"So they are really the Guardians then…" Pitch said after the Nightmare had told him everything he had heard from Jack and Tooth. The Bogeyman looked at his minion.
"Did they mention when the spell is over?" he asked. The Nightmare thought for a moment.
"Hmm… no. But at the campfire I heard some kids taking about them; apparently they are staying until Saturday night and then they will go to Russia" he said. Pitch smiled at this information.
"Assemble the troops. Prepare them for Saturday night" he commanded.
"Saturday? Why don't we attack now?" the Nightmare asked confused.
"Because I need to find a certain summer spirit. After all, I'm not the only enemy Jack Frost has in the world" Pitch said.
"But- but what does the summer-" the minion started to say.
"Do NOT question my MOTIVES" the Nightmare King hissed. The Nightmare got out, and Pitch laughed. This was going to be FUN.
Just like Jack and Tooth had predicted, North and Bunny had taken advantage of their absence to engage in another Christmas vs. Easter fight. The two found them discussing (yelling, to be more exact) about what the kids loved the most about the holidays.
"I GIVE THEM WHAT THEY ASK ME TO GIVE THEM" Santa Clause yelled.
"WELL, I GIVE THEM FREE CANDY! TOP THAT!" The Easter Bunny yelled back.
Sandy, on the other hand, was nowhere to be seen. He had gone to sleep as soon as the fight started.
Jack was barely holding a laugh, while Tooth was glaring at them.
"Um… what if just tell them tomorrow?" Jack asked. Tooth nodded in agreement.
"You go upstairs. I'll break the fight" she said. Jack started to go, but he stooped himself. He turned to face Tooth.
"Really, thank you for understanding" he said. Jack then handed over his memories.
"I still think they are safer with you. Human or spirit" Jack said before Tooth could protest. Then he did something that took her by surprise: Jack kissed her in the cheek. She stood there frozen as her face got pink and Jack raced up to his room… his face also red, but with a little smile on it, too.
Tooth got out of her trance and stooped the fight. North and Bunny went up to their rooms wondering why she had a huge smile on her face.
"Vat in the name of Manny did the two talked about?" North thought.
THURSDAY.
Next morning, Jack woke up everyone, telling them to meet at the kitchen. Once all of them where seated and eating breakfast, Jack look at Tooth, who gave him a reassuring smile. He took a deep breath.
"Um… guys?" he said, calling for the attention of the other three.
"Yes Jack?" North said.
"Um… well… yesterday you guys said you wanted to talk about what happened at the beach… and… well… you know what happened next…but… I'm ready to tell you guys" he said nervously.
"All right then Frostbite, fire away" Bunny said.
Jack then proceeded to tell them the truth (and he didn't let out any details).
After he finished, a few minutes passed. He got no answer from Bunny, North and Sandy. Jack was starting to grow uncomfortable. He looked at Tooth, who shrugged and made a frown.
"Guys?" No answer. Jack then had an idea.
"Scream if they do something. I'll be right back" he told her as he raced to the living room. Jack grabbed a book from the bookshelf and went back into the kitchen.
"I don't understand how a book is going to get them out of this" Tooth said. Jack ignored her and started to read.
"Jack, since when do you read?" Tooth said. The words she said however got the other three of their trance.
"Let me see if I got this straight: you died saving your sister, Manny brought you back as Jack Frost and while we digest this information you start reading?" Bunny asked amusement clear in his face.
"Yeah, well… if talking to you guys was not going to get you of the trance, I decided to sit down and read. After all, I like books" Jack simply said. Everyone fell silent for a moment, and then burst out laughing.
"What's so funny?" Jack asked.
"Don't worry Frostbite about our reaction; what you did was something very brave and noble. Also Jack, we are sorry for all the pressure that we put on you yesterday… but I still don't believe you like books" Bunny said.
"I'm sorry for throwing you in the vater vithout notice" North added.
"Apology accepted" Jack said with a grin. Sandy called for their attention.
"We have to go to S. A. W. now" he said.
"Well then let's go! I really want to have some fun today" Jack said. And he went to change.
Bunny then turned around to face the others.
"Honestly, HE LIKES TO READ?!" the others just let out a sight.
"YES KANGAROO! I LIKE TO READ!" Jack yelled from the stairs. The rest laughed.
Jack was back.