Chapter 3
Madeline : The Grand Magical Council
That night after the fight against the bounty knights Tilly sight as she is in deep thought about things. Bartley is exhausted as he and the other knight were getting citizen to safety from the bounty knights. she notice that Amber's key to the library is glowing as she is stunned by it. "Hmm how interesting", Tilly said to herself as she sees that it is glowing in a bright green color.
Bartleby look at Tilly as he is puzzled about things as he is seeing the key glowing. "Tilly what is the matter dear"? Bartleby asks Tilly as he is wondering about things.
Tilly look at Bartleby as she is stunned by it as it adds another layer to the mystery. "Well, Amber's key to the library is glowing. It seems when Amber went outside of her comfort zone when she followed the dragon lilies to the hurt children, defending me from Johnathan and Amelia. Plus it is the things that they said that bugs me like wayward nieces. It adds more layers to the mystery that I don't know where to begin to understand. Plus, I have a hunch that James's key will glow when he does something outside of his comfort zone ". Tilly said to Bartleby as she has a feeling about something as it is a strong indicter about things.
Bartleby look at Tilly as he agrees about things as the two of them are getting ready for bed. "I agree. Plus, I am glad that the kids are safe where they need to be at". Bartleby said to Tilly as they went to bed for the night.
The next morning, Enrique Noble and his draught in law Rebecca Noble are riding in a cloud coaster as they are on their way to work at the Grand Magical Council. As the Cloud Coaster approaches the manor house, both Enrique and Rebecca see a huge garden in the back yard as there are various fruits and vegetables growing. "Wow, someone must have put a lot of hard work to put in those poles in back there. I imagine it is a ten foot log". Rebecca said to Enrique as she has a rough estimate on things.
Enrique nod in agreement as he guesses that a lot of hard work is put into it. "I would agree with that estimate Rebecca". Enrique said to Rebeca as he parks the cloud coaster out front of the manor house. The two of them gets out from the cloud coaster as the man is a bit nervous about meeting the woman living in the house. Rebecca nods as they both grab their Grand Magical Council badges out. Enrique knocks on the door as they are wondering if the owner is home.
It is not long that a young woman answers the door as she give them a look. her gray blue eyes give them a stare down as she has never seen them before. "May I help you"? The young woman asks them as she looks around her early 20's like 21-22 years old.
Enrique look at the young woman as she is not who he was expecting to be at the door. "My name Enrique Noble and this is Rebecca Noble from the Grand Magical Council. We are here to see Ms. Kimberly Wilson". Enrique said to the young woman as they show their ID's to her saying who they say they are.
The young woman look at the two of them as she need to double check about things. "Did you receive this address from Roland the First of Enchancia or Dr. Elizabeth Hudson of Enchancia"? The young woman asks them as they are new people to her as she is not going to let them near Kimberly.
Rebecca look at the young woman as she is deeply surprised as it catch her and Enrique kind of off guard. "No miss, we acquired the address from Josephine Clark Noble, my mother in law". Rebecca said to the young woman as they gotten the address from another person.
The young woman look at them as she is getting the feeling that they are telling the truth. "Please wait here", the young woman said to them as she closes the door as she went to the living room. She sees Kimberly sitting in the living room. "Ms. Kimberly, an Enrique and Rebecca Noble are here to see you. They are from the Grand Magical Council, but they didn't get the address of this home from Roland the first and my mother but from a Josephine Clark Noble". The young woman said to Kimberly as she tells her about it.
Kimberly look at the young woman as she is ponders about it. "Send them in, if they mention anything about Roland the First, be ready for anything, and bring some tea for them to drink". Kimberly said to the young woman as she is giving her a plan of action.
The young woman nod as she look at Kimberly as she understand the orders. "Yes Ms. Kimberly", the young woman said to Kimberly as she went back to the door. She opens the door as she lets them in. "Come in, Kimberly is in the living room". The young woman said to them as she takes off their jackets as she puts it in the front hall closet. She went to the kitchen to get the tea ready for them.
Enrique and Rebecca walk in the living room as they see Kimberly sitting there on the conch. Kimberly is stunned as she look at Rebecca as she is shocked to see her. "Rebecca dear, it has been so long dear". Kimberly said to Rebecca as the two went for a hug. The young woman is stunned as she didn't realize that Kimberly knows Rebecca as she serves the tea to them.
Rebecca look at her before smiles back to Kimberly as she hug her as well as Enrique is a bit confused. "It has been a long time Kimberly. The last time I saw you were at my mother's funeral when my daughter was an infant". Rebecca said to Kimberly as the two of them sits down for a chat.
Kimberly nod as she look at Rebecca as they need to get down to business as the young woman went back to the kitchen. Enrique nod as they need to talk about things. "I knew that you work at the Grand Magical Council, but I never realized that he also works there as well". Kimberly said to Rebecca as she is referring to Enrique.
Rebecca nod as she look at Kimberly as they are colleagues but in different departments. "Yes, I am actually in the Internal Affairs of Magical Investigation and Magical Beings Department while Enrique is in the Magical Investigation Department. I maybe in higher in the chain of command, but I still respect my father-in-law". Rebecca said to Kimberly as she explains about it.
Kimberly nod as she look at them as she give a look to Enrique as she has a feeling on why they are here especially him. "Let me guess, this is about your daughter Miranda isn't it". Kimberly said to Enrique as she has a wild guess on what this is about.
Enrique is stunned and Suprpised as Rebecca has an solemn expression on her face as she has heard a lot about her sister in law. "Why yes, how did you know? Did you know my daughter over the last several years"? Enrique asks Kimberly as he is wondering about it.
Kimberly give a look to Enrique as she shake her head to him. "No actually, I have known Miranda for the last 11 years give or take a few months. She spoken a lot about you deeply". Kimberly said to Enrique as she reveals about it.
It is Rebecca turn to be shocked and suprpised about it as she is wondering why they were not told about Miranda sooner. Enrique look at them as he show Kimberly the family tree as he need to ask her about something important. "I see. Kimberly, does the name King Samuel of Aqualen mean anything to you"? Enrique asks Kimberly as he asks her about a king in a different kingdom.
Kimberly look at Enrique as she is stunned to hear about King Samuel again after a long time. "Yes, that man, I know that I shouldn't speak ill of the dead however, he and that Roland the first did an awful thing by having Lorelei marry my son when she was deeply in love with her boyfriend. Why did you bring King Samuel up after all this time"? Kimberly asks Enrique as she is wondering about it.
Enrique look at Kimberly as he pull out an evidence bag that has communication latter's between him and Johnathan and Amelia Clarke of Noberg. "Were you aware that he was involved with forcing Miranda to give her baby boy for adoption roughly 13 years ago"? Enrique asks Kimberly as he shows her the letter communications to her.
Kimberly is stunned as she put her tea cup down as she look at the letter as she frows as she reads the letters. "Absolutely not, I know that Miranda was married to that awful Birk, but every year on her birthday she gotten so emotional like a bittersweet moment. She never talk about why with me. I guess that now explains it, and I don't think that Roland the First was even aware about it either". Kimberly said to Enrique as she thinks back on things.
Enrique nod as he look at Kimberly as he put the letters away as he shows her the family tree scroll. "The baby boy that Miranda had that was given for adoption it was not Birk's biological son. Were you not aware that the boy in question is actually your son's biological son"? Enrique asks Kimberly as he is going to ask her a tough pill to swallow.
Kimberly is stunned as her jaw drop to the floor as she need to process this. "Are you telling me that I have another grandson that was away from his parents for almost 13 years all because of the selfness of my son's former father-in-law"? Kimberly asks Enrique as she is wondering if she got this correct.
Enrique look at Kimberly as he nod to her as he can't lie to her as she need the to know the truth. "Yes Kimberly that is exactly what I am saying to you. Your eldest grandson was adopted away years ago". Enrique said to Kimberly as he explains about it.
Kimberly is stunned as she look at the letters as they were from Johnathan and Amelia Clarks as she has another questions. "Tell me, are Johnathan and Amelia Clarke in jail right now or are they free and enjoying the comforts of home"? Kimberly asks Enrique as she is wondering if she should get her housekeeper to kick them out.
Enrique look at Kimberly as he has received word on it. "They are in prison for the worst criminals of the entire Ever Realm in the Kingdom of Irenba". Enrique said to Kimberly as he tells her about it as he also has their mug pictures to show her.
Kimberly nod as she look at the pictures of the married couple as she is pleased about it. The house keeper look at them as she has been attentive in the conversation as she has read the articles as she has a question to ask him. Kimberly give her the nod to go ahead and aske him. "Excellent, Enrique, may I ask you something, why would King Samuel do this to your daughter even though Miranda is the same person that protected and saved Roland's first wife when she was his fiancée a year after she gave birth to her first born son? I mean if Roland the First knew that Miranda is the same person that did it, would he treated her with more respect and courteous. It is a dishonorable and dunce move on their parts". The young housekeeper said to them as she wants some answers about it.
