Sofia : New Life for All

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It is early morning in the kingdom of Wimonia. At the Wimonia Royal Castle, Roland is deeply troubled and perplexed about things. Ever since Giovanni's sister named Claire came to St. Robert Sanctuary Hospital, she gave him a dagger-like glare at the meeting to discuss Giovanni's kids, the will, Tabitha's family tree scroll truth, and their family tree scroll. Miranda also can tell that the woman is angry at Roland for some unknown reasons like things should have been done years ago but never did happend.

(Miranda is also awake as she looks at Roland as she has a lot on her mind.)

"Roland, what's wrong? You don't usually wake this early unless Madeline gets you up again". Miranda said to Roland as she is wondering what is going on?

Roland looks at Miranda as he sighs as it has been bothering him. "Claire Watson, she said that I am the most heartless king, and I have let her late brother and estranged niece down in a huge way. I have been trying to think what it is, but it appears that it is right in front of me. Plus, I am getting the gut feeling that someone in her late brother's family is lying about the estranged niece. Claire told me that she remembers her late brother and his wife giving birth to their daughter. However, when we looked in the family tree scroll, there weren't any births between the people in question. Claire was truly shocked and didn't know that her niece is not her biological niece. She remembers that her late brother asked her to come along on a special trip and the niece was going with them. They were going to leave at night. However, when they didn't show up at her place, she didn't think much of it until she has gotten word from his wife that her brother passed away in an accident. After her late brother died, the wife barred her and her other brother and family to attend the funeral and barred them from seeing the estranged niece". Roland said to Miranda as he is deeply puzzled about it.

Miranda looks at Roland as she is wondering the same things about the estranged niece. "It might be that they adopted their niece and kept it a secret from his family". Miranda said to Roland as she thinks of one possibility.

Roland nods as he looks at Miranda and thinks about it. "Yeah maybe, Claire told me that her late brother was very progressive and liberal in some degrees. He wanted to be the active dad in his daughter's schooling and give her a name that is neutral of being a girl's or a boy's name. Plus he was very active in his daughter's schooling at Hexley Hall. He and his wife had no idea that his daughter is magical.

However every time Claire said his wife, she was mad that she has met and got to know her. Plus, she said that should have seen the wife's true colors much sooner and gotten the niece out of there much sooner. When I asked about the wife's name or the niece's name, she got mad and solemn and straight up told me that I should know her name because she works where so live.

She told me that her niece's name is a boy's name that her late brother thought is the perfect neutral name to give to either a boy or a girl. When I tried to get her to tell me more, she left the room as she needed to check on Giovanni and talk to the kids.

It is like she wants me to see that someone in my castle is truly evil but it is under my nose. I thought Cedric was truly evil, but he proved me wrong when he was willing to sacrifice himself to save me. However, I got a gut feeling that this person is truly evil and won't change". Roland said to Miranda as he has his gut feeling about things.

Miranda looks at Roland as she nods in to agree with him. "I kind of get the same feeling about things. Plus, ever since we talked and meet with Dr. Kevin, we need to reevaluate the things that we both have done with the kids and Cedric as well. With so many new chapters starting for everyone, we are the parents of five kids. Plus we will have more adults in the castle as well". Miranda said to Roland as she realizes the number of adults in the castle.

Roland nods in agreement as he knows how sneaky Madeline is. "I agree deeply. I am also curious what Daniel's school is like and getting some answers on why he is not in the same class as his teenage friends". Roland said to Miranda and she also agrees as today is going to be a long day.

With Daniel, he is watching the sun rise from his bedroom window as his room is very different as all of his clothes and items are in trunks. He is already dressed for the day as he is styling his very long and shaggy hair as he puts a lot of hair gel in it to hold it in place. 'I am glad that the hair potion worked'. Daniel thought to himself as he looks at the couch bed that he has in slept on as his normal bed was for when he wasn't grounded or extremely punished. "Today is the day that my new chapter begins". Daniel said to himself as he leaves his bedroom for breakfast.

It is morning in Wimonia as it is a bright and sunny day. Daniel sighs as today is the day that he will be moving to Enchancia. He is walking around the castle with other kids are with him. He notices a different staircase going up as he always walked by it when he was still living here as he had never been up that way. He went up the stairs as there is a strange door. As he opens the door, I see that it is a bedroom that hasn't been opened or even looked in for a very long time. Plus the light of the room comes on like it was powered by powerful magic. "Woah, this is incredible". Daniel said to them as he went in as he takes it all in

The other kids look at Daniel as they are wondering about this room itself. "Whose bedroom was this"? Madeline asks them as it is very clean despite not being used for a very long time.

(Daniel shrugs as he is not sure about it. "I don't know)

but something about this room itself is very mysterious. I mean check out this tapestry that is rolled up like this". Daniel said to them as he looks at a tapestry on the wall.

Madeline looks at the rolled-up tapestry as they are wondering what is on it. "I wonder what is on this tapestry and why it is rolled up like this". Madeline said to the kids as she pulls on it.

The rolled-up tapestry comes down as it reveals a beautiful design like it was made centuries ago as it shows two different colored amulets. One is in bright orange while the other one is in bright purple. The orange amulet on the left has the royal crest of Wimonia, a magical being crest, and a family crest with a wolf on it. However the purple amulet on the right also has the royal crest of Wimonia, but it also has the symbol of the Mystic Isles and the symbol of the Windwalkers on it.

The kids are stunned as Daniel's amulet is glowing in a bright indigo color as he and Amber are teleported to the amulet itself. Amber is stunned as she got transported inside of the amulet with Daniel as she is very confused about it. "What the, we are inside of your amulet. Plus why are you in here in the first place"? Amber asks Daniel as she is wondering what is going on.

Daniel looks at Amber as if he needs to explain something to her. "My amulet has another exclusive ability and it wants to show me. When my amulet picks up on an amulet that it doesn't know about, it shows me who wears it and where it is. However, with you, my amulet senses that you are worthy to show this ability to". Daniel said to Amber as two magical images are shown to them and a message is revealed to them.

Amber is stunned as she gets something of her own. "This is cool, but how do we get out of it though"? Amber asks Daniel as she is wondering how they get out of it.

Daniel looks at Amber as they are about to find out. "After we get the message about the two amulets that we don't know about". Daniel said to them as the message is coming as it is showing magical images. Amber nods as the first message is arriving.

The first two magical images arrive at Amber and Daniel as two different kingdoms. "The chosen wearers of the two amulets are in these two kingdoms. However, the wearers of these amulets are in plain sight. The wearers of the amulets are also the unlikely people". The magical message said as it appeared to her.

Amber looks at Daniel as she notices that he is looking at the kingdom flag as he sighs to himself. "Daniel, what is wrong? Do you know which kingdom that is"? Amber asks Daniel as she is wondering about it.

Daniel nods as he looks at Amber as he does know it. "Yeah, that flag is the kingdom of Dominica. It is where my school is located as well". Daniel said to Amber as he explains it.

Amber looks at Daniel as she nods as she gets it. She looks at the other magical image as she recognized it right away. "That's Enchancia, the other person lives in Enchancia". Amber said to Daniel as she is pleased about it as they don't have to go too far to find the person.

Daniel nods as the two magical images vanish away a third magical image appears to them and a new magical message is also revealed to them. However, the two amulets themselves are located in the same kingdom, and they are in plain sight". Daniel said to them as they got the second message as well.

Amber nods as they spot the kingdom flag as find out which kingdom it is. "The two amulets are somewhere in Enchancia as well. However, it does not show the actual location though". Amber said to Daniel as they learn that the two amulets are in Enchancia.

Daniel nods as it is a problem as he looks at the amulet. "Maybe we don't have enough to get more information about the amulets themselves and the chosen ones who wear them shown to us", Daniel said to Amber as they realize that there needs to be more information about it. Amber nods as she is starting to understand the message. The two are teleported out of Daniel's amulet as they return to the others.

The kids are stunned to see Amber and Daniel returning in one piece as they are wondering about it. "Where did you two go exactly"? Sofia asks them as she is curious about it.

Daniel looks at Sofia as if he has not explained it to her. "Inside of my amulet, it is an Amulet of the Mystic Realm thing and it chose Amber to view things with me". Daniel said to them as he doesn't want to fully explain it to Sofia. Sofia and Madeline are stunned as they have never been inside of their amulets before.

Madeline looks at Amber as she is wondering about it. "What was it like inside of Daniel's amulet exactly Amber"? Madeline asks Amber as she is wondering about it.

Amber looks at Madeline as she shrugs at her as it is very different. "It was very different and very warm and safe. It is like a special solace to Daniel". Amber said to Madeline as she describes it Sofia nodded as she learns more about it.

Madeline looks at them as she agrees about it. She looks at it more deeply as she is wondering about the room itself. "Yeah plus this tapestry is very interesting though. There should be more clues in this room". Madeline said to them as she is wondering what other clues to find in here.

The kids agree as they look around the room James finds a picture of a male royal from the kingdom of Enchancia and there is a pin on his jacket. "Umm would this could as a clue"? James asks them as he shows them the picture of the young man. "Plus it has some words in French that you two probably know what it says". James said to them as he hands the picture to Daniel.

Madeline looks at the picture she nods as they are wondering who it is. "That is definitely a clue, but who is he though? I mean he does have a royal pin of Enchancia on it". Madeline said to them as it is strange that a picture of the man is in the room.

Daniel looks at the picture as he sees the French words as he knows what it means. He turns the picture over as it has the name Roland on it along with French words. "The man in the picture's name is Roland. It says even though Roland's magical device has helped me to track down the younger siblings of that outcast Wolfe family to eliminate. He is now my target for trying to find Leonidas and he and his male heirs in his bloodline shall be my top follower in society. They and I will make sure that the first loves, first fiancées, and the first wives of the male children of Crown Prince Roland will suffer like how Leonidas, the arranged marriage to him, and my parents have made me suffer. I have already made sure that Leonidas will never be reunited with the Enchancia Royal family". Daniel said to them as he reads what it says.

The kids are stunned as they hear that correctly they are a bit perplexed about it. "Wait a minute, I don't think that picture is of dad. None of us have even heard of Leonidas". Amber said to them as she is wondering about it.

James nods in agreement as they have a sinking feeling about it. "Yeah, the only other person that is named Roland is our grandfather Roland the first". James said to them as he explains about only one other person.

Sofia looks at James as she wonders about it as it is very mysterious and ominous. "Yeah, but it seems that we have more questions than answers about this picture". Sofia said to them as she is wondering about it.

Amber looks at them as she finds a family picture from a wedding. "Yeah but check this picture out. It looks like it was from a royal wedding here in Wimonia. That is our great grandfather King Gideon". Amber said to them as she shows them the picture of a brunette royal.

Sofia nods as she looks at the picture as she looks at the groom with the same royal pin with the royal crest of Enchancia. "Yeah, King Gideon is standing next to the groom who has the same royal pin on his jacket as he does. Could it be that King Gideon has a brother that we didn't know about"? Sofia asks them as she is wondering about it.

Daniel nods as he is wondering about the same thing. "It could be Sofia. Plus there is a big mural of the family tree in the throne room that can tell us more though". Daniel said to them as they plan to get going to the throne room.

They are about to get going when the adults walk into the room. "This room happens to be my grandmother's childhood room". Charles said to them as he has not been in here in a very long time.

The kids are stunned as they learn about whose room it was. "Your grandmother as in the one who built that tower", Madeline said to Charles as she is wondering about it.

Charles nods as this room gave him the creeps as it is one of the remaining things that need to be closed up and gotten rid of. "Yes, my grandmother was born and raised in this very castle. Even though she was very evil, she had many hardships even before becoming queen". Charles said to them as he looks around the room.

The kids are stunned as Madeline has the picture from before as she went to Roland. "Dad, is this picture of you by any chance"? Madeline asks Roland as she is wondering if that is him or not.

Roland looks at the picture and he frowns as if it is someone that he knows. "This picture is not of me. It is a picture of my father". Roland said to them as he realizes that his dad was up to something.

The kids are stunned as they hear about this correctly as Amber hands him the other picture. "Dad, did King Gideon have any brothers or sisters by any chance"? Amber asks Roland as there is more that needs to be learned.

Roland looks at the royal wedding picture and he is stunned as he does recognize two people. "King Gideon did have a younger brother. However, he died before my father became king of Enchancia. Plus this boy here is my father when he was a boy right around Madeline's age". Roland said to them as this finding and discovery needed to be shared with his family.

The kids are stunned as the boy in the wedding photo is Roland the First when he was younger as they are deeply surprised about it. "Dad, you need to show this to your dad soon". Madeline said to Roland as they need to get him to see it.

Roland nods as Charles looks at the picture again. "This marriage, it should have never taken place in the first place". Charles said to them as he realizes something about the marriage that was off.

Miranda is stunned as she looks at Charles she is a bit confused about it. "What do you mean should have never taken place? I mean they must have loved each other". Miranda said to Charles as she does not realize that it wasn't the case.

Charles looks at Miranda as he shakes his head at her. "The bride and groom were never in love with each other as their marriage was an arranged marriage. Also, arranged marriages are something that this kingdom doesn't agree with because it has a very special law. Anyways arrange marriages usually happen for various reasons like building a kingdom alliance, high social climbing, and or keeping their grown children in line and or curbing behaviors, keeping them from people that their parents don't approve of, and other things. However, the special law that was in place in the founding days of Wimonia. It states if two beings from very different backgrounds have been together for 5 years and longer or have children together after the five-year mark, then their love is fully recognized and accepted as a full-fledged marriage according to the law. My grandmother's father fully under that law deeply because he was raised in this castle while my grandmother's mother was from Norberg and didn't understand that. According to a legend, my grandmother's first love was far ahead of both of their times and that is why they have broken that law, especially by my grandmother's mother". Charles said to them as he explains it.

Everyone is stunned as they hear that one correctly. "Far ahead of both of their times, that would mean that they wouldn't accept their relationship". Miranda said to them as the kids are wondering the same thing.

Charles nods as Cedric is very interested in looking at things. "King Charles, is it alright with you if I take these things with me. I will be happy to fully study them". Cedric said to Charles as he grabs out his wand as he wants to study all of the items here.

