Once Upon a Time in Enchancia
Welcome to Chapter 46 of "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia". Song in this chapter: a modified version of "Our Time (My Time Reprise)" from "Elena and the Secret of Avalor".
Because this chapter is being posted just before Christmas, I have a special gift for you: a special section you'll find right after the "Behind the scenes" segment of this chapter.
Chapter 46: A New Decade Begins
January 1, 1870
A news item in The Dunwitty Times ...
The citizens of Dunwitty rang in the new year last night, and with it the start of a new decade. In other news, our own Lady Candice, who has been in the Kingdom of Lacorinth with her mother and sister, has fallen ill due to a cold. Lady Candice is recovering at Lacorinth Castle, and will return to Enchancia as soon as she is able. We all wish her our best.
January 3, 1870
It was a Monday morning at Enchancia Castle. At the flying carriage launching and landing area of the castle, some flying carriages were waiting to take the castle kids to school. In one carriage, sixteen-year-old Sofia, sixteen-year-old Lucinda, sixteen-year-old Abby, and sixteen-year-old Dorrie were sitting waiting for their carriage to take off. Dorrie stared off into space as she waited.
"Try not to worry, Dorrie," Sofia said in a reassuring voice. "Candice is going to be fine."
"Candice will be back with us before you know it," Lucinda added.
"Sofia and Lucinda are right, Dorrie," Abby smiled.
At that moment, Baileywick walked up to the carriage.
"Princess Sofia," Baileywick began as he handed an envelope to Sofia. "The information your father wanted you to have."
"Thank you, Baileywick," Sofia acknowledged as she took the envelope, and put it in her purse.
"Have a good day at school," Baileywick wished Sofia, Lucinda, Abby, and Dorrie.
As Baileywick walked away, the flying carriages took flight on their way to their destinations. In the carriage with Sofia, Lucinda, Abby, and Dorrie aboard, Dorrie looked off into the distance.
"Be safe, Candice," Dorrie thought to herself.
In a little while, the flying carriage landed at Hexley Hall. In the great hall, Hexley Hall students were at their house tables eating breakfast when Headmistress Lovegood walked up.
"Good morning, students and staff," Lovegood happily greeted. "Welcome to a new year, and a new decade. I have some announcements. First of all, our own Lady Candice is recovering from a cold, and won't be with us for a little while. I've heard she is recovering nicely, and is looking forward to returning. Meanwhile, Princess Faith will be away for a few days attending to royal business in Cinnibar. I'll now leave you all to your breakfast. Have yourselves a good day."
That afternoon
At Hexley Hall, it was 1:22 PM. All Hexley Hall students and staff had been summoned to the great hall. As the students and staff stood in the great hall, Headmistress Lovegood stepped forward.
"You have been gathered here because of a situation that is developing," Lovegood started. "We have picked up, by way of the Crystal Ball Network, that the Kingdom of Mazaria is being fired upon by a multi-kingdom carrier force."
At that moment, Sofia raised her hand.
"Yes, Princess Sofia?" Lovegood asked.
"I can provide official information on what is going on," Sofia announced.
"Please step forward," Lovegood invited.
Sofia stepped forward, and faced those gathered. "What I am about to tell you is an official announcement, given to me by my father, King Roland the Second of Enchancia," Sofia began. "I can confirm that Mazaria is being fired upon by a multi-kingdom carrier force. Enchancian Intelligence and Crimson Force have discovered that Lovisa and her forces have taken over Mazaria, and are using that kingdom as a base of operations. The goal of the naval operation is to free Mazaria from Lovisa's grasp."
Everybody in the great hall listened in interest as Sofia continued. "The naval force is made up of broom carriers from Enchancia, Cinnibar, Lacorinth, Orillia, Ornburgh, and Weiling. There are also two specialty carriers taking part in the operation - a genie carrier from Tangu, and a jaguin carrier from Avalor."
"What else can you tell us about the situation, Princess Sofia?" Lovegood wanted to know.
