Pitch twitched once before opening his eyes, "Pitch Black," Pitch sat up in shock at Hiccup's voice.
Pitch saw only Hiccup and Merida around, "We have just one question for you," Merida stated.
"Are you back to normal…" Hiccup left it at that so that Pitch couldn't lie.
Pitch blinked and looked at himself, "Where…am I?" Hiccup and Merida were shocked, "And…who are you?"
Hiccup narrowed his eyes, "What's the last thing you remember?" Hiccup asked.
Pitch looked at Hiccup and backed away slightly, "I-I don't know," he said, "But…your voice frightens me child."
Hiccup bent down to Pitch, "Put your hands on the ground," he stated.
Pitch hesitantly did so. Hiccup did the same and closed his eyes. Pitch was confused. Suddenly, Hiccup's eyes opened, "He's…not lying," he said shocked.
Merida walked over and Hiccup stood up, "Pitch-"
"My name isn't Pitch," Pitch said, "It's Kozmotis. Kozmotis Pitchiner."
"No," Hiccup said carefully, "That was in the other life…now you're known as Pitch Black, or The Boogieman."
"What?" Pitch asked confused.
"Do you remember your daughter?" Merida asked.
Pitch seemed to go wide eyed, "She…she was in trouble! What happen-" Hiccup put his hand up stopping Pitch's sentence.
"You daughter was never in danger," Hiccup said, "It was a trick…it's been close to 600 years after that," Pitch went wide eyed, "You were consumed in darkness, Kozmotis, you became evil. You became Pitch Black; The Boogieman."
Pitch was horrified, "But…I would never…" Pitch looked at Hiccup, "Then why am I not evil now…why can't I remember anything?"
Hiccup motioned to the forest and The Guardians came out. Rapunzel walked up, "My name is Rapunzel Corona," she said softly, "I'm the Protector of the season Spring, Knight and Protector of the element Water, and Guardian of the Creativity in Childhood. I have magic hair that can heal anything. I healed you of your darkness, but it seems you've lost all memory of when you were consumed with it."
Pitch still seemed tense, "No one will hurt you," Hiccup said holding his hand out, "We have no reason to anymore."
Pitch hesitantly took Hiccup's hand and the teen smiled and helped Pitch to his feet, "Who…are all of you?" he asked, "I feel as though we've meet before."
"We have," Hiccup stated, "Just on opposite sides. I'm Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III: Protector of the season Fall, or Autumn, Knight and Protector of the element Earth, and Guardian of Change in Childhood. I am the leader of the Protectors of the Earth. And this is my pet dragon, Toothless," Hiccup petted Toothless once.
Merida stepped up beside Hiccup, "I'm Merida Dunbroch: Protector of the season Summer, Knight and Protector of the element Fire, and Guardian of Courage in Childhood. I am the second in command of the Protectors of the Earth."
"I'm Jackson Overland Frost," Jack floated above Hiccup, Merida, and Rapunzel, "Protector of the season Winter, Knight and Protector of the element Wind, and Guardian of Fun in Childhood. And I believe you've met Rapunzel."
Pitch blinked, but then looked at the others. Flynn stepped up first, "Flynn Rider: Guardian of Security in Childhood and Protector of Rapunzel," he stated.
"Kelly Jenkins: Grim Reaper and Guardian of Love in Childhood," Kelly stated twirling her scythe skillfully.
"Artemis Nicole Nicolson," Nicole stated, "I'm the daughter of what was once your most hated enemy…the moon," she pointed and the thin outline of her father, "And the Guardian of Friendship in Childhood."
Pitch was shocked and looked up quickly before back at the others. North stepped up next, "Nicholas St. North," he said, "But just North is fine. I am better known as Santa Claus to ze children and ze Guardian of Wonder in Childhood."
"I'm Toothiana," Tooth said, "Better known as The Tooth Fairy to the children and the Guardian of Childhood Memories."
