*Author's note*

Continue the song from the last chapter at the beginning of this. Also after the spirits have been crowned and are making their vows listen to the next song at around 2:22

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Then something happened.

A hand gently stroked through Jackie's hair with the most gentlest of pressures. Jackie slowly opened her teary eyes and looked around but couldn't see anyone beside her. She then turned her attention up at her father.

His eyes opened to reveal the same beautiful blue eyes she had always felt safe around.

"Papa?" She whispered as she raised herself up to see his hair turning white once again and his skin going back to it's normal pale color. "Papa?" She said a little bit louder as he now started breathing normally again. The Guardians all looked up that's when Jackie cried out the two miracle words.

"He's alive!"

"He's alive?!" Legolas cried out as he, his father and Aniu first ran inside happily followed by Mother Earth and Father Time then the other Seasons.

The three Elves gathered around Jack's bed with joyful smiles as Jackie kissed her father all over his face and hugged him tightly. The Elves sat by him hugging him as they all laughed and cried out his name as Jackie cried out again to the others.

"He's alive!"

"You foolish Winter sprite! It wasn't even funny when you use to jest about it!" Aniu cried out jokingly as she recalled all the times when Jack would play dead to not do any work as his dogs would force him up. Jack smiled mischievously at the White She-wolf remembering those times in the old days.

"Papa! Oh thank Man in Moon, I thought Pitch had you for sure!"

"Did you really think I'd let him take me away from you?" He asked his daughter as he lifted up her chin to stare into the same blue eyes he had. "I would gladly take a hit like that again if it meant keeping you safe".

"But please don't" Jackie joked as tears of happiness fell down her face. Jack wiped away her tears then for the first time in eight months, the Frosts' embraced each other.

Jack smiled softly as tears fell down his face knowing that now Pitch wouldn't get his daughter through him for he too had been given the same threat by Pitch in his dreams just as Jackie had. He wouldn't ever live with himself if he had allowed himself to bring Jackie to Pitch for his own gain.

He happily kissed his daughter repeatedly as he stroked through her hair finally happy to feel her safe and protected in his arms. And Jackie was happy to feel the samething with her father in hers.

"But Jack, how is this possible?" Mary asked. The two Winter legends separated from each other as the Spring Fae continued, "no one has been able to break free of Pitch's control like that before, how is this possible?"

"I think that I can explain". They then turned to see a beautiful teenage girl with long blonde hair and beautiful green eyes. She had angel wings and wore a beautiful flowing white gown.

It was Aphrodite, the Daughter of Cupid.

"True Love's kiss, from Jackie". Everyone turned to Jackie then she said.

"But I thought those things like that only were true in stories".

"You'd be surprise of what truth some stories have, for there is no greater True love than that of a parent and a child's. And you two have the most strongest love my father and I have ever seen before. For an act of True Love will lightened a darkened heart". Jack turned to his daughter and said.

"You saved me Snowflake".

"But you also saved not only me, but Memphis as well, Pitch was so blind to see that the opposite of Darkness isn't light, but Love".

Everyone smiled and laughed softly.

It was then Memphis stepped forward and was silent for a moment until he reached out his hand at Jack. He didn't need to say anything for his face showed it all.

Gratitude.

Jack smiled back and took the Summer Flame's hand in his as they shook on it. The two males smiled at each other then Jack brought him in close and the two brothers hugged each other. The two sister Seasons all then hugged around Jack until soon it all became one large group hug.

A few days of recovery, and Jack was once again on his feet full of Spirit and Fun just like he once was before. Happily flying through the skies bringing cold kisses to everyone as he would fly from each Season's territory to greet everyone and spread some fun, along with his daughter and his brother Legolas.

Jack Frost was back and this time he was here to stay as the Winter Spirit of Fun.

At the Tree of Life, all the High Guardians were gathered around the throne room awaiting for the prisoner to make his appearance. Mother Earth sat upon her throne and Father Time stood beside her on her left side. The Seasonal guardians with their guides all stood along the stairs with Spring and Summer together on the left side of the stairs then Autumn and Winter on the right.

"Bring the prisoner!" Mother Earth declared. The doors opened and being guides by a legion of 15 rhino guards being strapped in chains around his neck, wrists, waist and ankles was none other than the Nightmare King himself.

