Sofia : Lessons in Healing, Helping, and Empathy

In the kingdom of Florena, a young teenage boy sighs as he is in his bedroom looking out of the window. He is holding a picture of his mom as he has a lot on his mind. King Aaron knocks on the door as he can tell that something is on the boy's mind. "I know that something is bothering you champ". King Aaron said to the boy as it has been the two of them for a very long time.

The teenage royal looks at King Aaron as he turns to the photo. He has a black eye on his left eye from a fight against Prince George at school. "Dad, how did my mom die"? The teenage boy asks King Aaron as he knows that he is reconnecting with a woman named Heidi.

King Aaron looks at the teenage boy as he is getting the feeling of what this is about. "I had a feeling that you will ask about your mom's passing one of these days Gabriel. Plus you are a teenager now, and I figured it is time to tell you the truth about your mom's passing. Plus you were only 5 years old when your mom died and way too young to understand the nature of your mom's passing". King Aaron said to his son named Gabriel as it is a hard subject to talk about.

Gabriel looks at his dad as he is stunned by what he just said to him. "What nature do you mean dad"? Gabriel asks King Aaron as he is starting to get the feeling that his mom's passing is not what it appears to be.

King Aaron looks at Gabriel as he sits on a chair in his room. "Your mom's passing had mysterious and very suspicious circumstances that needed to be investigated. Plus over the years, I learned that your mom deeply suffered from those who are responsible for her passing. Your mom paid the price to protect us". King Aaron said to Gabriel as he reveals it.

Gabriel is stunned as he learns the truth he has tears in his eyes. "So is that why mom is at a better place where she is no longer in pain"? Gabriel asks King Aaron as he is wondering about it.

King Aaron looks at Gabriel as if this is very upsetting to learn about it. "Yes, it is son. In the heavens, they are at a place where they are no longer in pain and are free. Some pass away due to their bodies quitting working and some passed away that is caused by other people ending their lives". King Aaron said to Gabriel as he explains it.

Gabriel looks at King Aaron as he has another question. "Dad, will those that took mom from us will try to take Heidi and my new sister away from us like they did when they took mom"? Gabriel asks King Aaron as he is wondering if that will happen. He has been getting along with Heidi and her new sister. He also knows that it will take some time until his dad and Heidi are fully cleared by child protection to get full parental rights to his new sister.

King Aaron looks at Gabriel as if it is something that needs to be talked about. "No, I am not going to let them take Heidi and your new sister from us". King Aaron said to Gabriel as he is not going to let anyone take them from them.

Gabriel looks at King Aaron and he nods as he agrees. "I hope you are right dad". Gabriel said to King Aaron as he says good night. King Aaron nods as he leaves the room. Gabriel sighs as he is curious about how his mom passed away as well as accepting a new mom coming into his life. 'I need some help with this. Gabriel thought to himself as he has no idea that help will come from a person that he didn't think it is possible.

...

Back at the Enchancia Castle, Madeline is back in her room as she sees her special book glowing again. She went to grab it and went to the closet as she also grabs her working journal and a pen to write it down.

'The Star, the Flower, and the Royal Wolfe

At first glance, a star and a flower are items that we see in everyday life regardless of being in the midnight sky or a field

However, there is a flower and a star that has evil powers and abilities that is plain sight

However, the Royal Wolfe has a heart and spirit of a warrior that found the flower king ago

As the flower is hidden locked and neutralized in a special box by the Royal Wolfe, the star is hidden as an accessory and worn by a true enemy but hasn't been revealed to be an enemy.

As the origins of the star are revealed to those who are destined and not destined to destroy the star

The hunt for the Royal Wolfe that has kept the flower hidden in the special box safely is about to start

As sin is overcome by the seven chosen ones to destroy the star, a heavenly virtue will point the way to the Royal Wolfe who has the body, heart, and spirit of a warrior

As the Royal Wolfe is hidden in plain sight for a very powerful reason

Those who are not destined to destroy the star will bring the true enemy to the Royal Wolfe to gain the flower

As a false flower and the Royal Wolfe is taken by the manipulated Mystic Isle being and the true enemy and friends

The Royal Wolfe shall be taken to the Valley of the Stars where they learn that the flower that they took is a fake as the warrior is petrified

As the battle gets started to free the warrior, it is the lessons of over coming to the sun and gaining the heavenly virtues that will break the star and reverse the petrifying warrior.

As the battle ends and the enemies retreat

The real and true flower will be given to the Windwalker that got help from the Royal Wolfe and didn't even know that warrior has the real and true flower all along.

Madeline is puzzled about this prophecy as she is thinking about it. The flower must be referring to the Sun drop Flower and the star is the Heptagon Star. However, I got a feeling that the star has a lot more than meets the eyes. Madeline thought to herself as she works on it. 'I got a bad feeling that one of the lines is a warning to those who are not destined to destroy the star and for a good reason. If myself, mom, dad, Sofia, and Baileywick even try to find the Royal Wolfe, the true enemy will get their hands on the warrior and the flower'. Madeline thought to herself as she knows bad things will get.

It has been a couple of days since the rescue took place. Odette is resting in the solace wing at the Enchancia castle while Orion is back at the Mystic Isles. Madeline is getting ready for the day as she is about to go downstairs for breakfast. Her amulet is glowing as it means one thing. She is needed to help someone as she gets teleported away to a different kingdom. As Madeline arrives in the kingdom, she finds herself at a cemetery as a teenage boy is visiting a headstone. She sees that the boy has a black eye on his left eye.

"Hey, there my name is Princess Madeline from Enchancia. Why are you visiting a headstone"? Madeline asks the boy as she is wondering about it.

The teenage boy looks at Madeline as he turns back to the headstone. "I am visiting my mom's grave. Today is the anniversary of when she passed away. My name is Prince Gabriel, but my friends call me Gabe. Plus did you say your name is Madeline"?

Gabriel asks Madeline as he is getting the feeling that she is the youngest sister that Christopher always talked about.

Madeline is stunned as she looks at the teenage boy as she is wondering how he knows her. "Yes, that's right, how did you know"? Madeline asks Gabriel as she notices something very unique and in common between the two of them.

Gabriel looks at Madeline as if he has a feeling about it. "Well, Christopher has told me about you and your two sisters, all good things. I go to school with Christopher at the Magma Institute. . Gabriel said to Madeline as he explains how he knows Christopher.

Madeline looks at Gabriel and she nods as this is one of Christopher's friends. "That is cool. What do you need my help with exactly"? Madeline asks Gabriel as she is wondering about it.

Gabriel looks at Madeline as they are walking toward the castle. "Over the summer, my dad has been dating a new woman named Heidi and I learn that I have a little sister that I didn't even know about. My dad and Heidi dated a little bit about a year and a half after my mom died and broke up. They reconnected over the summer. As much as I am happy for my dad and liking Heidi and my new sister, I am just worried that the people who took my mom's life from me will go after Heidi and my new sister. Not only that, I need help with trying to figure out why Prince George has that strange obsession with you without going to the Dominica Castle". Gabriel said to Madeline as he has some concerns about things.

Madeline looks at Prince Gabriel as she is getting the feeling about things. "Is that how you got that black eye on your face though"? Madeline asks Prince Gabriel as she is wondering how he has gotten it.

Gabriel nods as they are heading back toward the castle. "Yeah, I have gotten into a fight with Prince George a couple of days ago. He was going on and on about a girl named Madeline. Christopher tried to get him to stop and told me that Madeline is his sister. I thought it was George's imaginary girlfriend named Madeline. I told George as much, and George didn't like the joke and started to hit me. Christopher pulled me away while the other teachers took George to the headmaster's office". Gabriel said to Madeline as he explains it.

Madeline is stunned as she laughs as she thinks it is really funny. "I can't stand him or even like him in the slightest, and I think it was really funny". Madeline said to Gabriel as they went back into the castle as went up to the library.

Madeline looks at Gabriel as they look through the photo album. She saw a light brown-headed woman holding a baby in her arms. "Is that your mom"? Madeline asks Gabriel as she is wondering about her.

Gabriel looks at Madeline as he smiles as he does miss her on a day like this. "Yeah, her name was Caroline. I was 5 years old when she passed away. We were close". Gabriel said to Madeline as he explains it.

Madeline looks at Gabriel as she sees how close the two of them were. "Was your mom sick"? Madeline asks Gabriel as she is wondering how she passed away.

Gabriel looks at Madeline as he shakes his head at her as if it is not it. "No, someone took her life. Before my mom died, she sat me down and told me that no matter what happens in life do not let my dad get deceived by Prince George's mom and her friends again". Gabriel said to Madeline as he explains the deception.

Madeline is stunned as she hears that one correctly as it is very puzzling. "Prince George's mom, how is she involved with it"? Madeline asks Gabriel as she is wondering about it.

Gabriel looks at Madeline as he nods in agreement with her. "I do not know. About a week after my mom sat me down and told me about it, she passed away in mysterious circumstances. I honestly don't know how King Edward does it". Gabriel said to Madeline as he explains it.

Madeline is stunned as Gabriel mentioned George's dad. "You mean George's dad. I have seen him a few times. He is like the only one that is disciplining George though". Madeline said to Gabriel as she is wondering about him.

Gabriel nods as he looks at Madeline as agrees with her. "Yeah, I think that his mom is the one that undermines the punishment that his dad has on George for unknown reasons. Plus, I think King Edward is not happy with his relationship with his wife though. Plus, I am worried that George's mom will try to take away my dad's happiness". Gabriel said to Madeline as a song is starting to play.

Gabriel

For the longest time, I have seen my dad

Being so hard working and loving towards me

I have always wondered when my dad will be in love again

And have that life partner right by his side again

Even though he was married to my mom for a while

Someone evil took her away from my dad and me

Her passing was devastating on my dad and me

Yet we don't know who took her away from us.

I do remember that my dad was happy and in love with a new woman

However that woman was taken away from him again

I just don't know why the love stories for my dad is taken away from him

Even though the woman and my dad has found each other again

I just worry about the heart of my dad

As the song ends, Madeline looks at Gabriel as she can understand where he coming from now. "Gabriel, do you have a Looking Back Glass we can use? It just might give us a clue about things". Madeline said Gabriel as it is a great place to start.

Gabriel looks at Madeline and he nods as if there is something else that he saw. "Yeah plus, I want to know about my mom and why she died as well. The one thing that stuck out to me is when I saw her body in her casket before they closed the casket was a strange star-shaped mark on the side of her neck. The weirder part is that it had seven sides as well". Gabriel said to Madeline as there is a detail that not a lot of people know about.

Madeline looks at Gabriel as she thinks about the prophecy as it mentions a star. "A seven-sided star, that is weird". Madeline said to Gabriel as she is wondering if the star that he mentioned is the same one.

...

The two of them went up to the workshop as the royal wizard Steven as he looks at the two of them as if he does have it. Gabriel looks at Steven as they need to use the Looking Back Glass. "Steven, we need to use the looking back glass to see what happened". Gabriel said to Steven as he explains it.

Steven nods as he grabs the looking-back glass and cast the spell to use it. The two royal kids see what happened on a wedding day.

Princess Gloria looks at the bride as she is also wearing a white wedding dress. You poor girl, Aaron was supposed to break up with you before the big day, but since he didn't do that, I just had to do it because I am pregnant with his child. Plus, if you ever had children, I will make sure that my children will marry your children to further trap and humiliate you like it is supposed to be". Princess Gloria said to Gabriella as she threw wine all over Gabriella's wedding dress.

Gabriella is stunned and devastated as she watches Aaron standing by Gloria's side and didn't do anything to defend her. "Aaron, how can you do this to me? I have trusted you very deeply, and this is how you repay me. You said that you will never be with a vindicate wretched girls like Gloria and her friends. You have lost your honor and trust in me and my family. You have truly lost yourself to them. If I ever have children, Aaron, I will make sure that they will be safe and protected from the likes of Gloria and them. Plus, if that is your child that Gloria is carrying is yours, you are in for the long haul while Gloria will deceive you over and over again because that is what she and her friends do". Gabriella said to Aaron as she ran out of the church crying as her family went with her.

