What We Do Best

Summary: Cedric and Sofia decide to team up for a sorcery competition at her school called 'Spell It Out.'

Disclaimer: I don't own Sofia the First!

A/N: So here is the last chapter for this story. Sorry for the cliffhanger last chapter, but I felt it warranted it…besides, chapter two was quite long! Lol. Anyway, again, I'm trying to honor a few hints and suggestions, so I hope I managed them well. Enjoy, and look for my next story soon (maybe not today, but soon)! Also, yes, this chapter is shorter, and yes, the ending is extra cheesy, but I figured for the closing content and considering it's AquaTurquoise who's writing this, it's not the least bit surprising. :p Hope you've enjoyed it either way! :D

*Story*

Chapter 3: What We Do Best

"Why, you little brat!" He aimed his wand at the young girl. "This is the last time you'll interfere, Princess."

Cedric's eyes widened. "Sofia!"

Sofia instinctively lifted her arms to her eyes, trying to guard herself from whatever attack may be coming her way. She heard Grimtrix growl out a command and braced herself.

"Sofia, look out!"

The girl yelped as she felt herself knocked to the ground just as a blast of magic zoomed past her. She glanced up to realize the younger version of Cedric was hugging her, as if keeping her from harm. "Mr. Cedric…"

"Don't worry," he panted as he released her and moved in front of her, still shielding her. "I'll protect you."

"Isn't that sweet?" Draegan cooed sarcastically. "Dear old Cedric, trying to make himself useful for once; too bad it'll all be in vain by the time we're done with the both of you."

"You leave her alone, Draegan. I won't allow you to harm the princess."

"Such brave words from such a puny sorcerer," Grimtrix sneered as he re-aimed his wand toward both of the friends. "I'm going to enjoy eliminating you both. Two fewer problems to worry about in my quest."

Sofia gripped Cedric's robe tightly and whispered, "What can we do?"

Grimtrix and Draegan both cornered the friends from either side, their wands aimed directly at them.

"I…I don't know," Cedric admitted regretfully. "I'm so sorry, Sofia…sorry that I can't save you."

Blue eyes widened as both of the older sorcerers called out a simultaneous spell, their wands powering up. She gasped when she felt Cedric's arms wrapping around her as if to comfort her one more time…to defend her from the unavoidable ending they were likely to endure together.

Just as the last word left Draegan's and Grimtrix's lips, a bright pink light illuminated the area, its source—Sofia's amulet—shining with purpose. A type of shield had formed around the children and encased them inside, keeping them from being blasted by the sorcerers' magic.

"Seriously?!" Draegan huffed. "Not only must we deal with typical sorcery, but now we have a 'magical princess' on our hands?" He glared at Grimtrix. "You didn't tell me about this!"

"I thought it fairly obvious! Everyone knows about the Amulet of Avalor, you fool!"

Sofia separated from Cedric and clasped her hands over her amulet, releasing the shield from around them. She looked toward her mentor meaningfully and smiled when he grabbed their previously constructed wand and gave her a confident smirk. She glanced back toward the bickering sorcerers. "You know what works better than arguing with each other?" she asked them, ceasing their tirades.

"What might that be, little princess?" Draegan mocked.

"Teamwork." She smiled triumphantly as Cedric aimed the wand at them both.

"No!" the men yelled together.

"Magus captis!" Cedric announced, a cage falling from the sky and capturing the troublesome two. He smiled proudly as the captives yelled in anguish. He then turned his attention toward the frozen crowd and murmured an anti-freeze spell. He sighed in relief as everyone slowly began to regain consciousness.

"That was great, Mr. Cedric!" Sofia exclaimed gratefully as she threw her arms around him, hugging him once again.

Cedric chuckled and returned her hug before gasping in realization. "Sofia, we aren't finished with the competition yet…and I'm still a child!"

She giggled. "I know. I kind of like having a mentor my own size."

The pint-sized sorcerer pouted and folded his arms. "Sofia…"

"I know, I know. We'll take care of everything. But what about those two?" she asked as she indicated the captives.

"Leave them to me," Cedric told her with a grin and a flick of the wand.

After sending the two trouble makers away, the competition resumed almost as if there had never been any interference. Sofia demonstrated the WYW Potion as Belle, and Cedric showed off the abilities of their wand. The judges seemed rather impressed before moving on to the next partners. When all was said and done, Cedric and Sofia…did not win the competition, but they did place second.

"Second place," Sofia pondered. "Well, there's nothing wrong with being second best, right?" She smiled toward her friend.

"I suppose not… At least our efforts were recognized."

"Cedric, Sofia!" Miranda greeted as she and the other members of the royal family approached. "Nice job, you two!"

"But why are you still a child, Cedric?" Amber asked with a lifted eyebrow.

The youthful sorcerer sighed heavily. "A potion gone wrong, Princess Amber…"

Sofia grinned playfully. "He's decided to stay this way for a few days."

Cedric gave his apprentice a pointed look. "He most certainly has not. I'll begin conducting an aging potion when we return to the castle again. It simply won't do for me to be unable to reach most things in my workshop, after all." He gave the girl a mischievous look. "Meanwhile, for the time being, you and I are going to do what we do best."

"What's that?" she asked with a smile as he gently placed one hand on her shoulder.

"Make the most of the magical situation." He grinned and tapped her unexpectedly on her arm. "Tag, you're it! Run, Princess Amber and Prince James!"

"Run—ah?!" Amber squealed as James grabbed her hand and dragged her off, hurrying to follow after Cedric.

Sofia gaped in surprise as the three laughing children ran off from her. She then smiled excitedly and took off after them. "Wait up, you guys!"

Roland chuckled as Miranda smiled after them. "Sofia really does bring out the best in Cedric, doesn't she?" he asked his wife.

"Yes, Rollie…but I think it's fair to say that it works both ways, too. Cedric, in his own way, often brings out the best in Sofia. And that, I think, is what they really do best."

He smiled and wrapped an arm around her shoulders as they maneuvered along.

The end

[PS: Don't worry. Cedric returned to normal later that evening…after about seven rounds of tag, of course. ;) Thanks for reading! As just a bit of a heads up, the next story will be a bit more…somber, so be prepared. Till next time! AquaTurquoise]