Hi everyone! OK, so the plan is to make this into one big one-shot series. This is the first one and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! This one is set after the movie.

Disclaimer: I don't own Rise of the Guardians or any of its characters

Summary: When Jack relives his death in his sleep, a certain Sandman is there to offer a friendly dream.

Chapter1: Golden Memories

Each second he was submerged, it got worse. The feeling of the cold and the water overtaking him was overpowering.

Even though Jack Frost couldn't remember actually experiencing his own death and had only seen his own death through his memories, the sensation of it never seemed to have left him.

He felt himself sink towards the ever-darkening bottom of the lake. Deeper and deeper until all traces of the moon's glow had vanished. The reflex panic rose up in his form and he started flailing in a desperate attempt to reach the life-saving but ever-distancing oxygen far above him. Ice water burned his throat as his lungs refused to hold out any longer and he sucked in a fate-sealing breath.

The ice wall above him became the coffin lid as Jack's consciousness slipped away. The water was so large and him so small. He embraced the darkness as it started whisking him away from the watery grave.

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The Sandman, better known as Sandy by those who knew him, had just floated into North's workshop not 10 minutes ago and had already nipped into the kitchen in search of his favourite beverage, eggnog.

Now, eggnog in hand, he was fully intending on settling down in front of the fire in the corner of the globe room and waiting for the rest of the Guardians to show ready for their meeting. However, as he strolled towards the quiet corner, he froze, one foot in the air, eggnog cup to his lips, to see a young winter spirit spread out on the couch farthest away from the fire, tossing and turning in his restless sleep.

Sandy frowned before changing his course of direction towards the young Guardian. Now standing at the winter spirit's side, he could tell Jack was definitely not having the calming, restful sleep he so needed. His expression was that of someone who was severely aggravated and troubled. Sandy jumped slightly when Jack suddenly gasped, as if in a desperate attempt to receive much needed oxygen.

The Guardian of Dreams decided enough was enough and he was clearly the spirit for the job. With a small smile gracing his face, Sandy sent a stream of dreamsand towards the distressed teen. Jack's features relaxed instantly and his body stilled into that of someone in a relaxed rest.

Sandy nodded to himself then made his way over to the chair closest to the fireplace. Glancing up, he saw a dreamsand version of a young boy swinging upside down from a tree branch whilst reaching down to high five the other dreamsand children who were eagerly smiling and laughing below him.

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After what seemed like no time at all, the dream vanished and all the children returned to being just part of his memories. Consciousness returned to him and he started to become aware of his cosy and warm surroundings. Jack blinked his eyes open and sat up on his makeshift bed. He raised a hand to his face and rubbed his eyes, still trying to convince them it was time to wake up.

Strangely enough, he could remember quite clearly reliving the memory of his death. However, what he couldn't remember was what caused the dream to change from something so horrible to something pleasant and sweet.

His question was answered as his gaze came across a small, golden man sat quite contently in a chair by the fire, looking at him over the top of the rim of, what Jack presumed was, a glass of eggnog. Upon discovering he'd been noticed, Sandy waved at the winter spirit but with no intention of lowering the glass until it was completely empty.

Jack smiled and nodded to himself slowly in realization then looked his fellow Guardian in the eye. "Thanks, Sandy."

The Guardian of Dream's eyes sparkled and, still downing the eggnog, he just winked in reply.

OK, guys that's chapter one done! I'm going to TRY and upload a chapter every week. It could be one/two/ shot but hopefully a couple of arcs as well.

Requests are welcome! It can be about any of the characters (although, Jack will always be my favourite to write about) However, I don't do ships (sorry not sorry XD) I try to keep it as close to canon as possible (but of course it's fanfiction so lots of action is a must!) Send me requests via PM or reviews and I'll try my best to get them written and uploaded!

Anywho, I hope you enjoyed this chapter!

Until next time!