End Scene

Madeline and Gabriel come out as they are stunned by what they just saw. "Wow, I never realized that Prince George's mom is a witch for doing that. Plus, I may not know who this Gabriella lady is but beside that your dad is a coward. My dad would protect my mom from any man or woman". Madeline said to Gabriel as she is wondering about it.

Gabriel is stunned as he is perplexed about it. "That's not my mom though. That man is my dad, but I finally see why he told me not to get deceived by a blonde". Gabriel said to Madeline as he realizes that his dad was going to get married to someone else before his mom.

Steven uses the Looking Back Glass spell again as they see another scene. Two years have passed as they see Aaron getting married to a woman named Caroline and they welcomed Gabriel into the world as well. However, Caroline is in Croatia for royal business as Gloria spots her. "So, you are the mysterious Queen Caroline that married King Aaron. I must say you are a more proper chose than Aaron's first true love Gabriella". Gloria said to Caroline as she smirks at her as her friends also meets her.

Caroline looks at them as if she does not like their choice of words. "Proper choice, what's that supposed to mean"? Caroline asks Gloria as she is wondering about it.

Gloria looks at Caroline as she laughs at her. "Gabriella doesn't have a royal lineage. Even though her family is a part of the high society nobility, she never deserved to be with Aaron. Therefore my friends and I did something about it. I take it that he never told you that they were deeply in love and going to get married. Oh wait, you are the first serious significant other since Gabriella. You are just a rebound girl and yet you even have a child whose name is close to Gabriella". Gloria said to Caroline as she comments on how Gabriel is the male version of Gabriella.

Caroline frowns as she is wondering about it. "Our son is named after my father, and from your logic, it sounded like too much of a coincidence". Caroline said to Gloria as she needs to talk to Aaron about it.

Gloria looks at Caroline and she frowns as she does not like that comeback retort from her. "You better change your son's name otherwise, my friends and I will take him away from you and Aaron". Gloria said to Caroline as they leave the area Caroline is stunned by the leverage that they have over her.

Madeline and Gabriel come back out from the Looking Back Glass again as she looks at him. "Woah, I think that is just a mere coincidence that your name is Gabriel. Plus Gabriella happens to be my middle name". Madeline said to Gabriel as she is stunned by it.

The two kids are stunned as they saw all of that. "Yeah, no wonder Queen Gloria gave me that harsh look like she always looked down on me. It is true that I away named after my grandfather on my mom's side, but them having a problem with my name, and the name Gabriella is strange and weird". Gabriel said to Madeline as he is wondering about it.

Madeline looks at Gabriel as she is wondering about it. "Yeah, I am wondering if Gloria and Gabriella knew each other back then. I mean Gloria was at that wedding that she ruined". Madeline said to Gabriel as she is wondering about it.

The two kids went back into the looking glass again this time between Caroline and Aaron as they are talking. King Aaron frowns as he is furious to learn about what happened. "Queen Gloria demanded you to change our son's name. I got deceived by her once and ruined my wedding to Gabriella, but this is going too far". Aaron said to Caroline as he has plans to send a cease and desist letter to the royals in Dominica.

Caroline looks at Aaron as if she wants him to be honest with her. "Aaron, do you have a problem with our son's name? I mean I chose Gabriel to honor my dad". Caroline said to Aaron as she wants to know about it.

Aaron looks at Caroline and he has a sly expression on his face as he has a little surprise for Gloria. "No Caroline, I love his name. Even though it does remind me of Gabriella deeply, it doesn't bother me in the slightest. I want to name a child Gabriel or Gabrielle, or Gabriella to spite Gloria after she deeply deceived me. Gabriella said that Gloria will deceive me time and time again, and she is right". Aaron said to Caroline as he wanted to spite Gloria.

Caroline looks at Aaron as she slightly smiles at the plan. "Aaron, I need you, to be honest with me. Did you take a proper amount of time to get over Gabriella and move on from her before meeting me and marrying me"? Caroline asks Aaron

Aaron looks at Caroline as he shakes his head at her. "Well no, I meet you about nine months after that wedding and found out that Gloria was never pregnant with my child. You became my first serious girlfriend, and I made sure that Gloria and her friends did not find out about you. I wanted to protect you from them". Aaron said to Caroline as he explains it to her.

Caroline looks at Aaron as if she knows why about things. "I see you love me but the love is not deep enough between us". Caroline said to Aaron as she realizes that their relationship is not as strong.

Aaron looks at Caroline as he knows that their marriage is about over. "Right, I do care about you and our son. I was wrong to move to a new relationship after a horrible incident". Aaron said to Caroline as he admits that he was wrong.

Caroline looks at Aaron as this does have Gabriel involved as he is almost 5 years old. "I know. We both deserve better, and yet our son deserves both of us". Caroline said to Aaron as they plan to get a divorce as soon as Gabriel is an adult.

As Caroline learned about Gloria and the stunts that she pulled on Aaron, she realizes that she needs to do things to protect Aaron and Gabriel. She found great dirt on Gloria. She leaves her wedding ring and engagement ring behind. She says her final goodbye to Gabriel after his 5th birthday and tells Aaron that she will be away from the castle for a week. She went straight to the Dominica Castle as she is confronting Queen Gloria. "Queen Gloria, you will never get to my family is that clear". Caroline said to Gloria as she is ready to make a stand.

Gloria looks at Caroline as she laughs at her. "Caroline, did you and King Aaron change that son's name of yours to more proper and not after your father"? Gloria said to Caroline as she still demands them to change his name.

Caroline looks at Gloria as she is furious with her. "No, you dare to demand my husband and me to change our son's name. Plus, my husband said that it didn't bother him that we named our son after my father. It was his way to spite you, and he succeeded in it, Gloria. Plus, you forgot about one thing Gloria". Caroline said to Gloria as she reveals that there is one other thing.

Gloria looks at Caroline and she frowns at her as she is getting the feeling that there is something that she didn't think about. "What could have forgotten Caroline"? Gloria asks Caroline as she is wondering about it.

Caroline looks at Gloria as she smirks at her. "Gabriella always found a way to put you and your friends in your place. It may not come out now, but when it does, it will expose you for who you are. Long live Gabriella", Caroline said to Gloria as she declares Gabriella as a special person.

Gloria frowns as she glares at Caroline as she is furious about how Gabriella always puts her and her friends in their place. "Bounty Knights capture her now", Gloria said to her bounty knights as she has strange knights call the bounty knights to come out. Caroline gets captured right then and there as she is taken away against her will. About a week later, Caroline's lifeless body is found at the front door of the Florena royal castle.

End moment

Madeline and Gabriel come out from the Looking Back Glass as he is stunned to learn about the moments before the passing took place. Gabriel looks at Madeline as tears are falling down his face. "No wonder mom said her final goodbye to me like that. Plus it explains why mom's death needed to be investigated". Gabriel said to Madeline as he spotted the mark on the side of his mom's neck. "That's the same mark that I saw on her neck when her body was in the casket before they closed the lid for the funeral". Gabriel said to Madeline as he realizes that Gloria did have something to do with it.

Madeline nods as she looks at Gabriel as if they did learn the truth. "Your mom protected you and your dad from the evil prince's mom who is just as evil as he is. Plus you may be onto something we have to keep a look out for the mark". Madeline said to Gabriel as she is getting the feeling that the mark has a key role in it.

The two kids head back into the Looking Back Glass as they watch two more events that happened between Gabriella and Gloria. Gabriella is already a mother and her child is three months old as she is in Dominica for the school reunion. Her mom is babysitting her child. Gloria spots Gabriella as she has her son Prince George with her. "So you finally came to a school reunion. I heard that you threw yourself into your so-called work after King Aaron dumped you at the alter". Gloria said to Gabriella as she is putting salt into the wound.

Gabriella frowns as she rolls her eyes at Gloria as she notices the 2-year-old boy making a scene with his tantrums. "Yeah so what, King Aaron did come to the light and senses when he found out that you were faking that pregnancy and marriage just to get rid of me from him. The apology is too late, but I wished him the best in life. I moved on with better things. Plus, is that your son making a mess of things". Gabriella asks Gloria as she is wondering about things.

Gloria looks at Gabriella and she smirks as she looks at her. "Yes, that is Prince George. I got married to King Edward of Dominica, that is his son. Plus my sister got married to King Ben of Croatia, so all is right in the world for us who truly deserve to be with a royal unlike you. You could have belonged to a royal like the rest of us, but you chose not to include Renee and the rest of us in that special project of yours". Gloria said to Gabriella as she is trying to remind her about things.

Gabriella looks at Gloria as she notices something about the boy as she remembers Edward as well as she does not see any resemblances between the boy and King Edward. "I don't owe anything to choosing entitled beggars Queen Gloria. Plus, if I didn't know any better, I say that you are up to your old tricks and deception again. Plus as the saying goes, the apple does not fall far from the tree. Plus, a proper and real mother would and should discipline your child because your poor husband is having a hard time getting George to stop misbehaving". Gabriella said to Queen Gloria as she is calling her out on deceiving King Edward.

Queen Gloria frowns as she glares at Gabriella as she is about to slap her as she sees that there are witnesses here. "I heard that you even have a child as well. Plus, it is a shame that George will not get a chance to meet your daughter tonight to officially start their friendship. Plus did you have a girl right"? Gloria asks Gabriella as she wants to know.

Gabriella looks at Gloria as she has a straight expression on her face. "Sorry, I have a son, and my mother is watching him like a proper grandmother who can babysit. Plus, I made proper plans ahead of time before this evening. I hope you or your husband have sympathy cards ready to give to your son's teachers because the lack of discipline is going to give them a lot of grief". Gabriella said to Gloria as the reunion continues.

Sometime later, Gabriella is held captive against her will at a different place as she is restrained and surrounded by the strange knights. Gloria is furious with Gabriella as she learned that the woman lied to her. Gloria looks at Gabriella. "You no good woman. How dare you lied to me about your daughter". Gloria said to Gabriella as she and the other woman and unknown beings glare at Gabriella.

Gabriella looks at them as she glares at them. "Like I said Queen Gloria, I protect my daughter from the likes of you and your cohorts. You don't deserve to call yourself a mom or even a mother. Plus, when my daughter is old enough to understand her destiny, she and the family that I chose to adopt her, and friends will rise together as one and defeat the greatest evils of the Ever Realm and the Mystic Isles". Gabriella said to Queen Gloria as she planned for this to happen.

Queen Gloria frowns as she glares at Gabriella as she has real arranged marriage documents. "I will see to it that your daughter gets married to my son Prince George. besides, once the marriage is done, your daughter will belong to the dark one anyways". Queen Gloria said to Gabriella as she plans to do that.

Gabriella frowns as she sees the documents in Queen Gloria's hands. "That will never happen Queen Gloria. Plus, you know me better than that. I did lie to protect my daughter, but I even went to extra lengths to do so. As for that dark one, he will be defeated by my daughter and Cedric when the time is right". Gabriella said to them as she has some plans up herself.

End Looking Back Glass moment.

Madeline is stunned as she learns something new as the captive woman mentioned Cedric. "Ok, this just took an interesting turn. Plus, how does Gabriella know Mr. Cedric"? Madeline asks Gabriel as she is wondering about tit.

Gabriel looks at Madeline as if it is a good question. "It is a very good question". Gabriel said to Madeline as they looked into the Looking Back Glass one more time to see a moment.

It is the Royal Rose Spirits competition as young Cedric, young Cordelia, young Roland, and young Tilly are competing. Cedric spots Gabriella as she is getting ready for the flying derby competition. "Wait, are you the same girl that I pulled out from the river about a year ago"? Young Cedric asks Young Gabriella as he is stunned and surprised to see her.

Young Gabriella looks at young Cedric as the two are reunited. "Yes it is Cedric. It is good to see you again". Young Gabriella said to Cedric as the two of them are reunited with each other.

Young Cordelia spotted the two of them talking as young Tilly notices the interaction between young Cedric and young Gabriella. "Gabriella, I should have known that you will be here today". Cordelia said to Gabriella as she and she have a fierce rivalry between the two of them.

Young Gabriella looks at Young Cordelia as young Cedric sighs as he knows that his sister would start it. "That's funny, I didn't think that opportunistic people like you who worm into the Royal Rose Competition would be here at all". Gabriella said to young Cordelia as she knows the kind of person she is.

