Honestly, I never thought I would have felt awestruck, but with the Big Four standing in front of me, I feel nothing but awe and disbelief. Sandy, obviously, I've met before, but still. The fact that they're all standing right in of me, I just can't wrap my head around it.
And it's complete chaos.
"Are you sure you're a bunny?" Anna asks Bunnymund, the Easter Bunny.
"Bloody hell! That's the fifth time you've asked me since I got here," Bunnymund exclaims at her. "Can't you see my ears–"
"And the cotton tail?" Jack intervenes with a grin.
"One more comment, Frost, and I'm leaving!" Mund snaps, narrowing his eyes at Jack and then at Anna who smiles up at him with round eyes. Mund's expression softens when he sees Anna's face, and he lets out a sigh of weariness.
"I swear, your teeth get shinier and shinier each time I see you, Jack!" The tooth fairy, Toothianna, in her colourful, feathery glory, flies over to Jack and actually opens his mouth to examine his teeth. Her little Fairies follow quickly, and let out a dreamy sigh, while looking at him in adoration. "Girls!" Toothianna blushes at her fairies actions, but still continues to look at his teeth. "They're so sparkly! They're like your snow, Jack. So beautiful–"
"Ahem," North interrupts her. Jack looks awkwardly around the place, his face going pink at the attention he's receiving from Tooth. "That's enough, Tooth. Jack's brought us 'ere on important business."
"That's Santa Claus!?" Kristoff asks, staring at North in shock. It's hard to believe he's the jolly man you hear so much about as a child– he's not that man, that's for sure. North has a rough, edgy look, with tattoos crawling up his arms, and a sheathed sword at his side. He also a strong Russian accent; he's tall with a round build, and bright, kind blue eyes.
"That's Santa Claus," I say, while staring as Tooth pulls away from Jack with blushing cheeks and a giggle. Jack looks to me and shrugs in confusion– but I'm not confused. The Tooth Fairy has an obvious crush on Jack Frost. My Jack Frost.
I feel my stomach tighten, and I'm shocked to realise the emotion I'm feeling– jealousy. I mean, I shouldn't be jealous, but I can't help but be. Toothiana is beautiful, with her large violet eyes, her colourful feathers, and her pretty face. I feel bland next to her with my white-blonde hair, and my pale blue dress. I shouldn't be jealous, though. Jack likes me! He's never even talked about Toothiana– once, I recall, when he was explaining to me about the guardians.
But I still get a weird ache in my chest– almost like the ache I had got when I felt lonely and scared. I feel stupid– I have no reason whatsoever to be jealous.
"Yes! I need your help. Uh, well, actually, Elsa needs your help too," he explains to the Guardians. They all look at me and I feel my cheeks begin to burn. "Elsa isn't a normal mortal," Jack continues. "She was born with a power. She's... She's like me. She has powers to create snow and ice.
"However, Pitch realised this and sought out to get her on his side. Blah, blah, of course she refused, and now he's torturing the people of Arendelle with nightmares and we may, sort of need your help to get rid of him."
"Wow. Someone can actually see you," Mund says sarcastically to Jack. "What a surprise." He rolls his eyes, and then glares at Jack, who glares back at him. "Why should we help you? You cause us nothing but trouble, with your stupid snow storms, and you never take anything seriously. You're nothing but a stupid kid–"
"He's not some stupid kid!" I blurt out angrily. "He's eighteen, and right now I believe he's acting more mature than you." I look at him, daring him to challenge me, but he doesn't say anything. "We need your help. Pitch... He tried to kill my sister and I. If it weren't for Jack, we'd be dead." I look at Jack gratefully and he smiles at me. "I want Pitch Black out of my town, now! And we need you, badly. Please, please help us to defeat him."
"We must do it!" Toothianna says. "Think of the children of Arendelle. We're guardians– it's our job to protect kids, and all humans. We took an oath, and swore it to the Man in the Moon!"
North nods his head agreeing with her. "Tooth is right. We take oath, so we must get rid of Pitch at once." He smiles at Jack and I. "I'm in."
"Great!"
Sandy makes a thumbs up with his little hand. I grin down at him, feeling happier now. Finally, we all turn to Bunnymund, the one clearly the most reluctant to help Jack.
"Come on, Mund," Jack pleads. "For the children." Jack makes a puppy eyes look, sticking out his lower lip, and clasping his hands together pleadingly.
Mund scoffs and rolls his eyes. "Fine, fine! I'll help you!" He doesn't sound like he's happy about it, but it's better than having no help at all.
"This is wonderful!" Anna says cheerfully. She's still staring at the guardians in awe, but the guardians seem to not notice.
"You're like the female version of Jack!" Toothiana points out, flying towards me quickly. "Are you two related? Oh. Well, obviously not seeing as Jack was chosen over forty years ago! Maybe you're a descendant of his? A niece, or something like that!"
"Tooth, I'm from Burgess," Jack says. I feel awkward about the discussion of being related to Jack– I know I'm not, as I had to learn all my descendants as a child, from my grandfather, right down to my great, great, great (times ten) grandfather. I know my family tree like the back of my hand– and I am not related to anyone like Jack. I'm related to no one even called Jack– well, bar my cousin from somewhere in London, but he's only thirty three, and is obviously not Jack Frost.
"She's so like you, though!" Tooth's eyes glitter as she observes my face. I avert my eyes, feeling awkward with the attention she's giving me. She knows no boundaries when it comes to person space, clearly. I fear she's going to look at my teeth next, so I inch backwards and bump into Anna.
"This is all so crazy!" Anna says gleefully.
"I remember receiving your teeth when you two were children," Tooth tells us. Anna and I look to one another– Toothiana is very passionate about Teeth, and it's scary that she remembers getting our teeth. "Your teeth were so shiny, and– and– girls!" The tooth fairies were swooning over Jack again, flying around him, and one even perched on his shoulder staring at him.
The tooth fairies looked like Tooth, but were not even bigger than my own hand. They couldn't speak, but could only make tiny squeaking, buzzing noises. They had feathers of every colour down through them, and like Tooth, they had violet eyes.
"They can get out of hand sometimes," Tooth tells me embarrassed. She looks at Jack and smiles warmly when he allows one of the fairies to land in his hands. He's saying something to the fairy, but I can't hear what it is. "They're crazy about Jack, if it wasn't obvious." She gives me an embarrassed smile, and I note again how her cheeks go pink. They're not the only ones crazy about Jack, obviously.
I reckon Anna notices it too, as she looks between Tooth and I awkwardly, and I know she wants to say something, but I give her a stern look, and she keeps her mouth shut.
For some reason, telling the Guardians that Jack and I have a thing doesn't feel right, because it's not like I can live forever, and technically, I'm still engaged to Joseph. Nothing's changed really, except now Jack and I's feelings have been admitted to one another.
Nothing's changed.
Looking back, though, it seems everything has changed in the year I've known Jack. Everything has changed. I'm not scared anymore, although I have my moments of doubt, and fear. I'm getting married, and because of the damage to the castle, the counsel has decided not to meet today– maybe sometime in the next week. Pitch is trying to put fear into my people. So much has happened, and despite what I thought, things have changed. Not the things I wanted to change, but anyway. What can I do about that?
"No! I don't have any Easter eggs to spare," Mund is telling Kristoff.
"Don't worry! Best holiday coming soon! I give you present!" North cuts in. Kristoff looks like a child... Well, a child on Christmas morning.
I feel suddenly overwhelmed– these people aren't supposed to be real! They're myths from children's stories, for crying out loud. Yet, here they are. Jack's right; I'm never going to get used to the idea of them being real. Especially with them standing in my castle, here to defeat Pitch Black, another being not supposed to exist.
"Are you okay?" Jack asks once the fairies have left him. He places a hand on my shoulder in concern, and I see Toothianna's eyes flicker to his hand and then to me.
