Well, someone's being a hyper scaredy-cat today...

   For a moment I froze, locked in a staredown with those clear blue eyes. Then...
   "Elli!' I squealed, throwing my arms around her. "You're finally awake! There's so much I have to tell you!"
   Ellie untangled her limbs from my grip and blinked a couple of times. "Lexi... I just had the strangest dream ever... " She sat up straighter and looked around "Wait, why are we in the hospital ward?"
   I winced "Well, we were sort of hoping you knew... All I know is that you were found in a coma on the ballroom floor. Oh and your jewel was stolen but I have it back now!" I held up the seashell anklet triumphantly.
   "Oh, thank you, thank you so much!" Elli grabbed her jewel and hugged it close to her chest.
   "Anything for my honorary sister."I waved her off with a smile. "Now," I began "What was that about a strange dream?"
   Elli frowned in deep thought. "Well, the other Chosen and I were in this prairie meadow sort of thing and we were having a picnic. Then you came along, and I was introducing you to everyone else, and everything was all fine and dandy." Her brow furrowed. "But then they came."
   "Can you tell me about them?" I prompted.
   "Um well, they looked like very beautiful, graceful, pale-skinned people. Like the Fey, but a bit off. It's probably because they stopped looking so pretty when they attacked."
   "Did they seem kind of like a melting blob dipped in gasoline?"
   She shook her head frantically. "They didn't look that ugly. They were more... insane. And I don't mean your brand of oh-my-gosh-I'm-so-hyper-it-seems-like-I'm-insane-but-I'm-not."
   "Are you really sure about that? 'Cause I was there too, and they seemed like creepy gasoline blobs half the time."
    "Absolutely positively sure. Wait, you were in the dream too? Does that mean-"
    "No, it doesn't mean anything." I cut her off."Henry actually created a dream world thingy where he stuck you and the other Chosen."
   "Oh, how sweet of him..." Elli trailed off, with a dreamy look on her face.
   I rolled my eyes. Elli's crush on Henry is so painfully obvious, it's a miracle no one has realized it yet. Or maybe some people have and they're just keeping quiet about it... 
   "Elli, please snap out of it." I waved my hand in front of her face.
   "Oh, sorry Lexi." She smiled sheepishly. "So, what happened to the other Chosen?"
   I winced again. "Well, they're sorta kinda still in a coma, and their jewels are sorta kinda missing. Except for the storm jewel and it's unknown owner." "Oh shoot, we have to get those jewels back! Lexi, can you help me make a portal?"
   I shook my head sadly. "Sorry, but no. You saw me give up my jewel, and if I used yours, it might backfire."
   "I- I'm sorry Lexi. I should have known-"  
   "It's okay. Wait, how am I not in a coma yet?"
   "Probably because you're part phoenix." Elli explained. "You don't have to be as dependent on your jewel as the other Chosen are."
   "Oh, that makes sense... Hey, where are we going, anyways?"
   "To Phiriexell, of course."
   "Then can I just get there another way?" I scratched the back of my head. "I think I'm getting portal-sick."
   "Well, if you want to spread your wings and fly there-"
   "Never mind, I'm coming with you." It's hard having wings and being scared of heights.
   Elli gestured at the newly-made portal. "Former lady's maids first."
   I scowled. "Fine. On one condition. You absolutely have to confess to Henry while we're there."
   She sighed. "Okay."
   I grinned triumphantly and stepped into the portal. The grin soon disappeared when I heard a faint 'After we get all the jewels back." from Elli
   Dang it.