I am so sorry for not posting anything for months. I kinda got lazy, and my computer broke, so I couldn't type anything on the computer. I was stuck on my brother's computer and my mother's lap top. My brother would never let my write anything on his, and I don't like working on laptops. So it never got done. And we moved, so the note book got pack, and I can't find the notebook that I had chapter six in. I have to start over. I am really sorry. Please don't be mad. .

Disclaimer: I don't own any of this story. Characters belong to Tamora Pierce and the Plot belongs to who ever made Cinderella.

Tortall's FairyTale

Chapter Six

Daine ran down the streets of the city, clothed once more in her rags and horrible boots. She sighed and ran on, with Flutterwings flying beside her. Tears ran down her cheeks, she didn't want to leave the Prince, but if everyone knew who she was, she knew they wouldn't let her and the Prince be together. It just had to be that way.

-Please, don't cry- Flutterwings pleaded, feeling sorry for her.

Daine didn't reply, and she didn't slow down till they reached her house. Then she walked to the door, breathing hard from her run. The bird landed on her shoulder, catching his breath also.

-This is your house?- he asked, looking at it.

"No, not mine, my step-mother's and sisters, I just clean it. If only my Father knew," she said, pushing open the door and walking inside. She went to the kitchen and found some seeds for her bird friend, and put them in a bowl. She set the bowl down and Flutterwings flew to it, and eating the seedings happily.

Daine smiled and sat on her chair by the fire hearth, just watching the flames dance the night away.

NEXT DAY

Numair strolled down the halls of the palace, thinking about the woman at the ball. The woman he fell deeply inlove with. Oh, if he could see her again. He must find her! He knew she was the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. He suddenly thought of an idea, it would work perfectly, he hoped. And it was the only way he knew how to find her again. He raised a hand and a servant came to him.

"Yes, M'lord?" the servant bowed low to the prince, a smile to his lips.

"Get Sir Alanna, if you please. Tell her the Prince shall see her in his office," Numair demanded.

"Yes sir!" The servant bowed once more then ran off do the Prince's bidding. Numair smiled and walked to his office, which were near his rooms.

"My prince, you wished to see me?" asked a female voice as a light tap upon the door was heard.

"Yes, Sir Alanna, please, do come in," the Prince replied.

The door opened and the red headed woman slipped in swiftly and took a seat at the desk. Numair sat upon his desk, holding the glass slipper in his hands. He smiled at her, welcoming her silently.

"What is it you needed, M'lord?" she asked, breaking the moment of silence.

"Alanna, do you remember the woman from last night, the one I danced with?"

"I do recall you paying much attention to her, yes."

"Well, starting tomorrow, you and I will go to each nobles household and we will find her." He lifted the slipper, showing her. "Will you help me find her?

"How do you propose we do that?"

"We try the slipper on every young lady."

"That'd take days!" she protested.

He sighed, shaking his head. "I know, but I'd do anything to find her."

"Alright, Prince Numair, my future king, I will help you. Together, we will find the woman you love," she said softly.

Numair was so thrilled that he stood and took the lady knight in his arms and spun her around. "Thank you, most noble knight!"

I really am sorry for this being so late, and that it's short. I just wanted to put something down, and there you go, chapter six. I hope you enjoyed it. .

Tigress Warrior