Mic Mic: Hello everyone! Yes I know I'm starting a new story but don't worry it's more of a collection of one-shots. The way it's going to work is you suggest in your reviews what kind of Jackunzel AU or situation you would like to see and I'll pick whichever ones inspire me the most. This will be ongoing for as long as I maintain the feels of Jackunzel which I'm pretty sure isn't going to ever end.
So please tell me what you think of this one-shot and then give me suggestions to other situations like for example, "Harry Potter AU, The Big Four AU, DackJack! Or TwistedPrincess Rapunzel AU, Bodyswitch, Regular Human people AU, Once Upon a Time AU, and anything else that's fun!
Marixia: This started actually as my gift to you. I know your feels were teetering on the precipice of decay so have at this! I hope you enjoy it and it helps bring back all the feels you've been losing. I know it was partially my fault due to my laziness of not updating for a month so here is my gift asking for forgiveness. I hope I did this justice and it brings a smile to your face and feels to your heart :3
It's lonely here. Those were the only words whispered in the emptiness of the forest as the lone ivory fox huddled within itself to find some semblance of warmth. A new day was nothing more than another daring test to survive and hope was a fragile fantasy that merely existed in dreams. As its small paws took just one more shaking step, it collapsed in a bed of cushioned ivory deciding that giving up was the most noble thing to do.
It had hoped someday to reach a home, a family, but since it had been born, the only interaction it had experienced was death knocking down its door. No more would it have to endure this stringent pain, no more would its fur bristle at the sound of a predator and it'd dart wildly in search of a place that might preserve his empty life. It was all over now and it welcomed the hollow starvation and sluggish descent into oblivion in order to abandon fear.
Accumulated flakes of chilled ivory blanketed the matching fur of the weakened creature, giving it a gift of obscurity from the stoic world around it. It now lay throughly hidden beneath a mound of white, finally lulled into the emptiness that it assuredly longed for.
Heavy boots harshly dug into the ground before her as a young woman continued her way on the path. She'd diverted for just a moment to stare at a particularly marvelous pattern of frost upon a nearby tree, sure that this creation was just another example of the beauty God gave to the world. Continuing on, her jade eyes flicked toward the sky. The way the sun hung low clearly indicated she didn't have long until dark and she hurriedly rushed forward, heading back toward her small cottage.
Suddenly her feet stumbled, tripping over a heavy object that was in her path. A loud yip of pain chorused through the air and her eyes worriedly glanced down in fear of what she had done. Trembling in the spot she'd just fell over rested a small malnourished white fox. A meager whimper of pain escaped its lips as its small cerulean eyes darted toward her with a look of fear.
"Oh no, I...killed it." The young woman's voice trembled at the very notion as she carefully reached out toward the medium sized animal. The creature fearfully recoiled at the sight of the hand looming above it, sure that the intention was to harm it and nothing else.
"Don't be afraid." Carefully the girl took off her purple coat, her hands stopping for a moment in mid-air above the frail being. "I'm Rapunzel." She uttered cautiously leaning down to rest on her knees.
"How did you survive so long in this snow?" The question was open ended toward the fox before her and she tried to ignore the running pain that came at her as it weakly lifted a trembling paw to defend itself against her. "Don't be scared. I'm taking you home with me alright." She delicately wrapped the pearl fox up in her coat, holding it protectively to her chest despite its initial protests. Eventually the shaking form finally settled down, curling into the warmth of the coat as it tentatively met her gaze.
"I'm not going to hurt you I promise. You can come and live with me for as long you like." She gently rocked the fox in her arms managing to reassure it as she continued heading towards her home. With each step she took winter settled into her bones, drawing shivers about her form as the snow began to fall heavily around her.
The fox within her arms worriedly looked over the human who held it, wondering why she was so kind to risk her own life for the sake of its. It emitted a meager whimper of concern that caused the young woman's compassionate eyes to met his own. A small laugh left her lips as she shook her head in response glad she was forming some kind of trust with her rescued companion. "Oh don't you worry about me. Jack Frost has always treated me well. Tell you what, that's what I'll name you, Jack Frost since I found you in the snow. That's if you like that name?" She questioned. Rapunzel's eyes widened with excitement as the snow white fox let out a small yip of approval. Twirling on her heel a giggle left her lips, a sound she hadn't released in quite a while.
"Alright, Jack it is, now let's hurry home before your namesake loses his good nature."
Rapunzel spent the night stoking the hearty fire, and feeding the starved fox to its hearts content.
The fattened creature was joyfully accepting its newly blessed life, deciding that it had been given a second chance it would happily be taking. Jack's eyes lazily dropped closed as it felt sleep tug at it once again. All the excitement and a full stomach had made it forget just how utterly exhausted it was.
