I meant to update! I swear! But I just found out I have to get reading glasses and I was making some youtube videos (Jelsa - A Journey part 1 by Kitkat Dragon). I am super duper sorry. So, I think it's now October 8th in the story. Because of the spirits of the sun and moon (Manny, duh!), there will still be day and night. But time is stopped, so it shall stay October 8th for a while.

Jack: So no birthdays?

Me: Not right now, anyway. Disclaimer?

Jack: On it.

Disclaimer: Kitkat doesn't own ROTG. Just the plot and OC's.

Jack's POV

I woke up a few hours later, blushing intensely when I saw that Scarlett was still in my arms. I gently tried to get her off, but she grabbed my hand and wouldn't move. I sighed. The others had fallen asleep too, besides North, who couldn't see since he was upfront.

Speaking of North, he decided to then yell something about the reindeer needing a break and I looked to see it was dark. Manny must've made it to where night and day are still possible, even if time's stopped.

Everyone woke up, meaning they saw me and Scarlett. Bunny smirked, Tooth went 'aww', and Sandy gave me a thumbs up. I groaned before nudging Scarlett.

"Red. We're taking a rest stop. Time to wake up," I said. Scarlett moaned and groggily opened her eyes. When she noticed our position, she let go of my hand and sat up, away from me. I kind of felt sad that she had let go, but realized it was for the best. I couldn't have my crush getting any worse, with her being human and me being a spirit.

"Uh, where are we?" Scarlett asked as we all got out of the sleigh. We were in the woods, a big lake by us but plenty of clear space to set up camp.

"Couple of miles outside of Madrid. We must figure out clue, mouth of lion and Alfonso, bah!" North muttered as he tied the reindeer to a tree and fed them apples and carrots. Bunny got started on a fire and Tooth handed out food. She gave me a piece of pineapple, Scarlett a mango, North an apple, Sandy got grapes, Bunny (when he was done with the fire) started chomping on a carrot, and Tooth herself nibbled on some strawberries. We all sat down around the fire and ate silently.

At least, until Tooth started asking what the note meant. Everyone started asking questions, besides Scarlett and me. Scarlett looked to be concentrating really hard as she re-read the note. The dyslexia thing.

"Um, I don't know much about spain, but I have heard about this famous Estanque del Retiro, an artificial pond, that has a monument to Alfonso. It's said to have marble lion statues. Could that be what the note meant?" Scarlett asked timidly. I smiled at her reassuringly and she smiled back.

"Yes, good idea! Where is this pond?" North asked.

"Not exactly sure. All I know is that it's in Madrid," Scarlett replied sheepishly.

"Well, that's alright. It's at least a start," Tooth stated. We all nodded in agreement.

"How 'bout we turn in now and start searching t'morrow?" Bunny asked as he laid down by a log. Tooth laid down as well with Baby Tooth. North climbed into the sleigh while Sandy made a sand bed for himself. They were all out within minutes.

Scarlett and I, we just happened to be sitting near each other. I looked at her and my face crinkled in worry when I saw her rubbing her locket and looking around worriedly.

"What's up?" I asked. She turned to look at me and she visibly relaxed, if just for a moment.

"I hear all these different animals talking. I guess they aren't affected by time or something. They keep saying something bad is coming. What if it's the person who stole Jamie?"

"Even if it, we're all prepared for battle. Everything will be fine," I replied. She smiled tentatively at me.

"I guess. I'd feel better if I had powers," Scarlett admitted. I put my arm around her and pulled her close to me. She blushed, but curled into me.

"You do. Your locket let's you talk to animals, which could come in handy. If it makes you feel better, I'll teach you some fighting techniques, alright?" She nodded at my suggestion and I smiled. I felt her start to nod off and grew bold.

I kissed the top of her head and started to fall asleep as well. But before I did, I could've sworn I heard her say, "Quit being so cute." Probably my imagination.

The Mystery Person's POV

I cackled as I looked into my mirror. It showed the redhaired brat and the so-called guardian, Jack frost, getting all cozy. If they continued to get close, then it would hurt so much more when Scarlett was taken from then.

"You won't get away with this!" The pathetic brown-haired boy shouted from his cage. I groaned. He'd been an annoying pest ever since he woke up.

"Put the terror to sleep, Nightmare King!" I commanded. I saw him scowl, but he did as I asked. I laughed at the boy's whimpers.

The mirror's image faded, showing my grey hair and horrible wrinkles. I glared at my reflection.

'Soon,' I thought to myself, my smirk looking back at me. 'My youth shall be returned to me soon.'

A/N: I am sorry, once again. I will try to never not update for so long again.