Dorrie Chapter 2: Wassailia, a sofia the first fanfic

Dorrie - a Sofia the First fanfic

Chapter 2: Wassailia

Notes: I want to thank DarylDixonGurl2016, Isiah02, Luiz4200, Panda Palooza, SailorWednesdayMercury, Shaddowridder221, Sofia2015, Travis 2014, and an unnamed guest for their wonderful reviews of Chapter 1. I now give everybody Chapter 2 which revolves around the episode "Holiday in Enchancia".

December

It was now early December at Enchancia Castle. Dorrie had quickly become a very good worker at the castle, and was also excelling in school. Dorrie and Violet had become very close in the time since Dorrie had come to the castle. People in the castle noticed that as of late, the two had developed an almost mother/daughter relationship. One day, Violet stopped in front of Queen Miranda's study. Violet then knocked on the door.

"Come in" Miranda invited.

Violet walked through the door. "Queen Miranda? May I have a moment of your time?" Violet asked.

"Of course, Violet" Miranda smiled. "Please, have a seat".

Miranda and Violet sat down. "What may I do for you, Violet?" Miranda asked.

"If it wouldn't be too much to ask, may I please have tomorrow off?" Violet requested.

"Of course you may, Violet" Miranda agreed. "I hope nothing is wrong?".

"No, ma'am" Violet replied. "Just the opposite. I'd like to visit the village orphanage tomorrow, and have a talk with Mrs. Tweedle. You see, ma'am, Dorrie and I have become very close. The dear little thing has become like a daughter to me, and I would like to make arrangements with Mrs. Tweedle to adopt Dorrie".

"Oh, Violet" Miranda smiled with tears of happiness in her eyes, "I'm so happy for you. What does Dorrie think of this?".

"I've talked it over with her, and she loves the idea" Violet smiled.

"I wish the two of you every happiness" Miranda smiled.

"Thank you, ma'am" Violet smiled back.

The next day

After Dorrie had left for school, Violet had a carriage take her into the village. In a little while, Violet arrived at the village orphanage, and walked inside. As Mrs. Tweedle sat doing paperwork in her office, she heard a knock at her door.

"Come in" Mrs. Tweedle invited.

Violet opened the door, and walked in.

"Miss Cooper" Mrs. Tweedle smiled. "Please, come in. Have a seat".

"Thank you, Mrs. Tweedle" Violet smiled as she sat down.

"So, how is Dorrie working out?" Mrs. Tweedle asked.

"Oh, she's working out wonderfully" Violet answered with a smile. "She's such a sweet little thing. And she's why I've come here to see you".

"What may I do for you?" Mrs. Tweedle asked, curious.

"The simple fact is that Dorrie and I have become very close" Violet smiled. "I've come to treat her as a mother would a daughter. I was wondering if I could adopt Dorrie? I promise I would be a good mother to her, and give her all the love and support she could ever want".

"I can see the love you have for Dorrie in your eyes" Mrs. Tweedle smiled at Violet. "I will be more than happy to let you adopt dear Dorrie. It may, however, take a few weeks to get the adoption papers ready because of the upcoming Wassailia holiday".

"I was hoping this could be done in time for Wassailia" Violet requested. "I'd like to, if possible, have it as a special Wassailia gift for Dorrie".

"You know something?" Mrs. Tweedle said with tears of joy in her eyes, "I think that would be wonderful. I usually allow others to do such paperwork, but I'll do the paperwork myself, and make sure it's processed before Wassailia. I can't think of a more precious Wassailia gift than this".

"Thank you, Mrs. Tweedle" Violet rejoiced. "Thank you so very much".

"No - thank you" Mrs. Tweedle smiled at Violet. "The world needs more kind, caring people like you in it. I wish you and Dorrie every happiness life has to offer".

Wassailia Eve

It was now the day before Wassailia at Enchancia Castle. Violet was busy doing some dusting when Baileywick walked up to her.

"Violet" Baileywick said as he handed her an envelope. "This just came for you by special delivery".

"Thank you" Violet smiled as she opened the envelope, and read what was enclosed.

"Good news, I hope?" Baileywick inquired.