"Alright, it's time for bed now Jack." Heading toward the bedside Rapunzel curled up her coat upon the floor placing blankets and a pillow inside the toasty fabric. As she turned toward the bed, her eyes widened slightly in surprise at the sight of Jack eagerly wagging his tail and grinning up at her.
"Okay, you can sleep up here if you want to." Reaching for her pajamas she began changing into them her glance slightly drawn to the odd stare of the fox resting upon the bed. Shaking her head she decided not to pay any attention to it, easily hopping into the bed and curling up with her newfound companion.
"Sweet dreams Jack." She whispered, before she felt herself drawn into the deepness of sleep.
As the night continued on tufts of mangled fur slowly receded to fall upon the downy sheets below. Callous paws stretched out, slowly beginning to elongate into limbs as the once humble creature unknowingly used them to encase the girl in his arms. His transfigured state curled into a defensive fetal position, as he drew Rapunzel close to his chest, a treasured purr rolling from his throat as he unconsciously nuzzled into her neck.
The morning light creaked in through the windows as Rapunzel's eyes closed tighter to chase away the brightness. Her face buried itself in the chilled skin that surrounded her, wondering why the form beside her wasn't drawing warmth into her as she had expected. "Jack?" The questioning call for her newfound friend left her lips as she slowly attempted to rise from her bed but something prevented her. Trailing her finger upward it caressed along frozen muscled skin, the sensation enough to jerk her awake as if she had been dumped in ice water.
Nervously she opened her eyes, her face lifting to view the form that prevented her retreat from the bed. Earnest orbs of cerulean stared back, as the arms that held her close pulled her in more. Her eyes looked down at the blanket that fallen to the side, leaving the one who surrounded her completely bare before her eyes.
There was a guy in her bed. A naked guy. Rapunzel promptly scrambled backward out of his hold before knocking harshly into the headboard of the small twin bed.
"You, whoever you are stay back!" She tried to keep her voice as calm as possible, unaware if someone else might be outside and listening. Grabbing a nearby pillow, she held it front of her as a defensive measure. Every nerve ending was raised to the alert as she tried to keep her breathing even.
The youth before her blinked for a moment before sitting back comfortably on his haunches. The simple action caused Rapunzel to let out a brisk squeak of distaste. Her fingers quickly darted out for the blanket, hastily throwing a piece over him. She had already seen enough as it was. Cringing she closed her eyes tightly hoping that if she'd wished hard enough he might simply disappear. Tentatively opening one eye, she nervously peaked to look at him, if only for the chance to identify him if need be.
"You jus-" Her grip on the pillow suddenly loosened and fell to the floor as her eyes truly took in the unbelievable sight in front of her.
Two furry snow white ears twitched atop the boy's head, moving forward and back as he took in the sounds around him.
Her eyes darted around the room for any sign of the little fox she'd rescued the night before but she couldn't find anything except for the boy before her.
The character in question merely tilted its head to the side in confusion at her words. It couldn't really understand why the human in front of it was acting so weird. It couldn't have looked that different. Rising up it mimicked the actions she had taken the night before, crawling towards her carefully so as not to alarm her.
"No, don't come any closer." She instructed, managing to halt him. Rapunzel let out a sigh of relief as her nerves rested for a second. This wasn't what she had planned after running away from that place. Her eyes darted toward the creature, once again meeting the cerulean that matched her rescued companion so greatly.
"You're...but you couldn't be." She blinked before leaning in closer, curiosity causing the fox boy to rise again and inch toward her. Rapunzel hurriedly jumped back from him, jerked from her imagination and back into her bizarre reality.
The girl before him seemed to be paralyzed at each motion that he took, curling deeper against the headboard as if he were the plague itself. It'd show her that it wasn't too dangerous, after all it owed her that much for saving his life.
A knowing curve of a smile found it's way onto his lips as he planted his hands on both sides of her to halt any possible escape. It's tail wagged eagerly behind him as he leaned in closer, his mouth parted slightly. He caressed his nose against her own, her aromatic scent increasingly pleasant to his delicate senses and he found himself even more intrigued to deliver his greeting. Her eyelashes fluttered upon his as if she were still caught in a dream and longing to awaken. Every heartbeat seemed to grow stronger at the close proximity that was causing her mind to go blank little by little.
"Rapunzel." Gently he whispered her name upon her lips in the hopes to possibly quiet any screams she might utter and make his next action much simpler. Drawing in the flush creation, he began to anoint her lips with his own, his kiss sweetened with every precious stroke it carried through. Time stood still as he curled his bottom lip in towards hers, capturing her breath in a masterfully coarse kiss that sealed fate, and pre-destined their souls.
