The Dark Of Winter

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony made a pained noise as she hugged him, and blinked at her

 

[Fangirl1231]

"Whoops, sorry." Noel let go and smiled awkwardly. "What doesn't hurt?"

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

"My little toe" Tony mumbled, a slight smile on his face

 

[Fangirl1231]

Noel rolled her eyes. North chuckled and opened a portal. They each walked through, Noel and Jack helping Tony. Noel tossed one last glace behind her before they walked through, half expecting to see Rage, smiling, saying it was all a trick and he really had changed. I'm too trusting. I have too much faith in people. She thought before walking through the portal.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony let them help him, trying to move his own legs and growled at himself when they didn't comply. Instead he huffed, and looked at Jack curiously

 

[Fangirl1231]

Jack gave him a, 'We'll talk later' look. Noel and Jack placed Tony on the couch while North put the pole under lock down, Bunny left for the Warren, Tooth left for her palace, and Sandy left to make dreams.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony nodded slightly at Jack, and curled into a ball as he was settled on the sofa, his newly found staff close to his chest. When he had acquired his staff was a mystery, seeing as Pitch had hid it

 

[Fangirl1231]

Noel sat beside him and began playing with his hair. She smiled and began humming softly.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony leant into her touch, his wounds still bleeding, though sluggishly thanks to Noels attempt at healing him

 

[Fangirl1231]

Noel smiled and kissed his forehead. "Things are finally falling into place." She said softly once North and Jack left for bed. "I couldn't agree more." Pitch smirked and appeared out of the shadows with Rage at his side. Noel jumped up and stood in front of Tony protectivly.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony staggered to his feet beside Noel, leaning heavily on his staff, and growling lowly. Rage growled back at him with a smirk

 

[Fangirl1231]

Noel pulled out her sword. "Oh no need for that. I'm here to make a deal." Pitch took a step towards them. "If it's Tony you want, you're not getting him." Noel growled. "Please, like I'd waste my time on him." Noel looked slightly confused. "Then what do you want?"

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony growled at them, gently pushing Noel backward, trying to protect her even in his weak state

 

[Fangirl1231]

"You, Noel. You have powers you don't even realize. Join us, and I promise, no harm will come to your family or to Tony." Pitch smirked.


Noel hesitated for a moment. She looked at Tony, then at Pitch, then Rage, and then back to Tony.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony shook his head, "Don't" He said softly, He'll attack us anyway, using you. We can defend ourselves Noel Tony stated through the shadows

 

[Fangirl1231]

What if he's telling the truth? Pitch may be a villain but he's not without honor. He'll keep his word if I go with him. I can't risk you getting killed. You can barely stand as is! I'm sorry Tony, but I have to go with them. Noel kissed his cheek, a single tear rolled down her cheek. She squeezed his hand gently before walking over and standing beside Rage.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony flinched backward, eyes wide. He didn't try to stop her, he couldn't, barely strong enough to stand, let alone argue, D-Don't.... He whimpered through the shadows

 

[Fangirl1231]

Noel looked away, tears rolling down her cheeks. I love you, Tony. Never forget that. I will always love you.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

I love you too.....Please stay Tony begged her, watching her with sad, pained icy eyes

 

[Fangirl1231]

I can't, not if it means you'll die. Promise me you won't try and kill yourself again. We'll be together again, I swear. Noel looked at him sadly. Goodbye Tony. Pitch, Rage, and Noel disappeared.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony didn't promise, just dropped to his knees as they vanished, ignoring the pain of the movement

 

[Fangirl1231]

Noel found herself back in 'her room' that she'd stayed in... what had it been, last night? A few days ago? She didn't know. Noel sighed, not knowing Rage was in the room.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Rage stepped from the shadows, "welcome to the team kid" he told her seriously


Tony ended up curled on the floor

 

[Fangirl1231]

Noel spun around to face him and glared. "Get out."

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Rage frowned, "I'm not going to touch you. We are all a team now" he replied


Tony closed his eyes, trying to wake the others