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Once upon a time, the magical kingdom of Coventry was besieged by the forces of

darkness.

In the midst of this battle, the twin daughters of Miranda and Aaron were

For their safety, the twins were separated and hidden away in another

21 years later, the sisters were reunited.

And returned to the land of their birth, where they vanquished their evil uncle,

Phantom.

And destroyed the darkness

forever.

Mom! Mom!

Oh,

I knew you had the power.

Or did they?

Is someone there?

Be sure to break out those jackets and windbreakers. Here you go.

Good morning, Cameron.

Did you sleep well, honey?

That would be a no.

I can't say that I'm surprised.

You and your sister were probably up half the night talking and laughing.

You guys probably have so much to catch up on. And again, no.

Little Miss has my face since the whole night loudly agonizing over her college

catalog.

With the light on.

Well.

School is very important to Alex right now. She has not had the opportunities

that you have, Cameron.

Well, countries haven't had the opportunities she's had.

Heard that.

Just give her some time to settle in. This is all new for her.

Thank you. Mr. Barnes, are you finished with your plate? Oh, let me do that.

Mr. Barnes, there's something wrong with Cameron. She offered to help.

You okay?

Oh, ha, ha, ha. You're both hilarious.

Now watch this.

I've been practicing.

Thank you.

this might be a good time to tell your father about the car.

What about the car?

Now, don't get too upset.

She's got all the pieces.

Pieces? Cars aren't supposed to be in pieces. Isn't there a spell to fix all

this? I thought that, too, but when I tried to do everything that had just

backwards, that's when I lost the other tire.

Oh, I found it. It's in the pool. Oh.

You lost the tires.

No, one's in the pool.

Are you listening?

Gosh, this would be so much easier if someone would just write all this magic

stuff down.

having to figure everything out by trial and error.

Heavy on the air.

Mm -hmm.

And the rest of the time, I just get a vision or something.

A vision.

Alex. Alex?

Something's wrong.

What about Alex?

sure what was gonna happen. I kind of just pointed.

Oh, you mean like this?

You know that blue isn't one of my colors?

Well, it is now.

And what could you have possibly seen that would have... You did not just give

me a tail. Yes, I did. And you're gonna get ears...

Come to the last 21 years of... What's the matter?

I don't know. I thought I... Cameron Elizabeth!

Do not turn your sister into... This

is good.

Thanks for letting me stay here again. Just say the word and I'll head back to

Lucinda's. Alex, you've got to stop thanking us. You're family now. You can

here as long as you'd like.

Besides, the universe is only a mile away.

And I can't believe I'm meeting with the admissions counselor this morning.

This is like a dream. Alex. Sorry. Sorry, sorry. I just want to let you

appreciative I am of everything you're doing for me. We know, hon.

Oh, let me get that for you. Why?

My hands aren't painted on.

I noticed that nobody checked your forehead.

No, that's one area where you actually don't need my help.

Okay, ladies, enough.

I know this is going to take a little getting used to, but trust me, before

know it, this will all seem completely normal.

Nothing about this will ever seem normal.

A pool?

Do you really think opening an underwater portal was such a good idea?

You know I have inner ear issues.

Well, this is what happens when you rush me.

That's probably enough.

That's good.

Okay, I'm dry.

Hi, Guy.

Hello.

All right.

Actually, we're here on official business.

Why don't we leave you alone for a few minutes and help yourself to whatever

haven't dreamt on.

Official business?

Sounds exciting.

This isn't going to take long, is it? I have an important meeting in like 20

minutes. Well, the first thing isn't actually official. It's really more

personal.

You're going to tell them now? Why not now?

There seemed to be a certain sense of urgency to it.

Yeah, but that's what I said when we stopped so you could change your shoes.

well, a lot of good it did me. Look, these are ruined.

You know what? I never liked those shoes. They make you look short and make

nose look big.

Oh, I don't think his nose looks that big. Okay, okay, guys, guys, guys, guys,

guys!

Sorry, but, you know, kind of in a hurry.

The two of you to be in the wedding. It's going to be small. We both wanted

something intimate.

And, well, with everyone thinking that we've been dead for the last 21 years,

don't have a lot of friends.

None.

We'd love to be in it. Love. Well, um, I hate to squeal with joy and run, but

I'd really like... Oh, right. Sorry. Your mother sent us to... What is this?

I drew that this morning. I have no idea what it is. It's your father's crest.

Our father?

Aaron?

I've been dreaming about him every single night. You don't suppose... No,

no. Aaron died the night the twins were born. I know this for a fact.

So dead.

Dead? Yeah.

Did he say dead? Yeah.

Of course Miranda will want to see this.

