Chapter 36

It takes time to heal (part 2)

Rating for this chapter: k+

Father winter was not shocked when mother nature was carrying a sleeping winter spirit. The guardians had told him about the things Jack had been through the last month. He was surprised that he was able to still be alright after the whole ordeal.

But he also knew jack better than most.

And boy did that boy need help.

He soon guided mother nature to the recovery room.

They laid the boy down and he seemed to relax into the bed.

It was strange knowing that the boy was so young yet so old all at the same time.

But at this moment. He looked his age.

And both mother nature and father winter, at any given time, would shower the boy with praise and gifts.

Jack woke in the room once more. He wondered how long he had slept. He did feel a lot better but still very sluggish.

Jack sighed. 'Might as well get up'

Jack swung his legs to the edge of the bed and stood.

Which he soon regretted.

He hadn't realized how dizzy he was till he was standing.

So he sat back down.

"Okay, maybe I should stay…"

Jack closed his eyes hoping the dizziness would subside.

He opened his eyes to father winter standing in the doorway.

"I see you're awake."

"Yeah…"

"I brought you something that should help with the dizziness."

"How did you-"

"I'm Father winter, jack. I know my spirits better than anyone else." Father winter stated proudly.

"I suppose your right."

After father winter had handed the medicine (if you can call it that) he fell back to sleep shortly after.

Father winter stepped out for a bit.

He made his way over to his love and hugged her.

"What is it, winter?" she asked looking up to his face.

"I'm just worried about jack."

"We all are."

They stood like that for a long moment.

"I need to get back to my duties." mother nature spoke up.

"Alright." he leaned down and gave her a kiss.

"Goodbye, my love."

"Goodbye."

The days went by a little too quickly for father winter.

He had been spending a lot of time with Jack.

They would talk.

Play games.

Argue.

But what was special about the time was Jack's smile.

It started out small and a bit forceful, seeing that he really didn't want to be there.

But as the days went out. The bigger and happier the smile on the boy's face grew.

And so did father winter's.

But as soon as the fun started it had ended.

"Alright, Jack you seem all better now."

"Um yeah…" Jack fidgeted.

"What's wrong?-"

Jack suddenly flung himself at father winter hugging him.

Father winter was shocked for a moment. But smiled and hugged the boy back.

"Um… thanks… for… you know…" Jack started.

Father winter chuckled. 'Your very much welcome jack."

Jack pulled back. "I should get going…"

"Alright, be sure to visit more often."

Jack walked away before turning back with a bright big grin on his face.

"Don't worry I will!"

And Jack was in the air and flying away.

Hey guys the next chapter is a request by Demi Clayton. It'll be out next week. Hope you all enjoyed the chapter, thank you all for your wonderful support so far!

Until next time

-GabeElf