Young Cordelia frowns as she looks at young Gabriella. "We will see about that at the Magical Duel events". Young Cordelia said to Young Gabriella as the two of them have a fierce rivalry.

Young Gabriella looks at young Cordelia as she rolls her eyes at her. "Yeah and then your parents and the royals from the Kingdom of Enchancia will see just how opportunistic you truly are. That's a promise", Young Gabriella said to young Cordelia as she planned to reveal the truth about what she did a year ago.

End moment

Madeline looks at Gabriel as she is stunned by this. "I never knew that Miss Cordelia and Gabriella knew each other as kids". Madeline said to Gabriel as she is wondering about things.

Gabriel looks at Madeline as he sighs as if he knows about a school rivalry. "That's the thing, Madeline, there is a fierce rivalry between Hexley Hall and the Magma Institute when it comes to magical competitions. Gabriella is one of the greatest alumni that ever walked the halls of the Magma Institute. There is a huge portrait of her at the school and a huge display case of various school trophies that Gabriella won. Not only she was gifted in magic, but she was also very talented in flying derby. They call her the Flying Angel because of how graceful and elegant she was when she raced". Gabriel said to them as he knows about it.

Madeline looks at Gabriel as they ponder about it as they look at one final moment between Aaron and a woman named Heidi. Madeline nods as the two of them went back into the looking back glass to some years ago. King Aaron sighs as he is talking about a walk. He thinks about a dream where the spirit of Gabriella told him that she is ok with him falling in love again and he shouldn't punish himself for the things that happened with them and Caroline. As fate turns out, Aaron met Heidi as a few men were harassing her. King Aaron had the men arrested as he noticed Heidi's natural beauty. As they took it slow in their relationship, King Aaron is honest about his past relationships with her. The two of them did fall in love, but Heidi mysteriously disappeared from Aaron without a word why.

Gabriel nods as he looks at Madeline. "Thanks, Madeline, I am getting the feeling that Queen Gloria does not want my dad to be happy with anyone that they don't approve or like him to be with from someone reason". Gabriel said to Madeline as he is worried about it.

King Aaron walks into the room and he looks at the two kids. "It is more than that Princess Madeline". King Aaron said to them as he is holding a family tree scroll about it.

Madeline is stunned as she is a bit confused about things. "More, what do you mean"? Madeline asks King Aaron as Gabriel is wondering the same thing.

King Aaron nods as he looks at the two of them as they leave the workshop and went to the living room. "Yes, it is Gabriel. You see it turns out that I am a descendant of Natasha Amy and Roderick of Enchancia. Roderick was originally from the Ever Realm while Natasha Amy was originally from the Mystic Isles. When Gabriella and I were planning our wedding, I got my family tree deeply looked into and discovered this. Gabriella, was right by my side and helped me to process the unexpected news. She knew how I feel because she processed the fact that her mother came from a royal family. She deeply empathizes with me on it. I meet with others who are a descendant of them and my mother had this necklace. It is an order of wings necklace. However after that failed wedding, Gloria told me that it had to be done because she and her friends prevented another different kind of love story like my ancestors did like it should have been destroyed years ago by a mystic isle being". King Aaron said to them as he explains about it "Queen Gloria said that she and her friends will make sure that myself, Ernesto, King Edward, King Ben will not repeat the same mistakes as our ancestors did". King Edward said to them

Madeline looks at King Aaron as she is a bit confused. "Well yes but aren't mistaken parts of life itself"? Madeline asks King Aaron as she is wondering what he meant by it.

King Aaron looks at Madeline as he nods as goes into further detail. "Yes mistakes are a part of life, but there are those that see certain things as a mistake to make them feel inferior or bad about themselves and to be looked down upon by others like having kids or having a different kind of love story. Plus, it is our job as a parent to remind their kids that they are not mistakes and are truly loved by both sets of parents. I did deeply fail Gabriella years ago, but I know now that she is happy that I am happy where I am in life". King Aaron said to Madeline as he explains things to her.

Madeline looks at King Aaron as she is getting it now. "I understand now. It is time for me to get going back home". Madeline said to King Aaron as she explains it.

King Aaron nods as Gabriel looks at Madeline as he needs to thank her. "I have to thank you Madeline. You helped me in understanding why my mom passed away. Plus not only that we have gotten some insight on why Prince George has that strange obsession with you". Gabriel said to Madeline as they did get some clues about it.

Madeline nods as she looks at the two of them as she feels it in her heart that she completed the mission. "Anytime", Madeline said to them as she needs to fill in her siblings about it.

Gabriel and King Aaron nod as they walk Madeline out of the castle. Madeline went out of the castle as the two people went back inside.

Madeline's amulet takes her back to the Enchancia Castle as she is back in her room. She smiles as she completed a mission by herself.

Sofia knocks on her bedroom door. "Madeline, where did you go"? Sofia asks Madeline as she is wondering about it as she was not there at breakfast and missed something important from their parents.

Madeline looks at Sofia and she nods as if it was a good one. "I had an amulet mission. Plus, I got a lot to fill in with you and the others". Madeline said to Sofia as she has some filling in with them about the things she just learn.

Sofia looks at Madeline as she is stunned to learn about it. "Woah ok, plus Chrysta called me, you, and Christopher up to the Mystic Isles. Plus we promised that we will visit with Orion". Sofia said to Madeline as she informs her that they need to get to the Mystic Isles.

Madeline looks at Sofia as if they do need to get going. "Well let us go then", Madeline said to Sofia as she grabs her enchantlet and meet up with Christopher. They head outside as the flying pegasus have arrived to pick them up to talk them up to the Mystic Isles

Madeline looks at Christopher as she needs to ask him about someone. "Hey Christopher, is Gabriel your friend 'cause he mentioned you"? Madeline asks Christopher as she is wondering about him.

Christopher looks at Madeline as he nods as is friends with him. "You mean Gabe, yeah, he is one of my friends. He is one of the coolest and most benevolent guys at the Magma Institute". Christopher said to them as he explains it.

Sofia is stunned as she sees the connection between Madeline and Gabriel. "Really, plus, I find it a coincidence that you and him both have the same name somewhere in your full name". Sofia said to them as she is wondering about it.

Madeline nods as she looks at them as there is a lot more. "Yeah, get this, even though Gabriel was named after his grandfather on his mom's side, King Aaron also agreed to that name just to make Prince George's mom mad". Madeline said to them as she explains it.

Christopher looks at Madeline as he is stunned by that one. "It will explain why she looks down on Prince Gabriel though. I have seen it every time she came to pick up Prince George". Christopher said to them as he has seen it.

Sofia looks at Christopher as she is wondering about it. "Why would a royal look down on another royal though? I mean that is strange". Sofia said to them as she is wondering about it.

Madeline nods as she looks at them as if she will fill them in later. "Let us talk about it later, we have arrived at the Isle of Protectors". Madeline said to them as they see the big building up ahead.

...

As the group arrives at the Mystic Isles Isle of Protectors, Vega, Jinora, and Chrysta spot them as they are pleased to see them. They went over to the crystal ball to see footage of the events that took place. As they got started the three kids are looking at the footage of when Orion was captured and Vega got caught in this mess. "We are still trying to figure out the beings who came with that man". Jinora said to them as she shows them the footage.

Christopher looks at the footage as he sees the strange soldiers as they are a part of the attack as they see the person leading the charge. "The Bounty Knights, they were involved with it". Christopher said to them as he does not like that.

The group looks at Christopher as they learn that he knows what kind of soldiers they are. "What are bounty knights Christopher", Sofia asks Christopher as she has never heard of them.

Christopher looks at them as he sighs to them as he needs to explain about them. "The Bounty knights are my fake mother monster and her friend's army. See that hexagon symbol with the initials QTS. That is the symbol of the group that they are involved in. I saw them a lot when I was in a grounding in the tower". Christopher said to them as he explains it.

Madeline looks at them and thinks back to a moment that she and Gabriel saw in the Looking Back Glass. "I believe that. When Gabriel and I looked into the Looking Back Glass at his castle, a group of them captured his mom when she confronted Queen Gloria at the Dominica Royal Castle". Madeline said to them as she saw them with the magical item.

Christopher looks at Madeline as he realizes things as it does fit with the pieces of the puzzle. "Those were the bounty knights Madeline, and it is where Prince George lives". Christopher said to Madeline as they are getting the feeling that things are coming together nicely.

Chrysta looks at them as she is putting two and two together. "So what you are saying is that someone sent those Bounty Knights to the Isle of Windwalkers to do their dirty work". Chrysta said to them as she is getting it.

Sofia looks at them as if she is wondering about something else. "Yeah, plus how did they know where Orion was hiding let alone his location at the Isle of Windwalkers"? Sofia said to them as she brings up that point.

Vega looks at them as if she is wondering the same thing. "It is a very good question Princess Sofia. We still need to see where they came from". Vega said to them as they watch the footage.

Chrysta nods as they continue the footage. They see that the bounty knights take Orion and Vega away as they are heading toward strange carriages. As the leader of the mission throws a smoke screen toward all of them, it gets blurry for some moments. As the smoke clears, the majority of them get away with Orion while Vega has one of the bounty knights out cold and apprehended.

Madeline is stunned as they see that Vega apprehend one of them. "Well, it is great that you arrested one of them, Vega". Madeline said to Vega as she thinks that is a good move.

Vega looks at them as she shakes her head at them. "Not exactly, while I was caught in the middle, the guy that I apprehended told me when the guy threw the smoke screen, he told me that he will pull me into the smoke screen and asked me to knock him out cold and apprehend him. When I look at him much closer, he is a much older man who should be enjoying his golden years than being involved in criminal activity". Vega said to them as she is wondering why he did what he did.

The kids are stunned and a bit confused about it. "Where is the older man now Vega"? Sofia asks Vega as it is strange that the older man is behind bars and being involved with the Bounty Knights.

Vega looks at them as she needs to tell them where he is. "He is the tower. He has not said a word to us since he came to". Vega said to them as she is wondering about it.

The kids are stunned as they learn that the man is in the tower. "That is odd. He should be enjoying life or at least his golden years". Madeline said to them as Sofia and Christopher agreed with her.

Jinora looks at Madeline as she shakes her head to her. "That's just it Madeline, he looks like he should be someone's grandfather or a much older uncle. From the shape of his body, I estimate that he was a bounty knight for most of his adult life". Jinora said to them as he estimates things.

The kids are stunned as they learn about things. "Can we see him please"? Madeline asks Jinora as she is wondering about it.

Jinora looks at the hem as Vega and Chrysta are pondering about it. "I have no reason why not". Jinora said to them as she will allow it.

...

The group nods as they went up to the tower. Christopher looks at them as he walks with them. "Has he been a model inmate since coming to"? Christopher asks them as he is wondering about his behavior

Jinora looks at Christopher as she nods to him. "Yeah, he has been really quiet, ate very little food, looked up the guards when present, never gave them any problems or anything". Jinora said to Christopher as she explains about him.

The kids look at each other as they learn about the man being quiet like a model prisoner. As the group arrives at the tower, they went to the higher floors. They walk down a hallway as they arrive at a cell door. A guard unlocks the cell door as he lets them in. The older man looks at them as he is stunned to see that there are younger people with protectors. "Are those kids with you fledglings"? The older man asks Vega as he is wondering about it.

The kids are stunned as they have never heard of it before. "No, they are not fledglings. Two of them are protectors in training while the other kid is a full-fledged protector". Vega said to the man as they are confused about it.

Sofia looks at the man as she is curious about it. "What are fledglings exactly"? Sofia asks the older man as she is getting the feeling that fledglings are bounty knights in training.

The man looks at them as if he is willing to tell them about it. "Fledglings are your bounty knights in training. I have seen fledglings start at 18 years old and a lot younger as well". The man said to them as he explains it.

The protectors and kids are stunned as they hear that one correctly. "18 years old and younger, woah", Sofia said to the man as she is not expecting that one.

Chrysta looks at the man as she is deeply stunned by it as well. "No kidding, who are you and why did you ask Vega to knock you out and apprehend you like that"? Chrysta asks the man as she wants to get started in business.

