Sophie's POV

I hazily open my eyes. And instantly close them again.

The world felt as if it was spinning.

"You would think that the most powerful elf would be smart enough to pay attention to her surroundings."

I know that voice. Fintan.

I didn't care about my current state, the fact that I had a blinding headache meant nothing. He was the reason Mr. Forkle was dead. I can't talk to him because of Fintan and the Neverseen, and for that, they were going to pay.

I gathered all of my anger, sadness, and grief. And with a pained breath, I flood them into the room.

But nothing happened.

Nothing happened? But... how?

"Do you really think we would go through all the trouble of kidnapping you, and then not even stop your one way to defend yourself? Oh, you did. Not as smart as we would like to think, are we?"

I reach my hand to my head. No.

My fingers glide along the metallic shell of a device I know all to well... they had placed an ability restricter on me. And it has obviously been enhanced, I can hardly think without there being some kind of interference.

His sickening smile is one you'll never forget.

"You know, I never did get to thank Mr. Dizznee. I don't think I ever will."

" Don't you dare hurt him, so help me if you lay one finger on any of my friends or family you will regret—"

"Oh it's to late for that. But, let us not forget who has the power here Ms.Foster. I'll give you a hint, it's not you. But, we won't do anything else to your friends..."

"Huh, like I would ever believe—"

"IF, you're willing to do something for me."

"Like what?" I may not make it out of here, but at least my friends and family would be safe, that's all that matters.

Fintan says something in a hushed tone, and soon, there's someone rushing to him, carrying a small bottle in their hand.

"Drink this." He says, as he holds the black liquid out to me.

"You think I'm just going to drink this without knowing what it is? You're delusional." I smirk, proud of my steady voice.

"Oh I don't think I am Ms. Foster, you see, you would do anything to save you're precious loved ones, honestly, I don't understand it, but if you don't drink this, your loved ones will pay for it, and I'll be sure of that."

Whether it is the right choice or not, I snatch the bottle from his hand, I can't loose another family. I just can't.

I down the contents with one gulp. And the last thing I see is the malicious smile spread across Fintan's face, and then everything goes black.