No claim on ownership, just having a bit of fun. This story takes place near the end of the second movie, just with an alternate ending.

"Grandma, just because I didn't my fairy tale ending doesn't mean you shouldn't".

Clarisse hardly knew what to do with herself. Normally she was composed and eloquent, but right now she was decidedly undecided.

"Charlotte, did you hear that?"

"Not if you didn't want me to."

"Oh, Charlotte." The Queen smiled, giving back the earpiece. Her assistant was a dear, she really couldn't manage without her, wouldn't even consider trying. Clarisse straightened her coat and cleared her throat.

"Joseph", she called to him.

He had heard Mia's admonition to her Grandmother on his own earpiece. He knew that Mia was in favor of him pursuing a relationship with Clarisse; he just hadn't expected that she would be so bold to suggest they start right now. He had tried not to look at Clarisse after Mia's suggestion; afraid of the expression he might see on her face. He had hardly been able to breath in those few seconds, then she had called his name, in that deep, seductive voice she had. He took a few steps toward her, bowing his head.

"Yes, Your Majesty?"

"It seems as though the party is over. I think it's time for Mia and I to make our exit. Would you make the arrangements, please?"

"Of course, Your Majesty". With a bow, he stepped back and went off to order the car around front and get his security team ready for the return to the palace.

Charlotte blinked, and her eyes became moist, dangerously close to spilling over and down her cheeks. Mia, from the front of the church saw Joseph bow, and then leave. She turned to Lionel with a questioning look.

"He's gone to order the car for the trip back to the palace, Your Highness. "

"What? But, she was supposed to, they were supposed to…" She looked at her Grandmother, standing straight and stoically, waiting for Mia to join her in the Narthex. The Prime Minister stepped up and held out his arm, "If you please, Your Highness, I am to escort you to your car."

Reluctantly, Mia took his arm and together they walked down the aisle. When they reached the Queen, the Prime Minister bowed, and Clarisse turned and lead the way to the waiting vehicle.