Tensions rise in Custard III's kingdom as Dark Enchantress further organizes her efforts in an attempt to take down the thriving new power that threatens her plans to overthrow the Witches. Fresh blood is needed on the front lines of the fight, and Espresso, a strong mage and the sole pioneer of coffee magic recently moved from the republic across the sea is called to join the effort. There, he runs into the single soul he despises the most... Madeleine. Crossposted on AO3, I will be updating this far sooner over there so I recommend reading on AO3!!