Hey! I just had a dance last night and I'm so tired! Ugh, school is still not out for me!

Okay, this chapter was hard to write because I kept changing it! First, Char gets kidnapped…by an evil eight-year-old girl! It was really pathetic and really bad and I deleted it. The next was an old woman gets Char inside but gets in trouble because he let him in through the servants' door and she gets fired. It was way to dramatic. So I finally came up with this, which is probably terrible. Sorry!

Okay! On with the story! Hope you like and please review, I love reading them, they make me feel like I can actually write good! LOL.

Disclaimer: I do not own Ella Enchanted.

I awoke the next morning slowly. It had been all a dream. With a groan, I stayed on my bed. I dared to open my eyes and then had to close them because bright sunlight had pooled into my room.

When I opened them again, I blinked a few times, trying to adjust. When I did, I realized I was still in my ball attire. I quickly changed.

I thought back to the dream. What had it meant that Ella had to obey? What gift?

I tried to put the voice out of my head and I did. But I couldn't get Ella's look of fear out of my mind either…or our kiss…

I shook my head and went downstairs for breakfast.

The only ones there were my brothers and Cecilia, all eating quietly but in hushed whispers. I frowned. What were they up to?"

"Good morning," I said and all of them practically jumped.

Christopher, being the jokester in our family, leaned back in his chair with a grin. "Hello, Char. How was the ball? Had fun?" Then he exploded with laughter, knowing I had probably hated it.

I decided to fool him. I sat down next to Cecilia and Michael, my regular spot. "Actually, I did."

Christopher glanced at me with surprise in my eyes. "So the lasses didn't attack and claw each other for you? My, that's a first!"

Everyone laughed, including me. Cecilia ordered a serving maid to bring me my breakfast immediately. Then she stood. "Forgive me, my brothers, but I must leave now."

Tyler asked, curiously, "Where are you going, Cecilia?"

Cecilia smiled softly. "Conner and I are going to go see some sights."

Michael asked, "Conner?"

Cecilia then had a dreamy look on her face. "Conner…the young gentlemen I was dancing with."

Christopher looked confused. "You danced with tons of boys, Cecilia. Be more specific."

Cecilia snapped out of dreamy mood and glared at Christopher. "I don't have to tell you who he is. I'll be leaving now," and she stomped away.

I stood and followed her just as she reached the doors. "Conner…oh, that young man with blonde hair, crystal blue eyes, age seventeen, has two younger sisters and one younger brother, and who's father is one of the richest of all Frell?"

She glanced at me, surprised. "How do you know him?"

I shrugged. "I remember him from a long time ago. Nice fellow. Have fun," I walked away.

"Char?" I turned back to see her look so happy. I felt a pang in my heart. I used to look so happy when Ella and I were together. Ella was my light, my angel…"Thank you."

I nodded. "Your welcome. Now get out and go have some fun, you are boring me." I waved my hand.

Cecilia grinned and ran out happily. I sighed. Would ever be this happy again?

I then had a thought. What if Conner broke Cecilia's heart? I could feel my anger boil. Then he will have the future king of Kyrria breathing down his back and making his life so miserable, he would wish he had never done that to Cecilia.

I blinked, surprised. I was never this violent or protective of my younger sister, or any of my younger siblings. Well, that time with the tutor…

I walked back and ate my breakfast and then I left. I wasn't even aware of where I was going; it seemed my legs had their own minds.

Then they stopped and I saw Apple, the centaur I gave Ella. It was a beauty. I whistled and it saw me. Maybe it was waiting for Ella for it ignored me and looked around.

I sighed. I had been such a fool to give Ella this centaur. She didn't care; she was just a minx, a harpy.

I walked over to the centaur. I didn't have any food so I wondered if he would run away. I remembered once that Ella had told me in her letters that she would bring food to him and then gradually, Apple would just come on its own to her.

Apple stayed where it was and stared at me with those big empty eyes. I couldn't help it; those eyes were tempting me and my mouth just opened.

"Ella, the girl that usually comes here, won't be here anymore. She is far away, married to some old rich man. But I am Char…but I don't think you'll be calling me anything if you can't speak." I sighed.

"Ella was kind and so funny! She would always find a way to make me laugh. She was so special; it was like finding gold in the middle of a desert. Chances are rare for both occasions. Ella…I thought I had loved her, loved everything about her. But she was just a minx, a harpy…she never cared about me. Only her rank and riches mattered."

