Sofia the First: Father

Chapter 13: The Truth

The Narrator transformed back into his human form and slowly walked over "And all that, was just the first chapter" he explained, "I am currently working on the final few lines". Sofia could only hold back tears, "I can't believe it... it's all true." She then hugged her big brother tightly, "Easy, it's alright," he soothed her as he started rubbing her back slowly. "Daddy..." she went, finally allowing tears to fall. "I know... I know" Ethan replied softly, the Narrator walked over and slowly sat down beside them, "I have seen how brave she has become since she day she became the current storyteller." He said with sympathy, "But never in my life did I expect her to express... such emotion". "Any young girl her age would breakdown like this after going through this level of trauma," Ethan replied, "Not everyone can remain strong and courageous forever... sometimes everyone needs to just... let it all out". He lifted his little sister's face up gentley and said, "I know I've told you that same story twice now, but there you have proof of it all". The Narrator smiled warmly, "It warms my heart to see someone take such good care of their loved ones. The power of love can go such a long way. Though I can't imagine the pain the pair of you must be go through, a parent being gone for so many years". "No dissrespect, but I don't think you'd know..." Ethan sadly replied, "You look and sound like you never had parents to begin with. You might not even remember them". "Non-taken," the Narrator replied, "But I'm just like you at the end of the day. Of course I had a father, AND a mother". "What happened to them?" Ethan asked as Sofia pulled away, "My mother... passed on... giving birth to me" the Narrator frowned, "As for my father, well... he dissapeared long ago... I haven't seen or heard from him in over 50 years". "50?" Ethan remarked, "How old are you, Sir?", "More so than you'd think, my Prince," the Narrator replied, "My own story is a rather strange one, so please listen carefully" he then began to tell the duo about his own past. "You see... my mother died shortly after i was born, whereas my father... dissapeared over half a century ago. As I said, I have no clue as to what may have happened to him, but I am happy with my current life. In any event, and given the passing of time, I fear he may also have passed". "Oh, I'm so sorry" Ethan frowned. Sofia smiled slightly, "But we're glad you're alright." Ethan dried her eyes with his gauntlets, "Don't worry," he said, gave her a reassuring smile, "Everything is going to be just fine". "I know" Sofia replied quietly, "When I first learned about him when Vor took over Enchancia, I thought he dissapeard out at sea when I was little...". "I thought the same, Sofia" the Narrator frowned, "I was certainly surprized upon catching word of your brother's story". Ethan lifted his sister's chin to face him once more, "Listen, I know Roland is the closest to a perfect father figure for us," he said, "And I want to make things even between the two of us, regardless of who started this feud. Therefore, I've thought of an idea that could possibly restore faith in not just the King, but the entire kingdom as well". "W-What do you mean? what is it?" Sofia asked seriously, "Do you remember days ago, when you came rushing into the castle courtyard crying your eyes out?" Ethan asked. Sofia gasped in shock, "Y-You mean you're going to track down... whoever chased me and Clover?". Ethan growled, "Well... if you put it this way, that... fool, Captain Valthor, despite how rude he may be has earned alot of respect by the King for all things he's done for Enchancia, INCLUDING bounty hunting. All I have to do is to hunt down that same man you described. Escort him back, with force, mind you, and get him sentenced". They got up and headed towards the elevator, Ethan gave her another smile, "I took down the physical embodiment of all evil, remember? And, on top of that, even though he destroyed the Ultimate Blade... I won't be needing it anyway, as I borrowed one of the Captain's personal favourites."

"Did you STEAL that sword?" Sofia asked. "I know it doesn't make me look like the best role model, but yes. Shortly after I escaped from that prison cell of a guest room," Ethan responded. "Good luck in restoring your relationship with King Roland, Prince Ethan" the Narrator smiled, "Thank you, good, Sir," Ethan smiled in return, then he turned back to Sofia. "Where exactly did you start your morning countryside stroll last monday?" He asked her, "I started at Dunwiddie Village, then through Summerset Village, and then just kept going north". "Dunwiddie, Summerset, and just keep going north, understood," Ethan nodded. He and Sofia climbed into the library's enchanted elevator once more, at it floated up towards the top of the Secret Library.

At the top of the tree, Ethan was suprized to see that the sun was on the verdge of setting completely. "Dear lord, how long were we in there!?", he then turned to face his little sister "But that's not important, one of the more major powers of the Ruby Chain is the power of flight!" He Smiled, Sofia's face lit up in suprize "Really?" She Asked, her big brother just winked "Stand back", Sofia did as she was told and took a few steps back. "Now" Ethan Decleared "Watch and be amazed..." and with that, he dived off the edge and fell towards the ground at lightning speed, "Wings!" He Shouted over the sound of the wind. and just like that, a pair of red wings appeared on his back.

He flapped his new wings hard and he stopped falling, he then looked down at his chain "God damn i love you" He Smirked. He then flew back up towards Sofia, Sofia herself was suprized when her big brother flew up and hovered before her, Sofia Beamed with amazment "Ah-mazing!" She Gasped, "Now" Ethan Decleared "I need you to come up with a few excuses for when talking to the King, SHOULD he ask about my whereabouts, which he probably will... can you do that for me?" He Asked with a smile, Sofia knew that the King would be worried sick if he found out that he ran away a third time, so she had no choice but to agree "Ok, i'll try" She Replied "Good girl" Ethan Smiled "Now we'd best get you back home, mother, James, Amber and all the castle staff must be worried sick". Ethan held out his arms and helped Sofia into them, Sofia wrapped her arms around his neck where as Ethan held her in both his arms "Hold on" He Smiled, he then turned around and began flying downards towards the ground.

"Woah!" Sofia cried, closing her eyes. Eventually, they reached the river down below and Ethan quickly pulled up, causing them to glide just above it. "You're okay," Ethan smiled, "You can open your eyes". Sofia slowly opened her eyes and gasped in astonishment, there they were, gently gliding over the river bed. "It's beautiful," Sofia smiled, looking into her big brother's eyes. Ethan did the same and winked, "Don't worry, I WILL sort things out, I promise". "I know you will," Sofia smiled in return. The heroic duo flew off in the sunset, looking forward to finally settling things once and for all.