Chapter 15

"You've got to be kidding" Luce turned to Arriane, who's smile was growing.
"What's wrong with Greenland?" She asked, still smiling.
"Wow, where to start, its cold...I don't want to be eaten by a polar bear!" Luce said franticly. Roland tilted his head back and laughed. "We're protecting you from outcasts who'll stop at nothing to kidnap you...yet at a fluffy polar bear you think we'll run away" He was laughing. Luce felt stupid, they were all staring at her with smirks on their faces.

"FINE! Whatever, when you turn into polar bear food or freeze don't come moaning to me" She put her hands on her hips to prove her frustration.
"We not being mean Luce" Gabbe draped her arm around Luce's shoulders "But I think your underestimating us".
"Alright, now that's sorted. Let's go shall we?" Molly cut the conversation and had her wings spread out, ready to kick off.

"Hang on, wont we need tents? blankets? that sort of thing?" Luce asked again. They couldn't be expected to sleep on the snow in the open. Molly gave out a sarcastic sigh.
"Alright, Roland and me will get the supplies and meet you guy's there?" Molly turned to the others who nodded in agreement. She and Roland flew off in a different direction, while Luce walked over to Cam.

"You want to fly with me?" Cam was shocked. Usually she was all over Daniel by now, so much so they couldn't be separated. Daniel was watching her closely as she walked over to Cam. He wasn't happy she was getting so close to him. If she'd just spend more time with him she'd know they were destined to be together.

Cam wrapped his strong arms around her tiny waist to fly with her once again.
He kicked off from the ground, and for the first time Luce kept her eyes open. She felt safe in his arms, and she knew he'd never let her fall.
"Ahh told you you'd start to enjoy flying" Cam smiled down at her. They were still soaring into the sky, waiting till the clouds were beneath them, giving them coverage, so they could begin flying towards Greenland.
"Haha, not quite enjoying it yet. But can't keep my eyes closed forever" Luce smiled back up to him.

"How long do you think it'll be?". Luce could see the sun beginning to dip into the clouds, setting slowly. The air was getting cooler and she snuggled up closer to Cams chest.
"Not long, just an hour or two maybe" Cam replied. Luce couldn't believe how fast they were flying round. The strength and power in his wings must have been greater then she imaged. "Why don't you sleep?" He suggested.
"It's not bed time yet" She smiled, she sounded like a child with a set bed time.
"I know, but when we arrive you'll be up putting the tent and things. It's going to be a late night". Luce thought about this for a moment. She was exhausted, it'd been a long day.
"I'll see" She said simply.

After half an hour of flying Cam watched as Luce's eyes began to droop. She loosened her grip on his arms slightly and rested her head on his chest. Cam smiled and shifted her in his arms so she was more comfortable. Soon after he could hear her steady breathing and knew she was fast asleep.

When they arrived Cam landed gently on fresh snow, hearing it crunch under his feet, and looking down at Luce, carrying her bridal style now.
"Wake up Luce, we're here" He shook her softly until her eyes cracked open. Placing her feet down on the snow and holding her hand they followed the other angels, who were searching for the ideal camp spot.

Luce felt even more tired before falling asleep, as well as freezing! Her teeth were chattering and her whole body was shivering violently. The wet snow was soaking in through her shoes making her feet numb with the cold. What she really wanted right now was a hot chocolate and a warm bed.

Cam felt her hand shaking, only to turn around and see Luce looking frozen. He walked up close to her and pulled his hoodie, which she was wearing, closer around her. "You'll be in bed soon" he smiled at her and walked close to where Molly was pulling out supplies.
"We got one big tent, might be a squeeze, but least we'll share heat" Roland was explaining while opening out the tent.

Cam took one of the blankets and wrapped it around Luce. It was a nice gesture but it didn't make any difference. The sun was completely set now, and the wind was blisteringly cold against Luce's face.

Daniel, Roland and Cam set up the tent, while Gabbe set up a small stove to boil some water. Molly separated the blankets and pillows while Arriane sat huddled up to Luce attempting to offer some warmth.

"Ok, everyone inside. I've made hot chocolates" Gabbe took some disposable cups and poured the hot chocolate liquid evenly in the cups, before turning off the stove and heading inside the tent after the others.

Cam held the torch for them all to see one another. Luce sat at one end shivering, with the blanket pulled up round her. Cam was sitting on one side, with Daniel on the other. They were all underneath the blankets with her, trying to share their warmth.
Cam and Daniel glanced at each other with worried expressions. Luce was more susceptible to getting ill than anyone else there. Maybe they should have listened to her earlier.

"Here you go babe" Gabbe handed Luce a hot chocolate. But her freezing hands wouldn't grip onto the cup.
"I'll hold it" Daniel offered, taking his own and Luce's. He held it close to Luce's hand so she could absorb the warmth through the cup, but her hands were so cold it felt like a burning pain rather than making her feel better.

"So what's the plan for tomorrow?" Gabbe asked through sips of hot chocolate.
"I'm not sure what we can do. We need to wait till Sarah and Ben come back." Arriane responded.
"Probably best if we leave here tomorrow though, find somewhere warmer for Luce's sake" Cam looked down at her next to him. Their arms were up against each other and he could feel her shivering beneath the blanket.
"Ok, so tomorrow we find a new place to camp. Shouldn't be that hard" Roland stated.
"In any case, Luce I think it's time for bed" Gabbe suggested, passing a pillow for Cam.

Luce managed a few sips of the hot chocolate which warmed her slightly, before settling down for the night. Taking off her shoes, but leaving Cam's hoodie on, she pulled the blanket up to her chin and closed her eyes. She lay between Cam and Daniel who were also now half lying down. Within a few hours everyone, including Luce, were fast asleep.

Luce's eye's suddenly flew open. She was standing outside the tent. Her socks were soaked from the snow, and there was a strong wind blowing her hair in wild directions. But she couldn't feel the cold at all. There was a slight snow fall, making it difficult to look far into the distance. Looking behind her, she could see the tent with everyone inside. But then she heard something ahead of her. This must have been a dream. There's no way she'd be able to leave the tent without anyone noticing.

"Luce..."
Luce heard her name as a whisper carried along the wind. If she was awake she would have turned back. Walking in this weather would get her ill. Luckily, this was a dream, and she couldn't feel the cold at all.
Luce walked in the direction of her name, until she could see a faint flickering light ahead. Jogging slightly she saw it was a fire. Beside the fire was a figure of a tall broad man.
"Hello?" Luce asked quietly, moving closer slightly. She could feel the heat coming off the fire, it was making her sweat slightly. Odd seems this was in the middle of the snow, but after all, anything can happen in dreams.

"Hello?" Luce asked again slightly louder this time. Slowly the man turned around to face Luce, causing her to gasp. He was too beautiful to be any normal human. With blonde hair, broad shoulders, and eyes which Luce could have swore sparkled like the fire.

"Hello Lucinda" the stranger said with a dangerous smirk.
"Who are you?" Luce asked, slightly worried. She's be happy to wake up any time now.
The stranger placed a hand to his heart "I'm hurt that you don't remember me. I go by many names Lucinda." The man's lips curled up further.
He moved closer to Luce until she could feel a scorching head radiating off his body. It was making her sweat slightly, looking to the black freezing cold water at the edge of the ice was tempting her to cool off.

"What name should I call you?" Luce asked, feeling faint from the heat, her legs began to wobble.
"I suppose for you...Lucifer".
"W-w-what...H-h-how did you get in my dream?" Luce asked, stuttering at every word. The man's smirk grew.
"Oh Lucinda. This isn't a dream".