Bubbles' POV

I think...I'm going to scream...from excitement...no wait! I SHOULD BE SCARED! I should be very scared! BUT AT THE SAME TIME...I'm over the moon with joy. My brain...my head hurts...Should I be happy or scared...or even nervous...Maybe I should be worried...should I be worried?

"HEY! FUR GIRL!" Hagatha screamed, snapping me back to focus, "Are you listening to me?"

I held the broom tight as I was hurried to her side, there was a large room stone room with all kinds of food and baskets. This room was much more cooler and darker than everywhere else I've been so far...where ever here was?

"Hopefully that Fairy's Beast has been doing its job and killing the rats-"

I jumped at the sound of Rats.

"Oh is the Lass afraid of Rats? Well maybe if you took that cape of yours off, I could let you sweep upstairs...like the other maids." She looked at me, but I didn't move, she just shrugged her shoulders, "Fine, have it your way. I need you to sweep the floors and make sure there's none in there. If there is, beat 'em out of the Pantry and out of the Kitchen, that goes for the dead ones. Make sure the baskets and Jars are sealed tight and no holes. If there are holes, tell me. Any questions...good." She just walked away without giving me a chance to say something.

I took a deep breath, praying there are no rats, the door closing behind me.

I started sweeping, but all those mixed emotions just came right back up to the surface.

I can't believe I ran all the way to Eqaria...I thought I might have gone farther...I don't know what to do...I was next day to my Kingdom. What if Daddy sends the guards and searches here? In fact, that just might happen...would the Prince even help me...we're no longer engaged...so he has no obligation to me or to help me. All this thinking and stuff is giving me a headache.

But...But...

I paused as I removed a basket of fruit. I took a deep breathe as I saw no rats and swept behind the basket.

How did I end up doing all of this? I'm completely lost...

I stopped again...I didn't want to leave this Kingdom...not without seeing...him. Maybe, I could sneak out and see him. How would I know what he even looks like now? I haven't seen him in four years, going on to five soon.

Flashback

On my Seventh Birthday, Helen was fixing up my hair and putting my little crown on my head. I looked back in the mirror as Mommy and Daddy were standing right in front of the door, with smiles and love in their eyes. (Looking back on it now, I really do miss those happy times.)

"Come now, Princess. We can't keep your guests waiting. All Kings, Queens, Princes and Princesses, not to mention Dukes and Duchesses have come to see our Birthday Girl." Daddy boomed with smile and laughter.

"Not to mention, your future betrothed at long last." Mommy squealed in delight, "We must make an excellent impression."

I frowned at this, poking my lip and pouting. I looked at the wrapped gift that Mommy wanted me to pick for him.

"Fix your face, Bubbles, or it'll stay that way." Helen tapped me on the head, " Or they'll call you the Frog Face Princess."

"I don't wanna meet him." I crossed my arms.

"Now Aurora, don't be like that. Remember, its for the good of your kingdom. Plus, you never know, you may like him." Mommy smiled as she tied a ribbon into my hair. Mommy grabbed my hand and latched onto Daddy's as we walked along down the hallway. Helen walking behind us, with her head bowed.

"Remember, your intended was chosen the day of your birth...well...a few months afterwards. That's besides the point-"

"Dear, we're here." Mommy stopped us in front of a large curtain, "Now remember your cue."

"Their Grand Royal Highnesses, The King and Queen of Airbellia." Announcer shouted. There was a large cheer. Mommy blew a kiss and she and Daddy stepped out from behind the curtains.

"Presenting Our Princess Aurora Sky d' Airebellia!" The Announcer said me next. I stepped out from behind the curtains. It was the Ballroom, Mommy and Daddy were sitting on their thrones. I saw my two best friends, Brianna and Blossom. I waved at them but I had to sit down first, as I had to meet my 'betrothed' first.

"Presenting...His Royal Highness, King Henry of the Provinces!" The Announcer said. A tall, muscular king came walking forward. He had a large bushy golden red beard and hair the same color with a streak of silverish gray hair and green eyes. He bowed in front of us.

"I present my Daughter, the Fair Princess Aurora, to you sire." My Daddy stood up and bowed.

"I present, my youngest son, Future Prince of the Province and Kingdom of Eqaria, Sebastian." The King bowed but I didn't see anyone, the King looked up and around with a sigh. He marched towards the crowd and pulled this blonde hair kid and right in front of us, forcing his head downwards for a bow.

"Now then, let the Children will provide their gifts to one another to show they acknowledge the Engagement!" Daddy shouted. Everyone seemed to clap but were silenced at the wave of Daddy's hand.

Mom put my gift on my lap, I was hoping I forgot it...but of course Mommy would remember. I stood up, as the whole room fell silent. Mom pushed me forward, she seemed so excited. He didn't look to happy about this either, but...I don't know...as I was walking towards him and got an actual look at him...He wasn't bad looking I guess. He was three years older than me, but he looked my age. He has nice dark blue eyes...they kinda remind me of those lovely dark stormy skies and freckles that were spread across his nose and cheeks.

We stopped in front of each other. His dark blonde hair blew across the light breeze that was in this room.

"Prince Sebastian, it's an honor to finally meet you." I curtsied and handed him my gift to him...A silver Pendant with the Royal Family Crest with diamonds in it.

"Ah...yeah...Yes...Princess Aurora." He fumbled, he seemed a little nervous, even nearly dropping the present. He just took it and handed me his gift quickly, something wrapped in a box. He was about to walk away but I'm guessing his Dad told him to stay.

I looked back, Mommy mouthing, "Go on, open it."

