Sofia : Day of the Sorcerer
In a dream sequence, Madeline and Miranda find themselves in the early days of Avalor as they notice a different house in the mountains of Avalor. She sees a crest that has the bear paw and the tambourine in the center of it. It has Joaquin feathers along the edge of the crest. As the gate opens up to them, Madeline and Miranda see various statues of wizards holding a tambourine of their own. They are in awe of them as she never knew about it. They hear one side saying things in Spanish while the other said are saying things in French. Miranda is taking it all in as she is getting the feeling that this place is connected to Madeline's first family.
As Madeline and Miranda got to the end of the hallway, they see the Angelic Spirit, Alejandro, and another ghost of a young man. Plus she also sees the same tambourine from before when it first appeared to her. "Alejandro, Angelic Spirit, what is this place? Plus who are you"? Madeline asks them as she is wondering about the man with them as she directs it at the new man.
The ghostly young man looks at Madeline as he lightly smiles at her. "My name is Angelo, young princess. This place is the Palace of the Garcia Legacy. The crest that both of you saw at the front is the Garcia Family Crest that has been carried from generation to generation over the centuries. Ever since Avalor's early days, the Garcia family line has protected the jaquins. As a result, we are like bears. However, due to the tyrant of Shuriki, our duty was to preserve the family tree and legacy of fighting for the good people of the Ever Realm. We dreamed that Princess Elena to be freed from the amulets. You and Princess Sofia have accomplished that and that tells me that you two are truly ready and capable for the next challenges that will find the both of you down the line". Angelo said to Madeline as he looks at Miranda. "Miranda, you are the first person outside of the Garcia family name and line to learn about this place. I can see what the Angelic Spirit saw in you, and yet after her spirit is trapped in the mirror I also saw the same thing that she saw in you as well. I pretty much picked up things where she couldn't for obvious reasons". Angelo said to them as he explains it.
Madeline looks at Angelo as she is very curious about it. Miranda nods as she understands it exactly"? Doing what kind of things exactly"? Miranda asks Angelo as she is wondering what it is.
Angelo looks at Miranda and Madeline as he reveals a crest symbol. "To watch over the wearers of the Amulets of Avalor and those that inhabit the location of wearers, especially at the Enchancia Royal Castle. It is a duty of a member of the Order of the Dragonlily". Angelo said to them as he and the Angelic Spirit has the same symbol.
Miranda looks at them as she is very shocked and surprised by it. "The Order of the Dragonlily, what is it exactly"? Miranda asks the Angelic Spirit as she is wondering about it.
The Angelic Spirit looks at them as she needs to explain it much more. "You see Faithful Trident, the Order of the Dragon Lily protects the secrets, wearers, and those around them of all sorts of magical amulets including the Amulets of Avalor. It is a very secretive group in the Ever Realm and Mystic Isles. As ghost-like myself and Angelo, we get to watch over them and communicate with you in dreams just like this one. In sense, our work does not end. Plus, the living ones will fight as well when evil dares to show their faces". The Angelic Spirit said to them as she explains it more.
Madeline looks at them as if it is starting to make sense now. "So that's how you were able to see us in our dreams like that". Madeline said to them as she is been curious about it.
The Angelic Spirit nods as she looks at Madeline as she sees that she is standing next to Miranda "That's correct Bond of Kindness, if my spirit wasn't trapped in this mirror, I would be free and guarding and protecting the Enchancia Castle". The Angelic Spirit said to Madeline as she is very serious about it.
Madeline nods as she understands now as there is more to it. "I see then". Madeline said to the Angelic Spirit as she is wondering about things.
Alejandro looks at them as he needs to show Madeline things. "I need to borrow Madeline for a few moments please". Alejandro said to them as he want to give them some time to talk.
Miranda nods as she looks at them as she has a couple of questions to ask them that she does not want Madeline to hear. "Of course", Miranda said to them as she lets Madeline go with him.
Alejandro and Madeline walked together as they went to the statue of a tambourine in an intricate silver and yellow design. Madeline looks at the statue as she is in awe of it. "Why did you show me this statue, Alejandro"? Madeline asks Alejandro as she is curious about it.
Alejandro looks at Madeline as the very tambourine appears in her hands. "The truth is Madeline is that my tambourine chose you to wield it. Plus you will need to start to learn how to use it properly. The tambourine is a two-handed item. You hold the handle with one hand and you beat the drum with your other hand like this". Alejandro said to Madeline as he shows her the correct way to hold a tambourine.
Madeline looks at the tambourine as she holds it by the handle. "So like this this", Madeline said to Alejandro as she is getting the hang of it.
Alejandro nods as he is giving Madeline instruction on a couple of easy spells. As Madeline is getting it, she smiles as she feels more connected to it.
Miranda smiles as she sees the training going on. She turns to the Angelic Spirit and Angelo. "So how do you two know each other"? Miranda asks them as she is wondering about it.
Angelo looks at Miranda as he needs to explain it to her. "I am her brother. Even though we have a huge age difference between us, we were very close. She called me her big angel. I paid the ultimate price to protect and save her from the evil brother. Please keep in mind that it took place before Shuriki took over Avalor". Angelo said to Miranda as he reveals that part.
Miranda is stunned as she learns more about it as she realizes that Fernando was talking to them when they visited their gravesites in Avalor. "Oh I see, I take that he is the brother that is a threat to Madeline". Miranda said to them as she is wanting to make sure about it.
The Angelic Spirit nods as she looks at Miranda as if it is a bad family member. "Yes, he is. He shall appear in the summer of when the Bond of Kindness has already turned its 13th year. On her 13th birthday, you must tell her about me and the journey to discover her original name as well. Her original name is one of the keys to ultimately defeating the evil brother". The Angelic Spirit said to Miranda as she explains it.
Miranda nods as she looks at the Angelic Spirit as she understands it. "Very well", Miranda said to them as they finish their conversation Madeline returns as she learned a few spells.
The Angelic Spirit looks at them as if there is one other thing. "One more thing, it takes a strong person to stand up to people who are truly evil even in the most unlikely of people. Yet even though there are people that are willing to work on the past mistakes that they made in past, there are people who will never own up to their past mistakes and reveal how truly evil they are. The ones that are willing to work and own up to their past mistakes and make a great sacrifice to save someone who has a lot of doubt in them are the ones that will earn forgiveness and redemption, good luck". The Angelic Spirit said to them as they vanish away from the dream. It is not long that Madeline and Miranda also vanish from the dream.
End Dream
As Miranda shots up with cold sweat on her forehead, she deeply ponders about it. "A powerful sacrifice to ultimately prove that they have earned that redemption in the eyes of a royal, I wonder could she mean Cedric'. Miranda thought to herself as she is wondering about it as she went back to bed.
Meanwhile, the undercover maid is awake as today is the day of the conference she went to Roland's office as places a magical orb that can show the going on at the upcoming conference. She steps out of the room to a private area to make the call to Atticus. "Atticus come in", the maid said to Atticus as she is making a magical call.
An oval magical screen appears as a being with white hair appears her. "Yes Watcher Princess of Amora", Atticus said to the undercover maid named Nikki as he is getting a call from her.
The undercover maid looks at Atticus as she nods to him. "The playback orb is in place in King Roland's office. Also, the raven did leave Cedric's workshop late last night and headed towards a different kingdom. From the looks of it, the raven has been meeting up with the target and two other people, especially in the last week and further". The undercover maid said to Atticus as she explains to him about Wormwood.
Atticus frowns as this is not good as it could be that Wormwood has been with them when Cedric wasn't looking. "That's not good, it might be that he is working with them. You need to get into position at Hexley Hall and meet with the others. Plus we need all eyes and ears on everyone who is going to be at the conference today". Atticus said to the undercover maid named Nikki as they need to get into position.
The maid nods as she understands as she is ready to go. "Right", the uncovered maid said to Atticus as she needs to get moving. As the magical call ends, Nikki sneaks out of the castle without getting caught.
At Hexley Hall, the undercover maid meets up with other council members as they are getting into position. "Our intel says that the target will be meeting a selected few sorcerers and wizards in this room here. Princess Athena, you will be in there along with myself to gather evidence of those who received the Medusa Stone. All evidence will be shown to the various kings and queens in the entire Ever Realm for them to decide on the punishment". Atticus said to them as they give them instructions.
The various undercover sorcerers and wizards nod as they know their assignments. "Atticus, King Roland is even sending all of his guards going undercover as civilians to be on the look for Slickwell. He is wanted for connection with Lady Agatha's disappearance". A princess named Athena said to Atticus as she is filling him in about who is the undercover maid at the castle.
