Disclamer—I don't own ella enchanted, yada yada yada

Dear Jerrold,

I don't mind be the keeper of your thoughts. It's actually quite flattering. But I shall go on. You have gotten yourself into a predicament haven't you, dear? Well, the best way to handle this is um...um...aha! I've come up with a BRILLIANT idea. You make her fall in love with Jerrold, the same as Caspian. Act the EXACT same way. Only, a bit..how shall I say thing, darl, discreet? I know you're a Prince and all, but I think you can manage! Besides every girl in this kingdom except Daria and me are hopelessly in love with you. I think if you are truly yourself she won't stand a chance! Love, all I think she needs right now is a hero. She's never been a damsil in distress, but with your entries, I can tell. She's drowding in herself. Help her break the chains that bind her from herself. And you. And I think the Jade Statue has melted a tiny nit! Muhahahahaha Remember me, I have that little book of mine...so I get both sides of the story everytime. Isn't that ironic. Now I can finally be evil and make you figure out her feelings by yourself. But, Jerrold. You're NEVER alone.

All my best, wishes and love for all,

El

(A/N: I'm writing this at 4 :51 in the morning. Be happy.)

El, oh my dearest el! I could kiss you!

She's really melting!?! I could die of happiness. Seriously, I'm NOT being sarcastic. This morning, she smiled at me! Me! Think of what could come. And to think it's because of me...if you can't tell I'm smiling so wide the equator is shorter than my grin! But shall I recap today's events? Or do you already know them?

I walked out the the garden to see Daria slumped over looking at the ground.

"Is there a problem with the ground? Shall I send for the red carpet?" I chuckled at her openly happy face.

"No, no. I'm fine." She wiggled her toes. (She was barefoot you know!)

"Then may I ask why you are so closely studying the ground?" I said with a slight grin.

"Um...no?" She face became quite flushed and her eyes darted towards the ground and the circles she was making in the dirt with her toes. I replied with a lift of my eyebrow.

"Fine. I met someone last night," A dreamy look croseed her eyes. Needless to say, I was inwardly rejoicing.

"He told me some...inreauging things about you. I had to find out if they were true."

"Well, Princess, are they true? I would be most obliged to know, since it is about me." I gave her a half smile and watched a slight blush mantle her creamy cheeks.

"Yes." She smiled and looked up at me. Oh thoes eyes El! They're so beautiful. The purest green of an Emerald could not match the brilliant green of her eyes. She looked over at the sundial and gasped. "Damn! I have to go! Good bye Jerrold!" And she ran off.

Oh, El! She said my name! MY NAME!!! Not 'Your higness' or Prince Jerrold. BUT JERROLD!!! I could have flown on wings across the sky.

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Author's Note:

I am soooooooooooooooooo sooooooooooooo soooooooo sorry It's so short and for the long wait. School has been a total hassle and The plot bunny in my head won't quit jumping around!! He's given me THREE new story ideas and he won't leave me alone. So I sedated him so I could write this little crappy chapter. ::Sighs:: And I'm sick today. And you guys might not be getting an update for a while, unless I find time to do it this week, because I have a feeling I will be grounded next week. Unless they don't find out ::MUAHAHAHA:: Wish me luck on rolling my bff's ex-boyfriend's house with two 16 yr old boys! PRAY I DON'T GER CAUGHT!!! Or no updates! Sorry hun!

REVIEWER THANKS:

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Rl3: YAY!! ::Basks in the light of your complements:: OoO I think I got a tan...Nah. Still pale YOU ROCK! OoO... I have a shrine? Muhahahaha YEEEEEEEEES!

Faeirepixie3: Well...Knowing Daria...She could do anything from, A) Kiss Him. B) Slap him C) never talk to him again D) Forgive him and go Elope. E) Go marry the muffin man instead

Snoopyvis: Have you never seen "Runaway Bride"?!! Yes, there is a 'platypuss' face. I know, because I can do it.  It makes ANYONE laugh when they are mad at you. THANK YOU JULIA ROBERTS!!

Author Faeire: Would you prefer she had them do the chicken Dance? BAAK BAAK! (Sorry, that was my best friend Tamara, you can ignore her! Tam: HEY NO SHE CAN'T) Anyways, I figured, if the writers of the movie can have them sing and dance to "Don't Go Breakin' My Heart" Daria can do the mocherena.

V Kasz: Yay! I'm glad you think I'm good. And HEEEEEEEEEERE'S Johnny! I mean update!

Miss Piratess: Yes! I love Daria. THROW THOES DRESSES OUT!! Yes, Unfortuanely, Jerrold is/wasconfused ---------- Daria is a fun character to write. But sometimes it is hard to keep her in charater. But what is funny, I based a lot of Daria off of Elizabeth Bennet and myself. So, I'm VERY glad you like her. Yes, Jerrold is nice. And he's MUCH easier to write. MUCH easier. ----------------------Me thinks you might be right.