Charles nods as he looks at Cedric. "Sure go right ahead, plus I want you to get Lady Agatha to help you with the study on them". Charles said to Cedric as he wants those items gone.

Cedric nods as he uses a packing spell to get all of the items into boxes. He uses magic to carry the boxes with him as Charles and Roland have the two pictures. Everyone is heading downstairs as Heidi is waiting for them as she is also going to Enchancia with them for safety. Plus the flying horses are in trailers and Daniel's things are in the carriages as well.

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As everyone got on their respective cloud coasters, they all got going to the kingdom of Enchancia were a lot more people are waiting for their return. In the cloud coaster, Daniel sees that Wimonia is getting further and further away as he sighs that he no longer lives there. He looks at Roland and Miranda as he is wondering about things. "Umm mom, dad, am I going to meet more people at the Enchancia castle, and are some of them going to be extended relatives "? Daniel asks them as he has a lot of questions.

Roland nods as he looks at Daniel as he can tell that he is curious about things. "Yes they are Daniel and we have a surprise waiting for you at the castle". Roland said to Daniel as he explains it.

Daniel looks at them as if he is going to have extended family. "I never had extended family members before. Fake mother monster is an only child her parents passed away before I was born and Charles's parents died when I was little so I don't remember them. Charles has an older brother but he mysteriously vanished before I was born. I never had aunts before, and I don't know if my former dad's brother had any kids of his own. It will be the first time I have ever had actual cousins". Daniel said to them as he explains it.

Miranda looks at Daniel as if she will be pleased to tell him about it. "The truth is that you have already known your cousins from the Magma Institute because they are my nieces and nephew on my side of the family". Miranda said to Daniel as she explains it.

Daniel is stunned and shocked by it as he grins and lightly laughs as he stops laughing. "You mean Miranda Louise, Oliva, Alex, and Jennifer are my cousins". Daniel said to them as he is starting to grin and laugh it surprises the kids on the cloud coaster as it is the first time they heard him laugh. "I suppose that the irony joke turns out to be true". Daniel said to them as he smiles at them.

Madeline is stunned as she looks at Daniel as hears new words. "Daniel you should laugh more often". Madeline said to Daniel as the others are wondering about it.

Sofia looks at Daniel as she is wondering about the joke. "What is the irony joke exactly Daniel? Plus Madeline is right you should laugh more". Sofia said to Daniel as they are wondering about it.

Daniel looks at them as he smirks at them as he needs to explain it. "Well, you see at my school, a lot of my friends, their friends, and other classmates have said that we do have some family resemblances to each other and joked that we are related. We always shrugged it off in the joke, but now it is true it will explain a lot more that I didn't realize before". Daniel said to them as he explains it. The kids are stunned as they learn more about it.

Miranda looks at Daniel as she smiles at him as she knows that her nieces and nephew went to the same school as her and her siblings. "I suppose it was fate that you end up at the Magma Institute like your cousins have and didn't even know it". Miranda said to Daniel as she is pleased about it.

As the cloud coaster is approaching Enchancia, Daniel is stunned as they are heading towards the castle. The vehicle is making its descent towards the courtyard as it lands he also notices more carriages in the courtyard like other people are here as well. "Wow, I take it that a lot of people are here". Daniel said to them as he is getting a bit nervous about it.

Miranda nods as she looks at Daniel as they are back at the Enchancia Royal Castle. "Yes they are here and they are pleased to meet you". Miranda said to Daniel as everyone gets out of the cloud coaster.

Everyone gets out of the cloud coaster as they see maids, servants, and Wendy coming up to meet them as they are unloading things from the carriages. Plus the flying horses are being put back in the stables by Wendy. Charles and Heidi get out of their carriage as she has very few things of hers as she is also moving into the castle for healing and recovery. Cedric is using his magic to bring in his things and the things that he acquired at the Wimonia castle as he is heading straight up to his workshop. The group is heading inside the castle as Daniel is with them. He notices the maids and servants in a happy mood as he notices Baileywick and two other stewards catching up on things. "Umm James, is it normal that the maids are happy working here and being treated well by Baileywick and the other two stewards"? Daniel asks James as he is wondering about it.

James looks at Daniel and he nods as the kids are stunned by the question. "Yes it is completely normal Daniel. It is something that you will get used to". James said to Daniel as they make their way to the living room where the other relatives are waiting for them.

In the living room, the cousins say hello to Daniel and the other kids as the adults look at Daniel as a magical being and his wife is also with them. "Wow, I have never seen so many relatives and people in one room before. I know the cousin's parents from school functions, but this is new to me". Daniel said to James as he is a bit nervous and feeling uneasy about it.

James looks at Daniel as this is a new experience for him as it got noticed by Dr. Lucy. "Just relax Daniel, they will not bite". James said to Daniel as he wants him to relax.

Kimberly nods as she looks at Daniel as lightly smiles at him. "James is right dear. There is no need to be nervous. My name is Kimberly and that is Roland the First. Next to me is my daughter Matilda and her fiancé, Sir Bartleby". Kimberly said to Daniel as she introduces them as they say hello to Daniel.

Daniel nods as he looks at them and lightly smiles at them. "It is nice to meet all of you, ma'ams and sirs. My name is Daniel, but I am planning to go by my real name starting tonight at dinner". Daniel said to them as he explains it.

Kimberly looks at Daniel as she is stunned that she is being called ma'am. Tilly is very surprised about it as she went up to him. "Please dear calling me ma'am makes me feel older than I should be. Just call me Grand mum", Kimberly said to Daniel as she is stunned that he has high manners.

Tilly looks at Daniel as she nods to him and hugs him. "Yeah, none of that stuff because we are family now. It is Aunt Tilly to you now. Come here you", Tilly said to Daniel as she gives him a nugget she is trying to mess with his hair.

Daniel is stunned as he was not expecting this as he is very nervous and uneasy. "Is this normal"? Daniel asks them as he is wondering about it. Dr. Lucy also sees this as it is something that needs to be talked about.

Roland, the first gives Tilly a look as Roland and Miranda can see that he is not used to this. They were given give Tilly a look to stop. "Matilda stops it right now. You are making the poor boy even more nervous". Roland, the first said to Tilly as he puts a stop to it.

Tilly looks at Daniel as she sees that it is making him very uneasy. "Sorry about that dear, plus your hair is all in one place still. You must use a lot of hair product today". Tilly said to Daniel as she went to sit down.

Daniel nods as he is not sure about Tilly as Bartleby said hello as he is shocked by his unique voice. "Yeah, I always style my hair myself every morning". Daniel said to them as he notices the other family members.

Josephine looks at Daniel as she has a light smile on her face. Miranda is standing behind her and her dad and stepmother. "Daniel, this is Josephine, my mother, Enrique, my father. You have already met Lady Agatha and one of her daughters Dr. Lucy from the mission". Miranda said to Daniel as she introduces them.

Daniel nods as he looks at them as says hello back to them. Josephine lightly smiles back at Daniel as she can tell that he looks better than before. "I am glad that you are looking better than before dear. Please call me Grandmother Josephine". Josephine said to Daniel as Enrique nods in agreement to call him Grandfather Enrique.

Daniel nods as he lightly smiles back to Josephine as they are careful not to do anything that makes him nervous. "Umm thank you, ma'am, I mean Grandmother Josephine", Daniel said to Josephine as he does not want to mess up.

Josephine looks at Daniel as she nods as gives its ok gesture to him. "It ok dear, today is your first day being at this castle. Plus, I can understand being here is a new experience for you. The nervousness will melt like ice and fall like water off your back". Josephine said to Daniel as she puts it in an eloquent word.

Daniel nods as he is slowly feeling better about things. Roland looks at Daniel and Heidi as he stands behind Goodwyn and Winnifred. "Daniel, Heidi, this is Goodwyn and his wife Winnifred. They are Cedric's parents, and from time to time they help out Cedric with things. Cedric comes from a long line of royal sorcerers". Roland said to them as he explains about them.

Goodwyn nods as he looks at Daniel as he has heard about things. "Oh yes, I watched Cedric and the other magical beings in the demolition of the awful tower that you were pulled out from. He has come a long way". Goodwyn said to Daniel as he explains it.

Heidi nods as she looks at them as she has to meet Cedric. "I did meet him at the demolition day. He worked hard to get the spell down just right. Plus, I understand that there is another workshop and bedroom for me". Heidi said to them as she is wondering about it.

Winnifred nods as she looks at Heidi as she agrees. "Of course dear, I will show you where it is. I am not sure what Ceddykins has been doing lately, but he has put a lot of work into various projects including the newest ones that he brought up to his workshop". Winnifred said to them as she is not sure what is going on with him.

Charles looks at them as it is a bit complicated as he has a lot of questions. "Well one of them is about the items that once belonged to my grandmother Trinity that was in her childhood bedroom". Charles said to them as if it is more of an adult conversation.

Dr. Lucy nods as she looks at the kids as she needs to tell them something. "Oh kids, before you go upstairs especially Sofia and Madeline that you two need to start taking a step back into helping and guiding Cedric". Dr. Lucy said to them as the other adults agree with her.

Sofia and Madeline are stunned as they learn about it as are confused about it. "What but why, we have been guiding him in the last few years". Madeline said to Dr. Lucy as she is perplexed about it.

Dr. Lucy nods as she looks at Madeline as she needs to explain it a bit more. "We all know Madeline, and the both of you have done a great job with it. However, Cedric will need more guidance than the two of you, especially since the hardest things that he has ever been through are more adult. Plus, it is something that kids your age and Daniel's age shouldn't know about until you are over 18 years old". Dr. Lucy said to them as she explains it to them.

Sofia looks at them as Goodwyn nods in agreement as Roland the first is stunned as well as a bit confused about what Cedric could have possibly been through. "Oh ok then", Sofia said to them as the other kids look at each other as they have no idea what Cedric has been through that they can't help and guide him with.

Miranda nods as she looks at Daniel as it is time to give him his surprise. "Plus, there is one more surprise Daniel. Esmeralda, you may come in now". Miranda said to Esmeralda as she has that surprise for him.

Esmeralda comes into the room as she has Fernando with her as they walk in the room. Daniel is stunned and happy to see her. He has tears in his eyes as he smiles at her. "Grandmere Esmeralda", Daniel said to Esmeralda as he went to hug her.

Esmeralda smiles at Daniel as they hug each other they haven't seen each other in a good bit. "Daniel, it is good to see you. You are looking well". Esmeralda said to Daniel as the two are talking in French with each other.

Everyone especially the kids is stunned as they see this. "Wait this is the same lady that you brought back from the Wimonia Castle", Sofia said to Miranda as she is wondering about it.

Miranda nods as she looks at Sofia as if it is exactly right. "That's right, even though she was one of the people who was also locked up in the tower, she was actually in the castle when we came to help to find Daniel". Miranda said to them as she explains it.

Madeline nods as she is starting to understand now as she notices that Daniel and Esmeralda are talking to each other in French. "So she is the one that taught Daniel French and they got punished for". Madeline said to them as things are starting to make sense.

Daniel nods as he looks at Madeline as it is the very person. "That's right Madeline, Esmeralda is like my grandmother to me. When I was a kid, she always protected and stand up for me against my fake mother monster and Jeffery just like a real mom or a grandmother does. She is a lot tougher and braver than she looks especially at her age". Daniel said to Madeline as he explains it to her and the other kids.

Esmeralda nods as she looks at Daniel and smiles at him. Fernando is standing next to her. "Daniel dear, you are giving me too much credit even when it is due. This Fernando, a dear friend of mine, we are Lorenzo's parents". Esmeralda said to them as she explains it.

The kids are stunned as they look at Lorenzo as he nods to them. Lorenzo nods as the two adults are sitting next to him. "It is true kids. You met my father at the wedding. When Esmeralda was brought back here by Queen Miranda, she got reunited with me and met my daughter, my son, and my wife. It was because of Miranda that we are back together even though my parents are divorced ". Lorenzo said to them and they nod as if it has happened.

The kids are stunned as they didn't know this as they look at Queen Miranda. "Wow that is cool mom", Daniel said to Miranda as he went over to hug her as tears are falling down his face. He is crying as he is letting it all out.

Miranda nods as she smiles at him and hugs him back. "Everything will be ok Daniel, I promise. You will be safe here and that woman will not harm you ever again". Miranda said to Daniel as she is starting to cry as well. The kids nod as they are glad to see the reunion take place like this.

A few minutes later, Miranda and Daniel let go of their hug as she looks at the kids. "Kids, why don't you take Daniel on a full tour of the castle and the grounds and then go to the playroom". Miranda said to them as she wants them to go and leave the room. The kids nod as they leave the room as Daniel went with them.

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The adults look at each other as Dr. Lucy sighs and looks at Miranda as she has seen a lot from Daniel already. "Miranda, I am not going to lie to you, but Daniel will need a lot of counseling to sort out the feelings that he has been carrying when his fake mother monster was still around. However, with the newest ordeal that he went through, there is no doubt in my mind that he has suffered deeply in it just like Cedric suffered deeply as well". Dr. Lucy said to them as she grabs her wand out as she gets started with things.

Roland first looks at Dr. Lucy as he is a bit perplexed about things. "What do you mean by how Cedric suffered deeply just like Daniel"? Roland first asks Dr. Lucy as he does not realize it.

Dr. Lucy looks at Roland the first as she uses a spell to show them memory analyzes of both people in question. "King Roland the First, I am a counselor who specializes in magical and nonmagical trauma. In the first session with my patients, I do a memory analysis of each person. This analysis will show me what the patient has been through". Dr. Lucy said to them as she explains more as she shows them the results of it. "On the left, you see Daniel's memory results while on the right you see Cedric's memory results. The dark purple and black memories mean that there was magical trauma involved while dark green and black means that nonmagical trauma was involved with it. Both people have been through magical and nonmagical traumas in their lives". Dr. Lucy said to Roland the first as she gives him, Roland, Goodwyn, and Baileywick a harsh glare as she has seen the memories for herself. "That brings me to this question. What is the name of Ever Realm were you four thinking? Didn't you four ever notice anything when Cedric was miserable at all or have been through difficult pain that you four ignored him especially when he needed it the most"? Dr. Lucy asks them as she wants answers about it.

