In some of theblindwriter95's stories, it's been mentioned that James and Amber act as bodyguards to Sofia, and when it's mentioned, that's their cue to break into this classic Whitney Houston song. This is the origin of that running gag. Thanks to theblindwriter95 for helping me with this story. Whitney Houston's music is not mine.

"Come on Sof. You have this down," Sofia muttered as she felt the carpet under her feet.

She had been practicing since she woke up that morning, and with a day before going back to school since the accident, she wanted to feel as much as she could. "Okay. The carpet's mastered! Now the dolls. Again," Sofia smiled nervously, holding back a gulp. She appreciated Clover helping her with what he called the classroom obstacle course in an effort for her to not fall and bump into things or people upon her return.

Yet it was always the dolls that were the hardest. She couldn't see them, so it was always a bump, or worse, a crash. And it seemed to be a crash this time as Sofia felt the king, queen, and one of the princess dolls on top of her.

"Sof?" James asked gently, coming into the room with Amber behind him. "You okay?"

Sofia groaned, putting her face into the carpet and started to whine softly in anguish.

"Sofia, it's all right," Amber murmured, helping her sit up. "You're doing a wonderful job."

"It's the dolls! I never know where they are," Sofia groaned. "I'll never get the hang of this!"

"That's enough," Amber said firmly. "You are going to get the hang of it. I promise."

"You know we'll help you, right?" James asked, pulling her into a hug.

Sofia smiled a little. "Of course."

"But we know you've been angry and upset lately," James smiled softly, mussing her hair. "I know from the pillows you've thrown at me."

"And yesterday's visitor knew from nearly getting impaled by a fork!" Amber giggled, rubbing Sofia's back.

"That was kind of funny. But I want to stop being angry and upset all the time," Sofia frowned. "I'm not like that!"

"We know," James assured her. "Just like I don't normally try to kill people for hurting you."

"We know, James," Sofia smiled a little. "Mister Cedric knew you were angry about what happened, so of course you'd try to get revenge on him. But thankfully, you couldn't go through with it."

James gave an embarrassed smile. "Yeah...and Amber, thanks again for smacking the sense into me!"

"Any time," Amber smirked.

"But I'll never get this right by tomorrow!" Sofia pouted, laying down on the carpet again.

"Oh no," James smirked, helping her up. "You're not giving up on this. You got plenty of time!"

"I'd rather give up then be humiliated," Sofia mumbled.

"Sofia, you're not going to be humiliated," Amber murmured. "You know James and I are going to be right by your side at school, and we're going to help you no matter what."

"But what about Rebecca?" Sofia asked, knowing that the former Hexley Hall student had targeted her, as well as their friend Penny, for teasing.

"What about Rebecca?" James asked. "I know I'm quoting Mom, but it doesn't matter what she thinks. If you need help figuring something out, there's nothing wrong with asking."

"Our friends are also there to help you, Sofia; you know that," Amber agreed.

"I know," Sofia sighed. "It's just..."

"Just what?" Amber asked, seeing tears in her sister's eyes.

"Sofia, whatever you have to say, say it," James assured as he saw tears go down her face.

"Will the fairies let me hear you when we're at school?" Sofia asked. "Miss Higginbottom didn't let that happen, and she grabbed me by my feet."

"Of course they'll let you hear us," Amber smiled, handing her a handkerchief. "They won't be upset if you need extra help. That's what they're there for, to help us when we need it. They'd never dream of grabbing you either."

"The fairies are nothing like Miss Higginbottom," James agreed. "They want to help you, they let you hear people...and they have a sense of humor!" He took Sofia in his arms and carefully danced her around the room, singing, "Ding dong the witch is dead!"

Sofia and Amber giggled at the memory. The three of them had sung and danced to that song when Miss Higginbottom was fired, and Roland and Cedric agreed with them, after sharing some memories of themselves singing that song.

Even though Sofia felt better, she still had doubts. Only half of her friends knew about the accident. The other half she'd been too afraid to tell in fear of what they would think. After all, no one had ever gone blind because of a potion before. Even the sorcerers and sorceresses she knew were baffled by the thought.

"Everything's going to be fine, Sofia, we promise," Amber said as she hugged her.

"And if anyone, especially Rebecca, tries to give you any grief, I'll write it down," James added. "I'll show what I write to the fairies, so if someone denies it, there's written proof."

"Okay," Sofia smiled a little. "So tomorrow you'll stay with me and help me?"

"That's right," Amber smiled.

"Of course we will, Sof; don't ever doubt that," James agreed.

"But what if you get sick or something happens and you can't be with me?!" Sofia blurted out, throwing the princess doll in frustration. "Stupid. Stupid! Why did I ruin my life?!"

"Sof, it was an accident," James reminded her with a soft smile.

Sofia didn't listen as Amber and James could tell that she was frustrated, and when that happened, it often resulted into a temper tantrum.

"Sofia, let me get something to help you," Amber offered. She found Sofia's doll Maryanne, and the lilac-colored cat Cedric made for her. "I think you need some more friends to help calm you down."

"Where did she get that cat? It looks like your friend Duchess Kitty, but purple," James asked.

