Sorry this took awhile, my computer was acting funny. Stupid virus… I'm glad you all are enjoying my story!

Disclaimer: If I owned the Princess and the Frog, Naveen would be MINE. Sorry Tiana, I love you, but I love Naveen more…

The bayou was just not a place you wanted to be in the when the sun was starting to set. It cast eerie shadows and really triggered the active imagination. However, Tiana figured if she survived it as a frog, she could survive it as a human.

"Louis, are you sure this isn't hard on you?" Tiana asked her ride. "I mean, I was a frog the last time you carried me through this bayou. I don't want to tire you.."

Louis kept swimming through the murky water, carrying Tiana on his back as he replied, "Tiana, how do you think you're going to get through these waters without me? And…y' know….someone has to protect you from all those…other gators."

Tiana smiled lovingly at her friend. She knew he didn't like traveling through the bayou due to the quicksand, mean gators, and hunters with guns, especially. In yet, he was willing to put that all aside to help his friends. "I really appreciate your help." Tiana thanked.

Louis looked up at her, sadly. "I just can't believe this happening to my 'lil buddy! Naveen's a player, not a killer!" Louis had been easier to convince than Charlotte had about the Shadow Man returning, and after Tiana got him to calm down, he agreed to take her to Mama Odie. Now, a scowl was engraved on his face. "That Shadow Man…..first he took Ray….now he has Naveen! Ooh, when we get him, I can't wait to …see Mama Odie….teach that guy a lesson!"

Tiana patted his head. "Don't worry Louis, we'll get him back. He WON'T suffer the same fate as Ray, I promise." Tiana thought about what she'd do if Naveenwas caught by the police, and they decided to kill him. The thought made Tiana feel cold all over. That can't happen, Tiana thought to herself. If Naveen was killed…if he stopped exsisting…Tiana couldn't even complete the thought. All she could do was wonder if dying from heartbreak was possible.

How did this even happen? Tiana thought to herself. Although he was far from perfect when she first met him, Naveen was nothing like the Shadow Man. Shadow Man sought destruction, pain, and the misery of others, while Naveen sought love, fun, and everyone getting along together.

She thought back on how she first felt when she met Prince Naveen of Maldonia. She had considered him selfish, spoiled, lazy, cocky, rude, and childish. After spending a few days with him in the bayou, she realized he was all those things, but he was also a lot more. He was also funny, kind, creative, intelligent, and sensitive. It's like there were two different sides to him, but she had learned to love both of them.

"Tiana! We're here!" Louis pulled Tiana out of her thoughts. She looked up and saw the old-boat-in-a-tree house.

"Let's go, Louis." Tiana whispered. Louis nodded and gave Tiana a boost to climb the tree. Tiana nodded her thanks, and began grabbing branches. "How does she even get up here?" Tiana grunted. With a few more pulls, she managed to get to the front door with Louis right behind her.

Taking a deep breath, sand knocked on the door. "Mama Odie?" she called. There was no answer. Tiana sighed, and knocked harder. "Mama Odie! It's me, Tiana!" Still no answer. Tiana groaned, and banged on the door. "Mama Odie! Please, open-"

"For cryin' out loud, child! Just come in! I'm old! Be a little considerate, and don't make me get up!" Came a very familiar voice behind the door.

Tiana sent Louis a quick glance, and opened the door. She was slightly surprised seeing all of Mama Odie's Voodoo trinkets at a smaller size. The last time she was here, she had been a tiny frog. She was also surprised to see Mama Odie cooking some gumbo in her 'pot'.

"Mama Odie, I thought you said you were sitting down?" Tiana questioned.

The short, old lady sighed. "It's non of ya business what I do in my free time, Josie!" She pointed angrily at Tiana.

Tiana looked around to make sure Mama Odie was referring to her."Uh, Mama Odie? I-I'm not Josie. It's me, Tiana."

Mama Odie's expression instantly changed. "Tiana! Sweetheart, how ya'll doin'? Wish you had sent me some sorta warning, I woulda cleaned up the place!" Tiana looked around at all the junk surrounding the home. She didn't have that time. "Well c'mon, sweet cakes! Give ya mama a hug!" Mama Odie stretched out her arms for the girl.

