Author's note: One year ago princess Sofia the First has fred princess Elena from the Amulet of Avalor and both girl have defeated the evil tyrant Shuriki. Now it's time for Elena to visit Sofia and Enchancia as a normal human being, not a soul trapped in a gem.

Friends old and new

When two ships meet, it can lead to several outcomes. Particularly when both of these ships carry a group of people from different countries and each of them is of a high status and political importance for the state. Fortunately the passengers of these two vessels may have differences in customs and traditions yet the two countries were allied through the close bond that developed between one Enchancian and one Avalorian princess.

Said Avalorian princess, Elena waited for the other ship to get close enough to her own boat, then she grabbed a rope and in a swashbuckling fashion swung on the deck of the other ship. There she glomped the younger princess and whirled her in the air laughing.

"Oh, Elena, you're always so full of energy," giggled the smaller girl. "I couldn't wait to see you Sofia, I have so much to tell you. About Naomi, Mateo, Gabe, Charoca… Everyone," beamed the older girl. Despite the age difference the two girls were good friends. They shared a secret, both were once, in Sofia's case she still is, a wielder of a mighty magical artifact called the Amulet of Avalor. There were more actually, as Elena was trapped in the very same amulet for over forty one years, the last years she spent watching over Sofia and her friends. Sofia in turn managed to free the older princess so she could save her own country from an evil witch.

"Welcome in Enchancia, princess Elena. In fact, welcome in Enchancia, everyone," roared king Roland to the other ship where the rest of the Avalorian crew waited a lot calmer than their crown princess.

When they arrived, more formalities were exchanged at the port. "Princess Sofia, this is Naomi. She's on the Grand Council together with my grandparents and my cousin Esteban." "Nice to meet you," Sofia curtsied. "I hope your father's been doing well." Naomi was surprised the little princess knows about her father: "Oh, yes, your Highness, he is fine."

"I have written a few letters to Sofia," explained Elena, "but whenever I put down my quill I realize there's so much more I want to tell her. So I'm glad we can talk face to face again." Sofia smiled her lovely signature smile: "It's a shame we can't see each other more often. Maybe Mr. Cedric will improve the teleportation spell one day." "And then he could teach it to Mateo so Avalor and Enchancia could visit each other any time they would like," said Naomi and nudged the young Royal sorcerer who only blushed at the suggestion. He would like to think that one day he would be able to do a really great innovative spell but right now he was too humble to announce this desire of his loudly.

"Or Isabel will finish her power enhancer, it's supposed to use steam in a way that it makes things go faster or let's them float in the air. I myself don't understand it very well but I'm sure Isabel will make it in no time," Elena shrugged at her own clumsy explanation, she wanted to tell the world how smart and amazing her sister is and that seemed to be working.

"Float in the air? I hope I won't be the first test subject then, I like your sister but the same can be said about my life," joked Gabe.

In that moment came chancellor Esteban, Elena's cousin to them. "Sofia, la pequeña princesa con corazón grande," he bowed addressing Sofia with the honorary title she was given the day they successfully defied Shuriki.

"Chancellor," Sofia curtsied in return. "I'm glad to hear that the kingdom of Avalor is thriving. No doubt it's thanks to the Grand Council and their hard work. And it pleases me to hear that whenever there are animosities among its members they are resolved in no time."

"I myself was born a common shoemaker's daughter and becoming a princess was a real challenge for me. There are still times I make mistakes," Sofia smiled adorably.

"I'm sure, you are very successful in your efforts, Your Highness. Avalor would still be in the clutches of Shuriki if it wasn't for your bravery and kindness," complimented her Esteban.

"Thank you. Well, life tends to surprise us with new quests and all we can do is trying our best," this time Sofia smiled directly at Naomi.

As someone who spent years on the diplomatic battlefield the chancellor caught the meaning of this conversation. Esteban knew that Elena was exchanging correspondence with princess Sofia, though he was unaware of the extent of their conversation. Apparently one of the letters contained a report about a certain Duende incident.

He cleared his throat: "I might have underestimated señorita Naomi a little in the past. It won't happen again. Though I must insist on her attending her etiquette, history and geography classes and stop making excuses about why she can't meet with her tutors." He finished with a pointed look aimed at the blonde. The girl in question was suddenly very occupied with watching the seagulls flying above the port.

Elena smiled at the little exchange. When she met Sofia for the first time the small princess was already very good in dealing with people and she was only getting better with time. Sofia's greatest talent by far was her ability to nudge people in the right direction through her advice and requests.