Chapter 16 | An Unexpected Foe

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Oralie struted towards them and wrapped her arms around the both of them. Sophie hadn't realized how much Fitz had really grown ,he was a whole head taller than Oralie.

"I'm so glad you two made it." Oralie smiled as she lead them to the sitting room while Grizel stayed behind to wait for Sandor.

Everyone was in there Edaline ,Grady ,Keefe ,Dex and all their bodyguards. She ran towards them giving them all a hug.

"I was so worried ,everything happened so fast and I just couldn't keep up with it all." Sophie admitted.

"I know kiddo ,When Sandor smelt the ash he immediately let the other bodyguards know and we got out of there as soon as possible." Grady said mussing with Sophie's hair.

"I'm so happy you're safe," Sophie said pulling them in for another hug ,and when she finally let go she turned around to Oralie.

"Was the Neverseen there?" She asked.

"We're not sure yet ,but we assumed that was the case ,which is why we got you out there as soon as possible. I offered you guys to come here." Oralie responded smiling a sad smile.

"If it was the Neverseen ,why did they just show up like that?" Sophie asked. None of it made sense to Sophie ,it was super unlikely for the Neverseen to just show up ,even if they didn't do anything ,they never just do things with no purpose.

"We don't know its a lot of 'what ifs' " Oralie responded.

"What do you mean 'we' " Sophie asked.

She realalized Oralie has been using "we" instead of "I" ,she assumed it was her and the collective but she still had to ask.

"She means her and I." said a voice from the doorway. Sophie recognized the cloak and hair ,the same face she saw everyday at school before Mr. Forkle took over. She looked regal and yet ,calm ,as she acted like this was completely normal.

"Counciller Alina?" Fitz asked shocked.

"Yes ,is that a surprise?" Alina said.

As much as Sophie wanted to give her a snarky reply ,she was a Counciller and she was trying to help ,as much as Sophie hated her.

"I know this will take some getting used to but me and Counciller Alina both agreed to work together with you guys as...back up," Oralie said as she looked at Sophie and Fitz.

Sophie looked around to see the others didn't really say anything ,Keefe looked mad and Dex was no doubtingly confused. Grady and Edaline both shared the same blank expression but they did seem a bit uncertain.

"I think this is a great idea," said Mr. Forkle as he appeared behind them.

Sophie wanted to argue ,her and Counciller Alina didn't have a good past especially since Alina was one of the anti-sophies.

Are you sure about this? Sophie transmitted to Mr. Forkle.

Mrs. Foster I assure you Counciller Alina won't do any damage ,and ,we need the extra help. We're not in the position to deny and volunteers. Mr. Forkle replied. I understand your hesitation but she means well.

Volunteers? This isn't charity work ,it's all our lives and maybe hers. She'll only get herself hurt ,or worse killed. Sophie replied ,it felt good to let out some of that rage she kept tucked inside.

We will talk about this later. We have an audience. Mr. Forkle said before cutting their connection.

She wasn't used to Mr. Forkle acting like this and it worried her that he was agreeing to this.

And yet he was right ,as she looked around everyone seemed to watch her and Mr. Forkle.

She looked over at Fitz who didn't seem worried and instead he had a smirk on his face.

"Those were some pretty angry faces," He said raising an eyebrow.

"Oh shut up," Sophie said rolling her eyes but she couldn't hide her smile or the way it made her feel when he whispered in her ear.

"Your dazing out Soph." He whispered ,she looked around and everyone was still staring at her.

She cleared her throat ,"So ,where were we,"

"Well I was thinking that maybe you should all get out of Havenfeild and Everglen. The two places are both expected and your easily vulnerable there. So I think we should relocate you all." Counciller Alina explained.

Sophie had to admit it was a good idea and it made sense but she felt like Counciller Alina was trying to dispose of them. Get rid of the promblem and then there's nothing to solve ,is what she told herself.

"The good thing is we have already found a suitable place for you all to feel comfortable. While also having the space to work together on the new device." Counciller Alina continued.

"You know about the device?!" Sophie asked.

"Yes ,and it surprises me you think so little of my knowledge," She snapped back.

This was going to be difficult.

"Anyways ,like we were saying ,Juline and Kesler agreed you all could stay at Rimeshire." Oralie said.

"Great ,it's settled then." Mr. Forkle said.

As happy as Sophie was it was a place she was familiar with she would still miss Havenfield.











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I'm going to be taking a break so I can finished Nightfall because I just started reading it so I'll be gone for a week or two at the most.

Thank you to the people who have stuck with me and for all you guys who vote on every chapter I love y'all!

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