Tiana smiled, crouched down, and wrapped her arms around the Voodoo queen. "It's real swell to see you again, Mama Odie." she said.

Mama Odie laughed, and took a step back. "Same here! Tell me sweetie, how are the children?"

Tiana raised an eyebrow. "Um, I don't…have any children, ma'am."

Mama Odie frowned, and smacked Tiana upside the head with her wooden spoon. "Watcha waitn' for? I want to see a buncha mini Tiana and Naveens running around! Geez, do I always have to point you two in the right direction…" She grumbled.

Shaking her head, she opened her arms again. "O.K Naveen sweetie, now you." Tiana rubbed her eyes as Mama Odie waited for her hug. "What? No hugs? Oh, look who thinks he's too cool to hug his mama!"

"Mama Odie, Naveen's not here! That's why I came to see you, he's in trouble." Tiana told her.

Mama Odie shook her head. "Only reason anyone comes to see me, they always need my help."

Tiana bit her lip. "I'm sorry ma'am, I really am glad to see you…but I'm sick with worry-"

"Oh shoot, darling, don't you worry about me! This ol' lady gets used after awhile…"

Tiana already knew Mama Odie had a bad habit of changing the subject, so she patiently said, "Mama Odie, I'm not talking about you, I'm talking about Naveen."

"What 'bout 'em?" Mama Odie gave her a blank stare.

Tiana sighed. They were just going in circles! "He's in trouble!" she raised her voice, a little.

"WHAT!?" Mama Odie wrinkly face was covered in shock. "Girl, you need to learn how to speak up! Ya man's in danger, and you lettin' me go on about peaches?!" She shook her head while muttering to herself. "Come ova here baby girl, and tell ya mama what happened."

Tiana nodded, and took a seat next to next to the Voodoo Queen's chair. "Well, it all started with-"

"Wait!" Mama Odie grabbed a bowl of gumbo that was just sitting in a corner, and by now was attracting flies, and took a seat in her chair. "O.K, go."

Tianaheld back her disgust, and began," It's the Shadow Man, Mama Odie. He's taken over Naveen's mind. I don't know when or even how, but the man I love the most is under the control of the man I hate the most." Mama Odie took a slurp of her ancient gumbo, and motioned for her to continue. "The Shadow Man is forcing Naveen to do things he would never do; he even compelled him to kill a man! He's out there somewhere, doing things he's going to regret for the rest of his life! I need your help, Mama Odie."

Tiana bit her lip, hoping Mama Odie had understood what she had just said. Mama Odie shook her head slowly. "Will ya husband eva learn?"

Tiana folded her hands in her lap. "I don't think this was Naveen's fault, ma'am. I think the Shadow Man came to him this time."

Mama Odie set her gumbo down, and stretched. "Poor Naveen… he just can't seem to get away from my boy.."

Tiana's eye widened. Had Mama Odie just said what she thought she said? "Your….boy?"

Mama Odie turned to face her. "Oh that right, I neva told you did I? Facilier is my son."

Tiana quickly scrambled to her feet. "YOUR SON!??!?!" The Shadow Man was Mama Odie's son?!?! The thought repulsed her.

Mama Odie waved her hand in dismissal. "Of coarse child! Why do ya think I know so much 'bout him? How do ya think he learned Voodoo?" She shook her head. "Worst mistake I ever made."

Louis looked up from the gumbo 'pot'. "So you know how to fix Naveen?" He licked the gumbo of his lips.

"Gator, that you? Get away from my gumbo!" She waved her spoon at him until he backed off. Then she took a deep breath, and turned to Tiana. "Sweetie, do ya really want to help ya prince?"

Tiana nodded, fervently. "More than anything Mamma Odie! I'll give up everything I have! My restaurant, my home, my money,…."

"How 'bout ya life?" Mama Odie asked.

Tiana gave her a look of disbelief. "My life?"

Mama Odie tapped her chin. "There's only one spell that can save ya man, and it requires a human sacrifice." She shook her head, and muttered to herself, "Don't even like using that kinda magic…"

Tiana was silent, and took a deep breath. "Mama Odie I-"

"WAIT!" Louis cried. He quickly grabbed Tiana's arm, and pulled her away from Mama Odie. "Tiana! I want Naveen back, but I don't wanna lose you! I mean…You…and-and Naveen….aw, one way or another, I'm gonna lose a friend!"

