Buttercup's POV

Bubbles looked down at the table, shaking her head. She was probably ashamed or even she knew that I might not meet the Prince.

"Fine then, "I said with a smug, I knew their game...it was the same with my dress...

Mini Flashback

"Oh Bubbles." I said, she finished the dress, but how...I thought I would have to...it must have been harder...she didnt come out of her room all day or ate a thing. I bet she knew that her sisters and Cousin Morbucks was gonna do something like this. I normally would have to be talked into a dress, but Bubbles must've went through so much...I just put it on. The dress was a little big, but thanks to this nice sash, I was able to tie it tighter to my bony/muscular body. I even out on the jade necklace which actually looked great with my necklace. I grabbed the fan and hurried down the stairs.

"Wait! Wait you guys!" I yelled, and loved their shocked expressions, even Brianna looked shocked but also happy. Bubbles was beaming, seeing her brilliant design work. (If you need a visual, go to google and type in Green Medieval Gown. It's the first picture with a long belt, hanging, that's the sash that I was imaging).

"Mommy, this isn't fair! she can't come!" Princess screamed.

"Mommy, she'll embarrassed us with her country peasant ways." Duchess stomped.

Lady Morbucks looked at me, "Now now Girls, a promised is a promise. Such a well made dress Countess."

"And she can come." Brianna was smug, she whispered, "But I can still hex them anyways."

Lady Morbucks looked at Duchess, "Princess, don't you just love that necklace of hers, it really is pretty."

"Oh please Mother, It's ugly and tacky-" Princess' eyes widened, her face turned red and she stomped, "WHY YOU LITTLE THIEF! THATS MY NECKLACE!"

Princess just snatched the necklace from my neck.

"And how dare you wear my sash." Duchess looked at me

End of Mini flashback

I won't be as naiive as I was then...I didn't trust them one single bit. I was going to meet the Prince...I was going to tell him everything...that I love that Perverted Bastard...I think I'm going crazy. My heart was pounding faster as I said that L word in my head, a smile just appeared, even before I could stop it. I used that sudden burst of energy as I rushed out of the Manor, holding a basket.

Maybe if he accepted me...I just hope he loved me back...like real love...that's what I was still so nervous about. I've made it in my mind...that I would confess no matter what.

I could hear Fang letting out his little kitten grunts and flapping his wings behind me.

I just have to hurry...I stop to take a deep breath as I got close, Remebering that whole mess about the dress, I forgot...Bubbles did tell me about Danny and are getting married...I'm such a moron...I hit myself lightly on the head several times. I've been so...so worried about everything else...that I completely forgot...Great now I have to probably apologize to Brianna...later...way...way...later.

I ran on, down a hill and towards...the Vineyard.

I decided to start on the toughest task first, getting some grapes. I made it to the Morbucks' vineyard, finally. Just as I thought the vines were barren, not even a leaf. I rubbed my hands together, my magical green energy instantly formed around my fingers. I grimaced and blew a kiss, the green energy flew into a small section of vines.

I clapped as leaves were quickly sprouting...

I just have to remember...happy thoughts...Like Dad...Dad...

A tear was already starting to form...

"Oh Pop...damn it...why did they have to take you away? He'll be alright...right?" I sighed as I rubbed more tears away, I noticed that the leaves were starting to wither, "Damn it, now's not the time to think about it? Happy thoughts...The twins...even Dave...ah...Bubbles...Blossom...Belle...even Brianna." I just said out loud, my face felt really hot, I feel like a total fool. I felt a little nip in on my ankle. I jumped up and I looked down, Fang, that little brat bit me.

"You're evil kitten thing." I rubbed my ankle, Fang rolled on his back and tilted his head, those big green eyes just shimmered in the sun, he kicked his little paws in the air, "Alright...fine...you make me super happy."

It worked...those green leaves came right back...that was strange...I didn't even need to say a spell and my back was still hurting. I just swung my hand over the Vineyard and red and white grapes started to form.

My eyes widened in shock...did my magic get stronger? When did that happened? Normally, growing something out of its season would be very tough, but here I was...growing grapes in the Spring like it was nothing.

"Maybe its all this building frustration and tension." I looked at my hands, I could see my fingertips covered with my magical energy. I pointed at the vineyard and opened my hands, watching as the grapes were growing faster, "I really don't have time to worry about this. I have a Prince to see and a Slipper to fit."

Crap, she didn't say which kind of grapes she wanted. I have to be smart about this...think ahead...I just started plucking both types, the red and white grapes and placing them in the basket. My stomach was grumbling...

I knew I would regret skipping Breakfast. Without even thinking I just plucked a red one right into my mouth. It was so big, sweet and juicy, that it made my body tingle in delight. It was like some of my magic that I poured into the grapes, flowed right back into my body. It was so juicy that some of it squirted right out of my mouth. I tried the white grapes, the moment I bit into it, I puckered my lips instantly. It was so sour, the exact opposite of the red grapes, but so good...so good.

I wanted some more, I was so hungry, so I plucked a whole branch full for myself of both, I waved my hand over the vineyard, and just as I thought, the grapes just magically disappeared and I hurried along.

I don't have time to wonder about my magic at the moment. I went to the stone well in front Manor, pulling on the rope to let the bucket down into well and pulling the rope again and grabbing the bucket of freshwater. I grabbed the bucket and poured the water over the grapes. I lowered the bucket back into the well and pulled it back up.

My back was hurting so bad, it felt like something was ripping out of my skin...in fact, it was more of a burning sensation. Is my magic the cause of it? I mean I always had trouble controlling my magic when it came to my emotions, but now it seemed harder. My magic would just build it-

I shook my head...I don't ihave time for this. I let Fang fly onto my shoulder as I rushed towards the Manor with the basket and a bucket filled with water.