"Lady Candice is in charge of the multi-kingdom operation," Sofia revealed. "The news of her having a cold was a cover story so she could secretly leave Lacorinth aboard their broom carrier. Princess Faith of Cinnibar is also involved in the operation, in charge of joint intelligence gathering connected to the operation."
Seventeen-year-old Princess Jade was standing next to sixteen-year-old Dorrie.
"Dorrie?" Jade asked. "Did you know about this?"
"Yes," Dorrie confirmed. "Sofia, Lucinda, Abby, and I all would have liked to have been involved, but we had to remain here to make things look normal as it were. We didn't want to tip off Lovisa that something big was coming. It was also decided to give Candice and Faith cover stories to, again, make things appear normal."
A half hour earlier
Off the coast of Mazaria, the carrier fleet was approaching Mazaria when four brooms were spotted in the distance by the Enchancian broom carrier HMS Repulse. On the bridge of the Repulse, there was frantic action.
"Four enemy brooms spotted!" a male observer called out.
"Admiral Parkes has ordered our cannons to open fire," a male officer reported to Candice as she raced onto the bridge.
"How close are we to Mazaria?" Candice wanted to know.
"We're just in range, Lady Candice," the officer reported.
"What do you want to do?" Parkes asked Candice, looking for guidance.
"Now!" Candice quickly ordered. "We launch now!"
"All witches and warlocks, man your attack brooms!" Parkes shouted out a window of the bridge. "Man your attack brooms!"
The witches and warlocks assigned to the Repulse quickly raced out onto the deck, and mounted their brooms. On the other carriers, witches and warlocks mounted their brooms. Meanwhile, on the Avalor jaguin carrier, jaguins and their riders prepared to launch, while genies on the Tangu genie carrier prepared to launch. In a matter of moments, witches, warlocks, jaguins, and genies were launching from the carriers. Meanwhile, on the four brooms in the distance, four of Lovisa's witches watched what was going on in complete shock, as cannon fire from the Repulse headed toward them.
"We're being fired upon!" one of the witches exclaimed, worried. "And those ships are launching wave after wave of air forces! What do we do?"
"Run away!" the head witch ordered.
"But what about Lovisa?" another witch asked.
"Hell's coming from those ships," the head witch responded. "Lovisa's on her own!"
The four witches quickly raced off on their brooms, just barely avoiding cannon fire from the Repulse. On the bridge of the Repulse, after all brooms, jaguins, and genies had launched from the carriers, Candice stepped forward. "Turn all carrier cannons toward Lovisa's base of operations, then ... open fire!"
The carriers turned with their sides facing Lovisa's base of operations on the shoreline, and started firing their cannons at the base. A large group of cannon balls shot into the base, jolting everybody in the base to attention.
"What the hell was that?" Lovisa barked.
"A group of long ships offshore are firing their cannons at us," one of Lovisa's witches reported.
Before Lovisa could react, the attack brooms, jaguins, and genies started their aerial attack of the base. The base was now under attack from the water and from the air.
"Where the hell is Ebony?!" Lovisa demanded to know.
"She was in her cabin," another of Lovisa's witches reported.
"Follow me!" Lovisa ordered. "Ebony was suppose to keep us informed of any threats!"
Lovisa and the two witches raced through the cannon fire and the air attack on their way to Ebony's cabin. When they reached Ebony's cabin, they burst through the door to find Ebony gone.
"What's that humming sound?" one of the two witches wanted to know.
Lovisa uncovered a pillow, and found a crystal ball transmitting a signal.
"Damn it!" Lovisa shouted in anger. "This crystal ball is transmitting a homing signal. Ebony's led them straight to us. Damned traitor!"
At that moment, the crystal ball stopped transmitting, and Candice's face appeared inside the crystal ball.
"Hello, Lovisa," Candice mocked. "This is Lady Candice Megan Cosmarune-Cooper. I've been put in charge of a multi-kingdom carrier force with one objective: to free Mazaria from your grasp."
