AN:Sorry guys, but this really is the last chapter. Don't worry, I will write more stories as soon as school starts to slow down. That is why it took me so long to update. But thanks for all the reviews!

I fell asleep at some point that night, the exhaustion of the past two days taking over. When I heard the rooster crow, Cambridge was laying next to me, his arm around my waist. I stirred a bit and kissed his lips softly.

"Good morn." He mumbled, his eyes fluttering open.

"I'm going to be in lots of trouble if I'm found in here." We lay in silence for bit. I love him, I love him so much. I didn't care if he could hear everything I ever thought for the rest of my life, I want to be with him forever.

"I think I know what to do about your execution, you may not like it."

"What?"

"I'm going to bargain with Natalie, that I'll marry her if she promises not to execute you."

"No! Don't, please."

"She'll do it though! Maleen, you know she will."

"I'm safe until you leave, please don't marry her."

"What do you mean?" I didn't even have to tell him. He saw the Genie in my mind. He saw my wish.

"It won't work, she'll do it someway, before I leave."

"You can't marry her. You can't marry the woman that wants to kill me."

"Even if it will save your life?"

"She's going to kill me one way or another, just like you said."

"I need to do it."

"Wait until after the ball."

"What?"

"Wait, please. I'd rather you find another love there, than her. I'd rather die than see you be wed to her."

"You can't be serious."

"I am." I pulled away from him and crawled off the bed. "I love you, but my hatred for her outweighs my love," and my life.

I spent the following four days avoiding Cambridge and Natalie. Petunia and the other wenches covered for me. They took over serving. Theresa became Natalie's new hand maid while I cooked and cleaned. I did go to town though, to get Natalie's new dress for the ball, and took some bread to the seamstress.

The day before the ball, I passed Cambridge in the hall. I sent a message through my head to him.

"I love you." He ran up behind me, grabbed then dipped me and planted a rough passionate kiss on my unexpecting lips.

"I hope you know what you are doing." He whispered after placing me back on my feet.

"I don't know anything."

Today is the day of the ball. Cambridge is choosing his bride tonight, and leaving tomorrow. Princesses, Duchesses, and other high up society women are attending. Natalie has planned for my beheading tomorrow for festivities and because that was the only time the executioner was free.

After dinner, I pulled the genie's lamp out from under Zell's bed.

"Hello, my fellow captive. What is thou wishing for today?"

"I wish to attend the ball and be recognized by no one because of my gown and appearance."

"You thought of everything didn't you?"

"Yeah, but that is only one wish."

"One at a time."

A blue cloud erupted from his bottle and engulfed me. I coughed as I inhaled it. I couldn't see, but I could feel my body getting taller, my hair getting shorter, and a heavy gown replacing my servant clothing. The smoke faded and I could see myself in the mirror. Black hair replaced my normal brown braid. A purple gown decorated my body, which was taller and leaner.

"Alright, what is your second wish?"

"For us to be free."

"But... but all your wishes will be taken away!"

"I wish for you and I to be free at the strike of midnight. That should give me enough time to escape."

"Mistress, I owe you so much. Your wish is my command."

"May I keep the lamp when you're gone?"

"Yes, for I'll have legs again and be a man."

"What happened? Why did the Witch Hazel put you in there?"

"I was once a prince, and I stumbled across the Witch Hazel's hut. My brother led me there, on purpose to replace him for her revenge. She cursed me to that lamp."

"What are your plans, now that you're free?"

"To abolish slavery. I once owned a slave, now I see my wrong doing." In the distance I heard the trumpets announcing the arrivals. "Good luck to ye, I'll see you at midnight." He slithered back into the lamp. I stuffed him into the extra folds of fabric in my gown.

As soon as I walked into the ballroom, I forgot exactly how I got there. I forgot running into Petunia, I forgot the genie hidden in my skirt, I forgot that I was no longer Maleen the slave.

"Cambridge, my love," Natalie spoke from somewhere to my left. I turned my head to see her clinging to Cambridge's arm as if she couldn't walk without his support. "Can we announce it now?"

"No, not until you promise her safety." He hissed.

"She's a slave! Why do you care so much?" I marched up to them, and interrupted with a bow.

"Prince Cambridge, may I have the pleasure of one dance?" I asked sweetly. Thoughts of begging ran through my mind.

"No you may not!" Natalie snapped.

"Yes, milady, I would love to." Cambridge replied, taking my arm.

Traitor you lied to me. I thought. He turned alarmed.

"Milady, have we met before?"

"No." I replied aloud, but in my head I said 'Yes, I've slept in your bed.'

"Are you sure?"

"Yes." The expression on his face was amusing. I couldn't help but smile. Marry me, Cambridge, please. I love you . I'm safe now, you don't have to bargain with Natalie.

"Where are you from?"

"Here and there." I responded. 'It's me you dolt, Maleen.'

"May" Don't speak! I'm in disguise. I'm safe now. I'll explain all this later, but please, marry me, not Natalie.

"I'd love to, but what is your plan?" If I told you, it would be ruined. Just when you go to announce your marriage, say Agatha from Ayortha. I'm your special guest, and we will wed.

"I love you, you clever wench."

"I love you too, just do what I say for once."

"Will do."