Tiana sighed. "Louis…I'm sorry, but….if I can never see Naveen again…I'm not really sure I can live without him." Louis gave her a confused look. She smiled, and said, "All of my dreams, my adventures, begin with Naveen. Without him…I really have no life." Louis started to say something, but Tiana raised her hand to stop him. "No, that doesn't mean I'd kill myself if he left, that's just stupid. But I would rather die than go back to life without him."

She sighed, and walked up to Mama Odie. "All right, Mama Odie. I'm ready for the sacrifice."

Mama Odie stared at her. "Are you sure?"

Tiana nodded. "I'm willing to die for him."

Mama Odie was quiet for a minute. "All righty then." She held up her hand, and watched a knife appear from thin air.

Tiana crouched down, and waited for the attack. I hope Naveen won't be too angry with me." she thought.

"Ooops, wrong weapon." Mama Odie waved her hand again, until her magic gourd appeared in her hand. She looked at Tiana. "Watchoo doin' on the floor, girl? It's filthy! Get up here, and take my gourd!"

Tiana stood, terribly confused. "I thought… I thought you had to kill me."

Mama Odie waved her hand. "I made that up. I just had to know you were that determined to get ya man back. I can't just give my magic gourd to just anybody,y'know." She handed Tianathe weapon. "Attack the Shadow Man with this. No, it won't hurt yo husband, this here gourd only hurts evil. It'll go straight to the demon."

Tiana was a little upset about the trick, but her gratitude over powered it. 'Thank you Mama Odie….so I guess this means I'm going to have to face the Shadow Man heads on, right?"

Mama Odie nodded. "You will child, but I have a feeling that's no problem for you." She gave her a proud smile.

Tiana smiled back. "I defeated him once, I can do it again."

Mama Odie gave a little grunt. "Even if he's hidin' behind yo husband's cute face?"

Tiana gave her a mischievous look. "I'll just imagine he broke my oven again."

Mama Odie motioned towards her 'pot.' "Let's go, then."

"Hm?" Tiana asked.

She gave her a quick nod of the head. "Well we gotta find him first, don't we?" Tiana nodded, and walked over towards the gumbo. Just like the first, Mama Odie began to stir the gumbo chanting, "Gumbo, gumbo in the pot, we need our prince, WATCHA' GOT?"

The gumbo shined for a minute, until an image of Naveen appeared. He was no longer wearing his new boy outfit, but a completely black outfit. Black shirt, black pants, and black boots. He had on a smile that truly belonged to the Devil, and his purple eyes were fixed into a murderous gaze, aiming at anyone who passed him. And above all, he was carrying Dr. Facilier's cane to prove he was the new Shadow Man.

"Oh, Naveen.." Tiana moaned. "I'm coming to save you, baby."

"Ew! Naveen doesn't look good in black!" Louis groaned. "Well, I guess it's not Naveen's fault, I mean, the Shadow Man made him wear those clothes….Ew! Does that mean Shadow Man dressed Naveen? How disgusting is that!?"

Mama Odie shook her head. "It looks like 'ol princey is headin' for Pirate's X. Y' know, that 'ol pirate themed restaurant. Looks like he's plannin' on makin' then his first victim."

Tiana scowled and looked at the gourd. "Not if I have anything to say about it. C'mon, Louis!" She a, and the gator quickly ran for the door.

"Be careful, sweetie! Accordin' to my gumbo, there's a bloody death in your future." Mama Odie called to her.

Tiana waved her hand. "Don't worry Mama Odie! I'll stop Naveen before he kills anyone! Thanks for your help" With that, she and Loiuis ran out.

Mama Odie was silent as she returned to her gumbo. "Gumbo, please tell me that this 'bloody death' can be avoided?"

The gumbo shined again, and displayed an image. Mama Odie gave a sharp gasp. "Oh!" She sighed,and and placed her head in her hands. "Oh Tiana...this is not gonna end well...."

Special note: O.K, everybody, I plan on making the next chapter a songfic. When you all review, I'd like you to please tell me what song you think would go good with this story. I'd like to hear your ideas!