Final chapter! Let me know in the reviews (or PM me) what you want me to write about next!

*Previously*

Sambala turned and smiled sadly. "I was taken by Pitch after having to be turned to stone so I would not melt. And while I was away, I see Henry has hurt other people in hate. I do apologize. Trust me when I say I'll have a long conversation with him while we're trapped here."

This time it was Gaia's turn to look confused. Until realization dawned on her. "The knife worked on you, not Ash. It may have reversed Manny's spell, but now you're both bound to this mountain."

"No. No, please. Sambala, I wanted to have you back. And it was Manny's fault! His Guardians should pay!"

*Now back to the story*

Sambala turned and Ash felt a shiver crawl up her spine. The Snow Queen had a face of full-on anger, her narrowed eyes glaring at OMW (aka Henry) with a hateful frown. If looks could kill….But Ash couldn't feel sorry for the spirit who almost imprisoned her and tried to separate her from Bunny.

Neither could the others.

"Your majesty, I beg permission for us to return home and make sure Ash is fine," Tooth asked. Sambala's eyes glistened with unshed tears as she nodded.

"Of course; I am so sorry for all the trouble he has caused. If there is ever anything I can do, please let me know," Sambala replied. The Guardians all nodded before North threw a snow globe and a portal appeared. Bunny knelt down and picked Ash up bridal-style despite her protests about being able to walk. He walked through the portal first, followed by River, North, Sandy, Gaia, and Tooth. But Scarlett and Jack stayed behind for a second.

"I..I didn't know. Otherwise I would've come to help you both sooner," Jack stated. Scarlett nodded in agreement. "Yes. We hate that all of this had to happen." OMW shook his head.

"It was my fault. I..I hope the girl is alright."

Not knowing how to respond, the two Seasonals left through the portal, which left an angry Snow Queen and a remorseful Old Man Winter alone.

*Time*

*Skip*

"I'm fine, Phil. Can I go now?' Ash asked. The yetis had checked everything three times each, with no sign of any injuries. Phil reluctantly nodded and let the Spring Spirit run out of the infirmary toward the Globe Room where the others were still waiting. "Hey guys!"

"You're okay!" Scarlett cried as she wrapped her friend in a hug. "I'm so glad you didn't leave me with the boys!"

"HEY!" Two indignant Seasonals exclaimed. No one paid the boys any attention as they each took a turn hugging Ash, who simply huffed that she hated all the fuss. Bunny waited his turn; he could see his girlfriend was fine.

If seeing her get stabbed had taught the Pooka anything, it was the same lesson he had learned eons ago. You have to act in the moment. You can't wait, because you might not make it in time.

So when he made his way to her, he did what he'd told the group he would do while Ash was in the infirmary. He grabbed her hand and knelt down on one knee, a black velvet box in his other hand (paw?)

AN: The end. No more chapters in this arc. Short but sweet (I think). Next up, second (and last chapter) of Pooka arc. Bye.

Kitkat Out!