[Rosekitten]

Even outside he wasn't fairing as well as he'd like to be. It was a rather odd feeling to explain to anyone but it was something like having your very chest crushed without any weight. Though these weren't all that strong so it wasn't anything he couldn't live with. just being inside of that building had made it a little harder to breath with a slight form of claustrophobia appearing with the inability to breath correctly.

Though looking at him you'd never know he was having any problems, he had gotten pretty good at hiding most things over the years. He found no one cared anyway so why bother showing if he was in pain or not. Though even as he walked around a little he noticed the looks and growls he got from the others in this village.

He hated it, he'd never done anything to wrong anyone here yet they all looked at him as if he had killed someone they were close to. He use to make a joke with Vaden that he wanted to be banished just to meet his father and beat the living crap out of the one who had cursed his life.

[Pinkie]

Elvara soon left the tent with Maya behind her "Okay so be back her at dawn and the group will be ready to go" Elvara nodded her head "Okay thanks" She said before walking off to find Zek. When she found him one look at him and his body language told her that something was wrong and she could only guess. She gave a little sigh as she walked over to him "Come on...lets go make camp" She said before walking off.

Not waiting to see if he was fallowing she left the area of the settlement and walked a little ways away just far enough away. That is when Elvara made a large fire infront of her. One to withstand the cold night ahead of them. She then leaned back on the tree behind her "Our ride leaves at dawn so get some rest"

[Rosekitten]

He gave her a odd look at the word camp, why not just stay here? It'd be warmer here then if they went off to make camp somewhere. He never bothered to question her choice as he followed her. Though he had to admit he was glad to leave, between the low growls and the wards he wasn't sure how much more he could have stood for the night. Not that he'd do anything but still.

When she was done setting everything up and spoke again he frowned a little figuring now was as good a time as any to ask. "Why didn't you just stay in the village? I know that's warmer then sleeping out here. Though to be honest the cold doesn't affect me." He shrugged a little, there were a few things that played into that, being a demon and having a natural fire control ability. The two seemed to mix well together and his natural body temperature was higher then most beings. Not to the point where you could really tell by looking at him, but if you were close enough you could, needless to say it was a pain in the ass to know if he was sick or not.

[Pinkie]

Elvara crossed her arms and shrugged a little "I have been here more then once" She said "I know that there is deamon wards all over that settlement" She said slightly 'What putting some up my self" She said "And I dont care who you are. If deamon blood is present it would hurt or at least be uncomfortable" She said slightly

Elvara knew and could sence the magic within the little village and she wouldnt want to put that on anyone unless she wanted to and for some reason she didnt want to. "So...camp here and everyones happy" She said sticking her hands out to the heat of the flames.

[Rosekitten]

He frowned a bit listening to her. "I would have made out, I wasn't complaining was it?" It almost ticked him off a little to think she knew that, what else did she know aside from his weaknesses and how to get a hold of them. But if she knew that much there was probably a few things that she knew, like the fact he could lose control of his powers. Yet she still let him follow her around. He finally came to the thought she had to be half insane.

"Happy huh.. your going to freeze if your expecting a fire to keep you warm for the night."He had half a mind to do something but decided against it not really wanting to get a dagger to his neck again just yet. "But suite yourself, so far anything I've said has gone in one ear and out the other so " He shrugged a little "what do i know."

[Pinkie]

Elvara hissed at that "I know very well what I can handle thank you" She said slightly. Taking a cloak from her pack she through the thick cloth around her shoulders and tied it on before wrapping it up around exposed flesh. The night was going to be a long one.

It was about half way through the night and Elvara shivered. Waking she looked about and saw that the roaring fire had died down. Standing she walked away before comming back silently and added logs to the fire. Soon the flames grew and she sat back down. Wrapping the cloak around her she brought her knees to her chest. The north was never this cold. She thought as she shivered a little bowing her head.

[Rosekitten]

He shrugged off her hiss as she seemed determined to take care of herself. Sure he figured she could but still, this was the north. It was blood freezing at the night hours. It was probably a odd site that he wasn't bothered by it, not all demons had his 'gift' as you could call it at the moment.

He slept off and on most nights, this was no different. He ws awake by the time she had gotten up to rebuild the fire. He never said a word, he could pull off being asleep if he needed to. Though for the moment he just watched her, still trying to figure out what she was gaining by letting him follow her.

Though his thoughts were disrupted a little as he frowned noticing she was still shivering, sure she had been most of the night but if she stayed asleep he wasn't going to bother her. He continued to sit there a few moments before he sighed and stood from his spot. He couldn't take this any longer she'd never get back to sleep at this rate.

