The room finally began to settle after the violent pulse of the curse seal. Merlin had his hands trembling from the pressure of controlling the spell, and John's breath came heavy and uneven. But together, after minutes of constant focus and stabilizing their energies, the light of the sealing wall softened. Its violent movements slowed. The dark veins spreading across Elsa's skin retreated. Her body relaxed for the first time since they entered the room.
Merlin wiped the sweat from his forehead. "It is done… the seal broke. Her curse has been fully suppressed."
John leaned forward at once, his palm well above Elsa's chest. He sent a final wave of gentle warrior energy, layering it like a soft shield around her heart. "This should stabilize her until her natural strength returns."
The silence filled the chamber as their combined powers finally faded. Merlin reached forward, laying a shaking hand on his daughter's forehead.
