AN: I don't own anything that relates to Sofia the first. I hope you enjoy the story and I would love constructive criticism.
"The merchants from the sea are coming this week, and we're welcoming them to the castle to see what they have brought. They haven't been here in years and they promised to have many things," Roland said at dinner.
"Oh, I can't wait, I got a beautiful dress and jewelry the last time they came. But that was so long ago, a few years, at least." Amber says clapping her hands together. Sofia looks to her mother and see her shake her head and Sofia goes back to eating her food. It's impossible for it to be him, and her mom was telling her so. The rest of dinner went on as usual and they were all off to bed soon after, Sofia's dad said that the merchants were either expected tomorrow or the day after. Sofia couldn't wait for them to be gone so she didn't have to remember anymore.
"Daddy says the merchants should be there when we get back." Amber says excitedly. "Sofia you won't believe what they have and all of it is beautiful. Even the stupid toys that James likes so much."
"Hey, they're not stupid Amber, just because you couldn't figure out how to play with one that one time doesn't mean that they're stupid." Amber huffs at what James says and Sofia giggles. They were in the carriage on the way back to the castle after school. They were circling above and all three looked over the edge to see a chaotic mess. Chests and booths were set up in the courtyard and they could see the shine from where they were. They touched down and Amber and James took off running, Sofia followed slowly taking time to say good-bye to the coachman. She found Amber and James standing at the top of the stairs, using the best vantage point to see all that was set up in the yard.
"Dad's talking to the captain, let's go say hi." James takes off at a run and Sofia and Amber walk. The captain had the same build as the king, however, he had brown hair and scars covering his arms. James got there before the girls and the captain turns around to greet the young prince. Sofia's breath catches and she stares at the man James said was the captain.
"No way," Sofia whispers coming to a dead stop. Amber stops beside her and looks worriedly at her.
"What's wrong, Sofia?" Amber touches her arm and Sofia drops her backpack.
"Daddy!" Sofia screams and runs across the yard, tears stream down her face. Both the captain and Roland get a shocked expression and both crouch down. Sofia crashes into the captain and he lifts her off the ground and trills her in his arms. "Daddy, you're alive." Sofia sobs on his shoulder as he holds her close.