#WAIT imagine Linh and Tam doing Get Help

[in-every-reality]

I would actually die to see Tam as Loki

Avengers/KOTLC AU

For y’all that wanted it, here it is.

So it starts when the gang is fighting the Neverseen and are losing horribly. Dex has to send out a distress signal for the Black Swan to find them. But the signal is so strong that it reaches another dimension. In that dimension, the gang are the Avengers.

Mid-fight, a portal opens up and Captain America rushes out, shield in hand. Ironman, Hawkeye, Black Widow, the Winter Solider, Thor, and Spiderman quickly follow. It is a harsh battle. After, the gang goes to say hi, only to see that these people are them.

Fitz is Captain America

Keefe is Ironman

Dex is Hawkeye

Biana is the Winter Solider

Rex is Spiderman

Thor is Linh

Everyone starts talking at some point in the story and they find out that Bex and Lex are Quicksilver (not dead) and Scarlet Witch. Mr.Forkle is Nick Fury. Phil Coulson is Alden and Maria Hill is Della. Sophie, being a superhero fan, is nerding out until she learns that Tam is Loki.

[mxnkeydo]

so scarlet (it was maroon) ✧ sokeefe

✧ ship: Sophie x Keefe

✧ what to expect: it all went down went a book went soaring across the classroom but sophie never expects it to end the way it does. acrylic smeared on cheeks, pigment-stained clothes, and a whole keefe sencen later, maybe she never despised him as much as she thought she did.

✧ genre: romance, fluff, humor, sarcasm - enemies to lovers trope, human au, and a love triangle to torment you guys 😈

✧ word count: 1.77k

✧ warnings: fluffy moments. be prepared to scream.

✧ link to masterlist

✧ link to chapter five

✧ A/N: I had so much fun writing this, I really hope ya'll like it!

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CHAPTER SIX

“Hey.”

Fitz slid into the seat next to her with his tray of lunch, happily snacking on a waffle. Sophie couldn’t help it; she grinned, moving over to make room for him.

“Hey.” From afar, she felt herself getting hypnotized by his teal eyes. Sometimes it was like Fitz could see into her soul and look at her deepest desires.

“So, I was wondering.” Fitz fiddled with his fork. “Do you wanna go to the movies with me tonight?”

“Oh!” Sophie blushed, looking down. “Fitz, I’d love to, but–”

“She has a tutoring session with me.”

Keefe sat down beside Sophie, sharing a secretive smile. Yesterday’s events rewinded themselves in her head, and she chuckled aloud, nudging him with her elbow.

“Okay, is there something I’m missing here?” Fitz asked. In unison, Sophie and Keefe burst in laughter regardless of the weird looks they were getting.

“Imagine Kelly actually–”

“I still can’t–”

Fitz calmly waited for the laughter to pass, gently taking Sophie’s hand afterwards. “What happened?”

“We pranked someone yesterday,” Sophie explained. “It was hilarious, you should’ve been there. Oh! I forgot.” She gestured to Keefe. “Fitz, this is Keefe, he’s helping me with the art elective I’m taking. Keefe, this is Fitz, my boyfriend.”

Keefe’s smile faded. “Yeah, we’ve met.”

“You have?”

“Mhm.”

For some reason, both the boys avoided looking at one another. Fitz scooched closer to Sophie, and she leaned into his warmth.

“No PDA, guys!” Biana exclaimed (for the thousandth time) as she sat in the seat across from Sophie. Dex, Tam, and Linh made themselves comfortable in the remaining spots.“I don’t need to see my best friend and brother snogging in public.”

“Biana, who even says snogging anymore?”

“Me!”

“I agree with Biana, coming to school is torturous enough as it is.”

Keefe broke into a smile. “Hey! Bangs Boy!” Biana jerked her head up, eyes widening. Sophie suppressed a smile, remembering all the times Biana would talk about Keefe’s “gorgeous curls” and his “wonderful blue eyes’. Her best friend’s dreams were basically coming true.

But Tam looked at Keefe like he was so done with him already. His eyes narrowed into thin slits, though you could barely see them because of his bangs. “You. What are you doing here?”

“Just because you hate making new friends doesn’t mean I have to.” Keefe whispered in Sophie’s ear, “That’s my science partner. He’s a lil grumpy, dontcha think?”

“And that’s Keefe Sencen,” Sophie heard Biana whisper (more like yell) into Dex’s ear. He, in return, put on a fake smile and replied, “Yup. That’s him.” Poor guy, she thought. His efforts were never enough for Biana’s attention.

“One lunch. One, peaceful, quiet lunch is all I ask for,” Linh muttered under her breath. 

“Tell me about it,” Dex said in agreement, shooting wistful side glances at Biana while she devoured a chocolate chip cookie. Sophie looked around at her friends, then at Keefe.

“Are you okay? I know it’s a lot.”

Keefe shot her a smile, but instead of lightening his face up it made him seem more weary. 

“Of course. Why wouldn’t I be?”

***

Keefe was walking with Sophie to art when Fitz tapped him on the shoulder. “We need to talk,” he said.

“I’ll catch up with you in a minute, Foster,” Keefe called, then turned to face his ex-best friend. “What do you want, Fitz?”

“I want you to stop getting comfy with my girlfriend.”

“I’m sorry?”

“You heard me.” Fitz crossed his arms, his chin lifted in defiance. “You think I can’t notice when you get all comfortable with her? There need to be boundaries; she has a boyfriend.”

“Okay, first of all, this is fucked up. You can’t tell her who she can or can’t be friends with.” Keefe emphasized the word so loudly, Bianca turned to look at them strangely before heading down the hallway with Linh.

“All I’m saying is she’s my girlfriend.”

“I’m pretty sure I heard you the first time.”

“Good.” Fitz opened his mouth like he was going to say something else - an apology, Keefe hoped, for the fallout they’d had over Alden, but he just closed it again and jogged the other way, his jacket fading to a black blur.

As much as Keefe grew to dislike him, Fitz was right. Sophie was happy with her relationship as it already was; he couldn’t just waltz in and demand Sophie’s heart when it already belonged to her boyfriend. No matter how much he hated it, he had to let them both be.

Ironic, isn’t it? His ex best friend and his crush. What a pair.

But for the moment, he shook his head and ran ahead to the head of blonde hair in the distance.

***

And so their sessions continued. Sophie slowly learned to draw, and Keefe kept a respectful distance from her as he taught her the basics of art. They eventually passed the strange-each-other stage, and soon they were actually really great friends, to Sophie’s surprise. She found herself knowing exactly when her tutor was nervous, when he was forcing a smile, and when his mind was completely elsewhere.

Which was why, when Keefe was in the middle of telling her all about perspective and shading, she interrupted him with her hand on his shoulder.

“What’s bothering you?” Sophie asked as she brushed the stray hair out of her eyes. She gazed at Keefe, who was fidgeting with his apron, noticing the cerulean paint streaks on his cheeks.

“Nothing. I’m tired, I guess.” Lips turning up gently, he picked up a paintbrush with his messy hands, covering it in pigment. Sophie didn’t budge. The slight crease between his eyebrows told her everything she needed to know. That, and subtle frown that would appear on his lips as he got lost in the purples and blues of his painting: a breathtaking sunset behind the tall grass of a prairie. 

“No, you’re not. What’s going on?”

“Nothing’s ‘going on’, Foster,” he snapped. “I’m just exhausted. End of story.”

Sophie reared back, slapped by his words. She turned back to her own canvas, which wasn’t nearly as good as his, but a good effort nonetheless. They worked in silence for the next few minutes. Keefe seemed to finally notice she was hurt because he said, softer this time: “Hey, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to lash out like that.”

“I know, it’s just—“ She sighed. “I wish you would tell me. Is it school? Is it your family? I’ve never seen you this worried.”

“It isn’t either of those things.”

“Then what?”

Keefe finally tore his eyes off the canvas before him, gazing at her with an intensity that bore holes through her skull. Instead of their usual hard shine, his irises were soft, reminding Sophie of how ice melts under heat. The way he looked at her alone had her cheeks turning pink. But no matter what, she didn’t break eye contact. Keefe had gone through a lot, as she’d come to know over the past month. She needed to know he was alright, and not having an internal mental breakdown.

“It’s about you.”

“Me? Did I do something?”

Sophie waited impatiently, expecting an answer, but instead Keefe stepped closer and pressed his pigmented finger against her nose. She felt the cold acrylic seep into her skin as she said,

“You didn’t.”

“You sure about that? ‘Cause your nose is looking like an overripe blueberry right now.”

A silent staring contest began—and Sophie had to grudgingly admit she knew Keefe was going to win. So she dug three fingers into a container of green paint and smeared it all over Keefe’s face in squiggly lines.

“Oh, you’re so on!” Keefe slowly crept closer until Sophie could detect a hint of—was that cologne? He never wore cologne. It smelled somewhat spicy, but...also like vanilla? Whatever it was, it caught her completely off guard. Which gave Keefe just enough time to reach out and—

“Keefe!” Sophie yelped as he began to tickle her. She clawed at her neck but in turn he held her arms above her head, smirking villainously as his hands traveled to her stomach. She could do nothing but cackle and shriek as she wiggled under his touch. 

For the first time, Sophie glanced down, only to see that her magenta crew neck was soon stained with blue fingerprints. “Keefe, this is my favorite sweatshirt!” She whined. Lunging for the nearest two bottles of acrylic, she tackled him to the ground and dumped the yellow and pink paint all over him, from his perfect hair to the varsity jacket he wore. Keefe sputtered and coughed as Sophie laughed in glee above him, pinning him down with her knee against his chest.

Keefe couldn’t help but join her. They said to make a girl fall in love, you had to make her laugh. But every time she laughed, he was the one who fell in love, deeper and deeper each time.

You’re going to be the death of me, Sophie Foster. 

She was so close he could see her glistening lips, her perfectly-curled lashes, the flecks of gold in her irises so they shimmered in the fading daylight. There was only so much he could do to resist doing something that would jeopardize their friendship, so he tucked a lock of her blonde hair behind her ear, watching in satisfaction as her cheeks, once again, bloomed with a scarlet hue.

“Sophie,” he breathed in all seriousness. “We’re friends, right?”

“Of course,” she replied without hesitation. Those two words were so sincere that Keefe’s heartbeat automatically slowed down.

A silence came over them like a cloud, but it wasn’t awkward. In fact, Keefe sort of enjoyed it. He watched the way Sophie’s eyes flickered back and forth between his own; how her lips parted; the way she blinked innocently while she stared at him.

But as much as he would’ve liked to, they couldn't stay there forever. With a sharp inhale from Keefe, Sophie scrambled to her feet, offering him a hand. He took it, and looked into the mirror, gasping.

“My hair!” He exclaimed, trying to wipe the pink out of his hair, but he only spread it more. Sophie snorted, swatting his hand out of the way.

“C’mon, you can wash your precious hair in the bathroom. I’m not letting you get in my car with all that paint on you.”

“Whose fault in the first place?”

“Yours, because you started it.” Sophie gestured to the bathroom, smiling uncontrollably. It lit her face like a lightbulb. “What are you waiting for? Go clean up, Sencen.”

[crymeariveronceagain]

River's thoughts after re-reading Neverseen

NEW! FAVORITE! BOOOOK!!! Neverseen gets all the stars!!! I loved this one so much! There was so much going on and I loved every minute of it! Honestly, there is so little of this book that I'd change if I was writing the series that like I don't even know what to do with myself.

Oh wait I'm making a list of my thoughts.

Dex is irrelevant mostly ig. Poor Dex. At least he's got some things to do and some involvement. He's hanging out with Keefe??? Okay the Dex and Keefe friendship was so much more in depth than I remembered I need to have them interact more when I write fics. Like, I'm willing to bet they grew apart over the following books, but in Neverseen, they're just. So. Friendship??? Like 10/10 I love this for them.