That's what we came to tell you. Your mother wants to see you. Now.

Now. Oh, no. No, no, no.

Not now.

But you're a princess. You have certain responsibilities.

Yeah, and one of them is to make sure that I'm not late for my first day of

school. Sorry, but I don't have time to play princess.

It's not playing if you really are one.

Oh, do we get to wear a tiara? Or a crown?

Would there be a prince involved? I would love a prince.

Look, your highness, you'll have to go without me, okay? Just tell mom I'll

her over as soon as I can. Bye. Bye.

Alex! What?

Good luck.

You'll do great.

Thanks. You too.

Bye.

Okay, so that didn't go so well. Well, one twitch is better than no twitch.

Really not feeling the love right now. Oh, on the way back, please stop in the

dimension where everything is made out of sugar. I want to look at wedding

Oh, that's convenient. What, you can visit your ex -boyfriend the dentist?

You know what, Bob? It's so 23 and a half years ago.

Are you coming?

I, uh, I think I'll take my clothes.

That would have been a good idea.

Oh, you think so? Hmm.

Oh, finally.

I was getting worried.

I am so relieved to know that you're safe.

Safe? Why wouldn't I be safe? We just destroyed Thantos in the darkness,

Right? Right.

Right? Right.

Of course, there's always work to be done.

Which is why I was hoping that you and your sister would help their poor mother

finish securing her kingdom.

Of course, that begs the question, where is your sister?

She starts school today.

I'm doing independent study this semester, so... So we'll have to make do

without her.

Even though I believe I specifically requested the presence of both of my

daughters? See?

I told you she'd know it. Look, I'm trying.

Well, not that securing the kingdom doesn't sound like a whole lot of fun,

but... When do I get to start princessing?

Princessing? You know.

Princessing.

Going to balls.

Running in carriages.

Waving. I'm really good at waving.

Well, there won't be too much of that until you learn to control your magic.

And your walking.

Since Ileana is your protector, she will also be your teacher. Don't worry, I'm

a cool teacher. We can totally have class on the lawn, if the dragons aren't

loose.

Desire, Nigdalena, could you please take my daughter and see that she's

properly... princessed up?

Then you can meet Ileana in the conservatory.

Yeah. Let's start with the tiara, lady.

Work to do?

Secure the kingdom? What are you talking about?

I don't want to alarm them until we're certain.

But there's something moving through the Shadowlands.

Something evil. Santos?

He's still alive?

But if he regains human form, the first thing he'll do is go after the twins.

I know.

Use an illuminating spell to secure the entrances, then meet me in the dungeon.

I want every inch of this castle searched.

Should I insist that Alex return to Coventry?

And by insist, I mean beg, plead, and conjole?

No. For now, she might actually be safer in her own dimension.

Just when you think you're going to get a little time off.

Yeah. I mean, it seems like we just defeated the darkness yesterday.

Huh.

Back to work? Yeah.

You know, to be honest, I thought we were finally going to get a little us

you know?

21 years in exile is not enough us time.

What, you can't even say hi?

Uh, hi.

Come on, don't be that way.

Don't be... Ah, I'm sorry.

Hi.

That's better.

Hi. You know, I'm pretty sure you just said that.

Right. Okay, um, as fun as this is, I've got to find McGregor Hall. I'm sitting

in on a Renaissance Poets lecture.

Okay, uh...

On the side of the quad. You know, it is good to see you branching out, because

I've never really seen you outside the art department.

Art department?

Yeah. Later.

Wait, um, I know what's going on. You're making a huge mistake.

Maybe, but how about I call you later?

And I like the new hair. It's nice.

I like the new hair, too. Later, Cam.

Wait, um, I'm not who you think I am.

No kidding.

Hi. Of course, I knew it was you the minute you walked on the campus.

The camera wouldn't be cut dead in those jeans.

Uh, not that they don't look totally cute on you.

We're identical, Beth. And to set the record, I tried to tell him that... Uh

-huh. Guess you didn't get off the flirt tan express long enough to introduce

yourself. I don't even know who he is.

Marcus Warburton.

Your sister's ex -boyfriend.

Yeah, emphasis on the ex part.

She broke up with him two weeks ago.

We don't talk to him anymore.

She broke up with him?

Huh. But he's so...

knowledgeable about campus geography.

Oh, look, there's McGregor Hall, right where you said it was.

See ya.

Oh, and don't worry, I won't say a word to Cameron about this.

What if you plan on exiting every single detail?

Now this is what I'm talking about.

Magic books.

Someone did write it all down.

Doesn't look so hard.

Thanks.

It's actually a lot harder than it looks.

No problem.

There you go.

You're just trying too hard, all right? Just picture what you want to have

happen, all right? And let it flow through you.

