A/N: I always thought, no I can't kill Jack. But then it dawned on me, of course I can. This is my story I can kill whoever I want. But that revelation is not a happy one. I remember every story I read where Loki died and I just can't do that :'( I can't kill someone I love. And I still love Jack Frost. I always wanted to write a story where Jack meets Loki before their movies and that they became friends instantly since Loki is the God of mischief and Jack is (in the fandom) the spirit of mischief. I always wonder why there's only a few fics for that. I mean, can't you imagine Jack stepping up for Loki after the Avengers closed the portal? I mean clearly anyone thinks that they'll be perfect brothers or friends rather than the obnoxious Thor (no offense) xD Please tell me if you encounter such a story or if you're going to make one ^_^ I know this is a Rise of the Guardians fic but I just can't help it xD

The words that are italicized are Jack's thoughts

Disclaimer: I do not own Rise of the Guardians

"Nobody likes winter spirits." MN sadly stated. "Everyone wants to kill them."

Chapter 12

It's been a long time. A long time since someone tucked me in to my bed.

Jack smiled thinking of the time Pitch tucks him in his first twenty years of spirit life. He never thought anyone couldn't think that him of all people do not need anyone to tuck him in at night. He never told Pitch but he was grateful every time he does that. It always made him feel loved and secure. Jack slowly opened his eyes.

That was a great dream. Thanks Sandy.

He rubbed his eyes trying to remember why he still felt exhausted after what seems like an eternity of sleep. He suddenly felt like he must curve someone using his ice and reached for his staff where he always put it before sleeping. After reaching through air, Jack turned and looked at where his staff was supposed to be.

"That can't be right. Where's my staff?" Jack asked himself.

"Seraphina's dolphins are looking for it, don't worry"

Jack abruptly turned and stiffened at the voice.

"Pitch.." Jack tried to move away from the boogeyman. "Wha- what are you doing here?" he stuttered.

Pitch sighed and ran a hand on his hair. "I wanted to make sure you're safe, Jack. After all, you are the new shepherd of winter"

Jack's eyes suddenly looked glassy. "I see." He whispered.

Pitch must be here to stop me from messing with the balance.

Pitch frowned. He knew that look. "Jack. We're here because we care for you. I'm sorry for your lost but always know that you're not alone." He clearly said giving Jack a genuine smile.

But Jack wasn't listening to him. He was shivering from the cold. After all, he is a mortal now.

Pitch frowned again. Why does this kid always have to be mortal when this happens? He asked himself. He moved closer to the bed.

"Why don't we go look for your mother, Jack?"

The guardians and MN are frozen. Not literally, no. MN tears are falling rapidly but she was silent while Tooth was sobbing loudly. Never in her life, she thought, that her helpers would do such a thing. Specially to a child.

Sandy fidgeted. He knew immortals don't take well to winter but he never thought that to be extreme. For all his life, he knew who likes who and who hates who, ironically he was the most sociable in their group, but now he can't be so sure if all the things he heard were true.

He was concerned with other immortals. He is one of the few oldest immortal in the earth so he took it upon himself to know the state of the next generations. For the first part, he was helpful to new spirits, becoming their guide and their friend. But he stopped after knowing that those immortals used his name to scare their elder and take their position from them. After that, Sandy never tried to help another immortal without them asking for his help. For the most part, he never gets guilty since as Bunny said, it's their fault they didn't ask for help but now? What if someone told them they won't get any help anyways? Clearly, MN tried to protect Jack from uncivilized immortals but this is a big world and even though MN is the most powerful on Earth, she can't be everywhere every time and one will always hate the one with power.

"He never wanted this." MN murmured. Her eyes grew wide as if she just had an epiphany.

MN was about to say something when she stopped and wiped her tears. She ordered the guardians to compose themselves and not a single tear should be seen.

Pitch came into view Jack in tow. Pitch frowned looking at her. "It seems that Jack needs to go home to your house, Seraphina." Jack flinched walking in the ice with no shoes. He didn't seem to understand what Pitch said focusing on the cold in his feet.

It's been a long time since I felt this kind of cold.

Jack smirked sadly.

The last time was.. Jack frowned. Right.

He suddenly became aware that everyone was staring at him. He fidgeted.

"I'm sorry, you were saying?" He asked quietly. He glanced at them taking in their state.

They looked exhausted and like they were crying just a minute ago. Exhausted..

"Sandy! Tooth! You must go! The children need you!" Jack shouted worried.

The two only stared at him. He smiled, fake. "I'm sure I can be good while you're gone. After all, I have no powers now. I can't hurt anyone" He said looking triumphant.

"Jack-" North started.

"I know you don't trust me enough to not cause trouble but I gave you my word. In this state, I'm as weak as a baby" he declared smiling childishly.

Pitch looked at him and took Jack's shoulders. "Jack. They're here 'cause they're worried about you." Pitch stared at Jack's eyes.

"That's just it! I'm harmless right now. I can't harm anyone! They don't have to worry about me" Jack said looking just as serious as Pitch. Pitch shook his head and sighed.

"I guessed you're right" Pitch stated dejectedly.

"Pa!" MN shouted horrified.

Pitch only looked at her and turned to the guardians. "Jack is right about you, tweety bird and sand man. You need to go do your jobs"

Tooth looked like she was going to complain when Sandy hold her shoulder and shook his head. He then moved to the window and flew outside. Tooth followed shortly, her head bowed.

Pitch sighed again. Jack was still struggling with the cold. "You, kid, are going with us to your home, our home" Jack was shocked.

"NO! … no. I mean, you don't need to-" Pitch cut in. "You're harmless. Did you think that no one will go and harm you just because you're harmless? You know, out of everyone here, you know that's not the case"

Jack uncomfortably nods his head. Of course, I know that.

"That's why you're coming with us, Jack." Just as Jack was about to get ready to retort, Pitch raised an index finger. "No buts" He said sternly.

Jack sighed. "Alright, grandpa"

Jack smirked.

A/N: I really don't know what I'm doing. I really don't know. xD Please review and Thank you for reading guys! :D oh And please tell me if anyone here is one of Loki's army xD