THE REASON I SHIP SOKEEFE IS THIA BOOK. THIS BOOK IS WHERE KEEFE BECOMES MORE OF A MAIN CHARACTER THAN FITZ, MORE OF A MAIN CHARACTER THAN DEX, TAM, LINh, ALL OF THEM. THIS IS THE BOOK WHERE THEY HOLD EACH OTHER'S HANDS AND TELL EACH OTHER IT WILL BE OKAY AND WATCH EACH OTHER'S BACKS AND IM IN LOVE WITH THESE TWO

oh speaking of Tam and Linh, these two are slowly destroying my soul I forgot how they were really introduced I forgot how screwed up in the head they are

Exilium was so much more jarringly horrible. Like people actually said "let's put all the untouchables, the social pariahs, the unworthy, the useless, the bad, all in a prison camp, and make them fight for individualistic survival." How dense can you get? No matter how much budget this prison camp gets, it's core fundamentals aren't gonna change. The unworthy and broken will always go there, and they will fight for themselves, and themselves alone.

Like Tam and Linh weren't allowed to help or talk to each other during the day for years they've gotta have sign language figured out

LINH WAS FORCED TO PRACTICALLY WATERBOARD HERSELF FOR A GOOD GRADE???? WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT ALL THE TRAUMA THIS GIRL HAS GONE THROUGH?!

Also. Hydrokinesis is water-speaking confirmed. I'll be posting the line later. I have feelings.

Imagine how overwhelmed and horrible it would be to get your face shoved in a bucket of water for 45 minutes when it's literally screaming bloody murder at you.

Also shouldn't Sophie be dead if she held her breath for 45 minutes?! Just saying.

I found the Linh/Fitz ship basis. And it turns out Fitz literally just wants to be stepped on by a powerful, beautiful woman. So does Dex. They want a powerful woman to step on them. They're complete simps and I mean that in the most positive way, when they get married they will ADORE their wives, oh my stars.

Speaking of Fitz. This kid. Has so many issues. Holy frick. This entire book is high-key a red flag for Fitz and his like, general emotional state. He says so many things that are just kind of wrong enough to sound like accurate cover ups for deeper issues. There are so many little scenes where it's implied his family is different than what it looks like on the surface.

He's the perfect golden child and the facade is starting to melt and you just find a kid who needs approval and has to put everything about himself on hold just to get it.

Calla is so old.

Forkle you need to understand that if you let kids into your terrorist organization then you need to stop trying to keep them out of the stuff they need to be involved in. The children are already involved, asshat. Stop saying they're not. They're knees deep in the problems you created. You can't pull them out now.

Speaking of, the Black Swan did a complete 180 on their treatment of Sophie. One of the things that was particularly jarring about Everblaze was the lengths it went to in order to dehumanize Sophie in every way. She was a weapon, a creation, a science experiment, and a freak. Very, very, very few adults actually treated her like an actual person. So this book, when Forkle writes his name down as her family, tells her he cares about her, all that stuff, it hits wrong. Everyone spent so much time dehumanizing Sophie that trying to treat her like a person almost makes it seem like they're lying to her, nearly constantly, about who she is to them.

Also, controversial opinion, give Sophie complete control over her own mind. Give her all her memories back. Don't leave her brain like swiss cheese. She deserves to possess herself, at the very least.

Fitz getting stabbed by a bug should be talked about more

Also the council was from a straight up dystopia this book, gotta vibe.

Keefe distracting King Dimitar heck yeah I love that kid-- also that whole thing oozed self destruction I think we need to get Keefe some therapy ASAP, much of this could have been avoided

The gnomes were like, such a background concern about this because all the emotion in this book was tied up with Gisela, Keefe, Sophie, Fitz, and Tam and Linh. There was none left for the gnomes. And we learned so little about Calla that even HER death didn't make me have feelings as much as the scene where Keefe and Sophie have a window sleepover.

I forgot people thought Fintan died with Kenric

The Alvar betrayal didn't give me anything but confirmation that Alvar might be double crossing the Neverseen with the Black Swan and that Alden might still be Neverseen

Ooh also new idea for the head Neverseen person we'd never see coming: Kenric. Fintan made it out of the flames, another Neverseen member could have, too. Just saying.

Keefe Sencen actually had a rather emotionally mature reaction to grief. And to the trauma. He just kind of felt things, converted it into a desire to do SOMETHING, and then got mad when people prevented him from doing things. Like? That's pretty mature? Fitz practically threw temper tantrums and punched holes in walls. Grady and Edaline self isolated. Alden absolutely crumbled. And Keefe turned his emotions into actions. Good actions, too, if a little reckless.

Speaking of. Keefe's sneaking into the Neverseen plan was better thought out, better executed, and smarter than anything the black swan had implemented up to that point. The only person he endangered was himself, the only one accountable was him, the only person who needed to do anything was him. And he put himself in a VERY advantageous place. Sure, he hurt some people. But this is war. It's not something you can put too much weight on what other people you emotionally hurt with. You need to think critically, and every second you waste not doing something is a second your enemy could be doing something. Keefe Sencen is not and will never be Neverseen. But his plan was smart, well executed, and did what it needed to.

Grady only calls Keefe "that boy" after he goes to the Neverseen. Which means that Grady really loved that kid and got hurt by him leaving. Or he is combining Brant and Keefe together in his head, along with his daughters.

Can we please just trust the Empath with one thing?

[bookwyrminspiration]

Tiergan took Tam and Linh shopping for clothes after exillum. Blur wanted to come, but he couldn't because he wanted to keep his identity secret (so Tiergan secretly brought them to the store he worked at).

(hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of oh no quil started answering this post and then saved it to its drafts and forgot about it for several days. oopsie !!)

don't mind me crying in the metaphorical club this evening. just the thought of just...buying clothes for them. it's so soft and it would mean so much. Tam and Linh have probably been living in their uniforms for years, so to just have nice clothes that they picked out would be so nice after such a long period of not owning anything they picked out. (also I was talking recently about Sophie's wardrobe and I think a similar idea can be applied here with the never having the luxury or ability to pick out what they wear)

Tiergan being a father figure to Tam and Linh, my beloved. He'd just be super chill about the whole situation having raised Wylie, but he's also aware that these two kids Do Not Trust Him At All. Tam especially would be suspicious and wonder why he's doing this for them and wait for the catch.

but once they do get more comfortable with Tiergan...I have several ideas for how they behave when shopping.

I imagine Tam does the same thing I do in any store, which is vanish from the group as soon as you enter the doors. The group is around one section and turn around and oh no he's disappeared, only for him to reappear randomly from time to time and drop things in the cart. and when he does they're like "oh there he is, thought we lost you there," but by the time they finish saying the words he's gone again. No one understands what he's buying or why, but it's there. He's got a blanket with pockets for the hands, a pack of pencils, three unscented candles, and a set of kitchen knives and Tiergan is just like okay bud--wait how did you get knives this is clothing store. how did you find any of those items actually?

side note: I wonder where Tam gets his hair products in canon. Because in Lodestar Tam mentions Keefe "uses more hair products than I do." So that means he does have hair products, but he would've needed to acquire those after leaving Exillium, so who got them for him? Several questions there that are unrelated.

and then Linh...I feel like she'd be really hesitant to buy anything at first, saying that she didn't need anything and was fine. but that's because she's anxious about loosing this new home and doesn't want to have things to take with her. Tiergan, of course, is not having this. So he starts randomly grabbing items and showing them to her and asking if she likes them. If she says yes he buys it, and Linh is sitting there like wait a minute you're not supposed to do that. So she stops answering the question--that doesn't stop Tiergan though.

and if this is a store where Blur works at...he notices her reluctance and comes up like a customer service person and is like "can I help you find anything today." Next thing you know he and Tiergan are just tossing things in the cart of all types until Linh eventually breaks and starts choosing for herself.

but once she was more comfortable I can imagine her just quietly picking things out for herself whenever Tiergan takes her and starts asking for his opinion on different items. Like hey do you think this lavender shirt would go well tucked into this grey skirt and he's like kid I have no fucking clue but you do you.

and just Blur watching from afar like ah yes. look at those kids. I know those kids. you go, kids. I think it'd be super sweet. and while he may not be able to reveal his identity he could like...secretly sent them clothes, if that makes sense. He notices Linh looking at something and decide against it for some reason and buy it for her once she leaves and have Tiergan give it to her.

this whole concept it so sweet and soft and I love it so much. hesitant found family, my beloved. I want to know more about their whole dynamic so bad!!

[a-lonely-tatertot]

Kam and physical affection

Wow, anon you can't just give me this and expect me to not write an entire fic about it.

Just Keep Holding Me, Cause This Entire Time You’ve Been My Life Line

a/n: This is what I do instead of my school which I am currently behind in I hope you’re happy probably the fastest I've ever written and posted a fic so eyy, also unlocked spoilers

words: 1715

tw: nothing 

The first time it happened was an accident. The brush of knuckles that sent sparks of adrenaline through Tam’s arm. What the heck? he had thought. 

He had watched Keefe for a while now. How careless he was with his touch. He’d give Sophie hugs and friendly forehead kisses when she was tired. Sophie would lean into his touch. Fitz, Keefe would randomly throw over his shoulder when he was getting too uptight, too Vacker-ish. He bounce around till Fitz was giggling and weakly saying “stop stop” between gasps and everyone knew he really didn’t mean it. Biana he’d give piggyback rides, or catch her when she would dramatically pretend to swoon. They would dance around each other for fun, swinging, dipping, something they had done since they were kids and were not above showing off. When Dex was around Keefe’s arm was always around his shoulder, or he was giving cheek kisses and making Dex’s entire face seem on fire. Linh and Keefe would always greet each other with a hug and Linh lifting Keefe up off the ground for a second. Marella and him traded arm punches, fistbumps, high fives, whatever. Even Stina when she was in a good mood he would rest his head on her’s or link his arm through hers and drag her to some shiny thing he saw. Ever since Tam had known him Keefe was touch. But the one person he never touched was Tam, and Tam couldn’t explain how much he ached for it. 

When their knuckles brushed Tam tried to play it off. Tried to ignore the way his stomach flipped the way his arm buzzed. He just wasn’t used to it okay. But later that afternoon it happened again, and Tam caught Keefe’s gaze knowing he knew exactly what he was feeling. 

-

They were researching for the Neverseen and Tam and Keefe had ended up in the same time slot. Keefe was grabbing a book that was high up and was half climbing the bookcase when, as Tam had warned, he fell backward. Keefe grabbed wildly Tam’s arm and Tam gripped Keefe’s shirt. “Didn’t I tell you this would happen?” Tam scolded him when he caught his breath. 

“Yeah well I had to at least try,” Keefe said. Huffing Tam shook his head but didn’t say anything. Slowly he realized how close they were. How he was touching Keefe. How he couldn’t catch his breath because ancients why did Keefe have to look so good dissolved and grinning? He had probably been holding on for too long by then and he was trying to tell himself to let go but it wasn’t happening because Tam wanted the moment to last forever. But Keefe was noticing. “You can let go now Tammy, I’m not gonna fall over again,” Keefe laughed.

So Tam let go, ignoring how much he didn’t want to. They went to get the ladder and he banished the way he felt from his mind.

-

Keefe was out, Tam wasn’t. Everything in him was awake, screaming, replaying Keefe’s twisted face over and over as the shadowflux entered him. He hated every second. Please let him be okay, Tam begged. Please.

He was cradling Keefe’s head in his hands trying not to cry because that’s not what everyone needed. He needed to be strong, to get them out of there. Sophie said something, said she would get Keefe to Elwin, and all Tam could do was nod. And she was running and he was staring at a crime scene where he was the killer. 

-

Keefe was awake. Keefe was awake. And Tam was standing outside of Elwin’s door. To apologize? To see how he was? To make sure there was still some chance that Keefe would want him in his life? Honestly, Tam had no clue but he was here. Elwin answered the door and smiled softly in a way that tore Tam’s insides to pieces with guilt, before calling out to Keefe. Keefe showed up with a pad and paper and a grin that Tam didn’t know why it was directed at him. 

Shady McSilverbangs! Keefe’s messy handwriting wrote. Tam expected him to be mad, to not want to see him, to throw insults at him through paper. Not to greet him with a smile and a new nickname. 

Suddenly it was just the two of them, and suddenly Tam was getting dragged by his hand up stares to Keefe’s room where Keefe only gave him a second to breathe before he was crushing him in a hug. “Hi,” Tam whispered, arms hesitantly wrapping around Keefe. 

“Hi,” Keefe said so softly Tam thought he imagined it. 

“Everyone said I shouldn’t come, but I was just so scared you would hate me I’m so sorry-” Tam was cut off by Keefe squeezing him lightly.

“I don’t hate you. Not even for a second,” Keefe whispered. “I’ve never hated you.” All Tam could do was nod weakly into Keefe’s shoulder. 

