Glimpses - a Sofia the First fanfic
Glimpses
Notes: "Glimpses" was inspired by "Randomness" written by fashion n' fanfics, and I want to thank fashion n' fanfics for letting me use the concept. In "Glimpses", you'll find some brief scenes that revolve around the teenage versions of Sofia and Lucinda as seen in my Sofia and Lucinda as teens series of stories. These scenes are ideas that have been floating around in my head for a while now, and I thought I would share them with you.
The map
This scene is set shortly after the events seen in Chapter 1 of my story "The Newest Princess".
A fourteen-year-old Sofia, and a fourteen-year-old Lucinda, were busy going through what had been Cedric's magical belongings. Cedric's plans to try to take over the kingdom had recently been discovered, and he was now cooling his heels in Azkaban Prison. Sofia and Lucinda had been appointed to replace Cedric.
As Sofia and Lucinda were going through the magical belongings that had belonged to Cedric, Lucinda came across a folded piece of blank parchment.
"A blank piece of parchment" Sofia observed. "Perhaps Cedric was going to use it for something at some point?".
Lucinda looked at the folded piece of parchment for the longest time, then took out her wand.
"I wonder?" Lucinda thought out loud as she pointed her wand at the parchment. Lucinda then tapped the parchment with her wand and said "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good".
At that point, a picture of Enchancia Castle, along with writing appeared on the parchment:
Messrs Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs, Purveyors of Aids to Magical Mischief-Makers, are proud to present the magical map of Enchancia Castle.
"It is a magical map!" Lucinda exclaimed. "My parents told me about these. They are custom made, and therefore each map is one of a kind".
"Interesting" Sofia said in awe.
Sofia and Lucinda looked at the magical map, and discovered it showed the location of everybody in the castle. After looking at the map for a while, Sofia and Lucinda folded the map back up.
"Now, what was that deactivating spell?" Lucinda asked herself out loud. "Oh, yes!". Lucinda then tapped the map with her wand, and said "mischief managed". The map then turned back into a blank piece of folded parchment.
"We should put this map away in a safe place" Sofia suggested. "It could come in handy at some point".
"Agreed" Lucinda acknowledged.
Village fair
This scene involves the annual village fair.
It was time for the annual Dunwitty village fair. A fifteen-year-old Sofia, and a fifteen-year-old Lucinda, got off of the royal carriage and walked toward the fairgrounds. As the two entered the fairgrounds, they took in the sights and enjoyed the smell of the delicious food being offered.
At one point, Sofia and Lucinda came across a food cart.
"What is that amazing smell?" Sofia asked.
Sofia and Lucinda both sniffed the air.
"Italian Sausage!" Sofia and Lucinda exclaimed in glee.
Sofia and Lucinda walked over to the food cart.
"Two Italian Sausage sandwiches, please" Sofia said to the man running the food cart.
"Right away, Princesses" the man smiled as he got the sausages ready.
In about a minute, the man had prepared the sandwiches, and handed them to Sofia and Lucinda. After paying the man, Sofia and Lucinda walked over to a bench, sat down, and started enjoying their sandwiches. It was a wonderful way to start their day at the fair.
Secret passages
This scene involves a fifteen-year-old Dorrie from my story "Dorrie".
It was a Saturday morning at Enchancia Castle, and Dorrie had set out to do some dusting of some of the secret passages that were inside the castle. As Dorrie was dusting one of the secret passages, she heard footsteps approaching.
"Who's there?" Dorrie called out.
In a few moments, Baileywick appeared from around a corner.
"It's just me, Dorrie" Baileywick smiled. "I wasn't aware that you knew about these passages".
"Actually, Mr. Baileywick" Dorrie started, "Princess Sofia showed me these passages when she and I were children. The truth be told, she occasionally uses these passages to get around the castle. I've made it a duty to see that these passages are kept as clean as possible".
"Ah!" Baileywick remarked, impressed. "I had been wondering who had been maintaining these passages these past few years. You've done a fine job".
Dorrie smiled at Baileywick's praise.
"I'll leave you to your work then" Baileywick said as he walked off. "Have a good day, Dorrie".
"You as well, Mr. Baileywick" Dorrie smiled.
A royal visit
This scene is set about a year after the ending of my story "A Scarlet Evening".
At Enchancia Castle, it had been an exciting day. On that day, two royal visitors had arrived - Queen Elsa, and Princess Anna, from Arendelle.
