A/N So unlike Rapunzel and the group the Idol will be coming with Varian throughout this journey, he has a more leveled head. And he knows the difference and the logic of his dad actually being there. And that's why it didn't take him over.

The moment Varian saw his dad's concerned face his knees gave out, prompting the Teen to fall on them. His tearful eye's gazing up at Quirin. Who knelt in front of his son. A gloved hand placing on Varian's shoulder.

"How…". Varian stammered. "How can you be here?".

Quirin's eyes were just sad, resulting in Varian letting out a harsh swallow.

"You're not really here are you? This isn't real".

"No". Quirin sighed. "You touched an Idol. Which brought me here. Usually the Idol tricks the victim. But". Quirin gave a small smile. "You're a bit too smart for that. And you've always had a level head".

Varian winced at level head, if only his dad knew..

"I was aware during it all Varian".

Varian's head jerked up seeing the stern yet gentle gaze in his father's eyes'.

"For all of it. I may be in Amber but I saw the whole thing".

Varian's frame trembled gaze landing on the ground, his dad must hate him so much right now. He must. To his surprise he felt Quirins strong arms wrap around him pulling him to his chest. Tears ran down Varian's face confused to why his dad wasn't yelling at him.

"But…I did so much wrong..I…".

"You were scared". Quirin pulled back, looking his son in the eye. "You were alone for days, months even. You were bound to go a lil nuts. Yes I am disappointed. Nobody wants their son to commit crimes". Quirin lifted his son's head forcing him to look him in the eyes. "But you are my son, my flesh and blood. I will stand by you no matter what. You are not a bad kid Varian. You were scared. And that's a lot for a 14 year old to handle".

Varian let a couple tears fall nuzzling into the touch.

"Are you still?".

"Alive yes". Quirin winced the memory not pleasant. "There is still a way to save me. But the princess is the key, that and my old friend Adrian. When they reach their destination the answers will become clear".

Varian felt relief flood through his body so much that he swayed, Quirin quickly caught his son drawing him close. A soft sob escaping Varian's mouth.

"I'm so sorry dad I should have listened. I never meant for all of this to happen. I wanted to help…I..".

"No".

Varian gazed up at his dad tears still falling.

"Im sorry son. I have held you at arm's length since your mother died. My denemier has become cold. And not affectionate. You wanted to help something I should've have realized. Standing on the side lines is not your thing. You are my brave, compassionate baby boy". Quirin put his head against his son's looking him in the eyes. "And I love you so much son, I am just sorry it took this to say it".

Varian snuggled into his dads embrace his heart hurting and bursting at the same time. Hurting because this wasn't really his dad. He was probably hugging a tree by the looks Rudiger gave him. But bursting to know his dad was alive.

He was alive!

"So what do I do now?" Varian said quietly. His face still pressed against his dad's chest.

"Well son that depends on you". Quirni pulled him back grasping his shoulders. "You have already left prison the King is probably looking for you. But you could help Rapunzel. Apologize and redeem yourself by helping her and her friends with the rocks.

"What if she doesn't forgive me?" Varian said quietly. "What if they hate me?"

"The princess wanted you to have help. She will understand. It might not be easy. But I have faith in you son".

"Can you come with me? I don't want to do it alone".

Quirin sighed.

"Usually this Idol is not to leave the island. But you have a leveled head and know it's not real. It didn't take over you like it did the princess and her friends. She saw her family". Quirin said at his son's confused look "And they turned against each other".

Varian's eyes grew sad a bit. Realizing just how wrong his choices were. He felt his dad gently scoop him up cradling him against his chest.

"You've had a busy day this is a lot to take it, get some rest son". Quirin's eye's softened as Varian let out a large yawn. "I will be here when you wake up".

Varian didn't care if it was all fake, just by the Idol. His dads words and comfort were real. Drifting Varian began to think what he would do to make it up to the princess.

He slowly drifted to sleep.

A/N So unlike Rapunzel and the group the Idol will be coming with Varian throughout this journey, he has a more leveled head. And he knows the difference and the logic of his dad actually being there. And that's why it didn't take him over. This will be a several chapter story about him learning to forgive himself, and coming to terms of his choices. And Rapunzel and her friends connecting with him again.

Quirin or fake Quirin will be there throughout the entire thing. See to give you a bit of a twist. Quirin is animated in the amber. But his soul because he knows his son needs him is actually in the Idol. So when Quirin goes through all this. Once he's freed he knows what all happened. His soul is with his son. Because Varian needs him.

By the way the idea the Quirin was coherent during the amber thing was something I got inspired by this fan fiction. Its an amazing one and you should check it out. Thank you so much for the idea.

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