Elena said, "Cinderella, we are going to your kingdom next."
Cinderella was excited. She wanted to show her new friends around! Then she thought of something.
"Elena," Cinderella asked, "how will we get to my kingdom? The portal took us to Snow White's kingdom!"
Elena smiled. "Buena question," she said. "The portal just knows to take us to your kingdom next."
"That's odd," Cinderella said.
"Cinderella, you should go first," Sofia said.
"Okay, here goes…" Cinderella said. She jumped, and the portal sucked her in.
Cinderella tumbled out of the tree the portal was in. She looked around and saw the moue she'd talked to earlier.
"Cinderelly," the mouse said, "we're building a new home in a different tree."
Cinderella smiled. "That's an excellent idea," she said kindly. "The portal will go away, but it might take a while."
In the white room, Snow White jumped into the portal, followed by each princess in order. A few moments later, they shot out of the tree and whacked into Cinderella.
Cinderella turned around and said, "That hurt!"
"I'm sorry," Snow White said.
"You couldn't help it," Cinderella said forgivingly.
"The jewel we are looking for in this kingdom should be blue," Elena said. Everyone nodded, excited.
Suddenly, Cinderella saw a green and a pink dress lying on the ground. "Oh, my goodness," she said. "I was going to visit my stepfamily!"
"Maybe the jewel's in their house," Elsa said.
"That is quite possible," Cinderella said. "I have dusted and cleaned everywhere in that house, but there could be a place I don't know about."
"Or they could have gotten it since you moved out," remarked Pocahontas.
Cinderella nodded. She picked up the dresses and went to her stepfamily's house, the other princesses following.
Cinderella knocked on the door. She heard a muffled, sharp voice yell, "Anastasia, get the door."
The door opened, and Anastasia was standing there, wearing her usual pink gown. "Oh, Cinderella! What a lovely surprise!" she said.
"Cinderella's here? Did she bring gifts?" came Drizella's voice. A few moments later, Drizella appeared at the door.
"Certainly, I brought gifts for you, Drizella, Anastasia," Cinderella said kindly.
"Come in! Come in!" both girls chorused.
Cinderella entered. "Do you mind if my friends come in?" she asked.
"Not at all," Drizella said.
Anastasia said, "As long as they aren't mice or some other… gross… creatures."
"They are all human," Cinderella said. Then she caught a glance at Elena carrying Ariel and said, "Except for Ariel. She's a mermaid."
Anastasia and Drizella squealed. Like many girls, they had always dreamed of seeing a real mermaid.
The sixteen princesses entered the house. Anastasia and Drizella were very surprised to see how many there were.
"How did she get so many friends?" whispered Anastasia.
Drizella replied in a whisper, "She's a princess now. Princesses always have lots of friends."
Anastasia went over to the princesses. "Are you all royalty?" she asked.
"Oh, we haven't introduced ourselves," said Sofia.
"I'm Snow White, a princess," said Snow White.
"I'm Aurora, a princess as well," Aurora said.
"My name is Ariel, I'm a mermaid and a princess of two kingdoms," Ariel said.
"I'm Belle, and I'm also a princess," said Belle.
"I'm Jasmine, the princess of Agrabah," Jasmine stated.
"I'm Pocahontas, an American Indian princess," Pocahontas said.
"I'm Mulan," Mulan said. "I'm not really a princess, but I did save China."
"I'm Tiana," said Tiana. "I'm from New Orleans, but I'm the princess of Maldonia."
"I'm Rapunzel, and I'm the Lost Princess of Corona," Rapunzel said. "Only, I'm not lost anymore."
"I'm Merida, the princess of Clan DunBroch," Merida said in her thick Scottish accent.
"I'm Anna, the princess of Arendelle," Anna said.
"I'm Elsa, the queen of Arendelle," Elsa said.
"My name is Moana of Motunui," said Moana, "and I'm the daughter of the chief."
Sofia said, "I'm Princess Sofia, the first of my name, of Enchantia."
"I'm Elena, the crown princess of Avalor," Elena said.
Anastasia and Drizella curtsied deeply. "We're in the presence of very high royalty," Drizella said.
"I'm Drizella," Drizella said to the Disney Princesses. "I don't have a title, but my last name is Tremaine."
"I'm Anastasia," said Anastasia to the Disney Princesses. "I don't have a title either, and my last name is Tremaine. But we're both the stepsisters of Princess Cinderella, so maybe that counts for something."
Suddenly, Lady Tremaine stepped into the room. She looked surprised at all the people in her house. Her eyes darkened when she saw Cinderella.
"Cinderella, who are all these people, why are they in my house," snapped Lady Tremaine.
"Stepmother, don't be rude, please," Cinderella said. "They are all very high royalty, and they are my friends, and I've come to pay you a visit."
"Well," Lady Tremaine said in a kinder tone, "in that case, how would you ladies like some tea?"
"Tea sounds very nice," Anna said politely.
