Dorrie - a Sofia the First fanfic

I now give you Chapter 44 of "Dorrie", which picks up where Chapter 43 ended.

Chapter 44: A Time To Stand

Valtor's cure

In Valtor's lair, Zahida and Constance walked up to Valtor.

"We have the final ingredient for the potion" Zahida announced.

"The final ingredient, the Maysak flower, only blooms in the spring" Constance added.

"Then it's time to get this potion made" Valtor announced. "I've waited long enough".

In a little while, Zahida and Constance had managed to make the potion. They then handed the potion to Valtor, who drank it down quickly. Valtor then doubled over in pain.

"What ... is ... happening?!" Valtor demanded to know as the pain increased.

Zahida and Constance could do nothing but look on as Valtor fell to his knees, then rolled over onto his side in extreme pain. As Valtor started to shake, a glow surrounded his body as his wings slowly grew back. In a minute, the glow left Valtor's body, and the pain went away. Valtor then raced over to a mirror, and discovered that his wings were now back.

"It worked!" Valtor exclaimed in glee. "It worked!".

Zahida and Constance sighed in relief.

"You could have warned me in advance of the pain!" Valtor snapped as he slapped Zahida across the face.

"I believe I told you it was a powerful potion!" Zahida snapped back. "You're lucky we were able to get all the ingredients. That stinking Candice Cooper tried to hide the Maysak flower from us. Turns out it was in the Enchancia Castle gardens all along".

"That rotten clone!" Valtor said in anger of Candice. "She will pay for her interference!".

A few nights later

At Enchancia Castle, a party was going on in the castle ballroom for some visiting royal guests. In a few moments, Baileywick walked into the ballroom with two guards from the village, and walked up to King Roland.

"Your Majesty" Baileywick began, "these guards are here to ... arrest Candice".

"On what charge?!" Roland demanded to know.

"An hour ago, she and Valtor were witnessed to have destroyed a monument in the village" one of the guards answered. "That is a very serious offense".

"Impossible!" Roland exclaimed. "Candice has been right here in the ballroom for the past hour and a half seeing to our guests. She hasn't left the ballroom during that time, and has been visible to everybody here".

"I can confirm that Candice has been here the entire time" Queen Cecily said as she walked up.

"Then, if it wasn't Candice, who was with Valtor?" the other guard asked in shock.

"Who is my accuser?!" Candice demanded to know as she stormed up.

"We're not allowed to give out that information" the first guard responded.

"But you're allowed to come here and arrest me for something I didn't do?!" Candice snapped. "I thought we had gotten over this I'm evil nonsense. Apparently not!".

"Since King Roland, Queen Cecily, and everybody here can vouch for you being here, it's obvious that a terrible mistake has been made" the other guard apologized.

"Am I never to be allowed to forget that Maleficent created me?!" Candice lashed out. "Did I ask to be created? No! But now that I'm here, I've been good. But does that count for anything? Apparently not!".

"We apologize for all of this, Lady Candice" the first guard said in sympathy. "I can assure you a full investigation will be carried out immediately. After all, we can't have people making false reports".

"What is the condition of the monument?" Roland asked.

"Totally destroyed" the other guard answered.

"I'll see to it that it is replaced as soon as possible" Roland promised.

"King Roland" Candice started as Dorrie and Violet walked up, "I'd like to pay for the replacement of the monument out of my personal fortune. Maybe that will prove once and for all that I'm not the evil thing some people would have you believe".

"We'll work something out" Roland said to Candice.

"Again, we apologize, Lady Candice" the first guard said as he and the other guard departed.

"Your Majesty" Violet started as she addressed Roland, "Dorrie and I should see Candice to her room".

"She's been through a lot just now" Dorrie added. "I think we could use some family time right about now".

"I understand" Roland sadly acknowledged. "Candice, I'm very sorry you had to go through this".

"Thank you, Your Majesty" Candice said gratefully.

"If I might make a suggestion?" Emperor Kwan said as he walked up. "I think it would be nice to have Candice, Dorrie, and Violet join the festivities here tonight".

"That's an excellent idea, Emperor Kwan" Roland smiled.

"I wouldn't want to impose" Candice quietly said.

