Chapter 3

"What?!" I whispered as my breath became short.

They all nodded at me and i looked at the ground, my fist started to shake and i couldnt even comprehend the situation at hand.

"N-No" I whispered, everyone looked at me and North was about to pat my shoulder,

"N-No! I wont believe that! How can Elliana be related to a jerk like him!" I shouted shaking my head.

"J-Jack!" Tooth said startled and i looked at the ground.

"How is she related to him..." I whispered and North came up to me.

"He is her brother." North mumbled and I sighed. I plop down on a cozy seat taking in the situation. My mind was everywhere with different questions. I looked up at them with sheer anticipation. "How is he threatening the children of the world?"

Elliana's P.O.V.

My eyes made contact with his red eyes. My breath became shorter and he gave me a bone-chilling smirk.

Finally my voice became audible, "W-What are you doing here..." I stuttered as he gave me that smug look.

He hasnt change one bit; same layered black hair, same pale skin, same blood red eyes, same black hoodie and black pants, same sharp scythe, and the same smug look.

He gave me a shrug while his scythe end almost pierce through my arm.

"What, cant visit my only baby sister?" he asked, I step back and my back was against the sink.

"You cannot visit your baby sister if she doesnt want your company." I mutter with venom dropping in every word.

"Jeez, touchy..."

"Well it was your fault..."

"Elliana, they deserved it."

My fist tighten, hearing him say those words. I looked up at him with such intensity it started to hurt.

"He didnt deserve it, Death!" I screamed, my fist gave a swing at his face but he caught it.

He looked at me with such intensity, he lean in and our noses touched. His stare became harsh and his gripped tighten around my wrist. "Everyone, deserves to die Elliana, you cannot stop it."

My wrist started to burn under his grip, i started to wimper and he gave me a smirk. He let go of his grasp on my hand, i rubbed my hand and gave him a glare. He chuckled at my reaction and turned around. He used his scythe and tore a portal from the wall of the bathroom. He looked back at me and gave me one last smirk.

"I'll seeya later, baby sister." And with that he got into the portal and it closed up behind him; leaving me breathless.

My knees gave way and I fell onto the ground, "I'll never call you my brother; you monster."

I open the door toward the outside, my mouth formed a frown and I slammed the door shut, trying to get away from the bathroom infested with hatred and death itself. I looked down toward the ground and slump shoulders.

My eyes widen and I looked up at the direction of the Globe room, only one thought cascaded my mind; I've got to tell the others.

I ran toward the Globe room and burst into the door.

"G-Guys!" I shouted as everyone looked at me.

Jack ran up to me and notice my worried expression, "What's wrong, Elliana?"

I turned to Jack and looked back at the others, I hesitated for a moment and gave out a long sigh.

"The..", I started but I paused and my mouth became dry, "...The Grim Reaper was here..."

Everyone looked at me with shock in their eyes. North started to pace back and forward, he looked up toward me and came straight to me. He pushed Jack aside

and grabbed my shoulders. He gave me a serious look,

"Where, where was he Elliana.."

I hesitated again and North's grip became tighter. "Where was he, Elliana!" North shouted.

I squeaked and looked down, "He...He was in the bathroom, when I was cleaning myself up..."

Jack pushed North aside and gave me a stern look,

"Why didn't you call for help!" he shouted

"I thought I could handle it myself!"

"He could have manipulated you!"

I gave Jack a stern look, "I think I can handle myself, I'm not some damsel in distress, Jack..."

His eyes soften and gave a long sigh. "I know, I know, Elliana but I just want you to be safe..."

I gave him a smile, I raised my head and gave Jack a small peck on the cheek. "Dont worry about me Jack, I'll be fine!"

He gave me a small smile and engulf me in his strong arms. "I know..."

I looked up at Manny and notice he was shining more then usual. He shine up against my face and then toward the guardian sign on the floor. The floor started to open up and I tap Jack on the back for him to notice.

He turned around and stared at the floor in astonishment along with the others.

Bunny looked up at Manny and whispered, "Manny has chosen another Guardian..."

"It must be that serious..." Tooth mumbled as her hands came up to her face.

Sandy gave a question mark sign above his head, wondering who is going to be the new Guardian.

"Is it going to be Cupid, he is very powerful..." North stated.

"Maybe Jack Skeleton, the pumpkin king?" Bunny pointed out.

"Jack Skeleton?" Jack asked, I looked up at him and gave him a smile.

"He is the King of Halloween, He really is a skeleton, I've met him! He is a rather, interesting character..."

"He probably is..." Jack mumbled as everyone looked at the now risen pedestal

Manny's ray then created the figure and everyone was shock at the figure.

"Is...Is that..." I whispered

The figure showing to us was a girl with brown hair, green eyes, and a cheeky grin. She was carrying a clock staff; it was me.

"N-no way..." I whispered under my breath. My hands came up to my face and I got out of Jack's grip. I walk toward the pedestal and looked up at Manny. "A-Are you serious Manny?" I whispered again, his rays shine in my face. I heard a small whisper in my ears, "Yes..." it echoed.

North looked at me and gave me a smile. "Looks like your dream has come true, Elliana, congradulations."

I turn to him trying to give him an answer but my voice was not audible, I then only gave him a nod and Bunny chuckled.

