Rise of the Guardians 2

Chapter 39

We had to keep hidden in the clouds as Nightmares were continually going to and from the Palace.

"What do we do now" Punz whispered

"We go back to the Pole and formulate a plan" Hiccup whispered back

"No" I said

"No?"

"Nope" I said cheerfully "We've done things your way, it's my turn." Before he could reply, I flew down to the entrance. I could hear Hiccup cursing behind me, but he had no choice but to follow.

Toothless landed and Hiccup, Merida and Once dismounted. Jack and Punz landed shortly after and we proceed in.

It was completely dark inside. One moment everything was illuminated by the silver moonlight, the next I couldn't see a millimeter in front of my face. A small sphere of light flashed into existence but it didn't help. It didn't spread it's light, just hung there in midair.

"Um... Punz, is something wrong" Merida whispered

"It's not illuminating anything" Punz whispered back. "I'm not doing anything different than before. It's like this place consumes all light."

"Lets get rid of it." I said quietly "It'll just make us easier to find." Punz extinguished it and we walked in complete darkness, occasionally bumping into pillars and other thing.

After about 15 minutes, the tunnel or what ever we were in opened up into a large circular room. It had a globe similar to North's, except that there were purple lights glowing all over it. This room was very dimly lit with torches and we could make out the contents of the room.

"Those lights must be children who believe in Pitch and his followers." Jack said

"This used to be Sulis's work place" I said bitterly "Pitch has turned it into his throne room." There was a large obsidian, jewel encrusted throne at the far right. It was currently occupied with the Fear king himself, and he was talking to a man cloaked in black.

"Let's get closer so we can-humf!" That last part was muffled because I had just been grabbed from behind. I could tell from the sounds of alarm that the other's had been grabbed as well.

I was dragged off toward the throne and as soon as we were in speaking distance, My capturer called out.

"Lord Pitch, we have caught intruders" He turned and when he saw us, a shocked look came over his face. He quickly changed to a look of amusement.

"Well, well, look who it is. It seems that the childrens crusade has come to try and save the day. I must say, it is a surprise to see you. All in one piece, I mean"

We were all confused with this statement, and keep quiet. Pitch chuckled

"Oh come now, I know you're not that dense, you must have run into my Nightmare along your way. Such a pity that they couldn't finish you off then"

"Enough small talk Pitch, what have you done with the Guardians?" Jack snarled

"Tut, tut, Patience is a virtue, Jack. All in good time." He stood up. "I did try and prevent the rise of new guardians. I kidnapped Father Time before we made our move. Unfortunately, North had made a time travel device and it was too late to stop you here. Time, being the old fool that he is, refused to show me how to work his devises. So, I figured them out myself and sent the Nightmares at you. They never came back and I wasn't sure if I had succeeded. Since you are here, I can only assume that they failed. He smiled "No matter. I will have the pleasure of disposing of you myself. But first" He walked down to us. "Let me introduce you to a few new associates of mine" He beckoned at the door by his throne and a person stepped out.

It was a fairy with black, and purple feathers, and golden eyes. Alien and yet horribly familiar at the same time.

"Toothiana" I whispered