Hehe! Hello guys! I have no excuse for such a late update! School has started and it is a big son of a b- Opps! Forgot no cusses in this fic! Or maybe... Nah no cusses! lol Well I have some how managed to write this today since tomorrow I have 3 exams and I have to learn my lines in drama class which I discovered that I LOVE ACTING! Yay for me! lol Well hope school has been better off for you guys then me! Anyways onto the chapter!
DISCALIMER: I DO NOT OWN RISE OF THE GUARDIANS. I DO NOT OWN THE SONGS USED. I ONLY OWN THIS STORY IDEA AND THE OCS.
Screams and terrified sobs filled the air.
People run and seek to find cover.
Nightmare horses chase after and capture them.
An evil maniacal laugh sounds through the shadows.
The Guardians fight with all their might.
One by one they fall.
Evangeline tries with all her strength.
But it's too late and she is far too weakened and hurt.
A fearful figure comes from the shadows and laughs.
"I have told you over and over again. That fear shall rule."
She ignores it and prepares for an attack.
But a pain filled scream stops her and she looks to the side.
A young man with brown hair and dark tear filled hazel eyes, being trapped by a Nightmare has various cuts on his body.
The figure strides next to the man and smirks evilly at both her and the man.
It suddenly takes out a jagged dagger and holds it on top of the boy.
"I have told you once and again.
That my revenge would soon come.
I have told you over and over again to join me, but you said no.
Now I have to continue my plan and forget about you.
For now you are weak and no one can stop me.
After this I will capture and torture you for no one can save you and you will live with this regret.
Say goodbye to the one you used to have."
In slow motion the dagger slowly came down.
Evangeline run as fast as she could to the pair but it seemed time was against her.
"Evangeline!"
She heard but continued to run.
"Evangeline!"
Again she heard but ran faster.
"EVANGELINE!"
She kept running, trying to stop the fear from taking over.
She heard her name being called over and over but she still ignored it.
The dagger came down and a horrified scream came from both her and the man.
The man laid on the ground not moving.
She refused to see the puddle of crimson blood around his body.
The bodies of the Guardians soon appeared in her field of vision.
She sank to her knees.
Tears forming in her eyes.
Staring into nothingness.
Barely registering the faded terrified screams of the humans.
The neighs of the Nightmares chasing after them.
And the voice calling her name again and again.
The dark figure stood behind her with an evil sharp toothed smirk.
It laughed manically.
"I have defeated you.
Defeated the Guardians.
No spirit shall challenge me for they have ran off and are terrified.
I had warned you.
But you refused to listen.
Even your precious Man in the Moon can't stop me."
She had heard her name being called over and over again but was too scared to even let it fall on her mind.
The figure left.
Disappeared into the shadows.
Finding no need to stay and watch this broken spirit.
She finally let her tears drop.
One by one.
They fell to the Earth.
Seeing no need to why she should be strong now.
Everything was gone.
Everyone was gone.
She had no one.
She had nothing thing.
A wise male voice then spoke.
"The balanced as been tipped.
The world has been taken over.
Taken over by one of the strongest weaknesses of men.
Fear.
Men shall turn on each other.
They will destroy each other.
Wonder has been shattered.
Hope has been demolished.
Memories have been forgotten.
Dreams have been fractured.
Fun has been annihilated.
Love has been vanquished.
Freedom has been exterminated.
You.
Evangeline Corragio.
Have failed to do your job.
Have failed everyone.
Now because of you.
Fear has overcome the Earth.
And Courage.
Courage has been eradicated.
Has disappeared from the world.
To never having even existed.
You have failed.
You are to blame.
You are weak.
You have no purpose."
She cried harder.
Harder then ever in her life.
"EVANGELINE CORRAGIO!"
This time she clearly heard her name being called.
And looked up to the moon.
The moon's rays shined brightly.
She squinted her eyes.
"EVANGELINE!"
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Evangeline opened her eyes as wide as they could go. She saw Jack sitting on her bed, shaking her by her shoulders, and looking into her brown eyes with his terrified and shocked blue ones. She quickly looked around and then clung on to Jack.
Jack was surprised when she hugged him but quickly hugged her back knowing that she needed it and that perhaps he needed it too. She then started crying again as Jack stroked her hair and whispered sweet nothingness into her ears.
It had already been a month since she had been injected with the fear. Every night since then she had, had awful nightmares. And tonight's was the worst yet since she hadn't been able to wake up the first time Jack called her. He was shocked to know that Sandy, North, and Bunny were still sleeping after all the yells he made in an attempt to wake Evangeline up. But he figured it must have been the previous nights where they would get up and try to wake her up. One reason why they told Tooth that she was not to take care of Evangeline if not she would loose believers due to the amount of sleep loss.