"I think after what you've been through, I think it would do you, your sister, and your mother a world of good" Queen Cecily pointed out to Candice. "I'm sure everybody here agrees".

Everybody in the ballroom clapped in approval.

"It's settled, then" Roland happily announced as he motioned Candice, Dorrie, and Violet to join the festivities.

It turned out to be a wonderful evening, with everybody having a good time. Candice was introduced to each guest, with each guest being quite impressed with Candice's abilities. At one point, King Magnus' royal sorcerer, Greylock the Grand, walked up.

"With your permission, King Roland, I'd like to talk to this charming young lady for a few minutes" Greylock requested.

"Of course" Roland agreed as Greylock and Candice walked away to talk.

"Lady Candice" Greylock started, "I'd like to say it is an honor to meet you. Princess Aileen has told me a lot about you".

"Thank you, sir" Candice smiled. "Princess Aileen has told me a lot about you as well. I know her from afternoon classes at Hexley Hall".

"And magic is exactly what I'd like to talk to you about" Greylock revealed. "Princess Aileen has informed me that you know a number of Maleficent's spells, and that you use those spells for good. Since King Magnus is going to make a special announcement in a few weeks, I'd like to have a special magic trick to use at the announcement. I was wondering if you know of something special I could use for a grand occasion?".

"I believe I know of something that would work nicely" Candice happily acknowledged. "I'll make sure you have a copy of the spell before you leave".

As Candice and Greylock talked, Dorrie and Violet looked on from a distance, and smiled.

"It's wonderful seeing Candice being accepted like this" Dorrie happily observed.

"It really is" Violet happily agreed. "I think our Candice is going to be alright".

Meanwhile, in the village, the two guards approached the Blackstone home. One of the guards knocked on the door. In a few moments, a man answered the door.

"Mr. Blackstone" the guard who had knocked started, "we need to have your son, Jason, come with us".

"What is this about?" Mr. Blackstone wanted to know.

"Your son filed a false police report" the guard answered. "That is a serious offense. He will need to be questioned, and charged".

"Jason!" Mr. Blackstone shouted. "Come here, now!".

A teen boy approached, nervous. "What do you want, Dad?".

"You've been accused of filing a false police report, Jason" Mr. Blackstone answered. "Why would you do such a thing?".

Jason just stood there, silent.

"You know, young man, accusing an innocent person of a criminal act is a serious affair" the other guard informed Jason. "It is something that the law takes a very dim view of".

"Who exactly was accused?" Mr. Blackstone asked.

"Lady Candice Cosmarune-Cooper" the guard answered. "Your son said he witnessed her and Valtor destroy a monument here in the village earlier this evening. We went to Enchancia Castle and discovered that Lady Candice was at the castle at that time. Therefore, your son accused an innocent person of a criminal act".

"I'm very disappointed with you!" Mr. Blackstone snapped at Jason. "You should know that I'm aware of your unholy alliance with Valtor. And now, you've gotten yourself into serious trouble, obviously at Valtor's bidding".

At that point, Jason quickly brought out his wand. However, Mr. Blackstone grabbed the wand from Jason before Jason could do anything. The guards then handcuffed Jason, and led him away.

"You got me! So what?!" Jason mocked as he was being led away. "Yes, I lied about Candice being involved. She's such a goody goody, and it was decided to bring her down a peg or two. I'm only sorry we didn't succeed!".

"Well, we'll take that as a confession" one of the guards said to Jason as he was marched down the street.

The next day

In Cinnibar City's finest restaurant, Colette and Simon sat across from each other for a lunch date.

"So, Simon. Now that we're dating, I would like you to tell me a little bit more about your family. In return, I will tell you about mine" Colette suggested.

"My family is very well known for enforcing the laws in Cinnibar. My dad was Scarlett's constable before I was and I was his deputy. When he retired, Scarlett promoted me to his position" Simon explained as Colette smiled. "On top of that, my little sister, Caitlyn, is the sheriff of Cinnibar City".

At that moment, Colette and Simon looked up to see Scarlett standing there.

"Sorry for interrupting, you two" Scarlett apologized. "Something has come up".

"What, old friend?" Colette asked, concerned.