As Lovisa was about to respond, a cannon ball from one of the carriers hit the cabin, throwing Lovisa to the floor. In a few moments, Lovisa got up, only to discover that the two witches with her had been killed.
"This isn't good!" Lovisa thought to herself, taken off guard.
Lovisa ran from what was left of the cabin, as a few of her witches ran up to her.
"What do we do?" one of the witches asked in fright.
At that same moment, a large group of citizens from Mazaria ran up with rocks in their hands. Before Lovisa and her witches knew it, the group of citizens started throwing the rocks at Lovisa and those with her. Lovisa and company made a run for it, as a group of armed soldiers from Avalor flew in on jaguins. As they flew in, the armed soldiers and their jaguins sang.
"This is our time, our time to face this old foe. Our time, reclaim what was theirs long ago. Our time, to stand up with honor and pride. Our time, we've come too far to be denied."
"And so we will march to this place we all are. To bring back the freedom to Mazaria. We've spent our whole lives waiting just for this day. And nothing (no nothing) will stand in our way."
"This is our time, together as one we won't fail. Our time, this time we know we'll prevail. Our time, to honor our families and friends. Our time. This is our time. This is our time. Once again."
As the soldiers and jaguins landed, Lovisa and those with her fled for their lives. As they fled, cannon fire from the carriers continued to pound the base, as witches and warlocks on attack brooms, and genies, attacked the base from the air.
At one point, Lovisa joined up with her forces who were located in the middle of the base. As they watched, buildings around them were being blasted to bits by cannon fire.
"Mount your brooms!" Lovisa ordered. "We're leaving!"
Lovisa and her witches mounted their brooms, and flew off. As they flew, they headed off to an area where the attacking carriers where not located. At that same moment, Avalor soldiers riding jaguins started giving chase. On the bridge of the HMS Repulse, Admiral Parkes and Candice watched Lovisa and company racing away.
"What do we do, Lady Candice?" Parkes asked.
"Oh, they have a big surprise in store for them," Candice answered with a smile. "Have our alert bugle sounded."
A male officer raced out onto the deck of the Repulse, and started blowing a bugle. In the air, the soldiers and jaguins heard the bugle in the distance, and broke off their pursuit of Lovisa and company.
"Where are they going?" one of Lovisa's witches asked, surprised.
"Who cares!" Lovisa barked. "It gives us a chance to escape!"
As Lovisa and her witches thought they had a clear shot at escape, a broom carrier appeared out of thin air, and started firing its cannons at Lovisa and company. The carrier was the ISS Escadron Pourpre from Cinnibar, with a special magical device aboard which could make the carrier visible and invisible at will.
Lovisa and her witches started to fly away from the Cinnibar carrier, only to be met by witches and warlocks on attack brooms who had just launched from the carrier. A fierce air to air battle then broke out.
Between the cannon fire, and the attacking witches and warlocks, Lovisa's fleeing forces were soon thinned out to a few dozen witches. Lovisa, seeing a clear avenue of escape, motioned to what remained of her forces to follow her. As they flew off, an Avalor soldier on a jaguin pulled out a pistol, and managed to shoot Lovisa in the shoulder. Lovisa was still able to fly on her broom, and she and her remaining witches made a hasty retreat away from the action.
"It's over," Candice observed from the bridge of the Repulse. "Sound victory."
On the deck of the Repulse, the male officer with the bugle sounded the victory tune, with cheers coming from the Repulse and the other carriers. In the distance, Lovisa and her remaining forces quickly flew away from the area. As Lovisa flew on her broom, she felt the pain from her injured shoulder.
"There will be payment for shooting me!" Lovisa thought to herself in anger. "If Avalor thought Shuriki was bad, they haven't seen anything yet!"