"Shhh. It's okay. Everything's fine. No one is hurt. It's me, Jack, and nothing is going to hurt you. I swear I won't let anyone touch a single strand of your hair. Shhhh. I'm here." He said soothingly and started to rock her slowly like a child.
"I-it s-seemed.. s-so re-real this t-t-time." She managed to sob out into his hoodie.
"But it's not. Whatever you saw in that nightmare was completely fake. Nothing like that ever happened and its never gonna. So forget about it." He said and tried to contain his anger for all the nightmares she had.
North had done various tons of research on a cure but sadly found none. He apparently said that if she had survived this once, she could do it again. She just had to be strong. But after a month the world had gone a bit hectic and some wars have gotten worse. Not to mention some of the spirits had found out her location and had brought flowers, begged to come in, and also tried to break in, which was hilarious to Jack and Evangeline since they never got past the Jingle would get so furious at the spirits he had to be restrained or he would tear their face from their skulls. Also people have less bravery and is starting to effect everyone. Evangeline had to do her job from her bed, which worked but was not very effect. As the humans lose their courage she becomes worse and the nightmares progress greatly. They could do nothing to help.
"I kn-know its just that i-it's hard to open m-my e-e-eyes! It's h-hard t-to wa-wa-wake up! And when it is i-it just seems s-so r-real!" She sniffed.
"Yes I know but you have to be strong. For all of us. You have to fight these nightmares, because they aren't real! Relax, you are hyperventilating and it's bad for you. Now stop crying and relax."
Evangeline tried to do as so, it took a few tries but she finally relaxed and her heartbeat and breathing slowly, but surely returned to normal.
As she took a deep breath, something nudged her right thigh. She pulled from the hug to see Jingle next to her with a proud grin. Puzzled she looked to Jack. Who rolled his eyes, sighed, and explained.
"He was the one who told me that you were having a nightmare. And he went to go get me."
Evangeline chuckled a little then picked up Jingle and swirled him in front of her at arms length. "Oh! My hero! My knight in shining gold armor! How can I ever repay you for your bravery? My handsome hero!"
Jingle grinned even more widely and soon looked like a loon. He closed his eyes and pouted his lips as he spread his arms as wide as they can go.
Evangeline giggled a bit and then brought Jingle closer. Then she quickly and lightly planted a peck kiss on his lips. And set him on her bed.
Jingle didn't want that type of kiss! But he was still happy with what he got! He was so dazed and excited that he couldn't handle it. As he set his feet on the ground he walked around with his hands entwined on the side of his face. He sighed happily and deeply before he could take another step he fainted! The Winter Spirit and the Spirit of Courage laughed at the love stricken elf.
"You know you kissed him right?" Jack asked.
"I didn't kiss him."
"Umm, yeah you did." Jack said.
"Oh, men!" She sighed. "I kissed him but the kiss I'm referring too isn't that one."
"Then what kiss are you referring to?"
"I am referring to one of true love and passion. Did you seriously think I kiss like that!?"
"NO! No! No! It's just that uhh... umm." Jack tried to find words but was cut from fumbling by a small giggle.
"Relax! I was just messing with you! It's clearly visible that you were jealous and have some what of an interest." She snickered.
"I do NOT!"
"Oh really?" She said.
"Yes!" Jack said seeing a challenge very clearly.
"I don't believe it." She retorted plan already forming in her mind.
"Oh if you don't believe me then prove it!" When he finally heard his words he gulped and cursed his big mouth. This is not going to end well for him.
Evangeline smirked evilly and leaned some what forward. This was definitely going to be fun!
"Do you any idea what you just said?" She said above a whisper and looked at him straight into his eyes knowing just what to do.
"Of course I do! I'm not stupid!" He subconsciously gulped again. I am so screwed! Why couldn't I just control my big mouth!? He thought.
"Mmhmm! Yeah, of course you do." She said sarcastically.
She leaned even closer and whispered into his ear. "We both know this isn't going to end well for you. You might just have to backdown."
"I won't back down because you can't prove anything."
Evangeline got her index finger and trailed it slowly down Jack's arm.
"You know you have kind of gotten more muscular. Have you been working out while I was working?" She whispered into his ear.
Jack remained the same and so she kept going.
She put her hands in his hair and started lightly messaging it."Your hair is such a mess. Its so wild! It drives me crazy every time I see it! What do you do to it?" She whispers again in his other ear.