You ready?

Thanks!

No problem.

I really could have used you yesterday in my parents' garage.

I'm Dimitri.

Are you Prince?

I prefer not to use titles.

I'm Cameron.

Oh, everyone knows who you are.

Welcome to Coventry.

Thanks, you're right.

Dimitri. I really should find Ileana.

She's probably looking for me.

Okay, now that's going to be really tricky because I talk with my hands a

Okay, it just takes some getting used to.

But don't worry about that. I'll clean it up for you. Oh, thanks. Again.

No problem.

Bye.

Dimitri, nice.

Well, let's keep moving.

Princess Cameron.

I prefer not to use titles.

There's no reason I can't talk to her.

No reason except for the fact you broke, like, 1 ,400 laws.

She wasn't what I was expecting, though.

No, me neither.

I think she liked me.

We'll see how much she likes you when she finds out you work in the kitchen

don't have any magic.

Hi, um, I was hoping I was going to see you again.

Look, there's been a huge misunderstanding.

I know this is going to sound... You just called me Alex.

Yeah, yeah, it's your name, isn't it? Well, yeah, but, um, Beth got to you.

Got to me? She basically tackled me in the cafeteria. But other than that, I

know something was different. I'm just a hair.

Well, apparently my sister's very popular around here. Yeah. So far, I've

invited to seven parties and asked out twice.

Okay, so why don't we make that three times then?

You feel like getting something to eat?

Sorry, but that has that idea written all over it. Yeah.

Um, well, if it makes any difference, one of the reasons your sister and I

up is because we really just didn't have much in common.

Well, it doesn't make a difference. It just means I'll be borrowing your notes.

See ya. Okay.

Hey, Alex, wait.

Why don't you let me walk you home?

Didn't we just play two rounds of this game?

Yeah, I just want to make sure you're safe, right? And besides, Cameron would

never forgive me if I let anything happen to her sister. Come on.

she would have started with something a little more basic. What could be more

basic than walking through walls?

Nothing. Just get me out of here.

None.

Oh, you meant about this.

Still none.

No, nothing.

I could try a noodle, maybe. Oh, no, no. Last time I couldn't get his head on.

Hi!

Princess Cameron.

First day.

The feet in the dark, miss.

Nice weather we're having, huh?

Hurry up.

Step back. Let me... No, no, no, no. I'll handle this.

What do you mean? Well, I'll do this. You always do this.

You can't. I can't do this? No, well, I can't. Oh, I'm never going to get to...

do it unless you give me a chance to do it.

Fine, go for it. You get a shot.

Okay,

let's see how this works out. Oh, you want to see it? Yes. Well, all right,

fine.

Would you please just try not to misplace any more body parts before we

back? I once lost my elbow for two weeks. Had to put up signs and

Wait, where are you going?

I thought you were going to help me with my magic.

Oh, we will.

I'm sorry, we just have to finish a couple more things first.

Is something wrong?

No, not really.

Well, okay, there is kind of a force looming, a really dark thing, and if you

around any corner at any time... Wedding details.

We have some wedding things. We do?

Yes, we do.

Good, because we still have a ton to do. There's a guest list, menu... We'll be

back to stay out of trouble.

I'm thinking fondue because nothing says love like a big pot of cheese.

Something is definitely wrong.

Then her arm fell off. They had to put her in a museum. She's falling apart.

Thanks. Hey, um, is Marcus still... Still sitting across the street just

at the house?

Yep. Very strange.

Look what I just found. Okay, they don't pay me enough for this.

I'll bring you a sandwich as well.

Then I might as well go across the street and give one to you -know -who.

only knows what you did to that boy. I didn't do anything.

Oh, sure.

I didn't do anything.

Whatever, it doesn't matter. The most amazing thing... What boy?

Marcus. He walked me home and he never left.

Wait. My Marcus walked you home from school? Yeah, yeah, but it's not like

He asked me out and I said no. My Marcus asked you out? Since when is he your

Marcus? I thought you broke up with him.

You're right.

We did.

I did. And clearly he's devastated and not himself.

Clearly. But it doesn't matter. You want to know why?

Because I met a prince.

Really? Really.

So cute. Dimitri, we're on a first -name basis.

Titles really aren't that important to either of us. I had the best day!

Actually, you know what? Cameron. It was a weird day.

Mom was really worried, and Lillian and Kars were acting really great.

I know. How can you tell, right?

Cameron. Kars gave me, like, this weird... Cameron, what did you find?

I... Yeah, when you came in, you said that you found... Look!

It just appeared out of nowhere.

Literally.

It has our father's crest on it.

Cameron, I think our father is still alive.

What are you talking about?

