Once Upon a Time in Enchancia Chapter 17: A Day in May, a sofia the first fanfic

Once Upon a Time in Enchancia

Welcome to Chapter 17 of "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia". Before we get started with this chapter, I have some news. I was able to cobble together a Linux Ubuntu computer for my use, and it comes with Open Office, so I can write fan fiction at home again (I'll still have to go to my public library to post stories, but this at least gives me a computer at home to write stories with).

Now onto other news. As we've all heard by now, "Forever Royal" will be the last episode of "Sofia the First". I, like so many others, am disappointed to see "Sofia the First" come to an end. However, I'd like to announce that I will continue to write and post "Sofia the First" fan fiction since I'd like to see "Sofia the First" continue in some form.

Songs in this chapter: "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter, and a slightly altered "Huzzah! Huzzah!" from the "Sofia the First" episode "The Flying Crown".

Chapter 17: A Day in May

May 5, 1868

It was a Tuesday morning at Enchancia Castle. At the flying carriage launching and landing area, fifteen-year-old Amber, fifteen-year-old James, fourteen-year-old Abby Murphy, eleven-year-old Calista, nine-year-old Marie Perkins, and eight-year-old Timothy O'Toole were in a long royal flying carriage with three rows of seats.

For Amber and James, they had decided this school year to start going to Hexley Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while attending their other schools on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (which was Ever Realm Academy for Amber, and Chivalry Hall for James).

Off to the side of the flying carriage, eight-year-old Nonya, and eight-year-old Molly, were having a conversation with Constable Miles. After they were finished, Nonya and Molly climbed aboard the carriage.

"What's going on?" Amber asked Nonya and Molly, curious.

"Ever since Molly and I came to Enchancia Castle, we've gone straight," Nonya announced.

"No more being thieves," Molly added.

"And Molly and I want to earn our keep here," Nonya said. "We talked to Constable Miles about becoming apprentice guards … and he agreed. He said he would teach us himself a little bit every afternoon after school."

"Well, I think that's great!" James said, pleased.

In a few moments, the flying carriage took flight on its way to Hexley Hall. As the carriage flew in the sky, Amber thought back to when she and James had been sorted into their Hexley Hall house.

Flashback:

James had been first to be sorted, and as soon as the sorting hat was on his head, he heard the voice say, "Aha! A creative mind, good for Waldgrave House, but what's this I see? Courage, bravery, a thirst to prove yourself … wait … the son of Melinda Pepperton, who was descended from Hexley Hall founder Alex Pepperton! Therefore, it's only fitting that you go into … PEPPERTON HOUSE! And it looks like music will be returning to Hexley Hall!"

When it was Amber's turn, the sorting hat said, "Well, not only do I get to sort the son, but also the daughter of Melinda Pepperton, who was descended from Hexley Hall founder Alex Pepperton! I know just what to do with you … PEPPERTON HOUSE!"

End of flashback, and back to the present.

"How did you and Prince James end up going to Hexley Hall?" Molly asked Amber, curious.

"James and I wanted to improve our magic skills," Amber explained. "Going to Hexley Hall part time was the best way to do that."

"I know that Princess Sofia, Princess Lucinda, Lady Dorrie, and Lady Candice go to Hexley Hall on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays," Nonya remarked. "But where do they go on Tuesdays and Thursdays?"

"They go to Royal Prep," James smiled at Nonya. "The four of them take advanced royal courses there."

"Timothy, how do you like your updated school schedule?" Amber asked.

"I like it," Timothy smiled. "After having attended both Hexley Hall and Royal Prep, I decided that I wanted more of a magical schooling. So, it was decided to have me attend Hexley Hall Monday through Thursday, and then attend Royal Prep on Fridays. Going to Royal Prep on Fridays means I can remain in the Royal Prep choir, which I enjoy."

"I'm glad you're staying in the Royal Prep choir," Amber happily said. "You have a wonderful singing voice."

In a little while, the flying carriage landed at Hexley Hall, and the eight passengers climbed off of the carriage as eighteen-year-old Amy O'Toole walked up. Amy was a teacher at Hexley Hall.

"Everybody is gathering in the great hall," Amy informed everybody. "We have two new teachers starting today. They are from Transylvania."

"Transylvania?!" everybody asked in shock.

"Isn't that where all the monsters live?" Marie asked, nervous.

"Our two new teachers are good monsters," Amy reassured Marie. "Lets get into the great hall. We don't want to be late."

As Amy escorted the group inside, she and Amber started talking among themselves.

"So, Amy?" Amber started. "How do you like living at Hexley Hall?"

"I have an apartment in the teachers wing," Amy answered. "It makes working here and at nearby Royal Prep quite convenient. I do, however, like being able to come home to Enchancia Castle on weekends. It's nice to spend time with my family."

Everybody entered the great hall, and sat at their respective house tables, as Headmistress Lovegood stood before everybody.

"Good morning," Headmistress Lovegood addressed those gathered. "It is my honor to introduce two new teachers to Hexley Hall - Boris Hauntley, and his wife, Oxana Hauntley. They come to us from Transylvania."

Headmistress Lovegood motioned Boris and Oxana to come forward. The man and woman had pointed ears … and blue skin.

"Boris Hauntley will be the new Paranormal Training teacher, and Oxana Hauntley will be the new Magical History teacher," Headmistress Lovegood announced. "Lets give them a warm Hexley welcome."

