Enchancia Castle - a Sofia the First fanfic
Enchancia Castle: Chapter 10
Note: Chapter 10 of "Enchancia Castle" starts the June after the ending seen in Chapter 9.
Preparing for a double wedding
It was a sunny June day at Enchancia Castle. Within the castle itself, the castle staff were making preparations for the wedding of Frederick and Dorrie, and Everett and Candice. It would be a double wedding ceremony, with all the pomp and circumstance associated with a royal event. After all, Dorrie and Candice would soon become royal princesses of Ornburgh. And, King Roland had spared no expense to make sure it would be a dream experience for everybody attending.
In Dorrie's room, Sofia and Lucinda, as Dorrie's bridesmaids, were going over some last minute details with Dorrie. After they had finished, the three had a pleasant conversation.
"So, who has Candice picked as her bridesmaids?" Lucinda asked, curious.
"Lily and Indigo" Dorrie answered.
"A good choice" Lucinda smiled, remembering her witch friends since childhood.
"And I understand you and Candice will be having a joint Maid of Honor?" Sofia inquired.
"Yes - Princess Faith of Cinnibar" Dorrie proudly announced.
"And Daddy will be giving away the brides" Amber cheerfully announced as she entered Dorrie's room. "Truth be told, he's looking forward to the honor. He's always had a soft spot for Dorrie and Candice".
Meanwhile, in Candice's room, Lily and Indigo were going over some last minute details involving Candice's wedding dress.
"Something's missing" Indigo commented about the dress.
"Yes" Lily agreed. "But I can't put my finger on it".
"Perhaps fancier lace?" Indigo announced, as she pointed her wand at Candice's wedding dress, and chanted "Lacesario Enhance". The lace on the dress then became a fancier style of lace.
"I like it!" Candice exclaimed, pleased. "Thank you, Indigo".
"What are friends for?" Indigo smiled at Candice.
Lily then came over and hugged Candice and Indigo.
"What was that for?" Candice asked.
"Just happy" Lily smiled.
"She's always been like that" Indigo happily said of Lily. "One of the things I like about her".
"Thank you, Indigo" Lily said, pleased.
"What can I say?" Indigo smiled at Lily. "You've been a good influence on me".
Candice happily looked upon the touching scene. It was true that Lily had been a good influence on Indigo. After Lucinda's Cauldronation Day ceremony back when they were children, Lily and Indigo got to know each other better, and forged a deep friendship. Eventually, when Indigo decided to become a good witch, it was Lily who guided Indigo through the process.
The grand day arrives
It was now two days later. In the ballroom of Enchancia Castle, Violet, along with nineteen-year-old Abby Murphy, were seeing that last minute details for the wedding were being taken care of. In a few minutes, while the rest of the servants put the final pieces into place, Violet and Abby took a break.
"Looking good if I do say so myself" Violet smiled at the ballroom, pleased.
"It does indeed, ma'am" Abby happily agreed. "Dorrie and Candice will be so pleased".
"My two girls are getting married" Violet joyfully said as a tear of happiness formed in her eye. "They've grown into two fine women. They make a mother proud".
Abby smiled at Violet's happiness.
"So, Abby?" Violet started. "I hear your parents will be retiring in a few years?".
"That's the plan" Abby acknowledged. "I'll be staying on. I rather love this place".
"As do I" Violet admitted. "But, one day, I'll be leaving as well. And, when that day comes, I'll need to name a replacement for myself".
"I'm sure whoever you pick will be a most worthy candidate" Abby commented.
"Oh, I know you'll fit the bill nicely" Violet smiled at Abby.
"Me?!" Abby asked, taken off guard.
"Yes" Violet happily admitted. "I feel you'll make a fine head maid when I'm gone. You'd do me proud, Abby".
"Then, when that day comes, I'll do my best to reward your confidence in me" Abby promised. "Although, you should know I could only succeed you".
Violet smiled at Abby's complement.
A surprise visitor
In a fancy room in the castle, Sofia, Lucinda, Lily, and Indigo were helping Dorrie and Candice get ready for their big day. Dorrie and Candice were already in their wedding gowns. All that was left was some last minute touches. As they were finishing up, a knock came at the door. Sofia went over and opened the door. Standing there was King Erik Fitzherbert of Corona.
"King Erik" Sofia smiled.
"Uncle Erik!" Dorrie and Candice exclaimed in glee.