Pitch Black.

As he walked out towards the throne, all the guardians glared daggers at him. Pure hatred and disgust shined through everyone's eyes. As Pitch stopped and looked up at Mother with a smug look, he slowly walked up closer to the steps of the throne then clicked his heels together making the chains echo as they clanked together.

"I really don't see what all the fuss is about?" Pitch Black chuckled.

"Do you not truly feel the gravity of your crimes? You've killed Father Time, insulted the Elven kingdom, and threatened my Winter children with nightmares and beliefs of them turning dark".

"I merely see this as my own way of tell them what you really are. Truthfully Mother, who is the bad one here?"

"Enough!" She demanded as thunder rumbled from her anger. "Now it is not up to me what your fate should be, but He himself shall decide on your destiny from here on out". They looked up into the sky and saw the moon's rays starting so shine brightly into the throne room.

They shined in front of Pitch then the light began forming into the silhouette of a man. He wore a long white robe and around his neck was a golden amulet of the moon. He had long brown hair and a light brown beard.

Everyone of the Guardians bowed their heads in respect for it is once in an eon or so that the Man in the Moon himself comes down to Earth and see what has befallen the Guardians.

"Boogieman Pitch Black. Your crimes against the Guardians are worthy of death". His voice roared like thunder but then he stated calmly, "however, Fear cannot be destroyed, and I never kill those who I create. Therefore you are stripped off all your powers and sentenced to Life in the Desolation of the Catacombs. No one is to show you any kindness, or ever speak a word to you! You will have no one to blame but yourself".

Pitch only remained still as he stared emotionlessly at his creator and rumored old friend as he likes to jest around.

"As this is a fair trial I shall allow you to speak your mind with a clear conscious. Do you have any last words?" Pitch remained silent until he finally spoke up with a sorrow filled voice.

"Yes. Yes I do". Manny nodded gesturing him that he may proceed to speak his last words to the Guardians before being sealed up for all eternity. Everyone remained silent waiting for Pitch to speak his final words they would hear for a long time.

Then with a sorrow filled voice of a broken spirit, Pitch then said his final words.

"I know I am being judged for my past. A past where I have caused pain, past where I have inflicted fear, a past where I've-even brought death. When I-look back on everything I've done," he took a deep shaky breath as he continued as his eyes even showed pure sadness, "I want you all to know what I feel. And that is-regret".

All the guardians remained silent and didn't show any emotion to Pitch as he spoke his final words.

That's when everything went into a 180.

"Regret that I was not able to cause more pain!" His voice hardened and his eyes grew dark with vengeance and hatred. Everyone felt shivers go up their spine and fear stir up in their stomachs as Pitch continued with pure hatred. "Inflict more misery, and bring about more fear! And above all else with every ounce of my being I regret! That I was not able to possess!" He turned to Jack and Jackie with pure hatred and possession in his eyes "The Winter Legends!"

Jack held his daughter close as both him and Jackie stared at him with shock and fear.

"Take him to the catacombs!" Mother demanded. Pitch grinned maliciously at the Frosts' as a rhino took him by the shoulder and they dragged him away forcefully.

The guards took Pitch away from the Tree of Life and brought him to the Desolation of the catacombs.

A barren wasteland hidden deep within the mountains far beyond anyone would dare go. A red tower stood at the stronghold shaped in an odd way. Looking like a rectangle but with an eye-shaped slit that goes down from the top of the tower. 4 smaller towers stood behind it like a wall with gaps separating the towers.

Pitch was then thrown into a cell in one of the deepest, darkest level of the catacomb prison then the guard taunted out.

"Hope you like it here Boogieman". He laughed and walked away after sealing Pitch's cell with a powerful spell that not even he could break. Pitch went up to the doors and only smirked wickedly.

Back at the Tree of Life, all of the Guardians, spirits and animals all over the world had gathered around to celebrate the long awaited day with Pitch Black would be sealed. News spread far and wide and the Guardians and Spirits all rejoiced at this news.