The four men are stunned as Dr. Lucy gives them a harsh glare Roland the First does look guilty but doesn't say anything about it. Goodwyn is also guilty about it while Roland the second and Baileywick are a bit stunned and embarrassed as they are the biggest guilty people. "Well no, Cedric never really talked about it with us, so we didn't ask". Roland the second said to them as they realize things.

Dr. Lucy looks at them as she nods as starts with Cedric's results first. "In Cedric's results, he has traumas that he has not talked about with anyone much less with you four in particular. However, it amazes me that he is still functioning even though he was put through those sorts of things. Also, in those results, there were signs that some of the memories were blocked like it didn't haunt him after it took place, but it did haunt him at a certain put like the block was removed due to some spell or the person that cast that spell passed away. These particular memories were from 14 years ago and it was magical trauma that Cedric went through". Dr. Lucy said to them as she explains it.

Everyone is stunned as they learn about it as they do the math. "14 years ago, the only thing that I can think of is the mass royal sorcerer kidnapping case. Cedric was the last victim that disappeared for 2 months. It was the worse two months of my life. Although, we had no idea where Cedric was taken let alone who saved him". Goodwyn said to Dr. Lucy as it was an awful time in their lives.

Fernando nods as he looks at them as he needs to reveal something to them plus Esmeralda agrees. "The one that saved Cedric back then was our late daughter. She took that case very personally and did everything by the book on it. When that deranged princess was arrested and gotten convicted for her crimes, it was our late daughter that came up with a unique sentence for her. However, that woman was also pregnant at the time with the baby. She ordered that the baby is carried to term and when it was born to be immediately placed for adoption with people who have zero family or friendship ties with the mother or the father. At the trial, that deranged woman refused to tell us who the father is of her baby. However, the baby should be around Daniel's age by now". Fernando said to them as he explains it.

Everyone is stunned as they learn more about it as Roland didn't know. "I had no idea that it was your late daughter that did that. She is a bigger hero than I thought". Miranda said to them as she is wondering about it.

Dr. Lucy nods as she looks at them as explains things further. "That's right when I looked at Daniel's results, the traumas that he was been through are mostly physical and non-magical trauma at the hands of the fake mother monster and Jeffery. However, there were magical traumas here and there up until around when he was 8 years old. Also, around that time frame, these traumas are locked differently. It is like he still remembers these traumas but the severe pain that came with it got taken away and locked like it. Even though the traumas kept happening to him, it was severe but not extreme after his 8year old year. With the newer trauma, it has not been locked like the others are. Plus Daniel has told me that he has gotten horrible nightmares from the most recent trauma. However, after further look into the memories itself, both Cedric and Daniel were taken to the same place just at different times in their lives". Dr. Lucy said to them as she reveals that both Cedric and Daniel were taken to the same location.

Everyone is stunned as they learn about it and realize that things could be troubling. "What, that would mean, there is a place just like that tower that horrible people like my ex-wife have taken them to". Charles said to them as he realizes that there is another place that needs to be found.

Dr. Lucy nods as she looks at them as if it is bad news. "Yes, from the memories themselves, the only thing I got out of it is that they were taken to some sort of island. Plus, other people have likely been taken there as well, but due to the ordeal that they have been through they are highly unlikely to want to talk about it due to the things that they were subjected to". Dr. Lucy said to them as she explains things to them.

The adults are stunned as they hear that one correctly as it is something to process. "No wonder Cedric never talked about it back then and even now. How can we help him and Daniel in guiding through those kinds of things"? Roland asks Dr. Lucy as he is wondering about it.

Dr. Lucy looks at Roland as she nods as she explains it. "Well, in Cedric's case, he will need to open up about the horrible and heinous things that he went through preferably with someone who was also a victim of the same heinous thing as well. In Daniel's case, he will need to talk about the nightmares that he has experienced, but he didn't go through that kind of heinous thing". Dr. Lucy said to them as she explains it.

Roland first looks at Dr. Lucy as he is getting a bad feeling about it. "Dr. Lucy, when you said heinous things, you mean that kind of assault don't you". Roland, the first said to Dr. Lucy as he is suspects about it.

Everyone looks at Roland first as they are very confused as Miranda also knows what she is talking about. "Yes, I do mean that kind of assault, King Roland the First. Only Cedric was assaulted in that way". Dr. Lucy said to King Roland the first as she reveals it. The adults are stunned as they didn't realize about it as it is something that they all need to process about it.

Charles and Miranda sigh in relief that they learn Daniel was not put through that as they change the subject. He pulls out the pictures that were found at the Wimonia castle. "King Roland the First, is this picture of you"? Charles asks Roland first as he shows him the wedding picture first.

Roland the first looks at the wedding picture as he is stunned as it is him. "Yes, that was me when I was a boy. It was my uncle Leondias's wedding to Trinity many years ago. There was something awful about that woman even though she was royal. Wait a minute, how do you know my uncle"? Roland the first asks Charles as he has tears in his eyes.

Charles looks at Roland the first as he lightly smiles at him as pulls out his family tree scroll. "I am his grandson". Charles said to Roland the first as he shows him further proof about it.

Roland, the first is stunned as he smiles at Charles as tears are falling down his face. "After all these years, I get a piece of my uncle back". Roland, the first said to them as he has been wanting to know what happened to him.

Charles looks at Roland the first as he is kind of confused about things as he pulls out the other picture. "Roland the first, is this picture of you? James found this picture in my grandmother's childhood room". Charles said to them as he shows him the picture.

Roland, the first is stunned as he looks at the picture as if it is him. "Yes, that is me here". Roland, the first said to them as he looks at the back as there are things written in French. He hands it to Esmeralda as she says what in English.

Everyone looks at Esmeralda as they are wondering what is going on. "Esmeralda, what does it say in French exactly"? Miranda asks Esmeralda as they have no idea that things could have turned out differently for Roland the first and his family.

Esmeralda looks at Roland the first as she is stunned by this. "Roland the first, what did you do exactly to make Charles's grandmother target you and the male heirs in your bloodline? Plus it also says that you have gotten an item that proven useful to that woman". Esmeralda said to them as they all turn to Roland the first.

Roland the first looks at them as he is stunned as things are starting to bite him in the rear end. "I was trying to find someone to help me to get my uncle free and reunite him with the rest of the family. I pleaded with royals and knights to help me, so I went back to the drawing board to get a magical item made that will track down a WImonian native to help me with my quest. Even though I did meet a woman, she didn't want to help me at all". Roland, the first said to them as he explains it.

Lady Agatha looks at Roland the first as she realizes that it was him and remembers way back then. "That Wimonian native was me. It was because of you that I lost my younger siblings. My youngest sister was Heidi's mother. Do you have any idea the consequences that you have done to me and my family"? Lady Agatha asks Roland the first as she glares at him as she brings that up.

Roland, the first is stunned as he looks at Lady Agatha as he does remember now. "I had no idea that you had younger siblings back then. Plus, you were a very strong fighter, so I thought you will be the best choice to defeat her". Roland, the first said to Lady Agatha as he is trying to defend his reasoning.

Lady Agatha looks at Roland the first as she shakes her head to her. "I was not ready to challenge that woman and her daughter back then Roland the first. I was Madeline's age when my siblings and I fled from Wimonia. I watched those horrible bounty knights of Queen Trinity taking my mother away from us because my father passed away in prison and demanded that my mother take over his prison sentence. She has never broken the law and yet Queen Trinity had those bounty knights arrest her. When my siblings and I were out of Wimonia, we were taken in by a wizard named Alfred. He was the headmaster of the Magma Institute at that time. We were in his protective custody and he made sure that we graduated from his school as well. It was because of him that I learned healing spells and an expert in magical martial arts". Lady Agatha said to them as she gives him a look.

Roland, the first is stunned as he truly didn't know what he did back then. Kimberly looks at Lady Agatha as she does feel bad for her as she can't help but think about the grandkids. "Speaking about the school, Miranda dear, technically, you can't rule the kingdom because you are uneducated and never did graduate from school didn't you". Kimberly said to them as she brings that up.

Everyone is stunned as they look at Miranda she is stunned by it as she feels deeply ashamed. Roland first glares at Kimberly as he sees the shamed expression on her face. Everyone else gives a glare at Kimberly, especially Josephine. "Kimberly now is not the time to bring that up. Today is a special day for Daniel as it is his moving into the castle. Not only that Miranda Louise also moved into the castle today. Plus Miranda Louise and Olivia will be starting at Royal Prep soon with the other grandkids". Roland, the first said to Kimberly as he is ready to defend Miranda.

Kimberly is stunned as she looks at Roland the first as she is very confused. "What, why are you defending the uneducated woman, when years earlier you were totally against her for marrying Roland"? Kimberly asks Roland the first as she is wondering about it.

Roland first looks at Kimberly as she calls him out about defending her this time. "Are you kidding me, Kimberly, I believed lies from a certain worker at Royal Prep over my son back then. I deeply disrespected Miranda once, but I was not going to do that again. I never thought you of all people would deeply disrespect Miranda, especially on a day like today". Roland, the first said to Kimberly as he is ready to defend Miranda.

Kimberly looks at Roland the first as she sighs to him. "I will give you that one Roland the first, but you really should look into the law about the queen and the crown. An uneducated woman can't be the queen of the kingdom". Kimberly said to Roland the first as she continues to bring up the law.

Roland first glares at Kimberly as he knows more than she does. "Even though I know the law as much as you do, I have learned to check the facts and discover the truth and not believe everything that people tell me without that proof to back it up. If you continue to misjudge Miranda even in front of the grandkids, it will be you that will leave the castle, not Miranda. I know for a fact that Miranda is a fighter through and through and has the scars to prove it. Plus, if you continue to say that Miranda is an uneducated woman, I will accuse you of slander to the queen. Also, I am not the only one that will accuse you of it either". Roland, the first said to Kimberly as he is serious about it.

Roland the second and Tilly are stunned as everyone in the room is equally stunned about it. "Mom, a dad, calm down, please, we don't need the kids to hear all of this". Roland the second said to them as he is wondering about it.

Kimberly looks at Roland the second as she notices how serious Roland the first is about it. "Fine, I will be quiet about it for now". Kimberly said to them as she thinks that Miranda is not an educated woman. However, she does not realizes that Josephine has a frown on her face as she is ready to pounce on her. The adults look at each other as if they are wondering if they are missing something or if is Kimberly right. William also arrives in the room as he has his grown daughter with him as the talks continue.

...

Back with the kids, they have shown Daniel around the castle and the grounds as they are back in the playroom to talk and hang out. With the kids, they are having fun in the playroom. Daniel is stunned by how the kids are playing. Olivia and Miranda look at them as they have an announcement. "We have news for you to know". Olivia said to them as now is the perfect time to tell them about it.

Sofia is stunned as she looks at Olivia and Miranda Louise as they are wondering about it. "You do Olivia, what's going on"? Sofia asks them as it gets the other's attention.

Miranda Louise nods as she looks at them. "Yeah, both Olivia and I will be attending Royal prep in the fall. We both got accepted as of yesterday afternoon". Miranda Louise said to them as they announce the news together.

Madeline is pleased about it as she looks at Miranda Louise. "You are that is cool". Madeline said to Miranda Louise as the others are pleased about it.

Miranda Louise nods as she looks at them as she needs to explain it. "Yeah, the royal school board deeply recognized that I was kept in the dark about my Wimonia royal heritage and I was not coached by my mom to say certain things about my grandmother on my mother's side of the family. My grandmother was the younger sister of the evil queen of Wimonia". Miranda Louise said to them as she explains it.

Olivia nods as she looks at them as explains it. "Yeah plus I hated the Magma institute, but Mother Renee didn't let me leave that school. Plus we are going to the school to do an exit interview with Headmaster Donald tomorrow". Olivia said to them as they will need to attend an exit interview.

(Amber is stunned as she looks at them as is shocked about it. )

"I had no idea that you are a descendant of a royal-born Miranda Louise. That would mean that you could become a queen of Wimonia". Amber said to Miranda Louise as she thinks that she will be queen.

(Daniel sighs as he looks at them as he is glad that they get to leave. "I wish I could leave, but I can't leave Jennifer by herself even with Alex being there with her". Daniel said to them as he wishes that he could leave.

The kids are stunned as the cousins know about it. "What do you mean by can't leave Jennifer by herself? Is it that safety rule"? Sofia asks Daniel as she is wondering if it was about that safety rule.

Daniel looks at Sofia as he shakes his head at her. "I only wish that it was the case Sofia. One of the things is that Jennifer and I are co-leaders of the explorer and adventure club at school and it has a two-school year term. However, the main reason is about an awful prince who attends the Magma Institute. To be honest, he should have been expelled from there". Daniel said to them as he reveals that he should have been kicked out of that school.

The Enchancia royal kids are stunned as they are a bit confused about it. "Huh, who are you talking about exactly"? James asks them as they don't know about this particular boy.

Alex nods as he looks at them as he needs to explain it. "His name is Prince George. The guy used to be one of my friends, but we are not anymore because of his awful behavior towards Jennifer especially when he found out that she is going to be my sister. He even expected the invite to the wedding, but mom and dad shut that down and then some, especially from my dad. Prince George's dad agreed with my parents that they will not be going to the wedding. However, word is that Prince George's mom threw a fit about it". Alex said to them as he explains it.

Olivia nods as she brings up the magical picture in a memory orb that she made. "Yeah plus she even came by to the house after the wedding is over and demanded to do a redo of the entire ceremony. She said some insensitive and demanding Uncle Rodrigo remarry within 5 months after Aunt Rebecca died to get Miranda Louise a new mom that will make her forget that her mom even existed. Grandmother Josephine wouldn't hear of any of it and pulled Prince George's mom out of the house by the ear. She fell into the mud from the rains that the kingdom had gotten and it ruined her dress. It was really funny". Olivia said to them as she plays the memory orb of the event.

