Ch 15...wow...never thought I made it this far.
Hana nearly gave everyone quite a scare when they thought she was dead for a whole year, but she is back and they have destroyed Pitch once more, but best of all, he is sealed away and won't be released for a long long long time.
What will the Guardians do now?
And Hana wants to repay Bunny for hurting his feelings of her death.
what will she do?
Well, you just have to read and find out, ya?
Here we go!
Ch.15: Shocking Surprise
Hana felt herself ina comfortable position; feeling warm and safe. She didn't remember being this comfortable in a very long time.
She fluttered her eyes open slowly to see herself in a room. It was her room at North's shop. She gazed around the room until she saw the full moon outside her window; shining brightly on her. She then saw a pair of crutches next to her bed. She smiled as she nodded at the moon.
The moon's shine soon faded as she sat up slightly; still sore from what happened. She gently sat on the edge of the bed; running her fingers through her hair. As she tried to stand up; she nearly collapsed again, but managed to grip the dresser beside her to prevent her from falling.
She grabbed the crutches and used them for support. Her left ankle hurting like crazy. She probably sprained it, so she puts the support on her right leg since she couldn't walk.
She made her way to the door and opened it, only to run into a familiar yeti. He roared about something. Hana smiled. "It's nice to see you again as well, Phil." She said as she adjusted the crutches.
He nodded towards Hana and roared again. Hana stared around. "...can you take me to North? I want him to make sure that I'm awake and okay." She asked the gentle giant.
He nodded as he guides Hana around the shop to North's office. Phil then burst into North's office, Hana waiting outside. She heard something crashed, guessing that it was an ice scupture toy that Phil 'accidentally' smashed..again.
"How many times have I told you to KNOCK!?" North boomed. Hana tried to keep her cackles in as she placed her hand over her mouth; struggling not to laugh. Phil yelled about something.
That's when North stopped.
"...Hana's awake?"
Hana then walked into his office, to see the Guardian of Wonder. His sleeves rolled up to reveal the tatoos on his arms; titled 'Naughty' and the other 'Nice' as he gazed at the young female guardian.
"You leave us, Phil." North said in a gentle voice. Phil closed the door behind him; leaving Hana and North alone in his office. He smiled softly as he walked up towards Hana; then knelt down to be eye level with her.
"...how do you feel?" He asked. Hana adjusted the crutches. "...a little sore, but I feel fine." She said.
She then felt herself being pulled into a soft embrace. A single tear ran down her cheek as she hugged North in return; her head resting on his shoulder. She was glad that she was alive, not dead.
"...I'm sorry for worrying you and the others." She said-
"Shh," He said as he tightened the hug; stroking her shoulder length hair. "...you have returned to us. That's all that matters." He said. He pulled away; his hands still on her shoulders as he looks at Hana's new appearence.
He chuckled as he brushed the hair away from her eyes; revealing the perfect shade of blue-green. "...you look wonderful, Hana." He said. Hana blushed slightly. "...I guess I was tired of having mismatched eyes that Manny decided to change that, not that I mind." She said as she gazed at the moon outside the window.
North chuckled as he stroked the top of her head. "...as long it makes you happy." He said. Hana smiled; her eyes glowing warmly. She then noticed that the others weren't here.
"Where is everyone else? How long was I asleep?" She asked. North sat her down and an elf came in and offered her a cup of Egg Nog. She takes it and sips it while North leaned against his desk.
"Everyone is at work. You were out for two weeks and they kept checking if you were awake. I told them I would tell them when you wake up." He said as he rubbed the back of his head.
Hana was shocked. She was out for TWO WEEKS!? She shook off the feeling as she sipped the Egg Nog once more, accepting a cookie from an elf.
"...is...it okay if I go and tell them myself that I'm awake? Christmas is around the corner and I know that you will be busy." She asked while rubbing her arms nervously. North stared at her for some time, but then smiled.
"You think you can handle it?" He asked. Hana laughed as she stood up; but still using the crutches for support. "Are you kidding me? I may be down, but I'm not out! Besides, I can't be cooped up in this place forever. I need to stretch my wings! No offence." She suddenly said about being cooped up in his shop.
North laughed as he patted her back. "None taken. Now go out and tell everyone good news!" He said. Hana nodded, but then stopped from running out of the door.
She ran back and wrapped her arms around North's shoulders; hugging him tightly. "...thank you." She whispered before pulling away and exiting North's office. He chuckled deeply as he sat on the chair once more.
"Kids...they have so much energy."
