The Long Forgotten Sibling

Chapter 3

The ride back to the UK Sanctuary was uneventful but also very awkward in the back of the van. They had all introduced themselves to Elizabeth but she continuously asked questions that they agreed in private not to answer yet.

When they reached the Sanctuary they entered the Sanctuary via a road at the back which lead to an underground parking lot, making it easier for Elizabeth to get out of the van without embarrassing herself.

"There will be a debriefing in Declan's office in 15 minutes," Helen said. "Will, can you make sure Elizabeth is comfortable here."

"Where are they going?" Elizabeth asked.

"Helen's probably going to find Declan, the person who runs this building. The others have probably gone to get stuff to eat. Do you want to get some food?" Will asked. Elizabeth nodded and then followed Will through what seamed a maze of corridors to the kitchen.

"Coffee Will?" Kate asked as they walked into the kitchen.

"Is there a problem about coffee?" Elizabeth quizzed while she looked round the kitchen for anything she recognised. "Is there and tea?"

"I'm surprised Helen hasn't already put you off coffee. The tea is in the cupboard to your left. No by your knee." Kate said directing Elizabeth to the tea.

"Kate you could of just got if for her," Henry said as he strolled up to the cupboard. He rummaged around before pulling out a ceramic pot. "It's in there."

"Thank you," Elizabeth said while making a cup of the tea. She was surprised that within all of these strange items there was still tea, even though Kate, Will and Henry clearly drank tea.

"Hey! The briefing is in 5 minutes. We better get moving," Kate said while getting out of the chair.

"Come on Elizabeth. You know you can take your tea," Will said gesturing to the mug.

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When they were all assembled, the briefing started. They though it was the best to introduce everything to her slowly so she wouldn't become overwhelmed with it all. Declan had already been briefed about what had happened earlier that day so he wouldn't give away their plan.

"Welcome, Elizabeth, to..." Declan started before his voice faltered in uncertainty.

"The UK Sanctuary," Helen continued for him. "This is Declan MacRae, the head of this place. You, of course, have already met the other three," gesturing as she spoke.

"So what is this 'Sanctuary'?" Elizabeth quizzed. At that comment they all looked at Helen, unsure of what to do.

Helen had to make a decision and fast. "There is an organisation called the Sanctuary Network," Helen started telling the altered version despite all the worried looks and the disapproving glare from Declan. "This is the UK Sanctuary and, as you can figure out, it is based in London. This is only one of the Sanctuaries from the Sanctuary Network. There other Sanctuaries round the world: Canada, Germany and India are some other examples."

"That's new."

"You could say that. That is not the reason why we are here though. Will." They all looked at Will to see what would happen next. Of course Will knew what he was expected to do as he had done it multiple times before.

"OK. I'm going to start by asking you a few questions. I don't want you to try and hide your emotions," Will started talking to Elizabeth in a professional manner that Helen had taught him a while ago. "Can you recall the account of events that happened after you kidnapping?"

"Do we have to discuss this or can we move on to the next question?" Elizabeth said quickly voicing her discomfort.

"It is ideal for us to know the situation you are in to help you."

"You want to help me?"

"Yes. We want to be sure that you are perfectly fine."

"OK." Elizabeth sighed looking uncomfortable. Declan saw her posture and looked at Helen, who just nodded back at him.

"When I was kidnapped, in Hyde Park, two men just walked up to me. My sister had just turned around and I don't think she saw it happening. One of them put a gag on my mouth and the other grabbed my arms so I wouldn't take the gag off. I tried to fight them off but they were stronger than me. They bundled me into a carriage and took me to somewhere, the place you found me.

When we arrived they pulled me violently out of the carriage, not caring if I got hurt. By then it was a bit obvious that it was a kidnapping. I was walked down those long grey corridors, which lasted forever; if I couldn't keep up with the two of them they would just drag me.

I was pulled into the room you found me in, with all those – I would say machines but I'm not sure it would be the best answer. One of the men walked over to one of these... machines and pressed something on it. However the other man forced me to continue walking down an aisle in front of those things with glass barriers. All of them were occupied with weird creatures; I didn't get to look long though. Further down this aisle, after the places that were occupied, there were more places. They had their glass barriers open. All empty. The man undid my gag and shoved me backwards behind the opening. Then the glass barrier shut on me. The next second he had disappeared and you two were there, and you know the rest."

A short silence followed Elizabeth's story, until Helen's monitor went off signalling an incoming call. Everyone looked around to locate the source of the noise. Helen sighed, stood up and walked around her desk to her monitor. To Elizabeth's surprise she started to operate the machine.

"The briefing is over. Will and Elizabeth stay behind please," Helen said as she sat behind her desk. She waited for all the others to leave before she started again. "Will can you show Elizabeth to the guest rooms nearest the library and the library itself."

"Yep, I got you Ma-" Will started before he abruptly stopped. They had agreed not to call her Magnus when Elizabeth was around. Elizabeth looked puzzled at Will.

"And Will."

"Yes?"

"This time can you try to finish your paper work on time?"

"I'll try but I can't guarantee."

"Just, go Will,"Helen sighed as she gestured for him to leave with Elizabeth.