Enrique look at the young housekeeper as he is intrigued by her knowledge about it from various articles in the paper. "Well, that is a tough question that needs to be further investigated miss. Plus you are right he would have treated her better. It is a bad move on their parts as well. Your insight will be brought to you know whose attention". Enrique said to the housekeeper as he notices something in her as he needs to look into things.
Kimberly nod as she is thankful that Enrique didn;t bring up Roland the first name to her and being careful about it. she ask the young house keeper to get some paper and an envelope. The young woman nod as she went to get the items in questions. It is not long that she return with it as she write a letter to Roland the first. "Enrique, if you and Rebecca are going to Roland the First's house, I want you to deliver this to him". Kimberly said to Enrique as she is hoping that he will at least read it. She puts the words highly urgent on the front of the envelope to get his attention.
Enrique nod as he receives the letters as he has an invitation to hive to him and his butler to come. "Of course, I am planning to head that way to give him a piece of my mind for treating my daughter the way that he did. Also, I am planning to invite you to my home in a week's time to meet with my, soon to be ex wife, my family, and the Wolfe family. I do want to extend an invite to you know who". Enrique said to Kimberly as he tells her that he wants to.
Kimberly look at Enrique as she sighs as she dose not want to look at the man let alone speak to him. "You can extend the invite to his butler William Strand not Roland the First understood". Kimberly said to Enrique as she tells him about it.
Enrique and Rebecca nod as they finish their tea. "Understood", Enrique said to Kimberly as their talk is over. The young head housekeeper walks them out of the house. Enrique and Rebecca got in to the cloud coaster as Enrique is deeply puzzled about things. "The young head housekeeper, she looks oddly familiar". Enrique said to Rebecca as he is wondering if he has meet her before.
Rebecca look at Enrique as she is puzzled about it as he is carrying the latter from Kimberly. "Have you came across her in one of your original cases Enrique"? Rebecca asked as she is wondering about it.
Enrique look at Rebecca as he shake his head to her as it is not like that. "I don't think so, but I think she is a focus in one of Gabriella's original cases before she disappeared. I will have to double check with the team". Enrique said to Rebecca as they are heading to Roland the first's house. Rebecca looks at Enrique as she is stunned as she understands that it is going to be a huge coincidence to let it ignore.
As Enrique and Rebecca visits. Roland the first house, they handed a letter to William Stand for Roland the first. Enrique even extended the invitation to his his home to the butler under the orders of Kimberly. as the two departs for the Grand Magical Council, William walk into the house as Roland the first is stunned and shocked by the contents of the latter. he went over to double check things from the old articles that he kept. "Roland the First sir, is everything alright"? William asks Roland the First as he is wondering if something is wrong.
Roland the first look at the pictures as there is no denying things from back then. "I have made a huge mistake that has cost me a lot of things William, and now I have deeply paid for the price for them. I know that you were invited to go, but I want you to deliver letters Kimberly, my son, and Miranda with my fullest apologies". Roland the First said to William as he is feeling deeply guilty about it. William agrees as he will do what he asked to do.
At the Enchancia Castle, it has been a week since the stranger Bounty Knights attack on the kingdom. James has a lot on his mind as he is thinks about how Amber went out of her comfort zone as a song is staring to play.
I never thought that my own sister would go up and beyond to help others.
Sure she has stepped into the Buttercups
And learned a ton of lessons about being a better person
The biggest encounter with the Silvercloud Angel even gave her the reason to defend him from those evil knights
I just don't understand where it came from all of an sudden.
Then I could do the same thing as well
But I don't even know where to start to look
As the song ends, he walks by a hallway as he look in it as he see a door up to the attic that is slightly ajar like it was open very recently. "What in the world, I wonder what could be in here"? James asks himself as he is wondering what it is.
James walk in the room as it is the Castle attic as he discovers a hidden club house that is open and brand new to him and the others. However a box of old letters magically moved into the club house. He is very surprised and kind of disappointed that it is filled with unopened letters addressed to Miranda. from. "The kingdom of Montreala, the kingdom of Switzolate, the Kingdom of Gladiz, and the Grand Magical Council, why on earth would someone keep these letters from getting to mom's hands for". James thought to himself as in the box, there is a family photo of Miranda and her side of the family from years ago.
James look at the various letters as he is deeply stunned by it. However, his attention went toward a family picture. "Woah, this picture, wait could that be"? James asks himself as he does recognize one of the people in the picture.
James look at the picture more closely as he look at the back of it. He is completely shocked by it by the names on the back of it. 'Enrique, Josephine, Rodrigo, Miranda, Ernesto, and Rosa, wait a minute, Miranda is my mom's name? could this be mom's family'? James thought to himself as he has no idea that he will discover something about his mom before Madeline does. He takes the picture with him as he leaves the room as he went to find her. He went down stairs as Roland and Miranda are getting ready to head out in a little bit. "Mom, I need to ask you something". James said to Miranda as he wants to talk to her about it.
Miranda is stunned as she look at James as she notices the boxes of letters. "James, what it is and what did you find"? Miranda asks James as she is wondering what this is about.
James look at Miranda as he show her the picture as he wants something confirm about it. "Mom, do you recognize this picture"? James asks Miranda as he is wondering about the picture.
Miranda look at the picutes as she has a bittersweet smile on her face as she see the letters. "Yes, that my family in the kingdom of Gladiz. My parents and my three siblings, and let me guess are those unopened letters are for me from the kingdom of Montreala, the kingdom of Switzolate, the Kingdom of Gladiz, and the Grand Magical Council,". Miranda said to James as she thinks back to the conversation with Goodwyn and Winnifred
James is stunned as he learns that Miranda already knows about the letters. "Yeah, but how did you know about things"? James asks as he is wondering about it.
Miranda look at James as she is not ready to disclose what what she and Roland talked to Goodwyn and Winnifred about. "Yes, I know about it already. Just put the box in my office including the picture". Miranda said to James as she gives him an order about things.
James nod as he look at Miranda as he grabs the box. "Yes mom", James said to Miranda as he walks to Miranda's office to drop the box off.
Miranda sighs as she fills Roland in about the discovered of the letters. "Roland, James found a box full of letters that ended up in the attic. I am starting to suspect that someone in the castle intercepted them and put them in the attic". Miranda said to Roland as she tells him about it.
Roland look at Miranda as he is deeply stunned to learn the news. "Really, this is very concerning. I will have a word with Hank to start an internal investigation into the matter". Roland said to Miranda as he is going to make plans for an internal investigation into the matter.
Miranda agrees as she look at Roland as Baileywick tell them that their ride to the Grand Magical Council is here. Roland nods as he thanks Baileywick for things as the two of them are heading towards the door as the kids are coming down wearing their riding clothes. "Kids, where are you going"? Mirada asks them as she is wondering about it.
James look at them as he didn't wants his sisters to come along on this trip. "I want to see your family's house in Gladiz and my sisters are trying to crash my adventure. Please don't let them come along with me please". James said to them as he is hoping to go solo.
Madeline look at Miranda as she frows as James wanted to go solo on this. "No way mom, we wanted to see where you grew up please. You always say the more the merrier". Madeline said to Miranda as she points that out.
Miranda look at them as she sighs as today is her mom birthday as she need to to send flower over to her as well. "Alright, yes Madeline, the more the merrier is the rule. Plus, you must be on your best behavior you four and before going to my parents house go to the floralist in the kingdom and pick of a bouquet of daffodils, red roses and dragon lilies. Amber, you will be riding with James and Madeline you will be riding with Sofia and holding the flowers". Miranda said to them as she is giving the orders about it.
Madeline sighs as she will not to be upfront as James sighs as he dose not get what he wanted. "Yes mom", Madeline said to them as she is wondering about things. "Plus mom and dad, Amber and I need our own flying horses. When can we get one"? Madeline asks them as she is wondering about it.
Roland look at them as it is something that he will talk about with Miranda. "Your mom and I will talk about it later today I promise". Roland said to Madeline and Amber as it will be a huge discussion for him and Miranda.
Madeline nod as she is secretly hoping that she and Amber will get their own flying horse. as the kids head off towards the stable, Sofia notice the carriage that Roland and Miranda are getting into as it take off. as James and Sofia get Minimus and Echo out. "So any ideas where mom and dad are going today"? Sofia asks them as she is wondering about it as she is wondering why they took off rather quickly.
James look at Sofia as he dose not really know about it. "Nope, I mean mom and dad have been acting kind of weird like they are getting on to something about something". James said to them as he is kind of annoyed that his sisters will be joining them on the trip to the kingdom of Gladiz.
