A/N: Another update 'cause I waited in line for eight hours and I don't have a game or anything else xD
Disclaimer: I do not own Rise of the Guardians
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"Your kind should've just dropped dead and everyone would've been grateful if yah did. Yah don't deserve to live." Bunny glared dismissing the fact that after all this time, no one told him the kid could cry.
Bunny thumped his foot and vanished.
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Chapter 15
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Jack has been looking at his hands following Pitch for a few hours now. He's been staring, clenching and unclenching his fists.
I can't believe I lost my staff again! He berated himself. He blinked.
What kind of an immortal am I if I can't keep my source of power with me?
He lost his connection to the wind and the ground. He blinked again.
And the snow. Jack sighed.
Yeah, Shepherd of Winter. Great.
Jack rubbed his eyes in irritation.
Dad would flip if he sees me like this.
Walking around while staring down at his hands, Jack bumped into Pitch's back when Pitch stopped.
Jack winced and rubbed his nose.
Pitch glared at him and Jack raised his hand in a placating matter.
"Jack, why were the guardians at your house?" Pitch irritably asked.
Jack glanced around to look for the two remaining guardians.
I swear I didn't notice them leave. Jack frowned but was relieved that this emotional train is over.
I won't get to see them again.
"When did they leave?" Jack asked mostly to himself.
Pitch blinked and looked questioningly to MN. MN looked confuse too.
"What?" MN asked Jack. Bunny and North has been following them and Jack should be able to see them since they were standing right behind him.
"Bunny and North. I didn't see them leave. When did they?" Jack asked again now clearer than before.
Bunny hopped in front of Jack. "Mate.." he asked waving his paws in the teen's face.
But Jack clearly can't see him. North tried to put a hand to Jack's shoulders but his hands went through.
All of them sans Jack gasped and looked at MN for explanation.
Jack noticed them gasped and flinched.
"Sorry, sorry. Don't worry, I won't ask anymore"
"But Jack-" MN started.
"They left a moment after Toothiana and Sanderson" Pitch cleared his throat.
Jack seemed somewhat relieved but at the same time disappointed.
"By the way, Seraphina, can your spirits have scars?" Pitch suddenly asked out of the blue.
He's been reading the guardians' fears and found something completely irrational.
Immortals don't scar unless it's from before they were mortal.
Pitch saw Jack flinched and the fear that grew in his eyes that clearly told him that he was missing something.
"You know that they can't, Pa. Why did you ask?" MN asked irritated.
Why does his father bring useless topic when surely the fact that Jack can't see the guardians is more important?
"Ah, so I guess you" Pitch pointed at Jack "have a lot of explaining to do young man"
Jack clamped his mouth.
"Or do you want me to enumerate my theories and we'll be able to pinpoint the right one from your reaction"
Jack looked troubled but he eventually sighed.
"I just trip sometimes when mortal, grandpa. You shouldn't be overprotective to the young just because you're old" Jack joked trying to lighten the mood.
"So a kid like you trip in what? A twig which ran through your wrists multiple times. If that's the case, I should be concern with every teenager your age in the world" Pitch snapped sarcastically.
Jack flinched. "I'm special, okay?"
Pitch growled. "You are going to tell me the truth, Jack. Who did this to you? Who made you do this?" Pitch grabbed Jack by the shoulders shaking him.
"No one, okay! I did it to myself and because of myself! No one's to blame but me!" Jack said.
"No one blames you for anything, Jack! You can't just twist my words" Pitch sighed and let go of Jack.
"Just... rest and we'll see what we can do about it tomorrow" Pitch said feeling exhausted of the whole ordeal.
Jack silently went to his old room.
"Pa.." MN sobbed breaking down.
Pitch comforted his daughter.
"Shhh... Sera it's not your fault"
MN just cried harder. Because how can she help her child then?
If it wasn't her fault, then whose fault is it?
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Jack stared at his bedroom. It was untouched after the incident. The room was cool but not as cold as his ice chamber. It was built with the thought that seasonal spirits when magic deflated would turn into a mortal and lost all his/her powers.
Sure, all seasonals used to live here but even before, Jack haven't seen another seasonal here.
It seems like my monstrosity drove them away.
Jack sighed loudly. He only lived here for twenty years but he knows every canny of this place. After all, one needs to know every escape route if he's the spirit of mischief.
Good days. Jack smiled remembering the pranks he played with Pitch.
For a king of nightmares, the guy certainly knows how to have some fun.
Jack flopped down his bed.
Well, he's certainly picked the wrong person to play with. Jack frowned.
Can't I have a break?! Jack asked the malicious voice in his head.
You did great showing the guardians you're uglier than they taught.
Jack sighed resigning himself to the inevitable.
The old man's definitely regretting letting you live.
Jack stared at the ceiling lying in his back.
I bet everyone thinks so too.
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They all thought they were playing with a child.
Jack shut his eyes.
They're incredibly stupid.
"Stop! They're not stupid!" Jack clenched his teeth.
"Can't you just stay quiet for once?! I'm so tired of listening to you!" Jack shouted angrily looking for something that would calm him.
And what? Listen to yourself singing praise about people who considers you as a child! You think that's they wanted you?!
Jack stood up looking everywhere.
They only tolerate you because they pity you!
Jack went to his desk and tried to look for something sharp.
You can't silence me, you stupid thing!
Jack saw a quill that he used a very long time ago and grabbed it.
"Let's see about that"
A/N: I'm pretty sure I'm getting off track here. But I just wanna go with the flow of my slightly twisted mind so yeah..
Thank you for reading! J