Chapter Twelve

Merida-

Merida glanced at Blake and he nodded. She grinned and threw her little paper bird into the air. Blake yelled some spell Merida didn't know and the bird began to flap its wings. It began to fly around the classroom.

They were in Defense Against the Dark-arts and Alex had stepped out to talk to Professor Starling.

"Well done Blake," she high-fived him.

"Nice bird," he grinned. They watched as their creation soared around the room. The students were laughing and some were chasing after it like little kids. Liam shot a rock at it and the bird almost fell out of the air, but it managed to stay afloat.

"Nice try Flynn," Blake ruffled his friend's hair.

"Why thank you, Stellrook," Liam shoved him. Blake pushed him back into his chair and gave him a bear hug from behind. "No," Liam cried and tried to break free. Merida laughed loudly at her two friends. Then the door opened and Alex walked back in. She dived into her seat. Blake and Liam obviously didn't hear the door because they were still fighting.

"Mr. Stellrook what are you doing to Mr. Flynn?" Alex asked with a cool look on his face. The two broke away. Blake grinned and Liam blushed.

"Just teaching him to fight sir," Blake said. Alex gave a half smile.

"Back to your seats before I deduct team points," he said. Blake dropped himself in his seat next to Merida. "And who's bird is that?" he eyed Merida's bird that was still flying around the room. Her cheeks burned as she raised her hand.

"Beautifully made Miss Donbroch," he winked at her. She sighed in relief and sunk into her chair. Blake elbowed her and she kicked him. "Now turn to page 376 and take notes," he ordered. Merida flipped open her book and grabbed her notebook. Then she got an idea and grabbed her red notebook from Hiccup.

Hey Hic, she wrote.

Shouldn't you be taking notes? Hiccup asked.

I'd rather talk to you!

Oh ok. Merida laughed and glanced at him from across the room. He waved and she waved back.

Having fun over there?

Loads.

Did you like my bird?

It was pretty cool. I really want to know what spell Blake used. Can you ask him for me?

Merida nudged Blake and he looked at her. She pointed to what Hiccup had wrote. Blake grabbed his pencil and jotted it down.

Standard Book of Spells pg. 317

Ok thanks.

What are you guys talking about?

Who's that?

Rapunzel.

Hey Punzie.

Don't' forget Jack!

Oh no it's Jack!

Thanks Gryffindor…

Don't any of you take notes?

I do!

Good job Rapunzel.

Losers.

Tell me about it.

So we finally agree on something?

Eww no I change my mind.

Too late!

Now what are we talking about?

It's ok Rapunzel, we aren't in that conversation.

No! Don't leave me alone with Jack!

Awww you know you like that idea.

…

Sorry Merida. I think I'm going to take notes now.

Me too.

Don't leave me! Merida glared at Hiccup. He grinned sheepishly then started to take notes.

I'm still here…

Oh joy.

Oh never mind it's just you Gryffindor. Professor Moor is coming.

Merida sighed and closed the notebook. "Have a nice conversation?"Blake asked. She hit him in the back of the head with the notebook. Blake laughed.

"Settle down," Alex warned. Merida and Blake hid their laughs behind their hands then started on their notes again.

Hiccup-

Hiccup walked behind Rapunzel, Merida, and Jack as they headed outside to study. "Why can't we study inside?" Hiccup asked. He was bundled in his winter cloak and the coat his dad had got him for Christmas. His Ravenclaw scarf was wrapped around his neck and his breath formed a small cloud in front of his face.

Rapunzel and Merida were wearing their cloaks over their Hogwarts uniform. They were also wearing their house scarves. Rapunzel's was wrapped around her neck in a neat circle while Merida's was waving in the wind.

Jack had on his uniform with his cloak and his scarf swung over his shoulders. Hiccup thought it looked like a cold outfit, but Jack seemed comfortable.

"We've been inside all week. I think it's time we got some fresh air," Merida said. Hiccup sighed. Jack grinned and ruffled his hair.

"Cold Hiccup?" he teased.

"Yes. And you should be too," he snapped.

"I love the cold," Jack put his arms in the air and let the wind pull at his clothes. As he did snowflakes started to fall and land on the already snow covered ground.

"Jack made it snow!" Rapunzel gasped.

"Wow, I'm magical," he grinned.

"We're all magical," Merida rolled her eyes. Hiccup chuckled at her joke. Finally they reached their destination. A tree that grew almost directly by the edge of the lake. All its leaves were gone, but it had still kept most of the snow from landing beneath it. They sat in the dry spots and pulled out their books.

"What should we do first?" he asked.

"Let's go ice skating," Jack suggested.

"The lake isn't even frozen and we're here to study not play," Hiccup pointed out.

"I can change that," Jack got up and strolled to the edge of the water. He pulled out his wand.

