In chapters 5 and 6 of my story The Missing Memory Mystery, and chapter 21 of theblindwriter95's Sibling Bond (a story idea that I contributed), it's been revealed that James always had a problem with Pelicant Eggshell Powder. I thought it would be interesting to see how the problem first came around, and how everyone first reacted. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is not mine.

The royal family was in eight-year-old James' room with him. He had been helping Cedric clean his workshop, but Amber came in and surprised them. While the potion Cedric had been working on gained an extra ingredient (which wasn't really bad, but not supposed to go in at that moment), James had spilled a beaker full of Pelicant Eggshell Powder on himself. Knowing that King Roland had told him once that James got sick whenever he was exposed to the gray and white powder, Cedric actually did the right thing and helped wash it off him, and helped Amber take him to his room, but something still felt off. James seemed all right at first, but a few minutes following the accident, he was having trouble keeping his balance, and complained of dizziness and a headache. And as Amber tried to keep him steady, James collapsed against her. As she recalled everything that had happened, Amber couldn't stop the tears from forming in her eyes.

Flashback

After getting cleaned up from the strange powder that had spilled on him, Amber noticed that James was having trouble walking. As they tried to keep him steady, James fell against Cedric and slid to the floor.

"James!" Amber cried when she saw him collapse.

Cedric had her get the king, and she led Roland and Melinda to where James was lying unconscious on the floor, with Cedric keeping an eye on him. He told them everything that had happened.

"Thank you, Cedric, for helping him," Roland said gratefully as he and Cedric took James to his room. He hid his amazement that Cedric actually did something right and tried to help someone; normally he'd be furious about something like this, but now wasn't the time to dwell on it. Cedric had done the right thing, and that was what really mattered.

"I didn't mean to make him sick!" Amber cried, "Is this all my fault?"

"Of course not," Roland assured her, "It was just an accident. But at least Cedric was able to help both of you." He turned to Cedric. "Thank you, Cedric!"

Cedric nodded. "I'll have to keep that Pelicant Eggshell Powder away from Prince James from now on, your Majesties, but at least the effects don't last too long. However, when it does wear off, he will be weak for a few days, so it's a good idea to keep him in bed, and have someone stay with him should he need something."

End Flashback

Seeing how sad Amber was looking, and how lost in thought she was, Melinda pulled her close. "Don't worry, Amber; I know just the thing to help you and James feel better."

She sat between the children, letting Amber lean against her as she sang, A gentle breeze from Hushabye Mountain
Softly blows over Lullaby Bay
It fills the sails of boats that are waiting
Waiting to sail your worries away

She smiled as James woke up and leaned against her other side. Her smile widened as Roland joined her, recalling that this was another song they always sang when James or Amber were sick, sad, or scared.

Roland: It isn't far to Hushabye Mountain
And your boat waits down by the key
The winds of night, so softly are sighing
Soon they will fly your troubles to sea

"Go back to sleep, James; you'll be all right now," Roland murmured as James looked around.

Roland: So close your eyes on Hushabye Mountain
Wave goodbye to cares of the day

Melinda: And watch your boat from Hushabye Mountain
Sail far away from Lullaby Bay

"I'll stay with him, Roland," Melinda murmured as James fell asleep again.

"I think you'd better stay with both of them!" Roland chuckled, gesturing toward Amber, who had also fallen asleep, and was holding James' hand.

Melinda: So close your eyes on Hushabye Mountain
Wave goodbye to cares of the day

Roland and Melinda: And watch your boat from Hushabye Mountain
Sail far away from Lullaby Bay

Roland and Melinda kissed James and Amber, tucked them in, then Roland left the room while Melinda watched over them.