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Once Upon a Time in Enchancia

Welcome to Chapter 12 of "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia". Song in this chapter: a somewhat rewritten version of "Wassailia" from the "Sofia the First" episode "Holiday in Enchancia". As we start this chapter ...

"Hello," a heavy set man with a white beard and a red suit said as he walked into the scene. "I hope you didn't think our celebrations story arc was finished yet?"

"Santa?" Fourteen-year-old Sofia gasped in amazement. "You're really here?"

"Of course I am, Princess Sofia," Santa smiled as he patted Sofia gently on the shoulder. "And, as you know, there's more to this just passed Wassailia. Take my hand. We're going to the Secret Library."

"You know about the Secret Library?" Sofia asked, surprised.

"I'm Santa," the heavy set man cheerfully pointed out. "I know everything."

"Like mothers," Sofia grinned.

"Yes," Santa happily acknowledged. "I get my best information from them."

As Santa held Sofia's hand, Santa magically transported himself and Sofia to the Secret Library. Once there, a book with a red cover flew off one of the shelves, and hovered in front of the two. The book was titled The Magical Book of Enchancian Wassailia. The book then dissolved into the view port used by the Narrator. In a few moments, the Narrator started to speak.

"It was December 25th of 1867," the Narrator began.

Chapter 12: One Year Ends ... And Another Begins

December 25, 1867

It was starting to turn dark. On the Mystic Isles, Sofia and Chrysta had just finished up helping to deliver Wassailia gifts to various places on the Mystic Isles.

"Another Wassailia successfully taken care of, Princess," Chrysta smiled.

"And now, it's time to be getting to Enchancia Castle," Sofia reminded Chrysta.

"About that," Chrysta started. "I'm not sure I should go. I know your parents mean well, but ... to tell you the truth ... I'm nervous. What if I don't fit in?"

"You'll fit in nicely," Sofia reassured Chrysta. "My parents really want to meet you. You'll like them."

"Okay," Chrysta reluctantly agreed.

In a little while, Chrysta (using her wings) and Sofia (riding on Skye) flew down to Enchancia Castle. The three landed outside of the castle stables as Candice walked up to them.

"Candice," Sofia smiled. "Would you see that Skye is escorted into the stables?"

"I'll be more than happy to, Sof," Candice happily agreed, before turning to Chrysta. "I'm glad you came here tonight. You're in for a wonderful treat. I'll see you inside the castle in a little while, after I hand out candied carrots to the horses."

"I love candied carrots," Skye said, relishing the treat.

"I put some aside for you, Skye," Candice happily announced. "If you'll follow me into the stables, I'll introduce you to the horses. You already know Minimus."

As Candice led Skye into the stables, Sofia took Chrysta's hand, and led her to the castle. In a few minutes, Sofia and Chrysta walked into the castle where King Roland, Queen Miranda, Amber, James, Lucinda, Violet, and Dorrie were waiting.

"Welcome, Miss Chrysta," Roland smiled as he approached. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you."

"The pleasure is mine, Your Majesty," Chrysta said as she curtsied. Chrysta then turned to Sofia. "I hope I did that right?"

"The best curtsy I've seen in a long time," James spoke up in a reassuring tone.

"But not necessary," Roland smiled at Chrysta. "You're among friends here."

"We're very happy to have you here," Miranda greeted as she gently hugged Chrysta.

"That feels nice," Chrysta said under her breath, pleased. She remembered her earliest days when her mother would hug her. That was before she lost her mother and father in an accident that happened during a mission where her parents were acting as Protectors.

"It's been a while, hasn't it?" Miranda gently observed.

"Yes," Chrysta quietly admitted. "I was orphaned at a young age. I had no other relatives."

"Well, consider us to be a family to you," Roland said as he gently placed his hand on Chrysta's shoulder."

"You're very kind, Your Majesty," Chrysta said with a tear of happiness in her eye. "Sofia is lucky to have all of you as a family."

"Come," Roland said as he gently took Chrysta's hand. "We have guests dining with us tonight. You'll like them."

"Our Chef Andre, along with Timothy, Dorrie, and Candice, made plum bread and banana pudding for tonight's Wassailia dinner," Violet announced to Chrysta.

"My favorites!" Chrysta beamed in happiness.

Chrysta was led into the castle ballroom where she was introduced to everybody in attendance. As everybody sat down, Roland made an announcement.

"Before we begin our special Wassailia dinner, we have been blessed with the presence of the brother and sister singers, Fritz and Eileen," Roland smiled as he motioned to a 22-year-old man, and a 22-year-old woman.

"I've heard of Fritz and Eileen," Dorrie whispered to Candice who had just arrived from the stables. "Danika use to know them during her time with the Golden Wing Circus."

"And I've heard they worked a while for Scarlett," Candice whispered back.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Fritz acknowledged. "Eileen and I will perform a traditional Wassailia song. I think all of you will recognize it."

Fritz and Eileen then started singing.

(Eileen) "On the coldest day of Winter. While the snowflakes dance and play. Everyone joins in the fun of our favorite holiday."

(Fritz and Eileen) "Oh, Wassailia Day is here. The most magical time of the year. When all are filled with cheer. It's Wassailia. Happy Wassailia."

(Fritz) "We all sing carols. Every year around our trees. By candlelight, we spend the night, as happy as can be."

(Eileen) "There are big Wassailia parties. And they last all day and night. With countless sights for us to see. Of each, I'll remember well."

