"Ugh.. what are they even talking about? It sounds really important." Jack grunted quietly, but still loud enough for Elsa to listen to. They've been waiting for 10 minutes, until suddenly Bunny came out from the room with an annoyed face. Bunny only stared at them for a moment, but didn't say anything and went away.

Elsa sighed. It's really uncomfortable for her to lie about her indetity. She's really sure after this, she'll be receiving a lot of questions from Tooth. I should've just told them my real name, Elsa said inwardly with remorse.

"Hey, what are you thinking about?" that voice snapped Elsa back to the reality. She turned her gaze to Jack, who is looking at her curiously. "You seem to be really quiet since we're arrived here. When we first meet, you're a girl who really likes teasing."

Elsa smiled sheepishly. "Was I?"

"Yes, you were." Jack replied, then he looked down at his hand. "I wish I can go out now.. and make more blizzards.. create frosts on the trees... oh, how exciting..." he stared at his staff which is in his grip dreamily. "But because they told us to stay here, and I know they don't want me to escape again, so..."

"Escape?" Elsa can't help being confused. "What do you mean? Escape? Are you a captive here?"

Jack grinned. "Well, that's just an expression. Being in North's super big workshop, feels like being in a jail. Well, although I am free to do anything here – not really – I still feel like that." he said. "What about you?"

Elsa bit her lower lip. Which identity should she use? "Well, I always stay at home, doing household chores.."

"Where's your mother?"

"She works somewhere, I forgot." Elsa replied quietly. Oh no, I've created a lot more lies.

Jack smiled. "It must be really tough for you." Jack said. "Wait – is that why you run away? Does your mother know about your ice powers?"

"O-of course she does." Elsa stuttered. "She is kind of scared of it. I always try to contain it, because none of my younger brothers knows about it..."

"And then? Why did you run away?"

Elsa bit her bottom lip, she rubbed her temple nervously. "Well, I also don't know why.."

Jack raised his eyebrow after he heard Elsa's answer, but he didn't ask furthermore. "Alright, Megan, so have you known how to unfreeze my shoulder? Sometimes I can still feel the pain."

Elsa raised her head and stared at Jack. "I still don't know. I'm really sorry about it, okay? I'll try to find out."

"Find out what?"

Both of the ice-powered human beings averted their gazes and found Tooth standing in front of them, her hands on hips again. She smiled at Jack, then she turned her gaze at Elsa. "Alright, Megan, let's get going~ Jack, North wants to see you!"

"Wait what? Why?" Jack asked instantly. Tooth shrugged.

"I have no idea." Tooth replied. The winter spirit sighed and then left Elsa after giving her a 'be-careful' look. The boy opened the door and then he entered the room.

"What was his attitude when you both met?" Tooth asked suddenly. Elsa looked up at the fairy.

"Well.. I think he intended to tease me in the first place. And then, yeah.. he attacked me with snowballs.. and yeah, it's actually a really long story." Elsa grinned.

"Really?!" Tooth laughed. "He is really annoying. Wait – I'm curious, why can you see him? Only kids who believe in us that can see the guardians."

Elsa shrugged. "I also don't know. At first I was riding my horse, and I saw him, sleeping on a tree branch.. well I thought he must be really light that the tree branch didn't crack. And after, his staff fell off and I intended to take it for him. Apparently he was going to check whether can I see him or not."

"The grown-ups couldn't see us, nor those who don't believe." Tooth said. "Well, what a good topic. Maybe we can continue later, but you really look dreadful and need to take a bath. Follow me!"


"North." Jack called out the big man. "What is it?"

North, who is painting his toy, stopped and put it down on the table. "Jack, I want to ask you something." he said. "But don't tell this to Megan – your friend, okay?"

"My friend?" Jack raised his eyebrow. "Tell me about it."

North turned around and faced Jack, who is gripping his staff tightly. "Is that girl's name really Megan?" North asked.

"Hah? Of course." Jack replied.

"Well, you said of course, but what proof do you have?" North asked.

Jack frowned. "What made you asking me these questions?" Jack pointed North with his staff, right at his heart. "Tell me, North."

North shrugged. "Somebody is suspicious of Megan. Well, since you're the first one she met, perhaps she'd tell you something that she'd never tell us. Apparently, there is nothing." North turned around, and took his toy from the table. "You can go now, Jack."

"What? You call me only to ask me that?"

"No, actually." North said. "Why is she really quiet? Why did she run away? Why does she always avoid our gazes? Why does she stutter sometimes? Well, I've got dozens of questions in my head, Jack."

"You.. you're weird." Jack said. "Fine, I'll go now."

"A moment, please, Jack." North said, which stopped Jack. The boy drew a breath and then turned around. North crossed his arms before saying, "I want to ask you a question."

"Fine, go ahead." Jack said, and then the boy glanced curtly at North before looking back at his shoeless feet.

"What happened to your shoulder?"

There was a brief silence. Jack played with his hands, and then he sighed. He opened his mouth hesitantly, and in the end he answers. "I.. Megan struck it. It was my fault, actually."

"Tell me about it." North said.