Lady Tremaine told Anastasia to heat up some tea and then began talking to the Disney Princesses, purring over them and acting very nice. Cinderella knew it was just an act, the same act Lady Tremaine put on whenever royalty was around. Lady Tremaine wasn't as hateful towards Cinderella as she had been, but that was just because Cinderella was a princess now.
Anastasia and Drizella didn't have to put on an act, because their delight was genuine. They had been rude to Cinderella when she was still in their household, but it wasn't entirely their fault. Now they loved Cinderella like they should have long ago and always looked forwards to her visits.
Cinderella was nervous. Soon she would have to confront her stepmother and ask her if she had a blue jewel. Cinderella was still afraid of her stepmother even though Cinderella was now higher in power than her.
Jasmine nudged Cinderella. "You need to ask about the jewel," she whispered.
Cinderella nodded and an uncomfortable feeling edged its way into her stomach. She was truly afraid to ask. She decided to start with her stepsisters.
"Drizella," Cinderella said.
Drizella, who was chatting to Tiana about green clothing, turned to Cinderella. "What is it, Cinderella?"
"By chance, do you know if there is a blue jewel in this house?" asked Cinderella.
Drizella shook her head. "I don't know. I don't think we have any jewels in the house, but you'd have to ask Mother."
Cinderella frowned. She would ask Anastasia first. Maybe she wouldn't even have to talk to her stepmother.
"Anastasia," Cinderella said.
Anastasia, who was admiring Ariel's scales, turned to Cinderella. "Yes?"
"Do you know if you have a blue jewel?" inquired Cinderella.
"I don't have one," Anastasia said. "I don't think any of us have jewels. Ask Mom."
Cinderella frowned. Her last chance was gone, and she'd have to talk to her stepmother.
"Stepmother?" Cinderella said quietly.
Lady Tremaine looked her way and raised an eyebrow. "Are you talking to me, Cinderella?"
Cinderella nodded.
"What is it you want?" Lady Tremaine said in a stern voice.
"I was wondering," Cinderella said. She paused. "Do you know of a blue jewel… I mean, do you happen to have a blue jewel?"
Lady Tremaine had a look that was dangerously close to hatred in her eyes. "Why would you want this even if I had it, Cinderella?" she asked. "You have so many jewels now that you are a princess." Was that envy in her eyes?
"It's special," Cinderella said. "If you have it I could trade something else that is far more valuable for it."
Lady Tremaine had greed in her eyes now. "I don't have it," she confirmed.
Cinderella's heart sank.
"But I had it once," she continued. "A weird old lady gave it to me a few months after you left. I sold it to the prince a few days ago for a lot of money."
"Prince Charming?" Cinderella asked hopefully.
Lady Tremaine nodded. "Your prince."
Cinderella grinned.
Lady Tremaine looked a bit irritated. She hated Cinderella's smile.
"You should pay me," Lady Tremaine said, "for telling you where it is."
Cinderella cast an annoyed look at her stepmother. "Fine, I will give you one of my sapphire broaches tomorrow."
Lady Tremaine smiled greedily. Even if she'd missed her shot at power, she could at least use her stepdaughter's wealth to her advantage.
Cinderella looked at the dresses still in her hand. "Anastasia, Drizella," she said, "I have something for each of you."
Drizella dropped Tiana's hairpiece she'd been looking at and Anastasia let go of Ariel's fin. They rushed over to Cinderella and smiled in anticipation.
Cinderella held the green dress out to Drizella. "I picked it especially for you. I know you like the color."
Drizella smiled. "It's lovely, and I really like it!" she said.
Then Cinderella held the pink dress out to Anastasia. "I know you wear pink a lot and that you like this shade. So, I picked this one out for you."
Anastasia grinned. "Thanks, Cinderella, it's so stylish!"
"You're welcome, Anastasia," Cinderella said.
Anastasia and Drizella went back to talking with the princesses, and Cinderella told Sofia, "I've learned where the jewel is. My stepmother told me."
Sofia told all the other princesses, and then Cinderella said, "I'm so sorry, but we really must be going."
"Oh, please stay longer," Anastasia pleaded.
"I'm sorry, but we have to go," Cinderella said. "I'll stop by again very soon!"
"Goodbye, Anastasia," Ariel said. "I'm glad you like my tail."
"Goodbye!" some of the other princesses said.
"Bye, Drizella," Tiana said. "I am really happy you like my hairpiece!"
"Adios, amigas," Elena said. "Maybe I'll see you again someday!"
All the princesses exited, and then they started talking excitedly.
"My stepmother said she sold the blue jewel to Prince Charming," Cinderella said. "We'll have to go to my castle to search for it."
"Why don't you just ask him where it is?" asked Tiana.
"I would," Cinderella said, "except he's on a hunting trip."
At this, Snow White looked alarmed. "Hunting deer and such?" she asked. "Deer are my friends!"
Cinderella shook her head. "Bears and the like, I think."
"Bears!?" Merida cried. "My mother and my three wee brothers were bears once!"
"I don't know what he's hunting," Cinderella confessed. "Maybe frogs?"
