Sofia and Lucinda The First
Notes: this is a story which Blossom2014 and I have worked on together, is set in an alternate universe, and is a continuation of our story "Sofia and Lucinda The First: Twice Upon A Princess".
Chapter 1: New Experiences
At Enchancia Castle
In Madeline's bedroom, an eight-year-old Madeline had just woke up for the day, and was getting ready for school. As she was getting her backpack, she felt a strange sensation in her hands.
"Oh, no!" Madeline thought. "Not again!"
As she looked at her hands, they suddenly turned light blue, and a very light snow was coming from her palms.
"Come on, Maddie!" she thought. "Concentrate!"
As Madeline concentrated, the snow stopped, and her hands returned to their normal color.
"Princess?" a voice came from behind her. "What the heck was that?!".
Madeline turned around to see Clover standing there.
"Ummm ... nothing" Madeline answered, trying to cover up what had happened.
"Don't tell me nothing, Maddie" Clover responded. "Your hands turned blue, and were producing snow".
"Please, Clover" Madeline begged, "we have to keep this to ourselves. If anybody found out I could do that, people might think I'm some kind of freak!".
"... okay" Clover grudgingly agreed. "But when did this start?".
"Shortly after I slapped Amber" Madeline started. "That night, I had a fever, then the next day I got better. However, later that day, I had a strange sensation in my hands, and ... well ... you just saw what happened. I've found that if I concentrate, I can make it stop".
"What if it gets out of control?" Clover asked, concerned.
"It's only happened three times so far, including just now" Madeline answered. "Each time, I was alone, and by concentrating, I was able to make it stop. Luckily, it hasn't happened when I've been around people".
"But still, you have to tell somebody" Clover urged. "Maybe Cedric would know what is going on".
"Right now, I'd rather keep it quiet" Madeline said.
"Okay" Clover responded. "But if it starts to get out of hand, you have to promise me you'll say something".
"Very well" Madeline relented. "... if it comes to that".
In Roland's study
A little later, as Madeline was getting ready to go out to the carriage and leave for school, Baileywick walked up to her and informed her that King Roland wanted to see her in his study. Madeline went to Roland's study, and knocked on the door.
"Come in" Roland invited.
"You wanted to see me, Dad?" Madeline asked.
"Yes, Madeline" Roland started. "Your mother and I thought it would be nice to let you have a slumber party in the observatory on Friday night. You may invite Sofia, Lucinda, Ruby, Jade, and any of your other girl friends".
"Thank you, Dad" Madeline beamed.
"Amber has offered to help you with the details" Roland started. "She said to make sure and tell you it will be behind the scenes help, and she won't interfere with the actual slumber party - she wants it to be your night. Tell you the truth, Madelline, Amber is very sorry for how she treated you in the past. This is a way for her to make amends".
"Tell Amber I'll accept her help" Madeline smiled. "It's my first slumber party, and I would appreciate any help she could give me".
"I'll let her know" Roland acknowledged. "Meanwhile, how are you feeling today?".
"I'm fine" Madeline reassured Roland.
"Very well, then" Roland smiled. "You've better be off to school. Have yourself a good day".
"I will" Madeline smiled back. "And thank you again for the slumber party".
"Your welcome" Roland smiled.
In Cedric's workshop
After Madeline, an eight-year-old Sofia, an eight-year-old Lucinda, a teenage Amber, and a teenage James had left for school, King Roland walked up to Cedric's workshop. Once at the door of the workshop, Roland knocked on the door. In a few moments, Cedric opened the door.
"King Roland" Cedric smiled. "Please, come in".
"Thank you" Roland said as he walked into the workshop.
"What my I do for you?" Cedric asked.
"It's about Madeline" Roland started. "You've heard about her slapping Amber at Royal Prep?".
"Word does get around" Cedric answered. "And your concerned that Madeline's anger might have awakened something inside her?".
