Once Upon a Time in Enchancia Chapter 20: Things from the Past, a sofia the first fanfic

Once Upon a Time in Enchancia

Welcome to Chapter 20 of "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia".

Chapter 20: Things from the Past

May 23, 1868

It was a Saturday morning in Cinnibar. At Scarlett's palace, Dorrie walked into Faith's office with a package in her hands as she saw Faith walk up to her, curious as she nodded.

"Dorrie, come in," Faith said as Dorrie handed her the package. "You know my birthday's not for another month, right?"

"A Voyager research team discovered this on a recent mission," Dorrie announced. "We figured it should go to you."

Faith nodded and unwrapped the package and her face gained a look of sudden shock and awe as she saw what was inside of it. Her hands shook as she took out the very thing that cursed her to eternally walk the earth.

"It can't be," Faith said, stunned.

"It is," Dorrie nodded. "This is the very Resurrection Gauntlet that brought you back to life. They decided that it was far too valuable to be kept in Warehouse Ten or any other storage facility, so we decided that the safest hands for this were your own. We figured that the one who knew when the best time to use it would be … you."

Faith nervously nodded as she walked over to her shelf and placed the Resurrection Gauntlet on it with a nod.

"You do realize that if I ever use this on anybody, I'll be dooming them to what is perhaps a worse fate than death," Faith pointed out.

"Which is why we knew your hands would be the safest for it," Dorrie responded. "We knew that you would only use it when you truly feel that it is required."

Faith nodded to Dorrie in understanding.

"One more thing about this that you should know," Faith revealed. "It only works within twenty-four hours of the subject's death as that is the time frame it takes for a spirit to fully enter the afterlife. If attempted afterwards, it's completely useless."

Elsewhere in the palace, in Scarlett's workshop, Candice and Jade waited for Scarlett to arrive.

"What do you think Queen Scarlett wants?" Jade asked Candice.

"It could be just about anything," Candice answered.

At that moment, Scarlett walked in.

"Good morning, ladies," Scarlett greeted with a smile, before turning to Jade. "As you know, I was the one who made the Amulet of Satu for you."

"I thought that was suppose to be a secret, Queen Scarlett," Jade pointed out.

"Candice can be trusted," Scarlett reassured Jade. "She and Dorrie have amulets, too."

"Whoa!" Jade exclaimed, amazed.

"I would appreciate it, however, if you kept the fact that Dorrie and Candice have amulets a secret," Scarlett requested. "I have my reasons."

"I promise you, Queen Scarlett, that nobody will find out from me about Dorrie and Candice's amulets," Jade pledged.

"Good," Scarlett smiled in approval. "And just call me Scarlett. All my closest friends do."

"I'm honored, Queen … I mean, Scarlett," Jade acknowledged.

"Candice," Scarlett started, "please make your amulet visible."

Candice waved her hand over her chest area, and an amulet with a citrine colored crystal appeared around Candice's neck.

"Candice's amulet is called the Amulet of Valorage – a mix of valor and courage," Scarlett explained to Jade. "Now that the two of you have glasses, I thought it was time to tweak your amulets a little."

"To what end, Scarlett?" Candice asked, curious.

"To give each of you a new gift through your amulets," Scarlett announced. "When I'm done tweaking your amulets, each one of you will be able to tweak the magical enhancements in your glasses. Each one of you will be able to wish, through your amulets, for a new magical enhancement to be temporarily added to your glasses. The new temporary enhancement can be anything from seeing something magnified to seeing through fog. In short, whatever you can think of."

"Wow!" Candice and Jade exclaimed in awe.

"If you'll both hand me your amulets, I'll add that ability to them right now," Scarlett requested.

Candice and Jade handed Scarlett their amulets. Scarlett then walked over to a work table, and magically inserted a small crystal into each amulet. The crystal in Candice's amulet, and the crystal in Jade's amulet, then disappeared into each amulet, becoming a part of each amulet. Scarlett then handed the amulets back to Candice and Jade.

"There you go," Scarlett smiled at Candice and Jade.

Meanwhile, in Enchancia, at Enchancia Castle, fifteen-year-old Sofia was walking down a hallway when she encountered a girl her age who was a guest at the castle. The girl was biracial, and was wearing a green and white gown.

"Good morning, Nella," Sofia smiled. "I hope you had a pleasant sleep?"

"I did, Sofia," Nella smiled back. "Your castle is quite comfortable."

"Thank you," Sofia said in appreciation. "There's a brunch set up in back of the castle. If you'll follow me, I'll take you there."

"I'd like that," Nella approved, pleased, as Sofia led the way.

Sofia and Nella had a pleasant conversation as they walked. The two had known each other since their childhood days at Royal Prep. Nella came from the Kingdom of Castlehaven, and Nella was well known in royal circles as Nella the Princess Knight. Nella had been so good at being a knight that she was accepted at a young age to become a student at the Junior Knights Academy. In fact, Nella was the first ever girl to be admitted to the Junior Knights Academy. Nella spent her time attending the Junior Knights Academy part time, and attending Royal Prep part time. Nella, having learned everything she could from the Junior Knights Academy, had moved on to her current school, Chivalry Hall.