Hana was in her angel dragon form as she flies across the sky; a big smile on her face as she felt the wind flowing through her. She climbed higher and higher into the sky until she was above the clouds, the stars glittering brightly in the sky; the full moon glowing on her.
She then thougth about that island. She stared at the moon.
"...I'm thinking of taking Bunny to that island once I meet him. I'm going to visit him last and take him to that island." She said. She saw the moon shining on her, making her eyes glow into the night as if they were stars.
"...if that is what you wish." Manny said. It was soon silence.
Hana kept flying until she saw the sun rising from the distance. She was soon arrived at Tooth Palace. As she landed, she was surrounded by mini fairies. Hana laughed as Baby Tooth nuzzled her as she transformed back.
"I miss you as well, little ones." She said-
She suddenly felt arms around her neck; spinning her around. It took her a moment to realize that it was Tooth. Tears were evidence in her eyes as she hugged Hana tightly. Hana smiled sadly as she returned the embrace.
"...it's okay, Tooth. I'm not going anywhere for a long time." Hana said as she pulled away.
"Sorry," She said as she wiped the tears away. "I got a little emotional right there." She said. Hana laughed slightly as she squeezed Tooth's shoulder. "Hey, I would've done the same thing."
Tooth laughed as she flew next to Hana. "How are you feeling?" She asked. Hana shrugged. "Just a little sore and a little groggy for sleeping for two whole weeks, but I'm fine." Hana said as she stretched slightly.
Tooth giggled as she flew around the place to make sure that all of the containers were in order and in massive piles.
"Uhh, if you're busy right now, I can always come back later." Hana said. Tooth smiled. "I'm alright. Do the others know that you are awake?" She asked. Hana shook her head. "That's why I'm visiting everyone so that they can see that I'm okay and wide awake." Hana said.
Tooth smiled as she hugged Hana once more; which Hana returned without hesitation. "You better run along. Tell Jack I said hi." She said. Hana nodded and transformed and took off into the sky.
She was in Burgress, Pennsylvania as it was night time. She suddenly heard laughter from children and smacks that sounded like snowballs. Hana smiled as she saw Sandy and Jack with a group of kids.
Hana smirked as she perched on a tree above Jack. Sandy noticed her on the tree. Hana pressed on finger to her lips; telling him to stay quiet. He nodded. With one swift of a tail, Hana hits the tree; making it rumble.
Jack laughed as he threw a snowball, but was suddenly buried in a vast of snow that attacked him from above.
After a minute, Jack popped his head out of the snow pile, trying to figure out what just happened. Sandy was laughing silently as the other kids laughed at Jack. He suddenly heard laughter from above him. "Oh, that never gets old."
He looks up to see Hana, her leaning against the tree with her arms across her chest; a smirk on her lips. Jack smirked as he watched Hana jumped out of the tree; landing next to him.
"...that is how I win in every snowball fight in my previous life." She said as she helped Jack out of the snow. She saw Sandy who flew next to her. She smiled and hugged the Dream Guardian. "...it's great to be back as well, Sandy." She said as he pulled away. He was suddenly making pictures, but was going way too fast for her.
"...sorry, Sandy. I don't understand what you are saying. You're talking way too fast."
"Hana?"
Hana turned to see Jamie and Sophie. She smiled sadly as she made an image of a dragon and made it fly around Jamie and Sophie. "HANA!" Sophie ran up to her and hugged her around her neck.
Hana held Sophie tightly to her. "...it's okay, Sophie. I'm alright..." She said. She pulled away to stare at Hana. Hana smirked as she stroked Sophie's hair. She then noticed a group of kids.
"...I take it that they can see me?" She asked. Jamie nodded. "Guys! This is the Guardian I was talking about!" She said. They looked at her a little nervously. Hana smirked. "Oh, you don't see why I'm a Guardian?" She asked.
She then transformed back to her angel dragon form, letting the other touch her. Hana stared at Jack and Sandy and smirked. Hana stared at the moon, but then realized that she had one more Guardian to see.
"Well, I'm going to see if Bunny is in the Warren. Oh, and Tooth said hi, Jack!" She said. Sophie stared at Hana. "You will come back, right?" Jamie asked. Hana smirked.
"Yes, Jamie. I won't be leaving for a very, very long time." Hana said. She spreaded her wings. "...just keep imagining!" She then took off into the sky, making the children stare at her in awe.
Jack and Sandy smirked as they watched Hana disappear from the distance.
She then saw a familiar hole and dove down. It was all sorts of twists and turns as Hana made her way to the Warren, only to be greeted by the many eggs, who were squeaking at her with joy.