"Wonderful news" Violet beamed. "My adoption of Dorrie has come through. These are the official adoption papers".

"Oh, Violet" Baileywick beamed. "I'm so happy for you and Dorrie".

"Thank you, Mr. Baileywick" Violet smiled. "I'm going to surprise her with these the first thing tomorrow morning".

"What a perfect Wassailia gift!" Baileywick exclaimed in happiness.

Wassailia morning

"Rise and shine, Dorrie!" Violet exclaimed in happiness as she entered Dorrie's room. "Happy Wassailia!".

"Happy Wassailia, Violet!" Dorrie smiled.

"I have a special Wassailia gift for you, my precious one" Violet smiled as she handed Dorrie an envelope. Dorrie opened the envelope, and read the adoption papers which were inside the envelope.

"Does this mean we're now mother and daughter?" Dorrie cried in happiness.

"Yes, it does, my precious daughter" Violet smiled as she hugged Dorrie.

"I love you, Mom" Dorrie beamed. "This is the best Wassailia gift ever. Thank you".

"Your very welcome, my precious one" Violet smiled back.

"I have a gift for you, too" Dorrie announced as she pulled a box out from under her bed. "Happy Wassailia ... Mom".

"You shouldn't have" Violet smiled.

"Please, open it" Dorrie said.

Violet opened the box, and discovered a dark blue winter cloak with blue squares and blue lines.

"This is wonderful" Violet smiled. "It must have set you back, though".

"Not really" Dorrie answered. "I found it on sale, and I knew you could use a new cloak".

"I will treasure this always" Violet smiled as she hugged Dorrie. "Thank you so very much".

After having Wassailia breakfast with the castle staff, Dorrie set about to do some straightening up around the castle. As she was straightening up, Dorrie heard Sofia singing a Wassailia song on the next floor.

"Oh, Wassailia Day is here. The most magical time of the year. When all are filled with cheer. It's Wassailia. Happy Wassailia".

"A Happy Wassailia it is" Dorrie thought to herself in happiness. "And I got the most wonderful present of all - a new mom. I'm now Dorrie Cooper". Dorrie then looked up toward Heaven. "Thank you. Thank you so very much". Dorrie then finished up the work she was doing.

Mid morning

Dorrie had put on her winter coat, and was in the process of sweeping off the snow from the porch of a side door to the castle when she noticed somebody walking toward her. It was Sofia, who was returning from the stables after giving Minimus his Wassailia gift of candied carrots.

"Happy Wassailia, Dorrie" Sofia cheerfully greeted.

"Happy Wassailia, Princess ... I mean Sofia" Dorrie smiled. "I'm still getting use to being informal when we're in private".

"So, how's your Wassailia, Dorrie?" Sofia asked.

"Wonderful!" Dorrie beamed. "I got the best Wassailia gift ever!".

"What?" Sofia cheerfully wanted to know.

"The adoption papers came through" Dorrie answered with a smile. "Violet and I are now mother and daughter".

"Oh! That's wonderful news!" Sofia exclaimed in happiness as she warmly hugged Dorrie. "I'm so happy for the two of you".

"Thank you, Sofia" Dorrie smiled back.

"I've better be getting inside" Sofia said. "Coming?"

"I've got two more side porches to sweep, then I'll be inside" Dorrie answered.

"See you later, Dorrie" Sofia smiled as she walked into the castle. "Happy Wassailia".

"Happy Wassailia, Sofia" Dorrie smiled back as she continued her work.

Sofia, after walking into the castle, went straight up to her bedroom. Once in her bedroom, Sofia went into her large walk-in closet, and pulled out a wrapped package that she had hidden. Sofia looked over the wrapped package to make sure it was in perfect condition. On the package was a tag which read Dorrie.

"What cha doing, Princess?" Clover inquired as he hopped into the closet.

"Dorrie is going to be busy for a little while" Sofia answered. "That gives me the opportunity to go down to Dorrie's room, and leave this for her".

"That's wonderful, Sofia" Clover smiled in approval. "Dorrie's a nice girl".

"I'm off, Clover" Sofia smiled as she picked up the wrapped package and raced toward Dorrie's room. "See you in a little while".

