Chloe woke up out of her whimsical dream world; the blue jays were humming musically outside her bedroom window and the sun shown brightly across the palace gardens.

The events of last night still remained foggily engraved in her memory and her head still throbbed ever so slightly. But it was a new and beautiful day, and promise hung in the air.

" Excuse me princess?" a plump blond servant woman stepped in the chamber, carrying with her a bright yellow and gold gown," Your mother wishes I dress you, first meal is being served,"

Chloe lifted the red covers off and climbed slowly out of bed," You don't have to go through the trouble, I'm old enough to get dressed myself thank you,"

The blond looked rather irresolute," But-But princess, your mother gave me the strict order to-"

" It's quite all right. I'll take care of my mother," Chloe smiled reassuringly as she motioned for the dress to be placed on the vanity," You are dismissed,"

The servant bowed her head, her eyes still full of worry," Yes Princess,"

Chloe rubbed her eyes as she sat down infront of her vanity. Lumpy circles hid under her eyes and her hair stuck in all different directions, quite like a birds nest. She moaned softly as she grabbed her brush yanking it through the many knots. Finally, her head numb with pain, and hair scattered around the floor Chloe held the magnificent dress in her hands. It was a bright yellow, resembling that of dandelions. But the golden sash captivated the princess. Floral patterns were delicately painted on its smooth surface and it felt as soft as silk. But Chloe knew that this was fairy cloth, and she also knew that Queen Marlena had made it.

As soon as she laced up the back, more challenging then thought, Chloe ran down the stairs holding onto the seams of her dress. By the time she got to the bottom, nearly out of breath, everyone had started to eat.

Her mother took a sip of her porridge and looked up at Chloe, her lips puckering," Why dear so nice of you to FINALLY join us," Queen Nancy said, smothering jam on her toast.

Chloe smiled weakly pulling up a chair next to princess Belle, who smiled at her," Chloe would you like to come with Brady and I to the lake?"

Chloe didn't know what to say, she wanted to get out of the castle because she wanted to get away from Brady, but what was the point in going if he was coming along as well?" Sure Belle, I'll go"

Brady 'humped' while gulping down a large glass of Orange Juice," Great, stuck with two girls," he grumbled.

" Why don't you bring along Jason?" Chloe asked sickingly sweet," I mean you both seem to accomplish much together," Chloe remembered Brady and Jason plotting to switch her perfume with fowl smelling frog juice. Luckily, while she and Belle were sneaking upstairs she overhead their plan.

Brady swallowed hard, realizing that the 10 year old princess had discovered their job well done," He went back to his home for the week, his mother sick," he stated simply.

Chloe smirked wittily, feeling rather proud of herself. 'Serves him right it does. Always talking down to me like he was king of the world' Chloe thought as she partook in some delicious raspberry tea.

" Brady dear," Marlena paused, pouring honey in her tea," You watch out for Chloe and Belle, you know how dangerous the lake can be,"

Brady's nose wrinkled," The lake is harmless mother; I don't need to watch out for them. I'm not their watch dog for heavens sake,"

Marlena shot Brady a stern blazing glare," I'll pretend as if I didn't hear that. You of all people should know of all the creatures that dwell by the lake."

Brady threw his fork down in defeat," Fine. Come on let's go," he snapped at the both the princesses, who were barely done with their toast.

Chloe continued to eat her breakfast heartedly, as if not hearing a word Brady had spat. She was particularly hungry that morning and no one was going to tell her to 'hurry up' when she had hardly taken a bite to eat. Plus the food was delicious; teas of all sorts were offered, along with all the condiments the kingdom had to offer. Not to mention the freshly baked breads, and the spicy breakfast meats.

Belle watched Chloe, not sure if she had heard Brady clearly," Uh Chloe?"

Chloe looked up at Belle, biting off the top of a blueberry muffin," Yes Belle?" she said, blueberry crumbs spraying out of her mouth.

" We'd better get going. Brady sounded awfully upset; I think that it would be best if we went to join him," Belle said softly.

Chloe sighed, wiping the crumbs off her mouth," All right. We wouldn't want him having a hissy fit over it," She took one more large gulp of her tea," Bye mother, Queen Marlena, King John,"

Queen Marlena and King John smiled wishing them off. Nancy however frowned as her daughter ran off the frolic by the lake.

Chloe lifted her head to bask in the warm sunlight as she and Belle carefully made their way to the lake. The sounds of the frogs croaking, birds humming, and pond fronds swaying in the wind seemed to be in sync with one another, playing a beautiful melody. The lake was not far from the castle grounds, but large rocks that required climbing complicated the walk there.

Chloe groaned as she tried desperately to get her foot over the rock," Belle are we almost there?"