"Good morning Mr. and Mrs. Hauntley," the students cheerfully welcomed.

"Lets enjoy a good breakfast, and then start our school day," Headmistress Lovegood happily suggested as breakfast was served.

Morning classes

For Nonya and Molly, their first class of the day was Magical History. They had arrived early, and took their seats before anybody else arrived. In a few moments, Oxana walked in pushing a stroller. In the stroller was a blue skinned girl about one-year-old.

"Hello, girls," Oxana smiled. "I'm your new Magical History teacher, Oxana Hauntley. What are your names?"

"I'm Nonya, and this is Molly," Nonya answered. "Our mom is Eileen, who is a royal singer of Enchancia along with her brother, Fritz."

"Then you live at Enchancia Castle?" Oxana wanted to know.

"Oh, yes," Nonya answered proudly.

"Who is this cute thing?" Molly asked as she walked up to the stroller.

"This is my daughter, Vampirina … or as my husband and I call her, Vee," Oxana explained.

"She's so cute!" Molly exclaimed in glee as she gently tickled Vee, who giggled.

"She's my sweetkins," Oxana proudly said as she smiled at Vee.

"So … you come from Transylvania?" Nonya asked Oxana.

"We do," Oxana acknowledged. "We normally wouldn't have left Transylvania, but when the opportunity came to teach at Hexley Hall, my husband and I just couldn't pass up such a wonderful opportunity."

"Molly and I have never met people from Transylvania," Nonya admitted. "We'd be interested to learn more."

"You have inquiring minds," Oxana smiled at Nonya and Molly. "I love students with inquiring minds. I think the three of us are going to get along famously."

At that point, students started walking into class. As everybody sat down, Oxana introduced herself to the class. Oxana then stood before the class.

"I thought it would be a wonderful idea to start our time together by telling you about where I come from," Oxana started. "I come from a place called Transylvania. I'd be delighted to tell you about Troll Mountain, Sea Monster Square, Spookelton Castle, and other sights in Transylvania."

The students sat in their chairs, listening in interest, as Oxana started describing Transylvania.

In another part of Hexley Hall, in Herbology class, Professor Silvia Moto was making an announcement.

"Students, before we begin class today, I have an announcement to make," Silvia started. "I went to see my doctor yesterday afternoon, and it turns out I'm pregnant."

"Brilliant!" James exclaimed, happy for Silvia.

"Congratulations, Professor Moto," Amber warmly said to Silvia.

"Any idea of whether it is a boy or a girl?" James asked Silvia, curious.

"It's too early to know that," Silvia explained. "I'm in the early stages of pregnancy."

"Whether it is a boy or a girl, it will be a wonderful baby," Amber smiled.

"Thank you, Princess Amber," Silvia remarked, pleased, before turning to the class as a whole. "By the time the next school year starts, I'll be on maternity leave. During that time, Amy O'Toole will be filling in for me in regard to my classes."

Meanwhile, at Royal Prep, Sofia (now fifteen-years-old) was in the school library with Miss Merryweather. The two were in the rare book section of the library.

"Thank you for letting me look at this book on royal history," Sofia said gratefully to Miss Merryweather. "It will help me with an upcoming exam. I don't suppose there's any chance I could borrow it?"

"I'm afraid not, Princess Sofia," Merryweather apologized. "It is a very rare book, and must stay here in the library."

"Too bad," Sofia sighed. "It is one of the best books on royal history I've ever come across."

Sofia then remembered something.

"What is it, dear?" Merryweather asked.

"I just remembered something Candice taught me," Sofia answered. "A spell from her copy of Maleficent's spell book."

Sofia then pointed her finger at the book on royal history, and recited "read it fast at lightning speed, remember everything I need."

Sofia then turned each page of the book, while using a free finger to scan each page. As Sofia scanned the book, Merryweather smiled.

"What?" Sofia smiled back.

"I love it when Lady Candice shares her knowledge with others," Merryweather happily answered. "She's such a good person, and she makes me proud. She's what Maleficent could have been … had Maleficent remained good."

"I'm fortunate to have her as a friend," Sofia said of Candice.

"We're all fortunate to have her as a friend," Merryweather agreed.

Lunch

In the capital city of Cinnibar, Colette (the Royal Steward of Cinnibar) entered a restaurant, wearing a rather formal dress as she pulled her fingers nervously as she walked ahead to see Adira sitting at a table. Adira wasn't wearing her face paint and was wearing a rather formal dress of her own with her white hair loose from it's normal ponytail.

"Colette Cosmarune, as I live and breathe," Adira smiled as Colette sat at the table.

"Ms. Adira," Colette said, nervous.

Adira got a concerned look on her face. "Hold out your hands, Colette Cosmarune."

Colette did so and Adira noticed that Colette's hands were shaking like a dog in the presence of her.

"You're nervous," Adira observed.

"Oh yeah," Colette admitted, drawing her hands back.

"Well don't be. I'm a nice lady, despite what you may have heard from my son," Adira said in a reassuring voice as a waitress brought Colette her menu.

"He told me that you can be especially hostile when provoked," Colette informed Adira.

"Especially when it concerns my children," Adira pointed out. "My husband was serving in battle for the kingdom. I was still pregnant with Caitlyn. Simon was only three years old. I had to raise them all by myself. I may be more protective of my children than Scarlett is with hers."