I then leaned back on a tree. "Ella of Frell…I remember saying her name at night, just to make me smile. She was so special, so beautiful…" I then realized that the centaur was just staring at me. "I guess you don't understand what I am saying. I don't even think you remember my name."

I sighed and looked at the sky. Some clouds drifted around here and there. I heard that the farmers were predicting rain sometime soon. Darn, the day looked so beautiful, the grass so green…a soft breeze passed by, touching my cheek gently and then it was gone.

Ella had been a breeze. She had come, entranced me, and then left.

I stood up but then sat back down. Maybe a nice little nap…

I woke up to cold drops on my face. I opened my eyes to see rain pouring in sheets.

Where would I go?

I looked around but couldn't find anywhere but this tree. I decided just to stay underneath it. Hopefully, the rain would die down and I could return home.

I leaned against the tree, closing my eyes. What would I do if Ella was here? Well, she would probably dance in the rain with her beautiful hair and smiling her beautiful smile…

I don't know what took over me but I began to walk in the rain. I kept my eyes closed and let the raindrops fall on my face. They spilled over my face and soon, tears mixed with raindrops. Ella…

The rain fell on me as I became drenched but I took no notice. Raindrops and tears mixed and I didn't know which was which.

If Ella had accepted me, I wouldn't be so confused, so alone. We would be together, by each other's sides. If only Ella had chosen me…

The dream had felt so real…the kiss, the pain…the hopeless feeling…

She had left me alone. She left me; she ran from me. Ella of Frell…Ella of Frell…

I could say her name forever and never tire those words. Ella of Frell…Ella of Frell…

I outstretched my arms and turned my head to the skies. At that moment, the skies opened up and more rain poured down on me.

I felt the raindrops on my eyelids, my nose…and the tears followed them and mixed with them…

I wiped my eyes angrily. Crying over a girl? I was the crown prince of Kyrria; I had better things to do with my time then crying over a mere lady.

I then began to twirl. As odd as that might sound, I began to twirl. Faster and faster. Around and around. I couldn't see anything, my eyes were closed. I then fell backwards and laid there, panting.

I pounded my fist in the damp grass. I wanted to punch walls from my hurt…my rejection…

I still loved Ella even after what happened. She was so special, so beautiful…the perfect lady…the perfect girl…why did she pick someone over me? Why?

I screamed in rage, "WHY?" I was too hurt to care if anyone saw me and wondered what was wrong with me. I had lost the one thing I wanted to most. I would have given anything up for her; my crown, riches, anything. If only she could be in my arms, giggling and laughing.

"Char?"

I sat up and blinked away some tears or raindrops, I couldn't tell. I then saw Cecilia in front me, looking worried. Behind her was a carriage.

She kneeled in front of me. "Char?" Her voice was soft.

Cecilia looked at me. I couldn't look in her eyes without breaking down crying.

Cecilia tried again. "Char? What's the matter? Char…"

She then hugged me tight and the rain fell around and on us. We hugged and rocked slowly back and forth.

"Cecilia…why? Why did Ella chose someone besides me?" I asked, my voice barely a whisper. I felt a little embarrassed to be out here crying and twirling in the rain like an idiot.

Cecilia looked at me with sad eyes. "Char…," she looked as if she was debating something inside her. "Char…I don't know. I really don't know."

She gestured towards the carriage. "Want to go home?"

I had nowhere else to go. Going to Ella's manor would only make me endure Hattie and her teeth.

I smiled slightly. "Yes, sister."

We stood and she wrapped her arm over my neck and we walked slowly to the carriage.

Arriving home, I went to my room and Cecilia walked me there. Before I went in, Cecilia said softly. "Char, it'll all be all right. Trust me…everything will be all right…" she left and I never felt so grateful to have her as my sister.

With a sigh, I walked inside my room and closed my door with a quiet click.

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Cecilia's POV

I went to my room and closed the door quietly. I then went to my bed. I knew who Lady Lela was and Char would too if he only opened his eyes…Lela; Ella…Ella; Lela…

Lady Lela was Lady Ella!

I wanted to tell Char but something inside me told me things would work out. I only wished that it were true…

Sorry, just thought I should tell everyone what Cecilia knew. Review time!

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