Albuquerque

Meeting Morgana

Gina and the royals went to the palace. Queen Morgana was informed that she had unexpected visitors. She was happy to meet the royal family of Asmorinthia.

"Good to meet you," Morgana smiled. "I'm Queen Morgana."

"Good to meet you," Walter smiled.

"What brings you to Albuquerque?" Morgana asked.

"We're just traveling, and we were also curious," Kathy smiled. "We'd like to learn one of the traditional dances, like the sambarossa."

"I don't know," Morgana frowned. "I don't dance."

"Why not?" Kathy asked. "Is there a law against dancing?"

"Well, we only dance on special occasions, like royal visits—even unexpected ones," said the chancellor. "We'd be happy to show you how to dance."

The chancellor played a guitar, and the chief of the palace was ready to teach the royals how to dance.

"This is how you dance the sambarossa," the chief said. "You hold hands with your partner, stomp your feet, and spin them around."

Everyone tried the dance, and Kathy faced Morgana.

"Care to dance, Your Majesty?" Kathy asked sweetly.

Morgana didn't want to dance, but she couldn't resist Kathy's sweet face. "I suppose," she shrugged.

Morgana and Kathy started to dance. But as Morgana spun Kathy around, the princess pretended to lose her balance—and she stomped on Morgana's foot as hard as she could. When Morgana wasn't looking, Kathy weaseled the wand out of her pocket.

Kathy stuck the wand in her pocket and told Morgana, "So sorry, Your Majesty. I'm so clumsy."

"Maybe we should stop dancing," Amanda suggested.

"I concur, Queen Amanda," Morgana said. "Let me talk to you about my kingdom."

"We'll catch up," Amanda said.

As Morgana walked away, Amanda said, "Okay, Kathy, be careful, and bring that princess here. Stay with Gina and your father."

"Okay, Mom," Kathy nodded.

Amanda, Amber, and Gabe went with Morgana while Kathy and Walter went to meet Gina outside the gate.

"I got the wand," Kathy smiled.

"Great job, Kathy," Gina smiled.

"Okay, Gina, show us the way to Azalena," Walter smiled. "We have a princess to free."

The trio rode off to Azalena.