The older man looks at them as if now is the time to introduce himself. "My name is Edmond Clark. There is no need to rough me up to talk. Plus, I have been through far worse in my adult life". The man named Edmond said to them as he is making it clear that he doesn't need to be roughed up to talk.

The kids are stunned as they meet the man named Edmond as they gasp as they realize who he is. "Are you one of Grandmother Josephine's brothers"? Christopher asks Edmond as he is wondering about it.

Edmond looks at them as he is stunned as he hears about his only sister. "Yes, I am it has been a long time since I last saw your grandmother. However you are not here just to hear about my sister are you". Edmond said to them as he notices the two protectors in the room.

Vega and Chrysta look at Edmond as they sit down with him the kids see the various scars and magical marks on his body. "Well no, we wanted to ask you about when you and the other bounty knights attacked the Isle of Windwalkers. Plus how did you end up in the bounty knights in the first place? I mean a man like you should be living your life". Madeline said to Edmond as the others agree.

Edmond looks at Madeline as he notices something about her as it reminds him of a woman that the other bounty knights took into custody years ago. "Living my life the way I wanted is a pipe dream young one. Benjamin is the only lucky one that truly got to escape from our parent's rules. Josephine and I were trapped by our parent's rules. Josephine has always said that Johnathan is the lost one because he deeply followed our parent's views and rules. Anyways, I was forced into the bounty knights when I was 18 years old. It was my parent's way to fix me, and I was outed to them by Johnathan. Ever since then, I was trained by the bounty knights and forced to part take things with the bounty knights. Over the years, I have tried to escape from the bounty knights, but I was caught every time. With the most recent mission on the Isle of Windwalkers, it was my only chance to truly escaped". Edmond said to them as he explains it.

Sofia looks at Edmond as she can see how it was his only chance to escape. Plus she notices that Madeline sees something on the side of his neck.

"Is that a star-shaped mark on the side of your neck"? Madeline asks Edmond as it gets everyone to look at it.

Edmond looks at Madeline and he nods as if it was his first one. "Yeah, that star-shaped mark is from the Heptagon Star. It is one of the Hexagon of Controlled Freedom items". Edmond said to them as he explains it.

The protectors are stunned as they hear that one correctly. "How would you know about the items of Controlled Freedom exactly"? Vega asks Edmond as they are wondering how he would know that.

Edmond looks at them as he needs to explain it. "All bounty knights are expected to know each item of the Hexagon of Controlled Freedom and what it can do and other abilities for punishment or other heinous things that the elite leaders do to the victims. A bounty knight is also expected to watch the victim suffer. Also, if it is a bounty knight that gets punished with it as I have, the most ruthless and cold of bounty knights get to watch as well". Edmond said to them as he explains it.

The group is stunned as they hear that one correctly as they are getting the feeling that Edmond is not a person that would begin with and then double cross on them. "Just how many times that you have been punished with a Hexagon of Controlled freedom item"? Chrysta asks Edmond as she is getting the feeling that the kids will not like the answer.

Edmond looks at them as if it is going to be a bittersweet answer. "Five times, I know that the Eladoran Stone was destroyed and its mark is completely gone forever. I was punished with that before as well". Edmond said to them as he explains it.

The kids are stunned as they look at the man as if he had a lifetime of misery. "I know what it is like to be locked up in a cell like this. You need to be free from and out of this jail". Christopher said to Edmond as the kids agree with him.

Edmond looks at them as he shakes his head at them. "No, I was involved with that attack on that aisle. I will serve how long they think is best. I have indeed been a bounty knight since I was 18 years old. However, I wouldn't know what to do with my life after I am truly free. Besides, if they found out that I am here, they will have no problem recapturing me and giving me the worst punishment of all. Also, as long as the elite leaders are still around, I am not safe anywhere". Edmond said to them as he explains it.

The group is stunned as they hear this correctly. "Elite leaders, what are the elite leaders exactly", Vega said to Edmond as they are wondering about them.

Edmond looks at them as he needs to explain it. "There is a group of them. Plus they are in plain sight of everyone. When the founder of the Bounty Knights was defeated 25 years ago by the champion of justice, most of them were arrested in connection with the founder for being a follower of her rule sentenced to banishment, and exiled from Wimonia until the day that they died. Some followers eluded capture and went underground. They resurge their group and bounty knights over the years in great secrecy, especially underneath the noses of the King of Wimonia. One of them is at the Enchancia Castle in plain sight of everyone. I am done talking". Edmond said to them as he explains it.

The group is stunned as they learn about it as they need to dig deeper. "We will be back". Vega said to Edmond as they leave the cell and the tower as went back down to the main part of the headquarters as they went to go see Orion.

The group went to the medical wing as they went to the room Orion is in. The group sees Orion as he is sitting up and has various bandages on his body. "Orion, how are you feeling"? Christopher asks Orion as he asks the question that anyone that would ask.

Orion looks at them as if he is very defeated about things. "I have been better Christopher". Orion said to them as he has not shared what he has been through.

Madeline looks at Orion as she notices that something is on his mind like something took his dignity away from him. "Orion, what happened if you don't mind me asking"? Madeline asks Orion as she is wondering about it.

Orion looks at them as he feels bad and down on himself. "I remember Vega visiting me at the bunker. The next thing we knew that we were completely off guard by the attack. Some unidentifiable being shown up and attacked and had those strange knights with them. They made sure that Vega is out of the way and he fired some sort of net at me. Once it grabbed me, I got knocked out. When I came too, I was in a cell at that hideout and Odette is in a cell right across from me". Orion said to them as he explains what happened in the ambush.

Madeline looks at Orion as she ponders about it as she has a sinking feeling. "Orion, is it possible that it was an inside job"? Madeline asks Orion as she is getting the feeling that it was.

Orion frowns as he looks at Madeline he is shocked that she even asked that. "I don't know Princess Madeline. The only people who had access to the bunker and to visit me is Vega and the members of the council of elders. All of them are highly respected and trusted beings that would never do a thing like that. Plus bringing up a high accusation without proof on a member of council is not the way to go at it". Orion said to Madeline as he is skeptical about it.

Sofia looks at Orion and Madeline as if it is something to look into. "What happened when you were there at that place in the Croatia"? Sofia asks Orion as she notices the bandages on his back as she wants to see what it is covering.

Orion looks at them as if there are things that he can't bring up with the two princesses. "I don't want to talk about it". Orion said to them as he doesn't want to talk about it.

Chrysta looks at Orion as if this is the first time that she has seen him so defeated. "Orion, did something happen at that place"? Chrysta asks Orion as she is getting the feeling that something did happen.

Orion gives a look toward Chrysta with a defeated expression on his face. "Yes, none of you won't get it or even understand it at all". Orion said to them as he doesn't want to talk about it.

Sofia looks at Orion as she manages to lift a bandage from his back to reveal the symbol to them. "But Orion, you need to tell us about it". Sofia said to Orion as Madeline sees the symbols on his back. She even toughest Orion's wings as it is very hard like a rock.

Orion is stunned as a bandage has been revealed as he gets out of bed. "Sofia, why did you do that? I did not want to talk about and yet you lifted the bandage to look at it". Orion said to Sofia as he doesn't want anyone to see it.

Sofia looks at Orion as she is stunned to see this in him. "But Orion, we need to see it to learn about what happened to you. I just want to help you". Sofia said to Orion as she wants to help him as Madeline agrees.

Madeline looks at Orion as she is curious about his wings as she notices that he has not retracted them like it is stuck that way. "Yeah, your wings are very hard like a rock". Madeline said to them as she is wondering why it is like that.

Orion looks at Sofia as he is stunned to learn that this is her way to help. "It is not the right way to go about it, Princess Sofia. Plus I did not ask or permit you to touch my wings. and Princess Madeline, yes, it is hard like a rock just like the mount on Odette's back. I need some air". Orion said to them as he grabs a cloak and leaves the room.

Madeline is stunned as she went to follow Orion as she is going to follow him. Chrysta stops her as she shakes her head to her. "Orion needs some space and time to collect himself, Madeline". Chrysta said to them as she is getting the feeling that something did happen and he didn't want to talk about it in front of the girls.

Sofia and Madeline sigh as they meet up with Christopher as he did see Orion heading out on a flying horse since his wings are not completely healed just yet. "What's going on with Orion"? Christopher asks them as Vega is getting the feeling that something is wrong.

Vega looks at them as she sighs as it has been a long time since Orion gets like this. "It is not very often that Orion gets defeated like this. The last time he felt so defeated is when that twin brother pranked Odette and sent her to the Ever Realm. However, with the ordeal that happened to him, he is even more defeated than before. It is going to take him some time to recover. For right now, just leave him be", Vega said to them as she knows about it.

The girls look at Vega as if they are starting to understand now. "But how can we help him though? He has never pushed Madeline and me away before". Sofia said to them as she is wondering about it.

Jinora looks at Sofia as she sighs as this is the first time he has pushed someone away like that. "I believe that Orion needs is someone that can empathize with him on what he has been through at the hands who are behind it. He is at the beginning to deal with what happened". Jinora said to them as she is getting the feeling about it.

Madeline nods as she looks at Vega as she is wondering about things. "Vega, please keep us posted about this". Madeline said to Vega as Sofia agrees with her.

Vega nods as she looks at them as she will let them know about it. "Of course", Vega said to them as she explains it.

The three kids got going as they get back on the pegasus as they head back to the Enchancia Castle. "So what's our next move exactly"? Sofia asks them as she is wondering about it.

Christopher looks at them as he thinks about it. "We need to do some research on the Heptagon Star or at least learn the origins of it". Christopher said to them as they need to do some research about it.

Madeline looks at Christopher as she is wondering about things. "Yeah, although, is Odette here at the castle though"? Madeline asks them as she needs to talk to her.

Sofia looks at Madeline as she nods as realizes that she does not know about the announcement. "Oh, she is in the solace wing at the castle why"? Sofia asks Madeline as she is wondering about it.

Madeline looks at them as she thanks them for it. "Thanks, Sofia, I will see you later". Madeline said to them as she takes off from them.

Christopher looks at Madeline as he needs to tell her. "Madeline, mom and dad told us not to touch her wings or not do anything to them". Christopher said to Madeline as he informs her about it.

Sofia looks at Christopher as Madeline already got away from them and didn't listen to what Christopher said. "Umm Christopher, I think she got away from us too quickly enough". Sofia said to Christopher

Christopher sighs as he looks at Sofia as if this could be bad. "Madeline is a fast one. Plus, I doubt very highly that she is going to get started with the research". Christopher said to Sofia as he is getting the feeling that she is up to something.

Sofia nods as she looks at them as she is wondering the same thing. "Yeah plus Orion said that the mound on Odette's back is hard like his wings are. I have a hunch that mound is covering Odette's wings". Sofia said to Christopher as she has a feeling about it.

Christopher looks at Sofia as if they need to tell Roland and Miranda about it. "Come on Sofia, we better tell mom and dad about this". Christopher said to Sofia as they need to move fast. Sofia nods as she went with Christopher.

...

Meanwhile, with Madeline, she made a vital of softening potion as she sneaks her way to the solace wing of the castle. It has a few bedrooms and medical rooms. She sees that Odette is in one of the rooms. She notices that Odette is laying down on her side with her back to the headboard of the bed as there are blankets and pillows surrounding it. Plus Madeline sees that Odette is asleep. She grabs the blankets from her back as she sees a strange hump on Odette's back as her wings are embedded in the mound. As Madeline opens the vital up, she pours a little bit of the potion on Odette's back.

Odette opens her eyes as she is stunned that someone is in her room. She screams as if she is not expecting it. "What in the world? What are you doing"? Odette asks Madeline as she is stunned by it.

Madeline is stunned as she looks at Odette as if she is not expecting it. "Me, I want to help with your wings with this softening potion". Madeline said to Odette as she does not realize that she didn't want it.

Odette frowns as it is not long before Roland, Miranda, and King Edward arrive. "I didn't want anyone to touch my back including messing with it". Odette said to Madeline.

Madeline is stunned as she is perplexed about it. "Why not, Orion told me that the mound on your back is hard like his wings are". Madeline said to Odette as she does not realizes that people just come into the room.

Odette frowns as she does not like that Madeline mentioned Orion mentioned to her. "Don't mention that Windwalkers name to me". Odette said to Madeline as she does not like she mentioned Orion to her.