"And that's why I'm nervous about meeting you," Colette admitted. "I'm not certain about how you'll feel about your son dating a witch."

"You're a witch?" Adira asked in a playful way. "I never would have guessed."

Colette cringed, not knowing what to expect next.

"But seriously," Adira started. "I have nothing against witches. If you make my son happy, that's all that matters."

Colette then relaxed, relieved that the worst had not come to pass.

"Let's say the two of us have a good lunch, and get to know each other in the process," Adira suggested.

"I'd like that," Colette accepted.

As Colette and Adira talked, Scarlett walked into the restaurant and was unnoticed by Colette and Adira. Scarlett quietly walked over to a nearby booth without being seen, and listened to Colette and Adira's conversation.

"So, you're originally from Corona?" Colette asked Adira.

"I am Coronan by birth, yes," Adira answered. "And I have Coronan blood running through my veins. But trust me, my heart belongs to Cinnibar."

Scarlett smiled at Adira's loyalty.

At that same moment, in the Royal Prep lunch room, Sofia had just walked in, and noticed fourteen-year-old Dorrie, fifteen-year-old Prince Frederick, fourteen-year-old Candice, and fourteen-year-old Prince Everett (Frederick's brother) sitting together. The four were having a pleasant conversation as they ate lunch. Dorrie and Frederick had been dating each other for a while, as had Candice and Everett. The two couples had a bright future ahead of them, with each couple to be married when they came of age.

As Sofia smiled at the two couples, she heard a familiar female voice calling her.

"Sofia," the voice called out. "Over here."

Sofia looked over to see fifteen-year-old Jade sitting at a table. Jade was fitting into Royal Prep nicely, after having found out that her father was a long lost prince of Satu.

"Hello, Jade," Sofia smiled as she sat down. "Have you seen Lucinda anywhere around?"

"She's out on the Quidditch field having lunch with the Royal Prep Quidditch Team," Jade answered. "They have practice after lunch. I've got to admit, Lucinda is a natural at Quidditch."

"She takes to it like a duck to water," Sofia happily remarked. "Ready for flying derby practice this afternoon?"

"Sure am," Jade smiled. "I'm glad Skywind and I won a place on Royal Prep's Flying Derby Team."

"The two of you earned it," Sofia praised. "You're a good rider, and Skywind is one of the fastest flying horses I've ever seen."

"I'm so lucky to have Skywind as a friend," Jade smiled. "He's a free horse, and yet he comes to me whenever I need him."

"That's true friendship," Sofia smiled back. "The two of you are kindred spirits. You're blessed to have each other."

"Thank you, Sofia," Jade said, touched.

"Your welcome," Sofia happily acknowledged. "Minimus and I have a close friendship, too."

As Sofia and Jade ate lunch, Sofia thought about Minimus. Over the years, Minimus had grown. He was still a bit shorter than other flying horses, but he had grown into a sleek creature. Minimus still had his donkey-type face, but that too had become sleek in appearance.

"Sofia?" Jade asked, seeing Sofia lost in thought.

"Sorry," Sofia apologized. "I was just thinking about Minimus."

"A fine horse," Jade praised. "He and Skywind have become good friends."

"They fly around together every chance they get," Sofia happily pointed out.

Meanwhile, in the lunch room of Hexley Hall, all the Hexley Hall students and teachers were having lunch. Some of the students were talking with Boris and Oxana as they fed lunch to Vampirina.

"She's adorable," Abby Murphy said in praise of Vampirina.

"Why, thank you, Miss Murphy," Boris responded, touched.

Oxana looked over at a table to see Timothy O'Toole eating lunch with a girl about a year older than him. The two were having a good time talking as they had lunch.

"Who are those two?" Oxana asked Abby, curious.

"That's Timothy O'Toole, and Samantha Cook," Abby informed Oxana. "Everybody calls her Sam for short."

"The two of them seem quite close," Oxana observed.

"Well, the truth be told, the two of them have a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship," Abby revealed.

"Ah! Young love," Boris smiled.

In an out of the way corner of the lunch room, Wendell was sitting by himself when fourteen-year-old Derek Von Schroedor walked by, and slapped Wendell in the back of the head.

"Loser!" Derek spat at Wendell as Derek walked away. Wendell, embarrassed, got up and walked out of the lunch room.

"Derek is such a bully!" Calista sadly thought to herself as she watched the scene unfold. "You notice he only pulls this nonsense when Dorrie isn't around. I've better see if Wendell is all right."

As Wendell walked down a hallway, Derek snuck up behind him.

"What's your hurry, loser!" Derek mocked at Wendell as Derek brought out his wand, and pointed it at Wendell. "Levicorpus!"

Wendell was then magically hoisted into the air by his ankle.

"Hang around there for a while," Derek laughed at Wendell as Derek walked away.

When Derek had left, Calista raced up, pointed her wand at Wendell, and said "Liberacorpus" which reversed Derek's spell. Wendell then raced off in shame, bumping into Timothy who had just come around the corner with Sam, Nonya, and Molly.

"Out of my way, short stuff!" Wendell barked at Timothy.

"Hey!" Nonya yelled at Wendell. "You don't just treat people like that!"

Wendell quickly walked away, as Calista walked up to Timothy, Sam, Nonya, and Molly.

