~Reconcile: Sandy and North~

"Detstvo you are foolish child!"

Wander stared at North in shock. She had only came in to North's office to tell him about the elves running amuck-only to find herself being scolded by the big man in red once she entered the room. Being scolded and chastised was always a normal thing throughout her years of living, but the tone of his voice and the way his blue eyes glared back was more than a little unsettling. Wander was not even sure what the man was talking about. "W-what did I do wrong?"

"Why would you think that? What made you think that? You are his friend aren't you?"

Friend? The fool was still not following. "Are we...talking about Jack?"

"Sandy!" North corrected her and the child finally understood what was going on. "How could you think Sandy hates you?"

"B-but he does North!" Wander protested. "And he has every right to be! I was horrible back in the Dark Ages and I was rude to everybody-Sandy especially!" Wander avoided the guardian's stare, her maroon bangs hiding what she felt. "...He doesn't talk to me anymore North...Sandy may make it look like we're okay, but we're not. He would only glance at me and then avoid me...And I'm afraid that if I do try to talk to him, everything will all go sour."

"Wander," North finally used her name as he placed his large hand on her small shoulder. "Sandy doesn't hate you. You are only feeling a fear which doesn't exist."

"But I was awful back then. How do you even know if it's true?"

"Yes, you were very naughty child," The Guardian of Wonder admitted as he stroked his long beard. "You made tons of horrible messes-more so than Jack-"

"You're not helping North," The child warned. "What does this have to do with anything?"

"What I'm trying to say is Sandy has helped you more than you know. The only reason he hasn't told you is because of same fear."

"Same fear?" Wander repeated, still with her head down. "But, that can't be true."

"Do you remember time when encountering Pitch Black? Once you started having nightmares Sandy was the one that stayed with you to ease the nightmares away and has watched from afar to make sure you're safe. He's afraid of you lashing at him because of similar reasons. Sandy's believes you still hate him for trying to help."

The jester finally stared back the man's blue eyes, somewhat convinced but still very doubtful. "...Are you sure?"

North only patted his belly. "Haven't been wrong before."

"Sandy! Sandy wait!"

Before he could leave, Sandy was confronted with a spirit he least expected-the spirit of childhood named Wander, was standing there with an unreadable expression. Sanderson stared at the fool in confusion. What did the child have to say?

What he got from Wander was a tight hug as she cried. "I'm so sorry Sandy!" Wander said in between her sobs. "Y-you have always been there for me even when I didn't deserve it! I-I really am so stupid!"

Sandy was shocked from the words he had heard, but smiled fondly as he returned the hug. 'It's okay Wander,' Sandy silently thought to himself. 'I have already forgiven you.'

AN: On the bright side, I finally came back to this story and made another chapter. The bad news, I think people who read this has already left. Anyway this is a continuation to 'Too Late' And North has surprisingly showed up in the movie canon universe as the all-knowing father figure! Or, that's how I at least see him that is. Hopefully I have him at least in character otherwise I fail at trying to be serious with North. Anyway, thanks for being patient with me. :)