It parted his lips from her own, hovering there for the chance to hear her speak of her obvious delight. "Again?" It's words enticed with a sultry whisper, knowing she would say yes and he'd get to explore that bursting excitement that it'd never before longed for.
Rapunzel's heart was rushing out of control as her hands rested, stilled upon his bare chest. Her spread lips longed to utter illogical words to ignite that burst of treasured confusion once again, but her mind reigned her in from such foolishness.
"Wh-what? No, get back!" Rapunzel uttered, pushing back at his chest to try and make him retreat.
The kitsune quickly shook his head moving in close to try and rest his head upon her chest. The palm of Rapunzel's hand landed upon his forehead forcibly pushing him backward away from her.
The animal-like youth sat back on his haunches once again his ears slumped in annoyance at her attempts to make it go away. Why did she refuse him? She had obviously enjoyed his greeting.
"Yesterday you let me." It stated glancing up at her imploringly, its cerulean eyes drawing her into more bewilderment.
"You said that It would be together with you and you named It Jack Frost." His bushy snow-white tail curled about him, as his sullen demeanor pulled upon her compassionate nature. Magic wasn't a foreign concept, espcially to her of all people. Her eyes trailed to her own floor length blonde locks that spilled across the meager sleeping arrangement. Her condition had seemed so insane to others and yet it was still true. Could it be that silver fox was actually some sort of shape shifter? The tufts of snow-white fur littered about the bed, and his testimony seemed to have almost been good proof, yet still they all could have come from the creature before her spying on her in the forest.
"I'm sorry but I, I just don't know how I can believe you. I mean these can't actually be real." Her fingers reached up to give the ears upon his head a small pull causing Jack to let out a fierce yowl, his claws sharply digging into the bed.
"Why'd you do that!" He inquired with a slightly defensive growl, swiping at her hand and reaching up to nurse his aching ear.
"I'm sorry I just didn't think that-"
"Well you thought wrong." He snapped back. A stringent wave of guilt assaulted it at snapping at the female he was growing quite fond of. His azure orbs flickered toward her contemplative stance before he swiftly crawled forward, his tongue darting out to lick her on the cheek. "It's never been loved before, so It doesn't want you to hurt it too."
Rapunzel held back her chiding words from his intimate action, this time allowing her compassion to control her instead of her logic. After all if he had intended to harm her he had the perfect opportunity. Here she was alone with him in this cabin in the middle of the woods and the only thing he'd dared to do was...kiss her. Her fingers trailed to her lips for a moment eyeing him carefully. That kiss had been very peculiar. She'd never been kissed before so she didn't know what it felt like but certainly every kiss couldn't been so...like that. Her fingers left her lips to reach toward his injured ear. As she neared the sore appendage he recoiled into himself and in that familiar action Rapunzel solidified the connection between the rescued fox and the boy before her. Gently she continued, letting her fingers caress over delicate tufts of fur rubbing into his skin in a soothing motion. A fluid moan rolled out of Jack's lips as his kicking foot, unknown to Rapunzel, dislodged his miniscule covering causing it fall off to the ground.
Rapunzel stilled, instantly blushing at the intimate noise that escaped his lips at her touch. She continued shyly stroking his ears, enduring the sounds before she felt compelled once again to speak. "Why do you do that?" She questioned, her softened voice mirroring her lowered defenses as she continued rubbing his ears.
"Do what?" He asked with a pleased half-grin, pressing into her tender motions with a whimper of delight.
"Call yourself 'it' like that?" Rapunzel couldn't but feel a sense of delight at his own smile though she still felt slightly wary of him.
"It's always been called it." The fox boy responded plainly unaware that his words had broken into the heart of the girl beside him. Rapunzel knew what it was like to be treated like an object. She had run away due to that very issue, unable to take the abuse she'd endured one day more. Now she spent her days living in happiness, never being called it and creating a new treasured existence. Even if there was no one to share it with.
Biting her lip she reigned in her courage. Jack didn't have anyone either. He knew what it felt like to be treated as if you were less than nothing. Even though it was a stretch, even though it was the craziest thing she had probably ever done, she wanted to trust him. She wanted so badly to trust someone that it was ripping her apart inside. Here and now was her chance. Here was an impossible opportunity that was just begging for her to take it. She was determined that fear was not going to win anymore in her life so she finally made her decision.