"Speechless, arent we Elliana?" Bunny chuckled

Again I nodded and my voice became audible again. "It's just...I... I cant believe this is actually happening!" I whispered.

Jack's hand came in contact with my shoulder and I looked back at him,and he gave me a smile, "Believe it, Elliana"

I was about to scream in joy but one thing came across my mind; no one still believes me...

"Elliana, what's wrong?" Tooth asked with concern, I looked up at the Guardians, and I shook my head.

"I-If I accept being a Guardian, then my powers will be drained..." I whispered

Everyone's eyes widen and I looked down. "I'm right, aren't I..."

North grabbed a hold of my shoulders again and gave out a long sigh, "Elliana, it is a great honor to become one of the Guardians."

I looked at him and gave him a nod, "It's just..." I then paused and looked at every Guardian.

I bit my lip and gave a mournful sigh, "... Can I just... Can I have some time to think..."

Everyone looked at me and created a path way toward the door. I walked out the door and closed it behind me.

I walked out of the globe room and I started to run. I didnt care where I was going I need time to get my mind straight. I push the doors open and I ran outside. I hault and I fell on my knees trying to take in the situation. The cold air rushing up against my leg and the falling snowflakes tickled my skin.

My breath became short and I couldnt think at all. I dont understand how I didnt

take the opportunity, I didnt understand why I even ran away from the globe room, and I didnt understand why I of all people feeling like rejecting the offer of being a Guardian.

I started to hyperventilate and become concern with everything. I clutch my head asking what the hell is wrong with me.

"Would you look at that..."

I turn my head and summoned my staff out. I turned around and I attacked the intruder. Unfortunately he caught it and had a tight grip on it.

I glared at him, "What do you want..."

He only smiled and pushed my staff aside. He circled me, giving me that taunting smile i hated so much. "Looks like little Elliana is confused in her own dream, or more important her own morality."

My glare became intense and I step back from Death.

"Why cant you just leave me alone?" I asked he only gave me a smirk and turned away. He then look back, "You'll soon find out, my dear Elliana", and with that he open another portal and left me there in the cold.

I froze in that spot trying to figure out what he meant.

"Elliana!"

I turned around and found the white hair hero flying towards me. He gave me a worried smile and flew even faster.

"Jack" i mumbled as he flew right towards me enloping me in his robust arms.

We fell onto the snow and his grip tighten around my waist.

"Are you okay Elliana?" he whispered in my ear and my face became red.

"Y-Yes..." i mumbled back.

He picked himself up and sat next to me as i pulled myself up from the snow.

He gave me an intense stare and i felt uncomfortable; i know where this was going.

"If you are truly okay, then why did you walk out and not accept the offer. I thought you wanted to be a Guardian..." he asked.

"W-Well, I mean, I want too, but... But something is pulling me back." i sighed. I closed my eyes trying to figure out what to do next.

I then felt something on my shoulders and i open my eyes. I saw Jack rest his arm around my shoulder and pulled me into his chest, giving me a half hug.

"J-Jack?" i whispered as he gave a huge sigh.

"If you ever need someone to talk too, you know I'm always here..." he started

I looked up at him and I started to blush.

He continued, "...Dont keep things to yourself, its only going to kill you inside..."

I took in his scent and sighed. I snuggled up closer to him and his grip tighten around me.

"Okay, I'll do that..."

We both got up and head back to the Toy Factory.

As we got inside I was swarm around by worried Guardians.

"Hey Elliana, are you okay?" ask Bunny, I only nodded and gave him a smile.

"Why did you walk out?" asked Tooth and i sigh. I looked at her with a weak smile.

"I guess, I dont think I'm ready yet..." I mumbled as North put a hand on my shoulder.

I looked up at him and he gave me a hearty smile, "Elliana, you are ready! I feel it, in my belly!", he gave himself a belly rub and I weakly smiled.

"You think I'm ready, but I'm scared, that I'm not going to be believed in..." I sighed.

Jack came up to me and gave me a hug, "Elliana, remember what I said six years ago?"

I gave him a pondering look and nodded my head, he gave me a soft smile and started to quote himself.

"I believe in you, like how you believed in me."

I gave him a smile and sighed.

"I know you all believe in me, but i feel like i dont believe in myself right now" I mumbled.

"Elliana, you are ready... We all know it!" Tooth smiled as she gave me a hug. I hugged her back and she let go.

"Thank you guys, all of you..." I paused for a minute and gave a huge sigh. "I will take my oath." I ended with a smile.

Everyone gave a cheer and the Yeti then gave North The big Guardian book. North smiled and open the book.

"Will you, Elliana Chronos, vow to watch over the children of the world, to guard them with your life, with their hopes, their wishes, and their dreams, for they are all that we have, all that we are, and all that we will ever be?"

I looked up at him, looked at everyone single one; first North thinking of all the times I've bother him and his Yetis, next Tooth, thinking all of the times i giggled at her scattered brain, next Bunny; thinking of all the times I teased him and helping him with Easter, next Sandy; he was my second dad, always there for me helping me out, and last I looked at Jack; my one and only, its funny how at first I hated them but now he his my one and only, and i could not live without him, if he was gone; i'd do anything to get him back.

I smiled again,

"I-"

"Awww, looks like my little sister is finally a Guardian..."