The kids watch it as they are stunned by it as they have never seen anything like that. "Woah, I never thought that Grandmother Josephine has it in her to do that. I mean she looks really mad, but she was so calm and at peace like that". Madeline said to them as she is wondering how she does it.

The kids nod in agreement as it was really funny to watch. "Yeah, it just proves that people have layers to themselves. Plus, does Roland the first look so intimidating to you guys? I mean from the moment he saw me he looked intimidating". Daniel said to them as he is wondering about it.

Madeline looks at Daniel as she agrees about it. "Yeah, I don't get along with him because he is very boring for my taste. I mean Grandfather Enrique is more exciting than he is. All he does is play chess with Amber and James, and he doesn't fly flying derby as Grand mum does. Plus, what is with Ms. Esmeralda, Jennifer, it is like she was sad when she learned my name and met me for the first time"? Madeline asks them especially Jennifer as she is wondering about it.

Jennifer looks at Madeline as if she is wondering the same thing. "I am not sure completely, but she looked solemn about it. It is like she didn't want to call you by the name that you have for some reason. Plus she used to be a sorceress and a potion master". Jennifer said to Madeline as she explains it.

Madeline looks at Jennifer as she learns about what Esmeralda did for a living. "That is cool. See, she is more exciting and cooler than Grandfather the first already". Madeline said to them as she thinks that Esmeralda is more fun than Roland the first.

The kids look at each other as they shrug at each other. "Maybe that King Roland the first does have other interest than playing chess that you are not aware of Madeline". Miranda Louise said to Madeline as she is wondering about it.

The other kids look at each other as if they are wondering the same thing.

...

They are called towards dinner as they went to the table to eat. They see the adults at the table as they see that tension is somewhat building between the adults like some arguments took place.

Roland the second look at everyone as he wants dinner to go well tonight. "Everyone, I think it is time to reveal Daniel's real name now. Plus, at the end of the week, it will be the welcoming ball for Miranda Louise and Daniel as well". Roland the second said to them as the party for Miranda Louise and Daniel will be announced.

Miranda nods as she and Roland the second got up they are standing behind Daniel. "Everyone this is Christopher Enrique McArthur", Miranda said to them as she reveals Daniel's true name.

Everyone is pleased about the new name as the adults are pleased about it. Enrique is deeply touched by it. "Oh Miranda, you gave him my name as his middle name that is very sweet of you". Enrique said to Miranda as he is deeply touched by it.

Roland nods as he looks at Christopher and Miranda Louise as they sit down to discuss the welcoming ball. "Christopher, Miranda Louise, at the end of the week, a royal ball will be thrown your honors. Christopher, you will be doing the first waltz with your mom, and Miranda Louise, you will be doing the first waltz with your father and then me". Roland said to them as Rodrigo is stunned about it.

Miranda Louise is stunned as she learns that she will be honored and doing the first waltz with her dad and uncle. "Me, but why though, I am only going to be here for the school year. Plus, it is a more meaningful thing to Christopher not me". Miranda Louise said to them as she is wondering about it.

Roland looks at Miranda Louise as he needs to explain it to her. "Well, you are a royal-born Miranda Louise and you didn't know about your royal heritage until now. It is your time to shine Miranda Louise". Roland said to Miranda Louise as he explains it.

Miranda Louise looks at Roland as her dad and extended relatives agree. "Ok, I would like to have Black Forest cherry cake as one of the desserts at the party please". Miranda Louise said to them as she tells them about a particular cake at the event.

Roland the first nods as he looks at Miranda Louise as he is pleased about it. "You have excellent taste, Miranda Louise". Roland, the first said to Miranda Louise as Kimberly is stunned that he made that comment towards her.

Kimberly looks at Roland the first as she is wondering about it. "Roland the first, Miranda Louise is not even your granddaughter. She is Enrique's granddaughter". Kimberly said to Roland the first as she is wondering about it. Miranda Louise frowns as she is wondering if Kimberly doesn't like her.

Christopher nods as he looks at them as he is making a couple of requests about it. "I want to request that there is extra security for the party and a vanilla cake with vanilla frosting and the color of the frosting to be indigo to match my amulet". Christopher said to them as Baileywick is writing things down already.

Roland nods as he looks at the kids as he is curious about something. "Christopher, why do you want to request extra security for the party? Is it because of Charles's ex-wife"? Roland asks Christopher as he is wondering about it.

Christopher looks at Roland as he shakes his head to him. "Well no, it is to keep a certain prince and his mom out of the party. They are two troublesome people that have given me and Jennifer a hard time". Christopher said to them as the cousins nodded in agreement as this is true.

Miranda looks at Miranda Louise as she is getting concerned about the cake choice. "Miranda Louise, I m sorry but Madeline's can't have cherries". Miranda said to Miranda Louise as she reminds her about her food allergy Madeline's

Madeline nodded as she is being prioritized.

Miranda Louise frowns as she sighs as she is feeling kind of low like she is going to be expected to change her choice. She has tears in her eyes as she knows how it is with the golden child and to put others before her. "Does this mean that I have to sacrifice what I like and what I want to pacify and satisfy Madeline and her needs"? Miranda Louise asks them as she is wondering if that is going to be the case.

The adults look at Miranda Louise Madeline also look at her as she nods to her. "You should Miranda Louise because of my food allergy". Madeline said to Miranda Louise as she brings up her food allergy. Miranda Louise frowns as she is crying as she left the table crying and upset.

Sofia frowns as she gives a harsh glare at Madeline as that crossed the line. "You are out of line Madeline. The party is about Miranda Louise and Christopher not you". Sofia said to Madeline as she gets on to her about it. Madeline is stunned as she looks at Sofia as she is defending Miranda Louise.

(Rodrigo looks at Roland and Miranda as they need to know something about Miranda Louise. )"

Roland, Miranda, may I speak to the both of you privately please"? Rodrigo asks them as the adults look at the two girls as they are getting the feeling that something is up between them.

Roland nods as the three of them leave the room Miranda tells them that they will be right back. They went to another room as Rosa went to check up on Miranda Louise. "Rodrigo, what's wrong"? Miranda asks Rodrigo as there is something the matter.

Rodrigo looks at Roland and Miranda as he needs to explain things to them. Rodrigo went into the hallway he looks at Miranda and Roland. "I know that you two are trying to make Miranda Louise feel welcomed to the castle and with the ball in her honor. It was just back at the Gladiz house, whenever it was Miranda Louise's turn for a family outing or an evening activity with dad, mom, and Lady Agatha, Renee always made her pick something else or give up her turn for next time. She always had to miss out on going to the opera, cherry festivals, and other things to pacify Renee and what she wanted. Renee never wanted Miranda Louise to be the focus of attention and do the things she liked. Miranda Louise finally opened up to me and Rebecca about it when she caught Renee ripping up her VIP specialty. Box seats and backstage passes to the grand opening night of the Phantom of the Opera in the kingdom of Norberg and her brand new opera dress that was costumed made just for her that she has gotten for her birthday last year that she was supposed to go with us and mom. When mom learned about it, she was very furious at Renee in front of me, Ernesto, Rosa, and Rebecca. That's when we learned why Miranda Louise never really had a turn on things. Rebecca always held her tongue back when it came to things, but she let loose on things with Renee. She grab a full bottle of red wine and poured it all over Renee's brand new white and gold dress that she bought for a gala that she and Ernesto were going to the following weekend. Granted it was a petty move on Rebecca's part but Ernesto said that it was justified and that he was planning to change his plans to cheer Miranda Louise up ". Rodrigo nods to them as he reveals that Miranda Louise has always been pushed to put aside things that she likes and wants to satisfy someone else and let them have their way.

Miranda looks at Rodrigo as she sighs as she does feel bad for Miranda Louise. "I suppose we will have to work things out for the party and make sure that Madeline does not get a slice of that particular cake. Plus, I had no idea that Renee has made her that awful about giving up things that she wants to do". Miranda said to Rodrigo as she knows that they need to make things right.

Rodrigo nods as he looks at Miranda as he wants to fix things. "Yeah ever since Renee has not been back at the old Gladiz house, Miranda Louise has been feeling better about things. Even though that woman does work at Royal Prep, I hope and pray that they will not have a lot of interaction with each other". Rodrigo said to Miranda and Roland as it is a concern.

Roland nods as it is something to get to when the time comes. "I hope so as well Rodrigo". Roland said to Rodrigo as they went back to the table. It was not long that Miranda Louise and Rosa also joins the table as he knows that they need to have a long talk with Madeline.

Back at the table, everyone sees that Miranda Louise is feeling better as Miranda and Roland tell Baileywick to have a table where cherry and nut-filled items are set up with signs for those with those allergies. Roland, the first sees that the subject needs to be changed. "So kids, what are your favorite hobbies and interests"? Roland the first asks them as he wants it on a better subject since the drama of the welcoming ball has come to an end.

As each of the kids respond to Roland the first, it was now Miranda Louise's turn as she tells Roland the first about her favorite hobbies and interests. "I love flying derby, going to the theatre and watching plays, going to the opera, going to the ballet, listening to various composers, and going to art museums. My dad says that I am the patron of the fine arts in the family". Miranda Louise said to Roland the first as she explains her interests and hobbies.

Roland, the first is stunned as he looks at Miranda Louise as she has the same interest as he does. "Which opera is your favorite, Miranda Louise"? Roland asks Miranda Louise as he is curious about it.

Miranda Louise looks at Roland the first as she lightly smiles back at him Madeline is stunned as she has an interest that matches him. She jumps into the conversation as she looks at Roland the first. "Grandfather the first, I love music too". Madeline said to Roland first she tells him that she loves music as Sofia and the others agreed that she does like music.

The adults and parents look at the two girls as they give Madeline a look. Roland first looks to Madeline as it wasn't her turn to talk. Miranda Louise looks at Madeline as she sighs as the girl jumped into the conversation. "My favorite opera is Phantom of the Opera. There is something about the music between the two main characters that touch your soul". Miranda Louise said to Roland the first as she explains it.

Roland the first nods as he smiles back to Miranda Louise as he can bond with her much easier. Madeline frowns as Miranda Louise got the conversation back to her. "Oh Miranda Louise, maybe Grandfather the First can take the both of us some time", Madeline said to Miranda Louise as she looks at Roland the first as she wants to go.

Roland first looks at Madeline as he is stunned that she thinks that the both of them can go. "Madeline, Phantom of the Opera is a 2 and half hours long show. Also, you can not interject yourself into the conversation". Roland, the first said to Madeline as he gets on to her for it.

Madeline looks at Roland the first as she learns how long the show is. "Oh, but I was trying to tell you what my hobbies are like the other kids were". Madeline said to Roland first as she explains what she was trying to do.

Roland first looks at Madeline as he shakes his head at her. "Yes, but you should have to wait your turn to tell me not to get in the way of the conversation". Roland, the first said to Madeline as the other adults agree.

Roland nods as he looks at Madeline as he gives her a look. "My father is right Madeline. You needed to wait just a bit longer until after Miranda Louise was finished". Roland the second said to Madeline as he backs his dad up.

Madeline is stunned as she pouts as sees that Miranda Louise tells Roland for the first about the various operas that she likes especially the Italian ones. After Miranda Louise is done, Madeline does tell Roland the first about her interest as well. Roland the first nods as he looks at Madeline's eyes he sighs as it reminds him of someone that he once deeply loved.

...

After dinner, Heidi and Charles say their goodbyes as Goodwyn takes her up to her room and the second workshop. Christopher went up to Charles as they are having their heartfelt goodbyes. Well, this is it, Christopher. You will be loved, cared for, and protected here. Plus I promise you that this will be for the best". Charles said to Christopher as he promises him that it will be for the best.

Christopher nods as he looks at Charles he lightly smiles at him. "I know that and thanks for bringing me back to my real mom. I still don't know what I will call you since Roland is now my dad". Christopher said to Charles as he is wondering about it.

Charles nods as he looks at Christopher as if it is going to be strange. "You're welcome Christopher, it will feel very strange if I continued to call you son. Plus, I suppose it is fate. I reunited you with family, and I get reunited with family that I didn't know that I had. Plus Heidi will be here too". Charles said to Christopher as he looks at Roland the first as he is glad to meet a family member from his grandfather's family.

Christopher nods as he looks at Charles as agrees that it will be weird. "Yeah, it will be weird though, and yet you are still family to Grandfather the first. I suppose we both got something out of it". Christopher said to Charles as he says thanks. Charles nods to Christopher as they share a goodbye hug Miranda smiles as it is very sweet.

Charles leaves the castle as Christopher lightly smiles as he went toward Miranda. "Good night mom", Christopher said to Miranda as he is going up to his room for the night. Miranda nods as she looks at Christopher as says good night to him.

Rodrigo looks at Miranda as Ernesto went up to her as they need to inform her about things. "Oh Miranda, Miranda Louise, and Olivia does have their exit interview that they will need to do tomorrow at the magma institute, and Ernesto and I will be there to sign various school forms and things like that". Rodrigo said to them as Ernesto nods at her.

Kimberly looks at them as she catches wind of it and joins in the conversation. "Exit interview, I never heard of a thing like that", Kimberly said to them as she is wondering about it.

Rodrigo nods as he looks at Kimberly as he needs to explain it. "Yes, if a student is going to another school or dropping out, the student and their parents have to do an exit interview with the headmaster of the school. In Miranda's case, she never did one because someone else who wasn't our parents did it without their knowledge and Miranda's knowledge". Rodrigo said to Kimberly as he is ready to defend her against her mother-in-law.

Miranda is stunned as she does know about the exit interview as it brings back memories.

"That is true, but who did the exit interview on me though"? Miranda asks Rodrigo as she didn't know about it.

Rodrigo looks at Miranda as he sighs and whispers the two names that did it to her ear. "It was Alberto and his father". Rodrigo said to Miranda as he does not want to reveal it to everyone in the room.

Miranda is stunned and horrified by it as she deeply frowns as has tears in her eyes. "You mean the very classmate of mine that did it to me? Did he get in serious trouble for that"? Miranda asks Rodrigo as she is wondering about it Kimberly is a bit confused and Roland the first is stunned as he realizes that Miranda is a survivor and a fighter. He is also starting to remember the royal summit meeting in a different kingdom years ago.

