Chapter 3
Adi
It soon became apparent to Adi what she would have to do to cheer everyone up; a party. The mage, Erk, was going to join the Scholars soon, and he would be looked to for advice by almost every Scholar, which would make him very important and respected. In fact, Adia had suggested that, when she was herself again, she would have Erk as her PA. She agreed that an informal induction party was just what everyone needed. Lakitu was overworking himself, as usual, and Majora was worrying endlessly about him. However, before she began planning this party, Adi decided to read the sand, as Lakitu had suggested. She sat in her room, a bowl of sand on her lap, and scooped out a handful. She followed the usual motions for sand-reading, and allowed the visions to fill her mind.
Sand, consider the adult Nina in our time while you show the future.
We will consider her, Star Witch. The sand replied, and showed her the potential futures of the world.
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There was a small, fearful child laid upon the ground. A female purple hedgehog by the name of Nina. Adia was stood nearby, watching and waiting. What she was waiting for was not apparent. However, a moment later, the other Nina, of a different TimeWorld, appeared besides her.
Hush now, child. The adult Nina said to the infant. It'll be alright.
It won't. Little Nina sobbed mentally. Mum and Dad have gone.
Gone where?
Away. They said they had to do something, and they might not be back for a long time. It's been two weeks already, and they haven't come back, or sent a letter, or anything! Where are they?
I don't know, but I promise they're safe. Why don't we ask that person over there? Adult Nina pointed at Adia, who twitched from being pointed at.
Adia? Little Nina queried. She might know, but she's been kinda mean lately.
Then I'll ask her. Okay?
'kay. Little Nina nodded. Adult Nina walked over to Adia, who spoke before Adult Nina had a chance to telepath.
"They're dead, Nina. Eo's followers got to them. I'm sorry." She turned her head away to hide her sadness, then teleported away.
... I see. Nina sighed. Then she turned to deliver the bad news to her younger self.
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Little Nina, who was no longer so little, stood before the New Heroes. She had made herself older, using a new-found power she had gained. Adia, nearby, believed it to be her going beyond mortal rage. But, she was wrong. Nina had a different power of a different sort. It was a power she received from her title. Her title was 'Silent Watcher', and her power was known as 'Cry of the Silence', a power all the more potent because it cannot be seen or heard by it's targets. The Scream of Silence alters the users' form into most anything they desire, as Silence is older than existence itself, and within all creation. With age, the Silence has grown powerful, rivalling Vahlia, and possibly even Kae Gaea.
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Suddenly, the vision disappeared, and Adi found herself in a void of nothingness. She had no senses, and could barely identify and recognise herself. She could not even feel fear; assuming, of course, she had any fear at this moment. Sand appeared then, rushing up and down in tsunamis before her, wailing and groaning.
We have seen the forbidden! They cried, pain etching their voices. We have seen what should not be seen! Feeling returned to Adi then, and she felt the fear that had been hidden, and she screamed.
Stop it! Adia's voice shrieked, and Adi found herself plunged back into the depths of her and Adia's mind, as Adia forced herself into control.
"Speak to me, Sand! Tell me what has happened!" Adia called.
We have seen the forbidden! The Sand howled again. We have seen what should not be seen!
"Sandara!!" The White Witch howled. "Sandara, appear before me!" As she spoke the command, a figure appeared in front of her, slowly shimmering into view. The figure was that of a two-legged western-style dragon; it's colour that of sand, it's eyes the green and blue of an oasis, and it's horns the black of the darkest desert night.
"You have nerve, White Witch." The dragon growled, it's fangs shimmering a menacing white. "Having my Sand witness the forbidden, then summoning me before you." It's wings, as large as dunes, shuddered angrily. The dragon itself stood a somewhat unimpressive seven feet tall, but it's large wings, and sharp, curved, abyss-black horns that were three feet long, made it look huge, and very scary.
"I only asked that your Sand consider the adult Nina within this time. I did not realise that the forbidden would be revealed."
"Why do you continue to bother me, when the Shaman has visions of his own, now? It will not take long to cultivate his gift, and once you do, my Sand can finally rest and stop seeing such horrors that the future shows. Because of your constant Sand-Reading, they are losing their ability to see the future's light, and can barely see past the darkness."
"We are doing that?"
"You are."
"Why didn't you tell us this sooner?"
"I had hoped that convincing Destiny to grant the Shaman with visions would have you turn to him instead."
"Majora cannot use his gift."