"Uncle Erik?" Indigo asked Lucinda, puzzled.
"In his younger days, King Erik had his life saved by Dorrie and Candice's biological mother, Mary Cosmarune" Lucinda explained. "Since King Erik has no children, he requested that Dorrie and Candice call him Uncle".
"I was wondering if I could have a moment with Dorrie and Candice?" Erik requested.
"Of course" Sofia agreed as she, Lucinda, Lily, and Indigo left the room.
"Look at my two fine girls" Erik smiled at Dorrie and Candice. "All grown up and ready to be married. It seems like only yesterday the two of you were children".
"Thank you for coming, Uncle Erik" Dorrie smiled.
"It wouldn't have been the same without you" Candice happily added.
"Wild horses couldn't have kept me away" Erik beamed as he hugged Dorrie and Candice. "The two of you are marrying fine men, and I wish you all the happiness in the world". Erik then brought out two small jewelery cases, and handed them to Dorrie and Candice. "A token of my affection for each of you".
Dorrie and Candice opened the small jewelery cases, and discovered a sterling silver bracelet in each case.
"Thank you, Uncle Erik" Dorrie said, pleased, as she put on her bracelet.
"We'll treasure these always" Candice smiled as she put on her bracelet.
At that moment, a knock came at the door. The door opened, and in walked a twelve-year-old girl - Princess Faith of Cinnibar. Faith looked like a twelve-year-old girl, but was in fact an immortal girl who was hundreds of years old.
"We're ready to start" Faith happily announced.
"I'll take my place in the audience" Erik announced as Sofia, Lucinda, Lily, and Indigo reentered the room.
The ceremony
In the ballroom of Enchancia Castle, the guests sat as they waited for Dorrie and Candice to arrive. At an alter that had been set up in the ballroom, Frederick and Everett, along with a female minister, waited as well. At that moment, Baileywick walked in, and motioned the orchestra to start playing the wedding march.
As everybody turned to look at the entrance to the ballroom, Kari walked out, serving as the flower girl. Behind Kari was Faith, followed by Dorrie, Sofia, and Lucinda, followed by Candice, Lily, and Indigo.
As Dorrie and Candice walked to the alter, they looked around the ballroom. There were many guests in attendance. Among the guests were the Enchancian royal family and their friends, along with Sofia's older biological sister, Lydia, and Lydia's husband, King Graham of Lacorinth. There was also Queen Scarlett along with Dorrie and Candice's Aunt Colette, and Colette's husband, Simon. In addition, there was Scarlett's younger sister, Ariana, and Scarlett's biological daughter, Skylar. There were also Frederick and Everett's parents and sister, many old friends from the village, as well as old friends from both Hexley Hall and Royal Prep.
As Dorrie and Candice continued looking around the ballroom, they noticed their adopted mother, Violet, proudly standing off to one side smiling at her daughters. With Violet were ... the ghosts of Dorrie and Candice's biological parents, Donald and Mary Cosmarune.
"All our best to you" Donald mouthed to Dorrie and Candice as Mary smiled.
Dorrie and Candice smiled back at Donald and Mary, happy that their biological parents had found a way to attend from beyond the grave.
As Dorrie and Candice continued to walk to the alter, Roland got up and joined them. In a few moments, they reached the alter where the minister, Frederick, and Everett were waiting.
"Ladies and gentlemen" the minister started, "we are gathered here today to join Frederick and Dorrie, and Everett and Candice, in holy matrimony. Who gives away these women?".
"I do" Roland happily acknowledged.
"If there is anybody here who can show just cause why these couples should not be married, please let him or her speak now, or forever hold their peace" the minister requested.
Nobody said anything.
"Do you, Frederick, a prince of Ornburgh, take this woman, Dorrie, to be your lawfully wedded wife, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, until death do you part?" the minister asked Frederick.
"I do" Frederick smiled.
"Do you, Dorrie, a lady of the House of Cosmarune, take this man, Frederick, to be your lawfully wedded husband, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, until death do you part?" the minister asked Dorrie.
"I do" Dorrie smiled.
"Do you, Everett, a prince of Ornburgh, take this woman, Candice, to be your lawfully wedded wife, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, until death do you part?" the minister asked Everett.
"I do" Everett happily answered.
"Do you, Candice, a lady of the House of Cosmarune, take this man, Everett, to be your lawfully wedded husband, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, until death do you part?" the minister asked Candice.
"I do" Candice smiled.