Sofia nod as she and Madeline gets on Minimus while James help Amber to go on Echo. "I mean dad looked kind of stressed when he got that letter last week like it is from the one place that he does not want to hear from". Sofia said to them
Amber look at them as they take off as she sighs in relief as she is holding on tightly. "You mean how when Aunt Tilly shows up and stresses me and James out". Amber said to them as she is not exactly a fan of when Tilly visits when the kids already have plans.
Madeline look at Amber as she can see how it stress her and James out. but it is not on the same level of their dad's stress to hear from the Grand Magical Council. "Yeah in a way Amber, plus we will need to make that stop to get the flowers and a vase as well". Madeline said to them as she makes a reminder about it. Sofia nods as they went to the florists in the kingdom. As they got a vase of flowers of daffodils, red roses, and dragon lilies, the four kids pay for the flowers as they got going to the kingdom of Gladiz.
Back with Roland and Miranda, as they are in the specialty coaster as it takes them to the headquarter of the Grand Magical Council. the both of them are getting nervous about the meeting especially for Roland. It is about an hour's flight as they arrive to a huge building located in a far off Kingdom. As the coaster arrives, Roland and Miranda gets out it is a whole different world as they see all sort of Magical creatures, Magical beings and people alike as they walk in the building. they want to the receptionist desk.
"Welcome to the Grand Magical Council Headquarters, do you have an appointment today"? A receptionist asks them as she wants to know about it.
Roland look at the receptionist as he has the notices in his hands. "Yes, we are here to see Noble". Roland said to the receptionist as he shows her the notice. He is getting nervous about meeting his new father in law for the first time.
The receptionist look at them as she knows that the kingdom that they are from is infamous for having a revolving door of royal sorcerers. "Of course, Noble's door is up the stairs and five doors on your left". The receptionist said to them as she gives them the instructions to get to the right office.
Miranda look at the receptionist as she nod and understand the direction to get there. "Thank you for the directions", Miranda said to the receptionist as they know where to go.
The receptionist nod as she call up the person to let them know that the appointment is here. "Noble, your appointment is here and heading your way". The receptionist said to the person who they are going to meet. "Thank you", the person said to the receptionist as the call ends.
Roland and Miranda went up the stairs and went to the door that has the last name Noble on it. they knock on the door as the person lets them in. Roland and Miranda walk in the office as they have a seat in the chairs in front of the desk as there are a lot of files as the chair tuned around. "Enrique is it? It is nice to meet you. My name is Roland, and I married your daughter". Roland said to the person as he has no idea that he is talking to the wrong person.
The chair turns around as it reveals to be a woman as she look at Roland. "I am not Enrique, King Roland the second. My name is Rebecca Noble, but it is nice to meet the both of you". Rebecca said to them as she deeply surprised them.
Roland and Miranda are stunned as they are meeting a woman not Enrique like they thought Roland's mouth drop to the floor as he is deeply confused about it. "But wait, your last name is Noble just like Enrique". Roland said to Rebecca as he is very confused about it.
Rebecca look at Roland as she get that a lot as she shrug it off as it dose not bother her. "Yes, I am Enrique's daughter in law. I married his son, Rodrigo. We may work at the same place, but I am in the Internal Affairs of Magical Investigation and Magical Beings Department while Enrique is in the Magical Investigation Department. Usually when people get letters from my department, they get really nervous because they think they are going to see Enrique when in reality they are seeing me instead. If you were being called in by the magical investigation department, you two would have been sent to an interview room or an interrogation room". Rebecca said to them as she clears everything up.
Roland look at Rebecca as he is stunned as everything is getting cleared up about it. "Oh ok, that makes me feel a bit better about things Rebecca. I take it that you took over Fernando's case file on the matter of job position at my castle". Roland said to Rebecca as he is wondering about it.
Rebecca nod as she look at them as she is deeply intrigued about the special case about royal sorcerer's position at the Enchancia Castle. "Yes I did King Roland. Your castle is very infamous to having that revolving door of royal sorcerers coming and going. In this department, Fernando, he took a head strong initiative to find out why that is". Rebecca said to them as she got up to places three boxes that Fernando put together about the Enchancia castle that is filled with various royal sorcerers files
Miranda is stunned as she see the three boxes filled with files as there is a lot of them in the first two boxes but very few of them in the last box. "Really, what are with these boxes, Rebecca"? Miranda asks Rebecca as Roland is deeply impressed about things.
Rebecca look at them as she need to explain about it. "Fernando started these boxes to figure out who will be the right Royal sorcerer for the Enchancia Castle. This first one is NOT A CHANCE TO SEND TO ENCHANCIA. the second one is the ALREADY SENT TO ENCHANCIA BUT QUIT, and the last one is HAVE NOT SEND TO ENCHANCIA YET. The last one has the newest files of people to send. You see Fernando Garcia-Roberts is the kind of person does not like leaving a stone unturned. Plus from his notes and journal entries, he has looked into everything that would be perfect fit for the castle and for your two daughters. He looked into the girls' skill level, abilities, active levels, willingness to learn, age, personality, character, background, friendly levels. He even looked into a sorcerer's abilities, skills, medical health, age, family background, financial background, criminal background, criminal history active levels, personality and all sorts of things to find the right person for the job. However as you can see by these boxes, the files that has the not a chance to send to Enchancia because he saw a huge red flag with them because of their criminal background turned up with multiple illegal charges against them". Rebecca said to them as she explains about it.
Roland is stunned as he dose not realize that Fernando worked really hard to figure out who is the right person to be the royal sorcerer of the Enchancia Castle. "Fernando must have gone up and beyond the normal perimeters of finding the right person as the royal sorcerer of Enchancia". Roland said to Rebecca as he realizes that the man didn't give up on things.
Miranda look at Rebecca as she is deeply stunned by it as she is very confused about it. "What kind of criminal activity exactly"? Miranda asks Rebecca as she is wondering about it.
Rebecca look at them as she need to explain as Roland looks at the files of induvial in the NOT A CHANCE TO SEND TO ENCHANCIA. "Things like assault, attempted kidnapping, extortion, stalking charges, harassment charges, bribery, slander, and defamation in other kingdoms especially in the kingdom of Satu. Also, Fernando discovered that some of these people has friendship ties with very questionable people. Fernando deeply didn't want these people any where near Enchancia especially near the two girls and the two of you and especially you Queen Miranda". Rebecca said to Miranda as she explains that Fernando didn't want them any of them near them especially towards Miranda.
Roland is stunned as he see where Fernando was coming from by a lot of these people in this box. "Now I know why Fernando had that box in the first place". Roland said to Rebecca as he is pleased that none of them were even sent to the Enchancia Castle.
Rebecca look at Roland as she see that the man and father finally understands about it. "Exactly, however, since Fernando disappeared 3 months ago, my entire department is deeply worried about him. However, I have hunch that it has something to do with Cornelius". Rebecca said to them as she grabs out a journal that is in an evidence bag that was signed out to her.
Miranda is stunned as she is a bit confused about thing as it also catch's Roland off guard. "Cornelius, I don't understand. He was arrested just several weeks ago on the waters of Merroway Cove". Miranda said to Rebecca as she is starting to realize that there were other things that they were not aware about .
Rebecca look at them as she pull out the journal and the filles on Cornelius that is newly in the already made box of Should have never sent to Enchancia in the first place.
"Yes, however, it is what in Fernando's journal last few entries that was very telling along with a complaint against Cornelius that came in from an anonymous tip from Royal Prep that had Fernando launch a probe into him". Rebecca said to them as she reveals that Fernando launch a probe into the most recent fired royal sorcerer.
Roland is stunned as he was not aware that there was a complaint made against Cornelius. "Royal Prep, that is where our kids go to school at. If the complaint came from there, the fairies should have least known about it". Roland said to Rebecca as he is wondering if the fairies had any knowledge about it.
Rebecca nod as she look at them as she reads the entry in the journal. "However, according to the journal, I don't think that the fairies even knows about it". Rebecca said to them as she is getting the last few pages in it. "Today is like any other day as I am solving the mystery of finding the right click for the Enchancia Castle. Just trying figure out how someone can be the right fit on file and on paper but it not right in person. I gotten a call from Lorenzo during his break/planning period. He was deeply concerned about a fellow colleague at the school that came to him about something that happened and told her to come to me about it. I had a gut feeling that something is not right within the school itself as it was hidden in plain sight. I sigh in relief as I know that Lorenzo has his protection spells on the school to make sure that the two princesses are safe from a vindictive woman's hands with her magic. Much later on, I got a call from the receptionist to let me know that an unexpected visitor who needs help and to file a complaint against someone. I told my receptionist to send the person in. When the person came in, it was a young woman in her mid 20's wearing an outfit that suggests that she was out on a date with a man. However by the hurt expression in her eyes and bruises left by magic, it tells me a magical being was responsible for hurting her. As a father, I feel for the young woman's pain as I urged her to sit. When she told me what happened on a date with Cornelius the words shiver to my core. She told me that her complaint against Cornelius has to be kept secret because if it got out to people, it will ruin her reputation. I have a feeling that where this is going as Cornelius must have went too far with her. As she told me what happened, it started as a strange encounter with Cornelius at Royal Prep and Prank Day was taking place as that first glance of him become strange in front of the lady was spotted by Princess Sofia. As I told her that I will look into it discreetly, the woman didn't leave me her name as she has light brown skin tone with dark brown hair and green eyes. However the item that stood out to me was a half of a heart shaped pendant with the name Bailey. As she left my office, it was something that she said about a strange encounter at Royal Prep that got noticed by Princess Sofia puzzled me like a new clue into things that needed to be reexamined that could have a major role on why the castle always have a revolving door of royal sorcerers coming and going". Rebecca said to them as she reads the entry to them.
