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Once he was up and ready, he walked quietly down the hall to Sam's room, careful not to wake him. When he arrived, he saw that Sam was already awake, and their uncle was sitting on his bed. Colby ran over to Sam and gave him a big hug, his brother happily returned it.
"Sam, I'm so sorry," said Colby, pulling away from the hug.
"It wasn't your fault," said Sam. "I'm the one who pushed you. Thank you for saving me."
"Always. Now rest up." started Colby. "I'll see you later."
Elton patted Sam on the shoulder and then rose to join Colby. He followed their uncle out of Sam's bedroom.
"I really am sorry," said Colby.
"I know," he replied. "But until you get your powers under control, no more using them. We don't know what other harm they could do."
"Yes Uncle," replied Colby.
"Now, hurry along, we've got a coronation to get to," said Elton.
Colby stood in front of the doors to the great hall when he felt a familiar presence behind him.
"Take a picture, it'll last longer," he laughed, turning to face his brother.
"I'm just so happy for you," said Sam, glowing.
"I know, thanks," said Colby.
"What time were mother and father supposed to be back?" asked Sam.
"Around sunrise, I'm sure they'll be here soon," replied Colby.
Sam was about to respond when Aaron rushed passed him and Colby and into the hall. They watched as he whispered something in their uncle's ear. Quickly, King Elton strode down the hall towards Colby, he shut the door behind him.
"What's going on?" asked Colby.
"The ceremony has been postponed," responded Elton.
"What? Why?" asked Sam. "What happened?"
Elton looked at the two boys sadly. "Come with me," he said.
He led the two boys towards Colby's room. They sat down on his bed waiting intently. They could see that their uncle struggled to speak.
"The King and Queen are dead," said their uncle.
"What?!!" said Sam. "No, that's not possible. What happened?"
"I'm sorry boys," started Elton. "Their ship sunk in a severe storm while on its return."
Sam put his head in his hands and Colby stared at Elton in disbelief, Elton could see the tears forming in his eyes. Elton put a comforting hand on his shoulder.
"Cole, they would've been so proud of you," said Elton.
Colby said nothing. He stood up and marched towards the door, slamming it behind him. Sam quickly rushed to catch up with him, knowing from previous experiences, that Colby grieved using anger.
"Colbs wait!" yelled Sam. He picked up his pace to catch up with his brother.
"I need to be alone Sam," said Colby.
"No," said Sam. "I'm not letting you go through this alone."
"I'm fine," said Colby.
"You're not fine," replied Sam. "Colbs, please just talk to me."
"I SAID I'M FINE!!!" shouted Colby, turning towards Sam angrily.
The whole hallway shook as ice shards flew passed him and ice spread across the walls and windows. Sam had just enough time to duck as the shards flew by. He turned to look at Colby, who looked at him with scared eyes.
"I'm sorry Sam," he said shakily, he looked down at his frost covered hands. "I didn't mean to-."
"Don't apologize," said Sam, walking to wrap his brother in his arms. Colby backed away.
"You won't hurt me, okay?" said Sam reassuringly. "I trust you."
Colby hesitantly accepted his hug, melting into his brother's arms, literally.
"We'll get through this, together," said Sam, his voice shaky. Colby clutched his brothers jacket hard, sobbing into his shoulder.
