A New Beginning (Keeper Of The Lost Cities)

Chapter 10

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Onyx's Pov:

When we entered Everfeild,  everything just felt happier. Dex, Biana, Linh, Wylie and their kids were alredy there. 

"Hi guys!" Biana said in a super excited voice. 

"Hey" my mom responded. 

"Can we go see Willow?" I ask.

"She is asleep right now but we are definitely going to see her after." Maddison said coming into the conversation. 

"Okay." I respond.

As we walked into the living room, everybody was kinda doing their own thing. The adults were talking (Keefe also came), Fin, Avery, Ollie and Jolie were together and William, Maddison, Astro, Cyrah and Amber were all together. Milo and I joined the older kids. 

"Hey guys!" Astro said. 

"Hi!" we both say back together. 

"So have eny of you guys seen Willow?" Milo asked.

"Ya Maddiiisssoooonnn has." Astro says in an annoying voice to annoy his sister. 

"The adults said we that she might be able to come down with us for supper. I guess Elwin and Livvy found a new thing that will help her recover super quick." Cyrah says. 

"Oh that's cool." I respond. 

"Yeah, I agree. It worked really well." Willow said. Wait what I thought? Everyone turned around at the same time. 

"Willow!" we all say.

"Hi sweetheart! How are you feeling?" Sophie asked.

"Good as new." she responds.

"That's great! That means we can eat!" screams Jolie. 

"Sure let's go eat." Fitz says.

"Have you called Elwin or Livvy to let them know you were awake?" Dex asks.

"Yeah, I called Livvy and she said since I felt so well, they were going to come back after supper to check on me so I could have time to eat." Willow responds. 

"Yay!" Maddison says. 

When we sit down to eat, everything was going well. Willow seemed to be doing well and everyone was happy. I hadn't really talked to her but I could do that after we were done eating. Suddenly, a black figure appeared in the room. 

"That security was harder to break through then I thought." he said. People started screaming and the adults were getting ready to fight until Willow spoke up. 

"WAIT!" she yells. "He's the one who rescued me! He saved my life."

"Glad you remember me." he says. 

"Willow! He's part of the Neverseen! We gave him to the council and I have no idea how he got out. But we need to give him back." Fitz says. 

"Chill out guys. I am just here to talk. I am not even part of the Neverseen anymore. I saw what they did to an innocent kid. That's not okay. And to prove it, I can take off my cloak if you want."

Willow's Pov 

When the figure came in, I thought I recognized his voice. Then it clicked. He was the one who rescued me. I was going through thoughts in my head barely catching when he said he would take of his cloak. When he did, I saw one of the cutest boys in my life and I had a weird fluttery feeling in my stomach. He then locked eyes with me. 

"Glad to see your all better. And if you want, somebody can look through my mind. I have nothing to hide." he said. 

"Then what's your name?" Maddison asks coming closer to me. 

"Pollux. I don't know what my parents were thinking with that one." he responds. 

Fitz's Pov

Fitz didn't miss the way Willow was looking at Pollux. Urgh. HE WAS PART OF THE NEVERSEEN! he thought. 

"Let Sophie and I look through your mind. NOW." I say. 

"Fine fine. Don't need to be rude about it though." Pollux says. 

"I am sorry but if a complete stranger that was dressed as a Neverseen member a moment ago comes into my house unannouced, I have the right to do whatever I want." 

"Fitz, let's calm down a bit. But I agree. We are going to look through your mind right now." Sophie said taking my hand. 

I look at her and she smiles back at me weakly. I know it's hard for her to face a Neverseen member right now so I will try to be strong for her.

As we aproach Pollux, he doesn't even flinch when we put both our fingers on his temples. And as me and Sophie are looking through his mind, we can't find anything suspicious. (Sophie is bold and Fitz is italic)

I hate to say it but I can't find anything wrong in his mind. All his thoughts are resovled in quiting the Neverseen. Glimmer had a change of heart. He could have too. 

We have to keep looking. He could have hidden them. He was with them when they hurt her. If he is good, then he has to know some stuff about the organisation or something. 

After we look for a long time and still can't find anything, we decide that he's okay. For now at least. But we still hadn't found anything about the new Neverseen which was really weird because he was working with them. 

"How come we can't find anything about the Neverseen in your memories?" Sophie asks him. 

"Oh that. They were SUPER secretive with what they shared. So I know nothing more then you know and they always blindfolded me when we were going somewhere."

"I remember them doing that too." Keefe says shuddering. 

"Same here." Tam adds. 

"Wait. So me and bangs boy actually agree on something?!" 

"Wow real mature. We are debating whether to trust a dude and your here making jokes." Tam says.

"At least I have a sense of humor!" 

 "Okayyyyyy let's go back to the main situation. Sophie?" Linh says getting us back on track. 

"Yeah okay. So you're sure you know nothing about the Neverseen? Anything would be useful." Sophie says. 

"Not that I know of but I will tell you if ever I think of something." Pollux answers. 

"I just want to point out that I STILL don't trust him!" I say. 

"Well not everybody has to trust me. You just don't have to kill me." Pollux says. 

"I guess I have to go see the council." Keefe says sounding dissapointed to leave. 

As he flashes away into the light, Willow says:

"Mom? Dad?" 

"One sec honey." I say looking at the boy still infront of me. 

"Um sir, if you don't mind me saying -" Pollux starts of but I inturupt him. 

"Actually, I do mind." 

"Yes, well I don't really care. Your daughter doesn't look to good. No offense or anything." he says pointing to Willow. As soon as I see her, I see that he is right and start to call Elwin while Sophie looks through the cuboards to try to find something to give her. 

"Don't worry Willow. I will find something in no time." Sophie tells her. Then I look up from my imparter just in time to see Willow faint and starting to fall, to Pollux diving to catch her before she hits the ground.