I DO NOT OWN THE FROZEN AND ROTG CHARACTERS. THEY BELONG TO THEIR RIGHTFUL OWNERS

Chapter 2: Departure

No words can describe on what Mrs. Overland and Emma feels right now. They don't know what is worse: Jack vouching for them with his not-so-clever ideas or Mrs. Carter threatening them to take Emma away. Even though Mrs. Overland knows he is only trying to help, she still couldn't get the feeling that it was a bad idea. She wasn't sure on how to response next to his son statement of "getting a job" making it sound like it is easy. With that, Mrs. Overland could only facepalm at his son and Emma bumping her head in a nearby wall.

Oh Jack I think you doomed us, Mrs. Overland thought

How stupid can you get, Emma thought

"What? Did I said something wrong?" Jack asked realizing his family's reaction.

"Don't worry Jack you didn't, you just did something worst" Emma said insultingly

"Jack, did you know that your plan is idiotic?" His mother asked

"Wha... Why?" Jack asked slightly offended

"Because that is what I'm doing all this time, working hard for us to pay that debt. And even though we both work we still can't reach the amount of money to pay to Mrs. Carter in three months. Oh Jack you just made it worse." Mrs. Overland said with a tear escaping her eyes.

"Of course I know that... just pleas... oh mom stop crying please if you cry then I will cry." Jack said with worry in his voice.

"Jack, not only Emma will be taken away but you also sold out our house, how can I cannot cry on that? You are ruining your father's hard work on us."

"Mom please just hear me out I'm still not finish explaining."

Jack was panicking after seeing his mother weeping on the floor. So he crouch down to the floor just in front of his mother and place his hands on his mother's shoulders to calm her down.

"Okay let us just calm down first and listen to me, Look I know that I screwed up so many times but this time please believe in me that I will not. I know it is stupid to sell out the house but look at the bright side, at least we have three months to prepare for Mrs. Carter's return. And I'm positive that we can do this, we are family mom you always sacrifice yourself for us, you and dad, so it is time for me to do the same thing. I'm already 19 mom and I know I can do it, I have a lot of potential mom and I know you know that too. We are all in this now not only you, not only dad, but all of us. We all stick together no matter what and as the man of this house, I will never ever let anyone separate us." Jack finishes his speech and look at his mother and sisters faces to see if their convince.

Mrs. Overland was moved by her son's speech and hug him while weeping on his shoulders. Emma also doesn't want to be left out in action so she approach the two and hugged them. The happiness that shrouded the Overland's can't describe by mere word for it is powerful and wonderful. Truly that this family is filled with love and care, and no matter how many storms they face they will stand with each other side by side. They felt warmth, comfort, and love in each other's arms.

They stand there in their embrace for a couple of minutes until Mrs. Overland decided to break away and wipe the tears in her face. She was starting to calm down so she could think straight again on how to solve their current problem. She look deeply in Jack's eyes to sees the man that he has become. Surely his father will be proud of him if he sees or hears this and she was surely proud of him too. With a sigh of relief she reaches out her hand to hold Jack's and Emma's hand.

They grow up so fast Mrs. Overland thought

"Alright I believe in you Jack" Mrs. Overland said. Looking at Emma and nodded, Emma nodded back.

" We believe in you" She said while letting go of their hands.

"Thanks, now getting back to the problem I..." Jack was cut off by his mom

"But Jack even though you find a job here it is still not enough for us to earn. There is no job here in Pennsylvania that will help us to earn that huge amount of money. What will you do?" His mother asked

"I was getting into that actually, and yes I had thought of that and there is only one solution I came up with it. I was thinking of going to Arendelle for a better opportunity." Jack said.

"Arendelle? You mean you will go to other kingdoms to find a job? But why? Why Arendelle?" Emma asked

"Yes Emma I will, because we all know that Arendelle is a much more wealthier kingdom than Pennsylvania plus it is the nearest kingdom here."

"But Jack you just said a few minutes again that we stick together. What happen to that?" His mother asked.

"I know, I know it is just that... AHHHH this is so hard" Jack said scratching his head with his both hands as he began to frustrate

His mother and sister giggled at his reaction. Jack smile when he heard his two most important woman in the world manage to giggle despite their sticky situation. Their moment was cut off by Emma's grumbling stomach. Mrs. Overland and Jack stare at Emma's stomach as she blushes in embarrassment. The two broke into laughter while Emma only blushes harder.

"St...stop it, it is not funny" Emma said with a pout

"Ok... ok... w...we are...stopping" Mrs. Overland said between laughs and she finally stops while Jack is still laughing. Mrs. Overland pretend to cough so she can get Jack's attention. "Jack stop laughing"

"Alright alright... ahahaha men that was a good laugh."

"Okay why don't we continue this on dinner, I go cook and you and Emma prepare the table okay?" Their mother asked.

"YES MA'AM" The siblings shouted with a salute.

And with that Overland family prepare for dinner with Jack and Emma setting up the table and their mother cooking a delicious meal for the three of them. After a couple of minutes, food was finally done and they dine in on a small but delicious feast. They chat and laugh and have fun like dinner is supposed to be. In that moment they temporarily forget their problems but deep inside they know that after this they need to face the cold reality again but this time they are not afraid because they know that they have each other. The Overland finishes their dinner with Jack washing the dishes and Emma preparing to sleep. Their mother approaches Jack while he is doing his choirs.

"So any idea what will you do when you get there?" HIs mother asked leaning in the doorway of the kitchen.

"I haven't thought about that... yet" Jack said while washing the dishes with his back facing his mother "Wait you approve of it?"

"Well yeah.. I mean what other choice do we have?"

"Let me get this straight, you're letting me go to Arendelle to work there with other people?" Jack said turning around, now facing her.

