Deadly winter [Super 4 AU]

Chapter 2

'This is just great' Gene thought to himself as he was being carried around by the prince, he couldn't believe this situation and he thought how he'll get out of said situation. Now with him trapped they'll lose valuable time to find the core's of this curse and free everyone, and oh if he makes it out alive how he'll face the girls and admit he was wrong? He could never not in a million years,but he'll concentrate on that later, right now he has to deal with two murderous siblings. As he got out of his thoughts he saw they arrived at the castle, it was much sinister than he had remember it..but how much he missed this said castle...they entered the gates where they we're met with other knights, waiting for orders. They gave looks to the new person, they we're confused as how he's still alive. They knew not to question it, but one knight couldn't keep that mouth shut
"Why is he still alive"? The male asked approaching,it was Sir Gareth, god even in this state he's still a pain in the ass.
Alex looked at him before settling Gene down back in his feet, but holding his arm so he doesn't run away, Gene didn't had a chance anyway
" Because i wanted him alive" Alex said coldly
"Why would you?-" Gareth was cut off
"Are you questioning me?.." Alex asked with a hint of anger, making the older man shut his mouth instantly, Gene couldn't help and let a small chuckle. Seeing Gareth humbled by Alex was always funny to him. Alex then guided Gene to him room, once they we're there
Alex freed Gene,in return Gene gave him a confused look
"I don't know ok? Something about you feels familiar.. like I Know you..."
Gene let that sink in slowly, he started to think what could have caused this, could have been the tree? Did it weaken the spell?
"Im not going to do anything to you as long as you're listening and don't do anything that could put you into trouble" Alex stated
This was wonderful, and what was he supposed to do anyway? It's not like you can do a lot in this weather, plus he feels a bit weak so might as well try to rest?
Gene's thought went to the girls, how panicked they must be, what about Lenny? Did he got back safely? Gene looked at Alex again and asked
"So.. I can't leave?"
"Now why would you want to do that?"
"...i don't know if i should tell you this but my friends are waiting for me back at the camp...they must be worried..."
"I don't know... tonight's gonna be a storm are you sure you want to leave?"
Gene didn't though about the storm, he looked out the window to see dark clouds covering the sky, ready for a storm to set in,
This is just great isn't it?
"You could spend the night here, and...leave... tomorrow..." The prince said sounding a bit disappointed saying the last two words. Gene looked at him for a moment, before finally feeling the coldness hit him fully, and giving his weaken state, he collapsed. Alex panicking picked him up and placed him on his bed, then ordered a fire to be made in the fireplace he has in his room. He stayed beside Gene until he woke up, trying to process what just happened Alex was already explaining it to him.
"Are you sure you'll manage to go back to your friends giving how weak you are?"
"Im... gonna try..."
"I'll offer you a deal" the prince said sitting besides the scientist
"I'll let you go ONLY if you let me come with you, i need to make sure you're getting there safe and sound, giving the weather...the people... they'll be out to catch you"
"Im aware of that..."
Gene sat and thought,it would be a good idea to have Alex with him, maybe seeing the girls will weaken the curse more, but he also didn't want him to know where their camp was, there still was a risk they could attack.
"If i let you come you must swear to not tell ANYONE where the camp is! Ok?"
Alex nodded. Gene got up and went next to the fire place to warm up, this winter really starts to get to him, and it does affect him, his body got more used to the weather outside Technopolis, but he's still sensitive to coldness.
"Tomorrow first thing in the morning we're leaving" Gene said.
Alex agreed and went to sit next to him
"Not many get out of here alive so consider yourself lucky..."
"....thanks....i guess"