I thought that this was a terrible chapter, IDK. But! After having tests and a project, I have tried my best to update! This whole chapter will be in Crystal's POV. The next chapter, which is the climax, may take longer since I have yet another project!

Guest Star: My guy-friend Chris!
I asked permission before adding him in this chapter and he was very excited! I made a another quick plan to put him in the last chappy but I didn't know where to put him in. And sorry for Chris' language but that's what I think he'll react and I took his reactions from memory. SWEARING BUT I HAVE CENSORED A LITTLE SO YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

I stifled yet another giggle as I watched Jack jumping high in the air making hilarious faces outside the window. May I just say that I'm in Biology right now, which is my least favorite subject. I was lucky that Mr. (Surname) decided to ignore the first few giggles I couldn't hold. Once Mr. (Surname) turned around, I quickly scribbled the notes into my notebook, trying to look like I was doing what I was supposed to do. I glanced back outside at Jack, who was perched on the edge of the closest tree branch to the window. He was laughing and grinning mischievously at me. Darn it, Jack! He knew that I hated getting in trouble. I stuck my tongue out at him and focused for the rest of the class period.

After Class

I sighed as my jaw hurts from all the smiling and giggling I did. "Hey Crystal!" My friend, Chris, called. I stopped and turned around for him to catch up to me. "What was with all the giggling?" He was also my Biology partner. I chuckled nervously and gulped. "Oh, you saw?" I tried to act innocent. "Naw sh*t!" Chris sarcastically replied. "I just watched something funny before school and then I was thinking about it." I smiled and Chris seemed to take that answer. I inwardly exhaled and walked to gym. Since it's almost the end of the school year, our coach decided to let us run a lap outside and relax. After I ran, I jogged to a secluded area where I can still monitor the students and keep out of sight. Jack met me there.

"You're pretty slow out there." He smirked. I deadpanned. "I was lacking. Anyways," I smacked him arm. "Stop making me laugh during class! You know I don't like getting trouble!" I hissed in a hushed whisper just in case someone is near. "But I was bored! You looked pretty bored to me." I could see his devilish twinkle in their. Instead of me retreating, I was drawn into it. I sat down on the grass and Jack followed suit. We talked and laughed the next several minutes I had in gym until a whistle echoed throughout the field. "Gotta go!" I was yanked back into Jack's chest and he embraced me like it was going to be the last time we were going to see each other.

"Jack, what's wrong?" I asked, returning his hug. "Nothing. I just wanted to." He shrugged like it was nothing and looked away. I noticed a light blush and it made me smile so I leaned and pecked his lips. His eyes flicked to mine as I gave him my mischievous smirk and waltzed away. I changed and hurried out the locker room so I can get back to Homeroom to pick up a book my teacher reserved for me. When I walked out of the classroom, Chris was waiting for me.

"Where do you wanna go now? Wanna go to my house and play video games? Or we can go to the forest and hunt for Slenderman!" He had that childish personality that everyone, including me, couldn't tell whether he was serious or not. "I'd love to but... I have to meet someone. Maybe next time." I gave him an apologetic smile and rushed outside to the big oak tree in front of the school. I knew that Jack hid behind the tree everytime he picked me up. "Hey." I greeted him with an eager smile. "Ready to go to North's?" Jack asked as he dug a snow globe out of his pocket of his hoodie. "Yeah!" I bounced slightly as Jack threw it and we stepped through the portal.

Sunset

We had finished dinner and we were gathered around the fire. North checked around the workshop to make sure it is safe to retire for the night. Phil was even here with us, drinking hot cocoa. I smiled and giggled as Phil let out a relaxed sigh. He was always worked up and he worked extra hard since he had to redo some of the toys. "Woah! Hey! Hey! Let me down!" We all turned to see... Chris?! He was dropped to the ground by one of the yetis and as he turned, he jumped back. "Aw sh*t! It's f*cking Bigfoot!" The poor yeti replied, "Hwauh?" I charged up to Chris. "Chris?! What are you doing here?" Chris turned to face me and smiled. "Hii !" He said in a ditzy tone. "Chris, I'm serious. What are you doing here?"

"I was wondering why you didn't want to hang out, I mean, come on, you never turn down the chance to go into any forest, especially looking for Slenderman!" I gave him an apologetic smile like I couldn't help not wanting to go. "So I stalked you and next thing I know, you're with some old guy and you guys jumped into a portal!" Jack was floating carelessly near by and stood up straight. "Hey!" Wait, he stalked me? Yup, that's my Chris. "So, who are all these weird looking... people?" I sighed and smiled, deciding to let go of this incident. "That's Santa, you can call him North, Bunnymund the Easter Bunny-"
"-Kangaroo!" Bunnymund and I glared at Jack, grinning. "Sandy the Sandman, Tooth the Tooth Fairy, and Jack Frost the Winter sprite." Chris chuckled a bit. "Heheh, Sprite." I rolled my eyes and proceeded to whack him on the head.