They stayed like that for who knows how long until Keefe pulled away to show him around. They talked for hours, sometimes through paper, sometimes just speaking softly. When Tam went to leave finally, and the sun was starting to sink, Elwin came up to him. 

“I’m glad he talked to you, he’s barely talked at all.” Something like pride swelled up in Tam’s heart as he left.

-

It had been ten months. Ten months since Tam had saw Keefe’s face. He didn’t get a letter like Sophie and he honestly tried not to feel hurt but it didn’t work. Ten month’s later, in the middle of a fight with the Neverseen who, once again, trying to capture them he saw Keefe’s face. At first, he thought it was an illusion, maybe he was just too tired from fighting. Or maybe blood loss? He was bleeding. 

“HAHA SUCKERS THE CAVALRY HAS ARRIVED!” Keefe’s distinct voice shouted from the distance, and Tam couldn’t help but grin as the world seemed to pause in surprise. Someone, probably Fitz or Dex let out a whoop and everything started up again. He was fighting, metal clinks surrounded him, and he could taste copper in his mouth. He pushed and pushed surrounding the figure in front of him in tendrils but there were too many and he was surrounded. 

“Hey Shady looks like you could you some help,” Keefe called. 

“No shit get over here!” Tam called back. They fought on, somehow Keefe had learned to focus his power,  putting the Neverseen around him to sleep. “That’s useful,” Tam noted.

“Yeah. Hey,” Keefe spun around to face him and gripped his arm, “when this is over we need to talk.”

Tam couldn’t help the butterflies in his stomach. Apparently, ten months made everything worse, he cleared his throat, “Yes we definitely need to talk, but I think Sophie deserves an explanation more than me.”

“I’ve been sitting on this for ten months I can only wait so long Tam,” Keefe said something unnameable fulling his eyes for just a second, then he was off and something else was stealing Tam’s attention.

-

Everyone made it out alive, and the Neverseen was crippled in the process. So all and all it was one heck of a win for them. When it was all over and the Neverseen had retreated and Tam got himself out of his daze started to search for Keefe. He found Keefe getting dragged by the ear by Elwin who was happy and very very pissed and was making that very clear. 

It took about an hour for Elwin to get done yelling and checking everyone to make sure they were okay. As soon as Elwin said he was good to go Tam found himself getting dragged by Keefe back into the forest where they had fought. “You better not be trying to kill me,” Tam said acutely aware of how Keefe was holding his hand. Keefe let out a chuckle before turning to face him. 

“Uh no actually,” Keefe started and the first thing Tam noticed was that he was nervous. Why the heck was he nervous. “You know the first thing I noticed when I was in the Forbidden Cities? Well, other than the fact that ice cream is absolutely delicious. I noticed I missed you. I missed our banter, and I miss your smile that you do when you think no one is looking. The way you seemed too short circuit every time anyone seemed to show the smallest bit of affection for you. I even missed your bangs,” Keefe chuckled again and rubbed the back of his neck before continuing. “It took a lot of thinking and a new friend to tell me that I actually had a crush on you, which sent me full throttle into a sexuality crisis so that was fun. Apparently, humans have so many names for that stuff? Yeah well um, I guess what I’m saying is that-” he paused and Tam was thrown into a small rabbit hole of panic and wondering what he was saying. “Tam, I really like you, like ten months pinning and realizing I was so stupid leaving you type of I like you. And if you’d let me I’d really like to be your boyfriend.” Tam’s eyes widened as he tried to process everything. Keefe dropped Tam’s hand like it had burned him, “I mean unless I read everything wrong and you don’t feel like that I’m really sorry I shouldn’t have said that I’m going-”

Tam kissed him. Full throttle kissed him, their teeth clacked and his mouth hurt for a second but when Keefe kissed him back it didn’t matter. He grinned into the smile and let Keefe hoist him up and spin him around like some stupid human romance movie that Sophie had showed him. Not even the fact that their friends had seen them and started clapping and whooping and probably trading money could embarrass him. “So is that a yes?” Keefe asked softly when they stopped for a breath and leaned their foreheads together. 

“No,” he said in complete seriousness and watched as Keefe’s eyes widened. “Yes, it’s a yes you idiot!” 

Keefe let out a startled laugh before kissing him again and a new round of shouts rang out.

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Believing (Blind!Keefe AU pt 2)

Word count - 3551

A lot of soliditary between keefe and my other bbys

God I can’t wait to write from Tams perspective, next chapter y’all!

Anyways I hope you like it and that it’s not Bad™️ considering how tired I am

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Pt two

Keefe

The next morning, I wake up and go through my simplistic routine again. Get dressed, brush teeth, message Fitz, eat. When I hear the honking of Fitz car outside, I carefully grab my cane and walk out the doors, tapping my way yard and to the street.

“How goes it?” Fitz’ voice calls, and a smile splits across my face at the inside joke.

“I don’t know,” I reply, laughing at the memory it brings. “I can’t see.” Fitz laughs in response.

“You’re sitting up front today; Biana took Sophie to get coffee early, so it’s just us boys.”

“Dex sat in the back?” I questioned, as he normally was quick to jump on shotgun. I reach the car and pop the door open, and am greeted by the familiar smell of Fitz’s car.

“More like laid in the back,” Dex pipes up, while I thud my bag to the ground and shut the door. I shake my head.

“You’re supposed to be the responsible one, Dex. Shame on you.” I chide, and Fitz peels away from the house. I roll my eyes and laugh; they’re so dumb. We’re so dumb. And I’m grateful for it.

“We're here—part two!” Fitz exclaims in the seat next to me. “Well, for half of my classes this’ll be my first day. I missed a lot yesterday—freshman presentations are ass,” he grumbles as he parks the car. I chuckle and shake my head.

“Your fault, man,” I taunt him, and he scoffs as a response. “Hey Dexxxxx… wanna walk me to class?” I say, fumbling around in the back, trying to hit him.

“Hmrrghh. Yeah.” I hear him shift around, and we step out of the car together.

As soon as we're both out, Fitz locks the car. “See y’all later!” he calls, jogging off- likely to some lifting or meeting or something. I chuckle; whenever I think of Fitz, I imagine he’s either very ugly, or really attractive. From what I heard, it’s the latter—he's the epitome of perfection to the entire school, and many other schools as well. I, however, know better—he’s a complete and utter dumbass. He once chugged half a gallon of milk on a dare, and another time got himself locked in a dog kennel—and that list can go on. I don’t quite understand how he keeps the guise of perfection and stability when he’s oh-so-clearly not. Him running off to a meeting or club isn’t a surprise, but it’s hard to imagine, knowing what he’s actually like.

“How the hell does that man manage all that shit?” Dex grumbles, also acknowledging that Fitz is definitely insane. I shake my head.

“A very, very large amount of crack,” I state solemnly, as if this is a sad, but true fact. Dex laughs loudly.

“I don’t doubt it. Better not let his coach find out,” He replies, just as sincerely. “What room number are you in, by the way?” He asks, just as I detect the curb with my cane. Gently stepping up, I tell him. “Nice—we aren’t that far from each other- you’re going straight there, right?” he asks, and I nod.

“So, I’ve been meaning to ask you—is there anything new with the Stina situation?” I bring up the topic gently—Stina Heks was Dex’s early on bully. Before Sophie brought Dex into the group halfway through their Freshman year, she would nag on him relentlessly—he was attending the school on a partial scholarship, and his family has a bit of bad history of being… odd. His dad runs a small pharmacy, and it’s mostly alternative medicine. She used to take any opportunity she could to point out anything about him that wasn’t strictly ‘normal’. I absolutely love it there with Dex. Mr. Dizznee is the kindest, most loving person ever—a huge contrast to my barely around, statue of a father. Plus, it always smells really nice in the store.

“Oh… well, we have precalc together, but she hasn’t said anything to me. She hasn’t said anything all summer—I feel like she's matured, a bit. Probably.” He sounds fairly put down, and I use his voice to guide me in the direction to wrap him in a one armed hug.

“Sorry I brought it up. But let me know if anything happens,” I say and he chuckles and pushes me away. From those few moments, I can tell he’s almost taller than me—which doesn’t feel right.

“No worries. Let's get you to class,” he says, and I can tell he’s being honest—it doesn’t bother him. Which is good, in my opinion. He’s growing up. Sometimes I feel like such a dad.

We walk into the main doors of the building and make our way down a few hallways. I use my photographic (ha) memory to make my way, but Dex still stays close to me, not letting me bump into kids or trip. I appreciate it, because I don’t have to use my cane—I might not be able to see them, but I can feel the people staring at me when I have it out.

“Well, we're here. We have, like, 15 minutes before class starts, though,” Dex states.

“I know- I always show up early,” I reply. “I mean, the other option is sitting in the cafeteria.” I shrug.

“Well, I might as well go to my class then. Brech told me yesterday I should come in if I had questions- and she assigned a couple starter worksheets. I gotta deal with that.” Even though I can’t see it, I can practically hear his frown.

“No worries,” I tell him, and he gently pats my shoulder before walking off. I pull out my cane, letting it guide me into the still unfamiliar classroom. The milky blobs of color offer little help as to finding a seat, so unfortunately this tends to be necessary.

“Hey! You should sit here.” A familiar voice says from the back corner. I rack my brain—Linh!

“Oh! Hey,” I reply. “Umm, where are you, exactly?” I ask, sounding really cool, I’m sure. I hate needing help.

“Just back here- this chair would be great.” She knocks on what I presume is the chair next to her. I use the sound to guide me, as well as the cane.

“Thank you,” I say, smiling. “You know, it's really hard to find a seat around here. Like, I literally can't see any! Must be budget cuts,” I say, grinning. There's a pause, then a small laugh.

“Some private school. They can't even afford chairs.” I chuckle.

“I mean- where’s the proof that there's even a building. Or classrooms! You gotta see to believe, and I certainly don't see, so…” I trail off and nod seriously. She laughs- I’m grateful. Blind jokes don’t go well with everyone. “Anyways, how are you?” I change the topic with a grin. “Long time no see.” This pulls out another laugh.

“Well, I’m ok. My schedule has been pretty stressful—but other than that, good. I’m still trying to make friends. I didn’t mention it yesterday, but this is my first year at Foxfire,” she says. I nod in acknowledgment.

“So, kinda on your own then? That’s not easy,” I reply, wondering if I should introduce her to the group. She seems nice enough, and, I hate to admit it, but half of being a part of our group is not being a piece of crap about me being blind. And all of us secretly being idiots.

“Well, there’s my brother—we’re twins. But other than that, yeah.” She sighs softly.

“Oh! You have a brother. That’s always nice,” I say.

“Well, yeah. He’s super over-protected. We got sucked into the foster care system, because… of some things, and there was a lot of bad things, which he always felt he had to keep me from. But we found a really great family now! They’re very nice, and actually acknowledge me and Tam’s ability. We’ve always been considered smart, but nobody really cared. They we're just in it for the money. Our new parents, however, have money, which is nice. So when they found out our test scores, they sent us here.” I nod in acknowledgement—Sophie went through some similar things before she got adopted by Grady and Edaline.

“Oh. Well, I’m sorry you’ve been through that,” I say, trying to find the right words. “It’s really good that you’re here now. Even though I’m pretty convinced there isn’t an actual school, I’ve been told that it’s nice.” She laughs at this.

“Yeah, so have I. Oh! I almost forgot. I’m in your stats class. Frer was just being rude the whole period, so I didn’t have a chance to say anything,” Linh says. I grin.

“Nice! Now that I know, you officially have to help me prank him at least once this year.” I tell her, very seriously.

“Oh…I don’t know about that.” she sounds apprehensive.

“I mean, you don’t have to. But I’m going to do it, so you may as well help.”

“I’ll think about it.” She says, and the door opens.

“Oh! Hello, you two. Early again?” A feminine voice—our teacher’s—says.

“You know it,” I tell her, smiling.

“Alright, well. You have a little bit less than five minutes before class starts, so go ahead and continue what you we’re doing.” Based on her tone—the bright, too cheery one that I hear a lot- I can tell she’s a little annoyed. I try not to let that affect me.

“Hey—I’m gonna work on some AP physics stuff,” Linh says, and I can tell she doesn’t really want to talk with the teacher there- even if its casual conversation. I nod, and let my thoughts be my own for the moment.

