"Forty two years ago. Our beloved kingdom of Avalor was invaded by an evil sorceress named Shuriki. Even in sparkles she looks mean." Skylar says as Mateo uses him tamborita to show the story while Skylar tells it.
"Uh Skylar the story." Elena says.
"Oh right. The kingdom suffered under her rule for many years. Until the day that princess Elena finally returned. She bravely led the charge against Shuriki and saved the kingdom from the darkest threat we ever faced. But as guardians of Avalor that was supposed to be our job. The guardians need to be stronger, smarter, and faster than ever before. So we're ready the next time there's danger in Avalor." Skylar says.
"Well said Skylar." Chief Zephyr says.
"Thanks Chief Zephyr. I'd been practicing a week." Skylar says.
"Ciela, Avion, Nico tomorrow you will take the guardian test. If you pass will become guardians of Avalor. If you fail you must return to our home of Vallaestrella. Hopefully your Navigara prepared you well." Chief Zephyr says.
"Skylar's the best teacher ever." Nico says.
"Yes well we'll find out in the morning. For Vallaestrella!" Chief Zephyr says.
"For Avalor!" Alexis and the others say in union as Chief Zephyr then leaves.
"I meant what I said. Your also the best big bro." Nico says.
"Thanks baby bro. Now you all better get some rest. You got a big day tomorrow." Skylar says as Nico, Avion, and Ciela leave.
"Nico's worked so hard. I hope he passes." Skylar says.
"Don't worry he will." Elena says.
"Elena it's getting late. You should head back to the palace." Mateo says
"I agree with Mateo we need to be leaving soon." Alexis says.
"What for?" Skylar asks.
"I have to give the grand council a state of the kingdom update in the morning. Can you believe it's been one year since I became crown princess?" Elena asks.
"Wow I guess tomorrow's a big day for all of us." Skylar says.
*Timeskip*
"The guardian test will challenge your reflexes, strength, agility, and intelligence. And this year the test was designed by the royal wizard, the royal wolf, and Migs. So it will be harder than ever." Chief Zephyr says.
"Make way! Princess coming through! Oh and I got Elena too." Luna shouts as she lands with Elena on her back.
"You made it!" Skylar says.
"I wouldn't miss this for the world. I'm rooting for you guys." Elena says.
"Thanks princesa." Nico says.
"Migs why don't you tell them what's in store." Chief Zephyr says.
"Gladly. The test is in two parts. First is the battle test. A magical enemy will appear from one of the caves below. You must dodge the enemies spell blasts and tag the enemy with your wings. You get hit your out. The second part is search and rescue. You each have to find three statue heads that Mateo and Alexis hid in Viemacarto and bring them safely back to the pedestal below. You have ten minutes." Migs says.
"Ten minutes heartless." Luna says.
"Only ten minutes?" Ciela asks.
"That's not very long." Avion says.
"You guys trained for this. You'll do fine." Skylar says.
"Let the guardian test begin." Chief Zephyr shouts as Mateo casts a spell starting the test.
"Good luck!" Elena shouts.
"You'll need it!" Migs says. Nico, Avion, and Ciela then take off to start the first challenge soon being able to pass it with team work as they all then meet at the pedestal below.
"Good team work. You have all passed the first challenge. And now onto the search and rescue!" Chief Zephyr says as Mateo casts another spell starting the next challenge.
"Remember you only have ten minutes to find the statue. Go!" Migs says as Nico, Avion, and Ciela get going.
"Where are they?" Elena asks.
"There almost out of time." Alexis says.
"Look! Here they come!" Elena says as Ciela and Avion make it but something causes Nico's statue to break before he can make it to the pedestal.
"I don't know what happened. It just shattered." Nico says.
"He brought it this far. Isnt that enough?" Elena asks.
"I wish it was. But it's a search and rescue test. He broke the statue I'm sorry but you failed the test. Ciela, Avion congratulations you are guardians. Skylar will you escort Nico back." Chief Zephyr says.
"Yes Chief. You would of made a great guardian Nico. And I'm gonna miss you." Skylar says as Chief Zephyr leaves.
"We all will." Elena says.
"I really thought I was going to make it." Nico says.
"Come on Nico." Skylar says as he and Nico leave.
"It's not fair. It was Nico who figured out how to find the statues." Ciela says.
