DISCLAIMER: I do not own Sofia the First nor do I claim to. I just like the show and wanted to write a little something for it. However, I do own the OC Zwick as well as the concept of the Rune Mage I'll be using for this story.
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"Let's say there's a special type of flower Cedric needs for a potion he wants to make. The flower only blooms once every twenty years. He invites Sofia to go with him to get the flower from the island where it's located. Once on the island, they encounter some obstacles before they get the flower."
~Original suggestion as provided by Allyrwhitney.
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_[ STORY ]_
The sickly, humid air hung heavy around Enchancian this summer day, the inhabitants of the kingdom had taken the day to relax at by the river or lake a much need back from the heat. Even inside the palace though much cooler its staff and owners kept to quite and minimally moving tasks.
In a particular corner of the castle, a familiar figure removed from his usual purple robe sat impatiently waiting. "Well?" Cedric asked Zwick who was leaned against his desk, flipping through some papers.
Zwick made a note before closing and tossing the folder on to his desk, "you need to eat more it's been four and a half months and your not where you should be," he told the sorcerer, "though truth be told I am not at all surprised. Even before all this you were too frail...from a medical point mind you," he added when he saw Cedric's glare.
"I will keep that in mind," Cedric replied grabbing a can resting against the armrest before he could pull himself to his feet Zwick spoke up.
"How are the new braces holding up?" he asked.
"Much better than the old one," Cedric said simply, "they have kept me from stumbling as often as I did, especially going upstairs," he added as an afterthought.
"I wish you had stayed on the ground floor, rather than returning to your room." Zwick chided, "even a month longer would have made me happy."
"I stayed until I was able to walk without human aid, not a moment longer was I staying in that sick room," Cedric sneered, his anger had been prevalent as of late, and it was beginning to wear on Zwick's patients.
"You're free to go," Zwick told him, walking around his desk.
Cedric rose from his seat albeit with some trouble, once up he scooped up his robe and turned to the doctor, "I have a question if you'll hear it?"
Zwick smirked, "you just did," he chuckled.
Cedric was unamused by the old grade school joke, "am I permitted to leave the palace, and it's ground's?"
Zwick's brow furled, "what do you mean?"
"I mean am I allowed to wander to places such as Mystic Meadows, Dunwiddie...or Geo Rose Glen?
Zwick was taken aback by the last suggestion, "why the hell would you want to go there?" he asked.
"There is a flower that feeds off the crystals there; it blossoms but one day every nine years. Its nectar and pollen are vital in a variety of gardening and crop potions. I ran out last year, I mean two years ago and would like to resupply well I have the chance," Cedric explained.
"You want to risk your health for some flower? You are nuts, have someone else go," Zwick chastised.
"No one who can extract the ingredients are available at the moment; otherwise you and I would not be having this discussion," Cedric retorted.
"You know what, this would be a good test," Zwick mused, 'and it'll get you out of my hair for a bit,' he added to himself. "When were you planning to head out?"
"Tomorrow morning."
"TOMORROW!?" Zwick screeched, "okay that is short notice, but it's fine, fine, okay if I give the go ahead I have some conditions," Zwick told the sorcerer.
"First someone needs to go with you, I don't care who just someone, second every forty minutes you are to take a break for twenty, third be back and in my office by dark," Zwick stated.
"Is that everything?" Cedric questioned, "the list is rather on the short side for you," he teased.
"I'm am letting you go on this outing despite my better judgment, don't tempt me to cancel it," the doctor said.
"Ah, yes well...much to prepare for tomorrow. Good day," Cedric said quickly, making for the door.
Cedric made his way from the medical wing to the grand staircase where he paused to put his robe on, "good morning, Mr. Cedric," Sofia called to her mentor as she came down the stairs, "how are you feeling today?" she asked.
"I am well, my dear. How are you?" he asked in response.
"I'm good, thank you. Did you have to see the doctor again?"
"Unfortunately," Cedric groaned, "Sofia are you free tomorrow?" he asked Zwick's words flashing in his mind.
"I think so, why?" Sofia said her curiosity piqued.
"I've been allowed a small trip abroad and was wondering if you would like to come. It will be to collect ingredients for potions," he explained.
Sofia was practical jumping, "that sounds like so much fun!" she exclaimed. "I just have to check with mom and dad beforehand," she remembered rocking on her heels.
Cedric smiled at her enthusiasm, "I would most definitely advise it," he chuckled, "boots and hiking clothes are recommended. Let me know before nightfall what their decision is."
"Of course, Mr. Cedric I better get going though, I'm helping Baileywick today, and I don't want to be late," Sofia said heading down the hall Cedric had departed not long before her arrival.
Cedric turned back to the stairs, 'I am glad I started to prepare for this outing earlier in the week, I sware it's going to take most of the day to get up all these steps,' he grumbled to himself starting his way up, 'maybe I should have stayed in the medical wing,' he mused.
_[ TO BE CONTINUED ]_
Note: Geo Rose Glane belongs to me and sorry this took so long. Also, I looking at about three chapters for this story so not super long. Thanks for the patients!