You're safe when you're with me

Sandy's death

Nightmares came from left and right and it didn't help matters that Jack was trying to protect me while also trying to fight them off around us. But Pitch had seemed confused at the fact that I didn't want anyone to get hurt including himself. But he was also disappointed in the fact that he couldn't give me nightmares because of my necklace and spell cast on me.

We're going to be ok Farrah Jack whispered sweet nothing into my ear. While we were fighting dad and the sleigh were above us and they were having a hard time flying. They were half asleep until they hit roof tops of buildings and I screamed pointing up above us. That got everyone's attention. Those that were asleep anyways and Jack saw where I was pointing but Sandy was determined to fight Pitch.

When everyone was finally awake we started fighting left and right taking out all kinds of nightmares. Ok, maybe not all kinds they were all the same but there were a lot of them. Dad had his sword Bunny had knives when dad was attacking nightmares Bunny was flying the sleigh. Sandy grabbed Jack who had me as we flew up quickly yet carefully to get high enough that we'd land in the sleigh.

Jack lost his staff somewhere in the fall before catching it during the free fall. There were nightmares chasing after us and Jack pulled me to the side as one nightmare came from one way and one the other way as I "thanked" him. You're welcome he nodded at me. He grabbed my hand as we plummeted into the sleigh with me in his arms my head buried in his chest. I've got you. Mates you might want to duke. Bunny told us.

He had been slicing the nightmares with his boomerang and it had came back around and Jack pulled me down with him so that I wouldn't get hit in the head with it. Sandy had done what he did to protect us and now we wanted to help him but I in not so many words more like sounds and tug at my dad's sleeve while Jack also got his attention knowing we had to help Sandy who was using his sand whips to get rid of the nightmares but his back was turned.

Pitch pulled out a bow and arrow and shot Sandy in the back I watched in horror as someone I learned to love like a silent but deadly uncle started to crumble at the feeling of darkness consuming him. I'd say sweet dreams but there aren't any left. Jack had flown out of the sleigh to help but it was already too late. This sparked some fight in me. I hated that anyone would get hurt but now that Sandy was dead I had no choice but to fight back.

My body glowed with white as Jack had been nearly consumed under a wave of nightmares and I was terrified that I was going to lose him too. I couldn't lose anyone else tonight. But luckily a big blue burst of light shot at the darkness as I did also in white and it shot Pitch back as he tumbled to the ground. I screamed when I saw Jack falling but I had no more fight in me left to do anything other than make noise. My voice wouldn't make words and I was afraid to say anything above a whisper that wasn't sound.

Jack had lost his staff again before catching it again as he fell into the sleigh right into my shaking arms. I buried my face into his chest holding him. He brushed my hair to the side telling me I was ok, I squeezed his hand. I care more that if you got hurt. He told me. Did you? I shake my head. He smiled up at me. Good because I'd rather me than you. My eyes filled with tears. "Don't say that!" I pleaded with him. There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you to keep you safe.

"You sound like a big brother." I feel like one. Jack, Farrah how did you do that? Tooth asked us in a panic. I don't know, I didn't know I could he told her. Then she turned to me. I shook my head shrugging my shoulders as I let her hug me. Finally someone who knows to have a little fun! The both of them! All that power that little peacemaker has. She didn't even want me to get hurt but the second Sandy died and Jack almost got swallowed up by my nightmares she glowed a powerful white glow the color of clouds the color of assumable peace.

But so much strength in that small fearful child. Strength where there is an overflow of fear if only I could give her nightmares. If only I could get close to her. Blast. But oh that Jack Frost, spirit of fun, tricks, pranks, jokes. He was a neutral party. That was the most fun I've had in ages. Ha! I could use them, oh yes this will be fun. The plan is set I can either get her on my side by getting close enough to her and threatening her she'd do anything to make sure no one else got hurt. And Jack he's not seen he's invisible no one believes in him no one believes in me either something we have in common.

I can help with that. And what's this? She may be afraid of everything or mostly everything but there's something about Bunny that she fears. And touch, this is a good one. She can't be touched even if she wants contact but she also fears it, same as water not so much maybe water as she fears drowning for an unknown reason. She like Jack wishes to know her past, wants to know where she belongs. They have a lot in common and they're both so lonely. Even when she did "grow up" with all the guardians.

This is delicious! This is divine! It's stunning, it's grand! (But it's all wrong)(Anyone get my 101 Dalmatians (2) quote?) Ok anyways.... Once we got back while everyone else was mourning Sandy I was too emotional to sit there with them. I saw Jack sitting alone in the window his hood up. I walked over to him tears in my eyes as I tapped my fingers at the window spreading ice down to his ice Sandy. He looked up at me with sad eyes. I gestured to the open "seat" next to him. He let out his hand as a gesture to allow me to sit.

I wiped my tears away and reached out for his hand slowly. He met me half way as we looked up at each other. "Hug?" Sure he whispered groggily and sadly. He motioned me closer as we met in the middle. He wrapped his arms around me rubbing my back. I'm sorry he whispered. Not your fault I shake my head. I'm just glad you're not hurt he told me. You don't look glad. I tilted my head in confusion. I am, I'm sad about Sandy.

I understand that. Nothing was above a whisper. Why are you whispering? I asked him. You're not going to scare me off if you use a normal tone. I promise. When people get sad they don't always use a full volume of normal voice. The louder a sad person gets it can sometimes turn to anger or their voice cracks with sadness and tears cloud their vision. My tears, our tears as we're both winter spirits, if we get wet it sticks to us.