"E. Aster Bunnymund," Bunny stated, "Better known as the Easter Bunny to Children and the Guardian of Hope in Childhood."
Sandy spelled out what he wanted to say in his dream sand so Pitch would understand better I am Sanderson ManSnoozie. Better known as The Sandman to the children and I am the Guardian of Dreams in Childhood.
Pitch looked at the eleven people surrounding him, "If…we were enemies…why would you help me?" he finally asked.
"Because it wasn't you who was evil," Jack said, "It was the darkness controlling you."
"If I'm right," Hiccup said thinking, "You should still have control over your nightmares. Because you created that attack. It wasn't a given when the darkness consumed you."
Pitch blinked and shook his head, "I don't understand any of this," he said confused and slightly scared.
"I know it must be confusing," Jack said, "I was like this for 300 years before I met Hiccup, Merida, and Rapunzel. I was alone; walked right through, but if you let us…we'll help you through this."
Nicole glanced at Jack quickly before back at Pitch. Pitch was silent for a moment, "Alright," he said softly, "But answer me just this one thing…"
"Of course," North said.
"What happened to Emily, my daughter," Pitch asked.
Hiccup smiled, "Your daughter is fine and still alive," Pitch went wide eyed, "Your daughter is now known as Mother Nature. She gave Jack, Merida, Rapunzel, and I our powers because darkness was becoming too strong for her to protector the seasons and the elements. So, she, Nicole's father, and the elements chose us to protect them and use these powers to keep the world balanced."
"There will always be darkness," Merida continued, "And there will always be light. Our job is to make sure the darkness doesn't rise up and destroy the world. Like right now. Right now a darkness that consisted of you and a dark witch named Gothal rose up to try and plunge the world into a new Dark Age. One full of endless fear."
"But we made a plan," Rapunzel said smiling, "To break you two apart and to do that…I healed you."
Pitch was shocked, "You…you could've just killed me…" he said.
"Technically," Jack said, "Maybe…you're as immortal as we are. If we weren't able to kill you then we would've taken out Gothal, but then you probably would've rose up again; stronger and eviler. This way, you can have the second life you deserve, help the children if you see fit, and, when we defeat Gothal, the Earth will be once again balanced."
"Now I see why Manny insisted on you kids being Protectors," everyone turned in shock and saw Mother Nature smiling.
"Emily Jane…" Pitch said shocked.
Mother Nature smiled at her father before turning to the four teens she'd given her powers to, "You four…take into consideration everyone, human and spirit, before making your decisions," Hiccup, Merida, Rapunzel, and Jack smiled, "I cannot thank you enough for returning my father to me."
Rapunzel smiled brightly, "We aren't through yet," Jack stated, "We still have Gothal to take care of."
Hiccup nodded in agreement. Mother Nature nodded smiling, "Go on," she said, "You've done your part as Guardians, now finish your job as Protectors."
Hiccup got on Toothless and helped Merida on. Flynn stood beside Rapunzel and she smiled at him. Jack lifted Rapunzel and Flynn with the wind, "Be careful kids," Tooth said.
Hiccup, Merida, Jack, Rapunzel, and Flynn nodded. Jack took off quickly with Flynn and Rapunzel close behind him and Toothless beside him with Hiccup and Merida on him. Nicole watched as they left. Suddenly, she jumped when Mother Nature put a hand on her shoulder, "This is their fight," she said, "This will not break your promise to Olivia."
Nicole sighed, "I suppose I couldn't change that boy's mind even if I was my dad himself," she stated.
Mother Nature smiled then turned to her father, "I believe some explanations are in order," she said, "Come with me dad."
Pitch nodded and followed his daughter onto a cloud and they disappeared. Well…this has turned into quite a weird day for everyone.
A/N There is only ONE more chapter in this story! I'm currently working on the sequel. When I get most of it written, I'll start posting chapters. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter! Please R&R!
