Ok so here is chapter 5, hope you enjoy :-) Thanks for all the lovely reviews so far they mean a lot :-) MissieK, I wish I wrote for the show lol

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Chapter 5

Helena's Point of View

Ted came rushing to my side seconds after I pressed the panic button. He charged through the doors like a bull.

"What? What's wrong?" He cried when he saw me pacing.

"I lied earlier…." I began.

Ted looked at me confused as he gestured for me to continue.

"I do know the man in the tape. He is someone I love dearly, he is the one who took Eleanor but he no longer has her. I called him, and he confirmed he did take her but just before the call ended abruptly he told me she was gone. I tried calling back but the line is dead." I explained trying to control my concern.

Ted stood shell-shocked as he tried to process the new information.

"Do you think this man is the person who stabbed the King?" Ted asked hesitantly.

"I honestly don't know anymore, all I am concerned about is what happened to my daughter and where she is." I replied.

Ted nodded in understanding, he was about to reply when the doors burst open. It was Rachel.

"Your Majesty you need to come quickly, it's your son." She cried.

Panic set in as I followed her quickly down the corridor. She led the way to Cyrus's room. Ted stepped in front of me as he pushed open the door to the room. As I followed him in I was shocked to see Liam on top of Cyrus beating him repeatedly.

"Prince Liam stop!" Ted cried as he pulled my son off his uncle.

Liam continued to struggle to get back to Cyrus as Ted held him. Cyrus rolled over in pain as I turned my attention to Liam.

"What is this?" I hissed.

Liam glared at me as he finally stopped struggling.

"Dad died, did you even know that?" He questioned.

I looked at him shocked, nobody had told me. I was too busy trying to find my daughter that I was oblivious to what was happening around me.

"So your going to be King now?" I replied.

Liam glared at me again.

"Apparently not, because Cyrus claims Eleanor and myself are illegitimate. A result of an affair you have been having for years!" Liam yelled.

Ted shifted uncomfortably as he let Liam go.

"I will give you a moment." He said as Rachel and he backed out of the room.

"It's the truth." Cyrus muttered as he finally made it back to his feet.

Blood was dripping from his nose as he wiped it clean.

"Mum is it? Did you really cheat on dad? Did you even love him?" Liam pressed.

I could see the hurt and sadness on his face as he waited for a response. I didn't know how to reply so I considered my next words carefully. However I didn't get a chance to find the right words as the doors to the room once again opened.

"Eleanor had been found…." Ted announced, but there was something about his expression that concerned me.

Liam seemed to sense it to.

"Where is she? Is she ok?" He asked.

Ted shook his head.

"Lucius found her, she was shot." He explained.

My heart stopped and I couldn't breathe as I tried to register what he had just told me. 'My little girl was shot!' was all I could think as I felt tears form in my eyes.

"Come with me I can take you to her. She is on route to the hospital. We didn't have time to get you before she left. Lucius can watch things here while I am with you." Ted told us.

Numb from shock and lost for words, I allowed my Head of Security to lead me from the Palace along with my son. I didn't even realise we had arrived at the hospital until I felt Liam take my hand.

He smiled softly as we got out of the car into what had already become a paparazzi circus. Battling past the flashing cameras we finally made it to the main door. Once inside we were escorted to the waiting room.

"A doctor will be with you soon, your Majesty." A nursed told me.

"Thank-you." Ted answered.

I sat down on the cold metal chair beside Liam and waited, none of what was happening felt real. Just a few days ago things were looking good for us. Eleanor was happy for once, Liam was set to be King and my husband was alive.

"Your Majesty?" A doctor asked, bringing me back to reality.

"Yes." I whispered as I looked at him, tears blurring my vision.

"Your daughter is in surgery, the bullet did a lot of internal damage." He told me.

I heard Liam choke back a sob as he put his hand over his mouth. I had to try my best not to do the same.

"W-W-Will she….I mean will she….." I trailed off, unable to finish the sentence.

Tears began to run down my cheeks as the doctor gave me a sympathetic smile.

"She has the best surgeons out operating on her, so we are hopeful." He offered.

"I'm sorry I must get back." He added.

I nodded in understanding as I watched him leave. As soon as he was gone I broke down in floods of tears. Liam walked over and wrapped his arms around me as he too cried.

I don't know how long we had been sitting there, after we cried ourselves out a silence fell. It seemed to last forever but eventually the doctor returned. I had to gently shake Liam awake after he cried himself to sleep. Once he was awake the doctor began.

"Eleanor is out of surgery, it went well and we were able to repair all the damage. It is up to her now if and when she wakes up." He told us.

I breathed a sigh of relief at the small bit of good news. All I had to do now was pray Eleanor wanted to wake up.

"Can we see her?" Liam asked.

"Maybe just your mum for now." The doctor told him.

I could see annoyance on Liam's face as the doctor left the room.

"Why don't you go home? Get some rest? It's been a long night for you. I will call you if anything changes." I said to him.

He didn't look convinced.

"I promise I will call you Liam." I assured.

Reluctantly he nodded and I called Ted in.

"Marcus will take you back to the Palace, Prince Liam. I will remain here with you, your Majesty." Ted told us.

I nodded in agreement, gave Liam a quick hug before walking up to Eleanor's door.

I had to brace myself before going in. I knew she would be hooked up to machines but seeing her in reality was much worse that it had been in my head. She looked so young and helpless with all the wires and breathing tube down her throat. I slowly walked up to her bedside and pulled the chair over to her bed. I sat down and took her hand in mine.

"Honey, please wake up. I can't lose you now not like this, not ever." I whispered as the tears once again returned.

One of the machines gave a loud beep, scaring me half to death. Thankfully it was nothing serious and I settled back down beside her. I brushed her hair from her face and rubbed her cheek as I sat down waiting for her to wake. Praying silently that she would as I did. 'I'm in for a long night' I thought to myself as I wiped away the remains of my tears.

Ted's Point of View

I was standing outside the Princess's door when I saw a familiar face been rolled past on a trolley. I had to look twice to make sure my eyes were not playing tricks on me. Sure enough they weren't, it was in fact Jasper. I called one of the nurses over, so I could ask her what happened.

"That man, what happened him? Where was he found?" I questioned.

"You're asking me? Aren't you Head of Security there?" She remarked.

I looked at her confused.

"He was in the Palace?" I asked.

She nodded in response.

"Was he shot?" I added.

"Yes." She confirmed.

"I'm sorry I need to go." She told me before rushing off.

I nodded in understanding and watched her walk into the room Jasper was taken to.

All I could think was 'what the hell happened on my watch?'….

Don't worry in the next chapter the Queen will start to work things out :-)

Until next time ;-)