Author Notes: Chapter four here, guys. And about time too! :P I've been a bit sick recently so that has slowed me down, not to mention the internet being a pain in the neck. But never-the-less, I WILL finish this story! This is only a short one, but hey! It's a chapter. "This is scaryk26 saying: HAVE FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN READING!"

Outside the Boogeyman's lair...

"Well, that went better than expected." Bunny said calmly. Jack nodded in agreement and looked over to Raven.

"I thought you were gonna take his head off. What happened back there?" Everyone stopped and looked at her, waiting to hear her answer. She sighed a little.

"I was going to take his head off. But Manny told me to be patient with him and to take things slowly. And since he is a good friend, I listened." She smiled before continuing. "Besides, I have a feeling that me and Mr. Black are going to get along just fine." After listening to that, Jack piped up.

"Hey, wait a minute! You hardly ever listen to me! Especially when I have good ideas."

"You call building a 10ft snowman indoors a good idea?" He paused for a minute.

"It was a good idea at the time. I didn't know that it would melt so quickly and cause a mini flood."

"You made it in the warmest room in my home. Of course it was going to melt!" He smirked a little.

"If you knew it was gonna melt, why did you let me build it?" Once again, all attention was on Raven.

"Because, being the little bundle of joy that you are, I didn't want to spoil your fun and ruin your playtime." She smiled warmly before bear-hugging him. He laughed and squirmed around in her hold trying to break free. Being only 6ft, he was like the size of a grey hound compared to her 7ft 10inch body. To him, she literally was a bear. She certainly didn't feel like one though with her weight. Ants could carry her without worrying about being squished. She was as light as air. By this time, she had him in a head lock, ruffling his snowy white hair.

"HEY! LET GO!" He was still laughing and fighting against her strong hold. He enjoyed these little moments they had together. It just goes to show that Death can be fun at times... most times actually. She was a ton of fun! She finally released him after giving him one last squeeze. She chuckled, as did the other Guardians, and continued their walk.

"So..." Tooth started. Raven looked at her before she began. "When do you think you'll be visiting him again?" Raven thought for a moment before replying.

"I was thinking about seeing him some point tomorrow. Maybe in the morning. I need him to understand that these little 'check-ups' are going to be very regular." Tooth nodded in agreement. Raven then summoned Mammon and told the Guardians she needed to get on with her work. They all waved goodbye to her before departing. She melted into the shadows and may her way to Pretoria in South Africa. The remaining five carried on with their walk.

"Did you really build a 10ft snowman in her home?" Bunny asked the young winter spirit, who smirked a little as he slowly turned his head to look at him.

"Maybe." Bunny chuckled.

"You're an idiot, mate."

"I know." They all laughed.


Back with Pitch...

He was long done with his tea and just finished reading his book. He put the book down on the table and stood up. He stretched his arms above his head releasing a loud 'pop'. He cracked his back and sighed. He walked back into the kitchen, empty mug in hand, humming softly to himself. He put the mug in the sink and made his way to his room. He opened one of the huge double doors and stepped inside, closing the door behind him. He saw his neatly-made bed and smiled happily. He undressed until he was completely naked, allowing his clothes to leave his body and hit the floor with a dull thud. He rolled the blanket back on his bed and shuffled his way in so he was in the middle. He couldn't sleep near the sides or he would fall off the bed. He's been like that ever since he was born. He pulled the blanket over himself as he laid down. He needed his sleep. He had a big day tomorrow, showing the Guardians his new tricks. He did wonder, though, if that 'Raven' girl would be there at anytime. He might have some trouble with her around, but it's nothing he can't handle of course. It will probably take more than just a good bribing or blackmailing, but he'll get past her.

He was just about to drift off when he heard a knock at the door. He grumbled as he sat up, making sure he was covered, and asked,

"Who is it?" No reply. He groaned as he flung the blanket off him and got out of bed, grabbing his robe from the floor and putting it on, before opening the door. He looked out and to both sides, but no one was there. So he shrugged and closed the door. He didn't get far before he heard the knock again. He growled as he flung the door open and stepped outside. There was still no one there. But he wasn't falling for that again, oh no. He was about to make his way down the hallway before he heard a quiet, ghostly giggle behind him. He turned his head to his right to see a single Fearling lurking in the shadows. He cocked his head and raised an eye ridge. He had never seen a Fearling like this before. This one was a lot smaller and it was a lot rounder too. The colour was the same, but maybe that was the colour of the wall showing through. It looked a lot more see through than the Fearlings he's seen.

"You get fooooooooooled eeeeeeeeeeeeasily..." It spoke differently too. It... whispered rather than talked. This Fearling definitely wasn't his. His Fearlings spoke like normal human beings. This one certainly didn't.

"What are you? Why are you here?"

"Soasky..." Pitch made a face.

"'Soasky'? What is that supposed to mean?"

"Would you... prefer... if I talk... sloooooooooower...?"

"Yes."

"I said... you are so... asky..."

"'So asky'?"

"Meaning... you ask to mucchhhh..." Pitch frowned.

"What brings you here?"

"My Mistress has ordered me to come here... to tell you... that she will visit you tomorrow morning..."

"Ah! Now that will be a bit of a problem. I'm off to see the Guardians tomorrow morning, first thing." He told the shadow rather sarcastically, with a wry smirk to top it all off. "So, I am afraid that if she wants to visit me she'll have to do it another time."

"MY MISTRESS DOES NOT TAKE ORDERS FROM ANYONE! SHE DOES AS SHE PLEASES!" Even as it yelled it still whispered. But it definitely showed anger. It grew to the size where it was bigger than the Boogeyman himself. Though it stayed that sized during the harsh 'shouting'. Its mouth was the same size as Pitch and, if he angered it further, he was afraid it might eat him alive!

"Well, she can't come round tomorrow! I'm busy!"

"SHE WILL COME ROUND TOMORROW WHETHER YOU'RE BUSY OR NOT! SHE WILL JOIN YOU ON YOUR TRIP TO SEE THE GUARDIANS!" Damn. He was in trouble now. He wasn't sure how he was going to do what he wanted to do with her being there watching his every move. He wasn't sure how much time had passed, but the large Fearling had returned to being a small Fearling and it looked very gentle and harmless again. "Be sure to get some ressssssssssssssst..." And with that, the Fearling slipped away into the shadows, leaving the Boogeyman alone again. He sighed and returned to his bed chambers, snuggling up underneath the blanket once more before finally dozing off into a dreamless sleep.