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Tam was reading another book about shadowvapor. He knew a bit more about it and how to control it, but it still wasn't enough, according to Lady Gisela. After getting whipped about 5 times, his wounds were hastily healed. Then he was told to go to his room.

"Like I said before," said Gisela as she walked with him towards his room. "Unlike my son, Keefe, you are of little importance to me besides the fact that you are a Shade. I will not hesitate to treat you as such."

"Yeah, yeah, I get it," muttered Tam. "But I don't even remember you telling that to me. Why do you expect me to work for you when you wiped my memories and then forced me to fight a bunch of people who know who I am?"

Gisela suddenly stopped. Tam nearly bumped into her. "What?" asked Tam.

"You know what the Council is, correct?" asked Gisela briskly.

"Yes...?"

"We're working against them. Them and the Black Swan. I've explained this before. The Council lets humans run around, destroying the planet. All the Council can do is silence their people with the most power. Your sister, Linh, is an example."

Tam was about to retort that he didn't know who Linh was when another memory drifted into his head. Him and another girl melting their registry pendants, dipping the tips of their hair in it and throwing the remnants at their father.

Gisela smiled, as if knowing what memory Tam had recovered. "We want a new future. A future where humans and other species are put in their place. Where elves can use their powers freely. And where this stupid Council is dismantled."

- - - - -

It was late at night when voices arose from the depths of the cave. Tam put down his book and walked out of his door. Those voices definitely belonged to some members of the Neverseen. Were they having a secret meeting or plan?

Tam encloaked himself with shadows and crept towards the sounds. They grew louder and louder until he reached a dimly lit cave with about ten or twenty people talking to each other. They all wore dark and heavy cloaks with eyes stitched on the shoulders.

"The whip was a bit unnecessary," murmured someone.

"Regardless of whether or not they were real, Tam should still know who his enemy is," said Gisela haughtily.

"5 slashes are hardly enough," said a velvety voice. "I've done more on the humans in Nightfall."

"There's no need to brag, Vespera," said Gethen. His cold eyes were barely visible under the cloak.

"This meeting has come to an end," announced Gisela. Her eyes flickered around the shadows, as if she knew someone was hiding there. "There is nothing else to discuss."

Everyone walked away, leaving Gisela and Vespera alone.

"I hope he's here," said Gisela softly.

"How will he contribute to our plans? He's hardly as good as Umber."

"Just wait and see," whispered Gisela.

Tam was left dumbfounded.

The loud voices. Them stating what would probably be obvious amongst themselves. Then cutting the meeting short. Had the Neverseen wanted him to eavesdrop on their meeting?