King Edward looks at them as if he is not pleased that Madeline mentioned Orion to her. "Leave Odette alone Princess Madeline, she is very private about her wings". King Edward said to Madeline as he is not pleased about it.

Roland looks at Madeline as he sees that she has the potion in her hands. "Madeline, where were you this morning"? Roland asks Madeline as he thinks back to when a certain hair potion took place.

Madeline looks at Roland as she needs to explain it. "I had to help someone who needed my help dad. Right now, I have to help Odette with freeing her wings". Madeline said to them as she went back towards Odette as she wants her to pour the rest of it.

Odette looks at Madeline she frowns as if she is not having it. "I didn't ask for your help Princess Madeline. I want you to leave my room now". Odette said to Madeline as she is making things very clear.

Madeline is stunned as she looks at Odette as hears it. "What, excuse me, I am trying to help you". Madeline said to Odette as she wants to help.

King Edward looks at Madeline as he is firm about it. "You heard her, Princess Madeline, Odette is my royal advisor and we have been friends for a very long time. If she doesn't want help with freeing her wings, that is her choice. You have deeply disrespected her privacy and wishes on the matter". King Edward said to Madeline as he is protecting her.

Roland looks at Madeline as he nods as he needs the potion vial. "Madeline, hand me the potion vial now please". Roland said to Madeline as he wants that vial.

Madeline is stunned as she learns that Roland wants the vial. "What, but dad why, you aren't getting the vital dad". Madeline said to Roland as she is holding the vial.

Sofia went up to Madeline and takes the potion from her. "Here you go, dad". Sofia said to Roland

Madeline is stunned as she looks at Sofia as the older sister has gone behind her back. "Sofia, how could you. I was planning to use that for Odette and and the Orion to help them". Madeline said to Sofia as she had plans for it.

Sofia hands the vial to Roland as she looks at Madeline. "You got away from Christopher and me so fast enough that you are out of earshot from us telling you not to mess with Odette's back. Also, you are too young to help with this". Sofia said to Madeline as Roland thanked her.

Madeline is stunned as she looks at them as she is hurt that Sofia betrayed her like this. "I helped a prince who needed my help. You wouldn't understand because it is missions for the wearer of the second amulet of Avalor only while you get to help the princesses". Madeline said to Sofia as she tells her that she helped a prince.

Sofia is stunned as she learns that Madeline got to help a prince that needed her help. "Yeah sure you did because before princes and knights didn't want to listen to you". Sofia said to Madeline as she does not think that she is telling the truth.

Madeline looks at Sofia as she is stunned by this. "The prince did listen to me, and his name is the male version of my middle name. I even met his dad, King Aaron of Florena. I learned a lot more about that no good prince G's mom than you could ever hope for". Madeline said to Sofia as she retorts back to her.

Miranda looks at them as she is wondering about it. "Madeline Gabriella McArthur, please go to your room for now until I come to talk to you". Miranda said to Madeline as she wants her to go.

Madeline looks at Miranda as she frowns and glares at Sofia. "I will not forget this Sofia". Madeline said to them as she goes up to her room.

Sofia turns to Odette as she went toward her. "I am sorry about Madeline, Odette. She didn't know about it". Sofia said to Odette as she is wondering who is the prince that Madeline helped.

Odette looks at Sofia and she nods as she is still angry about it. "It is not your fault Sofia. I don't want Orion's name even mentioned to me right now. The only one that truly needs to apologize is Madeline and own up to her actions". Odette said to Sofia as a bit of the mound is starting to crumble as she went back to the bed her wings is starting to be revealed.

The group is stunned as the potion did soften up just like Madeline planned to do. The doctor and a few nurses arrive as they see this. Odette looks at Sofia as she notices her wings as there is a lot more cleaning that needs to be done Dr. Kim and a couple of nurses arrive and there are stunned by it. "Oh my, I never of guessed there are wings underneath all of that". Dr. Kim said to them as things are getting messy quickly.

Roland nods as he hands the vial to her as explains what happened. "Here maybe you can use the rest of it on her". Roland said to Dr. Kim as he wants her to use the rest of it. Dr. Kim nods in agreement about this.

Odette frowns as she does not want this to happen. "This is exactly why I didn't want anyone to mess with my back and wings. I have made my wishes very clear, and I never consented to it. Princess Madeline just did it regardless of my feelings". Odette said to them as she is upset that the things that she went through are coming to the surface.

Sofia looks at Odette as she is confused about things as she thinks back to things. "Odette, you are not even safe here at all. There is an elite leader at the castle who is in plain sight". Sofia said to them as she tells all of them that in the room.

Roland is stunned as he looks at Sofia as frowns as if this is not good. "Sofia, did one of the protectors tell you to reveal that to Odette"? Roland asks Sofia as he is wondering about it.

Sofia looks at Roland as she shakes her head at him. "Well no, but she needed to know about it now, and it had to come from me". Sofia said to Roland as she reveals it.

Miranda Louise comes toward them as she looks at Sofia as she needed to talk to Roland and Miranda about her birthday. "Like it was ok for you to tell Olivia about Renee and made her cry". Miranda Louise said to Sofia as she is wondering about it.

Sofia looks at Miranda Louise as she is stunned by this. "That is different Miranda Louise. Olivia needed to know that Renee is truly evil". Sofia said to Miranda Louise as she tells her.

Roland looks at Sofia as he frowns as if this is getting too far. "Sofia, that news needs to come from either Orion or Vega to me. Also, the thing about Olivia should have come from your Uncle Ernesto, not you. You just can't take matters into your own hands. I want you to go up to your room and wait for me to talk". Roland said to Sofia as the adults needs to talk.

Sofia is stunned as she looks at Roland as Miranda and King Edward agree with him. "Fine", Sofia said to them as she goes up to her room. Plus Miranda Louise went up back to the main part of the castle.

Dr. Kim looks at them as the two kids left she went up to Odette. "Odette, please, I know that your wishes were broken and your consent was not granted. However, now we can see what is really underneath that mound. We want to get your wings free from it". Dr. Kim said to Odette as she wants to use the rest of that potion.

Odette frowns as King Edward whispers something to her ear. 'Just relax Odette, 'It is not Princess Madeline that will be using it. Plus I want to know how and when your wings got mangled the way they did. Plus from the looks of it, whoever did that to your wings did a lot more to them. King Edward said to Odette as he whispers into her ear.

Odette looks at King Edward as she whispers something back to them. 'Ok, this room is going to get messy quickly. Odette whispers back to him as she is getting the feeling that it will get messy.

It is not long before the nurses get buckets to bring in. As it is set up in the room, Dr. Kim has Odette sitting up in bed as she places the softening potion on the mound. Everyone watches more of the mound crumbling down as it went into the bucket just like Odette said. As the mound pieces went into the bucket, everyone is stunned that there is something else wrong with Odette's wings like it gotten folded together and laid flat on her back. "How did your wings get folded up like that"? Dr. Kim asks Odette as she is wondering about it as there is another layer to get through.

Odette looks at Dr. Kim as she sighs as she does not want to explain it. "it is one of the abilities of the winged cross that can do". Odette said to them as she is not happy about things.

Roland is stunned as he learns that the potion that Madeline made did work. "Madeline was right about the softening potion. However, she didn't realize that there is a lot more to get through. However, she didn't even know about things". Roland said to them as he is wondering about it. However, did you say one of the abilities of the Winged Cross"? Roland asks Odette as he is wondering about it.

Odette nods as she looks at them as if she has been through terrible things. "Yeah, The Winged Cross has a few abilities. One of them is to make the wings of the winged being malleable to those who are using the winged cross on its victims. The Winged Cross also leaves its mark on the back of my shoulders". Odette nods to them as she explains it.

The group is stunned as they see two marks of the winged cross on the back of her shoulders. "Why were your wings under that mount? When we saw that chair that you sit in, it didn't make a lot of sense to us"? Miranda asks Odette as she is wondering about it.

Odette looks at Miranda as she needs to explain. "Queen Gloria never liked the fact that I have gotten my wings". Odette said to them as she reveals that the queen of Dominica does not like her wings.

The adults are stunned as they learn about it as they are a bit confused. "What why not thought"? Miranda asks Odette as it is very perplexing.

Odette looks at Miranda as she needs to explain her life to them. "I was born without my wings, and for most of my life I was treated like a second-class citizen and I felt that I never really belonged in the Isle of the Windwalkers. Plus the other Windwalkers made it very clear that I didn't belong with them. So when my evil twin brother pranked me and he sent me to the Ever Realm, I was deeply alone. Edward came into my life and he was the first one that made me feel that I mattered and belonged somewhere. I learned so much from him about a royal protocol that I picked up quickly. It felt like it was natural and in my blood. Of course, he wasn't married to Gloria at that time. Plus when my wings were developing, Edward was right by my side for the full time, plus when it came out on that cold January 19th almost 23 years ago, we both knew that my wings are very special. Edward was the one that encouraged me to learn to fly. Of course, as time go on after that, Gloria entered the picture and she wanted me out of the picture completely, but Edward put a stop to it. He told her that she should get an advisor of her own and she will not be getting rid of me that easily because I have been around a lot more than her". Odette said to them as she explains about her life.

The adults are stunned as they look at Odette as realize that she has been through a challenging life. "Oh wow, I had no idea". Roland said to Odette as if it is a huge revelation.

Odette nods as she looks at Roland as there is further information. "Yeah, I even stayed by Edward's side even when he got married to Gloria and welcomed Prince George. I even stayed by his side when I found out the truth about Prince George as well". Odette said to them as she reveals it.

Miranda is stunned as she looks at Odette as realizes things. "Then you must have been the one that tore up the arranged marriage documents during the meeting". Miranda said to Odette as she puts two and two together.

Odette looks at Miranda and she nods as she needs to explain it. "Yes, I asked King Edward to do it, and he agreed. I can't stand Prince George either, but my loyalty to King Edward is far greater than Queen Gloria's faithfulness to King Edward in the matters of the heart". Odette said to them as she reveals that Gloria is not faithful to King Edward.

Miranda looks at the two of them as she can see how they are meant to be together. "It appears that the two of you should be married". Miranda said to them as Roland also sees it.

King Edward looks at Miranda as he shakes his head to her as there are things that need to be explained to them. "It is not as easy and simple as it looks, Queen Miranda. For me to fully marry Odette, some things need to be done back in Dominica regarding my soon-to-be ex-wife and Prince George. In my kingdom, divorces are legal, and there is a long process to get one. Also, in very special circumstances, the divorce can be expedited much more quickly unless certain criteria are met and proven. There is accountability and transparency that goes into the divorce process, and it will take some time. Since my royal advisor is a female, she can't be seen in the kingdom of Dominica and or The Dominica Castle until the day that the divorce is finalized. Also, I can't be seen with her alone and unsupervised. There are a lot of rules and regulations when it comes to a divorce in my kingdom. To achieve these special circumstances, this foolproof must be shown and proven to royals who have unbiased opinions and judgment on the issue". King Edward said on them as he explains about it as he also has a Kingdom of Dominica law book with him as he shows it to Roland and Miranda.

Miranda looks at Edward as she and Roland read the law book on divorces as it is a challenge. "It is a problem to handle. Also, Sofia did say that an elite leader is hiding in plain sight here though. However, she did not tell us who told her that kind of information". Miranda said to them as she is wondering about it.

Roland nods in agreement as he sees that Dr. Kim and the nurses are still working on the mount as they have come across another problem. "Dr. Kim, how it is going with freeing Odette's wings"? Roland asks Dr. Kim as they are wondering about it.

Dr. Kim looks at them as if she is stumped about it. "Well, it is not going as well as we originally thought. The softening potion only worked on the first layer. However, the second layer has a smooth finish like it was glued together and is stuck to Odette's skin. I am going to need Cedric's, Goodwyn's, and Esmeralda's help with more potions". Dr. Kim said to Roland as she is going to need more help with it.

Roland nods as he got Baileywick to summon them. As they arrive, Dr. Kim explains to them the situation as they take a look at the current layer. As Goodwyn and Esmeralda look at the wing mound from above, Cedric is looking at it from another angle as he senses things about how it was done. "Someone evil did this. The malicious behind it is truly unforgivable like they have done this sort of thing before". Cedric said to them as he senses it.

