Alternate Ending

Violet didn't talk to Duncan for the rest of the day, aside from an occasional hello and good bye because she was so ashamed of her behavior. