Cold Blooded

Chapter 29

Many guards ran up to Eira and Russell as soon as they emerged from the wooded area. Eira explained to them how she got ambushed and things got out of hand. Fortunately for her, they all believed her lie, with help from Russell of course. "What should we do, sir?" One of them asked Russell, the boy scoffed, "Just bring Blaze over here to unfreeze her!" He orderd. Blaze, also known as Project Fire, was quickly fetched from the wagon where he waited with the other 3. Eira scrunched her brows, "Russell? What are you doing? My ice doesn't melt to fire, remember?" She asked, concerned. Russell shook his head, "Only Blaze's fire magic can melt your ice. Not much of a coincidence that he can do that and you're both in this group." He explained bluntly. Blaze said nothing and extended his hand towards Eira's frozen legs. Flames shot out of his palm and hit the ice just enough to melt it while also not burning her legs. Once free, Eira stood up right and gave Blaze a nod. Blaze nodded back was was swiftly brought back to the wagon. After getting a quick medical check, Eira was also brought to the wagon along with Russell. She sat at the end near the exit, holding the scarf Lycidas had given her before he left. Eira remembered examining the battlefield during her medical check and seeing no dead bodies with purple hair like his, so she was certain he made it back alright. She felt a small pat on her shoulder that pulled her from her thoughts, It was Project Earth, Eira had heard Russell call her Gaia in the past. Gaia was the only other girl in The Dark Seven, and never usually spoke much. The green haired girl pointed at the scarf in Eira's hand, "Would you like help putting it on?" She asked very quietly. Eira's eyes widened in suprise, "Oh! Sure, I'm not great with these things" she responded, passing the cloth over to the girl. Gaia threw it around Eira's neck and gently wrapped it in front of her. Eira gave her a small smile and returned to silence. Blaze raised a brow from the seat across from Eira. "Hmm .. where'd you get that from anyways?" He asked, curious. Eira looked up at the red haired male, "I snatched it off of a fallen soldier. As a memento of our first battle." She lied, Russell glanced over at her but remained quiet. Blaze nodded and turned his attention over to his blonde haired friend beside him as per usual. The ride was bumpy and drawn out but they eventually they made it back to The Dark Lords castle. Once they were escorted out of the wagon, Nerugo instructed them to head up to their rooms and regain their energy. The five of them walked through the door and went their separate ways to their rooms, except for Russell. Eira walked down the hallway leading to her room, the feeling of the air getting colder felt refreshing on her skin. As soon as she reached her door, the sound of someone clearing their throat behind her was heard. Eira jumped a little and turned to see Russell standing there, "Jesus, Russell. Don't sneak up on me like that! Do you want to get frozen?" She exclaimed, placing a hand on her chest. Russell didn't speak, just stared at her. Eira didn't know what to say or do, "Do you want to come in and hang? I mean, I don't think you'll get in trouble, you're The Dark Lords right hand after all." She offered. Russell shrugged his shoulders and followed Eira into her freezing room and embraced the cold atmosphere.