"Good morning Sofia, Nella," King Roland greeted as the two walked out behind the castle where brunch was being served.

"Good morning, Dad," Sofia smiled.

"Good morning, King Roland," Nella greeted as she curtsied.

"It's always good to see you, Nella," Roland said as he bowed. "After brunch, Sir Finnegan has asked if he might have the honor of practicing with you?"

"I'd like that," Nella happily accepted. "Please tell him I accept."

"Baileywick, please inform Sir Finnegan of Nella's acceptance," Roland requested.

"I'll let him know immediately," Baileywick acknowledged as he walked off.

After brunch, Sir Finnegan arrived.

"Princess Nella," Sir Finnegan greeted as he bowed.

"Sir Finnegan," Nella returned the greeting as she curtsied.

"I'll give you a few minutes to get ready," Sir Finnegan offered.

"That's not necessary," Nella smiled as she clutched a jewel she had been wearing. "My heart is bright, time to be a princess knight!"

Nella transformed into a knight, complete with a sword, and a shield.

"I have to admit, I'm impressed, Princess Nella," Sir Finnegan said in awe. "I guess your jewel is something like Princess Sofia's amulet."

"It simply allows me to transform into a knight," Nella explained. "It doesn't give me the range of powers that Sofia's amulet gives her."

Sir Finnegan nodded in understanding. Since Sofia's childhood encounter with Vor, Sofia's amulet and its powers were common knowledge around the castle.

Nella and Sir Finnegan raised their swords, and started a friendly round of sword practice. As the round of sword practice continued, it soon became apparent that the two were equally matched. After a while, the round of sword practice ended in a draw.

"You are a very impressive knight, Princess Nella," Sir Finnegan praised as he bowed.

"As are you, Sir Finnegan," Nella smiled as she returned the bow. "It was a pleasure practicing with you."

Everybody gathered smiled and clapped at the touching scene.

May 26, 1868

It was now Tuesday afternoon at Hexley Hall, and it was time for the 1 pm Magical History class. Sam took her seat as Oxana Hauntley stood up, and started teaching the class.

"Today, students," Oxana started, "we will be learning about the history of our very own Hexley Hall."

The class sat at attention, very interested in finding out about the history of their school.

"Hexley Hall was built in the 1600s, when King Gideon the First ruled Enchancia," Oxana announced. "Construction began in 1663, and was completed in 1668. Back then, even with magical assistance, building such a monumental place as Hexley Hall took a lot of time and effort."

"Hexley Hall was founded by Kate Kennicot, Alex Pepperton, Ronald Stryker, and Virginia Waldgrave," Oxana continued. "Alex was in love with Kate Kennicot. However, it was a love not meant to be. Kate's father, a wealthy lord, did not approve of the relationship because Alex was muggle-born. Another thing stood in the way of their love. Alex was a knight for King Gideon the First, and Alex took up his sword and went off to battle enemy forces. Alex survived, but with his muggle-born status, all Alex and Kate could be was friends."

Oxana stopped for a few moments, then resumed the lesson. "Meanwhile, Ronald Stryker was dating Virginia Waldgrave. Virginia, along with Alex and Kate, believed that magical learning should be available to everyone. Ronald, however, when Hexley Hall was opened, believed that magical learning should only be available to pure blood magical families. Virginia, heartbroken at Ronald's attitude, broke up with Ronald. Hexley Hall opened its door to all magical students against Ronald's wishes, and Ronald left Hexley Hall shortly afterward."

The students were teary eyed at the sad beginnings of Hexley Hall.

"Mrs. Hauntley?" Sam asked Oxana. "I know this may be off topic, but was Royal Prep around at that time?"

"A good question, Miss Cook," Oxana responded, pleased with Sam's question. "Royal Prep opened around the same time as Hexley Hall. In fact, Royal Prep was built by an ancestor of our very own Princess Jade."

The class gasped in awe at the revelation.

At 2 pm, it was time for Sam to attend a study hall. For today, the study hall had been moved to the Hexley Hall library. As Sam approached the doors leading into the library, she noticed Lisa Elodie pacing back and fourth, nervous.

"Hi, Lisa," Sam greeted.

"Oh, hi, Sam," Lisa greeted back, her mind someplace else.

"What's wrong, Lisa?" Sam asked, concerned.

"I use to love this library," Lisa confessed in a sad tone of voice. "Now, its a reminder of what I recently went through."

"I know you're feeling sad about what recently happened," Sam said in a gentle tone of voice. "It wasn't your fault. Everybody knows that."

"But what if I stumble across something else in there?" Lisa asked, worried.

"Horcruxes are vary rare," Sam assured Lisa. "And, if you don't go back in there, Vor wins. Is that what you want?"

"No," Lisa responded. "You're right, Sam. I have to go back in there."

