Ever Realm Chronicles - a Sofia the First fanfic

This is a rewrite of my story "Enchancia Castle". This rewrite will change some things seen in the original "Enchancia Castle", while other things from the original will remain the same. This rewrite will include new things as well.

For those who are new to my stories, please note that there are author's notes at the end of each chapter that you'll find useful.

Song in this chapter: "Theme to St. Trinian's" from "St. Trinian's".

Chapter 1: A New Book Begins

October 19, 1871

It was a Thursday morning in Enchancia. At Enchancia Castle, in the servants' area, the castle servants were getting ready to attend to the royal family.

"Good morning," Violet cheerfully said to her daughters, eighteen-year-old Dorrie, and eighteen-year-old Candice.

"Good morning, Mom," Dorrie and Candice smiled.

"Another fine morning," Violet smiled. "Dorrie, see to Princess Sofia. And Candice, see to Princess Lucinda. After that, it will be a light-duty day, with simple dusting around the castle."

"We're off, then," Dorrie commented.

In a few minutes, Dorrie entered Sofia's bedroom. An eighteen-year-old Sofia had just woke up for the day.

"Good morning, Sofia," Dorrie smiled.

"Good morning, Dorrie," Sofia smiled back.

Dorrie started straightening up Sofia's bed, then helped Sofia put on a robe.

"Thank you, Dorrie," Sofia happily responded.

"You're welcome, Sofia," Dorrie replied with a smile. "What would you like to wear today?"

Dorrie and Sofia went over to Sofia's large walk-in closet, and Sofia pointed out a purple gown.

"Very good, Sofia," Dorrie noted. "I'll hang this up in your private bathroom."

As Dorrie was finishing up in Sofia's bedroom, Dorrie turned to Sofia. "Is there anything else I may do for you, Sofia?"

"No. I'm fine, Dorrie," Sofia answered with a smile.

"Then have yourself a good day, Sofia," Dorrie happily said as she left Sofia's bedroom.

Meanwhile, in Lucinda's bedroom, Candice was helping an eighteen-year-old Lucinda get ready for the day.

"Good morning, Lucinda," Candice smiled.

"Good morning, Candice," Lucinda smiled back.

Lucinda and Candice went over to Lucinda's large walk-in closet.

"What would you like to wear today, Lucinda?" Candice asked.

"My Midnight Witch gown," Lucinda requested.

"Very good," Candice acknowledged. "I'll hang it in your private bathroom."

"While you're at it, also bring out my Saint Trinian's school uniform - I'll need it for tonight," Lucinda requested.

"Ah!" Candice started. "Tonight's the Saint Trinian's autumn bash."

"Yes," Lucinda smiled. "Good times."

Candice got everything ready, then turned to Lucinda. "Anything else, Lucinda?"

"No, that's everything. Thank you, Candice," Lucinda smiled.

"Then I'll say my goodbyes to you now," Candice announced. "I'll be away from the castle for a while on an archaeological dig with Everett and his uncle."

"I know you and Everett have been looking forward to this," Lucinda happily acknowledged. "I'll miss you."

"I'll miss you too, Lucinda," Candice smiled. "I'll be back by December. Meanwhile, Abby will look after your needs in my absence."

"I like Abby," Lucinda approved. "She'll do nicely until you get back."

That afternoon

In the castle flying carriage launching and landing area, a flying carriage, its horses, and driver stood ready. At that same moment, Violet and Dorrie walked up with Candice.

"Don't you worry about a thing here," Violet reassured Candice. "You just go off and have a good time with Everett."

"I'm going to miss you and Dorrie," Candice smiled as she hugged Violet.

"And we're going to miss you," Dorrie said on behalf of herself and Violet.

"I'll be back before you know it," Candice said in a reassuring voice.

"You've best be going," Violet said to Candice. "Safe journey."

Candice climbed aboard the flying carriage and sat down. In a few moments, the carriage took flight as Candice waved from the carriage. Violet and Dorrie waved back as the carriage flew away from Enchancia Castle. Soon, the carriage was out of sight.

"We've best be getting back to work," Violet said as she put her arm around Dorrie. "This castle doesn't take care of itself."

"Lucky for us the castle has a top-notch head maid to keep things in order," Dorrie smiled, describing Violet.

"Flatterer," Violet chuckled.

"It was meant with true admiration," Dorrie smiled. "Candice and I are lucky to have you as a mother."

"And I'm lucky to have the two of you as daughters," Violet smiled back.

Violet and Dorrie walked into the castle, having a pleasant conversation before they got back to work.

Early that evening

It was just after supper at Enchancia Castle, and it was time for Lucinda, Sofia, Amber, and Miranda to head for the Saint Trinian's autumn bash. Miranda was already waiting in the flying carriage which would take the four to Saint Trinian's. Miranda was wearing a casual blouse and skirt instead of her usual pink gown.

