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. I do own the OC Zwick.
_[ STORY ]_
Doctor Zwick arrived at the Enchancia caste after a three-day seminar, exhausted and wanting his bed he moved through the halls sluggishly bags in tow. He passed the open window overlooking the gardens, he glanced over and caught sight of Princess Sofia and her siblings, along with what seemed to be the grotesque form of a bipedal animal. Zwick back stepped to look harder at the scene before him, what he saw are the royals making Cedric put on a magic show of some kind.
The doctor blinked, "what the hell?" he mouthed, rubbing at his eyes; he looked again studying the area thoroughly, but the strange figure is nowhere to be seen. 'That makes a dozen times, I've seen something,' Zwick said to himself; shaking his head, he moved away from the window making for his room, 'what I wouldn't give to have my glasses.'
Meanwhile below Sofia, Amber, and James were going over the magic show Cedric was going to be performing, "no, no, no," Amber whined, "it needs to be bigger, cant you make the fireworks grander?"
"Princess Amber with all due respect, it is at the limit of what would be safe to be doing inside, let alone around all the delicate equipment in the observatory," Cedric retorted placing his wand in his sleeve.
"What about an illusion, then we can make them as big as we like," Sofia offered; Cedric sighed.
"Wait, I have a better idea; what about making a smaller version of the alignment for everyone to watch?" Amber said, jumping.
"Amber," James called, "can you tell me what is going on? You drag me out here to watch Cedric do...something I'm not even sure."
Cedric gave the Prince a knowing look, "I'm not entirely certain myself," he said.
"Amber looked between her sibling and Sorccorer, "you three don't know what this week is?" she asked.
They all answered in the negative, "tomorrow night is when the Howler's Moon begins to rise, the night after that it reaches its zenith, and the night after that the whole kingdom will be covered in the most wonderful glow." Amber explained, "I hear that the light makes flowers glow in the dark for a few days after."
"That sounds amazing," Sofia exclaimed.
"Why is it called that?" James asked his curiosity peeked.
"It is named after the duo that discovered what causes this event Nathanle and Natale Howler, a brother-sister team of astronomers," Amber said almost bouncing on her feet as she spoke.
The sibling continued to talk well Cedric stood to the side stark still, pale as snow; after a moment Sofia pulled him back into the conversation asking if he knew anything about it, which he denied.
Eventually, the trio made him continue performing different spells well to be more accurate Amber demanded he try various spells until she was satisfied with the selection; after the twins departed Sofia walked the garden grounds with her mentor, "Mr. Cedric," she called after a calm silence, "why are you using your wand? She asked.
"What do you mean my dear?"
"Why didn't you use any Rune magic?"
Cedric had a perplexed look, "I didn't think about it," he offered, "if you'll excuse me, after this afternoon, I believe I need a nap."
The man pulled from the girl towards the Sorcerer's tower. Sofia stopped and watched him leave; she knew something was off the last few weeks, but couldn't place it, their exchange adding to her suspicion. Thinking she needs to share her thoughts, Sofia headed inside knowing the doctor had returned today after a moment's thought she opted to let him rest and heads for dinner planning to speak with him tomorrow.
Cedric made his way carefully to his workshop, making sure no one followed him, once inside, he closed the door and locked it; marching over to his desk he pulled a silver tray he had pilfered from the kitchen laying it on the surface he poured a liquid from a vile he removed from his sleeve.
He traced his finger around the edge twice one way and twice the other chanting as he did, the face of an elderly woman appeared, "boss," Cedric said, "we have a problem."
_[ TO BE CONTINUED ]_
Note: Finally got this story started sorry it took so long and that the first chapter is on the short side, but I hope you enjoyed it.