"Yes and I know that you will be away in a strange land filled with strange people and you yourself will be a stranger there, but I trust you my son. Just like I said I believe in you, I believe that you can help us, I believe that you will do the right choices, and I believe that you will succeed. You are not a kid anymore Jack, I see it inside of you that you are matured and ready to take on life's challenges. And the first challenge you received is this son" Mrs. Overland said referring to their debt.

"Thanks mom, for believing in me" Jack said as he approach his mother and give her a hug.

"So when are you gonna go?" His mom ask breaking the hug.

"I'm thinking maybe tomorrow... you know the earlier the better."

"Wow... that ... was... uhm... sudden" She replied with a shock

"Well if you don't want to then I can just go next week or..." He was cut off by his mother.

"No... tomorrow is fine. Just tell Emma what you're planning so she says goodbye properly"

"Okay, do not worry mom I will be back here before the deadline is due and when I got back we don't have nothing to worry about." Jack reassured his mother as he placed his hands in her shoulders.

"I know son... I know. Now finish the dishes and clean the kitchen, we don't want pests makes a mess around here." Mrs. Overland said with smile.

Jack chuckled as continues back to work so he can go to bed and rest. After a few minutes, he finally finishes his choirs and before he go to bed, he went to Emma's bedroom. He saw her still awake, sitting on her bed with a book on her hands. He approach him and sat at the edge of the bed as Emma put down the book and look at his brother.

"Hey Em, whacha reading?"

"This" Emma showed his brother the book she was reading. It was the book he gave to her in her 10th birthday. "I have read it like a hundred times but it still entertains me, I never get bored with it."

"Glad you like it then" He chuckled for short time then proceeds talking with a serious face. "Uhm Emma I like you to know that I will be leaving to Arendelle tomorrow morning."

"WHAT!" Emma shouted with shocked

"I know it is too soon but the early I get to work, the early we can save money."

"but Jack I will miss you" she said while suppressing a cry

"I know Em I know, even mom will miss me. She already approved of it, I'm just waiting for your approval so I can go without a burden inside. So... what do you say?"

Emma bowed her head and think deeply as she let the words sunk in her brain. It was all so sudden for her but since their mom approve of it then that means their mom trust him. With a fake smile in her face, she looked up to Jack and nodded. She hug her brother and Jack hug her back.

"Oh Em. Thanks for understanding"

"Just come back quickly, okay?" Emma said breaking the hug

"Okay"

"Promise?"She said sticking out her pinky out to Jack

"Promise" Jack said as he stick his pinky out too and wrapped it in Emma's

As Jack finishes his conversation with his sister, he propped down on the bed and retired for the night. But sleep won't visit him as he worries the future. What if I fail? What if I let them down? What then? he thought. Jack shook his head as he clear his mind with negative thoughts and think of the positive ones.

Okay Jack calm down, it will be fine, it always had. You can do this, you can pull this off, You can't fail, not now, not ever, I will not let them down. For Emma and for Mom. With that in thought Jack slowly drifted to sleep and had a goodnight rest.

Dawn came and Mrs. Overland rises up early so she can prepare for his son departure towards life. She was cooking breakfast for his son while the latter and her daughter woke up a few minutes ago and starts packing his things. After Jack and Emma pack his bag, they went down for an early breakfast. They silently eat their eggs and bread and eat every food that was set on the table. With a full appetite, Jack took his luggage with help from Emma while his mother lock their door from the outside of their house. Once outside, Jack go to the side of their house. Approaching a tombstone, he crouch down and wipe the snow off and touch the top of the tombstone.

"I'm going now dad, please watch over mom and Emma." Jack whispered to the tombstone.

"COME ON JACK, WE'RE GONNA MISS YOUR RIDE!" Emma shouted

"JUST A SEC." Jack shouted "Goodbye dad" he said as he face the tombstone again.

Standing up, Jack went to his mother and sister so they can go to the docks together. Their journey was noisy and fun as Jack and Emma once again acted like 4yrs. old and run around the street like they were kids going to a picnic in the park. Of course their mother wouldn't mind because when they acted like little children, she felt like aging backwards and feeling young again.

Oh the joy of a mother Mrs. Overland thought as she see her children having fun. Of course there is a pang of sadness in her heart knowing that this happiness will not last long because of Jack going away, but she still put on a smile on her face to show the she support his son a hundred percent.

After a 4 hour walk, they finally reach the docks. The sun was already up and the noises of sailors, seagulls, and waves dominated the entire place. The Overlands was trying hard to find the ship that will lead Jack to Arendelle. A few minutes later they finally find what their looking for. Mrs. Overland pay the fair and before Jack boarded the ship, he bid his goodbye to his family.

"I'll be back in three months" He said while hugging his mom and his sister

"Be safe there son and remember to be nice at people" his mother said

"Come back here as soon as possible Jack" Emma said trying not to cry

"I will"

Jack kiss his mother and his sister on the cheeks and say their goodbyes. The captain of the ship finally announce that they will set sail and that they will be arriving in Arendelle in 21 hours time. Jack boarded the ship and stayed outside to see his family for one more time, before their ship disappear to the sea towards Arendelle.

It is been 2 hours now since they departed and Jack is now resting in his chambers. Laying down with his back on top of the bed, he mindlessly stares at the ceiling thinking of what will he do next. He doesn't know what to do but one thing for sure that his journey will start once this ship will reach the coast of Arendelle. So he decided to go up and use the remaining time he has on the ship to start preparing on what life had planned ahead of him.

AN: Finally updated Chapter 2.

Men it's hard to think when it is so damn hot. Anyway thanks for the nice reviews.

Hope you also like this chapter. :)