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(With the Guardians)
"Come on you two, keep up!" the Leprechaun shouted as he chased after the coin as it rolled down the stairs.
"Why in bloody hell are we chasing after a coin instead of beating the information out of that guy?"
Patrick glanced back at him, "Greed would mop the floor with all three of us," he continued at Bunnymund's huff, "Besides, this is quicker. My coin is blessed by Iris, it's lucky." he smiled as it rolled into the resort and down the hallway.
North frowned, "Where is it taking us?" the Spirit of Wonder glanced around the hallway, "I do not remember this place."
Patrick nodded, "Yeah, this is the part of the resort that is off limits to guests."
"Problem mates." Bunny commented as the coin rolled between the legs of a troll and through a crack in the iron doors behind him
Patrick straightened his shoulders as he walked causally up to the troll, "Hello my good man."
"You aren't suppose to be here." the troll growled as he stepped forward
"I'm just looking for my coin that got away from me, you wouldn't happen to have seen it would you?"
"No, and I suggest you get back to where you came fro…" the troll's eyes rolled as a boomerang slammed into the side of his head. The hallway resounded as the troll fell heavily to the floor, out cold
"Nice throw Bunny." Patrick laughed as they stepped over the creature and proceeded through the doors. They raced down the winding stairs; Patrick sighed with relief as he caught sight of the coin as it rolled from the last step and continued down the damp hallway.
"A bit odd to have in a resort." North commented as they passed the cells
Patrick didn't reply as he saw the coin turn and roll into the last cell, he rushed forward his eyes narrowing at the lengths of chains still attached to the wall. Mismatched eyes glinted with anger at the blood he saw staining the ground.
"Are they here?" Bunny asked as he and North caught up to him
"I don't understand…" the Leprechaun said as he went to pick up the coin that had come to rest at the wall. As he leaned down he noticed a pattern on the wall, he looked closer. His eyes widened as he made out a four leaf clover made of sand.
"Now what do we do!" the pooka said as he paced, "We don't have any other leads."
"That is where you are wrong Bunny." Patrick smiled as he knelt and put out his hand toward the sand; he leaned close to it and whispered, "Snake Eyes."
The Guardians watched as the sand on the wall rippled, it flowed from the stone and then began to encircle Patrick's hand. They looked at him curious as he rose, the sand rotating around his hand.
"Pitch left me a way to find them." he grinned at them, "I'll explain it later." He quickly ran from the cell and out the doors.
The Guardians followed after him quickly
They all stopped as the door at the end of the hall opened on its own, a man walking quickly through it. Blue eyes narrowed when he saw them, "Shit!"
"Not even a hello first Deception?" Patrick smirked at the man's angry expression
"How the hell did you get down here Patrick?" the man said as he glared
"Just lucky I guess." the Leprechaun shrugged, he narrowed his eyes, "Now, if you don't mind, I will be taking Pitch back with me."
Deception sneered, "Haven't seen him." he was caught off guard as Patrick slammed his fist into his face. The man backpedaled holding his nose, "Damn it, Patrick! Did you have to hit me in the face?"
"Where is Pitch?" he lowered his eyes, "And Jamie."
The sound of a van screeching off resounded from behind the door, Deception laughed, "Seems your luck ran out on this one Patrick."
Patrick didn't respond as he pushed past him and ran out the door, he cursed as he caught sight of the tail lights of a white van.
"Are they here?" Bunny asked as he and North followed
"We missed them by a few minutes; Deception stalled us just long enough…" he frowned, "Damn it kid!" Patrick shouted as he caught sight the still melting ice, he checked his pocket he cursed again at the missing globe.
"What's wrong?" Bunny stopped as he too caught sight of the ice, his eyes narrowed, "Is that what I think it is?"
"Yeah, the idiot pick pocketed the globe I took from North and came here." the Leprechaun spoke angrily, "And ten to one says that they took him as well." he motioned to the tire tracks on the concrete, "They are traveling by van, since they can't use a spirit mode of transport."
"Why can't they?" North asked
"Goblins and trolls are not spirits, they are mythical beings." Patrick said as he summoned the rainbow, "That gives us an advantage, as soon as we get back to the Pole and figure out where they have taken them we can get there quick."
The warehouse lit up with light as the three were enveloped in brightness, then the warehouse was empty.
(With Pitch)
Jamie knelt beside the Nightmare King, "Pitch are you ok?" he fell to floor as the van took off.
Pitch nodded, "Yeah I'm fine," he glanced at him, "Are you hurt?"
Jamie didn't answer as his eyes caught sight of something in the back of the van, his eyes widened as he recognized what it was, "Jack!" the boy rushed to his friend
"Jack," Pitch raised his head trying to see, "What is he doing here?!"
"I don't know, but he's hurt Pitch!" the boy knelt beside the winter spirit his eyes filling with concern at the blood running down the side of his face from the wound on his head. He frowned at the black tape that encircled his wrists and ankles, as well as his arms and legs. "Jack, Jack you have to wake up!" he nudged his friend with his shoulder trying to wake him, the winter spirit simply rolled onto his back from his efforts. Jamie's eyes rimmed with tears at the sight of the blackening bruise on his pale face, and the black tape that covered his mouth.