At least I’m used to it.

*****

Not much happens the next couple of periods—Fitz and I work on English together, and Dex and I use morse code to ‘pass notes’ in AP physics. He’s really good at science (like, really good), so he skipped a year and is in APP2 as a junior. I appreciate it- he’ll be a help for when I actually feel like studying. During Lunch, Dex and I sit at our table and Linh came to sit with us, introducing herself to Dex. In Government, I sit on my own and listened to the online assignments. In Stats, Linh manages to find a spot next to me and helps me out with the worksheet.

I find myself needing to go to the bathroom, so I ask to be excused. On my way there, a familiar voice calls my name.

“Keefe! Hey. Um.”

“Foster! Uh… what’s up?” I ask.

“Oh! Nothing. But, hey, do you think that you could come over tonight? There’s… there’s something I really want to talk to you about.” Just from her voice, I hear she’s slightly frazzled. Nervous.

“Are you ok, Sophie? Is someone bothering you again?” My mind jumps back to when she was first adopted by Grady and Edaline, and all the crap other kids gave her.

“No! It’s not like that. Just, something I wanna talk about. I need advice.” I smile.

“Ah. You need the wise old Keefester to help you out. Well, no worries, m’lady, I will do what I can. You want me to come over?”

“Yeah. I’ll just have Fitz drop both of us off at my place, Biana can ride on her own—sound good?”

“As long as you have food, I’m okay with anything.” She laughs softly.

“Of course. See you.” I hear her walk away, and smile to myself—I think back to when I had feelings for her, and can’t help but think about how they’ve changed- she’s like a younger sister to me now. It’s odd.

I go to the restroom and return to class, thinking about what Sophie might have to tell me that made her that nervous.

Stats class ends (for me), and my minds swimming with Frer’s stupidity as I go to Latin. I get there around when the bell rings to dismiss everyone else, and I find a seat close to the door. People filter out and in the classroom, and then someone speaks.

“Dude! Keefe, I forgot you we're in this class.” Fitz says, and a grin spreads across my face.

“Yeah, you had that Freshman help thing yesterday. You know there’s only one AP Latin 2, dumbass.” I respond, and he chuckles. I hear him put his stuff next to me.

“How was this class yesterday?” He asks, and I shrug.

“We barely did anything. Got a list of vocab and grammar to review.” I tell him, pulling up my bag to get my computer.

“That’s valid. Not gonna lie, I’m glad I missed it.” This makes me laugh.

“Oh, no—Wonderboy didn’t want to go to class? That’s a fuckin abomination.” I reply sarcastically, and the bell rings. I can hear Fitz scoff, but our teacher starts talking so he can’t respond. We get a reading prompt, and I have to go into the hall and listen to it. The teacher doesn’t let Fitz come out and help me, which sucks- but I have to consider the situation. Which also sucks. I hate having to be worked around.

One thing that really bothers me about our teacher, Sam, is she never lets me leave early. So Fitz has to help me through the crowd of people. The kids don’t really acknowledge me, but having so many people around that I can’t see, don’t know, that don’t care sends massive spikes of anxiety through me. Fitz does a really good job at helping me, his steady hand on my shoulder the whole time, making sure we both get through the crowd.

I’m so damn grateful for him sometimes.

We finally manage to get out of the building and to Fitz’s car. He unlocks it, and I climb into his car carefully. I can hear as he types on his phone, likely texting someone.

“How’s shit at home been going?” He asks, somewhat startling me.

“Oh. Well, not much has happened, really,” I admit with a shrug. “He’s been out a lot lately- I don’t have to interact with him much.”

“Good. We’re not gonna let him give you shit this year, got it?” I laugh.

“You’re so overprotective, Fitzy. I can handle my dad.”

“I’m serious, Keefe. None of this is your fault. Especially now with your mom gone… we-”

“I get it, Fitz. I know.” While I do love Fitz with my whole heart, he can be… overbearing. I reach out and search for his shoulder. “I’ll be okay.” I give him (what I assume to be) an award winning smile. “Besides, I got this year in the bag. All my pranks? Planned out to the t. I won’t get in trouble all year, I swear.” Fitz scoffs, but it’s lighthearted and followed by a chuckle.

“All right Keefe. I’m sorry.” He sounds genuine and I lean into him, letting my head rest on his shoulder. He can be a stubborn little shit sometimes, but he’s… a good friend.

“Oh my god, that’s fucking adorable.” The door crashes open and Dex steps inside. “You guys are gross, though.” He adds.

“PDA is not the Foxfire way.” Sophie says, jokingly.

“I will kiss him, right here, right now. Fight me,” Fitz says, joking but aggressive. Protective as ever. I laugh and push away, settling back into my normal seat.

“I think once is enough, isn’t it?” Dex laughs, but there’s something in his voice… I ignore it, and grin.

“Not when I’m involved. Trust me, even Fitz Vacker wants a piece of this.” I say, grinning and indicating myself.

“Not that you would know,” Fitz responds, ruffling my hair.

“Dude, I don’t even have to see to know how incredibly attractive I am,” I inform them.

“No need to argue with that.” Dex chuckles.

“Oh!” Sophie popes up. “I forgot to mention. Keefe’s comin over, could you just drop us both off at my place? I can get him back, Edaline normally doesn’t mind.” I’m actually the only one of the group that lives in town- everyone else lives in the country, because their parents needed or liked having the land.

“That makes it easy for me. Let’s go, brethren.” I don’t know when Fitz started referring to us at that, but I still think it’s hilarious. I snort at his idiocy, and we head off.

“Dex, are you doing debate this year?” I pipe up. I’m EXCITED for debate season.

“Yeah. I’m actually writing some stuff right now, on how to not be a little bitch.” Dex says, laughing.

“Dex, PLEASE. You’d do really good,” I argue. “Just write an oratory on veganism or something!”

“Dude, you’ve been trying this for the past two years- the meetings clash with robotics. Besides, why would I want to right an oratory when you’ve placed first twice now.”

“Not that that mattered,” I contest. “Considering my dad didn’t let me go.”

“Pleeeasseee. For me.”

“FINE. I’ll go to one meeting. Only because there’s no robotics and Sophie’s going. No offense Keefe, but you suck.” I stick my tongue out at him, but grin happily. I’ve been trying to do this for YEARS.

“You guys are such nerds,” Fitz inputs, and I hit his shoulder. “Oh, you know it’s true.” I scoff.

“Says the president of the chess club.” Sophie states, laughing.

“We don’t talk about that.” Fits says, and I feel the car pull to a stop. “We’re here, Sophie. Keefe, you too. Dex- get up here you little shit.”

“Hey. Don’t disrespect my son like that.” Sophie tells, and I hear Dex grumble a bit.

“Fitz, if you’re not busy, wanna do something? Like, I dunno, egg some annoying blondes?” I snort. Dex has learned well.

“Um, yes to the first part, no to the second. That’s a lot of work. Also, aren’t you vegan?”

“Oh! Yeah, that.” Dex says casually. I laugh, and step out and away from the car carefully.

“Have fun, nerds!” Sophie calls as they drive off, and I grin in her direction.

“So, Miss F, what was it you wanted to tell me?” I ask, and I can practically feel the shift in her mood.

“Oh. Um. Yeah. Come inside?” I nod, and she guides me to the doors.

“Sounds serious,” I tell her.

“Maybe it is, maybe it isn’t. Just… something that’s been on my mind for the past few months. Especially… I dunno.”

“Wanna go to your room first?”

“Yeah. Um…” I can tell she’s nervous, and likely picking at her eyelashes- what many people have told me to be her nervous tick. We walk over to her room in moderate silence.

“What’s the sitch?” I ask, and Sophie laughs- and replies with the Kim Possible beep. “Seriously though, what’s on your mind. Unless you wanted me over just to admire how incredibly handsome I happen to be.”

“Well, um, no… uh.” She sighs. I search around for a chair and sit down.

“Hey. It’s okay. Whatever it is, I’m here for you.

“Well, I. I think. I’m gay, I think. Like, maybe not full gay, but pretty gay. Like, girls are cool gay. Really cool. But maybe not, I don’t? Know If I’m Actually Gay Gay. Maybe I’m just thinking and stuff, but I’m probably gay? I think? I don-”

“Sophie. Hey. It’s okay.” I interrupt, to keep her from going insane. “Take a few deep breaths.” I hear her do so. “You know none of us will judge you. Right?”

“Yeah. Yeah. I guess, I just don’t want to make a big deal of it.”

“I get it. I’m glad you told me, though.” I smile at her warmly.

“Well. That’s all I really wanted to tell you. I guess.”

“Wanna play Smash?”

“Yeah.”

****

That night I get home relatively late- Sophie feeds me and we play video games for quite a while. We didn’t talk about what she told me- I want to respect her space.

“Where have you been?” My father, voice stern, says. I haven’t even closed the door yet.

“Sophie’s.” I respond, automatically pulling on a calm expression and heightening my posture. I shut the door softly.

“And what, may I ask, were you doing?” His voice is condescending.

“We were playing video games and I lost track of time- I’m sorry.” He scoffs.

“I’m sure. Do you have any homework?” There's the implied ‘that you didn’t do’ at the end.

“Not really. I have some reading I can do, though.” I admit. I’ve learned that lying to my father doesn’t work. Ever.

“You better get on that.” He sneers, and I try to keep my expression respectful and blank.

“Of course. I’m sorry.” I say, and walk in the direction of my bedroom. “Debate starts Thursday, by the way.”

“Convenient. The day that I have off.” He scoffs back.

“I’m sorry dad. Do you want me to come home? They won’t mind if I miss the first meeting.” I try not to yell, or say anything that will anger him.

“I don’t care. Go finish your reading.” He says. I can tell that he’s not lying- he doesn’t care.

I bite my tongue and nod. Then I go finish my reading.

[everysongineverykey]

how boy i just wrote the longest solinh fanfic i have ever written

Sophie flopped down on her living room couch and willed herself to think. The Foxfire Winter Ball was coming up in three weeks, and she needed a date. Obviously she could just ask Keefe or Dex or Fitz and save any embarrassing questions. The only problem was that they were just her friends. If she asked them, they’d think she liked them. Keefe, especially, would never let her hear the end of it. She sighed in frustration. There was no other option except not going, in which case she would likely be teased by Stina even more relentlessly.

Of course, there was always Linh…

No, Sophie thought, pushing the idea to the back of her mind. That’ll never work. The mere possibility that Linh might like her back was one in a thousand, and even then, the odds of Linh actually asking Sophie were even worse. But then again, she thought, I’ll never know unless I ask her. She concluded that the only way she would not end up feeling terrible about herself was if she did. She started to brainstorm ways to ask her when the door opened suddenly.

“Hey, Foster,” an enthusiastic Keefe said, appearing in the doorway. “Jolly Grey Giant here?”

“No, Keefe, Sandor is outside. And he wishes you’d stop calling him that, by the way.”

“Aw, he loves me. So, who’re you taking to the Winter Ball?” he asked, smirking. “Will it be Dimply Dex? Fantastic Fitz? Maybe even… Kissy Keefe?”

“How much time did you spend thinking of ‘Kissy Keefe’?”

“Wow. Salty much?” Keefe whistled. “Anyway, I don’t know who I’m bringing, but you’re the Mysterious Miss F! If you can fight terrorists, you can get a date for a little dance.”

“Well…” Sophie hesitated. “There is someone… but I’m just not sure…”

“I knew it! Who’ll it be, Foster? Which lucky guy has the honour of being your dream date?”

“Don’t get mad-or tell anyone-“

“You can trust me.” Keefe’s voice became gentle and serious.

“Well- I like Linh.”

Keefe’s eyes widened. “Yeah, I know you like her, but who do you want to take to the Ball?”

“Linh, Keefe. I told you. I like her.”

“...Oh.” Keefe looked confused. “Huh. I didn’t know you… swang that way.”

“Oh. Well. I do. Is that.. okay with you?”

“Well, yeah, of course, but… does anyone else know?”

“No.”

“Not even your parents.”

“No one.”

“That’s… problematic.”

“Why?” Sophie was apprehensive.

“I mean, shouldn’t they? If you’re going to ask Linh out-“

“I don’t know if I’m going to ask her out.”

“You don’t know? What do you mean, you don’t know? If you like someone, you ask them out. Simple as that. Come on, Foster, how are you so smart and still so dumb?”

