Chapter 5: Epilogue
Goodwin the Great was very disappointed when he learned of the circumstances that led King Roland the Second into summoning him. "Your Majesties, I offer my deepest apologies for my son's shameful actions."
"Please, don't kill my son!" Cedric's mother Winifred pleaded while shedding crocodile tears.
The King was then using his stern tone. "Ma'am, your son's treachery reached inter-Kingdom levels. Even if, out of respect for his father, I'd be willing to give him a less severe punishment, I must set an example."
"We understand, Your Majesty." Goodwin humbly replied.
"Speak for yourself, Goodwin." Winifred replied and then turned her attention to Queen Miranda in hopes of finding common ground over the fact both women were mothers. "My Queen, from mother to mother, you'll certainly understand how I'll feel with my son being executed."
"As mothers, we must know when our kids must be punished." Queen Miranda replied.
"Goodwin, how would you feel about resuming your duties as Enchancia's Royal Sorcerer until I find a permanent replacement for Cedric?" King Roland asked.
"I'd be honored, Your Majesty."
"Goodwin!" His wife exclaimed. "You can't honestly serve the people who are murdering our son!"
"They're executing him and he deserves it, Winifred." Goodwin replied. "A Sorcerer's place is beside the throne and not sitting on it."
Winifred harrumphed. "Later you'll want to take Princess Lydia as an apprentice."
"Why not?" Goodwin and Roland asked together.
Two days later, Goodwin was back at the workshop helping Lydia with her spellcraft when James rushed inside. He was scared. "James, what's wrong?" Goodwin asked.
"There are witches at the castle!" James shouted.
"Oh, they must be applying for the position of Royal Sorcerer." Goodwin calmly replied. "Most witches aim for reaching Sorcery level because Sorcerers get more respect than witches."
Meanwhile, Sofia was approached by her mother. "Sofia, I know you're still feeling depressed over all that happened the last days so I prepared a surprise for you. Please follow me to the garden."
Sofia did and found her best friends from the village: Jade and Ruby. She was happy at seeing them again. They asked her how many dresses and tiaras she had. Their humor soured a little after Sofia asked how things were back in the village.
"A little witch named Lucinda moved into the village after you and your mother left." Jade sadly said.
"I know her." Sofia commented.
"You do?" Ruby asked in shock.
"Her parents are applying for the post of Royal Sorcerers." Sofia explained. "She just wants friends and didn't know better than hexing people."
"I hope you're right, Sofia." Ruby commented.
After Amber's week of suspension ended, she returned to Royal Prep. By then, she and her stepsisters had fully reconciled.
THE END