"I see we're on the same page, Cedric" Roland said "Afterall, Madeline's mother is descended from the same bloodline as the royal family of Arendelle, and you did magically scan Madeline when she was born and discovered that Madeline has the Arendelle ice power. It is said that such ice power can be awakened by extreme anger".
"... like the anger she experienced with Amber" Cedric observed.
"That's what I'm afraid of" Roland remarked, concerned.
"If the ice power does awaken in Madeline, she could be taught to control it" Cedric started. "Perhaps even turn it into a power for good".
"I just don't want Madeline to get hurt" Roland remarked.
"I know" Cedric said as he gently put his hand on Roland's shoulder. "The two of us will keep an eye out, and if the ice power does show up in Madeline, I'll be available immediately to help in whatever way I can. To that end, I'll look up everything I have on the Arendelle ice power. Perhaps something there will be of help".
"Thank you, Cedric" Roland said, somewhat relieved.
At Royal Prep
Sofia, Lucinda, and Madeline walked into class, and saw an eight-year-old Vivian already there. Sofia, Lucinda, and Madeline walked up to Vivian.
"Good morning, Vivian" Madeline smiled.
"Good morning, Madeline" Vivian smiled back. "Good morning, Sofia, Lucinda".
"Good morning, Vivian" Sofia and Lucinda smiled.
"Madeline" Vivian started. "My Mom said yes. Here is the form you gave me, filled out". Vivian then handed the form to Madeline.
"I'll make sure this is sent to Mrs. Hanshaw as soon as possible" Madeline smiled.
"What's going on, Madeline?" Sofia asked.
"Vivian is going to become a Buttercup scout" Madeline smiled. "She'll be with us in Mrs. Hanshaw's troop".
"Wonderful!" Sofia smiled. "We're gonna have so much fun, Vivian".
"It's going to be great having you in our troop, Vivian" Lucinda smiled.
"I'm looking forward to it" Vivian smiled.
"Now that I have the three of you together, there's something I'd like to ask you" Madeline said.
"What can we do for you, Madeline?" Lucinda smiled.
"How would the three of you like to come to a slumber party in the castle observatory Friday night?" Madeline asked. "Dad surprised me with the idea this morning".
"We'd love it!" Sofia and Lucinda exclaimed with glee.
"Sounds fun" Vivian smiled.
"Then, it's a date?" Madeline asked.
"Yes!" Sofia, Lucinda, and Vivian smiled.
"I'll be inviting Ruby and Jade as well" Madeline added. "All I have to do now is to find Jun and ask her".
Friday
School had left out for the day, and Sofia, Lucinda, and Madeline were back at the castle. Soon, the guests for the slumber party arrived - Vivian, an eight-year-old Ruby, an eight-year-old Jade, and a seven-year-old Princess Jun.
After supper, Madeline, Sofia, Lucinda, Ruby, Jade, Vivian, and Jun went up to the observatory. When they walked into the observatory, they discovered that seven canopy beds had been set up, along with some snacks and soft drinks.
"Sweet!" the girls exclaimed in glee.
Ruby and Jade, in typical Ruby and Jade style, started things off.
"We're at a royal sleepover, a royal sleepover, a royal sleepover" Ruby and Jade started singing. As Ruby and Jade sang, the other girls started dancing and giggling.
Soon, it became time for an activity - building your own dream castle. The girls split up into teams, with Madeline and Vivian working together, Sofia and Lucinda working together, and Ruby, Jade, and Jun working together. Each team then planned out their dream castle, using materials that had been brought up to the observatory.
After a while, each team had each built an impressive dream castle. Madeline and Vivian's dream castle included slides instead of stairs, giant trees, koala bears, and musical chairs. Sofia and Lucinda's dream castle included a sorcerer's workshop, a huge stable for flying horses, and a mote with dolphins. Meanwhile, Ruby, Jade, and Jun's dream castle included a tiara factory, dressmaking shop ... and dragons.