In a few minutes, Sofia had reached Dorrie's room, and opened the door. Sofia walked inside, and placed the wrapped package on Dorrie's bed.

"May I help you, Princess Sofia?" a woman's voice came from behind her. Sofia turned around to see Violet standing there.

"Oh, Violet" Sofia smiled. "I hope you don't mind, but I wanted to leave a Wassailia gift for Dorrie".

"You didn't have to do that, Princess Sofia" Violet smiled.

"I like Dorrie" Sofia smiled back. "I wanted to give her something special".

"Well, that's very nice of you, Princess Sofia" Violet said, pleased. "I hope, however, you didn't spend a lot for this".

"Oh, you are too sweet, milady" Violet smiled, pleased at Sofia's kindness. "I'll make sure Dorrie knows about your package as soon as she comes off of her duties".

"Thank you, Violet" Sofia said. "Oh, by the way, congratulations on you and Dorrie becoming mother and daughter. I know she loves you very much".

"And I love her very much" Violet smiled. "Thank you, Princess Sofia".

"Happy Wassailia" Sofia beamed as she started to leave. "See you at the Wassailia party tonight".

"See you at the party tonight, Princess Sofia" Violet smiled as Sofia left.

Late afternoon

It was now late afternoon at the castle. King Roland and Mr. Baileywick had left for the village that morning for what was described as royal business. However, it was getting late, and the two had yet to return to the castle.

Violet and Dorrie were doing some last minute dusting when the two noticed Queen Miranda looking out a window.

"Where is he?" Miranda said to herself, worried about Roland.

At that moment, Sofia, Amber, and James walked up.

"Mom, shouldn't Dad be back by now?" Sofia asked, concerned.

"I'm sure he'll be here ... any minute" Miranda answered, trying to keep a brave face.

"But it's time for the party" Amber started, "and we have so many presents to open!".

"The party and the presents will just have to wait until your father gets home" Miranda gently responded as she, Amber, Sofia, and James walked down a flight of stairs.

As the four reached the bottom of the stairs, two guards opened the front doors, and Constable Miles and his assistant, Wallace, walked in. Miranda then walked over to Miles.

"Constable Miles" Miranda started, "thank you for coming so quickly".

"Your Highness" Miles responded with a bow.

"The King should have been back hours ago" Miranda said, worried.

"Perhaps he was just delayed" Miles suggested.

"Perhaps" Miranda acknowledged, still worried. "But maybe someone should go out and make sure that's all it is".

"Yes, of course, Your Majesty" Miles responded. "Wallace and I will set out immediately".

"I want to go, too" Sofia piped up as she stepped forward.

"If she's going, I'm going, too" James added.

"I'll ... stay here and mind the presents" Amber said, not wanting to leave her presents behind.

"Why don't we all go?" Miranda suggested. "We can take the flying sleigh, and, er ... surprise the King! It'll be fun".

"Alright, Wallace" Miles instructed, "hitch up the sleigh".

"Oh!" Amber pouted as she sat down on the stairs.

"I'll go get ready" Sofia announced.

"Me, too" James added.

"Come on, Amber" Sofia urged.

"Oh, okay" Amber said reluctantly as she got up.

"Dress warmly" Miranda called after Sofia, James, and Amber. "It looks like the snow is picking up".

As Sofia, James, and Amber raced up the stairs and passed Dorrie and Violet, Dorrie turned to Violet. "Mom? This is bad, isn't it?".

"It's not like King Roland to just disappear like this" Violet pointed out, worried.

"What do we do?" Dorrie wanted to know.

"The only thing we can do right now is be on standby ... in case the Queen and her children need us" Violet answered.

"Understood, Mom" Dorrie acknowledged.

Violet looked down at her adopted daughter with a sense of pride. Most children Dorrie's age would have protested at having additional duties suddenly thrust upon them. This wasn't the case with Dorrie. Violet had come to notice that Dorrie had a sense of service that was beyond her young years.

In a little while, Sofia, James, and Amber had gotten ready. As Sofia and James walked out to where the sleigh was, Amber noticed Violet and Dorrie working near the Wassailia tree.

