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The guardians looked like they were in pretty bad shape, Tooth could barely stand let alone, fly and the effects of North's age were really showing. You couldn't help but notice that Sandy is missing. You felt Ryan grab your hand and hide behind you; you gave him a smile, in hopes that it would help to ease his fears.

"Wait where's Bunny?" Jack asked with legitimate concern.

"Losing Easter took its toll on all of us" North said sadly, "Bunny most of all."

Jack went pale as North looked down in sadness, Ryan was on the verge of tears and you felt tears in your eyes as you thought the worst.

Suddenly an adorable tiny bunny hopped onto the sleigh. Its little nose twitched as it looked at you with its huge eyes.

"Oh…no…" Jack said in disbelief.

"That's the Easter Bunny?" Ryan questioned as he let go of your hand.

"Oh my god he's so cute!" you practically squealed. "I can't handle it" as you walked towards Bunny, Jack gave you a look.

"He's not that cute" Jack mumbled.

"Jack Frost is that jealousy I hear" you gasped as you giggled.

"Jealous? Of that Kangaroo?" Jack questioned, "You can't be serious"

"Now somebody sees me! Where were you about an hour ago, mate?" Bunny said, as you started to scratch behind his ears. "Oh that's nice," he said as he closed his eyes and started to tap his foot. Once bunny realized what he was doing he pushed your hand away.

You laughed and glanced curiously at Jack, he was pouting with his arms crossed like a five year old. You stood next to him and playfully elbowed him. Jack looked at you and smiled, you couldn't help but smile back.

"What happened to him? He used to be huge and cool, now he's tiny and adorable," Ryan asked in confusion.

Bunny tried to glare at Jack but it just came off as cute, "Did you tell him to say that?" Bunny accused as he hopped over to Jack, "That's it! Lets go! Me and you. Come on" Bunny said as he hopped around throwing punches at the air.

"Easy little guy" you said as you started to scratch under Bunny's chin. "Jack didn't tell Ryan anything, he actually speaks very highly of you" It was a little white lie, and you're probably going to be on the naughty list for lying to the Easter Bunny but if it gets Jack out of some trouble, its worth it.

"Frostbite?" Bunny questioned softly, "You speak highly of me?" he asked with the most adorable look

Before Jack cold respond, thunder crashed and you looked up only to see Pitch perched on top of a mass of black nightmare sand. Ryan grabbed your hand and hid behind you, you protectively put your arm around him.

Jack turned to the other guardians, "Get Lacy and Ryan out of here" he said, then jumped into the air, letting the wind take him directly to Pitch.

"Jack be careful!" you yelled, as North ushered you away.

The guardians were trying to protect you and Ryan but North and Tooth could barely stand and Bunny is far too tiny and adorable to effectively protect you.

Suddenly North stumbled, "Oh North" you said as you caught him, you helped support North as you, Ryan and the guardians traversed the streets of Burgess, while trying to avoid the nightmares.

"Quick this way!" Bunny said as he hopped in front of the group. He led you down an alleyway. "Dead end" he mumbled, "The other way" he said.

"Lacy!" Ryan yelled, he was frantically pointing towards the sky.

You looked up to see Jack falling out of the sky, you watched in horror. "Jack!" you yelled helplessly as you released North.

Jack landed in a dumpster, gross but at least it cushioned his fall. You and Ryan rushed over to help him. You jumped onto the dumpster and offered Jack your hand to help him out. Once he was on the ground he was about to speak when you hugged him; you buried your face in his chest as you whispered, "Don't ever scare me like that ever again." You felt Ryan hug you and Jack.

Because of your actions, Jack's entire body stiffened as he took a deep breath. After a few moments Jack timidly wrapped his arms around you and rested his chin on the top of your head. Jack was about to speak when you heard North, "That was good try, A for effort."

Embarrassed by your actions in front of the Guardians, you released Jack; he held onto you for a moment longer but reluctantly he released you.