"You should know that Derek has been picking on Wendell again," Calista informed the group. "This time, Derek used a Levicorpus spell on Wendell."

"Poor Wendell," Timothy said in sympathy.

"Now I feel bad for yelling at Wendell," Nonya sadly said.

"We should find him," Molly suggested.

"He needs friends right now," Sam added.

"Let's go find him," Timothy said as Sam, Calista, Nonya, and Molly followed.

In a little while, they found Wendall sadly sitting on a bench. Timothy walked up to Wendall, and started singing.

"Where is the moment we needed the most? You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost. They tell me your blue skies fade to gray. They tell me your passion's gone away. And I don't need no carryin' on."

Sam then started singing.

"You stand in the line just to hit a new low. You're faking a smile with the coffee to go. You tell me your life's been way off line. You're falling to pieces every time. And I don't need no carryin' on."

Everybody else then started singing.

"Because you had a bad day. You're taking one down. You sing a sad song just to turn it around. You say you don't know. You tell me don't lie. You work at a smile and you go for a ride. You had a bad day. The camera don't lie. You're coming back down and you really don't mind. You had a bad day. You had a bad day."

(Nonya and Molly) "Will you need a blue sky holiday? The point is they laugh at what you say. And I don't need no carryin' on."

(Everybody) "You had a bad day. You're taking one down. You sing a sad song just to turn it around. You say you don't know. You tell me don't lie. You work at a smile and you go for a ride. You had a bad day. The camera don't lie. You're coming back down and you really don't mind. You had a bad day (Ooh a holiday)."

(Calista) "Sometimes the system goes on the blink. And the whole thing turns out wrong. You might not make it back and you know that you could be well oh that strong. And I'm not wrong (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)."

(Timothy) "So where is the passion when you need it the most? Oh you and I. You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost."

(Everybody) "Cause you had a bad day. You're taking one down. You sing a sad song just to turn it around. You say you don't know. You tell me don't lie. You work at a smile and you go for a ride. You had a bad day. You've seen what you're like. And how does it feel for one more time. You had a bad day. You had a bad day."

(Everybody) "Ah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Had a bad day (ah). Had a bad day (ah, yeah, yeah, yeah). Had a bad day (ah)."

Everybody then threw their arms around Wendell in a show of support. At that same moment, Headmistress Lovegood walked up.

"What's the matter?" Lovegood gently asked.

Calista filled in Headmistress Lovegood on what had happened with Derek Von Schroedor.

"I'll take care of it," Lovegood promised the group, before turning to Wendell. "I'm sorry about what you went through with Derek."

"Thank you, Headmistress," Wendell said gratefully.

As Lovegood walked away, Wendell turned to Timothy. "I'm sorry for what I did back there."

"Oh, Wendell," Timothy gently started. "There's nothing to forgive."

The two hugged in friendship as everybody looked on … and smiled.

After lunch

At Hexley Hall, Headmistress Lovegood walked into Boris' Paranormal Training class.

"Boris," Lovegood started, "I need to see Derek Von Schroedor out in the hall, and I need him to bring what he has with him."

"Of course, Headmistress," Boris acknowledged as he motioned Derek to go with Headmistress Lovegood.

"What's going on?" Derek asked Lovegood, puzzled, as the two stood out in the hall.

"You're being suspended for two weeks … for bullying," Lovegood announced. "A flying carriage from your family estate will be arriving out front within the hour."

"You have got to be joking!" Derek spat at Lovegood. "Do you have any idea who my family is?!"

"Quite frankly, I don't care if your family is royalty!" Lovegood spat back. "I won't tolerate bullying in my school! You're suspended, and that's all there is to it!"

Derek stormed down the hallway in anger as Lovegood watched.

Back in Boris' class, Timothy had fallen asleep at his desk. Boris gently walked up to Timothy, and gently nudged Timothy awake.

"Are you all right, young man?" Boris asked Timothy with concern.

"I'm sorry, Professor," Timothy apologized. "I sometimes fall asleep because of two incidents I had last year with Dream Crystals."

"I see," Boris acknowledged. "I've heard of Dream Crystals. Their side effects can be nasty. You have my sympathy, young man."

"You've better take some of your potion," Sam reminded Timothy, before turning to Boris. "The potion helps Timothy deal with the effects he suffers from having been exposed to Dream Crystals."

"Then, young man, take some of your potion, and we'll get back to what I was teaching in this class," Boris smiled at Timothy.

At that same moment, at Scarlett's palace in Cinnibar, Colette and Adira were in Colette's office enjoying a fine bourbon. As they drank, they carried on a conversation where the two got to know each other better. In a few moments, the door opened, and in stepped … Scarlett.

"So, this is what the two of you have been up to," Scarlett said as she stood looking at Colette and Adira.

"We thought we would come here, enjoy a drink, and get to know each other better," Colette explained.

"You shouldn't be drinking on duty … unless it's with your Queen," Scarlett chuckled.

Scarlett was known for her sense of humor, and Colette and Adira smiled at Scarlett's comment.

"Please join us, Scarlett," Colette invited.

"Now you're talking!" Scarlett exclaimed in delight as she sat down, and Colette poured her some bourbon. Scarlett took a sip, and smiled. "Very smooth," Scarlett approved. "Where did you get it?"

"From the House of Cosmarune the last time I was there," Colette answered. "Among the house's treasures is a fine assortment of liquors."