(Fritz and Eileen) "Oh, Wassailia Day is here. The most magical time of the year. When all are filled with cheer. It's Wassailia. Wassailia. Happy Wassailia."

(Fritz) "And as night begins to fall. Comes our favorite part of all. When we light the special candle. In all of our homes. When they hand us our food to eat. And we get what we've been longing for."

(Fritz and Eileen) "Wassailia Day is here. The most magical time of the year. When all are filled with cheer. It's Wassailia. Wassailia. Wassailia."

(Eileen) "And we're grinning ear to ear. 'Cause the family that we hold so dear. Will be so very near."

(Fritz and Eileen) "On Wassailia. Wassailia. Wassailia. The most magical time of the year."

Those gathered clapped at Fritz and Eileen's performance. The two were then invited to join the Wassailia dinner currently taking place. Everybody had a fine time enjoying a delicious dinner, and talking to each other.

Soon, Violet introduced the ghost of Queen Melinda to those gathered. As Melinda brought the ghosts of loved ones forward, Chrysta stood off to the side watching the event unfold. Chrysta was truly amazed at what was taking place. Sofia lived in a very magical place.

"Miss Chrysta?" a female voice asked Chrysta.

Chrysta looked to see the ghost of Queen Melinda standing there.

"Queen Melinda?" Chrysta asked, taken off guard.

"I have two ghosts here who say they know you," Melinda smiled at Chrysta.

Chrysta looked to see the ghosts of her mother and father standing there.

"Mama? Papa?" Chrysta asked with tears of happiness in her eyes.

"Yes, darling," the ghost of Chrysta's mother smiled as she gently touched Chrysta's face.

"I've missed the two of you so," Christa cried as she hugged the ghosts of her parents.

"You've made us so proud," the ghost of Chrysta's father happily said to Chrysta.

"You've become a fine Protector," the ghost of Chrysta's mother praised Chrysta.

As Chrysta and the ghosts of her parents happily talked, Melinda walked up to Sofia who was watching the happy scene.

"Thank you for including Chrysta in this," Sofia smiled at Melinda.

"It was my pleasure," Melinda smiled back.

Back in the Secret Library

The Magical Book of Enchancian Wassailia became a book once again, and flew back onto a library shelf.

"That was nice," Sofia smiled at Santa. "Thank you."

"You're quite welcome, Princess Sofia," Santa smiled back. "Is there anything I can get you for Wassailia?"

"Happiness is all around me," Sofia answered, pleased. "That's all I could ever want."

"Well, let me give you something, anyway," Santa suggested as he gently touched Sofia's amulet. The amulet glowed for a few seconds, then returned to normal. "Think of this as something for a rainy day."

"A new power?" Sofia asked, curious.

"You'll see, when the time is right," Santa smiled as he twitched his nose, and disappeared into thin air.

Sofia stood alone in the Secret Library, and smiled. It had been a wonderful night. Who could ask for more?

December 27, 1867

It was a Friday morning at Hexley Hall. The school was still closed for the Wassailia/New Year's holiday. However, as a special favor for Professor Morgan Keen, Amy, Kurt, Dorrie, and Candice were helping Professor Keen set up his new office in Hexley Hall. Headmistress Lovegood had given Professor Keen the office which had belonged to Snively Sage, and was bigger than the office that Professor Keen had been originally assigned to.

"Amy, would you please be a honeybee and get this illegal stuff out of here?" Morgan requested, referring to Snively's illegal potions and potion ingredients.

"On it, Professor Keen," Amy acknowledged as she started removing the illegal potions and potion ingredients.

"We don't want any more of Sage's crud ending up in innocent hands," Kurt pointed out

"Why my cousin spelled Amy is beyond me," Morgan thought out loud.

"Pure anger," Candice speculated. "It doesn't take much to set some people off."

"Good point, Lady Candice," Morgan agreed.

"What you've experienced, my dear boy ... was a premonition of the future," Morgan explained. "Princess Sofia will eventually become Sultana of Tangu after she weds Prince Zandar. They will have four children in all - a daughter named Layla, a daughter named Maria, and a son named Rashid. They will also eventually adopt a young witchlet named Akilah.

Amy then came back from her errand.

"Are you sure this isn't just something screwy with the time line?" Amy asked Morgan, puzzled.

"Quite sure, Amy," Morgan answered. "The events that Kurt described must happen if Layla, Maria, and Rashid are to exist."

"We've better start getting your books from your old office," Amy suggested to Morgan.

"Quite right," Morgan agreed.

"You, Amy, and Kurt take care of the books," Dorrie said to Morgan as she and Candice started cleaning. "Candice and I will clean this office up really nice."

"When Dorrie and I are done, this office will be fit for royalty," Candice added with a smile.

"Well, the royal treatment," Morgan happily acknowledged. "I'm honored."

"Our pleasure, Professor," Dorrie said as Morgan, Amy, and Kurt left to get the books.

Outside of Hexley Hall, Sofia and Jade were flying Minimus and Skywind to Wildwing Valley so they could spend some time with Mazzimo and the rest of the herd there. As Jade flew Skywind, Jade started thinking back to when she and Skywind first met.

Flashback:

Jade heard the sound of a horse's terrified neighs coming from a nearby corral.

"Start pulling my wagon," the man shouted. "Or else!"

Jade saw the man raise his whip to try to strike the stallion on his neck.