"I'll be right by your side," Sam smiled as she took Lisa's hand. "We'll walk in there, together."

Lisa and Sam, hand in hand, walked through the doors and entered the library. As they entered, the study hall students clapped.

"What is this for?" Lisa asked, taken off guard.

"We know it must have been hard for you to come back in here," Boris Hauntley said to Lisa in an understanding way. "We're happy to see you faced your fears, and walked in here with your head held high. We're really quite proud of you."

"Thank you, Mr. Hauntley, everybody," Lisa smiled gratefully.

"You are most welcome," Boris smiled. "And, I have an announcement. I have some paperwork to attend to, so I won't be teaching study hall today. I leave you in the capable hands of a guest teacher from Royal Prep."

As Boris motioned somebody to come out from the book shelves, everybody smiled as they saw who the teacher was ... Miss Elodie.

"Mom!" Lisa cheered.

"I'm very proud of you, my precious one," Miss Elodie smiled as she hugged Lisa. "You walked in here and faced your fear."

"Thanks, Mom," Lisa smiled back as she returned the hug as the students smiled at the touching scene.

"If all of you will have a seat, you may get started on whatever school work you have," Miss Elodie cheerfully directed.

"I need to look up some things for a class project," Sam said to Miss Elodie. "Would it be okay if I got up and looked for some books I need?"

"Of course you may, Sam," Miss Elodie agreed, before walking up to Sam, whispering in Sam's ear. "Thank you for understanding what Lisa is going through. You're a true friend."

"Anytime," Sam whispered back with a smile.

Sam made her way through the library until she came across the legacy section, which was home to personal journals of Hexley Hall students and staff from the past. As Sam looked at the journals displayed on the shelves, she noticed a journal with a yin and yang sky blue and royal blue cover. Intrigued, Sam removed the journal, and started reading it. As she started reading, she discovered the journal had belonged to a fifteen-year-old almost sixteen-year-old Hideaki Reed. The journal also mentioned something curious, almost as if it had been written in at a later date: that Hideaki's spirit is still out there, looking for a special bond to keep him alive.

"I'll check out this journal from the library, then show it to Amy and Timothy," Sam thought to herself.

A curious set of offers

Later that afternoon, in Violet's office inside Enchancia Castle, Violet was sitting at her desk doing some paperwork when Baileywick entered.

"Excuse the interruption, Violet," Baileywick apologized. "Princess Faith is here, and she would like to see you."

"Please show her in," Violet requested.

In a few moments, Faith walked into Violet's office.

"I'll leave the two of you to talk," Baileywick said as he excused himself.

Faith clasped her hands with a serious look on her face as she nodded.

"You wanted to see me, Princess Faith?" Violet asked as she stood up.

"Yes," Faith acknowledged. "As you are very well aware, I recently came into the possession of the very Resurrection Gauntlet that brought me back to life."

"And this concerns me how?" Violet wanted to know, puzzled.

"I believe that it was given to me for a reason," Faith started. "I know that I'm going to have to use this sooner or later. But it must be for someone that is truly important to the time line and who deserves it the most. I gave it some thought and you are my first candidate."

"Really?" Violet asked, shocked.

"Yes," Faith acknowledged. "But I'm going to do this the way I believe I should do it. When I was brought back, I wasn't really given the chance to know if it was really what I wanted. It just kind of happened to me and I had to accept it. So, since you're my friend, I'm going to give you that chance. But you must know beforehand that me bringing you back from your death has serious strings attached. Once I use the Resurrection Gauntlet on you, you become immortal with no take-backs. You'll be forced to watch as Dorrie and Candice grow old and eventually die while you stay the same age forever. You'll never be able to go to Heaven. Any chance you might have of seeing your sister again will be gone. If you are willing to accept that, then I will use the gauntlet on you should you be killed. If you're not, then I won't."

Violet looked deep in thought as she pondered her answer.

"I'll tell you what, I'll give you three days to come up with your answer," Faith offered. "This is the kind of thing you need to think about, I understand. I'm not going to rush you."

"Thank you for your understanding," Violet acknowledged. "It is a lot to take in ... should the unthinkable happen."

"I'll take my leave of you, then," Faith said as she left.

Meanwhile, in the Secret Library, Dorrie and Candice were doing some dusting. As they walked around the Secret Library, they saw the large device used by the First Story Keeper to tell stories. According to Sofia, the large device had returned a week after her childhood encounter with Vor, ready to resume its work as a narrator.

As Dorrie and Candice continued to dust, a book flew off one of the shelves, then hovered in front of the large device.

"That's the book that contains our stories," Dorrie observed.

"Are we going on some sort of adventure?" Candice wondered out loud.

The book disappeared into the large device, and the voice of the First Story Keeper started speaking.

"There once were two sisters named Dorrie and Candice," the voice of the First Story Keeper started. "The two sisters had a wonderful life at Enchancia Castle, and had earned the respect of those around them. Unknown to the two sisters, they had also earned the respect of the man known as the First Story Keeper."

