Lizzie's POV
I cracked my eyes open and I found myself in one of the cots in the hospital wing of the pole. I sat up and saw that the burns on my arms and legs were finally healed. It was one really large room with cots lining the two walls all the way to the end. I looked out the window above mine and saw that the sun was shining. It must be the next morning after I defeated Pitch. I looked to my right and saw everyone standing there. Jack, Bunny, Tooth, North, Sandy, Pitch, Phil, Phil's cousin, and an elf. Each of them staring at me with complete shock.
"Uh... Hi guys." I said with a little wave. Everyone cheered with joy. I had done it. Tooth giggled and flew in my direction wrapping me into a tight hug that lifted me from the cot. "I'm happy to see you too." I said with a laugh.
She set me down and I smiled as Jack stood next to me. I took his hand. Pitch walked over to us. His piercing gold eyes were now a warm green again.
"Thank you, for what you've done. It's good to be back." he said with a smile. Then it faded. "I'm sorry for everything that I did to hurt you... and Ms. Bennett." He said
I nodded. "It's alright, I know it wasn't you." I said. His face was as clear as glass. I could tell he regretted ever setting the fearings free. Bunny hopped over to me.
"Hey, sheila."
"Hi Bunny." I said
"I'm sorry about your leg, breakin it and all." he said looking at the ground. I knew he was sorry truly. I put out my hand for him to shake it with a smile but he just picked me up in a tight hug.
"Choking! Not breathing!" I yelled with my remaining air.
"Oh sorry!" he said with a laugh putting me down. I giggled. "So are you a guardian again?" I asked
"Well that's why I'm here." said familiar voice
Everyone looked to the doors leading out and standing there was Manny.
All of their eyes widened for a second and then everybody kneeled down before him, except me and Jack. We had no Idea what was going on. He looked over to us and smiled.
"Great job you two." He said "you have made me proud." Jack and I smiled. "And you as well." He said turning to Bunny who looked up.
"Me?" He asked standing up.
Manny nodded. "When that nightmare had trapped Jack you killed it and saved his life, as well as retrieving the pieces of Lizzie's old core. You are a hero... And now, a guardian."
Jack and I exchanged excited glances and then looked back at Bunny. His face was complete shock and joy.
"Welcome back Bro." Jack said walking towards Bunny. Then they just whipped out a bro- hug, or whatever you call it. I just rolled my eyes and laughed.
"And now." Manny said looking at me. "I haven't forgotten about you."
Jack looked confused. "What?" He asked
"When you asked me if I had the 'oh so special ceremony" I said with exaggeration. "I told you I did, when I didn't. I haven't been a Guardian this whole time."
Jack's POV
What?! She hasn't been a Guardian this whole time! So that's what Bunny meant when they were fighting.
"I'm a Guardian, which you aren't and you will never be."
I thought he just said that out of anger but it was true, after summing it up in my head I shrugged and walked over to Lizzie, a very proud look on my face. Manny smiled as a Yeti handed him the Book of Guardians. He cleared his throat.
"Will you, Lizzie Keagan, vow to watch over the children of the world, to guard them with your life, their hopes, their wishes, and their dreams, for they are all that we have, all that we are, and all that we will ever be? For you are the twinkle in their eyes and light in their hearts. Accepting this will not only make you part of a team, but a family as well."
She turned to face me smiling and raised her eyebrows, I nodded. She turned back.
"I will."
Manny smiled and shut the book. "Then congratulations Lizzie Keagan, for you are now, and forever more! A Guardian..." He finished and the whole room erupted with cheers as more Yetis pilled in.
Lizzie's POV
I smiled as everyone cheered. It was official. I was now a Guardian. I heard Jack whoop with Joy behind me. Then North waked over to me and laughed a hardy laugh before picking me up and kissing both my cheeks. When he set me down I was so confused but I just laughed it off.
Then Tooth fluttered up to me beaming. And I smiled too expecting a hug but instead she turned me around and gently pushed me into Jack. (Cheesy, I know) Then he put my face in his hands and kissed me, then he hugged me.
"Congratulations Liz."
I closed my eyes and smiled, wrapping my arms around him as well. When we released, I looked to the door and saw Manny walking through it into the workshop. I exchanged glances with Jack before we ran after him.