Bunny raced back to the pole through his tunnels. Without Jack he couldn't fly nor did he want to. Jack had left before they could talk about what had happened. What was worse Bunny didn't know why. One moment Jack was fine seeming ok with what was happening the next he just took off. He hoped that Jack had gone back to the pole needing to think things through before he faced him.

Bunny leapt from his tunnel into the hallway leading to Jack's room. He wasted little time in approaching the winter spirit's door. Raising a paw Bunny knock softly on the door.

"Jack ya in there mate," Bunny called through the door. After a moment of silence he tried again.

"Jack we need ta talk," Bunny said hoping for an answer. He waited several more moments before opening the door. Upon entering he saw that Jack wasn't in there, and hadn't been since that morning. Bunny groaned of course this wasn't going to be easy, but he had to try. He had to know how Jack felt.

Turning on his heels Bunny left Jack's room closing the door behind him as he headed to the green house. When he reach the garden he and Jack had spent the summer creating he search franticly for the winter spirit. But at lass his searching came up empty handed.

Bunny heaved a sigh knowing his next stop would have to be North. He might get lucky and Jack would be there, but if he wasn't then he would have to explain to North what had happen. At the thought of which Bunny shivered. Sure North and him were good friends, but Jack was like his son. It was the equivalent of telling the father of the girl you like that you had kissed his daughter, and had quite possibly freaked them out.

Bunny stood outside the entrance to the dinning room. He knew North was in there waiting for him and Jack, but was having trouble finding the courage need to face the former Bandit King. Taking a deep breath to steady himself Bunny walked through the door.

North looked up from the papers he had been look over as he waited. A huge smile upon his face. That smile dropped when he saw only Bunny entered.

"Where es Jack," North asked seeing the nervous look on the pooka's face.

"About that...well...umm...I was hopin' ya could tell me," Bunny asked nervously as North narrowed his eyes at the pooka.

"What happened," North demanded.

Reluctantly Bunny explained to North what had happened between him and Jack.

Jack arrived at Mother Nature's palace annoyed by the fact that he had been summoned. He had been in the middle of something important. What was worse he had to leave Bunny without answers. Yes he had kissed him back, but that could easily be written off as having been caught up in the moment.

He walked through the corridors until he reached the doors leading to the council hall. When he passed through the doors he was met with a chaotic scene. He caught sight of Annona not far off.

"Annona," Jack called over to the autumn spirit effectively catching her attention as he ran to her "what is going on here," Jack asked once he reached her. He could also see that the entire season council had gathered.

"You haven't heard," Annona asked surprised.

"Heard what," Jack asked confused.

"Old Man Winter, he is fading sooner than was anticipated," Annona stated her voice filled with concern. Jack was shocked by the news. He opened his mouth to speak but any further questions were cut off by a sharp whistle.

All heads turn to the front of the hall as silence fell. Everyone's saw Mother Nature standing there waiting patiently for them to take their seats. When all were seated she finally addressed them.

"My children as you have no doubtably been informed Old Man Winter has started to fade. We have gathered here today to help transfer his power to his successor Jack Frost," she announced.

As Jack listened to her speak he looked to the empty throne where Winter would sit during these meeting. A hundred years ago when he had been chosen he had been thrilled now however it terrified him. When he had been chosen he hadn't had the Guardians. He had been alone for the most part having little to do outside of his responsibilities as a winter bringing spirit.

Nature seemed to sense Jack's hesitation to except his new role.

"Jack may I speak with you," she said rising from her chairs. Jack not wanting to disobey her rose from his chair as well and followed her from the hall. As they left a wave a whispers spread through the other season spirits.

Jack found himself in what he assumed to be Nature's personal study.

"What is wrong," she asked cutting to the chase "I sense you are hesitant to accept your new responsibilities."

"Its just when I accepted the responsibility of becoming Winter's successor I wasn't a guardian. I didn't have what I have now," Jack answered honestly.

"I see, your afraid that if you accept your new responsibilities then you'll have to give up the life you have made with the guardian," Nature stated as if she knew Jack's though. Jack a gave a nod.

"Jack had I thought you wouldn't have been able to handle both jobs. I never would have let Mim make you a guardian in the first place," she explained as Jack nodded knowing she was right "you know this yet still your are hesitant to take Winter's place," she stated as if she already knew the answer.

"Its just in this last year I've..." Jack started unsure of how to explain himself to her. Nature smile seeing what he was trying to say in his eyes.

"You have fallen in love with Bunnymund," Nature stated happily.

Jack looked at her and nodded as if he were a child who had been caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

"And you are afraid that by taking on these responsibilities you can never be with him," she asked again Jack nodded "Jack you above everyone else know the amount of responsibilities and things that will be asked of you by taking on the roll of head winter bringer. That being said though you will have few restriction as to what you'll be able to tell him, so long as you do not allow your relationship with him effect you duties. I see no reason to forbid such a union,"

"But what of traditions," Jack asked knowing of the proper code of the ruling season spirits.

