Chapter 13 : The deadly past

The next scene shows Alma looking at the river with sadness in her eyes.

Abuela Alma : "This river is where we given our Miracle ".

Mirabel: "Where Abuelo Pedro-"

Alma continued looking at the River as she spoke.

Abuela Alma : "I thought we would have a different life… I thought I would be a different woman".

As she told the story a Flashback starts showing the past showing a young Alma walking up to a lady and she hands a candle then Alma looks for a place to see properly; Just then she turns her head and sees a young man about her age as a butterfly flies past him she waves shyly and he waves back Alma almost falling off the pole so she grips tighter as Pedro chuckled and she smiled.

Background (singing):

"Dos oruguitas enamoradas Pasan sus noches y madrugadas

Llenas de hambre Siguen andando

y navegando un mundo Que cambia y sigue cambiando

Navegando un mundo Que cambia y sigue cambiando".

"Dos oruguitas paran el viento

Mientras se abrazan con sentimiento

Siguen creciendo, no saben cuándo

Buscar algún rincón

El tiempo sigue cambiando Inseparables son El tiempo sigue cambiando

Inseparables son El tiempo sigue cambiando".

"You look so happy Abuela". Isabela said

"I'll say That again She is smitten ". Oscar laughs

Victoria smacks his arm to shut up.

Alma and Pedro just blushed as they held hands watching the past unfold.

Mirabel smiled as she watched this with Miguel holding her hand and she rested her head as she cuddles into him Miguel smiles as he wishes the moment could last forever. Imelda layed her head on Héctor's shoulder and smiled.

Bruno, Pepa and Julieta snuggles close to their parents as they watch and Augustin and Felix by their sides so happy for them. As for the rest Dolores, Camilo and Antonio were on the edge of the seats along with some of the Rivera's smiling as they watched.

Soon the Flashback switched to Pedro and Alma eating and talking by a fountain; Alma gesturing with her hands a story she told Pedro and he laughs.

" What did you tell Papá?" Pepa asked

"It been so long I think I forgot ". Alma smiles

"I think it was something about flying or jumping?" Alma was unsure

"Papá do you remember?" Julieta asked

"Nope I've gone blank Mija". He answers

"Well whatever it was it sounded like fun". Camilo replies

"That it was Mijo ". Pedro smiles

"Your Abuela is Always coming with some crazy stories ". He adds

Alma shakes her head and laughs as she smacked her husband's arm playfully.

The Flashback then switched to them getting Married and kissing at the end of the ceremony.

Background music (Continued ):

"Ay, oruguitas, no se aguanten más

Hay que crecer aparte y volver

Hacia adelante seguirás Vienen milagros,

vienen crisálidas Hay que partir y construir su propio futuro".

" Ay, oruguitas, no se aguanten más

Hay que crecer aparte y volver Hacia adelante seguirás

Vienen milagros, vienen crisálidas Hay que partir y construir su propio futuro".

Then the scene switched to Alma being excited as she showed a paper cutout of three babies as the triplets and Pedro dramatically pretending to faint on the bed as Alma giggles at his antics and she gets pulled down by the arm beside him.

"Papá ". The triplets yell

"What I can't be dramatic I was just having a joke". Pedro smiles

"We know". Mirabel laughs

"Now we know where Tio Bruno gets it from ". Antonio piped

"And I am proud of it Monito ". Bruno proudly states

"You heard it My son is proud of being dramatic I told you Mi Amor but you didn't listen ". Pedro replies

"Ok I admit I was wrong". Alma laughs

Pepa laughed and so did Julieta.

"To quote our brother : Who are you and what have you done with our mother?" Julieta laughs

"And add onto that what have you done with our grandmother ". Camilo replies

"Oh hush". Alma shooed and laughed

Next in the scene shows a time skip to when the triplets are born and tiny and Alma and Pedro were Admiring their babies with Pedro gently stroking the cheek of Julieta.