In a few minutes, a nineteen-year-old Amber climbed aboard the flying carriage. Amber was also wearing a casual blouse and skirt, along with her Heart of Milledtion amulet.

"Sofia and Lucinda will be along in a moment, Mom," Amber said to Miranda. "They stopped to talk to Dad. He's never seen Lucinda in her Saint Trinian's school uniform."

Inside the castle, Sofia, Lucinda, and King Roland were talking.

"Well, what's this you're wearing?" Roland asked Lucinda.

"It's a Saint Trinian's school uniform," Lucinda smiled. "I was given it when I helped out the school last year."

Roland looked at Lucinda for a moment, and what she was wearing. Lucinda's Saint Trinian's school uniform consisted of a white short-sleeved blouse, a black vest with the Saint Trinian's school patch on it, a long flowing black pleated skirt, black stockings, and black shoes. Lucinda also had on her Amulet of Tlara, and her sterling silver wand.

"You're looking very nice tonight," Roland approved. "That school uniform suits you."

"Thank you, Dad," Lucinda acknowledged, pleased.

Roland then looked at Sofia, who was wearing a white blouse, and a long flowing dark blue skirt with dark blue shoes. Sofia also had on her Amulet of Avalor, and her sterling silver wand.

"You're looking very nice as well, Sofia," Roland smiled at Sofia.

"Thank you, Dad," Sofia smiled back.

"Have yourselves a good time tonight," Roland happily said to Sofia and Lucinda.

"We will," Sofia and Lucinda smiled as they went out to the flying carriage.

Sofia and Lucinda climbed aboard the flying carriage, and then the flying carriage flew off toward Saint Trinian's. In the flying carriage, Sofia, Lucinda, Amber, and Miranda smiled at each other.

"Let's say we get this party started early," Miranda suggested with a grin.

In a few moments, Miranda, Sofia, Lucinda, and Amber started singing a familiar tune to them:

"We can't fake the way we feel, we were born to keep it real. Hockey sticks and balls of steel, we are Saint Trinian's."

"You bite us, we'll bite you back. Better be scared when we attack. Feel the fear, we're maniacs. Saint Trinian's."

On the ground, Roland, and a nineteen-year-old James, watched the flying carriage disappear into the night sky, while they listened to Miranda, Sofia, Lucinda, and Amber having fun aboard the carriage.

"Well, they're having fun," James smiled.

"They won't be the only ones having fun tonight," Roland smiled back at James. "I thought we'd make it a guys night at the castle. I've invited King Nasir and Emperor Kwan over for a round of poker."

"Mind if I sit in, Dad?" James asked, hopeful.

"Consider yourself invited," Roland smiled.

In the servants' area

At that same moment, in the servants' area of Enchancia Castle, some of the servants were coming off duty for the day. Violet was sitting at a table when she noticed Baileywick walk in. Baileywick then took a seat at the table.

"It feels good to sit down," Baileywick commented.

Violet got up and poured Baileywick a cup of tea.

"Here you go, Mr. Baileywick," Violet smiled as she handed the cup of tea to Baileywick.

"Thank you, Violet" Baileywick smiled.

Violet smiled back at Baileywick as she sat back down at the table.

"It will be a quiet night here at the castle," Baileywick announced to those gathered. "Queen Miranda, Princess Amber, Princess Sofia, and Princess Lucinda have gone off to Saint Trinian's for the annual autumn bash. And King Roland is having King Nasir and Emperor Kwan over for cards. There won't be a need for the entire staff tonight, just the light-duty staff, and only until around ten tonight at the latest."

The staff members not needed for the night retired to their rooms, as the light-duty staff started keeping themselves busy with various tasks around the castle.

In Roland's study at Enchancia Castle, Roland, James, King Nasir, and Emperor Kwan sat down at a round card table. Soon, each player put down $50 on the table. Roland then dealt cards to the players until each player had five cards. With that, the poker game started.

At Saint Trinian's

The flying carriage with Miranda, Sofia, Lucinda, and Amber aboard started approaching Saint Trinian's School for Young Ladies. The school was housed in a three-story mansion that had seen better days. In a few minutes, the flying carriage landed, and Miranda, Sofia, Lucinda, and Amber stepped off of the carriage.

In a few moments, a nineteen-year-old Hildegard, and an eighteen-year-old Cleo, walked up to Miranda, Sofia, Lucinda, and Amber. Hildegard and Cleo were also wearing casual clothes.

"Nice that you two could make it this year," Miranda smiled at Hildegard and Cleo.

"Last year's autumn bash was a blast!" Cleo smiled.

"Besides, my cousin still attends school here," Hildegard happily announced.