"Hey," Jade shouted at the man, grabbing the whip from his right hand. "Leave this poor horse be! Can't you see, he wants to roam wild and free again?"

Jade in fury tossed the whip onto the ground, got onto the horse's back, and took off into the afternoon sky.

Suddenly, the Amulet of Satu around Jade's neck began to glow.

"Thank you for the save back there," a voice said to Jade.

"You're welcome ... whoa! Who said that?" Jade asked.

"I did, my princess," the voice said.

Jade turned to the direction of the voice. "You spoke to me? But how? You are a horse!" she exclaimed.

"Your amulet allows you to talk to animals," the horse explained to Jade.

"I see, I'm Jade," Jade introduced. "What's your name?"

"I don't have a name," the horse replied. "But I'm as free as the morning blue sky and I'm as fast as the wind!"

"Skywind! That is a great name for you! So, where do you live, Skywind?" Jade asked.

"I live in Wildwing Valley with my leader, Mazzimo, and the rest of my herd," Skywind answered. "Where do you live, Princess?"

"I live in the Embassy of Satu, it's just down there," Jade directed Skywind.

"In that case, Princess," Skywind said. "I will drop you off at your home before I go back to my own home."

"Thank you, Skywind," Jade said. "And, we're friends now, you may call me Jade."

"Sure thing, Princess... I mean, Jade," Skywind said.

"Drop me off at my balcony, please." Jade requested.

"You got it, Jade!" Skywind exclaimed.

Skywind dropped Jade off at her balcony.

"Have fun with your herd!" Jade called to Skywind.

"I will," Skywind called back, taking off for Wildwing Valley. "You have fun with your family too, Jade!"

"I will, thank you!" Jade called.

End of flashback, and back to the present.

"Wildwing Valley coming up, Jade," Sofia announced.

Sofia, Minimus, Jade, and Skywind approached the mountain that separated Wildwing Valley from the rest of the world. In a few moments, the four entered the vortex that led to Wildwing Valley. After exiting the vortex, Wildwing Valley lay before them. The four landed as Mazzimo walked up.

"Welcome to Wildwing Valley, everybody," Mazzimo smiled. "I hope everybody had a safe trip?"

"It was quite safe," Sofia smiled back. "Since Prince Roderick's father, the King of Borrea, found out that Roderick was capturing wild flying horses, the King put a stop to it. Travel to and from Wildwing Valley has been much safer ever since."

"Glad to hear it," Mazzimo happily acknowledged.

"Back where we came from, it was winter," Jade observed. "But here, it's warm and sunny."

"That's the magic of Wildwing Valley," Mazzimo pointed out. "The weather is always perfect."

"We brought candied carrots with us," Sofia said to Mazzimo. "There's enough for everybody."

"Excellent!" Mazzimo exclaimed in glee. "I'll get the herd."

Back at Hexley Hall, Dorrie and Candice had finished cleaning Professor Keen's new office. As they finished, the ghost of a woman appeared before them. It was Queen Melinda.

"Good morning, Dorrie. Good morning, Candice," Melinda smiled. "I couldn't resist dropping in. My sister and I use to go to Hexley Hall."

"That's right!" Dorrie remembered. "You and your sister went to both Hexley Hall and Royal Prep, like Candice and I do."

"Yes," Melinda happily acknowledged. "I see there have been some changes around here."

"A new magic lab, an addition to the library, and the Quidditch field has been updated," Candice informed Melinda.

"Ah! I remember Quidditch well," Melinda joyfully remembered. "I was on the Pepperton team, as a Chaser."

"Oh my God! It's a small world!" Dorrie exclaimed in glee. "Candice and I are Chasers on the current Pepperton team."

"So, that's why the two of you do broom maneuvers around the castle," Melinda remarked. "The two of you are quite good."

"Thank you, ma'am," Dorrie proudly acknowledged.

"Melinda?" Professor Keen asked as he came in. "Is that really you, Melinda?"

"Morgan," Melinda smiled. "It's good to see you again."

"And you, Melinda," Morgan smiled back. "I see the after life has treated you well."

"You always were a flatterer," Melinda chuckled.

"I'd love to take you on a tour of Hexley Hall," Morgan offered. "There have been some changes around here since we were students."

"I'd like that," Melinda accepted. "Tell me, is the shusher still in the library?"

"Oh, yes!" Morgan laughed. "I remember well how you use to have fun at its expense, much like Lady Candice does now."

"Busted!" Candice chuckled as Morgan and Melinda smiled.

"Lets start our tour, shall we?" Morgan suggested to Melinda.

As Morgan and Melinda walked out of the room, Dorrie and Candice happily looked at them. It was nice seeing two friends getting reacquainted.

December 31, 1867

It was night in the Village of Dunwitty. In the village square, the citizens of Dunwitty were gathered for the annual New Years countdown. As Midnight approached, Mayor Napier stood on a platform.

"Ladies and gentlemen," Mayor Napier started. "As we close out another year, it is the custom for us to do a countdown. To lead us in the countdown, we have our own King Roland."

"Thank you, Mayor Napier," Roland said as he took his place on the platform. "As we end the year 1867, we remember those who died of the sickness that swept across this kingdom this past summer. We also celebrate everybody who survived. We continue to be a strong kingdom in body and spirit. As we move forward into the new year, it is my wish that all of Enchancia may experience continued strength and prosperity."

Everybody clapped in approval.