I've been writing all of these stories about him, that he's out there asking

our help.

But your stories always come true. I know. I didn't want to say anything

I wasn't sure.

But where is he?

He's trapped.

He's trapped in a place called the Shadowlands.

Come on.

We've got to tell Miranda.

We're still safe.

What's wrong?

Phantos is back.

Huh?

Phantos is back.

Huh?

Phantos is back!

I thought we destroyed the darkness.

How can Phantos still be alive?

Yeah, I thought we love as light, light as love, and right out of existence.

And one very angry scream later, it was goodbye, Phantos.

Well, apparently when he was destroyed, what was left of him was able to cling

to life in the Shadowlands.

Shadowlands. See?

It really does exist.

I felt a dark presence for the last few days moving through the shadows.

I wasn't sure it was Santos until now.

This afternoon, one of my servants was attacked in the North Tower.

That's horrible.

I was in the North Tower. That could have been me.

What she really means is... Oh, that's horrible. Is he okay?

It was implied.

He'll be fine.

Ish. But his shadow, not so fine -ish.

His shadow?

Shadows exist on their own here? Oh, yes. Yeah.

It's in that world, the world of the shadows, that Dantos is hiding and

his return.

I just hope we're not too late.

Too late?

What does she mean, too late?

They're doomed.

Oh, yeah. Too late to stop him from regaining his human form.

Why? What happened then?

It's bad, right?

I can tell it's going to be bad. He's got one purpose, and one purpose only,

destroy the two of you.

Yeah.

Yeah, that would fall underneath the category of bad.

If Santa does come back, I doubt we'll be able to stop him a second time.

Wait!

over you this morning.

It wasn't a man.

It was a shadow of a man.

Dantos was in our house. No, he wasn't.

If he can freely travel between the two worlds, then he's already stronger than

we feared.

What is up with you and this shadow business?

It was not a shadow.

But I'm afraid that once again, you two are the only ones that can stop him.

Us? Why us? Why can't they do some of the heavy pointing for a change?

No offense.

None taken. But it is a good question. They never do anything.

Okay, some taken.

In two days, the sun and the moon will be in perfect alignment.

A solar eclipse.

And both of you will be at your most powerful.

I always wanted a solar eclipse wedding. Please. You know my mother can't be

here in two days. Oh, that's right.

Pretty, please.

Are you sure? I need them to perform the vanquishing spell.

Well, that's not possible. They can't do a vanquishing spell.

They're still at wall walking.

Remedial wall walking. There was an incident. In fact, stuck in the wall is

accurate. I don't think we have any other choice.

But they're not ready.

Then get them ready.

Hey, shouldn't it be up to us whether we perform this vanquishing spell or not?

Yeah. What is it? It's a spell so powerful that it will destroy anything

hidden in the Shadowlands.

But if we do that spell, it will vanquish Dad's shadow. We can't do it.

Excuse me?

I found it today in the North Tower.

It was Dad's, wasn't it? I think he's trying to communicate with us.

He's alive.

I think he's in the Shadowlands.

I am so sorry.

I know you don't want to believe this, but your father's gone.

He's not coming back.

I searched for years through the shadows.

He's not there.

But my stories, my dreams. Oh, the work of Santos.

The moon is half in darkness.

You have a connection to the Shadowlands. He's using you. But the

What about Aaron's ring?

Only Santos could have Aaron's ring.

He took it from him when he killed him.

But it's not Santos.

I know it's not. It's Aaron, our father.

He needs our help.

No.

We need your help.

I'm sorry, but on this you're just going to have to trust me.

Now, I'm counting on you and your sister.

The future of Coventry depends on you.

It's amazing this place ever got along without us.

Prepare for the spell.

Yes, my queen.

Now,

now, the most important aspect of the vanquishing spell is getting the

proportions correct.

It's a very delicate belt, so what you need... Hey,

a little help, please!

I was saying you need equal parts sun and equal parts moon!

Oh, come back! I got you! There you go!

The important part of the vanquishing spell is to have... Okay, what do you

we just jump in and get right to it? All this talk, talk, never pulled a rabbit

out of a hat.

No, but it does help prevent small villages from turning into donkeys.

I said I was sorry. Oh, and I suppose it's no coincidence that that village

happened to be my mother's. Oh, kind of sorry.

Okay, join hands. We'll just do the first one. Okay, now remember, it's all

about balance. Equal part sun, equal part moon, equal part hot, equal part

I think I got it.

Ready?

Ready.

The power of the sun and the forces of the moon.

Oh, that's my favorite part.

Become one in our quest to open the door to the Shadowlands.

A little bit too much, son.

Alex, were you even trying?

Yes. No.