Suddenly, the large device transformed into the First Story Keeper.

"Sir," Dorrie said in awe.

"It's an honor to have you appear before us," Candice added, impressed.

"It is an honor to appear before the two of you," the First Story Keeper smiled. "The time has come to tell the two of you something that I haven't even told Princess Sofia. I trust you can keep this between the three of us?"

"We give you our word, sir, that what you tell Candice and me will be kept in confidence," Dorrie promised as Candice nodded her head in agreement.

"Good," the First Story Keeper happily acknowledged. "I am more than the man who built the Secret Library. I am also ... a Time Lord."

"Oh my gosh!" Candice exclaimed in awe as she and Dorrie curtsied.

"There is no need to curtsy in my presence," the First Story Keeper gently said as he approached Dorrie and Candice. "Two people who have traveled with The Doctor are certainly friends of mine."

"You know The Doctor?" Dorrie asked.

"Yes," the First Story Keeper acknowledged. "When he left Gallifrey to travel about the stars, I decided to follow in his footsteps. I laid my hands on a Tardis, as he did, and left Gallifrey as well. I came across Earth, and your dimension, and I decided to settle down. After a while, I decided to build the Secret Library, and the rest is, you would say, history."

The First Story Keeper stopped for a moment, then continued. "Over the years, I have evolved to such a point that I can travel through space and time simply using the power of my mind. Therefore, I no longer need a Tardis to travel. And it is time to entrust my Tardis to people I know who will look after it. And those people are the two of you. After all, your amulets allow you to pilot a Tardis."

"We're honored, sir," Dorrie said in awe.

"It will be in safe hands," Candice promised.

"I know it will be," the First Story Keeper responded with a smile. "Well, I think it's about time you were introduced to what I'm entrusting you with. Follow me."

The First Story Keeper walked over to a large bookshelf, and brought out a sonic screwdriver. The First Story Keeper then pointed his sonic screwdriver at the bookshelf, activated the sonic screwdriver, and that caused the bookshelf to open like a door, revealing a large room with a tan metal box inside. The metal box had a door on one of its sides.

"Would you do the honors?" the First Story Keeper asked Dorrie and Candice as he handed each a key.

"Dorrie, go ahead," Candice urged.

"Off we go, then," Dorrie said as she put her key into a lock on the door, turned it, and opened the door. Dorrie, Candice, and the First Story Keeper then entered the metal box, and found themselves in a Tardis control room complete with tan walls with holes in them, and a Tardis console that was remarkably like the Tardis console that Dorrie and Candice's Doctor used, complete with two side panels that surrounded the Tardis console.

"Nice," Candice said, impressed. "A retro Tardis look, with an enhanced Tardis console."

"There's something to be said for a classic look," the First Story Keeper agreed. "And I've upgraded the Tardis console over the years. I think it makes for a nice mix."

"I agree," Dorrie commented.

"How about we take her out for a spin?" the First Story Keeper asked concerning the Tardis. "Where would you like to go?"

"How about Wataria?" Dorrie asked Candice.

"I'd love to see Wataria again," Candice smiled.

"Then Wataria it is," the First Story Keeper agreed. "If the two of you will set the controls, we'll be on our way."

Dorrie and Candice set the controls for a trip to Wataria, a planet of witches and warlocks. The wonderful thing about traveling in a Tardis was you could go to another planet, then return just a few moments later. After Dorrie and Candice had finished setting the controls, the Tardis disappeared into thin air on its way to Wataria.

May 27, 1868

It was a Wednesday morning at Enchancia Castle. Lucinda was in her room getting ready for school when a knock came at her door.

"Come in," Lucinda invited.

The door to Lucinda's room opened, and in walked Constable Miles.

"What may I do for you, Constable?" Lucinda asked in a friendly manner.

"Just a routine weapons inventory, Princess Lucinda," Miles answered. "We do this with everybody in the castle who is armed. In your case, it would be taking note of your wand, and any other weapons you might have. It's simply something we do for our records."

"Of course," Lucinda agreed. "There is my wand which I carry with me. I also have something else as well. I'll bring it out."

Lucinda reached into her purse, and brought out a medium sized vial with a spray pump attached.

"This is a spray vial of pumpkin spice pepper spray," Lucinda announced. "It was given to me by my birth mother. As she pointed out, there are some freaky people out there, and you never know when pumpkin spice pepper spray might come in handy."

"A wise woman, your birth mother," Miles commented as he wrote a record of Lucinda's wand and vial on a clipboard he was carrying. "It's hard to believe it's been almost a year since she and your birth father died."

"Yes," Lucinda sadly acknowledged.

"You have friends here at the castle," Miles gently said. "If you should ever need to talk, or just hang out with someone, all you have to do is say the word."

"Thank you, Constable," Lucinda said gratefully as she put her hand on Miles' shoulder. "It's gotten easier over time, thanks to my new family and everybody else here at the castle. You've all been quite kind."

"We think the world of you, Princess Lucinda," Miles smiled. "You're a fine person."

