A/N: You guys are amazing. That's what I have to say. You're all just amazing. I woke up this morning to 6 new reviews and when I came out of school there was even more. Writing these, and hearing how you're all enjoying them, is making my Christmas season. So thank you. Anywho, enjoy chapter 8. I really like this one.
Chapter 8: White Christmas
It was a cold and snowy day in Portland, and it was the Librarians' day off of work. Of course, time off of work did not mean time off from each other. They'd all planned to spend the day together, but when they'd woken to find the annex lawn covered in a fresh layer of snow, which looked perfect for packing, they were unable to resist their childlike tendencies.
Cassandra ran into the snow bouncing and squealing. She immediately rushed to the lawn and threw the white powder high into the air, giggling like a toddler as it fell back onto her head.
"What's up with all the excitement Red?" Ezekiel asked. "You're acting like you've never played in the snow before."
"Well actually, I haven't" she admitted. "My parents never let me. They thought I'd get sick"
Ezekiel looked down regretfully as Jake shot him a scornful look.
"Oh don't be like that" Cassandra said. "It's not a big deal. Come on let's go!"
As the other Librarians walked over to join Cassandra, she fell straight back into the snow and squealed. Immediately, she began making a snow angel.
"Hey guys" Jake joked. "Do you wanna build a snowman?"
Eve rolled her eyes while the rest of the group laughed.
"Really Stone?" she asked. "A Frozen reference"
"Ah, my nieces love that movie" he admitted. "Every time I go over my baby sister's house it's playin'."
He'd already started to pack the snow into a giant ball for the base. Cassandra was still rolling around making angels.
"I'll start making the body" Ezekiel said.
"I'll start getting stuff for the face!" Cassandra exclaimed, suddenly hopping up from where she lay. Eve laughed from the sidelines with Flynn
"I swear" she exclaimed. "Sometimes being guardian is like watching a bunch of children" She turned to Flynn to get his opinion, when she saw he'd run off to help Jake and Ezekiel.
"And apparently the head Librarian is included in that" she sighed.
She was so busy watching everything going on that she did not notice Flynn leave the group, or hear him sneak up behind her.
"Eve!" he shouted. She turned around and before she could take a breath, he'd launched a snowball into her face. Flynn jumped up and down in victory.
"Oh no" she growled, wiping the snow from her eyes. "Big mistake Librarian"
She ran into the yard, immediately scooping up snow and launching it at Flynn. She hit him square in the chest.
"You've got quite an arm there Guardian" he teased. Her hand was on her hip and she grinned mischievously.
"Don't test me" she said. Flynn turned behind to him to make more snowballs. Eve jumped at the signal and rushed to do the same. The race had begun.
Jake and Ezekiel were lifting on the snowman's head when he turned and saw what was transpiring.
"Ahhhh yes" he cheered. "This was always my favorite part of playing in the snow when I was a kid"
Soon he'd joined the fight, followed soon by Ezekiel and Cassandra. Eve and Flynn were already beginning to attack each other, while the others raced to make ammunition.
Soon the Librarians were running all over the place, attacking each other with snow. They hid behind bushes, trees and snowbanks, only popping out to attempt a victory.
Cassandra rushed behind a tree and stopped as she saw Jake already there. She was about to turn and run when he grabbed her arm, pulled her over, and put a finger to his lips. He pointed to the snowballs in both of their arms and then at Ezekiel, who was now out in the open.
Cassandra stifled a giggle, and on a silent count of three, they both launched their snowballs at Jones. He never saw it coming. After the impact though, he was vicious. He swung his arm, ready to launch with full force. Jake and Cassandra saw this and jumped in opposite directions, rushing away.
Then, all of the Librarians were out in the open again, launching snow at each other in a free for all.
Eve and Flynn were running when they bumped into each other and fell straight back into the snow. Eve laughed hysterically. She didn't think she was going to get involved in this, but now she couldn't remember the last time she'd had this much fun.
Flynn rolled over next to her and kissed her on the cheek before tossing the snow around them all over her.
"Hey Flynn" Ezekiel asked. "Is there some kind of artifact that can bring old Frosty here to life if we put it on his head?"
"Oh no" Flynn remarked, sitting up sharply. "You don't wanna do that. I had a run in with Frosty once. Very vicious. Almost didn't end well."
Everyone else froze, staring at him.
"Frosty's evil?" Cassandra gasped.
"You've gotta be kidding me." Jake remarked.
"I wish I was"
After a moment of silence, Eve laughed again, throwing her arms out into the snow. Everyone else soon followed, staring at the carnage around them.
Later that afternoon, Cassandra sat in the Library's den, a blanket wrapped around her, reading a book. Jake entered unexpectedly, carrying two mugs.
"What's this?" she asked.
"Well" he said. "I figured 'cause you missed out on playing in the snow, you probably missed out on the best part too"
"And what's that?"
"Drinking Hot Chocolate afterwards" he placed one of the mugs in front of her and sat down in a nearby chair with his own.
"Thank you Jacob" she remarked. "That's very sweet."
"Literally" he joked. She laughed and sipped her hot chocolate, giggling as the whipped cream covered her nose.
A/N: I apologize for all of the heavy Jassandra lately. I wasn't planning on doing any big scenes for them until way later, and certainly not two in a row like this. I try to mix it up you know? I swear the ending scenes from yesterday and today were not a part of my original plans for the stories, but 207 has made me a Jassandra monster. Anyway, I hope you liked it. Tomorrow should be our first Ezekiel centric, "Little Saint Nick"/ See you then!