Miranda, Sofia, Lucinda, Amber, Hildegard, and Cleo then walked into Saint Trinian's where the autumn bash was already in full swing. There was loud music, and Saint Trinian students all over the place. In a few moments, an older teenage girl walked up - Annabelle Fritton, the latest Head Student at Saint Trinian's.

"Nice to see you could all make it," Annabelle smiled at Miranda, Sofia, Lucinda, Amber, Hildegard, and Cleo.

"Nice to be here," Miranda smiled back. "By the way, I hear you're now Head Student."

"Yes," Annabelle smiled. "Ever since the beginning of the school year."

"Well, congratulations," Miranda smiled back as she handed Annabelle a notebook.

"What's this?" Annabelle asked, curious.

"Keys to the kingdom, as it were," Miranda answered. "I jotted down a lot of useful tips from my days as Head Student here. I think you'll find it useful."

"Thank you, Queen Miranda," Annabelle smiled, grateful.

"We Head Students, past and present, have to stick together," Miranda smiled back.

Back at Enchancia Castle

In Roland's study, the poker game had been underway for a while.

"James, your turn," Roland invited.

James looked at his cards. It was a bad hand to begin with, and nothing at that point would make it any better. "I'll fold," James said as he dropped out of the game.

"King Nasir, your turn," Roland turned to Nasir.

Nasir looked at his cards. Nasir's hand was bad, and it was unlikely to get any better. "I'll fold," Nasir said as he dropped out of the game.

"Emperor Kwan, it looks like it's just you and me," Roland announced.

"I'll put in $20, and request a card," Kwan said as he discarded a card to get a new card.

"I'll match your $20, and draw a card for myself," Roland acknowledged as he discarded a card to get a new card.

"I'd like to call," Kwan requested.

"Very well, Emperor Kwan," Roland acknowledged. Roland then showed his cards - four kings.

Kwan then showed his hand - a royal flush, with the six through ten of hearts.

"You win," Roland acknowledged. "The pot is yours."

"Thank you, King Roland," Kwan smiled.

Meanwhile, at Saint Trinian's

An hour had passed since Miranda, Sofia, Lucinda, Amber, Hildegard, and Cleo had arrived at the autumn bash. Suddenly, some police officers arrived.

"What may I do for you, officers?" Annabelle asked, surprised at their presence.

"We have a report that there is no headmistress here this evening," one of the officers started. "Therefore, that would make this an unchaperoned school party."

Annabelle was taken off guard. Yes, Miss Fritton was away for the night. However, nobody was supposed to know that. Suddenly, Miss Fritton started walking down the stairs.

"I'll have you know that I'm very much here, officers," Miss Fritton announced. "I just had to pop upstairs for a moment."

"Have you been here all night, Miss Fritton?" one of the officers asked.

"I have indeed," Miss Fritton answered. "And I intend to be here for the remainder of the night."

"Very well, Miss Fritton," the officer responded. "Sorry to have bothered you."

The police officers then left Saint Trinian's.

Annabelle walked over to Miss Fritton, puzzled.

"I thought you were going to be gone all night, Auntie Camilla," Annabelle said to Miss Fritton, puzzled.

"Actually, I'm not really here," Miss Fritton responded with a chuckle.

"I don't understand, Auntie," Annabelle said, confused.

"Well, maybe this will answer your question," Miss Fritton smiled.

Before the eyes of everybody in the room, Miss Fritton suddenly changed ... into Lucinda.

"Lucinda?!" Annabelle asked, astonished.

"Cleo, Hilde, and I were on the roof skeet shooting when I saw the cops coming," Lucinda explained. "I figured something was up, and I quickly popped down here. When I heard what was going on, I transformed into Miss Fritton, and walked down the stairs."

Everybody in the room cheered.

"Way to go, Lucinda!" Annabelle exclaimed with a grin.

"I think it's safe to say we can get this party going again," Lucinda gleefully said.

Later at Enchancia Castle

Things were winding down for the night at the castle. King Nasir and Emperor Kwan had left for the night. James had gone to bed, and Roland was getting ready for bed. In one of the lower hallways of the castle, Baileywick and Violet were walking together.

"Another day comes to a close," Baileywick remarked.

"And everything went smoothly, thanks to you Mr. Baileywick," Violet smiled.

'Oh, I can't take all the credit," Baileywick started. "All of you chip in every day. This castle wouldn't be the well-maintained place it is without each and every one of you."

"Thank you, Mr. Baileywick," Violet responded with a pleased tone.

Wrapping things up for the night

The annual autumn bash at Saint Trinian's had been fun. Cleo, Hildegard, and Lucinda had fun skeet shooting on the roof. Sofia and Amber had fun playing darts with some of the Saint Trinian students. Miranda enjoyed getting together with Annabelle and giving Annabelle some inside information about Miranda's time at Saint Trinian's. Later in the evening, Lucinda had even entertained some of the Saint Trinian students with a tarot card reading.

