Created Date: 11/15/14 11:40 pm.
Finished Date: 11/22/14 12:29 pm.
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Author's Note: Yeah. Finally. I'm happy to say that I got back writing and doing the best I can self-control and make sure I don't get distracted. So Nikki Pond's back! Mwahahahaha. I hope this chapter is great. Oh and by the way, the title, I was inspired by this episode from Danny Phantom "Flirting with Disaster". I would have called it different, but it would have been obvious what this chapter is about. But, disaster is involved. But probably not what you are thinking. Anyway! Finally! I got 2 weeks no school! Christmas Vacation! I just came home from school (Exams and a party) and I'm happy to say that we'll be getting updates frequently. Though I mean every week cause I have to catch up writing.
P.S – I suck writing accents.
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-Chapter Four-
-Stuck with Disaster-
The Guardians were settled around the meeting table.
Bunny couldn't help but glance at Jack. It had been 2 days since he had last seen him, and when Jack finally showed up 2 days late. He had apologized to the Guardians, saying he was busy with winter and stuff. Bunny had explained to the Guardians Jack's whereabouts just right after Jack left the graveyard.
The Guardians accepted it and did not even mention it when Jack arrived. So they continued their meeting, doing reports.
Jack had his arms rested on the table. North had been talking about his production in Christmas and telling about his ideas.
"Are you OK, Jack?" Tooth asked, pulling out of Jack's thoughts.
"You look tired." North stated. "Vas it winter?"
Jack glanced at Bunny hesitantly, who's looking at him with a hint of concern. The winter child looked at the other Guardians with concern look on their faces.
Let's rewind to just a few hours ago.
Jack was practically panting, his heart beating faster than ever before as sweat started to drop down his face. He ignored the pain on his ribs as he looked around. He was panicking. And he was sweating, his jacket must be wet.
"JACK!"
Jack, eyes wide, spun around and followed that voice. Leaping off the burning bushes. He had ashes on his faces, some injuries on his legs and feet.
"JACK!"
He moved as fast as he could, dodging some fallen burning branches. He winced in pain when it hit him just a bit.
"JACK!"
He tripped, his stomach smacking the ground. He winced in pain again, and he gritted his teeth to keep himself from screaming. His vision began to blur, his ears ringing. He could see black spots in his vision.
"JACK!"
He gasped as the voice pulled brought his attention. He wanted to get up, he wanted to follow that voice, but his body was already in pain. Too many injuries, some burns. He blinked rapidly as grey smoke was around him.
He cleared his vision and could see a kid with a brown hair. Eyes full of fear and concern.
"HELP!"
Jack watched in horror when he realized the kid was no other than his sister. Behind her were two adults. A man and a woman. The woman had a short brown hair, wearing a faded green dress. The man was wearing a grey tunic held up by an old belt, brown pants and boots.
Recognition flickered through Jack's eyes, realizing it was his parents. His family.
He could see fear in their eyes, especially tears.
Jack tried to open his mouth to speak but he screamed in pain when he could feel a strong headache.
"JACK!" His family screamed.
"NO!" Jack screamed as he sat up.
Eyes wide, his heart was beating fast. What the hell happened?! His body was trembling as he tried to calm his breath. He could feel tears in the corner of his eyes.
WHAM!
Jack practically yelped in surprise, jumping almost three feet in the air and had fallen off the bed. He winced as his sides hit the hard wooden floor. He looked up and saw a big figure in front of him.
Bunny was walking down the halls of North's workshop, a bit tired. He had just come from the kitchen to get a snack for himself. Then he heard the screaming. In an instant, he was sprinting down the hall, knowing who screamed.
Jack.
He had never heard Jack screamed. Hell, he had never thought Jack would ever scream with such a heart-breaking, terrible cry. For god's sake, this was Jack Frost. A kid who loved to have fun and not get all….scared.
It made Bunny worried.
He threw the door open, with his boomerangs ready.
"What's going on?!" He shouted.
Then he paused for a moment when he saw Jack on the floor, tangled in blankets. His eyes were wide, filled with fear that he had NEVER thought Jack would ever feel. And another thing that shocked him was the tears he saw on Jack's eyes.
His eyes softened just a bit as he lowered his weapon.
"Bunny?" Jack whispered, his breath shaky as he calmed down just a bit. But he still had the fear in his eyes. Slowly, it was coming back to him. He remembered coming to North's workshop two days after he left the graveyard. He didn't recall sleeping in this room. North must have brought him here.