"He would learn quickly."
"And we would use him constantly? He is only mortal; you and your Sand are not. Visions of Majora's kind cannot be taught to others. A useless gift, altogether."
"Wretch!" Sandara roared, a sandstorm billowing forth and battering Adia's body. "How dare you say such things to me!"
"Tell me, Sandara..." Adia yelled, elevating her voice above the sand-filled gale, "How did your Sand come to see the forbidden?" The storm stopped suddenly, and Sandara fell silent. "How did it happen, Sandara?" Sandara growled, and looked away from Adia. "It's because you looked for it, isn't it? Because you searched for the reason behind Nina's power. You trod on the realm of the forbidden, not I."
"Silence, Witch!" Sandara spat. "What you say is true. I have more fault in this than you. Tell me, White Witch, what will you do with this knowledge?"
"What I did before. Wait until it comes to the world."
"You already knew of this?!" Sandara cried angrily. "Why, then, did you ask me of it?"
"I asked nothing of the sort. I merely asked your Sand to consider adult Nina." Sandara growled again, at itself. After a few moments, it spoke.
"Come, White Witch. We have an audience with The Author."
"I can't stay myself for too long, Sandara. You know what it could do to myself and Adi."
"The Author will prevent it, for now. Let us go."
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Adia stood besides Sandara, in a seemingly empty space, yet an odd sense of anger echoed all around them. A silhouette of a man appeared before the pair.
"You worry me, White Witch." A voice rumbled. "You know of something that is not supposed to be known. How did you learn of this? Even Fate and Destiny have not been told."
"I'm sure you've discovered that already, Author." Adia replied calmly, biting back the fear. It was difficult, as she had not felt fear so strongly in a very long time.
"Hm. Yes, Lakitu. I will question him later."
"We are to punished." Adia said; a statement, not a question.
"Yes, you are. Sandara, you are first. Now, what would be suitable to one who sees my plans before they begin?" The anger disappeared, and a sense of careful thought fell upon the space. "Alright. Sandara, I hereby ban your Sand from speaking to mortals and showing them the future. You will reside in the mortal realm for a time, and answer only to Adia. I will allow you to keep your powers, but you may only show the future to Adia, who is your master from this moment forth."
"...yes, Author." Sandara sighed sadly, bowing.
"Adia, you will be stripped of all your power. You cannot telepath, or teleport, or cast magic of any variety. Your physical strength and skills will be as before. But, from this moment on, you have no magic."
"What about Adi? And my mind, within her body in another TimeWorld?"
"Adi had no power to begin with. There is no longer any magic in your body, so the Adi trapped here cannot use magic. Whatever powers the other Adi gains will be transferred to you when your minds return to their rightful bodies."
"So... I'm powerless until my mind comes back?"
"Correct."
"I see..."
"I will allow you to spend this entire day as yourself, White Witch, so you may inform others of your situation."
"Thank you, Author." Adia bowed to the person stood before her.
"Now, go. I must speak with Lakitu." The presence surrounding the pair disappeared, and they were in Adia's room in the University.
Lakitu
"My sincerest apologies, Author." Lakitu said to The Author, bowing deeply. "I didn't realise that Sandara would find this knowledge, too."
"I am ashamed to admit that I do not know how that happened." The Author replied. "I believe Adia's knowledge of it may be involved."
"In part. Adult Nina's presence is the greatest influence."
"Explain, please."
"The gap between the two is a kind of null void. They are two completely seperate entities; seperate entirely. Yet, this void ties them in ways that goes beyond the strongest of links. This void is the Silence. The young Nina, so at home with absolute silence, is attracting the Silence, which will grant her the Cry of the Silence power."
"I see. I overlooked that." The Author's voice sighed. "Perhaps I should be more careful from now on, rather than throwing out potential solutions to Eo." Then, the empty space became filled with troubled worry. "You learned of her power through that Void, as did Sandara, correct?"
"Yes."
"And Adia learned from you."
"That's right."
"I regret making that void now. I had planned it to be a mere link between the two, supporting adult Nina while she lives in this TimeWorld. How could I have missed that you would foresee the power it would instill?"
"You underestimate me, Author." Lakitu smiled. "You did make me your publisher, in a sense."
"Yes... I did return you to the mortal world so you could see my and your plans through." Another sigh. "A poor decision, perhaps."
"You want to see Macha removed, Author. By any means necessary, right?"
"Not any means. I will not remove life to draw him to me."
