Curse of Enchanted Haven

Chapter 16

-Forest Tent-

While Raven was still sleeping, Merlin walked outside, conjured a cauldron, and raised his hands toward the sky.

"Apri il percorso di comunicazione e mostrami Evanya."

The winds picked up, and the liquid in the cauldron swirled until the image of Evanya in her house appeared.

"Merlin?"

"Evanya," he leaned over to see her better and continued, "Raven is still asleep at the moment, but I wanted to let you know that she has seen everything up to King Harold falling ill."

"She saw how I got my scar. Did she see when I told Jonathan about the miscarriage?"

"Yes, she did. She was so upset that she left me behind to return to the tent."

Evanya closed her eyes, and Merlin continued, "She is about to see when Snow starts to believe her father."

"Merlin, Rumplestiltskin said there's not much time left until Jonathan is lost forever in the Unseen Realm. Do you know exactly how much time we have?"

Merlin sighed, "I'm afraid we have less than half a month until Jonathan can't escape the Unseen Realm. Don't lose hope, and don't lose faith! You will break the curse. Raven is doing everything in her power to ensure you and Jonathan are reunited."

Evanya smiled and said, "Does she know what color magic she has?"

"It's purple right now. As she's growing into it, it's lightening up."

"Magic can change as you hone your craft?"

Merlin chuckled, "You, of all people, should know that, Evanya. When you and Jonathan bound your magic, it changed from purple to gold. Gold magic is more powerful than light and dark magic. Raven, I believe her magic is light like mine. She is the granddaughter of a powerful wizard, you know."

Not knowing what he meant by that statement, Evanya concluded, "I wish you both the best. Be careful and hurry."

The image faded as the communication line closed.

"Who were you talking to?"

Merlin looked up to see Raven walking out in a blue and white dress fit for a princess. He smiled at her and said, "I was talking to Evanya. We had some things to discuss. Our time here is of the essence. We must hurry. Your Uncle Jonathan doesn't have much time left."

"What do you mean? Does he have a time limit for getting out of the Unseen Realm?"

"Yes, according to the month and the day, he has precisely twenty-six years. He only has half a month left. We have to get moving."

"What are we seeing today?"

"The answer to your question. We will see your mother turning against her brother and Evanya."

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-Enchanted Haven-

During her normal run time, Evanya sat on the large fallen tree branch in the forest. She looked down at her left hand and played with the engagement ring Jonathan gave her before the curse. She heard the sound of rustling leaves and looked in the direction she heard the noise. A beautiful Whitetail doe walked out into the clearing and was heavily pregnant.

"Faline, I missed you!" Evanya smiled and said, "Oh, momma, it looks like it's getting close for you to deliver. I'm so happy for you."

Faline nuzzled Evanya, and she wrapped her arms around the doe to hug her. She rubbed one hand on Faline's belly and smiled.