"I have a pet dragon" Vivian remarked. "Her name is Crackle".
"Nice" Jun smiled. "So, the stories about you having a dragon are true. What about the caves, the bats ...". Jun then stopped herself. "I'm sorry, Vivian. I'm being incredibly nosy".
"That's okay, Jun" Vivian smiled. "It's nice that somebody came out and actually asked me. The truth is that there are no caves, or bats, or gnomes, or strange noises. Too bad - it might be fun having those things".
Everybody giggled.
"We have trolls" Madeline announced.
"We do?" Sofia and Lucinda asked.
"They live in caves under the castle" Madeline answered. "They are really quite friendly, and they love looking at the stars. In fact, I have a surprise for everybody - they are coming up here tonight, and we're all going to look at the stars".
In a few moments, Gnarly, Teeni, and some of the other trolls came into the observatory.
"Hello, Gnarly" Madeline smiled.
"Hello, Madeline" Gnarly smiled back.
Sofia, Lucinda, Ruby, Jade, Vivian, and Jun spent a little time getting to know Gnarly and his friends, then everybody laid on the floor looking up at the stars. The trolls loved looking at the stars, and became very happy. Soon, the trolls were so happy that they started making music with their clubs. The girls then started dancing to the music and having a great time.
Below the observatory, Queen Miranda, and Amber, were listening to what was going on in the observatory.
"That sounds ... lively" Miranda remarked with a smile.
"Sounds like the trolls are up there" Amber smiled.
"We have trolls?" Miranda asked.
"They live in caves under the castle" Amber answered. "They are really quite friendly. Madeline made friends with them a few months ago".
Amber smiled while looking up toward the observatory, happy that everybody was having a good time.
"Why don't you go on up and join in?" Miranda suggested.
"This is Madeline's night" Amber said. "I don't want to get in the way".
"I'm sure Madeline would love to have you" Miranda smiled.
"Well, if you insist" Amber smiled. "But first, I think I'll become a bit more age appropriate". Amber then held her amulet, concentrated, and soon transformed from a teenager into a nine-year-old girl.
"Have fun, Amber" Miranda smiled as Amber went into the elevator that went to the observatory.
The elevator stopped at the observatory, and the doors opened. Madeline saw Amber, and walked over with a smile on her face.
"It's great to have you here, Amber" Madeline smiled. "We're having so much fun. Come on over and join in".
Amber and Madeline then walked over to where everybody was, and joined in the fun. A wonderful time was had by all.
Later, in Roland and Miranda's bedroom
"Rollie, I didn't know we had trolls in the castle" Miranda remarked.
"Yes, we do" Roland answered. "Thanks to Madeline, we are now friends with the trolls. There had been a rule, since King Gideon's time, that the trolls stay below in their caves, and we stay above. A few months ago, when Madeline was flying a kite, her kite blew down to where the entrance to the troll caves are".
"What happened next?" Miranda asked.
"Madeline went down to get the kite, and met one of the trolls in the process" Roland continued. "The two of them started talking, and she found out there had been a great injustice carried out against the trolls in King Gideon's time. One night during King Gideon's time, the trolls came above and were looking at the stars. They were so happy that they started banging their clubs in glee. King Gideon thought the trolls were attacking, and had his guards chase the trolls back to their caves".
"So, what did you do, Rollie?" Miranda inquired.
"Madeline came to me and told me what the trolls had told her" Roland said. "I agreed to meet with the trolls, and they showed me how they bang their clubs when they are happy. I saw then that a great injustice had been done to them. I lifted King Gideon's order, and decreed that not only were the trolls our friends, but they were free to come up anytime they wanted. We've been friends ever since".
"I heard they were at Madeline's slumber party tonight" Miranda remarked.
"Yes, I know, Miranda" Roland smiled. "Madeline asked me if she could invite them over so they could look at the stars, and I said yes. Afterall, Madeline gets along very well with the trolls, and they like her very much. They are all the best of friends."
