Once Upon a time in the kingdom of Jefferson, a baby girl was born. Her name was Michaela. She was born with the powers of musical healing and talent. When she would sing or play a song, magical things would happen to the people and things around her. She could bring happiness and heal the sick. Because she was so different, she hid her powers from the people of the village. For it they knew of her gift, they would surely make fun of her.
Being afraid of the unkind people, Michaela stayed home most of her days. When she grew of age, she decided that it was time to show the kingdom her talents. One day, Michaela took a stroll into the village to find a group of people singing songs. Her heart was filled with joy and she decided to join them. As she began singing, the people stopped to hear her and became instantly happy, except the queen. Two of her greedy servants, Rebecca and Grace were in the village. They heard Michaela sing and play music and they told the queen of her talents. Queen Bernius grew angry- she had to find a way to suppress Michaela from showing her talents, for she wanted to be the greatest musician in the all the kingdom.
The next day, the queen sent Jason, the town crier, into the center of the village to deliver an important message to the entire kingdom. "Hearee Hearee! Her majesty Queen Bernius has declared all singing and music, prohibited from the kingdom of Jefferson starting tomorrow night. Those who want permission to perform must have approval from her majesty. She will be hearing performances tonight night at the annual Jefferson Ball. Those who she approves will be allowed to perform throughout the town. Those who she denies will be banished from Jefferson for all eternity. Thank you and see you tonight."
The town gasped and then became silent. How could Queen Bernius take away something so precious? Michaela looked around at all of the sad faces. She had to help bring back some happiness to the town. If the queen accepted her, she could use her music to bring back joy to the kingdom. She had to go to that ball. She ran back home and went into her closet to find that all of her gowns were missing. Michaela ran into the kitchen to her mother, Rosemary. "Mother- do you know where my gowns went? They seem to be missing," asked Michaela.
"No, lovely, I haven't seen you wear them in ages. Why do you need them?" asked Rosemary.
"I need to go to the ball tonight. The queen needs to hear me sing but I have nothing to wear."
"Come with me." Rosemary put down her cooking spoon and led Michaela up the stairs into her bedroom. "I was going to save this for your birthday but I guess you'll have to open it early."
Rosemary bent down and pulled out a large box from under her bed and handed it to Michaela. She looked it, smiled and slowly began to open it.
Inside the box was a beautiful, pink ball gown with sparkles and a hidden flower design. Under the dress was a shimmery pair of slippers. Michaela gasped and hugged her mother.
Within the hour, Michaela was in her gown and her hair was pinned up in a beautiful cascade of curls. She said goodbye to her family and began to make her way up the hill to the castle.