At that moment, a knock came at the door.

"Come in," Lucinda responded.

Candice then stepped into the room. "Ten minutes until the flying coaches leave, Lucinda."

"Understood," Lucinda acknowledged. "Thanks, Candice."

"I'll see you out there," Candice smiled as she left.

"I've best be letting you go on your way," Miles said to Lucinda. "Have yourself a good day."

"You as well," Lucinda wished Miles. "And thank you for your kindness."

"Anytime, Princess Lucinda," Miles happily said as Lucinda left for the carriages.

Midday revelations

It was time for lunch at Hexley Hall. In Amy's apartment, she, Timothy, and Sam were having lunch together when Sam produced the yin and yang sky blue and royal blue covered diary of Hideaki Reed.

"I recognize that," Timothy spoke up. "That's the diary of Hideaki Reed. I've been having dreams about him."

"You've been having dreams about him?" Amy asked, taken off guard. "Tell us about them."

"It's actually the same dream over and over again," Timothy explained. "I see him fighting Vor in the past. He was protecting the Amulet of Angelor from Vor, which is how he died. The amulet is now waiting for its true bearer, which will be Akilah, the adopted daughter of Prince Zandar and Princess Sofia when they marry."

"Where is this amulet right now?" Sam asked, curious.

"I don't know where it is right now," Timothy answered. "I only know that in the future, it will somehow make its way to Tangu Castle."

"What else can you tell us, little bro?" Amy asked Timothy.

"I've seen Prince Zandar and Princess Sofia's future," Timothy revealed. "After they get married, they have four children in all: two daughters by birth named Layla and Maria, a son by birth named Rashid, and an adopted daughter named Akilah which I've already told you about."

"Anything else?" Sam wanted to know.

"As I've said, the Amulet of Angelor is waiting for its true bearer, which will be Akilah," Timothy stated. "In addition, the spirit of Hideaki Reed is waiting for Zandar and Sofia's son, Rashid, who can keep Hideaki's spirit safe. In my dream, I saw Hideaki's spirit entering Rashid's infant body."

"An interesting set of circumstances," Amy admitted. "Its something we'll have to keep an eye on as the years pass."

At that same moment, at Enchancia Castle, Violet had just finished lunch, and was now in her office doing some paperwork. Violet then heard a knock at the door. The door opened, and in walked Baileywick.

"I'm sorry to disturb you, Violet," Baileywick apologized. "There is a blond haired woman who wishes to talk to you. She simply identified herself as The Doctor."

"Well, well, well," Violet thought to herself in amazement. "I finally get to meet the female version of The Doctor."

"Violet?" Baileywick asked. "Are you all right?"

"Sorry, Mister Baileywick," Violet apologized. "I was lost in thought for a moment. Please show her in."

"Right away," Baileywick acknowledged as he motioned The Doctor to come forward. "I'll leave the two of you alone to talk."

As Baileywick left, Violet invited The Doctor to take a seat as Violet closed the door to the office.

"You don't seem surprised by my latest regeneration," The Doctor remarked to Violet.

"Well, the truth be told, I had a preview of coming attractions as it were," Violet admitted. "One of my Voyager friends, Princess Anna of Arendelle, told me a little about you."

"Ah, yes!" The Doctor smiled. "Graham, Ryan, and Yasmin enjoyed meeting her, and taking a tour of Arendelle."

"Graham, Ryan, and Yasmin?" Violet asked, not recognizing the names.

"My current traveling companions," The Doctor explained. "They're in the Tardis right now relaxing. But more about them later. Right now, you and I need to have a talk."

"About what?" Violet asked, curious.

"I know about the offer that Princess Faith made to you," The Doctor revealed. "I thought you should have some perspective from somebody like me who has lived a long time. Granted, we Time Lords are not immortal, but our long life span makes us practically immortal."

"I'm listening," Violet commented as she leaned forward on the desk.

"Have you ever wondered why I don't keep traveling companions around forever?" The Doctor asked, before continuing. "The simple fact is that I can't. They would grow old and die, while I would keep living. The loneliness would be unbearable, so I let traveling companions go after a fashion."

"To avoid that loneliness?" Violet wanted to know.

"To avoid the death of beloved companions," The Doctor answered. "Them dying with me living on would be too much to bare, so ... I run away after a while. There. I've admitted it."

"I'm not one to judge," Violet admitted.

"Which is why I can talk to you," The Doctor said gratefully.

"Surely, there have been some painful partings?" Violet asked.

"Yes," The Doctor sadly admitted. "Susan, and Donna Noble. Even when Sarah Jane went back to Earth, she eventually died of cancer. What I'm getting to, Violet, is this: death is a part of life. Everybody has his or her time. You should not have to see loved ones grow old and die while you live on and be lonely in the process. That is not a life I want for you."

"You've given me a lot to think about," Violet said in an appreciative tone. "Thank you."

"What are friends for?" The Doctor smiled.

