"I should have stayed with my Inn." Renee mumbled as she paced back and forth in the cell.
"My shop will suffer without me!" Viveca sighed "Who's going to make the magnifique designs?"

Aramina put on a small smile "At least I know I left my theater in good hands."

"Guys, listen." Corinne said quickly "Philippe's just trying to get us out of the way. But we'll be out of here soon."

"How?" Renee asked doubtfully.

"When Pierre comes down for his shift we'll get out." Corinne answered "I know how to play him."

"And when does he come down for his shift?" Viveca asked slowly.

Corinne smiled nervously "Tomorrow evening."

Renee groaned "Really!?"

"Let's just be patient." Aramina said calmly "At least we know we're getting out of here soon," then she frowned "Corinne? How did you know Pierre's schedule?"

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Louis let out a deep breath as he walked towards the ballroom. He was happy it wasn't his engagement ball anymore, but he did not relish the thought of another ball.\

"Hi, Louis." Anneliese said as she joined him "Have you seen Corinne?"

"No." Louis answered with a shake of his head "She might be in the kitchen getting the appetizers."

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Corinne started pacing the cell "Come on, Pierre. For once in your life don't be late!"

"When we get out, we run, right?" Viveca asked.

"To the ballroom." Corinne responded as she walked across the floor "Philippe's going to try and kill Louis tonight. I just know it!"

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Philippe sharpened the end of his sword "Tonight's the night."

Smokey quirked an eyebrow "Really? Just what every boys wants for his birthday."

"It's the night before his birthday." Philippe answered "This Twisted Fate will last forever."

"This Twisted Fate will last forever." Smokey mimiked "As if you created it."

"And after I kill Louis tonight, my first order as king will be to have those four nuisances destroyed! Starting with that troublesome blond!"

Smokey clicked her tongue "No wonder you never got a date. You're violent."

Philippe rolled his eyes and slid his sword into its sheath "It's time." then he walked out the door.

"It's time alright." Smokey said as she turned on her TV "Time to watch the show." she cocked her head as an image of the dungeon popped up on the screen "I could just make the cell swing open. But I would much rather watch a guy get manipulated."

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"The Ball has already started." Aramina said as music wafted down through the floors.

"Don't worry." Corinne said "We've still got time."

"Let's hope." Renee said with a shake of her head "If we hear the fireworks, it's over."

Viveca sighed "I hope we make it in time."

Corinne smiled as Pierre took his post outside the cell door just hen "Oh." she said casually "So you're our guard for the ball."

"Mm-hm." he grunted.

"Good. He's in a bad mood." she thought before saying out loud "You're probably the only guy who doesn't have a date."

Pierre glared at her "I just happen to be between relationships right now."

she snorted "You're always 'between relationships'." she mimicked.

"Not true!" he snapped.

"Is so."

Viveca leaned over to Renee and whispered "How is this working?"

"I have no idea." Renee responded.

"You..." Pierre let out a growl "I demand you to take back everything you just said!"

Corinne crossed her arms "No."
"Do it now before I call the captain!"

"For what?" she laughed "Speaking the truth?" the musketeer was so red in the face by now that he was panting for breath. She shook her head "Alright I'll make a deal with you, Pierre. I challenge you to a sword fight. If you win I'll take back everything I just said. If I win... you let the four of us go."

Pierre frowned "I don't think so."

"Fine." Corinne shrugged, turning from him "I guess when we're finally released we can tell everyone that Big Boy Pierre couldn't beat a girl in simple sword combat." she grinned as she heard the lock jingling.
"Come on." Pierre snapped "It's a deal."

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"I wonder where she is." Louis said to Anneliese, whom he was currently dancing with.

"I don't know." she answered "Maybe they're being detained in the kitchen."

"Yeah. Maybe." Louis felt a tap on his shoulder and looked back to see Julian.

"May I?" Julian asked with a slight nod in the princess's direction.

"Of course." Louis chuckled as he passed her on.

Philippe grinned as he watched Louis walk over to a wall... alone.

