Morning had already come as the sun was about to shine. Madison was already out of her bed as she was out by the balcony, looking at the view with the sun. She inhaled and exhaled the fresh air until she heard a purr. Madison looked down to see Zor, stand beside her as he was looking at her. She smiled and petted his head.

"Today's the day, Zor." she spoke softly to her, "A brand new adventure for us to go."

Zor chirped happily but suddenly; he growled in a sad way. The made Madison confused as she looked at him.

"Zor? What's wrong boy?" she asked as kneeled down to his level, "Don't you want an adventure like we did last time?"

Zor looked at his mistress, he growled a little as a communication but knew that his mistress wouldn't understand.

Suddenly, they heard another growled and the two looked up to see one of the Dronkeys flying by. Zor roared and growled at him as he was talking to it. Madison watched the little one begged Zor with its eyes, but the blue dragon gave him a stern look and the Dronkey flew off. Then, she finally understood what her dragon felt.

"Oh, I get it now. You want to stay here and keep an eye on the Dronkeys huh?" she asked, and the dragon nod his head, "Sounds to me that you're going to responsible on watching them, like a big brother would."

Zor stood tall with a proud look on his face. Madison chuckled and gently petted his head.

"I understand. If you want to stay and watch over them, then that's alright."

The dragon smiled at his mistress and gave a few licks, causing her to giggle until the two heard the door banging.

"Enter!" Madison spoke as she went back in the room.

The door opened and Viola and Fernie entered.

"About time! We tried banging on the door for you to hear." said Fernie as he laid an outfit down.

"Sorry, I was at the balcony. Having a conversation with Zor."

"Well, you better get ready quickly. The ship will be leaving soon." said Viola.

"Plus, I thought giving you a new out to venture with instead of your old one." said Fernie.

Madison looked at it. The corset was blue with black buckles, white shirt with long sleeves, black leggings, and her boots were shiny brown.

"It's perfect. Thanks."

As she quickly changed with the new outfit, there was no time for fixing up her hair as Viola handed her a navy-blue cloak and quickly walked out of the room along with Zor.

"We better hurry, Zor." she said as she hustles, "I don't want to miss the boat sail off without me."

The dragon chirped in agreement as he followed her. The two quickly walked down the halls until they stopped as they saw someone from the distance. It was Fiona. She was walking in a hurry but carrying and eating a mutton.

"Fi!" Maddie hollered as she walked towards her along with Zor.

"Morning Maddie." Fiona spoke as she saw them coming and took another bite of the mutton.

"I see you brought breakfast with you."

"I was in a hurry. I grabbed what I can."

Madison watched the princess continued eating as she walked.

"Fi, I'm now worried about you. I've been watching you eating food for the last couple of days, especially that you've been sick all morning. Can you please tell me what's going on?" she asked.

Fiona stopped pace and turned to face her friend.

"I guess I should tell you now. I was going to surprise you, but I guess now's the time to tell you... I'm pregnant."

Madison's eyes grew wide by surprise.

"Say that again."

"I'm pregnant."

There was silence for a moment until Madison squealed in threw arms around Fiona. Zor chirped with excitement and jumped up and down like a dog would do.

"Fi, that's wonderful! Congrats!" she smiled, and the princess smiled back.

"Thanks."

"Have you told Shrek yet?" Madison asked as the two along with Zor continued walking.

"I tried to give him hints but well, guess he didn't know."

"You might as well tell him now before we leave."

"I will tell him."

At the docks, the Fairy-tale Creatures, Queen Lillian, and Dragon were gathered to wish Shrek, Puss, Donkey, and Madison a bon voyage before they set off while Zor was watching the Dronkeys chasing seagulls.

"I hope it's alright if Zor stays here, Dragon. He decided on that cause he wants to watch over your babies." said Madison as she was talking to the dragon.

Dragon growled and purred in agreement as she looked at her the blue dragon watching her children.

"He also thought on taking responsibilities like a big brother." she said, and Dragon purred until they saw Donkey coming by, "I'll leave you two to talk."

Madison walked away and headed towards Zor. She kneels down to face him.

"Are you sure you want to stay?" she asked him, and Zor nod his head, "I was really hoping the two of us could have an adventure, but I understand. Maybe another time."

Zor nodded his head and purred as he felt his mistress petted him. He gave her a lick on the cheek as a goodbye and Madison kissed his nose.

"Shrek, maybe you should just stay and be King."

Madison heard Fiona's voice and turned to see her with her husband.

"Oh, c'mon, there's no way I could ever run a kingdom. That's why your cousin Arthur's the perfect choice." said Shrek as he looked at his wife.

"It's not that. No. It's, you see…"

"And if he gives me any trouble, I've always got persuasion and reason." said Shrek as he showed her his fists, "Here's persuasion, and here's reason."

The ogre chuckled at his small joke, but Fiona just looked at him.

"Fiona, soon it's just gonna be you and me and our swamp."