Miranda is stunned as she is a bit confused about it. "A new clue, I don't understand. How can it be a new clue when it does not appear to be a clue"? Miranda asks Rebecca as she is wondering about it.
Rebecca nod as she turn to the next entry as there is more to the clues that meets the eyes. "That is what Fernando thought at first, but according to the next entry it has shown him that a clue can be looked from another angle", Rebecca said to them as she reads the next entry. "As a new day dawns, I pray for wisdom and guidance from my missing ex-wife Esmeralda and my daughter Gabriella. Their wisdom that is beyond their years has always helped me when I am down or backed into a corner. When a puzzle piece does not fit quiet right, I need to look it from a different direction. With that in mind, I looked into the past to discover what the new clue is about. As I looked into the past of both girls, I realized what the clue is truly about as it was a set of skills that both girls possess that it is completely oblivious to everyone to care or even notice. Both girls has strong instincts and intuition about others, judge others based on their character, and lastly a skill that is very rare in people who are their ages. They have strong threat assessment skills. As the last one surprised me, I have to ask myself why their parents had not even noticed that they possessed these skills. I know what needs to be done and prepared a recommendation to terminate Cornelius from the post as the Royal Sorcerer of Enchancia". Rebecca said to them as she reads the journal entry. "This entry was the last entry before he vanished. According to the entry, Fernando must have realized that Cornelius was a bad person and Sofia's instincts on him are spot on. Unforenetly, it was too late for you to see that until the incident at Merroway Cove, and when Fernando didn't report in like he normally did, it became an investigation for the Magical Investigation Department". Rebecca said to them as she explains about it.
Roland look at Rebecca as he realizes that there were time that Sofia and Madeline were trusting their instincts about various situations and figured out who were behind things. "No wonder the girls never clicked with any of them. They had excellent judgment of a sorcerer's character all along and none of us saw it. Not only that, they have skills that not even a lot of kids their ages even has at all". Roland said to them as he realizes that things needs changed.
Rebecca nods as she look at Roland and Miranda as it is a huge wake up call to them. "Yes, I suggest that you and Miranda apologize to Sofia and Madeline for it. The inability of a person clicking with someone is a mere small logical explanation. However, when you look much deeper into the matter, it turns out to be something deeper that should be taught to all royals. Plus, I highly suggest have the girls meet them first prior to hire them that way you can look into their instincts and judgment on their character". Rebecca said to Roland and Miranda as she gives them a piece of advice.
Roland nod as Miranda agrees to give that a try as there are seven files of royal sorcerer that has not been sent to Enchancia Castle yet box. "Agreed, I want you to do a full background and criminal background checks on these seven that are in this box and have them sent to the castle. Who ever bonds with the girls the best and gets along with the other two kids that we have will be hired". Roland said to Rebecca as there are some people to try.
Rebecca nod as she understand as she will get on it. "Of course, I will get on it straight away King Roland". Rebecca said to Roland as she will get started with it.
Miranda look at Rebecca as she is curious about something. "Umm Rebecca, is my dad actually here today? I mean it is mom's birthday. Plus, since you are my sister in law, I thought you would be making sure that things are ready for mom's party". Miranda said to Rebecca as she is wondering about it.
Rebecca look at Miranda as she will be heading back to the house in Gladiz. "Yes, I intend to head home right after this. Also, Enrique is here at the council building. However, he is in charge of a special task force. Please follow me", Rebecca said to them as she will need to take them to Enrique.
Roland and Miranda are stunned as they are deeply confused about things. "A task force, what kind of task force exactly"? Roland asks Rebecca as he has no idea what it is exactly.
Rebecca look at Roland as she walks them to the magical investigation department. "That is something that Enrique will have explain to you King Roland". Rebecca said to them as they walk down a hallway in the Department of Magical Investigations. Roland and Miranda are a bit confused as they are standing in front of a painting. Rebecca knocks at it in a special code to get in.
"Access Granted", a magical voice said to them as the painting is actually a door to get in the room. Roland and Miranda are stunned as they follow Rebecca into the room as they see a group of investigators as they are being lead by Miranda's father named Enrique as they are sorting thought a lot of case files that was handled by the missing Gabriella Garcia Roberts. Enrique look at them as he is stunned to see Miranda, Roland, and Rebecca. "Miranda, this is an unexpected surprise". Enrique said to Miranda as they come in the room.
Miranda look at them as she turns to Enrique as she is a bit confused as she does not know about what happend back than. "Yeah it is dad, but umm you didn't forget about mom's birthday being today right. It is June 3rd. Plus, you shouldn't be at work today at all". Miranda said to Enrique as she is wondering about it.
Enrique look at Miranda as now is not the time to explain about his separation from Josephine as it is a private conversation. "I know that dear. However, there are things that I haven't told you yet. Plus, this task force has kept me busy for years. Plus, I got called in to view the contents of a hidden memory orb. After that I am heading back to the house with Rebecca". Enrique said to Miranda as he explains about thing.
A task force member look at them as she in her early 20's as she is wearing a navy princess dress. "It is my fault your majesty. My name is Princess Athena of Amora. I was logging in the evidence that was recovered after Johnathan and Amelia's arrest in Enchancia that came out from their house in the kingdom of Norberg, and I saw a memory orb that has not been fully seen by Enrique". Princess Athena said to them as she owns up to it.
Miranda look at Princess Athena as she is curious about the memory orb as the other task force member agree about things. "There is no need to apologize Princess Athena. Plus, we are about to head out from here anyways". Miranda said to Princess Athena as she is wondering what is on the memory orb.
Princess Athena nod as she look at them. Enrique nod as he and the other task force members as he uses a spell to start the memory orb. the people in the room see the scene from the past is being show. King Samuel of Aqualen is sitting down in an interrogation room as he is angry and ticked off by the fact that a royal complaint was made against him to the royal tribunal committee at Grand Magical Council. It was not long that Gabriella Garcia Roberts come in the room as she is holding some files as she give him a stare down like she is ready to put him in his place. "Please tell me that this is some sort of misunderstanding and I can leave. I am going to be a grandfather to be". King Samuel said to Gabriella as he tells her about it.
Gabriella look at King Samuel as she is not going to let him off that easy until he talk like a canary. "I am afraid that this is not a misunderstanding King Samuel. The complaint made against you was your own daughter, the newly named queen of Enchancia Queen Lorelei". Gabriella said to King Samuel as she reveals that his own daughter made the complaint against him.
King Samuel frowns as he went pale at the thought of his own daughter made the complaint against him. "What, my own daughter made the complaint. I don't understand". King Samuel said to Gabriella as he is getting nervous like his secrets are going to be revealed to her.
Gabriella look at King Samuel nod as she presents the complaint made against him. "Yes that's correct King Samuel, plus when the complaint file reached my hands, I dig so deeply that than you will be in a lot of trouble with the kingdom of Enchancia. Does the name Miranda Ava Noble mean anything to you"? Gabriella asks King Samuel as she places a picture of Miranda in front of him.
King Samuel look at Gabrella as he look at the picture of Miranda laid in front of him. "Yes, but I only heard that her name is Miranda Ava Clarke not Noble". King Samuel said to Gabriella as he tries to deflect the answer back to her.
Gabriella look at King Samuel as she senses that he is trying to deflect the answer like he has the wrong information. "I get that you are a father, but as a father you would be eternally grateful to those who fights and protects your children like your daughter is that correct"? Gabriella asks Samuel as she has something to get him to look into another matter.
King Samuel is stunned as he is a bite confused about the question like it caught him off guard. "Of course I would Ms. Gabriella. It is just you are awfully young to fully investigate matters in royal nature such as this". King Samuel said to Gabriella as he can tell that she appears to be young.
Gabriella places the file that she gotten for the Enchancia Constable office as she opens it to him as it has a lot of information. "Matters in royal nature, I have heard comments like that too many times to count. A comment like that often means that you rather underestimate me. Plus underestimating a Garcia-Roberts is the biggest mistake that anyone can make especially . The truth is that women talk King Samuel of Aqualen especially when Miranda talked to your daughter, but she had no idea that Queen Lorelei is your daughter. Yet, I would imagine how hurt Miranda would be seeing that Lorelei is the daughter of a man who forced and demanded her to give up her baby boy to another royal couple just a year before that". Gabriella said to King Samuel as she has the investigation Looking Back Glass to show him that Miranda did tell Lorelei about what King Samuel did.