Belle nodded offering Chloe a hand," Don't worry Chloe; I don't see any more rocks. The rest of the way will be a smooth one,"

Chloe grunted as she heaved over the large rock, wiping off the trickling beads of sweat. Her beautiful dress was smudged with dirt spots and the bottom of the dress was almost tearing at the seams. Chloe was quite devastated to see her lovely fairy dress destroyed, but she was even more worried about what her mother would say.

" Come on you girls!" Brady teased impatiently. He had arrived at the lake a lot faster then they had and had already begun treading around in the water.

Chloe's face lit up as she saw the cool crystal blue water. Without a minutes hesitation she kicked off her slippers and stuck her legs into the shallow end of the lake. She wanted to jump in but she didn't have time to go and put on her bathing suit. And her mother would've killed her if she had swum in her under garments.

" Come on Chloe!" Belle shouted diving head first in the lake.

Chloe shook her head," I can't, I didn't bring my bathing suit,"

Brady splashed a wave of water at Chloe, soaking her from head to toe," You might as well come in now that you're all wet. Look Belle's swimming in her under garments,"

Chloe but her lip indecisively, she wanted desperately to, but she was scared about what her mother would think. But the hot grazing sun convinced her that it wouldn't be all that bad," All right, but turn around," she shouted directly at Brady.

Brady turned rolling his eyes," Girls,"

Chloe smiled at Brady's last comment while pulling her dress over head. She folded it meticulously, placing it under a large apple tree that shaded the lake," All right, here I come,"

Brady turned around slowly, but not fast enough. Chloe had plunged right into the water, sending a striking wave right into Brady's face. Rubbing is eyes angrily he glared at Chloe," What did you do that for!"

Chloe had to use Belle as support for she was doubling over in laughter," I- " she continued to laugh breathlessly," I- didn't mean to,"

Brady scowled," Oh yeah. Take this," Brady placed both arms under water, as he raised them a huge wave toppled over both princesses.

Belle screamed," Ewwww…. Brady a frog!" the wave had carried a frog along for the ride and right on to Belle," Gross," she squealed as she flung the frog right into a tree.

Chloe gasped as she heard the frog bang right into the hard tree bark and land on her dress. She ran out of the water, to her dress.

" Ouch,"

Chloe gaped, did she just hear the frog talk?" Who said that?"

The frog rolled over from it's tummy," I did, it was very rude of your friend to throw me like that. Why I could've died,"

Chloe's words seemed to be caught in a lump down her throat," Who are you? And how can you talk? I am Princess Chloe of Weasley and I demand you tell me!"

The frog stared at the princess with its beady black eyes," I am Prince Kevin of Sanders,"

Chloe stared suspiciously at the frog," Your not a Prince, you're a frog!"

"My evil stepmother cast a horrible spell on me, binding me to this body. Only the kiss of a princess can break this curse," the frog sighed.

" Well then Belle you should be the one to kiss it, you threw him after all," Brady said jokingly as he and Belle joined Chloe and the Prince Kevin.

Belle gagged hiding behind Chloe," No way! It's gross and it has warts, there is no way I am kissing it," Belle screeched, tears nearly falling from her petrified eyes.

The frog looked down remotely," Alas this is not the first time. I've had many opportunities, but I am too hideous. At this rate I shall never return to my human form,"

Chloe looked sympathetically at the frog, it must truly be a adverse situation to be in, there was no way that she was going to let him remain a frog forever," I'll do it" she picked him up slowly in her palms, raising him to her lips.

Brady and Belle closed their eyes disgustingly, but couldn't help put peak to see if Chloe was actually going to go through with it.

Chloe closed her eyes before laying a quick kiss on his slimy lips. She wiped her lips lavishly with the back of her hand, placing the frog on the grass.

Both princesses, even Prince Brady jumped as shimmery blue sparkles of light surrounded the frog. Soon the body of the warty, slimy frog morphed into a young boyish figure.

Chloe and Belle's eyes bulged. Prince Kevin was around Brady's age; he was tall, with a rather muscular physique, brown hair, and chocolate brown eyes. He stood, looking as shocked as they were. He moved his fingers, then his legs, then he joyously ran around the tree

" I can't believe this I'm human again!" he ran and picked up Chloe into his arms twirling her around," And it's all thanks to you princess,"

Chloe blushed profoundly as she smiled, joining in Prince Brady's celebration.

" Would you like to take a walk with me? There so much I want to see!" he smiled charmingly turning Chloe weak in the knees.

Not able to refuse his dimpled smile, and perfect pearly white teeth, she took his hand," Sure," she waved to Brady and Belle as she picked up her dress and walked away with the dashing prince.

Brady looked as if he was about to charge at Prince Kevin like an angry bull," Well that's so typical, she's ditching us for a...for a FROG!"

Belle ignored Brady's words as she swooned," He's not a frog Brady, he's a Frog Prince,"