Atticus nods as he looks at Athena as this could be troublesome. "I see that would explain the various guards near the school. Alright, let me know if anything is going on during the conference". Atticus said to them as he explains it. Everyone nods in agreement as they get into position.
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At the Enchancia Castle, Miranda sighs as she is getting concerned about her stepmom as she went to the living room where Roland has returned from Hexley Hall giving the guards instructions to be on the Lookout for Slickwell. She went to sit with Roland as she has a lot to tell him about the dream that she had. "Roland, do you remember when we went to the cemetery the day of Rosa's wedding"? Miranda asks Roland as she is wondering about it.
Roland looks at Miranda as he remembers going to the cemetery on the day of the wedding. ."Yes, I do Miranda. What's the matter"? Roland asks Miranda as he is wondering what is bothering her.
Miranda sighs as she looks at Roland as there was something that she and Madeline saw in a dream together. "Well last night, Madeline and had a dream that we were shown an old and unique house in Avalor but it was from the early days. We both got to see the son that paid the ultimate price to save Madeline's birth mother when she was very little. However, to our surprise, we learned that the reason why they can communicate with us in the dreams itself is a special duty as a member of the Order of the Dragonlily". Miranda said to them as she explains about the family crest of the Garcia family line and other things.
Roland looks at Miranda as he nods this is very interesting he wants to do more looking into it. "What did Madeline do in the dream itself"? Roland asks Miranda as he is hoping that they didn't reveal to revealing to Madeline
Miranda looks at Roland as if there are things that they told her. "Well, Madeline did listen about it and it would explain why they in particular the Angelic Spirit have shown up in the dream itself. However, another ghost named Alejandro showed Madeline some tambourine spells while Angelo and the Angelic Spirit talked to me about things, especially about the evil brother. They said that he will come in the summer after Madeline celebrate her 13th birthday. Not only that, the Angelic Spirit said Madeline's original name is one of the keys to ultimately defeating the evil brother ". Miranda said to Roland as she reveals that it is a key to defeating the evil brother...
Roland looks at Miranda as this could be troubling, especially for Madeline. "Do you think Madeline will understand her birth name"? Roland asks Miranda as he is wondering about it.
Miranda looks at Roland as she is not sure about that one. "At present, I don't think so. However, it may be when that time comes. However, the Angelic Spirit did tell me and Madeline together before the dream ended, she said that it takes a strong person to stand up to those who are truly evil. She talked about those who will own up to their past mistakes and misdeeds. Plus she even said that those who are willing to sacrifice themselves to save someone else are the ones that will own up to the past mistakes and earn that redemption and forgiveness". Miranda said to Roland as she explains it.
Roland looks at Miranda as he understands it. "I understand Miranda. I just hope that the conference will go well even with the elevated security". Roland said to Miranda as he knows that things are getting strange.
Miranda nods as Baileywick went up to them and knocks on the door. "King Roland, Queen Miranda, I need to talk to the both of you". Baileywick said to them as he needs to speak to them.
Miranda and Roland look at Baileywick as they nod as this could be about the news that he told them about yesterday. "Sure Baileywick have a seat". Miranda said to Baileywick as Roland nods in agreement as he is wondering what is going on.
Baileywick sits down with them as he is frustrated with things. "I went over to the orphanage in the kingdom of Brazenelle where my daughter was left when she was a baby to at least get some information about her. The director did tell me that she spent the first 18 years there and no one adopted her from the orphanage. However, she was not permitted or allowed to disclose any information about her and where she is living". Baileywick said to them as he reveals that his daughter was never adopted out from the orphanage. "The director did tell me that they have the policy to protect the children who spent time in the orphanage from first family members from finding them. She said that rule applied to everyone including royals
Roland looks at Baileywick as something about it appears to be strange. "That is odd that your daughter was never adopted out from the orphanage, Baileywick. Plus that policy sounds like a good one as well". Roland said to Baileywick as Miranda agrees with him.
Baileywick nods as he looks at them as there is troubling new information about things. "However, get this, the director told me that I was not the only one that asked about my daughter". Baileywick said to them as he reveals a new piece of information about it.
Roland and Miranda are stunned as they learn that he was not the only one that asked the orphanage director about the daughter. "You weren't the only one that asked the director of the orphanage about your daughter". Miranda said to Baileywick as there is something that needs to be looked into.
Baileywick looks at them as he shakes his head. "No, the last time someone went to the orphanage to ask about my daughter was 7 years ago. They turned out to be the Queen and the Duke of the kingdom of Irena. When they visited the orphanage, they had evidence of donation receipts that were made in Jasiri's name who is the name of my daughter's mother. Before showing up at the orphanage, the queen and her late husband found out that Jasiri's ex-fiance has constantly lied to them about Jasiri's whereabouts and what happened to her and discovered those recepts and demanded to see the financial books on the donations when my daughter was there. It turned out that a lot of various donations were made in various names when my daughter was there for the first 18 years of her life. It turned out that the ex-fiance paid potential adopters not to adopt my daughter and the assistant director was involved with it by taking kickbacks. The assistant director was fired and arrested for things". Baileywick said to them as he reveals it.
Roland looks at Baileywick as it is really strange as he has a lot more questions. "Jasiri, who is she to the Queen and Duke of Irenba"? Roland asks Baileywick as this could have a huge royal problem.
Baileywick looks at them as if he needs to explain it. "They are Jasiri's mother and uncle. Jasiri never talked about her parents with me when we were dating back then. I should have suspected it when I saw a royal ship coming to the harbor when it picked her up the last time I saw Jasiri". Baileywick said to them as this is going into a royal territory.
Miranda looks at them as she is shocked to learn about it. "You mean your daughter's mother is royalty". Miranda said to Baileywick as they know the implications of the revelation.
Baileywick nods as he looks at them as he is deeply concerned about it. "Yeah plus sooner or later, I will have to meet with the queen and Duke of Irenba eventually. It is a matter of finding my daughter first though. Also, this situation will have to be solved diplomatically". Baileywick said to them as he knows that things will get tricky and complicated.
Miranda looks at Baileywick as if this could be a major problem. "That is true Baileywick. Plus, you didn't know what happened to them back then and didn't know that she end up having your child". Miranda said to Baileywick as things will get complicated.
Roland nods in agreement as this could be a problem between the two kingdoms. "I agree. Plus I may need to talk to my parents to see if they know the Queen of Irenba. Also we will need to resolve this easily without too much heartbreak". Roland said to them as things might be complex that could affect the kids.
As the adults continue to talk, Sofia, Amber, and James are outside as they talk on their own. Amber looks at Sofia as she notices that something is bothering her.
"Sofia, Is something bothering you"? Amber asks Sofia as she is wondering what is going on with her lately.
Sofia sighs as she looks at them as she is deeply confused and misguided about things. . "I just don't understand why mom was defending what the Angelic Spirit said those things to Madeline in the dream the other night". Sofia said to them as she is frustrated about it. "I mean I was looking at an English to French dictionary to figure it out. Plus one of the things that the Angelic Spirit said to Madeline is Je time beaucoup which meant I love you very much. When I tried to question Madeline about it and try to get her to see that a ghost shouldn't have said that to her when mom is our mom and that ghost was trying to take mom's place. Madeline got upset with me and told mom on me and mom get onto me about it" Sofia said to them as she reveals it.
James is stunned as he looks at Sofia as if it was wrong of her to do. "Sofia, why would you do that? That moment was very special between the Angelic Spirit and Madeline". James said to Sofia as he is wondering why she did it.
Sofia looks at James as she is stunned that he is defending Madeline about the issue.
"What I am trying to protect Madeline from the Angelic Spirit. I mean none of us stopped her from going up to that mirror to meet her hand with her hand". Sofia said to them as she explains what she was trying to do.
Amber looks at Sofia as she shakes her head as this is a similar stunt that she did to Jennifer. "Sofia, don't you realize that the Angelic Spirit couldn't do anything while in that mirror itself. Plus from what she told Madeline in French, I believe that she truly acknowledged mom as her mom. Plus she did call her the Faithful Trident". Amber said to Sofia as she points that out to her.
James nods in agreement with Amber as he also thinks what Sofía did was wrong. "I agree with Amber. I think the Angelic Spirit is more of an ally than an enemy. I mean she called us by unique and special names for a reason. Plus, what if the Angelic Spirit is a real mom but she couldn't continue to be a mom due to one reason or another". James said to Sofia as he brings up that point.
