A New Adventure: A Sophitz

She Can't Stay

Grizel:

Do you know how awkward it is to show up at someone's house and be like, "Um, hey? I'm here to tell you that your daughter woke up, but something has gone wrong at the healing center. So now might not be a good time to show up."

Grady just looked at me when I showed up, confused. "Is everything ok?" "Um, yeah... Maybe?" I said, giving a nervous laugh. He put down the bag of feed and walked towards me. "What do you mean, maybe? Is something wrong with Sophie?" I could hear the concern rising in his voice. "I don't know. Sandor, Fitz, and I came to inform you that Sophie woke up. But when we got here, Fitz received a message and said something had gone wrong, and they went to go help." Grady took off without saying a word, heading towards the house.

Fitz:

I sat there holding Sophie, not paying attention to anyone else in the room. She was still crying and shaking. I was trying my best to calm her, but it wasn't working.

Sandor:

"She cannot be here!" Council Alina said, "As the former principal of this school, I will not allow that girl to stay here and put other students at risk!" "And I, as her doctor, do not clear her to leave this building!" Elwin fired back not.

Master Leto stood in the doorway, still watching the events play out.

You must take Sophie somewhere she will be safe. They are right. She will draw too much attention. She will be in more danger than safety. Master Leto transmitted to Fitz, and I. Fitz's head shot up, and he looked at me concerned. Where? We can't take her back to the cabin! Or the beach house. Fitz accent filled my head, but before I could think of an answer, I heard a gasp from behind. Edaline looked like she was going to cry and pass out. Grandy just looked furious and worried.

"Why is Sophie leaving?" He asked, entering the room. "She has become a safety liability to this school," Alina said, glaring at Elwin. "I have not cleared her to leave!" Elwin fired back for the hundredth time.

Oralie was studying everyone and thrown off by all of the emotions in the room. Sighing, Oralie spoke, "Perhaps we should ask Master Leto, the true principle of this school."

Master Leto peeled his eyes away from the couple, "I sadly must say I agree with Council Alina." Alina gave a hotty smirk to Elwin. "But not on the same conditions. I fear that because Sophie is so weak and fragile at this moment, she will be in more danger." "What are you suggesting?" Grady asked. "I have been talking with Sandor, and we have come up with a plan. But it must stay secret for the time being. Please, Lord and Lady Reuwen, go home. I will come and update you in a moment." He turned to the council members, "Shall we take this to my office?" As they left, he gave me a firm nod.

"I will not let Sophie leave till I know she is perfectly healed and is ok!" Elwin said, ready to fight if he had to. "I am afraid that is not up to you." I said, gesturing for Grizel to come over."  "Whats the plan?" She asked, giving a glance to Fitz and Sophie.

Sophie had calmed a little but was still a wreck. Livvy placed a hand on Elwin's shoulder, "Trust them, ok? Sandor, like you, only wants what is best for Sophie." Elwin gave a reluctant nod.

"Grizel, you are going to call Queen Hylda and inform her that we will be coming home with some guests. While she does that, Elwin and Livvy, you will get all the elixirs, bandages, and whatever else Sophie might need. We leave in 20 minutes." Everyone nodded and went to work.

"Sage, Bruno!" I called over, they came. "You two are going to be the main guards for now. I need you two on high alert." They both gave a small bark and went to their positions.

Within no time, Grizel comes back in, "Queen Hylda approves. But requests your audience, as soon as Sophie settles." I nodded.

In no time, Elwin and Livvy had put together four, heavily overflowing,  satchels of anything and everything Sophie would need.

Fitz gently wrapped the blanket around Sophie and picked her up. "Take care of our Moonlark," Elwin softly called as a single tear slid down his cheek.