"Valtor has been up to no good ... again" Scarlett started. "He tried to frame Candice for destroying a monument in Dunwitty last night. His plan backfired when a whole bunch of royal guests at Enchancia Castle were able to prove that Candice was at the castle at the time".

"Why that no good rotten ..." Colette said of Valtor in disgust. "Is Candice all right?".

"She's fine" Scarlett reassured Colette. "Those at Enchancia Castle went out of their way to rally around her last night".

"That's good to know" Colette sighed in relief.

"As far as I'm concerned, this is the last straw where Valtor is concerned" Scarlett announced. "It's time to send Valtor packing".

"Count me in" Colette said as she stood up. "Candice is family, and I can't let Valtor think he can get away with trying to ruin Candice's good name".

"I thought that would be your response" Scarlett smiled.

"If I may, Queen Scarlett?" Simon started. "I'd like to be a part of this as well. I'm quite well trained in the use of weapons, and the fact that somebody would mess with young Candice makes me sick".

"Consider yourself to be added" Scarlett gratefully said.

A few hours later, at Scarlett's palace, Scarlett, Colette, and Simon faced a large number of warriors that Scarlett had called in.

"You all know what our mission is" Scarlett announced. "To be honest, we'll be facing an enemy whose forces are quite powerful. If anybody wants to withdraw before we get started, nothing will be said".

The large number of warriors stood at attention, with nobody leaving.

"Then, let's get to this" Scarlett said as she pulled out her wand, and created a magical portal. "Good luck to us all".

Scarlett, Colette, Simon, and the large number of warriors quickly ran through the magical portal, and soon found themselves in a large passage inside of Valtor's lair.

Attacking Valtor

As Scarlett, Colette, Simon, and the large number of warriors slowly made their way down the passage, a group of Valtor's monsters spotted them, and opened fire with wands and other weapons. Scarlett's warriors returned fire with their own wands and other weapons.

"Scarlett" Colette started, "we could use this fire fight to our advantage. If Valtor thinks we're all in this passage ...".

"He won't be expecting you, me, and Simon to pop into his location out of nowhere" Scarlett finished.

"Simon, take my arm" Colette directed.

As Simon took Colette's arm, Scarlett and Colette clapped their hands, and the three disappeared in a puff of smoke.

In a chamber of Valtor's lair, Valtor turned to Zahida and Constance.

"What's going on?!" Valtor demanded to know, hearing the fire fight.

"We're under attack by a force of unknown warriors" Zahida reported.

At that moment, Scarlett, Colette, and Simon appeared in a puff of smoke inside of the chamber. Colette brought out a wand and quickly stunned Zahida and Constance as Valtor brought out a wand of his own. As Valtor attempted to aim his wand at Colette, Simon raised his pistol, fired, and shot the wand out of Valtor's hand.

"It's over, Valtor!" Scarlett yelled. "Surrender!".

"Never!" Valtor shouted as he raced toward Scarlett.

Scarlett and Valtor started exchanging fist blows, and it became apparent very fast that the two were equally matched. At one point, Valtor outstretched his wings, and attempted to fly off as Scarlett produced a rope and managed to lasso Valtor's ankle. Valtor then fell to the ground, stunned by the fall.

"As I said - it's over!" Scarlett said to Valtor as she brought out a bracelet, and slapped it on Valtor's wrist. The bracelet glowed for a few moments, then returned to normal.

"What have you done?!" Valtor demanded to know, shocked.

"The bracelet on your wrist has suppressed your magical abilities" Scarlett explained to Valtor. "As long as you have the bracelet on, you won't be able to use your abilities. And you won't be able to remove the bracelet on your own - it won't allow you to".

"What do you plan to do with me?" Valtor asked.

"You'll be imprisoned ... in The Omega Dimension" Scarlett answered.

"You may have won this round" Valtor started, "but one day I will escape from The Omega Dimension, and I will make you pay for this".

"Maybe, and maybe not" Scarlett countered.

While this was going on, Zahida had regained consciousness, and had pretended to be still unconscious while listening to what was going on. Zahida then quickly pulled out her wand, rolled over to Constance, and the two disappeared in a puff of smoke.

"Well, the two of them have made a clean escape" Colette said of Zahida and Constance, annoyed.

"But we have Valtor" Scarlett reminded Colette. "And he's not escaping".