Sofia looks at them as she sighs as she thinks about that point. "That might be true James, but it seem like Madeline was looking at mom then to the mirror-like she couldn't figure out which mom was real". Sofia said to them as she makes another point about it.
Amber nods as she is wondering about something else as she is thinking about it. "I think we might need more information about the Angelic Spirit before anything else. On a different front, is it just me or has there been a new maid at the castle that has been acting unusual for a maid"? Amber said to them as she brings the new subject to talk about.
Sofia and James are stunned as they look at Amber as if this is something new. .
"What do you mean Amber"? Sofia asks Amber as he is curious about it.
Amber looks at Sofia and James as she went down to explain it. "Well, it was just before we left for Avalor, that I saw a new maid that none of us have seen or met before. She looks like a maid, but there was something about her that makes me think she is not a maid at all". Amber said to them
James looks at Amber as he ponders about it as he has seen the maid around but has not talked to her. "What about this maid that isn't a maid at all"? James asks Amber as Sofia is wondering the same thing.
Amber looks at James and Sofia as she gives them a description of her looks. "Well, she has that royal and regal look to her. Plus I think her name is Nikki". Amber said to them as she has gotten her name.
Sofia looks at Amber as she learns about the name and thinks back to what happened yesterday. "Nikki, that is strange though". Sofia said to them as it gets her and James' interest.
Amber nods as she looks at Sofia as she is wondering about her. "Yeah, why did you see her or something"? Amber asks Sofia as she wants to know if she has seen her recently.
Sofia nods as she looks at Amber and recounts what happened yesterday. "Yeah yesterday afternoon, I saw a maid that I never saw before in the village. She went into the woods to follow her because I didn't want her to get lost. I lost sight of her, but all of a sudden a strange mystery woman talked to me while she was meeting with a fairy but it wasn't one of the fairies from school. I told her that I will wait for her when she got done but she told me that she will get back on her own. Surely enough, I saw that same maid back at the castle-like she did get back on. I didn't think how to question her further it is like she got out of the woods on her own some other way". Sofia said to them
Amber and James are stunned as they are wondering how that is possible. "That is odd Sofia. Plus, we have to keep an eye on that maid". James said to them as this person could be up to no good.
The kids nod in agreement as Sofia looks at them with an idea. "Yes, I think we need to talk to Violet". Sofia said to them as they need to get moving.
Amber and James agree as it is a good place to start. The kids nod as they went inside the castle as went up to Violet. "
Excuse us, Miss Violet, what do you know about a maid named Nikki"? Sofia asks Violet as she is wondering about her.
Violet looks at the kids as she nods as she has met the maid named Nikki. "Well, yes she kept to herself a lot and started fairly recently. Come to think of it, she started the day Prince James and Princess Madeline went on their little adventure. However, even though she kept to herself in her work, she noticed very strangely, odd, and no good behaviors of four different people in the castle". Violet said to them as she has seen Nikki getting suspicious of a few people at the castle.
The kids are stunned as they hear that one correctly. "Wait a minute, Nikki was getting suspicious of them but they were not getting suspicious of her". Sofia said to Violet as she is wondering about it.
Violet nods as she looks at them as if it is the strangest thing. "Right, when she asked me about them, especially one of the doctors, it is like she found something really bad about the doctor that needed to be exposed to King Roland. I begged her not to expose one of the doctors because this particular doctor has been at the castle for a very long time, and often word from the doctor has more worth than to a new maid like her. Plus the last time someone went up against this particular doctor and the rules of the castle infirmary a nurse who was fired more than 13 years ago". Violet said to them as she reveals it.
The kids are stunned as they hear that one correctly as it was before any of them were born. "So this incident took place any of us kids were born". James said to Violet as they are wondering what could have happened back then.
Violet nods as James is correct about it. Sofia nods as she is wondering about things as it is very odd. " Is Nikki around now to talk to her"? Sofia asks Violet as she is hoping that the new maid is around to speak to her.
Violet looks at Sofia as she shakes her head to her. "No, I have not seen her at all this morning". Violet said to them as if she has not seen her.
The kids frown as they learn that Violet has not seen Nikki at all this morning. Violet nods as she went back to work. The kids look at each other as this is getting strange and weird. "Ok, why would a maid get suspicious of a doctor here though especially when the maid has not been working here for very long"? Amber asks them as it is a good question.
Sofia nods as she looks at them as comes up with a new idea. "That's a good question, we should probably try to find a copy of the castle policy to see if there is anything to go on that pointed to the direction of when a nurse was fired". Sofia said to them as it is a new angle to go on.
James nods as he thinks of someone in the castle infirmary. "Maybe we can talk to Dr. Kim to see if she has a copy of the castle policy for the castle infirmary". James said to them as he makes a suggestion on who to see.
Amber nods in agreement on that. "I agree Dr. Kim is one of the best in the castle. Lets go". Amber said to them as they get moving.
At the castle infirmary, the kids are in the waiting room as they want to see Dr. Kim. One of the other doctors sees them as he is wondering what brings them here. "Children, what brings you to the castle infirmary today"? Dr. Smith asks them as it is really odd to see them without their parents.
Sofia looks at Dr. Smith as they need to see one of the other doctors. "Is Dr. Kim here right now? We need to see the castle policy manual on the castle infirmary please". Sofia said to Dr. Smith as they need to see the castle infirmary policy manual.
Dr. Smith looks at them as he can't do either things. "Sorry kids, but Dr. Kim is on her day off today. Plus the castle infirmary policy manual is kept with Dr. Elizabeth Hudson. She is the only one that has full access to it because she is the head of the castle infirmary". Dr. Smith said to them as he explains about it to them.
Sofia looks at Dr. Smith as she is wondering about this particular doctor. "This can't wait Dr. Smith. Where is Dr. Elizabeth at anyway"? Sofia asks Dr. Smith as they need to see this other doctor.
Dr. Smith looks at them as this is very urgent to the kids. "She is in her office right now checking on patient charts. Dr. Elizabeth doesn't like it when people interrupt her when she is studying patient charts right now. What is this about with Dr. Elizabeth ". Dr. Smith said to them as he is wondering what this is about.
Amber looks at Dr. Smith as the doctor doesn't know what is going on exactly. "A maid named Nikki has been very suspicious about Dr. Elizabeth". Amber said to Dr. Smith as she explains about the reason for it.
Dr. Smith looks at them as he does know about it. "Oh, just between you and me, I saw Nikki grabbing her wand out to do a copy spell on a picture of Dr. Elizabeth in the waiting room. I told her that Dr. Elizabeth doesn't allow anyone to use magic in the castle infirmary including in the waiting room. I gave Nikki the cover to do the simple copy spell and got her out of here before Dr. Elizabeth caught her". Dr. Smith said to them as he tells them why Nikki was in the waiting room of the castle infirmary.
The kids learn why Nikki was here in the castle infirmary as it is kind of strange. "Thank you", James said to Dr. Smith as they got some information about things. The doctor walks them out of the infirmary as he got back to work.
Sofia frowns as this is getting too annoying as they are back on square one. "Great, we need to find Nikki, but we don't even know where to start looking again". Sofia said to them as she thinks that Nikki is a bad person who is an imposter.
The kids are out of the castle infirmary as they are wondering how to find her. "But how exactly". Amber said to them as they need something new to go on.
Sofia looks at them as it is a good question. "I don't know exactly. All we know is that Nikki could be an imposter". Sofia said to them as they don't realize that Enrique has arrived to the castle as he spots them. " Who is an imposter"? Enrique asks them as he spots them as he has Rebecca with him.
The kids are stunned to see Enrique and Rebecca arriving as they spot him and Rebecca. "Grandfather Enrique, Auntie Rebecca's what are you two doing here"? Sofia asks them as this is unexpected as they are wondering about it.
Rebecca looks at them as she has a matter with the adults. "I came to speak to your parents about another matter". Rebecca said to them as Enrique nods in agreement.
Enrique nods as he looks at them as he has other places to be as well. "Yes, I came by to bring her here as well. Plus what is this about an imposter"? Enrique asks them as he is getting the feeling that one of the kids has done something wrong.
Sofia looks at Enrique as she is getting worried about Cedric and remembering what Alejandro said about the ones to expose Cedric. "I think that a new maid named Nikki is an imposter as someone really bad that will try to expose Cedric". Sofia said to Enrique as she is coming to conclusions.
Enrique looks at Sofia as he is getting the feeling that she got it all wrong. He has a slight frown on his face as he needs to nib it in the bud. "Sofia, let's take a walk", Enrique said to Sofia as he figured it out.