King Samuel is stunned as he realized that the two young woman did talk about it back then. "Gabriella you must understand. I didn't want Miranda's child to come in between Roland and my daughter. Miranda does not even come from a royal lineage like my daughter does. Plus I don't think you even come from a royal lineage either". King Samuel said to Gabriella as he assumes things about them.
Gabriella look at King Samuel as she has a family tree scroll to lay in front of him that shows Miranda's full family tree. "You just ticked off one too many kingdoms with that comment and that stunt alone. Tell me something who told you about Miranda being pregnant with her child with King Roland the Second of Enchancia"? Gabriella asks King Samuel as she is ready to nail the man with some justice. She glares at him with fury in her eyes like a jaquine would.
King Samuel look at Gabriella as he realizes that he must have said the wrong thing. "Johnathan and Amelia Clarke of Norberg, they come from a high society family. They said that Miranda is their wayward daughter and I saw that concern in them. Therefore we did what was best thing for their daughter". King Samuel said to Gabriella as he explains about it.
Gabriella look at King Samuel as she learns about it as she is laughing by the statement as she is ready to nail him. King Samuel is stunned and confused by Gabriella laughing at things. "What's so funny Ms. Gabriella"? King Samuel asks Gabriella as he does not realize that she has one more thing to nail him with.
Gabriella look at King Samuel as she smirks to him as she is ready to show him the truth. "The funny thing is it is how ironic things turn out especially when the truth is shown to you in plain black and white. By your logic, if what you, Johnathan and Amelia Clarke did what was best for their daughter, then what the three of you should have done was best for their actual daughter and not their niece". Gabriella said to King Samuel as she is not laughing at him anymore as she is very serious about it.
King Samuel is stunned as he is not aware about the new relevation about it. "Umm did you say niece? they told me that Miranda is their daughter". King Samuel said to Gabriella as he didn't know about it.
Gabriella look at King Samuel as she can tell that the man is getting nervous with facing the truth. "Yes, I did say niece. A niece would come up if a child is born from a brother, sister, brother-in-law, or sister in law. In the case of Miranda, she is the niece of Johnathan and Amelia Clarke while their actual daughter's name is actually Eliza". Gabriella said to King Samuel as she reveals that truth to him.
King Samuel is stunned as he realized that the parents lied to him about it. "You mean Johnathan and Amelia Clarke lied to me". King Samuel said to Gabriella as the realizations is getting to him as he is getting angry about it.
Gabriella nod as she look at King Samuel as she can tell that he is going thought the five stages of grief about it. "Yes they did lie to you. Johnathan and Amelia Clarke is Miranda's uncle and aunt from her mother's side of the family not her father's side of the family". Gabriella said to King Samuel as she gets him to see the truth.
King Samuel is stunned as he look at the family tree as he see that Miranda is related to an Enrique and Josephine Noble bot Johnathan and Amelia Clarke. "Please, I am begging you I need a deal to get myself out of it. I can't afford to lose my kingdom over this". King Samuel asks Gabriella as he is sweating bullets right now as he is trying to barging with her.
Gabriella look at King Samuel as she shake her head as the man in front of her is a huge idot right now. "King Samuel of Aqualen, you are the biggest royal dunce next to your son in law King Roland the Second of Enchancia. The only reason why I am not going after your son in law because he is just as a victim like Miranda is. You are guilty of a lot of things including separation of a child from custodial parent. If you are a father, you would have been deeply supportive of your daughter if she is not happy in her marriage or even going through health issues. However instead, you didn't support your daughter at all in those things. Truth of the matter is doing what is best for a child can actually be the wrong choice that a parent can make. The person who is watching things from the other side is actually Miranda's father". Gabriella said to King Samuel as she presses the button as the window changes to show him who is watching right now.
King Samuel is stunned as he look at the family tree again as he went pale to discovered on what Gabriella said is true about it. He look at Enrique who is beyond angry as he got to see things for himself. "Ok, you are right. I honestly don't know about Miranda's actual parents. I just assumed things because of what Johnathan and Amelia said about how wayward Miranda is. I chose not to tell Roland's parents about the child either". King Samuel said to Gabriella as he realizes that he needs to have a change of heart.
Gabriella nod as she see that the man is guilty about things as he reveals that he choose not to tell Roland's parents about the child. "Now, since you have fully cooperated with me, you have a choice to make, risk your crown and throne of your kingdom in the Royal Tribunal Trial or testify against Johnathan and Amelia Clarke and reveal in Royal Tribunal Trial who adopted Miranda's and Roland's child. You have one week to decision". Gabriella said to King Samuel as the man nods in understanding as he is a lot of trouble.
As the memory orb ends, the scene went back into the orb as everyone is stunned by what was on it. Miranda is stunned as she had no idea that Gabriella was investigating things back then. "Oh Gabriella, I had no idea that she was investigating things back then". Miranda said to them as she realizes that the woman was investigating things.
Enrique nod as he look at Miranda as he need to explain about it. "Yes, Gabriella was investigating a lot of things back then. All of them had a lot of complex connections with other suspects in her other cases. When she disappeared, all of her cases went very cold and inactive. Plus if there was a new case that is connected with Gabriella and her cases, it gets added to it and her cases needed a high level investigator to get access on it. So this task force was put together to solve it". Enrique said to Miranda as he explains about it.
Roland nod as he is staring to understand about it things as it hits him in the face. "I am starting to understand things now. Whenever I saw and met with Fernando in the other department to discuss royal sorcerers, he always gave me this look like he wanted to say something to me about a different matter. However, he never said what it was like he couldn't say what it was". Roland said to them as he was wondering why he got that look.
Enrique nod as he look at Roland as he need to fully explain about it. "Well, that's because he is forbidden to speak of any cases that his family was working on without inviting others to be involved in it. It is protocol". Enrique said to Roland as he explains about things.
Roland nod as he is staring to understand about things as the meeting is over as the four of them leven the Grand Magical Council Building. Enrique and Rebecca are getting in their cloud coaster as they asked Roland and Miranda to ride with them to the house.
Miranda look at them as they have a driver to take them back to the Gladiz house. "Say dad, I always thought you never worked on the day of mom's birthday"? Miranda asks Enrique as she is wondering about it.
Enrique look at Miranda as he dose need to explain about things to her. "Well, that was true Miranda. However, after what happened back then, I filed for divorce from your mother. What you did was extremely unforgivable in my book. However, since your mother's and my marriage was in an arranged marriage, there is a set of divorce clauses that your grandparents put into place. So your mother and I are separated and we are unable to get our divorce finalized unless certain things are met in said the arrange marriage papers. In other words, there is not any kind of loopholes to find like it was extremely airtight that was put together by your grandparents and still being carried out by Johnathan and Amelia Clarke your uncle and aunt". Enrique said to Miranda as he explains to her and Roland about it.
Roland is stunned as he was not expecting that one as his parents were truly in love with each other. "So you mean you and Josephine were not a good match with each other for those years"? Roland asks Enrique as he is wondering about it.
Enrique look at Roland as he nod to him as it was like that. "Yes, we were the wrong match for each other. I had to learn to love Josephine, but it was not the special kind of love that would last for the ages. I listened to my kids and stood up for them especially against Josephine. When I failed to stick up for Miranda on that night, I truly lost her when she left. Thus, the filing for divorce began". Enrique said to them as he explains about it.
Roland nod as he is staring to understand about things. "Is there anyway that I can look at the arrange marriage documents to find a way to get it fully voided? Johnathan and Amelia Clarke are in jail now". Roland said to Enrique as he will take a look at things.
Enrique look at them as he nod in agreement about things. "Yes, it is located in my study at the house. Even though those two are in jail, I doubt it will make a huge difference in it". Enrique said to Roland as he has read it from top to bottom. The two adults are stunned and a bit confused about it.
Mewhile with the kids, as they have arrived to the kingdom of Gladiz as they see a big mansion house as it is has a stables, swimming pool, and a derby track. they want to the stable as they land as a steward of the stable went towards the kids. "Excuse me, did you kids journeyed over to the Noble Mansion"? The stewardess of the stables ask them as she wants to double check on things. .
The kids are stunned as they see a stewardess of the stable as it is something that they don't have at the castle stables. "Yes we did. We have never seen a stewardess of the stables before". Madeline said to the woman as the stables is very clean organized and the flying horses are in great shape.
The stewardess of the stables look at them as she need to explain about things. "My name is Jackie, the stewdress of the stables. In order for you to enter the main house after a long journey of riding, you kids need to change out of your riding clothes, shower, and put on proper clothes. It is Josephine's rule. Plus what ever dress or outfit I give you to put on after you shower, you must wear them until other clothes of yours from your home is brought over". Jackie said to them as she explains about it.