She put one hand on his cheek while the index finger of her other hand very slowly as ever trailed down his neck.
She decides to do her last trick which she knows is going to make him crazy! As her finger finishes its trek she leans her face closer to Jack's and whispers her next words on top of his lips.
She looks at his lips. "You know? You are so much hotter and cuter up close, aren't ya..." Her eyes slowly trek their way up to Jack's beautiful eyes, then in her best tone she whispers seductively. "Nosenipper?"
That's it!
That's all it takes for Jack to frost over his cheeks, ears, and even his neck. His way of a blush.
Evangeline pulls back with a smirk. While Jack frosts over more.
"How are you doing their Frost?"
"P-perfect! Y-yeah! Everything is a-awesome! T-told you, y-you couldn't prove a thing!" He said trying his hardest to not stumble over his words.
"Oh yeah." She said sarcastically, knowing that she won and also did Jack know.
"How did you come up with that one?" Jack questioned still frosting.
"Well, isn't it obvious?"
"Uhh, no."
"You don't want Jack Frost nipping at your nose! The expression the ignorant humans use. It's pretty catchy I think I'm gonna call you Nosenipper from now on!"
If possible Jack frosted even further. "Oh, great! Another name!" He said in sarcastic happiness and Evangeline laughed. They talked forever then Evangeline caught Jack hide a yawn.
"You know we should get back too bed its getting early." She was right, it was 1 am and they needed to sleep.
Jack waved good night and headed towards the door, but a clearing of the throat stopped him and he looked back. Evangeline was laying with arms crossed and looked at Jack expectingly. Jack frowned and Evangeline sighed.
"Don't I get a goodnight kiss?"
Jack walked to Evangeline and kissed her cheek, as he was about to turn, hands grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his nose.
"Goodnight, Nosenipper."
"G-goodnight." He frosted over again and then left the room.
Evangeline giggled she grabbed Jingle from his place and put him next to her. As she sprinkled some of Sandy's strong dream sand, she looked at the moon and begged that she would get stronger somehow. She then slipped into a sweet dream state.
Not long after she crossed the border of sleep, a dark cloaked figure came from the of the many shadows of the room and sat on the bed. It caressed Evangeline's hair, and looked at the moon.
"Why do you make her suffer through so much? She is such a wonderful girl, and it pains me to see her like this. I hope you know what you are doing. After all there are so many secrets that lay with her. Some even she doesn't know. Please make it end soon." It looks back at Evangeline and caresses her hair again. The dark figure takes out an inch long needle full of a green fluid and injects her in her upper arm. She lets out a whimper as her face scrunches up.
"Shh. I know, I know. It is gonna be fine. This shall help you."
When the injection is completed he takes out the needle and throws it away. The figure then leaves a small straight flask on the nightstand and turns to Evangeline again.
"Believe me when I say this: it pains me more than you when I see you like this. Even though its hard to believe. Please sweetie, take care of yourself. I am always watching after you." It caresses her hair once more then places a kiss on Evangeline's forehead.
It slowly descends back into the shadows as it leaves a whisper in the room.
"I love you, my girl."
Well guys decided to make it up to you and here you go! A long chapter!
Jack- finally you update something!
Yeah I know.
Jack- What took you so long! I was on North's computer for weeks! He almost threatened to kick me out! Can you believe that!? I mean who can kick outthis super model!? I mean besides you of course.
(huffs) Why didn't you read other fics?! There are many you know!
Jack- I did read others! B-but... Lets just say certain fics resulted in Nightmares! I mean seriously! Who in the world invented M fics!? huh!?
(day dreams about M fics) M a beautiful creation!
jack- what!? Are you kidding me!?
What did I tell you about opinions and points of view!
jack- points of view oh no! I'm going have nightmares again!
What did I tell u!?
jack- that everyone is different and its what makes the world go round and round.
and!?
jack- that every jack in each fic is different and every fan loves variety!
Good! Now be quiet!
jack- fine! But wait a minute can I see your profile?
umm yeah sure. Why?
jack- no reason just wanna see something (goes into profile and scrolls down then we yes widen) I KNEW IT! I KNEW IT! YOUR A Y-
Shut your mouth no one needs to know that! Hehe! Well as I was going to say-
jack- can I read the chapter now!
No wait like the rest sweetie!
Jack- but-
no buts! Wait!
jack- fine
Anyways thanks to those who favorited and/or followed this story I found out I can't do any more of the thank yous here since it's a rule. But still thank u!
until the next chapter! stupendous Readers!
Also did anyone know that the flower Aster leaves behind is an Aster flower?