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Sofia is stunned as she is getting the feeling that he is serious. "Ok grandfather Enrique", Sofia said to Enrique as she sighs as she is going to get a lesson. The two kids leave the room while Rebecca went to talk to Miranda and Roland. Sofia and Enrique went outside together. "Sofia, you need to be honest with yourself and with me. Why are you jumping to the wrong conclusions about people, especially with things about Madeline"? Enrique asks Sofia as he is getting the feeling that it is much deeper about things.
Sofia looks at Enrique as she sighs as they sit down on the grass as it is not long that Jojo, Ginger, and Clover sit with them. "I always get things right about people and this Nikki person and the Angelic Spirit lady are bad people who have no business to be at the castle and around Madeline in her dreams". Sofia said to Enrique as she thinks that.
Sofia looks at Enrique as she thinks about it as she sighs as she explains it. "Well, Nikki has been suspicious of a few people in the castle and a new maid to the castle and she is an imposter trying to expose Cedric while this Angelic Spirit has been showing up in a dream and communicating with us. Plus she even spoke French to Madeline. Plus Madeline even understood what she told her. The Angelic Spirit should haven't said I love you very much to her when that is mom's line to say to her". Sofia said to Enrique as she gives the evidence that supports her thinking and views.
Enrique looks at Sofia as he shakes his head to her as it is the wrong way to go about it. "Well, there are various reasons why a person like the Angelic Spirit speaks French to her. It might be that she taught herself French, or took extensive French classes and became fluent, or she had a French-speaking parent that taught her French all her life. Plus, there are different ways to become a real mom and their capacity is different as well. Sometimes a real mom makes bad decisions that affect their children while at the same time a real mom has to make the hardest decisions that also affect their children". Enrique said to Sofia he has logical explanations that cut through the views that she has.
Sofia is stunned as she didn't think of any of it as it completely opened up to new things. "Really, but how can that be exactly"? Sofia asks Enrique as she is wondering about it.
Enrique nods as he looks at Sofia as it is very important to get through to her. "Yes, take your Grandmother Josephine for an example, she is a real mother to your mother, Rosa, Rodrigo, and Ernesto. Even though my kids are adults and grown, her capacity as a mother has evolved to a mentor in their adult lives and their kids. Granted your grandmother Josephine and I were never in your and Madeline's life in the beginning due to the estrangement between your mother and me and Josephine. Josephine and I had to pay the price for the mistakes that we both made especially the choices that Josephine made. Plus it was our job to own up to those mistakes and make things right and fully apologize to Miranda for the mistakes that we made". Enrique said to Sofia as he fully explain it.
Sofia looks at Enrique as if she didn't know about it as it explains a lot about things. "Oh wow, I had no idea that happened between you, Grandmother Josephine, and mom though". Sofia said to Enrique as she is starting to understand it.
Enrique nods as he looks at Sofia as goes into deeper details about it. "Yes, Josephine is still working on that and has gotten counseling for it because she had some scars from the hurt that her parents put her through. It was the views and hurtful things that she went through that got her to repeat their parenting style on Miranda. Josephine is not an evil person just deeply misguided on what it means to be a great mother". Enrique said to Sofia as he explains more about it.
Sofia looks at Enrique as it is starting to make a lot of sense on things. "I am starting to understand how and why she is the way she is. But what about the real moms that make the hardest choices that affect their kids? Do you think that the Angelic Spirit had to make that kind of decision when she was still alive"? Sofia asks Enrique as she is thinking about the harder choices about it.
Enrique looks at Sofia as it is getting into a deeper conversation. "Well, when a real mom makes that kind of decision, it is mostly about a heartbreaking situation and circumstances of the real mom. Plus, it is a choice that they made on their willingness not forced on them in a policy at home or strict parental rule. Also, it was a decision that wasn't taken lightly. When they make that kind of decision, they have to take a step back from the parental role and watch them from afar, so the child will have a normal life away from the situation of the mother. With the Angelic Spirit, I believe it was that kind of heartbreaking decision". Enrique said to Sofia as he has his guess about it.
Sofia looks at Enrique as she is realizing that the Angelic Spirit is a real mom in her own right and fully understands things now. "I understand now. However, what about the maid named Nikki and why she is being suspicious of people in the castle though? She could be an imposter that is trying to expose Cedric". Sofia said to Enrique as she is wondering about it.
Enrique looks at Sofia as he lightly smirks at her as she does not realize that being undercover has qualities towards a career. "Well, when someone goes undercover, they are posing people that can blend into the place where they are going to be. Plus, going undercover is a part of an investigator or a magical investigator's job. However, if a person is not an investigator and posing as someone that they are not, they are committing crimes like fraud and other adult things. Plus an imposter's mission will be trying to get vital information without getting caught or trying to keep people out of things.
Sofia looks at Enrique as she is slowly starting to get it. "Do you mean this Nikki can be an investigator of some kind of a bad person that is trying information for her purposes"? Sofia said to Enrique as she is getting the feeling that it is the first one.
Enrique nods as he looks at Sofia as she is getting it. "Yes, you are jumping to the wrong conclusion about Nikki. I suggest that you wait to see what kind of person she is before exposing her to your parents". Enrique said to Sofia as he explains it.
Sofia looks at Enrique as she is getting the feeling that she did jump to the wrong conclusions. "I understand that now. I only hope that Madeline and Cedric are alright". Sofia said to Enrique as she is wondering about it as they have no idea that things will get bad to worse.
..
In a royal carriage, Madeline is wearing her sorcerer's outfit along with Cedric and Wormwood as they are heading towards Hexley Hall. She notices that there are a lot of people and unknown people at the perimeter of the school. "Say, Mr. Cedric, for the first-ever Conjurers' Conference, there are a lot of nonmagically individuals outside of the school". Madeline said to Wormwood and Cedric as she is wondering what that is about.
Cedric looks at the group of people that are surrounding the school as they seem to be on the lookout for someone. "You are right about that Madeline. I guess that King Roland does not want anything to go wrong at the event today. Have you ever seen a wonderful sight"? Cedric asks Madeline as he is looking forward to this.
As the carriage lands, they see all sorts of wizards and sorcerers gathering together as well the tight security. Plus they are taking permission forms that were signed for the royal kid to enter. "Yeah it looks like every sorcerer from every kingdom is here, but the security looked tightened as well". Madeline said to them as she is wondering what is going on.
Cedric sighs as he is getting the feeling of what it is. Wormwood frowns as this is probably set up by the Grand Magical Council as he knows that it will be harder to get to talk to Cedric alone. "This is probably because of Grimtrix. Plus with the various wizards being here and the Grand Magical Council, they are probably making sure that they want everyone to be safe". Cedric said to Madeline as he gives her a small explanation.
Madeline nods as she understands as they are seeing various people having pow-wows over potions and spells. "Yeah, I can understand that". Madeline said to Cedric as they make their way inside.
Wormwood rolls his eyes at them as he flies away from them for a bit as he nods to the woman named Renee as she came to the event. She casts a spell at the convention and then she gives him the nod to start the incantation. Wormwood flies up to start the incantation spell to activate the seed spell within Cedric.
Cedric and Madeline, are checking out various vendors as they check out a painting that shows the Mystic Isles. Madeline looks at Cedric as he looked annoyed like he is hearing something. "
Mr. Cedric, what's wrong? You look like you are trying to look for something"? Madeline asks Cedric as she is wondering what is going on.
Cedric looks at Madeline as he is hearing someone saying an incantation. "Are you hearing someone saying an incantation Princess Madeline"? Cedric asks Madeline as he finds it out that he is hearing but no one else seems to be hearing it.
Madeline looks at Cedric kind of weirdly as she does not hear anything of the kind. "No, all I am hearing is the various stall people to get their wands into shape and all sorts of things. Why"? Madeline asks Cedric as she is wondering what is going on.
Cedric frowns as he tries to shake it off as it is something out of the ordinary. "Maybe I am just hearing things". Cedric said to Madeline as he has no idea that the seed that is within him is activating.
Nearby a group of people is investigating to keep an eye on things. An undercover sorcerer frowns as the magical energy and signature are acting up as a couple of spells were just used. "I am getting a magical spell usage somewhere in this building. However, the way that people are not panicking, they are not aware that a spell was cast". An undercover sorcerer said to them as they have a problem.
A second undercover sorcerer nods in agreement as he is also getting that same reading on his magical signature reading. "Yes, it is like the spells that were cast want most of the people not being able to hear the second spell that is being cast and only one person that heard the second spell being spoken". The second undercover sorcerer said to them as they realize with a lot of people being here, it is hard and difficult to identify the person that heard the spell.
