Once Upon a Time in Enchancia

by Niagara14301

Follow the continuing adventures of Sofia, Lucinda, Dorrie, Candice, and company in this sequel to "Dorrie" and "Dorrie: Book Two".

8. Baking Cakes

Once Upon a Time in Enchancia.

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Now, let's have our story which takes place right after the ending seen in Chapter 7.

Chapter 8: Baking Cakes

October 21, 1867

After school had ended for the day, Dorrie, along with Candice, Sofia, Lucinda, Abby, Timothy, and Marie arrived back at Enchancia Castle. As the seven were getting ready to enter the castle, Baileywick walked up.

"King Roland would like to see all of you in the throne room," Baileywick announced.

Dorrie, Candice, Sofia, Lucinda, Abby, Timothy, and Marie followed Baileywick to the throne room where King Roland and Chef Andre were waiting.

"I received a message from Miss Lovegood this afternoon," Roland started. "She informed me of the plan to throw a celebration for Jade's return to Hexley Hall. She also asked me if you could use the Enchancia Castle kitchen to bake some cakes for the celebration. I immediately sent a return message giving my permission."

Dorrie, Candice, Sofia, Lucinda, Abby, Timothy, and Marie smiled with pleasure.

"Chef Andre has also given his permission, and has something to announce to you," Roland added.

"As you know," Chef Andre started, "we've recently completed construction on an auxiliary kitchen here at the castle, designed to be used for overflow work when we have large parties coming up. King Roland and I think it would be grand if you used the new auxiliary kitchen for your celebration work."

"Thank you King Roland, Chef Andre," Dorrie said gratefully.

"Also," Roland continued, "since you, Dorrie, along with Candice, Abby, and Marie, are maid staff, I've arranged with Baileywick for your work in the auxiliary kitchen this week to be considered your official afternoon duties. That way, you can devote your full efforts this week to baking for the celebration."

"Thank you, sir," Dorrie smiled.

"You are very welcome," Roland smiled back.

Baileywick escorted Dorrie, Candice, Sofia, Lucinda, Abby, Timothy, and Marie to the auxiliary kitchen where Queen Miranda, dressed in commoner clothes, was waiting along with Violet.

"Queen Miranda?" Candice asked, taken off guard.

"Before I became Queen, I had a lot of experience baking," Miranda smiled. "I'd love to help all of you out this week."

"We'd love that, Mom," Sofia happily accepted.

"It's settled, then," Miranda acknowledged.

"Now, we only have to wait for a few other people to show up," Violet announced.

In a few minutes, Adair Starwell, fourteen-year-old Valentina Androcasia, Mrs. Hanshaw, Ruby, Sam, Miss Honey, fourteen-year-old Matilda Honey, Miss Elodie, and nine-year-old Lisa Elodie walked in.

"Well everybody, the troops are assembled," Mrs. Hanshaw smiled.

"We have some new help at the restaurant," Adair announced, "and Mom and Dad said they could spare me this week."

"Dad has appointments with King Roland all of this week," Valentina happily said. "So, I can be here every afternoon this week."

"Matilda and I love to bake," Miss Honey smiled.

"And when Lisa and I found out about the celebration for Jade, we thought we'd lend a hand as well," Miss Elodie gleefully added. "I have Jade in a dance class at Royal Prep, and she's one of my best students."

"Well then, what are we waiting for?" Ruby asked, excited.

As everybody was getting their bearings around the auxiliary kitchen, Baileywick walked in with some servants.

"The baking supplies have arrived," Baileywick announced. "Miss Lovegood took the liberty of ordering them immediately."

As soon as the baking supplies were unloaded, everybody assembled started work as Sam walked up to Timothy.

"I've gotten pretty good helping out my dad at the bakery," Sam happily said to Timothy. "I'd love to work next to you."

"I'd like that," Timothy smiled.

"All I need is some pumpkin, and I can get started on some pumpkin bundt cakes," Abby said to herself as Baileywick walked up.

"Some jars of pumpkin purée arrived along with the other baking supplies," Baileywick smiled as he handed a jar to Abby.

"Thank you, Mister Baileywick," Abby happily responded as she took the jar from Baileywick.

"We'll need some baking powder," Miss Honey said to Matilda.