"This is an excellent bourbon," Adira smiled as she took another sip.

"Changing the subject, but I think you'll find that Colette is of fine character, and worthy of dating your son," Scarlett said to Adira.

"I totally agree, Queen Scarlett," Adira responded. "I think Simon and Colette will be very happy together."

Colette and Scarlett smiled at Adira's complement.

Flying Derby practice

It was the last class period of the day at Royal Prep. At the Flying Derby track, Sofia was putting a saddle on Minimus. Meanwhile, Jade was putting a saddle on Skywind, who had a silver body and wings, and a midnight black mane and tail.

"I know you don't normally have a saddle," Jade whispered to Skywind. "I thank you for putting up with one for Flying Derby."

"No problem, Jade," Skywind smiled.

Jade and Skywind were able to talk to each other because of Jade's Amulet of Satu, a magical amulet Jade had received as a gift shortly after she had become a princess.

"Ready, Jade?" Sofia asked.

"Ready," Jade happily responded.

Jade led Skywind outside of the stable, as Sofia led Minimus outside of the stable. Waiting for them was Sir Gilliam.

"Welcome to today's Flying Derby practice," Sir Gilliam happily greeted Sofia and Jade. "Not only do we have one princess on the team, but we now have two princesses on the team. The two of you do Royal Prep proud."

Sofia and Jade smiled at Sir Gilliam's complement.

"If the two of you will mount your horses, we'll get this practice started," Sir Gilliam directed Sofia and Jade.

Sofia mounted Minimus, and Jade mounted Skywind. The horses and their riders then flew into the sky, and started flying along the Flying Derby track. From the beginning, Sofia and Jade were neck and neck. At the bell tower, Sofia took the lead, with Jade right behind her.

As they continued flying along the Flying Derby track, Sofia and Jade continued to be neck and neck. At the finish line, Sofia and Jade finished … in a tie.

"We have a tie!" Sir Gilliam announced to an assembled crowd which included Dorrie, Frederick, Candice, Everett, and Lucinda. "A sign of a well balanced team!"

Everybody in the crowd then started singing "Huzzah! Huzzah! For RPA!"

"Huzzah! Huzzah! For Royal Prep. For the red and green and blue. We're all for one, and one for all. At RPA you'll hear our royal call."

"Huzzah! Huzzah! For Royal Prep. Yes, we're loyal through and through. We rule on the field, and off it, too. Cause Royal Prep to our team we're true."

"Sofia and Jade, royal through and through. Huzzah! Huzzah! For red and green and blue. At Royal Prep to our team we're true."

Everybody in the crowd then cheered in honor of Sofia and Jade as Dorrie, Frederick, Candice, Everett, and Lucinda walked up.

"Nice job, you four!" Dorrie happily exclaimed to Sofia, Minimus, Jade, and Skywind.

"You four were fantastic!" Candice happily added.

"An excellent job!" Sir Gilliam joyfully said to Sofia, Minimus, Jade, and Skywind. "We have the making of a fine team for our next school year."

Sofia and Jade high fived each other in happiness, as Minimus and Skywind smiled at each other. As Candice looked upon the scene, her eyesight became fuzzy for a few moments.

"Are you okay?" Everett asked Candice, concerned. "And please don't tell me you're just tired."

"I'll be fine," Candice assured Everett, as Miss Flora, Miss Fauna, and Miss Merryweather flew up.

"We couldn't help but notice you seem unwell, Lady Candice," Flora observed.

"This has been going on for a few days," Everett spoke up.

"I see," Flora acknowledged. "We've best take Lady Candice to see the school nurse."

"All this trouble just for me?" Candice said, embarrassed.

"We're just looking out for your well being, dear," Merryweather assured Candice.

"Very well," Candice relented.

As a stable hand looked after Minimus and Skywind, Everett, Dorrie, Frederick, Sofia, Jade, Lucinda, and the three headmistresses took Candice inside Royal Prep to see the school nurse. When they reached the nurse's office, Candice went inside the office while everybody else sat down in chairs in the hallway.

After a while in the office, the nurse came out to speak to those in the hallway.

"I've discovered what is wrong with Lady Candice," the nurse announced. "It turns out that she's in need of … glasses."

"Glasses?!" everybody exclaimed, taken off guard.

"I should have seen this coming," Flora announced. "Candice is a clone of Dorrie. Cloning is a very complex thing, and sometimes there can be a subtle mistake that can happen during the cloning process, a mistake that can crop up over time. In Candice's case, it is her eyesight."

"Will Candice be okay?" Dorrie asked, worried.

"In all other respects, your sister is fine," the nurse reassured Dorrie. "A pair of glasses is all that Lady Candice needs. That will fix the problem nicely. In fact, Doctor Rosinski, our school vision doctor, is checking her over right now. She'll have a pair of glasses in a little bit."

"Candice can have a pair of glasses so quickly?" Everett asked, impressed.

"Here at Royal Prep, we have our own optical shop," Fauna answered. "We have staff and students who wear glasses, and an optical shop has proven to be quite useful."

"Lady Candice will be out in a little while," the nurse informed everybody present.

In Doctor Alan Rosinski's office at Royal Prep, Doctor Rosinski had just completed Candice's examination.

"I have all the information I need," Doctor Rosinski smiled at Candice. "All we have to do is to step next door to our optical shop, and have you pick out what kind of glasses you want. You can even have magical enhancements added to your glasses."