(The third undercover sorcerer frowns as this is not good as they need to split up to find out who heard the second spell. )
"We better split up to find out who heard it". The third undercover sorcerer said to them
(as they split up as they went around to search for the person.)
Wormwood went toward Renee as he hears all of that he smirked as it is just according to plan. "Those other sorcerers are searching for the one person that heard my incantation". Wormwood said to Renee as he explains it.
Renee smirks as she looks at Wormwood as she already has a Medusa Stone of her own. "Good, plus, you need to be back with Cedric and that mistake princess. Grimtrix's invitation is coming towards him soon". Renee said to Wormwood as she gives him the heads up about the invitation.
Wormwood nods as he looks at Renee as he knows that they need to stick with the plan. "Of course, I will make sure that Cedric gets to that meeting". Wormwood said to Renee as he flies back to be with Cedric and Madeline.
An undercover sorcerer frowns as they realize that a woman and a raven are behind the two spells. "Heads up, a woman and a bird were behind the two spells. They are not with the vendors or the demonstrators showing off tricks". An undercover sorcerer said to them as he is going to question them.
Don't let them out of your site and give me the description of the woman and the bird". A wizard said to them as they need to get to them and stop them.
The sorcerer nods as he is following the woman as he is trying to get her description the woman. "I am on it". The undercover sorcerer said to the wizard as he is following the woman. However, as he is trying to get a closer look at the woman, he gets hit with an energy-draining spell and he collapses to the floor. The woman went toward the sorcerer as she drags him away and ties him up. She has an evil smirk on her face as that is taken care of.
Back with Cedric and Madeline, Wormwood returns like nothing even happened as Madeline did catch up with Princess Jun and her sorcerer as well as they see some magical kites flying. A certain weasel walks by as something is planted into Cedric's robe and takes off again none the wiser to Wormwood. Cedric is puzzled as he feels an item in his robes as he pulls it out. He is getting excited about it as he rushes over to a meeting place.
Madeline is very confused as she looks at Cedric as they are heading off somewhere in the conference. "Cedric, where are we going exactly"? Madeline asks Cedric as she is wondering what is driving him to be in a huge hurry.
Cedric looks at Madeline as he thinks about things as he is going into the meeting. "Someone considers me one of the greatest sorcerers in the world". Cedric said to Madeline as he slows down as begins to think about things as he stops running he has a solemn expression on his face like he is getting the gut feeling that this meeting is not going to be a good one.
Wormwood looks at Cedric as he is a bit confused about things as Madeline continues to head towards the Enchanted Portrait Parlor. "Cedric, why are you stopping for? I mean this is going towards your dream and your evil desires remember"? Wormwood asks Cedric as he does not realize that something has come over Cedric.
Cedric looks at Wormwood as he knows that this going to be very wrong. "I am giving up on my evil desires Wormwood. This is not the life that I want anymore. Not only that, you betrayed me last night. Plus, I have gotten apologies from my father and King Roland the first over things that happened a long time ago. Whatever that no good sorcerer wants, I do not want any involvement with it". Cedric said to Wormwood as he is rushing over to the meeting place as a song is getting started.
"For the longest time, I have my evil desires to keep me going in life
But never in my wildest dreams that the desires are slowly melting away
By two royal princesses that had always had my back through anything
TO my biggest surpirses that they are the only two that has shown me true and real friendship
When no one else has never shown the same friendship at all.
Even though they are seeing the truth about what happened back then
I feel that they need to own up to the pain that they have put me through
I finally understand the truth and the history about the very object that I desire
When I was constantly lied to over and over again by a certain person.
I am done with my evil desires for something new
I am done being the person that they all see me as
I want to be the sorcerer that sofia and Madeline needs me to be
Once they all see that I have changed for the better
They will realize that they have been wrong all along
I will not let her passing to be in vain after what she did for me and Madeline so long ago.
It will be my time to shine on my own in a powerful and good way.
My only hope is that King Roland will understand what I must do"
As the song ends, Cedric spots Madeline at the meeting place he has a serious expression on his face as he needs to see what this is about. Plus Wormwood went into the room before them. Cedric looks at Madeline as he sighs as he looks at her. "Madeline, I want you to stay out of sight of whoever is in this room". Cedric said to Madeline as he does not want her to go in.
Madeline is stunned she is a bit confused as she sees Cedric's demeanor. "Huh, but why exactly, I thought we will be in the meeting room together"? Madeline asks Cedric as she is wondering what is going on.
Cedric looks at Madeline he has a serious expression on his face. "I got a bad feeling that Grimtrix is here. Also, I am going to have a very serious confrontational talk with him afterward". Cedric said to Madeline as he needs to do this.
Madeline looks at Cedric as she is getting the feeling that something is going on. "I understand", Madeline said to Cedric as she watches Cedric going into the room. She sneaks her way into the room as she hides behind the curtain as she got a look at the other sorcerers in the room. She frowns as she recognizes Greylock and Morgana she frowns as if something is not right here. She even notices two sorcerers who are also watching like they are observing the group. 'I wonder what is going on. Madeline thought to herself as the meeting is about to get started.
Cedric walks into the room as he spots Grimtrix as this is not going to be good coming from the former headmaster of Hexley Hall. "Cedric, old chum!" Grimtrix smiled. "You made it. I was getting kind of worried because Wormwood told me that you slowed down before coming in the room". Grimtrix said to Cedric as Wormwood is watching the meeting.
Cedric looks at Grimtrix as he frowns as he is getting the feeling that Wormwood has been meeting with the former headmaster. "Oh really, I heard that there is a new headmistress of Hexley Hall, and I have not seen her here at the conference. Where is Lady Agatha"? Cedric asks Grimtrix as he is asking questions about Lady Agatha.
Grimtrix looks at Cedric as this is rather unexpected coming from him. "Oh you mean Aggie, she must have forgotten about the conference. I mean she did let me host it since it will be my last time ever being at Hexley Hall before she changes everything. I mean she got rid of Prank Day on Royal Prep and fired a lot of teachers who are faithful followers of mine. That latter one is a bit discriminatory don't you think ". Grimtrix said to Cedric as he talks about Lady Agatha in a bad way.
Cedric frowns as he looks at Grimtrix as he has gotten along with Enrique's wife. "I doubt that very highly Grimtrix. First of all, she wouldn't do that or even grant you that favor. Secondly, she would not like it if no good people like you and Morgana. Lastly, I don't think that is discriminatory when people are deep followers of yours". Cedric said to Grimtrix as the meeting is about to get started.
Grimtrix looks at Cedric as he sees that change in him as something else must have happened. "Oh Cedric, you are a fool. Why don't you have a seat and see what I brought all of you here for". Grimtrix said to Cedric as he uses his magic to get him to sit down.
As Grimtrix gets started with his meeting with the various sorcerers and sorceresses, Grimtrix is going on and on about how Kings are taking the credit for things and being treated like dirt that they step on. Cedric notices a few sorcerers agreeing as they don't realize what they are doing. One of the shorter-sized sorcerers agrees deeply. "I gather all of you together to form the Order of the Wand. Plus we will strike at every kingdom with the legendary Medusa Stone". Grimtrix said to them as he presents the stone to them.
All of the sorcerers in the room are stunned by the stone as most of them believe that it was a mere myth. One of the sorcerers frowns as he does not want any part of it. "I want no part of this scheme". An older sorcerer said to them as he gets up and got ready to leave.
Grimtrix places the stone on his wand as he uses the Medusa spell on the older sorcerer. "The Medusa Stone can turn anyone to stone. Now try to unfreeze the sorcerer with your spells". Grimtrix said to them other sorcerers to get them to unfroze them.
As the various sorcerers use various spells to break the spell on the older sorcerer, it is proven to be useless. "I am in Grimtrix". The shorter sorcerer said to Grimtrix as various other sorcerers went up to him to get a Medusa Stone as they left the room.
Cedric is stunned as he realizes that the letter that Goodwyn read about was a warning about it. As the meeting is over, he got up and went up to Grimtrix as he is mad at him. "Grimtrix looks at Cedric as he is stunned and surprised by the fact that he didn't take a Medusa Stone from him. "Cedric my buddy and pal, I am surprised that you didn't accept the stone. I mean I thought you whole heartily would"? Grimtrix asks Cedric as he is taunting him.