"He did?" Elena asks.
"Yea. If it wasn't for him we never would of passed." Avion says.
"Then maybe Nico deserves a second chance." Elena says.
"Sorry.. there are no second chances. It's against the rule." Migs says.
"Who made these rules? Chief Zephyr?" Elena asks.
"No Verago the King of the jaquins." Migs says.
"Also known as Skylar and Nico's papa." Luna says.
"Well then I'll just ask King Verago to make an exception." Elena says.
"Elena didn't you hear Migs he said there are no second chances." Alexis says.
"Besides you can't do that. You'd have to go to our realm and humans are not allowed there." Migs says.
"But this is a special case and I am the crown princess. Will one of you take me?" Elena asks.
"No way." Migs says.
"Hop on." Luna says.
"Luna!" Migs says.
"What? I agree with the princess. Nico should get another shot." Luna says as Elena gets on her back.
"Wait. As your royal wizard and your friend I'm advising you not to go to a realm where your not welcome." Mateo says.
"I agree with Mateo. It's never wise to go where your not welcome it never ends well." Alexis says.
"Thanks for your advice Mateo. You too Alexis. But I have to do this for Nico. Come on Luna." Elena says as she and Luna leave.
"Migs we can't let her go there alone. You have to take us too." Mateo says.
"No I don't." Migs says.
"Let's at least try to stop her." Alexis says.
"Fine." Migs says as he lets Alexis and Mateo get on his back.
*Timeskip*
"I'm gonna ask Nico's father to let him take the test again." Elena says as Alexis and Mateo finally catch up to her and Luna on Migs.
"No your not." Migs says.
"We have to turn around and go back before anyone knows we're here." Mateo says.
"What's the worst that can happen? King Verago says no." Elena says.
"Knowing our dad that's the best thing that could happen." Skylar says.
"Come on Luna." Elena says as she and Luna keep going.
"Elena!" Mateo shouts.
"There she goes again." Alexis says as they go after Elena and Luna.
"Oh Skylar what have you done?" A guard jaquin asks as they arrive in a giant throne room.
"You know humans aren't allowed in-" Another guard jaquin says as he gets cut off by Skylar.
"Father!" Skylar shouts.
"Are you out of your mind? You can't let King Verago see them." A guard jaquin says as they then hear a loud roar echo in the room.
"Yea too late." A guard jaquin says.
"Hi dad." Skylar says as a black jaquin with green and blue feathers comes out of the shadows on a ledge.
"Skylar!?" King Verago says as he then flies down.
"Before you get mad this is crown princesa Elena and her royal wizard Mateo and her royal wolf shifter guard Alexis.
"Ah welcome to Vallestrella princess." King Verago says.
"Oh uh thank you." Elena says.
"Now you must go. My sons should not have brought you here. They simply do not know any better. As usual." King Verago says.
"Actually I was the one who insisted on coming. Today Nico failed his guardian test but I really don't think it was his fault. So I came to please ask you to give Nico a second chance." Elena says.
"I do not know how you do things in Avalor but here in Vallestrella we have rules that we must follow which means no second chances." King Verago says.
"Told ya." Migs says.
"Glad we got that all cleared up. Elena shall we?" Mateo asks as Elena gets off Luna's back and walks over to King Verago.
"King Verago. Ruler to ruler is it really such a big deal if Nico takes the test again or if there are people in Vallestrella?" Elena asks.
"Yes it is. A very big deal. And since you do not seem to be leaving I guess I will have to show you just how big of a deal it is. Ruler to ruler. Vallestrella is much more important than you know princess. Follow me." King Verago says.
*Song being sung is called A Big Deal sung by King Verago*
King Verago singing
Magic swirls through both our Realms
But what dwells here can overwhelm
The meanest beasts you'll ever see
Almost as strong as a King like me
We keep the darkness locked away
Patrol the valley night and day
We built that Gateway long ago
And closed it remains until we say so
Oh
The Rules of the Realm
Keep us secure
No one breaks them
I make sure
Obey the rules
The threat is real
Take it from me
It's a very, very big deal
A very, very big deal
"Many years ago humans came in Vallestrella and accidentally unearthed Kazine. A evil monster. It was the biggest battle we had ever fought. We won but there was a great cost. Those peaks are the scars that remain of that fateful day." King Verago says.
