Sofia the First: Father

Chapter 29: Making Things Right

At the dining room, Johnathon was telling everyone about what had happened throughout the years "You mean all you had to.. HUNT your own food!?" James Gasped, "Sadly yes" Johnathon Frowned "I am not proud of it, but it had to be done. It was either me or the animals, and there are far more of them then us". "You did what you had to, dad" His son assured him, "I know" He Replied "Anywho, It was either that or the common wild berries, which were most likely poisonous. It was NOT a risk worth taking", "Amen to that" Ethan Agreed. At last breakfast arrived "Good lord!" Johnathon Gasped "When you said 'breakfast', i didn't expect a Christmas feast!", everyone laughed "What's Christmas, dad?" Sofia giggled. Johnathon was beyond surprized "You don't know what christmas is?" He Gasped "Christmas is one of the greatest and most important moments of the whole year! how can you NOT know, darling?", Miranda Chuckled "I used to hear you say that word alot, Johnny. And yet you never told me what it is". "So what is this, Christmas?" Amber curiously Asked, "It is a holiday that is celebrated every year, on December 25th" Johnathon told the blonde Princess. Just then, Roland realized something "That's on the same day as Wassalia!", "I used to keep hearing that word every year all those years ago" Said Johnathon "What DOES that word mean?". "It's basicaly a holiday, set on December 25th. It's full of rejoice, happiness and gifts on a cold wintery night", "That's absolutely IDENTICAL to Christmas!" Johnathon Gasped "Perhaps they're the same thing". "I've never even heard that word before" Roland Decleared, "It's traditional where I come from" Johnathon responded. "You didn't always live in Enchancia, Sir?" James Asked, "No, he didn't, James" Miranda Replied. "Then... where ARE you from" Amber Asked Johnathon, "To be vaguely honest, Princess. I cannot even remember..." he replied, "Alright, you two" Ethan Said in a slightly stern voice "That's enough, you're making him feel uneasy". "No, no" His father stated "I'm fine, I just need time to get my head strait", "As long as you're alright, father" Ethan Replied, "Thank you, my boy. But I  I assure you, I'm quite alright". Soon all members of Ethan's real family began engaging in conversation, while the King and his children just kept to themselves and ate. As his mother and sister were laughing at something his father had said, he couldn't help but peer over at Roland. He had his head in his hands, and was completely silent "What's got you feeling glum? it everything alright" He Asked the King, but he didn't answer "I think it's best we leave him be" Miranda Frowned, "I agree" Said Sofia. "Well, I've FINALLY finished" Johnathon Said in a joking manner, but the King didn't seem to respond in any way "Worth a try..." He Frowned as he slowly left his seat "Anywho, I'll be outside getting fresh air if you need me". "As with me" Ethan Said and he followed his father out to the courtyard.

Outside

"So, my boy" Said Johnathon "What is life like living here at the castle?", "Well..." Ethan Replied awkwardly "You'd need to ask mother or Sofia about that, i've not been living here that long". "Alright" His father Replied "In that case, what have you been up to lately?", "Quite alot, i can tell you that" Ethan Decleared "So much so, that I can't even explain it here. Maybe later tonight", "Very well" His father Replied. A few brief seconds of silence passed "Did you notice the King?" Ethan Asked his father, "No, I didn't notice Elvis" His father Replied. "Who???" Ethan Asked in confusion, His father just chuckled "Oh, nothing. But no, i didn't notice his Royal Highness". "He had his head in his hands, and was completely silent" Ethan stated "Something's wrong", "You think?" Johnathon Asked raising an eyebrow, "Definately" Ethan Responded. After a few moments of thinking, Ethan finally came to a conclusion "I've got it! He's worried", "Worried?" His father Asked "What about?". "Since you're back, that means that you and mother are now officialy back together" Ethan Explained "Now King Roland is worried about mother divorcing him, and that means his children will be left motherless once more...". "Once more?" His father Asked, "He had a wife once... but that's all I know of" Ethan Explained "Many years later, he married mother... and now he'll have to file for divorce once again. That's what he's worried about". "I'd have never thought..." Johnathon Frowned "That poor man...", "Agreed" Said Ethan. "I know I may have been furious at him when we first met back in the dark forest, but i now suddenly feel sorry for him greatly. I wish there was a way to help him..." His father Said softly. That last sentence echoed through Ethan's mind "Wish... WISH... that's it!" He Beamed "Father, you're a genius!", "What, my boy?" His father Asked him. "Listen" Ethan told him excitedly "Sofia once told me about a magical well that grants wishes". "What..." His father Said all confused, "Wait, there's more" Ethan told him "Back then, the King was desperate to start a family. But his wife suffered from something called Infertility, meaning she was forever unable to give birth". "My god..." Johnathon Gasped "That's simply... heartbreaking", "I know" Ethan Frowned "Roland eventually became so desperate, that he made a wish in that very same well. But the whole wish went completely awry, and the original Queen of Enchancia died shortly after giving birth to the royal twins... due to servere complications". "And that, is the true story behind why the King married mother and Sofia into his own family life..." He finished, Johnathon was now completely heartbroken "I am in a complete loss of words..." He Frowned "The poor man only wanted a family... but he should have come clean about it, not hide his true feelings. That is what a real man does". "Couldn't have said that better myself" Ethan Said giving a brief smile "But knowing HIM, he would have thought it too personal to openly addmit. Especialy in front mother and his children". "He only ever wanted his children to have a mother in their lives..." His father Frowned "If only there were a way to make things right...", "But that's just it, dad!" Ethan Smiled "The wishing well!". "You mean to me that you're going to WISH the old Queen back to life?" Johnathon Asked with concern, "Of course, you gave me the idea after all!" Ethan Smiled in return, His father could only put a hand on his shoulder "That's my boy" He Smiled proudly. "We better get a move on" Ethan stated, but then he stopped "Wait... only I can go", "And why is that?" His father Asked raising an eyebrow. "You're only a guest here," Ethan Explained "You can't just go about 'exploring' the place without some sort of supervison". "Very correct," his father agreed, "In that case, I'll just wait here and keep an eye peeled, just in case. Any staff member passing by here will be told you've gone for a stroll". Right as he said it, a servent's voice was heard nearby, "Prince Ethan? Mr. Balthazar? Are you out here?" he called. "Good luck, son," Johnathan smiled, "And be mindful of the time,". "I'll be as quick as I can," Ethan Replied. "Just remember: Be careful what you wish for," His father wisely told him, "Don't worry, I've learned a lot since that fateful day," Ethan smiled reassuringly, and he headed off before he could be seen.

