~Heart: Jack Frost~
It was simply out of the ordinary for a winter spirit like Jack Frost to alleviate on a night like this. It was customary for someone like him to fly where the North Wind takes him, spreading snow to the places he visits.
And yet Jack found himself lying on the now frosted grass, his staff held close while gazing at the starry sky. From what he heard from Wander, the stars told many stories and whenever the young guardian had the time, he would try to find them all.
"If you're listening to the story of Ursa Major again, I'll have to seriously hurt you."
Speaking of Wander…
Jack suddenly found the small jester lying on his chest, eyes closed in deep concentration. "What exactly are you doing Red?"
"Listening for your heartbeat," Wander stated matter-of-fact, her green eyes now meeting blue. "I needed to know if you have a heart in there as well."
The Guardian of Fun chuckled. "Of course I have a heart there, everyone does! Now what's the real reason you're here?"
"I suppose you're right," murmured the fool. "North is having a get together at his place for dinner and I thought you should know. That's all."
"I see…thanks for letting me know."
"Don't mention it," Wander then stood up, but her wrist was grabbed by one cold hand. She tried pulling away, but the hold was firm and panic began to rise. "W-what are you—"
"An eye for an eye, right? I think it's only fair if I listen to yours as well." Before the semi-guardian could protest Jack had already placed his ear close to her chest and heard…
…Nothing?
"I don't hear anything," Jack said aloud. "Why don't I hear a heartbeat?"
"It is because my heart is not inside my chest," Wander answered. "Unlike you and human children, my heart is placed somewhere else."
"Where?" The boy asked.
The girl smiled coyly. "Not telling."
"Aww c'mon!" This kid is real piece of work! "Can you at least give me a hint?"
"I'll give you one—one riddle," Wander began. "You saw me where I never was and where I could not be. And yet within that very place, my face you often see. What am I?"
When she saw the confusion on the boy's face, the jester shook her head. "It's okay if you don't know right now, but when you do you will know."
The northern lights in the sky began to shine brightly.
"We should get going before the food gets cold," Wander quietly muttered. Then a sudden change of excitement appeared on her face. "I hope North made 'Pot Luck Surprise'!"
As they headed to North's Jack continued to ponder on what exactly the riddle meant. It can't be that hard…right?
AN: Does anybody know the answer? Also, I like to believe Jack's heart is in either his chest or his special staff.