Then he remembered his dream. His family. His sister. Fire. Burning.
Jack's shoulder started to hyperventilate, a wrenching sob riding each shuddered breath. The boy pulled his knees closer to his chest, hugging them. He felt his heart twisting as tears fell fast.
Bunny's instincts started to pull as he quickly rushed towards the winter child. Jack wasn't a crying type. He was always full of joy and always up to his mischievous tricks. "Hush, snowflake, it's OK. I'm here." He said in a quiet, soft tone he often used with little kids as he rocked them back and forth.
"I'm scared, Bunny."
Bunny felt his chest twist when he heard how Jack said it.
"It's all my fault…" Jack whispered, looking at Bunny with his big wide eyes. It reminded Bunny of a scared child. The albino child looked down and his breath shook. Closing his eyes tightly, he gripped Bunny's fair. "I should have saved them, it's all my fault."
"Hey, shush." Bunny said. "It's just a nightmare, mate. It's not real."
"But…" Jack protested weakly. "It felt so real…"
Bunny sighed. "Fear does that, you know. Tricks you into seeing things all dodgy. Ya' lose sight of what's real an' just…react."
"But…what if it's real?"
"Ya' have to face it. You're a brave kid, and whatever yer facing. Ya' can do it. Ya' can beat it. And…ya' won't be alone. I got yer back. WE got yer back." He referred to the other Guardians.
The Pooka pulled the child closer to him. "We'll protect ya'. No matter what."
Jack looked up and saw something he had never thought he'd see in Bunny's expression towards him. Concern. Worry. He didn't have anyone concern for his safety, he was used to being ignored. Sure, there were others but it was mostly pity.
But what shocked him most was Bunny—out of every being—was the one concerned for him.
Jack sighed, closing his eyes. He knew that if he gave in, it might have crushed his heart.
Yet, he couldn't help but trust Bunny just a little bit…
"I'm fine," Jack replied, pulling a fake smile.
North eyed at him, not convinced.
"Are you sure?" Tooth flew in front of his face, looking concern. "You look a little pale."
"I already told you. I'm fine." Jack waved it off.
"Ya' heard what he said," Bunny said, glancing Jack with a hint of concern. "He's fine. Let's get back to the meeting."
The Guardians hesitated but went back to the meeting. Jack looked at Bunny and mouthed 'Thank You'. Bunny nodded. He had decided not to tell the rest of the Guardians, and he had a feeling Jack wouldn't like that.
Jack was bored as he listened to Tooth telling her story about this kid's baby tooth and how the kid brushed her teeth so well.
Bunny shook his head, obviously bored too. He was holding an egg and a paintbrush, painting it. He glanced up and frowned. Jack's face was crunched, like he was trying to listen to something. His lips pursued, eyebrows furrowed.
It took a minute for the other Guardians to notice Jack's actions when he stood up suddenly with a loud bang, knocking out the chair he was sitting.
"Jack?" Tooth called in concern.
Jack's eyes widened. "I'm sorry guys, but I gotta go." He quickly snatched up the staff that was lying near the window, and the he jumped off the window, flying away.
"Jack!" The Guardians called, rushing up to the window. All they could see was a tiny blue dot before it was gone.
"To the sleigh!" North declared. The Guardians were about to make a move.
"That won't be necessary, Nicholas."
The Guardians turned around and saw a man. An old man. He was tall and thin, with a silver hair (almost like Jack's hair unlike North's) and beard so long that could be tucked in his belt. He had a very long and crooked nose. His eyes were soul-piercing shade of blue, the colour of the bright blue sky. It twinkled with kindness and filled with wisdom. He wore a long and dark purple cloak with a hood that covered his head. He held a long staff that looked so ancient.
"Father Time!" North said, looking surprised.
It was then the Guardians noticed the elves and yetis were frozen. Frozen in Time.
"It's nice to see you again, old friend." Father Time said. "Bunny. Tooth. Sandy." Nodding each members of the group (except Jack since he's not there).
"Father Time," Tooth called. "It is really lovely to see you, but what are you…"
"…doing here? I'm afraid this isn't a social visit, my dear." Father Time said. "But I cannot let you interfere your youngest member, Jack Frost."
"What?"
Sandy made an image with sand '!'
"Time is very delicate thing, Sanderson." Father Time said.
"Why can't we?" Tooth asked. "You never interfered unless it's important."
"Trust me, my dear Toothiana. It is best WHEN you leave Jack alone."
