Author´s note: A fanfiction to recover that great Dougal and the Blue Cat but of course, with all the magic I have under my sleeve! Will our friends be able to overcome two dangers at once? Get ready for this!

Song belongs to Evanescense.

1. When Storms Gather

Florence and all the gang have spent all day in the plaza playing around the roundabout with Mr. Rusty playing his music, Dylan falling asleep every five minutes (narcolepsia, no doubt), Bryan pestering Dougal about his sugar problem, Ermintrude singing out loud and the children playing around.

Zebedee watches everything with a big smile. It´s true he is normally the troublemaker but since they beat Zeebad, Florence has soften a little about his antics. Today is all games and fun. But something keeps running down his spine. A feeling of something vague. And specially bad. He cannot tell what it is, but it is getting into him. And so he vanishes in an explosion of colours and reappears inside Zeebad´s prison who keeps cursing about the lava around him. The spring remains silent. From where does this feeling come from?

"Well well, well. Look who is here? Spring boy." Zeebad always trying look strong and cocky. "What brings you here?"

"Nothing that is of your interest."

"It´s been some time since you and your so called friends defeated me. If you come down here is because you are afraid of something."

"It is not you I am afraid of."

"Then, what?" Zeb does not answer and disappears. The blue magic springer frowns. Why would he come down if it is not to make sure that he is not up to something again? Hm. Hu? That shiver. Something is going on. Although is still weak, is evil and getting closer. Zeebad chuckles. That is why that red fool is worried. Perhaps this is his chance to escape once and for all.

Florence walks home with Dougal who is almost fully asleep. The girl is happy. Things are really looking up this days. The dog runs to his bed while she takes a final glance around before going to bed. A cold gust blows and Florence shivers. What was that just now? Is there something going on?

"Florence"

"Ah! Zebedee! You scared me!"

"I am sorry, my dear. Is there something wrong?"

"No, nothing. Just having a look around." She smiles for her friend. He nods. "Zebedee, can I ask you one thing?"

"Of course"

"Can Zeebad come back?"

"Yes he can." The magic springer nods. "He is part of nature as I am. We are both part of the world. Summer and Winter. And no matter how hard we try, he must remain, for the sake of all."

"And... do you hate him?"

"We don´t get along. We might never but not hate. At least, I try. Or I will feel as lonely and dark as him."

"I see." Florence moves soflty her head.

"But Zeebad is not all the evil of this world, child. There are worse, far more worst."

"Apart from your pranks, I guess."

"Florence, my dear Florence! You know me. I am a joker but that is all."

"All right, all right. Is a bit cold, blue... isn´t it?"

"Yes, but do not worry. I will keep an eye. Sweet dreams, child." She goes to bed while Zebedee stays in the garden for a few seconds, glancing at the fairy ring of mushrooms near the house. "What if this feeling is right and someone or something is after this place, my friends, the magic... Florence. I am sure that there is a way. But to find it, I am afraid, that this time, even Dougal will not be enough, nor my magic. And I wish you to be safe. Even if that takes leaving this place forever."

"Drop your guard

No one's left to stop you

Forget this life

Come with me

Don't look back you're safe now."

With the arrival of the night and Zebedee sleeping in his home above the clouds, the lights inside the old factory come to life. And something new awakes.

Good start. What is that feeling?

Who is inside the factory?

Is the Roundabout in danger?

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