"And now, lets start the countdown to 1868," Roland continued. "Ten ... nine ... eight ... seven ... six ... five ... four ... three ... two ... one ... HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

Fireworks erupted from the edge of the village, as everybody clapped and cheered.

"Happy New Year, Lucinda!" Sofia smiled.

"Happy New Year, Sofia!" Lucinda smiled back as the two hugged.

Standing near Sofia and Lucinda was Dorrie, Candice, as well as Matilda Honey. As the five happily talked to each other, Lady Brodeur walked up.

"Princess Sofia, Lady Candice, Matilda Honey," Lady Brodeur quietly started. "I almost died as a result of the sickness that hit us this past summer. As a result, I've had time to think on my past actions. I've treated the three of you badly in the past, and I apologize for my actions. I hope you can see fit to forgive a foolish old woman who has now seen the light."

Candice stepped forward. "If you can be big enough to offer an apology, I can be big enough to accept it."

"As can I," Sofia smiled.

"And I," Matilda added.

Candice, Sofia, and Matilda all shook Lady Brodeur's hand.

"Oh, what the heck!" Sofia smiled as she, Candice, and Matilda hugged Lady Brodeur, and Lady Brodeur returned the hug. Everybody gathered clapped and cheered in happiness.

"What a wonderful way to start the New Year," Queen Miranda remarked to Roland.

"Indeed, it is," Roland smiled.

"A good omen for the future," a white man with full gray hair thought to himself as he looked upon the scene.

January 13, 1868

It was a Monday afternoon at Hexley Hall.

"Where is Timothy?" Professor Keen asked Kurt. "I didn't see him in the Conjurteria at lunch."

"Our young dreamer and daydreamer is resting in the Pepperton common room," Kurt answered. "Poor kid's been up all night studying for my transformation exam, not to mention doing God-knows-what with Amy and Sam last night."

Amy looked at her left wrist where her enchantlet was. Amy's echantlet looked like a cuff bracelet with a pink butterfly in its center.

"Anything the matter, Miss O'Toole?" Professor Keen asked.

"Nothing's wrong at all, Professor Keen," Amy responded.

In the Pepperton House common room, Dorrie heard Timothy talking in his sleep while lying on the sofa.

"Don't hurt her, Grimtrix!" Timothy exclaimed." Let Sam go, immediately!"

"Timothy's having another nightmare about Grimtrix harming Sam," Dorrie thought to herself. "I had better tell one of the teachers about this! Maybe they'll know what this means, and maybe they can snap him out of it!"

Dorrie raced out of Pepperton House, and soon found Kurt who noticed Dorrie's frantic expression.

"Dorrie? What's wrong?" Kurt asked, concerned.

"Come to the Pepperton House common room right away, Kurt," Dorrie urged. "Timothy is having another nightmare about Grimtrix hurting Sam!"

"I'll be there even if I'm still in Stryker House!" Kurt said as he followed Dorrie.

In the Pepperton House common room, Timothy's eyes were open, but he was still asleep as he battled Grimtrix and the other members of the Order of the Wand in his mind.

"You won't put me in a Dream Crystal a third time! I'm leaving with Sam by my side!" Timothy yelled out.

Kurt saw Timothy almost kick Dorrie in her leg. "Dorrie! Dodge that attack!"

"What's going on?" Dorrie asked, taken off guard, as she dodged Timothy's kick.

"This is not just a dream," Kurt warned. "Timothy has achieved the power of psychic premonition! Prince Timeus also had this power, and he is growing stronger as he awakens within Timothy! And this psychic premonition will likely come to reality in his head, causing Timothy to rescue his princess in the here and now!"

"What should we do?" Dorrie asked, worried.

"This is a legal calming potion called Raspberry Twilight," Kurt said as he held up a vial of potion. "If Prince Timeus got too out of control with his heroics, Princess Calantha would give him some Raspberry Twilight to calm him down."

"You mean like ... put him to sleep?" Dorrie wanted to know.

"No," Kurt answered. "More like making him feel laid back, even talking as if he was laid back, but Prince Timeus will still be awake."

"I see," Dorrie acknowledged.

As the Raspberry Twilight took effect, it had an unexpected side effect - it allowed Timothy to psychically pull Dorrie into his vision. As Dorrie looked around, she became caught up in Timothy's vision, to the point that it became real to her.

"What do you want me for, Grimtrix?" Sam wanted to know.

"Tell me, Princess Sammie, where is your family's legendary Crystal of Justice?" Grimtrix demanded to know.

"I don't know what you're talking about!" Sam answered.

"Don't hurt her, Grimtrix!" Timothy warned. "Let Sam go, immediately!"

Grimtrix held up a Dream Crystal. "Come any closer, boy, and you are going back into the World of Dreams!"

"You won't put me in a Dream Crystal a third time!" Timothy countered. "I'm leaving with Sam by my side!"

In Timothy's vision, he kicked Grimtrix in his leg, causing Grimtrix to release Sam. Sam then grabbed Timothy by the hand.

"Thanks, Timothy," Sam gratefully said. "I don't know why Grimtrix thinks I have such a powerful artifact on me?"

"That doesn't matter right now, I have to get you to safety!" Timothy said as he and Sam ran for safety.

"Dorrie," Candice's voice rang out from a distance. "DORRIE! WAKE UP!"

Dorrie slowly opened her eyes, and discovered she was in ... the control room of The Doctor's Tardis. Timothy was laying on the floor, asleep.