In a little while, aboard the HMS Repulse, Candice mounted her broom, and flew off toward Mazaria. She was joined by Faith and Colette who were on brooms. Faith and Colette had been aboard the ISS Escadron Pourpre (with Faith being in charge of joint intelligence gathering connected to the operation, and Colette being Queen Scarlett's personal representative). As the three landed their brooms at what was left of Lovisa's base, they struck up a conversation.
"You did a fine job commanding the fleet, Candice," Colette praised.
"Thank you, Aunt Colette," Candice acknowledged, pleased.
"And having Ebony send out a signal directing us here was genius," Faith smiled.
"It's the last thing Lovisa would have suspected," Ebony added as she walked up. "Now that I've played my part, I believe Queen Scarlett promised me certain things."
"Scarlett stands by her agreement with you," Colette affirmed. "You'll travel back to Cinnibar with us on the ISS Escadron Pourpre. Once at Cinnibar, Scarlett will honor her agreement with you."
"Well, I'll be an honest woman," Ebony chuckled. "Who would have thought?"
At that moment, a large number of Mazarian citizens walked up, accompanied by some witches, some Avalorian soldiers, and some jaguins.
"What happens to us now?" a woman asked in an unsure voice.
"You're free," Candice gently reassured the woman. "The League of Kingdoms will help you rebuild."
"But our royal family is dead ... at the hands of Lovisa," a man pointed out.
"We'll help you set up a free and fair election," Candice promised. "Meanwhile, the League will send in ground forces to help you defend your kingdom until you get back on your feet. Also, two broom carriers will remain on scene for the time being - the FMS Charlemagne from Orillia, and the IBC Fa Zhou from Weiling. We'll be here for you as long as you need us."
The crowd erupted into applause, happy to be liberated.
"I'm so proud of you," Colette smiled at Candice. "You'd make a good diplomat."
"Indeed," Faith agreed.
January 5, 1870
In the territorial waters of Enchancia, a small ship was making its way to the port of Evermore Landing. On the ship was a light skinned blond haired 22-year-old woman. The woman was Captain Naomi Turner who had been exploring the world for a while. As Naomi piloted her boat through the water, her boat was suddenly overwhelmed by a huge shadow. Naomi looked to her side to see a huge, long vessel traveling beside her. It was the HMS Repulse.
"Ahoy there!" a young woman's voice called out from the deck of the Repulse.
"Ahoy there!" Naomi called back.
"Naomi Turner?" the young woman on the Repulse asked.
"Yes," Naomi acknowledged as she looked up. "Candice Cooper? Is that really you?"
"In the flesh," Candice smiled.
"What kind of ship are you on?" Naomi asked Candice in awe.
"A broom carrier," Candice happily answered. "The HMS Repulse. We're just getting back from kicking Lovisa's behind."
"That swamp witch still around?" Naomi wanted to know.
"Yeah," Candice informed Naomi. "But her forces have been reduced, thanks to the blasting we gave them. Where are you heading, Naomi?"
"Evermore Landing," Naomi answered.
"So are we," Candice smiled. "Our home port. Follow us in, and we can catch up with each other when we dock."
"Sounds good," Naomi smiled back as she followed the Repulse.
In about twenty minutes, the Repulse, along with Naomi's ship, reached Evermore Landing. As the Repulse was pulling into its dock, everybody on the Repulse noticed a large crowd waiting near the dock. As the Repulse approached, the crowd started wildly cheering.
"Whoa!" Candice exclaimed in awe from the bridge of the Repulse.
"I guess word of what we did must have made it back to the general population," Admiral Parkes theorized.
As the Repulse pulled into its dock, the Repulse crew, along with Candice, stood on deck as the crowd cheered in the Repluse's honor.
"Lady Candice," Parkes said as he approached. "It's been an honor having you aboard. I salute you."
Parkes saluted Candice, and Candice then returned the salute. The two then warmly shook hands just before Candice made her way off the Repulse. Candice stepped onto the dock, and was greeted by warm applause from the crowd. At that same moment, Naomi made her way through the crowd, and walked up to Candice.