Rodrigo nods as he looks at them as he has to tell her about it. "Yeah, that classmate got permanent expulsion from the Magma institute and blacklisted from other schools for you know what. He has gotten a 4-year prison sentence in Dominica and a lifetime banishment from Dominica for his crimes, and he got a permanent lifetime ban from entering the kingdom of Amora and he got a 15-year ban from the other kingdoms in the entire Ever Realm. His sentence and conviction were kept out of the kingdom news due to the nature of the crime and privacy to you Miranda and our family". Rodrigo said to Miranda as he explains it.

Miranda looks at Rodrigo as she sighs in relief Roland looks at them as he is a bit confused about things. "Thank you Rodrigo", Miranda said to Rodrigo as she has some closure about what happened years ago.

Rodrigo nods as he looks at Miranda as if there is one other thing. "You are welcome, you need to talk to Headmaster Donald about your school file and among other things. Plus, Headmaster Donald has a couple of things that he wants to tell you that will change everything. Rodrigo said to Miranda as he reveals it.

Miranda is stunned as Kimberly and Roland first look at Rodrigo as they are wondering about it. "What could Headmaster Donald have to tell an uneducated woman"? Kimberly asks Rodrigo as she still thinks that Miranda has not finished school as all of the grandkids are upstairs and away from the fighting.

Rodrigo is stunned as he looks at Kimberly as she went into the conversation. "With all due respect Queen Kimberly, you are out of line". Rodrigo said to Kimberly as he is ready to defend his sister.

Josephine nods as she looks to Kimberly as she has heard enough. "I have to agree with Rodrigo. You are very clueless about what my daughter went through at the hands of her classmate who went to the same school as Miranda". Josephine said to Kimberly as she is defending Miranda as well.

Kimberly is stunned as she looks at them as she is very confused as she looks at Roland first. She notices the solemn expression on his face as he knows what kind of things they are talking about. "What about you, Roland the first, how dare you overlook Madeline when she was trying to bond with you. You have spent more time talking with Miranda Louise about her favorite hobbies that Madeline also shares with you". Kimberly said to Roland the first as she is getting on to him about it.

Roland first looks at Kimberly as he is stunned that she is getting on to him. "Madeline is the one that interjected into the conversation. Plus just because Madeline has an interest and hobby that matches with me doesn't mean that we will instantly bond. Plus, Miranda Louise is a lovely young lady. Sure she needs to learn to speak up for herself and needs some self-confidence in herself, she and I had a nice conversation about various composers during dessert". Roland, the first said to Kimberly as he took a liking to Miranda Louise.

Kimberly looks at Roland the First she is stunned by this as she gives him a look. "Well yes, but Madeline is your granddaughter, not Miranda Louise. You need to spend time with your actual grandchildren other than Enrique's and Josephine's grandkids". Kimberly said to Roland the first as she fires back at him.

Roland, the first is stunned as he gives Kimberly a look as he is ready to defend it. "Miranda Louise is a very distant relative from my aunt-in-law's side of the family Kimberly. I have gained closure about my uncle that was long overdue. Yes, I have made choices that had subsequential consequences on Lady Agatha's family. Not only that, I finally got to meet a descendant of my uncle. It might be that there are more out there that never knew about me and our family". Roland, the first said to Kimberly as he is defending it.

Kimberly looks at Roland first as she gives him a look. "I will give you that one Roland the first. However, Madeline needs to be your priority a lot more than Miranda Louise. However, why you haven't been on my side about Miranda being an uneducated queen? The law states that very clearly". Kimberly asks Roland the first as she is wondering about it.

Roland, the first is stunned as he is hearing this correctly as he deeply knows something that she has forgotten about. "Unbelievable Kimberly, I am not going to put Madeline on a pedestal. Also, you don't care about anything else other than Madeline and the law". Roland, the first said to Kimberly as he fires back at her.

Kimberly is stunned as she is being called out on it. "What, why you", Kimberly said to Roland the first as she is ready to say something back to him.

Josephine frowns as she glares at Kimberly as she is furious with her. "THAT'S ENOUGH QUEEN KIMBERLY, HOW DARE YOU INSINUATE THINGS ABOUT MIRANDA WHEN YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW THE TRUTH. I EXPECT YOU TO GO TO THE MAGMA INSTITUTE WITH THEM TOMORROW. WHEN YOU KNOW THE TRUTH, IT WILL MAKE YOU REALIZE THAT THERE ARE REMARKABLE PEOPLE OUT THERE IN THE EVER REALM AND THAT DOES INCLUDE MIRANDA. DO MAKE MYSELF CLEAR. WHEN YOU GO, TELL THE RECEPTIONIST THAT THE BENEFACTOR HAS SENT YOU TO SEE HEADMASTER DONALD". Josephine said to Kimberly as she is putting an end to the argument as Roland the second and Miranda are stunned and confused about it.

Kimberly looks at Josephine as she is defending Miranda as she is getting the feeling that there is more to things that she and Miranda do not realize. "Fine crystal clear", Kimberly said to Josephine as she knows not to get on to her bad side.

As the adults also leave the castle and head toward bed for the night, Roland and Miranda went up to bed as they are deeply confused about things. "What was that about from your mom"? Roland asks Miranda as he is wondering about things.

Miranda looks at Roland as if she does not know either. "I do not know. I have never seen my mom defending me from anyone before especially now against Kimberly. At the same time, I do not know what my mom meant about the benefactor or anything like that. Plus, what was with your dad tonight though? I mean it looked like he had a harder time bonding with Madeline though, and it is not because they share the same interest in music. I mean he is not going to put her on a pedestal". Miranda said to Roland as something must be up with him.

Roland looks at Miranda as he nods as he is wondering the same thing. "You are right about that Miranda. I am wondering what it could be. We have a long day tomorrow". Roland said to Miranda as the two of them went to sleep for the night.

...

The next day, Christopher is awake as he is already getting dressed as he is making sure that his new room is presentable for inspection. He has his hair already styled and among other things. It is not long before Baileywick and the maids comes into the room as they are surprised to see that Christopher is already awake and the room is very clean and immaculate. "Good morning Prince Christopher and you are already dressed for the day already". Baileywick said to Christopher as there is not any cleaning that needs to be done here.

Christopher looks at Baileywick as he stands at attention by his bed. "Yes sir, Baileywick, my room is ready for your inspection". Christopher said to Baileywick as he is ready for him to inspect the room.

Baileywick looks at Christopher as he sees the inspection sheet as he is getting the feeling that this is when he was living at the former castle. "There is no need for that Prince Christopher. Plus, I can understand that being here is very new to you. This is a new normal for you, and with time the new normal will be the norm for you". Baileywick said to Christopher as he went to grab the inspection sheet.

Christopher nods as he looks at Baileywick as he understands that this is a new normal. "It just feels very strange to me right now though. Everything is very strange. I met both of my grandmothers and grandfathers in the same room last night. I finally have aunts and uncles. I can finally say that some of my friends are my cousins. It is like we are going through a new change. Plus, you are not mean, evil, and horrible like Jeffery was, you treat the staff with kindness and respect. They don't fear you or the other stewards. It is strange for me to see that, but it is more refreshing and comforting that this is happening here". Christopher said to Baileywick as he is wondering about it.

Baileywick nods as he has the inspection sheet as he has an idea. He smiles as he learns that Christopher sees things in a new light "Last night was something Prince Christopher. Plus, that means a lot coming from you as well. I want you to tear this inspection sheet up and apart". Baileywick said to Christopher as he wants to do that.

Christopher is stunned as he is given the inspection sheet as looks at Baileywick. "Are you sure about this Baileywick? you will have to clean this up afterward". Christopher said to Baileywick as he is wondering about it.

Baileywick looks at Christopher as he nods as he is dead serious about it. "Yes, I want to start something from your old castle to get rid of and be cathartic on it. So what better way to get started is with that inspection sheet"? Baileywick asks Christopher as he wants to start something small and easy.

Christopher looks at the inspection sheet in his hands as he tears it down the middle. He has a light smile on his face as it feels good. "That felt good", Christopher said to Baileywick as he wants to tear it apart.

Baileywick nods as he looks at Christopher as gives him that encouragement. Christopher tears more of the inspection sheets that came to the castle as it is all over the floor. "See now, you are free from that place and these inspection sheets". Baileywick said to Christopher as he explains it to him.

Christopher nods as he stomps on the torn-up pieces on the floor to get them out of his system. The servant cleans it up as he puts it in the trash in a different room. "Your right, it is a good start though". Christopher said to Baileywick as he feels good to do that. Baileywick nods as he looks at Christopher as they went down to have breakfast with the family.

After breakfast, Kimberly and Roland were the first to come over as the two of them are barely speaking. Josephine looks at Kimberly as she has something in mind for her for a few minutes while everyone else is doing their own thing while Roland and Miranda are getting ready to go to the Magma Institute with Christopher. "I will make sure that Kimberly is on the cloud coaster with you, Roland, and Christopher to go to Magma Institute. Plus Rodrigo and Ernesto have their meetings there as well with Miranda Louise and Oliva, but it will be a bit later". Josephine said to Miranda as she has things in mind.

Miranda nods as she understands as she can see the tension between the parent's in-laws. As Roland the first has some ideas up his sleeves with the grandkids, Kimberly went up to see Goodwyn Miranda, and Roland got ready to go. Christopher is also ready to go when Josephine brings Kimberly back down as she said that would as the four of them got into the cloud coaster and head towards the school. The cloud coaster takes off as Kimberly is very quiet for most of the ride as she got told off by a few people. Christopher looks at Kimberly as he is wondering about it. "Grand mum, are you ok? You are very quiet. Even though we just met, you are very vocal". Christopher said to Kimberly as he is wondering about it.

Kimberly looks at Christopher as he can see Miranda in his eyes, but in his face and features, she sees someone else. "I am starting to see your mom in a new light. Your grandfather the first is right. Your mom is a fighter. I may be old, but I have been told off by people young and old very recently". Kimberly said to Christopher as she gives him a light detail about things.

Christopher looks at Kimberly as he does understand as they are approaching the kingdom of Dominica. It is not long before the group arrives at the Magma Institute Campus as Kimberly is stunned by the school itself. "This place is like a college campus". Kimberly said to them as there are a few buildings as well as a flying derby arena.

Christopher nods as he looks at Kimberly as he nods to her. "Yes, that is the upper school, middle school, and the elementary school. The building in the center is the administration building where Head Master Donald's office is located". Christopher said to Kimberly as he points out the various school buildings.

Kimberly nods as she looks around as it is a beautiful campus as it is huge land per square inch. "This place is very beautiful. I can see why a lot of kids went to school here through the years". Kimberly said to Christopher as she looks at him. "I want you to go with your dad while I talk to your mom". Kimberly said to Christopher as she wants him to walk in with Roland and go on ahead.

Christopher nods as he went on up to Roland as they are further ahead towards the administration building. Kimberly looks at Miranda and she sighs as she looks at her. "Miranda dear, I had no idea that it was your classmate from this very school that attacked you in that horrible manner. I should have known that you are the same person that all of the royals were discussing at the royal summit meeting in Amora all those years ago. I suppose it was fate". Kimberly said to Miranda as she does regret her words.

Miranda looks at Kimberly as she does remember the face of the classmate that attacked her. "Yes, I was in a dark place when he attacked me. It took me a long time to move on and then some". Miranda said to Kimberly as they made it inside the school building.

They walk into the lobby as a young woman is hard at work sorting through various papers that were kept hidden from Headmaster Donald that was found very recently by her as she has been working for a month. "Welcome to the Magma Institute do you have an appointment today"? The woman asks them as she looks at them as she looks like she has not slept that well in the past month.

Miranda looks at the receptionist as she notices that she is very professional, but the tired look on her face suggests that something else is going on. "Yes, we do have an appointment with Headmaster Donald". Miranda said to the receptionist as she explains it.

Kimberly nods as she looks at the receptionist she also sees that something is going on with her. "Yes, I was sent by the benefactor to come to see Headmaster Donald today as well". Kimberly said to the receptionist as she is very curious about the code word.

The receptionist looks at them as she nods as she deeply understands. "Oh, then you must know Ms. Josephine then. I will make sure that Headmaster Donald knows that all of you are here". The receptionist said to them as they are very important people.

Miranda is stunned as the receptionist heads toward the headmaster's office. "How does she know of my mother"? Miranda asks them as she is very confused about it. They shrug as if they don't know about it as they walk with her.

The receptionist looks at Miranda as she is stunned to learn about it. "Wait, you are the daughter of Ms. Josephine. Oh my, this day is getting more interesting, but Headmaster Donald will have to explain everything to all of you in his office". The receptionist said to them as there is a huge clue about things.

Headmaster Donald looks at the group as he has gotten a lot of calls in the last several weeks about Christopher as he has various papers on his desk about the teenage student. "Daniel, it is good to see that you are doing well". Headmaster Donald said to Christopher as he calls him by his former name.

Christopher nods as he looks at Headmaster Donald as Kimberly is still a bit confused about things. "Thank you, but I go by Christopher now". Christopher said to Headmaster Donald as he explains it.

Headmaster Donald nods as he makes notes in his files to do the name change. "Yes, now to get to the business at hand, Christopher, have you ever had any trouble with math in your classes by any chance? Plus did you have any learning troubles"? Headmaster Donald asks Christopher as he is wondering about it.

Christopher looks at Headmaster Donald as Roland and Miranda look at each other as this is a new one. "No sir, math is not my favorite subject, but I get ok grades in math why"? Christopher asks Headmaster Donald as the parents are wondering what is going on.

Headmaster Donald looks at them as he sighs as he looking them as if it is a long and complicated matter. "When King Charles came to see me about you being missing, I made calls to the middle school and had your file deeply looked into. It turns out that you never stepped foot into the middle school when you were supposed to. Also, your file has been in the elementary school filing drawer not in the middle school cabinet. Did you have troubles with your first-grade teacher by chance"? Headmaster Donald asks Christopher as he is wondering about them in particular.