"It would be troublesome to put it all back again." Lakitu chuckled.
"I would speak with Machi." The Author declared, and small girl; Adia's 'Grandma' appeared besides Lakitu. "It seems I was right in keeping you alive, Machi."
"You need me." The girl replied. "You look old, Author."
"I have been under stress." The Author chuckled.
"What do mean he 'looks old'?" Lakitu asked. "The Author is just an entity; we're within The Author now!" Machi tittered childishly.
"No, Lakitu. The Author is stood right in front of you."
"What?" Lakitu frowned, and stared directly ahead of him. He could only see the empty space he was stood in.
"Oh, you can't see him? I thought you'd be able to." Machi frowned. "How odd."
"Lakitu can't accept that I may have physical form." The Author chuckled. "He believes that my power is such that a physical form could not contain it. And yet..." He grinned at Lakitu, who only 'felt' the grin around him. "Your daughter can see me just fine."
"What??" Lakitu gasped. "Adia can see you, and I can't? Why?"
"Because she knows I have physical form. Machi told her all about me."
"I see." The tortoise sighed. "Well, can we continue, please? Nina's silent influence could mess up alot of things, you know."
"Yes, I know. Machi, I have called you here because you need to keep a close eye on the Silent Watcher. When she screams, all may be lost."
"I understand. Am I to prevent things from occuring?"
"Only if I say so. Go now."
"Yes, Author." Machi bowed and disappeared.
"Now, Lakitu. I should tell you what I did to your daughter."
"You punished her, of course. Unfairly, I must say, since the blame is all mine."
"No. She caused Sandara to witness the forbidden as well."
"Oh, I see."
"I stripped her of her magical powers. She cannot teleport, or telepath, any more."
"That is a rather harsh punishment." Lakitu frowned.
"Not entirely. Sandara's punishment was to serve her. So, she still has some strength."
"I see."
"Sandara is also forbidden from showing anyone but Adia the future, and his Sand also been blinded."
"That is a punishment for us Scholars, too."
"It will not be for long. Just until the Sand has calmed, and can see the light as well as the dark."
"Ah, I understand. I thought that we may have over-worked it. No wonder our visions were so dire. I should've realised."
"Yes, you should. Well, that will be all, Lakitu."
"No punishment for me? For telling someone of the forbidden?"
"Do you want a punishment?"
"Not really."
"Then off you go."
"Seeing Adi reduced to being dependant on others is punishment enough, I suppose." Lakitu said as he left The Author's presence.
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Lakitu appeared outside the door to Adia's room, and knocked gently. When the door opened, a seven-foot, two-legged dragon stood in the doorway.
"Yes?" It growled.
"Good day, Sandara." Lakitu said quietly. "I would like to speak with Adia."
"You have nerve, approaching my Lady when you are the one responsible for her loss of power."
"I understand that, Sandara, and that is why I would like to speak to her. I want to apologise."
"Wait here." Sandara closed the door abruptly. A few moments later, the door opened again, and Sandara stood to one side. "She'll talk to you."
"Thank you." Lakitu floated into the room, and followed Sandara's pointed finger to the other door; Adia's study. He knocked softly twice, and entered.
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"Daddy..." Adia sniffed when Lakitu floated into the room. Tears streaked her cheeks, which had now filled with red. She was sat at her desk, where she had obviously laid her head; the wood was stained damp circles from her tears. Lakitu felt his own tears welling. He floated to his beloved daughter, and pulled her into a tight embrace.
"I'm so sorry, Adia." He sobbed. "I didn't know this would happen... I didn't know you'd be stripped of your powers..." He felt Adia return the hug, wrapping her arms around his chest and squeezing.
"It's alright... it's not your fault."
"Are you... alright? As yourself, I mean?"
"Mm-hm." Adia nodded into Lakitu's shoulder. "The Author let me stay as myself all day, so I could tell everyone what's happened."
"I see... will you be okay?"
"Yeah... I have you, and Mummy, and Brendan, and Link, and Sandara, and everyone... I'll be alright."
"I think your mother would like to see you now." Lakitu said, gently pushing Adia back. At that very moment, Majora's voice screeched.
"How dare you, Sandara! Adia is my daughter, and I have every right to see her! Would you like to test your power against mine?!" Sandara's calm growl answered him.
"No-one will see her now, unless she allows it. Understand, this is a difficult time for her."