A short while later, Scarlett's large number of warriors were able to defeat Valtor's monsters, bringing the battle to an end. Meanwhile, Silvermist Village, which had been under the control of Zahida's forces, was liberated by a large force of soldiers, witches, and warlocks led by King Roland.

A few days later

In the Dunwitty Courthouse, Candice, Dorrie, and Violet were seated in a courtroom. They had been told that Jason Blackstone was the one who made the false report, working on behalf of Valtor. In a few moments, Jason was led into the courtroom by two guards, and was brought up before a man who was the judge that day.

"Jason Blackstone" the judge started, "with you having confessed to making a false police report against Lady Candice Cosmarune-Cooper, I am ready to pronounce your sentence. However, before I pronounce sentence, do you wish to say anything?".

"I do not recognize the authority of this court to sentence me" Jason boasted. "Furthermore, I damn Candice Cooper as a traitor to the dark powers. One day she will answer for her treachery".

"A traitor to the dark powers?" Candice stated as she stood up. "Know that I'll wear that like a badge of honor. I, and other decent people, will always be around to protect the world from the dark powers. You can count on that!".

Jason spit toward Candice in disgust.

"Enough, Mr. Blackstone!" the judge cautioned. "With you having been found guilty of making a false police report, this court sentences you to ...".

Before the judge could finish, two puffs of gray smoke appeared next to Jason. Out of the smoke appeared ... Zahida and Constance who raised their wands and fired, knocking the guards next to Jason unconscious. At that same moment, Candice and Dorrie pulled out their wands and started firing at Zahida, Constance, and Jason.

As Zahida, Constance, and Jason took cover, Zahida and Constance held Jason as they raised their wands over their heads. In a few moments, the three disappeared in a puff of gray smoke.

"Well, that's just great!" Dorrie exclaimed in disgust. "The three of them have escaped!".

"They can't hide forever" Violet pointed out. "One day, they will be captured".

At that point, Jason's parents, as well as Jason's sister, who had also been in the courtroom, walked over to Candice.

"Lady Candice" Jason's father started, "we are so sorry for the trouble that Jason has caused you. We're very ashamed of Jason's actions. If there is anything we can do for you, all you have to do is ask".

"Thank you" Candice said gratefully. "I'd very much like us to be friends. There's nothing to be gained from dwelling on what just happened. Let goodness rule the day ... not evil".

"I agree" Jason's father smiled as he and Candice hugged. It was a tender moment that made everybody in the courtroom smile in happiness.

A few hours later, in Jeremiah and Danika's house, the two were having a conversation.

"I can't believe that Valtor is finally gone" Danika said in relief.

"According to Scarlett, he's been imprisoned in The Omega Dimension" Jeremiah reported, before looking off into space.

"What is it?" Danika asked Jeremiah, concerned.

"It's nothing" Jeremiah reassured Danika. "I was just caught up in the moment".

Actually, Jeremiah, by way of his new found ability to see into the future, had seen a day years later where Valtor would manage to escape from The Omega Dimension. But, that was years away, and there was no sense in worrying Danika about it right now.

A knock then came at the front door. Danika answered the door, and found Violet, Candice, and Dorrie standing there.

"Good afternoon, Danika" Violet smiled. "May we come in?".

"Of course" Danika happily said as she showed Violet, Candice, and Dorrie into the house.

"Candice has been going through Maleficent's spells" Dorrie announced. "And, Candice has come across a spell that can help you".

"I've come across a spell that can reverse the curse that Maleficent put on you - the curse that causes you to get worn out and sleepy whenever you do heavy lifting" Candice pointed out to Danika. "I can lift that curse immediately".

"I'd really like that" Danika smiled.

"Then, let's do this" Candice happily said as she raised her wand, and pointed it at Danika. "Curse uncurse, let this curse's power die, and return Danika to her true physical state".

A bright green light surrounded Danika for a few moments, then faded away. In a few moments, Danika felt physically better than she had in a long time.

"Thank you!" Danika exclaimed in gratitude as she hugged Candice. "Thank you".

Meanwhile, far from Dunwitty, at Cordelia's home, Cordelia saw a phoenix fly through her open window. In a few moments, the phoenix transformed into the Scarlett Warrior.