"Magical enhancements?" Candice asked.

"The ability to see things invisible to the naked eye, and the ability to see in darkness, all by stroking the temples of your glasses," Doctor Rosinski explained.

"Well, this is going to have an upside," Candice smiled. "I'll take the magical enhancements."

"Then lets pick out your glasses," Doctor Rosinski happily said as he led Candice into the Royal Prep optical shop.

A while passed, and Candice walked into the hallway where everybody was waiting. Candice was wearing an attractive, and feminine, pair of glasses with gold color metal frames. Unlike Jade's glasses, Candice's glasses did not have round lenses, but instead had oval lenses.

"You look lovely," Everett smiled at Candice.

"Flatterer," Candice said in jest.

"You do look lovely," Dorrie said to Candice. "If it was possible to enhance your beauty, those glasses do it nicely."

"Then, I look … okay?" Candice wanted to know.

"You look fine," Jade reassured Candice. "Did you get magical enhancements?"

"Yes," Candice smiled.

"I love the magical enhancements on my glasses," Jade smiled back.

"Lets say we go back to Enchancia Castle," Sofia suggested. "We can celebrate Candice's new look."

At Enchancia Castle

A long royal flying carriage carrying Candice, Dorrie, Everett, Frederick, Sofia, Lucinda, and Jade landed in the courtyard of Enchancia Castle. Overhead, Minimus and Skywind flew on to the castle stables.

"Candice?!" Violet exclaimed in worry as she rushed out. "Are you all right?"

"I'm fine, Mom," Candice reassured Violet.

"Thank God!" Violet said in relief as she hugged Candice. "Nice glasses. They look lovely on you."

"You think so?" Candice wanted to know.

"Yes, I think so," Violet said in a reassuring voice.

At that moment, King Roland walked up.

"Good afternoon," Roland greeted everybody, before turning to Candice. "I understand there's been a change."

"Yes, sir," Candice acknowledged. "It turns out I needed … glasses."

"And you've chosen a lovely pair of glasses," Roland smiled, before turning back to everybody gathered. "We'll be having a special dinner this evening in Candice's honor in the ballroom. All of you are invited. Meanwhile, Prince Frederick and Prince Everett, you'll be assigned guest rooms so you can stay overnight. Jade, you'll be assigned a guest room as well so you can stay overnight. I've already let your parents know of this."

"You're most kind, King Roland," Frederick acknowledged as he and Everett bowed.

"Thank you, King Roland," Jade said with a curtsy.

That evening, everybody gathered in the castle ballroom where a long table had been set up. Those attending the dinner were King Roland, Queen Miranda, Candice, Dorrie, Violet, Sofia, Lucinda, Amber, James, Jade, Abby Murphy and her parents, Calista, Marie (along with her adoptive mother, Suzette), Nonya, Molly, Eileen, Fritz, Timothy (along with his adoptive parents, Gwen and Wallace), Frederick, and Everett.

"We're gathered here this evening to honor our dear Candice," Roland announced. "I've been led to believe that Candice is a bit unsure of how people will respond to her now wearing glasses. As far as I'm concerned, the young woman we are celebrating is the same Candice we all know and love."

Candice smiled in gratitude at Roland's kind words.

"There is one more guest who has requested the honor of attending our celebration," Roland continued as he pointed to the entrance to the ballroom. As everybody looked up, a woman walked into the ballroom. The woman was … Colette.

"Aunt Colette!" Candice exclaimed in glee.

"Did you think I'd miss a celebration in your honor?" Colette happily asked. "Besides, we now have something in common – we both wear glasses."

"Welcome, Lady Colette," Roland greeted. "Thank you for attending."

"I'm glad to be here, King Roland," Colette gratefully said as she curtsied.

"Let our celebration dinner commence," Roland directed as servants carried various food to the long table.

Everybody enjoyed a fine meal, and talked to each other.

"Candice, I must say, those glasses look wonderful on you," Amber remarked.

"Thank you, Amber," Candice responded, pleased.

"Dorrie tells me your glasses have magical enhancements," Amber continued.

"Yes," Candice answered. "The ability to see things invisible to the naked eye, and the ability to see in darkness. Doctor Rosinski says there are other magical enhancements as well."

"Such as?" Amber asked, curious.

"My glasses are indestructible, and my glasses automatically adapt whenever my prescription changes," Candice announced.

"My glasses have the same abilities," Jade added.

"Brilliant!" James remarked, impressed.

The celebration dinner continued, with those in attendance commenting how well Candice looked in glasses. It was a wonderful way to spend the evening. By the time the dinner wrapped up, Candice felt like her old self. Everything was going to be fine.

Later on that night, in Candice's room, Candice was getting ready for bed. In the room with her was Candice's cat friend, Creamy.

"So, Creamy?" Candice asked. "What do you think of my glasses?"

"I like them," Creamy responded in a complementary tone. "They make you look smart."

"It hadn't hit me until now," Candice thought to herself with a smile. "I now have my own brainy specs. Won't The Doctor be surprised?"

"Candice?" Creamy asked.

"Sorry," Candice apologized. "I was lost in thought for a moment."

Candice put her glasses on a night stand, and climbed into bed, as Creamy laid down in a cat bed on the floor.

"Good night, dear Creamy," Candice said.

"Good night, Candice," Creamy responded. "Have a good sleep."