Back at Hexley Hall, lunch had ended. Candice had been summoned to a special class with just her and a special teacher. As Candice walked into the classroom, she smiled seeing a familiar young woman wearing a long red and pink gown.

"Queen Elena," Candice greeted as she curtsied.

"What's this Queen Elena stuff?" Elena laughed as she hugged Candice. "We're on a first name basis, you and I."

"It's good to see you again," Candice happily said.

"And you, Candice," Elena smiled. "Headmistress Lovegood thought it would be nice for you to have some additional training on your White Maleficent staff. And since I've learned some new tricks to using my scepter, your Headmistress thought I could pass along those tricks to you."

"I'm honored, Elena," Candice responded, pleased.

"Then let's get started," Elena suggested as Candice magically made her White Maleficent staff appear in her hand.

As Candice looked around the classroom, she noticed a few dying potted plants sitting on a table. Elena pointed her scepter at one of the potted plants, and said "Bloom!" as her scepter shot a magical beam at the plant. The plant then sprung back to life.

"That's incredible!" Candice remarked in awe.

"You give it a try," Elena encouraged Candice.

"Bloom!" Candice commanded as she pointed her staff at one of the potted plants. The plant partially rejuvenated, but stopped short of fully recovering.

"Not bad for your first try," Elena said in encouragement. "It took me a while to master that power, too."

"What else is there?" Candice asked, curious.

"Among the powers I'll teach you are Blaze, Envision, Farsight, Illuminate, Reveal, and Vanish," Elena explained. "With practice, you'll get good at all of these."

Meanwhile, in an conference room at Hexley Hall, Dorrie was meeting with her Aunt Colette.

"What's going on, Aunt Colette?" Dorrie asked, curious.

"I have some exciting news," Colette announced. "The Werewolf Staff has been found!"

"The Werewolf Staff?" Dorrie asked, not having heard of it before.

"Its been missing from House Cosmarune for generations," Colette explained. "It offers the user a variety of magical powers. And, since you are the only living Cosmarune with werewolf abilities, you automatically inherit the Werewolf Staff."

"Oh, my!" Dorrie exclaimed in awe.

"It will be waiting for you when you arrive home today," Colette smiled. "Over time, I'll train you to master it."

After school

At Enchancia Castle, school had ended for the day. Dorrie arrived at the castle, where Violet was waiting for her.

"Colette told me about the Werewolf Staff," Violet explained to Dorrie. "Its waiting for you in your room, along with its companion book."

"Let's go see your staff," Candice suggested, excited.

Dorrie walked to her room, followed by Violet and Candice. As Dorrie walked into her room, she saw laying against her bed a rustic wooden staff with a dark blue crystal topping it. Dorrie picked up the staff in awe, and started examining it.

"That is an impressive staff," Violet commented, pleased for Dorrie.

"We both have a staff, now," Candice smiled at Dorrie. "That is so cool."

"I wonder?" Dorrie thought out loud as she held the Werewolf Staff. Dorrie concentrated, and the staff disappeared from her hand. Dorrie concentrated again, and the staff reappeared in her hand.

"You can make it appear and disappear at will, just like I can with my staff," Candice noticed, impressed.

"King Roland and Queen Miranda have given you the afternoon off," Violet announced to Dorrie. "I think you'll want to spend that time getting acquainted with your staff."

"Please thank them for me," Dorrie responded, pleased.

"I will," Violet smiled. "Candice and I will see you later. The two of us are very pleased for you."

As Violet and Candice left, Dorrie picked up the book that came with the staff, and started reading it with great interest.

Elsewhere in the castle, in the Secret Library, The Doctor's blue Tardis appeared out of thin air. The doors of the Tardis opened, and out walked The Doctor, along with a white man, a younger black man, and a younger Pakistani woman.

"Welcome to the Secret Library," The Doctor announced to her companions. "It's been a while since I've been here."

"It's good to see you again, old friend," a man's voice came from a large device in the middle of the room. The large device then transformed itself into ... the First Story Keeper. "I see you've regenerated."

"Yes," The Doctor smiled. "I thought I'd come by for a visit."

"You are always welcomed here, Doctor," the First Story Keeper smiled back. "Who are your friends?"

"This is Graham, Ryan, and Yasmin," The Doctor introduced them to the First Story Keeper. "They are my traveling companions."

"A pleasure to meet the three of you," the First Story Keeper happily said as he extended his hand in friendship. "Consider yourselves to be blessed. The Doctor just doesn't choose anybody to be traveling companions."

Graham, Ryan, and Yasmin smiled in pride.

"Allow me to give all of you a tour of the Secret Library," the First Story Keeper offered. "I'm really quite proud of it."

"We'd like that," The Doctor accepted.

As the First Story Keeper showed his guests around the Secret Library, they had a pleasant conversation. It was a nice way to spend an afternoon.

May 29, 1868

It was a Friday afternoon at Enchancia Castle. In Violet's office, she and Faith were meeting.

"After careful consideration, I must turn down your offer," Violet announced to Faith.