That night, in the royal dining room, everybody sat down to an excellent dinner. Among those at the dining table were a sixteen-year-old Sofia, and a sixteen-year-old Lucinda, who sat next to each other, and happily chatted with each other. As Sofia and Lucinda chatted, Elsa looked over at them.
"Elsa?" Anna asked quietly.
"Look at them" Elsa smiled as she looked at Sofia and Lucinda. "Two sisters who love each other very much". Elsa then became a bit sad. "It reminds me of a life we could have had".
"We're together ... now" Anna gently said as she held Elsa's hand. "That's what matters".
"Yes, you're right, Anna" Elsa smiled. "And I'm happy that Sofia and Lucinda have escaped what we had to go through".
Watching the sunset
This scene is set a day after "A royal visit".
At Enchancia Castle, in Lucinda's bedroom, a sixteen-year-old Lucinda was sitting in a chair looking out the window. In Lucinda's lap was Hexie, Lucinda's dear rabbit friend. As Lucinda and Hexie sat looking out the window, a knock came at Lucinda's door.
"Come in" Lucinda invited.
The door to Lucinda's room opened, and in walked Princess Anna.
"Ah! Princess Anna" Lucinda smiled. "Hexie and I were just about to watch the sunset. Please, pull up a chair and join us".
"Thank you" Anna said gratefully as she pulled up a chair and sat down.
Anna watched as Lucinda gently petted Hexie, and Hexie smiled at Lucinda. It was a heartwarming scene that made Anna smile.
"This is an impressive view" Anna commented as she looked out the window.
"I always enjoy this view" Lucinda smiled. "That's the Village of Dunwitty, and that's the Peppertree Forest".
In a few minutes, the sun started setting as Lucinda, Hexie, and Anna watched. It was a beautiful sight that the three enjoyed watching. After the sun had set, Anna turned to Lucinda.
"Elsa and I want to thank you and your sister for coming to our aid in our darkest hour" Anna gratefully said to Lucinda.
"Sof and I were glad to help" Lucinda smiled as she gently put her hand on Anna's hand.
At that moment, Baileywick walked in.
"Dinner will be served in fifteen minutes, Princesses" Baileywick announced.
"We'll be there momentarily, Baileywick" Lucinda happily acknowledged.
Sliding down the banister
This scene is set about a year after "A royal visit" and "Watching the sunset".
A seventeen-year-old Sofia, and a seventeen-year-old Lucinda, had been invited by Queen Elsa and Princess Anna to visit Arendelle Palace.
It was morning in the palace, and everybody was starting to go about their business. Anna looked out her window, and noticed it was a beautiful, sunny day. Anna was pleased that the weather was perfect, as she and Elsa planned to give a tour of the village to Sofia and Lucinda.
It always made Anna happy when guests stayed at the palace. She quickly got dressed for the day, and happily raced out of her bedroom. Before she knew it, Anna was at a circular staircase. She then quickly slid down the banister, smiling as she reached the bottom.
"Good morning, Anna" Sofia grinned.
"Oh, my!" Anna exclaimed in embarrassment. "What you must think of me? Sliding down the banister like that".
"Don't be embarrassed on my account" Sofia smiled. "I've slid down my fair share of banisters at Enchancia Castle. And, the truth be told, I still do so from time to time".
Sofia and Anna giggled for a few seconds, happy that they had something fun in common.
"Princesses" the royal steward of Arendelle said as he walked up, "breakfast will be served shortly in the dining room".
"We'll be right there" Anna acknowledged with a smile.
Anna and Sofia walked toward the dining room, having a pleasant conversation as they walked along. It was going to be a perfect day.
A delicious surprise
This scene is set when Sofia, Lucinda, and Dorrie are seventeen.
It was a sunny, but cold winter day in Enchancia. At Enchancia Castle, Sofia and Lucinda had just returned from carrying out some official duties as the royal sorceresses of Enchancia. As Sofia and Lucinda walked into their workshop, they saw two cups of coffee on a table, with the cups being under the influence of a warming spell.
Sofia and Lucinda walked over to the table, and found a note:
Welcome home, miladies.
I thought the two of you would like something warm to drink after your day out.
Signed: Dorrie.
"That was nice of Dorrie" Sofia smiled, pleased.
"Shall we sit down, then?" Lucinda suggested.
Sofia and Lucinda sat down at the table, and began drinking the coffee. In a few moments, Sofia and Lucinda smiled at each other, pleased to discover that the coffee was one of their favorite flavors - pumpkin spice. As Sofia and Lucinda enjoyed the coffee, they had a pleasant conversation.
