Okay, this idea for yet another side of Jack was given in a guest review. I don't know if you are still reading, Manna, but if you are, thanks for the idea!
And this is going to be very, very, very, veeeeeryyyyyy short, sorry about that. First, I didn't want it to evolve into something else, and second, I really am short on time and what-not right now with exams and things...
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Shifu: Speaking of exams, I have one for the furious five. Master Yoda, we shall commence our sparring in due course, I assume?
Yoda: *snores*
Shifu: *rolls eyes and twirls staff* I will be seeing you Master Raven.
Me: Farewell Master Shifu…
Vader (after Shifu has vanished): *snorts* That was far too polite for you.
Me: No, I'm polite to people I like. Or people I do not wish to annoy. You fall into the 'I wish to annoy you' catagory...
Vader: Likewise.
Me: You can try…
Vader: I shall… *starts making popping noises, (having recently had a chat with donkey…) which are all the more irritating for the heavy breathing which accompanies them*
Me: *gradually getting more and more annoyed, before finally snapping* That's it! Jack! May the force be with you… Now go shut him up!
Jack: *armed with an ice blue lightsaber that I have trained him with-thanks to my most recent bout of insanity-, grins, and turns to Vader*
Vader: *pulls out own lightsaber, then blinks as several elves all run out armed with miniature ones, then turns to me, looking terrified* Raven? What have you done…?
Me: *grins maniacally* INSANITY IS FUN! THE ELVES HAVE LIGHTSABERS! ATTACK MY MINIONS!
*breaks out of this particular bout of insanity long enough to blink and head butt the wall for having the most ridiculous idea in history, then shrugs and grins as Vader is chased from the room by a hoard of elves yelling high pitched war cries*
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Oh, and thanks to Taiyo-chan the Neko Writer, ToiletBrushCat, Killuaxme, sarafine-ecleips, ReadAndWriteButMostlyRead, Lovepuppy316, 1visible, Winter-Freak, starskulls, and Sylvery for the faves and/or follows!
Cheers guys!
Hope you enjoy!
"Read it... Read it... Read it... Ooh, Shakespeare! Oh, Read it... Read it... Film adaptation was better... Read it... Read it... Over-rated... Far too much romance... Not enough action... Read it... Read it... Read it... Hmm, I could reread? Nah, bad enough the first time... Read it... Read it... Should never have been published... Read it... Read it... Ooh, this one's new, oh, no wait, just a rewrite. And written by him? No thanks... Read it... Read it... Read it... Read it... Inspired it... Read it... Historically inaccurate... Read it so many times I could probably recite it... Read it... Can translate into three different languages, nope, wait, four... Film was better... Read it... Read it... Read it... The original version was better... Read it... Read it... Read-Oh, hey Tooth!"
Tooth was staring at him, open mouthed, as the winter spirit went back and forth across the huge bookcases in her library.
Jack raised an eyebrow.
"You okay Tooth?"
She blinked, closing her mouth, and nodded.
"Yeah, I'm good. You keep looking."
He stared at her for a few more seconds, before shrugging and turning back to the bookcase, running his hand along the spines of the books.
"Read it... Read it... Read it... Oh man, this is his worst book ever!... Read it... Read it... Hmm, has its merits... Not in the mood... Read it... Read it... Read it... Again, do these people never read up on their history?... Read it... Read it..."
Tooth was still staring as she watched the spirit go backwards and forwards, and shook her head, completely dumbfounded. She prided herself on having one of the largest libraries in the world, and yet the youngest guardian seemed to be more knowledgeable than even her about some of the things in this room. Especially the classics.
Jack gave a happy 'Aha!' as he pulled a book from the shelf.
"Read it, but you can never go wrong with Dickens. Hey, Tooth? Are you sure you're okay?"
He looked concerned, and she simply blinked again, before shrugging and sighing.
"Who'd have thought it... The guardian of fun, the immature prankster, the act-now-think-later, 'youngest amongst ancient guardians' spirit... A bookworm."
Jack blinked, then raised an eyebrow.
"Hmm... Never thought about it like that before."
Tooth sighed.
"You play music, can speak in dozens of different languages, are trained in a ridiculous amount of fighting styles, can paint, can draw, can cook, can dance, can do maths, science, geography... Is there anything you can't do Jack?"
He thought for a moment, then grinned, shrugging.
"Act my age?"
With that, he flew out, rolling his eyes, and Tooth found herself grinning too.
Yet another thing to add to the list... She had to tell North.
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Okay, that was it.
As North added bookworm to the growing list of talents and abilities Jack had revealed, he grabbed another sheet of paper.
"Right. This insanity has gone on for long enough! We must make list of things, to see if Jack can do them. We will discover all of his hidden abilities before this year is out!"
Bunny sighed, and he and Tooth shared a look.
"But mate, it's gone halfway through the year already!"
"Challenge accepted! Now come, give me ideas!"
They sighed, but did as he had said.
North finally dropped the pen onto the desk and grinned at the huge list of things, starting to read.
"Canoeing, rock climbing, knitting, calligraphy, lion taming-"
"Hey, North? We don't wanna hear the results of your sugar-overload induced, spiralling descent into insanity, a'right?" (1)
Bunny said, rolling his eyes, and the Russian gave him an indignant look.
"Is not insanity. Is quest for knowledge."
Sandy flew in, and blinked as he saw the list, smiling as Tooth explained, then he jabbed at one of the things and formed a tick.
North raised an eyebrow.
"He can do that? You've seen it?"
Sandy nodded, and mimed crossing it off, which North did.
"Okay, scratching off Lion Taming..."
When Jack entered his room later, he found a checklist tacked onto his wall.
He sighed as he read the accompanying note.
"Jack,
I shall discover these secret abilities you have been hiding! Please gather evidence and tick the boxes. Unless you are busy. For which we will accept witness statements and testimonies.
North."
Jack blinked. Alright then. Short, to-the-point, and evidence that North was on a sugar high again.
Great.
He quickly scanned the list, and started grinning, as he realised that he would not be bored for at least three or four weeks.
This was gonna be fun... When he didn't have to worry about the damned Ice Spirit that is.
He sighed... The guy was starting to ruin the fun of the guardian of fun.
Not a good idea.
Little did Jack know that Ice Black would soon do something that would make everything else utterly redundant...
(1) Sound familiar? Only you guys seem to enjoy hearing about my sugar-overload induced spiralling descent into insanity…
Yeah, I know. Slightly crackish, but I think it's the pressure I'm under at the moment. I think I needed to vent... And really short as well, but hope you guys enjoyed it all the same?
And as for the slight Cliffie? Just… Yeah. Because I can really… No other reason…
Please review and let me know what you thought!
(I know… a peaceful footnote! But Vader is still being chased by elves armed with lightsabers, and Yoda is taking another nap… But don't worry, I've invited some friends to join me next chapter… and I think some of you will enjoy it :D Spoiler, arm wrestle between Optimus Prime and the Hulk… Ok, that is all…)
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Oh, and a huge thanks and welcome to Sylvery! Its great to be able to chat now :D
And Starskulls, Long time no see! How ya doing buddy?