They all played games, talked with fellow spirits and friends, and even had friendly competitions to see who was the best. The Guardians couldn't be any happier that the King of Darkness and Fear itself was finally sealed away, stripped of his powers and sentenced forever in the dark.

Well all except for one.

As Legolas watched from a far as his masters talked with their brother and sisters, happily talking and being together with a happy reunion with their parents. He watched Jack tell his daughter the stories of his bravery in battle and how he has grown stronger but hasn't lost his childish nature as he watched them play around with each other and their Seasonal brother and sisters.

He couldn't be any happier to see them back to their old selves but in his heart he held deep regret that he had to see them go through all that pain. Watching his sister suffer from nightmares every night, failing to protect them better and above all else, Jack got hurt because of him.

Legolas turned away from the celebration and stood along one of the hills and looked outward to see the Castle of the Four Seasons. A new Kingdom built where the Four Seasons, unite together one unit and meet to discuss personal Seasonal matters that don't really have to involve Mother Earth or Father Time.

"There lies Cair Paravel, the castle of the Four Seasons," Legolas heard Manny's voice tell him as he walked up beside the young Elfish snow leopard. "And of which your masters will sit Legolas, as the Guardians of Fun," he looked down sadly then Manny asked him in a concerned voice, "you doubt they're ready?" Legolas shook his head no and stated solemnly.

"No, it's myself that I doubt". Manny looked at Legolas with a fatherly look in his eyes with compassion and love. "Manny, I'm not sure of who I am anymore?"

"You are Legolas Greenleaf, son of Thranduil". Legolas looked at him with sorrow filled eyes then Manny joked a bit and said, "your sisters also threatened they'd drag you by your ears and tail if you don't come down soon".

Legolas softly smiled knowing that is something that Aubrey would say, and Mirana may not look it, but she can be feisty and drag you by your said body part if you don't obey her. Manny chuckled deeply then he assured his snow leopard snow once again.

"Listen Legolas. Your masters hold a deep magic more powerful than any of us Guardians could ever hope to wield, their center defines light from shadow. And governs how the children define themselves. Whether for good, or for evil".

"But I couldn't even protect them!"

"You brought them safely this far".

"But Jack got hurt because of me".

"Legolas, I know you look to the Frosts' as your family, but I need you to consider what will happen if you give up on them," Manny turned his head away sadly and said solemnly, "I never meant for them to go through all this pain". Legolas looked outwards and began to feel his heart clench in pain.

Back at the party, Legolas finally joined in with the others and gently hugged Jackie from behind. Jackie softly shrieked but when she smelt the familiar scent of pine and winter, she knew it was her brother. She smiled and nuzzled him back as he gently kissed her temple. Jackie turned around and said.

"Thanks, what was that for?"

"Nothing, besides what's wrong with hugging Snow Queen whom I look at as a little sister?"

"None what so ever, as long as I can hug my animal guide who I look at as a big brother any day of the year". Jackie hugged Legolas back as the other animal guides watched him with love and care. Jack went up to Legolas and playfully head locked his guide and noogied him into submission while Legolas playfully fought against him as the two continued to playfully punch each other.

The Four Seasons had never been happier and they knew it was only a matter of time before everything comes in full circle.

One wonderful year later, it was just a day before Winter and not only that but it was also the day of the Coronation of the Seasons. Every animal gathered around Cair Paravel ready to set their eyes on the new Guardians that would soon be crowned.

They spent their time as only Spirits who could be seen by the children and made their names well known, but now the time has finally come that they would be brought up to become true Guardians.

The trumpets trumpeted by the centaurs as every spirit and Guardian all stood and walking down the isle with Manny himself were the Four Seasons along with their daughters.

All were dressed in their best formal Seasonal attires. In dresses for the girls and for the two Seasonal brothers in formal attire that represented their Seasons. They walked with Manny in the middle towards the Four chairs that stood proudly in a row on top of a staircase. Each one baring the symbol of their Season on the center head. A rose for Spring, the Sun for Summer, a Leaf for Autumn and a Snowflake for Winter.

They stopped before the thrones all in soft smiles and warm hearts as now they would take their place on the throne of the Seasons as the "Big Four" Guardians. The Seasons all walked up before their throne and stood before them and faced towards all the animals, spirits and Guardians as Manny did the samething.