He walked over to next to her and sat down once more before he seemed to think of what to do for a split second. "You stab me I swear I'll never bother to help you again, including if your hanging on a cliff ledge." he warned her before he moved a little and pulled her towards him. Though she did protest he snapped a little at her to stop it.

After a small fight he finally got her where he wanted her, nearly sitting in his lap as he had his chest against her back holding her close. Though he hardly looked happy with this by his expression. "was that so damn hard? geese." he said as she seemed to calm down a little, what the hell did she think he was trying to do.

[Pinkie]

Elvara sat there in her own little world until she heard the male speak "If you stab me..." At that she eeped a little and tried to fight against the male forcing her to move. She tried to push away until she felt warmness all around her. The male was now sitting behind her pulling her close so her back rested on a warm chest.

Elvara shivered a little not from the cold but from the contact. She pushed away again and got a protest from the male behind her as his arms now wrapped up and around her to keep her in place. Soon her movements died and she sat there.

Resting her head on one of the males arms the last shiver ran trhough her body before warmth took over. She was so greatfull for it she soon felt her eyes get heavy. The warmth combined with the sudden feeling of safeness made her sleepy. She brought her hand up and placed it on the arm of the male right infront of her head. With a little queeze she said "Thank you..." Before drifting off to sleep.

[Rosekitten]

Even with the thank you he frowned a bit, he didn't want her thanking him. Hell he didn't do anything, but he couldn't live with himself knowing she'd be up most of the night shivering. Really he had no intention of going to sleep again so what did it matter if he helped her in the process of staying up.

Before morning managed to come he did end up falling back into a restful state, though he never moved really. His mind never had a second thought of the females body against his, though it could very easily. Though this did trigger a different memory, one he'd rather forget in truth. Even though he was still asleep his ears were back and he had a bit of a expression like he was struggling against something.

A few moments later his eyes shot open as he let out a few quickened breaths, his eyes scanning the surrounding area. 'Tsk idiot.. you know better.' He scolded himself in his mind before moving the arm he had free to his head and brushing a few strands of hair back. Though it was about that time he even noticed that the drow female was still there. The odd thought was that she'd wake up and stab him forgetting that she was thanking him last night.

[Pinkie]

When Zek moved Elvara woke. Elvara was ready to flipp out on the male behind her when she remembered what happened the night before. The male behind her didnt have to do what he did but she was greatfull that he had.

So she stayed in the place she was not wanting to move from the warmness that was all around her. She opened her eyes slightly looking around. It was almost dawn and time to leave soon. Moving slightly she stretched her arms before her cracking her back before she moved slightly.

Elvara moved enough to peer at the male behind her. She didnt know what to say or what to do so she backed up a little and did the only thing that came to mind. Bowing her head low she whispered a light thank you before quickly turning and standing. The wolves were probably already to do "Come one..."She said slightly to him "Our ride awaits"

[Rosekitten]

He frowned a little before standing. "stop thanking me, I didn't do anything." He'd have done the same with anyone else if it came down to it. So he saw no need to be thanked for it. But she was right they did need to move, though to admit it the night wasn't that bad. It was a thought that he'd gladly do it again, but on the same thought he wasn't sure he trusted her to not stab him the next time either.

He followed her after they were ready to move out, she knew these areas better then he did. Then again he had only been this far once before and then he never bothered to go into the forests. "So with their help we'll get to that second item your questing after?" He shrugged a little, he wasn't sure he saw the purpose in this, from what eh knew she had no idea on the location of the 3rd item.

[Pinkie]

Elvara nodded her head as he spoke "They will take us to the edge of the northern mountains" She said "After that its a hike up the steep" She said slightly "All I know is that the item is some where there" She said slightly as they continued to walk "There is a tale of an old cave housing a carved library of stone" Elvara said "Its said to hold the oldest books of our time of everything" She said with a shrug of her shoulders.

'Though the last known where abouts of the book was this cave that hasnt been found for hundrads of years" She said slightly with a sigh before they entered the settlement of the wolves "So...the hunt begins" She said smiling though she was interupted as Maya walked over "Okay so they are ready to take you" She said "And here go put this on" Maya said forcing Elvara into a near by hut.

After a few moments Elvara stepped out. She had leather and fur shoes covering her feet with thick leather and fur strapped pants. Her thick yet thin jacket covered her arms in long sleaves and a fur lined hood covered her head. Mittens hung from her jacket. "Its great!" She exclamed to Maya with a smile. Maya then turned and handed Zekrak a jacket as well. "This is for you" She said.