The kids are stunned as they have to get cleaned up first before heading to the main house. "Well Ms. Josephine must be prim and proper lady then". Sofia said to Jackie as she is wondering about it.
Jackie nod as she making sure that the two horses are in empty stalls as Sofia hands her the vase and flowers. The kids shrugs as they got cleaned and showered after they got showed. Jackie hands the kids clean clothes and shoes to match. Madeline is in a green dress with green and pink frilly ribbon and shoes. Sofia is in a yellow dress while Amber is in a pink dress as James is in a navy blue suit. Jackie nod as she hands the vase filled with flowers back to Sofia while their riding clothes are being sent to be cleaned. Jackie nod. as she lead the kids to a carriage that will take them to the house. the kids are stunned as they notice that three other kids are heading to the stables to put their horses away and get cleaned up. '"Here is the front door of the Noble mansion". Jackie said to them as she drops them off.
the kids get out of the carriage as they see Jackie heading back to the stable. "Well, that was new to us". James said to them as he does not mind to be in this suit.
Madeline look at James as she look at the dress that she is in. "Umm yeah but I don't think that Jackie is an expert in fashion. I mean I don't wear green at all". Madeline said to James as Sofia and Amber does not normally wear yellow and pink respectively.
Sofia look at Madeline as she sighs as there is nothing that they can do now. "There is nothing we can do now about it Madeline". Sofia said to them as she makes sure that she didn't get dirty again.
James went to the door as he presses the doorbell. It is not long that Cindy opens the door. "May I help you"? Cindy asks them as she looks at them as she sees that the red headed princess is with them.
James look at Cindy as he notice a couple of things about her like the obvious flour on her apron and the grin on her face that is hiding the evil that she true is. "We are here to see Grandmother Josephine". James said to Cindy as the other kids nod.
Cindy look at them as she glad that she has the cooking in the over already. "Of course please come in, Josephine is in the living room". Cindy said to them as the four kids are escorted to the living room.
Josephine look at the four kids who has arrived as she got a small glimpse of Madeline just a couple of week in Novanimia. "Hello, I am Josephine. Please sit and Cindy please bring the kids some juice and chocolate chip cookies please and continue to find Iris". Josephine said to Cindy as she is wondering where her most trusted head housekeeper named Iris.
Cindy look at Josephine as she rolls her eyes by the mere mention of Iris as James notice it about her. "Of course Ms. Josephine", Cindy said to Josephine as she leaves the room to get things according to the task.
Josephine look at the four kids as they sit down as she giving them that look. "We heard that your birthday is today Grandmother Josephine, and mom told us to pick up flowers for you. I am James, this is Amber, Sofia, and Madeline. We are King Roland the second and Queen Miranda's kids". James said to Josephine as he introduces themselves to her.
Josephine look at them as she look at the flowers and the vase as it is very proper to her tasres. "I see that your mother has not forgotten about my birthday and the appropriate flowers to give to me. I do apologize for Jackie's misguided fashion choices for your sisters, but Madeline you should allow the color green in your color palleted as it does compliment your red hair naturally dear. If you do an all yellow outfit it just washes you out. So yellow is only good in moderation for you". Josephine said to them as she explains about it.
The kids are stunned as it give something for Madeline to think about. "So umm who is Iris and why you want Cindy to look for her exactly"? Sofia asks Josephine as she is wondering about it.
Josephine look at Sofia as she sight as it is not that long that Cindy brings in the tea and juice for them. "Iris is the head housekeeper here. None of us have seen here since this morning. You think with the amount of people here, someone could have seen her. Plus since Enrique and Rebecca are on their way back from the Grand Magical Council and the others are coming home from work, the other kids are bound to come inside soon". Josephine said to them as she explains about it as she is wondering why no one found her yet.
The kids are stunned as they have never heard of the Council before or the others yet. "What's the Grand Magical Council exactly"? Madeline asks Josephine as she is wondering about it.
Josephine look at them as she sight as is it an Enrique question. "It is the council that deals with all things magical. Sorcerers and wizards get their 7 year reviews, magical investigations are conducted into magical crimes, the internal affairs of magical investigations and magical beings. It is a complex thing. Your grandfather Enrique and Aunt Rebecca works there". Josephine said to them as she explains about it.
Amber look at them as she understands about things. The kids are stunned as they learn about their grandfather. "Maybe Grandfather Enrique will find out why you and Sofia can't seem to click with a new royal sorcerer". Amber said to Sofia and Madeline as she makes a small joke about it.
Josephine's brown rise by the small joke as James nudges her about it. "Umm Amber cool it", James said to them as it is not proper to make a joke about things.
Sofia look at Josephine as she is a bit confused about things. "We have not really met our grandfather on either side of the family yet Grandmother Josephine". Sofia said to Josephine as she explains about it.
Josephine nod as she look at them as it is not long that the other cousins come in the room along with Miranda's siblings as they are stunned. The royal kids are stunned as they are meeting for the first time. "Really, dad and Miranda had the tightest of relationships. My name is Ernesto and that is Rodrigo and Rosa. We are Miranda's brothers and sisters. These are your cousins Miranda Louise, Thomas, and Jasmine". Ernesto said to the kids as the cookies arrive by Cindy.
The kids are stunned as they are meeting more uncles and aunt as they have a seat. "Well, it is more than that Uncle Ernesto. We have not seen our Grandfather the First in a few years. His name is also Roland just like our dad". Amber said to them as she is wondering about things.
Madeline nod as she see the cookies as she think about things as she know that James wanted to com alone. 'Cookies too, man I am not letting James go alone on things again'. Madeline thought to herself as she knows that they will need to eat the cookies.
Just at that moment, Miranda and Roland arrives at the house as Enrique and Rebecca come in the house as well. the kids are stunned to see Miranda's father for the first time. "Umm Jasmine, is he who I think that is"? Madeline asks Jasmine as she is wondering about things.
Jasmine nod as she look at Madeline as the kids are meeting Miranda's father. "Yep, that is Grandfather Enrique, the coolest grandfather we know". Jasmine said to Madeline as she explains about it.
Sofia tell Miranda that the cookies has arrived as the woman nod as the siblings are stunned to see Miranda again. The kids are stunned as they see them hugging Miranda as it is the first time that they haven't seen Miranda in forever. "Wow, I have not seen a touching moment like this before". Thomas said to them as he is wondering about it.
Miranda Louise nod in agreement as they are wondering about things. "Yeah, we should probably give them some room to talk". Miranda Louise said to them as they urge their cousins to come with them.
Madeline nod as she grabs the cookies as she tell Miranda that they are going outside to give them adult talk, Miranda agrees to it the adults are continuing to talk. Cindy smirks as Madeline has the cookies as she know it is a matter of time before it happens.
The kids sit down outside as Madeline is eating on the cookies as James look at them. "So was it just me or things looks kind of tense between mom and Grandmother Josephine"? James ask them as he is wondering about it.
Miranda Louise look at them as it is not just them as she has seen it. "It is not just you James. Grandmother Josephine is a very prim and proper woman who had a very tough upbringing. Trust me, it is because of her that I learned how to be patient with stoic and stern people". Miranda Louise said to James as she explains about it.
Jasmine nod as she look at them as she agrees about it. "Yeah, even though Grandmother Josephine has gotten counseling for her past and sorting out her feelings, she has mellowed out some". Jasmine said to them as she explains about it.
Thomas nod as he look at Madeline as she is coughing like she is chocking on something as the others are stunned by this. plus she is having stomach pain as well. "Umm guys what's going on with Madeline"? Thomas asks them as James frowns as he realizes what is going on.
James look at the cookies as he see that there is something red in them. "Madeline is having an allergic reaction". James said to them as he rushes inside to get Miranda
Back inside, Enrique frows as he is getting the feeling that something is wrong.
Just as James rushes back in the room. "Mom, something is wrong with Madeline. She is complaining of her stomach hurting and her throat is tightening". James said to them as he tells her that something is wrong with Madeline.
Miranda look at James as she frowns as she realizes that the cookies has something in them that Madeline can't have. "James what cookies was Madeline eating"? Miranda asks James as they heading outside.
James look at Miranda as the cookies there were a mix of plain chocolate chip cookies and the cherry chocolate chip cookies. "There were chocolate chip cookies. Plus there were another kind of chocolate chip cookies that had something red in them". James said to them as he explains about things.
Roland frowns as this is bad as this was the first anaphylactic shock in a long time for Madeline. "Red of course cherries, those cookies are sweet, but the ones red in them looked too mixed in with the others". Roland said to them as they need to take action.
Miranda look at James as she went to grab Madeline as they went inside to a bedroom. Enrique grabs the Epi-potion from his study as he handle it to Miranda. as Miranda injects the Epi-potion into Madeline's thigh, Madeline is barely coming around. "We have to get Madeline to the hospital Miranda come, and the kids can stay here she barely coming around. I will take you two". Enrique said to Miranda as she is wondering how an epi-potion are here so quickly.