"I.. after we met, I decided to have fun and teased her. I attacked her with snowballs and blizzards, and she stopped it all – and, whatever, so in the end she accidentally struck my shoulder. She seemed to be very scared after doing it. I –" Jack looked up at North. "Wait, how could you know it?"

"Your jacket is slightly torn and it's a bit red, although it's not bleeding I suppose. You have pale skin and that's why I noticed it instantly." North explained sternly. "And, does it still hurt?"

"Of course." Jack said. "At first I asked her if she knows a place nearby, and she said she doesn't. So I intended to bring her here, but because we both were too tired and of course I need a rest – caused by my shoulder – so we took a rest somewhere – I forgot."

"Is it a forest again?"

Jack nodded, and then he flushed. "N-no, we didn't do anything! Trust me." the boy said, his pale cheeks turning crimson. North laughed.

"Don't sweat it! It's okay anyway, it's what people in your age do."

Jack raised his eyebrow. "I am 319."

North frowned. "Not funny." the big man said. "I mean, you look like you're 20, Jack!"

The winter spirit grinned, and then he flew towards the door. "Fine, I'll go now." he said, and without waiting for any response, he got out from North's room. Just in a moment, the door's opened again and Bunny entered the room with curious eyes. "What did he say?"

"It turned to no avail." North said, then the big man sighed. "He knows nothing. Well, I've told you, Bunny. There's no point in being suspicious of someone."

"I'm not suspicious!" Bunny replied loudly. "I'm just curious, North."

"But he has told me a thing. That girl struck his shoulder and Jack said she seemed to be very scared after doing it." North said. "Just like what you told... she is very fearful, isn't she? And seemed to see everything as her fault."

"Well, she turned to be a fearful girl since she struck her sister." Bunny said. "Ah, that's the first clue."

"Well, we have to wait, Bunny. Until the time come, we'll know the truth."


"Oh, so you're finally done?" Tooth flew towards Elsa and touched her cheek. "Oh dear Megan, I really like your rosy cheeks!"

Elsa smiled wearily. "Thank you, Tooth." the girl said. She still doesn't know my real name, Elsa thought inwardly. Before taking a bath, they argued about the clothes that Elsa is going to use. Tooth forced Elsa to use a long dress that hides almost all parts of her body – from neck to feet. But Elsa refused and said that she has already brought some clothes.

In the end, Tooth gave up and told Elsa to wear anything she wants. So now, Elsa is wearing her favorite plain but beautiful purple dress. She also let her hair free – she didn't braid or tie it.

"So, Megan, follow me! I'll take you to the dining room and serve you foods. Well, there's already some food made by the elves though~" Tooth said gleefully, then the fairy seized Elsa's hand and pulled her. "Come on!"

"Oh, slow down, Tooth! My powers will be set free whenever I'm emotional." Elsa warned the fairy, so Tooth let go of her hand quickly. She grinned.

"Okay, I'm sorry. It doesn't matter actually, about your powers – I just don't want North to scold me again!" Tooth giggled. "I've been scolded by him a lot of time. It's because – hey, why are we talking about North?! Let's go, Megan!"

Elsa smiled a little and then followed the happy fairy. "Anyway, Tooth, where's your fairies?" Elsa asked. Tooth stopped instantly and turned around.

"They'll are in my lair, taking care of the things there. Don't worry, Megan, it's not important now!" Tooth said, and then she added. "Come on! You're really slow!"

Elsa smirked and then she quickened. She ran as she followed Tooth. The fairy flew so fast as if she is really sure about the direction and can remember it very well.

And so, finally they arrived at a big room, well not really big for North's enermous palace. A long table is already set, along with ten chairs. Four of it were already used by North, Bunny, Sandy, and Jack. Jack is staring at Elsa with a smile. He beckoned her to sit beside him with his eyes.

And Elsa did.

She walked towards Jack and sat beside him, without waiting for Tooth. The fairy sat beside Bunny at the end, and then she spoke up, "I'm sad that Megan and I didn't get any greetings."

North laughed. "Fine. Hello, Tooth!"

"And Megan?"

"He –"

"Stop it! These stuffs are all stupid." Bunny interrupted. He looked at Tooth sharply. "The foods are coming. Megan, are you okay with –"

"Don't worry, I can eat anything. Well at least I've got something to eat." Elsa smiled sheepishly. Bunny nodded, and then he looked away.

"Bunny became really different since you came here." Jack whispered quietly to Elsa's ear. The ice queen stared at him confusedly.

"Why?"

Jack shrugged, he pulled away from Elsa. "I have no idea. Is it okay, Megan..?"

Elsa opened her mouth, she almost said no – but she closed it again. You're a guest here, Elsa, don't be bossy! They still don't know your real self anyway, a voice screamed inside. Not wanting Jack to be worried, Elsa stared up at Jack and forced a laugh. "Don't worry, Jack. It's absolutely okay."


[a/n]

Elsa started to feel uncomfortable among the guardians :3

A really vibrant and enthusiastic Tooth XD

I really can't wait to write the next chapter~

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Thank you for your attention~