Everyone in Enchancia Castle was happy, especially the royal family. It had been six months ago today that James had decided that he wanted to sing in public again following the death of his mother three and a half years earlier. To celebrate, the family had had a special dinner, followed by a karaoke party. The celebration was only kept within the family, since nobody in the Tri-Kingdom Area needed to know that James had exiled himself from music. None of that mattered now; he was singing with his door open again, and was even singing in Royal Prep's choir along with being their piano player and technical support. (On the day James had unmasked himself, the Music Appreciation and choir teacher, Paul Blumberg, had told Roland and Miranda that James was one of his most talented students.)

The next day, the royal family of Orillia was arriving at the castle. It was a milestone for someone in their family as well. Ezekiel, the only prince in the family, had been told that his title was being suspended for six months following an attack on James when he had made his return to the stage under a disguise, and today, he was being reinstated as a prince. Ezekiel had counted the days until he could regain his royal title. On the day that his father told him that his suspension was over, Ezekiel had been thrilled. His father also said that the entire family was going to Enchancia for a few days to discuss some new business with King Roland.

"The royal family of Orillia," Baileywick announced when the coach landed.

King Robert, Queen Patricia, Princess Sandra, Princess Zoe, and the newly reinstated Prince Ezekiel stepped off the coach.

"It feels good to be a prince again," Ezekiel murmured to Robert and Patricia.

"And let's hope this experience taught you a lesson," Robert murmured back. Not only had he suspended Ezekiel's title for six months after Ezekiel had attacked James while he'd been performing in a disguise, but he had also taken part in a fight and not helped his sister Sandra when she had been put in danger. For the entire six months, Ezekiel had to work as a servant, and he couldn't be happier that he didn't have to do that anymore.

Baileywick motioned for two of the castle maids, Dorrie and Candice Cooper, who were daughters of the head maid Violet, to come forward when they approached the rooms where the Orillian royal family would be staying. "Princess Sandra, you know Candice Cosmarune-Cooper. She will help you unpack."

"It's good to see you again, Princess Sandra," Candice smiled.

"It's good to see you too, Candice," Sandra smiled back, but before she and Candice could shake hands, Ezekiel pushed her away.

"Get away from my sister, you freak!" he shouted. "I didn't know who you were at first, but now I recognize you as Maleficent's bitch!"

"Zeke, back off," Sandra said warningly, "Mister Baileywick said that Candice was helping me! And she's one of my friends!"

"Sandra, thank you for standing up for me," Candice said softly, "But if your brother is uneasy around me, then perhaps I should do something else." She turned to Baileywick. "I'll be in the library shelving books if you need me, sir…with your permission?"

Baileywick nodded, and as Candice walked off, Sandra quickly pushed her things into her guest room. "May I go after her, sir?" she asked.

"Right this way," Baileywick started to lead Sandra away, but Robert cleared his throat.

"Before you go, sir, please inform our driver to get the carriage ready. And have Prince Ezekiel's luggage put aboard. He will be returning to Orillia immediately," he gave Ezekiel the same stormy look that the family had seen only one other time.

"What?!" Ezekiel shouted.

"Ezekiel, I thought that having your title suspended and having you work as a servant for six months would teach you some humility. Apparently, I was mistaken. You have only learned more contempt for others," Robert started. "When you have returned to the castle, you will pack your things. You're moving to the royal mansion in the village of Lewiston on the northern coast! But don't worry, Spike will be going with you!"

As Ezekiel stormed off, Zoe clung to her mother's hand, Patricia started to comfort her, and Sandra followed Baileywick to the library after Robert made arrangements to speak with Roland and Candice.

"I'm sorry you had to witness that, Princess Sandra," Baileywick murmured to her.

"I've heard and seen worse," Sandra shrugged. "Zoe and I both heard Dad when Zeke's title was first suspended, and I did try to help him around the castle, but he's so darn-pardon my language-picky about everything, insisting that everything be done his way, rather than how Dad wants it!"

"I understand, and that's not a bad word," Baileywick smiled. He'd heard James say that sometimes, and he was glad James had found an alternative for profanity.

When they arrived at the library, Sandra turned to Baileywick. "Thank you, sir; I can take it from here," she said before Baileywick could announce her.

When Baileywick bowed and left her, Sandra quietly slipped into the library. She paused at the table where Candice was working. She quietly picked up a book that hadn't been shelved yet, and started leafing through it.

Candice had been quietly crying to herself as she worked, but she looked up when she heard, "This looks good; I'll have to copy this recipe."

"Sandra!" she gasped, and quickly wiped her eyes. "I didn't hear or see you come in. I'm so sorry about all this."