It was now getting into the wee hours of the morning. The party had wound down, and the Saint Trinian students were heading to bed.

Outside, Cleo and Hildegard had just climbed aboard Hildegard's flying carriage and soon left Saint Trinian's. In a few moments, Miranda, Sofia, Lucinda, and Amber climbed aboard their flying carriage and headed home for Enchancia Castle.

"Well, that was a fun night," Miranda smiled. "By the way, Lucinda - kudos on saving the party."

"My pleasure," Lucinda smiled.

"Impressive how you can change like that," Miranda commented to Lucinda. "I didn't know your amulet allowed you to do that."

"Actually, in my case, it comes with being a witch," Lucinda answered.

"And, as you know, my amulet allows me to change into various forms," Sofia added.

"I remember," Miranda acknowledged. "You really took me off guard when we were escaping from Vor and you changed into a flying horse."

"Sorry about that, Mom," Sofia chuckled.

"Actually, there's something you should know about me," Amber announced.

"What, Amber?" Miranda asked, curious.

"My amulet allows me to transform into a half-human/half-butterfly form, much like that form I had when I used magic to create a costume when I was a child."

"That sounds interesting," Miranda acknowledged, impressed. "Those amulets are really precious things. Too bad something like those aren't available for guys."

"Well, actually ..." Sofia started.

"What is it?" Miranda wanted to know.

"Well," Lucinda continued for Sofia, "the Scarlett Warrior revealed recently that the badge that James wears is like our amulets. The only difference is that instead of summoning a princess when help is needed, a badge summons a prince when help is needed. Sofia, Amber, and I have been teaching James about its use."

Miranda smiled at the news, happy that James had been included.

In a while, the flying carriage carrying Miranda, Sofia, Lucinda, and Amber landed in the courtyard of Enchancia Castle. The four stepped off the carriage, then walked into the castle while having a pleasant conservation with each other.

In her room, Violet found herself awake for a few moments and saw Miranda, Sofia, Lucinda, and Amber happily walking into the castle. As Violet peeked out the window of her room, she smiled seeing Miranda, Sofia, Lucinda, and Amber returning from a fun time.

"It's nice to see the four of them being able to enjoy themselves," Violet thought to herself. "Nobody deserves it more than those four wonderful ladies."

October 20, 1871

It was morning at Enchancia Castle. In the servants' area, Baileywick was giving the servants instructions for the day.

"It's going to be a quiet morning," Baileywick started. "Queen Miranda, Princess Amber, Princess Sofia, and Princess Lucinda will be sleeping in this morning. Those servants who attend them may take the morning off. For everybody else, it will be light-duty this morning. Things will go back to normal starting this afternoon."

The servants who were working started their duties. Violet was one of those who had the morning off. Before Violet went back to her room for the morning, she quickly straightened up the servants' area.

"Enjoy your morning off, Violet," Baileywick smiled.

"Thank you, Mr. Baileywick," Violet smiled back.

It was the start of another morning at Enchancia Castle, and everything was perfect.

Mid-morning at the castle

It was quiet in Enchancia Castle. Miranda, Sofia, Lucinda, and Amber were still asleep, and Arnan (Dorrie's snowy white owl) found himself flying around the halls. Soon, Arnan came across James' bedroom and found the door open. Arnan decided to fly in and perched on James' bed.

"Ah! Arnan. Good morning," James smiled.

Arnan just stood there.

"You do know my badge has the same magical qualities as my sisters' amulets?" James asked. "You can talk to me if you like."

"I'm still getting used to that, Prince," Arnan responded.

"As am I," James revealed. "Imagine my shock when the Scarlett Warrior of all people visits me a few weeks ago and tells me that my badge has magical qualities."

"I can imagine that must have been a shock," Arnan said.

"Oh, yes," James started. "But now I've gotten used to it."

Arnan smiled.

"So, are Mom, Sofia, Lucinda, and Amber still asleep?" James asked.

"Each one of them is out like a log," Arnan answered.

"Must have been one heck of a party," James theorized.

"Must have been," Arnan agreed. "So, how did your night go?"

"Dad and I played some poker with King Nasir and Emperor Kwan," James answered. "Nasir and I folded, while Dad and Kwan continued."

"And, what happened next?" Arnan wanted to know.

"Kwan won with a royal flush," James answered. "Kwan might not be good at picnic games, but he's darn good at cards."

Lunch

Miranda, Sofia, Lucinda, and Amber all woke up around eleven in the morning. Each of them got ready for the day, then walked down together to the royal dining room for lunch.

"So, tell me," Lucinda started, "any idea who called the cops last night?"

"We never did find that out," Miranda answered.

"Thanks to Lucinda, that got nipped in the bud fast," Amber smiled.

"Whoever called the cops, I would have loved to have seen their face when nothing came of it," Sofia grinned.

