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"WHAT?!" Tooth, North and Bunny all yell in unison. Sandy just looks very worried, and only slightly mortified. Jack flinched, he figured they would freak out, but he didn't think they would freak out this much.

"I said, 'Pitch took Audrey captive'! He had me trapped with his sand stuff, and he disappeared with Audrey. He found out that she was lying to him, and we have to go save her!" Jack explains, nearly yelling. And, completely out of the blue, Sandy flies off in a flash with Jack and the others in tow. The others of course, using the sleigh.

Sandy and Jack went to where Pitch's lair was before he was trapped-which apparently was no longer the case-and looked around for the opening. After a long time of searching for it, they all decided they were just going to create their own opening to Pitch's lair. So that's what they did. Bunny tapped the ground twice, creating a tunnel that lead to the underground-Pitch's lair.

They all entered into the underground cave-like halls. It was a very dim place, but with the help of Jack's glowing staff, they could find their way without running into anything. They eventually heard Pitch yelling, followed by the sound of a whip being cracked against bare flesh. Jack felt enraged by what he heard next. Audrey's scream. It took all the strength in the world for each Guardian to not just barge in, yelling and brandishing whatever weapon they had. Audrey cried out in pain again and again.

Jack just couldn't take it anymore.

He ran towards her screams, prepared to kill Pitch with all the anger in the world.

Once he charged into the room, shooting ice at Pitch angrily. Pitch shouted in pain when a blast of ice froze his shoulder. Audrey was collapsed on the ground, her wrists and ankles bound in sand chains. Pitch growled, "Frost!" He summoned up nightmares as the other Guardians stormed in. Bunny threw egg bombs and his boomerangs, while North drew his swords and attacked them. Tooth spun and sliced them with her wings and Sandy used his golden sand whips to turn the nightmares into good dreams. Jack focused on getting Pitch, and when Pitch was distracted enough, he ran to Audrey.

"Drey!" He shouted, worry and concern lacing his voice. "Are you alright? Are you okay?" He asked frantically, holding her body to his. She looked at him, she was very weak and frail at the moment because of the pain she was in.

"J-jack.." She mumbles, her voice hardly above a whisper. "I-I'm okay.. B-but.. I don't think I'll be able to last this time.. I probably won't make it.." She admitted quietly. Tears started to fill her eyes as she placed her hand on his cheek. Jack shook his head desperately, his hand cupping her cheek.

"No! No, no, no, don't say that, you're not going to die, you'll make it, I promise. Please, just keep your eyes open." He begged, his forehead laying against hers. "Please, Drey.." She looked up at him, smiling weakly. She felts droplets of water fall on her face, and she looks up at him, only to find him crying. "Drey.. I love you." He murmured, loud enough for her to hear. Her eyes lit up, and despite her condition, she looked happy.

"I love you too, Jack." She smiled. He took the moment and pressed his lips against hers gently. She kissed him back, her mind going blank. At least I know he loves me... I can die happily now. She thought, as she closed her eyes for the last time. He pulled away, and his eyes widened.

"Audrey?! Audrey, no, open your eyes! Please! You can't die, you can't leave!" He shouted desperately. But it was no use, she already drew her last breath. Jack cried, holding her limp body close to him. "No.. no, no.. please, Audrey, wake up. Please, you have to wake up."

Pitch and his nightmares disappeared, not wanting to see Jack and Audrey's lovey moment. Seeing how much Jack loved her simply made his blood boil.

The Guardians approached Jack, looking upon him and Audrey sadly. They mourned quietly as Jack cried loudly. Sandy even shed a few tears for his friend, for he knew Audrey for as long as Jack did. Tooth started crying, leaning on Bunny for support. North and Bunny both looked down, not able to look on the two any longer.

Time seemed to slow down drastically, and everything seemed to be frozen.

Darkness. Everything was dark. Her eyes opened slightly, only to see white light everywhere. She squinted, the light being way too bright. "O-ow..so bright.." She sat up, her hand attempting to block out the light. After her eyes adjusted, she looked around. Everything was white, but it was an actual room. More like an office, actually. There was a desk, and one of those cool cushiony chairs. A single window, with a beautiful view of the Earth. She noticed she was sitting on a futon, which was also white.

She heard a door open, and looked in the general direction of the sound. She looked at the man in confusion, wondering if he was who she thought he was. His silver hair gleamed in the light, and -oh so surprisingly- he wore a white suit. His silvery white eyes, narrowed and he smiled.

"So, you're finally awake. I've been waiting for you." He said, his voice like silk. She looked at herself, finding that she was also a bit changed from before. She wore a silver dress, that went down to her ankles. She was still barefoot, of course, and her raven black hair was tied up. She looked at him again.

"Are you..?" She started, but never finished her sentence. The man chuckled, finally identifying himself.

"Yes, I am the man on the moon. Or, Manny, as the others like to call me." He smiled. Her eyes widened in shock. She wasn't expecting to ever actually meet him. She might even be the only one to ever meet him in person.

"Why am I here? I thought I died.." She said, looking down at her hands sadly. He gently grabbed one of her hands.

"Yes, but it wasn't meant to be. You were not suppose to die, ever. So, for the time being, I brought you here. You need time to heal, but it won't take you too long. You see, you are to be a Guardian. You are meant to protect the children of the world, as Jack and the other four do." He sat next to her, smiling. "Child, don't be afraid, or sad. You will get to go back, I promise."

She looked at him, a sad look on her face. "Will I get to see Jack?" She asks. Manny chuckles, nodding.

"Of course. Like I said, you're going to be a Guardian, just like him. I'm sure you already know what your center is, right?" He asks. She nods, putting her hand over her heart.

"Yes... my center is Honesty." She said, smiling. Manny smiled brightly.

"Yes, child. Now, go to sleep. You need your rest. And when you wake, you will be back on Earth, with Jack." He smiles, placing his hand over her eyes. She suddenly feels very tired, and she goes to sleep. Falling back, her head rests against the arm of the couch.

Jack looked up at the moon, glaring. Sitting on the roof of Santoff Claussen, he had been having a very one-sided conversation with Manny.

"Why didn't you tell me where she was sooner?! If I had known where to find her, I could have saved her.. she wouldn't have died." Jack's voice started off strong, and filled with rage, then it turned sorrowful. "Manny.. is there any way she can come back?" he asks, pleading.

The moon shone brightly, sending a beam of light towards him. A figure started to form in front of him, and his eyes widened in shock.

"Audrey?"

I know, you all probably hate me, right? XD I ended with another cliffie. Oh well, you will just have to wait until next chapter. Kay? Kay. Mwahah!

As you all know, I do not own ROTG nor any of it's characters. :)

~Hinata-Chan33, Signing out!~