Cedric looks at Grimtrix as he is furious with him as he does not want to hear that. "Buddy, the pal, is that what you call us? That is rich considering that you have lied to me and kept the fact that there are two amulets of Avalor from me. The reality is that I know the true history of the amulets and the actual proof of it. You have been nothing but a liar and a master manipulator ". Cedric said to Grimtrix as he tells him about it.
Grimtrix looks at Cedric as he seems surprised to learn that Cedric knows the actual truth and history of the two amulets. "Now, Wormwood told me about one of the wearers, you know the one that saved your life 14 years ago. He told me how he and the others made her suffer and in agony in her final moments in life. I think her name started with the letter G". Grimtrix said to Cedric as he is using how a particular person passed away against Cedric.
Cedric frowns as he glares at Grimtrix as he is furious as the man brought someone up. "How dare you bring her up and you dare to bring up how she suffered against me to get back how you want me to be. You don't have the right to say her name". Cedric said to Grimtrix as he punches him in the face twice.
Grimtrix stumbles back as he lands on the floor. He looks at Cedric as he is surprised to see that on him. "Well, well, who knew that you can throw a punch like that. Perhaps I will go to the Enchancia Castle and tell them how you had those desires to take over the kingdom". Grimtrix said to Cedric as he gets up.
Cedric glares at Grimtrix as that threat doesn't bother him. "I am warning you Grimtrix. If you even dare to attack at the Enchancia Castle, I will strike back a lot more than that punch. That is a promise". Cedric said to Grimtrix as he quickly leaves as he didn't get a Medusa Stone. Plus Madeline also leaves the room the catch up with Cedric.
The two undercover sorcerers meet together as they gotten a list of the sorcerers that received the Medusa Stone. "Out of all of them, Cedric of Enchancia and the older sorcerer did not take a Medusa Stone". Princess Athena said to Atticus as they have all of the proof that they need.
Atticus nods as he looks at Princess Athena as this is getting bad. "Athena, I want you and Enrique to head back to the Enchancia Castle and be ready to fight against Grimtrix and his forces in case they start to attack. I will get the others to head towards the other kingdoms of those who gotten a Medusa Stone". Atticus said to Princess Athena as he explains to her about it. Princess Athena nods as she understands as she gets going again.
Grimtrix went towards Renee as he still have two more Medusa Stone and that one of them that Cedric didn't take. "You have earned this one Renee. I want you to use it for a special occasion of your own, beautiful evil lady". Grimtrix said to Renee as Wormwood looks at the two of them as he can see them as the evil couple.
Renee smirks as she looks at the two Medusa Stones as she looks at Grimtrix. She grabs her wand out as she creates a fake one for the others to find. "Flattery doesn't get you anywhere in life Grimtrix". Renee said to Grimtrix as she tosses a fake one on the floor for them to find while she has two Medusa Stones with her. Grimtrix nods as he looks at Renee as he knows that she made the fake one to trick the Grand Magical Council. Wormwood leaves the conference with Grimtrix. They quickly depart from the conference for other things. As an undercover sorcerer finds a stone, he places it in an evidence bag as he is looking forward to get some credit for finding one. However, he has no idea that the stone he found is actually the fake.
Meanwhile back with Cedric and Madeline, they are getting back in the carriage to head back to the castle. "Cedric, what was that confrontation with Grimtrix was about"? Madeline asks Cedric as she is confused about things.
Cedric looks at Madeline as he is furious about things. "Lets just say that Grimtrix has learned that I am not going to be his puppet anymore". Cedric said to Madeline as he knows that he will need to fight back against Grimtrix.
Madeline nods as she is getting the feeling that Cedric really stand up for himself today. "Ok, plus I have never seen you punch someone like that before when Grimtrix mentioned about this person to you. Was she your special someone like how Sir Bartleby is Aunt Tilly's special someone"? Madeline asks Cedric as she is wondering about it.
Cedric looks at Madeline as he sighs to her as it will not be easy to explain about a special ally of his. "She was a very special person to me, but it was not in a matter of the heart way. She was more like a special ally if anything else. She was the one that believed in me the most when no one else did. She deeply reminds me of you and Princess Sofia. Plus, the thing that I remember the most was that you must have faith in yourself even when no one else does". Cedric said to Madeline as he explains about it to her.
Madeline nods as she looks at Cedric as she can understand that from him. "I can understand that Mr. Cedric". Madeline said to Cedric as the two are heading back to the castle. However, what they do not know that Grimtrix and Wormwood are meeting up with each other and heading towards the castle as well.
...
Back at the Enchancia Castle, Roland sighs as he went into his office as Miranda is with him. They see a strange orb on his desk as it has some footage to show him. "What in the world is that"? Miranda asks Roland.
Roland looks at the orb as he touches it. It is footage of the conference at Hexley Hall. As Miranda and Roland look at it, they are shown the meeting that took place as Grimtrix is leading and showing them the Medusa stone and how Cedric was there at the meeting.
However as the nasty confrontation between Cedric and Grimtrix is going on, Grimtrix wants Cedric to take a Medusa stone. However as Cedric refused to take it, Grimtrix is stunned by it as he taunts the Enchancia Royal sorcerer into doing it.
To Miranda's and Roland's biggest surprise is that Cedric punches Grimtrix square to the face for insulting someone very important. "
I am done with having evil desires Grimtrix. I am done with you and Wormwood manipulating me into doing things. Also, I am done with you lying to me about the amulets of Avalor when I know now the truth about them and their actual history of them.
Plus if you dare come to the Enchancia Castle to expose me to King Roland or even attack the Royal family of Enchancia, I will unleash on you tenfold. That's a promise". Cedric said to Grimtrix as he leaves the room and didn't even take a Medusa Stone at all".
As the footage ends, Roland and Miranda are stunned they see this. Roland looks at Miranda as he is very confused about the orb. "I am starting to understand why Cedric had that inner darkness in him all along and Grimtrix saw that in him to gain those evil desires. However, someone went through some trouble placing this orb in my office to show us this proof that Cedric didn't take a Medusa stone from Grimtrix". Roland said to Miranda as he realizes things.
Miranda nods as she is getting the feeling about things. "Yes, I agree. Also, Grimtrix used Gabriella against him into taking a Medusa Stone. That's why Cedric punched Grimtrix straight to the face. What are you going to do"? Miranda asks Roland.
Roland looks at Miranda as he knows that trouble is coming. "I am not going to fire him. I have that proof that Cedric didn't take a Medusa Stone and stood up to Grimtrix like that. Also if they do show up, we will have to gear up to battle". Roland said to Miranda as they quickly leave the room.
As Cedric and Madeline return to the castle, they went to the throne room and it is a matter of time as the kids, and adults also arrive in the room. Grimtrix arrives as he had Wormwood with him. "I thought you would try to beat me here Cedric. I mean I should be the one to beat you to it and tell King Roland that you are a bad person after all". Grimtrix said to Cedric as he has a black eye on his face.
Cedric frowns as he glares at Grimtrix as Roland and the others have arrived. "If you try to expose Cedric to me about the evil desires, you are too late for that Grimtrix. Besides, that black eye is very telling". Roland said to Grimtrix as he already knows.
Grimtrix is stunned as he learns that Roland already knows. Wormwood is also stunned by this as it was shown to him before they could. "What, you are truly a flip flop sorcerer. Plus for the record, I have found someone who is truly vindictive and evil. Plus this person is not going to have become a good sorcerer like those mistake princesses have changed you to become". Wormwood said to Cedric as he betrays him in front of everyone.
Cedric frowns as he glares at Wormwood as that one hurts. "So that betrayal on me was a practice warm-up for this moment". Cedric said to Wormwood as he realizes that betrayal last night was a mere warmup.
Wormwood looks at Cedric as he is laughing at him as everyone else is very confused about it. "That's correct, plus I will be following the new person from now on". Wormwood said to Cedric as he reveals that he will be following someone else.
Grimtrix looks at Roland as he has a friend with him and conjured up magical soldiers. "Oh and let me reintroduced a new true follower of mine". Grimtrix said to them as a disguise man reveals his true identity.
Slickwell looks at them as he has an traditional malavego outfit and wielding a tambourita. "Hello King and Baileywick", Slickwell said to them as he makes an entrence to the battle.
Everyone is stunned as they see Slickwell showing up as they didn't see this coming at all. "Plus thank you for sending all of your guards to the perimeter of Hexley Hall to be on the look out for me. So you are out numbered and out powered now". Slickwell said to them as he is laughing at them.
All of the sudden, a line of dragonlilies line in front of Grimtrix, Wormwood, and Slickwell appears to stop them. "You are watched and warned Slickwell, Grimtrix, and Wormwood. Surrender now or prepare to face the consequences". A mysterious woman and a mysterious man said to them as they have a wand respectively.
