*The Next Day*
To say last night was a rough one was an understatement! Yes I was glad that he was getting better; however given the escalation of his healing Ben was very unsettled through the night. All the wounds, injuries, swelling and bruising were stinging and burning as they healed; Doctor Cameron came in and told the pair of us that this was normal given that it was magic that was healing Ben. And due to it being magic there was nothing he could do to help with these symptoms - which I believe only unsettled Ben even more!
When Ben managed to get to sleep he kept waking up shouting, screaming and crying; when I asked him what had him so distressed he said that he had been dreaming about what had happened to him. I wished that true love's kiss could take that away from him as well - I felt helpless and powerless to be able to help him through this. Every time he woke up in a panic all I could do was hold him close as his injuries would allow and tell him that it was just a dream. I hated seeing the panicked look on his face; however it didn't take long for him to fall back asleep - due to his current exhausted state.
After breakfast the leading detective arrived and again this was stressful! He advised that all members of the group had made confessions; but they were going to be held until their trial without bail. They also told us both that their lawyers were trying to appeal this; but they have been declined as Bobby and his gang was deemed to dangerous to be placed back into society.
The leading detective then told us that Chad stated that he wanted to speak to the pair of us; when we asked why Chad stated that as he was a good friend to Ben he wanted to seek mercy from someone who he had always treated as a brother. Ben then laughed harshly at this; he said that if he thought as Ben was like a brother to him then he wouldn't have been involved in this plot, he would have tried to help rather than cheer and laugh as Bobby tortured him. Ben stressed to the leading detective that he didn't want to see Chad or anyone else involved until the trial - which the detective agreed to.
It then got awkward as the leading detective brought two officers in with him to arrest me; when questioned on this the leading detective stated that I had broken laws relating to magic and I had to be dealt with. No one expect for Ben to roar; and he told the leading detective that if he wanted to keep his job he would drop this quick. He stated that yes he knew that I had broken laws; however it stated in the magic prohibition law that magic can be used in exceptional circumstances. He then fired the question of whether the detective thought saving him was an exceptional circumstance - which he agreed to.
I quickly jumped in at this point and attempted to calm Ben down; stating that it wasn't good for his health to be aggravated like that. Thankfully he calmed down; before I turned around and told the detective that I didn't intend to use my magic again. But I couldn't just sit back and wait around for Ben to be saved; I then stated that I knew that I wasn't above the law and I knew that there was a chance that I might need to be punished. I then suggested that it be taken to the fairy council; which even Ben reluctantly agreed to.
After the police left Adam and Belle arrived and we told them about how our evening was; I couldn't help but note that Ben played it down when it came to his nightmares. I made a mental note to ask him about this later - he obviously had his own reasons why he wanted to keep this from his parents.
Belle then noted that he looked so much better already; I couldn't help smile at this. I hated seeing Ben in pain like this; I was over the dome that I had been able to do something to help with this. Even I noticed the more I kissed him the quicker his injuries were healing - which only made me want to kiss him even more! If that was even possible! Thankfully the conversation then moved on to what had just happened with the police; which took the onus off Ben his injuries and his nightmares.
After hearing what had happened both Adam and Belle stated that they couldn't get over the fact that the leading detective wanted to arrest me. I advised that I saw it coming to be honest; given the amount of disagreements we had had. Adam then stated that he didn't want to think that was the primary reason why he wanted to do that; and Ben said that he was better he was going to question him on this - even though I protested profusely.
It was at this point when Doctor Cameron entered the room to check on Ben which was something that Ben was very eager for - as he was dying to get his bandages and casts off.
Me, Adam and Belle then watched as Doctor Cameron took Ben's observations; and he stated that things were starting to return to normal however his pulse and blood pressure was still a little bit high. He then undone some of Ben's dressings and we all gasped when we saw that the wounds were healed and there were just scarring in his skin. I still couldn't believe that it was due to mine and Ben's true love's kiss that he was able to be healed quicker! It was so overwhelming for me; yes I knew that Ben was my soul mate but to have this sign meant the world to me.
I couldn't help but laugh at Ben's eagerness when he started flailing his arms and legs around asking whether they could come off. Doctor Cameron stated that he would need to xray Ben before that decision could be made - to Ben's dismay.
Before I knew it Ben had been and gone for his xrays; I asked him why he still had the casts on and he groaned stating that they won't take them off until Doctor Cameron sees the xray's. I smiled meekly at him as we cuddled back together; I hated seeing him in pain or agitated like this - but I kept telling myself that it would be over soon enough and we could then go home together.
Thankfully it didn't take very long before Doctor Cameron walked in with a short, blonde haired, green eyes girl. Doctor Cameron told us all that the joints had all gone back into place and were now healed; Ben then cheered and we all laughed at his merriment. Doctor Cameron explained that Abigail (the girl he had brought in with him) was going to take Ben down to the fracture and cast room to remove the casts.
Belle then asked what the next stages and Doctor Cameron said he wanted to keep Ben in for a little bit more observation; and if his blood pressure and pulse goes down he could go home later afternoon today. We all gasped again at this; all I wanted was to have Ben back behind the safe confines of Auradon Castle. I felt better about him going home now given the fact that new security measures were now in place - but I hated that fact that he was just so out in the open like this. However I reassured myself that fingers crossed I could take Ben home today; so we could start getting away from this awful situation.