Loquia and Stephanie were in her room. Stephanie found some unused coloring books, paper, crayons and markers. "My uncle got me these on a visit before I came to live here."

Loquia was confused. "Where are your parents?" She asked quietly.

"Oh... My dad passed away when I was little and my mom, well, she got a high paying executive job which took up a lot of time. She wanted me to do what kids do so, she asked me if I wanted to stay with my uncle for a while. I said yes and I've been here ever since."

"Are you sad?"

"I miss her, but her career is pretty important. I see her on holidays and we video chat every once in a while." She looked down. It was really the first time she'd really talked to anyone about it. "But I'm happy here. And Sportacus has been a really great friend. Everyone has."

"I like him." She said.

"Oh, girls! I baked some cookies. Would you like some?" Her uncle came in with a plate full of chocolate chip cookies.

"Would you like a cookie, Loquia? It's a sweet treat."

She slowly took a cookie and whispered thank you.

"You're welcome my dear. Well, Stephanie, I have a question. Miss- eh, Bessie and I are planning our honeymoon. I was thinking about asking Sportacus and Elena if you could stay with them while we're gone. Would that be ok with you?"

"That'd be cool! When are you going?"

"Well, next week. Maybe I'll go over while you two are playing."

"Uh no! You should wait until after lunch. Laney just woke up from being sick. You might want to wait till they are settled." She had a feeling they needed a little time to be together.

"Oh, good idea. Well, I'll let you two, eh, play." He closed the door.

"Why does everyone call Elena, Laney except for Sportacus and your uncle?"

"My uncle? I don't know. He switches back and fourth. Sportacus? Well, I think they were teasing each other. She came out with Sporty and he came out with Laney. He didn't like Sporty but she loved Laney. She asked us to call her Laney. I don't know it's weird and cute." She giggled.

Loquia colored and every once in a while she'd ask a question, but she was mostly quiet.

"It's almost lunch time. Are you hungry?"

"Can I go home now?"

She smiled. "Sure. Let's go." It was a big day for her.

"Are you mad?"

"No. Of course not. I had fun. What about you?"

"I've never done any of this before. I liked it."

"C'mon. I'll walk you home."

After Elena and Sportacus finished their extracurricular activities, including a shower full of fun and games, they got dressed and went to the kitchen for lunch.

"So, I guess we can talk about Loquia now, yes?" He sat across from her. "I have a few gaps that need filling. Like who she is?" She smiled.

"I thought it best she stay with us while Elder Matrik-" he took a deep breath. He got up and took her hand and led her to the living room. He sat down on the floor. "Sit across from me." She sat down and folded her legs. He took her hands. "I've only done this once before. You really need to see everything. Close your eyes and relax. Open your mind. I'm going to try to show you what happened."

Sportacus closed his eyes. He thought of her. Her mind, her body. He felt love. He saw light. It was Elena.

Elena was not sure what was going to happen but she kept her mind open ready to connect with him. She got a warm chill up her spine. She could feel his mind. She could feel him. She could feel his soul. It was wonderful. She saw images coming into view.

Sportacus saw the adult version of Loquia approach Elena after he left. She walked right up to her and looked her in the eyes and raised a hand paralyzingly Elena. "You can't have him and I'm going to see to it that he will never have you." She held up a black crystal which floated over her chest. Then she waved her hand and they were gone.

Elena saw everything Sportacus went through. He didn't want to show her those images but he was finding it hard to control what to show her. Finally the images of what happened to Loquia were seen. What she went through up to when she brought Elena back to life.

They opened their eyes. Sportacus wavered a bit. "Wow." He was low on energy. He looked at Elena who was crying. "Oh." He said apologetically. He pulled her in and hugged her.

"We can keep her forever." She sniffed.

"I'm sorry. I should've warned you."

"No, it's ok." She got up. She went to get a tissue. Sportacus followed her. "I swear I'm going to get a hold of this. Those people! Those awful people! How could they?!" Sportacus walked over to her.

"I don't know. It was horrible. But she's safe now. And we're going to help her."

"Yes. We're going to give her the best life ever! We have to get her clothes and toys. Art supplies and-" she was cut off by Sportacus's lips on hers.

"We will give her all of that and more."

"I know! Why don't we have her pick out something in Pablo's book and we'll all cook dinner?"

"I love you."

They heard Stephanie's voice getting closer to the house. The door opened and they came in. Stephanie had a plastic bag in her hand. "We're back!"