Hana laughed as she transformed back. "Hey, fellas." She said. All of the eggs scattered as she wonders around the Warren. After awhile, she saw a familiar Pooka near the dye river. She smiled sadly; tears evidence in her eyes.
"...Bunny?"
Bunny turned to see Hana. His eyes were wide with shock as he saw her standing there. He then smiled sadly as he opened his arms. Hana smiled as she ran up towards Bunny as she jumped up and wrapped her arms around his neck.
He held her tightly as she cried softly into his shoulder. Bunny tried to hold the tears back as tightened the embrace, afraid that Hana will soon disappear on him again.
"...I missed you, Bunny." She whispered. He smiled sadly. "...I missed ya too, Sheila."
He soon pulled away, staring at Hana's appearence. "Ya changed alot." He said. Hana smiled sadly as he stroked her cheek. She buried her face into his chest. "...I don't want to experience death ever again...I was afraid that I wouldn't see my family ever again." She cried softly. Bunny rubbed her back in soothing circles.
"...I know, Hana...I know." He whispered. He then cupped her chin to make her look at him. He then gently pressed his lips against hers; giving her a soft kiss. Hana wrapped her arms around his neck as he shifted her up; holding her waist.
After they pulled away, he rest his forehead against hers; holding her hands in his. She kept feeling the tears rolling down her cheeks. Bunny stared at Hana and nuzzled the top of her forehead.
After awhile, they were sitting near the banks of the dye river, the warm temperature caressing Hana's skin when she wasn't wearing the trench coat.
"...it must've been hard for you and the others." Hana said. Bunny stared at her. "...It's okay, Sheila...you don't have to worry about it." He said as he squeezed her shoulder gently. Hana shook her head.
"...no. I want to make it up to you for hurting you that badly for a year." She said. Bunny sighed; knowing that her mind was set up. She then transformed into her angel dragon. She then lowered her back.
Bunny raised an eyebrow at her. She stared at him. "Well? Aren't you getting on? Because I will force you." She said. Bunny sighed and then hopped on. "Where are we going?" He asked.
Hana spreaded her wings and took off into the tunnels. She was soon in the starry night sky. "...it's a surprise." She said as she kept flying. Bunny tried his best not to look down; since he hates flying that much.
Hana stared at him worriedly, but then sighed. "...even if we took the tunnels, I'm the only one who knows where we are going and you will be confused by my directions and I can't give directions." She said.
Bunny stared at her shocked. "...you're that bad at it?" He asked. Hana dropped her head in shame. "...that bad." She whispered.
There were soon a fog that was hard to see through. Hana stopped flying and hovered where they were. Bunny looks around. "...I don' think this a good idea. Let's head back." He said.
Hana stared around, hearing nothing around them. She then saw a sudden light from her moon necklace. It then shot out a beam in the direction infront of them. Bunny and Hana stared at each other.
"Did you know it could do that?"
"No, did you?"
"No."
Hana stared at the necklace that was beaming in a direction. She then looks up, seeing the moon slightly in the fog. She nodded. "...I think Manny is helping us get to our destination." Hana said as she continued towards the direction of the beam light.
They were soon on the island; the fog clearing away as her necklace now turned back to normal; glittering in the moonlight sky. Hana safely landed on the shore of the island.
Bunny slipped off Hana's back as she transformed back to her normal self. She stared around until she saw an arrow pointing foward. Hana and Bunny stared at each other and nodded.
They kept walking forward until they reached an hill; where some people were waiting for them. Bunny puts Hana behind him and got out his boomerangs. Hana squeezed her shoulder.
"Bunny, they won't attack us...not to their eldest one of the family." She smiled softly.
Bunny stared at her confused. What does she mean by 'eldest of the family'? Just then, when he saw one of the people walked forward and out of the shadow, it shocked him as his eyes went wide.
It was a Pooka.
His was at least a few inches taller than Bunny. His fur was completely black with silver markings on his shoulders like Bunny's (well, except his is black) and he had bright green eyes. He had a staff perched away on his sash as he smiled softly at Bunnymund.
"...it's been a long time, Aster." His deep Australian accent just about the same as Bunny's, but deeper. Bunny's eyes went wide with shock...he thought...that...
"D-Dad?"
He smiled sadly and nodded. He then stared at Hana. "My name is J. Caleb Bunnymund. I'm Aster's father and was once leader of the Pooka tribe." He said. Caleb then stared at the Pookas that were behind him.
Hana stared at him. "Oh, so Bunnymund's your last name?" She asked Bunny. He shrugged. "...not exactly, Sheila. I told North that Aster was me name, but he likes callin' me Bunnymund or Bunny...and so, it kinda glued onta me."