"Please bring forth the rings" the minister requested.
The rings were brought up, and handed to the minister.
"Frederick" the minister started. "Please place this ring on Dorrie's finger, and say Dorrie, I give you this ring as a sign of my love and devotion".
Frederick placed the ring on Dorrie's finger. "Dorrie" Frederick smiled. "I give you this ring as a sign of my love and devotion".
"Dorrie" the minister again started. "Please place this ring on Frederick's finger, and say Frederick, I give you this ring as a sign of my love and devotion".
Dorrie placed the ring on Frederick's finger. "Frederick" Dorrie smiled. "I give you this ring as a sign of my love and devotion".
"Everett" the minister instructed. "Please place this ring on Candice's finger, and say Candice, I give you this ring as a sign of my love and devotion".
Everett placed the ring on Candice's finger. "Candice" Everett smiled. "I give you this ring as a sign of my love and devotion".
"Candice", the minister again instructed. "Please place this ring on Everett's finger, and say Everett, I give you this ring as a sign of my love and devotion".
Candice placed the ring on Everett's finger. "Everett" Candice smiled. "I give you this ring as a sign of my love and devotion".
"By the power invested in me by the Kingdom of Enchancia, I now pronounce these couples to be each husband and wife" the minister smiled. "Gentlemen, you may kiss your brides".
Frederick and Dorrie embraced, and Everett and Candice embraced, as everybody clapped.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Prince Frederick and Princess Dorrie of Ornburgh, and Prince Everett and Princess Candice of Ornburgh" the minister announced.
Everybody in attendance clapped in celebration of the happy couples.
Leaving the castle
After the ceremony, everybody enjoyed a fine dinner. After the dinner, it was time for the couples to leave for Ornburgh. As everybody was giving the couples their best wishes, a sixteen-year-old Calista walked up to Dorrie and Candice.
"All my best to you" Calista smiled at Dorrie and Candice. "Although, I have to admit, it's going to take me a little bit to get use to being the only royal magician of Enchancia. After all, the three of us were the Three Musketeers as it were".
"The three of us together as the royal magicians of Enchancia - good times" Dorrie fondly remembered.
"It's your time to shine" Candice said to Calista. "I know you'll do us proud".
At that moment, Violet walked up.
"Safe journey, my precious ones" Violet smiled as she hugged Dorrie and Candice. "I wish you all the happiness in the world".
It was soon time for Frederick and Dorrie, and Everett and Candice, to board their flying carriage. As Dorrie and Candice stepped aboard the carriage, it was a bitter sweet moment. They were happy to be starting new lives with Frederick and Everett. But, they were also a bit sad to be leaving a home they had known for years. A song then went through Dorrie and Candice's minds.
"It started out as a feeling, which then grew into a hope. Which then turned into a quiet thought, which then turned into a quiet word. And then that word grew louder and louder, 'til it was a battle cry. We'll come back, when you call us. No need to say goodbye".
"Just because everything's changing, doesn't mean it's never been this way before. All we can do is to know who our friends are, as we head out of the door".
"We'll pick a star on the dark horizon, and follow the light. We'll come back, when we're needed. No need to say good bye. We'll come back, when we're needed. No need to say good bye".
Dorrie and Candice sat down in the carriage where Frederick and Everett were waiting. Arnan, Dorrie's owl friend, flew up and landed in the seat next to Dorrie and Frederick. At that same moment, Candice's white cat, Creamy, parked himself at Candice's feet. Meanwhile, the flying horses who would be pulling the flying carriage were Dorrie and Candice's flying horses, Chestnut and Holly.
In a few moments, the carriage took flight, as everybody threw rice at it. Soon, the carriage was on its way to Ornburgh. Dorrie and Frederick held hands, as did Candice and Everett. Arnan and Creamy smiled at the touching scene.
A day later
In Ornburgh Castle, Dorrie and Candice were walking down a hallway. The two had been told there was somebody who wanted to see them in the castle's sitting room. As Dorrie and Candice walked into the sitting room, they were met by a pleasant surprise - a woman with blond hair they knew from their past.
"Ma'am" Candice acknowledged as she curtsied.
"Lady Diana" Dorrie acknowledged as she also curtsied.
"Now of that now" Diana smiled. "We're friends, and friends don't use titles. Look at the two of you. It seems like just yesterday the two of you were girls. And now you're grown women ... plus I hear you graduated at the top of the class at Voyager Academy".