Unknown to Sofia and Lucinda, Dorrie had snuck a peek into the workshop as Sofia and Lucinda enjoyed the coffee. After a few moments, Dorrie quietly closed the door, and walked down the stairs. As Dorrie walked down the stairs, she smiled knowing she had done something nice for Sofia and Lucinda.
The protected archive
This scene is set when Lucinda is eighteen.
At Enchancia Castle, Lucinda was relaxing in her bedroom when a knock came at her door.
"Come in" Lucinda invited.
The door opened, and in walked Queen Miranda.
"Since your father, Sofia, Amber, James, and Kari are away doing various things, I thought it might be nice if we had some tea together" Miranda smiled.
"I'd like that, Mom" Lucinda smiled back. "Thank you".
A servant came in, placed a tea set on a table, and left. Miranda then poured herself a cup of tea, and Lucinda a cup of tea. As they enjoyed their tea, the two had a pleasant conversation. At one point, Miranda looked around Lucinda's room.
"I'm always impressed with the collection of books you have here" Miranda remarked as she looked at a few shelves of books in Lucinda's room. "If you don't mind me asking, what are the books in the locked cabinet?".
"That's what I call the protected archive" Lucinda answered. "It contains books that should be kept under lock and key ... and away from those who would misuse them. Those books contain information and spells connected to dark magic".
"Is it wise having such a collection?" Miranda asked, concerned.
"I don't use them myself" Lucinda reassured Miranda. "Over the last few years, I've become a guardian if you will, collecting such books so I could keep them out of the hands of those who might misuse the information contained in them. Better I have them than to let them fall into the hands of those who would use them to cause harm".
"I understand" Miranda acknowledged. "You're to be commended for doing the public a great service".
Lucinda smiled, pleased, at Miranda's praise.
"More tea?" Miranda asked.
"Yes, thank you" Lucinda replied.
Lucinda and Miranda spent the afternoon together. It was a wonderful afternoon where the two had a fine time talking among themselves. Everything was right with the world.
An evening in Summerset Village
This scene is set during Sofia and Lucinda's late teenage years, sometime after they graduated from Royal Prep.
It was evening in Summerset Village. A nineteen-year-old Sofia, and a nineteen-year-old Lucinda, were seated in a fancy restaurant known as Miss Chantel's Place.
As Sofia and Lucinda sat at a table, Miss Chantel walked out onto the stage.
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen" Miss Chantel greeted the audience. "We have two special guests with us tonight. Let's give a round of applause for Princess Sofia and Princess Lucinda".
The audience turned to look at Sofia and Lucinda, and clapped.
"I'd like to sing you a song tonight" Miss Chantel announced as she sat down behind a piano. "It's one of my favorites". Miss Chantel then started singing as she played the piano.
"There's a somebody I'm longing to see. I hope that he turns out to be, someone to watch over me".
"I'm a little lamb who's lost in the woods. I know I could always be good, to one who'll watch over me".
Miss Chantel had an absolutely beautiful voice. As Sofia and Lucinda listed to Miss Chantel sing, they knew she was the perfect choice ... to sing at their parents wedding anniversary celebration.
Author's notes
Anna, Elsa, the royal steward of Arendelle, and Arendelle Palace are from "Frozen".
Azkaban Prison is from "Harry Potter".
For how Sofia and Lucinda became the royal sorceresses of Enchancia, see my story "The Newest Princess".
For how Sofia and Lucinda helped Anna and Elsa, see my story "A Scarlet Evening".
For more about Kari, see my story "Enchancia Castle".
For those who are new to my Sofia and Lucinda as teens series of stories, and are wondering how Sofia and Lucinda are now sisters, see my story "The Newest Princess".
Hexie was introduced to the "Sofia the First" universe in the book "A Magical Match". For how Hexie is with Lucinda as a teenager, see my story "Reunited".
I introduced the idea of secret passages in Enchancia Castle in Chapter 6 of "Dorrie".
It was going to be a perfect day -I put this line in as a homage to the Disney short "Frozen Fever".
Miss Chantel is an original character I created.
Summerset Village was introduced in the "Sofia the First" episode "Finding Clover".
The Dunwitty village fair was introduced in the "Sofia the First" episode "Blue Ribbon Bunny".
The magical map found by Sofia and Lucinda was inspired by The Marauder's Map seen in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban".
The song that Miss Chantel sings is "Someone to watch over me".
The "Village fair" scene was inspired by the scene in "Frozen" where Anna and Elsa sniff the air at the party, and exclaim "Chocolate!".
