Mean Seasons 34 New Season (Sandy)
The Sandman looked down at Jack Frost, clearly puzzled. The boy had asked the ancient Guardian to come with him to Burgess to witness the changing of the seasons because he said that there was a surprise waiting for Sandy. The winter spirit's knack for pranks was well known to the little man, but he also knew when Jack was being serious.
The winter sprite led him on a merry chase through the woods, ending at a clearing where a bundle was busy blowing leaves in a circle.
Curious, Sandy swooped down and got a closer look at what Jack was now telling to get up.
It was a little girl, about nine or ten years old, garbed in the outfit of Autumn. The sandman opened his mouth and closed it again, then his eyes grew wide as the little girl smiled at him.
"Sandman!" She squealed, hugging him gently "Jackie's told me a lot about you! Thanks for actually paying attention to him once in a while after he died."
The little man was so entramced by the little girl, that little hearts danced around his head for a minute, then he nodded, smiling. He then took her in his arms and began to fly away with her on his cloud. Autumn squealed happily, but was scooped up by Jack, as the winter sprite chastised the little man playfully.
"No! Bad Sandy! You can't keep her all to yourself!"
He blew sandsmoke out his ears and shook his finger. He then whipped the little girl back up on his cloud, throwing Jack a smug look before hugging the girl and hurrying away.
"Sandyyy." Jack said, tapping his foot. "Give Pippa back. "
A head shake, and the picture of a puppy was his answer.
"I know she's adorable, but you can't keep her."
Question mark.
"Because she's mine."
Jamie and a snowflake. Jack giggled and shook his head.
"No. Not a believer. My sister."
Sandy instantly looked crushed and suprized and happy all at the same time.
He then stuck his tongue out at Jack and wisked the happy Autumn child away with him. Jack sighed and followed, knowing that when they got to the Pole, he would have some explaining to do. He suddenly got an idea, and flew until he was right next to Sandy.
"Hey, Sandy...I have an idea!"