Chief Zephyr has important news for Skylar. Together with Elena, Luna, and Migs he goes to see him, but they're not the only guests Zephyr will be receiving…

Everyone is in a celebrative mood. For any inside the throne room, the day draws to a better close than expected. Elena now has become the crown princess, a title she holds dear as she considers it a "promotion" toward her most favoured dream: obtaining the title of queen one day. Luisa and Fransisco came to finally see their grandchild acquiring and dealing with the responsibility they wished her to learn in her journey to becoming a queen. Esteban realises he's able to serve his beloved homeland still now that he is a member of the Royal Council. Skylar, Luna, and Migs are proud that they were able to serve and protect Avalor, a noble cause worth fighting for, in which their teamplay proved crucial.

While everyone is enjoying the party, another Jaquin cautiously appears in the doorway that Skylar, Luna, and Migs used to enter the throne room. He steps up to the banister of the balcony that's part of the double-sided staircase leading down and remains there standing. From up there and for a brief moment, he lets his eyes go through the entire room looking at many a people, after which he looks down and says: "Remember, son. We are here only to ask Skylar to come with us."

At that moment a Jaquin cub appears in between his front legs. He peers through the balusters, which to him are tall. With eyes wide open, the young one looks down unto the people below, who're happily talking about the appointing of princess Elena as the crown princess. They don't notice the two, but he can observe them all. The diversity of fine brocade clothing and equally appealing dresses display a myriad of colours, as well as a diverse array of faces accompanying them. The young Jaquin has never laid eyes upon such a sight before. He would find himself mesmerised if it weren't for movement coming into view ahead of him. He looks up and notices it belongs to three Jaquins. "Skylar!" he cries out enthusiastically.

The mumbling dies down and the throne room falls silent. Everyone looks up to where the shout originates from. Their eyes find the little Jaquin and his father quickly, who both in turn startle from all the sudden and, above all, unexpected attention the cub just drew upon himself. With eyes still wide open, yet now of anxiety, he looks at all the eyes staring at him. Then, from amidst the crowd, Luisa says with a sweet voice: "Gosh, look at that little one. How cute! What's your name, young Jaquin?"

"Ah, the more the merrier." Fransisco calmly adds complimenting his wife's enthusiasm for another guest to this party.

This enthusiasm, however, isn't shared by Esteban. He shows clear dissatisfaction over these uninvited guests whose unannounced entry caught him by surprise, something he truly dislikes and rather avoids in its entirety. "Who invited them?" he agitatedly asks in general not afraid to show being upset.

Skylar immediately flies over to him, ignoring all things said effectively, replying enthusiastically: "Hey, Kamil! Did you come here to feast with us?"

"Eh… No… My dad and I – came here…" Kamil stammers from being a bit unsettled still.

"That is right, Kamil.' the Jaquin takes over calmly and addresses Skylar, 'Once again, I come to collect you, and Luna and Migs if they wish to join, to escort you on behalf of chief Zephyr. He has some questions regarding your guardian training."

Almost everyone inside the throne room is able to overhear, Elena included. She becomes overwhelmed with curiosity and cannot refrain from asking: "Where are you guys heading, Skylar?"

"We are going to Mooncliff, princessa.' Skylar answers enthusiastically still and nods heartily, 'No worries! We will come back to this awesome party."

Migs comes hovering next to Skylar, followed by Luna. "First things first, Skylar.' he says and directs his attention at Elena, 'Care to join? This means it is something important that we gladly want you to be part of… That, or he is in trouble again."

"Either way, we want to find out!" Luna adds and smirks at Skylar teasingly.

The Jaquin nods at Elena and replies submissively: "Chief Zephyr would be pleased if you could, princess Elena."

Elena looks at all the attendees inside the throne room. She displays a slight gesture of awkwardness by holding her arms closely along her body with hands crossed. "If you'll excuse me, everyone. I need to attend someplace else for a brief moment. I'll be back before you know it, hihi!" Elena says addressing everyone as she starts walking through the crowd towards the Jaquins.

While Luisa and Francisco nod in agreement, Esteban, however, dismissively says: "Uh-uh-uh. The crown princess isn't to leave until the ceremony is over. It'll be disrespectful to all attendees if she did."

Elena hops onto Skylar's back, who landed next to her during the conversation. "Don't worry, cousin. I'll be back shortly. After all, I was informed yesterday that a request from Zephyr would mean something special.' Elena says with a smile and while Skylar takes off she adds, 'See you guys in a moment!"

"But, but, but… You cannot just…" Esteban stammers at Elena's sudden decision.

Isabel and Luisa simultaneously shout after her: "Stay safe!"

Elena, Skylar, Luna, Migs, and the serf Jaquin along with Kamil, leave the throne room altogether. They fly toward Mooncliff.

Upon their arrival, all notice Zephyr waiting for them. Zephyr becomes excited and starts radiating this through a smile and getting upright. "Well, well. Just in time…' he says as the Jaquins land and changes to a respectful yet delighted tone when spotting a special passenger, 'Princess Elena. I am honoured that you were able to come along."

"Hello, chief Zephyr.' Elena says joyously and giggles slightly of excitement, 'I heard Skylar is undergoing Guardian training."

One by one, Elena, Luna, and Migs testify on Skylar's behalf on saving Isabel from the Noblins, and the teamwork he instigated to accomplish this. While Zephyr hears them out one by one he becomes ecstatic and gives Skylar an amiable smile and nods agreeing. When all have spoken he addresses him with excitement: "Hearing all of these sides of the story makes me more than pleased with you, and surely your father will be as well. Because of your splendid performance in this delicate matter, you leave me no choice. Skylar, you have hereby passed Guardian training. You may now call yourself a Guardian of Avalor!"