"Cordelia the Conjuror?" Scarlett asked.

"Yes" Cordelia answered. "The Scarlet Warrior, I presume?".

"In the flesh" Scarlett acknowledged as Cordelia curtsied. "I'm here concerning your sister".

"Constance?" Cordelia inquired.

"Yes" Scarlett answered. "My sources tell me that she and Zahida helped Jason Blackstone escape from police custody today".

"Oh dear!" Cordelia cried.

"They are probably long gone by now" Scarlett pointed out. "The three of them were working for Valtor. But, now that Valtor has been imprisoned in The Omega Dimension, and Silvermist Village has been liberated from Zahida's forces, they are on their own. I thought you should be warned in case they decide to pay you a visit".

"That's much appreciated, Queen Scarlett" Cordelia said gratefully. "I doubt, however, they will visit me. After all, I have nothing that would be of use to them".

"Then let us hope we've seen the last of them" Scarlett wished.

At that same moment, in a cave far away, Zahida, Constance, and Jason stood looking at each other.

"Well, this is a fine mess!" Constance said in disgust. "We're on our own!".

"Things may not be as bleak as you think" Zahida pointed out. "We may be on our own here, but there are possibilities elsewhere".

"Where?" Jason asked, curious.

"In the other dimension of this planet" Zahida answered. "There's a nice conflict going on there in a country called the United States of America - a full blown civil war between the union forces and the confederate forces. What isn't commonly known is that within that war, there is a large force of vampires using the war as a cover to take over ... everything".

"If we could join up with them, and help them ..." Constance theorized.

"It would give us purpose anew" Zahida said, confident.

"How do we get there?" Jason asked.

"I know of a portal" Zahida answered.

A replacement monument

Two weeks later, a large crowd gathered in Dunwitty for the unveiling of the new monument that would replace the monument that was destroyed. Everybody gathered looked as King Roland and Candice stepped up to the podium.

"Ladies and gentlemen" Roland started, "it gives Lady Candice and I great pleasure to unveil the new monument dedicated to those who served in The Royal War".

With help from some castle guards, Roland and Candice pulled a large sheet which had been covering the new memorial. As the large sheet was pulled off of the new monument, a monument of white marble was unveiled. Those gathered clapped in approval.

"I'd like to thank the royal treasury for approving the funds for this new monument" Roland announced. "Meanwhile, Lady Candice also wanted to contribute to this new monument, and she decided to pay out of her personal fortune for the plaque that sits on this new monument. Lets have a round of applause for Lady Candice".

Those gathered clapped and cheered for Candice.

"I'd like to say something else" Roland continued. "Lady Candice has become a valued member of our community. And I think its time to publicly thank her for being here. She is a fine friend to everybody here in Dunwitty".

Those gathered once again clapped and cheered for Candice.

As those gathered admired the new monument, people would come up to Candice, and shake her hand in friendship. Candice also heard kind comments in the background directed toward her, comments such as "what a sweet girl" and "she does our village proud".

Violet and Dorrie walked up to Candice as she smiled in happiness. Violet and Dorrie then hugged Candice.

"How do you feel, sweetheart?" Violet asked Candice.

"I feel absolutely wonderful" Candice smiled as tears of happiness came from her eyes. "I never knew life could be so good".

Violet and Dorrie smiled at Candice's happiness. It was a wonderful moment that would be treasured forever.

(End of Chapter 44).

Author's notes

"And magic is exactly what I'd like to talk to you about" Greylock revealed. "Princess Aileen has informed me that you know a number of Maleficent's spells, and that you use those spells for good. Since King Magnus is going to make a special announcement in a few weeks, I'd like to have a special magic trick to use at the announcement" - the special announcement concerns something that will be seen in "Dorrie" at some point. I don't want to give away too much at this point. I can, however, say that the announcement will be of a grand nature.

Cordelia the Conjuror is from the "Sofia the First" episode "Gone With The Wand".

"Curse uncurse, let this curse's power die, and return Danika to her true physical state" - this is an original spell I came up with for this chapter.

Danika Leah Knight, Jason Blackstone, Jeremiah Eli Cook, and Zahida are original characters created by SailorWednesdayMercury for this story.