“I’m sorry, okay? I wasn’t exactly the popular kid-“

“I know that. But you’ll miss your chance if you don’t ask her now. You need to grab the horns by the cow-“

“Grab the bull by the horns, Keefe.”

“Whatever. The point is, you’ve got to ask her. I’ll even help you. Meet me at your locker tomorrow when you get to school.”

Sophie sighed again. This was going to be the death of her.

When Sophie got to Foxfire the next day, Keefe, being a man of his word, was waiting there for her at her locker. He greeted her with a shake of the shoulders and slipped a bottle of green liquid out of his bag.

“This is clover juice. It’s a million four-leaf-clovers, all ground together. I bought it at Slurps and Burps. It’ll give you good luck. Just drink it all right before you ask her and she’s bound to say yes.”

“You want me to influence the opinions of my friend with a potion?”

“Geez, Foster, you make it sound so bad. Look, I promise it’ll be fine.”

Sophie thought for a moment, then said, “Okay, I guess.”

“Attagirl. You’ll do great. Just be yourself.” He smiled, clapped her on the back, and hurried off with Ro, presumably to ditch somewhere. Ro gave her an encouraging smile as they walked away.

That afternoon, Sophie could hardly hear the sounds of the students running through the bustling courtyard as she scanned the crowd for Linh. She took another look at the bottle in her hand and began to question herself. Was this really the right thing to do?

But her thoughts were interrupted by the sight of an impatient Linh, waiting for Tam at their crystal.

“Linh! Hi!” Sophie waved, pushing through the throng of people. “How was your day?” Ugh. ‘How was your day’? She couldn’t even think of anything original to say. How was she going to do this? Taking a deep breath, she started to unscrew the cap on the bottle, then, when she saw Linh smiling at her, decided against it and quickly shoved it into her bag.

“Hey, Sophie. What’s that bottle?”

“Oh, that? Oh, it’s nothing. Just a little… allergy tonic. Yeah.”

Linh eyed her suspiciously, but if she didn’t believe her, she gave no sign.

“So, um… there’s something I wanted to ask you.”

“Oh? What is it?”

This was it. The moment where Sophie would either get a girlfriend or end up with nothing but heartbreak. She took several deep breaths and said quickly, “HeyLinhdoyouwanttogototheBallwithme?”

Linh’s eyes widened. “...Sorry?”

“DoyouwanttogototheWinterBallwithme.”

Silence for a few moments. Sophie could practically feel the foundations of her world begin to crumble. And then:

“Yes.”

Sophie hadn’t been this speechless since Fitz had first told her she was an elf. “What?”

“Yes, Sophie. I want to go to the Ball with you.”

“You’re-you’re serious?”

“‘Of course I’m serious. You’re a really… awesome girl, Sophie. I’ve liked you for a while. I’d be stupid to say no to this.” She blushed furiously.

“Oh. I- um- great!”

“Yeah.”

“So, um… are you…” Sophie wasn’t sure if she should ask.

“What? Out?”

“Yeah. Because I’m not to anyone except Keefe.”

“Tam knows. I don’t really have anyone else to tell… besides, well, you guys.”

“Ahaha. I guess that’s true.”

“You made Keefe promise not to tell anyone, right?”

“Yeah. He said I could trust him.”

“Oh. I hope that’s a good-“

Linh was cut off by a squealing Biana.

“Guys! Guess who juuuust asked me to the Winter Ball??”

“Who just asked you to the Winter Ball, Biana?” asked Sophie patiently. When Biana was excited, it could take a while for her to get to the point, but this seemed to be the rare exception.

“Tam! Your brother! We’re going to have such a great-“

“Okay, Biana, I like you too, but it’s really not that big a deal.” Tam materialized in the area suddenly, a shy smile on his face.

“But it is! You two,” she said, turning to Sophie and Linh, “better find dates. I’m not going without my girlfriends.”

“Don’t worry, B,” Sophie said, “I think we’ve got that down.” Linh blushed even harder.

“Reeeeally? Who’re the lucky guys?”

“Um, actually, the thing is…” Linh struggled to make the words appear on her tongue. “Sophie and I… we’re… um…”

“What Linh’s trying to say is-“

“We’re going to the Ball together,” said Linh, having seemingly regained her composure.

Silence like never before. No one seemed sure what to do, until Biana managed to sputter, “Oh… I didn’t know that. Is it- okay if I tell Fitz?”

Sophie and Linh looked at each other. “Yeah,” Sophie said decisively, “You can tell him. You can tell everyone.”

“Cool. Hey, Fitz,” Biana called, “Sophie and Linh are in love and they’re going to the Ball together. Isn’t that cute?”

Fitz was talking to Dex and Keefe, who all turned around open mouthed, except the latter, who gave Sophie an impressed smile.

Sophie was relieved. This was going to be fine.

Three weeks later, on the night of the Ball, Sophie stood in her room, twirling giddily around in the incredible new dress she had bought for the occasion. Covered in sparkles, the dress went from dark blue at the bottom up to white at the top and was everything she could’ve asked for in a dress. And the shoes. The shoes were out of this world. They were simple flats (because Sophie would rather have murdered her family than wore high heels) with purple sequins and a light blue fabric on them. Her hair was done up in a high bun which had taken hours to create, and Sophie proudly wore the custom crush cuffs Dex had remodeled to say Sophie Foster + Linh Song on her right hand. Linh was waiting downstairs. Sophie had no idea what she looked like, and was anxious to see, so she collected herself and slowly walked down the tails as gracefully as possible so she could look like one of those girls in teen movies. And Linh’s outfit was beyond anything Sophie could’ve imagined.

It was beautiful, strikingly red, like Linh was some kind of warrior queen in her floor-length gown with patterns of roses on it. Her hair was in pigtails, an odd choice for a Ball, but possibly the cutest thing Sophie had ever seen. And her shoes were simple red flats with hearts on them.

When they got to Foxfire for the ball, the place was packed with people. There were guys wearing all kinds of suits, though with less variety than the girls’ dresses. But none were as gorgeous as Linh was to Sophie, who held out a hand to her date. “Shall we dance?” asked Linh, and no sooner had Sophie grinned and nodded than they were on the dance floor, Sophie leading, Linh giggling every time Sophie lifted her up in the air, looking down in those deep, brown eyes that reminded Linh so much of that of those human animals- dogs, maybe? She didn’t know. She didn’t care. All that mattered now was the two of them.

An hour later, Linh was standing on the balcony, having needed a break from all the excitement. She thought of Sophie and of her parents and what they might think if she told them. Would they be okay with it? Even if they were, would it matter? She wasn’t going to visit them anytime soon. And what about the Black Swan? Would they still let her be a part? All of her worries, however, were interrupted by Sophie’s voice.

“Linh? Are you out here? You okay?”

“Oh. Yeah, I’m fine. I just… needed a bit of a break, you know?”

Sophie’s eyes narrowed.

“N-not from you, that is, just the… excitement of it all.”

Sophie softened. “Oh. Yeah, that makes sense. Mind if I join you?”

“Go ahead.”

Sophie walked up next to Linh and leaned on the balcony. They stood in silence for a few moments, and then Sophie suddenly asked:

“Linh?”

“Yeah?”

“Um… this is a weird question, but… um…”

Linh smiled. “Take your time.”

Sophie paused, and then asked, “Can… I… kiss you?”

Linh’s face was redder than it had ever been before. The awkwardness in the air was almost palpable. Scratch that, it was palpable. It enveloped the girls completely.

“Um… y-yeah, okay,” Linh finally said, glancing not-so-discreetly at Sophie’s lips.

Both girls leaned in at the same time. The kiss wasn’t perfect- it was rather clumsy, and Linh might have giggled into Sophie’s mouth. But those things didn’t stop the waves of heat and excitement that shot through both of them. Sophie even got dizzy from it and swayed, causing Linh to pull away. After a moment, both girls laughed and kissed again.

Ten minutes later, they finally stopped and went back inside. Linh’s worries vanished. As long as they were together, everything was going to be fine.

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Chapter 2: The Calm BeforeThe wind tugged at Sophie’s blonde hair, whipping against her face, making her scrunch her eyes. She sat criss-cross among Calla’s roots, waiting for Linh to show up. Sophie hadn’t expected to wait so long but was appreciative for the time she gained to sort out her maze of feelings.It was slightly refreshing, to have a moment to just think, to just breathe… And especially, refreshing to just live.“Miss Foster,” a familiar voice said from behind, “are you alright?”Sophie smiled and adjusted her head to see the small gnome. “I’m fine, Flori. I’m just waiting for… a friend.” A friend. Yes. Of course. Only a friend.“Would you like for me to sing to you? I recently composed a new song,” Flori questioned as she made her way to sit with the elf.“I… sure, while I wait.” Maybe she should wait just a little longer? The gnome opened her mouth for a melody to pour out, and almost instantly, the female Song twin appeared with a soft zap of light. Sophie almost leaped off the root she sat on, startled by the sudden appearance. Flori stopped singing and began to study the dark-haired girl. The blonde’s hands shot down from her lap to the ground so she didn’t fall over.Linh gazed at the other elf, a small smile flashing across her lips for only a moment. She then met eyes with Flori and beamed.“That’s a beautiful song,” she whispered, her words flowing like soft waves on a summer day, and which made Sophie’s skin tickle.Linh looked… Majestic, with her multi-layered white-and-blue dress that clung to her body, and little teal slip-ons that Sophie absolutely adored. And what else did Sophie adore? Well, of course— “Sophie! I… Uh, hello…” Linh stuttered as her silvery blue eyes met Sophie’s. Sophie looked away and blushed. The blue-eyed girl smoothed a hand down her dress and slowly walked over to the elf. “You, uh, look great today,” Sophie murmured awkwardly, glancing up at Linh’s face to see her reaction. To her relief, Linh smiled and looked down. “Thanks,” Sophie wanted to peel layers of skin off her face to try and hide her blush. She settled on nervously pulling out eyelashes. Linh sat down next to her, and Sophie felt a smile edge onto her face. Flori laughed softly, “I’ll be going, have a good time, you two.” The two girls smiled at the gnome and waved good-bye as she wandered away. After a moment, Linh turned to Sophie. “So… Want to meet Merla?” There was a hint of glee in the hydrokinetic’s pale blue eyes. Sophie tilted her head to the side, her brow furrowed, “Merla…?” “My murcat!” “Oh!” Sophie’s eyes popped open, “Oh… Of course!” A huge, adorable grin appeared on Linh’s face as she whirled a large, blue-stained glass tank that had large, graceful images of waves crashing down from what seemed to be thin air.Inside, a purple-blue scaly cat swirled around, it’s wide yellow eyes sparkling. Sophie couldn’t help but smile back at Linh.The fish-like feline blew a few bubbles and rubbed its scaly head against the glass. Linh beamed and turned her gaze back to the blonde elf.“Would you like to hold her?”Sophie smiled, “Sure.” A blonde empath stared wide-eyed down at the piece of paper he held in his hands. It was written messily, scrawled down like it was a last moment thing, with quick, non-rhyming words. But right now, Keefe could ignore that sad fact. This note might not even be by the Black Swan… It could be by whoever… Maybe even Sophie? Writing in the third person? He…doubted she would do that. Keefe ran a hand down the side of his face, fear coursing through him as his heart thrummed against his chest. He read the note again, and again and again and again, just to make sure what he saw was correct. The moonlark needs your help Where the forest shines brightest, Follow the Path of Petals, That most try to avoid,To where she shall be.  Keefe had to breathe. The Moonlark was obviously Sophie. The few years spent with her had given him that bit of knowledge. Where does the forest shine the brightest? What does that even mean? And why did she need his help? Was she hurt?Keefe put his hand against his chest and sat down on the nearest chair, sinking into its cushiony haven. He racked his brain for any possible source of information, and absolutely nothing came up. He ran his hand through his hair, letting the oh-so-familiar motion calm him and let his mind relax.A hint of a memory, a spark, ignited in his brain, exploding into a vivid image of a book that he remembered reading not so long ago. Heller Kern, a majestic forest with a mysterious bright glowing light in the center. Multiple paths lead to the core, many dangerous and often a perilous trek. However, if you know where to look, there are a few that are safe, breathtaking, even. Many say that if you get close enough to the luminescence, you will hear the voices of those you love, those who make your heart sing in happiness. However, should you venture into the trees when you don’t love anyone, the light shall drag you in and your soul shall be at war with itself for all eternity, condemning it to never find peace.Heller Kern, a forest that was known only in whispers and the most ancient of texts.Keefe stopped reading after that short passage. He wasn’t supposed to have those books, and the English was especially hard to read. From what he understood, it was a shady place, and the images that decorated the pages where haunting, yet so… inviting. He’d never willingly set foot in that place, but if it means it’ll help Sophie, then he’ll fall into the darkest pits that only humans could conjure with their imaginations. He shook his head, shoving the off-topic thoughts to the side. Hopefully, the ‘path of petals’ wasn’t one of the ‘perilous treks’ and more of an easy one. But maybe the information was so old that the forest has changed and adapted since then? Keefe took a breath and walked through the familiar halls of the Shores of Solace, the place he still lived per his annoying father’s wishes, even after he graduated. He’ll stay here until he finds the perfect place for him to live out his life with whomever he ends up with. Even if it meant dealing with his arrogant, cold father. Keefe wrinkled his nose. Heller Kern was a human name, as the book was a human one. He wasn’t sure where the name stemmed from, but he vaguely remembered the name of it in the Enlightened Language. He stopped once he found the Leapmaster 5000. The glittering crystals began to spin around, and he called out, “Claralux!” The crystal lowered, and a beam of light shone next to him. He didn’t hesitate to allow the light to whisk him away, brushing him across the globe, dropping him right at the line of trees.The forest was just as creepy as he expected. The trees started small, but from where he could see, they grew thicker, taller, bigger, as the woods got deeper. There seemed to be a gentle light pulsing from the distance, calling for him, wishing to wrap him in its soft embrace. A familiar voice whispered to him; “Follow.” A voice he was supposed to hate. A voice that made his heart flutter and made a ghost of a smile appear on his lips. A voice that resurfaced some of the dumbest, yet happiest memories he could think of. A voice full of hidden anger and hurt, yet so much love and caring. “Follow,” it repeated, more insistently this time. So Keefe took a breath. And he followed.Chapters: 2/? Fandom: Keeper of the Lost Cities Series - Shannon Messenger, KOTLC Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Characters: Keefe Sencen, Tam Song, Linh Song, Fitz Vacker, Biana Vacker, Sophie Foster, Dex Dizznee Additional Tags: Kidnapped, Missing, kinda mean, i feel bad doing this to keefe oops, Angst Summary:

How broken do you have to be before you’re shattered?

Keefe Sencen has been taken. Snatched from what was meant to be a prank, he struggles to find his way home. The question is, where is home?

Tam Song is cracking. He’s the cause of this, or so he believes. He’s convinced he’s the reason Keefe is suffering, and it’s awakening feelings he’s so desperately shut in the depths of his mind.

Sophie Foster is panicking. One of her best friends is missing and his blood has been splattered. She wonders, what would happen if there is no blood left by the time she finds him?

Time is ticking. Hour by hour, there’s a chance Keefe will never come back, and the gang is scrambling to crack the clues and ominous hints left by the mysterious thieves.

Chapter 2 below the cut.

Chapter 2: The Calm Before

The wind tugged at Sophie’s blonde hair, whipping against her face, making her scrunch her eyes. She sat criss-cross among Calla’s roots, waiting for Linh to show up. Sophie hadn’t expected to wait so long but was appreciative for the time she gained to sort out her maze of feelings.

It was slightly refreshing, to have a moment to just think, to just breathe… And especially, refreshing to just live.

“Miss Foster,” a familiar voice said from behind, “are you alright?”

Sophie smiled and adjusted her head to see the small gnome. “I’m fine, Flori. I’m just waiting for… a friend.” A friend. Yes. Of course. Only a friend.

“Would you like for me to sing to you? I recently composed a new song,” Flori questioned as she made her way to sit with the elf.

“I… sure, while I wait.” Maybe she should wait just a little longer?

The gnome opened her mouth for a melody to pour out, and almost instantly, the female Song twin appeared with a soft zap of light. Sophie almost leaped off the root she sat on, startled by the sudden appearance. Flori stopped singing and began to study the dark-haired girl. The blonde’s hands shot down from her lap to the ground so she didn’t fall over.

Linh gazed at the other elf, a small smile flashing across her lips for only a moment. She then met eyes with Flori and beamed.

“That’s a beautiful song,” she whispered, her words flowing like soft waves on a summer day, and which made Sophie’s skin tickle.

Linh looked… Majestic, with her multi-layered white-and-blue dress that clung to her body, and little teal slip-ons that Sophie absolutely adored.

And what else did Sophie adore? Well, of course— “Sophie! I… Uh, hello…” Linh stuttered as her silvery blue eyes met Sophie’s. Sophie looked away and blushed. The blue-eyed girl smoothed a hand down her dress and slowly walked over to the elf. “You, uh, look great today,” Sophie murmured awkwardly, glancing up at Linh’s face to see her reaction. To her relief, Linh smiled and looked down. “Thanks,” Sophie wanted to peel layers of skin off her face to try and hide her blush. She settled on nervously pulling out eyelashes. Linh sat down next to her, and Sophie felt a smile edge onto her face. Flori laughed softly, “I’ll be going, have a good time, you two.” The two girls smiled at the gnome and waved good-bye as she wandered away. After a moment, Linh turned to Sophie. “So… Want to meet Merla?” There was a hint of glee in the hydrokinetic’s pale blue eyes. Sophie tilted her head to the side, her brow furrowed, “Merla…?” “My murcat!” “Oh!” Sophie’s eyes popped open, “Oh… Of course!” A huge, adorable grin appeared on Linh’s face as she whirled a large, blue-stained glass tank that had large, graceful images of waves crashing down from what seemed to be thin air.

Inside, a purple-blue scaly cat swirled around, it’s wide yellow eyes sparkling. Sophie couldn’t help but smile back at Linh.

The fish-like feline blew a few bubbles and rubbed its scaly head against the glass. Linh beamed and turned her gaze back to the blonde elf.

“Would you like to hold her?”

Sophie smiled, “Sure.”

A blonde empath stared wide-eyed down at the piece of paper he held in his hands. It was written messily, scrawled down like it was a last moment thing, with quick, non-rhyming words. But right now, Keefe could ignore that sad fact. This note might not even be by the Black Swan… It could be by whoever… Maybe even Sophie? Writing in the third person? He…doubted she would do that. Keefe ran a hand down the side of his face, fear coursing through him as his heart thrummed against his chest. He read the note again, and again and again and again, just to make sure what he saw was correct.

The moonlark needs your help Where the forest shines brightest, Follow the Path of Petals, That most try to avoid,

To where she shall be.  

Keefe had to breathe. The Moonlark was obviously Sophie. The few years spent with her had given him that bit of knowledge. Where does the forest shine the brightest? What does that even mean? And why did she need his help? Was she hurt?

Keefe put his hand against his chest and sat down on the nearest chair, sinking into its cushiony haven. He racked his brain for any possible source of information, and absolutely nothing came up.

He ran his hand through his hair, letting the oh-so-familiar motion calm him and let his mind relax.

A hint of a memory, a spark, ignited in his brain, exploding into a vivid image of a book that he remembered reading not so long ago.

Heller Kern, a majestic forest with a mysterious bright glowing light in the center. Multiple paths lead to the core, many dangerous and often a perilous trek. However, if you know where to look, there are a few that are safe, breathtaking, even. Many say that if you get close enough to the luminescence, you will hear the voices of those you love, those who make your heart sing in happiness.

However, should you venture into the trees when you don’t love anyone, the light shall drag you in and your soul shall be at war with itself for all eternity, condemning it to never find peace.

Heller Kern, a forest that was known only in whispers and the most ancient of texts.

Keefe stopped reading after that short passage. He wasn’t supposed to have those books, and the English was especially hard to read. From what he understood, it was a shady place, and the images that decorated the pages where haunting, yet so… inviting. He’d never willingly set foot in that place, but if it means it’ll help Sophie, then he’ll fall into the darkest pits that only humans could conjure with their imaginations.

He shook his head, shoving the off-topic thoughts to the side. Hopefully, the ‘path of petals’ wasn’t one of the ‘perilous treks’ and more of an easy one. But maybe the information was so old that the forest has changed and adapted since then? Keefe took a breath and walked through the familiar halls of the Shores of Solace, the place he still lived per his annoying father’s wishes, even after he graduated. He’ll stay here until he finds the perfect place for him to live out his life with whomever he ends up with.

Even if it meant dealing with his arrogant, cold father. Keefe wrinkled his nose. Heller Kern was a human name, as the book was a human one. He wasn’t sure where the name stemmed from, but he vaguely remembered the name of it in the Enlightened Language.

He stopped once he found the Leapmaster 5000. The glittering crystals began to spin around, and he called out, “Claralux!”

The crystal lowered, and a beam of light shone next to him. He didn’t hesitate to allow the light to whisk him away, brushing him across the globe, dropping him right at the line of trees.

The forest was just as creepy as he expected. The trees started small, but from where he could see, they grew thicker, taller, bigger, as the woods got deeper. There seemed to be a gentle light pulsing from the distance, calling for him, wishing to wrap him in its soft embrace.

A familiar voice whispered to him; “Follow.”

A voice he was supposed to hate.

A voice that made his heart flutter and made a ghost of a smile appear on his lips. A voice that resurfaced some of the dumbest, yet happiest memories he could think of. A voice full of hidden anger and hurt, yet so much love and caring.

“Follow,” it repeated, more insistently this time.

So Keefe took a breath.

And he followed.

[chuyenvienmatrixfield]

TAM LINH SCIENCE IS VERY MUCH DIFFERENT FROM NATURAL SCIENCE ; HOWEVER, IT IS DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND IT, BASICALLY, SOMETHING YOU CANNOT SEE IT, IT DOES NOT MEAN IT DOES NOT EXIST; INSTEAD, AMAZINGLY, IT IS IN YOU!!!!!!!! JUST READ