"What's wrong Jamie?" the Nightmare King called as he twisted his body trying to make his way to them
"I don't know Pitch!" Jamie was panicking, "He's not waking up."
"Is he breathing?" his voice was tinged with fear
Jamie watched the winter spirits chest rise and fall slowly, "Yeah he's breathing."
Pitch sighed in relief, "Ok, that's a good sign." he grunted as he made it to them, "Let me look," the man managed to twist himself up onto his knees with Jamie's help. Golden eyes narrowed at the sight of the bound and gagged winter spirit. His focus shifted to the still bleeding gash on the boy's head, "He's been knocked out."
"Can't you do anything?" Jamie asked as he knelt beside Pitch his eyes trained on Jack
Pitch shook his head, "Not at the moment, all we can do is wait for him to wake up." the Nightmare King said as he lay against the wall, he managed to get Jack's head into his lap.
"How'd they get him?" Jamie asked as he too sat against the wall, he laid his head against Pitch's shoulder.
Pitch shook his head, "There's no telling Jamie, but if I were a betting man. I would say he came here on his own to help us."
"Why would he do that!" Jamie stared at his friend, "He knew how dangerous it was."
"When it comes to family and friends, sometimes we tend to let our emotions get the better of us Jamie." Pitch glanced down at his brother; he cringed at the blood that stained his white hair.
Jamie closed his eyes, "I just hope he wakes up soon."
"Me too Jamie." the Nightmare King sighed, his heart willing his brother to be ok.
(With Greed)
"Your father would be so disappointed with you Desire." he spoke to the woman standing in front of him.
"I am able to make my own choices." she glared at him defiantly, "Envy was the one who wanted me to marry Deception, not me."
Greed rubbed the bridge of his nose, "When I took you as my daughter when your father died I promised him I would look after you as if you were my own."
"And I appreciate all you have done for me," she placed her hand on his arm, "But you cannot change me, my heart belongs to Pitch whether you approve or not."
Greed smirked as he placed his large ebony hand on her thin one, "What am I going to do with you, little gem?"
Desaray smiled at his nickname for her, she started to reply when Deception burst into the room.
"Patrick almost found them boss!" the man spoke as he held his still bleeding nose
"Did he?" Greed narrowed his eyes, as the temperature began to rise
"No, no, no!" the man panicked, "He never saw them boss so he can't prove they were here."
Greed relaxed into his chair, "You dodged a bullet on that… a very deadly, well aimed bullet, that no one would care to know the origin of."
Deception shuddered at Greed's implied threat
"Sir, ummm, Mister Nehebkau is here to see you." the wood nymph was obviously embarrassed from her earlier mistake.
"Send him up, Lillian." he turned to Desaray, "Go to the resort in mountains, I don't want you here with this client."
"You know your betting on the losing team; don't underestimate the power of Pitch and the Guardians, not to mention your brother."Desaray glanced at him, "Please be careful. If I were to lose you…"
"I can handle myself." the man smiled as she kissed his cheek, "Go now." Greed watched her leave, he sighed, "Deception are you sure that Mischief is safe at the resort?"
"I delivered him there personally sir." the man spoke quickly
"Good." his face became serious as the iron doors opened revealing a tall figure completely cloaked in a dark red cloak, black two-headed snakes embroidered on the fabric encircled it. Greed frowned at the hood that obscured the man's face, "So nice to finally meet you Mister Nehebkau." he held his hand out to him.
The man simply ignored him, "Where is the sarcophagus?" his voice whispered
Greed withdrew his hand, "It has been placed in the museum…"
"And you are sure it will be secure there until my master have need of it?"
"Of course, if it is one thing I can assure it is the security of my client's orders."
"Excellent, where is the rest of his order?"
"We had a bit of a situation and had to move them to a more secure location… I am willing to take a third of our originally agreed price for the inconvenience."
"That is actually perfect; I need you to get him the third mortal child of Moon as well."
Greed raised an eyebrow, "He is aware of my policy on changing contracts."
"He will triple the price."
"Now that changes everything." the man smiled as he leaned into his chair, "Who is the target?"
"That I do not know." his voice became dark, "But the other children do."
Greed snapped his fingers, "Deception, go find out the location of our newest guest."
"Does it matter how I find out my information?" the man asked cruel pleasure etched in his voice
Greed glanced at the cloaked man
"He does not care if they are damaged, just as long as their hearts are still beating." the man's voice held a vindictive tone
Deception smiled as black smoke enveloped him, "That's what I wanted to hear."
Nehebkau spoke as he turned to leave, "You know Greed, my master has always enjoyed the finer things in life. And Desire is as fine as they come"
Greed narrowed his eyes
"He is looking for a bride…" the man suddenly found himself slammed to the desk, Greed's massive hand crushing his wind pipe
"It would be wise for you to remember that you are not my client." his voice low as his sapphire eyes flickered, "Therefore your life is technically mine, I own everything in this business." Greed released the surprised man as the temperature spike subsided.
Nehebkau coughed as he was released, "I will tell my master that it is no then." he spoke as his forked tongue flickered as he retreated from the room.
"Most wise…" Greed said as he rubbed the bridge of his nose and lit up his fourth cigar this morning.
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