At that point, the four entered the royal dining room.

"Good afternoon, ladies," King Roland greeted.

"Good afternoon, Dad," Sofia, Lucinda, and Amber smiled.

"Good afternoon, Rollie," Miranda smiled at Roland as the two hugged.

Roland, Miranda, Sofia, Lucinda, Amber, and James then sat down and had lunch. As the six were having a pleasant conversation, Baileywick walked into the royal dining room.

"Pardon me, your majesties," Baileywick started. "I wanted to find out if James, Amber, Sofia, and Lucinda will be attending tomorrow's Prince and Princess Mixer?"

"Ah, yes," Roland responded. "We recently discussed this, and the four of them will be attending."

"Very good, your majesties," Baileywick acknowledged. "I'll make arrangements to have a flying carriage ready."

The Prince and Princess Mixer was an annual gathering of teenage princes and princesses and was designed as a social event. It also served as an opportunity for princes and princesses who did not as yet have a relationship to get to know each other and then start dating.

For James, Amber, Sofia, and Lucinda, it would simply be a social event since the four were already dating people they knew (James was dating Vivian, Amber was dating Prince Gilbert of Sadonia, Sofia was dating Prince Zandar of Tangu, and Lucinda was dating Prince Marrick of Ladarvia).

After lunch

James was in his bedroom thinking about the Prince and Princess Mixer which would take place the next day. James wanted to give Vivian a token of his affection. He had a few small items to choose from, but nothing seemed right. Suddenly, his badge started glowing.

"What the ..." James exclaimed.

Before James knew it, a man appeared before him. The man was none other than Flynn Rider, husband of Princess Rapunzel.

"Well, young man," Flynn smiled. "Girl problems?"

"You could say that," James answered.

"Well, your badge called up the right guy," Flynn said with a grin. "What seems to be the problem?"

"The Prince and Princess Mixer is tomorrow," James started. "I want to give my girlfriend, Princess Vivian, something special. Problem is, things I have just don't seem to cut it."

Flynn looked at the small items James had assembled, then turned to James.

"I think I know what the problem is, Prince James," Flynn started. "These are just items. What you're looking for is that something special."

"Yes, exactly," James spoke up.

"The best gift is something that comes from the heart," Flynn advised. "Find a fancy card, then write down a heartfelt note expressing your affection. She'll treasure it forever."

"Brilliant!" James exclaimed with a smile. "Thank you."

"No problem," Flynn smiled. "We guys need to stick together."

James pulled out some fancy cards from his desk.

"Looks like you have everything you need," Flynn observed. "My work here is done."

With that, Flynn disappeared.

"So, that's what it's like when my badge summons someone to help," James observed, impressed.

October 21, 1871

It was now the next day, and James, Amber, Sofia, and Lucinda were in a flying carriage on their way to the Prince and Princess Mixer. This year's Prince and Princess Mixer was being held at Niasia Castle in the Kingdom of Niasia.

As the flying carriage approached Niasia Castle, three very beautiful waterfalls came into view. The widest waterfall was Niasia Falls. Next to Niasia Falls was an island called Luna Island. On the other side of Luna Island was a narrow waterfall called the Bridal Veil Falls.

On the other side of the Bridal Veil Falls was a very large island. The large island was called Goat Island. On the other side of Goat Island was a horseshoe-shaped waterfall known as the Horseshoe Falls.

As the flying carriage flew over Goat Island, there was a city off to one side of the island. The city was Niasia City, and just beyond Niasia City was Niasia Castle.

In a few minutes, the flying carriage landed in the courtyard of Niasia Castle. Once at Niasia Castle, James, Amber, Sofia, and Lucinda stepped off the carriage. A man stepped forward and announced them.

"Prince James, and Princesses Amber, Lucinda, and Sofia of the Kingdom of Enchancia," the man announced.

The four walked up to the entrance to the castle where a Native American man was standing - King William of Niasia.

"Hello, King William," Sofia smiled. "Nice to see you again."

"It's nice to see the four of you again," William smiled back, "Molly has been looking forward to seeing you again."

An eighteen-year-old Native American girl emerged from Niasia Castle - it was Princess Molly of Niasia.

"Sofia!" Molly exclaimed with happiness.

"Molly!" Sofia also exclaimed with happiness.

Molly and Sofia then hugged. Molly then turned toward James, Amber, and Lucinda.

"Nice to see you again," Molly smiled.

"Nice to see you too, Molly," Lucinda smiled back.

The five walked into the castle. Once in the castle, they entered the great hall where several teenage princes and princesses were mingling.

As Lucinda walked over to a table filled with refreshments, she heard a familiar voice behind her.

"Princess Lucinda?" an older teenage princess asked.

Lucinda turned around to see Princess Deidre.