"I had no idea." Elena says.
"There is much we protect Avalor from that you do not know of. It s why humans are not allowed here. And why we follow all of our rules!" King Verago says.
King Verago singing
The Rules of the Realm
Keep us secure
No one breaks them
I make sure
Obey the rules
The threat is real
Take it from me
It's a very, very big deal
So stay on your side
I'll stay on mine
And you and I
Will get on fine
There's no debate
And no appeal
Take it from me
It's a very, very big deal
And I should know
Cause I'm a very, very big deal
A big deal
*Song over*
"I understand your majesty. I'm sorry Nico I tried." Elena says sadly.
"King Verago! Marimonda has escaped." A green jaquin says as he and another jaquin arrive.
"Who's Marimonda?" Elena asks.
"One of the dark forces I told you about. Marimonda's a wicked forest sprite who once tried to destroy every city in Avalor." King Verago says.
"We have to stop her." Elena says.
"That wont be easy. Centuries ago the ancient sand birds used ancient magic to capture Marimonda. But the sand birds are all gone now." King Verago says.
"What about the sun bird oracle Quita Moz?" Skylar asks pointing to a painting on the wall.
"What's a Oracle?" Nico asks.
"Someone so old and wise they can even see the future. I bet Quita Moz would know how to stop Quita Moz." Skylar says.
"Quita Moz disappeared with the other sun birds long ago." King Verago says.
"Some say he's still here way up in the peako laco mountains." Skylar says.
"Then we have to go find him." Elena says.
"Only fool would waste time looking for something that isn't there." King Verago says.
"With all due respect I've dealt with my fair share of emergences. I've been ruling a whole year." Elena says proudly.
"Oh a whole year. Well I have been ruling for over fifty. Skylar, Luna take the humans to the gate way. Migs you and the rest of the jaquins come with me. We must prepare to capture Marimonda." King Verago says as he leaves.
"I know what King Verago said but my instincts are telling me we have t find that oracle." Elena says.
"We're your instincts listening when the King of this realm told us to leave?" Mateo asks.
"Yes Elena let's go we shouldn't push our luck." Alexis says.
"You guys I have a duty to protect Avalor. We all do. Skylar?" Elena asks.
"I don't know." Skylar says.
"I'm with the princesa. I may not be a real guardian but we have to do whatever we can to save Avalor and Vallestrella. My navigara taught me that.
"Well said Nico." A voice says revealing to be a light tan brown female Joaquin with pale blue and pale pink feathers ( Jaquin number four on the pic 6BlHlyQb_EAzBMHpLJ7KTSfNNsw=/fit-in/700x350/filters:fixed_height(100,100):origin()/pre00/0806/th/pre/i/2016/210/b/4/season_based_jaquin_adopts_0_4_closed_by_ and her voice is Kelly Clarkson) walks up.
"Hi Tara. What are you doing here?" Nico asks.
"I heard what princess Elena said. I think she is right. We need to find Quita Moz." Tara says.
"Guys this is Tara she used to teach me before I became a guardian trainee she also used to run around alot with my bro Skylar. Tara meet crown princess Elena, her royal wizard Mateo, and her royal wolf shifter guard Alexis." Nick says.
"Hello everyone." Tara says.
"So your in?" Elena asks.
"Yep. I am anyways. Skylar?" Tara asks.
"I'm in." Skylar says.
"Me too." Luna says.
"Elena are you sure you know what your getting into?" Mateo asks.
"Trust me. I know exactly what I'm doing." Elena says.
"Then we better get searching." Mateo says.
*Timeskip*
"Ok according to an etching Quita Moz nest is on a lake with three mountain peaks above it." Elena says.
"No island in this lake." Nico says.
"Then let's move on to the next one." Elena says.
"Elena we gave it a try but we should really head back now." Mateo says.
"Not until we find Quita Moz." Elena says.
"Oh that one has three peaks." Luna says pointing to three mountain peaks.
"Maybe the nest is there." Tara says.
"But there's nothing on the island." Skylar says.
"Hey guys. Check out the island shadow." Nico says pointing to the shadow.
"It looks like a sun bird." Elena says.
"The oracle's nest has to be here." Skylar says.