Roland looks at Cedric as he is a bit confused about what he just said. "Malicious how exactly", Roland said to Cedric as Goodwyn looks at Cedric as he is wondering where he is going with it.

Cedric looks at them as he needs all of them to see it. "From first glance from above, you can see that it is stuck to the skin from above. However, when you look at it from a lower angle, there is another layer of dirt beneath the folded-up wings and another then layer of the same slick consistency that is on the wings. From the way they did this to her, they did that first layer of a substance on her back first, then put a layer of dirt on top of it, then added the folded up wings then put like some super glue potion to put it on top. Then after that is done, add the dirt on top of that and had it secured with a hardening potion". Cedric said to them as he figured it out.

Goodwyn looks at Cedric as he is surprised to see that he figured out what happened to Odette's wings. "So what you are saying is that we will have to get rid of the other layers before truly taking a look at the wings". Goodwyn said to Cedric as he can see that his son figured it out.

Cedric nods as he looks at Goodwyn as he nods as Roland is a bit confused about how the sorcerer figured it out. "Yes that is exactly what I am saying dad. Whoever did this knew what they were doing. We will need de-sticky potions, softening potions, and medicinal potions". Cedric said to them as he is very certain about it.

Esmeralda looks at them as she agrees with Cedric. "I agree with Cedric on this Goodwyn. Whoever did it go to extreme lengths to hide her wings like that". Esmeralda said to them as she can also sense the number of evil intentions in this.

Dr. Kim looks at them as she tells them that they will need Madeline's help with it. Cedric looks at them as Odette shakes her head at them. "I do not want Princess Madeline involved with it". Odette said to them as she is making his wishes clear about it.

The group looks at Odette as they are confused as Cedric notices the expression on Odette's face. "But why not, I mean Madeline was right about it". Miranda said to Odette as she is wondering about it.

Odette looks at Miranda as she sighs as it is obvious. "She was the one that sneaked up on me in the first place with the potion. It is one thing for Princess Madeline to sneak on me, remove the blankets and pillows around my back, and pour just a little bit of that potion. However, it is another thing for Princess Sofia to tell all of you about an elite leader as staff in this castle. They just take matters into their own hands and get away with it scot-free". Odette said to them as she is not having it.

Roland and Miranda nod as the sorcerers and sorceress are leaving the room to make the potions. "We will talk to Sofia and Madeline about things". Roland said to them as King Edward nods in agreement as he wants to talk to Sofia.

...

Up in Sofia's room, Sofia is not happy as Roland and King Edward went up to talk to her. "Sofia, we need to talk about this elite leader in plain sight clothing". Roland said to Sofia as King Edward agrees with him. "Also, when did you learn about these Elite Leaders"? Roland asks Sofia as he is wondering about it.

Sofia looks at Roland and King Edward as she needs to explain things to them. "It was at the tower in the Mystic Isles that locks up criminals there. We meet an older man who is a bounty knight and was involved with the attack on the Isle of Windwalkers. He asked Vega to knock him out cold and apprehend him. For him, it was his only chance to escape from the bounty knights. He was the one that told us about the elite leaders. However, he didn't give us a name. I only did what was right and told Odette about not being safe at the castle". Sofia said to them as she is defending her actions about it.

Roland looks at Sofia as he sighs as gets where she is coming from. "Yes, but that information should have come from either Orion, Vega, or Jinora. Also, we do not know a lot about the elite leader just yet. We do not have a lot to go on as far as evidence is concerned, so we don't know where to start to look for this elite leader". Roland said to Sofia as he explains it.

Sofia looks at Roland and King Edward as she sighs to them. "Alright, I will make a call to Vega to come with me to meet with him". Sofia said to them as she gets on her enchantlet to let her know that they are coming to talk to Edmond Clark.

...

Back with Madeline, she is in her room as she is reading about magical items as she found something about the Heptagon star. She hears the knock on the door. "Madeline, may I come in to talk". Miranda said to Madeline as they need to talk.

Madeline looks at Miranda as she sighs as she knows that this was coming. "About what mom, I wanted to help and contribute. Plus, how could you let Sofia get away with taking it away from me without truly understanding what it was for". Madeline said to Miranda as she wanted to help.

Miranda looks at Madeline and she nods as if it is a complex problem. "I know you did Madeline. Can you talk about it with me"? Miranda asks Madeline as she is wondering about it.

Madeline looks at Miranda as she sighs as is calm to explain it. "So why did Odette get so mad at me for trying to help her? I only poured a little bit on her wings. Also, I wanted to save the rest of it to use the rest of it on Orion the next time I went up to the Mystic Isles". Madeline said to Miranda as she explains to her about it.

Miranda looks at Madeline as she realizes that she has valid reasons for the potion vials. "Oh, that is what you wanted to do with them. However, your dad used the rest of it to use on Odette. Plus, Cedric, Goodwyn, and Esmeralda are making more potions as we speak". Miranda said to Madeline as she explains things to her.

Madeline looks at Miranda as she is stunned as learns that Roland used the rest. "What why, I thought that one potion will do the trick". Madeline said to Miranda as she is wondering about it.

Miranda looks at Madeline as she shakes her head to her. "Well, it turns out that the mound on Odette's back is more extensive than we thought. Your softening layer only got through the top layer. The lower layers have different things involved. Cedric said that her wings got stuck together and stuck to Odette's skin". Miranda said to Madeline as she explains it.

Madeline is stunned as she didn't realize that one as she is wondering about things. "So is King Edward with Odette right now"? Madeline asks them as she is wondering about it.

Miranda looks at Madeline as she shakes her head to her. "No, he went up with Roland to talk to Sofia about things". Miranda said to Madeline as she explains to her about it. Madeline nods as she leaves the room with her as they went back to the solace wing.

...

Back in the solace wing, Madeline and Miranda return as they see that the other potions have been made and completed as it is used on Odette's wings. As it is working, Dr. Kim and the nurses are gently getting the wings apart as it is very poufy like there is a lot more that needs to be done. Madeline is stunned as she has never seen wings in that condition before. Dr. Kim is stunned as she sees the horrible condition of the wings. "Odette, you didn't do this to your wings yourself right". Dr. Kim said to Odette as she is wondering about it.

Odette looks at the doctor as she shakes her head no to her. "No, a Windwalker always take care of their wings. When I finally got my wings almost 23 years ago, I took care of them very seriously. My wings and feathers are silver. I used to fly all the time in the kingdom of Dominica". Odette said to them as she explains it as she cringes in pain as the feathers are bothering her.

Dr. Kim looks at Odette as she is getting the feeling that she is telling the truth. "Odette, you have a lot of ingrown feathers, and it is infected. We will need to deeply clean your wings and get the rest of the dirt out of there". Dr. Kim said to Odette as she has some disinfecting potions ready to use.

Odette frowns as she is wondering about things. "Where is King Edward"? Odette asks them as she sees that he is not here.

Miranda looks at Odette and she can tell that she is getting worried. "Odette, King Edward went with my husband to talk to Sofia about things". Miranda said to Odette as she explains things.

Baileywick comes down as he gives her word about things as he went back up stairs. "He, Roland, and Sofia went up to the Mystic Isles on another matter". Miranda said to Odette as she explains it.

Madeline looks at Odette as she is a bit confused about things. "Wait, how do you have Windwalker wings and being from the Kingdom of Dominica"? Madeline asks Odette as she is wondering how it was possible.

Odette looks at Madeline as she shakes her head. "Well no, I don't know where I was born. I was raised in the isle of Windwalkers up until about 25 years ago, and I have gotten my wings 23 years ago this upcoming January. My life wasn't carefree and happy. Plus the Windwalkers in the isles made it clear that I never belonged there. The kingdom of Dominica has been my home for the longest time. King Edward has made me feel wanted and belonged". Odette said to Madeline as she explains it to her.

Madeline looks at Odette as she is getting the feeling that the woman has been through a tough life.

"Odette, I know this isn't a good time but what were you doing before you end up here"? Madeline asks Odette as she is wondering about the vase that was broken.

Odette looks at Madeline as she nods as she needs to tell them what happened. "I was eating breakfast in the dining room when I heard a large crash coming from the Dominica Castle Library. When I saw the vase was broken, I was deeply heartbroken and devastated because it was the first time that Edward and I bought together in the kingdom of Satu". Odette said to Madeline as she explains about the vase.

Madeline looks at Odette as Miranda thinks back to when Christopher was taken. "That crash was probably a setup to lure you into a trap". Madeline said to Odette as she is putting two and two together.

Odette looks at Madeline and she nods as she has more to tell them. "It was. Diana, my horrible twin brother, and George and Larry were there as well. They even had some strange knights with them. The boys had wands in their hands and were involved with them. They made sure that I was taken away. Knowing the two boys, they left for school like nothing even happened. They chased after me, the boys pushed me to the floor. I was surrounded and my evil twin brother grabbed me and took me to the strange carriage. The bounty knights went with us and left the Dominica Castle. It was the last time I was at the kingdom of Dominica". Odette said to them as she told them what happened.

Madeline looks at Odette as she thinks about what happened at school. "The boys must have helped those bounty knights and lied about the vase and when it broke so suspicions will not be on them". Madeline said to them as she is putting the pieces together. said I bet the boys help the bounty knight

Miranda looks at Madeline as she can tell that she is putting two and two together. "It is great thinking Madeline. Plus, don't you owe Odette something else dear'? Miranda asks Madeline as she wants her to apologize.

Madeline looks at Miranda as she looks at Odette as she does owe her an apology. "I am sorry about what happened earlier. I didn't realize that you have personal wishes about your back and that mound on your back". Madeline said to Odette as she straight up apologizes to her.

Odette looks at Madeline as if she does accept her apology. "Apology accepted Madeline, however, what with Sofia and why does she want me to be someplace safe"? Odette asks Madeline as she is wondering about it.

Madeline looks at Odette as she needs to explain it to her. "Well, it is about a man named Edmond who was involved when Orion was taken. He said something about an elite leader. Does that ring any bells or think of anyone that is an Elite Leader who works at the Enchancia Castle staff"? Madeline asks Odette as she is wondering about it.

Odette looks at Madeline as she shakes her head to her. "I didn't see him when I was ambushed at the Dominica Castle. The bounty knights that ambushed me were younger and physically fit. He must have been there when Orion was ambushed. He was in a cell across from me. However, I did see someone and a bird with the ladies did the horrible things to me and him". Odette said to them as she reveals that the bounty knights that were there were a lot younger and physically in shape to do things.

Madeline looks at Odette as she is getting the feeling that a certain bird was there. "Odette, how many ladies were there? Plus was the bird a raven by any chance"? Madeline asks Odette as she is wondering about it.

Odette looks at them as if she needs to explain it to them. "Yeah, it was a raven. There were six of them. I deeply recognize four of them because they are often visitors to the Dominica castle. The fifth one is not as much like she works and lives elsewhere, but in the sixth one, I have never seen her in my life before. It was the first time that I had ever seen the sixth one, and I can tell that she is from the Mystic Isles The other five were showing her how they punish others. She joined in to punish me. However, the five ladies didn't invite the sixth lady to punish Orion because she didn't earn it like it is a reward or a privilege to punish him". Odette said to Madeline as she explains it.

Madeline is stunned as she learns about it. "You mean Prisma". Madeline said to Odette as she is getting the feeling that this is more complex.

Odette nods as she looks at Madeline. "Yeah, I do not know how she got mixed up with them especially Renee and Queen Gloria. It is like they are using her as a tool to do their dirty work. I wanted to tell Orion about her being here, but our conversation was cut short when they had us separated again. I was sent into that pendant. I do not know what they did to him, but I do know that they used the Winged cross on him. Also, he felt dirty about himself". Odette said to them as she explains it.

Miranda looks at Odette as she is getting the feeling that Orion was put through something a lot worse. "Madeline, can you leave the room and head back to the main part of the castle while I talk to Odette"? Miranda asks Madeline as she is wondering about things.

Madeline looks at Miranda as she nods her. "Sure mom, plus, I need to fill Christopher in about Prisma". Madeline said to Miranda as she heads back to the main part of the castle while Odette and Miranda talked.

