Chapter One

Ella loved to be able to say ''Yes'' or ''No.'' She couldn't say that a year ago when the fairy gave Ella the ''gift'' of obediance.But, the curse was lifted and Ella was able to make her own choice, not just doing whatever she was told to do.Just than, Ella discovered she was pregnent!She told her husband, Prince Char.He was also delighted.

Now, Ella has a beautiful, healthy baby girl.Her name was Allegra, she has beautiful copper hair and brown eyes.So the story begins.....

''Do I have to?'' Nineteen-year-old Allegra inquired.''Yes, you do.Don't you want to find a husband?'' Ella, Allegra's mother replied.''No, I do not.'' ''Well i'm sorry, my dear.You are going to have to.'' Ella said in a end-of-disscusion tone.Allegra swept away to find her father.

When Allegra found him, He said the same thing Ella did.''But, arn't I to young father?'' She pleaded, she did not want to marry at all.''No, Allegra, you are not.Why don't you go try on your gown Ella and I bought you?I think you'll like it.'' He smiled.Allegra didn't reply.She just walked up the stairs towards her room.

''It's beautiful.'' Allegra whispered when she saw her gown.She hugged it tightly to her chest.Maybe--just maybe--the ball wouldn't be so bad after all!

Suddenly, she started to shiver unncessicarily.Then, the coldness left.That was odd, She thought.Without concern she left her room to thank her parents for the ball gown.

When she got around the corner she stopped, she heard her name.Her parents were talkign about her.She hid silently by the door to listen.''I'm just so happy.'' She heard Ella say.''About what?'' ''That Allegra was not 'gifted' by a fairy!It was a curse, not a gift Char.You know that, i'm just so pleased.'' Ella kissed Char.''Of course.I'm happy too.'' She sighed and walked over to her parents.''Hi.'' They looked at her.''Hi''

''I love the gown, thank you!'' She hugged her parents.''oh!Your welcome.'' Ella kissed the top of Allegra's head.''Can I go out for a walk?'' Allegra asked.They nodded and told her to come back before dark.

Allegra held her head high, while holding up her dress for it didn't sweep into the mud she had to walk through.She bumped into someone.She jerked her head so that it was not looking at the mud anymore.''I'm sorry!'' She apoligized.''No, it's my fault.I was not looking at where I was going.'' He muttered, not looking up.''Oh, no.It was my fault!I was too concerned that my dress did not touch the mud that I was not looking at where I was going.'' She got angry, it was her fault!Not his- -whoever his name was.''Fine than, it was your fault.'' He laughed and for the first time looked up.''I'm Derick.And i'm sorry for the accident.'' He kept smiling.''Hi.I'm Allegra--Allegra of Kyrria.'' She introduced herself, Derick gave a little tiny gasp and bowed.''I'm sorry Princess.'' He kept smiling.''Stop treating me like Royalty!For once, i'd like to be normal.'' She picked up some flowers she had dropped when she bumped into Derick.He helped her.

''Fine than, I can do that.I can treat you normal.'' He said, handing her the flowers he picked up.''Thank you for treating me normal, and helping with the flowers.'' She smiled.''Can I walk with you?'' He asked, Allegra nodded.

''So, I never see you around here.Are you locked up in a tower?And did Prince Charming come and save you?'' He teased.''No, actually I don't get out very often.'' She replied.He nodded understandingly.''Did you hear?There is a ball in seven weeks.I'm already getting ready.'' She laughed.''I did hear.'' He picked a few more flowers and handed them to Allegra.''Thank you.'' She added them to her pile.''Will you attend?I'd like to dance with a friend.'' He nodded.''Of course I will be there, would I miss it?Maybe I would if I had to--but other than that, I wouldn't.'' I like him, he makes me laugh! Allegra thought, with a smile.

She shuddered again.This time, it was very noticable.Derick looked at her with alarm.''Are you alright?'' He asked, walking over to her.She half-nodded.''No your not, your cold.Arn't you?'' He took his jacket off and handed it to her.She took it and wrapped it around herself.''But, now you'll be cold.'' He shook his head.''It doesn't matter.I don't want you to get cold.'' She shuddered more violently now.Derick hod gotten worried, even he was not cold and he didn't get cold!What was wrong? Than he noticed Allegra's face getting very blue.

When Ella saw Allegra, she almost fainted!''What happened?!'' She gasped.Grabbing on To Char for support.''I'm not sure.We were just talking, and I noticed that she started shivering.I gave her my jacket to wear so she woudn't get cold anymore.Than her face started turning blue.When I felt her, she wasn't cold at all!'' He explained, he had his jacket off so long he started getting cold himself.Ella smiled at Derick greatfully.''Thank you very much!Where do you live, Derick?'' She asked.''I live in the village of Kyrria your majesty!'' He said proudly.Ella frowned.''You may not go to the village in this time of night, would stay the night here and go back in the morning?'' He smiled.''Thank you very much!May I call my parents?'' He asked, they nodded.

R and R if you like it!!