Redemption (Part 1)

Snow fell from the sky and landed on Charles' hair.

He looked down at the pale face in the pool of blood and watched as the soldier on the ground struggled to breathe. The last remaining heat of the soldier's body turned into a white mist and rose from his nose and mouth, flying into the sky. It then condensing into frost in the wind and fell silently, freezing the blood that was gradually turning cold.

The pain caused the soldier's face to convulse. He groaned and gazed at Charles, reaching out with all his might, trying to touch Charles. His lips moved weakly, but no sound could be heard.

"Hold on for a little longer." Charles gripped the soldier's hand hard, feeling a bone-chilling iciness, the coldness seeped into his bones, causing him to panic. "I'll find someone to attend to you right away, just hold on for a little bit longer. Doctor! Doctor! There's one more person here..."