The flash of blue light faded, leaving me in the silence of the First Floor Throne Room. The warmth of Emma's arm, still wrapped tightly around mine, felt like a stark contrast to the formal air of the hall. I glanced at her. She didn't let go, just stared straight ahead as if this were the most natural thing in the world. I sighed inwardly.
We walked together like that, the sound of my steady footsteps echoing against the lighter sound of hers on the marble floor. The silver knight golems stood in motionless rows, their blank stares seemingly oblivious to our slightly… awkward position.
Passing through the magnificent main gate, we stepped out into the outer garden of Felius Castle. The thin, cold Martian air hit us immediately.
And then, we jumped.