Greylock the Grand is from the "Sofia the First" episode "Baileywhoops".

Having Valtor being imprisoned in The Omega Dimension was the idea of SailorWednesdayMercury. Also, Jeremiah having a vision of Valtor eventually escaping from The Omega Domension was the idea of SailorWednesdayMercury.

I want to thank SailorWednesdayMercury for the help and ideas she has been providing for this story. Her continued help and ideas have been of great value, and I wanted readers to be aware of this.

In regard to the brief dinner scene with Scarlett, Colette, and Simon, this was the idea of Jacob Voronkov (who also supplied dialog for that scene).

In regard to the brief scene with Scarlett and Cordelia, this was the idea of Jacob Voronkov (who also supplied dialog for that scene).

"In the other dimension of this planet" Zahida answered. "There's a nice conflict going on there in a country called the United States of America - a full blown civil war between the union forces and the confederate forces. What isn't commonly known is that within that war, there is a large force of vampires using the war as a cover to take over ... everything" - this is a reference to events seen in the movie "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter".

"Know that I'll wear that like a badge of honor. I, and other decent people, will always be around to protect the world from the dark powers. You can count on that!" - this was inspired by the speech Harry gives to Lucius Malfoy in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets".

Maleficent, as seen in this story (and mentioned in this chapter), is the Maleficent of old from "Sleeping Beauty". Bringing in Maleficent into "Dorrie" was the idea of SailorWednesdayMercury. In regard to Maleficent, readers of my stories might recall that Maleficent of the Moors is mentioned in Chapter 2 of my story "A Royal Rift". To clear things up, we'll consider Maleficent from "Sleeping Beauty", and Maleficent of the Moors from "Maleficent", to be two separate characters. To further clear things up, Maleficent in "Dorrie" is mostly the "Sleeping Beauty" version, but also has some elements of Maleficent from "Disney Descendants" added in (such as Maleficent with child, and her way of talking).

Maleficent cursing Danika is from Chapter 19 of "Dorrie".

Mr. Blackstone (A.K.A. Rene Blackstone) is an original character I created for this story.

Princess Aileen is an original character I created for use in this story. Aileen was first introduced in Chapter 24 of "Dorrie". Aileen is a good witch, and the adopted daughter of King Magnus. Aileen attends Royal Prep in the morning, and attends Hexley Hall in the afternoon.

Simon (the Royal Constable of Cinnibar) is an original character created by Jacob Voronkov for this story.

The concept of two dimensions on Earth was first brought up in Chapter 39 of "Dorrie".

The Omega Dimension, and Valtor, are from "Winx Club".

The Royal War is from Chapters 25 and 26 of "Dorrie".

The Scarlett Warrior (A.K.A. Scarlett) (A.K.A. Queen Scarlett) (A.K.A. Queen Scarlett Katherine Felchenerow) is a character created by Jacob Voronkov, and is used in my stories with permission from Jacob Voronkov. Meanwhile, the character of Colette is a character that I and Jacob Voronkov 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).

Disclaimer

"Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" and everything associated with it © 20th Century Fox, and Dune Entertainment.

Danika Leah Knight, Jason Blackstone, Jeremiah Eli Cook, Zahida, everything associated to them and the other original ideas from SailorWednesdayMercury are the property of SailorWednesdayMercury, and are used in this story with the permission of SailorWednesdayMercury.

"Disney Descendants" and everything associated with it © Disney.

"Harry Potter" and everything associated with it © Bloomsbury Publishing, Arthur A. Levine Books, Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell, David Yates, David Heyman, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, David Barron, J. K. Rowling, Steve Kloves, Michael Goldenberg, Heyday Films, 1492 Pictures, and Warner Bros. Pictures.

"Sleeping Beauty" and everything associated with it © Disney.

"Sofia the First" and everything associated with it © Craig Gerber, Jamie Mitchell, and Disney.

The Scarlett Warrior and the other original ideas from Jacob Voronkov are the property of Jacob Voronkov, and are used in my stories with the permission of Jacob Voronkov.

"Winx Club" and everything associated with it © Rainbow Srl.

I only own Candice Cooper, Constance, Dorrie Cooper, Princess Aileen, and the Maysak flower.