"I got here just in time," a white man with full gray hair said to Dorrie. "I materialized the Tardis around you and Timothy. Now that the two of you are inside, the Tardis can use yours and Candice's amulets to bring Timothy around."

"And this is?" Dorrie asked Candice about the man with the full gray hair.

"This is The Doctor," Candice informed Dorrie. "He's regenerated ... again."

"Sorry, Doctor," Dorrie apologized. "I guess I'm still affected by Timothy's vision."

"Quite understandable," The Doctor acknowledged as a black woman stepped forward.

"You going to be okay, miss?" the black woman asked Dorrie, concerned.

"I think so," Dorrie answered.

"Allow me to introduce you to my student," The Doctor said to Dorrie while looking at the black woman. "This is Bill Potts."

"Oh, we're students now," Candice said to The Doctor in jest. "I remember when we use to be traveling companions."

"It's a long story," The Doctor explained.

"I met The Doctor at university," Bill explained. "He was a professor there, and I attended his lectures."

"You teach?" Dorrie asked The Doctor, taken aback.

"Again, it's a long story," The Doctor said to Dorrie, trying to change the subject.

"I like what you've done with the Tardis," Dorrie remarked to The Doctor as she looked around the control room. "All the books are a nice touch."

"Well, books keep the mind healthy," The Doctor smiled.

"Um, Doctor," Candice started. "About Timothy?"

"Quite right," The Doctor acknowledged. "Time to get started."

The Doctor adjusted some controls on the Tardis console. In a few moments, Dorrie and Candice's amulets became visible, and started glowing. A beam of light from the Tardis console then hit Dorrie and Candice's amulets, which in turn sent two beams of light at the sleeping Timothy. A glow then surrounded Timothy.

After a few seconds, the beams stopped hitting Timothy. Dorrie and Candice's amulets then returned to normal.

"What ... happened?" Timothy asked, puzzled, as he woke up.

"You had a psychic vision, young man," The Doctor said as he helped Timothy to stand.

Timothy looked around the Tardis control room, amazed. He then looked at The Doctor, and then looked at Dorrie and Candice.

"Is this The Doctor you've told me about?" Timothy asked Dorrie and Candice. "The Doctor?"

"In the flesh," Candice smiled.

"The one and only," Dorrie added.

At that moment, somebody started banging on the Tardis door.

"I expect that will be your friend Kurt wanting in," The Doctor said as he went over to the doors, and opened them, letting Kurt in. As Kurt walked in, a surprised look came across his face.

"This thing is bigger on the inside than on the outside," Kurt remarked, shocked.

"So I've been told," The Doctor commented.

"We're okay," Dorrie said to Kurt. "This is a friend - The Doctor."

"Young man," The Doctor said to Kurt. "Timothy, along with Sam, must be put into a place of safety. Grimtrix and what is left of the Order of the Wand want them very badly."

"Understood," Kurt acknowledged. "I'll make arrangements with our headmistress, Miss Lovegood."

"Good lad," The Doctor praised Kurt. "I suggest you take Timothy to your headmistress, and have Sam sent for."

"I'll do that," Kurt complied as he started walking Timothy out of the Tardis. Kurt then looked back at Dorrie and Candice. "You two going to be okay?"

"We'll be fine," Dorrie assured Kurt. "We're among friends."

"Will I see you again?" Timothy asked The Doctor.

"Yes," The Doctor smiled. "When this nasty business is over with, I look forward to you and I getting better acquainted."

Kurt and Timothy then walked out of the Tardis, as The Doctor closed the Tardis doors.

"There are things the two of you need to know," The Doctor said to Dorrie and Candice.

January 15, 1868

It was a Wednesday morning at Enchancia Castle. Near the castle, Grimtrix and what was left of the Order of the Wand looked at the castle with hungry eyes.

"Timothy and Sam are in protective custody at Hexley Hall," Grimtrix announced. "Since Hexley Hall is an armed camp these days, they are out of our reach. Therefore, we need something to bargain with. We raid Enchancia Castle, take King Roland and Queen Miranda hostage, and use them to get Timothy and Sam."

"And what about Princess Sofia and the other Protectors who live at Enchancia Castle?" one of the Order of the Wand asked Grimtrix.

"They will be at school, leaving Enchancia Castle wide open," Grimtrix answered with an evil smile. "The castle is ours for the taking."

Grimtrix and what was left of the Order of the Wand raised their wands, and disappeared in a puff of smoke. In a few moments, they appeared in the throne room of the castle.

"All of you, freeze!" Sofia's voice rang out.

"Welcome to Enchancia Castle, slime balls!" Lucinda's voice laughed.

Grimtrix and what was left of the Order of the Wand looked to see themselves surrounded by Sofia, Lucinda, Dorrie, Candice, Abby, Amber, James, Amy, and Violet. James raised a sword, while Sofia, Lucinda, Dorrie, Candice, Abby, Amber, Amy, and Violet raised their wands.

"As a royal sorceress of Enchancia, I'm placing all of you under arrest," Sofia announced.

"Fat chance!" Grimtrix scoffed as he and what was left of the Order of the Wand started firing with their wands, as Sofia, Lucinda, Dorrie, Candice, Abby, Amber, Amy, and Violet returned fire.

Soon, a full on fire fight was taking place in the throne room, with both sides equally matched. At one point, Amber raised her wand, and shouted "Minton's Meteor". A powerful ball of magical energy erupted from Amber's wand, sending most of the Order of the Wand running for the door.