"So sorry to hear that the Saint Trinian's autumn bash came to a screeching halt," Deidre said in a self-satisfied tone of voice.

"I have no idea what you are talking about, Deidre," Lucinda answered. "The bash went on into the wee hours of the morning. You've obviously been misinformed."

"But Miss Fritton wasn't there," Deidre pointed out.

"Actually, she was there," Lucinda countered. "The cops showed up acting on a report that Miss Fritton wasn't there. But Miss Fritton came down and straightened everything up. The bash went on without a hitch."

Deidre walked away disappointed as Sofia walked up.

"I overheard what Deidre had to say," Sofia started. "Was little miss buzzkill the one who called the cops on Saint Trinian's?"

"It looks like she did," Lucinda answered. "Deidre must have been around Saint Trinian's that night."

"But what would she have to gain from it?" Sofia asked.

"Well, I heard that Deidre's mother, Gina, had an interesting history at Saint Trinian's. Gina was one of the few students there who actually got kicked out of the place," Lucinda answered. "I can see Deidre trying to kill two birds with one stone - trying to get revenge for her mother, and trying to stick it to me at the same time."

"How do you get kicked out of Saint Trinian's?" Sofia asked, puzzled.

"I heard Gina was wilder than they could handle," Lucinda started. "It would explain Deidre's anger problems. Like mother, like daughter."

At that moment, Lucinda and Sofia looked up to see Prince Marrick and Prince Zandar enter the great hall. Lucinda and Sofia smiled and walked over to Marrick and Zandar.

In another area of the great hall, James saw an eighteen-year-old Vivian. The two walked over to each other, smiled, and hugged each other.

"Vivian," James started, as he handed an envelope to Vivian. "I have something for you."

Vivian opened the envelope and discovered a fancy card. Vivian then opened the card, and read the note that James had written:

My dearest Vivian:

I love you very much, my dear, precious Vivian. You are my one, my only. I am so blessed to have you in my life, and I will always be there for you.

Yours forever, James.

Vivian smiled when reading the note, then she hugged James.

"I will treasure this always," Vivian smiled. "Thank you, James."

In another area of the great hall, nineteen-year-old Jade and fourteen-year-old Prince Jin were talking to each other. There was a five year age difference between the two, but that didn't stop Jin from being in love with Jade. And, truth be told, Jade had feelings for Jin as well.

"I wish there were a way to sneak out to the gardens," Jin thought out loud. "I'd rather it just be the two of us."

"I have a way," Jade announced as she quietly led Jin to a nearby hallway that was empty of people. Jade then took out a silver charm that she had around her neck.

"Is that ... a time turner?" Jin asked in amazement.

"Yes," Jade smiled. "Headmistress Lovegood at Hexley Hall gave me this as a gift so I can attend conflicting classes at Duel Academy. Sofia has one because she had a few conflicting classes at Hexley Hall. Ruby also has one because she has a few conflicting classes at the Hogsmeade Medical College."

"How far in time can we go back?" Jin wanted to know.

"How about an hour?" Jade suggested. "We can walk in the gardens, and walk back in here after the hour is up. It will be like we never left."

Jade adjusted her time turner, and she and Jin disappeared into thin air as Sofia and Lucinda were returning to the great hall after using the powder room.

"Jade's one of us?" Lucinda asked, referring to her and Sofia's status as time-traveling Voyagers.

"No," Sofia smiled. "She has a time turner. Miss Lovegood gave it to her as a gift. She gave me one, too, because I had some conflicting classes at Hexley Hall."

"But, you already have an Omni," Lucinda pointed out.

"Which I couldn't tell Miss Lovegood about," Sofia countered. "Can't have everybody knowing we're Voyagers. So I accepted the time turner as the kind gesture it was."

"That's one of the things I love about you, Sof," Lucinda smiled, "your kindness."

As Sofia and Lucinda walked back into the great hall, they noticed eighteen-year-old Princess Dianna of Yensid and eighteen-year-old Prince Joseph from a kingdom near Yensid sitting at a table off to the side away from people. Princess Dianna had high-functioning autism, but she exhibited no intellectual disability. Prince Joseph was deaf. The two had known each other since they were children, and were close friends.

Sofia and Lucinda smiled as they watched Dianna and Joseph having a pleasant conversation. Dianna was using sign language to talk to Joseph, while Joseph was taking part in the conversation by reading Dianna's sign language and using sign language to talk.

In another area of the great hall, Jin's fifteen-year-old sister, Jun, was talking to fifteen-year-old Prince Rupert. The two were having a pleasant conversation.

In still another area of the great hall, an eighteen-year-old Cleo and a nineteen-year-old Hildegard were walking around when they noticed Deidre talking to an older teenage Prince Hugo. Years had passed since Deidre had discarded Cleo like garbage, but Hildegard could tell that it still affected Cleo.