"Cedric said he gave it to her for helping him with a spell," Amber replied. She didn't remember Cedric turning her into a baby, but she remembered Cedric giving Sofia the purple cat, and a book of fairy tales. "He also made a copy of a book he gave her, but it's in Braille now."

"Maybe we can sing a song to calm her down?" James suggested, trying to block out Sofia's screaming. "Music has been known to make everything better!"

"Yes!" Amber shouted over Sofia's screaming. "Sofia calm down. We have something that'll— Hey! No kicking!"

"It's better than her biting," James smirked, picking up his kicking and screaming sister by the waist. "Sof, calm down. We're your bodyguards."

"B-Bodyguards?" Sofia hiccupped, still kicking.

"That's right," Amber grinned. "That's one of Hildy's favorite movies. Sometimes when we'd have a sleepover, she, Cleo, and I would watch that movie, and we'd sing all the songs."

"Did James go with you too?" Sofia asked as she stopped kicking.

"No," James explained. "I know the songs, but I've never watched that…ah…ah..." He paused to sneeze, but Sofia and Amber heard him say, "Chick flick!" He straightened up again and said, "I mean, movie!" Amber guided Sofia's hand to James' hair so she could muss it with her, and she was happy to hear Sofia giggling as James continued, "But seriously, how can you girls sing so high without causing permanent throat damage?"

"We just do," Amber smirked as James put Sofia down. "You feel better, Sofia?"

"I do. I'm sorry for kicking you," Sofia smiled. "At least I didn't bite you this time."

"And Dad had to calm you down with another song while Baileywick had us get our bite wounds bandaged," James remembered with a soft smile.

"At least they weren't deep, and they healed quickly," Amber agreed.

"And at least we weren't bitten during a full moon," James added. Suddenly, he went stiff. "Oh, wait...I think it was full! And we know what that means! Oh no..." he threw his head back and howled. "AAAWWHHOOOOOO!"

"James!" Sofia giggled. "But was that song Dad sung to calm me down? I was so out of it that I don't remember."

"We do," Amber assured, placing Maryanne and Sofia's purple cat in her sister's arms. "But for now, we'll sing this one…"

If I should stay
I would only be in your way

"You're lucky I know this song, Amber, but you girls are on your own for the chorus!" James grinned as he joined in, So I'll go but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way

"I don't mind," Sofia smiled. "Though I might be a little hoarse." She joined in the chorus herself, And I will always love you
I will always love you
You
My darling, you

"You'll do fine," James assured her, giving her a hug. "But I'll get us all some water so we don't hurt our voices!"

"Good idea," Amber agreed. "But for the chorus, everyone does it as loud as we can, just like James says he does for that song he and his Music Appreciation class sometimes do!"

"You've got to love that song!" James grinned.

Sofia giggled, shaking her head. She loved how her siblings would cheer her up if she needed it. Almost to where she felt tempted to try the obstacle course again. Even with the dolls.

"It's going to be fine, Sof," James smiled as he led her over to the obstacle course again, "Just take your time and do your best. That's all that really matters."

"That's right," Amber agreed. "We're so proud of you because you never give up!"

"Okay," Sofia muttered softly as she slowly started the obstacle course again. She smiled as she took the next verse, Bittersweet memories
That is all I'm taking with me

Amber smiled as she joined her, So good-bye
Please don't cry
We both know I'm not what you, you need

"But will you continue singing?" Sofia continued.

"James might," Amber smirked playfully. "I just want to watch."

"Oh no. I'm not doing it alone!" James teased, making Sofia giggle.

They all sang together, And I will always love you
I will always love you
You

Sofia slowly made her way through the obstacle course. She was so focused on the task at hand, and hearing James and Amber singing with her in the background, that she didn't make a single mistake as she navigated her way through it.

James grinned as he started, I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of

James and Amber watched, and they were excited for her, but they didn't want to say anything to distract her. They just sang with her as they watched her.

Amber joined in, And I wish you joy and happiness
But above all this I wish you love

"I did it!" Sofia gasped when she didn't hear any sound except James and Amber singing with her.

"And you know what that means!" James grinned as he and Amber hugged her.

"Right!" Amber agreed as everyone sang at the top of their lungs, And I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I, I will always love you

"But really, what is it?" Sofia wondered in excitement.

James had been protective of her since the accident, but still acted like himself when she did something right. Still it made her wonder what he wanted to do.

At the same time, the girls finished together, You
Darling, I love you
I'll always
I'll always love you

"We tell Dad that you made it through the obstacle course with no problems!" James grinned.

"No need," they heard Roland's voice behind them. "Miranda and I saw everything...and we heard your musical encouragement!"

"We're so proud of you, Sofia!" Miranda agreed as she came in and hugged her.

"It was a little difficult at first," Sofia admitted, feeling Miranda's face and sensing a smile.

"And she had a minor tantrum," James added, earning a small glare from Amber.

"But from what we heard when you were singing, you were able to help calm her down," Roland smiled as he hugged her.

"I'm sorry, Mom and Dad," Sofia muttered.

"Sofia, you don't have to apologize for anything," Miranda smiled. "We understand that sort of thing can be frustrating, and it's all right to get upset. Just remember that we're all here for you, and we all want to help you."

Sofia smiled, proud of herself for not giving up despite the trouble she had gone through.

And as long as her family was going to be around, she was going to be okay.