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"I can't believe that worked!" Renee laughed as they ran down the corridors.

"He's too high strung." Corinne answered. Just then a loud boom was heard from outside "The fireworks! Hurry!"

a few minutes later they burst into the throne room and instantly spotted Louis standing off to the side, his gaze fixed on the windows overhead. Philippe was right behind him with his sword drawn and ready.

"No!" Corinne shot forward "Louis! Look out!"

Louis spun around, his eyes instantly widening "Philippe..."

With a growl, Philippe swung the sword at his cousin but Corinne ran between them, her hand automatically going to the side of her skirt and an instant later Philippe's sword clashed with her own.

"Where did that come from?" Viveca whispered.

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Smokey smiled as she smugly rubbed her nails on the shoulder of her dress "All in a day's work."

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"You want a repeat?" Corinne growled "Then you'll get one." with that she shoved the man back then spun around and took off running.

Philippe's grip tightened around his sword "Men!" he shouted "Take care of those three! I have something to settle with the blond." then he ran after Corinne.

His minions all yanked out their hidden swords and advanced on the other three.

The ball goers started to panic. Some quickly ran for the exits while others flattened themselves against walls.

Louis watched as Julian pulled Anneliese to safety, then he took off after his cousin and the girl.

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Smokey leaned forward in her seat "Oh man. This deserves 3D!" she quickly put on a pair of glasses and took a loooong sip of her soda.

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Corinne shot around a corner. She could hear Philippe just a few feet behind.

Honestly, her idea hadn't been to go to the roof, but that looked like exactly where she was headed. She jumped out onto the roof then spun around and watched as Philippe leapt out in front of her.

"Not a smart choice, Corinne D'artagnon." the man sneered "It's a long fall to the ground."

"I'm sure you know that better than anyone." she retorted "After all, you were the one left hanging."

"You've done nothing but cause trouble." Philippe snapped "You and those troublesome girls. I'm finished with you."

"Not so fast, Philippe." Louis said from behind him.

Philippe spun around, his eyebrows lowering "Louis. How nice of you to join us."

"This has been your plan all along?" Louis asked with disbelief "You always planned on killing me?" he shook his head in disgust "And I trusted you!"

"Such a sad world of lies." Philippe hissed "But this throne will be mine and no one else's! I refuse to lose again!" with that he spun around. Sparks flew into the air as the two metal blades clashed together "If I don't destroy Louis tonight." he growled, his face a mere inch from the girl's "Then I will destroy you."

"I'd like to see you try." she retorted.

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Smokey pushed her 3D glasses up her nose and leaned a little further forward "Go girl! That's right!" then a grin crossed her face "Let's make this a little more interesting." then she clapped her hands together.

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A loud clap of thunder shook the earth as large clouds began to gather in the sky. And all at once, the sky released it's hold of rain.

Large drops poured from the clouds causing the roof to become that much slicker and tedious.

The rain was so thick it was hard to see past a few feet in front of your face. Lighting flashed constantly, large streaks tore across the sky followed by an earth shattering *BOOM!*

Corinne gritted her teeth as she fought to hold off the man amidst the weather. Heavy winds seemed more than willing to sweep them all straight off the roof to the ground below. Then large balls of ice began to pelt the earth.

Louis peered desperately into the rain but could see nothing. All he heard was the echo of the two blades smashing together.

Corinne jumped back from a blow and felt the back of her heel step on the edge of the roof. She quickly moved herself from the edge, but then Philippe disappeared. She stared into the pouring rain. Where had he gone? Had he fallen? What had...

just then a shadow struck out at her. She leapt backwards but felt a sharp sting shoot across her left cheek. As she jumped back her feet came in contact with the numerous balls of ice. Her feet flew out from beneath her and the next instant the back of her head slammed into the hard roof. Then everything went black.

(I don't know if this chapter would be rated T for the action or not... I don't think I did that much good action for that. But if you think that this chapter is rated T, okay. Anyhoo...

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