Magic Link

Summary: Sofia's amulet randomly summons her to Avalor, so she deduces that something must be wrong with Elena. Meanwhile, Elena seems just fine and happens to be working with Mateo on evaluating her Scepter of Light. Just what is going on that brought them all together?

Disclaimer: I don't own either show! :)

A/N: Just to give you all a heads up. This story is going to be linked with another story called "Crystallize." This one comes first, and the other is second and is actually going to be much longer. ;) It's not quite another "Nightmare Series," but it is similar in fashion. Hope you enjoy!

Chapter List:

1: Summoned

2: Connection

*Story*

Chapter 1: Summoned

Sofia hummed happily as she finished getting dressed for the day. Dress? Check. Tiara? She brushed out her hair before settling the beloved tiara into its rightful place. Check. Shoes? Check. She was ready to get her day started.

She had plans with her siblings and Calista today. Evidently, a carnival had moved into their area for a few days, so they were excited to be able to go and enjoy it. It seemed like it had been so long since anything like that had been through.

As she walked past her mirror, she caught sight of her reflection. She could have sworn she'd seen other faces in her mirror, but when she turned around, no one was there. "Huh," she said curiously before turning back to the mirror. "That was weird."

She began heading toward her door yet stopped immediately, her body practically frozen in its spot. "Wh-What's happening to me?" Chancing a glance downward, she noticed her amulet was glowing heavily, its light engulfing the room. "What's going on?!" she managed before she vanished from her room.

"Sofia?" Amber asked as she opened her sister's door mere seconds later. She blinked, realizing the other girl's room was empty. "That's weird. I thought I heard her." She pulled the door shut again. "Maybe she's in the throne room." With a shrug, she headed off to find the other princess.

"Try it again," Mateo urged the Crown Princess of Avalor as he watched her hold up the scepter.

"Glow," she commanded confidently, the light from the scepter covering the entirety of the courtyard. Before long, the light rescinded and was absorbed into the light blue gem again. She grinned as she turned to him. "How was that?"

"Depends," he stated while tapping his tamborita against his shoulder. "How do you feel?"

"I feel fine. I mean, honestly, I feel maybe five percent tired from using the scepter, but it's not nearly as bad as it used to be." She held the object in both of her hands as she looked pensively at it. "I just wonder why it tends to sap my energy if I use it too much."

"You don't think it has anything to do with the years you spent in the amulet, do you?" the Royal Wizard suggested. "Maybe whatever magic you absorbed from it could be conflicting with the magic the scepter holds?"

"I don't know, Mateo," she admitted with a small teasing smile. "You're the Royal Wizard. You tell me."

He laughed. "I'm working on it, Elena…" He blinked as he looked up, a distinct yell echoing in the clouds. "Did you hear that?"

"Hear what?" Elena also looked up and gasped. "Mateo! Is that…?"

Thinking fast, Mateo tapped his tamborita once and created what appeared to be a magical shield that extended several feet in front of them.

Sofia sighed in relief as the magic force stopped her falling. "Oh, my goodness… I think that's enough adventure for me this year…"

"Sofia?" Elena asked in surprise as Mateo helped the younger princess to her feet. "What are you doing here?"

"That's what I'd like to know," Sofia admitted as she caught her breath and grabbed her amulet, noticing it was no longer glowing. "I guess…my amulet summoned me here?" She gasped and looked toward her friends. "What's wrong? Are you guys in danger? The amulet usually only summons princesses if someone's in trouble or facing a moral crisis. So which is it?"

"Whoa, calm down, Sofia," Mateo laughed. "We're fine. No moral dilemmas… No one is hurt. Everything's pretty…normal, I guess."

"I think 'normal' is a bit farfetched for our group," Elena countered with a grin. "We're all right though. I'm not sure why your amulet would summon you, Sofia, but…well, I'm glad to see you." She smiled as the other girl giggled and quickly hugged her. She knelt to her level and returned the hug.

"If you'd like, I can see if I can send you back to Enchancia," Mateo offered after Sofia had hugged him as well.

"Well, I wouldn't mind, but something about this whole thing isn't right." The auburn-haired girl frowned as she looked at her calm amulet. "My amulet wouldn't just bring me here for no reason… If you guys are okay, and there's no trouble, then why am I here?"

"We can figure it out together if you'd like," Elena offered, holding her Scepter of Light closer. Out of the corner of her eye, she thought she saw a light shimmer on the edge of the jewel. When she turned to look, it was still again. She blinked before mentally shrugging it off and returning her attention to the younger girl.

"Well, I guess that would be a good idea," Sofia admitted with a nod. "I just don't want to return to Enchancia without making absolutely sure that nothing is wrong." She gently clutched her Enchantlet before smiling softly. "I guess it's…well, I feel like it's my obligation to make sure that all of my friends are safe, especially you two."

Mateo nodded in appreciation and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Well, then, don't worry, Sofia. We'll figure this whole thing out and have you back home before anyone even notices you're gone."

"Thanks, Mateo."

To be continued…