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Part 8

By CrystalMagic

*I still don't own laby. I still don't own my friends. The only one I own is William, but he's kind of Roberts, seeing as its his twin bro….whatever, just don't sue me ok?

Sara was sitting on her bed Indian style and Rachel was behind her doing her hair in an elegant undo. She was grinning like a Cheshire cat. After a bumpy start, Ashley, Rachel, and Sara had gotten to know each other and where chatting like school girls.

It turned out Rachel was a wished away girl from her family when she was 8. she had lived the last 7 years *that makes her about the same age as Sara* in the goblin city as a tavern waitress until crystal had seen her when visiting Jereth and asked if she could give her an easy life in her castle. Rachel loved the castle and started as a scullery maid. But only stayed in the servant wing. When news spread of needing a maid, Rachel was the first to volunteer. She was having a bit of trouble getting used to the high rooms and winding corridors.

Ashley on the other hand was Elvin and she had worked at the castle almost all her life. She was one of Crystals Magic's friends and trusted servants.

"There, your hair is done! You look like a beauty! I hope it holds….well, lets get you into this dress you picked out."

Sara disappeared behind a dressing screen Rachel had sat up. After a few moments she reappeared and had Ashley help her lace up the back of her dress. It had a blue bodice with green flowers embroidered onto it and had a long light skirt. Ashley was struggling with the ties so Rachel had to come over and help as well

"that tickles! Stop it! " Sara was gasping for breath when they where done. The lace cord that lased up the back had bit just slightly too big for the eyelets and they had to wriggle them in to the holes, tickling Sara and causing her to move about, and it wasn't making the job any easer.

"well, I think im going to get a new cord for that dress. Next time I say we pre-lace those up. But wow, the effort was worth it! You look wonderful! But I think I have something that may look great with that, Rachel, can you get the small box from the vanity?" Ashley started walking around to make sure they didn't miss any ties as Rachel went over to the vanity for the small box which she handed over to Sara.

"oh, I cant use this! Its too beautiful!" inside the bow was a gold chain that looked as if it was liquid and a charm with a stone the size of a marble that matched her dress perfectly. Surrounded by gold

"oh, its yours now! Id love to take if off your hands, but alas, it was sent for you. See the card under the gem? Why don't you read it?" Ashley looked like she would take the necklace

Sara picked up the card after she put it on

"humm, its unmarked on the outside"

"oh, come or Sara, open it! I want to see who the admirer is!"

"oh, clam down Rachel- its not signed! I guess I wont know either." Sara handed the note to Rachel who read it out loud " 'Dear Sara, I had this made for you. Its enchanted, the stone will match any thing you ware so you may always keep it on. In time I will tell you who I am. But if you ware this tonight it will make me the happiest man alive' well, some one like you! He's got good print too! Who do you think it is?"

Sara blushed

" I know who you want it to be from- king Jereth! The way you said he's name this morning! girl, you like him don't ya?"

that's all for now, still don't want to bring the boys into it….but SOON, I sware!