Sorry I haven't posted recently! (Keefe was busy being mad at me for making him seem so depressed and somewhat malicious in the first chapter). I hope you enjoy-*slaps away Keefe's arm before he can pinch me*

Me(Gold): KEEEEEEEFE! GO AWAY! I'M BUSY HERE Y'KNOW!

*Keefe finally leaves*

Keefe: (Before he leaves) I'll be back, you just wait and see.

Me: Oh, whatever.

Sophie cuddled herself in the large and plush canopy bed she was laying on. She somewhat regretted joining the Neverseen, but she had to do it at the cost of saving her friends and the alicorns. It was hard to tell where she was, especially since her quarters were in a cave. But, surprisingly enough, the cave was extremely well furnished. It was similar to several rooms in Everglen(courtesy of Alvar). In fact, it was so gorgeous that it could even be compared to her own room back in Havenfield. Unfortunately or fortunately, she was given her own private quarters. She was thinking what would become of her friends without her, but for now, she decided that she should sleep before training tomorrow.

….

In Everglen's Meeting Room; 7:00 AM

Keefe barely got any sleep. He wasn't quite ready to put his brilliant plan into motion; he would require the skills of a Shade, and he wasn't sure where to find one! He was planning to look for one at Foxfire, but he felt like it would be impossible to find a Shade that met his high expectations and criteria.

"Keefe? Are you okay? You look sick."

Keefe turned his head towards Linh, who had a concerned expression on her face.

"No, I'm good. You might even say great!"

Keefe forced a smile, but he must've sounded really unconvincing, because Linh had a frown on her face.

"Also, any chance you might know where to find a Shade?"

"Why do you need to know?" Linh cocked her head slightly. "But even if you did have a valid reason, the only Shade I ever knew was Ta-"
Linh stopped herself and laid back down in her sleeping bag. "I don't know any Shades. Sorry."

….

In Sophie's Private Quarters, A Neverseen Hideout; 8:10 AM

Sophie knew that her training started in about twenty minutes, and she didn't even get dressed yet! She walked over to her wardrobe, which was unusually large. When she opened the wardrobe doors, her jaw dropped, and she couldn't tell if it for a good reason or a bad one. Biana would be in Clothes Heaven right now if she were here.

There were at least a hundred fancy dresses and everyday tunics, at least fifty different training outfits, five Neverseen cloaks, fifty pairs of boots and flats, and two huge crates filled with hundreds, if not thousands of accessories.

Sophie raised one eyebrow when she noticed a small chest with a note on it.

We need to keep you safe. Open it.

Sophie slowly opened the chest and the only thing she could do was gawk at it.

What the….?

In Foxfire, Golden Towers; 8:30 AM

Keefe was ditching Alchemy in the Golden Towers. Alchemy bored him from the moon and back. In fact, he could say the same for most of his Golden Tower classes. He would be too concerned about Sophie to even pay attention in class….

She's just a friend. Just a friend.

He recited his new mantra over and over again until it was stuck in his head.

He really wanted to talk to Sophie right now. So he did the unthinkable.

Foster? You there?

It sounded so weak and feeble that he doubted that Sophie would even hear it.

Keefe?

Keefe's eyes lit up at the sound of Sophie's voice. She heard him!

Ohmygod, doyouevenknowhowgooditfeelstohearyourvoiceagain?

Um, ok….?

Yea, sohowareyoudoingwiththeNeverseen? Aretheytorturingyouforinfo?

No, they're actually treating me waaay better than I expected. The wardrobe they placed in my private quarters almost contains as much clothing as Biana's wardrobe!

Keefe's excitement vanished immediately. Sophie sounded delighted and almost happy to be with the Neverseen.

But….why would they give you PRIVATE QUARTERS?! They just gave me a tiny cot with all the other members of the Neverseen!

I'm not too sure why. Oh no! I have to go! Training!

Keefe was about to reply, but Sophie had already shut down their telepathic conversation. He sighed miserably. At this point, the only way to win Sophie back over to their side was to defeat the Neverseen once and for all.

At the Neverseen Training Grounds; 8:40 AM

"What took you so long?" Fintan paced along the length of the training grounds. "I heard that you were not a fan of taking forever to get dressed."
"But, you guys gave me such a huge wardrobe." Sophie shrugged to make her act look convincing. "How could I ever choose an outfit to wear with all the options the wardrobe had to offer?"
Fintan forced a smile. "I'm glad you enjoyed the wardrobe that we provided you with."

"But training starts now!"

Fintan motioned to Alvar and Gethen to help him set up a few dummies. Fintan handed Sophie a few ninja throwing stars. They were a little more longer and sharper than goblin throwing stars; more lethal. Enough to kill your opponent with one strike to the head.

When the dummies were finished being set up, Sophie tossed all her ninja throwing stars at the same time. All of them landed in a dummy, one ninja throwing star for each dummy. Sophie sighed with relief, since they weren't filled with lushberry juice, like what a certain someone did to one of her dummies before.

Fintan clapped slowly. "Very impressive, Miss Foster. Your aim is on-pointe and your throwing-strength is very strong, unlike the last time I saw you with throwing stars.

Sophie blushed at that positive comment. She was starting to enjoy being with the Neverseen.

Maybe the Neverseen isn't so bad after all.

Keefe: The ending is just "ouch" over and over again! Please tell me Foster isn't evil.

Me: It's just me writing.

Keefe: What right-ing?

Me: Nevermind. I said nothing.

Keefe: Tell me!

Me: You will never know, Keefe Sencen.

Keefe: Sophie will know.

Me: Fine, go ask her. (Grumbles something inaudibly)

(I storm away, too lazy to reveal any of my abilities)