Hey, I'm back with chapter 2. Per usual, I don't own this.

The girl with the green scarf turned to me. "I'm Sam. It's nice to meet you."

I barely heard her. I was too busy being speechless. Magnus Chase liked me. He liked me. "Oh, my God. Magnus, you like me? For how long? Oh, nice to meet you, Sam." I added as an afterthought. After all, it was nice to meet her. But I mean, Magnus Chase liked me. That was a bit more important.

Magnus's blush deepened. "Maybe, since the day you kicked my butt," he admitted awkwardly.

I couldn't help laughing. "Really?"

"Yep!" He said, a little more confidently. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you before I died."

I was in such a daze I didn't understand what he said. "What? I don't get it. You died?"

Magnus looked at me funny. "Yes, I died."

"How?" I asked.

"Remember the day I ran to the bridge?" Magnus asked.

"Yes," I replied. As the giddy high slowly faded, I realized what he meant. "Oh," I said after a moment. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"I couldn't exactly tell you I was dead," Magnus said.

'Okay, so maybe the high hasn't completely faded,' I thought. All I could think to say was, "Oh."

Blitz looks at me oddly. "I remember you being smarter than this, Emerald. I guess now since you found out Magnus likes you, your brain has been scrambled. Especially since you like him."

It was my turn to blush crimson. "Ummm... Blitz, I-"

"-Actually, funny story. My full name is Blitzen. I thought since we're sharing secrets, I'd let you know." Blitz interrupted.

"I- really?" Blitzen's declaration distracted me from my embarrassment.

Blitz- now Blitzen- nodded.

"Wow, okay," I said, trying to wrap my head around that fun fact. Then I realized I hadn't elaborated on my feelings for Magnus. I tried to find the right words as I turned to him. "Well... Magnus, I-"

"-Do you think I'm stupid?" Someone interrupted.

I whirled around. Out of nowhere, a figure appeared. He was tall, taller than any man I've ever seen. And his body was made of fire. Magnus leaped in front of me, acting as a shield.

The fire giant smirked. "So, this is the famous Emerald."

Fear coursed through my body. 'How does this fire dude know my name?'

As if reading my mind, the fire giant said; "Oh, I know your name and a lot of other things." He turned his attention to Magnus. "Magnus, nice to see you. So, since you won't give me the sword, I'm afraid I'll have to take that girlfriend of yours."

Using some unseen power, the fire giant sent everyone flying back. I was the only one left standing. The fire giant strode towards me and grabbed my arm. Then everything went black.

Slowly, I'm pulled back to consciousness. When I wake up fully, it's not pleasant. Pain radiates throughout my whole body. I'm no longer at Sam's house. In fact, I have no idea where I am. Fear starts to pulse through my body in sync with my rapid heartbeat. Tears well up in my eyes and overflow onto my cheeks. The fire dude looks down at me with an expression of distaste.

"Why am I here? Who are you?" I whimpered.

"I am Surt. And you are here because that stupid boy has my sword. Maybe, if I have you, he'll give it back to me." The fire giant answered.

Feeling a sudden burst of bravery, I spat at him. It sizzled as it landed on his scorching body.

Surt looked pissed. He surged forward and grabbed my face in his flaming hands. The smell of burning flesh filled the air. I screamed as pain like I've never known shot through my body. Once again, everything went black.

Magnus P.O.V.

'He has her. The one girl I care about the most! I'm going to get her back.'

"What's the plan to get her back from Surt?" I demanded. "Sam? Blitz? Hearth?" I looked at each of my friends, hoping one of them would have an answer.

'I don't know. But we have to get her back. She is like a sister to me.' Hearth signed.

I was pissed. 'This isn't fair! She's innocent!' I thought angrily. Then I felt a burning pain so intense that I cried out.

'What's wrong, Magnus?' Hearth signed urgently.

The pain was so agonizing I could barely move my mouth to speak. I fell to my knees and gasped, somehow managing to choke out; "My face burns."

Sorry about the cliffhanger, I got sleepy. I will start making chapters. I will most likely keep updating every day. I wonder what's wrong with Magnus? Hmm. R&R.