A/N: Ok so real life stinks. Anyway, I hope you like this update. :)
Chapter 22
Before anyone could react, Rapunzel did the only thing she could think of, and began to cry. Confusion ensued as she grabbed her father limp body and recited the well-known verses,
"Flower, gleam and glow...
Let your power shine...
Make the clock reverse...
Bring back what once was mine...
Heal what has been hurt...
Change the Fates' design...
Save what has been lost...
Bring back what once was mine...
What once was mine..." everyone froze as a golden light encircled the King and his breath returned.
"Ok, you have some explaining to do," Merlin looked at Rapunzel as she squeezed her father in a great big hug. The Queen followed suit and Doctor Caldwell looked around the room. It was certain that the Princess's magical abilities would be out in the open now. The Colonel had left but the nurses and other staff had seen what had just occurred.
"As do you. That spell killed the King," Caldwell said to the sorcerer, hoping to shift the focus of the room off Rapunzel.
"It should not have. Malik must have used a spell that could not be healed using regular magic. I would say, we are all incredibly lucky that the Princess seems to have a gift," Merlin told him.
"Rapunzel, I'm sorry but we are going to need your skills again," the wizard said, turning to the Princess. Rapunzel let go of her father and looked at both her parents.
"You cannot take back what is already done. Go and help the others," her mother smiled at her. With a quick nod, she stood and turned to Merlin.
"Lead the way," she smiled. He nodded and they quickly went about the same process which had saved the King for every sick person in the medical tents.
"Well I think that's everyone. Now how about you explain to me, what the heck happened in there?" The wizard asked.
"I would love to but I'm afraid I've done something I should not have. The moment the world finds out about my secret…" she trailed off and Merlin could see the concern in her eyes.
"I think there may be a way around that," he smiled and rushed to find Doctor Caldwell. Luckily the man had had the sense to tell everyone who had seen the incident that they must remain for a debriefing by the Princess herself and had separated them to a large portion of the first aid tent.
"What you have seen is something fantastic, I will admit but you must let the Princess explain herself. She has had to keep her secret for the best of the kingdom. You must realize that if more people knew…" the good doctor was cut off by Merlin.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, if I could have your attention for one brief moment," it was then that the powerful wizard cast a spell. The room filled with bright white light and for a moment everyone stared at each other.
"We thank you for your service to those that were sick. Now it is time to get everyone back home. Please begin cleanup and moving procedures," Merlin filled the eerie silence with instructions and the crowd dispersed. The wizard turned to Doctor Caldwell and snapped his fingers. The Doctor looked at him and went,
"What just happened?"
"Later my friend. Now remember what you have been told and keep it close to your heart," it was then that everything came back to the doctor.
"You should warn a man before you do things like that," Caldwell said.
"Good to see you back. The patients won't know what happened and the Princess's secret should be safe. I'll tell her and then we'll get a move on. The sooner we return everyone to the capital the better," Merlin smiled. The doctor nodded and quickly got to work.
To Be Continued…