"No don't Jack. What about the mermaids?" Rapunzel ran to his side and grabbed his arm.

"It's ok I'll only freeze the top," he comforted her. Reluctantly she let go of him. Jack tapped the water with his wand and it froze over.

"What spell did you use?" Hiccup asked curiously, walking over with Merida.

"I didn't have to," Jack said. "Ice and snow are my specialty," he winked. Hiccup didn't believe him, but he didn't press it. Rapunzel hesitantly put her foot on the ice. Nothing happens. Getting more daring she stood on it.

"I think it's safe," she called.

"Of course it is," Jack jumped onto the ice.

"What about skates?" Merida asked.

"I got you covered," Jack smiled. He waved his wand over his shoes and ice formed over his shoes to make skates. He did it to each of them.

"No thank you," Hiccup said when he reached him.

"Come on Hic," Jack argued. "It's really fun."

"I don't know how to ice skate," Hiccup grumbled.

"Hiccup doesn't know how to ice skate," Jack announced. Hiccup blushed furiously and glared at him.

"Neither do I," Rapunzel shrugged. "Will you teach us Jack?"

"You bet," Jack skated over to Rapunzel, leaving Hiccup on the shore. Hiccup sighed in relief and sat down under the tree to study. Out of the corner of his eye he could see Jack take Rapunzel's hands and pull her along on the ice. She was giggling and kept tripping.

Merida was doing fine on her own and was flying along the ice. Once she crashed into Jack and Rapunzel. They landed in a heap on the ice and exploded into laughter. Hiccup gave up on studying and turned to watch them.

"Sorry," Merida apologized as she helped Rapunzel up.

"It's ok," Rapunzel giggled. "That was funny."

"It was hilarious to see the three of you crash on the ice. But I have to say I was hoping you would fall through," Jasper said evilly. He, Gabby, Deb, and Gowthur had walked onto the ice and were facing Jack, Rapunzel, and Merida.

"Where's Hiccup?" Gowthur asked. "Did you get tired of him and leave him in the library?" Hiccup's ears burned in anger.

"I'm right here," Hiccup stalked to his friends. Gowthur smiled wickedly.

"What do you want?" Jack asked coldly.

"Is that anyway to talk to friends?" Deb asked.

"Oh we're friends? Funny thing to say after you attacked us on the sixth corridor. Or maybe you forgot about that," Merida snorted, her blue eyes ablaze.

"Maybe they wanted to forget about it since they lost," Rapunzel said. They laughed. Jasper narrowed his eyes and Gabby huffed.

"Actually we were interrupted so we don't know who won," Gowthur replied.

"Well why don't we finish it right now?" Jack suggested. The others looked surprised. They began to whisper amongst themselves. Hiccup knew jack had been going to say that he had just hoped he wouldn't.

"Are you sure this is a good idea?" he asked.

"We can take them," Jack whispered.

"Alright," Jasper said. "I'll take you on," he pointed at Jack. Jack nodded.

"I get Hiccup," Gowthur grinned. Hiccup gulped.

"I want this one," Merida snarled at Gabby. That left Rapunzel and Deb. Each pair moved away from each other, but remained on the ice.

"Ready?" Gowthur asked. Hiccup took a deep breath then nodded. He and Gowthur raised their wands then-there was an explosion of light next to him. Hiccup turned in just enough time to see Jack fall through the ice.

Rapunzel-

Rapunzel shrieked in horror and ran towards the hole in the ice. Jasper looked horrified, his face pale white with shock. "I-I didn't mean to," he stuttered. Rapunzel ignored him.

"Jack," she screamed. Merida was running towards the hole. She pulled off her cloak and kicked off her shoes. Obviously she was going to jump in after him. Rapunzel followed her lead. She barely noticed Jasper, Gabby, Gowthur, and Deb run away, all she knew was that she had to get Jack out.

She and Merida had almost reached the hole when Hiccup shoved them away. "No," he yelled. "You can't do that."

"We have to save him," Merida screamed. She got up again and raced towards the hole, but Hiccup pushed her away. He reached into his pocket and pulled out something small and black.

"Engorgio," Hiccup pointed his wand at the tiny black animal as it dove towards the hole. Before it hit the water it grew into a large dragon. Rapunzel gasped.

"Hiccup, was that a dragon?" she asked. He didn't answer her. He leaned over the hole, his eyes searching the water. Rapunzel and Merida joined him. The lake was dark and they couldn't see anything.

"Come on Toothless," Hiccup whispered under his breath. The three friends held their breath, silently hoping Jack would be alright.

"Students, get off the ice," Professor Starling ordered. She walked swiftly towards them and waved her arms. "Get off before you fall through."

"Jack did fall through," Rapunzel blurted out. Professor Starling's face grew pale. She hurried over.

"Get away from the hole," she ordered. They stepped back.