"On it, Mom," Matilda responded as she used her mind power to gently bring over a small container of baking powder.

Miss Honey smiled, still impressed by Matilda's ability to move things with her mind.

In one part of the auxiliary kitchen, Miss Elodie was showing Lisa how to sift flour.

"Remember, you want to gently sift the flour," Miss Elodie instructed.

Lisa gently sifted the flour, as Miss Elodie watched.

"That's a fine job, Lisa," Miss Elodie praised.

"Thank you, Mom," Lisa smiled, before giving Miss Elodie a hug. "I love you."

"I love you too, my precious one," Miss Elodie smiled back as she returned the hug.

Everybody smiled at the touching scene.

"Ruby, we're going to need some cake tins," Mrs. Hanshaw requested.

"I know where they are at," Candice said as she led Ruby over to a cabinet.

"It looks like we have everything we need," Miranda announced. "Let's have fun baking."

Everybody in the auxiliary kitchen started working on making the first of the cakes, having fun talking to each other as they worked.

October 24, 1867

It was Thursday afternoon. For every afternoon since Monday, the group that came together on Monday worked to make enough cakes for the celebration. And now, the work was nearly finished.

At a table, Timothy and Sam were frosting the last cake. As they were finishing up, Timothy reached his finger into the bowl of frosting they were using, and playfully put a dab of frosting on Sam's nose. Sam chuckled, then reached her finger into the bowl of frosting, and playfully put a dab of frosting on Timothy's nose. Both then laughed.

"Oh, you two!" Lucinda smiled at Timothy and Sam.

Timothy and Sam used a finger each to wipe the dab of frosting off of their noses, licked the frosting off their fingers, then washed their hands at the sink. They then returned to the cake, and finished frosting it. Valentina then carefully put the cake with the other cakes, and waved her wand over it.

"The cakes look absolutely lovely," Violet said with pride.

"A job well done, everyone," Miranda praised.

At that moment, Baileywick walked into the auxiliary kitchen.

"The transport wagons are here to take the cakes to Hexley Hall," Baileywick announced.

"You'll find the cakes in the room next door," Valentina said to Baileywick. "After each batch of cakes had been baked and frosted, I put them in magical stasis. When they arrive at Hexley Hall, they will be as fresh as the day they were made."

"Thank you, Miss Androcasia," Baileywick acknowledged, pleased.

A group of servants then took the cakes, and carefully loaded them onto the wagons, with each wagon having a large enclosed compartment which would protect the cakes.

"Make sure you give this spell to Headmistress Lovegood," Valentina said to the lead wagon driver as she handed him a slip of paper. "It will allow Headmistress Lovegood to bring the cakes out of magical stasis when they are ready to be served."

"I'll make sure the Headmistress gets this as soon as we arrive at Hexley Hall," the lead wagon driver promised.

As the wagons carefully pulled away from the castle, everybody looked at the wagons with pride. They had worked hard to make a wonderful selection of cakes. It was a job well done. Miranda then looked at Dorrie, Candice, Sofia, Lucinda, Abby, Timothy, Marie, Violet, Adair, Valentina, Mrs. Hanshaw, Ruby, Sam, Miss Honey, Matilda, Miss Elodie, and Lisa.

"I have a special announcement," Miranda revealed. "Because of all of your hard work these past few afternoons, I've arranged a special supper for all of you in the ballroom."

"Thank you, milady," Violet said gratefully on behalf of everybody gathered.

"It's my pleasure," Miranda smiled.

In a little while, everybody arrived in the ballroom, and sat down at a long, beautifully laid out table. As servants served food and drink, everybody had a fine time enjoying a fine meal and talking to each other. It was an absolutely wonderful way to end the day.

(End of Chapter 8).

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Behind the scenes

In this edition of "Behind the scenes", we have some catch up information for those new to this story.

Abby Murphy is a fourteen-year-old girl who works at Enchancia Castle along with her father and mother. Abby and her parents have a proud history of being servants, and they eventually came to work at Enchancia Castle. Abby's father was recently appointed as King Roland's financial manager, and Abby's mother was recently appointed to be the castle's librarian. Abby herself was recently appointed to be the castle's inventory manager, in addition to being a maid at the castle. Abby has magical abilities, and currently attends Hexley Hall as a student.