"I've got to say, girl," Naomi smiled at Candice, "these people are treating you like a conquering hero."
"I didn't do that much," Candice responded, a bit embarrassed by all the attention.
"Didn't do that much?" a man's voice asked. "You commanded an entire operation that sent Lovisa packing."
Candice looked up to see Baileywick standing there.
"It's good to have you home," Baileywick smiled as he and Candice hugged.
"Thank you, sir," Candice acknowledged, pleased. "You remember Naomi Turner?"
"Of course I do," Baileywick happily responded.
"Is there any chance Naomi could stay at the castle?" Candice asked.
"I don't want to be a bother," Naomi spoke up.
"You would be no bother, Miss Turner," Baileywick reassured Naomi. "In fact, I know King Roland would insist you stay at the castle as an honored guest."
"Well then, I accept," Naomi cheerfully acknowledged.
"I'll make arrangements to have your things brought to the castle," Baileywick informed Naomi.
"Already taken care of," Naomi smiled. "Everything I need is in this duffel bag."
"Excellent," Baileywick smiled back. "If you and Candice will follow me, I have a carriage waiting."
Baileywick led Candice and Naomi through the crowd. Once Baileywick, Candice, and Naomi were aboard the carriage, the carriage driver drove the carriage away from Evermore Landing as the crowd continued to cheer.
"How long until we get to the castle?" Naomi asked, curious.
"It's just down the road," Candice explained.
In a short while, the carriage pulled into the courtyard of Enchancia Castle. As the carriage pulled into the courtyard, a royal trumpet fanfare sounded (the same fanfare that sounded when Sofia first arrived at the castle in "Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess").
"What the?!" Candice gasped, taken off guard. As Candice looked around the courtyard, she noticed the courtyard was packed with people who were cheering. It appeared that the whole of Dunwitty was there.
The carriage came to a stop in front of the steps to the castle. Baileywick climbed off first, and made an announcement. "Lady Candice Cosmarune-Cooper," Baileywick began, before continuing. "And Captain Naomi Turner of Avalor."
Baileywick walked up the steps to the castle, followed by Candice and Naomi. At the top of the steps were King Roland, Queen Miranda, Sofia, Lucinda, Amber, and James, along with Violet and Dorrie.
"It's good to have you home, Candice," Roland smiled, before turning to Naomi. "And it's nice seeing you again, Miss Turner."
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Naomi acknowledged as she curtsied. "I was on my way to Enchancia for a visit. I was coming in at the same time the Repulse was returning. Candice and your royal steward invited me to stay at the castle. I hope I won't be a bother."
"Not at all," Roland happily said, before turning to Baileywick. "Make sure Miss Turner here is assigned a first class guest room."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Baileywick acknowledged as he walked off to make the arrangements.
"Candice," Roland started. "You'll of course want to reunite with your mother and sister."
At that moment, Violet and Dorrie walked up, and happily hugged Candice.
"Dorrie and I are so proud of you," Violet praised Candice.
"Way to go, Sis," Dorrie smiled as the crowd erupted into cheers.
"Congratulations, Candice," Sofia happily said as she, Lucinda, Amber, and James walked up.
"You really ran Lovisa off," Lucinda added with a smile.
"Indeed, she did," Amber proudly agreed.
"Candice - our hero!" James proclaimed.
Candice smiled at the praise. Meanwhile, a few hours later in Cinnibar, Colette was in her office in Scarlett's palace when Ebony walked in. Ebony walked over to Colette with a sly smile as she looked at Colette.
"I know that look, Ebony," Colette admitted. "Gaining favor for turning against Lovisa isn't the only reason you came here, is it?"
"Smart girl," Ebony smiled, crossing her arms. "No wonder you're the stewardess."
"Whatever you want to say, you can say it in front of my queen," Colette stated.
"This does not concern her. This concerns you," Ebony started. "Besides, I think she already has a good idea ... sister."