"To the first Season of Mother Earth's cycle of Seasons. A Season that brings innocence and new life to the Earth. I give you Mary and Emma Swan; The Guardians of Innocence". Mary and Emma looked up and coming towards them with eight crowns were Mother and Father but presenting them was their animal guide Mirana.

Their white steed walked up to them and took up the crown of flowers representing Spring and placed the big one on Mary's head gracefully then the smaller one on Emma the same way. Mary and Emma smiled at Mirana and she bowed her head in respect with hidden tears in her eyes.

"To the second Season. That shows true strength of will and heart of the Vikings, and the soul of dragons; Memphis and Carolynn Vast. The Guardians of Strength". Presenting their crowns was Draco. He placed the proud Viking helmet on Memphis, and a golden embedded Viking style queen crown on Carolynn's head. Draco smiled and bowed before his masters.

"To the Third Season that brings a cool Autumn's Breeze to the land, bringing the world into a new life for the new generation born in the Spring; Autumn and Ember Pines, the Guardians of Harvest". Aubrey placed two crowns of Autumn leaves and berries entwined with twigs upon Autumn and Ember's heads. The two Autumn spirits smiled at Aubrey and Aubrey nodded to them as tears fell down her face.

"And to the two Legends that will go down in History for all the centuries to come! I give you Jack and Jackie Frost! The Guardians of Fun". Legolas placed Jack's and Jackie's crown on their heads. Two small golden crowns with a blue sapphire gem in the middle.

The "Big Four" then took their seats upon the thrones with the parents sitting down first then the daughters sat on their parents laps. Manny turned to them and stated.

"Now for your vows. Will you 'The Four Seasons' vow to watch over the children of the world. To guard them with your lives, their hopes, their wishes and their dreams. Will you promise to guide your destined holidays into pure fun and make them the best they can be for the children everywhere, for as long as you eight shall live?"

"We will" the eight of them all said together.

"I now pronounce you eight; The Guardians and Daughters of the Four-".

Suddenly the doors slammed opened and everyone gasped and turned around to see what it was that had suddenly stopped the ceremony and all grew in shock of who it was.

Ravenna.

"Sorry I'm late". She stated coldly with a seductive smirk. She then seemed to glide down the isle towards the Seasons. Two strong bear guards charged at Ravenna but she pushed them out of the way with her dark magic like they were nothing making everyone gasp in fear as she now stood a few inches before the stairs.

"It's Queen Ravenna, run!" One of the beavers cried out. But Mary quickly took out Memphis' sword from his battle and snarled at the Dark Witch.

"She's not a Queen anymore! She's nothing more than an evil witch!"

"No, no, no. Don't stoop to her level there's no need" Memphis assured her as he gently took back his sword. All the Seasons now stood before her as Memphis continued, "you're wasting your time you've already lost! And we'll not have you ruin this coronation".

"Oh I haven't come here to ruin anything. On the contrary dear, I've come to give your daughters a gift".

"They want nothing from you!" Autumn snarled out but Ravenna interrupted her by snarling out even more darkly than the parents.

"But they shall have it!" She then eyed the Daughters of the Four Seasons seductively and said as she paced around the bottom of the steps in a dark and seductive tone.

"My gift to them, is this happy, happy day. For tomorrow my real work begins. You've made your vows, now I make mine. Soon everything you girls love, everything all of you love about them, will be taken from you, forever. And out of their suffering, will rise my victory. I shall destroy their happiness. If it is the last thing I do". Ravenna glared daggers at the daughters as she made her threat.

Then with a turn and a twirl of her cape she walked away.

"Ravenna!" Draco and Legolas cried out. She turned around and saw lightning and an arrow coming towards her, but she suddenly disappeared into black sand just as it touched her leaving the spirits and Guardians gasping in horror.

The daughters hearts raced at Ravenna's threat. Just being crowned Guardians and now they have to face a threat from Pitch's wife. Who know doubt did this for revenge for sealing him up.

Their parents and guides all held the girls close to them as fear radiated from them like a flare in the sky. The Daughter's were threatened by Ravenna with a curse, and nothing could stop it from happening. But the big question on everyone's mind was.

When?