"Aww look so cute ". Isabela cooed

"Si and I wouldn't change it for the world". Pedro smiles

"Papá you know we are grown right?" Bruno questioned

"I don't care you'll always be my babies ". Pedro added

"I agree". Alma hugged her children

Then Pedro looked out the window and saw a massive fire spreading Across a house and fast Alma and Pedro knew what they had to do so they quickly Evacuated their house Pedro with a backpack on and travelling with some other people following across the river. But not long after some Bandidos came riding up on horses with swords ready as the rest of the townspeople tried to run away; for a while it worked but Pedro knew it wasn't going to last long.

So with that he turned to his wife she had look in her eyes as she was shaking her head knowing what he was about to do; So he bent down kissed each of his babies on the forehead as she tried pull his arm not to go but he gently grabbed her face and mouthed ' I love you' before kissing Alma one last time; He then ran towards the Bandits holding his hands up surrender and Alma watched as her dear husband was murdered right in front of her.

She cried in pain and agony as their wedding candle lay on the ground It cast some Magical force to keep the bandits out from attacking any other people as the mountains shut for good shutting everyone from the outside world as Alma watched the river one last time.

"No no no". Julieta and Pepa cried into their fathers chest and Alma with her face hidden in his neck

Bruno had silent tears trembling down his cheeks the rest of the families sat in silence. Imelda crying into Héctor 's shoulder as he held her tightly. Miguel held a trembling Mirabel in his arms and kissed her hair.

"Sssh it's okay Mira it's Alright Mi Amor ". He whispered

Isabela and Dolores held onto each other while the rest held their hands in respectful silence.

Background music ( Continued):

"Dos oruguitas desorientadas En dos capullos bien abrigadas

Con sueños nuevos Ya solo falta

hacer lo necesario En el mundo que sigue cambiando

Tumbando sus paredes

Ahí viene nuestro milagro

Nuestro milagro

Nuestro milagro

Nuestro milagro."

The next scene shows Alma placing a black shawl around her shoulders and grabbing the candle as she was walking past the the doors she walks past Bruno standing up straight then as She phases into her older self she walks past Isabela straightening her back as with Luisa lifting a sack higher on her shoulders as she walks past them.

Abuela Alma : " I was given a miracle a second chance and I was so afraid to loose it that I lost of who our Miracle is for".

Then she turned to five year old Mirabel as her door faded away and Mirabel looking at her as if to ask what happened but as watches the candle flickers Alma looking sad and shook.

"My baby ". Julieta whimpers

"Oh no". Dolores started

"Mira". Antonio cries

Miguel holds her tightly as she cries into his chest and Mirabel lets it all out and he holds her as tight as he can Not wanting to let go.

"Estas bien Mi Amor I've got you I'm here". Miguel cries

"I'm sorry ". She mumbles

"No it's not your fault never". Miguel reassures

"Promise don't let go?" She asks

"Never". Miguel puts his foot down

Both families went and hugged the two with them in the centre as Mirabel and Miguel felt tears streaming down their cheeks once the hug finally broke apart they breathed a sigh of relief wiping tears away.

"Feeling better loves?" Layla asked

"Much". Mirabel smiled

"And she's back the smile is back". Miguel laughs

Mirabel smiled and leaned her head on his shoulder.

Abuela Alma : "And I am so sorry, you never hurt our family Mirabel we are broken because of me".

The next scene switched back to the back to the present with Alma looking at the river not looking at her granddaughter ashamed of her actions.

Mirabel: "Abuela I can finally see".

Alma slowly looks up.

Mirabel: "You lost your home lost everything, you suffered so much all alone so I would never happen again.

Alma and Mirabel walked towards the blade of grass with the butterfly on it .

Mirabel: "But we have a home because of you We are a family because of you and nothing can be broken that we can't fix together ".

"Ay Mira never have you been more right". Alma smiled

"That's our Mariposa ". Bruno smiled

"I've never ever been more proud of you Mija". Pedro smiles

Mirabel smiles and laughs.

"Si, But there is one thing". Camilo replies

"What Cami?" Mirabel asked

"How much your like Abuelo in that right your determination , courage, adventurous spirit and most of all your love". Camilo explains

"Si I agree with Camilo". Rosa stated

"Me too". Abel raised his hand

"Me three". Isabela added

"Well looks like I have one job left to do Casita a little help?" Layla asked

"Si of course love". Casita replied

The theatre expanded to fit more people as the townspeople were all transported in witnessing something very special.