"First, you don't have to apologize for anything," Sandra said as she put the book she'd been reading down. "Zeke's always been a bully, and it's time Dad said something about it. Second, you told me that you're a clone of Dorrie created by Maleficent, and I find that to be very cool."

"You think I'm…cool?" Candice asked.

"Yes I do," Sandra smiled. "You've got Maleficent's knowledge of magic, and you use it for good. You've got a lot of friends to stand by you and help you out."

They were joined by Dorrie, Lucinda, Sofia, and Amber at that moment. "She's right, sis," Dorrie smiled. "You're a wonderful friend to us all." She turned to Sandra. "Sandra, thank you for helping Candice. You're a good friend to her too."

"Thanks, Dorrie; and it's Sandy to you, Lucinda, Candice, and Amber," Sandra smiled.

"And it's Lucy to you, Sandy," Lucinda smiled back.

Suddenly, as the girls were participating in a group hug, Sandra noticed that her amulet was glowing under her blouse. She looked around in confusion. "We're the only ones here," she thought out loud.

"What's the matter?" Amber asked.

"My amulet just glowed," Sandra said as she pulled her necklace, a cross inlaid with purple jewels, out and examined it. "I don't see any princesses other than you, Lucinda, and Sofia, so what's going on?"

Sofia smiled. "I think you got a power."

"Really?" Sandra asked.

Sofia's smile widened. "Not only does your amulet, as well as Amber's, Lucinda's, and mine, summon princesses when needed, but it gives us a power based on the deeds we do. And there's a phrase connected with our amulets: 'With each deed performed, for better or worse, a power is granted, a blessing or curse.' When you do a good deed, like just now when you were there for Candice, your amulet blesses you with a new ability."

Sandra looked at herself. "I don't feel any different…wait…what's going on?" she gasped as she saw a light surround her, then fade.

"Quick! Get her to my room. It's closest," Dorrie said as the girls left the library.

When the girls arrived in Dorrie's room, Amber happened to glance in Dorrie's full-length mirror. "I think I know what Sandra's new power is!"

"What is it?" Sofia asked.

"Everyone, look in the mirror," Amber smiled.

When they looked in the mirror, they only saw Sofia, Dorrie, Lucinda, Candice, and Amber. Sandra was nowhere to be seen, but they heard her speak. "Where'd I go?" Sandra's voice came from between Candice and Amber.

"That's incredible! Your amulet just gave you the power of invisibility!" Sofia gasped.

"That's awesome! And do you have this power too?" Sandra's voice asked.

"No, even though Lucinda's and my amulets are sisters to each other, and Amber's is a copy of mine that you created, this is a power that you were granted," Sofia explained.

"Invisibility…that's…wow!" Sandra's voice continued. "And since I'm invisible, there's only one thing to say."

"What's that?" Candice asked.

"Princes' changing room in Royal Prep, here I come!" Sandra grinned wickedly.

"Sandy!" Lucinda tried to sound shocked, but she burst out laughing.

"No! Sandra, remember what I said about curses!" Sofia warned, "If you do something bad, the amulet will curse you! I got a frog in my throat after bragging about singing at the Harvest Festival, and though I gained the power to shrink, I couldn't get big again after disobeying my mom! If you say something like that, you might not be able to become visible or invisible again!"

Sandra's grin faded and Lucinda sobered quickly. "In that case, the amulet knows I was just kidding about the changing rooms, right?" Sandra asked.

"There's only one way to find out," Dorrie suggested.

"Right. I wish to be visible again," Sandra crossed her fingers. When she reappeared, she nodded when she saw her reflection. "Okay, so far so good…I wish to be invisible." When she disappeared again, she nodded, then made herself visible one more time.

"You were lucky this time, Sandra, but if the amulet did in fact curse you, you'd have the ability to make it right," Sofia assured her.

"Don't worry, Sof. I promise I'll use this new ability of mine for good," Sandra promised.

As they went back to the library to help Candice finish shelving books, none of them knew that Sandra's words would soon be put to the test.

Author's Notes

The royal family of Orillia are all my own characters.

Professor Paul Blumberg, the choir teacher and Music Appreciation professor, is my own character, and was introduced in chapter 3 of my story The Day the Music Died.

Dorrie and Candice are characters of Niagara14301, and are used with their permission.

Sandra having her own amulet is from chapter 7 of my story Royal Blood. She already had a necklace, but thanks to Jacob Voronkov's famous character the Scarlet Warrior, it was upgraded to an amulet that has the same abilities as Sofia's.

Part of this chapter was based on chapter 38 of Niagara14301's story Dorrie.

Ezekiel's title of Prince being suspended and having him work as a servant for six months was mentioned in my story Royal Blood.

James not singing in public started in my story The Day the Music Died, and he sang in public again in my story The Secret Love Song.