Scott's P.O.V -

As night comes closer, I shuffle about. Will he go? Will he be alright? These questions ramble on inside my head. I can't blame him if he didn't go, but this is important. If he didn't come, then someone would have to catch him up. I just hope he'll be okay...

"Scott? You in there?"

I walk over to the door, Lizzie and Joel came early. That's quite unlike them. "Yep! Come in!"

They brush snow off their shoulders before turning to me. "We haven't seen Jimmy in a while, do you know if he's okay?"

I gulp. This could prove to be difficult. "I've seen him, yes."

Lizzie looks concerned. "Was he good? Is something wrong?"

I clench my fists. "Yes. Something is wrong."

Joel speaks up. "What's wrong?"

"He took Xornoth's gem. And now he can't even put it down. Joey and Sausage attacked him, and the thing won't let him sleep."

Lizzie tenses up. "He'll be okay, right?"

"I don't know Lizzie."

Jimmy's P.O.V -

I look up at Rivendell. Such a nice place. Such a nice ruler. He doesn't deserve this. But what choice do I have?

Shivering, unsheathe my sword, as I cannot waste a single moment. Anyone could walk outside and see this cursed thing hanging around my neck. I don't want any other conflict.

I scale the wall, using Scott's window frames to pull myself up. How will I do this? How will I get in? Just go around the back. I guess that could work. 

I drop down to the floor and look around for some sort of back entrance. Ah ha! I grab the gem and shove it in the keyhole. It begins to glow, meaning Xornoth has obliged. I'm in. Thanks. No problem. Cool.

I turn the knob, quickly dipping in. I shuffle over behind a few chests so no-one will see me. I peep through the cracks, peering at everyone in the front room. They all look worried and cold. Katherine has replaced her short sleeves for long ones. I'm surprised.

I see Lizzie and Joel having conversation with someone, but I can't see exactly who it may be. A tint of teal hair flashes in my view. Scott. I grin. This is your chance. Sneak up on him. I have to wait. Be patient.

I notice him walk away from Lizzie and head in my direction. Shoot. He's going to see me. I shuffle closer to the edge of the chests. I'll be able to lunge at him faster here. My sword shakes. Is this the right decision? Should I even be here? You're here know, so there's no point in questioning it. Right.

"Hello..? Is anyone here? I heard a noise." Shoot.  He knows.

Scott's P.O.V -

I shake. I can see a silhouette behind my chests, and I can't seem to make out who is behind it. I'm guessing it's either Sausage or Joey. I'm begging it isn't Jimmy. Unsheathing my sword, I can hear their breath. It's faltered. Tired.

"Who's there..?"

Nothing.