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Cara woke up in a cold sweat, which wasn't anything new for her. "Another nightmare...what a surprise", she sighed, stood and began her normal morning routine.

After putting on a t-shirt and some jeans that looked minimally wrinkled, Cara made her way out and began her walk to school. Seeing kids playing in the snow she stopped. Suddenly her hand hit her face. 'Ugh it's Sunday, of course!', she thought.

"Must of forgot because of the snow day we had Friday", she spoke out loud to herself, earning her some concerned looks from some of the parents.

Cara ignored the stares and turned on her heels, heading back to her oh so 'home sweet home'.

Just as she was about to turn into the familiar alley she heard a just as familiar voice.

"Cara?"

The girls eyes widened and she stopped dead in her tracks. How could she face Jack after her freak out last time they talked?

Sucking in her pride, Cara took in a deep breath through her nose and gave a fake smile as she turned around to face Jack.

"Hey!"

The winter spirit was clearly taken aback by her happy demeanour.

He gave her a confused look, "uh hi."

He looked to his left and shrugged, clearly listening to someone she could not hear or see.

Her facade faltered slightly, " oh...uh your friends are here, how...nice?"

Clearly not noticing her discomfort at his and...the others presence, Jack asked his true believer, " Bunny wants to know why your planning on going down a dingy old alley?"

Caras head instantly went down to the floor and she started rubbing her neck, " I uh, I wasn't going down that way. You must be confused Jack."

"Your right Sandy. Cara what are you hiding?"

'He can't find out I live here, then I would have to explain my whole life story, he may tell Jamie, who will tell his mom, who will tell child services and and and...no get a grip girl just change the topic', Cara thought in a rushed panic.

"We'll uh...who are you even talking to and who's Sandy?"

Jack frowned and changed his position to leaning on his staff, " Cara we went through this yesterday. Clearly you still chose not to believe in the rest of the guardians besides myself." Cara did know what was going on and she was upset with herself for bringing the touchy subject up again, but it was the only way she could think to distract Jack.

Jack shook his head, " thanks Tooth. Cara don't change the subject! What's down that alley?!"

Cara mentally winced, 'damn I was so close!'

Jack took a step towards the narrow walkway before being blocked by Caras outstretched arm.

" Wait Jack, don't", she pleaded.

The prankster gave her a teasing smirk, "like you could stop me."

Then the wind picked Jack up and he leaped over Cara continuing his walk down the alley.

The girl shook herself from the shock of someone actually being able to fly - even though it wasn't the first time she saw it - and called out to Jack, "no stop!"

"What could little girl be hiding in such tiny place?" North asked as he tried to move in the confined area.

Everyone was clearly wondering the same thing. Cara had been trying to convince Jack to leave the small alley for about a half hour now. There was clearly something she did not want him to see.

Jack however seemed to be trying to make the best out of the girls nagging. Picking objects up, as he tried to get any sort of reaction from her.

"Could you be hiding some strange fetish or weird activity? Hmm." Jack questioned.

Cara gave him an eye roll, " what activity could I possibly do in an alley Jack?"

The white haired boy shrugged, " I don't know." He noticed a rock the size of his hand and picked it up, " maybe you like getting rocks, putting goggly eyes on them and calling them Bob or Henretta," he teased.

The teen gave a small smile but shook her head, " come on Jack there's nothing here why don't we go...oh I don't know...make a snow fort or something."

Jack dropped the rock and nodded eagerly at the suggestion. He was just about to let his centre take over when a small hand pulled his shoulder back. He looked over to see Tooth shaking her head. He pointed an accusing finger at Cara, " oh I see what you tried to do there."

"And it almost worked too," she smirked.

" Ya well too bad so sad." He said as he leaned his back on the poorly constructed building next to him. This small action caused Caras eyes to widen greatly in fear. Noticing her reaction Jack put his hand on one of the wood panels covering up a gaping hole in the building only to notice it was loose. He pushed on it and looked at Cara for her reaction yet again. She seemed to have the air knocked out of her.

"Bingo", Bunny said clearly noticing the same thing Jack had.

The guardian of fun looked over to the brunette, " wonder what could be in here, huh Cara?"

What happened next caught all the guardians off there guard. A tear rolled down the girls pale skin. "Please don't", she whispered as she let her backpack fall off her shoulder and too the floor. ( yep she has her backpack, she thought it was a school day remember).

"Cara...," Jack let go of the wood.

He went up to the girl and pulled her into a hug and she began to sob into his shoulder. He stood there and let her cry silently for a few moments not caring that his hoody was getting soaked, thank Mannie she at least wasn't wearing any mascara.

Finally as the crystal died down somewhat the guardian decided to speak up, " look whatever's hurting you this much needs to be solved. I don't know what's behind this building but I'm here to protect you now...all us guardians are. And I'm sorry we were not there for you before. But please let me help you now. Please Cara."

Cara let go of his shoulder and turned her back to him but made no move forward. " I guess there's no stopping you from looking then huh? You seem pretty determined in keeping me safe." She paused. "You're a good guardian Jack."

Jack looked at her, she stayed still. The boy took this as her way of giving him, and of course the other guardians, permission to look inside the building. Letting his curiosity get the better of him, Jack walked to the plank and opened it wide.

He motioned to Tooth, " ladies first." The fairy gladly took the gesture. Followed by Bunny and North, who had to be squished into the hole by the remaining two guardians.

Once North was in Sandy pulled on Jacks hoodie and pointed to the end of the alley where the brunette stood solemnly and unmoving.

"Cara?"

"Go on ahead Jack, I-I'll wait here."

"Ok stay here then. Ill be right back, I promise".

She nodded causing her curls to bounce slightly. With that Sandy and Jack climbed through the tiny gap.

"That may be true but I won't be here to see if you kept that promise", the true believer whispered to no one within earshot as she picked up her backpack and ran for the nearest bus stop. She silently thanked the universe she had mistaken today of all days to be a school day as she removed the little money she had, which she was going to use for lunch, from her backpack. Once the bus arrived she paid the driver and stool a seat. She paid little attention to the other passengers as a stray tear fell from her watering eyes. 'Its easier this way, she tried to convince herself...I may have to be on the run for a little while with no permanent shelter while the Feds and child services search for me but at least I won't be in an orphanage or some foster kid. There's always a possibility that Jack wouldn't tell Jamie,' she sighed, ' but that's just wishful thinking. He is guardian after all, and in his eyes protecting me is giving me a solid home.' Cara shook her head. 'But I've seen those kinds of kids that grew up with that lifestyle and they never stay in one place, its a life full of rejection and that's not what I want...'

"Next stop 1907 Burgess airport", the technological woman's voice said over the PA system interrupting her thoughts. Cara pulled out her passport and a prepaid airplane ticket ( I don't actually know if this is possible but let's pretend in burgess you can do this) that her father had bought before his passing for emergencies. Cara smiled and thought, 'mother always did think he was pretty paranoid but thank goodness I always carry dads emergency case around everywhere. Well might as well get some use of this passport before they start looking for me.'

Soon after Cara was on the plane ready to take off. She was sure by now that Jack had noticed her absence. She frowned, she sure would miss him. She looked out the airplane window at the town she was about to leave, " goodbye Burgess", she whispered sadly as tears fell down her already bloodshot eyes.

Don't worry that not the end of the story. Trust me there's much much more. I know this chapter wasn't very eventful but it was necessary. This and the next chapter give you a little more insight on my OC, but the next will be a little more exciting...at least I think you'll find it that way.

Also I apologize for any and all typos I did this on my phone and that's not a great way to check for errors... *blushes* so ya sorry about that. Don't be too mad *hides under rock*

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