A/C: *hangs head* Again, sorry. My schedule has finally lightened up though! So hopefully, I'll have the next chapter out soon. Thank you for those have stayed tuned!

Chapter Seven

Jack couldn't believe it. What the hell had just happened to him?! He had been surprised to see Pitch, that was for sure, but he hadn't expected the other...thing. Just the sight of Pitch had sent him reeling, believing that he the dark spirit was trying to go about some evil plan as he had before. The other creature though, sent a chill through Jack. The very presence of the creature had made him feel as if all the world was dark and that there was nothing.

Shiver at the memory, he forced his attention back to flying through he wind, eyes narrowing as he fought through the pain of it against his skin. As distracted as he was, he didn't expect the sudden object flying at him and hitting him square in the side. It wasn't painful but he lost concentration, falling down towards the ground and the object finally coming into view.

Jamie. Jack's eyes widened as he saw Jamie, the man wrapping his arms around Jack as he came face to face with him. The wind throwing their hair around as they both fell towards the ground, Jack opening his mouth to yell out why he had just tackled him like that, but finding his mouth otherwise occupied. Jack's eyes widened as Jamie leaned forward, placing his lips on top of the other. Smoke filling around them from their bodies touching, a gasp leaving Jack as his eyes fluttered closed, and his hands moving to wrap around Eros' neck.

Just as they were coming close to the ground, the wind came down to slow their descent. Their bodies still pulled together tightly as they came down to the snowy bank, mist filling the air as Eros' warmer body pressed against the cold snow. With his own eyes closed, he deepened the kiss, groaning as he licked and moved his lips against the coolness of Jack's lips, and the snow spirit not fighting the initiation at all.

Then slowly, almost painfully, they pulled away from one another. Eros' face staying close as he stared down at the other, his eyes searching out the shocked yet happy face. Jack's eyes watering slightly as he thought that finally, his beloved Jamie's memories had returned, but not wanting to break the profound moment. But Eros did not remember. He only knew that what he had just seen before, was what he had been feeling all along for the other, but not realizing their connection to one another.

"Jack...I do not remember everything but...I want to. Ever since I woke up and saw you, I somehow knew you." He said, his arms wrapping tighter around the other, and taking a deep breath. Gazing downward, he tried to collect the rampant images that ran through his mind, to put them into a single coherent thought. Jack raised his hand up, pulling Eros' back towards him.

"Eros-"

"No, listen. I want you to tell me everything. I don't know if the emotions are from who I had been but...if I grew to care for you so much that it came with me into my next stage in life...then there must have been something. Something so amazing about you, that I just couldn't let you go." Eros' arms tightened even further, his head falling down towards Jack's, pressing their foreheads together and shivering at the contact.

"Do you still love that man? The man I had been before?" He asked, his voice wavering slightly as he wondered if Jack was in love with a man that he no longer was. Jack answered by wrapping his arms around the other, pressing their bodies tighter and hugging Eros against him. Resting his chin on Eros' shoulder, he took a deep breath.

"You are still that man, Eros. Just because you became an immortal now, does not mean you are a new person. I do still love that man. I still love you." As he spoke, Jack slowly pulled away, allowing Eros to sit up so that they could look upon one another. Jack's blue eyes sparkling as he looked up, a soft smile coming to his face as he spoke, and a single hand moving to caress Eros' cheek. Eros' took a breath, his eyes narrowing and his eyebrows furrowing together from the wave of emotion he saw on the man's face.

Then leaning down, he took Jack's mouth against his own once again, kissing Jack with the fierceness of the love that he felt in his chest for the other. Though he did not remember all their time together, he could not deny the truth of what he was feeling. He knew that it felt right though, just knew that where he was, in Jack's arms, was where he was meant to be.

Jack felt like his chest was going to burst, a single tear falling down along the side of his face. He almost didn't believe it. Couldn't believe that he had gotten more of his love back, could actually hold the man against him, to feel his heat against the coolness he had always felt. His legs moved, one wrapping around Eros' leg, wanting to meld himself to the other, and Eros not fighting against it all.

Their movements became more heated, their tongues dancing against one another as they lost themselves in each other's touch. Jack moaning out Eros' name, his eyes drifting closed, arching back as Eros' tongue moved down from his lips to his neck. Eros groaning at the coolness against the tongue and the minty taste of Jack's skin against his tongue. One hand moving down to lift up the hem of Jack's sweater, exposing the flesh and pressing his own upper body against Jack as he practically ripped his own shirt over his head.

"Eros...we don't..." Jack groaned out, panting heavily as he saw that Eros intended to touch him right then and there. He worried that the man was pushing himself too far, believed that he was doing this out of a desperate act to remember, but Eros' gaze made him pause.