Uh, kind of.

Guys, I really don't think we should be doing this. But you heard Mom.

Well, I know what she said, but it doesn't mean I agree.

Right now, I don't think it matters whether you agree or not.

Your mother wouldn't ask you to do this unless it was essential.

Fine.

Vanquish away.

Why don't the two of you give it another go while we go and...

change into something a little less... charred.

Sorry. Me too.

Well, I'm surprised you're still here.

Why wouldn't I be here?

Oh, well, I thought you would have zapped yourself home by now.

Especially since I haven't seen a single carriage or a white horse.

They keep them around back.

Plus, Mom needs us.

Emphasis on the us?

out you.

Two halves of a whole.

Twin witches.

Twitches.

Twitches.

Go, Twitches!

Okay.

The power of the sun and the forces of the moon become one in our quest.

Alright, stay focused.

All our energy and concentration has to be on...

Hi. Hi. Sorry, I don't want to disturb you guys.

Oh, you weren't disturbing us. We were just moving around.

Yeah.

Trying to save the kingdom and all that is good and pure.

Oh, uh, Dimitri, this is my sister, Alex.

Alex, I knew that.

A pleasure.

So amazing. He totally showed me how to fix things.

Look!

Cam!

Show her!

Why don't you show her?

Come on, I wouldn't be much of a teacher if I took all the glory.

I should probably have the two of you to save the world.

But, listen, I was wondering if I could show you around the garden sometime.

Yes!

I mean, yes.

That would be a yes.

Well, there you are.

Can I get some tea, please?

And can I get one of those chicken salad sandwiches with the crust cut off?

Ooh, and some olives.

I love me the olives.

Well? Right away, sir.

Things have really slipped since we went into accident.

You guys should probably order something, too. We're going to be

You're not a prince?

No.

Excuse me.

Kim, what's the matter with you? Go after him. He's working. I don't... We

should probably get back to the spell.

You're impossible.

I've cleaned people's houses.

Toilets included.

For two summers.

Really? Well, hey, you gotta do what you gotta do.

But your job doesn't define who you are. Well, no, of course not. Who your

parents are does.

And, again, no.

Okay, I'm sorry. Are you sure you're a princess?

Well, I'm kind of new at it. Just give me a few more weeks and I promise to be

way more stuck up and snotty.

And Cameron, well, she likes you.

So, don't give up.

Okay?

Okay.

Actually, can I ask you a favor?

Anything. Can I borrow some of your magic?

My magic?

Why would you want that?

Well, so I can do something special for Cameron.

Well, don't you have any of your own?

No.

Oh. Okay.

Well, then... What happened? Are you all right? It was Santos.

I know it. He tried to take over Dimitri's shadow.

Well, where is he now? He's in there.

In there.

Where? He's in there.

Ah,

he's in there.

What? I didn't know what else to do.

He asked to borrow my magic to impress Cam.

Uh -huh. Oh, come on. Only Santos would ask something like that. This is

Coventry. Everyone has magic, right?

I'm afraid that's not entirely true.

You see, after your father was killed, your mother thought it would be best to

leave magic in the hands of those who could best control it, like the royal

family and your protectors.

That's us.

They took everyone's magic?

That's horrible. That's so unfair.

Alex, I really don't think you understand. No, no, I understand just

Absolutely no rush on that chicken salad.

Kimmy!

Have you seen Alex?

I got up this morning and she was gone. Kimmy, oh my gosh. I was getting so

worried. I have been texting you all morning.

Sorry, I was out of range.

Have you seen her? Duh.

Twin Two is in the cafe doing the market's whoop -dee -doo. I sent you

I can't believe her. I know.

They're just going over notes.

I mean, no giggling, no hair flipping.

She's really bad at this.

Thanks. You're a good friend.

Well, apparently not good enough for you to text me back.

I have blisters!

Um... I think you should be... I'm trying.

Okay.

Look at me.

I think I'm better than everyone.

And I don't even use conditioner.

Hey, Marcus.

It's me, Alex.

Again.

I can see that.

What happened? I thought you had studying to do.

I do?

Oh, I do.

So many books by dead people to read.

Um, but before I go, I was wondering.

You know my sister Cameron?

Really pretty. You used to date?

What do you think of her?

Hmm.

Okay, that's a little random. Um, I don't know. She's great. I mean, she's

She tends to be a little vapid and self -centered sometimes. I am not self

-centered. I didn't say you were.

Hi, Marcus.

Hi, Alex.

Oh, yeah, sorry.

Oh, my gosh, so what are you two talking about?

Aren't these just the cutest shoes?

I wouldn't say that.

I wouldn't say that.

And that only works if those shoes are actually cute. Well, they're your shoes.