Yeah, when I had my first bath I still remember not wanting to get wet in the water Tooth had came and gave me a cleansing spell prier to that, but dad filled the tub with bath toys and put purple dye in it to make the bubbles purple but as I laid down in the water the water froze over me. My lips turned blue and I was in the bathroom for so long my dad got worried and sent Tooth after me. After that we used a spell to make enchanted items living in the North Pole is like living in an enchanted castle.

Have you ever watched a movie? He shook his head. You don't know what you're missing. I'll have to give you a crash course on Disney movies someday. They're my favorite. If I'd speak louder than a whisper I'd sing. I love music and I try to keep up with the times and know pop culture. He smiled a tiny smile at my excitement. It didn't seem appropriate to be happy since a guardian had died but if anything it was a distraction. And I think dad was glad we were busying ourselves.

Jack didn't know Sandy well and he wasn't a guardian whether he cared about the children or not and I knew he did. But I'm guessing he wouldn't feel right standing in that circle with the rest of them. Yeah, he suddenly said.... I've seen objects moving around on their own. I heard them talk about how you collect things for spells. He questioned. Yeah, I've been doing it for as long as I can remember maybe even in my old life. Do you think we could've known each other in our past life? He asked me.

Tooth has seen my birth certificate I think she told me once that it was 1697-1712. That would've mean you died before becoming an immortal being. Yeah but neither of us we don't have memories of our past life. I shake my head. I know. I turned and saw dad come over as Jack I pulled apart from each other. Don't pull apart on my account I'm glad you two have each other you're kind of like brother and sister come to think of it. He says. I'm glad you two are friends and close in age. And that she'll let someone touch her she didn't let us have any contact with her for 300 years more or less.

And still not Bunny. He shakes his head. I frown and grab Jack's hand. I'm sorry dad. You don't have to apologize Bunny knows it's not your fault, that there's something about him that reminds you of someone from your past. His loud and intimidating. Jack looked up and gave a small smile at that. I could see it in his eyes. He turned his gaze away. Jack had told me that sometimes people laugh to lighten the mood but perhaps now was not a good time.

How are you doing with this sweetie? Dad asked me. I'm sad. That's understandable. He nods at me. And what about you Jack? He asks. I just wish I could've done something. Done something? Jack you and my daughter you saved us you stood up to Pitch, Farrah stood up for Pitch she didn't even want him to get hurt. But the second Sandy died and you got hurt she knew she had to fight back. That was a lot of power I saw that came from both of you. You are strong even though you are afraid.

You keep the peace or try to, you hate when people fight and argue. I also hate loud noises but do fine at concerts. I shrug. Fighting is scary dad, so are loud noises. I know baby I know. He hugs me. But Jack if Sandy were here he'd be proud of what you guys did. Look Jack, Farrah IDK who you two were in your past life but in this life you are guardians and my daughter he turns to me. But, how can we figure out who we are if we have no idea who we were? I can feel it in my belly.

I noticed you two were talking about pop culture. He switches topics, as he rubs a hand behind his neck. When crisis is all over we should have a family movie night. We can watch whatever you want princess. It wouldn't be the same with Tooth or Bunny or Sandy. I shrug shaking my head. Nothing will be the same without Sandy? I cry as tears freeze to my face. Jack is careful taking them off. Sh, sh its ok he hugs me. Don't cry. Sh, sh. We've said it once and I'll say it again but you are good with her.

I can not tell you both enough that I'm sure we've met before. He shrugs hands in his pockets. Come on dad nudges us as we look up at the globe as the lights flicker. I grab Jack's hand hiding behind him as he rests a calming hand on my back. Look at how fast they're going out?! We worry. It's fear he's tipped the balance. JT: Don't worry, I'll protect you. Ok Jack. I nod. What? He questions. You answered me. I heard you tell me again you would always protect me.

I thought it but I'd say it as many times as you wanted me to, and I promise I always will protect you. It's once again a familiar concept to me. Daddy? I tug on his sleeve. Yes angel? What's wrong? I heard what Jack said even though he didn't. Hm.... Tooth? Yes? You've seen her birth certificate? Yes North and her death certificate. Do you know who her family members are? I remember her having a twin brother and little sister. Come to think of it the two of them and Mary Springs look like the figures in the statue of Burgess but I'm sure it's just a coincidence she shrugs.

We'll look into this more later. But for now. Bunny give us something to be hopeful for. Dad clasps his hands. Right, the rest ya buck up you sad sacks Easter is tomorrow and I need your help to turn this thing all around. We'll pull out the stops and make those little lights flickering again. As much as it pains me to say this old friend this time Easter is more important than Christmas. We get into the elevator as we start to head to the sleigh.

Did you guys hear that? Bunny asks excited. Now we must hurry to the Warren. Quick everyone to the sleigh. No way mate my Warren my rules. Frostbite hold onto Farrah.... Everyone buckle up he taps his foot with a smirk on his face. As we go down the tunnel with some yetis and some elves. Jack holds me close as Bunny asks of him keeping me safe but I've done this before this was one thing I wasn't afraid of since I was used to it by now.

I liked the Warren when I came to visit it was warm but not too warm and it was pretty I loved the little egglets and the dye pools that was my favorite watching how the eggs were made and how they pretty much painted themselves even if Bunny would rather paint them all individually. And when I did visit he would let me help. I was a great artiest I loved drawing and painting mostly I liked the idea of making a mess with the colors. The first time I thought Bunny was gonna scold me for making a mess but he had laughed even if I didn't understand what the noise was.

Now I do. Buckle up it is very funny. Dad said. Welcome to the Warren. He introduced us as the stone hedges turned to greet us with happy faces. But when they shifted to their angry faces and I saw Bunny's ears point up I clung to Jack getting scared. What was that in the tunnels? What is making that scary echo sound? It was scary watching them all go into battle but what's on the other side as the little baby eggs scatter running away?!