"You as well," Candice said as she fell asleep.

As Creamy started to fall asleep, he looked up at Candice, who was sleeping peacefully. Everything was right with the world.

(End of Chapter 17).

Behind the scenes

In this edition of "Behind the scenes", we'll have a look at the classes available to Hexley Hall students as of 1868 ...

Core classes: Alchemy, Astrology, Astronomy, Basic Broom Riding, Basic Wand Training, Charms, Control and Magical Ethics, Controlling Powers, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Defensive and Offensive Broom Tactics, Dimensional Manipulation, Divination, Geography, Gym, Health, Herbology, Illusion, Magical Artifacts, Magical Beasts and Creatures, Magical Force Fields, Magical Healing, Magical History, Math, Paranormal Training, Potions, Summoning, Teleportation, Transfiguration, Wand Combat, and World History.

Elective activities and classes: Bamboost Riding, Band, Chorus, Cooking Arts, Enchanted Art, Flying Horse Riding Team, Great Witch War Studies, Household Spells, Journalism, Languages (various), Levitation, Magic Carpet Riding, Magician Arts, Middle-Earth Studies, Music Appreciation, Natural Studies, Public Speaking, Quidditch (with each house having its own team), Royalty and Magic, Specialty Powers, Wandlore, and World Literature.

Class name changes as of 1868: Defense Against Dark Magic (Core Class) now known as Defense Against the Dark Arts; Magical Plants (Core Class) now known as Herbology; Transformation (Core Class) now known as Transfiguration. Name changes carried out to bring Hexley Hall into compliance with world magical school standards.

New classes as of 1868: Charms (Core Class - teaches spells that enchant objects); Control and Magical Ethics (Core Class - students go through hours of meditation to learn how to unlock their powers without losing control, later becomes a series of lectures on when it is and is not appropriate to use magic); Dimensional Manipulation (Core Class - using magic to create interior spaces and pocket dimensions).

New elective as of 1868: Flying Horse Riding Team (before 1868, Hexley Hall students rode flying horses as a leisure activity. In 1868, Hexley Hall decided to create its own Flying Horse Riding Team to compete against other schools).

Author's notes

Adira and Colette having lunch together was the idea of Ben10Man (who also provided the bulk of the dialog for that scene).

Adira is originally from "Tangled: The Series" and "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure".

As readers of my stories will remember, Candice has the ability to talk to animals because she is a clone of Dorrie (Dorrie received the ability to talk to animals through a wish she made at the castle wishing well).

Birthdays for some of our characters: Candice – June 26 (the day she was created by Maleficent); Dorrie – June 2; Jade – September 30; Marie – April 8 (same birthday as Sofia); Sofia – April 8 (same birthday as Marie); Timothy – April 16. Candice's birthday was originally established to be in late-June in my story "Dorrie". Dorrie's birthday was originally established to be in early-June in my story "Dorrie". Jade's birthday was established by MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury in my story "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia". Sofia's birthday was established by MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury in my story "Dorrie: Book Two". Timothy's birthday was established by MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury in my story "Dorrie: Book Two".

Boris Hauntley, Oxana Hauntley, and Vampirina Hauntley are younger versions of Boris, Oxana, and Vampirina from "Vampirina".

Catilyn is a character created by Ben10Man for this story, inspired by a character seen in the "League of Legends" video game.

Creamy is a character created for Candice by Jolly Roger Brat. Creamy is used here with the permission of Jolly Roger Brat. Readers of "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia" will remember that in Chapter 11, King Roland is no longer allergic to Creamy, and Creamy is now allowed in the castle.

"Derek is such a bully!" Calista sadly thought to herself as she watched the scene unfold. "You notice he only pulls this nonsense when Dorrie isn't around. I've better see if Wendell is all right" - for more about the history between Derek and Dorrie, see Chapter 11 of my story "Dorrie: Book Two".

Derek Von Schroedor, Marie Perkins, Samantha "Sam" Cook, Silvia Sage-Moto, Skywind, and Timothy O'Toole are characters created by MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury, and are used in this story with the permission of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury.

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

Having Amber and James attend Hexley Hall in this story, and having them sorted into Pepperton House in this story, was the idea of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury.

Having Candice get glasses was an idea I had been toying with for some time now. I decided now was as good a time as any. Candice having glasses with magical enhancements will, I think you'll agree, give Candice some advantages as time goes on. Some may ask what will happen when Candice has to transform into a dragon? When she magically transforms into a dragon, her glasses will magically transform as well to fit her dragon face. When Candice returns to human form, her glasses will return to normal.

Having Silvia being pregnant was the idea of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury.

Having Timothy fall asleep in Boris' class was the idea of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury.

"I'm sorry, Professor," Timothy apologized. "I sometimes fall asleep because of two incidents I had last year with Dream Crystals" - for more about Timothy and Dream Crystals, see Chapters 31-33 of my story "Dorrie: Book Two".

"It hadn't hit me until now," Candice thought to herself with a smile. "I now have my own brainy specs. Won't The Doctor be surprised?" - The Doctor is from "Doctor Who", who Candice and Dorrie have had adventures with in the past. The Doctor has his brainy specs, glasses which he wears on occasion to make himself look smart.