"Where? All I see is a bunch of rocks. There's no nest in site." Mateo says.
"Maybe it's not meant to be in site. Reveal! There's an underground tunnel." Elena says using her scepter to reveal a hidden tunnel in the peak.
"What's that?" Luna asks.
"It looks like a giant nest!" Mateo says shocked.
"You found the oracle Nico!" Skylar says.
"Now we just need to find a way inside." Luna says as they land.
"There must be some way to get through that rock." Skylar says.
"I can blast it. Blaze!" Elena says firing at the rock but the blast goes through it.
"It went through it." Alexis says.
"Maybe cause it's not really there. Like those spells you did Mateo." Nico says as Mateo then sticks his tamborita through the rock.
"It is an illusion." Mateo says.
"It's too dark in here." Skylar says as they all go through the rock illusion.
"Glow." Elena says using her scepter to light the way to a slightly lit area where a wooden door is.
"Are you ok?" Mateo asks as Elena gets off Skylar.
"Yea. The scepter makes me tired if I use it too much." Elena says as they all then go to the door. Elena then touches the door making it reveal a room as she then steps into the room.
"Come on." Elena says as the door then closes behind her separating her from the others.
*Timeskip*
"Elena?" Mateo asks as they then run in once the door opens.
"I'm ok. I was just talking to Quita Moz and he gave me this jar." Elena says showing a jar she is holding
"He gave you a jar?" Mateo asks.
"We can use it to capture Marimonda. Nico can you carry it?" Elena asks handing Nico the jar.
"Of course." Nico says.
"Uh are you sure you want him to carry it? You remember the last time he carried something." Luna says.
"I think he can handle it." Elena says as they leave the tunnel.
*Timeskip*
"There she is." Elena says pointing to Marimonda once they find her.
"Is that Migs?" Tara asks.
"He's in trouble. " Elena says.
"We need to help him." Alexis says.
"Blaze." Elena shouts blasting at Marimonda when she has her cornered only to miss as a giant bolder almost falls on her. Marimonda then captures Migs as he comes out of hiding thinking they caught Marimonda.
"Migs!" Elena shouts as Marimonda takes off with Migs.
"What are you still doing here!? We had a trap set." King Verago says as he and two guards fly down.
"I didn't know. I'm sorry." Elena says.
"Sorry won't undo what you've done." King Verago says.
"I know. I can fix this." Elena says as she gets on Skylar's back.
"Elena! Alexis you need to go after her she might get hurt." Mateo says as Elena and Skylar take off.
"I can't catch up to Skylar on foot. Even in wolf form." Alexis says.
"Get on me I can catch Skylar. I used to run with him. I have no problem catching him." Tara says receiving a nod from Alexis and she gets on Tara's back and the two go after Elena and Skylar. After catching up to Elena and Skylar they see them trapped in vines. Alexis then uses her ice abilities to freeze the vines and break them loose.
"Are you ok princesa?" Skylar asks as he and Tara land on the round with Elena and Alexis.
"Yea. I'm just catching my breath." Elena says.
"She's headed toward the gate way and she can use Migs to open it." Skylar says.
"I know I know. I have an idea. But we'll need to get there first." Elena says.
*Timeskip*
"Skylar and Tara you two lay down there with the jar. I'll make an illusion that Marimonda can't resist and she'll step right into our trap." Elena says as she has Tara and Skylar lay down with the jar.
"You got it princesa. Lying down is my specialty." Skylar says.
"Among other things." Tara says receiving a slight shy smile from Skylar.
"I hope this works." Alexis says.
"Envision a house." Elena says making an illusion of a house.
"Come just a bit closer." Alexis says as she and Elena get pushed by something and then look to see Carla and Victor and see Marimonda saw the trap.
"Surprise." Victor says.
"Victor? Carla?" Elena asks as Alexis shifts to wolf form and gets over Elena growling at Carla and Victor. Alexis and Elena then look to see Tara and Skylar pinned down by vines.
"Thank you Marimonda." Victor says.
"You know her?" Elena asks.
"Who do you think freed her? And I have you to thank for that as well. If it wasn't for you we wouldn't have gotten into Vallestrella in the first place." Victor says.
"Me?" Elena asks.
"Yes you." Victor says.
"We snuck in behind you." Carla says receiving a low growl from Alexis.