At that moment, Frederick and Everett walked in.
"Frederick" Dorrie happily started, "this is a good friend of us - Miss Juliet ...".
"There's no need to disguise your friend's true identity" Frederick smiled. "Everett and I both know who your friend really is".
"We're honored to have you visit our castle ... Diana, Princess of Wales" Everett acknowledged.
"Wait a minute" Candice said to Everett, taken off guard. "How could you know who Diana really is, unless ...".
"... unless Frederick and I were Voyagers ourselves" Everett revealed as he and Frederick each pulled out a silver pocket watch sized Omni.
"Frederick and Everett have been Voyagers for about a year" Diana acknowledged. "The four of you are now specialty Voyagers assigned to this time period".
"This is wonderful" Dorrie happily said. "We truly have the best of everything".
"I can't think of anything better" Frederick smiled as he walked over and put his arm around Dorrie, and Everett walked over and put his arm around Candice. Diana smiled at the touching scene.
A castle maid brought in some tea, as Dorrie, Candice, Frederick, Everett, and Diana sat down. As soon as the maid left, the group resumed their conversation.
"I imagine you're here to give Candice and I pointers on how to be royalty?" Dorrie asked Diana.
"No" Diana answered with a smile. "The two of you know everything you need to know. This is simply a social call. I wanted to congratulate the two of you on your marriages".
"Thank you" Dorrie said, gratefully.
"Most kind" Candice happily acknowledged.
"I have news of interest" Diana started. "You remember Daisy Mason, don't you?".
"Oh, yes" Dorrie remembered.
"How is she doing?" Candice asked, curious.
"She's the new Captain of the Voyager time ship Greenwich" Diana announced.
"That's wonderful" Dorrie said, pleased.
The group continued talking with each other, having a fine time in the process.
Back at Enchancia Castle
At that same moment, in the courtyard of Enchancia Castle, Violet stood waiting for a carriage to arrive. In a few minutes, the carriage entered the courtyard, and came to a stop. Baileywick got off of the carriage, followed by a fourteen-year-old girl, and a twelve-year-old girl.
"Violet" Baileywick started. "these are our new charges from the orphanage - Bethany Richards, and her younger sister, Louise Richards".
"Nice to meet you, ma'am" Bethany said to Violet.
"Nice to meet you" Louise said to Violet.
"It's nice to meet you, girls" Violet smiled at Bethany and Louise as Baileywick took Violet aside.
"Bethany and Louise lost their parents recently in a wagon accident" Baileywick explained. "Since they are on the older side, it was thought it might be better if they were brought here and trained as maids. The fact is, most people are looking to adopt younger children".
"My sister and I are good workers" Bethany spoke up, nervous.
"Don't you fret, girls" Violet said in a kind, compassionate voice. "The two of you are going to fit in nicely here. We're very happy to have you".
"It's going to be the same situation as we had with Dorrie and Candice" Baileywick informed Violet. "They will live here, work here part time, go to school in the village, and have free time for themselves as well".
"It's settled, then" Violet happily acknowledged. "If you'll follow me, girls, I'll show you around the castle, and explain your duties".
Violet took Bethany and Louise around the castle, and explained what duties they would be doing around the castle. Afterward, Violet took Bethany and Louise to the servants quarters, and showed Bethany and Louise their rooms.
"This will be your room, Bethany" Violet announced. "And, Louise, your room is right next door. You'll find these rooms quite comfortable. They use to belong to my daughters".
"Where are they now, ma'am, if you don't mind me asking?" Louise asked.
"My girls are married now" Violet happily revealed. "They would be happy to know that their rooms here have gone to two fine girls such as yourselves".
Bethany and Louise smiled at the complement.
"We have a home, now" Bethany said to Louise. "And, we're together".
"How long has it been since your parents died?" Violet inquired.
"Two months" Bethany answered.
"It's still fresh, isn't it?" Violet asked tenderly.
Bethany and Louise sadly nodded their heads yes.
"I wish beyond anything else I could bring your parents back" Violet sadly admitted. "But, I can't. But I can give you the next best thing. We, the staff here, will be your family. We'll see to it that you are cherished, and well looked after".
Bethany and Louise raced over and hugged Violet.
"Everything is going to be all right" Violet reassured Bethany and Louise. "Meanwhile, you'll find your uniforms in your closets. You'll also find some dresses, shoes, nightgowns, and other clothes, as well as school supplies. We wanted to start you off right".