"Did you have fun?" Sportacus asked. She nodded. "That's great! Are you hungry!"

"Yes."

"I brought some coloring and drawing stuff she can have."

"That's so sweet of you. Thank you." Elena said. She looked at Loquia and she felt detachment and fear. She found that strange. It wasn't going to change her opinion. She wanted to give her everything she didn't have. But the feelings confused her.

"Loquia, would you like to help me find a place for these in your room?"

She meekly nodded and went with Elena.

"Thank you Stephanie. You were really wonderful with her. How was she?"

"She was ok. She was kind of quiet. But I think she had a nice time. I think I know what I want to do when I grow up?"

"What's that?"

"Help kids like her. Kids who need help. I'll be saving kids. Kinda like you."

"A very noble cause. I think you'll be great at it."

"Thanks! Well, I gotta go. Bye Sportacus."

She was going to be great, Sportacus thought to himself. Sportacus headed into the kitchen and made lunch for everyone. Eleana ate quite a bit as she hadn't eaten in two days.

"I have to go to the airship and perform some maintenance and I really need to work out. What do you think you two would like to do?" He, at this point had spent more time with Loquia than anyone, and he really wanted her and Elena to get to know each other.

"Well, we could go to a store and buy games or clothes. We could walk in the park or...stay here and do something." Eleana was so eager and outgoing but she knew she had to take it slow.

"Can I draw?"

Elena smiled. "Sure. Can I draw with you?"

She nodded.

He walked up to Elena and kissed her. "I'll be back later." He bent down and gave Loquia a hug. "I'll see you both soon."

So for the rest of the day they drew pictures and Elena asked what colors she like best, how she liked LazyTown and the kids. She was still very shy. Elena was feeling sad and she wanted to run and hide, but she did her best to ignore it. Then she felt awkward and afraid. Was she afraid to be with Loquia? No. There had to be something else. Later she felt happy and sad. It was after dinner when Sportacus arrived home. She felt so happy.

"How are my girls? Did you have fun?" Loquia again nodded. He gave her a kiss on the forehead and set her down. He gave Elena a hug and a kiss. Hers was a bit tighter. "It feels like it's supposed to be like this." He smiled.

After dinner and bath it was 8:08. Time for bed. They made sure Loquia was tucked in. They kept her door opened and she had a nightlight in the room. Then they went to sleep. Elena was wrapped in Sportacus's arms tight but fell asleep later. After a few hours, she woke up and felt guilt and sadness. Why? Was it because of Loquia and her life? But she had nothing to do with it. She only wanted to show her happiness, but yet she wanted to cry.

She decided to get a glass of water. She headed to the kitchen and passed by Loquia's room when she heard a sniff. She walked in.

"Loquia?" She saw her pull the covers up. She went and sat down on the bed next to her.

"I'm sorry." She mumbled under the covers.

"For what?"

"What I did to you." Her voice wavered. She was crying.

"Sweetly, it wasn't you. I'm not even mad."

"You're not?"

"No. I'm just glad to be here now. But I do understand what your going through. I felt the same way." Now Elena felt confused. She pulled the covers off of her head and Loquia rolled on her back, eyes wet from crying.

"You did?"

"Yes. A little while ago I hurt Sportacus and almost hurt Stephanie but it wasn't my fault. I felt guilty. It was devastating. Sportacus found out I was being controlled by a- well, that I was being controlled. But it wasn't me. I thought I was a killer, but I'm not. And neither are you. You shouldn't have to have gone through what you did. You should be happy. What happened to you is too big a burden. But know that you are loved here." She said as she straightened a stray piece of hair.

"Really?"

"Really."

Loquia sat up and looked at Elena. She put her arms around her neck and hugged her and started to cry. Elena comforted her. She could feel a big burden of guilt being lifted a bit. Then she understood what was happening. And she understood everything. She gently rocked her. "I love you." She laid her back down and lay next to her rubbing her back. Even though she spent one day with her she felt love for her.

Sportacus awoke and went to her room and saw the two of them. He went to the bed and sat down. "Is everything alright?" He asked quietly.

Elena nodded. "I think so."

"Don't go." Loquia wispered.

Sportacus laid down with them. He gave her a kiss on the forehead. Elena had a feeling of being safe and secure. She looked at Sportacus. They gave each other a kiss and fell asleep with Loquia.