What are you even doing here?

We have work to do. Uh, living my life, and I am so done with that place.

I'm gonna go.

Bye, Marcus.

Bye, Marcus.

What is your problem? Don't you trust me?

No. I turn my back for like two minutes and you're all over him. Why would I

trust you?

Because I would never do anything to hurt you.

You should know that.

I do know that.

I didn't break up with him. He broke up with me.

I just told everybody that so it wouldn't look bad.

Cam, I'm sorry.

It's okay.

At least I found out why.

Well, he actually told me it was because you two didn't have much in

common. So, you don't think I'm self -centered?

No.

A truly self -centered person wouldn't have run from Coventry, kind of like I

did.

What are you supposed to do, Alex, if you really think Dad still might be

somewhere? I don't think, Cameron. I know.

Why do you think he's only communicating with me?

He gave me the ring.

And the drawing.

You had a vision and drew his crest.

Do you still have it?

It's in my backpack.

600 pictures of Marcus, and here it is.

But this is the castle.

So?

Well, I've never seen these doors before.

We have to get to Coventry.

Fast.

Fast.

Cameron, no.

What? Don't worry.

I'm practicing.

You'd be surprised at what I can do now.

Cameron?

Cam?

This doesn't look like Coventry. Are you sure we're in Coventry? Of course.

We're in Coventry.

You know, except for the brick wall part.

Well, maybe they remodeled.

What you have to say isn't the worst idea in the whole... Alex?

Alex?

Remember when I said there was an incident?

Well, Liliana... I don't know about this.

Don't you suppose they bricked this up for a reason?

Yep.

And I want to know what that reason is.

Just stay close.

Wait. You know when you go to a horror movie and there's always that stupid

who goes inside the creepy house even though there are a gazillion signs

keep out and the whole audience is screaming don't go in there.

Yeah?

I used to draw all the time when I was your age.

But don't you think it's kind of strange?

It would be stranger if you hadn't.

Dantos does many things, but he's not a fool.

He's purposely trying to deceive you.

This is sad study, isn't it?

Yes, it was.

It was his favorite place in the whole castle.

It's just like he left it.

What was he like?

Please?

You never talk about him.

I don't know where to begin.

He was funny and sweet and strong.

I was just about your age when I met him at the Winter Festival.

We ended up dancing the whole night together.

And when it was over...

He said he wanted to give me a present so I would remember him forever.

I could pick whatever I wanted.

What did you ask for?

A star.

From the north sky.

It's a real star.

Good gift.

I never told anyone that story.

It was our secret.

All right, it's getting late.

You should get home. Bye, Mom.

I think I'll sleep a little easier knowing you're safe in your own

I know you're struggling.

It's not Santos who's been coming to me.

It's Dad. I know it.

I know that you believe that.

But you're just going to have to trust me.

It's okay, honey. It's okay. I'm sure they're going to be okay.

I'm sure they'll be home any time.

Let it go. Let it go. I can't just let... So, no one thought to invent a

telephone in this magical land of yours?

Sorry. Yesterday, you go slog off in the swimming pool and you can't call? I

took the closet. I'm sorry. Your mother has been worried sick. Actually, your

mother's just fine.

But your father, well, he drained the pool.

I'm sorry, Daddy. I still haven't mastered interdimensional communication.

Oh, says the girl who can text, download, and talk on the cell phone all

same time.

He's not a multitasker.

I can hear you.

We are both very happy that you're both home safe and sound.

Did you have fun?

Yes. It was great.

Really fun.

So much fun.

Is there something that you're not telling us?

Is there something that you're not telling us because you know that we'll

out and there's a chance your father's head will explode?

Yes.

Okay.

Sleep well.

What? That's it? That's it.

Good night, Daddy. Good night, Mr. Barnes.

Alex. Yeah?

You know, if you want, you can call me Dad.

Thanks, but I'm good for now.

We forgot the car.

What if they're both still alive?

Still alive.

Aaron and Santos.

Dad could have been hiding out on the Shadowlands this whole time, too.

What? Too long?

Cameron, I know it's been a long time, but that's what I wrote in my story.

Dad was weak and managed to escape Santos.

And he's been living in the shadows here ever since, watching over us.

People keep telling me that I have the gift of knowing, right?

Well, guess what?

I know that our father is still out there.

And I'm not going to destroy our hopes of ever seeing him again by doing some

stupid spell.

Are you sure you don't also have the gift of wanting?

You always said you wanted a father.

It's not true.

Want him just a little?

I mean, it's so...

Is someone there?

Look, if it's Santos, if that's who you are, I'm not afraid of you.

But if it's my father, if it really is you, well, we don't

have much time.

