The Miracle

A/N: In this chapter Eugene learns the identity of his nocturnal visitor…

A/N#2: This story "kind of" follows my other stories, so you might recognize a few of my OCs here that are still awaiting their full development there… I am also providing this spoiler alert. That said; I hope not to spoil things too much.

A/N#3: This is my own tear transference story. I hope you enjoy it. And, oh yes, I do not own Tangled or its primary characters, though I do own mine and the idea…

Chapter Four: The Visitor Identified

"Eugene…" Amanda softly called out to him as she gently shook his shoulder to bring him around.

As Eugene slowly awoke from his momentary fainting spell, he recoiled in shock for a moment as he focused his attention on the bright blue eyes of Amanda.

"GAH!" He loudly exclaimed as he rapidly attempted to move back; a movement blocked by the legs of both the quite shocked Catherine and William.

"What the…?" The two monarchs mouthed to the other, not understanding Eugene's reaction.

"What is it, Eugene?" Amanda asked, quite surprised at his reaction although she had had an inkling that it might happen.

"Y…, Yo…, Your…"

"My eyes, Eugene? My brightly shining blue eyes? Eyes that seem to glow with an internal fire when the condition is just so?"

Eugene could only helplessly nod his head as he looked up and saw almost a mirror image of the spectral vision.

"Eugene, I can say most assuredly that I know the identity of your visitor. I can also say for sure that she is quite right in her message. I know I never told you my 'backstory,' but I guess it now time for you to hear of it."

As William, Catherine, and even Rupert looked at Amanda in absolute awe; Eugene on the other hand attempted to freak out again before Amanda placed her hand on his shoulder and willed him to calm down.

"You see, Eugene, I know exactly who visited you and more."

"You do?" Eugene asked; the urgency of his voice unmistakable.

"Yes, my dearest Eugene. I feel your anguish and doubts as they swirl within your consciousness. I want to put you mind at ease, so please listen to me. I do know who visited you and why she chose you over others that you feel might be more adequate to the task of saving Corona. Please believe me when I say that you are more than capable of handling this emergency. I can also say without fear of contradiction that you do indeed have all you need to succeed within you; right now."

"How can you be so sure?"

"Because my mother was the second greatest seer of all; second only to Cassiopeia, my Großtante, and my grandmother's second cousin. This trait is traced as far back as historical records exist. That isn't all Eugene."

"It isn't, Amanda?" Eugene asked, his feeble attempt to mask his impatience failing quite miserably.

"No it isn't Eugene, for you see, and perhaps most importantly, she passed that amazing trait to me, her only daughter."

"Daughter? You are her daughter? What! Can it be true?" Eugene exclaimed; the shock of his surprise mirrored by not only William and Catherine, but Rupert besides. None of them ever the wiser to the amazingly true story of the fate that befell Amanda's parent fifteen years earlier, or the message she knew would one day be revealed to one Eugene Fitzherbert.

Amanda's bright blue eyes dimmed a little as she continued, "You see, Eugene, my family and I came to Corona from Avandell when I was only four years old. It was eighteen years ago and I can still see it in my mind's eye as if it was only yesterday…"

Eighteen Years Previous…

A four year old Amanda, sitting quietly in the living room of her village cottage and playing with a small doll her father had made for her, looked up with shock at the sound of urgent voices in the adjacent kitchen area. She recognized the first voice as that of her mother, and the second of someone she was sure she knew…

"Katelyn, I know you had a very bad experience in the Midland's and do not wish to return to the 'real world' as it were."

"Cassiopeia, how can you even dare to ask me to trust those treacherous and lecherous people's again? It is absolute insanity I tell you."

"Katie, my dear child, I know that once upon a time your view of one segment of the peoples of Io were quite correct. However, it is of vital importance to protect the just kingdom of Corona-by-the-sea. They are nothing like the terrible former kingdom of Leopold. In fact, today even the Midlands are now tranquil; tranquility brought on by the compassionate King William. It is he that I wish for you to help."

"Why, for crying out loud?"

"Please calm yourself. I do not want you to disturb little Mandy, ok?"

"Yes, of course. I guess I should be calm for the good of our little one as she is quite impressionable at this time and do not wish for her to perceive the world through my tainted vision."

"Thank you, Katie." Cassiopeia compassionately stated as she hugged the young mother. "I do know how difficult this is for you and thank you whole heartedly for your assistance."

"Yes, my Mistress. When do we leave?"

The present…

"You see, Eugene, to make a long story short we came to Corona because my great aunt, who is also quite distantly related to you, asked not only my family, but also yours and Rupert's as well to leave Avandell to come to serve the just kingdom of Corona. You see, Corona is the stabilizing force for all of Io. Beginning with our smashing victory over Leopold and Aurelius and their cruel army cadre, we have served to maintain the peace. Even today, our small Solaris force, being made up of just a few of the most amazing individuals on Io and Europa and Ganymede, is more than a match for anything evil that could ever arise. We have powerful allies; even allies from beyond the real world."

"But…" Eugene sputtered out, unable to form even one coherent sentence.

"Eugene, do you trust me?" Amanda asked, much to the surprise of all present.

"Amanda, why do you ask me that?" Eugene countered, not willing to believe his ears.

"It is because of what I am about to tell you."

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