Once Upon A Dream

Reunited

Haggar's magic had died with her, so the thorn bush disappeared, allowing the tired group to enter. As Lance entered the courtyard, he was surprised to see everyone was asleep.

"Why is everyone asleep?"

"It was to protect them," Nyma explained as she walked alongside Lance. They had returned to their normal sizes and let their wings rest.

"They'll wake up as soon as Keith is," Shay explained with a smile.

"He's in the tallest town," Florona explained pointing to the tower that stood higher than the rest of the castle.

"I understand," Lance said and took off in a rush towards the tower. The three fairies shared a smile before following slowly after. They wanted the two to have a moment alone once Keith woke up.

"Do you think it will work?" Florona asked worriedly.

"It has to," Shay said with a determined look on his smile.

"Enough of this, let's go."

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As soon as Lance reached the tower where Keith's bedroom was, he stopped in place upon seeing the sleeping prince. He looked so peaceful. Lance walked up to the bed and sat on the edge of it.

"You never told me your name when we first met," Lance said softly. "Who would have guessed you would have ended up being the one I would marry anyway."

Lance leaned down slowly and gently kissed Keith's lips. A few moments passed as colour returned to Keith's cheeks. His eyes fluttered open and gazed around the room before finally landing on Lance.

"It's you," Keith said with wide eyes.

"Hello again mullet," Lance said with a smile.

"Mullet? Really?" Keith asked as he slowly sat up, the roses falling off him and onto the bed space beside him.

"Well, hey, I didn't know your name so I had to give you a nickname."

"My name is-"

"Keith?" Lance said to which Keith nodded.

"Yes, but how did you-"

"Haggar told me," Lance explained. "After she captured me."

"Haggar, she's-"

"The evil fairy witch who cursed you as a baby and caused you to prick your finger."

"Remind me to never go near a spinning wheel again," Keith said which caused Lance to laugh.

"Deal."

"How did you escape Haggar?" Keith asked as he stretched his arms out.

"They helped me," Lance said pointing to the doorway where Nyma, Shay, and Florona were standing with tears in their eyes.

"Keith!" they yelled as soon as Lance stepped back. They did raise Keith after all.

"We're so sorry that we let out of our sight," Shay cried.

"We're sorry for keeping the truth from you all these years," Florona cried out.

"Alright girls," Nyma said pulling back from the hug and wiping her tears. "I'm glad you're alright Akira."

"Akira?" Lance asked in confusion.

"It's the name we gave Keith to hide his identity," Florona explained as she pulled back from the hug.

"Oh!" Shay exclaimed causing everyone to turn to her.

"What is it?" Keith asked as he looked at his aunt in worry.