"Violet?" Amber inquired with a smile that meant she wanted something, "could you pick out some of my presents, then carry them out to the sleigh?".

"Of course, milady" Violet responded to Amber, before turning to Dorrie. "Would you get my winter cloak, please?".

"Yes, Mom" Dorrie happily responded as she quickly raced to Violet's room.

"Mom?" Amber inquired of Violet.

"Yes" Violet answered with a smile. "I've adopted Dorrie".

"Oh, that's nice" Amber responded in a polite, but casual way. The truth be told, Amber was far more interested in the presents.

In a few minutes, Dorrie came back with the winter cloak she had given Violet for Wassailia. Violet's hands were already holding some of Amber's presents, so Dorrie put the winter cloak on Violet.

"Thank you, sweetheart" Violet smiled.

"Your welcome, Mom" Dorrie smiled back.

Violet and Amber then walked out to the area where the sleigh was parked, with Dorrie following behind. When Violet and Amber reached the door which lead to where the sleigh was, Dorrie opened the door for Violet and Amber. Amber walked out first, followed by Violet.

"Stay inside, Dorrie" Violet instructed. "It's warmer in here".

"Yes, Mom" Dorrie responded.

As Amber walked up to the sleigh, she noticed that only one flying horse - Minimus - was hooked up to the sleigh. "Oh, how is one horse going to carry all of us?" Amber asked.

"Minimus can do it!" Sofia declared with confidence.

"I'm, uh. .. not so sure about that" Minimus countered.

"You'll be fine" Sofia whispered to Minimus.

"Well, if we're going to have any chance, we'd best travel lightly" Constable Miles suggested.

"But I am traveling lightly" Amber pointed out, before realizing there was no way the presents were going with her. "Oh, fine".

Violet turned around and took the presents back inside the castle as Dorrie held the door open for her.

"Thank you, sweetheart" Violet smiled at Dorrie.

"Your welcome, Mom" Dorrie smiled back. "Let me take some of those presents from you".

"That's kind of you, Dorrie" Violet said gratefully as she handed some presents to Dorrie. "Thank you. Let's get these back under the tree".

As the flying sleigh took off, Violet and Dorrie walked to the Wassailia tree, and started putting the presents back under the tree.

"I don't know what gave Princess Amber the idea she could take some presents with her?" Violet remarked. "Her father is missing, and all she seems to care about is presents".

"I've seen this kind of thing at the orphanage" Dorrie responded. "When some kids loose a parent, like Princess Amber lost her birth mother, these kids are so hurt inside, but they don't want to show it. Instead, they cover it up by focusing on anything other than the loss. Now that her birth father is missing, Princess Amber must be really frightened inside at the prospect of possibly loosing another parent".

Violet smiled at Dorrie. "You've got a good heart, Dorrie. Don't ever loose that".

That night

It was now 8:00 PM at the castle. There was still no sign of King Roland and Mr. Baileywick. And, there was no word from Queen Miranda, Princess Sofia, Princess Amber, Prince James, Constable Miles, or Wallace.

"What do we do now?" Marcy the maid asked Violet as other castle staff gathered around the two.

"Right now, there's not much we can do but wait and see what happens" Violet answered.

At that moment, Chef Andre walked up. "If I may have everyone's attention, I've prepared a late supper for the staff. You'll find it in the servants area".

"Thank you, Chef Andre" Violet said gratefully before turning to the staff that were gathered. "Let's have ourselves a good supper. We'll get nowhere on empty stomachs".

The staff started walking toward the servants area. Violet then turned to Dorrie. "Let's get some supper, sweetheart. We've done all we can right now".

"Yes, Mom" Dorrie acknowledged as she followed Violet to the servants area.

In a few minutes, everybody arrived in the servants area of the castle. The servants area was a large room in the castle where the castle staff gathered to receive orders, and to eat meals. There were several tables and chairs in the servants area, enough to accommodate all of the staff.

As everybody arrived in the servants area, they looked at the tables, and discovered bowls of beef stew, along with plates of buttered biscuits, and a variety of coffee, tea, and soft drinks available to be poured into cups and glasses.