"Nice shot, Amber," Sofia praised.

"Something Candice taught me," Amber smiled.

As most of the Order of the Wand ran outside, they were met and surrounded by Queen Annora and a large group of witches.

"All of you are under arrest!" Annora announced. "Drop your wands immediately!"

Those surrounded dropped their wands, and raised their hands in defeat. Back in the throne room, a small number of the Order of the Wand were quickly stunned by wand fire. James ran over to Grimtrix, and pointed his sword at Grimtrix.

"It's over, Grimtrix," Sofia announced. "Surrender."

James pointed his sword at Grimtrix's throat. "I may not be a Protector, but I am a knight in training, and I know how to use a sword."

"Of that I have no doubt," Grimtrix had to admit, before turning to Sofia. "Bravo, Princess. You and yours appear to have me."

"You and your followers are under arrest," Sofia said to Grimtrix. "All of you will be imprisoned ... in Cinnibar."

"I think not," Grimtrix laughed as he lunged forward, grabbed Sofia, and disappeared in a puff of smoke.

"Grimtrix is gone!" James exclaimed. "And he took Sofia!"

"Find them!" Lucinda ordered.

Lucinda, Dorrie, Candice, Abby, Amber, James, Amy, and Violet ran from the throne room, looking for Sofia and Grimtrix, as some castle guards rounded up the stunned members of the Order of the Wand.

In the basement of the castle, Sofia and Grimtrix appeared in a puff of smoke. Both raised their wands at each other.

"There's no escape, Grimtrix!" Sofia barked. "Surrender now!"

"Not bloody likely!" Grimtrix exclaimed as both started firing at each other.

As Sofia and Grimtrix exchanged wand fire, Grimtrix magically produced a scepter, and started firing a powerful beam of magic at Sofia.

"You really think you can take me, girl?!" Grimtrix grinned. "I've had years of experience. What do you have?"

Time started slowing down around Sofia. As blackness started overtaking her, Sofia's amulet started glowing brightly, as new knowledge flashed through Sofia's mind.

"Oh my God!" Sofia thought to herself. "Now I know what gift Santa gave me through my amulet - the power to temporarily borrow a magical ability from anybody I know."

A bright glow suddenly surrounded Sofia. When the glow faded, Sofia was standing there ... as White Maleficent, complete with a scepter of her own.

"You want to play with a scepter!" Sofia yelled at Grimtrix. "Okay! Let's party!"

Sofia and Grimtrix fired their scepters at each other. At first, the two were equally matched. Suddenly, Sofia concentrated, and her scepter's beam overtook Grimtrix's beam. Grimtrix fell to the floor, stunned, as Lucinda, Dorrie, Candice, Abby, Amber, James, Amy, and Violet raced in and took Grimtrix into custody. Sofia then transformed back into her normal self, and slumped against a wall, drained.

"Whoa, girl!" Candice said as she held Sofia. "Using a scepter can take a lot out of you."

"Here's some chocolate," Dorrie said as she handed a chocolate bar to Sofia. "This should help."

"Thank you," Sofia said, gratefully, as she started eating the chocolate.

Some castle guards raced into the basement, grabbed Grimtrix, and dragged him off.

"You haven't seen the last of me!" Grimtrix shouted as he was dragged away. "I'll be back someday! You can count on that!"

"Whatever," Violet mocked.

Everybody stood in the basement as Sofia slowly recovered.

"Nice power, Sofia," Amber smiled as she gently hugged Sofia.

"Apparently, I can now borrow anyone's magical ability, at least temporarily," Sofia announced.

"A fine gift, milady," Violet smiled. "Use it well."

"I intend to," Sofia smiled back.

Calista, as well as Marie Perkins, ran into the basement.

"That was a fantastic fight," Calista said, impressed.

"Maybe Calista and I can take part in the next one?" Marie asked, hopefully.

"When you're older," Amy cautioned. "Right now, we don't want the two of you getting hurt."

"Yes, ma'am," Calista and Marie acknowledged.

Everybody looked up toward the upper levels of the castle. The day had been won, and Grimtrix and what was left of the Order of the Wand were defeated. It would be a day they would remember always.

January 18, 1868

It was a Saturday morning in the Kingdom of Cinnibar. At the Crimson Force prison, Queen Scarlett and Princess Faith were overseeing the arrival of the Order of the Wand prisoners who had been captured at Enchancia Castle. As the prisoners were led into the prison, Scarlett and Faith recognized a familiar face.

"Well, well, well," Scarlett smiled in delight. "Who do we have here? If it isn't Grimtrix Truesdale."

Grimtrix gave Scarlett a dirty look, but kept his mouth shut.

"Well, Mom," Faith chuckled, "it looks like we have the entire set."

"Laugh now," Grimtrix scowled under his breath. "But I won't be here forever."

"You'll find that the Crimson Force prison is quite escape proof," Scarlett informed Grimtrix. "But, for slark and giggles, you're certainly welcome to try."

A guard led Grimtrix into the prison, as the gate closed behind them. With the capture of Grimtrix and what was left of the Order of the Wand, a dark chapter had come to a close.

In Enchancia, at Enchancia Castle, Dorrie and Candice led Timothy and Sam down a hallway, and then up a stairway which led to the attic. Once in the attic, the four noticed a blue wooden box with two doors. Over the doors was a sign which read Police Public Call Box. The blue box was The Doctor's Tardis. Dorrie and Candice opened the doors, and led Timothy and Sam inside.