Jack groaned in pain, "He's stronger, I can't beat him" he said as he winced.

North and Tooth traded looks of uncertainty while Bunny anxiously hopped around. A menacing laugh was heard at the entrance to the ally. Instinctively you pushed Ryan behind you to shield him from danger. You turned to see Pitch and the nightmares closing in on you, while Jack and the other Guardians stood ready to protect you and Ryan.

"All this fuss over two kids." Pitch said, "And they still refuse to stop believing" he walked towards you, as the Nightmares inched closer. "well there are other way to snuff out the light"

All of the light bulbs in the streetlights exploded. With each passing moment the alley grew darker. Ryan let out a terrified gasp as he clung to you.

"If you want them, you're going to have to go through me" Bunny said, he was ready to fight. A shadow crept behind Bunny.

Pitch laughed, his voice reminded you of Dracula in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, warm and inviting, but so evil. "Look how fluffy you are! Would you like a scratch behind the ears?" Pitch asked mockingly.

Frightened and offended Bunny jumped into North's arms, "Don't you even think about it!"

"Lacy," Ryan mumbled, he was trembling.

You looked at your brother, you were terrified but you couldn't let him know that, "It's alright," you said as you kneeled next to him, "Don't be afraid I won't let him hurt you"

"Oh Lacy, Lacy, Lacy" Pitch chuckled, at the sound of your name you glared at him; it sickened you the way he said your name.

"Pitch, leave her alone!" Jack yelled, as he stood between you and Pitch, ready to protect you.

Pitch ignored him and looked at you, "You shouldn't be worrying about your poor little brother when you should be worrying about yourself" Pitch paused for a moment, "After all I am the boogeyman, I know all of your deepest fears"

"Pitch" Jack yelled angrily as he clenched his fists around his staff.

"When you were three you were scared of the dark, at five you thought their were monsters under your bed," Pitch said. "But you seem to have outgrown those, lets see. Then theirs that pesky fear of spiders, and that nagging fear of being alone, oh and lets not forget about all of your teenage insecurities! Your culture does most of my job for me" he smiled a sickening smile,

"That's not going to work Pitch" you replied strongly, but your trembling revealed your fear.

He ignored you. "Oh I know. I seem to recall a certain car accident" he looked at you waiting for a reaction.

You closed your eyes and ran your fingers through your hair as you tried desperately to distract yourself so you wouldn't remember your parent's accident. You could feel tears running down your face as you remembered the scene, the broken glass and twisted metal, the blood, a scene no human let alone a nine year old should ever see.

"Pitch, leave her" Jack was about to lunge at him when you cried out.

"Stop!" you nearly cried, as you pushed the memories of that horrible day away.

"Hmm stronger than I thought" Pitch said to himself, "No matter" Pitch turned his attention back to the guardians, "I can't tell you how happy it makes me to see you all like this, you look awful"

The guardians were weak and defenseless but they still shielded you and Ryan.

(Jack's POV)

You wanted to comfort Lacy she was trembling. You've never seen her like this before. You knew her parents had died in a car accident and Pitch brought up all of those memories. She was struggling to stay calm and fearless for Ryan, but you could see that she was terrified.

"Jack" Ryan said, you focused your attention on the small boy, clinging to his sister. "I'm scared" he mumbled the second part.

Suddenly you remembered when you saved your sister. You had an idea.

"I know, I know, but you're gonna be alright" you paused, thinking quickly. "We're gonna have a little fun instead" Ryan and Lacy looked at you curiously, you noticed that some of the fear in their eyes disappeared. You realized something, "That's it. That's my center"

(Lacy's POV)

You looked at Jack curiously. What does he have in mind?

"So what do you think Ryan? Do you believe in the boogeym…" Pitch was cut off when he was hit the face with a snowball. You couldn't help but giggle, as Ryan started laughing and North let out a small chuckle.

You looked at Jack who flashed a mischievous smile, then he turned to Ryan, "Lets go get your friends."