"Why?" Bunny asked.
"Because if you don't. The prospect of Jack Frost will be in peril."
Author's Note: I am giving the credit to FeastofDeath and DrowningOstrich. Totally theirs.
I do NOT own Bunny's line "Fear does that, you know. Tricks you into seeing things all dodgy. Ya lose sight of what's real an' just…react." That belongs to Drowning Ostrich in her fanfic called "Winter's Time" in Chapter 22: New Life: First Strike. But it is technically Chapter 18 – First Strike. And I got her permission.
I recommend you guys reading DrowningOstrich's fanfic "Winter's Time" – It is one of my favourite ROTG fanfics. And actually my number 1 favourite ROTG fanfic. Best! You'll get Jack's POV and thoughts, and a better understanding. Great structure and how she written it.
FeastofDeath – I was inspired by his chapter in "Ice Cubes" Chapter 12: Promises. I had been planning a Jack/Bunny comfort scene, rather brotherly. And I wanted Bunny to assure Jack that he didn't have to fear handling it alone. Still, Jack has the fear. Can't blame him, his wounds are cut deep. You can't just forget about 300 years alone. I also recommend reading FeastofDeath's stories. They're the best too! And one of my favourites.
OK. I didn't really plan to end this chapter. I original planned it to be Jack's POV after he rushed out of the window. But ended up ending it until Father Time. I'm sure you all have heard Father Time. He's like the Spirit of Time. I am going to admit my character of Father Time is combination of Dumbledore (hehehe. Harry Potter) and Clockwork (from Danny Phantom). I couldn't help it. AND I am having a hard time shutting my mouth.
I realize just a few days after writing this chapter it felt...wrong. I mean, adding a comfort scene with Jack and Bunny is...well. It felt a little rush, is it OK? I'm really worried. I'm really trying to keep Jack and Bunny's relationship balance and not TOO much comfort and 'OK' scenes.
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OK. So, Christmas is coming and we'll get a new year about...12 days. Anyway, I have set up a poll in my profile. The poll is: "After my fanfic "Hope and Fun" is finish, what should I do? Or what type of fanfic? (Look below my profile "Future Stories/Vague Ideas/Consideration" for some fanfic choices. As long as ROTG is involed.) Deadline: December 31 2014"
So I plan to write a ROTG fanfics and I am sorry to say that I won't be writing Doctor Who fanfics and will be my last priority. ROTG is going to be my top fandom priority.
I honestly don't know when "Hope and Fun" will be finish. And I dunno how long it will be. I'm going to guess less than 25 chapters. So, possible it will be finish around May 2015, but it could be December 2015.
Anyway, after "Hope and Fun" is complete, I plan to write another ROTG fanfic. But...I have something I've been considering and I am REALLY excited to write it.
So, I'm going writing a crossover soon. It will be my first time, not counting "Living the Dream" since it was categorize "Doctor Who" and it was only one time.
Anyway (again), I consider writing regular and crossover fanfics alternately again and again, and I have already took the oath to NOT publish another fanfic until one is complete. Still, not sure about altering regular and crossover fanfics.
Here are the choices in the polls.
-Write a ROTG regular fanfic
-Write a ROTG crossover
-Procrastinate and Be lazy!
The last one is silly. But my brother suggested it and thought to joke you guys.
The deadline is on December 31. So please make vote as soon as you finish reading this. Available in my profile. I considered putting up another poll and reveal to you guys the summary of the upcoming story (either regular or crossover wins) but I decided not to. If crossover wins, I consider telling you which fandom ROTG will be paired up for the crossover but decided not to since there is already 1 fandom I am very excited for ROTG to pair up with and I had started writing it down just yesterday.
Anyway (again), once the vote is finish, I will give myself a day to think about which ideas would go best.
Once "Hope and Fun" is complete, I will put up a summary&title of the next upcoming fanfic (either regular or crossover) at the last chapter of "Hope and Fun" just right below the author's note.
Don't worry, if ROTG crossover wins, I will reveal the summary, title, AND the fandom that ROTG will be paired up for the crossover. I can only say that the fandom of ROTG that will be paired up for the crossover is very popular and known worldwide. It's IMPOSSIBLE to NOT know that fandom. I had just started to grow on the fandom and asking that certain fandom's 'things' for Christmas ;) If you are REALLY curious what crossover ROTG will be paired up, then vote for it. Or just pick a ROTG fanfic.
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