Hana laughed slightly, but then saw Bunny's expression when he saw the other Pookas.
One of them was the same color as Bunny, but she had brown eyes and had white markings on her shoulders. Bunny smiled sadly as she walked up towards Bunny and hugs him. "...you've grown, Aster." She said. Bunny smiled as he wrapped one arm around her.
"...I know, mum." He said. Hana then saw two small Pookas walked foward.
One of them had mismatched fur; black with grey and white with grey markings, but had brown eyes. The other young one had gray fur with black markings, and had green eyes like Caleb. It was a female Pooka and probably the youngest out of all of them as she gasped.
"...big brother?" She asked.
Bunny stared at her shocked.
"...Alice?"
She gasped as she ran towards Bunny and hugged him around his chest; crying into his fur. He held her tightly to him; stroking the back of her head. "Shh," He whispered. "...'s alrigh', Alice...I'm here." He tightened the hug.
The other Pooka ran towards Bunny and hugged him. Bunny chuckled. "...I miss ya too, Flint." Bunny smiled as the two Pookas pulled away. "Ya ankle bita's have grown last time I saw ya." He said.
Bunny's mother, Victoria, walked next to Hana. "...he's happy." Hana said. Victoria chuckled. "You also made him happy too, Hana." She said as she place her paw on Hana's shoulder; squeezing it slightly.
Caleb then squeezed Bunny's shoulder slightly. "...we heard that yer a Guardian now since the incident of our tribe. I'm proud of ya, Aster." He said. Bunny smirked as he stared at Hana.
She smiled and blushed. Bunny walked up towards Hana and smiled. "...how?" He asked. Hana smiled.
"Well, I woke up here on this island when Manny revived me. This is an island where Manny managed to save your family and gave them this island to live on. However, Manny managed to only saved your family, Bunny. The other Pookas can't be revived." Hana said.
Bunny stared at her and sighed sadly. He then stared at his family. Caleb smiled and nodded. "You...are always welcomed back to visit us anytime you feel like it, Aster." Caleb said as his other family members stood by him.
Bunny nodded. "Ya got a promise there, mate." He said as he saluted. Just as Hana started to walk, Caleb stops Bunny for a second. "...don't let Sheila go either, ya ankle-biter." He whispered into Bunny's ear.
Bunny smirked. "...I won't let 'er go. I promise ya that." He said. He soon darted off; catching up to Hana.
Hana was on the shore of the island, her sighing deeply. She was glad that Bunny was happy.
She suddenly felt arms wrapped around her from behind. Hana smiled as she hugged the arms with one hand. "...I take it that you liked what I showed you?" She asked. Bunny smiled as a single tear ran down his furry cheek.
"...I'm glad I got ta see me family is alrigh'. I thought that I was the last on of me kind, but...now that I saw me family again...I'm no longer afraid. And I owe it all ta ya, Sheila." He said.
Hana smiled as she turned around to look at Bunny; her hands resting on his chest as her body was pressed against his. "...like I said, I wanted to make it up to you for hurting you so badly and this was the only thing I could think of." She said.
He was stroking her cheek as he had one arm wrapped around her.
They started to lean towards each other. "...and I love what ya did for me..." He whispered.
Their lips soon met.
Bunny held her tighter as she caressed his chest fur so softly. The moon was shining on them as they pulled away; their foreheads resting against each others.
"...I love you, Bunny." She whispered. He smiled as he nuzzled her forehead; making her giggle slightly. "...I love ya too, Sheila." He said. Hana stared at the moon.
A portal was soon made; that leads to the Warren on the other side. Hana smiled at Bunny. "Ready to go home?" She asked. Bunny nodded as he and Hana walked into the Portal and made it back to the Warren.
Hana felt herself being carried; which she didn't mind. She rest her forehead against the crook of his neck as she clenched her fur slightly with one hand. He smiled as he carried her to his bed.
He settled her down gently and then laid down next to her. He smiled as he wrapped one arm around her; pulling her close. Hana sighed deeply as a small smile was across my face in her sleep. He caressed her waist and felt his eyes drooping.
He was soon fast asleep, with the love of his life by his side and the memories of his family that are now alive and well.
Hooray! Bunny's family are alive and he's not the last one of his kind!
The one who help me come up with Bunny's family is a user name Twilightlover. Thank you for the idea of Bunny's family. It helped so much in this chapter, so I want to thank you.
Hana and Bunny are back together and she managed to see all of the Guardians.
What will they do now?
Hana's thinking of a celebration.
Find out in next chapter!
Until then,
BlackDragon157