King Mana was now bedridden due to his illness. A doctor checked him over, while Allen and Miranda watched by the side of the bed.
"Do you know what's wrong with him?" Allen asked.
"Not yet, my dear. But I have hope that we shall know soon." Doctor said.
"Then he'll be alright?" Allen asked.
"Allen…" Mana said.
"Father!" Allen went to his father's side.
"You should call for the Queen immediately." Doctor said.
"W-what… What message shall I give him?" Miranda asked.
"That whatever business he's attending to can wait. He should be at his wife's side." Doctor said.
"We'll cancel the ball, and turn it into a celebration once you're better." Allen said.
"We can't cancel your birthday. It'll be fine. I will be well by then. I want to see you walking in that crown." Mana said.
"I don't care about my birthday. All I care about is you." Allen said.
Suddenly, King Mana began coughing. He called for Miranda through the hacking.
"Miranda." Mana said.
"Allen. Let's leave your father alone? It's alright. He needs his rest. Come." Miranda said gently.
"Father?" Allen said softly.
Miranda lead Allen away. The doctor returned to King Mana's side. When he pulled back his handkerchief, it was covered in blood.
"What's going to happen to him? Is he going to die?" Allen asked Miranda.
The two of them embraced. Allen cried against Miranda's shoulder.
"Shh… I don't know." Miranda said.
"I don't want to lose her." Allen said.
"We must hope the doctor-" Miranda attempted.
"He doesn't even know what's wrong with her. How can we place hope in him? There has to be something that can save her." Allen said.
"Maybe there is." Miranda said.
"How?" Allen asked.
"If medicine can't cure the King… Perhaps magic can." Miranda said.
"Magic?" Allen said excitedly.
"Yes. Your father has a confidant – someone few know about. Someone schooled with the most powerful of magic. I'm not really supposed to even know of this." Miranda whispered.
"Please, Miranda." Allen begged.
"There is a benevolent and mysterious person who can grant a person's wish, if their heart is true." Miranda said.
"Mine is. I swear. Where do I find this person?" Allen asked.
"Tonight, go into the woods where the sky is clearest. Wish upon the blue star… And that person will appear to you." Miranda instructed.