"It's ok, Toothless will get him," Hiccup said. Professor Starling gave him an odd look.

"Toothless?" Suddenly the dragon burst from the ice. It dropped Jack's body and backed away. Rapunzel let out her breath and ran to him with Merida and Hiccup.

"Jack," she squealed. He coughed up some water and blinked his eyes at her. She pulled him into a hug and Merida joined her. Hiccup did too.

"Don't you ever scare us like that again," Merida breathed.

"Yeah I'm alright. Thanks for asking," he joked. Rapunzel laughed quietly. Even in this troubling moment Jack was cracking jokes.

"Merlin's beard. Is that a, a dragon?" Professor Starling gasped. They let go of Jack and turned to look. Hiccup got up and grabbed his wand.

"Confundo," he shouted. Professor Starling looked stunned then her face grew confused. "Fly Toothless. Don't let them see you," he pushed his dragon away. Toothless flew into the air and soared away.

"You just attacked a teacher," Rapunzel stated bluntly.

"Yea I know," Hiccup said. They pulled Jack up then walked to Professor Starling.

"Professor Starling?" Merida asked. She blinked and stared at them.

"Goodness Mr. Frost. We must get you to Madam Lawson," she ushered them away. Hiccup sighed with relief.

"Well done Hiccup," Merida whispered.

"Cool dragon," Rapunzel whispered. He grinned.

"Don't tell," he said. They nodded.

Jack Frost-

It was dark and cold. Above him a light was shinning. He reached towards it, but his arm was too heavy and he was too weak. He needed to breath, but he couldn't, the darkness was suffocating him.

His lungs screamed and his body felt heavy. All he knew was he needed to get to the light, but he couldn't. Suddenly something grabbed him. He felt a rush of strength and he struggled against it, but then he realized he was going towards the light.

He burst through the light and took a deep cleansing breath. He was back on the ice. Looking around he expected to see Rapunzel, Merida, and Hiccup, but all he was the red eyed figure. It smiled at him and Jack fell back into the darkness.

Jack jumped up in bed. He was safely tucked into his hospital bed. The room was empty except for him. He breathed heavily and slowly until his heart slowed.

"It was just a dream. I'm out of the water," he whispered. Despite his words he couldn't get the image of the figure out of his head or forget the feeling of suffocating. He shook his head to try and clear it. That's when he caught he caught sight of his staff lying on the table next to his bed.

"How did you get in here?" he wondered aloud. Curious he picked up his staff and studied it in the darkness of the hospital. For the first time he noticed faint blue and silver lines running up and down it in intricate patterns and swirls.

His eyes grew heavy as he looked over his staff and soon he fell asleep again.

When Jack woke up again he had a visitor. "Professor Jurntry!" he said in surprise. Nicholas was sitting in the chair that faced his bed, his eyes staring out the window.

"Ah Jack, you're finally awake," he said coldly.

"Yes sir."

"So tell me. What were you doing on the ice?"

"I was ice skating with my friends," Jack said slowly. There was a glint in his eyes that he didn't trust.

"Yes, Mr. Haddock, Miss Gothel, and Miss Donbroch. Your partners in crime."

"We didn't commit a crime," Jack shouted. He was beginning to get frustrated with Nicholas's slow, cold, calm voice.

"Fighting with other students isn't a crime, but it is against school rules. I would expect you to know that seeing as how you've already had detention for it," he said shortly. Jack glared at him. "I suppose that falling in the ice is enough of a punishment. But know if it was up to me, you'd be out of this school before you could say 'Jack'. I'm watching you Mr. Frost," Nicholas rose from his chair and walked out of the room, one agonizingly slow footstep at a time.

Jack was fuming by the time he left. "What did I ever do to you?" Jack screamed at the closed door. Jack took a few deep breaths to steady his heart, but it didn't work. Still angry he grabbed a vase of flowers from the table next to him and threw it against the door. It shattered and glass littered the floor.

That made Jack calm some. Heaving he laid back down and closed his eyes. "I've got to learn to control my temper," he said to himself.

A/N:

I had planned for this chapter to be longer and a cliffhanger, but obviously that didn't work. The beginning thing with the notebooks was just some fun with their friendship haha. And Jack falling in the ice was necessary for Toothless to be freed and Jack to have a discussion with Nicholas and realize how much he doesn't like him. Does anyone have a guess as to why Nicholas doesn't like Jack? Also who do you think sent the gifts? I meant to ask that before, but I forgot. Well thanks to XxXBlueRose23XxX, AlexJohnD, Cristyceci, 4everETRNL, kairi196, Guest, Bialey24, and Kasha Eliz for reviewing. AelxJohnD thanks for the correction on the poem thing. I couldn't decide between face and fate so I just put face. Thanks for telling me it's fate! Thanks to everyone for reading and please review!