Sofia the First: Father

Chapter 28: Back to Normal?

Many days passed, and things were finally beginning to go back to the way it once was. Over the course of 6 days, Ethan had begun to spend much more time with his younger siblings. Dr. Evens had promised the family to check on Ethan and Sofia's father every single day untill he had completely recovered, seeing as his terrible condition made him far too dangerous to be near anyone.

It was a lovely Sunday morning in Enchancia, and Ethan and his sister were in his room chatting "So" Ethan Said "Any idea of what we should do? i'm out of ideas", "Actually, i do have one" Sofia Replied "Maybe we could go and visit Ruby and Jade? i did say i'd catch up with them at some point". "Those two old friends of yours? the ones who talked to us on the way back home after finding father?" Ethan Asked, "That's them" Sofia Smiled in return. "Maybe..." Ethan Said turning to face one of his room's windows. Just then, Sofia's shoe suddenly fell off her foot "Oh" She Said, but when she leaned down to get it, Ethan turned back around and picked it up before she could. "I CAN do things for myself you know" Sofia glared in a playful maner, a large smirk formed on Ethan's face "It's my job" He Said "A job every older sibling has to attend to". "Well" He Added, still smirking "If you insist that you can do most things without help, then you won't require any to stop me from doing this!" and with that he dropped her shoe and began tickling her sole. The little Princess was surprized by this and tried to pull herself together, but her big brother was too much of a good tickler. Eventually she couldn't take it anymore and burst into a laughing fit "Ok! ok!" She Cried "I take it back! please stop!", Ethan then sat down beside her and began to tickle her tummy, making the little Princess laugh even harder. After another few seconds, he reached for her other shoe and took it off "No!" Sofia Laughed "Not again!". "Yes, again" her big brother Smirked and he began to tickle her toes, but Sofia tried to fight back by tickling his tummy. As the tickle fight ensued, it was quite clear that the Ultimate Prince was winning "Why am i so ticklish!?" Sofia Cried, "Don't be ashamed!" Ethan Laughed "Just enjoy it!". After about another minute, the doors opened and the Royal Family walked in. They all began to laugh at the adorable scene "Aww..." Miranda Gushed, both Ethan and Sofia stopped tickling each other and looked towards the doorway. The sight of the Royal Family standing in the doorway and smiling at them caught Ethan off guard "Oh jeez!" He Exclaimed, He jumped back in surprize and fell of the bed with a loud thump. Everyone including Sofia burst into laugher in reaction to the Prince's little mishap, Ethan slowly got up "Real funny... absolutely HILARIOUS!" He Said sarcasticly, but he couldn't keep a strait face for long and began laughing along them. But there was one particular laugh that stood out from the rest, as the laughter began to die down, Ethan slowly walked over to them "I reconize that voice!" He Gasped. Miranda and King Roland Smiled with joy and stepped aside to reveal a tall, well-built, sharp dressed brunette male.

"My boy..." Johnathon Gasped happily, Ethan simply couln't containt himself and dashed towards him "Dad!" He Beamed as he and his father embraced "Finally! you're all better!". "I know!" His father Beamed in return "I woke up a few hours ago feeling right as rain, and was officialy allowed to see you and the girls again!". "I can't recieve ALL the attention" Ethan Smiled and he stepped aside so his father could see his now 10 year old daughter in her beautiful purple dress. "Sofia... my little Princess..." He Smiled his biggest smile, "Daddy..." Sofia Gasped. Without another word, she bolted over and Johnathon kneeled down to embrace her "My sweet angel!" Johnathon Beamed "After 10 long lonesome years of nothing but deppression, pain and many colds caught... things are finally back to the way they once were! i've missed you so much!", "Me two daddy!" Sofia Cried "I thought... i thought...", "That i had been lost at sea, i know" her father softly Replied "But that was never the case, i take it your mother has finally told you what happened?". "Yes" Sofia tearfuly Replied "I never knew...", "Shhhh... don't worry, darling, everything's okay now. I'm safe, and now everything can finally go back to way they once were". "Hold on, back to normal?" Ethan Asked in confusion, "Myself, your mother and King Roland began to engage in conversation earlier this morning shortly after i woke up" His father Replied "And we all began to talk about what will happen now that i am back", "Well, what DOES happen?" Ethan Asked "Well" his father Replied "We've not yet figured that out, but no family in the entire world can ever have TWO fathers. Regardless of who they are married to... something must be done". Sofia's heart sank upon hearing those last few words "No!" She Cried wrapping her arms tightly around her father's back "Don't leave, daddy! Please!", "Shhhh.... it's alright, Sofia. Father isn't going anywhere" Ethan Soothed her. Johnathon simply couln't bear to see his grown up daughter so upset "Shhhhhh... easy" He Said in a most soft tone of voice "It's okay... don't worry, i would NEVER go anywhere without you, your mother and your brother". "Y-You promise?" Sofia Asked with big, blue, watery eyes, "Of course i do" He Replied "How could i ever lie to you?". "A few things just need sorting out" the King Added "Don't worry, Sofia. Nothing bad is going to happen", "It's alright, your highness" Johnathon Said to the King "I'll handle this". Roland's face turned into a frown, but no one noticed. He then walked over to pull on a large golden rope hanging from the ceiling, within a few brief moments, Bailywick entered "You called, your Majesty?" He Asked Roland. "I did indeed" the King Replied "I believe we've all yet to have breakfast, Johnathon here kept us busy the entire time we've been awake". "Right Away, your Majesty" Bailywick Smiled and he left to get breakfast prepared, Johnathon facepalmed himself and sighed loudly " I'm terribly sorry" He Said to the King "I was beyond excited to see family again, and i've kept you all from enjoying the first meal of the day...", the Queen giggled "Don't worry about it, honey, i felt the exact same way". "Anyway..." Ethan Smirked "What was food like living in a forest THAT secluded, father?", His father Chuckled awkwardly "You wouldn't want to know..." He told his son "But considering that fact i'm now living in a REAL castle, i'm pretty sure they'll be more much than i bargined for!". Ethan Laughed "You have no idea...", "Alright everyone" King Roland Smiled "I'd say Bailywick is just about finished preparing breakfast, let's head for the dining room". "One second" Said Sofia, she rushed back over to her big brother's bed and put her shoes back on. Her father chuckled at this "Was your MEAN older brother picking on you?" He Asked with a smirk "Tickling you helplessly like that, or were you the one who caused it perhaps?". Sofia blushed and Ethan Chuckled, "It's totally unfair!" James Laughed "Sofia's no where near as strong as Ethan is, big brothers and sisters ALWAYS have the advantage-". "James" the King interupted him "As much as i like to see you bonding with our 'visitor', we really should get going for breakfast", "Oh, sorry" James Smiled sheepishly, and so both families made thier way to the dining room to have breakfast, and properly start their day.