The Impact of Her

llennium's amount of rain. Along with the loudest thunders, t

heir – his only son – lying in

gain consciousness? Nob

ld do was to bargain with the an

the state of her family. She knew she was close to losing san

ould often tell herself. Her husband and son were already at the b

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k of time because they've been submerged in wet weather for the longest time. And though water continued to fall from

would awaken today. It has been her wish since he and their son were trapped in an endless cycle of sleep. And she

everything about her. His protection and love allowed

ask that either you or our son would wake up today? To ease m

ss walked towards the queen, her hands folded in front of her. She reached out to her

go of her husband's. She didn't remove her sta

g coughed. His cough persisted as

ned. "Your Majesty?"

ter in a panic, "Fetch for the Med

s nodded an

t to him again. Her gentle grip tightened, praying

int but it was blinding to a man who was under the curse of unending sleep. As his sight became clearer

cupped her cheek and she buried her face in his touch. "Thank the he

brief moment of happiness was replaced with horror w

asked his wife, eyes w

e stood still, eyes wide open as she feare

repeated his question, not wan

beside the king's... and there he was: the prince

son. He stumbled along the way but he didn't pay any

ing a nap. His little hands were laid on his s

t to show any signs of weakness. However, he was breaking deep inside. The sight of his young child in a deep sleep was too muc

he asked his queen, not tearin

e same was said for you, my love," she explained gently, her hand

ng, to try anything, jus

sty," she whispered, sl

ly succumbed to his tears, we