Kingdom Keepers: Next Generation (Unfinished/Unedited) *Republished

Chapter 11- Meeting our first Overtakers

Sofia's POV

That night I dressed for action. I wore my running shoes, black jeans, and a black tee shirt with my sweat-jacket. It felt awkward going to bed in my shoes, but I knew it was necessary if I wanted to be running and walking around a theme park. We planned to meet in front of Be Our Guest because it was out of the way of the Castle.

I fell asleep and after what felt like seconds, I woke up in front of the castle. I saw Emma a few feet away from me, just getting up. I stood up and joined her as we walked to Belle and the Beast's castle. She wore similar clothing to me. Emma's hair was in a French braid while mine was in a ponytail. We decided to go around Tomorrowland instead of straight through the castle. We were careful as we walked as close to right side attractions as we could, staying in the shadows. Then just as we reached the Mad Tea Party, I felt a cold feeling overwhelm me. By the look on Emma's face, she felt it too. Then, a figure stepped directly into our path. I recognized her instantly.

"Hello, girls." She said smiling at us.

"You're..." I sputtered, "Lady Tremaine."

She looked almost pleased that I had recognized her. A smile twisted her lips. She wore her signature red and maroon dress with the green gem in the middle. Her hair was in the same up-do as seen in the movie Cinderella. If possible, she seemed even more intimidating than in the movie. I looked at Emma, who was frozen in fear.

"What do you want?" I asked her, trying to sound more confident than I was. On the inside, I was freaking out. If she had found Emma and I, what had happened to the boys? Lucas could resort to measures that would be dangerous for all involved. He might set this whole place on fire without meaning to and I don't think I could put it out.

"I want the one with the magic." She said, her composure never slipping.

I looked at Emma again. She wore the same expression I had: confusion. I knew we had to get to the boys fast. I needed a plan. I'm not that great with plans,  I just know the best people for each job. I needed to focus. I couldn't show my powers, that would be a death sentence, not to mention Emma would think I'm a freak. So, I decided to talk.

"Magic?" I asked.

"Don't play dumb, girl! We know one of you three have it. Give it up!" she said, her expression changing to one of annoyance.

"Three?" I asked.

She rolled her eyes at me. "You two and the boy. The other two are worthless."

"No offense, ma'am, but we don't know what you're talking about." I said, as politely as I could muster.

"Keepers." She mumbled, "Always playing dumb."

She advanced towards us, we stepped back every time she stepped forward. All of a sudden, a white horse with a man on the back galloped up to us, skidding to a stop in between us and Lady Tremaine.

"Lady Tremaine." The man said from the horse. He had on a crème old-fashioned top with gold colored epaulets and red and gold pants. His hair was so dark brown that it was nearly black and it was styled so that it wasn't frizzy or gelled. He had an era of importance about him that made Lady Tremaine back away from the horse.

"You are not welcome here." He said to her. She sneered at him.

"You will soon find, Charming, that you helping these children will not work in your favor. You don't even know who they are." She said, before walking away.

The man, Charming, turned his horse to us.

"Hop on." He said to me and Emma. "Your friends are waiting for you at Belle and Adam's castle."

I looked at my best friend, Emma. She looked at me.