Colette's eyes widened at that and she took a step back, looking at Ebony as if she were a ghost.
"I don't have a sister," Colette said in confusion. "My only sibling was my late brother, Donald Cosmarune-Starks."
"Technically, you're right," Ebony admitted. "You don't have a sister ... you have a half-sister - me."
"You?!" Colette exclaimed with a look of total shock on her face.
"Yes. We had the same father," Ebony confirmed.
January 8, 1870
It was a Saturday morning at Enchancia Castle. Candice was in her room writing in her diary.
Personal diary entry of Candice Cosmarune-Cooper: January 8, 1870.
It's been an interesting few days. On January 6th, I went back to Royal Prep for Thursday classes. As soon as I walked through the doors, there was a big welcoming crowd. The next day, I went back to Hexley Hall for Friday classes, and again there was a big welcoming crowd. For each school, there was a special breakfast in my honor. It was really quite wonderful. At Royal Prep, even Princess Deidre was a bit nice (wow! I never thought I'd see that day).
In Cinnibar, Aunt Colette is coming to terms with the fact she has a half-sister in the form of Ebony. The two of them are starting to connect with each other.
We haven't heard anything about Lovisa and what is left of her motley crew (they are probably nursing their wounds). Enchancian Intelligence is keeping watch over the situation, waiting for any news about Lovisa and company that may surface.
Meanwhile, onto a happier situation. Naomi is still visiting, and Dorrie, Sofia, Lucinda, and I are taking Naomi into Dunwitty for a day of fun.
At that moment, Candice heard a knock at her door. "Come in," Candice invited.
The door opened, and in walked Baileywick. "The carriage to Dunwitty is ready, Candice," Baileywick announced.
"Thank you, Mr. Baileywick," Candice smiled as she closed her diary, and put it in her desk drawer. "I'll be right there."
"Have a pleasant day," Baileywick smiled back as Candice raced off.
Meanwhile, in an outlying, uninhabited part of Avalor, a woman and a man walked through a forest. The woman was Ash Delgado, and the man was former Avalor Chancellor Esteban. In a short while, Ash and Esteban sighted a cave.
"Ah! There it is," Ash said of the cave. "I've best go in by myself. Lovisa doesn't take well to strangers."
"Why does Lovisa want to see you?" Esteban asked. "We don't need the likes of her!"
"Because Lovisa has been helpful to me in the past," Ash explained. "I owe her."
"Very well," Esteban acknowledged, uneasy. "But, I don't like it. She's one of the most wanted criminals around right now, and that kind of fame could mean trouble to anyone involved with her."
"Relax, Esteban," Ash said in an evil but reassuring voice. "We've got our faces on wanted posters, too. We're here, so I might as well go inside and see what she wants."
"Be careful, Ash," Esteban warned. "A wounded animal can be quite dangerous."
"Point taken," Ash agreed as she walked into the cave.
"Ash? is that you?" a woman's voice called out.
"Yes, Lovisa," Ash confirmed. "It's me."
Lovisa came out of the shadows, wearing an arm sling.
"Then it's true!" Ash remarked. "You were shot."
"Yes - by some damned Avalor soldier!" Lovisa barked. "I want revenge!"
"What did you have in mind?" Ash asked, curious.
"I want Elena to pay!" Lovisa exclaimed in anger. "I want her to feel pain like I'm feeling pain!"
"Elena is well protected," Ash pointed out. "You'll pay hell trying to get near her."
"Elena is not my target," Lovisa announced. "My target is a loved one of hers - Princess Isabel. But, I need a creature capable of targeting the princess."
"I know of someone," Ash revealed. "More of an evil spirit than a person. She usually targets younger children. But, I think she would be willing to make an exception in this case."
"Sounds good, Ash," Lovisa approved, pleased. "What is this spirit's name?"
"La Llorona," Ash answered.
(End of Chapter 46).
Behind the scenes
In this edition of "Behind the scenes, we take a look at the carriers that took part in the liberation of Mazaria.