"Well I gave you a name now. You don't have to call yourself that anymore. It is a he and his name is Jack Frost now." A smile that mirrored Jack's own grew upon her lips, before a laugh escaped them at the feeling of his tail wagging along the bedsheets. Glancing down to look at it she clearly discovered that his blanket was obviously nowhere in sight and a shriek of embarrassment erupted from her lips.
"What's wrong now?" Jack questioned impatiently. She seemed alright one minute and the next she was freaking out on him. He guessed he'd have to spend more time with her to figure her out. The idea didn't disturb him in the least.
"You're not wearing any clothes that's what's wrong. Are you an animal or a man? Don't you have any sense of modesty?" She asked reaching for the blanket once again.
"What does it matter? You said I could stay as long I wanted and if we're staying together forever then isn't it only natural? Besides I've already seen you without clothes and I didn't mind." He stated with a slightly cheeky grin. "You can take them off again if you want things to be fair." His hands reached forward to pull up the edge of her pajama shirt causing his hands to get quickly batted away.
"No Jack! I-people wear clothing!" She stated her cheeks reddening at the knowledge. That explained that odd look she'd gotten from the fox. She didn't want to have to push him away again but she certainly wasn't going to let him do, whatever it was he was trying to do.
"Not always. We won't need it." He evenly said reaching forward again to continue. Her hands caught his own holding them back with a bit of difficulty as he reached for her. He certainly was determined, she had to give him that.
"Well I do, and if you want to live here with me you have to wear clothes, unless that is...you prefer someone else instead?" She asked her voice slightly lowered as she feigned sadness.
"No, I only want you." Silence hung in the air as he spoke the words with such an air of truth, Rapunzel once again felt guilty for attempting to trick him. Her hand came up to gently pet his head in an affectionate action, knowing that he'd already somehow forgiven her without being aware she had done wrong.
"Then I've got just the thing for you." Hopping off the bed Rapunzel quickly grabbed the blanket, covering up Jack's lower half the best she could before heading to her closet. Sorting through the clothing there she pulled out a heavy oversized blue hoodie and a pair of worn brown pants. As she turned on her heel she jumped in surprise at the sight of Jack standing behind her, the blanket long since abandoned upon the bed.
"Jack! I told you to wait there." She mumbled half covering her face as best she could and making sure she didn't look down. Jack's ear twitched slightly as he glanced down, an expression of slight guilt apparent about his features.
"I know but if you're gonna pick something then I'll just sit here and watch you."
"What-why?" She asked shaking her head in confusion as she held the hoodie up in front of him, trying to decide if it was a good look.
Jack's eyes drew away as a miffed huff escaped his lips, his arms folding as he attempted to defend his actions.
"I don't like it when you leave me. It gets-I mean Jack gets lonely."
Rapunzel let out a sigh closing her eyes and holding the hoodie and pants at distance from him. "Here, here put these on." She inquired throwing the articles of clothing toward him. She waited a moment as she listened to the shuffle of cloth.
"Alright I'm done." Jack said, enjoying her wide-eyed stare that clearly showed appreciation.
"You like it don't you. I can smell you getting excited." Jack slyly stated experimentally pulling up his hood and frowning at the difficultly to get the covering over his ears.
Rapunzel flushed at his words pulling down the bottom of her skirt tightly. "Things like that are private!" She stammered out before noticing his difficulty. His hands grasped the edge of his hoodie beginning to take it off before Rapunzel grasped his hand to stop him. "Don't worry, I'll fix it."
Heading to her desk she grabbed a pair of scissors before walking over to him. Pulling his hood back down she turned him around so he back faced her and began cutting two long slits in the fabric. Once she finished she placed the hood upon his head once again delicately fitting his ears through the open holes. "A perfect fit." She uttered proudly.
"I like this much better." Rapunzel kindly said, hoping her words might persuade him to keep his clothing on this time.
"Oh, I see." Jack spoke, lifting an eyebrow in interest. His eyes trailed along her form, as his fingers reached out to lace through her locks as he took in every treasured detail. She was very pleasing to the eye, kind, and had quite a strong will. Such a perfect female. His mind made the decision as his hands comfortably drew around her waist. Before Rapunzel could say another word more, Jack moved in to place another longing kiss upon her lips pleased at the way she jumped in surprise as his lips parted from hers.
"I've decided. You're going to be my mate."
Mic Mic: That's it guys! It's review time so please comment! I'm counting on you for new ideas. I hope this chapter is received well, I know it's new and all but I really just hope you all enjoy it and that I wrote it okay. Please tell me if it has potential and you want to see more. Looking forward to your words. I really love every single word you all send me.
You have all helped me believe in my writing, and believe in myself. I'll be forever in your debt for that :3