"It's not going to be just you and me."

Suddenly, the two along with everyone heard a foghorn from the ship blow.

"All aboard!" the Viking captain shouted.

"Well, boy. It's time for me to go." said Madison and kissed her dragon's nose. "Take care."

The dragon chirped as he licked her cheek and watched his mistress get on board the ship with the others.

As the boat set sailing, Madison along with her friends looked up at the sky, seeing the Dronkeys drew smoke in writing. Saying: "We Love You Daddy." It was a sweet moment as Madison smiled.

"Bye bye babies!" Donkey sobbed as he waves to them.

Madison and Shrek looked at Fiona from the distance and wave to her as she waves back. Shrek turned and walked away but Madison stood her place as she looked at the princess. Signal her head for her to just tell him until Fiona spoke out.

"Shrek!" the princess shouted.

"Yeah?" he hollered as he turned to look at her.

"Wait!"

"What is it?"

"I'm... I'm..."

As she was about to speak, the Ship Captain blows a foghorn to cut her off. Madison just glared at him while Shrek laughs and smiled to his wife.

"I love you too honey."

"No… No, I said I'm pr-"

The captain blows the horn again until Shrek grabbed it and threw it overboard.

"Your what?!" Shrek asked to Fiona as the ship was far from her.

"I said I'm pregnant!" Fiona answered.

With those words, Madison smiled with excitement along with Donkey and Puss looked surprise, but Shrek looked shock as he couldn't believe his ears.

"Uh… what was that?" Shrek asked as he looked at his wife.

"You're going to be a father." she shout in reply.

Shrek let out a nervous laugh.

"That's great." he said as sound unimpressed.

"Really? I'm glad you think so. I love you."

"Yeah." Shrek let out another nervous chuckle, "Me too… you…"

"I'm gonna be an uncle! I'm gonna be an uncle! I'm gonna be an uncle!" Donkey shouted with excitement.

"Oh, and you my friend are royally..."

Suddenly, the foghorn blasts again as it cut off Puss off, leaving Madison looking wide eyes at him.

"I don't EVEN want to know what you just said." she said to the cat.

Later that night, Madison was falling asleep with her friends as the boat kept on sailing. Inside of her dream, Madison was surrounded by snow. She couldn't feel the cold cause there was no warm clothing. She doesn't understand why but somehow the snow and not feeling cold might be a clue or sign of a next adventure.

"This scene here... it feels so familiar." she said to herself. "This scene reminds me of..."

Before she could think of anything, she heard a sound.

"Ahhhh!"

Madison's eyes open wide and was startled by the scream. It was coming from Shrek which she knew what his nightmare really was.

"Shrek! Shrek, are you okay?" Donkey spoke as he along with Puss woke up.

Shrek took deep breaths as he tries to compose himself and slowly got up.

"Shrek? You alright?" Madison asked in concern.

"Oh… I can't believe I'm going to be a father." he said as he walked down the ship's railing, "How did this happen?"

"Allow me to explain." Puss spoke, "You see, when a man has certain feelings for a woman, a powerful urge sweep over him…"

"Okay! I think we don't want to hear that!" said Madison as she stopped him.

"Yeah! I know how that happen! I just can't believe it."

Madison watched him walk away and decided to follow him. The two were at the back of the boat, watching the horizon from the distance. Madison looked at Shrek and wanted to say something until Donkey appeared, singing.

Donkey: And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon,

Little boy blue and the man in the moon

"When you coming home, son?" "I don't know when,

But we'll get together then, Dad-

"Donkey!" Shrek cut him off, "Can you just cut to the part where you're supposed to make me feel better?"

Shrek slumps on the rail again as he was in deep thought until Puss sat on the rail beside him.

"You know I love Fiona, Boss. Right? But what I'm talking about here is you, me, my cousin's boat, an ice- cold pitcher of mojitos, and two weeks of nothing but fishing."

"Man, don't you listen to him." Donkey whispered to his friend, "Having a baby is not going to ruin your life."

"It's not my life I'm worried about ruining. It's the kids." said Shrek.

"What do you mean?" Madison asked.

"I mean…when have you ever heard the phrase "as sweet as an…ogre" or "as nurturing as…an ogre" Or how `bout…"you're gonna' love my dad…he's a real ogre."

"Okay, okay I get it. Nobody said it was going to be easy. But at least you got us to help you out." said Donkey and Madison nod his head.

"That's true." said Shrek as he thinks for a moment, "I'm doomed."

"You'll be fine." said Donkey as he smiled to him.

"Plus... you'll be a great dad." said Madison.

Shrek smiled to his friends until they heard the captain's voice.

"You're finished."

All four turned to face him in confusion as he was clearing his voice.

"Uh, with your journey." he pointed.

The group looked at the direction and saw a majestic castle stands proudly on a nearby bluff. Madison took a deep breath and knowing this was it on finding Arthur but know what the scene really is.

To Be Continued.