BC (Broom Carrier) Ehre: an attack broom carrier belonging to the navy of Ornburgh. Ehre is German for Honor.
FMS (Federal Military Ship) Charlemagne: an attack broom carrier belonging to the navy of Orillia. When the Charlemange was being built, Orillia decided to equip the carrier with very powerful cannons of Orillian design, making the carrier a perfect choice to stay behind and help protect Mazaria.
HMS (Her Majesty's Ship) Vallestrella: not an attack broom carrier, but a jaguin carrier belonging to the navy of Avalor. The Vallestrella is named in honor of the home of the jaguins.
HMS (His Majesty's Ship) Gideon: an attack broom carrier belonging to the navy of Lacorinth. The Gideon is named in honor of King Gideon of Enchancia. Why name a Locorinth ship after a former king of Enchancia? Lacorinth and Enchancia have always had close ties. When King Gideon was king of Enchancia, Gideon came to Lacorinth's aid during a time of war. Lacorinth never forgot what Gideon did, and when the time came, Lacorinth named a ship in honor of Gideon.
HMS (His Majesty's Ship) Repulse: an attack broom carrier belonging to the navy of Enchancia. The Repulse's home port is the Enchancia sea port of Evermore Landing.
IBC (Imperial Broom Carrier) Fa Zhou: an attack broom carrier belonging to the navy of Weiling. Like the FMS Charlemange, the Fa Zhou is equipped with more powerful cannons, making it another perfect choice to stay behind and help protect Mazaria. The Fa Zhou is named in honor of Mulan's father.
ISS (Immortal Sea Ship) Escadron Pourpre: an attack broom carrier belonging to the navy of Cinnibar. The Escadron Pourpre (Purple Squadron) was the very first attack broom carrier built in the world. Cinnibar shared the blueprints with Enchancia and other friendly kingdoms, and soon these kingdoms each had a carrier of their own. When Enchancia was building their carrier (the HMS Repulse), the engine design was modified by the Royal Inventor of Enchancia, Gwen, to be up to date with Enchancian standards. The ISS Escadron Pourpre has a piece of equipment aboard which is unique to the Escadron Pourpre - a magical device which allows the carrier to visible and invisible at will. Cinnibar quickly realized the danger such a device would pose if it fell into the wrong hands, so Cinnibar decided that nobody but Cinnibar should have access to the device and its blueprints.
SSS (Sultan Sea Ship) Hamed Bobolonius: not an attack broom carrier, but a genie carrier belonging to the navy of Tangu. The Hamed Bobolonius is named in honor of Princess Jasmine's father, Sultan Hamed Bobolonius the Second.
Special section
In this special section, as a holiday treat, two recipes from Jolly Roger Brat.
Mistletoe Cookie Bars (Violet loves making these for Wassalia!).
What you'll need:
1 (18.5-ounce) package white cake mix.
1/3 cup butter, melted.
2 tablespoons water.
2 eggs.
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries.
1 cup (6 ounces) white baking chips.
1/2 cup cashews, coarsely chopped.
What to do:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray bottom only of a 9" x 13" baking dish with cooking spray, and lightly flour. In a large bowl, using a spoon, combine cake mix, butter, water, and eggs until dough forms (some dry mix will remain). Stir in cranberries, baking chips, and cashews. Spread evenly in pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour, then cut into bars.
Makes 24 bars.
Speckled Brookie Bars (all chocoholics in the castle love this treat from Chef Andre!).
What you'll need:
2 (19.8-ounce) boxes brownie mix, batter prepared according to package directions.
1 (16.5-ounce) roll refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
1/2 cup chocolate chips.
What to do:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour half the brownie batter into baking dish and spread evenly. Place cookie dough slices over brownie batter. Pour remaining batter over cookie dough slices. Sprinkle walnuts and chocolate chips evenly on top. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool, then cut into bars.
