An Explanation For King Caradoc
They all turned to see King Caradoc standing in the doorway of the knights' sleeping quarters.
"I can explain this, King Caradoc," Dorrie said. "Timothy's a young wizard whose sleep/sweet dreams magic has manifested itself fully already... however..."
"What is it?" King Caradoc asked Dorrie, she saw that he had a worried expression on his face.
"Timothy's birth mother, Adelaide West," Dorrie explained to King Caradoc. "she had other powers aside from human/mermaid transformation... she could also control the four elements, earth, water, fire, and air."
"What does this have to do with the lad?" King Caradoc asked as Gunther & Jester entered the room.
"This is one of several magic powers that Timothy is to have, King Caradoc." Dorrie answered.
"So, this boy is a wizard?" Gunther asked Dorrie.
"And a merboy?" Jester asked Dorrie.
"That's right," Candice explained to Jester & Gunther just before Dorrie even got her chance to speak. "and an evil witch is after him."
"I see." King Caradoc said to Candice.
"This little rugrat knows magic," Gunther exclaimed. "impossible!"
"Now now, Gunther," Sir Theodore scolded. "Timothy is a very bright boy, and Gwen here is very lucky to have him as her son!"
"Sorry, Sir Theodore." Gunther sighed.
"Good, now come along, both of you," Sir Theodore said to Gunther & Jane. "the time has come for your knights' training."
Jane & Gunther followed Sir Theodore out of the room, quickly followed by King Caradoc, Gwen, Timothy, Dorrie, and Candice.
Sofia saw Jane & Gunther heading out to the yard for their training.
"Sir Theodore," Sofia called out. "wait!"
Sir Theodore turned, "What is it, Princess Sofia?" he asked.
"I would like to go out to the yard with you," Sofia answered the elder knight. "may I?"
Sir Theodore gave the idea some thought before he delivered his answer.
"That is something you really must take up with your father, Princess Sofia." Sir Theodore said.
"May I go, please, Dad, please?" Sofia asked Roland.
King Roland simply chuckled, "I don't see why not." he said.
"Yes!" Sofia exclaimed.
"As long as you do everything that Sir Theodore tells you." King Roland added.
"Don't worry, Dad," Sofia said. "I will."