(No P.O.V.) -A few days later after Jasmine & Logan's day; January 14th, 900. -
"Are you certain you'd have to go with Team Atlantis, your majesties?", asked Emma softly, the distinct sound of swords and battle axes behind her, hearing shouts and grunts from her team as they learned how to wield the old-world weapons from the seven dwarves and Adam, figuring that their modern weapons will run out sooner or later, and besides, they don't wish to reveal schematics of those upon enemy hands. Of course, Jasmine's learning as well, intending to stay with United Talons.
United Talons and the others had made it to Avalon which is the name of Lord Arthur's estate lands, and Eilonwy is staying with Lord Arthur who obviously was recognized by United Talons, remembering the movie, 'Sword in the Stone', through Arthur has grown up into a late-20s year old man, about 6 ft. tall, and having a beard yet his leaf golden hair and dark brown eyes is still the same.
Faline and Jane is staying with Eilonwy, awaiting news about their spouses and homes while Maurice and little Belle is joining the royal couple, heading back to Fantasia to rebuild Montreau somehow with some survivors of the Fantasia Army who once called Montreau home before joining the army years ago.
The rescued pets/wild animals are recovering in Avalon as well with aid of Eilonwy and the girls, including the families of Pongo & Perdita, Lady & Tramp, and Duchess & Thomas O'Malley, and Remy & Basil. The young ones were so excited to be able to play and wrestle with each other, the cages a distant memory by now.
Charles sighed softly, "They know the borders of Enchanted Lake far more than anyone here, and besides on the shoreline, we'd have a easier time getting home to Fantasia. My father must be very anxious, and even with the Grand Duke's assistance, I have a feeling that his health would be waning here and there as he would be stressed with thoughts of me, Cindy, but he will be thrilled/relieved when he sees us, and of course, his grandchild for the first time.".
Cinderella nodded, "And you have been seeing Kida pacing around the last few days. She needs to go back home to Atlantis as much as I and Charles needs to go back to Fantasia. But do not worry about us, Emma. We shall be fine, and once we're home, I will send my bluebird friends to search for you, and we will communicate safely as soon as able to.".
Emma sighed deeply, "I wish you the best then, and take care of Claire, alright? We need to have hope these days.", smiling warmly at Claire, tickling her tiny feet gently as Claire giggled adorably. Charles bowed his head in respect and warmth, "We shall, Miss Emma, and take care of yourselves, yes? After all, I shall never forget how all of you saved my wife and brought us all to safety.".
Cinderella smiled warmly, "Indeed, and miracles happened on the way. Love has found Adam, Pippa found her true self, and we are parents of a wonderful daughter. Who knows what's awaiting you and the others as well?".
Emma chuckled softly, "Thank you, Cinderella. And Charles, we shall be fine. After all, I heard of a situation up north in Arendelle, through it has been vague, only speaking of the mountain lowlands invaded by some sort of monsters. I believe Arendelle is in some sort of trouble, and has been since the year before last.".
Charles blinked in concern, "Lord Arthur has spoken about that, and the border garrisons of Corona had said that there hasn't been of trade for two years since Queen Elsa created the law of trade between Corona and Arendelle the year before the report.".
Cinderella frowned slightly, "I believe you must see King Frederick and Queen Ariana about the information. Perhaps they have some more foresight to it as they have known Queen Elsa and her sister for years.".
Emma nodded thoughtfully, "Ah, I concede your point, your majesties, and in a day or two, we shall set off for Corona City then.". Charles smiled in relief, "That's a good plan. And we shall see each other soon. I only hope this war concedes by spring, if not later. It has been five years now with the new year in, and I am getting weary of hearing horrible things lately.".
Cinderella sighed heavily, "Do not despair, dear husband. We cannot give up, and if I remember right, your father once said that war is finicky. In war, no one wins or loses. There's only destruction...yet if we let it, hope grows from that spoken destruction.".
Charles chuckled wryly, "Wise advice, my love. Do you agree, Emma?". Emma smiled softly, "I very much agree so, your majesty. We must let hope grow.". Smiles came from the couple, and so with heartfelt hugs and goodbyes, the royal family of Fantasia walked away, joining the survivors of the Fantasia Army, and Team Atlantis, with United Talons and their friends waving heartily to them.
-3 days later-
It's late morning, and the growing United Talons group is leaving Corona City after receiving much needed information about the situation in Arendelle.
"So, you still think that Hans has something to do with it, Emma?", asked Zuri as they rode on their newly bought horses, still reeling over the fact that their horses are changed from the 'Cars' characters' original forms, being horsefied, a word Pippa adopted to say.
Emma sighed heavily, "If you think about it, what does Hans really wants?". Emma is the owner of Lizzie, a Hanoverian mare with a metallic black pelt and purplish-gray eyes. Zuri is the owner of Mater, a half red roan and half appaloosa stallion with a rusty reddish-brown pelt and hazel eyes.
Behind them is Logan and Jasmine, owners of Lightning and Sally. Lightning is a pure Arabian stallion with a roan red pelt and dark red mane/tail, and bright blue eyes. He has a white blaze on his face, not a lightning bolt exactly, but it fits him perfectly.
Sally is a pure Nokota mare with a blue roan pelt and dark mane/tail, and teal eyes. Much to the original United Talons's joy and amusement, Lightning and Sally couldn't be apart otherwise there could be some dramatic stall door kicking and prancing around the paddocks.
Behind the pair, Haku is the owner of Luigi, a Criollo stallion with a yellowish-tan pelt and black mane/tail, and light brown eyes. He has white socks and a blaze. Jason is the owner of Guido, a Bardigiano stallion with a dark bay pelt with dark brown mane/tail. To tell that it's Guido, he has dark gray eyes and a blue feather ringed to one of his ears.
Behind Haku and Jason, Pippa is the owner of Flo, a Bashkir mare with a light brownish-tan pelt and curly medium brown mane/tail with teal flowers on them, and green eyes. Adam is the owner of Ramone, a American Paint stallion with a dark brown/white pelt including a blaze, and raven black mane/tail, and light blue eyes.
Zuri groaned lightly as she realized the implication of Emma's question, "Hans wished to be out from his brothers' shadow and be king of a whole region no matter what, and he's relentless to do it so.".
Emma nodded lightly, "So, it is the most possible scenario that makes sense since King Frederick said that there has been rumors of a attack upon Arendelle after Elsa's powers has been revealed years ago.".
Zuri blinked softly, "And the monsters?". Emma shrugged lightly, "This world is full of magic, what else could it be?". Zuri nodded in understanding, and urged Mater swiftly, realizing that the United Talons group is needed once again.
Emma glanced back, and smiled softly as she observed the rest of her friends, and in the far back is the seven dwarfs riding on donkeys who is actually former boys, cursed into being on four legs, having long ears and tails.
It was a shock to the group when Pippa told them, having sensed evil transformation magic with the help of Mushu who clearly has a nose for those things, and with reassuring words, they have told the donkeys that if they helped them solve the situation in Arendelle, then they could be boys again, having to learn lessons of humility on the way, especially young Lampwick who's in the group of donkeys.
Emma knew that it's the work of the Coachman from Pleasure Island, but she realized that has to wait until the situation of Arendelle, and perhaps future situations of the war is solved in time. After all, there are battles within the prospect of winning or losing if one realizes it.