Christopher is stunned as the parents are deeply confused about them. "Mr. McMorrow was cool for a male teacher. By the following year, I didn't see him as he gotten fired or they found jobs elsewhere". Christopher said to Headmaster Donald as he does not know what is going on.

Miranda looks at Headmaster Donald as she is getting the feeling that something is going on. "Headmaster Donald, what is going on"? Miranda asks Headmaster Donald as she is wondering about it as Roland agrees with Miranda.

Headmaster Donald looks at Miranda as he sighs as he needs to explain it to her. "We have found evidence that Samantha paid his first-grade teacher to hold him back a year and used the reason of having learning issues in math to do it. The assistant Headmistress Ms. Cheryl Boston is also deeply involved in it as well". Headmaster Donald said to them as he shows proof of this to them as he shows the evidence.

Christopher is stunned he is getting upset as he learns that his fake mother monster has struck again. Miranda is stunned as she hears a familiar name again. "What, did you say Cheryl Boston, she was a teacher's aide that worked in Madeline's kindergarten classroom back in Enchancia. Where is she now"? Miranda asks Headmaster Donald as she is wondering about her.

Donald looks at Miranda as this is very troubling news as it involves Christopher. "She is got arrested and locked up at the school dungeon and waiting to be booked at the kingdom jail for a long list of charges". Donald said to them as he explains it.

Christopher looks at Headmaster Donald as he sighs as this is very troubling. "Ms. Boston is one of the worst people in the entire school. She always favored certain students and went as far as undermining their detention of them while she had stricter punishments for those she didn't like especially me. I never realized that she was that deeply involved". Christopher said to them as he learns about it.

Headmaster Donald nods as he looks at them as he has a lot more to explain. "Maylene, the receptionist is the one that brought all of these papers to my attention last week and told me that Mrs. Boston always told her and other staff members that if they ever complained to me about her, I always take Ms. Boston's word over theirs. However, I finally saw Ms. Boston for what she was when I caught her harassing Maylene last night". Headmaster Donald said to them as this has been a huge headache ever since its discovery of it.

Christopher sighs as he looks at them as he is a bit confused about things. "So this whole time, I was never with classmates who are my age because of what my fake mother monster did when I was only in the first grade. I always thought that the classrooms that I walked into were with my other classmates, but it turns out that it wasn't. I end up meeting classmates who were younger than me. Come to think of it, when I was in first grade, I met Jennifer who was in pre-K at the time. We built our brother and sister relationship since then. I even became friends with Oliva, Alex, and Miranda Louise as well who turned out to be my cousins". Christopher said to them as he realizes the motive for things.

Headmaster Donald frowns as he looks at the evidence that supports that to show to the parents. "I am afraid so Christopher. You were never in the right class for those two years to make it look like you had a learning problem when in reality you didn't". Headmaster Donald said to Christopher as he explains it. "Plus, to be honest with you, you were never happy being here weren't you"? Headmaster Donald asks Christopher as he is wondering about it.

Christopher looks at Headmaster Donald as he shakes his head to him as if he is correct. "No, I wanted to go to the Corthinian Sports School, but the fake mother monster said that the sports school is not important for me to become king of Wimonia, and there was that transfer rule where I have to sit out of sports competitions for a year". Christopher said to Headmaster Donald as he explains it.

Headmaster Donald nods as he looks at Christopher as he is aware of this rule. Roland looks at them as he is wondering about things. "How can we get Christopher back to his normal grade level and attend middle school"? Roland asks Headmaster Donald as he is wondering about it as Miranda and Kimberly are curious about the same thing.

Headmaster Donald looks at them as he does have a plan for Christopher and other students like him. "Well, I am not going to lie to you, King Roland. Christopher is two years behind his other classmates. Plus not only that he was also locked up in the tower along with him and young people under the age of 18. He was in this situation because of the faults of the adults in his life. As headmaster of this school, I have to fix this and come up with a solution that will be benefited the student as well. As such, I would like to do is put Christopher in a special integrated class where middle school coursework will be taught as well. Plus this integrated class will be for those who are more advanced. This class will be held in the middle school building. Also, I will highly recommend that Christopher gets tutoring in other class work as well at home". Headmaster Donald said to Roland as he explains it.

Roland nods as Christopher sighs as he learns that he will be in a special class in the middle school building. 'What grade levels will be in the integrated class exactly"? Miranda asks Headmaster Donald as she is wondering about it.

Headmaster Donald looks at Miranda as he gives her the details. "It will be a 5th&6th grade class where both grade level classwork will be taught to the students in this class. For the 5th graders, we want to see if they can handle the 6th grade work or not. If they can't they will be back in the elementary school building in a regular 5th-grade classroom. I hope that Christopher will be able to handle both grade level classwork, and with the additional tutoring at home, he will be caught up with his classmates by next year. I hope that summer school will not be on the table, but he will need the high grades to prove that it won't come to that". Headmaster Donald said to them as he explains more about it.

Roland nods as he looks at the headmaster as if it is a viable option. "I think we can work with that". Roland said to Donald as Christopher shrugs in agreement. Kimberly nods as she looks at them as she is on board with it.

Headmaster Donald nod as he looks at them as he does need to talk to Kimberly and Miranda in private. "Roland, Christopher, will you two leave the room please while I talk to Kimberly and Miranda"? Headmaster Donald said to them as he needs to tell them about things. Roland and Christopher nod to the headmaster as this is a far more personal matter as they left the room.

Miranda looks at Headmaster Donald as she is wondering about things. "Headmaster Donald, is it possible for me to finish school here? Plus, I am worried about Christopher seeing me here other than picking him up from school". Miranda said to Headmaster Donald as Kimberly nods in agreement as it is something in mind.

Headmaster Donald looks at Miranda as he grabs some things from a locked cabinet and places it on the table. "Miranda, you don't have to worry about school. Do you remember when you have gotten that apprenticeship with Gretchen all those years ago"? Headmaster Donald asks Miranda as he grabs out various high-graded exams and report papers. Kimberly looks at Headmaster Donald as she is a bit confused about things as she notices Miranda's name on these papers.

Miranda looks at Headmaster Donald as she is a bit confused about things. "Yes I do remember about that, but why are you asking me about that exactly"? Miranda asks Headmaster Donald as she has no idea about it. Kimberly is deeply perplexed about it as well.

Headmaster Donald nods as he looks at Miranda as if it was a special plan that was put together. "The truth is Miranda that Gretchen was a 12th-grade teacher at the school, and she deeply insisted that she will be your special one-on-one teacher. Not only did you complete your apprenticeship under her, but Gretchen also taught you regular classwork like you would have gotten here at the Magma Institute. She deeply informed me of your progress each semester with your grades and exams. The truth is that you were homeschooled during that time so you wouldn't have to suffer in a classroom setting with other students, especially male students. Also, when it came to your graduation requirements to graduate, you passed with flying colors. I have gotten all of it approved by the royal school board and notarized by every ruling king and queen in the Ever Realm". Headmaster Donald said to Miranda as he shows him and Kimberly proof about it.

Kimberly is stunned as she looks at the paperwork she does see her and Roland the first's real signature as she does remember about it. "You mean Miranda did finish school all along and didn't even know it". Kimberly said to Headmaster Donald as she is in shock by it.

Headmaster Donald nods as he looks at Kimberly as he has something else for them. "Yes that is true, the truth is that Roland the first was supposed to deliver the diploma to Miranda before her wedding to your son, but he refused to do it and said I am not going to do it for that troublesome person who has no business being with my son". Headmaster Donald said to them as he explains it.

Kimberly sighs as she looks at Headmaster Donald as she knows this about Roland the First. "That is Roland the first for you". Kimberly said to them as she is wondering about it. "But I don't understand how Josephine is involved with it". Kimberly said to them as she is wondering about it.

Headmaster Donald looks at them as the exit interview people are waiting in the lobby. "I will explain after the two exit interviews are done". Headmaster Donald said to Miranda and Kimberly as he walks them out of his office. Miranda Louise and Olivia and their dads have to arrive at the meeting.

Kimberly looks at them as she looks at Rodrigo as she does remember him as she does need to talk to him. Roland and Christopher look at them as they are wondering if everything is ok, especially with Miranda. The four people go into Headmaster Donald's office to talk for their exit interviews while the others walk around in the administration building. The group sees various portrait paintings and plaques for various people. "Wow look at all of these portraits, I never knew that the school has pride for their alumni and various parents here". Kimberly said to them as she is wondering who some of these people are.

Christopher nods as he looks at Kimberly as he looks at a plaque of various active parents. "Yeah, Magma Institute is more than a school that focuses on education, they want both parent and student to take an active role at the school as well. This plaque is to recognize the various activated parents here". Christopher said to them as he explains it.

Miranda looks at Christopher as she notices a person's name at the top of the plaque. "Lorenzo Garcia Roberts is on the top of the plaque. I had no idea that he was that active in Jennifer's school life". Miranda said to them as she didn't know that he was that active. She even noticed King Charles the second as well on the plaque as well along with other mothers including Rosa, Rebecca, Renee, and Queen Samantha on it.

Christopher nods as he looks at Miranda as explains it. "Yeah, Jennifer's dad has always been active in her school life. He has always been an advocate for her even when the most troublesome prince was giving her problems, mom". Christopher said to Miranda as he tells her about it. Miranda nods as she is starting to understand Lorenzo a lot more.

About 30 minutes later, Headmaster Donald and the four people leave his office as he spots the group as they are ready. He is carrying a box as he hands it to Kimberly as they need to head somewhere. "Now, will all of you come with me, I will show you the school's newer addition that has deeply benefited the school and the Ever Realm itself". Headmaster Donald said to them as they leave the administration building. They get into a carriage together as Headmaster Donald tells the driver to take them to the other building. The driver nods as he understands as they went towards a pathway behind the administration building. Everyone sees a magical gate opening up as the carriage went through as they see a different school building on campus as it looks more modern and new.

Kimberly looks at Headmaster Donald as she is wondering where they are going. "Headmaster Donald, what is this building for? Plus why is there a magical gate as well"? Kimberly asks Headmaster Donald as everyone else is wondering the same thing.

Headmaster Donald looks at them as he needs to explain it. "On the first day of school for the 8th graders, I always give them a very special challenge. Come up with something that will benefit the school and the entire Ever Realm and you will be deeply honored at your high school graduation. This learning center was the work of two students that accepted the special challenge and got it completed before they graduated from Magma Institute at 16 years old. They join a very special alumna on being the youngest people to graduate from the Magma Institute as well". Headmaster Donald said to them as he explains it.

The group is stunned as they are wondering how that is possible. "Really, how did they graduate very young? Were they very advanced in their studies"? Miranda asks Headmaster Donald as she is wondering about it.

Headmaster Donald looks at Miranda as he shakes his head at her. "Well, one of them was very smart and advanced for her age. However, with the other two, they attended summer programs here to get ahead of their classmates during the summer of their 7th-grade year. For one of them, she had a lot of family issues at home while the other one was doing it as moral support for her". Headmaster Donald said to them as he explains things in better detail.

The group nods as they walk towards the building as it is also getting ready for the school year. "Welcome to the Gretchen and Miranda Adult Learning Center", Headmaster Donald said to them as they went inside the school building. "This school is a special school for an adult who has not finished school and where they can come here and finish the schooling for whatever reason that they couldn't before". Headmaster said to them as he is showing them around.

The group is stunned as they learn that the name of the school is Gretchen and Miranda Adult Learning Center. "Wait this learning center is named after Miranda and Gretchen". Kimberly said to Headmaster Donald as she is wondering about it.

(Headmaster Donald nods as they went to a plaque and see various donors.)

"Yes, the top donor to the learning center is none other than Josephine Wilson, Miranda's mother". Headmaster Donald said to them as he explains it as there is a portrait of Josephine in the main hallway of the floor.

The group is stunned as they see the portrait of Josephine Wilson as she has a solemn expression on her face. "So she is the benefactor of the adult learning center". Kimberly said to Headmaster Donald as she is starting to learn the truth about Roland's mother-in-law.

Headmaster Donald nods as he looks at Kimberly as they walk around the building. "Yes, when Josephine learned about the learning center, she insisted that she wanted to name the building. She even insisted to meet the two students who came up with this place. This learning center is backed by the King and Queen of the kingdom of Amora and the Grand Magical Council as well". Headmaster Donald said to them as he explains more about it.

Kimberly is stunned as she learns that this place is backed by royals in Amora. "The Kingdom of Amora, I didn't know about that". Kimberly said to Headmaster Donald as she is wondering what other connection this school building has to the kingdom of Amora.

Headmaster Donald looks at them as they walk towards two more portraits of two young women. "The creators of the Adult Learning Center are actually from the Kingdom of Amora. Princess Athena and Miss Dottie Simmons", Headmaster Donald said to them as he explains about the two students who came up with the adult learning center.

Kimberly is stunned as she looks at the portraits of the two graduates of the school as one of them has a wild hairstyle as she had no idea. "I never knew that they are the ones that came up with this learning center". Kimberly said to them as she is wondering about their lives.

Headmaster Donald nods as they walk towards another plaque on the wall. "Yes, when Josephine learned about Dottie's home life and the challenges she had to get to the point of graduating early, she came to me with an idea to start a scholarship for graduating seniors who had challenging home lives. She insisted that this scholarship be opened to students from other schools as well not just Magma Institute, and I agreed. This plaque has the names of various students who graduated from other schools and this school who won the Josephine Wilson Challenger Award". Headmaster Donald said to them as he shows them the plaque.

Kimberly is stunned as she looks at the various names. She sees a name that she knows as well as Dottie's name. "I take it that Dottie was the very first recipient of the scholarship award then". Kimberly said to Headmaster Donald as she is wondering about it.

Headmaster Donald nods as he looks at Kimberly as she is deeply surprised about things for more than one reason. "Yes she was, Josephine handed the award to her in person. Josephine is the kind of woman who works in mysterious ways. She wanted to help Miranda even though they were very distant after things that took place years ago without hurting her. She knows and realizes what she did was wrong, and wanted to make things right with her. When I explained to Josephine that Miranda did in fact graduate and finished school when she was away from home, she was deeply touched that other people lifted her in ways that she couldn't have done". Headmaster Donald said to them as he explains more about it.

