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 and Megumi as well as the concept of the Rune Mage I'll be using for this story

_[ STORY ]_

Sofia was wondering the palace grounds picking flowers and leaves off the ground for a project she had planned for the Harvest Ball next week; fall was fast approaching and school would be starting the week after.

It was a drastically different feeling than last year now that everything was back to normal, 'or as normal as it could be,' Sofia though.

Last year her mentor and friend, was gravely ill no one knew when or if he would recover when he did Sofia was beside herself, and even though Cedric was recovering last month, he had been laid up in bed again, giving everyone a scare.

But when Sofia found out Zwick was incapacitated as well, she was left to wonder if something was going on and when Goodwin and Cedric told her Zwick kept his promise after she returned home and their 'recovery' she put two and two together.

To say the two Sorcerers were surprised at her knowledge would be an understatement.

"I wonder what dad would do if he found out?" Sofia asked allowed as she sat below a large tree.

Clover hopped out of her basket and looked at the Princess, Sofia gave a sad smile without her amulet she could never talk with Clover or Mia or Robin again.

Footsteps drew the girl from her thoughts and to the lanky form of the Castle Steward, "hello Baileywick," she greeted.

"Good afternoon Princess Sofia," he said bowing, "I was wondering if you have seen Cedric? You seem to be the only one lately who knows where to find him."

Sofia giggled, "only because he tells me," she told him, "did you try the library?"

"I did look there," Baileywick said.

"Did you look in the restricted archives?" Sofia asked.

"I did not, thank you for the suggestion, Princess I will head there now," he said with another bow.

"Baileywick, sir," Violet called as she rushed to the pair, "the King is looking for you, sir, it's of an urgent matter," she told him.

"I'm on my way, thank you," Baileywick said, before turning back to Sofia, "Princess I hate to ask, but could you take this letter to Cedric?" he asked handing her a large red and gold envelope.

"Yes sir, " Sofia said with a smile, taking it and tucking it in her basket.

Baileywick smiled in turn and bowed once more before heading inside at a hurried pace, Violet on his heels.

Sofia picked herself up and was dusting her dress hem when a crack of thunder echoed above her and Clover making the later jump into Sofia's arms. She looked up, but the sky was clear and bright, "what in the world was that?" she asked taking off towards the door.

Cedric was looking out the library window at the sky after having leaped from his chair at the sudden thunder strike, but seeing it clear, left him bewildered and a tiny bit concerned.

Deciding it best to return to his tower, Cedric made his way to the library door and failed to notice the purple shape turning into the entryway.

The Princess and Sorcerer collided sending them both to the marble floor.

"Ow," Sofia started, "oh my Mr. Cedric I'm so sorry, " she said scrambling to her feet, "I wasn't paying attention," she added trying to help the Sorcerer up.

"Neither was I, Sofia, " Cedric said, "can you hold this for a moment?" he asked giving his cane to the girl.

"Um, okay," Sofia said taking the item, "why!?" she asked.

Cedric smiled, "I need both hands," he said a pair of purple runes appeared in his palms.

"You can use magic again?" Sofia exclaimed, "I thought you couldn't use it right now? Doctors orders and all."

"No I can use it, I need to keep it to a minimum is all, " Cedric told her as he placed both hands flat upon the ground the runes sinking into the stonework, "could you take a step back?"

Sofia did, "what are you...wow, " she started to ask when a larger rune flashed to life below her mentor.

Cedric's robe and hair started to flutter like they were caught in a breeze, Cedric removed his hands from the ground and began to float.

A moment later the rune was gone, and the Sorcerer was on his feet, "that was amazing!" Sofia practically screamed.

"You have seen levitation spells before," Cedric said taking back his cane.

"Yes I have, but not like that," she told him as they started to walk, "that one looks like it could be handy for you to get around right now."

Cedric laughed, "my dear that one is a bit tricky to use, I only recently learned how to cast it."

"But you don't have your spellbook…"

Cedric looked at her, "I should not be surprised you know that, though I still am, I digress, Zwick, has been helping me learn a few new rune spells," he explained as they came to stand at the base of his tower.

"That's nice of him...oh I have a letter for you, " Sofia said digging into her basket, "Clover you crushed the letter," she scolded the bunny as she withdrew the envelope, "Baileywick asked me to bring it to you, Dad need him for something urgent," she added handing Cedric the letter.

"That's the Grand Magic Council seal, " he muttered breaking the wax, looking over the contacts his face morphed into one of confusion.

"Is everything okay, Mr. Cedric?" Sofia asked.

"I'm being summoned, but not by the council…"

"Then who?"

"Tertium* Megumi the Mischievous…"

_[ TO BE CONTINUED ]_

Note: Tertium is Latin for third