Plus Ernesto and Rebecca appears as they are also armed with wands as well. "You three will not get away with it either. We are members of the Order of the Dragonlily. Surrender immediately now". Ernesto and Rebecca said to them as they are ready to fight.
The Enchancia royal family are stunned as Olivia and Miranda Louise are here as they are very confused about it. "The Order of the Dragonlily", Roland said to them as Miranda didn't know that her own family members are involved with it.
Madeline nods as she looks at Roland as she has heard about it. "The Order of the Dragonlily is a special group that protects the secrets of all magical amulets including the wearers themselves, dad". Madeline said to Roland as she knows about it.
The kids are stunned as they have never seen the mysterious people before. Plus they are also surprised to see that Ernesto and Rebecca are ready to fight. Grimtrix looks at the new people as he gives Slickwell a nod to go after a target. "This is getting very interesting indeed. I rather attack". Grimtrix said to them as he launches the attack. He places the Medusa Stone on his wand as he starts to attack.
As the battle is getting started, Cedric and Grimtrix are facing off against each other as the mysterious people are fighting off Slickwell. Ernesto and Rebecca are fighting the strange magical soldiers that Grimtrix made.
Roland frowns as Baikeywick gets him his sword as he joins in the fight. "Baileywick make sure that the kids are out ofnthe battle area". Roland said to Baileywick as he needs to think of nods as he also hands a sword to Miranda to use as well. He nods as he gets the kids to come with him.
Grimtrix smirks as Roland is charging in to fight as he has him right where he wants him. He uses his wand to cast the spell towards him. "You should have never gotten that proof prior to my arrival King Roland". Grimtrix said to Roland as he fires the spell towards him.
Cedric frowns as the spell is heading towards Roland as he knows what needs to be done. "NOOO", Cedric yells out loud as he rushes over to Roland as he pushes him out of the way in time as he gets hit by the Medusa Stone spell.
Roland lands on the floor as he sees Cedric being turned to stone. He is shocked as he saw him making that choice to sacrifice himself to save him. Cedric looks at Roland as he is being turned to stone. "I am sorry King Roland please forgive me". Cedric said to Roland ad he is turned to stone.
Grimtrix looks at them as he is starting to laugh as everyone is deeply moved by the sacrifice Cedric made. "I never though Cedric would play the role of the sacrificial black sheep to save you". Grimtrix said to them as he is laughing as he got him out of the way.
Madeline is stunned as she is furious with him. She feels a warm and powerful magic within her is unlocking. Her amulet is glowing brightly as the tambourita of Alejandro appears to her. "How dare you attack this castle and harmed Cedric. I will fight back for Cedric now". Madeline said to Grimtrix as she is fired up to fight. As she uses a tambourita spell, she aims it at Grimtrix and it landed on him.
Everyone is stunned as they see that Madeline is fighting back against Grimtrix. Plus the other tools arrive as it went to James, Amber, Sofia, Miranda, Baileywick and Roland. They all join in the fight to help Madeline. Ginger and Jojo are also into the fight as they are taking on Wormwood as they are on his tail.
In the midst of the battle, Slickwell sees that Rebecca is fighting back against him as he knows what needs to be done. As he aims a spell towards Olivia and Miranda Louise, he fires a fatal spell towards them. Rebecca frowns as she takes the full hit of the spell also Ernesto gets caught in the blast as he also lands on the ground as well.
Baileywick frowns as he has his shield as he had enough. "You have interfered with this castle one too many times Slickwell". Baikeywick said as the shield hears his voice as it is glowing. He charges in as he uses his shield to Slickwell to the ground.
Slickwell lands on the ground as the tambourita gets knocked out of from his hands. Sofia uses her sword as it conquers up a rope to recover the magical tambourita and into her hands. "My job here is done". Slickwell said to them as he sees that Rebecca is on the floor and completely lifeless.
Grimtrix frowns as he sees that Slickwell lost as he knows that his role in this is done. "I am still able to fight". Grimtrix said to them as he fires the Medusa spell towards the others.
The mysterious man and woman fires protection spells as it defects the Medusa spell away from them. Madeline uses the levitation spell to get Medusa Stone wand away from Grimtrix as it is now in her hands. Wormwood frowns as he went towards Madeline to get it back. "No", Wormwood said to them as he swoops in to get it back.
James gets Madeline out of the way as Jojo and Ginger pounce and claw at Wormwood. "You are a disgrace and give Magical Animal specialist and animal helpers a very bad name". Jojo said to wormwood as she and Ginger has Wormwood pinned.
Madeline removes the Medusa stone from the wand and drops it on the floor. She uses the tambourita to destroy it. "Your so called stone is finished, Grimtrix". Madeline said to them as she puts an end to the Medusa Stone.
Grimtrix frowns as the Medusa stone is destroyed as he knows that they have lost. As the guards have returned to the castle, he realizes that the battle is over. "I think another friend of mine will be assisting things now". Grimtrix said to them as all of the sudden a smoke screen spell lands as Wormwood and Slick gets teleported away while Grimtrix remains there.
As the smoke screen clears away, it is just Grimtrix standing there as he is defeated. Plus Cedric has returned to normal as he is unfrozen. Roland looks at the guards as he has a smirk on his face. "Guards cuff Grimtrix and take him to the castle dungeon". Roland said to them as he is not going to that on Cedric.
Grimtrix notice that Cedric is not in cuffs like he is as he realizes that Roland was serious about it. "I though you would have Cedric in cuffs by now or at least fired him". Grimtrix said to Roland as he realizes that something is different.
Roland looks at Grimtrix as the battle is over as the mysterious people are still there. "The difference between Cedric and you is that Cedric refused to take that Medusa Stone. If I didn't get that proof before hand, I would have, but I didn't take your words because physical evidence is more powerful than words from a person like the likes of you. You lost because I fully understand the hurt that Cedric has been through for the longest time and I should have believed him all along even when we were kids". Roland said to them as he reveals about it.
The guards nod as they take Grimtrix to jail. As they leave the castle, the battle is over as Cedric is stunned as he learns that Roland is not going to fire him. The tools vanish away from them as the mysterious people went back to their regular forms without the others seeding it. The maid looks at them as the kids are stunned to see her. "Wait are you Nikki"? Sofia asks the maid as she is kind of confused.
Nikki looks at them as she removes her hat and used her magic to reveal her royal dress and tiara. "Actually, my name is Princess Athena of the Kingdom of Amora. I am actually with the Grand Magical Council. I was sent by the council to go undercover as maid to investigators things and to keep an eye on Cedric this whole time". Athena said to them as she shows them her ID Badge.
Roland is stunned as he didn't realize this as he looks at Princess Athena. "So that means you must have been the one that placed the orb in my office before the conference got started". Roland said to Princess Athena as he gets things now.
Princess Athena nods as she looks at King Roland. "That's correct King Roland, I was the one that placed the orb in your office. It showed the actual footage that was going on in that meeting where Cedric and a number of sorcerers were there where Grimtrix had those Medusa Stones. The other Grand Magical Council members are heading to the other kingdoms that the sorcerers had the Medusa Stone in their possession and rounding them up as we speak". Princess Athena said to Roland as she fully explains about things.
Sofia looks at Princess Athena as she realizes that she is actually an investigator with the Grand Magical Council. "So this means that you are actually an investigator and one of the good people after all". Sofia said to Princess Athena as she realizes that she did jump to the wrong conculsion about her.
Princess Athena nods as she looks at Sofia as she is right. "Yes, I am a royal investigator. My speciality is of royal crimes". Princess Athena said to Sofia as everything clears up.
As everything is getting cleared up, everyone hears Miranda Louises screams out for her mom. "MOM", Miranda Louise said as it gets everyone's attention. Everyone frowns as this is not good as Cedric sees the lifeless body of Rebecca as he is getting the feeling what happened as it reminds him of the sacrifice that someone made for him and Madeline years ago.
Roland went towards Rebecca's body to check to find her pulse. As he can't find it, he has that grim expression on his face as he shakes his head no to Miranda as everyone is in shock. Ernesto looks at Miranda as he is ok as he is very sore. "I am ok Miranda. I got caught in the blast when oh no". Ernesto said to Miranda as he sees that Rebecca is not moving.
Roland frowns as a tradgey has struck the royal family. "Baileywick go get the Doctor Smith and Dr. Sloane in here now". Roland said to Baileywick as he turns to Enrique . "Enrique get the kids out of here now and get in touch with Rosa, Lorenzo, and Rodrigo, and Josephine now". Roland said to Enrique as this is not the time or place for the kids to see. Enrique nods as he gets the kids out of the room.