Miranda smiled.
Roland stopped for a few moments, lost in thought. He then continued. "Miranda, I have something to tell you about Madeline".
"What do I need to know, Rollie?" Miranda inquired.
"Madeline's birth mother is an older sister to Queen Elsa of Arendelle" Roland started. "When Madeline was born, Cedric magically scanned her, and discovered that she has Elsa's ice power".
"Does Madeline know?" Miranda asked.
"No" Roland replied. "It has remained buried in Madeline's body, and Madeline has not shown any sign that the power has surfaced. However, the power has been known to activate when the bearer experiences extreme anger".
"Are you afraid that when Madeline slapped Amber at Royal Prep, it might have triggered something?" Miranda wondered.
"I don't know" Roland answered. "We'll have to keep an eye on Madeline in a discreet way, and see if anything does happen. Ice power can be dangerous without the proper training".
"Understood" Miranda acknowledged. "You know, Rollie, since you've told me about Madeline, I feel I must now tell you about Sofia and Lucinda".
"Well, I know that they are advanced, magically speaking" Roland pointed out.
"There's more, Rollie" Miranda started. "Lucinda, because she's a witch, has the ability to change her shape at will. And, as for Sofia, she has a special gift as well - she can move objects with her mind. Please don't think of them differently now that you know".
"I would never do that to them" Roland gently reassured Miranda. "As far as I'm concerned, what you told me makes them even more special".
Miranda sighed in relief.
"Would it be possible to bring in Sofia and Lucinda on this?" Roland asked.
"Have them keep an eye on Madeline?" Miranda wondered.
"In a sisterly way" Roland answered. "If Madeline shows signs of her ice power activating, we'll need to know about it as soon as possible so we can help Madeline through it".
"Let me talk to Sofia and Lucinda, Rollie" Miranda requested. "I'm sure that once they understand the situation, they will want to help".
"I'll leave it in your capable hands, Miranda" Roland said.
The next morning
The next morning, before breakfast, Miranda met with Sofia and Lucinda in private. Miranda explained to Sofia and Lucinda that Roland knew about their special powers, and that he was okay with that. Miranda then explained the situation regarding Madeline.
"I don't know about this" Lucinda started, concerned. "I understand what's going on, but it seems like we're spying on our sister".
"Think of it like this, Lucinda" Miranda gently started. "It's not spying so much as it is keeping a protective watch on Madeline. If her ice power suddenly surfaces, we want to know immediately so we can help her through it".
"Well, since you put it that way, then I guess it would be okay" Lucinda relented.
"We'll keep an eye out on Madeline" Sofia said. "Lucinda and I love her, and we only want the best for her".
The hike
It was now mid morning. In the courtyard of Enchancia Castle, Sofia, Lucinda, Ruby, and Jade were all wearing their Buttercup scout uniforms when Mrs. Hanshaw walked up.
"Gather round, Buttercups" Mrs. Hanshaw announced. "I want you to meet our troop's newest members".
Madeline, Vivian, Jun, and two eight-year-old twin girls, all wearing Buttercup scout uniforms, walked up.
"From Dunwitty, we are honored to have Meg and Peg" Mrs. Hanshaw started. "And since Royal Prep is in the Dunwitty area, we are honored to have Princesses Jun, Madeline, and Vivian. Lets give them a warm Buttercup welcome".
Sofia, Lucinda, Ruby, and Jade all gathered together, and gave the new Buttercups the Buttercup welcome. "Buttercups, Buttercups, make some room! Buttercups, Buttercups, watch us bloom!".
"Who would like to present our new Buttercups with their Buttercup vests?" Mrs. Hanshaw asked.
"I will" Sofia volunteered with a smile.
Sofia helped Jun, Madeline, Meg, Peg, and Vivian put on their vests.