"May I cut in?" Nathaniel asked. His speech slurred from excessive consumption of alcohol. "Cambridge, my brother, I think my sister is getting lonely." He took my hand and spun me around, then pulling me abruptly to his side. Cambridge walked off towards Natalie.

"You're drunk already?" I asked.

"Tis a time to celebrate!"

"And why is that?"

"We attack Frell tomorrow, and conquer them before the ruling family returns."

"What?!" I screamed. I tried to call from Cambridge in my head, but he didn't hear. The room was too crowded. I could tell he already looked pale, from the noise in his head. "You dirty bastard. Was that the plan all along?"

"Yes, I finalized it a few weeks ago, before they arrived, and the Prince has been so distracted with my sister that he wasn't the wiser. But this time tomorrow, he'll be killed along with one of my sister's servants. She'll obtain the country, and we'll double our resources."

It dawned on me now, that day in the pub, the day the Prince arrived. The marriage was a ploy. I looked over at the clock, it was almost midnight, he didn't announce it yet. Nathaniel spun me around and dipped me again. I kicked him and he dropped me. I scrambled to my feet and ran over to Cambridge, screaming in my head ANNOUNCE IT! ANNOUNCE IT NOW! He turned and smiled at me. He stood up on a chair and pretended to look at Natalie lovingly.

"Attention! Everyone, please may I have your attention." The hall silenced and turned to look at the Prince of Frell. "I'd like to announce that I have chosen my bride, and my Queen. Before all these witnesses, I am to marry this woman here." Natalie began to wave. "Not you, you horrible woman. Agatha of Ayortha." Natalie screamed. Everyone else gasped. I grabbed his hand trying to pull him down off the chair, but instead, he lifted me up.

"We have to get out of here, right now." I hissed.

"Why?"

"We're going to be killed, and my spell is wearing off." He jumped off the chair and helped me down. The genie started to shake under my skirt. I ran out of the ballroom, as Cambridge went to fetch his sister. Natalie chased after be and grabbed the back of my skirt ripping it.

"You stole my husband!" She yelled. The lamp slide out of the material and landed with a thunk on the ground.

"Maleen! The carriage!" Cambridge yelled. Natalie froze. He was carrying his sister on his hip, both his parents rushing behind them.

"Guards! Grab her!" Natalie screamed.

The clock struck midnight, and a large boom sounded. Cambridge and I turned to see the lamp jump and bellow out blue smoke. But behind us trumpets and cannon fire was heard.

"What's going on?" Nathaniel yelled as he skidded into the hall.

"The army you sent to Frell is attacking your own palace." Cambridge yelled triumphantly. The blue smoke formed into a young man, wit the same black beard as the genie. It crawled across the floor to engulf me. I don't know exactly what happened next, but I felt Cambridge try and grab my arm, swords were clanging in the background. Cenire started crying. Screaming, explosions, and all I could see was blue smoke. I collapsed onto the floor, coughing uncontrollably. It was taking so long for the smoke to fade. I heard a thump of a body and feared the worse. Cambridge, please don't be dead.

After a long agonizing time filled with fear, the smoke finally evaporated to reveal the most absurd sight before me. Cambridge was holding the crying little girl in his arms, while the now-human genie had his sword at Nathaniel's throat. Natalie was being held by two soldiers as she kicked and screamed to be let go. King Haverstick's body lay motionless beside me. I yelped and jumped to my feet. My feet were back to normal, and unclad. The servants dress was back too.

"What happened?" I asked. The genie turned to me and smiled.

"Guards, capture him also," he ordered. Two more soldiers grabbed Nathaniel's arms. "Milady, I have so much to explain, but first I need to give you my undying gratitude."

"I don't need gratitude, I just want a few answers." I responded. The genie laughed and took my hand.

"I was once a prince, of Havern. The corpse that lays beside you was my younger brother. He killed my father, the king, and then bribed the Witch Hazel into capturing me instead of him, for he killed her faithful crow. But because of your wish, I was able to take back my rightful place as king." He turned towards Natalie and Nathaniel. "And these two will receive their own punishment. Nathaniel, beheaded for treason, and Natalie will take your place Maleen." I blinked a few times, completely stunned. This was unbelievable.

"Let me get this straight... Cambridge, you knew of the attacks?"

"Yes. I read the Prince's mind and convinced the army to attack the monoarhy that was suppressing them," he answered. I turned to the genie.

"And you now rule over Havern?"

"Yes."

"And I'm not going to die?"

"Correct."

"How long was I in the cloud?"

"Long enough." Cambridge joked. He sat Cenire down on the floor and walked over to me. "It's good to see you in this body again." He pulled me against him and kissed me sweetly on the lips. Natalie screamed in frustration.

"Milady," the genie/king interrupted. I dazedly turned toward him. "Would you like us to give this woman any special attention? Your wish is my command."

"I've had enough wishes, I just want to leave." I replied. The genie nodded and turned toward the guards.

"You wish to leave?" Cambridge asked, wrapping his arms around my waist. "I think we can arrange that."

"Does this mean you will marry me?" I asked shyly.

"Of course, as long as you don't become Agatha ever again."

"No problem." He bent down to kiss me again and again and again.

And we lived happily ever after.