"Oh Sofia! This is simply the best day ever!" Amber grabbed onto Sofia's hands and twirled her around on the ballroom floor. The golden pearls reflected off of her necklace and sparkled into Sofia's eyes. Sofia shielded her face from the glow. She felt her foot trip onto the fabric of her yellow dress. Amber tightened her grip on Sofia's arm; helping her back onto her feet.

"Woah, Amber." She giggled. Her sister stopped twirling around and watched as the cream wedding dress wrapped around her twice before falling back into place.

"I'm finally married! Next week is my coronation and then I'm queen of Kalhdune! Oh, and it doesn't hurt that now Khalid is my husband." She gloated. Sofia watch Amber gracefully circle her. It almost looked like she was actually floating.

"This is great, Amber. I'm very happy to see you happy." Sofia clasped her hands together.

"It was about time too! I am the last to be married. I mean, c'mon. Hilly was married before me. How fair was that?!" Amber quickly changed her mood and stomped her foot. Sofia giggled nervously at her sister, recalling Prince Zander's and Princess Hildegard's wedding.

"That's not true. James is still not married."

"That's because he's off far away on that diplomatic mission for father. Once he's done with that, he has to return to finish his training at the Knight's College. It'll be a miracle if that boy is ever married." Amber pulled her hand in front of her to stare off at her nails. Sofia rolled her eyes smiling at the bride.

She couldn't deny that this was a great day. Having Amber walk around in a beautiful dress that trailed two feet behind her was a sight to behold. She was glad Amber was also betrothed to a kindhearted prince like Khalid. Since they all grew up together, Amber wasn't being forced to marry some total stranger.

Yet the painful realization hadn't hit Sofia yet and she was hoping it wouldn't for a little while longer. Amber was going to live in Kalhdune now. Yesterday was Amber's last day living in Enchancia. She knew this day was going to come. Everyone was pretty late in getting married as well. Most of the princes and princesses were now reaching their early twenties. War does that, she guessed. Still, the overwhelming amounts of weddings taking place between all the kingdoms was enough to drive anyone insane. Sofia wasn't sure how many more celebrations she could take and was glad Amber's was the last one for at least a little while.

Sofia stared at the ballroom for a second, trying to absorb as much of the moment as she could. Everything was covered in glittered and gold. Exactly what Amber wanted. The china on the tables were gold platted shined with perfection that you could use it as a mirror instead of a plate. She looked over at Amber fiddling with her diamond ring, "You know, Amber, I'm not married yet either."

"Oh Sofia, everyone has already been betrothed to one another long before you became princess. There is no need for you to get married. Plus you're training to be a sorceress, not a queen," Amber quickly said, "James is the one who will be king of Enchancia. You're the luckiest out of us all. You still get to have your royal status and all the comfort that comes with it, but never have to take on the kingdom. No pressures at all." Amber pranced over to the buffet table. Sofia pushed her long brunette hair back behind her ears.

"I was just trying to help you feel better." Sofia smiled. Amber relaxed her shoulders.

"You're right. I'm way to uptight for this. I'm going to be queen. I have bigger problems to worry about...then being...the last one...married!" Amber broke out into a dramatic sob. A few of the guests noticed and ran over to Amber who was now lying on the floor. The pressures and excitements of the wedding must be getting to her, Sofia thought, it is a good thing I'm not getting married. Still, after just going to Prince Desmond's and Princess Vivian's wedding two weeks earlier, Sofia couldn't help but feel a little left out.

Amber stood up and straightened out her dress. Each ruffled fell back into place. She pranced back over to the table where Kahlid was sitting.

The guests disbursed after a few more hours. Sofia sat over by her parents. She wondered how James was. It must be hard not being able to attend your own twin sister's wedding. Her parents were socializing like always with the other kings and queens at the party. Sofia glanced over at the other couples that were now going to inherit the throne. She wished Ruby and Jade were there.

They were the last to leave. Amber and Roland held onto each other for a few minutes before letting go of one another.

"Be strong, my princess. We'll be back next week for your coronation." He gently rubbed her cheek.

"Thanks, Daddy. I love you." She rubbed his arm in return.

"I love you too." Roland pulled back and placed his hand in Miranda's. Sofia rushed up and hugged Amber one last time. She could feel her heart wanting to shatter inside her chest. She couldn't believe how much she had come to love her stepsister. Amber had changed so much throughout the years, it was almost as if she was a different person. The kingdom of Kalhdune was in good hands.

Sofia watched until the castle disappeared behind them. Sure she'd be back in a week, but nothing was as scary as to think how she was now the only one of the children living in the castle. She slowly pulled out her purple amulet from under her coat. Her prized possession. She rolled the silver beads that made up the chain between her fingers. At least she still had Clover, Robin, and Mia.

The giant castle of Enchancia came into view in the horizon. She looked over at her parents who still were holding each other's hands. Neither had said a word the entire flight home. She knew they were happy for Amber, yet it must be hard for them as well. The carriage touched down gently onto the stone path. The Pegasus' nickered softly at the landing. They trotted down into the castle entrance where Baileywick was awaiting patiently for them.

"How was the wedding, your majesties?" He asked in his normal upbeat tone. He watched Roland turn away. He nodded his head and ushered them inside the castle. Sofia broke off from walking with her parents and went up into her room. Her room was dark, it was almost spooky. She slid off her purple heels and placed them carefully in her closet. She took her ceremony light yellow dress off and placed it on the red cushioned stool inside her closet.

After slipping into her nightgown, she heard rattling at her window. Clover was there rapping on the glass. Sofia smiled as she rushed over to friend, letting him into her room. He hopped down from the windowsill and onto her lap.

"Hey Princess. Why the long face?" He sat up straight.

"I'm going to miss her, Clover. Just like I miss James." She stroked Clover's soft fur between her palms. Clover snuggled up against Sofia's torso.

"You'll always have me, Sofia." He patted his ear softly on her stomach.

"You're right, Clover." She rubbed the fluff on his head. Clover looked at Sofia's blank expression out the window.

"Let me get this all straight, though," He perked up, "So, Princess Amber and Prince Khalid are married now, Princess Hildegard and Prince Zander are married, Prince Desmond and Princess Vivian are married, Prince Jin and Princess Leena are married, and Prince Hugo and Princess Clio are married. Did I get it all?"

"Wow, Clover. You're better at this than I am and I went to all those weddings just recently." She twirled her hair around her fingers.

"Well, you know I've always been the smart one out of all of us," He winked at her. Sofia couldn't help but giggle again, "But what about your brother? Who is he betrothed to?"

"Princess Jun," Sofia paused, "originally."

"What's that mean?" Clover raised his eyebrow.

"Well, she really wants to marry this gentlemen she knows from her village. And you know Ruby and James were spending a lot of time together." Sofia softly nudged her arm against Clover's side.

"What about you, Sofia?"

"I'm going to be a sorceress!" She held her hand up in the air, pretending to hold a wand. Her smile quickly faded as she found herself lost looking out the window again. She looked back at her bed, but decided against sleeping there. Fluffing the pillow, she placed her head down against it's plush exterior. Clover watched as his friend closed her eyes. Tears started falling from them. He nestled his warm body against her face and curled up, trying to comfort his friend the best he could.