Tales of Fairyland

Family Bonds

{Genevieve rushes through the castle, clutching the hairbrush tightly, her heart pounding with urgency. She knows that time is of the essence in their mission to rescue Elara and the twins. Her destination is the Royal Healer's room, where she hopes to find Reed, the healer who has tended to the royal family for generations. Reed's room is filled with the soothing aroma of medicinal herbs and potions. Shelves are lined with jars containing various remedies, and sunlight filters through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the space. Genevieve knocks on the door and, without waiting for an answer, enters the room.}

{Genevieve} Reed are you in here?

{Reed steps out from behind a bookcase and smiles at Genevieve.}

{Reed} Hello Princess Genevieve. What can I do for your highness?

{Genevieve holds out the hairbrush as she looks at him determined.}

{Genevieve} Elara is under a geas. And me and Ash believe its because of this hairbrush. Can you take a look at it please.

{Reed's expression shifted from a warm greeting to one of concern as he took the hairbrush from Genevieve.}

{Reed, with a hint of worry} A geas, you say? That is indeed troubling. Let me examine the hairbrush and see if there are any enchantments or curses on it.

{Reed carefully inspected the hairbrush, his experienced hands tracing over its bristles and handle. After a few moments, he began to mutter incantations softly, his fingers moving with precision.}

{Reed, his voice low} There is magic here, Princess. Dark and twisted magic. It's designed to bind someone's will and force them to act against their nature.

{Genevieve's eyes widened with worry.}

{Genevieve, anxiously} Can you break the geas, Reed? Elara and the twins are in danger.

{Reed, focused} Breaking a geas is a delicate and complex process, but it can be done. However, I need more information. Who cast this geas, and what were the circumstances surrounding it?

{Genevieve, determined} We suspect the Court of Shadows is involved. Elara and the twins disappeared mysteriously, and me and Ash believe they have gave her it.

{Reed, nodding in understanding} The Court of Shadows... A formidable adversary. If they are indeed responsible for this geas, it adds another layer of complexity to breaking it.

{Reed continued his examination, his brow furrowed in concentration. As he worked, Genevieve couldn't help but feel a growing sense of urgency. Elara's safety depended on their ability to unravel the dark magic that bound her.}

{Reed} Give me a few suns to work out a way to break it, your highness. I know time is of the essence, but we need to be careful as I am afraid it is a very powerful geas, the most powerful one I have ever encountered.

{Genevieve} Thank you, Reed. Please do keep me informed.

{Genevieve walks back out of the room and sighs. It's been a moon now since Elara went missing, and Genevieve misses her dearly. She makes her way back to Elara's bedroom, the memories of her daughter making the room feel both empty and full of life at the same time. As she enters the room she smiled as she sees Ash standing at the window.}

{Genevieve} Missing our Little Star are we love?

{Ash turning his head to look at her} You know I am. I miss her everyday.

{Genevieve smiles softly as she turns to look at a painting of her Ash and Elara when she was five stars old.}

{Ash} I remember when we had that portrait done. Elara was glad that it was over.