Maybe it won't be so bad...he does seem nice.

I opened the box, I looked inside...but my heart stopped...my body felt so cold...I threw the box to the ground...but it was too late.

"A SPIDER! MOMMY!" I screamed as a large, black hairy spider jumped on my hand. I don't know if I got it off or not, but I just couldn't stop screaming, jumping, throwing my crown and ripping my gown, "WWWWWWAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" I finally stopped.

Almost everyone was laughing at me, including Sebastian and two of his brothers and his cousin, the whole room...except for my friends.

I just started crying, running down the halls...

"Aurora, wait!" Mommy called out.

I didn't stop running until I made it to my room and slammed the door shut. I don't wanna marry him! I DON'T! I DON'T!

I screamed onto my pillow. It wasn't long before Blossom and Brianna came into my room. I was offering a piece of stale bread to one of the mice who scurried off.

"I would've punched Sebastian for you, but my Mom was watching." Brianna scoffed, "The Great Future Duchess of Sonata can't be seen acting unladylike." Brianna mocked her Mom's tone, but then stuck her tongue out, "I should've known this would happen. The sons and that stupid cousin of theirs are evil little trouble makers. They tried it at my birthday with a firecracker but unfortunately..."

"That was them?" I asked surprised. It seems that someone at Brianna's party, one of her presents exploded but it didn't work. It just seemed like a nice present and her scary glares and twisting their ears.

"Of course, they're all horrible. Except for that quiet one. The Future Prince of Lunaria... I really should have hit that Sebastian. Such behavior is unspeakable and just plain rude." Brianna grumbled.

"You can't hit him anyways, it could start a war. What you should have done was kiss him...boys hate that...well except for my Sweet Heart. He loves it." Blossom sighed lovingly, Brianna shaking her head behind her back.

"It's ok, "I sniffed.

There was a knock on the door, it was Helen.

"Bubbles, The King and Queen are worried that their birthday girl is missin' her party." Helen smiled, "Its time to dance."

"I love dancing!" I jumped up with excitement.

"Well c'mon then. We can't let those boys ruin our fun." Brianna cheered.

I don't even know how it happened, I was on our golden dance floor. The three of us in a circle and just spinning around each other, laughing. Mommy and Daddy were sitting on their thrones, laughing and clapping to the joyous music.

Brianna's Governess came up to us, "M'Lady, your Mother commands your presence at once." Brianna left without saying one word to us.

"The Duchess is always so strict. I bet she didn't like Brianna laughing or having any fun." Blossom crossed her arms as we both looked at the Duchess talking to Brianna, with half her face covered with her fan.

The music continued playing, I danced with Daddy for a little while and Blossom danced with hers. I kicked my feet opposite to his and he spun me around. Daddy picked me up and spun around in a circle. I couldn't help but feel so tickled and laughed.

"My beautiful ray of sunshine." He laughed as he put me down, wincing in pain from his back, "Oh...soon I won't be able to hold you." That's when the music ended, and a slow one begin and 'he' was pushed towards me, "Wonderful...now it's time for your first dance...the first of many I hope."

"No." I shouted loud enough, the music stopped and everyone looked at us but I don't care, I shouted, "I...I WON'T DANCE WITH HIM!" I normally wasn't like this, I can be forgiving and nice, but that was a really mean trick and I didn't like it. I walked away, I think I shocked Mommy and Daddy.

Daddy signal the band to continue playing the same slow song. Other people started to join.

Daddy stepped in front of me, "Now Pet, give the Prince another chance."

"No...that...that was mean." I crossed my arms and pounted.

Thats when Mommy came up to me, "I agree my Dear. It was mean and Prince or no, I almost twisted his little nose for it. You know what...people deserve second chances, don't they Angel Fish?" Mommy gave me that pleading look, it softened me up.

"Plus, when you want to get back at someone, being nice is the best way. It really makes them feel guilty or maybe...something else..." Daddy pushed me back towards him. My daddy stepped back just like King Henry.

"Let's just get this over with, kay... Princess Aurora?" He held out his hand, which was shaking. He had that nervous look on his face.

I curtsied, "Well of course Prince Sebastian. Might I say isn't it wonderful-" As he grabbed me-

End of Flashback

A little squeak snapped me out of my thoughts, I thought I saw a rat...when I moved a basket. I jumped...and started hitting my broom at it. I was so scared...I stopped my panic swinging, hoping that the rat was gone. That's when I noticed...a small ball of white and brown fur, shivering. It's not a rat...thank goodness because my heart was going to jump out of my chest...I gasped as I realized what I had done. I must have nearly scared the poor thing stiff.

"Oh...no...a poor little Mousie. Awwww." I lowered down to my knees and held my hand out towards the shivering thing, "Awwww...I'm so sorry. I didn't mean any harm."

I opened one of the baskets, it held bread and tore off a little tiny piece. I hope that House Keeper lady doesn't notice.

I clicked my teeth together, getting the tiny thing's attention. Holding my hand out with the small piece of bread in front of it.

"Awwww, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean any harm. Please forgive me." I said, pulling my animal hood off. The mouse instantly ran onto my hand, munching on the bread, it was so cute and tiny, with sweet honey brown eyes, I walked out of the pantry, "Now then little friend. You shouldn't be in here, don't want this Fairy's Beast to get you." I placed it down in front of a bush and watched it scurry away.

"What the hell are you implying?" I heard that deep rough voice again, it was Buttercup. I completely forgot my hood, I hurriedly pulled it back over my head.

"It's just odd how these plants are growing so quickly, that's all I'm saying." Another voice said.

What was going on?