"Your Buttercups now!" Sofia smiled at the five new Buttercup scouts.
"I can't believe there are princesses in our Buttercup troop" Meg said.
"I can't believe we're at the castle" Peg smiled.
"It was very nice of the queen to have us over" Mrs. Hanshaw pointed out.
"It's my pleasure, Helen" Queen Miranda smiled.
"Hey! What are those?" Peg asked, pointing at Sofia's vest.
"And why don't we have any?" Meg asked.
"They're badges" Sofia answered. "You have to earn them".
"When you're a Buttercup, you have to explore the great outdoors" Ruby explained. "And learn new things".
"And for every new activity you do, you earn a badge, which you put on your vest" Lucinda added. "I got this one for swimming, this one for first aid, and this one for dragon spotting".
"I wanna spot dragons" Peg smiled.
"And any Buttercup who fills her entire vest with badges earns a special sunflower medallion" Mrs. Hanshaw announced, displaying such a medallion to the girls.
"Ooohh!" The girls exclaimed in awe.
It was soon time for the Buttercups to start their hike through the Peppertree Forest. Mrs. Hanshaw and the Buttercup scouts climbed aboard a horse drawn wagon, and in a few minutes arrived at the forest. Everybody then climbed down from the wagon, and gathered together.
"Alright, Buttercups" Mrs. Hanshaw started. "Let's put the great in the great outdoors!".
Everybody then started singing.
"Buttercups, Buttercups, make some room! Buttercups, Buttercups, watch us bloom!".
"Come on, Meg and Peg" Sofia smiled. "Come on, Madeline, Vivian, Jun". Everybody then started the hike.
"Look at me, I'm a Buttercup! I may be young, but I'm growin' up! Make some room, and watch us bloom! Look at me hike through the trees, I learn to do new things with ease. Here I go, now watch me grow!".
"We'll sing our song, as we go along. We're growin' up. We're Buttercups! We love to learn, for each badge we earn. We're growin' up. We're Buttercups!".
"We're all for one and one for all. Learning while we have a ball. We're young, that's right, but brave and bright! Every bird must leave the nest. Spread her wings to join the rest. Before you fly, you've gotta try!".
"We'll sing our song, as we go along. We're growin' up. We're Buttercups! We're Buttercups! We love to learn, for each badge we earn. We're growin' up. Growin' up. We're growin' strong. Growin' strong. And that's our song. We're Buttercups!".
The Buttercups then stopped.
"Time for a water break, Buttercups" Mrs. Hanshaw announced.
Everybody sat down, and brought out their canteens. Madeline and Vivian sat down by a tree. Suddenly, Madeline's hands turned blue, and a very light snow came from her palms.
"Oh please!" Madeline thought. "Not again!". Madeline concentrated, and the light snow coming from her palms stopped, and her hands returned to their normal color.
"Madeline?" Vivian asked. "What was that?".
"You saw?" Madeline asked Vivian, nervous.
"Yes" Vivian answered.
Madeline looked around, and it appeared nobody else had seen what she had done. Madeline then turned back to Vivian.
"Please, Vivian" Madeline pleaded. "You can't tell anybody about what you just saw. It's something that's been happening for a few days now. I don't want other people to know. I'm afraid people might think I'm some kind of freak".
Vivian remembered what it was like to be treated differently. Vivian was shy and quiet, and a lot of people thought of her as strange and different. Vivian's heart went out to Madeline.
"I promise you, Madeline, that if anybody finds out about what you can do, it won't be from me" Vivian gently reassured Madeline.
"Thank you" Madeline smiled.
"Anytime" Vivian smiled back.
After the water break, the Buttercups continued their hike. After a little while, Mrs. Hanshaw motioned the girls to stop.
"Okay Buttercups, here's your first chance to earn a badge" Mrs. Hanshaw announced. "Each Buttercup will make a birdhouse out of twigs and bark. Alrighty then, go to it. Buttercups, bloom!".
