Back again!
Later there will be more new stories with BenneFrost… find out about them at the end of this chapter!
BTW, I've found a really nice story called, Next Time, in The RotG fandom, give it a read if you like!
Chapter Seven: A Truth among lies….
North was enjoying his work, well he always did, the calmness of his Office, no-one allowed to interrupt while he made new toys for all the children. He knew even his fellow Guardian's would never barge in his office. He smiled, then looked sadly out of the window before frowning, the lights were on… only North could set off the lights, even the Elves knew never to touch it.
North barged out of the office, looking around, finding no-one anywhere near the lever, North sighed, the other's would be on their way here now, he might as well hold a Guardian meeting, even without the youngest Guardian present.
After a couple of minutes, the three Elder Guardian's had arrived, looking over at North,
"So… 12 days before Christmas, you call us to a meeting?" Tooth asked looking at the large Guardian,
"If truth be told, I was not the one summoning you" North shrugged,
"Then who?" Bunny began before a burst of Moonlight blinded them for a second, before a pearly figure stood before them,
"M-M… Manny?" Tooth asked,
"Greeting's My Guardian's, It has been too long since I was in your presence, though I must say Nicholas, I did prefer your old colour scheme… all this brown and black..." Manny spoke calmly walking forward, a white glow masking all his features and outfit.
"Is surprise to see you old friend! Why are you coming to Earth?" North asked, looking at the spirit.
"I am here to speak to you about young Jackson" Manny told them,
"Has something happened?" Tooth asked,
"In the past, yes, but I wanted to tell you about Jacksons HUMAN years, the time he has kept hidden away for so many years" Manny told them, "I already have his permission to tell you this, though I doubt Sanderson needs it"
Sandy smiled, and made a double thumbs up.
"Excellent, this story begins over 320 years ago, when a young Child named Jackson Oliver Overland" Manny began, sitting down on the nearby table, "Like many childbirths of his time, it was widely celebrated, as he was free of any birth illnesses and faults, a perfectly healthy child. Time passed and Jackson quickly became the soul of the town, everyone loved him. Everyone knew he was the thing that made them laugh, made them smile."
"Even back then, Jack loved fun" Tooth smiled,
"Indeed Toothiana. But by now, Jackson's Mother Sally Overland, was already Pregnant with Jack's sister, Ann" Manny told them, "When she was born, that was the first time young Jackson ever spoke to me, he made an oath to protect her, to keep her safe from harm"
"Wait… I rem'ber Ann Overland, one of the few Ankle Bitter's I let see me" Bunny smiled, remembering the girl but not her brother,
"Indeed, over the course of the next five years, Jackson grew into a popular figure in the town, he was in charge of the children of the town, keeping them safe, and in that time, both Jackson and Ann met all four of you in one way or another" Manny smiled, "First was Sanderson, Ann was refusing to sleep so Sandy had to give her an extra dose. Next was Aster, he let the small child see while his brother sat watching from a tree. Next came Toothiana, you went to collect the last of Jackson's teeth, both the two children had much joy that night"
North smiled, his part was coming up, Jackson had always been a good boy, always on nice list,
"And finally came Nicholas, gifting Jackson a pair of skates that would ruin lives" Manny sighed, "three days after Christmas, Ann asked Jackson to take her skating, being the good elder brother, he agreed and went with her… the ice cracked beneath Ann and… Jackson scarified his own life to save hers"
The Guardian's all frowned, Jack was dead… but Jack couldn't be dead.
"Jack died?" North asked,
"Indeed, it was at that point I started the transformation, from Jackson Overland to Jackson Frost" Manny nodded, "After days of working, he was ready, gifting him life again gave rise to Jackson, who in retrospect's, could have used a little less power, but such is life"
"What happened to the girl?" Tooth asked,
"She died some years later when an invading force wiped out the small town where the modern city of Burgess now resides" Manny replied, "Jackson tried to help the town, but all he could do was make it colder and snow at that time"
"Does Jack know?" North asked,
"No" Manny replied, "But enough of that talk, I believe it is time I told you the two things that I truly came here for, First, Jackson is in Burgess, and second, and I must tell you how very important it is that you obey, he must be left to his own devices"
"Why, we could…" Bunny began,
"NO!" Manny boomed, "I have a plan in action and it is working with far more effectiveness that I had first envisioned"
"Who is looking after him?" North asked,
"Young James Bennett" Manny replied, leaning backwards.
"When can we go and see him?" Tooth asked,
"When I decree him ready for visitors, which shall not be within this week my Guardian's" Manny nodded,
"Manny… what did happen to him?" Bunny asked,
"I Cannot say, this is one secret only Jackson should reveal, but do not push him… you must give him time and one day, he will tell you what happened" Manny nodded, "But before that, you still have a Nightmare King to deal with, he is on the loose and I think most likely is going to be trying to destroy Burgess, we must not allow this, for as long as possible, I ask of you, when you have a moment, do a sweep of Burgess, but do not… DO NOT… try and visit Jackson… Promise me on your Guardianship"
"We Promise" The Guardian's sighed, hating being treated like the children they protect.
"Excellent, now that is done, I have more work I need to do, for now my Guardian's, this is farewell!" Manny smiled as he faded from view,
And done!
Hope you enjoyed...
New Stories:
1. Jamie has always loved Jack, but he's in a Relationship with someone else, but what happens when they leave Jack Broken Hearted? Can Jamie patch up the Spirits heart and get his own Wish?
2. Jamie is happy, he has good friends, and a great boyfriend, but when Jack Frost returns, Jamie is forced to realise, he was never happy, but can he escape his life and follow his heart?