Witch Tales - a Sofia the First fanfic
Chapter 1: A Day Off
Notes: this is a story set in the future during Sofia and Lucinda's teenage years, and starts shortly after the ending of "The Rescue".
A clear calendar
At Enchancia Castle, King Roland had a day off. He originally had a few light appointments scheduled for that day, but those who were scheduled to see King Roland that day had to reschedule for various reasons.
"What to do?" Roland thought to himself. He would have spent the free time with family, but most of the family members had business of their own that day - all except Lucinda who, like Roland, also had a day off.
Roland went up to Lucinda's bedroom, and knocked on the door.
"Come in" a eighteen-year-old Lucinda invited.
Roland walked through the door.
"Dad" Lucinda smiled. "What may I do for you?"
"I've found myself with an unexpected day off" Roland smiled. "I was wondering if we could spend the day together?"
"I'd like that, Dad" Lucinda answered with a smile.
Spending some time in Dunwitty
Roland and Lucinda took a royal coach into the Village of Dunwitty, and then walked around taking in the local sights. As they walked, Roland and Lucinda had a pleasant time talking to each other. People smiled as they watched Roland and Lucinda happily talking to each other - a father and daughter who loved each other very much.
It soon came time for lunch.
"Lucinda?" Roland asked. "Do you know of any good eating establishments around here?".
"Actually, I do" Lucinda smiled.
Lucinda took Roland to the Dunwitty village square, and the two soon wound up at the restaurant owned by the Starwell family.
"You'll love this place, Dad" Lucinda smiled. "Adair's parents own it".
"Ah!" Roland smiled. "Your mother has told me about this place. Let's go in".
Roland and Lucinda walked into the restaurant, and were greeted by Lucinda's Witch friend, eighteen-year-old Adair Starwell.
"King Roland, Princess Lucinda" Adair smiled. "You honor us with your presence. Let me show you to one of our best tables".
Adair seated Roland and Lucinda at a table, and handed each a menu. In a few minutes, Adair returned.
"Are you ready to order?" Adair asked.
"Yes, Adair" Roland smiled. "I'll have the Salmon. And what would you like, Lucinda?".
"I'll have the Meat Loaf" Lucinda replied with a smile.
In a little while, Adair brought out Roland and Lucinda's orders. Roland and Lucinda had a pleasant time dining together, and talking to each other during the meal. It warmed the hearts of those eating in the restaurant.
Two women were among those eating in the restaurant, and saw Roland and Lucinda.
"King Roland is such a kind man" one of the women whispered. "He loves his children very much".
"And Princess Lucinda is a fine young woman, and a fine Princess" the other woman whispered. "She does Enchancia proud".
Roland and Lucinda finished their meal. Adair then walked up.
"How was everything?" Adair asked.
"The Salmon was excellent" Roland smiled.
"As was the Meat Loaf" Lucinda said with a smile.
"Our complements to your father" Roland smiled at Adair. "He's an excellent chef".
"Thank you, King Roland" Adair beamed with pride.
After Roland had paid the bill, he and Lucinda were just about to leave when Adair called over to Lucinda.
"See you on Lammas Day?" Adair asked.
"I'll be there, Adair" Lucinda smiled.
Roland and Lucinda walked out of the restaurant, and started down the street.
"That's right" Roland started. "Lammas Day is coming up - the Witch and Warlock celebration of the end of summer growth and the beginning of the autumn harvest".
"It's one of my favorite celebrations" Lucinda smiled. "There's always so much to see and do on Lammas Day - food, drink, and all kinds of fun".
Roland and Lucinda continued down the street until they reached the village apothecary shop.
"I should stop in here for a few minutes" Lucinda said.
Roland and Lucinda walked into the apothecary shop. It was the same shop that Lucinda's birth parents had owned when they were alive. It was now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Vanoor, a Warlock and Witch that Lucinda knew.
"King Roland, Princess Lucinda" Mrs. Vanoor greeted with a smile. "It's good to see you again".
"It's good to see you as well, Mrs. Vanoor" Roland smiled back.
"What may I do for you today?" Mrs. Vanoor asked.
"Do you have any Lameer Root in stock?" Lucinda asked.
"Yes, we do" Mrs. Vanoor answered. "How much would you like?".
"A pound will do nicely" Lucinda answered.
"Lameer Root?" Roland inquired.
"It's a magical root with special healing abilities" Lucinda answered. "Sofia and I are running a bit low, so we decided the next time one of us was in the village, we'd get some more".
At that moment, a twelve-year-old girl walked into the shop. It was Cayley Vanoor, Mr. and Mrs. Vanoor's daughter.
"Cayley" Lucinda smiled.
"Lucinda" Cayley smiled back as she and Lucinda hugged.
"It's good to see you again, Cayley" Lucinda smiled. "How was your first year at Hogwarts?"
"The first year was great" Cayley answered. "I'm in Hufflepuff House".
"An excellent house" Lucinda observed.
"It's good to see you again, Cayley" Roland smiled.