"What's going on?" Mirabel asked

"Just wait and see love". Layla said

"I think you all know why you're here". Casita smiled

"Si". They answered

Mirabel was unsure and shaking.

"You okay?" Camilo asked

"I don't know". Mirabel stated

"Mirabel can you walk over here". Layla replied

"Is this a trick". She questioned

"No, No absolutely not". Layla reassured

"Mirabel Valentina Rojas Madrigal we are gathered in this theatre to witness your turn in leadership where not only your leadership , Courage, enthusiasm, love, kindness and determination the people have spoken and they would like you to lead them into the future ". Layla explains

"Me?" She asked

"Si ,Mi vida but only if you choose it ". Casita adds

"Are you sure about this?" Mirabel asked

"Si". They all nodded

She turns towards the families and then to the townspeople all of them giving reassurance and smiles.

"Then I will but on one condition ". Mirabel questioned

"Oh and what's that Mi vida?" Casita asked

"That we all do this together family and community not just me that way we each get a fair say and no one will ever be alone". Mirabel exclaimed

"Well you Heard my granddaughter are you in or out". Pedro asked the people

They turned around and looked at each other and spoke for a bit until they finally dictated.

"Si, definitely in". They all nodded

"Well the people have spoken and with that I crown you Mirabel Valentina Rojas Madrigal princess of the Encanto". Layla said

Then with a flick of her wrist butterflies entered into the room creating a crown for her; People cheered and clapped for their newly crowned princess as the butterflies fluttered around changing her hair and dress as she had a pin in her hair and a dress That she had made on her.

They all looked Marvelled by her and smiled.

"Wow". Abel said

"I'll say That again ". Rosa agreed

"You look beautiful Mija". Héctor and Imelda smiled

"Gracias ". Mirabel thanked

As she turned to her family they had they're jaws on the floor.

"You look Amazing Hermanita". Isabela looked stunned

"Si Prima you really do". Camilo replies

Mirabel smiled.

"At that note I should get these people all back to their homes". Layla smiled

"Si". They chanted

But before they left they bowed to their princess in respect.

"You Really don't have to do that". Mirabel shooed

"Oh but some of us want to Mija". Flores exclaimed

Mirabel smiled grateful for the respect.

"Alright time to leave it's getting crowed enough as it is". Layla clicked her fingers as they all were teleported back.

The theatre then shrunk back to it's normal size as Mirabel turned to her family and noticed they all bowed In respect.

"That goes for family too you don't have to". Mirabel laughs

"Good cause I am getting cramps". Camilo whined

"Ay Camilo". Pepa chuckled

Then she looked towards Miguel and smiled but to her surprise and shock he lifted her into his arms.

Mirabel smiled at the antics he pulled.

"Do you think it's Ever gonna change now that just happened ". She asked him

"No well… maybe just a little bit ". Miguel laughs

"Uh Huh ". She nodded

"But I know one thing that will never change". Miguel states

"Oh and what's that?" Mirabel coaxed

"My love for you ". Miguel smiled

Julieta and Pepa smiled and everyone else looked shocked at what was just said.

"You What?" Mirabel shook

"I love you with all my heart more than anything else in the world". Miguel stomped his foot

"Looks like he said it". Dolores started

"I mean look at her she's frozen". Bruno added

"I wonder she's gonna say". Héctor whispered

"It better be something great". Socorro pouted

Mirabel smiled and laughs.

"I love you too so very much more than anything ". Mirabel stated

FINALLY ". Isabela sighed

Mirabel laughs as Isabela sighs and smiles

Miguel spun her around as she screamed and laughed as he kissed her and she smiled.

After a moment he put her down and smiled as they walked back to their seats holding hands and the families smiling at the two.

"Told you they are soulmates ". Abel laughed

"Okay what ever you say". Manny and Benny replies

Abuela Alma : " I asked My Pedro for help".