I am Asian, I am not Rich, I am not crazy, and I am not perfect, far from Perfect; however, I have some Asian secrets that Asian should find out as soon as Possible, because the Secrets might help Asian make Everything is Possible: Time Travel, Material Creations, Death might come back Alive, Quantum States, Time Universe, Teleport, Gold From Hydrogen, The MATRIX (ThoH Particles Field of the Universe, or simply as Particles Field of the Universe, or it is as simply as QUANTUM QUANTA FIELD OF THE UNIVERSE or Just As THEORY OF EVERYTHING(@)), or even run the Universe or Everything else for a very first time in the Power of Human, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc . . . . then you can become really, really, really Crazy Rich Asian as you wish in the Movie! ! ! Of Course, I am Informing you ahead of Time . . . Actually, there are Functions and Programs you can adjust from your 18CEO Virtual Reality Goggles you are wearing to QUANTUM STATES or TIME UNIVERSE (*) Note (*) I did not mean same Time and/ or Space Universe you are looking at! (@) WITHOUT THE MATRIX, THERE IS NO SUCH THING IS AS THEORY OF EVERYTHING! WITH THE MATRIX THERE IS NO NEED FOR THEORY OF EVERYTHING! HOWEVER, IF YOU CAN CALL SPACE IS AS THEORY, NOT A REAL THING, THEN YOU CAN CALL THE MATRIX IS AS THEORY OF EVERYTHING! IF YOU CAN CALL SPACE IS AS REAL THING, THEN YOU CANNOT CALL THE MATRIX IS AS THEORY OF EVERYTHING! It is as Real Thing, it is not as “A THEORY”. . . NOW FOR BUSINESS, I WOULD CALL IT AS “THEORY OF EVERYTHING” anyway; EVEN THOUGH, I DID NOT SEE IT IS AS THE WAY SHOULD BE!!!!THERE ARE SOME DISAGREEMENTS MENTS WITHIN MYSELF ABOUT NAME AS MATRIX OR THEORY OF EVERYTHING! KEEP IN MIND THE SECRETS HAVE BEEN MISSING FOR THE LAST AND THE LEAST 2500 YEARS!      JUST READ MY ARTICLE AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELVES! IF YOU either could or Could not, CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . There are:      1) 6 Organs: Eyes, Ears, Noses, Tongue, Body, and Brain      2) 6 Elements of Life: Colors, Sound, Fume, Taste, Touch (Senses), All of Physical Existences.      3) 6 Consciousnesses: Eyes Consciousness, Ears Consciousness, Noses Consciousness, Tongue Consciousness, Body Consciousness, Brain Consciousness      6 Organs, O’S, 6 Elements, E’S, and 6 Consciousnesses, C’S, then TOTAL is 18OEC, or 18OCE, or 18CEO, or 18COE, or 18ECO, or 18EOC, then there might be 18! Combinations of CEO or 18! Possible Cases of Virtual Realities those Human might face in Life, PCoVR: PCoVR = 18! = 6.402373706 x 10^15 PCoVR(Possible Combinations of Virtual realities)      18CEO Super Virtual Reality Goggles will make Visions and Realities of Life, Possible Cases of Virtual Realities of Life: PCoVRoL = 6.4024 x 10^15 PCoVR There are 5 Manifolds to make a Human Inner: *5 Manifolds*, I would reveal here and More Later in:        1) First Fold contains and covers : Matter, Ground, Water, Fire, Wind        2) Second Fold contains and covers: Absorbance from Eyes, Ears, Tongue, Noses, Feeling, Thinking        3) Third Fold contains and covers: Understanding, knowing, all of things have been recognized and analyzed by thought.        4) Fourth Fold contains and covers: Frame (Body)- Mouth - Thought - Actions (Karma) Note: Most People in the West did not know Karma and did not understand Karma; however, I will explain briefly about Karma in large way and in Macro Way: @1) Large Way: Karma are Actions have been repeated repeatedly Many Times (HABITS for example) in Time with Intentions in Mind or Tam and Manner of the Action; for example, Karma of a Teacher is as Actions of Teaching, Repeated Teaching Actions made Teaching Karma in Time. @2) Macro Way: Karma will become Quanta to be Recorded in Minds, then in Brain, then in Memory, then in Subconsciousness, and then in DNA and those QUANTA have to obey THE LAW of CAUSALITY and EFFECT or the LAW of CAUSE and RESULT; For Example, Orange Seeds are as Causes will have probabilities to grow as Orange Trees are as Effect or Results, then produce Orange ange Fruits, it depends on at least 12 Probabilities, Factors, Conditions and about 37 supporting Probabilities to have opportunity to grow up as an Orange Tree, then produce Orange Fruits . . . . . .. I am as the One and the Only and First to observe CAUSALITY and EFFECT in Science and start SCIENCE OF CAUSALITY AND EFFECT ON SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 12:50:37 pm Law of CAUSALITY and EFFECT (RESULTS) has existed in the Universe for Billions of years, it might be long as the Age of the Universe. Siddhartha Gautama, The Buddha, has explained best Laws of Causality and Effect 2600 years ago today, I am as the First to look at CAUSALITY and EFFECT in Manner of Science, I am as the First Person who use Science to observe CAUSALITY and RESULTS. I am also as the FIRST PERSON to Observe CAUSALITY and EFFECT Scientifically!!!!!!! However, Siddhartha Gautama way is better way for causality and Effect than Scientific Way of Causality and Effect in term of Enlightenment!      Scientific Way is only for Life Answer and Technologies and help Life get better Living and Understanding forward Enlightenment in Part!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tho Huynh-thhnfl@aol.com-QUANTUM QUANTA FIELD OF THE UNIVERSE FOUNDER Florida, Brooksville, USA, 34602. ‎Sunday, ‎September ‎30, ‎2018, ‏‎12:50:37 PM Above it is as First Day for Science of Natural Law Causality and Effect (Results) on Earth.

5) Fifth Fold contains and covers: Consciousness or Mindfulness. There are more Details about 5 MANIFOLDS, I WOULD RELATE AND REVEAL THEM MORE LATER WITH TIME GOES ON . . . . . . .   And then you use all of the Above to Observe the Universe with 121 Different Kinds of Mind, and the Possible Combinations of 121 Different Kinds of Minds, PCo121DKoM: PCo121DoM = 8.092024827 x10^200           = 8.1 x 10^200 PCo121DKoM      It did not stop there, 8.1 x 10^200 PCo121DKoM, because the 121 Different Kinds of Minds will work together with 18CEO Virtual Reality Goggles to learn, to observe, to analysis, to understand, to know, to solve, etc, etc, etc . . . Realities of 18CEO Virtual Realities Goggles have visioned for Life and the World and the Universe. Possible Cases of Realities you can see from the Universe and Around You, PCoRYCSFU&AY: PCoRYCSFU&AY = 51.85944 x 10^215 Possible Cases of Realities                = 5.186 x 10^216 PCoR Note: The Number I have calculated somewhere else before I brought them here!! Make sure you understand all Components you have to Observe the Universe, then you might know where is your Universe suppose to be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Answer is already in you ; unfortunately, you must find where it is in you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Answer of the Universe, WHERE IS THE UNIVERSE? is not far away from you, in fact it is in you!It is already in you! It is even more incredible, it is not the Final Answer! For Life, it is as the Final Answer; unfortunately, you must find the Answer within 5.186 x 10^216 PCoR, Possible Answers, then it is crazy, and it is not easy at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fortunately, the overall answer is not stop at the Answer for Life, there is more, and good news, the Answer for Enlightenment will be easier than the Answer for Life after all have been through!!!!!! You have to be through all before you can reach the Answer of Enlightenment, the Answer for everything! (For 121 Minds, the Possible Combinations of 121 Different Kinds of Mind are PCo121DKoM = 8.092024827 x 10^200        = 8.1 x 10^200 Possible Combinations of Minds ) The Universe might have Maximum about 10^44 Stars, it meant there are 44 Zeros after Number 1, but there are 199 Zeros after number 81, it meant Human Minds are 81 x 10^155 about 81 with 155 zeros after more than and Bigger Than Universe, Observable Universe. The Number has proved Universe is smaller than Human Mind quantitatively at least in Quanta Field of the Universe, and it is already in Human Mind! Do not take My Words Physically only , but also project ably . . . . Once I figure out something about The MATRIX or ThoH Particles Field of the Universe or simply as Particles Field of the Universe, or it is just as QUANTUM QUANTA FIELD OF THE UNIVERSE, I come up with 10^140 Quanta Quantitatively, it is still smaller than Human mind quantitatively with 10^200 POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS OF 121 DIFFERENT KINDS OF MINDS! Your mind is larger than the Universe QUANTITATIVELY in Quanta Field of the Universe at least! It is even more between your Mind and the Universe. With 8.1 x 10^200PCo121DKoM, the Universe is already in you. You can take my words Physically only if you know how . . . ! How it works, between your Mind and the Universe are still having many secrets for Human to Find Out! For example, there is a fact in your mind belonged to 2021, today is 2018, then you got to wait for 2021 before you can see “That Fact”, if you want to see “That Fact” before hand or ahead of time, then you must learn about your mind and how to deal with it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It will be the same for the fact in 2000. If you want to go back to see that “Fact”, then you must deal with your Mind and Conditions and Preconditions to meet for that Fact plays once again in your Life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8.1 x 10^200 Possible Combinations of 121 Different Kinds of Mind will make you see what you have seen thru Life and Universe, they are as Results of Your Mind, Life, and the Universe interact, react, mix, mess, treat . . . . . on each other for you to see what you saw, they are might be just something beyond your imagination to fool you, to trick you within!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your Mind is as Medium of the Universe, Universe is as Medium of Life, and Life is as Medium of Mind and so on and so Forth . . . . and Vice Versa . . . There are at least 6 ways between Mind, Universe, and Life to be Medium on Each Other: Mind -> Life -> Universe. Mind->Universe->Life Life---> Mind---> Universe. Life--->Universe--->Mind. Universe-->Life-->Mind. Universe-->Mind--> Life Mind, Life, and Universe play as Mediums on Each other and it even more strange, they are no difference and They are Nothing if they are separated on their own!!! As I have promised I will prove REALITY might be up to n.nn x 10^400 Possible Realities, guess what I have figured REALITY up to 7.89 x 10^370+ - 10^3.58 POSSIBLE REALITIES FOR WHOEVER YOU ARE! ******************************************************** NOW I CAN SAY: ABOUT 2017 I SAID “WHAT I CAN SAY IS AS SAND ON EARTH COMPARE TO SAND IN THE UNIVERSE” AND ON THIS DAY 8/18/2018 SATURDAY, MAU TUAT, YEAR OF THE DOG, #5 DOG, I PROVED MY WORDS WITH THERE ARE 7.89 X 10^370 + - 10^3.58 POSSIBLE REALITIES! I have already figured out how to bring POSSIBLE REALITIES UP TO 10^380PR; however, 10^400PR, I will keep for later as my secret for now and for my Trade Mark For Business! 18CEO’s are nothing New, they have been known in the World for longer than 2500 years; however, this is a very first time they are observed in Science by Tho Huynh (2018- 0000 + 623 BC = 2641 years) Mind is as Medium for the Universe, Universe is as Medium for Life, and Life is as Medium for Mind, then Mind, Universe, and Life might create 7.89 x 10^370 Possible Realities, then Cycles Mind, Universe, and Life will go on endlessly! 121 Different Kinds of Minds might produce 8.1 x 10^200 PCo121DKoM and as Medium of Universe, and Life, then Possible Realities are 7.89 x 10^370, Possible Realities are Larger than Universe Quantitatively in Quanta Field of Universe might mean Possible Realities have produce, make, and Create the Universe you are seeing or you are looking at!!!!!!! Mind, Universe, and Life are not existing, they are only Medium on Each Other! Mind, Universe, and Life are same, they are not different from Each Other! Mind, Universe, and Life are all in TAM and Tam is Nothing! They are all Nothing, even the Number is 7.89 x 10^370 Possible Realities, it is still nothing in Tam! Bo De Bon Vo Thu Minh Kinh Diec Phi Dai! Bon Lai Vo Nhat Vat, Ha Xu He Tran Ai. I CAN SAY NOTHING BUT YOU SHOULD NOT SAY 8.1 X 10^200PCo121DKoM AND 7.89X10^370POSSIBLE REALITIES AND UNIVERSE AND LIFE ARE NOTHING UNLESS AND UNTIL YOU ARE UNDERSTAND NOTHING; ESPECIALLY, DO NOT UNDERSTAND NOTHING IS AS 0 OR NIHILISM OR EMPTY SPACE or NO from YES or  Absolute Nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! “When you are not Free yet! Everything is matter! After you are Free, Nothing is Matter”--Tho Huynh Tho Huynh Smallest Particles Dynamics (Tho Huynh Top Paradox "Smallest Particles are not Smallest, something else is!") Smallest Particles to Transfer, transform, and Transmit X Element from Hydrogen; for example Principle, to get 103 other Elements for Free! Final Particles Mfg (Former is as THE THO SCIENCE since 1998) Dark Matter Maker. (I can show you the easy way to make Dark Matter that Today Science does not even know yet!) Matrix Field Expert (ThoH Particles Field of the Universe Expert) Matrix President. (ThoH Particles Field of the Universe President) ( or Simply as Particles Field of the Universe President) Quantum Quanta Field of the Universe Founder. Dark Waves Founder (It might lead to some kind of MAN MADE LIGHT PARTICLES and then questionable Maxwell Equation about Light Waves) Science of Reincarnation (Brand New Science in the World on Earth) (Reincarnation has been known for Thousands of years in Buddhism and Hinduism, nothing new, however, Science of Reincarnation is Brand New first day in 2017, Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, USA by Tho Huynh as Founder) (Everybody deserves to know Where and Who He/She will be next scientifically and physically!) Teleport First Information From Reincarnation Science. "Teleport is as Reincarnation in short cut" "Reincarnation is as Life Time Teleport" Tho Huynh Science of Reincarnation First. Birth and Rebirth Processing Book for $11.00 USD. Mojo Books & Records   Address: 2540 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612, USA. Hours : 10:00–22:00 Telephone: (813) 971-9717***************************** Universe of Time or Time Universe a newest discovery from The Matrix Field. Time T = 0 is as instantaneous Time that Universe of Time can use to make things beyond Human Imagination! or something for Time Travel ability that not seen in the world before! "Nothing is neither created nor destroyed in Physical Conditions Universe" "Everything is formed or gone by Preconditions or/and Conditions continuously!" "Everything is Formed or gone Dynamically or/and transformally continuously!" Tho Huynh Newest Law of Nature and Life. 18CEO, 18COE, 18ECO, 18EOC, 18OCE, 18OEC VIRTUAL REALITY GOGGLES Copies PRODUCER! (QUANTUM STATES and TIME UNIVERSE, It is not the Universe you are Looking At!) Tho Huynh PUSH GRAVITY 6 Forces: (1) Isaac Newton, First Half of Gravity (1643-1727) (2) Tho Huynh, Second Half of Gravity 2018 2018 - 1727 = 291 years after Death of Isaac Newton 1727. AND 2018 - 1643= 375 YEARS AFTER ISAAC NEWTON BIRTH YEAR! Isaac Newton has missed Law of Causality and Effect (Results) to Proceed and Process Back and Forth to Double check on the Phenomena of Gravity to see the Cause of Gravity . . . Isaac Newton has missed Causality and Effects Law of Nature 375 years ago; unfortunately, Today Science and Today Physics are still missing Cause and Effect law 375 years later to see what caused Gravity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (3)Weak Nuclear Force. (4) Strong Nuclear Force. (5) Electromagnetic Force. (6)6 th Force (Temporary Name Called to keep my secrets and Copy Right) thhnfl@aol.com viendongthoicuoc@yahoo.com thoithe@ymail.com Note: (#1)Science of Reincarnation I mentioned above is at Limit Scientific and Physical only, I did not observe anything about Spiritual yet! Even if I might learn something about Spiritual Part, I still did not want to say anything about it! Only Scientific and Physical Parts of Science of Reincarnation for now !!!!!!!! (#2) DO NOT REPEAT WHAT I SAID IF YOU ARE NOT ME, BECAUSE IT MIGHT HAVE NEGATIVE EFFECT ON YOU!!!!! (#3) I am as the ONE and the ONLY who is as an EXPERT about THE MATRIX or THOH PARTICLES FIELD OF THE UNIVERSE or simply as PARTICLES FIELD OF THE UNIVERSE or it is as just simply as QUANTUM QUANTA FIELD OF THE UNIVERSE! (#4) Something in Life might be up to 500! Possible Combinations of Facts, PCoF: 500! = 1.220136825 x 10^1134Possible Combinations of Facts The Number is Obviously Larger and Bigger Quantitatively Max Universe with 10^140 Quanta in Quantum Quanta Field of the Universe and 10^200 Possible Combinations of 121 Different Kinds of Minds; however, Life Space is Limited if I based on Information of Life from Earth, the Life Space is smaller Universe Space and Mind Space are everywhere! For example, Food Facts of Combinations might be 500! larger than 10^200 PCo121DKoM’s and Larger than Max Universe with 10^140 Quanta and larger than 10^370 Possible Realities! Again, unfortunately, Life Space is Limited and All are in Quantum Quanta Field of the Universe! (#5) When I said Quantum Quanta Field of the Universe, I meant Either Limits of the Universe without Bigger Universe if Bigger Universe had Differences in Quantum Quanta Field of the Universe or with Bigger Universe if Bigger Universe had same Quantum Quanta Field of the Universe! (#6)As I said before some where else, I would say again HERE with My List Below: 1) Einstein Space Time missed Quantum Time. 2)Einstein Gravitational Space Time missed Equilibrium States! 3)Einstein Ring missed Dynamics (Transition) from Cubic States to Spherical States! 4)Einstein Knew Time Dilation, but Einstein did not know Time Oscillation! 5)Einstein Vacuum Medium and Aether (somebody else proposed and Einstein accepted) did not work! 6) Einstein did not Realize Isaac Newton Missed PUSH GRAVITY!      Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton have missed CAUSALITY and EFFECT as THE LAW of Nature or CAUSALITY and RESULT as LAW of NATURE 375 years ago to Proceed and Process repeatedly whatever Phenomenon to be observed in Observations before go to some kinds of Conclusions or some kinds of Summary or Theories or General Ideas!!! Unfortunately, Today Science and Today Physics are still missing Law of Nature Causality and Results 375 years later if I marked Time by Isaac Newton Birth Year 1643, 2018 - 1643 = 375 years!!!!!!! Note: Do not think I am saying about Causality and Effect likes Siddhartha Gautama has said 2641 years ago! Because, Causality and Effect Law of Nature has existed even before the existence of Universe or Nature, Siddhartha Gautama only discovered and understood better than everybody else!!!   7) Einstein did not realize Space 0 is not Equal Quantum 0 basically and Dynamically ! ! ! 8)Most of All, Einstein failed to reach THE MATRIX or ThoH Particles Field of the Universe or Simply as Particles Field of the Universe OR IT IS JUST AS QUANTUM QUANTA FIELD OF THE UNIVERSE OR IT IS AS THEORY OF EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!! (NOTE: Without THE MATRIX or THOH PARTICLES FIELD OF THE UNIVERSE or simply as PARTICLES FIELD OF THE UNIVERSE or it is just as QUANTUM QUANTA FIELD OF THE UNIVERSE, then there is no such thing is as THEORY OF EVERYTHING! With THE MATRIX, there is no need for THEORY OF EVERYTHING; however, if you can call SPACE IS AS THEORY, NOT A REAL THING, then you can call THE MATRIX is as THEORY OF EVERYTHING! If you call Space is as A THING, REAL THING, then THE MATRIX is not as A THEORY, THE MATRIX is as A REAL THING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Due to Business Lately! I would call THE MATRIX IS AS THEORY OF EVERYTHING any way; even though, I did not like it!) 9) Today Science and Today Physics, Isaac Newton, and Albert Einstein did not know there are 6 Forces (Instead of 4: Weak Nuclear Force, Strong Nuclear Force, Electromagnetic, Gravity): 1o9)Pull Gravity, 2o9) Push Gravity, 3o9) Electromagnetic Force. 4o9)Weak Nuclear Force, 5o9)Strong Nuclear Force, 6o9)And 6th Force (Temporary Name Called to keep my secret and copy right) If I took Isaac Newton Birth year, the World has missed 6 Forces for 2018 - 1643 = 375 years Note I did not use the word Einstein is WRONG, but also I did not use the Word Einstein is RIGHT either! ! !

