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Life With Jack Frost: Teen Guardian Parents
Chapter 37: United
"We don't have to pass the yetis." Said the winter spirit's son as he put down the little girl. Jack stared at Ashen for a while and decided to put ice handcuffs around both of her wrists and ankles. Jef on the other hand, understood why.
"What do you mean we don't have to?" asked the young guardian and observed North's castle.
"There's another entrance and I'm sure only elves and maybe two or three yetis are guarding it." Continued the boy and pointed at the opening that leads to where the sleigh is.
"See that? We can go there without being seen. We just have to be careful though. It's a small cave leading to North's PARKING." He said and laughed when he said the last word.
"Wai- Ho- how did you know that? I can't even see it from here? And how come you know there's an opening there and- and… Nevermind… " stammered the winter spirit and his young son chuckled.
"Yup, you wouldn't understand even if I told you." He said and turned to Ashen.
Jef has now had second thoughts about the girl. What if Jack was right? She may be an imposter, weapon or bait of Pitch. Your son sighed deeply and gazed at Jack.
Jef's young dad felt the kid's stare and he glimpsed back at him. They talked using only eye gestures. They understood each other. No words needed.
After a few moments, Jef grabbed his dad's arm and talked privately to him.
"She's coming." Said Jef but Jack shook his head madly.
"No! Jef, she's a stranger. We don't know her." Responded Jack in a light voice. "Wh- what if she's after something? In North's palace?" he added.
"She's finding someone too." Reasoned Jef and stared at the girl.
"I'm not buying that. Besides, she'll slow us down." Scolded the winter spirit and leaned on his staff afterwards.
"What's your plan? Leave her here? She's sick. Did you forget that?" insisted the boy but Jack groaned and scratched his head furiously.
"Alright! But don't blame me if something happens." Said the young guardian.
Jef sighed deeply in relief and walked to the girl. Ashen was pretty weak. She looked the the winter spirit's son with her wet, exhausted black-gold eyes.
"Tell me the truth. Why are you here?" asked Jef.
"I- I already to- told you… I'm try-ing to find my dad." She explained and hugged herself tightly.
She can't bear the cold any longer. With only thin clothing, there's no way she can stand it. Jef carefully carried Ashen on his back and went on.
They're pretty close to the opening of the cave. Ashen lightly tapped the boy's shoulders and made him stop walking. Jack gazed at them and felt a bit nervous.
"I- I can walk…" whispered the girl but Jef shook his head.
"No, you're too weak. I still can carry you." Said your boy heartily and the little girl felt bashful.
They continued to walk and entered the cave. They all breathed deeply and the two boys smiled at each other.
"I can't believe that I've been busting this place for years and didn't find out about this stupid cave." Rasped the winter spirit and Jef uttered a light laugh.
"Jef… I really can walk now. My feet don't hurt that much." Insisted the girl and Jef looked at her with worry.
"Are you sure?" he asked thoughtfully and Ashen nodded.
Jef put her down gently and Jack put ice handcuffs around the girl's wrists. They all walked onward until they reach the end of the cave. Just like Jef said, there's elves and two yetis guarding the place. They were cleaning North's sleigh at that time.
Jef and Jack glanced and whispered to each other, "What are we going to do?" asked the boy.
"A distraction let's just make a-" Jack was cut off when he heard the door opened they all hid themselves and waited.
They heard a jolly, Russian accent greeting. It's North, they both thought. Ashen took a glimpsed and saw the man in the red suit. Jef put her back behind him and he rested his index finger on his lips while shaking his head.
They all listened and felt relief that North was calling all of the yetis and elves. When they were all gone, The three came out of hiding and took a good look around the place.
"Wow…" said Jack almost breathlessly. "I thought this sleigh is as old as its owner." He added and laughed aloud.
"Ahemm… where here to find Snowflake." Interrupted his son and the winter spirit glared.
"Yeah, yeah." He mocked and opened the door where North entered earlier. They went in and still, Jef was holding the girl's handcuffed hands.
There's a long hallway there with a bunch or rooms. They don't know where to look or what to open. They don't want any surprise to jump directly at them. They walked gently and listened through the doors first. They can't hear anything. Everything was quiet and calm.
Suddenly, an elf, carrying a tray of biscuit, came out of nowhere. The three of them froze when it saw them. The elf tilted his head as well as the three. They stared at each other for about half an hour.
The elf gazed at the winter spirit and noticed him. It quickly ran away and Jack froze it before he escaped. They went on and passed by the froze elf. Jef and Ashe stared at it and they both said.
"Sorry…"
"Ok… left or right or onward?" said the winter spirit that broke the silence when they encountered three more hallways leading to different directions.
Jef sighed irritatedly and stood in the middle. He gazed here and there and can't decide where to go next.
"I hate mazes!" he shouted and the winter spirit covered the boy's mouth.
"Keep your voice down!" said Jack in a low voice and checked the place.
"How did you two get in here?!" someone shouted.
Instead of feeling nervous, the two boys felt excited. They turned where the voice came from and saw you standing there with your arms crossed while looking at them.
You grinned widely and Jef ran to you as fast as he could and gave you a big hug. You giggled and kissed the boy's head.
"You missed me?" you asked with a laugh.
"Terribly!" he said and hugged you tighter. "I thought you left me… uh… us." He corrected.
You glimpsed at the winter spirit and you saw him smiling at you. Jef stood aside and the young guardian quickly flew towards you and gave you a warming embrace.
Your eyes widened but they closed as you returned the hug. No one talked and you and Jack's son stared at the both of you with his cute, joyful eyes.
Suddenly, you noticed something. Behind Jack, a few meters away, stood a girl with pitch black hair, grayish skin, same age as your son or younger wearing an old dress and a black coat on top. You gazed in the girl's eyes and knew for a second that she's not ordinary. You quickly walked to the girl and took out your weapon. Jef gasped and stood in front of the girl to protect her.
"What are you doing!" shouted your son furiously. "
"Get away from her, Jef." You warned but the boy disobeyed. "GET AWAY…." You repeated but he didn't move.
Ashen was crying and Jef buried her face in Jef's back. Your son gazed at you angrily and said, "She's just a child."
"A child? A child of who? Did you notice her eyes Jef?" you said and glimpsed at the winter spirit. "Jack, why did-"
"It's not his fault."interjected your son and added, "I'm the one who wanted her to come. She said that someone told her to go here to find his dad."
"Did you ask her who her father is?" you said and your voice sounded angry as well as the look on your face.
"No…" whispered Jef.
"Stand aside…" you murmured but Jef didn't listen. "STAND ASIDE!"
"Please…" said Ashen while tears were falling down her cheek. "Don't blame Jef… I just want to find my dad."
Your eyes gazed at the girl and your mouth was half opened. "Who's your dad? Tell me his name… FULL name." you said angrily.
"Hi- his na- name is… Kozmotis Pitchiner…"