Maya then pointed to a group of four wolves. One had a wooden slay attached to the back and a collar around its neck "Its bigg enough for two. Sorry in order to get there on time one carrage is all the extra waight they can do" Elvara sighed. It was going to be a long trip.

Walking over to the sleigh she looked at the cupped in seat. One would have to sit infront of the other. "Well....you first" She said looking to Zek who gave a grmble that she ignored and watched as he got in. Sitting with his back against the support and his legs bent to lean on the walls of either side. Elvara gulped silently to herself before she fallowed right after.

Sitting down she gave a moment of protest as Maya began packing them in with furs and ties "Oh come now with this speed your will be greatfull for the warmth. Elvara was about to protest saying Zek had more then enough but she stopped before the words even reached her lips. "Fine" Was all she said slightly pouting.

"Okay...and off you go" Maya said as she stepped back. As soon as she was clear the wolves gave a slight howl before they began moving. A light walk turned into a run. Each step taking them faster. The wind was fridgid and Elvara turned her head burring it into the warmth of Zeks chest with a whimper not caring about anything but the warmth the male provided.

[Rosekitten]

He never protested to any of this really, though the thought that they'd be lost in the bloody middle of the mountains wasn't something he'd call fun by any means, sure he might not have a affect by the cold but his powers were hardly at the top of their game in the northern areas. Though he never voiced his thoughts on it either way.

Really he expected Elvara to protest more but she didn't. He wasn't going to say a word, whatever traveling help seemed great if they had a unknown amount of time to be stranded in the mountains. Though maybe the luck would be with them and they'd find this lost cave with ease. Somehow he thought that was unlikely.. Though there was something else in these mountains they were headed to that he'd rather not find... but he knew his luck with finding things he wanted to not find.

After the speed had increased he flinched a little as Elvara seemed to move and bury her face into his chest. He was hardly expecting that, he figured she'd be stubborn and stick it out in her own little corner. Though he could hardly blame her, the wind was harsh in these parts he was even keeping his head down from the bit of sting it was providing as they moved.

they had to deal with this trip for how long? most of the day from what he had gathered, this was hardly going to be the nicest trip he had even been on, though it could be worse they could be on dragon back.. that moves far faster then this. Though he did laugh as she seemed to cling more before he spoke looking down at her to prevent his eyes from stinging. "going to make it?"

[Pinkie]

Elvara nodded her head a little "Im used to warm tropic weather though so this is freezing" She said with a shiver as she couldnt help but burry further into the male behind her. She sought out the warmth that he was giving and she didnt care at the moment if the male thought aobut it other wise.

The day was long as they traveled and the night grew closer. The sky began to darken before the pace of the wolves slowed a little though they still ran. One of the wolves slowed down and growled a greating before speaking "About another hour M'lady and lord and we will be there" The voice said before the wolf picked up more speed to get to the front of the pack once more.

[Rosekitten]

He had to laugh a little thinking about it. "Keep forgetting your use to the tropics, geese you would have froze to death last night and you'd never have said a word.." He shook his head a little. "damn stubborn." It was still a little funny to him, he never pictured her to be on to admit to anything let alone cling to someone even if it was just for warmth.

Though after it was getting darker and the wolf spoke he frowned a little. "cut the lord crap and we'll get along better." he hissed out a little. Sure he knew they were probably told to show respect but still that hardly meant he had to like it. If he could trade places with a commoner he'd damn well do it in a heart beat.

The hour ticked by slowly, it seemed the wolves finally made it to where ever they were planning to leave the two. Even after they had stopped Elvara seemed to still cling to him. He looked at her a bit oddly as he moved a hand to nudge her a little. "you can move any time" Though this area felt like it was even colder then the last, probably true for the most part. His idly thought was he prayed that they wouldn't be here long, he wasn't sure how long he could stand her being glued to him.

[Pinkie]

Elvara sat there not really willing to give up the warmth until she heard Zek speak and then realized that the sled had stopped. She pushed away slightly before she jumped back "Um....yes" She said standing before looking at the wolf guides "Thank you" Shes said with a sslight bow. This got a growl in answer before something was spoken.

"There is a town two miles from here" The wolf "Though this is as far as we bring you" It said before bowing its head "Have a safe journy" With that the massive creatured turned and ran off into the brush leaving a cold Elvara and a pissed Zek behind "Well then...two miles lets get walking" She said as she turned treding through the snow.