Jack couldn't help but smirk at Tooth before dipping a fry in the ketchup and taking a bite.
Angel shook her head, "Not exactly. You see it prevents you from falling in love, but does not affect what's already there. For example," She reached a hand to North, placing her hand on his arm she said, "Let's say I have feelings for Nicholas." She patted his arm.
Bunny stopped eating and frowned. North Smiled brightly and wiggled his eyebrows at Bunny stating, "Why would you not? I am irresistible."
Sandy smiled and rolled his eyes as both Jack and Tooth both started to giggle at North's response..
Angel smiled along, "Yes, it's a shame I haven't fallen for your charms." She gave Bunnymund a wink before continuing, " But as I was saying. Let's say I have feelings for Nicholas. If I put on a charm it would have no affect on how I felt towards Nicholas. It would instead stop me from feeling too much, or becoming drunk on love if you will."
She folded her arms, "I do not have the power to make anyone feel what they do not already feel. I can only help people realize how they feel or in some cases help them act on those feelings."
"Don't forget making people forget about love." a familiar voice squeaked.
The group looked at the door and saw Steve flying into the room.
Bunny smirked, "Well look who it is. Where's my water mate?"
Steve flew and landed onto Sandy's chair. "It's going to have to wait rabbit."
"Steve! Stop being so…." Angel was cut off by Steve.
"I'm sorry boss but it's an emergency. You are needed by the willows."
The guardians unsure of what that meant looked at Angel, Jack and North still chewing on their food..
She took a deep breath and tried to keep calm. If Steve,who handled much of the going ons on the Ile, needed her then it was an emergency but added on to the fact that whatever IT was was by the willow trees could only mean something bad had happened.
Angel walked towards Steve, and looked at the others, "I am so sorry, I am needed elsewhere. Please stay as long as you like. Steve will make sure you are taken care of. I will return shortly."
She was about to exit when Bunny stood up and headed for the door, "We can come and help ya if you need it sheila."He grabbed her arm, "It's no problem."
Angel smiled and gently took his paw off her arm, and held it in her hands, "That is very nice of you Bunnymund but it is something that I need to take care of personally." She saw his ears droop and quickly added, "But I promise to call you if I need any help." She pecked his cheek, "I will see you soon." She then turned and left out the large window.
The others looked at Steve, North the first to speak up, "So talking bird what does Angel do here for fun huh?" He took a large gulp of whatever was in his mug and raised a brow at the bird.
Steve seemed to roll his eyes and said, "If you wish you can go to boss's training room a few floor below. It's where she practices her aim. I'm sure that'll keep you busy for a while."
"Cool. I'm game if all you old folks are up to it." Jack said taking a drink of what was in his glass.
"Old folks?" Tooth said, hands on her hips and a grin on her lips.
North wiped his beard, "We have more experience than you Jack. We would wipe the floor with you if you take us on." He grinned.
Sandy grinned as well before forming a Jack Frost out of his sand before crossing it out and giving a thumbs down.
Jack laughed, "Well Kangroo are you up for some friendly…..competition?" He paused looking at the rabbit who was still standing by the window with a paw at his cheek looking at where Angel had taken off.
The other senior Guardians all looked at each other grinning at Bunny's reaction but didn't dare ruin the moment.
Bunnymund asked without turning around, "Ey Steve where exactly are the willows?"
Steve flew up to his shoulder and landed saying, "Just head south east past the goose pond and you'll find it. But if you come across the cherry blossom tress you've gone too far."
Bunnymund nodded and headed towards the door, "I'll catch up with you guys later." With that he went to go find the elevator.
Steve flew back to the table, "So you all want to see where the boss practices?"
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