Jade and Skywind were able to talk to each other because of Jade's Amulet of Satu, a magical amulet Jade had received as a gift shortly after she had become a princess – for more about the Amulet of Satu, please read SailorWednesdayMercury's story "From Villager to Princess Book 1".

Levicorpus and its counter spell, Liberacorpus, are from "Harry Potter". Using these spells in this chapter was the idea of Brigade701.

Lucinda being on the Royal Prep Quidditch Team was established in my story "First Day".

Maleficent, as mentioned in this chapter, is the Maleficent of old from "Sleeping Beauty". In regard to Maleficent, readers of my stories might recall that Maleficent of the Moors is mentioned in Chapter 2 of my story "A Royal Rift". To clear things up, we'll consider Maleficent from "Sleeping Beauty", and Maleficent of the Moors from "Maleficent", to be two separate characters. To further clear things up, Maleficent in "Dorrie" and "Dorrie: Book Two" is mostly the "Sleeping Beauty" version, but also has some elements of Maleficent from "Disney Descendants" added in (such as Maleficent with child).

Middle Earth is from "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings".

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".

Molly (Red) and Nonya (Angry) are originally from "Tangled: The Series" and "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure".

"My glasses are indestructible, and my glasses automatically adapt whenever my prescription changes," Candice announced – these two things were the idea of Brigade701.

"Oh, Wendell," Timothy gently started. "There's nothing to forgive" - this line was inspired by "The Karate Kid II" where after the village is damaged by a powerful storm, Mr. Sato arrives with his construction company to help rebuild the village. Sato walks up to Mr. Miyagi and says "I come help rebuild. Here deed to village. Forgive me. I beg you". Miyagi responds by saying "Oh, Sato … nothing to forgive".

Quidditch is from "Harry Potter".

Satu (as in the Kingdom of Satu) is from "Elena of Avalor".

Sea Monster Square and Troll Mountain are from "Transylvania, Here We Come" (a song sung in the "Vampirina" episode "Home Scream Home").

Simon (the Royal Constable of Cinnibar) is an original character created by Ben10Man for this story.

Sofia looked over to see fifteen-year-old Jade sitting at a table. Jade was fitting into Royal Prep nicely, after having found out that her father was a long lost prince of Satu – readers of "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia" will remember that Jade's father being a long lost prince of Satu was revealed in Chapter 1.

Spookelton Castle is from the "Vampirina" episodes "Home Scream Home" and "Countess Vee".

The Amulet of Satu is an amulet created by SailorWednesdayMercury for her story "From Villager to Princess Book 1", and is used in this story with the permission of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury.

The flashback scene with James and Amber is from Chapter 1 of Jolly Roger Brat's story "The Hexley Hall Game Day Challenge" (that flashback scene used here with permission from Jolly Roger Brat, under an agreement that the two of us may use things from each other's "Sofia the First" fan fiction stories).

The Great Witch War was first mentioned in Chapter 12 of my story "Witch Tales".

The Hexley Hall sorting hat is based on the Hogwarts sorting hat seen in "Harry Potter".

The House of Cosmarune: as readers of "Dorrie" and "Dorrie: Book Two" will remember, the House of Cosmarune is the magical house that Dorrie, Candice, Violet, and Scarlett's Royal Steward (Colette) belong to. The House of Cosmarune was originally created by Skyrimfan for Skyrimfan's stories "Lucinda the First" and "Rise to Power: Queen of Corona". Skyrimfan has given me permission to use the House of Cosmarune in my stories, and I have given Skyrimfan permission to use Dorrie and Candice in "Lucinda the First" and "Rise to Power: Queen of Corona".

The original idea for Wendell (suggested by MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury) was to have Wendell go after Timothy. This brought about side ideas by Brigade701 and Jolly Roger Brat. At that point, I decided to mix together all the ideas, and turn the scene into an anti-bullying scene.

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. Meanwhile, the character of Colette is a character that I and Ben10Man created, and is based on Bayonetta from the video game "Bayonetta" (please note that Colette, and Madam Collette of Enchancia Castle, are two different characters who are not related in any way, shape, or form).

The spell Sofia recites is the same spell Mal used early on in "Disney Descendants 2".

Using the song "Bad Day" in this chapter was the idea of Jolly Roger Brat.

Disclaimer

Creamy, "The Hexley Hall Game Day Challenge", and the other original ideas from Jolly Roger Brat are the property of Jolly Roger Brat, and are used in this story with the permission of Jolly Roger Brat (under an agreement that the two of us may use things from each other's "Sofia the First" fan fiction stories).

Derek Von Schroedor, Marie Perkins, Samantha "Sam" Cook, Silvia Sage-Moto, Skywind, 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.

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

Fritz, 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.

"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 Hobbit" and and everything associated with it © Warner Bros Pictures, New Line Cinema, New Line Home Entertainment, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures, Wingnut Films, The Saul Zaentz Company, and Tolkien Enterprises.

The House of Cosmarune, and everything associated with it, is the property of Skyrimfan, and is used in this story with the permission of Skyrimfan.

"The Lord of the Rings" and everything associated with it © New Line Cinema, New Line Home Entertainment, Wingnut Films, The Saul Zaentz Company, and Tolkien Enterprises.

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 and her parents, Candice Cosmarune-Cooper, Doctor Alan Rosinski, Dorrie Cosmarune-Cooper, Pepperton House, Prince Everett, Walgrave House, and the Royal Prep optical shop.