I need a sign.

I need something.

It really is you.

Miranda!

Miranda!

Miranda!

I was calling you.

Are you all right? What happened?

It's Aaron. He's here. In the castle.

Trapped in the Shadowlands.

I know what you're going to say, but this wasn't Thantos. It couldn't be.

I asked for a sign, and he drew me a star.

A star?

Yeah.

That's what he gave Mom the night they met. It was their secret.

A star?

That's so romantic.

What, you don't think I'm romantic?

No. A little.

You gave me a bug.

Yeah, because you collect them. Oh, now.

This is good news.

Why aren't you happy?

We know where he is. Enough!

I don't want to hear another word about your father.

I never should have told you that story.

Why won't you even consider the possibility that he might be alive?

That they both might be alive?

You very well might be right. They both may be out there. We still have to do

the spell.

What?

No! How can you say that?

I can't take the chance if Thantos were gaining power.

You'd never be safe. No one in Coventry would be safe.

But Dad would want us to do this.

No, he wouldn't. I know he wouldn't. You said the vanquishing spell would

destroy everything in the shadows. Alex, I am trying to do what I think is best.

Are you?

And I suppose you thought taking away everyone's magic was also for the best.

Alex.

I did.

At the time.

You and your sister. You know, just stop.

You don't care about us.

You don't even care about Aaron.

All you care about is your precious kingdom.

Well, you know what? You can have it.

I'm taking the next door out of this place.

Oh, look.

There's one now.

Alex! The eclipse is almost upon us. Wait!

That was awkward.

Someday she's going to understand.

We don't have much time before the eclipse.

Where's Cameron?

At home. Well, her other home. With her parents. Her other parents. Mom, mother,

the other mother.

She's not here.

Could you find her, please?

Oh, yeah.

Ask her to talk to her sister.

We need them both here.

Yes, we're on it.

On the way there, can we stop so I can change my shoes?

I think they match perfectly. I have to talk to her? Why do I have to talk to

her? Because you're her sister. She'll listen to you.

Have either of you met Alex?

She's not so good on the listening or the sistering. And she took my lip

Oh, she's such a little... Oh, there it is.

Oh, Cameron, we don't have much time left.

If I was free, three of the Shadowlands were defensible. Oh, Miranda.

Miranda is still too weak from her last battle with the Dark Knight. And too

proud to say so.

The Eclipse is our only chance of stopping him. And all of Coventry... All

Coventry is counting on me, I know.

I want to help. I want to do what's right. I just don't know what the right

thing is. I think you do.

You're a princess of Coventry.

You can't just sit back and do nothing. You have to act. You have to govern.

I'm sorry if that's not what you thought princessing was, but it is.

Well, tough love.

Thank you.

Like, it's not what I thought it would be, but...

like having responsibility, and I like having my life be about something.

And the tiara?

Love the tiara.

So you'll help?

I'll do more than help. I'll make sure she's there.

Toodles. Wish me luck.

Oh, wait. Let me do it.

And I'm taking the next door out of here.

Now that's how you conjure up a portal.

Isn't that quite a bit of dust in Twin Town?

No, that has nothing to do with me. I mean, Cameron wants Alex to go

and Alex isn't budging.

Well, give it a minute.

Alex is so going.

But Kami tends to get everything she wants.

Not everything.

I'm going to break this down for you.

Here's sense.

You, you're way over there in no -sense land.

Okay, then something definitely must be wrong if you think you're the sensible

one. So you're just going to pretend this isn't happening?

logic to me. I care enough to stay.

I care enough to try and figure out what's right. I know what's right.

Then what are you doing here, Alex?

If I knew, if I really knew like you say you do, then I'd be doing everything in

my power to try and help him. Okay, and how am I supposed to do that?

Not a clue.

I can only figure out the first part of my speech.

It doesn't matter.

Will you go with me?

Couldn't stop me if you wanted to.

You don't want to, do you?

You just see... See what? Exactly.

Okay, so later?

Yeah, later. Okay.

Walking through Wallsville.

Too late for that.

Where are you?

Where is he?

Alex, we have called, pleaded, and hollered. Whatever you think you saw

isn't here.

I don't know what else to do.

We've got to do this.

It's the only way to stop Phantos.

It's going to be okay.

We're going to be together.

Okay,

a little scared.

It's a book of spells.

I'm still scared.

He's here.

He's trying to tell us something.

It's a freedom spell.

It's a spell used to release spirits trapped in the Shadowlands.

Alex, no. Now I'm sure it's phantoms. Please, let's just go.

The power of the sun and the forces of the moon.

It's almost the exact same spell.

What's the last line of the vanquishing spell?

