So I don't why but for some reason fanfiction doesn't show my story updating on the site. I'm hoping that's why not many people are reviewing :( but if anyone has an explanation as to why I'd appreciate it if you told me. Anyway, story time. Sorry that I haven't been updating a lot, still coming up with a plot.
Galimatias-wow...I haven't really thought about the biology of it all, but I don't plan on Nat getting hurt. I'll think about what to do, thanks for letting me know! And I'm glad you're so excited about the story.
Chapter 3: Crazy
The woman from the portal strolled through the halls of her recently acquired home, the Spanish villa radiating wealth and riches. After a few moments she reached the balcony, gazing down at the bustling city beneath her. Her fingers danced along the railing.
"I always heard city life was busy, but this is so tame." She smirked to herself, "Good thing I can fix that." And with a wave of her hand the woman watched her work unfold.
~~~~At the Tooth Palace~~~~
"Oh this is the best baby shower ever!" April squealed as Nat opened another gift.
Tooth laughed, "This is the only baby shower we've ever had silly!"
But Cupid laughed and waved his hand, "Only or not, it's still the best. Open mine next sweetie."
Nat grabbed for the box decorated in pink and red ribbons and after opening it revealed the adorable teddy bears inside. "Oh Cupid these are so cute!"
He smiled, "I know, and I have pink and blue ribbon once you have them. So can you please find out what they are already?!"
Patty Clovers rolled her eyes at the spirit of love, "Cupid Nat's told ya once she's told ya a thousand times, she and Bunny are keepin it a surprise! Now quit yer fussin about it."
Everyone was laughing at Cupid's mock gasp and overdramatic pout when the northern lights appeared in the sky. Nat and Tooth shared a glance, "Well girls uh, and guy, this has been wonderful, the best baby shower ever. But alas, duty calls." They smiled at the collective groans, "But thank you so much for your wonderful gifts, I couldn't have asked for better friends." And with that the Guardians of memory and courage took off into the sky, heading toward the famous Santoff Claussen.
~~~At the Workshop~~~
Nat and Tooth were the last to arrive and immediately they stood by their partners. "So how was the shower?" Bunny whispered to his mate.
"Fantastic, you're going to love the gifts."
North cleared his throat and everyone's attention moved to the Russian, "My friends, there is a certain problem occurring over the world, one that worries me greatly." He pressed a few buttons and the screen off on the wall came to life, revealing multiple newsfeeds in different countries. Riots, mobs, and fights were all they could see. "This began a few hours ago, and is spreading."
Nat spoke up, "Man that looks worse than a mosh pit." Her comment received confused looks from her fellow Guardians. "You know, mosh, like at a concert…no? It's a, oh forget it, they're violent, crazy, chaotic. That sort of thing." The others "Ohh-ed" at the same time and Nat wanted to facepalm at the lack of current knowledge in the group sometimes.
Sandy rang his bell and began forming pictures, Bunnymund was the first to understand. "He has a point mate, what's the cause of this? Is there somethin' in the water, or is it magic?"
Jack piped in, "What about Pitch? Do you think he has a part in this?"
Nat was shaking her head at Pitch, "Not a chance, he's still dust scattered over the earth. If it was him, I'd feel it, or Gaia would tell me at least. Besides, those people don't look scared, they almost look like they're….enjoying it." They looked back to the screens and saw she was right, all the people wore a maniacally happy expression, one that could shoot chills up your spine. As they were looking at the screen the window opened. Turning around the Guardians saw Sam Hallows, well a bat like monster turn into Sam Hallows, stumble into the room.
"Sam?" Jack said, "What are you doing here?" The Legend of Halloween looked tattered and worn down.
"Do you guys know how crazy it is out there?" He jerked his thumb at the window, "There's something unnatural about all of it. I swear some of them saw me." The last comment made everyone's heads snap up.
"What?!" Tooth said incredulously.
Sam nodded, "A couple of people actually threw rocks at me, laughing like it was a party." He looked worriedly, "And not to sound whiny or childish, but I've not been feeling quite right since I was there." A strange look passed over his face and a creepy laugh escaped his mouth, "But then again, that looked like some party." His lips curled up into an odd smile, and as soon as it happened it disappeared, leaving the spirit looking confused.
North was the first to say what they were all thinking, "Whatever this is, it is affecting spirits as well."
Sam looked a tad panicked, "I-I need to find Patty." He hurriedly went to the window.
"Warn the others to stay away!" North called to the dragon flying off in the distance.
The room was quiet until Jack spoke, "So, what do we do?"
The jolly Russian didn't even hesitate, "We will go out and protect the people, each will be armed with dreamsand. Use it to calm the masses, hopefully it will delay whatever is happening until we discover what it is."
Bunny spoke up, "And I assume we all agree that Nat stays out of it?" The older Guardians nodded while Nat protested.
"Stay out-Aster you can't be serious! You need all the help you can get, I'm a Guardian too and I should-"
"Oh I'm dead serious Natty," the pooka turned to her, "Guardian or not this will be dangerous for you. Ya heard Sam, they threw rocks at 'im! I know you could handle yerself but we need ta think of the kits."
Any other argument died on Nat's lips and she finally nodded, "Fine. I'll be in the Warren waiting, make sure you guys don't go weird too." Then using a tunnel Bunny made she flew down and headed home.
North pulled out his swords, "Alright comrades, let's go."
~~~~Hours Later~~~~
Nat paced through the Warren, anxious for her husband to return. Night had already fallen when the wind finally spoke to her.
"He has returned sister."
Her head snapped up and she rushed as quickly as she could to the cottage, meeting him just as he reached the door and flung herself into his arms. "Thank God you're safe. Are you alright?"
Bunnymund tiredly rested his forehead on hers, "Yeah love, m'fine. Jus' been a long day."
"The people?"
"Taken care of, fer now. The sand barely did anythin, it took a lot of inner power, summonin our centers and spreadin them into the crowds." He walked in and plopped onto the couch, "I haven't been this tired in centuries."
Nat watched him run a paw over his face and sigh. Gently she went over and sat, easing him to lie down and placing his head in her lap. Softly petting his head she asked quietly, "Do we have any idea yet about the cause?"
He closed his eyes, "No. Only thing for sure is that this ain't natural, we're dealin with a spirit of sorts." Sighing again he added, "And we 'ave no idea who."
It wasn't hard to tell how stressed about this Bunny was, so Nat continued to pet him soothingly. "Aster don't worry, we'll figure this out. Now just relax, listen to the babies' hearts, that always calms you down." Bunny turned an ear and placed it on her stomach, the reaction was instantaneous. His entire body relaxed and a smile crept over his face.
"Thanks Natty, I just don't like the idea of somethin' like this happenin so close to the kits' arrival."
"Neither do I, but I know we'll stop it soon. Now get some rest." Nat kissed his forehead, "I love you."
Bunny was already falling asleep, "Love ya…too."
~~~Spain~~~
The image in the water basin dissolved and the woman paced angrily. "So those Guardians want to try and stop my fun? Well then, it looks like I'll have to teach them a little lesson…and make sure that they won't do it again." Laughing wickedly she retreated to her bedroom and lounged on her enormous bed.
"This is going to be so much fun. No wait, not fun, wild."
Another short one I know. These chapters aren't going to be too long. Sorry lol. Next chapters gonna be interesting if it happens the way I want it to, which it outta, cause I'm the author ;) anyway review, and stay awesome!