Each girl went off to find materials. Once the materials were gathered, the girls started working on their birdhouses. Meg and Peg had difficulty at first building their birdhouses, but got the hang of it after a while and were able to eventually build their birdhouses. Sofia, Lucinda, Ruby, and Jade, being seasoned Buttercups, were able to build their birdhouses without much difficulty.
Madeline and Vivian, like Meg and Peg, had difficulty at first building their birdhouses. However, the two stuck with it and after a little bit managed to build their birdhouses. Meanwhile, Jun had an easier time of it, and soon built a very creative birdhouse in a Chinese style.
Mrs. Hanshaw then looked at each birdhouse.
"An excellent job, each and every one of you" Mrs. Hanshaw smiled. "Each of you have earned your birdhouse building badge".
All the girls cheered. The hike then continued until the group reached a clearing filled with logs, sticks, and stones.
"We need wood for our cookout" Mrs. Hanshaw explained. "Every Buttercup who gathers a pile of wood gets a wood gathering badge. Alrighty, let's pick up sticks!".
Every girl was successful in gathering a pile of wood. Soon, each girl placed her pile of wood on the ground, and successfully started a cooking fire.
"Alrighty then, Buttercups" Mrs. Hanshaw smiled. "You've got the logs, now cook your dogs!".
Each girl then had a grand time cooking hot dogs, and eating them. After eating their hog dogs, and after putting out the cooking fires, Mrs. Hanshaw and the girls continued their hike until they reached an area of the forest filled with a variety of flowers.
"Okay, Buttercups, it's time to find out how well you know your wild flowers" Mrs. Hanshaw said. "Everyone must pick a bouquet of daisies and daffodils. But be careful not to touch any Meddlesome Myrtle".
The girls fanned out, and each was successful in picking a bouquet of daisies and daffodils. At one point, Jun was getting near some Meddlesome Myrtle when Madeline stopped her from going any further.
"Careful, Jun" Madeline cautioned. "That's Meddlesome Myrtle".
"Thank you, Madeline" Jun smiled in gratitude as both of them stepped away.
"Nice job in spotting that Meddlesome Myrtle, Madeline" Mrs. Hanshaw praised. "Your new to the Buttercups, and yet it seemed like you've had experience in the past with Meddlesome Myrtle".
"My Aunt Tilly taught me about Meddlesome Myrtle, and it's dangers, when we were out on a walk to pick airabella apples" Madeline responded. "She knows so much about the outdoors, and is so much fun to be with".
"Sounds like somebody we'd like to meet" Sofia smiled.
"Aunt Tilly visits from time to time" Madeline smiled back. "She's gonna love you and Lucinda".
"Buttercups!" Mrs. Hanshaw announced. "You have each earned your flower gathering badge. Well done, everyone!".
With that, the hike wrapped up. In a little while, Mrs. Hanshaw and the Buttercup troop were back in the castle courtyard. A little bit after that, Mrs. Hanshaw awarded the girls the badges they had earned.
"Jade, Lucinda, Ruby, Sofia" Mrs. Hanshaw called. "Please step forward.
The four girls stepped forward, and stood before Mrs. Hanshaw.
"Girls, I am pleased to announce that the four of you, as a result of the badges you earned today, have each filled your vest" Mrs. Hanshaw smiled. "Therefore, each of you have earned your sunflower medallion".
Mrs. Hanshaw then pinned a sunflower medallion to each of their vests as Jun, Madeline, Meg, Peg, and Vivian cheered.
"That will be you, someday" Mrs. Hanshaw smiled as she looked at Jun, Madeline, Meg, Peg, and Vivian.
Mrs. Hanshaw and the girls then went inside the castle - King Roland and Queen Miranda had invited them to have supper at the castle. A grand time was had by all. It was a fine day that would be remembered always.
Author's note
Queen Elsa of Arendelle is from the Disney animated movie "Frozen".