We're back on chapter three.

WARNING: I DO NOT OWN SWAN PRINCESS OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS.

Derek, Odette, Alise and their animal friends rides back to the castle. Jean-Bob was getting dizzy from the bumpy road.

"Oh, I feel sick." Jean-Bob said before he vomits out from the wagon.

Puffin and Speed laughed at Jean-Bob.

"What is so ha-ha funny? I can't stand zhe bumping road." Jean-Bob said.

"Oh, sorry, Jean-Bob." Puffin said.

"Yeah, cheer up." Speed said.

"Don't make fun of a prince like me." Jean-Bob snapped.

"It's very great to see your parents again, Derek." Odette said.

"Mom and Dad might be there already." Derek said. "They'll be waiting for us by now."

"Right, we can't keep them waiting." Odette said.

"Mom, you've don't have to worry about things." Alise said.

"I know, Alise. But I remembered someone after Rothbart put me under his spell." Odette asked.

"Bridgette?" Puffin asked.

"No. There was someone else." Odette said. "A woman about older than me."

"Who's even worse than Rothbart, Clavius and Zelda, Odette?" Puffin asked.

"She was there that night when Rothbart cursed me. She once told me I won't escape him. After Rothbart died and the spell was broken, I never saw her."

"Who was she?" Speed asked.

"She was Rothbart's daughter. Odile." Odette replied.

"Daughter?" Derek and Alise asked in union.

"ROTHBART'S DAUGHTER?!" Jean-Bob screamed before he hides under a cloth.

"Rothbart had a daughter?" Speed asked.

"I've forgotten about her, until it came back to me." Odette said.

"Well, where is she anyhow?" Alise wondered.

"Maybe she's not in zhis country anymore. She properly doesn't know that her father is dead, twice. Zhere's nothing to worry about." Jean-Bob suggested.

"No, she might be right. If this Odile is still around this country, we'll have to watch out for her." Derek said.

"But the Forbidden Arts is gone forever." Alise said. "She can't gain his powers, right?"

"Of course, Alise. But if Odile is anything like Rothbart, she'll never give up." Odette said.

"I'll be keeping an eye on the castle in case she might strike." Puffin said.

"Thanks, Puffin." Derek said.

"Anytime, Derek." Puffin said.

"But we have to be careful of her. She may be a woman, but like Rothbart, she's a talented person in the kingdom." Odette said.

The group continued their way back home.

Later, at the castle, the family and their animal friends. In the library, Derek's parents were having a seat with Alexis. Lord Rogers walked to them.

"How might this be?" he asked.

"Alexis. She would like to meet Odette." Uberta said.

"I'm looking forward to meeting the famous Swan Princess." Alexis said. "I've heard incredible stories about her."

"You have no idea." Maximilian said. "My son told me that she was put under a spell, transformed into a swan."

"I know. I was there. Uh, I mean I wish I was there to see that. She'd be an absolute legend." Alexis said.

"I remember that day when that magician Clavius kidnaped me to kill my boy. That old goat had no respect for me." Uberta said.

"And that mean Muffin Zelda tricked me into getting the notes for the Forbidden Arts. She was awful." Lord Rodgers said heartbreaking.

"Oh, get over it." Uberta said.

"Oh, I am. I've forgotten about her anyway." Rogers said proudly.

"I… failed to see the humour." Alexis said. "Where might Odette and Derek be anyway?"

"Picnic perhaps. They'll be back in a few hours." Lord Rodgers said.

"In the meantime, let's talk about you, Alexis." Maximilian said.

"Uh, well… It's not that much. My mother passed out when I was really. It was me and my father. He, uh, was a… miller. We didn't have much, but we've had each other. He passed about a year ago."

"Oh, I am sorry for your loss, child." Uberta said.

"Oh, my parents are in heaven watching other me." Alexis said.

"How sweet." Uberta said with a warm smile.

Then, Odette, Derek and Alise entered the room. Derek walked to his father and hugged him.

"How's your picnic, my boy?" Maximilian asked.

"Peaceful, Dad." Derek said.

"Odette, this is Alexis. She's been wanting to meet you." Uberta introduced Alexis.

"Alexis who… Uh, yes, hi. I'm Alexis. Friends call me Lexi." Alexis said. "I've heard so much about you."

"Have you?" Odette asked.

"Yes, I've heard of an ancient prophecy that a Swan Princess shall defeat an Evil Force. And if that's you, then you are a legend to me." Alexis said.

"Well, I-I wouldn't go with legend, I just kept those I love save from evil." Odette said.

"And Derek. The one who defeated an evil wizard." Alexis said in a cheerful face, secretly she hated him for that.

"Oh, that? That was only a long time ago." Derek said.

"I'm still amazed by it." Alexis said. "I'm so pleased to meet you." Then she looked at Alise. "This must be your adopted daughter Alise."

"Hi." Alise waved.

"Say, Alexis. Why don't you stay for dinner and the night. We'd love to have you company." Uberta said.

"I'd be delighted." Alexis said.

"I'm sure we can get along just fine." Uberta said.

"I'm sure, too, Your Highness." Alexis said.

"Oh, call me Uberta. I'm no longer queen of Chamberg now." Uberta said.

"Oh. Okay, Uberta." Alexis said before turning to Maximilian. "And can I call you Maximilian?"

"Max will do." Max said.

"Now, let's have an evening day." Uberta said.

"And an evening day it will be." Alexis/Odile said with a sinister smile.

Will Odile, as Alexis gonna take a sample of Odette's blood? Will Derek and Odette caught her?

Chapter four will come.