Les Mis was awesome! I have never really liked musicals all that much but this one was incredible. I even teared up as much as the older women around me did XD! Anyway, thought I'd upload this before I went to bed. I had writers block with this. Hope you enjoy it.~

"You sure about this?"

"Of course mate. Just give it your best shot."

Honestly, I didn't expect to be spending the day practicing my agility with the Easter Bunny.

It had taken a few days, but I had finally got the flying bit down. I mean, I wasn't as nimble as say Jack or Tooth but at least I was able to keep up with them.

All I had to work on now was my turning in mid-air, which admittedly looked way easier than I originally thought. Proven by the fact I must have crash landed into a multitude of walls and bushes. Jack and Tooth both having the unfortunate job of rescuing me from the offending shrubbery.

At the current moment, I was in Bunny's warren along with the other Guardians. I shifted my feet so they were spread further apart and crouched slightly, my gaze not leaving the boomerang in Bunny's hand.

The others sat among the grass a few feet away, watching intently.

Bunny swung back his arm and hurled the boomerang towards me. Without thinking, I yelped and squatted down just as it narrowly missed the top of my head.

A small snigger was made behind me to whom I pin pointed as Jack.

Turning, I stuck my tongue out childishly only to get the same response shot back at me.

I stomped down on the ground and propelled myself in the air, hovering a few feet above the grass.

The second boomerang I was ready for.

Before it made impact I focused solely on flipping forward, increasing my height in the process. It was so thrilling; being able to do things that normal people could only dream of. I broke into a huge smile and let out a light laugh as Bunny caught both his weapons.

"Well done mate! You're gettin' the hang of this."

I flushed at the praise and gently lowered myself to the ground.

"Thanks I guess."

My eyes shifted around the vast expanse of plants and flowers before eventually landing on the odd two legged eggs.

When we arrived, Jack had placed one on my shoulder. The unexpected movement dancing on my torso had caused me to squeal and swat it away with enough force to break it. Needless to say I've been banned from touching them any further.

Obviously, Jack had found this hilarious.

I yawned and stretched until I was balanced on my tiptoes.

Sleep wasn't something I'd been having a lot of lately. Whether it was nightmares or just practicing, I could count the amount of hours of rest I'd had on one hand.

Hearing heavy footsteps behind me I pivoted to face North.

"Chris, why don't we continue research back at the Pole?"

I could feel a groan making its way out and I quickly stifled it. While I enjoyed all this, the thought of cracking open another one of those thick, dusty books had my brain cowering in the corner of my skull.

Arguing wasn't really an option and I trudged along behind North, who was heading towards the magic portal he had just opened.

Jack trotted to my side. Something I didn't find unnerving anymore.

Actually, when I thought about it, lately he was always near my presence unless I had school or was asleep, only ever leaving when he needed to deliver some snow to whatever country was on his list. Even then I would talk to him on the roof during my bouts of insomnia. He would ask me what I used to do as a kid or what I had looked like previously during childhood. I was unable to answer much though as my memories of those years were long gone.

Lost in whatever accident that had caused them to disappear.

I bumped into something soft and tumbled back a few steps.

"Whoa. Sorr-…." My apology was cut short when I saw North stand up straight and alert.

Both the Sandman and Tooth turned to him, expecting an explanation. I gave Jack a wary glance and followed him as he circled around North until he was stood in front.

It seemed as if he was deeply concentrating on something, his brow was deeply furrowed; his mouth set into a large frown.

A moment passed in silence before his eyes widened suddenly.

"Chris! Jack! Out of the way!"

From the portal behind us a mass of what seemed like black sand burst through and encased us all, dragging us through it with enough force to nearly break bones.

The cries from the others echoed through the sand before I felt myself fall a few feet and slam into a cold surface.

It was quiet; the only sound being a water droplet falling continuously in a slow rhythm.

I sat up and hissed as my back seized in pain. My head pounded with each movement and I could barely bring myself to stand.

Scanning the area I saw what I could only describe as a labyrinth. Black, eroded rock pointed down from the roof and surrounded a large room filled with rusty cages swinging from chains. There were stairs that seemed to cut off into the wall and come out of another upside down. Bits of pavement and stepping stones were tilted nearest to the ground but formed a sort of walkway. The only light came from a few cracks in the cave above.