When I turn my face to look at him, we're only inches apart, but much to my surprise, a jealous fairy flies in between us. Jack backs away and laughs at the little fairy. She lands on his shoulder and gives me a pointed look, but Jack never drops his hand from my shoulder. He's still waiting for my answer, I realise.
"Oh. Yeah, I'm fine," I lie. He finally lowers his arm to cross his arms over his chest and gives me an unbelieving look. I sigh. "Fine. This is all just crazy! There's fairies! A huge bunny with an Australian accent, Santa Claus and the Sandman are all in my castle! Pitch Black is out there causing chaos in the night, and you're all immortal and this is all just too much."
Jack frowns at me, considering all of this. For him, all of this is normal. Fairies, bunnies, flying– all of this has been apart of his life since he's been chosen. It's all he's ever known! I mean, how conceited of me to even consider that there wasn't a possibility they could exist– after all, I can create snow and ice, I can create life from my snow, and trolls wander the forests.
Still, all of that was apart of my life! Now that our two lives are colliding, it just feels like one big massive dream. It's insane!
There's a knock on the door, interrupting whatever Jack was about to say. I let out a sigh, and Anna opens the door. Jack frowns when it's Joseph and Eugene.
"M'lady. Are you well? You've scarcely left this room since last night," Joseph says as he enters. I'm not surprised he can't see the Guardians, and it seems, neither are they. Maybe it's just a common thing for grown ups to be oblivious to all of this.
I bow my head at my help, and my soon-to-be husband. "Sorry, Eugene... Joseph," I reply. "It's just the shock of what's happened. I should be okay soon, but thank you for your concern."
Eugene smiles softly at me. Joseph doesn't look convinced. "And you, lady Anna?" Eugene asks her.
"I'm okay," she says, forgetting her courtesies.
"Would you like my company?" Joseph asks me kindly. I hear Jack scoff beside me. "I'm worried about you," he adds on more quietly.
I look at Joseph, feeling grateful. From the way he looks at me, and the way he talks so gently to me, I can't help but think that maybe Joseph Monroe does love me. Maybe it's not just the title that appeals to him after all. I just don't love him, and doubt I ever will.
I smile to him. "As much as your company would be great, I'd like to be alone with Anna for awhile... Uh... And Kristoff too."
Joseph simply bows his head. "As you wish." He turns to Eugene. "Come on, sir." The two leave the room and I let out a deep breath.
"He's ridiculous," Jack mumbles when the door closes behind the two men.
"He's kind," I say. Jack raises an eyebrow at me. "He's no fun though," I continue with a grin at Jack.
"And I'm kind and fun," Jack adds with a wink. "I've got the whole package."
"Whatever you say." This time, just for a change, I reach up my hand and ruffle Jack's hair. He purses his lips at me and I chuckle. Eventually, his face breaks out in a smile. Almost forgetting who's around, it looks as though he leans forward to kiss me (maybe I'm wishful thinking again), but then he takes a step back, looking at the other Guardians, cheeks gone pink.
I notice Mund looking between us with a disapproving look, and North looks as though he knows something already. I see a spark of sadness in Tooth's eyes, and her fairies are glaring at me. Sandy is giving out symbols to Kristoff who looks perplexed– Sandy already knows, so I'm not too concerned about him.
The way Mund looks at us makes me feel almost ashamed. I'm not even sure why, but he makes me feel like what Jack and I have is bad...
Maybe it is.
Actually, no. It is! I'm cheating on Joseph- I mean... Not really. Joseph and I aren't even together. It's a forced marriage by the council.. I don't love him.
I look at Jack. His eyes follow one of the fairies flying around his head, and he has a goofy smile on his face.
I'm in love with Jack.
I walk over to one of the windows and I stare out at Arendelle. It's funny how it's midday, yet the sky is dull. It seems too dark, and I grow worried.
