Kate looked back and saw what had happened. She ran over to Peter and gave him a huge hug, thankful that he was ok. Releasing, she said, "I'm sorry! I know you said to stay back, but I saw what she was about to do, and I just had to…" she started rambling. Peter smiled and said, "Sorry? You have nothing to be sorry for! That is the second time you saved my life, and my kingdom. Now that the sorceress's lineage is dead, our kingdom is free of her spell book. Just look around!" Kate looked at her surroundings, and realized that he was right. It was like everything was lit up again. The chandeliers were all lit up, and the room had a golden glow around it. Peter also realized that his parents had awoken from their spell. "Mother. Father!" he said as he ran into their embrace. The King said, "We never thought we would see you again, my son. How did you defeat both rodents?" Peter smiled and looked over his shoulder. He motioned for Kate to come up to the thrones. "Mother, Father, this is Kate. Without her, I would not be standing here today. She helped me defeat both of the rats, and to thank her, I would like to invite her to our Christmas Eve ball!" Both the King and Queen agreed this would be a splendid idea, and Kate couldn't believe her ears. "You mean it? I've never been to a ball before!" She thanked the King and Queen many times, trying hard to hide the excitement in her face.

Before the ball started, Kate was taken back to the now awakened servants; they had put under the same spell the King and Queen were under. They helped dress her in a gorgeous periwinkle dancing dress that shimmered in the light, with a tulle skirt, and Pointe shoes. Her hair was curled with flowers intertwined to form a headband. She had never in her wildest dreams imagined getting to wear Pointe shoes, something she had always wanted. She was guided out into the ballroom, where she met Peter, who was dressed in a handsome red suit with white pants and black boots. His eyes widened when he saw Kate. "You look beautiful Kate," he exclaimed. Kate smiled shyly at the admiration and said, "Thank you. You look very handsome as well. Are you excited to finally become King?" He looked at her and said, "I used to be frightened to lead people, not wanting to let them down. But after all I have been through, I truly think I am ready now." He offered her his arm as they walked into the ballroom together.

The coronation went just as planned, with no rats interrupting. Kate was allowed to sit on the throne next to Peter, introduced as their honored guest. Dancers from all the corners of the land started the performances. There were dancers from Spain, Arabia, China, and any other country you could think of. For some reason, they reminded Kate of different forms of candy, but she couldn't put her finger on it. Peter beamed at Kate, who was astounded that just a few hours ago, she was watching through a window, wishing she could just be part of a party, and now there was one where she was the guest of honor. After a while, Peter suddenly took her hand asked, "Would you have the next dance? I saw you dancing around the tree back in the parlor." Kate laughed softly and replied, "Yes, of course!"

She followed him to the center of the room, where they shared a beautiful pax de duex together. They waltzed around the room, lights spinning around them like a dream; though Kate could not compare this to any other dream she had ever had. This was so much better than any dream. Peter stopped suddenly and looked at Kate. "I know we haven't known each other very long, but I feel like we have, after all we have gone through." He knelt down on one knee. "Kate, I am heir to the throne, and I would be honored if you would be my queen." Kate looked down, astounded, and said, "Yes, I would love to be your Queen!" They ruled with a peaceful hand for many years. And of course, they lived happily ever after.