Disclaimers: See Prologue - Part 1 for more info.

Episode Eight:

A Jailbreak of Consequences

Outside the White Witch's Castle, Narnia – A Long Time Ago for Narnia, Seven Years Ago in Our World

The night was young but cold. Scar knew he had come to the right spot. The towering ice castle in the middle of the frozen lake was the first sign. Now, he needed to find the witch who ruled the fortress. It did not take him long to find her, for she rode on a sledge. The reindeer stopped before him. Yes, the woman in the white dress was who he was seeking.

"Are you lost, Narnian? You're unlike any creature I've seen in these lands." She asked, "What brings you to my house?"

"I have come looking for Jadis, the Queen of Narnia. My name is Scar and I am from a distant land. I seek her aide," Scar murmured, his voice carried in the wind towards the woman.

"I am she, but here I am known as Jadis, the White Witch," Jadis said, making her introduction known. "Or so my title claims. Why are you here, Scar?"

"I came seeking ingredients," he answered.

"Ingredients for what?" she said.

Scar grinned. "You'll see soon enough. But we need allies, and that is where you come in, if you know anyone who uses the dark arts."

"I may know someone," she grinned back.

"Then let's get to work," he replied. He climbed on the sledge, taking a seat on the floor next to Jadis. The effort wasn't much, which allowed him to view the sights of Narnia.

Bellatrix's Cell, The Cells, Scar's Stronghold, Luster – The Present

The cell door was opened by a guard. Scar entered the premises. Bellatrix was shocked. Good, he needed this reaction. It made people and animals fear him more. Just like the old days when he ruled the Pridelands.

"What are you doing here?" she sneered.

"We need to talk, Bellatrix," he said softly.

x-x-x

Outside M'Gama's House, Luster – The Present

It was nearly dusk when Fredegar/Fatty/Fred left M'Gama's house. The cool evening air touched his cheek; he shivered, wondering when the cold might dissipate. The chill alone signified the coming of winter. Was it heading towards winter back in Storybrooke? He had a feeling whatever was going on over there must be important. If only he could get back…

"Well," M'Gama spoke up, drawing his attention to her, "if you need anything, look me up."

"You're not coming?" he asked, confused.

"I'm heading there myself," she answered.

"As am I," Grimwold answered, surprising Fredegar/Fatty/Fred, "to chronicle the events in the Unicorn Chronicles. This adventure has a thrilling tale in it."

"In that case, I'll summon the fairies." He clapped his hands. However, nothing happened.

"You can't summon them alone. Here. Let's call them together," Cara stepped in beside him. She was a good friend to him. If only their first meeting wasn't so brief.

Together, Fredegar/Fatty/Fred clapped his hands with Cara. A few moments later, he stopped clapping at the sound of sparkling bells. The bells were answered by three bright lights, which took form, becoming three women in fairy dresses. He recognized the two as Rosetta and Fawn, but the fairy in the blue dress looked familiar.

"Did you find what you were looking for?" Rosetta's voice was cheery.

He nodded, revealing the second amulet in his hands. "It's Cara's."

"I thought it was lost." Cara was stunned.

"And I'm returning it to you." He placed the amulet in her hand.

"Thank you," she said, putting the amulet inside her satchel. Fredegar/Fatty/Fred was a bit relieved when she finished, but his mind was still focused on the task at hand. They needed to reach the inlet as soon as possible.

"Ready?" He asked, taking the amulet out of his shirt.

"Wait. I should explain." Cara held up her Master Amulet, "These amulets can carry several people and creatures at once, if only we say the right words together. I think you know which ones I mean."

"Then let's say them," he said, eager to begin the journey.

"I'll just wait inside," M'Gama declared. The last Fredegar/Fatty/Fred heard from her was the door slamming shut.

"I'm Silvermist, by the way," said the jet-black haired fairy in the blue dress. He looked at her, a bit surprised and anxious. "We'll meet you there." He watched as she, Rosetta and Fawn vanished in three balls of gold light.

With the fairies gone, Fredegar/Fatty/Fred held up Handel/Lightfoot's Master Amulet. He only needed to look at Cara once. As he revealed his Master Amulet, both amulets glowed. He smiled, glad that something was done right. He spoke at the same time as Cara, "Luster, take us to the inlet."