"I was expecting that," Faith said with a nod. "Now, would you like to know why I asked you in particular?"

"Why not?" Violet asked, genuinely curious.

Faith nodded. "The Book of Secrets revealed to me that I am to use the Resurrection Gauntlet on someone who is vitally important. Someone who is in very close connection to the House of Cosmarune. And it is to occur within the next month."

"So you asked me first?" Violet asked. "Can't say I'm shocked."

"And with your decline, I must say that I'm absolutely certain of who I am to use the gauntlet on," Faith said with a smile as she sat up from her seat. "But, if you ever change your mind, you know where to find me."

"Deal," Violet said with a smile as Faith took her leave of the castle.

Meanwhile, far away in a deserted castle, Neila the evil witch and her followers were eying Scarlett's kingdom of Cinnibar with hungry eyes.

"Our supplies will be running low in the next few weeks," Neila announced. "We'll have to replenish them. And Queen Scarlett has supplies in abundance."

"Excuse me, my mistress," Lona, a plump witch, carefully started. "Queen Scarlett is a powerful figure, and doesn't take kindly to those stealing from her."

"It is also the last thing she and Cinnibar will be expecting," Neila countered. "That gives us the advantage."

"Yes, my mistress," Lona quietly acknowledged.

"Then it's decided," Neila smiled in an evil way. "We strike when the time is right."

(End of Chapter 20).

Behind the scenes

In this edition of "Behind the scenes", a weapons inventory for our major characters living in Enchancia Castle (I'm not including Enchantlets in this list because an Enchantlet is more of a helpful tool than a weapon) (weapons in italics belong to Violet, Dorrie, and Candice, and are unknown to Constable Miles, the guard staff, and the castle knights because of Violet, Dorrie, and Candice's secret lives as Voyagers).

Abby Murphy: wand.

Amy O'Toole: wand.

Calista: wand.

Castle guards: swords, pistols, and rifles.

Castle knights: swords, and spears.

Colonel Martinsen: sword, and pistol.

Constable Miles: sword, and pistol.

Lady Candice Cosmarune-Cooper: wand, White Maleficent magical staff, and Starfleet Type 2 Phaser Pistol.

Lady Dorrie Cosmarune-Cooper: wand, the Werewolf Staff, and Starfleet Type 2 Phaser Pistol.

Lady Violet Cosmarune-Cooper: wand, and Starfleet Type 1 Hand Phaser.

King Roland: sword (worn on occasion for ceremonial purposes).

Marie Perkins: wand.

Molly: wand, and Jo stick.

Nonya: wand, and Jo stick.

Prince James: sword (for training to be a knight).

Princess Amber: wand.

Princess Lucinda: wand, and spray vial of pumpkin spice pepper spray.

Princess Sofia: wand.

Timothy O'Toole: wand.

(Molly and Nonya: each has chosen to have a Jo stick, and use their Jo sticks in their role as apprentice guards at the castle. A Jo stick is a Japanese martial arts weapon measuring 4.2 feet in length, and can be used for striking, thrusting, blocking, covering, pushing, holding or pressing, locking, throwing, as well as pinning an opponent).

Author's notes

Akilah, Hideaki Reed, Layla, Marie Perkins, Rashid, Samantha "Sam" Cook, and Timothy O'Toole are characters created by MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury, and are used in this story with the permission of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury.

Blaze, Bloom, Envision, Farsight, Illuminate, Reveal, and Vanish are all from "Elena of Avalor".

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

Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch eaten usually during the late morning to early afternoon, generally served from 10 am up to 2 pm.

Dorrie, Candice, and the First Story Keeper then entered the metal box, and found themselves in a Tardis control room complete with tan walls with holes in them, and a Tardis console that was remarkably like the Tardis console that Dorrie and Candice's Doctor used, complete with two side panels that surrounded the Tardis console - this would be a mix of old and new from "Doctor Who". The walls of the Tardis control room would be like The Doctor's Tardis control room seen in classic "Doctor Who". The newer Tardis console would be like the console from the new "Doctor Who" series (specifically, the later Matt Smith episodes, as well as the episodes with Peter Capaldi).

Dorrie giving Faith the Resurrection Gauntlet was the idea of Ben10Man (who also wrote the dialog for that scene).

Elena is from "Elena of Avalor".

Faith is an earlier version of Faith seen in the "Torchwood" episodes "Dead Man Walking" and "Fragments".

Gallifrey (from "Doctor Who") is the planet of the Time Lords.

"Good morning, ladies," Scarlett greeted with a smile, before turning to Jade. "As you know, I was the one who made the Amulet of Satu for you" - this is a reference to events in SailorWednesdayMercury's story "From Villager to Princess Book 1". The Amulet of Satu was the idea of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury, and is used in "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia" with the permission of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury.

"Graham, Ryan, and Yasmin?" Violet asked, not recognizing the names. "My current traveling companions," The Doctor explained - Graham, Ryan, and Yasmin are Graham O'Brien, Ryan Sinclair, and Yasmin Khan, the current traveling companions of the Jodie Whittaker Doctor.

