Alright, chapter number 4! Woo how exiting, no? This chapter is where all the exitement beggins, so be ready! and exited! :D

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~Stella~

I stared down at Edwardo in dumb surprise, my mouth hanging open in shock. "W-what? I mean... why me? I'm not special in any way...."

He smiled, "You're my most faithful servant, therefore I know you wouldn't betray me as my wife."

I bit my lip, actually thinking it over; then I realized what he was asking. This was what I had wanted all along! For years now, that's all I had ever wanted... and now it was happening.

I looked down at him and smiled, although still a little uncertain, "Yes highness. I will marry you."

He looked pleased as he stood, my hands in his, "Wonderful! The wedding shall be within the next few days."

I swallowed and forced a smiled, "Alright, sounds good."

"I'll have your room changed right away. It'll be temporary of course though, until the wedding." he said happily.

I paled slightly at that though but nodded, "Alright," I choked out and forced another friendly smile, "um... see you then." I curtsied and hurried out of the room, dizzy and confused.

-Two Days Later-

~Christopher~

I looked through some of the onions one man had for sale and shook my head. They weren't worth as much as he was charging. We had had a bad harvest, so we were being forced to buy our own food.

I looked up as a small crowd of people gathered around a large pole caught my attention.

Walking over curiously, I pushed through the people so that I could see the poster, here's what it read:

The wedding of the beautiful Stella Christentine and Edwardo Machington

will take place at sun high this afternoon in the courtyard.

All the kingdom is invited to celebrate this happy occasion with us

please be on time or you will not be allowed in.

~The royal guard

I dropped what I was carrying and stared at it in shock. Stella... was getting married?!

I looked up at the sky and shielded my face from the sun; I still might have enough time to make it. I had to stop her, she couldn't do this to herself! She didn't know what kind of man he really was!

My fists clenched and determination flashed on my face. I had to stop her, I had to tell her how I felt...

~Stella~

I looked at myself in the large looking-mirror, unsure if I should really do this... but I didn't actually have a choice.

I was dressed in a large flowing white gown with a white lace veil falling in front of my face.

My mother stood beside me, also looking at me. She saw my uncertainty and smiled, "Don't worry Stella, everything will be fine. You will marry the prince, then we will all move into the castle."

A smile smile was forced onto my lips and I whispered, "Yes... yes you're right. It'll all be fine... did you tell Christopher?"

She blinked and looked away, obviously hiding something from me.

"...what is it?" I asked, my voice rising in worry. Was he alright, had something happened to him that they hadn't told me about?!

She nodded, "oh don't worry sweet-heart. He's fine, in fact I haven't seen him so happy since you left. I think... he wouldn't have cared if I had told him."

My face showed only horror and hurt as I stared at her in concern, "R-really..." I finally whispered, my voice braking slightly at the end.

She smiled sympathetically and nodded, "I'll be right back... I have to make sure a certain matter is taken care of."

I hardly heard her as she left, shutting the wooden door behind her. I fell into then nearest chair and put my face into my hands. Christopher... he... he hated me... He hated me because I had left him without even saying goodbye... I hadn't visited, or even shown much concern in him.

My best friend was gone... gone forever. He didn't want to see me ever again... and I deserved it.

~Christopher~

I ran as fast as my legs could carry me. But the courtyard was a few miles away still.... I wasn't going to make it... It was going to be too late! I couldn't let that happen! I had been thinking a lot in the past 10 and a half months, and I had figured it out.

I couldn't live without Stella... she was everything. I couldn't let her go that easily... I had to tell her. I had to make sure this was the choice she wanted it to be.

What if she felt the same? She probably didn't... she had always 'loved' prince Edward... and now she was going to marry him.

I pushed my legs forward, ignoring the burning pain inside of them.

~Stella~

I sniffed and wiped my eyes. It was a good thing I had this veil on, people would probably freak out if they saw me crying.

Besides, your wedding was supposed to be a happy day... I sighed and got up, looking my dress over to make sure it wasn't ruined.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, then turned toward the door and froze to see a black-haired woman standing there with the fattest dog by her side I had ever seen.

"C-can I help you with something?" I asked hesitantly, my voice shaking slightly.

The beautiful woman smiled, "Oh yes, you can help us." she took a step toward me and I took a step back, shaking slightly.

"I don't know what you want, but whatever it is. I'm not the one to come after. The prince doesn't really care for me at all." I looked away for a moment then stood up straighter, "You need to get out., now."

A cracked smile appeared on the woman's face and she looked down at the dog. "Oh, I don't think we can do that without taking what we came here for."

I narrowed my eyes and got ready to scream, this woman was bad news, even if she was beautiful.

The dog hobbled over to my side and looked up at me stupidly. He wagged his tail happily and sat down at my side.

The woman glared hatefully at the dog, "Very funny, Tod, you know why we're here. If you don't do your part, no more turkey legs for you."

He flattened his ears and whimpered, then looked up at me with his sad puppy eyes.

I couldn't help but smile at him, he was so cute. He looked soft, he was white and had brown spots covering him.

I opened my mouth to speak to him when suddenly he grabbed my dress and flung me onto the floor, the woman raced over and flung me onto her back. "Very good Tod." she tossed him a small cookie that he caught in the air; his tail thumping on the ground happily as he followed her out.

I tried to scream but found I couldn't speak. The woman must be a witch! I cursed my bad luck and struggled to get free, but her hold was tight as she took long strides, walking out of the castle casually.

I struggled some more, then the woman uttered something and I fell still, the world going dark.

~Christopher~

I skidded to a halt in surprise as I saw someone in a white dress- I assumed it was Stella- flung over a woman's back. I stared in shock, unable to move for a moment then shook my head and bolted toward them.

I was stopped suddenly by a huge dog. In huge I mean, his stomach was almost touching the ground. He snarled at me and charged, jumping onto me and knocking me down.

I grabbed him, meaning to throw him off of me and run after Stella, but suddenly a aw-inspiring weakness came over me and my eyes rolled back, then I saw only darkness. No Stella, no fat dog, no black-haired woman. Nothing.

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So there's the end of chappie 4! Wasn't it loverly?! MWAHAHAHAHAHA! I love cliff-hangers. =3

So I decided I shall start dedicating my chapters! This chapter is dedicated to Maggie, who has always been there for me, always supporting me in whatever I do.

Although she may tease me a lot, I know it's really for my own good, and I couldn't ask for a better friend in her! So here's to you The Obese Dog!