"Thank you" Bethany said, grateful.
"Yes, thank you" Louise added gratefully.
"I'll leave the two of you to settle in" Violet smiled. "My room is just across the hall if you need anything".
As Violet left, Bethany walked over and tenderly hugged Louise as the two looked out the window at the castle grounds.
"This is our home now" Bethany gently said to Louise. "We'll be fine here".
"I know we will" Louise smiled at Bethany.
Author's notes
Abby Murphy is from my stories "Dorrie" and "Dorrie: Book Two".
Ariana is an original character created by Ben10Man, and is used in my stories with permission of Ben10Man.
Arnan is the same owl who appears in the "Sofia the First" episode "Holiday in Enchancia".
Bethany and Louise Richards are original characters I created for this story.
Calista is originally from the "Sofia the First" episode "Gone With The Wand".
Chestnut and Holly are from my stories "Dorrie" and "Dorrie: Book Two". Chestnut and Holly pulling the flying carriage in this chapter was the idea of Jolly Roger Brat.
Creamy is an original character created by Jolly Roger Brat, and is used in my stories with the permission of Jolly Roger Brat.
Daisy Mason appeared in Chapters 8 and 9 of my story "Dorrie: Book Two". Daisy is an older version of Daisy who appeared in "Downton Abbey" who is now a Voyager.
Diana, Princess of Wales originally appeared in Chapter 49 of my story "Dorrie".
Donald and Mary Cosmarune are from my stories "Dorrie" and "Dorrie: Book Two".
Everett is an original character I created for my stories, while Frederick is a background character occasionally seen in some "Sofia the First" episodes.
Faith is an earlier version of Faith seen in the "Torchwood" episodes "Dead Man Walking" and "Fragments". Faith also appears in my stories "Dorrie" and "Dorrie: Book Two".
Kari is from "Digimon: Digital Monsters". The version of Kari who lives in Enchancia is an alternate universe version of the character seen in "Digimon: Digital Monsters" (please note that Kari, and Princess Kari seen in some "Sofia the First" episodes, are two different characters who are not related in any way, shape, or form).
King Erik Fitzherbert of the Kingdom of Corona is an original character created by Skyrimfan for the "Sofia the First"/"Hansel and Gretel" crossover stories "Lucinda the First" and "Rise to Power: Queen of Corona". King Erik Fitzherbert is the ruler of Corona after Eugene and Rapunzel have passed away. Skyrimfan has given me permission to use King Erik in my stories, and I have given Skyrimfan permission to use Dorrie and Candice in "Lucinda the First" and "Rise to Power: Queen of Corona".
Lily and Indigo are originally from the "Sofia the First" episode "Cauldronation Day".
Lydia is from GradGirl2010's stories "My Sister's Keeper" and "My Sister's Teacher", and is used in my Sofia and Lucinda as teens stories with the permission of GradGirl2010. Meanwhile, Lydia's husband, King Graham of Lacorinth, is an original character I created for use in my Sofia and Lucinda as teens stories.
Omni, and Voyager, are from the "Voyagers!" TV series. Readers of my stories "Dorrie" and "Dorrie: Book Two" will recall that Violet is a Voyager assigned to Enchancia Castle.
Simon (the Royal Constable of Cinnibar) is an original character created by Ben10Man (previously Jacob Voronkov) for my stories "Dorrie", "Dorrie: Book Two", and "Enchancia Castle".
Skylar is an original character created by Ben10Man (previously Jacob Voronkov) for my stories (the fact that Skylar, and Elena of Avalor's Jaguin, share the same name is simply an interesting quirk of fate).
The Scarlett Warrior (A.K.A. Scarlett) (A.K.A. Queen Scarlett) (A.K.A. Queen Scarlett Katherine Felchenerow) is a character created by Ben10Man (previously Jacob Voronkov), and is used in my stories with permission from Ben10Man. Meanwhile, the character of Colette is a character that I and Ben10Man created, and is based on Bayonetta from the video game "Bayonetta" (please note that Colette, and Madam Collette of Enchancia Castle, are two different characters who are not related in any way, shape, or form).
The song that goes through Dorrie and Candice's minds is a rewritten version of "The Call" which was featured at the end of "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian".
The Voyager time ship Greenwich is an original idea I came up with, and originally appeared in Chapter 9 of my story "Dorrie: Book Two".