"Jack my son, those traditions were set many a millennias ago and have only stood for as long as they have because none have had the will to go against them. They were excepted as how thing were because unlike you who have found not only friends in the guardians, but a family as well. They have never even considered to have relations with non-season spirits. Let alone crossing magics. Yes this union would be unorthodox but if it would make you happy than I shall not stand in your way," Nature stated happily.

"Really," Jack asked excitedly.

"Really, if this is what you want then you have my blessing," Nature confirmed. Jack shout for joy as he gave her a hug which she returned happily.

"There is another matter we must discuss," Nature said putting an end to the tender moment. Jack broke the hug and looked at her anticipating what was to come next.

"Once you receive Winter's powers you will not be able to return to your family for the next two years on the winter solstice," Nature stated firmly "you will finish this winter season here, and when spring comes you will enter hibernation that will last until that winter." Nature spoke in a way that made it clear he had no choice in the matter.

"But I can't just leave them for two years with no explanation. I'm the Guardian of Fun for crying out loud," Jack pointed out.

"I will write to North and explain the situation," Nature offered.

"Thank you," Jack said accepting the offer "I just have one more thing to ask," Jack added hesitantly.

"And what is that," Nature asked.

"Can I send a letter to Bunny as well? When you summoned me I kinda had to run off on him," Jack asked. She smile kindly and nodded granting his request. With he hand she motioned to her desk where they began to write their letters.

North, Tooth, Sandy, and Bunny all sat in North's study. They were all exhausted from searching for Jack. After Bunny had finished telling North what had happen. North had called the others to help find their missing winter spirit. Their search of course had turned up fruitless.

"What do we do now," Tooth asked to no one in particular.

"Ve vait," North stated sighing heavily. He look over to Bunny who seemed to be a nervous reck. He want to tell him not to blame himself, but he couldn't.

A knock came at the door and everyone perked up. North move to open it hoping it was news of Jack's whereabouts. He open the door to see a yeti was holding a letter. North took it from him thanking him as close the door. North opened it and started to read. As he read the hopeful expression fade to one of to a mix between shock and disappointment.

"North what is it," Tooth asked concern as North fell heavily into his chair. North stared at the papers in his hand for a several long moments.

"North," Bunny asked again.

"Jack he...," North started trying to find the right words "he won't be returning for sometime," the old Cossack said finally.

"What do ya mean not returning fer sometime," Bunny asked in disbelief.

"Nature saids that Old Man Winter who has been the head winter spirit for the past three thousand year has started to fade. As a result Jack must take over for him sooner than was planned. She says that Jack was unable to tell us until it had grown closer to the original planned time, and had she known this was going to happen she would have allowed Jack to tell us sooner. She also says for reasons she cannot explain Jack will not be returning to us for two years," North said choking a little on the last part. The others just stared at him in shock. None of them knew what to say to that.

"Two years," Bunny whispered sounding crush.

"Da," North said as he continued staring at the papers in hand "but Jack sends you letter," North adds handing a sealed letter to Bunny. Bunny takes it eagerly pausing a moment when he see his name written beautifully in Jack's script. Stealing his breath Bunny breaks the seal and opens the letter:

Dear Bunny,

There are so many things I want to tell you to explain, but I can't. Not right now at least. We have so many thing to talk about. Like what we are to each other now because friend doesn't quite cover it not anymore.

Knowing this will be the last you will hear from me for a very long time. I want you to know that the kiss we shared was magical and wonderful. I like you Bunny, I like you a lot. I know it isn't fare to ask what I'm about to, but I'm asking that you wait for me. If you can't then I'll understand. I'm sorry that I couldn't tell any of this to you in person, but there were urgent matters that I had to take care of. I look forward to the day when we are together again. It has only been a few hours since I last saw you and the distance between us is too great. Until we me again...

Yours always and truly,

Jack

Bunny read the letter over and over again until he had it memorize. His mind was reeling from the sheer number of thoughts going through his head was unbelievable. The one that stood out the most was 'Jack feels the same'. Quietly Bunny whispered under his breath.

"I'll wait for you."

Author's Note:

Okay I really don't know where this came from. I am to easily influenced by my music. The idea for this chapter came from a song I was listing to at the time. To be honest I'm surprised I finished when I did because half way through my huge brainstorm for this chapter my idiot brother decided to reset the router almost costing me to loose half of this chapter. As well as my insperation. Thank god it was fix before either happened. Anyways Bunny now has to wait two years to finally get together with Jack. They say distance makes the heart grow fonder right. Anyways please review and tell me what you think. Until next time...