Keeper of the Lost Cities: Somewhere [Completed]

One

A/N: Warning! Spoilers if you haven't read Nightfall! 

Sophie 

   "Three...two...one...Now!"

   "SOPHIE!"

   Sophie blinked. "W-what?" She glanced up from the lunchtable at Foxfire to see her friends staring at her expectantly. Why were they yelling at her?"

   "Welcome back," Keefe remarked, leaning back in his chair. 

   "I didn't go anywhere," Sophie complained, looking hopefully to Biana for assistance. Biana shrugged indifferently.

   "You weren't here-here," Dex explained helpfully. "You keep zoning out on us."

   It was true. Ever since they'd discovered that Alvar Vacker's memories had been wiped, Sophie had been falling into a trance, ignoring everyone until roused.  She flushed in shame.

   "Sorry," she mumbled, pulling her hair around her.

   "It's alright, Sophie." Linh reached over and placed a gentle hand on Sophie's. "We just want to make sure you're okay."

   "And to tell you that we have mallowmelt today," Dex added, with a quick grin. Sophie brightened. Today's lunch seemed to be a bit of a miracle--no one was in detention, and no one was in the Healing Centre, either. And now, mallowmelt!

   As her friends chattered eagerly, Sophie noticed Fitz slumping in his seat.

   You okay? she transmitted.

   "Yeah," Fitz agreed, aloud. "I just can't believe my dad is making us attend school. We could do better things! What about Alvar? What are we doing about him? Nothing!"

    "Whoa, dude, sounds like you're getting some bad influence from me," Keefe interrupted, reaching across the table to pat Fitz's hand. "I'm so proud!"

   Sophie swatted his arm. Fitz didn't crack a smile.

   "Looks like Foster Grumpypants has been replaced with Fitzer Grumpypants," Keefe joked. Sophie gave him a look.

   "Never mind, Foster Grumpypants prevails." Keefe smirked. 

   "We'll have none of that." Magnate Leto, the newly stated principal of Foxfire, strode towards Sophie's table. "Mister Vacker, you should never abandon your studies."

   "Yes, Magnate," Fitz sighed, ducking his dark head. Sophie covered his hand with her gloved one. She wished she could help him somehow, but...how?

   "Speaking of which, however; I have a new mission for Miss Foster." Magnate Leto continued. Fitz's head jerked back up.

   "Yes, you too, Mister Vacker." The principal's smile was tight. "Meet me at my office after school hours. We have the other Mister Vacker to discuss."

A/N: So how was that?Please comment!! And don't worry, much more excitement shall come...