"I do. You do. We both want and need this, Jack." Eros said, knowing that he had to touch Jack. Memories or no, he knew what he was feeling. He knew that the man before him was who he wanted and he did not doubt that. Jack remained silent, his eyes staying on Eros as the man stared up at him, and he bit down on his lower lip.

"Are you-ah!" As he spoke, Eros leaned down, licking along Jack's stomach, leaving a trail of fiery heat that sizzled along Jack's cold flesh. Jack arched his back, white hair flinging back into the snow, and a loud groan escaping him at the sudden sensation. His hands grasping at the ground on either side of him, his eyes fluttering as he tried to focus. Eros didn't stop, his hands moving up along either side of Jack's torso, creating a burning path as he pulled the hoodie up, exposing more of the snow spirit's body to the elements.

Eros moved back up then, his hand reaching into Jack's pants, grasping the other man in a tight heat. Jack almost yelled out his pleasure, eyes snapping open to look at Eros, his arms moving to wrap around the man's neck. One hand slithered down, reaching into Eros' pants to grasp the other in return, leaning forward to press their lips together as they stroked one another.

"Jack..." Eros moaned out in a breathy voice, his lips parting as he deepened the kiss, twining their tongues together. A throaty moan escaping Jack as Eros and he stroked each other in turn, their hands becoming slick with each other's precum. Eros pushing his lips against Jack's, biting and nibbling on the offered lip, and wanting to taste more of the coolness of the man's mouth.

The mist floated up around their bodies as they rubbed against one another, snow melting away to reveal the grassy hill beneath, moisture clinging to their bodies as they grinded against each other. Eros' eyes widening as he looked down to see Jack's pale skin become pink, as if the man's icy exterior was melting away from the heat of their actions, and loving the light blush over Jack's cheeks. Jack staring up at him with wide blue eyes, appearing as if he were lost in the sensations that they enacted on one another. Eros heating up Jack's body, while Jack cooled down his own.

"Eros...I can't...I..." Eros' hand was moving almost frantically now, matched by Jack's own hand, and the fiery spirit nodded his head. He could already feel the familiar pooling of heat in his stomach, could feel Jack's legs quivering on either side of his hips, and he knew they would not last long. Leaning down, they kissed one another again, finding that they just couldn't pull away from each other. Their hips grinding against each other, hands moving jerkily, Jack arching up as he felt his release coming.

"Eros!" Jack called out, his feet digging hard into the moist grass beneath him, one hand gripping at the ground as if he would flow away, and his entire body growing taut as he released in Eros' hand. The appearance of Jack, coupled with the sound of his name being shouted out in desperate pleasure, forced his own climax. His head throwing back, eyes closing for a moment as his mouth gaped open, gasping out as he released as well, calling out Jack's name.

Time stopped for only a moment as they found release with one another. A deep form of connection renewing between them both as time slowly came back to its rightful speed. Eros catching himself on his free hand, gazing down at Jack as the snow spirit returned the look. Their breaths coming out in heavy pants, smoke billowing out from them and around them still, and unspoken words passing between them.

Eros leaning down, a hand gently placing itself behind Jack's head, and gazing at the man with renewed wonder instead of confusion. Jack slowly leaning forward as Eros gestured him, their eyes never wavering as they knew that they were recreating a special moment between them, that not even faded memories could erase. The connection becoming complete as they kissed one another, forming a solid strand between them, and knowing that nothing could break them apart.

Elsewhere

"Do you think they're okay?" Tooth's voice rang out, her body flittering around as she looked around nervously. She had been going on since the two had left with the memory box and she worried that the man hadn't taken it well. That he and Jack had somehow gotten into trouble and she felt completely at fault. She knew that she shouldn't have given Eros the box yet, that he wasn't ready for it, but Eros had been so insistent on it! Rubbing her hands together, she continued to fly around until a small toy flew in front of her path, haltering her movements. Looking down, she saw Bunny lounging on a table, and frowning at her.

"Relax, Tooth. There isn't anythin' we can do 'bout it right now anyway." Bunny added, sighing deeply as he spoke, his arms wrapping across his chest. It was the truth. There was little that they could do for the two men, both of them having to deal with quite a blow, and more than likely, one of them having a conniption fit from it all. North sat nearby, his hands playing around with a toy as he looked at it with mock concentration, but his mind whirling with worry for the two. Sandy spinning around in a chair, his eyes staring at nothing in particular as he thought deeply about the situation as well.

"I know but-"

"Tooth, really. There is nothing we can do."

"Yes, nothing you can do. That sounds like how it will be very soon." The sudden voice made all three jerk, their eyes widening and turning as they gazed about the factory. The dark and malevolent voice ringing through the vastness of the factory. Bunnymund jerked to a standing position, his hand reaching for the boomerang on his back. North jumping up as well, his voice yelling out for his weapons and a yeti running off to retrieve them. Tooth freezing in the air, narrowing her eyes as she looked around to spot the darkness that usually preceded Pitch. Sandy flying up to form a golden cloud beneath him, his entire body ready for the probable battle that would ensue.