Filled with ecstasy Skylar jumps into the air. "Woohoo! Yeah" he cries out in sheer happiness.

After landing back on all fours, Elena steps up to him and cups his head in her hands. "I am so proud of you! Having become a Guardian of Avalor.' she says joyously and embraces him in a warm manner, 'Congratulations, Skylar!"

"Thanks, Elena!" Skylar replies happily and starts wagging his tail.

"I am very happy for you that Zephyr announced your graduation as Guardian of Avalor, Skylar. I am proud of you. Well done!" Migs says filled with pride.

"Aw, thanks, Migs!' Skylar responds energetically, 'Those words coming from a former Navegera means a lot to me."

"Now, you will need to excuse me since the Navegera only has two trainees left to train I have to tend matters elsewhere." Zephyr says sternly as always yet with a happy smile and walks off towards his cave home.

"As do I." Elena says and doubtfully ponders over how long she's been away from the ceremony.

"Allow me to take you back to the palace, princess.' Migs says calmly and looks at Skylar, 'I will see you guys there."

While Migs takes to the skies with Elena on his back, Skylar and Luna sit down together. Skylar still cannot believe he passed the tests and successfully became a true Guardian. He has the grandest smile on his face he's ever had and nods at Luna in delight. "Welcome to the club!' Luna happily says smiling and gives him a winged high five, 'Now that you earned this title… How are we going to celebrate?"

"Dad!" Skylar suddenly yells and looks startled.

"Hey, no need yelling!…' Luna says agitated but realises what he said and becomes confused, 'Wait, with your father? But we are here now – and he is not."

It's indeed Verago that Skylar saw, who approaches Luna from behind. Skylar hesitantly looks at his father with an almost submissive look on his face. He can never foretell what's to come with his father. Should he greet Verago happily now he's a true Guardian of Avalor, or is he in trouble for yelling at his father this morning?

"Skylar.' Verago wheezes a little as he lands close to them and smiles at his son as he catches his breath, 'I am fond of the news I had received. I am glad about it and would want to congratulate you in person. Alas, I would like to speak with Zephyr in private before I do so. Important matters need tending first."

"Which means you are in trouble, again." Luna whispers at Skylar and smirks.

He leaves Skylar out of the upcoming conversation on purpose, as he doesn't want anyone mingling in or interrupting him. He flies over to Zephyr and lands next to the old Jaquin sitting upright gracefully in front of his cave home, clearly waiting. "Chief Zephyr."

Zephyr bows his head showing respect. "King Verago. I was expecting you." he says calmly.

Verago nods once and says happily: "Ah, I heard Skylar passed his training. Is that so?"

Zephyr nods but his face displays concern: "You heard right, king Verago. Skylar passed the trial. He may call himself a Guardian of Avalor now."

"We are lucky to have some fast-paced members that bring around such news. I cannot stress more how pleased I am with this. Not only for him but considering especially a grand occasion as pairing Skylar, our prince, with the crown princess of Avalor. So, tell me now, Zephyr. How did he accomplish this in but a single day?"

"I must express that Skylar acted outstandingly today. He ended up in a situation no one had foreseen, one that happened to assess all of the skills a Guardian needs. Reports by princess Elena, Luna, and Migs have informed me elaborately. I found this of enough value to justify the graduation."

Verago nods slowly yet understandingly: "I am glad to hear this. I know Skylar can be troublesome at times. So, I can only assume Cruz has performed outstandingly!' Verago says excitedly yet noticing Zephyr looking distant and continues using a firm voice, 'However, if you tell me such vigorous news, then why does your face express otherwise?"

Zephyr releases an uneasy sigh as he looks away. "Truth be told, there is – something you must know of Cruz. He has always focused on his ideals strongly. Even more so now that he is the Navegera, through which he, unfortunately, lacks devotion in training Skylar and the other trainees. It seems Cruz is unwilling, or perhaps unable, to convey his teachings unto others… I feel no trainee will pass guardian training this year, if not for the situation Skylar got himself caught in to occur." Zephyr says clearly hesitating and faces Verago again.

However, before he can continue Verago steps in radiating surprise: "How do you mean? First, you tell me Skylar passed the trial, and now you tell me he was the only one participating, in a trial you had not – devised? How can this be? Chief Zephyr, I demand answers from you." Verago says voicing his agitation over the ambivalent explanation provided.

"I understand, king Verago. You must know I had a part in this. When I realised today that Cruz barely guides his trainees and above all prepares them poorly for the trials ahead, I came to understand one thing. If we are to pair Skylar with princess Elena within this year still it be in the best interest if Skylar would do so as a Guardian. Thus, I saw no option other than to intervene. The situation unfolding itself today came at the right time. I – could not have devised a more cunning one myself to test a guardian in the making. I had to make this decision."

Verago grunts peevishly: "I see… I take your word for it. Yet, I do need to add that you erred. You erred with guardian training and thereby intervened with the Navegera! These are not our ways… But I need not tell you this. However, I refrain from complaining. The situation that Skylar went through, with or without aid, seemed dire at the very least. Was he truly ready for this?"

Zephyr takes an upright, utterly graceful, position and confidently says: "I concur the situation was undesirable. Given the fact he had help from two formidable Guardians, as well as princess Elena, I am convinced that he was in good paws always all the way through. Skylar truly outperformed himself today. I hope he will act this way at all times when need be."

"So he should. Alas, there is no need to keep arguing over this and alter the outcome. It is as it stands. Skylar remains a Guardian. I am proud of him, and I need to tell him this. Chief Zephyr, carry on your duties."

"Certainly, king Verago. It was a pleasure having you." Zephyr says out of respect and calmly.

Verago turns around and notices Skylar and Luna still sitting in the stone circle where he left them. Before returning to Vallestrella, he will have a word with his son regarding today's developments…