...

In Dunwitty Village, a young woman in her early 20s is walking around the village. She has very long honey brown hair and blue-gray eyes. She is wearing a simple outfit on her athletic body type. Her friend is at one of the other shops purchasing two birthday presents. She went to the weapons shop to briefly look around as she says hello to the shop owner. As she left, a young man spots her as he wants to talk to her. "So you must have been so lost in the weapons shop that you needed the owner to help you with things, sweet thing". The young man said to the young woman as he is trying to flirt with her.

The young woman looks at the guy as she rolls her eyes to him. "I lost hardly, I am friends with the owner of that shop, so get lost". The young woman said to the guy as she will not give him the time of day.

The guy looks at the young woman as he is stunned that she is not giving him much. "Come on, though, a sweet thing like you know about weapons. I think we need to get some lunch and get to know each other. What do you say, babe"? The guy asks the young woman as he grabs her by the wrist.

The young woman uses her other hand to remove the guy's hand from her wrist. "My answer is no. Besides your lack of manners, common sense, and sheer idiotic behavior makes you a very pathetic little man". The young woman said to the guy as she is putting him in his place.

It is not long before other people see what is going on. Plus Orion sees what is going on. The young man is stunned that the young woman turns him down like it is nothing. "How dare you turn me down sweet thing". The young man said to her as he has a knife in his hands and a fist ready to hit her.

The young woman sees this coming and blocks the knife as she punches him in the face. The guy drops his knife as he got hit in the face. The young woman kicks the knife far away from him to make him not grab it again. Orion is stunned that the young woman handled herself very nicely and put him in his place so easily. The young man frowns as he glares at the young woman. "You will regret this". The young man said to the young woman as he leaves the area.

The young woman walks away as she sighs in relief as this usually happens from time to time as she went to a nearby park. Orion is stunned as he is very curious about her. 'I have never seen a woman like her, and yet she looked kind of familiar. Orion thought to himself as he decides to follow her to the park.

At the park, the young woman is sitting down in the grass and meditating. She is sensing that someone coming toward her as she sensed the feeling that this being has. "You are far from home especially when you are carrying a lot more on your shoulders, mind, heart, and spirit. You are not from the Ever Realm are you"? The young woman opens her eyes again as she sees Orion coming toward her.

Orion is stunned as he is wondering how the young woman knows that she is here. "Umm, no, how did you know? Plus I was going to help you against that guy". Orion said to the young woman as he sits across from her.

The young woman looks at Orion as she can tell that he is telling the truth. She notices that He sits on the grass across from her. "That necklace is not an Ever Realm design or origins. To be honest, it is kind of a dead giveaway though. You have been through a terrible ordeal recently weren't you". The young woman said to Orion as she can see it clearly on his face.

Orion is stunned as he looks at the young woman as she figured him out so easily. "Yeah, how did you know"? Orion asks the young woman as he is curious about how she figured it out.

The young woman looks at Orion as it is very obvious. "I have seen it before in those who suffered in the hands of really horrible people. Plus you are at the beginning to process things. Plus you remind me of me, in the beginning, dealing with the aftermath of a horrible ordeal". The young woman said to Orion as she shows him one of her marks that she has gotten magically.

Orion is stunned as he looks at the young woman as the mark is a bit older. "Your name is not Odette is it"? Orion asks the young woman as he does not want to mistake her for someone else.

The young woman looks at Orion as she shakes her head at him. "No, my name is Spencer". The young woman named Spencer said to Orion as she introduces herself to him.

Orion is stunned as he looks at Spencer like he is completely surprised by her. "Wait are you the woman that knocked that knife out of that man's hands when he came at you like that? I wanted to help you but you managed it on your own like it is nothing. Plus why do you have a man's name instead of a woman's name". Orion said to Spencer as he is surprised by it.

Spencer looks at Orion as she sighs and rolls her eyes towards him as she always hears it. "Yeah, I am not a damsel in distress type. Second of all, I have gotten that question so many times over the years that it is one of the most frequently asked questions. Third of all, my parents were hoping for a boy and ended up with me and picked a name that is gender neutral and pretty much is history after that. Lastly, I don't date idiotic neanderthal men". Spencer said to Orion as she has standards for the type of guy she wants to date.

Orion looks at Spencer as he got the picture already as he sees the marks on Spencer's wrist as it is similar to the mark on the back of his shoulders. "Those marks on your wrists, when did you get them"? Orion asks Spencer as he is wondering about it.

Spencer looks at Orion as she explains it to him. "It will be ten years next May. I was 13 years old when it happened. By looking at the expression on your face, you have gotten yours very recently and it is angry red like it is still painful". Spencer said to Orion as she explains it to him.

Orion looks at Spencer as he is very surprised that she figured it out very easily. "Yeah, how did you know how painful it is right now"? Orion asks Spencer as he is wondering about it.

Spencer looks at Orion as she nods as explains it. "The pain will go down after several weeks. Plus, no amount of healing spells will get rid of them. May I look at the marks that you have gotten"? Spencer asks Orion as she wants to see it.

Orion looks at Spencer as he nods as she is the first person that can empathize with him about it. "Sure, just be gentle with it please", Orion said to Spencer as he wants her to be gentle with it.

Spencer nods as she looks at the two magical marks on the back of his shoulders. She can tell that it was recently done and it is too angry red to even touch it to connect with it. Plus, she notices another mark on the side of his body. It is an upside-down heart with five initials on it. "You were scared and had no control over what they did to you. They did unspeakable things towards you didn't they". Spencer said to Orion as she is getting the feeling that the being was in a dangerous situation.

Orion looks at Spencer as he nods as feels deeply ashamed about it especially when he gets the upside-down heart-shaped mark. "Yes, they did". Orion said to Spencer as he feels deeply awful about himself.

Spencer looks at Orion as she can tell that he is at the beginning to deal with the ordeal. "There is no shame to open up on what they did to you. Plus you are at the beginning of dealing with it and coming to terms about it. I get that you are very vulnerable right now". Spencer said to Orion as a song is starting.

Spencer

I have been where you are now

The beginning to deal with the pain that you went through

Sorting out the feelings of what you went through

It doesn't make you weak in the slightest

It is about navigating through the twist and turns of the events that happened

No matter how painful it was for you

Orion

I am a leader of the protectors and yet evil beings took me away so easily

I was restrained against my will and I had no control or choice on what is going to happen to me

They made me feel awful and dirty about myself

How can I get back to the strength and will that I once had?

I can't even fly in the state of my wings

It is like they have taken away everything that I had

Spencer

It is how they operate and being in full control

They want to see their victims suffer in pain

Like their handy work to be in full display like a trophy

The marks that was left behind us is their signature on their heinous crimes

They want these marks to define us and always make feel vulnerable

It is up to us on how to move on from the pain

It is up to us on letting these marks define us

It is you that needs to take that first step to move from that horrible ordeal like I did so many years ago

Orion

I am learning a lot from you in ways that I didn't know or even thought about

Yet you have opened my eyes in ways that other hasn't done at all

Yet here you are with the similar magical marks like me

And you don't let them define you at all

You can truly empathize with me in ways that I didn't expect at all

You are more in touch with the emotions and called mine out just as easily as that

You are right I need to take that first step into dealing with all of this

And get the healing that I need

Spencer

Now that you are taking that first step to dealing with all of this

You can start to navigate through the horrible things that you went through

Overcoming the pain will take time

But you will get there in due time

It is possible to have a set back and it is completely natural to have

As long you have that support that will stand by and fight with you

You will be able to overcome anything

As the song ends, Orion looks at Spencer and he nods as he does feel better about it. "Wow, you made so much sense to me and got through to me when people around me couldn't, thank you". Orion said to Spencer as he thanked her for it.

Spencer looks at Orion as she stands up as gives him the cloak back. "You are welcome, I have to get back. Plus I am going to ask you not to get involved with my life or even my personal life. It is for your safety as well as mine. Do you understand"? Spencer asks Orion.

Orion looks at Spencer as he nods to her. "Yes", Orion said to Spencer.

Spencer nods as they parted ways as she returns to the village while Orion gets back on the Pegasus to take him back to the Mystic Isles.

Spencer returns to the village as she sees Kimberly who just finished her shopping. "Ready to go Miss Kimberly", Spencer said to the woman who happened to be the grand queen.

The grand queen of Enchancia nods as she looks at Spencer. "Of course dear", Kimberly said to Spencer as they got into a carriage and head back to her manor house.

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Back at the castle, Roland, King Edward, and Sofia return from the Mystic Isles as he is in his office as he is pondering about things. He has employee files of every female working in the castle. Miranda went to his office as she needs to talk to him. "Roland, what is all of this"? Miranda asks Roland as she is wondering about it.

Roland looks at Miranda as he needs to explain what happened while they were out. "King Edward, Sofia, and I went back to the isles to talk with an inmate who was involved with the attack on Orion. He told Sofia that there is an elite leader here at this castle as staff. The only thing he told me about the elite leader is a woman. I have every female staff file pulled. There are so many of them that I don't know where to start". Roland said to Miranda as he is wondering where to start.

Miranda looks at Roland as there are a lot of them to sort through. "Roland, I talked to Madeline. That vial that she made was to help Odette and Orion. She wanted to save it to bring it up to him the next time she was in the Mystic Isles. Sofia took it from Madeline without giving her a chance to explain it". Miranda said to Roland as she explains to him that he was in the wrong.

Roland looks at Miranda as he is stunned by this as he made a mistake. "No wonder Madeline was being stubborn about it. Sofia took it away from her regardless". Roland said to Miranda as realized that he was in the wrong.

Miranda looks at Roland as she agrees. "Madeline wanted to help and yet that opportunity was taken away from her. She knows what she did was wrong but Sofia should have never taken it away from her. Madeline didn't know about the announcement we made, but she was on a mission to help a prince in need. However, Sofia did hear the announcement but didn't know what Madeline was planning to use the potion vial for. They both did a right and wrong thing just at different times The only difference is that Madeline apologize to Odette while Sofia hasn't apologized to Madeline for taking away the vial from her. Yet, if we punish Sofia for it, she will think that we let Madeline get away with it. Although if you fully apologized to Madeline for having the vial taken away prematurely, it might get Sofia to apologize as well". Miranda said to Roland as she comes up with a plan of action.

Roland looks at Miranda as he agrees as this is a tricky thing to handle. "Yes, hopefully, Sofia will set things right. Plus, if Madeline sits still long enough to fully listen". Roland said to Miranda as they need to come up with a plan.

Miranda looks at Roland as she thought about when it will happen. "How about the first thing at dinner time". Miranda said to Roland as she picks the perfect time to do it.

Roland looks at Miranda as if it is a great idea. "It is a great idea Miranda". Roland said to Miranda as he likes the idea as they plan to put it into place.

At dinner time, the family is sitting together as Miranda Louise sits with them. Roland looks at the group as King Edward is also having dinner with them. "Madeline, I owe you an apology. It was premature of me to take away the potion that you made. I didn't know that you were saving it to help Orion as well and for that, I was deeply wrong do you forgive me"? Roland asks Madeline as he apologizes to her.

Madeline looks at Roland as she nods to him. "Yes, dad of Course I do forgive you". Madeline said to Roland as she does forgive him.

Roland nods as he looks at Sofia as he wants her to apologize to Madeline. "Sofia, I want you to apologize to Madeline as well". Roland said to Sofia as he wants her to apologize to her.

Sofia is stunned as she looks at them. "What, no, has Madeline even apologized to Odette"? Sofia asks them as she is wondering about it.

Miranda looks at Sofia as she is wondering why she would ask that. "Yes Madeline has apologized to Odette. I was there when it happened while you, Roland, and King Edward were out". Miranda said to Sofia as she reveals that she was present.

Sofia looks at Miranda as she is getting the feeling that she is present during the apology to Odette." so Madeline was in front of you when she apologized to Odette. "Sorry mom but the apology needs to be redone in front of King Edward, me, and dad because when she did it in front of you is biased". Sofia said to Miranda as she wants the apology to be redone and in front of them.

Everyone at the table is stunned as they hear that one correctly. "Why should I redo the apology Sofia? Just because you were not there, it shouldn't be redone". Madeline said to Sofia as she is wondering where this one is coming from.