Miranda nod as she look at Enrique as she is carries Madeline to his Cloud coaster. "Right dad", Miranda said to Enrique as the two of them are rushing out with Madeline in her arms.
Roland nod as he look at his kids as they are getting worried about Madeline. "We will be back soon kids". Roland said to them as he is heading with Miranda and Enrique to the hospital.
The Kids nod as Roland goes with Miranda, Madeline, and Enrique as they went to the hospital in Amora. Josephine frowns as she is on a warpath as it is something that someone got away with this in the house. "Rodrigo and Ernesto go get Constable Frank here now. The rest of you go find Iris and Cindy". Josephine said to them as she is on a warpath.
Rosa nod as her two brothers leave the house to get the constable. The kids nod as they saw how Josephine's is on a warpath as she is furious as they are helping Rosa to find the two maids. "Now I know where mom gets that warpath look from". James said to them as one of their questions has been answered about things.
Amber nod as Sofia is deeply surprised by it as well like it is mother and darther thing. "I deeply agree with you on that James". Amber said to James as they are searching for Iris
And as they search the entire house, James opens a door to a bedroom as he look in it, they spot Iris who is tied up. "Aunt Rosa, Grandmother Josephine, Iris is in here". James call to them as they found her in bed.
Josephine is stunned as they see that Iris was in Miranda's old childhood bedroom this whole time. they are stunned as they untie Iris, as Iris look at them as she is awake as she had a blindfold over her eyes. "Ms. Josephine, Ms. Rosa", Iris said to them as she is in Miranda's old bedroom.
Rosa and Josephine look at Iris as the Kids are wondering what happend to the housekeeper. James notice that Iris apron is clean like the other maids with the exception of Cindy.
"Iris how did you get into Miranda old bedroom"? Josephine asks Iris as she took the blindfold off.
Iris look at them as her wrist and ankles are chaffed. "I am not sure. It all started last night. I made a call to Lady Agatha about a conversation I over heard, and then I was knocked out from behind. When I came too, I didn't know which room I was in, and I couldn't break free. The conversation was about cherries and a red headed princess. I contacted Enrique and you Mrs, Josephine about the matter discreetly, and Enrique brought home epi-potions from the doctor ". Iris said to them as she explains about it.
James is stunned as he realizes what happend as he sneak out of the room as Sofia look at the housekeeper named Iris. "My red headed sister, her name is Madeline. She can't have cherries at all". Sofia said to Iris as she does not realize that James has left the room.
Iris nod as she look at them as she is wondering about things. "Yeah but why someone would target someone that I have never met before or seen in this house"? Iris asks them as she is wondering about it.
Josephine frowns as she know that Iris will need to be seen by a doctor. "Rosa call Dr. Lucy over here to take a look at Iris". Josephine said to them as they help Iris to get to the living room.
Iris nod as Amber and Sofia help her get down the stairs to the living room. James frowns as he is wondering how this could have happend as they need to find Cindy next. He went down to the Kitchen as he notices the family cook book as he turn to the page on the Cholate chip cookies. as he look on the page, there is a section on variations on it to make Cherry chocolate chip cookies. then he spotted a memo to make these cookies just like according to the plan written on a piece of paper. He realized that who even made theme was intention and not an accident. As he spot Cindy with an evil smirk on her face, he realized that she was the one that must have done it.
"Hey you stop right there", James said to Cindy as he has this mystery figured out.
Cindy frowns as James see her as she has been caught. "I am going to say no". Cindy said to James. She makes a run for it as she runs outside.
James frowns as he is running after her as he is not going to allow her to get away with it. "You can run but you can't outrun an 11 year old". James said to Cindy as he plans to grab the book to take with him from the counter to show to the other adults
The adult and kids see James chasing Cindy outside Rosa, Rodrigo, Ernesto, and Rebecca frowns as they see that James is chasing Cindy. they rush outside as they nod in agreement as the kids are wondering what is going on. Cindy is running towards the stable to get on her horse sudden Rodrigo, Ernesto, Rosa, and Rebecca throws dragons lilies towards Cindy to stop her in her track.
"By the Order of the Dragon Lily, we command you to halt". Rebecca and Rosa said to Cindy as the two ladies are leading the charge.
Ernesto and Rodrigo nod in agreement as they are furious as Ernesto grab his wand out. "You are watched and warned Cindy, if you take one more step towards any of us, you will regret it deeply". Ernesto and Rodrigo said to Cindy as the kids are stunned as they see the dragon lilies as well.
Cindy look at them as she need to leave immediately as she has been caught. "I was going out for a ride. Besides, it is a wonderful day for it". Cindy said to them as she makes up an excuse.
Rodrigo look at Cindy as none of them are buying that one. "Going out for a ride, you are wearing your maid's outfit please even Jackie would see that you are not in appropriate clothes for riding". Rodrigo said to Cindy as he points out about the main stewardess of the stables.
Cindy look at Rodrigo as she roll her eyes towered him. "Oh please Jackie's have no fashion sense. If anything Wendy should be the main stewardess of the stables, but she works inside of the main house". Cindy said to Rodrigo as she points that out to them.
Rebecca look at Cindy as she shake her head as she notice the cook book in James's hands.
"Oh really, then why does James has the family cookbook in his hands like he is going prove to us about what happened". Rebecca said to Cindy as she knows about it.
Cindy is stunned as she notices James with the cook book in his hands as the kids are stunned by things. James frowns as he glares at Cindy as he is ready to go out of his comfort zone.
"You never liked Madeline even before meeting her, and you had the audacity to make her sick with those cherry cookies, why"? James asks Cindy as he wants the truth.
Cindy turns as she look at James as she is furious with him. "That's right you little brat, I don't even like your sister, and in fact that red headed brat does not belong with your family at all. This is for getting getting involved with it". Cindy said to James as she walks up to him as she is going hit him.
Josephine's comes as she grab Cindy's hand to stop her as the other kids see this. "How dare you try to raise a hand to one of my grandchildren. I should have fired you the day Renee left the house and family". Josephine said to them as Constable Frank comes as he gets Cindy into his carriage.
Cindy frowns as she glares at the group of kids. "Just know this, I am not the only one who sees that the red headed brat that doesn't belong with your family and I am not going to reveal who they are". Cindy said to them as she is being hauled off to jail.
James smirks as he won this as the kids are amazed that he stepped up this time. they went back to the house as Dr Lucy tell them to take Iris to the hospital for x rays to check things out. The family nod as they get into the Cloud coaster as Rosa is driving it. plus they get Iris up front as Dr Lucy is sitting next to Iris as she calls ahead to the doctor,
The other kids look at James as Miranda Louise is curious about something. "Umm James, how did you know that it was Cindy that made the cookies"? Miranda Louise asks James as she is wondering about it as Sofia is wondering the same thing.
James look at them as he has a slightly bashful expression on his face. "Well, it all started back when Cindy opened the door when we arrived. I saw flour on her apron so she must have been baking something in the kitchen. Plus she had that hidden evil expression on her face the moment she saw Madeline. The more that I saw the other maids had clean aprons, Cindy's was the only one who remained to be dirty with flour on it. When we saw and found Iris in mom's old bedroom, her apron was still clean which mean she couldn't have made them either. When she told us that she never has not meet Madeline before, I realized that the truth was found in the kitchen where I found the recipe for the chocolate chip cookies however there was a variation recipe which one of them was for cherry chocolate chip cookies with memos it was opened to that page and with some flour dust on it which meant that the only person who could have made those cookies was indeed Cindy". James said to them as he explains about it.
Sofia look at James as she is amazed that he picked up on things that was outside of his comfort zone. "That was brilliant James". Sofia said to James as the cousins agree about it. Josephine sighs as her birthday plans has been ruined once again as truth is that she has been hiding something from her own kids for a very long time.
At the hospital, Roland and Miranda are in the holding room as they are deeply confused about things. Plus Enrique is in the investigation room as he and AC are investigation things from the hospital end. plus Dr. Cora made call to Dr. Kim for question about Madeline's chart plus Madeline has been admitted as a level ten with supervision needed patient.
"Miranda, what is going on? I thought we will be with Madeline in her room by now"? Roland asks Miranda as he is wondering about it.
Miranda look at Roland as she is not sure about it. "I don't know Roland. Dad went to the investigation room. Plus, we are not being told anything about our daughter. It is like we are being seen as criminals now". Miranda said to Roland as she is wondering about it.
Roland nod as he think about things as the name Cora dose rings some balls to him. "Yeah plus ever since we both met Cora just last week, I feel like I should know her from some where". Roland said to Miranda as it is racking at his brain at it.
Miranda look at Roland as she is wondering the same thing. "Maybe you can call Hank if she was a castle employee at one time". Miranda said to Roland as she is wondering about things.