"No good rotten ..." Cleo said about Deidre under her breath, stopping short of swearing.

"It's alright," Hildegard gently reassured Cleo. "It's Deidre's loss, not yours. Look at her. The only prince who will have anything to do with her is Hugo. You have princes lined up around the block wanting to court you. That makes you far richer than Deidre will ever be."

Cleo smiled in gratitude at Hildegard.

Later that day

It was now afternoon. King William had arranged to have the princes and princesses view the waterfalls near Niasia Castle. Everybody had a grand time as they viewed Niasia Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls, and the Horseshoe Falls. All in all, this year's Prince and Princess Mixer would go down as one of the best ever.

By late afternoon, it was time to return home. Aboard their flying carriage, James, Amber, Sofia, and Lucinda were heading back to Enchancia Castle. In a while, the carriage landed in the courtyard of Enchancia Castle. Waiting for them was King Roland and Queen Miranda.

"Welcome back, you four," Roland smiled. "Did you have a good time?"

"We had a wonderful time, Father," Amber smiled.

At that moment, Baileywick walked up. "Supper will be ready in one hour, your majesties."

"Very good, Baileywick," Roland acknowledged.

In an hour, the royal family was having supper in the royal dining room. Everybody enjoyed a fine meal and had a pleasant time talking to each other.

After supper, the members of the royal family retired to their bedrooms. Soon, each member of the royal family had gone to bed for the night.

In the servants' area of Enchancia Castle, the staff was getting ready to retire for the night.

"Well, that's it for the night," Baileywick announced. "See you all in the morning."

The servants then retired to their rooms for the night, leaving Baileywick alone in the servants' area. After straightening up a few things, Baileywick walked to his room in the castle. As he walked down the hallways of the castle, everything was peaceful and quiet - exactly the way it should be. Everything was right with the world.

(End of Chapter 1)

Behind the scenes

Welcome to the first "Behind the scenes" connected to "Ever Realm Chronicles". In this installment of "Behind the scenes", we will look at the Hogsmeade Medical College which I created for this story.

The Hogsmeade Medical College, located in Britain, was established on the outskirts of the Village of Hogsmeade in the 10th Century, and was built about ten years after the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was built nearby. The Hogsmeade Medical College came about because of a need for magical medical training. The college was one of the first medical schools built in the magical world and taught magical medical techniques as well as non-magical medical techniques. Because of this combined training, its graduates were well suited to serve in both the magical and non-magical worlds.

The Hogsmeade Medical College, in addition to being a medical school, also became the official hospital for the Hogsmeade area. The Hogsmeade Medical College has since become one of the finest hospitals in the magical world.

After the Hogsmeade Medical College was first built, it and the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry quickly became fast friends, and Hogwarts first medical staff was supplied by the Hogsmeade Medical College. Today, while Hogwarts has its own independent medical staff, instructors and students from the Hogsmeade Medical College are a regular sight at Hogwarts, with instructors and students from the medical college making medical rounds at the Hogwarts hospital wing. These medical rounds allow instructors to offer second opinions when needed, and for students to see various school-related injuries close up.

Author's notes

"And, as you know, my amulet allows me to change into various forms," Sofia added. "I remember," Miranda acknowledged. "You really took me off guard when we were escaping from Vor and you changed into a flying horse" - the mention of Sofia turning into a flying horse is a reference to events in the "Sofia the First" series finale, "Forever Royal".

Annabelle, Miss Fritton, and Saint Trinian's School for Young Ladies are from the 2007 movie "St. Trinian's", but adapted for use in the "Sofia the First" universe.

Arnan is the same snowy white owl who appeared in the "Sofia the First" episode "Holiday in Enchancia".

Duel Academy is from "Yu-Gi-Oh! GX", but adapted for the "Sofia the First" universe. For more on how Jade received Duel Monster cards, see Chapter 56 of my story "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia".

Flynn Rider and Princess Rapunzel are from "Tangled", "Tangled Ever After", and "Tangled: The Series".

For more about Amber's Heart of Milledtion amulet, see the end of my story "The Rescue".

For more about Cleo and her former friendship with Deidre, see my stories "Incident at Royal Prep", and Chapter 3 of "Tales from the Castle".

For more about Cleo and Hildegard's involvement with Saint Trinian's, see my story "A Night at Saint Trinian's".

For more about Dorrie and Candice, see my stories "Dorrie", "Dorrie: Book Two", and "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia".

For more about how Jade became a princess, see Chapter 1 of my story "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia".

For more about how Lucinda became a princess, see my story "The Newest Princess".

For more about James and Vivian's relationship, see my stories "Incident at Royal Prep" and "The Storm".

For more about Lucinda's Saint Trinian's school uniform, see my story "Lucinda's Weekend".

