Isiah: What up! Isiah and Tom here!

Tom: Yo!

Isiah: And welcome back to Avalor's Nightmare Aftermath! Last time, after seeing Darkness's defeat and Alacazar's revival by the hands of Mateo and Fiero, Nightmare thought it was time for her to take extreme measures.

Tom: Meanwhile, Esteban thought about how Elena treated him after her and her family found out about his true intentions with Shuriki's invasion and took personal matters into his own hands. Ash caught onto this and opened up a portal for him sent him to Avalor.

Isiah: Meanwhile, Chatana and her horde of demons found Mateo and company in a chamber and was held off by the forces of good, with one of the demons revealing himself to be Sofia's friend Cedric. While his rejuvenation was in progress, Chatana attempted to destroy it, but she was stopped by Victor, and it wrote the end of the line for Chatana.

Tom: Now that Nightmare is being more aggressive towards creating her sinless world, what will be the next move for Princess Elena and crew? What is Esteban's intentions on making his way back to Avalor?

Isiah: Let's get into today's chapter and find out.


Forming a Plan

Elena, Shuriki, and company were heading down one of the Wizard Island roads with Fox. While they were at it, Fox began to spark up a conversation.

"So you guys came all the way up here to stop a demon," he asked.

"That's right," Elena said. "Well, a spirit demon to be more exact."

"I see. Is this spirit demon by any chance named Nightmare," Fox asked making Elena look at him in shock. "You know her," she asked.

Fox let out a sarcastic laugh and said, "Do I know her? The entire Wizard Islands is in a crisis because of her! Everyday is a horde of demons invading a side of the island! A new report of a large amount of casualties every time!"

"That's terrible," Shuriki spoke up.

"It is. But trust me, my wizard resistance will make sure these demons are wiped from the islands forever," Fox said as he opened a portal with his tamborita. "Come! We must hurry!"

And with that, Fox, Elena, Shuriki, and the others walked through the portal and ended up at a wizard base. Fox then went up to one of the wizards and he saw that Fox brought Princess Elena and the others with him. "Fox, you invited the Crown Princess of Avalor to the base," the wizard asked.

"Yeah, she and her friends have a common enemy with us," Fox said.

Another wizard listened to what Fox said and responded with, "Interesting. I'm sure Fox had told you about Nightmare's raids in the islands, correct?"

"Yes, but I know the perfect way to stop her once and for all," Elena said stepping up to the computer. "We invade her world and corrupt its core."

The entire resistance looked in amusement as Elena was showing the images of Nightmare's palace. Fox then stood up and said, "Aside from how fun and satisfying this sounds, even with your help and the resistance combined, our chances of success are completely slim. If we even want a slight shot at that world core, we'll need the help of the Wizard King and his immortal army."

Ixlan heard the words 'immortal army' and took a step forward. "Wait a minute. Your definition of an immortal army or mine?"

Naomi and Gabe kindly pulled the Maruvian brawler back and Mateo chuckled saying, "We would like to apologize for her interference Mr. Fox."

"No apology needed," Fox said turning his attention to Ixlan. "And who do I have the pleasure of explaining the Wizard King's army to?"

"I'm Ixlan, a warrior from the kingdom of Maru," Ixlan introduced herself.

Fox let out a smile and began explaining the army. "Well Ixlan, this army is completely undead and it's ran by souls. It is unknown where these souls came from but they have the will to overcome anything. Especially an hellbent world."

"If they can overcome anything, why don't they get rid of these demon attacks that have been happening here," Carla stepped forward.

"Because no one knew how to completely stop these attacks from happening," Fox said. "But with this information on Nightmare's world core, we just might know how to put a stop to it."

"If I may ask, where is this Wizard King," Fiero asked.

"His castle is in between the mountains to the north. If you're going to request his army, you have to do it now. I have a feeling those demons are onto him again."

"Not even a problem," Elena was about to walk out when her communicator went off. She saw that it read Isabel and answered it. "Isa?"

There was an evil chuckle through the other line and the person answered saying, "Not exactly, cousin."

"Esteban," Elena said with a slight growl.

"I'm glad you're satisfied to hear me, Elena," Esteban said through the other line. "I was just catching up with our family while you're still away. Someone even wishes to say hi to you." After a brief second, Esteban said, "Now c'mon. Be a good girl."

There was then an agonizing scream through the other communicator and it sounded like Isabel. Her screams and cries as she begged him to stop whatever he was doing set Elena off and her dress brightened and turned orange. Everyone looked to see things around her floating as this was happening and Mateo said, "Oh shit."

"If you laid a finger on Isa-" Elena was cut off by her demonized cousin.

"I'm certain you'll do something scary," Esteban said with a chuckle. "But just remember, you caused this by disowning me as familia. This is all because of you."

After hearing this, Elena quickly rushed out of the base. "Where is she going," Shuriki asked in shock.

"I'll go after her," Mateo said leaving the base as well.

"We need to go to the Wizard King's castle now," Gabe said.

"Of course," Shuriki agreed with him. "Before anything else happens."

Arriving at the Palace

Elena rushed down one of the Wizard Island roads through a portal and ended up back in Avalor. She then quickly rushed back to the palace and saw that her grandparents Francisco and Luisa were on the ground beaten to a pulp.

"Abuelo! Abuela," Elena went over to their aid.

"Elena. Where have you been," Francisco asked weakly. "Esteban came here with another person and just started attacking and killing everyone."

"Where is he," Elena asked. Just when her grandfather was about to answer, the palace doors opened revealing Ash tossing a brutally killed Armando to the ground and Esteban holding Isabel hostage with a sword to her neck.

"Prima. Glad you could make it," he said with a smirk of evil.

"Don't call me prima," Elena said boldly.

"Hmm. Aggravated just how I remember," Esteban said. "It seems that you haven't changed at all since our last visit."

"Elena. Blast him. Blast him," Isabel managed to say while the sword was still at her throat.

Esteban let out a chuckle and said, "Yes, Elena. Blast us...if you can."

"Esteban, you have to stop this right now," Elena said as her body began to shake with fear. "You don't need to do this."

"Oh I don't now? After everything you put me through these past number of months," Esteban let out a laugh. "Let me tell you something. I gave out many apologies when you found out about me and Shuriki, and what do you do? You banish me from the kingdom, and disown me as familia."

Elena soon had tears coming down her face as her dress began to turn purple. "Please, Esteban! We know what your intent was when you aided Shuriki! I already disowned you as a cousin! YOU HAVE NOTHING LEFT!"

"That's where you're wrong Elena. You see I do have something. I have Nightmare's sinless world. And with that, she's going to make sure you suffer for everything you put me through after banishing me. And maybe afterwards...we can be a happy familia again."

"Esteban, this is not the way," Elena said. "I feel bad for everything I've put you through! You're my cousin and I love you! I'm so very sorry!"

Elena's words caught Esteban off guard and he thought about what she just told him. She actually apologized to him the way he apologized to her. He closed his eyes and let out a deep breath before giving out his answer.

"Your apology...is not good enough."

And with that, Esteban commenced his kill to Isabel with his sword.

To be continued...


Tom: Wow, that was a workout.

Isiah: I know, right?

Tom: Yeah. But it's worth it though.

Isiah: It sure is. Everyone, we hope you enjoyed this chapter. If you haven't see our latest random fun story called Tickle and Scratch Toy, I advise you to check that out because it is pretty funny. I have some more stories like that coming in the near future too so stay tuned for them.

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Isiah: As always, until next time.