Adair Starwell is a fourteen-year-old witch. Adair's warlock father, and Adair's witch mother, own and operate the local restaurant in Dunwitty. Adair currently attends Hexley Hall as a student.

Candice Cosmarune-Cooper is the second adopted daughter of Violet, the head maid at Enchancia Castle. Candice was created by Maleficent as an evil clone of Dorrie. It was Candice's job to steal a magical amulet from one of Dorrie's friends in the village. When the time came to steal the amulet, Candice didn't have the heart to do it, and turned herself into the authorities. King Roland gave her a royal pardon, and Candice magically changed her hair color so it would be easy to tell her and Dorrie apart. Violet adopted Candice, and Violet, Dorrie, and Candice became a loving family. Candice followed in Dorrie's footsteps, becoming a respected maid in her own right. Eventually, not only was Candice appointed as a second royal magician, but was also appointed to be in charge of the castle's guest reserve (a special room where food and drink, meant for use by guests visiting the castle, is kept). Candice has now devoted her life to good, and to fighting the forces of evil. Because Candice is a clone of Dorrie, Candice also has witch powers. Candice, because she was created by Maleficent, also has specialty powers, including the ability to transform into a white (or good) version of Maleficent, and the ability to transform into a large white dragon. Candice currently attends school at both Hexley Hall and Royal Prep (Candice is able to attend Royal Prep because of her genetic status as Dorrie's clone that makes her a noble connected to the magical House of Cosmarune).

Dorrie Cosmarune-Cooper is the first adopted daughter of Violet, the head maid at Enchancia Castle. Dorrie lost her birth parents when they were killed in a fire. Dorrie was sent to Enchancia Castle to be trained as a maid, and was adopted by Violet shortly afterward. It was soon discovered that Dorrie's birth parents were a warlock and a witch, and that Dorrie herself had witch powers. Dorrie proved herself to be an excellent worker, and soon worked her way up to being not only a respected maid, but also being appointed to be a go between between the castle staff and young royals visiting the castle. Dorrie was later appointed to be a royal magician, putting on non-royal magic shows that Cedric deemed to be beneath his talents. Dorrie currently attends school at both Hexley Hall and Royal Prep (Dorrie is able to attend Royal Prep because of her status as a noble connected to the magical House of Cosmarune which her birth parents were connected to).

Lisa Elodie is the adopted daughter of Miss Elodie. Lisa is a witch, and lost her parents when they were killed by Shuriki. Lisa was discovered one night by Miss Elodie when Lisa was wandering around Dunwitty. After hearing Lisa's story, Miss Elodie made arrangements to adopt Lisa. Since Miss Elodie was unable to bare children of her own, Miss Elodie gladly welcomed Lisa into her life as a child she once thought she could never have. Lisa currently attends Hexley Hall as a student.

Marie Perkins is an orphan who was adopted by Suzette who works as a maid at Enchancia Castle. After being adopted by Suzette, Marie discovered that Timothy also lived at the castle. At that time, Marie revealed herself to be Timothy's older cousin. Marie currently works as a maid at Enchancia Castle, following in Suzette's footsteps. Marie has magical abilities, including the ability to transform into a mermaid. Marie currently attends Hexley Hall as a student.

Miss (Gayle) Lovegood (A.K.A. Headmistress Lovegood) is originally from my stories "Dorrie" and "Dorrie: Book Two", and is an ancestor of Luna Lovegood from "Harry Potter". Miss Lovegood became Headmistress of Hexley Hall when Grimtrix's evil activities were exposed.

Miss Honey and Matilda are inspired by Miss Honey and Matilda from the "Matilda" children's book and movie. The version of Matilda in this chapter of "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia" has retained her powers, and currently attends Hexley Hall as a student. The version of Miss Honey in this chapter of "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia" currently works as a teacher at the school in Dunwitty.

Samantha "Sam" Cook's father is the new baker in Dunwitty, and her mother is a doctor in Dunwitty (with her mother also being a witch). Sam has inherited her mother's powers, and Sam currently attends Hexley Hall as a student where she met and fell in love with Timothy.