Where was I?

A faint squeak caused me to jump, and I squinted into the darkness of the platform I had fallen on. I could see a spec of green moving slightly in the distance.

"Baby Tooth!" I whispered.

Once again, when I tried to stand my back protested agonisingly and I fell on all fours, only managing to crawl my way over to where Baby Tooth lay.

She was shivering violently from either the shock or cold and I picked her up in my hand, cradling her to my chest as I searched for the others.

Using my free hand I began dragging my way around. The shadows surrounding me seemed to be moving, taunting me. I focused on the path in front and dragged myself up a set of steps. The damp cold was numbing my fingers and I slipped a few times. The fall seemed steep and I wasn't sure I'd be able to fly in my current condition.

To my delight, I saw a mop of white hair at the top of the staircase. Baby Tooth was still shivering and I tightened my hold, wanting any warmth in my hand to seep into her.

I clambered onto the final step and grabbed Jacks sleeve, shaking it.

"Jack? Jack?! Are you okay? Talk to me!" My tone was becoming desperate and I felt my voice crack the more he didn't stir.

Leaning on my elbow I placed my head on his chest.

Good! He's still alive.

The pain was nearly knocking me unconscious and I rested my head in my free arm, not having the energy to pull myself up to Jacks level.

I had almost completely blacked out before I heard a quiet murmur. Lifting my head, I saw Jack slowly getting himself up off the ground. He ran a hand through his hair and looked around in confusion before his gaze connected with mine.

"Chris! You okay?"

He grabbed one of my shoulders; intending to haul me up but only causing a sharp pain to ricochet throughout my body. I cried out, making him flinch back.

"I-I'm sorry! What's wrong?"

I clenched my teeth and tried not to crush baby tooth in my hand.

"I hurt my back when I f-fell. I c-can't move."

He nodded slowly, panic filling his blue eyes. Turning his head to the side he grabbed his staff that had been dropped a few feet away from him.

The cold was numbing my senses and I felt my eyes drooping. Jack took a hold of my free hand and I jolted back into reality.

"Stay awake okay? You have to stay awake!"

I heard his words and I wanted to act, to say something that would lighten his spirits, but the only think I could manage was an 'Okay'.

Unfolding my arm I opened my palm weakly to show jack the curled up Baby Tooth. His mouth twitched into a smile and he took her from my hands gently and placed her into his pocket.

His face then became anxious, and he placed his staff beside him.

"Now Chris, listen carefully. I'm going to have to carry you on my back or we won't be able to get out of here. Chris….this is gonna hurt. But you can be strong for me right?" The way he said it was soft, like he didn't want to scare me.

I understood and nodded.

"Good. I'm going to turn around. Can you push yourself up enough to grab hold of my neck?"

This time I didn't nod and instead did as he asked. It felt like every fibre in my being wanted me down on the ground but I continued to force weight onto my hands. With a final burst of energy I latched onto Jacks neck.

"You're doing great Chris. Now, try and move your legs round as well."

I winced and slowly brought my right leg up enough that Jack could grab hold of it. Burying my face into his hoodie, I gritted my teeth and did the same with my left.

Once he had a secure hold, Jack grabbed his staff and jumped onto a nearby platform. I noticed his movements were more slow and precise, probably to avoid any more unnecessary injury.

It was as if we were going in circles. Every turn seemed to lead us to a place that looked identical to the last.

As time went by, Jack became more uneasy. He would mumble to himself and then go into periods of brooding before giving me a reassuring smile. He was becoming so distressed that I almost started tearing up. My emotions were all over the place and I lifted my hand, stroking his hair.

He stopped, and I took this moment to talk to him.

"Don't be scared. It's going to be alright. We'll find the others and get out of here. No worries."

My speech was slurred from my numbing lips and I nuzzled my head into his hood, looking for any warmth it would offer.

I felt him shake and he tilted his head towards my hand.

"Yeah, yeah we'll be fine."

Well, I see we have a predicament on our hands. I wonder how they will get on.

I own nothing except Chris.