Mirabel looked towards her Abuela as she looked up.

Abuela Alma : "Mirabel he sent me you".

Background music (Ends):

"Ay, mariposas, no se aguanten más

Hay que crecer aparte y volver

Hacia adelante seguirás Ya son milagros, rompiendo crisálidas

Hay que volar, hay que encontrar Su propio futuro

Ay mariposas, no se aguanten más

Hay que crecer aparte y volver Hacia adelante seguirás Ya son milagros, rompiendo crisálidas

Hay que volar, hay que encontrar Su propio futuro".

Alma and Mirabel hugged as butterflies flew across them and outside to the mountains they smiled as they watched.

"Now That is pretty ". Coco said

"It's is beautiful I didn't know you had that in Columbia ". Abel replies

"Si, it's called the rainbow river". Isabela says

"It's very beautiful ". Manny and Benny exclaimed

Mirabel and Alma were exiting the river when they heard a Russell in the bushes and out jumped Bruno on her horse causing both women to be shook and standing still.

Bruno: "She didn't do this I gave her a vision and I was like go and she was pfft-"

Bruno then slid down onto the ground of his horse and continued ranting.

"Way to ruin the moment Tio". Camilo chuckled

"Hey it could have been a lot worse". Bruno replies

"Okay I am gonna say it everyone else is thinking it is no one going to talk about the fact you are riding a and where the heck did the horse come from". Berto asked

"Si Mijo I want to know how managed to get the horse". Pedro laughs

"Well I had to… persuade Señor Flores to let me borrow her and let's just say he was terrified of me so he let me just take her I was gonna bring her back anyway ". Bruno exclaimed

"Ok next point of business how do you know how to ride?" Carmen and Rosita asked

"I was taught at very young age I may be just a tad rusty ". Bruno nervously laughed

"We can see that Hermanito". Julieta laughed

Bruno: "She only wanted to help and I don't care what yo think of me but if you're too stubborn t-to".

Abuela Alma : "Brunito ".

Alma hugged Bruno and then gently kissed his cheek.

Bruno: "I feel like I missed something important ".

"Ah that's what I missed". Bruno laughs

"Si Tio". Isabela and Dolores laughs

"And right as you grew a backbone to stand to up to her". Victoria replies

"I know". He smiled

Mirabel then gestures with her head to follow her.

Mirabel and Alma help Bruno get onto the horse as a sudden determination fills Mirabel's eyes.

Bruno: "Where are we going?"

"Hold on a minute Mira knows how to ride as well!?" Luisa said

"Don't be so surprised Tio taught me". Mirabel laughs

"She's fast learning". Bruno added

"How much more surprised can we be you can sing and dance and now this ; is there anything we don't know". Isabela had her mouth open wide

Mirabel laughs and the rest just nodded their heads.

"There's a lot you don't know and a lot you don't want to know". Mirabel said

"Try us". Miguel crossed his arms

"Okay hold these ". She hands her glasses to Miguel

Mirabel then cartwheels and did a backflip all on her own and sticked the landing perfectly as well as bending over her arms and back to finish off.

They all looked drop dead at her as she put her glasses back on.

"Holy mother of god". Camilo replies

"Okay and here I thought Isabela was the flexible one". Julio laughs

"Mariposa when on god's green earth did you know how to do that". Bruno asked

"Let's just say I had way too much free time on my hands". Mirabel states

"You think?" Dolores coaxed

Mirabel then sat back down and Miguel still reeling in shock from what just happened .

"Que?" Mirabel asked

"You are Amazing you amaze every time you are most Loca chica I have ever met in my entire life ". Miguel confessed

"Huh is that a bad thing?" She coaxed

"No not at all it just makes you more extraordinary in my eyes". Miguel smiled

Mirabel blushed her cheeks turning deep red.

Mirabel: "Home".

The three then rode off through the forest making their way home.

"Uh Mirabel?" Abel called

"Si, I realise we don't have a house but a good woman of mind always comes up with a plan and I just so happened to have one". Mirabel sighs

"That's the Mirabel we know". Luisa smiled