Hideaki Reed and the Amulet of Angelor are from SailorWednesdayMercury's story "Sofia The Second Season 1 Episode 10: The Princess Chef", and are used here with the permission of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury.

Horcruxes are from "Harry Potter".

Lona is originally from Chapter 10 of "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia".

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

Muggle-born is from "Harry Potter".

Nella the Princess Knight is from the Nick Jr TV show of the same name. The version of Nella who appears in this chapter is a teenage version of Nella, and appears here as a suggestion by STR2D3PO.

"Over the years, I have evolved to such a point that I can travel through space and time simply using the power of my mind. Therefore, I no longer need a Tardis to travel" - this would make the First Story Keeper much like the Time Lord K'anpo Rimpoche/Cho Je who appeared in the Jon Pertwee "Doctor Who" serial "Planet of the Spiders".

Princess Anna of Arendelle is from "Frozen". Anna being a Voyager was established in Chapter 29 of my story "Tales from the Castle", as well as in Chapter 9 of "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia".

Readers of my stories "Dorrie" and "Dorrie: Book Two" will remember that MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury is the one who came up with the name for Candice's amulet (the Amulet of Valorage).

Sam finding the journal of Hideaki Reed was the idea of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury (Hideaki Reed being from SailorWednesdayMercury's story "Sofia The Second Season 1 Episode 10: The Princess Chef").

Scarlett giving Candice and Jade the ability to temporarily give their glasses new magical enhancements was the idea of Brigade701.

Sonic screwdriver, Tardis, The Doctor, and Time Lords are from "Doctor Who".

Starfleet Type 1 Hand Phaser, and Starfleet Type 2 Phaser Pistol, are from classic "Star Trek".

"Surely, there have been some painful partings?" Violet asked. "Yes," The Doctor sadly admitted. "Susan, and Donna Noble. Even when Sarah Jane went back to Earth, she eventually died of cancer" - Susan was The Doctor's granddaughter from the William Hartnell episodes of "Doctor Who" when she left The Doctor after having fallen in love with a man in the twenty-second century. Donna Noble was from the David Tennant episodes of "Doctor Who", and he had to erase her memories of their time together in order to save her life. Sarah Jane is mostly from the Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, and David Tennant episodes of "Doctor Who" (the actress who played Sarah Jane, Elizabeth Sladen, died of cancer in 2011).

The background history of Hexley Hall mentioned in this chapter was a collaborative effort between myself and MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury (special thanks to MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury for coming up with personal histories for the Hexley Hall founders).

The Book of Secrets mentioned in this chapter is an earlier version of the Book of Secrets from "Ghost Whisperer".

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 idea of having Royal Prep being built around the same time as Hexley Hall was the idea of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury.

The idea of pumpkin spice pepper spray came from one of my friends (John Iwaniszek) on Facebook who posted a while back "Note to self: pumpkin spice pepper spray". I got his permission to use the idea for pumpkin spice pepper spray here. I thought it would make a handy weapon for Lucinda to use at some point in the future.

The scene with Faith offering to use the Resurrection Gauntlet on Violet was the idea of Ben10Man (who also supplied the bulk of the dialog for that scene).

The scene with Neila the evil witch is based on an idea by Ben10Man which will be coming up in "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia".

The scene with Violet turning down Faith's offer was the idea of Ben10Man (who also supplied the bulk of the dialog for that scene).

The Resurrection Gauntlet is from "Torchwood".

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).

Timothy's dream about Zandar and Sofia getting married and having children is a reference to SailorWednesdayMercury's story "Sofia The Second Season 1 Episode 10: The Princess Chef".

Voyagers are from the "Voyagers!" TV series.

Warehouse Ten is from my stories "Dorrie", "Dorrie: Book Two", "Changes", and "Enchancia Castle". It is a warehouse housing paranormal artifacts which existed before the current Warehouse 13 (as seen in the TV series "Warehouse 13").

Wataria is from Chapter 5 of my story "Dorrie: Book Two".

Disclaimer

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

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

"Ghost Whisperer" and everything associated with it © Sander/Moses Productions, Touchstone Television, ABC Studios, CBS Television Studios, and Disney-ABC International Television.

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

"Nella the Princess Knight" and everything associated with it © Christine Ricci, Brown Bag Films, Channel 5, and Nick Jr.

"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 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 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.

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

"Warehouse 13" and everything associated with it © Universal Cable Productions, NBC Universal Television Distribution, and SyFy.

I only own Abby Murphy, Alex Pepperton, Candice Cosmarune-Cooper, Candice's amulet, Candice's White Maleficent staff, Colonel Martinsen, Dorrie Cosmarune-Cooper, Dorrie's amulet, Dorrie's Werewolf staff, Kate Kennicot, Lisa Elodie, Lona, Maria, Neila the evil witch, Ronald Stryker, the First Story Keeper's Tardis, Virginia Waldgrave, and Wataria.