"Ah!" The Doctor smiled. "There you are."

"I hope you don't mind, sir, that I invited my friend along?" Timothy asked The Doctor, referring to Sam.

"I'm glad you did," The Doctor happily answered as he took Sam's hand, and gently kissed it. "Welcome aboard the Tardis, Miss Cook."

"Thank you, sir," Sam said, impressed by The Doctor's charm. "This ship ... is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside."

"Yes, it is," The Doctor acknowledged. "We've best be off. I have a fun day planned for all of us."

"Where are we going, Doctor?" Dorrie asked, curious.

"Hedgewick's World, the biggest and best amusement park that will ever be," The Doctor announced.

"Isn't that where you and Clara encountered the Cybermen?" Candice wanted to know.

"Yes," The Doctor answered, "but that was during the decline of Hedgewick's World. I'm taking us to the glory days of Hedgewick's World. It's quite safe, I can assure you."

At that moment, Bill walked into the Tardis control room with some bowls of french fries.

"Anybody fancy some chips?" Bill asked. "I just made them. Turns out the Tardis has it's own fully functional kitchen. Who knew?"

Bill handed out the bowls of chips, as The Doctor walked over to the Tardis console and adjusted some controls. The Tardis doors closed, and the Tardis disappeared into thin air from the Enchancia Castle attic.

"Off we go, then," The Doctor announced. "And, the nice thing is that after we're done, we'll arrive back at Enchancia Castle just a few moments after we left."

Meanwhile, in the Village of Dunwitty, Sofia arrived at the local hotel. She had heard that Fritz and Eileen were staying at the hotel. Sofia walked inside, and went up to the desk clerk.

"Princess Sofia," the desk clerk bowed as he saw Sofia. "How may I help you?"

"Are Fritz and Eileen in?" Sofia asked.

"They are at the Community Center practicing for tomorrow afternoon's performance," the desk clerk answered. "The entire village is looking forward to it."

"I'm looking forward to it as well," Sofia smiled. "Thank you for your help."

"You're very welcome, Princess Sofia," the desk clerk said as he bowed again.

Sofia arrived at the Community Center where Fritz and Eileen were taking a break.

"Princess Sofia," Fritz bowed.

"What a wonderful surprise," Eileen curtsied. "What may we do for you, Princess Sofia?"

"I'm here on behalf on my father, King Roland," Sofia answered. "He'd like to see the two of you at the castle. It will only take a little bit of time, but I'm sure you'll find it worth your while. I have a carriage waiting outside."

"Then we will go and see the King," Fritz acknowledged as he, Eileen, and Sofia walked out to the carriage. The three climbed aboard the carriage, and the driver soon took the carriage in the direction of Enchancia Castle.

"So, tell me a bit about yourselves," Sofia requested.

"We were born in Enchancia," Fritz informed Sofia. "When Eileen and I were three, we moved with our parents to Cinnibar where we grew up."

"I've been to Cinnibar," Sofia revealed. "It's a nice place."

"It is," Eileen agreed. "Fritz and I even worked for Queen Scarlett for a while as singers."

"Why didn't you stay?" Sofia wondered, curious.

"Well, the truth be told, we liked the open road," Fritz answered. "We were offered a position as singers with the Golden Wing Circus, and we took it. There were plenty of new places to see with the circus."

"But, after a while, in our hearts, our homeland of Enchancia started calling," Eileen added. "So we left the circus, and came to Enchancia. We perform all over Enchancia as singers. There's quite a call for singers - weddings, fairs, graduations, and summer music shows. And the pay is quite good."

"Sounds like a dream come true," Sofia smiled.

In a little while, the carriage arrived in the courtyard of Enchancia Castle. Baileywick was waiting on the front stairs.

"Ah, good!" Baileywick said happily to Sofia. "You found them."

"What is this all about, if I may ask?" Fritz inquired, curious.

"I'll let King Roland inform you about that," Baileywick answered. "If you'll follow me, I'll take you to the King's study."

Baileywick led Fritz and Eileen to King Roland's study. Baileywick then knocked on the door.

"Enter," Roland invited.

Baileywick, Fritz, and Eileen entered, and saw Roland and Miranda sitting there.

"Welcome," Roland smiled at Fritz and Eileen. "I'm glad you came. My wife and I were very pleased with your performance here on Wassailia. So much so that after discussing it, we'd like to appoint the two of you as the Royal Singers of Enchancia."

"Your Majesty," Fritz acknowledged, pleased. "That is a fine honor."

"What would be required of us?" Eileen asked.

"You'll perform at special events here at the castle," Roland answered. "You'll also perform at special events across Enchancia."

Fritz and Eileen smiled at each other, pleased with the job description.

"I can assure you that the two of you will be well taken care of," Roland promised. "Each of you will be given free room and board here at the castle, your transportation to and from the castle will be provided for, any lodging and meals you require on trips outside the castle will be taken care of, and I think you'll find your yearly pay to be quite generous."

Roland then handed Fritz and Eileen a piece of paper.

"Your Majesty," Fritz said, impressed. "This is three times better than our best year."

"So, do you accept?" Roland eagerly wanted to know.

"Yes!" Fritz and Eileen said together.

"Great!" Roland exclaimed, pleased. "I understand you have a performance tomorrow in Dunwitty. Let's have you start as the Royal Singers of Enchancia this coming Monday. Meanwhile, I'll have Baileywick take care of the paperwork, and have your rooms here in the castle set up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Fritz said as he bowed, and Eileen curtsied.