In a flash, Fredegar/Fatty/Fred was surrounded by a red misty light. He did not know what happened to the others.

x-x-x

Bellatrix's Cell, The Cells, Scar's Stronghold, Luster – The Present

Bellatrix let out a cackle. It was her cackle that made Scar suspicious. He kept his cool, tolerating the words she fired at him, "Oh Scar, must we go through this."

"I'm afraid we must. I need your help," he said.

"You need me to bring Jadis back from the Underworld," she replied.

"And to stop Cara from thwarting my plans. I'm sure Dorian brought you up to speed," he asked, cunning.

"I've been in a cage, ever since you brought me out of that… deathtrap." She told him, matter-of-factly. She looked away, much to Scar's chagrin. "I have no quarrel with you."

"So you say." He was sure he would convince her to go with his plans. "I have been to the Underworld. I returned, thanks to my adopted son. I am aware of the consequences. A life for a life, as they say."

"Then what's stopping you?" Bellatrix asked.

"Cara," he answered. "I need Lightfoot to complete my plans."

"A man who was once a unicorn." She explained, "I know what unicorn blood does to people."

"Well, now that Lightfoot is a man, he has become part-human part-unicorn. Having both those pieces is perfect to suit our plans. You'll have Lord Voldemort back and I will have Zira. Of course, Jadis fits into the mix. She can help us transport Voldemort and Zira back from the dead. We'll be unstoppable." Scar grinned, confident in his plans.

"And you think I'd be willing to assist you," she said, softly.

"No. No, I wouldn't dream of it. Last time, we didn't finish the spell. This time, we'll have what we came for. All I need is time and a good diversion." He asked, curtly, "If you can stop our spiteful enemies from reaching their destination – or rather slow them down – I can gather the ingredients we need."

"And why should I do this? You have what you desire: a son who loves you," Bellatrix responded, monotonous.

"Kovu hardly shows me affection. I need to keep him off my trail before he reaches the tower, the place where Lightfoot is kept. If he reaches that tower, before we're through, I will destroy him and anyone who stands in my way." Scar growled, viciously. Calming down, he asked coolly, "Do we have a deal?"

She paused for a long moment. He wondered if she would answer, but she did. "Deal, and this time, I want to speak to Lord Voldemort alone."

"Done," he agreed to this plan, hoping his end of the deal would work in his favor.

Dorian Gray's Stronghold, Luster – The Past

Dorian stood up at the sound of thumping. The thumps grew louder, banging against the doors to his chamber. Maybe the sound would go away… the thumping didn't stop. At last the doors gave way, pushed aside like tinfoil. Entering the chamber was a dark-furred lion and a giant woman in a white dress.

"I made no deals with you, lion. Get out of my stronghold," he fired at him.

"Oh, we don't plan on making deals with you, Dorian Gray." Scar shook his head. "This is a matter which I think you'll be familiar with. The waters running under your stronghold also attract the Underworld's waters. We need them for one purpose: to bring Bellatrix Lestrange back."

He thought it over for a moment. Whoever Bellatrix Lestrange was, her name intrigued him. He nodded, showing his approval. Turning to a guard, Gray instructed, "Fetch me some lake water, running in that underwater canal."

"Very good, my lord." The guard nearly walked away, but Scar stopped him with a growl:

"On second thought, never mind." The dark-furred lion added, his voice smooth and confident. "I have a faster way of bringing Luster's lake water to me – us." He let out a roar, causing water to flow through the cracks in the floor. Dorian watched the water as it ebbed and flowed to a boiling cauldron. By Scar's second roar, the cauldron let out steam, turning into a billowing mist that shrouded the chamber, making it nearly impossible to see. "Now we wait."

"You sent mist into my chamber?" Dorian was fuming.

"You'll see soon enough," said Scar with greater confidence.

"You sent me here, only to be swallowed by a mist?" Jadis was furious. "How dare you. I am the Queen of Narnia, Empress of the Lone Islands."

"And are about to meet your worst fears," the dark-furred lion chuckled under his breath.

"What?" Jadis asked.

At the first glance at a ferry, drifting towards them, Dorian did his best not to stare. What he didn't expect was the ripple of bright light affecting the White Witch. Jadis was pulled into the ferry, which drifted away and with her shackled to the boat. As the first ferry moved away, a second docked in front of him and Scar. Revealed was a woman with curly black hair, pale skin and wearing a tattered black dress. In her hand was a wand, made from a dark wood. The woman smiled, the look on her face was insane. He had a feeling she had come from the Underworld.

