《The Spark of Balance: The Realm of Mianite (Book 1)》Ch50- Helplessness
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Stefan POV-
The amout of drama of the past few days would put the Kardashian family to shame.
Literally everyone in that island was an issue, specially that red monster. Who did he think he was going around hitting on humans? Surprisingly some people found that romantic, why they would think that was completely unknown to him. Still, he was clearly evil and a guy with no regards for personal space. If he were Claire, he would have killed him that day she was facing the shadows.
Then there was her new best friend, the green guy. Why there were people of different colors he'd never know, plus it was kinda racist to ask. Though clearly Dianite hadn't been like that forever, the whole world had set off with theories about that....
Clearly some things just weren't the same as in the streams, and information was missing. Stefan had been spending much time reviewing all of these streams, after weeks of binge watching he only became more alarmed at Claire's future. If things happened as they did there, she would face many obstacles ahead.
Not that it was much of his business, it's just what his sister mentioned everyday. She grew worried at first, but as time went by she found herself happy for her lost sibling. The thrills and adventure apparently outweighed the dangers, of so a child said.
The days were the same, almost like carbon copies of themselves. Though it was still hard for Stefan to watch her die and get hurt, it became a bearable feeling. The world was no longer concerned at her deaths anymore, they were concerned at her relationships.
All the people in that world were different than all of them, some would even say bad influences. Even Jordan had grown weary of Dianite, and he was a laid off kinda guy. Even with all that drama, the world couldn't get enough.
Tom from this world has even joked about having feelings for Claire on Twitter in regards to the "chemistry" he sensed between her and his double in Miante. Obviously the world took it seriously, even Jordan. But him being much like his friends, he also tweeted his feelings for her as a way to joke back Stefan guessed. That what broke the world.
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Never in his life would he have wished to be in the world of Miante more than now, at least there was peace and quiet from the world drama there.
"She's been at this vault construction all night, think she'll stop?" Jordan asked
"Probably not, she seems very determined to get most of it done. That is unless she wants to go talk to her god, if that's even a real thing" Stefan answered in annoyance, he still didn't like Jordan..
" At least she has company, her family has been worried about her being alone at times. They worry for her safety way to much" he answer as he played with his rubix cube
"There is much to be afraid of. Did you not see the evil god trying to lure her to the dark side like Darth Vader?"
" She will never leave Ianite or betray him that way"
"We both know she almost did, the doubt in her eyes a while back, we both saw that!" Stefan screamed at his computer, not bothering to face Jordan.
"Ianite must be a great god, do you see the way her face lights up every time people say his name? Or how about when she saw that painting of him? Stop doubting a god you don't know, the fact that she trust him should be enough, the world needs to stop judging her decisions, that includes you" Jordan snapped back
"She's building a life there, making friendships and adjusting to the lifestyle, doesnt that worry you?" Stefan asked
"It's helping her survive, since when is that a bad thing? Besides, she's made right choices so far, we can trust her about handling the Dianite thing since that's been worrying you so much"
"Trust me, that guys isn't my sister's type. She never been one to search for releationships, all she cares about is working and learning." Said Claire's sister from the other room
She had been spewing time here eight her parents making sure all was going well. All of them had been worried sick during the Shadows incident, even more so when it came to the nether lava deaths they saw their daughter go though.
"She loves friendships, though I don't see her dating anyone since that's what you're so afraid of Stefan. I know my sister, she won't chose the darkness." She added
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Then just when Stefan thought the facility area couldn't get more crouded, Tom walked in laughing greeting his best friend Jordan as usual.
"Please, she's in an island full of men and she will be there for a while and you guys expect her not to build a relationship. Unrealistic! Clearly she didn't have much freedom here, this is her chance to go out and try all the things she didn't before." Said Tom
"Doesn't no one respect that this is a private facility anymore? It's labeled Stefan's lab for a reason!" Stefan screamed at all of them but all they did was laugh
"Well I guess we have a bet in our hands. I've known my sister since my birth and Jordan here is supposed to be just like her so we have a pretty good chance at this. What do you say Tom?" Claire's sister said
"Adelina you have yourself a deal. My other self I clearly irresistible like myself, it should be an easy win" Tom joked
"I don't bet" said Jordan
"Could you guys stop acting like kids! This is a laboratory for god's sake! Plus must I remind you all that there is no record on the streams of Sparkles dating Dianite or Tom, it won't happen" Stefan added
"There also wasn't record of a real shadows" said Adelina
"Or the Modesteps being on trial" added Jordan
"Guys, while you guys were having that lovely discussion Claire is being abducted!" Yelled Sonja
All of them turned to the screen as fast as they could, suddenly all phones rang with multiple alarms all over the room. Stefan ran to the controls to get a better idea of what could be happening.
When he set the panic aside and focused on the monitor he saw Claire and Champwan levitating away from her home by what looked like five shadows. The only light they could see was in the particles levataing them both, everything else was pitch black as the night.
After a few steps away they both teleported to a room with no doors or windows, yet they were both still asleep that they didn't even notice. Claire's weapons suddenly levatated away from the room and all she was left with was her attire, even her backpack was taken.
As of the other guy, everything was taken as well even his long jacket. The temperature in the room was clearly low since both of their breaths could be seen as they breathed. Their only source of warmth was the small candle lighting up their faces that laid on the ground in between them.
Though this kind of drama and panic was usual, it was still hard on most. When Stefan turned around to stare at the source of silence he saw everyone with panicked expressions, even Claire's sister was crying.
As always there was nothing to do, no way to warn anyone. The panic intensified when movement returned to the room Claire was in. The luminescent particles returned with shackles, chaining both of them up on the wall. Both of them must have been knocked out since they still weren't waking up...
As soon as the magic exited the room both of them hung like dead victims. Stefan looked at Jordan's in a panic, not having to ask if this was something that happened in the streams as he had done multiple times before. Jordan knew what he would ask, all he did was shake his head sideways and crumble his Maron Music t-shit he wore most days.
Sonja took Adelina out of the room to comfort her, most likely by taking her out on a ride or something. Meanwhile the rest of them stayed there in confusion, not daring to say a world for a while.
"Think someone will notice their missing?" Asked Stefan
"I don't know what this is, whoever this is...this is unexpected. The last person that saw them was Dianite and I don't think he's all about playing hero" said Jordan
"Then they are in serious trouble mate, because these people don't look friendly at all" added Tom
Not again. Why can't she just have a safe day there? The world was out, all would panic, and there is nothing that they could do but watch.
As always, the same though crossed his mind.
What had he done to her?
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