Should We Go?

Prologue

The land of Enchantia never seemed to change aside from prospering under Roland's rule. Even now, after returning home it was just the same. The cold, yet gentle breeze brushing the colorful autumn leaves to the ground. The grass that still was green but covered in leaves that had fallen. The normal flowing gowns and clothes exchanged for warmer clothes in the brisk air. It had been years and in those years and thinking that maybe they'd send a search party or something. Well suffice to say, it was proven wrong. After a few days into the year of leaving, none came searching and none came a knocking on her day after a full year. Allowing her the chance to forcefully teleport an old friend to join her on the escapade of magic and mystery and on the way. Well making him human and having a kid. One but one was enough with how often they traveled.

Now though, now after the years of learning any and every single spell. The family was back to their roots. Something not expected but not exactly planned either. There was nothing wrong going back. It was just something they didn't think would be a good thing to stay long. She loved her home but she was here for one reason. Her only child was born with no voice. Due to her having none at all. It was devastating and made her heartbreaking. Knowing full well that it was her fault for not going back sooner for her voice. Even if Todd, her fox friend now turned human and married to her, said should couldn't blame herself. Even without the magical aspect, it was bound to randomly happen to anyone. Whether they were magically endowed or not. It was still wracked her with guilt but she was gonna have to live with that.

She was able to teach her silent magic and boy...her daughter was a pro. Now it was time to come home and get back what she needed most. Her voice and only because Todd misses it. Especially since he did want to be able to talk to her and hear her sing. She bragged, for once, that she had a decent voice before giving it up. Seeing as her sister probably didn't need it by now or at least wasn't using it. Not that she was aware of what had changed since her departure. At least looks wise, this castle and its city still seemed to thrive. No doubt Roland and her mother made many new laws to keep the land as happy as it was. She did wonder for a few years after leaving how the other kingdoms did fair with how spoiled the many children were. The thoughts didn't last long though. None bother to befriend her and when she did have to travel to their lands to learn their magic well...it wasn't as great as her home kingdom. It was worse and she was willing to bet it was because they never reeled in the future kings or queens.

"Think they'll judge you now Sofia?" Todd's voice asked making her look towards him.

His eyes locked on the castle that used to be his old hunting grounds. She looked back to it as their daughter was staring at it too. No doubt wondering why she'd leave such a thing behind. Todd didn't mention royalty to her but seeing as their young one didn't really grow up with a title along her name well. She ended up like her mother. Princess bothered her and so did have to wear a tiara and stuff. She didn't mind the dresses but they could have no poof. They could have...beading, lace and such just no poof. Todd was like Sofia though fashion wise. He would make himself look good but always very simple. So long as they could look well dressed without all that rich fabric clinging to their skin.

"Or perhaps," Todd spoke once more, making her look back to him. "You aren't associated with the title many bestowed upon you once you learned all you learned, Ms. Merlin."

She just shrugged and held up her broom to show they had start heading to the castle. Hoping to make this trip relatively fast. One to keep herself from entering a world she didn't want to enter once again. The other to make sure her family didn't pressure her or her own family into staying. She loved them. There was no doubt about it but she wasn't ready to come back home for good. There was just too much outside the walls to go and see. A crown would keep her and maybe even her baby girl from seeing it. Her daughter enjoyed the sights they found or would discover. It thrilled her to know that her baby girl wanted to just keep going and this stop was hopefully going to be a short one.

"Well then, I'll take your silence as a yes. Something I will not miss by the by. Once we get your voice back, I demand...a private concert," He said making her just smirk at the demand. "I have been dying to hear you sing and I want to hear you sing and I know our daughter wants to hear you sing."

Sofia would have laughed if she could but went with a nod to show she agreed. He did earn it after all these years. Granted...he was once a fox and all but she made him human. So, no trouble there. They could suck it because she was happy with him.

"Well, lets hope they don't mind a drop in visit," Todd sighed.

Could it be!? The prologue to a short sequel!?