Timothy is an orphan who was adopted by Gwen, the royal inventor of Enchancia. Gwen later married Wallace O'Toole. Wallace, Gwen, and Timothy then became a family. Later, Wallace and Gwen adopted a older teenage girl, Amy (the same Amy from the "Sofia the First" episode "Substitute Cedric"). Amy's parents had been killed when forces loyal to the evil witch Neila attacked the village where Amy's parents lived. Timothy and Amy have become close siblings who think highly of each other. Chef Andre has become a grandfather to Timothy, and is teaching Timothy to be a cook and baker. Timothy has magical abilities, including the ability to transform into a merperson. Timothy currently attends school at both Hexley Hall and Royal Prep (Timothy is able to attend Royal Prep because Wallace is of noble blood, and because Timothy is now Wallace's adopted son, Timothy is now considered to be a noble).

Valentina Androcasia is a fourteen-year-old witch, and is the daughter of King Roland's royal lawyer, Eric Androcasia (who is also a warlock). Eric's wife (and Valentina's mother) died of an illness. Afterward, Eric and Valentina moved to Dunwitty to start a new life. After they moved to Dunwitty, Eric (who was already a lawyer) was appointed to be King Roland's royal lawyer. Valentina currently attends Hexley Hall as a student.

Violet is the head maid of Enchancia Castle, and the adopted mother of Dorrie and Candice. Violet is not originally from the 1800s, but is instead a time traveling Voyager who was sent to Enchancia Castle as an undercover agent to keep the Enchancian time line on track. Violet is originally from London in the early 21st Century. Violet was able to adapt to being a maid because she had been originally a maid in her early life. Violet had a sister, Megan, who was killed in a car accident. Both Dorrie and Candice know of Violet's secret life as a Voyager, and Candice took Megan's name as a middle name as a way to honor Violet. At one point during her undercover life in Enchancia, Violet befriended a good witch who was dying because of being attacked by the evil witch Neila. Because Violet made the good witch's last hours as comfortable as possible, the good witch passed her powers onto Violet when the good witch died. Violet has since learned to use her new powers, and has become a respected good witch in her own right.

Author's notes

Baileywick, Cedric, Chef Andre, Jade, Lucinda, King Roland, Miss Elodie, Mrs. Hanshaw, Queen Miranda, Ruby, Sofia, Suzette, and Violet are reoccurring characters seen in "Sofia the First".

Grimtrix is originally from the "Sofia the First" episodes "Hexley Hall" and "Day of the Sorcerers".

Gwen is originally from the "Sofia the First" episode "Gizmo Gwen".

Samantha "Sam" Cook and Timothy O'Toole are characters created by MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury, and are used in this story with the permission of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury.

Shuriki is originally from "Elena and the Secret of Avalor".

The scene with Timothy and Sam putting a dab of frosting on each other's noses was based on a suggestion by MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury (who wanted to see a cute moment between the two).

Voyager is from the "Voyagers!" TV series.

Disclaimer

"Elena and the Secret of Avalor" and everything associated with it © Craig Gerber, Disney Television Animation, Team TO, and Disney-ABC Domestic Television.

"Harry Potter" and everything associated with it © J. K. Rowling, Bloomsbury Publishing, Arthur A. Levine Books, Little Brown, Heyday Films, 1492 Pictures, Patalex IV Productions, and Warner Brothers Pictures.

"Matilda" and everything associated with it © Roald Dahl, Scholastic Books, and TriStar Pictures.

Samantha "Sam" Cook, Timothy O'Toole, and the other original ideas from MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury are the property of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury, and are used in this story with the permission of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury.

"Sofia the First" and everything associated with it © Craig Gerber, Jamie Mitchell, Disney Television Animation, Toiion Animation Studios, Team TO, and Disney-ABC Domestic Television.

"Voyagers!" and everything associated with it © James D. Parriot Productions, Universal Television (MCA), and Scholastic Productions.

I only own Abby Murphy and her parents, Adair Starwell and her parents, Candice Cosmarune-Cooper, Dorrie Cosmarune-Cooper, Eric Androcasia, Lisa Elodie, Miss Lovegood, Valentina Androcasia, the auxiliary kitchen in Enchancia Castle, and the Starwells restaurant.