"Anyone going to Avalor cause I'm about to open the door." Marimonda says.
"Carla time to go." Victor says as he and Carla start walking towards the door.
"Why are you doing this Victor?" Elena asks as Alexis tries to help her up.
"You should have let me steal the royal jewels the last time we met. Now I will steal much much more from you. Good bye Elena." Victor says as Marimonda uses Migs to open the door as she then goes through the door with Victor and Carla.
"What happened?" Mateo asks as he and the others arrive.
"It was Victor and Carla. They were behind it all. King Verago you were right. I should of listened to you. I'm sorry." Elena says.
"You should be. You and my sons have brought ruin upon Avalor." King Verago says.
"No we didn't." Skylar says.
"What did you say to me?" King Verago asks.
"I said we didn't ruin anything. Nico found the sun bird oracle and Elena got an enchanted jar from him that can trap Marimonda forever. If you teamed up with Elena instead of kicking her out we would of caught her already!" Skylar says.
"I have been waiting for this day for years." King Verago says as he puts his wing around Skylar.
"You have?" Skylar asks.
"This is the first time you've stood up for what you believe in. Such courage is the sign of a true leader." King Verago says.
"King Verago. I may have been right about the oracle but I messed up your plan. I tried to go after Marimonda myself when I could of used some help. I thought I had it all figured out but you've been ruling a lot longer than I have. So I'm ready to listen now." Elena says.
"Ruler to ruler I say we come up with a plan on the way to Avalor. Right after someone unties Migs." King Verago says.
*Timeskip*
"There she is." Nico says pointing to Marimonda who isn't far from the palace.
"She's headed toward the palace!" Mateo shouts.
"You two really think this plan will work?" Luna asks.
"It better." King Verago and Elena say in union.
"Where were you?" Luisa asks as Elena and the others go own to the rest of the royal family outside.
"The realm of the jaquins." Elena says as she gets off Skylar followed by Alexis and Mateo.
"Looks like you brought a few back with you." Francisco says pointing to King Verago and the other jaquins flying to go stop Marimonda. Elena then tells the others the plan as they get into place as Marimonda comes over the wall. As Alexis and the guards try to attack Marimonda they fail and Alexis's gets hit to the ground by a vine.
"Alexis!" Mateo shouts running over to Alexis as Marimonda gets in front of the palace steps as she then goes to step on the step and her foot goes through it revealing the palace is an illusion made by Elena.
"Guess what Marimonda. You can be caught after all." Elena says as Marimonda is then trapped in the jar as Mateo closes the lid.
"Nice illusion princesa." Skylar says.
"Thanks." Elena says as everyone gathers around her.
"How'd you learn to do that?" Gabe asks as Elena picks up the jar.
"It's a long story. King Verago. We got her." Elena says as King Verago and the other jaquins come over.
"Just like we planned. Nico. Today you have proven you have what it takes to be a guardian." King Verago says.
"So you'll let me take the test again?" Nico asks.
"No. This was bigger than any test and you have passed with flying colors." King Verago says.
"That's my baby bro!" Skylar says.
"Now we just need to find Victor and Carla." Elena says.
"Victor Delgado was behind this?" Francisco asks.
"He was trying to use Marimonda to take over Avalor. I thought he would of followed her here. Captain assemble a team of your best royal guards to track them down." Elena says.
"Yes your majesty." The guard says before walking away.
"Now I have to take this back where it belongs." Elena says gesturing to the jar.
*Timeskip*
"It is my great honor to proclaim you guardians of Avalor. Nico your mother would be proud. Of both of you." King Verago says as the other jaquins celebrate Nico, Avion, and Celia becoming full fledged guardians of Avalor.
"Is everything ok you've been distracted since you got back from the oracle?" Mateo asks noticing Elena is unusually quiet.
"Yea Elena what's wrong?" Alexis asks.
"I'm.. just a little tired. That's all. Hey Alexis and Mateo don't stop giving me advice ok. I think I'm gonna need it." Elena says.
"We'll always be there for you Elena. No matter what." Mateo says.
"Come on you three. For Vallestrella." Skylar says as he, Luna, and Tara have Alexis, Mateo, and Elena get on their backs as they fly around with the other jaquins.
"For Avalor!" Everyone shouts.