The three head into the trial where Fitz is being hooked up to the podium higher than the others. His hands chained with special cuffs so he can not use his ability's as a telepath or the natural ones Elves are gifted with.

Grady and Edaline are already there along with Sandor and they take Sophie's chair from Keefe with a nod that said "they'd take it from here". But Sophie didn't let him or Biana get too far away. "Please" she murmurs, a hand on Keefe's arm "I need you two~ now more than ever. I can't face him alone."

Keefe agrees almost immediately "of course love I'm right here" and Biana did as well "so am I~". By standing with Sophie they were making their positions clear. They did not stand with the Vackers. But with Sophie.

This caused several murmurs to run through the jeweled room filled with spectators. The once opulent area that once would have had her gaping in awe seemed gaudy to Sophie now. Such a waste of wealth in a world where it was meaningless. Fitz's eyes land on her from his podium and then flicking to the people behind her. Her parents~ bodyguards. But most importantly Keefe and Biana. His best friend and little sister were not siding with him but with her.

A dangerous spark was in his eyes as he looked at the three of them. Linh who was in the Audience nervously watched next to Dex (he's alive now suck it yall I need more characters) who held her hand. "Do you see that look in Fitz's eyes~ it seems almost manic"

Dex looks closer and he too can see the insanity filling Fitz's teal irises. "He's restrained see- he won't be able to do anything I'm sure of it"

The 12 members of the council file in and sit down at their thrones. The Vackers Della and Alden stand beside their son. Reluctant they may be but still. Biana can't even look at her family and has to turn away. "If it gets too much Bi~ you can always take a break" Sophie whispers as she squeezes the girls hand.

"No no it's alright~ I'll be ok Sophie I won't leave you" she steals herself. She won't let Fitz drive her away from Sophie again.

Emery clears his throat from his emerald throne. His eyes jumping from Sophie to Fitz to the families torn apart by the boys actions and the people of the Lost Cities.

"Let the trial begin".

(For msun123 because once again I forgot about this. I haven't read the books in two years idk what's happening anymore chat)