(Kimberly nods as she realizes things she was wrong about people. Miranda is deeply touched that her mom did all of this.)

"I had no idea that mom did all of this". Miranda said to them as she is wondering more about Dottie.

Rodrigo looks at Miranda as he nods as he knows about her as well. "Yeah, that is a mom for you. She always gives back to the school in mysterious ways. Plus, when she meet Dottie, she insisted that she came to the house for the holidays. She had some very choice words when it came to Dottie's family, especially with her stepfather". Ernesto said to Miranda as Ernesto knows about her.

Roland is stunned he is a bit confused as he looks at them. "Dottie's stepfather, why did she have choice words about him"? Roland asks them as he is wondering about what happened.

Rodrigo looks at Roland as he sighs he knows about that night he doesn't want to repeat things in front of the kids. "On the night that her stepfather came to the house, mom called him a pathetic piece of you know what for discriminating against Dottie for having something that wasn't in her control. She even pulled him by his ear and took him straight to the constable's office for harassment of a minor and demanded that he is to be banned from Gladiz". Rodrigo said to Roland as he explains it.

Roland is stunned as he does not realize how fierce his mother-in-law is. "Wow, ok, I know now not to mess with Josephine". Roland said to Rodrigo as he is starting to understand things.

Kimberly nods as she did see how fierce Josephine is last night when she stopped the fight between her and Roland the first. "Josephine and I are alike when it comes to being traditionalist and old-fashioned, but I see that she has mellowed out over the years. I finally understand why she wanted me to come here today. She made me see a side of herself that is not known to a lot of people". Kimberly said to them as she is in shock and deeply surprised about it.

Headmaster Donald nods as he hands her the box of things to take back to the castle. "Yes, that is Josephine for you Kimberly. She does have that tough exterior, and she has layers to herself". Headmaster Donald said to Kimberly as they leave the adult learning center as the kids talk among themselves.

As they got in the carriage again, it takes them back to the administration building where they get into their carriages as they head back to Enchancia. Miranda looks at them as she has a decision. "Roland, I want to have a small party tomorrow to honor this occasion. That way, in the morning, we can talk with Princess Athena and Dottie". Miranda said to Roland as she wants to have a small party to celebrate it. Roland nods in agreement as he will make sure that the preparations get underway as soon as they get back to Enchancia. The kids nod as it is a great occasion as they will look forward to this as well.

...

The next day, in Enchancia, a young 21-year-old woman is heading towards the castle. She received a summons from King Roland the Second and his wife Queen Miranda for an important visit. She has her best dress that she owns as it is very plain and modest. She has been living in Enchancia for 5 years and she has never been to the castle before. She notices the royal carriage from the kingdom of Amora that is just parked outside of the castle as a royal princess comes out.

"Princess Athena, I didn't know that you got summoned to Enchancia Royal Castle". The young woman said to Princess Athena as she has not seen her in a while. "Plus it has been a long while since I last saw you still working at the Grand Magical Council". The young woman said to Princess Athena as she has her unique hair in a custom-made bonnet.

Princess Athena nods as she looks at her best friend as the two hugs her. "Yeah, I met the King and Queen of Enchancia a while back, Dottie. Plus, the Grand Magical Council keeps me busy as well". Princess Athena said to the young woman named Dottie as they went towards the door.

As they knock on the door, it was not long before Baileywick answers it as they show the summonses to meet with them. "Welcome to the Enchancia Royal Castle , I am Baileywick the castle steward. Let me welcome you two inside. King Roland and Queen Miranda are waiting for you two in the living room". Baileywick said to them as he explains things to them.

Dottie and Princess Athena thank Baileywick as they are walking inside the castle. "Wow, even though I have been living in Enchancia for 5 years, this is my first time visiting the Enchancia Royal Castle ". Dottie said to Baileywick as she is taking it all in.

Baileywick looks at Dottie as he does a double take about it. "What, how can that be exactly? Surely someone who has done great things would have visited the castle much sooner than that". Baileywick said to Dottie as he is wondering what is underneath the bonnet as he notices that her dress is not good enough for the party tonight.

Dottie looks at Baileywick as she shrugs to him as it is not that simple. "It is not as easy and simple as that Baileywick sir. Some have to make it their way in life. Graduating at 16 years old is one thing, but it is another thing to join the workforce when you are under the age of 18 and being free from a toxic family". Dottie said to Baileywick as they make it towards the living room as Roland and Miranda sees the two young women.

Baileywick nods as he is wondering about the bonnet that Dottie is wearing. "I guess that is true. Everyone does need to make their way in life". Baileywick said to Dottie as all of a sudden she takes off her bonnet and she reveals her unique hairstyle. Her hair is a dyed rainbow as it is in a dreadlock style. Roland and Miranda are stunned as Dottie is the same woman with the hairstyle it was in the portrait at the adult learning center. "Oh, umm, your hair, it is umm very unique". Baileywick said to Dottie as he is shocked by it.

Dottie looks at Baileywick as she loves it as has kept care of it. "Thanks, my hair is my symbol of the journey that I have been through for most of my life and the life that I have built in Enchancia. Plus each color represents someone who affected me in my life whether it happened in my childhood and teenage life or later teens and into my adult life. Plus, I have goals with my hair, so I am not going to change it until those goals have been met". Dottie said to them as she is firm about it.

Baileywick is stunned as he is very confused about it. Princess Athena nods as Dottie is very serious about her hair. "Yeah, I was with her when she got her hair done like this. Dottie is the kind of person who follows the beat of her drum. Messing with her hair will be a mistake". Princess Athena said to them as she is giving them a stern warning about it.

The adults in the room are stunned by the dreadlocks in Dottie's hair as it is very different. "Well, alright, but that dress simply won't do for the party tonight". Baileywick said to Dottie as they insist on having her change her dress.

As the adults continue to talk, the kids get a peak of the talk as they are stunned by the hair. "What is with that hair? It simply won't do for the party tonight". Sofia said to them as she is wondering about it. Madeline agrees with her. They went upstairs as they have no idea that Roland spotted them as he was leaving the room for a few minutes. His gut instincts are telling him to check on what they are up to.

Sofia and Madeline are heading up to Cedric's workshop. Roland hears their talk about a hair potion he frowns as this could be bad as he knows that this could end very badly. He went up as he heard everything as Cedric and Goodwyn didn't want to be involved with another hair potion. The two girls were stunned as they are mad that he won't help them with it. Sofia even told Cedric that they will make it themselves. They quickly leave the workshop as they come up with another plan. Roland even went to check on Cedric as he learned about it. He asks them to make a reversal hair potion in case anything happens. They agreed to do that as they got to work on it together.

...

At a station outside of the castle, Sofia and Madeline got to work on the potion as they want to fix Dottie's hair. "I just don't get it. Why Cedric and Mr. Goodwyn won't help us with a hair potion"? Sofia asks Madeline as it does not make a lot of sense to her.

Madeline shrugs as she does not know as she is making the potion. "I do not know either Sofia. It is like Cedric was saying that he lost more than he could have ever bargained for". Madeline said to Sofia as they continue to work on it. "Sofia, you go help Dottie with a dress at Madam Collette's while I made the potion". Madeline said to Sofia as she wants her to distract her. As Madeline works on the hair potion, she is singing a song.

A little of this, a little of that.

And what have you got? A heavenly Hair

Madeline

Put on a bow, glue on some lace.

This heavenly hair will light up your face.

11 Girls

Oh, a heavenly Hair is better and new.

Oh, a heavenly hair is yellow, purple, orange, and blue.

Madeline

A feather for luck.

A ribbon for grace.

This heavenly Hair will light up your face.

11 Girls

Oh, a heavenly Hair is better and new.

Oh, a heavenly Hair is yellow, purple, orange, and blue.

Madeline

A little of this.

A little of that.

What have you got? A heavenly Hair.

11 Girls

Oh, a heavenly Hair is better and new.

Oh, a heavenly Hair is yellow, purple, orange, and blue.

As the song ends, Madeline is hard at work on it as she smiles as it is perfect.

Sofia nods as she went back to Madam Collette's as she sees her mom, Princess Athena, and Dottie. She looks at the group as she sees Dottie as Josephine is also with the other adults. Josephine looks at Sofia. "Sofia dear, I want you to meet a young friend of mine. Sofia, this is Dottie". Josephine said to Sofia as she introduces Dottie to her.

Sofia looks at Dottie as she is a bit confused about her. "It is nice to meet you, Ms. Dottie. Wait why is she your young friend, Grandmother Josephine"? Sofia asks Josephine as she doesn't know about things about Dottie.

Josephine looks at Sofia as she smiles at her as she does not know. "Well, she kind of reminds me of me when I was her age. I was in a household where I didn't have a very supporting family like she was. She has gotten her freedom from them when she graduated from school and left home". Josephine said to Sofia as she explains it.

Sofia looks at them and Dottie as if she does not know about her life story. "How so, I always thought that a family supports each other equally and I have a stepdad and not my first dad". Sofia said to them as she is wondering about it.

Dottie looks at Sofia as she shrugs to her as it is a hard story to explain to her. "That is not exactly true Sofia, truth is that my stepfather is not a great father to me. He deeply favored my younger half-sister the most. He has called me a worthless disappointment all the time even though I didn't have any magical talent or abilities. I was treated less in my own home. He made sure that I was the ignored one. My mother played happy family with them and left me out unless my stepfather and my younger half-siblings were not home and around. I was the scapegoat that always got the blame for things even though I didn't do it at all". Dottie said to Sofia as she explains it.

Sofia looks at Dottie as if she didn't realize that there are bad stepfathers out there. "What, how can there be a bad stepfather when there are books that only talked about bad stepmothers"? Sofia asks Dottie as she is wondering about it.

Dottie looks at Sofia as she needs to explain it. "It may be that the writer of those books didn't know how to write about a horrible stepfather and wrote bad stepmothers because they had more experiences with a bad stepmother. It is the experiences in life for the author to write about things in much deeper detail. The truth is that any parent or step-parent can become a good or a bad step-parent ". Dottie said to Sofia as she explains it.

Sofia looks at Dottie as she is starting to understand it. "I understand that now Dottie. Plus, what do you mean by half sibling exactly"? Sofia asks Dottie as she is getting the feeling that the young woman has been through a lot in her life.

Dottie looks at Sofia as she grabs a piece of paper to draw things out like in a family tree. "A half sibling is when your sibling shares one parent with you but that sibling has a different parent from you. It can be that you share the same mother but has a different father or share the same father but a different mother. Half siblings are just as real as full-blooded siblings, step-siblings, and even adopted siblings. I have three younger half-siblings that came into the world between my mom and my stepfather. My stepfather always told me that I am not his child and I will not be a priority like his real kids are. When I graduated from school, I got my hair done to the way it is today. It is a symbol of my freedom from my horrible stepfather. Do you understand that now"? Dottie asks Sofia as she is wondering if she got it now.

Sofia nods as she does understand that now as she realizes that her hair does have a special meaning to her. "Yes, I do". Sofia said to Dottie as she is wondering if this hair potion idea will go smoothly.

As they are trying to help Dottie with a new dress, Dottie didn't like any of them as it didn't fit her. Dottie sighs as she sits on the couch as she is in her normal Madeline arrives as she looks at Dottie as Princess Athena, Miranda and Josephine are comparing dresses for Dottie to try on next. "Oh good, you are sitting down miss. I have something just for you". Madeline said to Dottie as she has something for her.

Dottie looks at the other kid as she is kind of skeptical about it. "That's nice and sweet of you, but I like my hair the way it is". Dottie said to Madeline as she tells her that she liked the way it is.

Madeline nods as she pours the potion on Dottie's hair as gets it all over her hair and dreadlocks. "Nonsense, your hair needs to be back to normal and at a regular color". Madeline said to Dottie as she wants the hair back to normal as a Baileywick agrees as Sofia realizes that things are going downhill fast.

Sofia looks at Madeline as she realizes that she does not know about it. Dottie frowns as she realizes that it was a trap as the hair potion is working. "What no", Dottie said to them as she got up as went up to the mirror. She is horrified as her hair is back to a dark brown natural color as it is very long and fizzy. She has tears in her eyes as she looks at them. "What did you do"? Dottie asks Madeline as she is heartbroken and devastated.

Madeline looks at Dottie as she is very confused about things. "That's strange my hair potion wasn't supposed to end up looking like that. We just wanted you to have normal hair like a proper young woman". Madeline said to Dottie as Sofia agrees Miranda is stunned as she looks at Madeline as the potion is in her hands.

Roland walks into the room as he sees the empty potion bottle in her hands he has Cedric, Goodwyn, and Roland the first with him. "Madeline Gabriella McArthur and Sofia Gretchen McArthur, what were you two thinking"? Roland asks them as he caught them

Madeline is stunned as Sofia also gets called out in her full name. "Dad, we just wanted to fix Dottie's hair from the dreadlock style to a more appropriate style". Madeline said to Roland as they want him to see to their reasoning.

Sofia looks at Roland and she nods as she looks at them. "Yeah plus, we are trying to do her a huge favor by doing this". Sofia said to them as they had their reasons for it.

Roland frowns as he looks at them as he is playing the parent card. "Cedric told me how you two went to his workshop to get the hair potion. He told you that he was not going to get involved with it, and yet you two made a hair potion regardless". Roland said to them as he gets on to them.

Madeline looks at them as Sofia sighs to Roland as they have been told about it. "Well yeah, but he wouldn't tell us the reason for it other than being very cryptic about it. Plus we wanted to help Dottie since Dr. Lucy told us that we needed to take a step back from helping Cedric". Madeline said to them as she thinks it is justified to do that.

Roland frowns as he looks at them as shakes his head at them as Miranda agrees with him. "Your father is right girls. Plus you two have helped far enough today". Miranda said to them as she explains it.