The Cells, Scar's Stronghold, Luster – The Present

A guard wearing all black armor opened the barred door. Taking her first step over the threshold, Bellatrix found no one stop her. This was her ample opportunity to escape, to flee and find Harry Potter, the boy who helped defeat her master. She was stopped midway by Scar, much to her disapproval.

"Stop Bellatrix! If you wish to escape this land entirely, you'll need my assistance."

"I don't need you, Scar. You've been loyal to me well enough, but now I must find Harry Potter and defeat him." She gave a polite gesture. "Thank you, but I can handle myself."

"You won't find him in this land. The only way you're getting your wand back is if you assist me. We made a deal, Bella," he told her, flatly.

"We never shook hands – paws! No matter. Gray may have imprisoned me, but you did nothing afterwards. You're no better than him. Our deal is void." She tilted her head to one side. "I'll be seeing you." She vanished in a puff of dark smoke. The pillar of smoke drifted through a barred window.

Scar growled. "Guards, double the watch! Find her!"

"Yes my lord," the two guards in black bowed.

"It's your majesty!" Scar yelled at the guards, as they left the prison hold. He told the night air, "You will come back, Bellatrix. You will return and I will have my revenge." The puff of dark gray smoke drifted further and faster away from the stronghold. It wouldn't be the last time he'd seen Bellatrix Lestrange. He would make sure of it.

Dorian Gray's Stronghold, Luster – The Past

"You are Bellatrix Lestrange," Scar told the cackling woman.

"Yes indeed." Bellatrix said, playfully, "Ohh, a lion and a man, both with tasks at hand. Did I miss something, or did you send me here for a reason?" She asked, curious, "Where am I? How did you find me?"

"I will be the one asking questions," he growled, showing his teeth.

"Such a ruthless lion. We have no talking lions in Britain." She asked, testing the two, "Have I made you angry? I'd hate to match a lion with no backbone." She cackled sinisterly.

"You're insane," Dorian admitted. He called for his foot soldiers, "Guards, I want this woman locked in our dungeon, in the farthest cell at the end of the room."

"Yes my lord," one of the guards said, snatching Bellatrix's wand.

Bellatrix faced Gray, warning him, "You may have taken my wand, but I learned a couple of things down in the Underworld. Things you wouldn't imagine. Things you could scarcely dream about."

"Then I'm sure I would like to hear them when I'm dead," Dorian murmured, threatening her. He snapped his fingers at the guard. "Let's go."

"You'll regret this." Bellatrix screamed, "This isn't over! I will have my revenge! I will – I WILL!"

Scar closed his eyes, hoping the screams would just fade. Eventually, they did fade, much to his relief. He knew this small mistake would lead to Dorian's comeuppance. Vanishing from the man's stronghold and entering his cave in a puff of green smoke, he approached the wood table with all his vials. The vials were big and small. Only half of the vials were filled. There was no need to fear. He would gather all of the ingredients. He would have his revenge, and nothing or no one was going to stand in his way.

The Northern Wastes' Inlet, Luster – The Present

The red, smoky mist finally dissipated. Fredegar/Fatty/Fred opened his eyes. He felt thin wet grass sway in his hands. He was lying on fresh earthen soil, filled with earthworms. Realizing he must be near a lake or a body of water, he jolted upright. Lucky for him, Cara stared right back at him with conscious eyes.

"Fredegar, you're alive." She was smiling at him.

"Yes, I am," he said, clambering to his feet. He sniffed the fresh sea-salt air. "Did we make it?"

"We did." It was Kovu who spoke. Fredegar/Fatty/Fred joined the dark-furred lion. Before them was a body of water, complete with a V-shaped harbor. He turned to the lion, as he spoke in his ear. "Welcome to the Northern Wastes' Inlet."

The hobbit stared at the barren land. It was complete with vast sand dunes and lots of water. The Silver River flowed right into the large inlet. They had arrived at their destination. Now it was time to begin their search for merfolk.

End of Episode 8

I say this chapter definitely made up for the previous filler chapter. And now Scar has a plot on his hands, which is not looking good right now for Fatty and his friends. Next up is a two-part episode: meaning two chapters make up an entire episode. This is kind of like what I did with Episode 5 for this story. It should be fascinating because now we get to see the merfolk, something that wasn't revealed in The Unicorn Chronicles book series, but we get to see in this fanfic. Until then, I hope everyone enjoyed reading this chapter. :)