Tiana said, "I was a frog one time!"
Cinderella said, "I don't know! All I know is he's out hunting! Hopefully not any animals that are your friends or that you or your family turned into once!"
"Okay, okay," laughed Moana. "Maybe he's fishing?"
Ariel looked horrified.
"Or maybe not," Moana said. "Maybe it's… cows?"
"Cows don't live in the wild, I don't think," quipped Aurora. But they stopped arguing and made their way to the castle.
Cinderella was stopped by the royal guard. "Your Highness Cinderella," he said, "who are those people with you?"
"They are visiting royalty," Cinderella answered simply.
"Are they allowed in the castle by your consent?" asked the guard.
"Yes," Cinderella said.
They entered the castle doors, and immediately were greeted by the king.
"Wonderful, wonderful, so much visiting royalty from so many different kingdoms," he crowed. Then he winked at Cinderella and said, "Now, about those grandchildren…"
"I'm sure your wish will come true soon," Cinderella said.
"Wonderful, wonderful!" the king cried.
Elena said to the king, "Gracias for the warm welcome. Cinderella said that your son bought a blue jewel yesterday. Do you have any idea where it might be?"
"Jewel?" the king asked. "I don't know of any jewel. He's always buying and selling things, and I can't keep up with what he has and what he hasn't anymore."
Elena's face fell.
Cinderella said to her, "Maybe we could ask his personal servant. He's sure to know where it is."
"Buena idea," Elena said.
Cinderella went to the bedroom her prince shared with her. His servant was nowhere in sight.
Cinderella facepalmed. "I forgot," she said. "He went on the hunting trip with Prince Charming. How could I have been so silly?"
Elena groaned.
Suddenly, there was a commotion at the door. A loud cry of "Father! I'm home!" came.
Cinderella gasped. "Oh, he's home! And he came at just the right moment!"
Elena smiled. "That's wonderful!"
There came the sound of boots clomping up the steps. Prince Charming walked into the room.
"Hello, Cinderella!" he called.
"Hi, Princey," Cinderella said affectionately. "This is my friend, Elena."
Elena curtsied. "I'm Elena, the crown princess of Avalor."
"I'm Prince Charming, the prince of…" he stopped. "Huh. I don't remember the name of my kingdom."
"Anyway, honey," Cinderella said, "I heard you bought a blue jewel from my stepmother the other day."
"Yes, I did," Prince Charming said. "I don't like buying from her. She's nasty, I do say. But the jewel is very lovely. It matches your eyes."
Cinderella smiled. She was very happy that her prince was now very kind and romantic.
"I'm thinking of having it shaped into a ball and making it into a necklace for you," Prince Charming went on.
"Princey, please don't!" Cinderella cried.
"What? What's wrong with that?" Prince Charming asked, looking hurt.
"I'm sorry I yelled," Cinderella said. "It's just… it's a special stone, and my friends and I need it unharmed for an important mission."
"That's okay," Prince Charming said. "I'm sure there are other sapphires in our kingdom, even if they don't glow."
"It glows?" Elena said, startling the couple, who had forgotten she was in the room.
"Yes," the prince said when his nerves had calmed.
"It's definitely the one we need," Elena said.
Cinderella said to the prince, "Did you catch anything?"
Prince Charming frowned. "No, we didn't," he said. "I almost had a big buck, but my manservant scared it away when he tripped over a stick." Then he said more softly, "Maybe I should fire him."
"No," Cinderella said. "It's good that you didn't get it, Princey, because then some of my friends might get upset. My friend Snow White, she is friends with deer, and I think Aurora is too."
"Then I won't fire him," the prince said.
"Princey, could you go…" Cinderella started. The prince was already headed to his dresser. He pulled a key out from under his right epaulette and unlocked his locked drawer. Then he picked a glowing blue stone up, locked the drawer, put the key back under his epaulette, and gave the stone to Cinderella.
"Thank you," Cinderella said.
Prince Charming smiled. "You're welcome, my little maid…." Elena looked horrified to hear Prince Charming call Cinderella his little maid. The prince finished, "turned princess."
Cinderella smiled. Elena realized that it was probably usual for Prince Charming to call Cinderella his "little maid turned princess."
"We should go downstairs," suggested Cinderella.
Cinderella and the prince walked down the stairs, holding hands. Elena followed a few steps behind.
They reached the bottom, and Cinderella said, "I got the jewel!"
The princesses cheered, and Cinderella spoke to her prince. "Princey, I have to go now, and I will see you later."
"Well, see you later, Cinderella," the prince said.
Cinderella and the other Disney Princesses walked out of the palace. They went back to the tree the portal was in, and then they walked through it. They fell onto the floor of the white room.
Cinderella placed the blue jewel on the pedestal next to Snow White's. Both jewels were glowing a bit. Cinderella's jewel was about the same size as Snow White's, but it was a different shape. It looked like a cone. When she set it down, the jewel rolled onto its side.
"Well done, Cinderella!" congratulated Elena.