"Excuse me, Adia." Lakitu sighed. "Would you like to see Majora?" Adia nodded, and began to quickly wipe away her tears. Lakitu floated toward the study door, and called out. "Sandara? Adia wants to see him."
"Very well." Sandara's voice replied. "Come in, Shaman."
"Thank you." Majora huffed, and his stomping footsteps approached the study door. The door flew open, and Majora dashed to Adia, throwing his arms around her. "My darling, are you alright?" He whispered in her ear.
"I'm okay, Mummy..." Adia replied, returning the hug. "It was just a big shock, is all. I'm okay."
"Oh, my poor dear..." Majora gripped Adia's shoulders tighter. To lose your all your powers because of what your father did... it's just so unfair."
"No, it's because I made Sandara see it, too, Mummy..." Moved by Majora's motherly kindness and concern, Adia's tears returned in rivers, and she buried her face in Majora's neck. "It's all my fault..." She started shaking. "All my fault."
"No, no, dear, you didn't know that would happen. It's all your fathers' fault." At that time, Lakitu felt a sharp sting in his mind; Majora was telling him off, and blaming him entirely. Lakitu shuddered.
"No, don't blame Daddy... it's not all his fault..."
"Adia." Another voice spoke up, making Adia raise her head. The voice belonged to Machi; Adia's 'Grandma'. She stood by the study door, with Brendan. "The Author says he's letting you have two days as yourself. He didn't realise this would affect you so much. So, you can have all day today to come to terms with everything, and you can tell everyone tomorrow. Or would you rather we did it?"
"No..." Adia sniffed. "I'll tell them. About the Sand, too, and Sandara. It's my fault, so it's my responsibility."
"Oh, Adia." Machi sighed. "You mustn't blame yourself like this. You didn't do it on purpose." She moved closer to Adia, and patted her softly on the head. "You're a good girl, Adia. I'm sure the Author will work hard to bring your mind back, so you can be your old self and get your powers back." Majora released Adia, and Machi gave her a brief hug. "Everything will be fine. You'll see." She smiled reassuringly, and kissed Adia lightly on the cheek. "You'll see." She let go, and took a step back.
"Brendan..." Adia whined, holding her arms out to the two-tailed humanoid. Brendan stepped forward and filled the gap between her arms, holding her like only a lover could.
"Adia..." Lakitu spoke up. "I'm sorry, but Majora and I need to leave. We need to decide what we can do now that-" He stopped when Majora gave him a sharp glare. "Given the current situation." He amended.
"We'll come back later, we promise."
"Please do." Adia whispered, folding into Brendan's embrace. "You too, Grandma."
"Of course, dear." Machi assured her, and the three teleported away.
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"The question is, what can be done?" Lakitu asked, as he, Majora, Machi, Gaea and Erk gathered in Lakitu's room. "With the Sand blinded, and Majora still untrained in his visions, we can't see the future."
"Sandara can still see, but he can only answer to Adia's will. Or Adi's." Machi told him.
"Hmm... but to make Adia ask him every time we need to see something is a bit much..."
"Too much." Majora snapped. "She already feels helpless as it is, without having to rely on and turn to Sandara constantly. I'll look through the Library, and see if there's anything that can help me with my visions. Gaea, could you look for others who have similar vision gifts to me?"
"Of course." The owl hooted. "Would it be alright if I visited Adia sometime?"
"You'd have to get through Sandara first." Lakitu sighed. "And after that, Brensen Oradan. He was on her like glue when we left, and probably will be for a long time."
"She loves him, Lakitu." Majora said roughly. "And he has strong feelings for her. I wouldn't be surprised if those two are an item by the time we get back."
"Perhaps so, but that might make things harder." Erk spoke up. "After tomorrow, Adia will only be able to 'come out' for brief periods of time. They won't be able to see each other very often, which will sadden them both greatly."
"Which is why I need you and him," Majora jerked his head toward Lakitu. "To figure out a way to get Adia's mind back as quickly as possible."
"Of course." Erk nodded. "I'll get on it as soon as possible."
"Oh, dear." Lakitu sighed. "Gaea, can I stay in your room tonight? I don't think Madam will let me get a good night's sleep."
"Hoo, that will be thoroughly deserved." The owl replied.
"You too, Gaea?"
"Lakitu," Erk said to the tortoise. "I don't think you realise how much everyone loves Adia. To see her broken is painful for everyone. I've yet to see her, but I feel miserable just hearing about it. None of us would lose any sleep over you having a rough time."