"Sh*t Crystal, Santa and all those people don't f*cking exist." Chris was laughing as everyone frowned. "Slenderman, exists." I scowled at him. "But they are real." I said. Chris shook his head, "No they don't." Cue child mode. "But they are real!" I wailed. "No they don't." Mocking the sound of a mother. "But they are reeeaaallll!" I whined and jumped and stomped in place. The other guardians watched me unfold my hidden 'Child' side. "No they don't!" Chris now decided to mock an angry father turning into some kind of beast. Next thing I know, I was flailing my arms around that I almost hit Jack. "Woah! Come down. He doesn't believe we're real, but he sees us that's all that matters." I gave a little whimper as I retreated back to the couch and slumped.

Chris started causing troubling around the workshop by having 'fun.' Jack played along and we had to chase them around. The guardians got along well with Chris, despite his swearing and highly suggestive 'jokes.' "Okay so let me get this straight, you fight this boogey man named Pitch?" The guardians mumbled in agreement. "Well lucky for you guys, you have a secret weapon." Chris gave them a mischievous smile. The guardians were confused and Chris smirked knowingly. I rolled my eyes and shook my head at him. Yes, I understood what he meant by 'secret weapon.' "What secret weapon?" North asked. Chris shook his head and waltzed towards me to have me flick his head.

That Night

I fell on my bed and gave a loud exasperated sigh. "I'm so tired!" I wailed. Jack yawned and fell beside me. "I'm beat." He yawned out. "You were no help either." I smirked up at him as he smiled. His fingers found mine and we didn't bother getting under the covers but it was a rather comfortable slumber.

The Next Morning

Jack walked along with me on school grounds. "So, what did Chris mean when he said 'secret weapon?' " I smiled and decided to play along with Chris. "It's nothing." I said in a sing-song voice. Jack pouted, and may I say that it was cute, and kept insisting I told him. I shooed him back to the other guardians after lunch. I met up with Chris in the hall, on my way to Art class. "Hey, still wanna go look for Slenderman today?" He asked. I thought for a moment until he added, "I promise it'll be quick." I smirked, I was filled with that devilish rush that craved adrenaline that I used to have a few years ago. "Oh yeah." Chris cheered and fist-pumped the air. "Brofist!" I called as we pounded our fists together. Ah, it felt nice to be one of the boys again.

After I hung out with Chris, I smashed the globe to transport outside of North's workshop. God! Why did it keep transporting me outside rather than inside! I rushed in and expected a yeti to stop me but the garage seemed deserted. Weird. I walked in to the main hall and up to the second floor. I looked around. It seemed that the workshop had no trace of life whatsoever. "North? Jack? Phil? Anybody?" I yelled at the top of my lungs. "Chirp!" I whipped my head around to see Baby Tooth. "Thank goodness you're here! Where is everyone?" Baby Tooth was carrying a tooth so I held my hands out as she dropped it. I was suddenly engulfed by a blinding light.

'Memory...' The guardians were just chatting absent-mindedly as the globe was wrapped with black sand. A tall figure morphed out of the huge cloud of sand. 'He looks familiar...' I gasped. "Monster!" I yelled out in rage. Pitch! Everyone got in their fighting stances as Pitch stood, relaxed. He looked around as if the guardians weren't there. "Huh, it seems like she's not here..." He mumbled. "Who's not here?" Jack spat. "Where is the girl?" Everyone's eyes widened in realization that Pitch was talking about me. "You'll never get her!" Bunnymund shouted. "Pity, I'll just have to go with Plan B." Suddenly, the guardians were in a tornado made out of black sand. As the tornado died down, the guardians were gone and also Pitch. The yetis and the elves were fading, I wondered why. The lights weren't going out or anything!

I was soon whisked to another location. It was deep in a forest and in a little clearing was a broken bed. Under it was a dark hole. I was rushed towards the hole and looked down. I could hear the yells of the guardians, calling me. I exited the memory, or message... "Baby Tooth, show me where the forest is." Baby Tooth nodded as I ran towards North's sleigh. I have never steered but I'll try. "Hya!" I whipped the reins and we started flying out. "Burgess, right?" I asked Baby Tooth, who was safely in my pocket. She nodded and hurried for safe cover before she would be whisked away. I got a snow globe from one of the compartments and threw it. "Burgess, Pennsylvania!"