"It's good to see you too, King Roland" Cayley smiled back.
As Cayley, Lucinda, and Roland talked, a white owl flew in and landed on Cayley's shoulder.
"Lucinda, King Roland" Cayley started, "this is Lynette, my owl".
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lynette" Lucinda smiled.
"The pleasure is mine, Princess Lucinda" Lynette replied. "Cayley has told me a lot about you".
"All good I hope?" Lucinda grinned.
"Cayley admires both you and Princess Sofia very much" Lynette answered.
Roland smiled as Lucinda talked to Lynette. He knew that Lucinda's amulet allowed her to talk to animals. Cayley was also able to talk to animals, thanks to a pendant that Lucinda and Sofia had enchanted to allow Cayley to talk to animals.
"Here's your Lameer Root, Princess Lucinda" Mrs. Vanoor smiled as she handed the Lameer Root to Lucinda.
"Excellent" Lucinda smiled as she paid for the root. "By the way, are the three of you going to Lammas Day?".
"We wouldn't miss it for the world" Mrs. Vanoor replied with a smile.
"See you there" Lucinda smiled as she and Roland left the shop. Lucinda and Roland then walked back toward their carriage.
"What would you like to do now, Dad?" Lucinda asked.
"How about some skeet shooting?" Roland suggested.
"Sounds good" Lucinda smiled.
Back at the castle
Back at Enchancia Castle, Roland had the back area of the castle set up for skeet shooting. Roland then selected a rifle.
"Take your pick, Lucinda" Roland invited as he pointed at some rifles.
"Actually, I'll use this" Lucinda smiled as she pulled out her sterling silver wand.
"Ah!" Roland smiled. "Witch skeet. I've heard of it".
"Witch skeet?" Baileywick asked.
"It's like traditional skeet shooting, but a wand is used instead of a rifle" Lucinda answered. "We in the magical community use Witch skeet to keep our skills sharp".
Roland brought up his rifle, then said "pull!". Baileywick fired off a clay skeet. Roland aimed his rifle and fired, hitting the clay skeet, and shattering it.
"Nice shot, Dad!" Lucinda smiled as she raised her wand. "Pull!".
Baileywick fired off another clay skeet. Lucinda aimed her wand and fired. The shot from the wand hit the clay skeet, shattering it.
"Excellent shot, Lucinda" Roland smiled.
Roland and Lucinda took turns shooting clay skeets, with each having much success.
"You know who would like this?" Roland asked Lucinda.
"Who?" Lucinda responded.
"Your mother" Roland smiled.
Lucinda thought for a moment. Was it possible that Roland knew about Miranda's past?
"Don't worry, Lucinda" Roland smiled. "I know all about Saint Trinian's. Your mother told me all about it after the autumn bash. She thought I should know about her past".
"And you didn't get angry?" Lucinda cautiously asked.
"Not at all" Roland replied with a grin. "Truth be told, I was a little wild and crazy myself as a teenager. Afterall, where do you think James gets it from?".
Roland and Lucinda grinned at each other at that point, then continued with the skeet shooting. As Roland aimed at a just fired clay skeet, a rifle shot came from behind Roland and Lucinda, shattering the clay skeet in the process. Both of them turned around to see ... Miranda.
"Sorry, Rolie" Miranda smiled. "I just couldn't resist".
Roland smiled at Miranda as he walked over and hugged her. Lucinda smiled at the touching scene.
"Would you mind if we made this a threesome?" Miranda smiled at Lucinda.
"I'd love that, Mom" Lucinda smiled back.
As Roland took another shot, Lucinda turned to Miranda.
"So?" Lucinda started, "does Dad know everything about Saint Trinian's?"
"Yes, sweetheart" Miranda answered with a smile. "He knows about my past there, your helping Saint Trinian's, and you, I, Sofia, and Amber attending the autumn bash. I thought he should know. And, to tell you the truth, he got a kick out of it".
Miranda stopped for a moment, then continued. "By the way, when late autumn comes, keep your calendar open - you, I Sofia, and Amber will be going to this year's autumn bash at Saint Trinian's" Miranda grinned.
"Lucinda - your turn" Roland said.
"Pull!" Lucinda said as she aimed her wand at the clay skeet. As the clay skeet flew in the air, Lucinda fired her wand, shattering the skeet.
"Nicely done" Miranda commented.
It was then Miranda's turn. "Pull!" Miranda directed. As the clay skeet sailed through the air, Miranda aimed her rifle at the skeet, and fired. The skeet then shattered.
"Fine shot, Miranda" Roland smiled.
"Thank you, Rolie" Miranda smiled back.
Roland, Miranda, and Lucinda spent the rest of the afternoon shooting skeets, then having a pleasant conversation while sitting outside in the back area of the castle. It had been a very nice, relaxing day which Lucinda had spent with two people she loved dearly.
Author's notes
For more about Saint Trinian's, see my stories "Lucinda's Weekend" and "A Night at Saint Trinian's".
Hogwarts, and Hufflepuff House, are from "Harry Potter".
