Chapter 5: I've Lost You

After the princess vanished from the kingdom, King Fergus held a meeting at the courtyard. He told to his band of warriors to blow the horn they're carrying if they already find the princess and he also told to them that if they heard a twice blow of horns, it means that they should retreat from searching the princess.

'Alright let's get going!"

The bear king together with his soldiers went into the woods despite of the stormy weather. As the search is being held, heavy rain,wind and the thunders become much more stronger. But the king didn't mind it at all.

"Merida! Merida where are ye lass! Anwere Me! Meria!"

"Princess Merida!"

"Princess Merida! Answer us!"

"Merida! Please answer us!"

They kept on calling the princess for several hours but their voices just echoed through out the forest and failed to find the lost princess. His assistant told the him to stop the search party and just continue it tomorrow but the king just glared and shouted.

"Who are ye tae tell me wot I'm going tae dae huh?!"

"I'm sorry, but M'Lord, I'm just concerned tae ye, tae all of us. Its too dangerous for us tae go deeper into the woods .We can't fight the nature. We need tae retreat m'lord for the safety of everyone."

The king was about to shout at him again but he just close his eyes, took a deep sighed and agreed.

"Aye."

The sound of the king's horn was heard and they started to go back into the castle. They failed to find the princess. The king dismounted from his horse and told to his warriors to take a rest and they're continue the search party tomorrow and they'll meet at the throne hall before the sun show up. He went inside the castle, walked upstairs with upset and frustration look on his face.

"Dad!"

The King went inside their room and the triplets greeted him with warm embraced.

"How was it?"

Hamish gazed at his father nervously and asked about their big sister.

"Let's have a talked outside."

The king and the triplets went outside so that his wife won't be able to hear what they're talking about.

"Unfortunately we didn't find yer big sister. The storm was just tae strong tae bear that we need tae stop the search for her. I'm sorry boys."

The triplets looked down and felt bad about the news. They already miss their big sister. The way she laughs, giggle, her warm embrace and, everything about her. The kingdom is just too different without her. They just look at each other and decided to just hide their loneliness from their father.

"Don't worry dad! We still have tomorrow! And besides big sister can handle herself so we better just stay calm right Harris?"

"Ye-aahh! Hubert was right dad! So cheer up!"

The king just looked at them sadly and tears were forming from his eyes. The two princes just sighed and embraced their father but the king slowly pulls the two devils away from him and just gives them a weak smile.

"Go tae yer bed now, I'll take care of yer mother."

"Bu—t da-"

Harris raised his arms and was about to say something to his father but the king just went inside of his room and shut the door. Harris just smiled weakly and Hamish taps his brother's shoulder and gave him a smile.

"Dad just needs a little time right now Harris. I know for sure that he's already tired not just physically but emotionally. Don't take it seriously."

"Yeah I know. I just felt bad for him."

"I'm sure dad will be okay tomorrow. So cheer up Harris!" Hubert approached his brother and pats his shoulder with a big smile on his face.

"We better gae now. Its getting late."

At the King and Queen Chamber

King Fergus sat beside his beloved wife and caresses the queen's hair that was sleeping and breathing heavily.

"M'love I dunno wot tae dae now. Please keep on fighting love. Please. I dunno know wot tae dae without ye."