Chapter 12: A dream. A family

Angela hovered above her bed, motionless. Alive, yes, but very still. Jack stood outside her room, waiting anxiously for the news. Ever since he brought back Angela from the fight, he was separated from her. Sakura took the bleeding girl to her room and hadn't come out for almost 36 hours. He paced back and forth.

'Jack...' Tooth said, placing a hand on his shoulder. Jack sat on a nearby window ledge and stared out into the snow beyond. He opened the window and slipped out. He flew over to the balcony on Angela's room only to find out that the curtain was closed. He saw at least 5 ravens sitting on the metal bar, cooing. His features brightened slightly, the corners of his mouth twitched northwards. One of the ravens noticed the winter spirits and flew out to land on his shoulder. He nuzzled Jack's neck affectionately. Jack patted the majestic, black bird.

'You can come in now.' Sakura said as she appeared at the window. She wasn't surprised when she saw the winter spirit. The five ravens and one spirit entered the room and saw the levitating figure of the autumn spirit.

Angela was dressed in a spare kimono that Sakura brought. It was plain white and long enough that it covered all her bandages. Jack stared at the figure, for once he was frozen. Each of the ravens flew to Angela. The 1st sat on the head of the bed. 2nd and 3rd sat be her arms. The last two sat by her feet. Suddenly, all five birds started singing a song. It was a sweet melody.

Sakura smiled and left the room to inform the rest. Jack swayed at to the melody by the door frame. He closed his eyes and tapped his staff gently. Bradley appeared at the door and saw the singing ravens. He walked over and sat by her bed and held her fragile hand. North appeared at the door frame and sighed a hefty sigh. Tooth flew in and gasped. She sat next to Bradley.

'Oh Angela... please get better...' prayed Tooth. All the baby tooths flew around and sat next to Angela's ravens.

Bunnymund walked in and lowered his ears. The bunny-rabbit sat and started fiddling with his boomerang. Sandy was last in. He walked up to the levitating form and sprinkled some gold sand over her face. Angela's mouth tugged upwards as she giggled in her sleep. Sandy sighed in relief. Sakura sat on the other side of Bradley and leaned her head against his shoulder.

Angela was walking along with her brother. The both of them happy and laughing. Angela caught her reflection in a mirror. She had the most beautiful electric, sky blue eyes and chocolate brown hair. She looked at her slightly tanned hands, flipping them back and forth.

'Angie! Come on! Isabel is waiting for us!' Matthew shouted, running ahead. Angela giggled at her brother and ran after him. soon, a small playground appeared in view. There sat Angela's half. Isabel had an impatiently look on her face but it soon broke into a grin as she saw her brother.

'Mat! Ange. You guys are late!' tutted Isabel playfully. The blonde laughed as their little brother stuck his tongue out and ran over to some kids.

'Seriously, Ange. Why were you guys late?' Isabel asked. Angela smiled sheepishly.

'He... needed to go to the toilet again.' Giggled Angela. Isabel shook her head and smiled softly.

'HEY! ANYBODY! Please help me!' a girl straight, brown hair with a fringe cut at an awkward angle came running into the park. The blonde and brunette stared.

'Isn't that the prankster's sister?' Isabel whispered to Angela. Angela nodded and walked over to the girl.

'What's wrong?'

'IT'S JACK! HE FELL INTO THE LAKE!' Cried the little girl. She grabbed Angela's hand another person's hand and dragged them.