Cold Blood

// chapter 2 \\

"Did you hear that one of Queen Atlantia's soldier camps was attacked?"
Ark looked over to his friend, Geo. "Of course, the news is everywhere. It's completely absurd."
Ark stood from their spot. In a quick movement of his hands he floated to the next cloud. He continued to do this until he reached the main kingdom lands. Suddenly he felt Geo grab him by the lower leg and pull upwards. Geo was always the best when it comes down to manipulating the air around him.

"Geo!" Ark yelled, using his own elemental powers to push himself upward, Geo the one being dragged.
Ark began to swing his legs, gaining momentum before flipping him and Geo.
Geo let go, flinging through the air and falling just past the clouds. Ark flew to the edge to find Geo continuing to fall.

"Oh. . Oh no. ." Ark dived down, speeding toward Geo. His eyes caught something approaching Geo. A black mass sped from the side. "Geo! Look out!"

Ark watched as the black mass overtook Geo. A loud crack of thunder signalled a storm. Rain began to pour. The black mass, which Ark knew was a Deathbringer, flew quickly away.

A sudden flash of light hit the Deathbringer, making it completely melt away. Geo fell, unconscious. Ark felt a burst of power as he stuck his hands out. The clouds around him began to spin, flying towards Geo and wrapping around him.

The storm cleared up almost instantly. Ark grabbed Geo, carrying him. Geo opened his eyes, gasping. The sky kingdom was a good mile away. Ark hadn't imagined flying that far.

"Ark?" Geo said with a shakey voice. Ark noticed his friend was awake. "We'll get you to the infirmary." Geo looked at Ark. He was exhausted. "What happened?" He asked as he lifted from Arks arms. "A Deathbringer. ." Ark said wearily. Geo grabbed Arks arm and flew him to the sky kingdom.

"What happened?" "He said something about a Deathbringer." Faint voices made Ark groan, opening his eyes.
There stood Win'du, the ruler of Sky Kingdom. "King Win'du?" He asked, his throat parched.

Win'du offered him so water, which he took and drank. "Can you tell me what happened? You were completely drained of any energy. That isn't healthy, nor safe."

Ark explained everything, even the mysterious storm which had appeared, then disappeared as quick as it had come.
Win'du seemed to think for a while, Geo standing in the corner, his face pale. "Get some rest, Ark. You'll need it. Geo, you too." Geo looked back at Ark one more time before leaving with Win'du.

"Get some rest Ark. You'll need it."

Need it for what? The only question on Arks mind.