Happy April Fools? A KOTLC fanfic

Chapter 28

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE CHARACTERS. THEY ARE ALL BY SHANNON MESSENGER FROM KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES.

A/N: Once again, credits to the owner of the photos. I only got them from pinterest.

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SOPHIE'S POV (1st person)
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"... you don't know how selfish I want to be, Eda. But, I also know that no matter what I do or tell her, she won't change her mind."

"Oh, hon. I do want her to just live a normal life, but there are some things that we can't control."

"But, aren't you sad by all of this?"

"Of course I am. I... just don't want to add up to her burdens. She's been keeping it to herself for.. what? A week?"

"If it's how it's going to be, I will support and guard Miss Foster until the day she'll need my assistance again." Sandor's high pitched voice woke me up from sleep.

I was already half-awake earlier, but I thought I was still dreaming. Apparently, my parents and Sandor were talking just behind my door, but they're not being subtle about it.

I woke up and clapped for the blinds, sunlight peeking through the window. I rubbed my eyes to adjust to the light and slowly walked over to the door.

"I don't get it. Are there no other elves capable of doing that... dangerous task? And no, don't answer me with because she's the freaking moonlark." Grady's voice was full of fury and concern, and I wouldn't expect anything other than.

"It's because I'm the one they're luring out, and because I'm the most human looking elf there is." I answered, slowly opening the door.

They were shocked to see me awake and listening over their conversation. "So I take it, Mr. Forkle has already told you?" I asked.

They answered in silence, and that was the only answer I needed. "Miss Foster, is it final?" Sandor asked.

I sheepishly nodded, tugging out a loose eyelash as I avoided my parents' eyes.

"Mom, dad, Sandor." my voice sounds shaky, as I try to take in a breath. "I've already regained my memories. Yesterday, when I stopped in the middle of my answer, it all came back. The only missing memory I have left is the memory of why I removed my memories in the first place." I said.

Before they could talk, I added "No, when I learned about the Neverseen in the Forbidden Cities, it was not out of guilt nor feeling of responsibility. I don't want to part with you, guys, and now that I've remembered everything, it's hard for me to just... leave. I have come to terms with the fact that I'm leaving because the Forbidden Cities was once my home too." I can feel tears breaking out soon, but I continued talking.

"And if I don't do anything, I'll lose my first home. There's no guarantee that we'll be safe here if we let them roam around, so I decided to save both of my home from them. I'm so sorry." The tears finally fell, and I let out a sob. I covered my eyes with my hands, sobbing heavily.

I felt a hand on my shoulder, realizing it was Edaline's when she spoke.

"Sophie, you know that we love you, right? And you're someone capable of making decisions for herself, so we trust you. We're just... down that we can't do anything for you when the time comes." She said, comforting me by patting my head.

I heard a loud sigh, guessing it was from Grady. "Kiddo, what you heard was true. I don't want you to go out there. But, as your parent, my job is to support you in your decisions, and watch over you."