Board Thread:Short Stories and Fanfictions/@comment-216.64.238.34-20191112193910/@comment-44397452-20200109170423

It's been awhile so this chapter is extra long XD. I hope ya'll enjoy Chapter 10!!!!

'''Sophie hit her head on the wall for what seemed like the 100th time. It had been a month since Mr. Forkle told her she had a new ability. She had been trying the entire time to activate her time traveling powers but nothing had come of it. '''

'''Edaline appeared at the door with some mallowmelt as a peace offering. “Can I come in?” She timidly asked.'''

'''“Uh… yeah. Sure.” Sophie moved from the wall, deciding to sit cross-legged on her petal covered floor.'''

'''“I already know the answer to this but… I still have to ask.” Edaline placed a gentle hand on her shoulder. “Are you okay?”'''

'''Sophie looked out the window, fiddling with a petal in her palm. “What am I supposed to say?”'''

'''“I know there’s nothing I can do to cheer you up…” She sighed, grabbing Sophie’s hand. “But your friends are here for you. And they miss you Sophie, they need you. I know that’s a lot of pressure, and a lot of stress. But they don’t only need you to lead them, they need their friend back.”'''

Sophie moaned in response, turning away.

“I just thought I’d try and warn you.” Edaline gave away a hint of a smile.

'''“Warn me? What should I be wa-” Sophie was cut off as her door busted open. Nine figures stood in the door frame. About half a second passed before Biana came rushing in, wrapping Sophie in a huge hug.'''

'''“I told them that they shouldn’t all come…” Biana awkwardly smiled a Sophie before turning to glare at Fitz. “But someone couldn't wait. Sorry.”'''

'''“No, no. It’s fine, I’m just a little… overwhelmed.” Sophie shifted, turning to face everyone. “Hi.”'''

'''After a moment of silence, everyone at once bombarded her with questions. It was a room of chatter, with no one being able to hear anyone else, or for that matter, themselves. '''

'''“Woah woah woah, everyone, calm down!” Sophie held up her hands, waiting for the quiet to return. “One. At. A. Time.”'''

'''Dex stepped forward first. “First things first, I’m sure we’re all wondering, are you alright?”'''

'''Sophie fidgeted, showing them a painful smile. “I will be.” Sophie took the time to examine the room, seeing who was there. Everyone was in the middle of her room, near her bed but two people still stood in the doorway, awkwardly leaning on the frame. Keefe and Fitz.'''

'''“Did… you hear me?” Biana brought her back from her staring. '''

“No, sorry… what did you say?”

'''“I said… what happened?” Biana cleared her throat and she realized that everyone was waiting for her answer. '''

'''“Um… okay. One rule to if I explain. No one gets to say ‘I’m sorry.’ Okay?” She waited for them all to nod, as reluctant as it was, them continued. '''

'''She started from the beginning, leaving out why she needed to get away and just saying she went flying with Silveny or something. She explained how she could jump through the void by running so she escaped. They all tensed up when she reached the part about the fire, Sophie making their earlier promise extremely difficult. She rushed through that whole part, instead explaining what happened with Mr. Forkle.'''

“So… yeah.” Sophie sighed, looking at everyone’s surprised faces.

'''Keefe was the first one to speak up. “Wow. Uh… time travel! The one and only Foster never ceases to amaze us!”'''

'''Everyone nodded numbly, still dealing with the shock. '''

“Sophie I-” Biana started but Sophie cut her off.

'''“No. I said no ‘sorrys’. No ‘it’s going to be okay’. No ‘we’ll get through this’. We’ve been saying that for years and look where it’s gotten us! Nowhere! We’ve just lost, over and over and… I can’t stand it.” Sophie's volume increased. “They’ve taken everything from and we do nothing about it!”'''

'''Everyone quietly shuffled and guilt flooded into to Sophie’s face. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to yell.”'''

'''Fitz stepped forward. “No. It’s okay! You, out of everyone, deserve to be able to yell, scream, give up.” Fitz coughed. “But, you, out of everyone, are special because you don’t. You don’t give up, you never lose sight of yourself. We need that person. We need you.”'''

'''Everyone agreed, waiting for her response. “I get that it’s just… why me?” No one seemed to have an answer. “Thank you guys for being here… I think this is exactly what I needed.”'''

'''Sophie went on to schedule the next Team Valliant meeting, not failing to notice Dex’s smile as she returned to herself. Everyone cleared out except Keefe. For the first time since… since the incident, they were alone.'''

'''“Sophie I’m so so sorry…” Keefe took a step towards her then clarified at her glare. “Not for everything that happened, although I am. I’m sorry for everything I’ve done to hurt you. I just… I wasn’t thinking. I’m so so-”'''

'''Sophie hugged him and he immediately shut up. “It’s okay… I think. I know everything you have been through and all that’s happening just… try to be careful?”'''

'''“I will.” Keefe tried to hide his smirk. “So you forgive me?”'''

“There’s one thing you have to promise me first.” Sophie hopped from foot to foot.

'''“Done. What do you need? You need me to dye Iggy’s hair a more interesting color? You need me to slip flesh-eating bacteria into my dad’s food? Done and done.” Keefe grinned, light filling his face, regaining his old, joking self.'''

'''“I need you to promise me that you’ll take lessons from Grady. That is… if Gray agrees.” Sophie bit her lip, awaiting his response.'''

'''“Anything else, please! I can’t-.” Keefe pouted, his shoulders slumping. “I don’t want anything to do with this ability. My evil, conniving mom wanted it. My dad’s probably proud of it. I can’t tell which is worse.” Keefe chuckled but when he saw Sophie’s glare, he fell seriously. “I’m sorry it’s just... It’s better to laugh then cry I guess. If I make jokes and I’m sarcastic, it almost doesn’t hurt anymore.”'''

'''Sophie was surprised by Keefe opening up to her. “Thank you for saying that. I really do think lessons would help though. After what happened to Fitz…” Keefe tensed at the name. “I just don’t want anyone else, including you, to get hurt…” Keefe looked up at her. “Do we have a deal?”'''

“Of course.” Keefe went for a handshake but Sophie wrapped him in another hug.

'''“Thank you.” She whispered. “And, on the bright side, Grady might say no.”'''

'''Keefe bit back a laugh and smiled sweetly at her. “We good?”'''

“Yeah, we’re good.” Sophie smiled out of relief, glad she hadn’t made lost a friend.

'''They stood there looking at each other for a minute but all of a sudden, Sophie collapsed to the ground. '''

'''“Are you okay? What… what’s happening?” Keefe gently laid her head on the floor, calling for her bodyguards.'''

“Finally!” Sophie whispered, then everything when numb.