Uh... And vanquish our enemies

in the darkness that hides them. All right, yeah, well, look. The only

difference is that instead you save and free your friends from the darkness that

binds them.

You just have to substitute the last line.

That's my line. I know.

You're the only one who can do this.

Again. Why me?

You have to.

This is a sign.

I have to talk to Miranda. No, you can't. We already know what she'll say.

What are you doing in here? The eclipse is starting. You can't be late for these

things. I know you.

You'll do what's right.

Come on, people.

I know.

Those shadows aren't going to thank me for themselves.

You've got to go this way.

No, no, no. No?

Okay.

And I love a good eclipse. I bet you wish this was our wedding.

Did you get popcorn?

Popcorn? Do you really think that's appropriate for this situation? Well,

licorice.

It's time to vanquish evil once and for all.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Just a little nervous.

Yeah, I'm okay, too.

You're doing the right thing.

I know you're.

You're going to be great.

Okay? Ready?

The power of the sun and the forces of the moon become one in our quest.

To open the doors to the Shadowlands.

Let our light illuminate the eternal night.

And leave no corner untouched so that we may... So

that we may... We're your friends. We have to say it. We have to set them

They're going to do a freedom spell.

They wouldn't.

Come on. Say it.

So that we may... Bankers are enemies in the darkness that hides them.

Cam! No!

In the flesh.

Miss me?

I'm sorry.

I was so sure... Bad, bad Santos.

Preying on the hope and insecurities of the innocent, I should probably stop

doing that. And yet, nothing brings me greater joy.

You won't get away with this.

Oh, but I already have.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I'd like to finish off my brother before the

light does.

He's getting away.

No, no, no!

Did you hear that?

You were right.

Jack's still alive.

Come on, we have to go find him. But he can be anywhere. Not anywhere.

What you wrote in your journal was true.

Aaron's been with us all along.

There's only one place he can be.

I'd put up a good fight.

But where's Santos?

Oh,

gosh. Honey, here.

You'll be all right. How do you know that? I don't. It's just what I think.

Honey?

Honey?

You may go.

Just make sure you leave your shadow behind.

You don't look so good.

I think I should finish what I started 21 years ago.

How are we going to get the Coventry?

Well, not us. I mean, Scott and you. No, I have never... Now is not the time.

The castle can only be opened from the inside now. But how did Santos escape

light and get his power back?

How does it matter?

The why?

It's very normal.

magic back, and yeah, you're right, it is a lot harder than it looks.

Come on.

You were so brave.

day for you, brother.

One daughter unleashes the vanquishing spell, the other gives her mortal enemy

all her power.

Kids. What are you gonna do?

Out of the way!

Oh, sorry.

I didn't bring you up.

Okay, she's coming from the side.

you might miss this special moment.

As soon as the sun comes out from behind the moon, your beloved husband and

father will be no more.

I'm not going to let you get away with this.

But I'm afraid there's nothing you can do about it, Your Majesty.

You seem to have your hands full.

and get in the middle of.

This kind of bond is something he could never understand.

Hello! Hey, how's it going up there?

A little help, please? Hi!

Seriously, we don't have a flying spell.

Come to think of it, we don't have a landing spell either.

I don't know how long this gargoyle can hold us.

And do you, Karsh, take the lovely Ileana to be your lawful wedded wife?

I do. Yeah, absolutely.

And do you, Ileana, take the handsome... You look great.

Oh, you know you love it.

Yeah, you're right. I kind of love it.

Of course, I do.

Well, we certainly got lucky with the weather, didn't we, everyone? I just

to say, does anyone have any objections as to why the lovely... I know. They

grow up so fast, don't they?

I hear you.

Well, may we have the rings now, please? Oh, yes.

You are my favorite.

I can't believe you're not more freaked out about this.

What is there to be freaked out about?

I'm just jealous she has this much space in the back of her closet.

We now pronounce you husband.

And wife.

Okay.

You may now kiss the bride.

Oh, right.

Okay.

We shouldn't go head on because our noses are not nothing.

No, no, no. Are you sure?

You don't? No, not at all. I just... Kiss her. Okay, okay.

Okay, okay.

Rosebuddle? Yeah, I know. Just got big. It was a nice idea. I can't believe you

did that to my mother.

That was lovely.

No, that was weird.

No, David, how could you say that?

Yes, that was weird.

Mr. and

Mrs.

Karsh and I are going to start a book club.

Well, you finally know how your fairy tale ends.

I never doubted it had a happy ending.

You so doubted it. You were like the princess of doubt.

What? Yes.

Me? No, that was you.

So not true.

Your tiara slips.

Oh.

Well, I think we look fabulous.

What do you think?

You're all mine and make me shine