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AU ideas?

ABSOLUTELY!

Alright, so, if you're going for an Gen rated fic, like found family or something:

Hot Topics Exist in the Lost Cities and Tam takes Linh shopping AU

Jolie Lives AU

A branch off the previous, Jolie Lives in the Forbidden Cities AU

Foster Care AU(tried to write this one once and failed)

Fitz and/or Alden is a Beguiler AU

Marella is the Moonlark, Actually AU

Keefe Sencen gets a good childhood somehow AU

Stina is a nice person AU

Avengers AU

Keefe is the Moonlark, Actually, as well as being the Lodestar AU(great going, look at what you did! This was a perfectly good half horse kid! Now look at him! Even more trauma!)

Talent Swap AU

My Hero Academia AU

Grady And Edaline Adopt Keefe AU

Bronte Adopts Sophie AU

The Little Princess(The book by Frances Hodgson Burnett about a girl who is super rich and then her dad dies and she's stuck at a boarding school with horrible teachers but makes like 2 friends and then eventually after losing almost all her hope gets adopted by a rich guy who was her dad's friend and has been looking for her since her dad died what are you waiting for go look it up) AU

Avatar the Last Airbender AU(Do you wanna make Marella Zuko because fire or Keefe Zuko because Trauma or Tam Zuko because angst?)

Platonic Soulmates Shared Pain AU(literally any two kiddo characters could do this, it's awesome. EXPLORE! THAT! FRIENDSHIP DYNAMIC!)

If you want more ship oriented stuff:

Sokeefe Tattoo artist/florist AU

Tiana Pirate AU

Literally just anyone and Partners in Crime AU

Avengers AU, but this time with your fave ship dynamics

Human AU, plus Kidnapping(who breaks who out of their duct tape and ropes and kisses them like they can't taste the blood on their rescue's lips?)

Time Loop AU(Why does this one character have to repeat the same day over and over? What do they have to do differently?)

WW2 England AU

Soulmate AUS

Everything All Of The Time AU: Everything they ever think about you shows up on the place you two touch for the first time

Black Mark AU: you have a black mark where they'll touch you for the first time that fades as soon as they do

Ghost Soulmate AU: when one soulmate dies, they stick around and help their soulmate as a ghost until the other person's death.

Flower Wound AU: Flowers grow out of your skin wherever your soulmate is hurt. This is just begging for a Sokeefe fic. Think about how often those two idiots get hurt.

Hot/Cold AU: It's a real life game of Hot and Cold. Find your soulmate by following the actual warmth you can feel inside, when you get colder, you know that you're getting farther and farther away.

Touch without the T AU: Everyone who touches you hurts until you find your soulmate. The more they love you, the less it hurts, but it still will hurt a little even if they'd blow up the world for you. Imagine how touch starved and angsty these children are gonna be.

Hope you like these!

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wait ok pyro here and i just had an idea for a dark!linh au? i dont really know who to share it with but you really liked the general idea, so-

Basically, Linh gets banished at age eleven, like usual, but Tam doesn’t go with her. She’s in the wilderness, has no one on her side, and is struggling to get used to exillium and her new life. Without Tam, she has no one to talk to, and she feels as though things will never be able to get better. Eventually, Linh just…gives up. She doesn’t try to control her ability anymore, she lashes out, she stops bothering with Exillium. She never wants to go back to the Lost Cities. At some point, the Neverseen find her, and send Ruy to go and recruit her because of her power. Ruy and her get along pretty well because they can understand each other’s struggles with banishment and Exillium, and Linh joins the Neverseen.

Meanwhile, Tam has grown up without his sister, and has been nearly consumed by his guilt on more than one occasion. He’s still just as angry and bitter as he is in the books, but now he’s desperately trying to get a clue as to where his sister might have gone. Tam’s had what others would call a pretty normal life, except for Linh, who his parents refuse to talk about. He befriends Sophie in Foxfire earlier on in the series because she’s one of the few other people who realizes that the Lost Cities are kind of really messed up if you think about it for a few seconds. Maybe he’s also friends with Dex?

Either way, he and Sophie become…not friends exactly, but comrades in the way the gay kid and the goth kid are picked last in P.E., if that makes sense? As Sophie gets more and more wrapped up with the Black Swan and Neverseen, Tam realizes that having a connection with the underbelly of the Lost Cities might just be a way to find Linh again. At this point, it’s not even fully about him wanting to help her, but also to get rid of the tremendous weight on his shoulders. He should have been there for her, he should’ve done…something. Anything. But he didn’t, and his sanity will pay the price if he doesn’t fix his mistakes soon. (Note: he’s not actually at fault here he was like eleven but he thinks he messed up)

No idea if this has a happy ending. Honestly, it could go either way :P

(Also this is not me saying "write this" im just very excited over the idea and wanted to share!)

Welcome back, pyro! You’re absolutely right I loved the idea of a dark!linh au and this sounds fascinating!

This whole idea is incredible. The question what would happen to Linh when she was completely cut off, and what would happen to Tam when he didn’t stand up. Linh’s whole thing is kindness and supporting others, sometimes through violence and aggressions and asserting herself. But if she had no one to care for? To care for her? She’d be a completely different character!! I’m curious what her moral alignment would be. This sounds like a “lost control do the bitterness and now it’s drowning me” kind of thing, so I’d guess a chaotic neutral. She just does whatever she wants and doesn’t think or care about the consequences. Something good happens? She doesn’t care. Kill a few people? It happens sometimes. I love characters like this

I imagine Tam would’ve spent his life under the radar, trying to blend in and fit in while conducting his frantic search privately. He knows his parents don’t care and he has nowhere else to go so he has to pretend so they’ll keep providing housing and all that. I think he’s be much more chaotic, more unhinged than dark. And he wouldn’t have his dyed bangs. The crushing guilt from letting Linh go is trying to drag him under and he doesn’t seem quite okay at all, jumpy and erratic and secretive. The only think keeping him afloat and from giving in to the guilt and drowning in it, would be his search. The idea that maybe if he finds her he can fix this and everything will be okay.

Sophie os the key to that, but she might also keep him close because she’s worried about him and how chaotic he seems, the way he behaves. Maybe she doesn’t trust him not to loose himself and she sees him as a responsibility

there’s so many possibilities with this story!! I love it so much this gives me several ideas. Pyro you’re incredible and I love this. /g