The Dark Of Winter

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony, still huddled outside in the snow, looked out to the horizon silently. He was still confused as to who his real father was

 

[Fangirl1231]

Noel walked in and saw Tony gone, she ran to the window and looked down, seeing him sitting in the snow. She sighed in relief and leaned against the window. "If you wanted to go outside, we do have an Ice garden, curtsy of Jack." Noel smirked.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

" 'm fine here" Tony mumbled up to her, making a small snowman in front of him

 

[Fangirl1231]

Noel smiled and climbed out the window, sitting beside him. "You know, you're nearly impossible to figure out. One minute I think you're having fun and the next you're a huge grump. Where's that smile?" Noel asked, poking his cheek.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

"I've often been told I'm Bipolar" Tony replied, but smiled slightly as she poked his cheek, continuing with his snowman, making a nose and eyes from ice

 

[Fangirl1231]

Noel smiled and watched as he made the snowman, resting her head on his shoulder.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony didn't seem to mind, finishing his snowman

 

[Fangirl1231]

Noel smiled and took off her scarf and put it on the snowman. "There, perfect." She smiled and rested her head on Tony's shoulder again. "I wish it could always be like this. No getting stressed about the toys, no one around to be over protective of me, just peaceful and simple happiness."

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony hummed softly, "I know what you mean" He mumbled, rubbing circles with one hand on his chest

 

[Fangirl1231]

Skylar smiled. "You could stay here you know. You'd never have to go back. You could just stay here, help Jack with winter and snow days. Neither of us would be lonely anymore."

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony sighed softly, "Dad.......he'll come back eventually" he said softly, "Whether its for me or for any of you"

 

[Fangirl1231]

"He's not going to hurt any of us. Don't worry. You're safe here. We're all safe. He's gone, he probably is weak and is wondering what to do without you. He's not touching you or me. I promise." Skylar hugged Tony.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony stiffened in her hold, then relaxed. He wasn't used to hugging people. His father wasn't exactly a huggable person

 

[Fangirl1231]

"Don't worry. He's never coming near us again." Noel smiled and pulled away. "Come on, I want some hot chocolate and I think you need a frozen hot chocolate right now." Noel climbed back through the window, into the workshop.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony blinked, "Whats hot chocolate?" He asked softly, getting back up and using the wind to get him back into the window

 

[Fangirl1231]

Noel smiled. "Come on." She grabbed Tony's hand and led him to the living room. "Phil, one hot chocolate and one frozen please." Noel asked a yeti kindly. The yeti nodded and walked off.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony's hand wrapped around Noels, and he smiled softly. he watched Phil warily

 

[Fangirl1231]

Phil came back and handed the frozen hot cocoa to Tony and the normal one to Noel. "Thanks Phil." Noel called as Phil walked away.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony took it gently, and blinked at it curiously

 

[Fangirl1231]

Noel sipped hers. "Go on. It's good."

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony huffed softly, clearly unsure, but took a sip, and grinned

 

[Fangirl1231]

"Like it?" Noel asked, sipping her own.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony nodded silently, and continued to happily drink it

 

[Fangirl1231]

Enjoying yourself? Pitch's voice rang through the shadows so only Tony could hear. Don't forget the mission.

 

[WolfOfProphecys]

Tony didn't even flinch at the words, making sure Noel didn't notice, I'm not. I'm just acting. You know that. He stated through the shadows