EverRealm

It's A Family Reunion

A knock was heard at the door.

It opened and a tall blond-haired man and a long hair brunette woman walked into the room.

"Is everything alright?" The King asked. They noticed Elora. "Oh, so this is our guest. You know, you're the talk of the castle right now." Queen Miranda said.

"Really?" Elora answered, sheepishly.

"Yes, the servants were talking about how our daughter, Sofia, found you. You certainly had a some of us worried. How are you feeling?" Miranda asked.

"Besides the headache, I'm fine." Elora groaned.

"She has amnesia your majesties. She can't remember anything." Baileywick explained.

"I'm sorry to hear that." King Roland said.

"Hope you get better soon." Miranda said.

Elora was taken back by how nice they were to her. "T-Thank you." She stutters nervously. The King and queen both smiled. "There's no need to be nervous. You're amongst friends." Miranda said.

King Roland turns to Baileywick. "So are preparations for the festival in order?" He asked.

"Almost, your majesty. There's still a few things that needs to be set up." Baileywick informed him.

"Festival?" Elora asked.

"Oh yes, it's the summer festival. There's going to be games, music, and magic performed by Mr. Cedric." Sofia said. She noticed that the elf was quiet. "Would...you like to come?" Sofia asked.

Elora looked at everyone. They were so nice. If fact, everyone was being nice to her. Here she was sitting on the bed, a burden to them.

"Yes. But can I help as well?" Elora asked them.

"Sure." Sofia smiled.

"But no heavy lifting." Baileywick said, sternly.

"Don't worry, I can just use my magic." Elora said as she reached over to her staff, which was resting on the wall near her.

As everyone walked out of the room, Elora stumbled as she tried to get up from the bed. When she took a step, Elora collided into someone's chest. She opened her eyes to see purple, realizing that it was the sorcerer. She looked up to see Cedric looking down at her, frowning. Elora backed away from him, embarrassed.

"Sorry." She muttered.

"Don't push yourself. If you need help, just ask." Cedric said. As he started to head towards the doorway, Cedric noticed Elora still hadn't moved an inch. She was staring at him with a dazed expression in her eyes. Was she blushing as well? Maybe it was too soon for her to be moving around. Cedric wondered to himself.

"Well, are you coming, or are you just going to stand there?" Cedric asked. Elora's eyes widened, snapping out of her trance.

"Y-Yes. Coming!" Elora calls out as she runs catches up to him, following after the others.

It was beginning to turn midday as they started set up for the festival in the village square. As Cedric, Baileywick, Elora, and some of the servants were finished setting up, a voice yells out.

"Uncle Ceddy!"

Cedric felt someone jump on to his back, which nearly knocked the sorcerer down.

He instantly knew who it was "Calista." He said, getting a little agitated.

On his back was a little girl wearing a red robe with long black hair and white bangs, matching her uncle's. She beams at him on his back.

"Uncle Ceddy! It's been so long!" She hugs him. A young woman walked up to them.

"Cordelia." The sorcerer grumbled as he took his niece off of him and sat her on the ground.

"Say hello to Hexley Hall's newest sorceress!" Cordelia said, proudly.

"I'm going to be just like uncle Ceddy!" Calista said, happily as she jumps up and down.

The sorcerer noticed that the girl's head nearly reached his waist. He smiles and pats her head. "You're getting taller." Cedric said.

"Hi Cordelia, hi Calista!" Sofia greeted.

Then Elora saw an older man and woman walk over to them. She noticed Cedric looking a little nervous as the older man approached.

"Mother, Father. What are you doing here?" Cedric said.

The older sorcerer hugs him then next Winifred does the same.

"What, we can't see our son's magic act?" Goodwin chuckled.

Then Winifred noticed Elora behind the sorcerer. "Ceddykins, are you going to introduce us to your new friend?"

"This is Elora, Mr. Goodwin and Winifred." Sofia gestures to Elora as she introduced her to them.

"Hi." Elora waved, nervously, smiling softly. "It's nice to meet the two of you." Winifred shook her hand.

"If you're not seeing anybody, my son is available." Winifred winks.

"Mother, please." Cedric whined.

"Mummy, her ears are so pointy." Calista pointed out to Elora's ears, fascinated by them. "That's because she's an elf, darling. And don't point at people it's rude." Cordelia told her.

"But she's so tall! And her staff...so red." The little girl was mesmerized by the red gem on top of the staff.

"I'm sorry. You have to excuse my daughter." Cordelia said.

"She's adorable." Skylar smiled. Then she felt something tugging on her sleeve and looked down to see Calista, looking up at her. "May I hold your staff?" She asked. Elora paused, hesitantly.

"Calista! You're being rude." Cedric frowned before Elora spoke.

"It's fine." Then she looked down at the little sorceress. "Okay, I'll let you hold it for a little while, if you promise not to lose it. But, afterwards, I would like it back." Elora told her with a small smile. Calista quickly nodded her head, excitedly. Elora handed her staff to the little girl and she took it.

Sofia walks over Calista. "Hey Calista, would you like to play some games?" She asked.

"Yes!" Calista said, excitedly.

The two walked away leaving the group alone as they headed towards the stands that had games.