I rushed into the kitchen and placed the basket on grapes onto the table.

Oh I was starving and smelling Belle's cooking wasn't helping.

"Oh...you've done it Cupie!" Belle clapped, "That's some pretty strong magie mags!"

"Geez thanks?" I grabbed a bucket and was about to rush out towards the well again.

"Is that Cinderella?" I could hear Lady Morbucks' voice, "CINDERELLA! WHERE ARE MY GRAPES! I'm warning you if you don't have them-"

"Coming!" I shouted, I just put some of the grapes on a plate and rushed into the dining room, but she wasn't there.

"WHERE ARE YOU?!" Her voice boomed, I went into the other room, the Sitting room as they call it. I sighed as I saw them there, I couldn't help but roll my eyes as everyone was trying to seem so calm while going through all this fancy silk.

"How about this? This is pretty lovely." Duchess looked so smuged as I walked up to them.

Lady Morbucks glared up at me, "What took you so long? Making me yell for so long like that. Honestly, you can be so thoughtless and slow."

I sighed,"Well excuse me, but like I said-"

Lady Morbucks instantly stood up, looking up at me square in the eyes, "Are you seriously talking back! I won't have it! Do you hear me, Cinderella? My future son in law will be coming today and I won't have such rude behavior under my roof."

Princess was petting Sapphire and then she started whining, "Mommy, I'm so thirsty and this water is awful."

"Cinderella, you lazy good for nothing bum, where is that water?" Lady Morbucks snapped.

"Mother?" Bubbles cried out, "Mother, you really aren't being fair to Cousin Cin-'I mean Buttercup. You really should have some of these tasty grapes...and help me pick out the fabric for my wedding dress."

Lady Morbucks sighed but she plucked a grape and placed it into her mouth. She blushed but didn't look at me, "Well, now...at least you had that right."

I sighed in relief as she didn't try to give me an extra chore.

"Cinderella, I believe my precious Princess said she was thirsty, get us so fresh water." Lady Morbucks once again demanded.

I rushed back into the kitchen and poured the bucket into a pitcher.

"Oh Cupie, the perfect test subject." Belle smiled as she was holding a wooden spoon over the delicious smelling stew, "Lady Bucky wants something fancy, so I'm tryin' this new stew. Taste test!" Belle shouted as she pushed the spoon into my mouth before I could say anything.

I couldn't help but smile as I just swallowed the hot but warm stuff, " Oh...that's good. I wish you didn't do that." I wanted more...I don't even care what it was, my stomach was crying for more. I rushed towards the cabinets, grabbing the cups and a silver tray.

"That's my Sweet Pumpkin soup. I made it actually sweet, with nutmeg, cinnamon and a little honey."

I turned around just in time to see Belle, pouring something into the pitcher.

"What are you doing?" I asked.

"Oh, I had an idea last night, flavored water...I put lemon juicy juice. Right Mina and Jackie?"

Jack nodded but Mina shook its head.

"The bear confessed." I pointed to the teddy bear, "What else?"

Belle gasped and pouted with her big eyes and poking her bottom lip out, "Cupie Wupie, how could you suggest a thing? I would never ever be sneaky and hurt your cousie cousins. Yeah, I do it to their faces. In fact, you can give some to even Bubbly poo bear."

I looked at her, closely...Belle was up to something

"CINDERELLA! WHERE'S MY WATER!" Princess screamed.

"CINDERELLA, CINDERELLA COME HERE THIS INSTANT!" Lady Morbucks yelled again.

I sighed and rubbed my forehead, "Actually I don't care if it would do something to them right now."

Belle just chuckled, "I bet you can't wait for that slipper."

"Aaaaa...aaaaaahhhhh...well-"

"CCCCCCCCIIIIIINNNNNNNDDDDDDEEERRRRREEEEELLLLLLLAAAAAA!" Lady Morbucks screamed again.

I placed the cups and pitcher on the tray and rushed out of the room and towards the Sitting room. Lady Morbucks looked about ready to pop.

"Are you doing this on purpose?" She asked me.

I placed the tray on the table and started pouring water into the cups.

"Well, it's about time." Princess huffed and snatched the cup right off the tray. She was about to drink, when she stopped and looked down at the cup and then at me, "You know, here Countess. I bet you're thirsty too. Making plans for your wedding and all."

Princess just looked at me, but I just rolled my eyes. I really don't have the time for this.

"Oh thank you so much, sketching for a wedding dress is a thirsty work." Bubbles happily grabbed the cup and just took a sip, Bubbles just paused after her sip and then just smiled, "This water is delicious, with a hint of lemon."

"What?" Princess looked shocked as she took another cup and after a moment took a sip, even she was smile, "This is actually tasty. Finally, you did sometching right, Cinderella. Too bad I had to wait to long-"

"That's it," Bubbles shouted, " Flowers. That's what my wedding dress is missing."

Why was Bubbles so excited about the dress...or the marriage to Danny?

"Cinderella?" Duchess calmly called my name, "I think you forgot something." Duchess was rubbing her fingers together. I know she was referring to the dusting.

"Yeah... I'm about to-"

Elisa suddenly ran through a the door...

"How dare you just run in here-"Lady Morbucks was about to scream.

"Lady Morbucks...they're coming...The Royal Carriage is coming."

I think that's a perfect place to stop, don't you guys think. More real soon and remember, this might not be the end. I have a few more twists before the sequel. That's right, this story is going to have a sequel. Also more news: there's going to be a Bubbles' Ever After story as well. I hope you like this chapter