Ever since the family agreed to forgive Cedric for the Order of the Wand incident, he's worked hard to improve his relationship with everyone. Still, it's only a matter of time before he snaps out of stress this time. But this time, instead of trying to take over the kingdom again, Cedric finds a better way to voice his frustrations, and with one of James' favorite songs. Napoleon XIV's music is not mine.
It started with King Roland's voice, summoning him to help spruce up the castle for King Magnus' visit. "Cedric!"
A few moments later was Princess Amber, wanting something trivial. "Cedric!"
Not long after that came Baileywick's voice. "Cedric!"
Goodwin the Great's soon came from his portrait. "Cedric!"
A chorus of 'Cedric! Cedric!' sounded around him as Cedric tried to block it out as he started to work on a potion. He also couldn't help groaning, "Merlin's mushrooms; if I hear my name being called one more time, I swear I'm going to-"
Sofia quietly entered and asked timidly, "Mister Cedric?"
Cedric grabbed a pillow and screamed into it.
Sofia drew back in alarm, but she soon came back up and put a comforting hand on his shoulder. "Mister Cedric, are you okay?"
Cedric looked wildly up at her. "Sofia, as you and Prince James so eloquently said to Princess Amber during her stint as Queen for the Day, I only have two hands, and I'm using ten of them! I've tried to make up for what I did with the Order of the Wand, but everyone remains on my case! I'm doing the best I can to please everyone, but-"
"Mister Cedric, it's all right!" Sofia tried to comfort him, "You're doing too much. We all forgave you for what you did, and Mom and Dad agreed to treat you better."
"And don't think I'm not grateful for that, Sofia," Cedric sighed. "But now, with Cordelia and Callista here, though I love both of them dearly, I feel..."
"Overwhelmed?" Sofia supplied.
"Yes!" Cedric sighed, "And I think that song of Prince James' sums up my situation perfectly!" He waved his wand, and the sound of rhythmic clapping filled the air.
(sings) Remember when you ran away
And I got on my knees
And begged you not to leave
Because I'd go berserk?
Well! You left me anyhow
And then the days got worse and worse
And now you see I've gone
Completely out of my mind
And they're coming to take me away ha-haaa
They're coming to take me away ho-ho hee-hee ha-haaa
To the funny farm
Where life is beautiful all the time
And I'll be happy to see those nice young men
In their clean white coats
And they're coming to take me away ha-haaa
Sofia couldn't help but laugh as Cedric sang this. She didn't mean to, but this song was funny!
Hearing her laugh, Cedric smirked as he continued, You thought it was a joke
And so you laughed
You laughed when I had said
That losing you would make me flip my lid
Right?
You know you laughed
I heard you laugh, you laughed
You laughed and laughed and then you left
But now you know I'm utterly mad
And they're coming to take me away ha-haaa
They're coming to take me away ho-ho hee-hee ha-haaa
To the happy home with trees and flowers and chirping birds
And basket weavers who sit and smile and twiddle their thumbs and toes
And they're coming to take me away ha-haaa
Despite his feelings, Cedric was starting to feel better as he vented his frustrations through the silly song.
Seeing Wormwood's look of amusement, Cedric turned to him next. I cooked your food
I cleaned your house
And this is how you pay me back
For all my kind unselfish, loving deeds
Ha! Well you just wait
They'll find you yet and when they do
They'll put you in the A.S.P.C.A.
You mangy raven!
And they're coming to take me away ha-haaa
They're coming to take me away ha-haaa ho-ho hee-hee
To the funny farm where life is beautiful all the time
And I'll be happy to see those nice young men
In their clean white coats
And they're coming to take me away ha-haa
To the happy home with trees and flowers and chirping birds
And basket weavers who sit and smile and twiddle their thumbs and toes
And they're coming to take me away ha-haaa!
Sofia had been laughing through the whole song, and she gave Cedric a hug. "Feel better?" she asked with a smile.
Cedric smiled as he returned the hug. "Thank you, dear girl, I certainly needed that!"
"And now," Sofia smiled, "I'm going to help you with everything you need help with."
"I appreciate that, my dear," Cedric smiled, "Let's get to it!"
