This is my shortest chapter so far. I swear it gets more interesting. If you're still reading this fanfiction, you're awesome. Seriously, thank you. I don't know how many people have read this, I've only had 2 reviews. If you have any tips please feel free to say something. I want to know what you think, just, you know, try not to be brutal lol. Thanks!
Chapter 4
"What's the Neverseen?" I asked, breaking the silence. Sophie gripped my hand tighter, and even Fitz held on to my shoulder more tightly.
"People you don't want to meet," Keefe said, now behind me as well. He reached out for my other shoulder and held on, like someone was about to come in and grab me. A boy and a girl with silver tips came closer to me. The boy looked scary, as if he was ready to fight anything.
The girl had a softer expression, but still, she looked strong. Grady reached over.
"What do we do?" Grady asked.
"Well, after much discussion, we decided all bodyguards will be placed with their former people and Kasper will be getting two for extra precaution." The room erupted in chaos from the people around me. Saying things like "We just got rid of the bodygaurds!" and "How will that stop the Neverseen!" I heard Grady yell "We need to keep Kasper safe!"
I slid down into the couch, more afraid than before. These Neverseen people had to be bad for their reactions, and if they were assigning us bodyguards.
"I want everyone to go back to their homes now and only leave if absolutely neccessary. Especially Ms. Jones." Mr. Forkle yelled over them. Keefe and Fitz didn't make any move to let go.
"I don't think leaving Kassie is such a good idea," Biana said.
"Yeah. I don't even know the kid, but I do not feel like leaving her is the best option," the boy with silver bangs agreed.
"The goblins are at your houses and Ro will be with Keefe." Mr. Forkle looked at me. "I assure you she will be safe with the people I have chosen." Keefe cautiously let go followed by Fitz. I haven't even known these people for a day, and they wanted to protect me. This wasn't good. Edaline stood up, still holding my hand. Sophie stood up with me, Grady next to her.
"We will talk more later. We need to build
protections though!" Mr. Forkle shouted over the still talking crowd. We walked outside and everyone gave me a hug.
"See you at school Mini- Foster," Keefe told me through a forced smirk. Sophie, her parents, and I walked outside of the gates. Grady held out a Light Leaper and we let the light carry us home.
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"Ok, one thing at a time!" Grady yelled after I pummeled them all with a thousand questions.
"Ok, fine. Who's the Neverseen and why are they so dangerous?" I asked. Sophie looked at her parents.
"Want me to explain?" She asked them. Grady and Edaline shrugged. My sister turned to me and gestured for me to sit down. "Kassie, the Neverseen aren't good people."
"I can see that."
"They've done horrible things. Starting with kidnapping me and Dex and ending with kidnapping and torturing my human parents." My eyes widened with fear. Kidnapping? Torturing? "And now, you. Kassie, these people are dangerous. Very dangerous. If you get put into their hands, they could do a lot of things."
"We don't want to know what though," Grady said. "That's why the Collective is taking such precautions. To keep you safe."
"Ok, so why does everyone need a bodyguard though?"
"The Neverseen could take us and interrogate us. And we won't be any use to you if we're taken." I put my head in my hands.
"Why would they want me?"
"Like I said, many things. The major one being they could use you for themselves," Sophie answered. I felt like I was going to cry again, but I didn't want to be a baby. I took a deep breath and looked at Sophie. "Tell you what. I'll talk to Mr. Forkle and see if we can't arrange a sleepover at Everglen tomorrow. We can invite everyone and take our mind off things."
"We will also be there if that happens," Sandor- Sophie's goblin bodyguard - said, pointing towards my bodyguards, Gourd and Viella. Sophie rolled her eyes.
"I know. And ruin all the fun." I giggled at that, but Sandor didn't seem too happy.
"Why don't you two go up to your room. I bet you have some homework," Edaline suggested. As of right now, I was sharing a room with Sophie. I wasn't complaining. Her room took up the entire third floor! But, I also had to share her bed, which is kind of weird. They said if I decided to stay here- which most likely I was since my big sister was here -they would get me my own bed. I was alright for now. Sophie and I walked to her room, followed by 3 squeaky voiced goblins, and started our homework. Within the first minute I was groaning and wanted to take a nap. Sophie laughed and dug an Imparter out of her drawer.
"Mr. Forkle," she commanded. A couple of moments later Mr. Forkle's face popped onto the screen. She told him about her idea, and with a little persauding, he said yes. Of course, all of us had to have our bodyguards. Afterwards, she called all of her friends telepathically and told me the good news.
"You'll love this. It's gonna be so much fun!" I smiled at my sister, excited to have something to ease my nerves. And to be able to hang out with my new friends.