"Erk!" Lakitu gasped. "Why is everyone against me?"
"Well, it is your fault, at the very core of things. We need some variety of satisfaction."
"He's sleeping on the floor tonight." Majora huffed. "No blanket or pillow."
"Alright, I get it!" Lakitu cried. "I'm sorry! I truly am. I didn't know this would happen." He hung his head. "I feel worse than any of you do."
"A sincere apology satisfies me." Erk said lightly. "What about you, Gaea?"
"He seems truly sorry for what happened. I'm satisfied with that, hoo."
"Not me." Majora growled. "Not when it's my daughter he did it to."
"Gaea, I ask again. Can I stay in your room tonight?"
Adia
Adia sat on Brendan's lap, curled up in his embrace, having cried herself to sleep. The muscular humanoid rested his chin lightly on her head, holding her while she slept, rocking her gently back and forth. The pale girl slept roughly, however, jerking awake every few minutes, whimpering for Brendan, then settling back down and sleeping once more. Brendan held and cradled her through it all, feeling his love grow stronger every time she called for him.
"Brendan?" Adia's voice came in a hushed cry.
"I'm here." He whispered to her.
"Good..." She replied, nestling against his chest again. Brendan started rocking again, but Adia spoke a few moments later. "You can stop that now, Brendan. I'm awake."
"Don't you want to sleep a little more?"
"No, I'm okay now. And I have a party to plan."
"A party? Who for?"
"For Erk. He's become a Scholar now. He hasn't been inducted, but Mum and Dad promised to vouch for him, so it should be quick and easy for him to join."
"That's great. Need any help?"
"Yes, please." Adia smiled. "We need a place, and a guest list."
"I think all the people involved with Eo should come."
"The New Heroes can't make it."
"Yes, but that's because of what they're doing. We can throw an extra-big party for them when they get back."
"Yeah... that'd be great." She reached to her shoulder, and gripped Brendans' hand. "So, where can we have Erk's party?"
"How about the Bymu Building?"
"The West Building? Where the restaurants are?"
"It'd be appropriate. As the Head Scholar, you can arrange it."
"I could... it would be appropriate, too. I think that's a good idea. Should we take a walk down there now?"
"Are you up to it?"
"Of course. I can't feel sorry for myself all day. There's things to do."
"You're a stronger person that I thought, Head Scholar."
"I'm Lakitu's daughter." She giggled. "And call me Adia when we're alone, please."
"Alright, Adia." Brendan smiled widely, and released Adia as she got slowly to her feet. She stretched her limbs to ease out the stiffness, then held a hand to Brendan. He took it, and the pair left her room, leaving Sandara sleeping on the floor, and walked toward the West Building of the University.
Adia
In 'her' room in this other TimeWorld, Adia sat on her bed with Vincent and Fionie, again reading books on magic. They had been reading for hours, and their eyes were beginning to feel the strain. Vincent blinked rapidly for a moment, then put his book down.
"I'm done." He sighed. "We should take a break." Adia and Fionie nodded in agreement, placing their own books on Adia's bedside table. They leaned against each for a short while, resting their eyes, until a knock came at the door.
"Miss Adi?" A guard's voice called. "A young man is here to see you. He won't give us his name, but named you and insisted on seeing you. Lord Ganondorf, in his kindness, granted him your presence as long as you were willing. Will you see this man?"
"I will." Adia called. "Give me a moment."
"Come to the waiting room when you are ready." The guard replied, and his footsteps retreated from the door.
"Shall we?" Adia said to her lovers, as she picked up the magic books and tucked them into their hiding place.
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"He will only speak with Miss Adi." The guard outside the door said. "Sir Vincent and Miss Fionie will have to wait."
"Alright." Adia sighed, and turned to Vincent and Fionie. "I'll see you two later." She gave them a kiss each, then went inside the waiting room. It was a large, and very pretty room, with three large sofas and two coffee tables. The walls were decorated with portraits of Adi, Majorie (Majora, who was female in this TimeWorld.), and Ganondorf himself. Sat on one of the sofas was a young man, perhaps in his twenties. He had long black hair, reaching to his waist, with a large portion almost covering his left eye. His eyes were a deep brown, and his skin a pale peach. He wore black jeans and t-shirt, with a long black coat that fell to his feet.
"Miss Adia, a pleasure to meet you." The man said as she closed the door.
"Um... it's Adi, please."