10 Minutes Later

After racing through a small obstacle course, and passing by a hedge maze, Ethan finally arrived at the back of the island, where the well was said to be located, "Finally!" he smiled as he came across a lonesome gate.

"This must be the place," he thought. he tried to force the gate open, but it wouldn't budge. "Locked, why am I not surprized..." he groaned, but then his face turned into a large smirk, "But this world should know this very well by now... NOTHING as simple as this stops me." He crouched down and the chain around his neck began to glow. After 5 seconds, he unleashed the charged power and jumped into the air a good 10 or-so feet, before landing on the other side of the hedge. "Now..." he decleared looking over at the old well. He slowly walked over and peered down into it's abyss, only by greeted by a large, golden, metallic face.

"Give me your riches, and I'll grant you 3 wishes," It said in a calm, ghostly sounding voice. Ethan cleared his throat awkwardly, "I've heard that you are the wise, ancient wishing wish that's been in service to the Royal Family for many a generation," he decleared. "That is me, and I bid you welcome," the face replied, "And I hear that you are the newest member OF the Royal Family". "I'm here to fix the crisis the King's side is currently facing," Ethan stated, "Considering the fact that YOU are the reason behind this whole mess: The death of Queen Loreli, the previous Queen of Enchancia". "I was just doing my job, Your Highness" the well replied. "A job that causes the death of a MONARCH!?" Ethan snarled "You listen here, because I'm only going to say this once: The King VERY CLEARLY never wanted that to happen, becuase what man would? All he wished was to start a family. One to grow, NOT shrink!". "Then he should have made his wish more carefully," the well decleared. "As true as that may be, the death of the Queen should have never happened in the first place!" Ethan shot back, "I am here to fix both the King's family, and my own, and that's exactly what I'm going to do." Ethan reached into his pocket and pulled out a silver coin. He then leaned over the Well as it's mouth opened, and he cleared his throat once again, "I wish Queen Loreli came back to from the dead... if possible, as her normal, breathing, LIVING self again." He dropped the coin into the depths of the well's pit with a tiny splash. "Your wish has been granted," the well decleared. "Good," Ethan responded, but then his expression turned into a more threatening one, "Now, I want you to remember this: Don't make this hard for me... or I will hunt you down. You will do whatever it takes to make sure her heart beats once again. Do NOT make me come back." The Ultimate Prince  turned around and began walking back towards the gate, but not before the well called out to him, "Please stop, Prince Ethan, I have two more wishes grant." Ethan stopped dead in his tracks, "Well," he said, turning back, "I do have ONE more..." He strolled back over and dropped another coin into the face's mouth, "I wish... you were erased from existance," He Smirked. "Your wish... has been granted," the well decleared. Within a few seconds, a bright glow appeared out of nowhere, and fully consumed the well. Eventually, it magically faded away into nothing. "Well, that settles that," Ethan proudly remarked, "Now, I need to hurry back, before someone sends out another search party..."