"No, thank you," Miranda smiled. "The two of you are bringing music into the castle. We're blessed having you here."

As Baileywick led Fritz and Eileen down a hall, Fritz and Eileen smiled at each other.

"We get to serve our homeland ... in an official capacity," Eileen happily said to Fritz.

"It's a dream come true, Sis," Fritz smiled. "A dream come true."

(End of Chapter 12).

Behind the scenes

In this edition of "Behind the scenes", a little bit of detail about Sofia's new amulet power.

Sofia new amulet power is being able to borrow somebody else's magical ability that she knows about (Candice's ability to change into White Maleficent; Dorrie's ability to change into a werewolf; Tizzy's ability to grant wishes; Lucinda's birth mother's ability to float an island; and so on). The borrowed ability would not be permanent, but would just stick around only as long as Sofia needs the ability. The person whom the power is borrowed from would be unaffected, and would continue to have all of their powers.

Author's notes

Akilah, Danika, Layla, Marie Perkins, Professor Morgan Keen, Rashid, Samantha "Sam" Cook, Skywind, Snively Sage, and Timothy are characters created by MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury, and are used in this story with the permission of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury.

For more about Prince Timeus, Princess Calantha, and Princess Sammie, see Chapter 36 of my story "Dorrie: Book Two".

For those wondering, the spell Minton's Meteor is originally from Chapter 23 of my story "Dorrie".

Fritz and Eileen are original characters created by Brigade701, and are used in this story with the permission of Brigade701.

Hedgewick's World is from the "Doctor Who" episode "Nightmare in Silver".

Lady Brodeur is originally from Chapter 19 of my story "Dorrie", and Chapter 15 of my story "Dorrie: Book Two".

Matilda Honey is inspired by 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. Matilda's adopted mother is Jennifer Honey, who teaches at the local school in Dunwitty.

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".

"Oh, yes!" Morgan laughed. "I remember well how you use to have fun at its expense, much like Lady Candice does now" - this is a reference to an encounter with the shusher by Candice seen in Chapter 3 of Jolly Roger Brat's story "The Hexley Hall Game Day Challenge".

Princess Faith (Queen Scarlett's adopted daughter) is an earlier version of Faith seen in the "Torchwood" episodes "Dead Man Walking" and "Fragments".

"Professor," Kurt started. "I had a vision of a princess named Layla ... she and her friends will get themselves into a lot of trouble with Rebellion Mist. And, at that point in time ... Professor Moto will be headmaster" - this is a reference to SailorWednesdayMercury's story "Sofia The Second Season 1 Episode 9: Jealousy Rears Its Ugly Head".

Queen Melinda is an original character created by Jolly Roger Brat, and is used in my stories with the permission of Jolly Roger Brat.

Quidditch is from "Harry Potter".

Slark: a curse word I created for use in my "Sofia the First" stories - a way of swearing without actually swearing as it were.

The Crimson Force prison is an original location created by Ben10Man for this story.

The Doctor and Bill Potts are from the Peter Capaldi episodes of "Doctor Who" (and yes, the Peter Capaldi Doctor has arrived in "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia").

The Scarlett Warrior (A.K.A. Scarlett) (A.K.A. Queen Scarlett) (A.K.A. Queen Scarlett Katherine Felchenerow) is a character created by Ben10Man, and is used in my stories with permission from Ben10Man.

The scene with Fritz and Eileen being appointed the Royal Singers of Enchancia was the idea of Brigade701.

The scene with Fritz and Eileen performing during Wassailia was a joint idea by Brigade701 and myself.

The scene with Grimtrix and what was left of the Order of the Wand trying to capture King Roland and Queen Miranda was based on an idea by MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury.

The scene with Professor Keen, Amy, Kurt, Dorrie, and Candice was the idea of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury (who also provided a lot of the dialog for that scene). I added in Dorrie and Candice to help round out that scene.

The scene with Sofia, Minimus, Jade, and Skywind going to Wildwing Valley was the idea of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury.

The scene with Timothy fighting the Order of the Wand in his mind was the idea of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury (who also provided a lot of the dialog for that scene).I added in The Doctor and Bill Potts to help round out that scene.

The flashback scene is from Chapter 5 of SailorWednesdayMercury's story"From Villager To Princess Book 1".

Disclaimer

Akilah, Danika, Layla, Marie Perkins, Professor Morgan Keen, Rashid, Samantha "Sam" Cook, Skywind, Snively Sage, Timothy, 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.

Fritz and Eileen and the other original ideas from Brigade701 are the property of Brigade701, and are used in this story with the permission of Brigade701.

"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.

Queen Melinda and the other original ideas from Jolly Roger Brat are the property of Jolly Roger Brat, and are used in in this story with the permission of Jolly Roger Brat.

"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.

The Scarlett Warrior and the other original ideas from Ben10Man are the property of Ben10Man, and are used in my stories with the permission of Ben10Man.

I only own Abby Murphy, Candice Cosmarune-Cooper, Crimson Force, Dorrie Cosmarune-Cooper, Headmistress Lovegood, Lady Brodeur, Mayor Napier, Minton's Meteor, Pepperton House, Princess Maria, Queen Annora, Stryker House, the Dunwitty Community Center, and The Magical Book of Enchancian Wassailia.