AU
It's 20 years in the future, and Sophie's mind has been broken for 14 of them, a because no one has been able to fix her; not even Fitz, who can only prevent her mind from breaking further. He sits by her bed every day, doing his best to heal her, and rarely takes breaks.
The Ruwens, Vackers, Dizznees, Song twins, and Keefe all take turns stopping by to give Fitz a break, though he doesn't do much else other than angrily pester the Black Swan about fixing his cognate's mind, but they never give him an answer other than, "Don't worry, we have a plan." Though they always fail to tell him what that is, no matter how many times he asks.
Each day is like clockwork, like time in the lost cities has come to a halt without Sophie Foster.
When Alden finds information that the Black Swan could have a second Project Moonlark, Biana steps up to the plate to take on the task of finding this new kid who could be Sophie's only hope.
The Lost Cities, was ruled by the Vacker Family. Prince Fitz is heir to the throne. The people are living their best lives, and only feared one thing. The Moonlark. No one knew who, what, or who it worked with, but it was the most notorious bandit in the Lost Cities.
Sophie Foster is alone. Her father Grady is corrupt by greed. His goal is to be wealthy enough to take over the Lost Cities from the Kings rule. He murdered his wife Edaline and daughter Jolie for trying to retaliate against him. Now Sophie was his only family left. But he decided to use her for her gifts. He has decided to make Sophie do his bidding for him, by stealing.
Prince Fitz and King Alden are ready for war with the Moonlark. They have Never endured anyone like it before. The Black Swan and Neverseen are after the Moonlark. The Black Swan wanting to convince the Moonlark to stop, and the Neverseen for her power.
How will Sophie survive this man hunt alone?