Hope was tired from a day's frostbitten work. "Jack, I think it's time to head back to the NP. I'm so tired from making that huge blizzard today." Hope said to her new big brother. "Alright. I think we've done enough work for today. Besides, it's like ten o'clock." Jack replied. "I don't think I can take the wind home I'm so tired." Jack picked up Hope in his arms; one arm under her back, and the other under her knees. "Wind, take us home." Jack said, and then he was lifted up with the girl in her arms. He looked down at her the entire time. She slept so peacefully. Well, she WAS the guardian of peace and friendship. When he brought the girl back to the Pole, Jack took her straight to their room. It became her room too because she was made of ice as well. Jack carefully set her down on the bed. He couldn't really sing because he never tried, but Jack did it anyway.
I remember tears streaming down your face
When I said, "I'll never let you go"
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said, "Don't leave me here alone"
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight
Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound
Don't you dare look out your window, darling,
Everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold onto this lullaby
Even when the music's gone
Gone
Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound
Just close your eyes
You'll be alright
Come morning light,
You and I'll be safe and sound...
Jack then kissed her on her forehead, and wiped a strand of blond hair out of her sleeping eyes. He sat down on the edge of the bed; just watching her sleep. An hour or two passed by, and Jack didn't even sleep, so he crept out of the room. He walked to the library room, where a calm, warm fire stood in the fireplace. There were two chairs facing it, and many shelves of books sat on the perimeter of the room. Jack walked towards the fireplace. He then looked to his right to see North in the other chair. "Jack. What are you still doing up?" he asked. "I couldn't sleep. Because-"
"of Hope."
"Yeah. She is like an angel almost. She is like my sister; like my sister in the past. She is so innocent and sweet, she melts my heart, even if I am made of ice and snow. I love her."
"Yes. You should take her someplace just you two one day. I think that will perk her spirits right up."
"Alright. I will think about the place."
"You are a good guardian to her Jack. You should get some rest my boy." North said.
"Good night North." Jack said as he walked out of the library, and down the hall, back into his room. Hope was still sleeping peacefully. He quietly got into bed. He looked at Hope for a minute, and then closed his eyes. He then heard ruffling of the sheets. He then felt something warm up against his cold one. He opened his eyes to see Hope sleeping; cuddling next to him. He wrapped his arms around her body. Then, he fell asleep, finally.