Roland look at Miranda as he nod as he think about it. "It is a great idea Miranda". Roland said to Miranda as he grabs out his two way mirror. "Hank come in", Roland said to Hank as he is making a call to Enchancia.
It is not long that Hank answers it as he look at Roland as he is wondering what is going on. "King Roland what is going on"? Hank asks Roland as he is wondering about things.
Roland look at Hank as he see the man is in his office. "Hank, I need you to look through the employee files and see if the castle had a Doctor Cora on staff at one time". Roland said to Hank as he is wondering about things.
Hank look at Roland as he is stunned as the name dose sound familer. He went to the filling cabinet as he searches for it. As he find the files on Dr. Cora, he pull it out as it was in the former employee drawer of the filling cabinet.
"Yes, Dr. Cora was a doctor here about 11-12 years ago. Dr. Cora Stand, according to this she quit working here due to unforeseen circumstances and left Enchancia". Hank said to Roland as he explains about it.
Roland look at Hank as he hears Cora's last name as he realizes who she is related to. "Strand, is Cora related to a William Strand as in former royal steward of Enchancia"? Roland asks Hank as he is wondering about it.
Hank look at Roland as he nod as he look at him as it is the same person. "Yes it is Roland. What did you do"? Hank asks Roland as he is wondering if he did something.
Roland look at Hank ass he is not sure what he did to Dr. Cora as he and Miranda are at the hospital. "I don't know. Madeline had an anaphylactic shock episode while at Miranda's parents place in Gladiz. Miranda gave Madeline the epi-potion injection and took her straight here. When we got here, Dr. Cora did an examination on Madeline and had us in the holding room like a couple of criminals and not in the waiting room". Roland said to Hank as he explains the situation to him.
Hank look at Roland as he is stunned to learn about Madeline. "Oh my, which hospital you are at right now"? Hank asks Roland as he is wondering which hospital it is.
Roland look at Hank as he has the name of the hospital. "It is St. Roberts Sanctuary Hospital, Special Patients Unit. Why"? Roland asks Hank as he is wondering about it.
Hank look at Roland as he learns whitch hospital it is as there are a couple of things. "Oh, they have a special protocol there when it comes to the parents of new patients. If a child is brought in by a parent, full background checks on the parents is runner and investigate the events on things before they are even allowed to see their child. They even do this on royalty as well". Hank said to them as he explains about it.
Roland nod as he look at Hank as he learns more about things. "Ok thanks Hank, that makes me feel a bit better about things". Roland said to Hank as Miranda sighs as it is according to the rules of the particular area that they are in. The call ends as they learn more about things.
In the lobby of the hospital, the family arrives as Iris is being seen by a doctor as Josephine as she dose not see her daughter and son in law. "Where is Miranda and her husband King Roland and princess Madeline? I want to speak to the doctor on the matter". Josephine said to the receptionist in the unit.
Dr. Cora arrives as she look at them as she slightly frowns as she need to deal with them. "I am the doctor on this matter ma'am. Princess Madeline is in her recovery room with strict supervision by my most trusted nurses while Miranda and Roland are in the holding room while their background checks are being taken care of and an investigation is done about what happened that landed Madeline in here". Dr. Cora said to them as she explains about it.
The kids are stunned as they are hearing this correctly. James frowns as he has the book with him. "Dr. Cora please, my parents wouldn't do a thing like harming Madeline. This book has the recipe of the cherry chocolate cookies and the memo all according to plan. Plus the person that made Madeline sick was arrested already". James said to Dr. Cora as he shows her the proof.
Dr. Cora look at the family cook book as she sees the memo. "Please wait here except you, young prince come with me". Dr. Cora said to James as she wants him to come to the investigation room. James nod as he went with her.
James nod as he went with Dr Cora to the investigation room as AC is a volunteer here as the book is handed to him to further investigate things. plus Enrique is also in the room to double check as well. as AC asks James about what happend and the discoverer of the memo in the book. AC use his magic to compare the handwriting in the book and with Miranda and Roland's hand writing. plus the event that took place just yesterday with an investigation looking back glass.
"Queen Miranda and King Roland are cleared from causing the anaphylactic shock in Princess Madeline. The handwriting in the cookbook belonged to Cindy. Plus according to the magical analysis of the events from last night, magic was used to move Iris to a childhood bedroom and Cindy was the only one that used magic". AC said to them as he explains about it.
Dr. Cora nod as she learns that the parents were not involved with things. "They were telling me the truth all this time. I suppose the only thing that they are guilty of is not making and enforcing Princess Madeline wearing a medical bracelet to show that she is allergic to cherries". Dr. Cora said to them as she knows that she needs to change Madeline's status as well as make the parental ID cards.
Enrique look at Dr. Cora as he can agree about things. "Perhaps the girl is very sneaky about things like that". Enrique said to Dr. Cora as he just meet his newly found granddaughter. Dr. Cora looks at Enrique and AC as she shrugs as it is a possibility.
As the left the room, Dr. Cora went to the reception to changer Madeline's statues from Level ten with supervision to Level ten patient. The receptionist also get the parental cards ready to have access to Madeline as well as an on call bear as well for Madeline.. The family sights in relief as the changer was made. James went over to them as the book is returned to Josephine's.
"I expect that book to be kept lock up safely so no one at your house gets their hands on it again". Dr. Cora said to Josephine as she went to get Roland and Miranda. Josephine sighs as she has the book in her hands as her other kids are stunned by the cold behavior from her.
Dr. Cora walk in the holding room as she hands them their parental cards to get full across to come in anytime in the future. "You two are fully cleared and everything has been checked out on the both of you". Dr. Cora said to them as she takes them to Madeline's room.
Roland and Miranda sighs as they want into the room as Madeline is in the special medical bed like she is in an incubator. Madeline smile as she has tubes and an Iv as she has special medical goggles on her eyes. "Mom, dad, when can I get out of here"? Madeline asks them as she is wondering about it.
Roland look at Madeline as he smile as he dose have her amulet still. "Madeline please you will be home tomorrow I promise". Roland said to Madeline as he explains about things to her.
Madeline nod as she look at Roland as Dr. Cora left the room as well. "Ok dad, plus will you tell Grandmother Josephine that I am sorry that I ruined her birthday dinner plans. Also, what is Dr. Cora's problem with you"? Madeline asks them as she is wondering about it.
Roland look at Madeline as he sighs as it is going to be hard to explain. "I am not sure about it right now Madeline. You just focus on getting better". Roland said to Madeline as he wants her to get better. Madeline nods as she looks at Roland.
Miranda look at Roland as she sighs as she know that she need to stay with her. "Roland, why don't you go back to the castle and get clothes for yourself and the kids and come straight back to my parents house. That way, the kids will be at their house tonight, and I will stay here with Madeline". Miranda said to Roland as she explains about it.
Roland nod as he look at Miranda as the two hug and kiss each other as they are glad that everything is ok. "Ok Miranda, I will". Roland said to Miranda as he leaves the room.
As he went back to the waiting room, Iris come back out as she is fine too as she dose not have anything broken just minor swelling and chaffin from the rope. Roland tell them that Madeline will be staying over night. as they got going, the family went back to the Gladiz house as Roland drop off the kids. as he will go back to the castle to clothes for them.
Back at the castle, he discreetly informs Baileywick about what happend as he got cloths for Roland. Miranda, and the kids.
Roland hands the new updates to Madeline 's fille to Dr Kim. in the Castle infirmary as well.
Roland got back in the carriage as Baileywick even want to come along with him to meet the rest of the family as he knows that things will be getting a lot more interesting the very next day.
That evening at Tilly's house, she discovered that James's key to the library as a call is coming to her from Kimberly. "Tilly dear", Kimberly said to Tilly as she is making the call.
Tilly is stunned as she got a call from Kimberly about things. "Mom what up", Tilly said to Kimberly as she is wondering what is going on.
Kimberly look at Tilly as she need a favor to ask of her. "Tilly, I need you to take me to the kingdom of Gladiz tomorrow. I will finally meeting Miranda's family ". Kimberly said to Tilly as she tells her about it.
Tilly nods as she look at Kimberly as she learns about it. "Sure mom, I am sure it will be a whiz-bang day". Tilly said to Kimberly as the call ends. Tilly is deeply curious about Miranda's family as she will have a lot to look forward to. She is curious why the head housekeeper at Kimberly's house is not going with her as she is also curious if her dad will be coming tomorrow or not. 'Knowing him, he probably wouldn't shown due to the estrangement between him and mom and Roland'. Tilly thought to herself as she knows that things will be resolved.
End Chapter
Sofia : Next Time It is the aftermath of Madeline's anaphylactic shock to cherries as the adults are talking about the sins of the past from the grandparents and themselves. However, when Roland and Kimberly reads a heartfelt apology from Roland the first, they realized that the grandfather the first is truly remorseful about what he did.