Sophie was mixing an elixir for Elwin when Fitz walked in."Hi, Sophie," he said. He didn't look at her."Hey, Fitz," she said, tugging at her eyelashes. He reached out and put her hand down. She looked at her feet."Sophie? I'm sorry," Sophie looked up, surprised. Out of all the things she had thought Fitz might say, this was definitely not one of them. Fitz continued, "I was acting like a jerk, and have been acting like one for a while. I shouldn't have cared so much about matchmaking. It's just that I wanted something to be easy for once. You know, with Alvar and the Vacker legacy. All the stuff I have to deal with. I think that not seeing you for so long made me realize how important you are to me. Even just as friends. Maybe, better as friends?" he looked at her and smiled. "Will you please forgive me?" Sophie bit her lip and said,"I forgive you. I shouldn't have burst out like that, but I was so tired of not being heard. First with Mr. Forkle, my parents, matchmaking, and the Neverseen. I feel like no one ever listens to what I want. I always have to sacrifice my happiness for the Black Swan's missions and stuff," Sophie admitted. Fitz's eyes widened. "I didn't know that. I always thought you liked saving the world," he joked. Sophie shook her head."Apology hug?" Fitz asked. Sophie laughed and hugged him."Are you guys done?" Biana yelled. Sophie pulled back and laughed. Biana appeared, having been hiding in the corner. "Fitz made me wait outside until he was done apologizing, which by the way, I helped him realize he should do. But instead, I hid in the corner and watched. I need my drama fix for the day." Fitz rolled his eyes. "I really wish you hadn't manifested as a Vanisher," he groaned. Biana smirked. Turning to Sophie she asked, "How is Keefe doing? Any change?" Sophie took a deep breath and shook her head."No. Exactly the same. Elwin checks his vitals every hour, and I check his mind to see if he's there. It's just nothingness. It's gray and cold. It's like Keefe is gone." Sophie crumpled into the chair next to Keefe's bed. It was the first time she had admitted it. Keefe was...gone. She just hoped they could get him back. She felt tears coming but she forced them back. She talked with Biana and Fitz, just catching up. Without realizing it she had taken Keefe's hand. Fitz raised his eyebrows but didn't say anything. Biana stifled a laugh. Sophie let go immediately, blushing. She honestly just wanted to be alone. They ate mallowmelt, and Sophie didn't even enjoy it. The mood just seemed so heavy and serious without Keefe. there were awkward pauses and sighs. Keefe was the glue that kept the group's happiness together. Sophie tried to seem tired and hint that she wanted to be alone. Biana got the message, but Fitz did not."I have to mix some elixirs for Elwin," Sophie said. Biana looked at her, realizing Sophie did not want company. "I can help!" Fitz offered. Sophie sighed inwardly. "It's fine, I will do it later," she said.Biana hinted, "Fitz, Sophie has stuff to do, should we maybe go?" Fitz looked confused. "I can help her. Besides she said she could do it later." Biana sighed, "I need to go to Atlantis. Fitz, will you come with me?""Why-" Fitz began to ask but Biana dragged him out of the room. Finally. Sophie was alone. She let the tears come. What if Keefe never came back? What if Lady Gisela had hurt him somehow? So many what-ifs, so many things that might go wrong. She took Keefe's hand again and studied his face, the face that had helped her through so much. She had to believe he would be fine. She had to believe for him. She sniffed, and a tear fell onto his hand. She wiped her eyes and was going to go get a tissue when she heard something. She turned. Keefe's hand had moved. By itself."ELWIN!" Sophie yelled. He came running out of his office. Ro came running from the doorway with Lord Cassius in hot pursuit. "His hand moved! " Elwin started checking Keefe's vitals and flashing different colored lights at him. He stood up, surprised."He's waking up. Now." Sophie watched as Keefe's eyelids fluttered and then opened. She stood next to him and clasped his hand."Keefe?" Sophie asked, a smile spreading across her face. Keefe was back. He was back. He looked at her, his eyebrow furrowed as if trying to recall something. He cocked his head to the side and studied her face.

"Who are you?"

Comment here on what you think Keefe's new power should be.

Comment here if  you are on Team Fitz or Team Keefe. This is a Sokeefe fanfic but I am just curious.

Please comment on what other characters you ship and would like to see more of. (I can't decide!)