Author's notes
Avalor, Ash Delgado, Elena, Esteban, Isabel, jaguins, Naomi, Shuriki, and Vallestrella are from "Elena of Avalor".
Ebony is an original character created for this story by Ben10Man.
Fa Zhou, and Mulan, are from the 1998 film "Mulan".
Faith (Scarlett's adopted daughter) is an earlier version of Faith seen in the "Torchwood" episodes "Dead Man Walking" and "Fragments".
Having Ebony reveal herself as Colette's half sister was the idea of Ben10Man (who also provided the dialog for that scene).
Having La Llorona come into the story was based on an idea by JA-The Poet over at DeviantArt. La Llorona, as mentioned in this chapter, is an earlier version of La Llorona seen in the movie "The Curse of La Llorona".
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".
Princess Jasmine, and Sultan Hamed Bobolonius the Second, are from the 1992 and 2019 versions of "Aladdin".
The FMS (Federal Military Ship) Charlemagne, HMS (Her Majesty's Ship) Vallestrella, HMS (His Majesty's Ship) Gideon, IBC (Imperial Broom Carrier) Fa Zhou, ISS (Immortal Sea Ship) Escadron Pourpre, and SSS (Sultan Sea Ship) Hamed Bobolonius were the idea of Brigade701. Meanwhile, the BC (Broom Carrier) Ehre and HMS (His Majesty's Ship) Repulse were my idea.
The Kingdom of Avalor is from "Elena of Avalor".
The Kingdom of Cinnibar is a kingdom created by Ben10Man, and is used in my stories with permission from Ben10Man.
The Kingdom of Orillia is a kingdom created by Jolly Roger Brat, and is used in my stories with permission from Jolly Roger Brat.
The League of Kingdoms is something that I created starting with my stories "Dorrie" and "Dorrie: Book Two".
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 (A.K.A. Lady Colette Cosmarune) 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 scene on the bridge of the HMS Repulse is loosely based on the Doolittle carrier launch scene in the movie "Pearl Harbor".
The song sung by the Avalor soldiers and jaguins is a modified version of the same song heard in "Elena and the Secret of Avalor".
Disclaimer
"Aladdin" (1992 film) and everything associated with it © Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation, and Buena Vista Pictures.
"Aladdin" (2019 film) and everything associated with it © Walt Disney Pictures, Rideback, and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
"Elena and the Secret of Avalor" and everything associated with it © Craig Gerber, Disney Television Animation, Team TO, and Disney-ABC Domestic Television.
"Elena of Avalor" and everything associated with it © Craig Gerber, Disney Television Animation, Team TO, and Disney-ABC Domestic Television.
"Harry Potter" and everything associated with it © J. K. Rowling, Bloomsbury Publishing, Arthur A. Levine Books, Little Brown, Heyday Films, 1492 Pictures, Patalex IV Productions, and Warner Brothers Pictures.
"Mulan" (the 1998 film) and everything associated with it © Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation, and Buena Vista Pictures.
"Pearl Harbor" and everything associated with it © Touchstone Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, and Buena Vista 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.
"Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess" and everything associated with it © Craig Gerber, Jamie Mitchell, Disney Television Animation, Toiion Animation Studios, Team TO, and Disney-ABC Domestic Television.
"The Curse of La Llorona" and everything associated with it © New Line Cinema, Atomic Monster Productions, Emile Gladstone Productions, and Warner Brothers Pictures.
The Kingdom of Orillia and the other original ideas from Jolly Roger Brat are the property of Jolly Roger Brat, and are used in my stories 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).
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.
"Torchwood" and everything associated with it © BBC.
I only own Abby Cosmarune-Mirphy, Admiral Parkes, Candice Cosmarune-Cooper, Crimson Force, Dorrie Cosmarune-Cooper, Enchancian Intelligence, Evermore Landing, Gayle Lovegood, Lovisa, Princess Deidre, the HMS Repulse, the Kingdom of Lacorinth, and the Kingdom of Mazaria.