Both girls are stunned as they are both being punished for it Dottie is furious about things as she looks at Baileywick. Dottie frowns as she glares at Madeline and Baileywick as she is upset and crying. "I hate it. You don't even understand why I had dreadlocks in the first place. I will not let an inexperienced princess fix it. You, and you, you find this acceptable for a princess to do and yet you have disrespected a guest in this castle in front of two princesses and members of the royal family. You are the most heartless royal steward I have ever met". Dottie said to Madeline and Baileywick as she runs out of there crying as it is not turning out so well.

(Madeline is stunned as she completely missed something as Sofia should have stopped Madeline from doing it.)

"But we just want to help". Madeline said to them as she is trying to go after Dottie.

Josephine frowns as she stops Madeline from leaving the room. "You will not bother her Madeline. Dottie needs time to collect herself. You intentionally tricked Dottie to do something nice and sweet, but it was a huge setup for her. As for you Sofia, even though you have gotten a lesson about what a bad stepfather can look like, you didn't even stop Madeline in time to use the potion on Dottie". Josephine said to the two girls as she scolds them.

Roland the second looks at them as he agrees as well as Miranda. "With that being said, Baileywick, take Sofia and Madeline to their rooms and they are not allowed to come down to dinner until after they get a special talking to". Roland said to them as he has a punishment for both of them. The two girls are stunned as they look at Miranda to get out of it. Miranda is with Roland on this one as she looks at Madeline. "Madeline, it is time to face responsibility for what you have done". Miranda said to Madeline as she explains it. Baileywick takes the two girls to their rooms as Madeline is mad and upset about being punished for something. Sofia sighs as she is being punished for it as well.

...

In Madeline's room, Madeline is still sulking about things as Miranda and Roland went to talk to her. "Mom, stepfather, it is not fair that I got punished. All Sofia and I wanted to do were to help fix Dottie's hair to be more presentable. I even made a reversal potion for Dottie's hair in case she didn't like it. Plus, why didn't Cedric want to help us with the hair potion? He always helps us. Plus, why did Dr. Lucy ask Sofia and me to take a step back from helping and guiding Cedric? You and step father have never done that". Madeline asks them as she does not understand things.

Miranda looks at Madeline as he sighs as sits down on the bed. "Well Madeline, Cedric will need older people like adults to help and guide him through things that are not very kid friendly like how you and Sofia have done. Plus just like kids go to counselors about things that are bothering them, adults can go for counseling as well. For the longest time, Cedric never got the counseling that he needed for the horrible things that he went through long before his kids were born. Also, just because Roland is a good stepfather to you and Sofia, it does not mean that a bad stepfather doesn't exist. You just have not discovered and learned that like Sofia already has". Miranda said to Madeline as she explains it.

Roland nods as he looks at Madeline as explains it more. "It was because of a hair potion that went wrong that Cedric lost more than he bargained for a long time ago. Plus, remember what Dr. Kevin said, you need to start taking responsibility for your actions. Plus, you need to think about how other people will feel about things". Roland said to Madeline as he explains it to her.

Madeline sighs as she looks at them as she is wondering about things as she understands that now. "Oh, I get it now. But does this mean that Sofia and I will have to miss out on the party tonight"? Madeline asks them as she is wondering about it.

Miranda and Roland look at Madeline as they shake their head at her. "No, you and Sofa will not be sitting out from the party tomorrow. However, only for tomorrow that you two will be restricted to staying at the castle". Miranda said to Madeline as Roland agrees with her. Madeline is pleased about it as the light punishment is over for now as she left the room. Miranda and Roland sigh as they even talk to Sofia about things as well.

As the small party is getting underway, it is a very small party as Roland the first revealed that he was supposed to hand Miranda her graduation diploma before her wedding to Roland. Sofia even learned that she was named after her grandmother Josephine and Miranda's teacher. The kids are deeply surprised how Princess Athena and Dottie got inspired to create the Adult Learning Center as well. Baileywick sighs as he did learn his lesson as Roland gave him a good talking to as he was being heartless towards Dottie. He went over towards Dottie as they do need to talk. "I do owe you an apology, Dorothy. I had no idea that your dreadlocks have a deeper meaning and are a part of your life story. My only thought was to make you look more presentable as a true lady. I should have stopped Princess Madeline before it even happened". Baileywick said to Dottie as he explains himself about it.

Dottie looks at Baileywick as she can tell that he is being genuine about the apology. "Apology accepted Baileywick, the only two things that I have in mind to take down my dreadlocks are to be reunited with my real father and my mother gets divorced from my stepfather. Only then, I will get it done not beforehand got it". Dottie said to Baileywick as she gives him a fair warning about it. Baileywick nods as he understands as he is wondering who her mother is as he does have a gut feeling about it.

...

Then at long last, it is the night of the welcoming party for Miranda Louise and Christopher. Sofia sighs as she is making sure that the party is going well for everyone involved. She even found a gift on the gift table that is meant for Madeline as she frowns as she is stunned that someone here brought a present for Madeline when it is not about her. She asked Baileywick to place it in the closet as she doesn't want this night to be ruined for the two people who it is meant for and Madeline is not one of them. Baileywick agrees as he places the present elsewhere for the time being. As she sees Christopher and Miranda Louise dancing with their parents, they are pleased that they are being honored like this. She notices Roland the first and Esmeralda talking with the elderly queen of Summerhill's as there is some tension there. Miranda went to check on it as they got the argument quelled down for the kid's sake. Another troubling issue arises when a prince who was not invited tried to sneak into the party, but that got quickly stopped by Jojo and Ginger as Christopher handled it nicely much to Miranda's and Roland's surprise about it.

Sofia and Madeline spotted a girl with Christopher as the two are close. As the two went outside to talk, they are curious about her as they even got wind of their conversation. Christopher looks at the two girls. "Riley, these two are my sisters Sofia and Madeline. You already met my other sister Amber earlier at the party. Sofia, Madeline, this is my girlfriend Riley". Christopher said to them as he introduces them to her.

Sofia looks at Riley as she nods as she is a bit confused about her name. "No offense, but isn't Riley a boy's name though"? Sofia asks Riley as she is wondering about it.

Riley looks at the two girls as if she has gotten this question from people all the time. "Well, not really, there are some names out there that are gender neutral to a boy or a girl. That is what my dad went for, and I don't complain about it like most women and other mothers out there. Plus what is with Miss Esmeralda arguing with my grandmother? Plus it is like the both of them have not seen each other in a long time, and not only that my grandmother seemed like she has forgiven King Roland the first for some reason"? Riley asks them as she has a lot of questions about things.

The two girls look at Riley as this is a surprise to them as Christopher well. "I do not know what that is about, Riley. We are getting to know him, but there is so much more that we don't know about him". Sofia said to Riley as they went back inside as they have gotten some dessert.

As the two honorees are opening the presents, Princess Riley frowns as she notices that she can't find the present that she brought specifically for Madeline. She went up to Queen Miranda as she is wondering about it. "Umm excuse me, Queen Miranda, I brought over a present for Madeline, but it is not on the gift table. Do you know where it is"? Riley asks Miranda as she is wondering about it.

Miranda is stunned as this is the first of hearing about it. "No, I didn't see it". Miranda said to Riley as she notices Madeline standing with the other kids watching Christopher and Miranda Louise opening their presents.

Baileywick looks at Miranda and Riley as he needs to tell them about it. "Oh, Princess Sofia spotted the present and asked me to hide it in the closet. She said that the party is not about Madeline at all and the focus is on Princess Miranda Louise and Prince Christopher". Baileywick said to them as he explains what happened.

Riley is stunned as she learns that Sofia took it and hide it from Madeline. "What, why would she do that for"? Riley asks them as she didn't do anything. Miranda looks at Riley as if she is wondering the same thing. Baileywick went to get the present out of the closet as he hands it to Madeline as pulled her aside to give it to her.

Miranda sighs as she looks at Riley as she is wondering about it. "I will talk with Sofia after the party is over". Miranda said to Riley as she is plans to do just that. Riley nods as she thanks Miranda for it.

...

As the party is drawing to a close, the various guest has left the castle as Riley and Madeline are having a sleepover in the observatory. Her dad, John is also staying over as Miranda went to talk to Sofia. "Sofia, why did you do that to hide Madeline's present from Riley like that"? Miranda asks Sofia as she is in her room and already has her pajamas on.

Sofia looks at Miranda as she is stunned as learns that she has known about it. "But mom, you and I both know that the party itself was not abut Madeline. Therefore, she does not deserve to get a present. She should have waited until her birthday to receive it. It took all of us to free Christopher from that tower, not just Madeline. Even though you and dad lightly punished her for the hair potion, I thought it should have been harsher on her since she is the one that made it and she sent me to find and talk to Dottie. Since she is the one that made it and had more intent, she should have been punished more harshly than me, but no we got equal punishment. How is that fair"? Sofia said to Miranda as she thinks that Madeline should have been punished harshly for it.

Miranda looks at Sofia as she sighs to her as she is proven to be right and true. "That is true Sofia, it's just Madeline was the one that reached out to Riley when Christopher was in the hospital to let her know that he is ok and safe and it was her way to repay her for reaching out. Plus, it was Madeline's first time being punished so we made it lighter for that occasion". Miranda said to Sofia as she explains it.

Sofia frowns as she is kind of dismayed about it as she thinks that the punishment was too light for Madeline. "Ok fine, plus, mom, I want to make two requests for this year's upcoming school year". Sofia said to Miranda as she has two things in mind.

Miranda looks at Sofia as she is curious about it. "Ok, what are the requests"? Miranda asks Sofia as she sees a girl that wants justice for the injustice that she is getting.

Sofia looks at Miranda as she has two requests for her in mind. "My first request is that you go on a trip with Aunt Tilly, Auntie Rosa, and William's daughter without us kids and dad for your birthday as a way to reconnect with each other. Plus my second request is that Amber, Olivia, Miranda Louise, and Jennifer go on a Spring Break trip where Madeline is not allowed to go because of her age please". Sofia said to Miranda as she asks her to do two things about it.

Miranda is stunned as she looks at Sofia as learns about them, especially the first one. "a trip just for me without my family and going with the adult women. That will be interesting, and a trip just for you older girls will be great for spring though. I will grant that for you Sofia. Plus, I do want you to do some research for the kind of place that you want to go to alright". Miranda said to Sofia as she explains it. Sofia nods as she looks at Miranda as says goodnight to her.

Miranda nods as she leaves the room she went back to her room and looks at Roland as she has a lot on her mind. "Well, it seems that Sofia was mad that she felt that Madeline didn't deserve that gift even when the party was about Miranda Louise and Christopher. It is why she did what she did to hide the present from Madeline during the party. I m just worry that Sofia may try something on my and Christopher's birthday in November. Even though she knows that our share birthday is also Madeline's adoption day, she has told me that I need to take a trip without the kids and you and have it just me, Tilly, Rosa, and Sarah ". Miranda said to Roland as she is wondering about it.

Roland looks at Miranda as he figured as much as it is starting to make sense on that front. "That's true, not only that it is also Madeline's adoption day on your birthday that would expect her bossy way on that day". Only

Miranda nods as she looks at Roland. "Exactly, I got months to figure out how to curb that bossiness and let Christopher and myself have their day while it satisfies Sofia's desire to show Madeline that our birthdays are about us and not her. Not only that, but it applies to other events as well". Miranda said to Roland. Yeah plus not only that, Molly, King John, and Princess Riley are relatives from Madeline's first family on Esmeralda's side of the family. It is going to be more complicated from here on out. Even though Madeline and Princess Riley have become friends quickly, we need to figure something out to keep the family safe from the bad son of Esmeralda. Miranda said to Roland as there is a lot on their plate that needs to be deeply handled.

Roland looks at Miranda as he deeply agrees as there is a lot to do. "I agree. However, I think it might be harder than it looks considering Esmeralda is concerned. During the party, she got reunited with her younger sister who is the queen of the kingdom of Summerhill's, and Princess Riley's grandmother. However, it seems that she is bent out of shape about being transparent and honest with people and keeping people in the dark. I think she may have a fear of Madeline that we are keeping her in the dark about who she is". Roland said to Miranda as he brings up a good point about it.

Miranda looks at Roland as if he is hugely concerned about it. "Yeah, I got the same feeling about that one as well. Plus, we do need to see Lady Agatha very soon about Madeline's magical signature check and among other things". Miranda said to Roland as she explains it. Roland nods as he looks at Miranda as there is a lot that they need to know about it. As the two kissed, they went to bed as they have no idea that trouble is about to brew.

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Meanwhile, at the unknown location, a Mystic Isle woman is arriving as she is holding a staff in her hands. She arrives as she sees some women and a raven. "Welcome Prisma, we have been expecting you. You did bring the Staff of Cynthia here didn't you". A woman said to the Mystic Isle being named Prisma as she is wondering about it.

Prisma nods as she presents the staff to them as she has joined them. "Yes I did my mistresses. Getting it back from my sister wasn't easy. However I want to get revenge on her". Prisma said to them as she has plans to get revenge against her sister.

Renee nods as the other ladies and Wormwood agrees Renee uses her magic to power up the staff as it went back to its original form as it went back toward them. "The revenge plan against your sister will have to wait for the time being". Wormwood said to Prisma as he sees the revenge plan on Prisma's sister will have to wait.

Renee looks at them as she agrees as they get started with things. "Prisma, the plan is simple. We are going to collect the pieces of the Wicked Nine. However, to get started with the Wicked Nine, we will have to get the Locket which is kept hidden in the Isle of Paladins in the Mystic Isles. Once we have it, the spirit of the locket will know where to find the other pieces". Renee said to them as she reveals that they will need to collect the locket.

Prisma nods as she looks at Renee and the ladies as she is getting the idea. "The Isle of Paladins, got it but what about after that"? Prisma asks them as she is wondering about it.

Renee nods to her as the next details will be coming into play. "Once it is here, the next stage of the plan will soon begin". Renee said to Prisma as she reveals that the next stage will soon begin. As the evil ladies and Wormwood laugh, the royals have no idea what just happened in the Mystic Isles that has caused it.

End Chapter

Riley: It is the last day of summer before school begins for the royals. For the parents, they will discover the truth about Madeline's magical abilities including a powerful truth that is proven right for someone that they recently met.