"No, Adi is the young girl your mind is trapped in. You are Adia, the Head Scholar from TimeZone 791327."
"Who... who are you?" Adia gasped, surprised that this man knew her so well.
"I'm The Doctor." The man grinned.
"The Doctor?"
"Y'know... from the TV program on Earth, in TimeZone 791327? No?" Adia stared blankly at the man. "Never mind, it was just a joke. For now, call me 227."
"Why 227?"
"It's my member number. I always give my number before my name."
"Right. So... what can I do for you?"
"Well, since you and Adi swapped minds, The Author has finally decided to send us into action, and work a way to get you two back where you belong."
"You can do that?"
"Well, we don't know yet. We most likely can. It just depends on how synched your minds were at the time of trade."
"Um... a quick question."
"Go ahead."
"You numbered my TimeZone. 793... something something."
"791327."
"Yeah. Does that mean you can go to different TimeZones?"
"That's right. We're the TimeZone Police, for lack of a better term."
"TimeZone Police?"
"I didn't think the Head Scholar would be in the habit of repeating people. We police the TimeZones, making sure all is as it should be. As we speak, a small group of us if figuring out how to get Nina, you know her, back to her own TimeZone."
"Shadow's daughter? She's from my future, isn't she?"
"Not any more. Your time took a different line as soon as she appeared there. The events leading up to her parents' death will be mostly the same, as will the cause of their death, but afterwards will be different. Anyway, we're going off track. I'm here to help you."
"Could you take me, this body, to my own TimeZone?"
"That'd be a last resort, and only if I get permission." 227 sighed. "All sorts of damage could happen if we did it that way."
"But you already know, don't you? You police the TimeZones, so you know the future, right?"
"No. Your future isn't in my jurisdiction. I can only police your present, within a frame of a month."
"So... I won't get back for a month?"
"I didn't say that. I told you, we make sure things happen as they should. You and Adi swapping shouldn't have happened. So, we need to fix it, and we don't know how long it'll take. Luckily, I'm prohibited from rewinding in this case."
"Rewinding? As in, rewinding time?"
"Yep. In some cases, we're required to rewind time to undo the damage or anomalies, and then we have to supervise all TimeZones involved to ensure their course."
"You can rewind time, and undo things, and redo them?"
"We can. Our future officers let us know what happened in their times, and what was supposed to happen, while our past officers tell us what happened back then, and what course the TimeZones should be on. We all work together to ensure time operates smoothly across all Zones."
"Are you the only person in this time area?"
"Of course not. My partner is in your TimeZone, and we have officers in other TimeZones."
"Do you know who polices my TimeZone's future?"
"Me, of course."
"Eh?" Adia frowned, confused. 227 chuckled.
"Myself and my partner are resonsible for your TimeZone. For now, and forever. In the future, we are responsible for your TimeZone, and we were responible for your TimeZone in the past."
"Oh... I think I get it."
"Good. Now, down to business. I just need to scan you, to see what options we have, and then we're done for today. Just stay still." He cast a spell that Adia didn't recognise, and three black rings encircled her, moving slowly up and down. "Hm... talk to Adi for a moment." Adia frowned, wondering what he meant, then sent a thought to Adi.
D'you think we'll be able to get back to where we belong? Our minds, I mean. She asked.
I trust this man. He'll do what he can. Adi replied confidently.
"Good. Can you bring Adi forward?"
"Forward?"
"Put her in charge. You need to retreat into your mind, so Adi can control her own body. You can't do it for long, though." Adia thought for a moment, then did as she was told. "Excellent. Hello, Adi."
"Hello." Adi replied. The black rings sped up. "Hey, they're going faster..."
"Don't move." 227 said quickly. "Alright, swap back." Adia came back to the surface, and the black rings began whizzing up and down at a blinding speed. "All done." The black rings disappeared. "Well, that's good news. See you again sometime."
"Wha-?" Adia tried to ask, but something happened. The space around 227 blurred, until 227 was no longer visible. Then the space returned to normal, but 227 was no longer there. "That's an odd way of teleporting." Adia mused.
I can't apologise enough for taking so long. I've had writers block, and I simply could not write. I forced this chapter out, and I seem to have been able to push back the writer's block. Sorry to the people who enjoyed the previous stories, but I think I can write again. Please read and review this story. Your comments helped me so much on the previous three, and I could really use that help again. ^_^
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By the way, did you like the Doctor Who reference? ^_^;; I couldn't resist doing that... sorry.