This has to be Pitch. Why else would it be so dark out? I look down and see people walking around the town... Even from here I can see how tired they look, and they walk anxiously around the place– they wring their hands, and they keep themselves away from other people.
I guess since what had happened only hours ago, Pitch has been busy bringing fear into people.
"He's getting stronger," I tell the Guardians, Jack, Anna and Kristoff. "We need to act quickly!"
"But where is Pitch?" Anna asks. "How can we act if we don't know where he is?"
I wheel around to face her. "We'll have to search everywhere," I say quietly, but loud enough so the guardians can hear me.
Mund scowls. "You must be off your rocker if you think I'm going to play hide 'n' seek with Pitch," he snaps.
I glare at him. "Do you know another way?" He doesn't say anything, so I assume not. "I'm sorry," I tell them. "I just can't think of what else to do."
"He could be anywhere," Tooth says. "It'll take forever to find him... If we do, that is. There's a chance we may never find him."
"We can't just wait around," Kristoff puts in. "He almost killed Anna... And Elsa. I don't think it's worth the risk of putting anyone else in danger. We need to find him, and whether you help or not, I'm going to look for him."
"Isn't he so brave?" Anna chimes.
"The bravest," Mund grumbles. "I'll help. I ain't happy about playing Pitch's games, but I'll help. Christopher–"
"Kristoff!"
"Whatever! The lads right," he continues on. "Pitch'll just get more powerful the longer we leave him. He's too dangerous as it is."
"I agree," Tooth says. "He needs to be stopped, and ASAP. I'll have my fairies search far and wide for him. They're quick and fast. They can search the forests. I'll help them."
"I search overhead," North tells us. "I have good eyes." Sandy nods his head and points at North. "You help me search sky's? Good. We need all help we can get."
"Kristoff and I will search the town, and the castle," Anna adds.
"So, that just leaves..." Jack begins.
"The mountains," I finish as my stomach twists in knots. All I can think about is the North Mountain and my ice castle. Would Pitch think to hide in there? I wouldn't blame him. The castle is pretty much abandoned and I rarely return to it... So, it would be a good place to hide and bide your time. A good place to think...
I look to Anna. "Stay safe," I warn her. I turn to Kristoff. "Take care of my sister, okay?"
He smiles at me. "Always." I smile in return, feeling happy that Anna met him. "Elsa, be careful."
"Don't worry," I reply. I look to Jack. "I'm not alone."
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Static1218: Ah, it is a horrible pickup line in general, but with the Irish language... It's so difficult and it's just an easy pickup line :P I hate Irish... Blaaaahhhhh... I demand that we don't have to do in school... It sucks D: Aha, glad you liked the chapter :) aGHHHH THAT FANART OMG IT'S AKSJDKASD I JUST CAN'T... I had to look it up because the link doesn't work, so I hope it's the same one ;D
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histobe: AH! Thank you! :D Yes! And yeah, I agree! Like, atleast him and Elsa have common sense... Especially when it comes to engagements after just meeting a guy xD Anna's always right xD ... Well, jealousy is in the air :D Tension is the best :D Hm.. They're not relevant for now, but they'll be in the next chapter, I'd say :)
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Dragowolf: I like awkward, though! I'm an awkward person in general, and I say it reflects in how things are in this. I'M SO BLOODY AWKWARD THE GUY I LIKE ASKED ME OUT AND I WAS TOO AWKWARD TO SAY YES SO I SAID NO ALSDHKASJDH. It's also anxiety, but mostly because I'm awkward, but now I'm all sad because up until then, he was one of my closest friends.. *sigh* Anyway... xD Hmmmm... I don't think they'd approve, especially Mund... xD
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oh man... bad few days guys! I wasn't going to update, but I thought that would be bad
Received pretty bad news on Thursday... My uncle is in hospital, and he's having an aneurysm... My mam says it's not likely he'll make it, because he also has cancer, and everything sucks right now. I'm also sick, and I just feel all askljdhska, ya know?
Anyway.. Thanks for the reviews! They've made me smile, as always. So.. Thanks!