Amber looks at Sofia as the others are very confused. "Mom was there when Madeline apologized to Odette. It should suffice". Amber said to Sofia as she does not realize things.

Sofia looks at Amber as she shakes her head to her. "No, it does not suffice when mom always favors Madeline the most. Therefore it is completely biased. It should have been done in front of those who are unbiased and not let Madeline get away with things". Sofia said to Amber as she brings up a valid point.

James looks at them as if he does not want to get in the middle of a girl's argument. "Sofia, don't you think you are being unreasonable". James said to Sofia as he tries to defuse the situation at hand.

Sofia looks at James as she shakes her head at him. "No, I am not being unreasonable. It should have been done in front of me, dad, and King Edward. Plus dad, are you going to have Odette stay elsewhere". Sofia said to them as she is being rational about it.

Roland looks at Sofia as he shakes his head at her. "Not right away and that is something that will need to be discussed with adults", Roland said to Sofia as he is wondering what is wrong with her.

Sofia is stunned by this as she shakes her head at him. "What, why not, we met with Edmond again right". Sofia said to them as she is wondering what is taking so long.

Roland looks at Sofia as he needs to explain things to her. "Well for starters by the time that we came to see Edmond he was already getting roughed up by other wind walkers to get him to talk they were pretty angry that things happened on the Isle of Windwalkers. Plus Vega had him transferred to the medical wing for the roughing up. The only thing he told us is that the elite leader is a woman before the healers told us that it will be a few days before he is feeling to talk about it again. I would need more proof to figure out which woman it is right now so I'm going to be looking through all of the female employee files to an hour of thanks down". Roland said to Sofia as he explains it.

Madeline looks at Roland as she thinks of something that Sofia didn't think about as she realizes that the employee file pictures are not gonna be enough. "Dad just looking at their pictures it's not gonna be enough to determine which woman is the elite leader. What if she wears an accessory that won't show up on the staff picture in their employee file". Madeline said to Roland as she thinks of something.

Roland looks at Madeline as he sighs as he didn't think about it. "I didn't think about that at the time Madeline. However, I did see a star-shaped mark on the side of Edmond's neck". Roland said to them as he knows that he will need to look deeper into the female staff.

Madeline looks at Roland as she needs to explain about the mark. "Dad, that mark is from the Heptagon Star". Madeline said to Roland as she pulls out the book and went over to them as she shows it to him and Miranda on it.

Miranda looks at Madeline as she is curious about it as this is going to be a challenge. "What are the origins of the Heptagon Star"? Miranda asks Madeline as the others are wondering the same thing.

Madeline looks at them as she has the book to show them. "The Heptagon Star is originally called the Heptagon Devil, and it was an art piece created by Princess Trinity. It featured a Devil on a heptagon. Each side of the heptagon has a sin. Her mom Queen Amelia was horrified when she saw the art piece and had it taken away from Trinity because it is not what she thought she was going to make for her art class. Anyways Queen Amelia replaced it with the star as it is more pleasing for others to see and each side represents the heavenly virtues. Trinity has gotten very mad and took it and gave it unique powers and abilities". Madeline said to them as she explains it.

Christopher looks at them as they are learning about the origins of the piece. "So this star was based on an art piece. Plus it has something to do with the sins and virtues". Christopher said to them as they realize that things will require more research.

As the family continues, the conversation about the Heptagon Star, a servant frowns as he realizes that things will be troublesome for someone very soon. 'That little redheaded princess is getting too smart I have to warn the others. The servant named Billy thought to himself as he needs to go to warn the others.

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Billy walks away as he went to a couple of the maids and they went to the infirmary to talk to a woman. "Hey, the red-headed princess has revealed the origins of the star. Plus the rooster is pulling all female employees' staff file pictures as well". Billy said to the woman as he is talking to someone in the castle infirmary.

The woman looks at them as she frowns as learns that the royal family knows about the Heptagon Star. "I see. The star will need to be hidden for the time being". The woman said to Billy as the accessory will need to be hidden for the time being.

Billy looks at the woman and he nods as if it is something that he does not want to tell her. "Unfortunately yes, it does need to be in hiding for the time being.

The woman nods as she takes her brooch off as puts it in a safe drawer on her desk. "So what else did that family talk about". The woman asks them as she is wondering about it.

The other maid is with them as she has news for them. "Well, they did talk about a woman who is in the solace wing named Odette. Do you want us to get rid of her and have her recaptured"? The other maid asks the woman as she is wondering about Odette.

The woman looks at the maid as she shakes her head to her. "No, she is useless and not worthy to use again. We are got to refocus on finding where my daughter lives". The woman said to them as they have a new mission.

Another maid looks at them as if it is a challenge to undertake. "Yes, however, we don't know where your daughter lives at". Another maid said to the woman as it is a small problem.

The woman looks at them as she has a smirk on her face. "Sooner or later, a member of the royal family will come across her. When it does, that is when the hunt truly begins". The woman said to them as she will count on a member of the royal family to come across her.

Another maid nods as there is another problem within the castle itself. "Yes, but we are running out of hiding places because the castle is changing". Another maid said to the woman as she is concerned about it.

The woman nods as if it is a problem. "Yes, it is a concern. For right now, don't do anything that will bring attention to yourself and bring suspicions to the royal family. When you have something new, come to me when they are away from the castle or being at school", the woman said to them as she knows that they will need to be deeply discreet about things.

Billy nods as the other maids with them agree as they got the orders. "Got it", Billy said to the woman as they are planning to make their next move.

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Back at the Mystic Isles, Orion returns as he sees the other protectors as they are pleased to see him. They notice that Orion has a little smile on his face. "Orion, are you ok? You look better". Vega said to Orion as she is wondering where he has been.

Orion looks at them as he sits down on a chair. "Yeah, I met someone who got through to me in ways that neither Sofia nor Madeline has done before". Orion said to them as he does feel a bit better about things.

The other protectors are stunned as they hear this one correctly. "Who that may be"? Vega said to Orion as if it is a good conversation.

Orion looks at them as he lightly smiles at them. "Her name is Spencer. She is not the damsel in distress type. She reminds me of you and Chrysta combined". Orion said to them as he reveals that he is reminded of Vega and Chrysta combined.

Chrysta nods as she smirks as she loves the sound of it. "Right on, another tough woman", Chrysta said to Orion as she is wondering when they will start recruiting her.

Orion looks at Vega as he went to the crystal ball as shows them the moments that Spencer defended herself against the guy who was wielding a knife. Chrysta is deeply surprised by it. "Orion, can you pull up the footage of the young woman fighting Prisma"? Chrysta asks Orion as she is wondering more about her.

Orion looks at Chrysta as Vega is wondering where the fairy is going with things. "Sure Chrysta", Orion said to Chrysta as he is doing just that.

Orion pulls up the footage from that. Chrysta looks at the young woman and pulls up the footage of when the man came at the same young woman. "Orion, it is the same young woman". Chrysta said to him as they take a closer look at the footage featuring the same woman.

Vega looks at them as it is clear as day as Orion is deeply surprised by the revelation. "You probably didn't know it was the same woman, Orion". Vega said to Orion as she does not blame him in the slightest.

Orion looks at them as he agrees as he is stunned beyond belief. "When we talked, it is like she knew the emotions that I was carrying. She even showed me the strange marks on her wrists. She was able to talk about it like she did get help for it. When she saw mine, it is like she knew what I was feeling at the time when I had gotten them". Orion said to them as he reveals that she can pick up a person's emotions.

Vega looks at Orion as she is stunned by it. "She must have some sort of ability when it comes to the emotions, Orion. Plus, you will want to hear this Orion. Sofia, King Roland, and King Edward of Dominica came here to speak to Edmond Clark. On the day that you were taken, an older man who was with the bounty knights asked me to knock him out and apprehended him for the involvement. They came to talk to him about getting the name who is an elite leader who is in plain sight at the Enchancia castle staff. The only thing that men told them about the elite leader is a woman. He looked out of it because several Windwalkers were roughing him up. After all, they were furious when they came to the Isle of Windwalkers. Odette is at the solace wing at the Enchancia Castle. Sofia told me that she wants Odette in a safer place". Vega said to Orion as she explains it.

Chrysta nods as she has more to add as the investigation is going to get started. "We don't know when Odette will be moved again let alone where. Plus King Edward made it very clear that you are not allowed to be anywhere near Odette". Chrysta said to Orion as she is making it very clear.

Orion looks at them as if this is bad, to say the least as there is something else. "Plus Odette will hate me if I bring her back to the Isle of Windwalkers. Also, that bunker safe house on the Isle of Windwalkers has been deeply compromised when that unknown man came". Orion said to them as he explains it.

Chrysta looks at them as she thinks about it as if she needs to bring this up. "Orion, I hate to say this, but we may have a problem here". Chrysta said to Orion as she brings this up to his attention.

Orion looks at Chrysta as Vega is wondering the same thing. "What kind of problem Chrysta"? Orion asks Chrysta as he is very confused about things...

Chrysta looks at Orion as she needs to tell him about it. "I think that someone has been listening into our plans here especially when Sofia and Madeline are here". Chrysta said to Orion as she reveals that she thinks that there is an untrustworthy person among the protectors.

Orion is stunned as he hears about this as this is a serious accusation. "What, how so Chrysta"? Orion asks Chrysta as he wants to make sure that it is possible.

Chrysta looks at them as she needs to fully explain it. "Edmond says that there is a female elite leader at the castle. I have a hunch that this elite leader has some accomplices at the castle that the royal family doesn't know. When Sofia came up with the first rescue plan, she was at the castle. It can be anyone of their staff from maids, servants, or kitchen staff that went to the elite leader with the information about the rescue plan. Plus, when Sofia came up with the idea of the reconnaissance missions to lead up to the next rescue mission, she wanted to redeem herself. She didn't tell anyone at the castle, but somehow that Prince Larry found out. I have a hunch that people are keeping an eye on both Sofia and Madeline at their castle and Royal Prep/ It is very strange that the timing of the thefts of the locket of Vor, the theft of the Eladoran Stone, and when you were taken happened when Sofia and Madeline were not in the Mystic Isles and wanted to make sure that they didn't get involved and snooping into their plans prematurely". Chrysta said to them as she brings up strong valid points.

Vega and Orion are stunned as they see that Chrysta is right about this. "Chrysta is right about this Orion. It is not a coincidence that happened, and we need to bring this to King Roland and Queen Miranda's attention. Not only that, we have enough concern to initiate Code Rachel", Vega said to Orion as she explains the code.

Orion frowns as this is bad as he does need to initiate the special emergency code. . "We need to meet with Jinora and Atticus about this. If there is a mole within the protectors, we need to smoke them out. Also, this could affect every plan, case, and operation that is going right now". Orion said to them as he has no choice but to initiate Code Rachel.

Chrysta nods as she looks at Orion as if she has heard of Code Rachel, but she has never started it before. "We are on it". Chrysta said to them as they need to get started with it.

Orion nods as he looks at them. He makes the calls to Jinora and Atticus on this as he requests the files of every single protector in the Mystic Isles. He thinks back to the last time that there was a mole in the protectors as it cost the lively hood of a protector in training that took place years ago. 'I am not going to lose another protector in training again like this. Orion thought I himself as he knows that he owes it to himself to bring them to justice.

Orion nods as he looks at Vega as if he has something that he needs to do. "You're welcome, will you excuse me, I need to go to the protector's archive". Orion said to Vega as he needs to go to a particular room.

Orion nods as he leaves the room as goes to the archives. As he went to the protector archives, he grabs a file on a protector in training from the Ever Realm. As he reads the file again, he sighs as he looks at the picture of a kid with him and a few other protectors. 'I promise that I am not going to lose another protector in training over a mole in the protectors again, not like last time. Orion thought to himself as he plans to see if there is a connection between the last time and this time.

End Chapter

Amber; It is Sofia's and Miranda Louise's birthday as they plan to have a special birthday party for them. However, as Roland and Miranda learn about the possibility of moles in the Protectors of the Mystic Isles, they also plan to investigate things in the castle itself. Also, Miranda learns that she needs to reconnect with Sofia as well.