I always notice that there aren't many Sophie and Lok fan fictions compared to Dante and Zhalia so I decide to write one.

This is my first fan-fiction so feel free to give constructive criticism.

Disclaimer: I don't own Huntik.

Chapter 1

No one's POV.

The sound of menacing thunder rumbled outside Sophie's window but the sound didn't reach the girl as she was already hypnotized by her fitful slumber.

Sophie's POV.

The room around her was been consumed by hungry lashing flames and the intense heat of fire prickled on her skin.

She let out a startled gasp, clutching her hands together in fear.

Sophie backed away slowly as the things around her started to fall as the flames incinerated them.

Her eyes widened in fear and horror as a teenager boy appeared on the outside of the doorway, laughing at her and the pain he had brought upon her.

Everything around her started to spin as she felt dizzy from the exhaled fumes of the fire...

Sophie's eyelids flashed open and she bolted up into a sitting position on her bed, wildly gasping for air. Taking in her surroundings and realising she was safe Sophie let out a heavy sigh and wiped away the beads of sweat which had formed on her forehead.

"I'm not going to get anymore sleep tonight." mumbled Sophie glancing over at her alarm clock which flashed the numbers, 3:45am.

Yawning Sophie reached up to rub the sleep from her eyes and was surprised to find them damp.

'I've been crying' Sophie thought, a slight pain stabbed into her heart as she remembered the nightmare. 'A nightmare which is a childhood memory.' a single tear escaped her eye but she made no effort to brush it away.

"I should have been able to save you! I'm a Casterwill!" Sophie whispered.

Normally she wouldn't get worked up over her parent's death but ever since she had found out that the fire had been caused by Kiel. Sophie had felt as though it was her mission to avenge their death.

Trying get a grip on her emotions Sophie slid out of her bed and slipped on a bed robe to keep her warm in the early morning chill.

The now distance rumble of thunder from the storm made a chill run down Sophie's spine as she quietly walked down the stairs to the safe house kitchen, hoping that a hot drink would set her mind at ease. She froze as she noticed the light from the kitchen seeping from under the closed door.

With a hand tightened around Sorcerell's amulet, Sophie cautiously approached the door and quickly flung it open. Immediately she was met by the sheepish look on Lok's face who had stopped rummaging through the fridge.

"Oh Lok, you nearly gave me a heart attack!" Sophie gasped, releasing her hold on Sorcerell's amulet and placing her hand over her pounding heart.

"Me! You're the one who flung open the door!" Lok exclaimed, a look of amusement engulfing his facial features.

Sophie gave a small smile and headed over to the cupboard which contained the mugs and coffee. She could practically feel his look of amusement draining from his face.

"Sophie, what's wrong?" Lok asked in a serious voice.

Sophie paused and slowly lowered her hands back down to her side. She heard Lok coming closer to her and place a hand on her shoulder.

"Sophie?"

"Lok seriously it's nothing, just a silly nightmare." Sophie finally answered turning around to look him in the eyes and give him a forced smile.

Lok wasn't going to stop that easily, "But it didn't mean 'nothing' to you did it?" he asked her.

Sighing Sophie let her shoulders slump, "It was my memory's from when I was little and our house was been burnt, and my parents killed." she whispered the last part, and stared down at the floor.

She felt Lok pulling her into an embrace and her vision started to blur as her tears built up, threatening to spill down her cheeks.

"I can't help but think that I could have saved them, or done something. Also... Also now I know that it was Kiel that started the fire I have this growing feeling of hate and anger towards him." Sophie whispered into Lok's shirt.

Lok was silent for a moment, finally keeping his arms protectively wrapped around her he answered. "Sophie, you were young back then, you didn't know what was going on and it would have been difficult for you at that age to try and save them. Also it is understandable that you hate Kiel, especially after what he has done to you."

Slightly pulling back from him Sophie looked Lok directly in the eyes.

"Lok... It's not just that I hate him now. I want to avenge my parent's death, and make sure he pays for what he has done."

Lok POV.

He gazed down at the now peaceful girl curled up next to him. After she had told him of wanting to avenge her parent's death she had broken down in tears. He had taken her into the living room where he sat with her on the couch and held her in an embrace while she cried herself to sleep.

The sound of movement on the upper floor of the safe house bought Lok back to reality. The Huntik team had been staying there for the past few days while they were waiting for their next mission.

Glancing at the large clock on the living room wall Lok realized that it was probably Dante getting ready to leave so he could go to the Huntik headquarters. The previous night Dante had told them that he was to meet with Guggenheim and discuss their plans on how to deal with the Blood Spiral group.

Sophie mumbled something in her sleep and snuggled closer to Lok, resuming her soft steady breathing just as Dante appeared at the door.

"Is Sophie feeling alright?" Dante asked approaching Lok and the sleeping girl after noticing the concerned look on Lok's face.

Lok cast a weary look at his fellow teammate. "She should be fine after a good sleep." He answered quietly, as not to disturb Sophie's slumber.

Dante didn't look entirely convinced but left for his meeting without any further questions.

Sophie POV.

Her head was slowly rising up and down; confused she opened her eyes and realized that she had her head resting on Lok's chest. Lok hadn't noticed that Sophie had awoken yet and sat absent mindedly twirling a stand of Sophie's hair around his finger.

Smiling slightly Sophie closed her eyes, pretending to be asleep and gave a quiet sigh, as to not embarrass Lok with his current actions.

She felt his hand leave her hair and as she started to sit up feeling Lok support her and assist on propping her up next to him.

Sophie's eyes met Lok's steady gaze, his eyes showed concern for her and Sophie quickly looked away, not wanting to get upset again.

"Dante has already left to meet with Guggenheim." Lok started wearily, unsure on how to start the conversation with Sophie.

Her eyes met his steady gaze again, "What about Zhalia?"

"What about me?"

Sophie and Lok both jumped in surprise and turned to look at Zhalia who was casually leaning against the door frame.

"I was just wondering where you were." Sophie muttered, avoiding eye contact with Zahlia by leaning into Lok. She pretended to not notice the questioning look Zhalia gave to Lok.

Lok POV.

Lok quickly mouthed the words 'we will talk later' to Zhalia before turning his attention back to the girl contently nestled within his arms.

Zhalia left the room without talking to either of them, but not before she glared at Lok making sure that he knew she was expecting him to be keeping his word to her.

"How am I supposed to be the leader of the Casterwill's if I am weak." Sophie murmured into Lok's shirt. It wasn't a question, just a statement.

He looked down in surprise at Sophie, "Sophie you're not weak. You might think that you are compared to the other members of your family, but they have experienced a different upbringing. They have all been taught the different legends and the ways of your family where as you haven't. Even your brother is aware of them, and in time you will to. Compared to them and their level of knowledge to yours, you are powerful. Just remember how long you lasted against the professor"

Sophie slowly lifted up her tear rimmed eyes to meet his earnest gaze and threw her arms tightly around him, whispering her thanks to his meaningful words.

Lok fought down a blush before it had its opportunity to spread across his cheeks and tightened his embrace on the girl.

They stayed like that until Zhalia came back in and bugged them to get up and train so they would improve their skills for their next encounter with the Blood Spiral.