For more about past adventures involving Saint Trinian's, see my stories "Lucinda's Weekend" and "A Night at Saint Trinian's" (also check out the end of my story, "The Fight").

For more about Queen Miranda's history with Saint Trinian's, see my story "A Night at Saint Trinian's".

Headmistress Lovegood (A.K.A. Miss Gayle Lovegood) is originally from my stories "Dorrie", "Dorrie: Book Two", and "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia", and is an ancestor of Luna Lovegood from "Harry Potter".

Hogsmeade (and nearby Hogwarts) are from "Harry Potter".

In another area of the great hall, Jin's fifteen-year-old sister, Jun, was talking to fifteen-year-old Prince Rupert. The two were having a pleasant conversation - Prince Rupert was mentioned, but not seen, in the "Sofia the First" episode "The Shy Princess" as Jun's art partner. Putting Jun and Rupert together at the Prince and Princess Mixer was the idea of MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury.

"Is that ... a time turner?" Jin asked in amazement. "Yes," Jade smiled. "Headmistress Lovegood gave me this as a gift so I can attend conflicting classes at Duel Academy. Sofia has one because she had a few conflicting classes at Hexley Hall. Ruby also has one because she has a few conflicting classes at the Hogsmeade Medical College" - Jade, Sofia, and Ruby having time turners came about as a result of conversations between myself and MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury. As readers of my stories will remember, Ruby has a medical scholarship from King Roland to attend medical school. MisuteriTenshi / SailorWednesdayMercury and I decided to have Ruby attend medical school in the Hogwarts area, and I created the Hogsmeade Medical College in response.

Omni and Voyagers are from the "Voyagers!" TV series.

Prince Everett is an original character I created as a boyfriend for Candice. Everett is a slightly younger brother to Prince Frederick who made cameo appearances in "Sofia the First" (in my stories, Frederick is Dorrie's boyfriend).

Princess Dianna and Prince Joseph are characters created by dbug27 and are used in this story with permission from dbug27. Princess Dianna and Prince Joseph are from dbug27's story "a special princess".

Princess Molly also appears in my stories "Flashbacks", "Princess Becca", and "The Storm".

The Kingdom of Niasia is originally from my story "Flashbacks". The Kingdom of Niasia is a kingdom I created for the "Sofia the First" universe that is located in the area we know as Niagara Falls. Regarding Niasia's size, using our Niagara Falls area as a reference, the Kingdom of Niasia would include the City of Buffalo and would stretch as far as the City of Toronto.

The Kingdom of Yensid is a kingdom created by dbug27 and is used in this story with permission from dbug27.

The Scarlett Warrior (A.K.A. Scarlett) (A.K.A. Queen Scarlett) (A.K.A. Queen Scarlett Katherine Felchenerow) is a character created by Jake H Voronkov and is used in my stories with permission from Jake H Voronkov.

Voyagers: readers of my story "Once Upon a Time in Enchancia" will remember that Sofia, Lucinda, Amber, Dorrie, Candice, and Violet, along with Abby Murphy, are Voyagers.

Disclaimer

"Harry Potter" and everything associated with it ? J. K. Rowling, Bloomsbury Publishing, Arthur A. Levine Books, Little Brown, Heyday Films, 1492 Pictures, Patalex IV Productions, and Warner Brothers Pictures.

Princess Dianna, Prince Joseph, and the other original ideas from dbug27 are the property of dbug27 and are used in this story with the permission of dbug27.

"Sofia the First" and everything associated with it ? Craig Gerber, Jamie Mitchell, Disney Television Animation, Toiion Animation Studios, Team TO, and Disney-ABC Domestic Television.

"St. Trinian's" and everything associated with it ? Fragile Films, Entertainment Film Distributors Limited, and the UK Film Council.

"Tangled" and everything associated with it ? Disney.

"Tangled Ever After" and everything associated with it ? Disney.

"Tangled: The Series" and everything associated with it ? Disney.

The Scarlett Warrior and the other original ideas from Jake H Voronkov are the property of Jake H Voronkov and are used in my stories with the permission of Jake H Voronkov.

"Voyagers!" and everything associated with it ? James D. Parriot Productions, Universal Television (MCA), and Scholastic Productions.

"Yu-Gi-Oh! GX" and everything associated with it ? Roadshow Entertainment, 4Kids Entertainment, and Konami Cross Media NY.

I only own Abby Cosmarune-Murphy, Candice Cosmarune-Cooper, Dorrie Cosmarune-Cooper, Gina, Hogsmeade Medical College, King William, Niasia Castle, Niasia City, Prince Everett, Prince Gilbert, Prince Marrick, Princess Deidre, Princess Molly, the Amulet of Tlara, the Heart of Milledtion amulet, the Kingdom of Ladarvia, the Kingdom of Niasia, the Kingdom of Sardonia, and the Prince and Princess Mixer.