Everybody sat down, and enjoyed the supper that Chef Andre had prepared. Violet and Dorrie sat together and started eating.

"This is really good" Dorrie smiled as she enjoyed the beef stew.

"There's nothing like a warm bowl of beef stew on a cold winter's night" Violet smiled back. "What would you like to drink, sweetheart?".

"A glass of cola, please" Dorrie answered.

Violet poured Dorrie a glass of cola, and handed it to Dorrie.

"Thank you, Mom" Dorrie said as she took the glass.

"Your welcome" Violet smiled.

Everybody in the servants area smiled at the touching scene between Violet and Dorrie. It was nice to see the two of them as mother and daughter, and witness the love they had for each other.

After having supper, it was decided that the staff should retire for the night. Violet, meanwhile, had left instructions for the Captain of the guard to notify her immediately if there was any word about the royal family.

Violet and Dorrie walked to Dorrie's room. Once at the door to Dorrie's room, Violet turned to Dorrie. "There's a surprise waiting for you in your room" Violet smiled.

"There is?" Dorrie said, surprised and excited at the same time.

Dorrie and Violet walked into Dorrie's room, and Dorrie discovered a wrapped package on her bed.

"It's from Princess Sofia" Violet smiled at Dorrie. "She found some things she thought you would like".

Dorrie carefully unwrapped the package, and found a box with a cover. Dorrie then took the cover off of the box, and discovered ... two porcelain dolls in brand new condition, a small ball in brand new condition, and a clown puppet in brand new condition".

"I love these" Dorrie beamed as she looked at the toys. Dorrie then got more serious. "But, these are too expensive. I can't accept these".

"If it sets your mind at ease, these are toys that Princess Sofia received that were just sitting around doing nothing" Violet reassured Dorrie. "Princess Sofia wanted to see them put to good use, and she thought you would like to have them".

"Still ..." Dorrie thought out loud, not sure whether or not she should accept them.

"I know Princess Sofia would love to know that they are being played with and loved ... instead of just sitting around and gathering dust" Violet smiled. "She would be happy to know that they went to a good home".

Dorrie thought about it for a few moments. "Then ... I accept" Dorrie smiled.

"That will make Princess Sofia so happy" Violet happily said. "But now, you must be tired. Lets get you ready for bed". Violet then helped Dorrie get ready for bed. Afterward, Violet helped Dorrie into bed, and covered Dorrie with a blanket.

"Good night, my precious one" Violet smiled as she kissed Dorrie on the forehead.

"Good night, Mom" Dorrie smiled back. "I love you".

"I love you too, Dorrie" Violet said as she hugged Dorrie. "I'll see you in the morning". Violet then went to her room for the night.

A few moments after Violet had left Dorrie's room, Dorrie climbed out of bed and went over to the box which had been sat on the floor. Dorrie then reached into the box, and pulled out one of the two dolls. The doll had a light green dress on. Dorrie then climbed back into her bed holding the doll. Before long, Dorrie rolled over on her side, and fell asleep.

About twenty minutes later, Violet decided to check in on Dorrie. Violet quietly opened Dorrie's door, and peeked in. Violet saw that Dorrie was fast asleep, holding the doll next to her. Violet smiled at the precious sight. It was wonderful seeing Dorrie sleeping while holding a precious treasure.

"Good night, my dear precious Dorrie" Violet thought to herself in happiness. "Sweet dreams".

(End of Chapter 2).

Author's notes

"Actually, to tell you the truth, what's in the package are items that I'll never use" Sofia started. "On occasion, I have to visit kingdoms in an official capacity as a princess. During those times, I get an official gift such as a doll or other toy to mark the occasion" - in "Sofia the Second", when Lady Joy first arrives, Sofia has a doll ready to give Joy as an official gift. It seemed logical that Sofia would receive such official gifts as well when she would show up with her father, King Roland, in kingdoms on official business.

Violet opened the box, and discovered a dark blue winter cloak with blue squares and blue lines - this is the same winter cloak that Violet wears in "Holiday in Enchancia" when she carries some of Amber's Wassailia presents out to the flying sleigh.