Later the Guardians were at the shrine. On the TV the news talked about the large meteor that was heading toward earth.

"And finally, we have news from the observatory, that this afternoon a minor planet has been observed approaching the earth's orbit at a unusually high speed. Around 11:20 tomorrow evening, it should be around 25 million kilometers from earth, still a safe distance in astronomical terms. Anyone with a telescope should be able to spot it-" Reporter said.

"The observatory's equipment has tracked it too." North said.

"You guys look really worried. If that planet keeps it's distance, aren't we safe?" Toothiana said.

"Were not sure it will." North said.

"Did you pick something up North?" Kurai said.

"Computer findings point to yes. We've determined that the planet is 600 meters long. A pretty good size actually." North said.

"Bigger than I thought. If it plummets to earth, it could be huge trouble." Kurai said.

"Right, but slim chance there. The planet looked big, but the mass is pretty small. As is if it's hollow. It most likely burn up before it reaches earth." Bunnymund said.

"So what's got you worked up?" Toothiana said.

"The planet has got a mega high plant energy reading." North said.

Sandman signed a panic symbol.

"Yeah right. So there might be some unfriendly ferns planning to take over our planet. Reiko your being paranoid." Toothiana said.

"And if they were going to invade us, wouldn't they be a little more discreet?" North said.

"Or else, maybe they just wanna make some new friends." Bunnymund said sarcastically.

Sandman shrugged.

"It's hard to tell." Toothiana said.

"I wonder what it is? There seem to be some kind of connection between those two. Between Pitch's sudden appearance and this meteor!" Bunnymund said.

"Maybe Kurai's right, there did seem to be some kind of connection between them." Toothiana said.

Xxx

Kurai was at Jack's apartment.

"Are you always lonely?" Kurai said.

"Very much." Jack said.

"Didn't you have friends?" Kurai said.

"I do now and that's what counts, the past is over. Since I met you, I haven't had a single lonely day. Your my family now Kurai." Jack said.

"Oh Jack. Your right about that Jack, we are family now. And that means I'll do all I can to protect you forever." Kurai said.

The two looked on the bed where Ninako was sleeping.

"You're right about her, Jack." Kurai said. "I don't think she's an enemy."

Xxx

Ninako ran through the darkness. "Mom... Mom, where are you?"

"If anything should happen... You will do it somehow."

She looked up at the person as they walked through the city of crystal.

"The Guardian of Mystery is invincible."

"Mom, Dad!"

"Ninako!?"

Xxx

She opened her teary eyes. "Mom..." she said. She buried her head in her pillow.

Jack and Kurai watched her with concern.

Jack made it snow and made a flower out of snowflakes.

"Don't cry, lady," the doll said. "If you make a sad face, even this rose will wilt. Now, accept this rose for you."

Kurai approached her. "Did you have a sad dream?"

Ninako's eyes widened.

"Did I startle you?" said Jack. "I'm the Guardian of Fun!"

"Hey, Kurai," said Ninako. "Do you know about this?" She held out her star orgel. "This is the star orgel."

Ninako opened the orgel. "Fledgling," it said. "Fledgling..."

"Fledgling?" said Jack.

"My name," said Ninako. "My mom gave it to me."

Jack picked up the music box. "Fledgling and the Star Orgel?" he said. As he touched it, fog seeped out of the music box and surrounded him. "Huh?" he thought. "What is this!? An image coiling around me..."

Xxx

They saw a key hanging on Ninako's necklace. Ninako jumped back and covered her neck.

"Is that your house key?" said Jack. "That thing now...!" he thought.

"Without this, I can't return home," said Ninako. "It's an important key..."

"Where is your house?" said Jack.

"I don't know..." she said. "It was far away... And it was close..." Ninako looked up at him. "Say... Is this Sailor New Moon strong?"

"Yeah," said Jack. "Invincible."

"Maybe she'll save my mom..." she said.

She lay down on the bed with the doll and the rose. "Mom..." Jack watched her.

Later, Jack brought Ninako and Kurai back to Kurai's home.

Her mom, Seina, came out and took Ninako inside. "Now, now, Ninako-chan, you had me worried!"

"Have you calmed down a bit?" said Jack. "Ninako had a house key. It seems she came here to seek the Guardian's help. She said to save her mom. Let's keep an eye on her a little longer. Okay?"

Kurai gazed ahead blankly.

Jack took her in his arms.

"Cheer up, Kurai."

Around the corner, Ninako stood and held the Star Orgel.

"The Guardian of Mystery is invincible."

Ninako stared out the window into the sky.