"Pitch, what the hell ya doin' here?!" Bunny yelled out, looking around until they jerked towards the large globe. A dark cloud coming over the top of the globe and Pitch slowly coming up from its depths in a large swirl of black sand, his arms behind his back, and a wicked smile on his face. The four Guardians stood their ground, positioning themselves into fighting stances, and North being the only one to move as the yeti threw his weapons to him. As he caught them, he took a step forward, pointing the sword at Pitch.

"Why you here, Pitch?!" The large man yelled out, eyes narrowing at the dark figure in a menacing manner, and Pitch smirking. Scoffing slightly, he lifted a hand up to look at his nails, ignoring the four that looked at him with hatred in their eyes.

"It is not I that you need to worry about...Guardians..." Pitch said calmly, his eyes slowly moving back to the four, his smile slowly fading to a slight smirk. Gulping back the sudden protrusion in his throat, he gazed up at the darkest corner of the factory, his smile fading away completely. The four turned their eyes in the direction that Pitch looked at, confused as to what the dark spirit was talking about.

Leaving them open. As they looked away, Yara attacked from the opposite corner. His large cloak spreading out to encompass all four Guardians and tightening them up together in one quick movement. The four Guardians cursed out, struggling against the black cape that wrapped around them, fighting against the wrapping that threatened their very existence. Tooth, Bunny, and Sandy surprised as they faced this new danger that suddenly came out from the darkness. North, being the only one to stand still, his eyes widening as he realized what was happening.

"Yara..." A dark laughter filled the room as the cloth wrapped tight, making all four Guardians press their backs up against one another. Bunnymund and Tooth still fighting, struggling against the binding as North stared at the dark figure that came out from the shadows of the factory. A cloaked figure that slowly approached, almost floating around them as he approached where North was in the mix, a white set of teeth glowing as he approached. A hand coming up to slowly remove the head covering, exposing Yara's face.

A dark head, void of any hair, but terrifying from the deep branding on his face. A sickly blue color was the monster's skin, bright red eyes, and a rather human looking face. North knew better though and he narrowed his eyes as Yara came up to him. Slowly, Yara reached a hand out, smiling as he touched the tip of his finger against the side of North's face. North jerked his head away, glaring daggers at the creature.

"Hello, North. It has been some time, has it not?" Yara stated, chuckling under his breath as he took a step back, tilting his head down as he moved around the group of four. Tooth froze as she saw his face, eyebrows knitting together as she gazed upon this unknown enemy.

"Who are you?" Yara laughed, Pitch jerking at the loud sound.

"Who am I? Oh, that is right, you are one of the younger ones, are you not? North...would you enlighten the others?" Turning away from them, Yara slowly made his way up to the top of the globe in a mixture of smoke and dark cloth, appearing beside Pitch. Pitch shuddering as he felt his cousin stand so close, turning away from him in an attempt to dissuade the dark creature's abilities against him. Meanwhile, North sighed deeply before turning his head to look at the others.

"He is Yara. Spirit of hopelessness. Creature that suck hope from all, leaving them only as empty shell." His eyes glued onto Yara then, glaring at the dark spirit. Bunnymund let out a clearing cough, closing his eyes for a second.

"That's all well and good but how about are we supposed to get rid of this guy? We all know how to fight Pitch, cheeky little bugger." Pitch glared at the rabbit, wanting to send the damn blue bunny off through a wall, but Yara raised a hand up to halt the commotion.

"I can answer that. I am looking for Hope. He has returned in the world and I want him." The four Guardians looked at each other in confusion before turning back towards Yara and the silence made the dark spirit's smile falter. Letting his hand fall down to his sides, he tilted his head as he kept up the small smirk on his face.

"Do not feign misunderstanding with me. Where is hope?" North gritted his teeth together as he yelled back a reply. Bunny lifted his head then, quirking an eyebrow.

"I'm the Easter bunny mate, I'm hope." Yara laughed, his face heading up towards the skylight, gazing at the sun for a moment before gazing down at the rabbit. Tilting his head to the side, he released a soft breath before shaking his head.

"No rabbit, you are the life of new beginnings. I speak of hope of mankind...that which drives the...humans..." North lifted his shoulders, anger lacing his fingers.

"There is no hope spirit here, Yara!" Silence filled the room then, Yara's eyes closing as he turned his head back and forth, popping the sudden tension in his neck. Then turning towards Pitch, red eyes meeting yellow, and a sinister grin coming to both of their faces. Both of them turning their heads down to the four Guardians, who stared back up with slight fear in their eyes.

"Then...we have no use for you."