After a deadly attack, Jack receives some unexpected help from some young friends.

Jack is attacked by Pitch and left to die in an alley in Burgess. The dagger Pitch used infected the guardian and it was spreading. Then he started to hear voices. What is Pitch's plan to destroy the guardians and rule the world in fear? T for violence and language. !Contains book spoilers!

Its been two months since Pitch was vanquished, and two months since Jack Frost has had any sleep. Plagued by nightmares every time he dozes off, Jack tries to keep himself awake but he's running out of time before his body shuts down forever. With the help of the guardians, Jack must face his fears before his nightmares kill him.

The nightmare's not over. With a shadow now taking up residence in Jack's dreams, can the Guardians destroy the darkness before Jack falls under? (AU post movie timeline)

Jack's been on his own so long that he's learned to take care of himself. Having people be there for him now is going to take some getting used to. So here are five times he tended his own injuries, fought his own fights, and dealt with his own pain . . . and the one time he couldn't, but thankfully, didn't have to.