Baileywick and Enrique nod as they are on task with things as Enrique makes the calls. It is not long that the doctor came for Ernesto and Rebecca as it will be a long night.
With the kids, they are in the playroom as Miranda Louise is upset and crying as Olivia and Amber are comforting her. Sofia sighs as she was not expecting any of this to happen. "Madeline, you were with Cedric at the conference. What happened at the conference exactly that lead to all of this"? Sofia asks Madeline as she is wondering about it.
Madeline looks at them as it is was werid and strange. "Well, Grimtrix was there leading this meeting about the Medusa Stone, but after ward Cedric confronted Grimtrix and he actually hit him twice to his face". Madeline said to Sofia as she explains about it.
Sofia is stunned as she hears that one correctly. "Wait a minute, Cedric actually punched Grimtrix in the face. That is not like Cedric at all". Sofia said to Madeline as she is wondering why he did that.
Madeline looks at Sofia as she is baffled about it as well. "I know it is not, but it was something that Grimtrix said and how it was said to Cedric about a special ally of his got him to punch Grimtrix like that". Madeline said to Sofia as she explains about it.
Sofia looks at Madeline as she is stunned and learned the deeper details about it. "Woah, it must have made Mr. Cedric really angry. Plus it would explain why Grimtrix had that black eye though". Sofia said to them as it does explain things a bit more.
James nods as he is deeply surprised about things that happened. "Yeah, I don't know what was more shocking Mr. Cedric saving dad or you fighting back against Grimtrix with a tambourita". James said to Madeline as both of them are shocking.
Sofia nods as she looks at Madeline as she is wondering about it. "Yeah, I have never seen you fight back with a tambourita before". Sofia said to Madeline as she was amazed about it.
Madeline looks at Sofia as she nods as it was from the training in the dream. She shrugs to her as she looks at Miranda Louise who is still being comforted by Olivia and Amber. "Yeah, for right now, we need to support Miranda Louise in this difficult time". Madeline said to Sofia as she is the important thing right now. Sofia and James nod as they support Miranda Louise. Jennifer and Alex arrive as they are supporting her as well.
Back downstairs, Josephine, the Miranda's siblings including the newly married Rosa and Lorenzo have came as Rodrigo was in the castle infirmary talking to Dr. Sloane as he has Rebecca's wand and a very special necklace. Ernesto has a few bruised ribs and a broken arm. He is bandaged up as he is deeply puzzled about this. "Where are we on tracking down this scoundrel Slickwell"? Josephine asks them as Enrique is wondering the same thing as he did check in with the other members in the Grand Magical Council.
Roland looks at them as he has sent his guards to search the entire kingdom. "I sent my guards searching for Slickwell. Plus, I have sent wanted posters of him in the tri-kingdom area. He will not get away with this forever". Roland said to them as he is furious about what happened.
Miranda looks at them as she is wondering about things as it does not make any sense as they have the tambourita that Slickwell used that was recovered by Sofia. "My questions is about the tambourita and how Slickwell could have gotten it. Plus, I will have a lot of questions for King Magmus and how he couldn't have known that Slickwell would have gone this far today". Miranda said to them as it is another question.
Rodrigo sighs as he looks at them as now starts the process of the funeral. "Rebecca died as a hero protecting Miranda Louise. She should be honored as such". Rodrigo said to them as the conversations will start the next day.
Roland nods as he agrees as it will be taken care of. "Of course, what about Rebecca's family? They should be notified about this". Roland said to Rodrigo as he is wondering about it.
Rodrigo looks at Roland as it will be a tall order to do. "Rebecca is or was an only child. Her extended relatives are not around anymore, and her parents died not long after Miranda Louise was born". Rodrigo said to Roland as he explains about it.
Roland nods as he can understand that. "Alright", Roland said to Rodrigo as the funeral needs to be arranged relatively quickly.
Meanwhile at the hideout, Renee smirks as she sees Slickwell and Wormwood returning as she knows that Grimtrixnis in prison. "Everything is done. The spell has been casted on Cedric and plus that woman you were telling us about is no longer with the living". Wormwood said to them as things are going accoriding to plan.
Renee smirks as she looks at them as things are going accordingly. "Excellent, by this time two days from now, the spell will take its full affect on Cedric". Renee said to them as things are going along for them.
Slickwell nods as he looks at them as he is wondering about himself. "What about me Renee? Those guards are everywhere in Enchancia. Plus that tambourita was taken away from me in hat battle by Sofia". Slickwell said to them as he needs to go into hiding.
Renee looks at Slickwell as she gained a tambourita in her travels. "Here this one will be more suitable for you, Slickwell. In the mean time, you need to get more training in it and you will be laying low for a while". Renee said to Slickwell as she hands him a different tambourita in her travels.
Slickwell nods as he receives it and understands that he needs more training. Renee uses her magic to teleport him else where to get the training done. She looks at Wormwood. "Now Wormwood, let's get started with the new plan". Renee said to Wormwood as she is going to get started with a new plan.
Wormwood looks at Renee as he is getting intrigued about the new plans. "What kind of plans exactly Renee"? Wormwood asks Renee as he wants to know the new plans. said what new plane would that be'?
Renee looks at Wormwood as she grabs a book on various forbidden magical items. "I have two plans in mind. The first plan is a plan that will be four years in the making called Operation Humiliation Graduation. Before the graduation, I will kidnap both Princess Sofia and Princess Madeline and turn them into heart shape stones and reveal that Madeline was never meant to be in Sofia's class because I intentionally placed her school file with Sofia's class when in reality she is only 10 years old. Once I reveal them at the graduation, the only way I will even think about releasing them especially Sofia back to her parents is for Miranda to give up her parental rights on Madeline to me so I can take Madeline to her new home in the Kingdom of Dominica". Renee said to Wormwood. "However with the other plan, it is about the Wicked Nine items and finding a new person to take advantage and manipulated". Renee said to Wormwood as she explains about it.
Wormwood looks at Renee as he ponders about the plans. "Those plans are too perfect. However, those two girls are stronger together and what is in the Kingdom of Dominca exactly? I mean those princesses has never been there". Wormwood said to Renee as he does love the plans.
Renee looks at Wormwood as she lightly laughs about it. "It is not a what is in the Kingdom of Domenica Wormwood. It is a who. Lets just say that there is someone that will be Madeline's future boyfriend, fiancé, and husband in the future. His mother and I planned an arranged marriage for the two kids that not even that black sheep Miranda does not even know about. Plus, that's why we will need light stones to weaken them especially Princess Madeline. Since Operation humiliation graduation will start to exclude during the last week of school, the wicked nine plan will be a distraction plan for them to focus on. When we have the light stones, one of them will be turned into a magical compass to locate the other wicked nine items while the others will be used to weaken and take away the magical strength from Princess Madeline. Also if anything goes wrong prior to the execution of Operation Humiliation Graduation is set to begin, that plan will be scraped and repurposed for a different plan that will have different targets. That way the items that will be used will get to be used just on a different person and it will be replaced with a different plan set for the person that foiled it before execution. That way that person will be punished for ruining a plan". Renee said to Wormwood as she has thought things out to an extended point.
Wormwood looks at Renee as he does love the plans. "I love then very much. However, that Princess Madeline can be very sneaky". Wormwood said to Renee as he is wondering about Madeline foiling a plan.
Renee looks at Wormwood as she laughs as she has an evil smile on her face. "Oh Wormwood, just because Princess Madeline can be sneaky it doesn't mean that she will be the one that will discover and foil things, I have it set up where it is anyone of them that foils things will be punished for it". Renee said to Wormwood as she makes better sense on things.
Wormwood smirks as he looks at Renee as he realizes that the plan can be set up for anyone. "Ohh, you are evil Renee". Wormwood said to Renee as he is going to love being with her.
Renee smirks as she looks at Wormwood. "There is evil and there is vindictive evil. I do not even care what happens especially with Olivia. She is now a true enemy. Now, it is time to find the perfect Mystic Isle being to take advantage, manilupate and frame". Renee said to them as she is ready to get things done.
Wormwood nods as he looks at Renee as she is laughing evilly as he joins in as well. "Perfect, there is nothing like having true enemies". Wormwood said to Renee as they are laughing together.
END CHAPTER
Next Time: It is the aftermath of the Medusa Stone Incident. However, something unexpected happens when Cedric discovers something amazing and mysterious.
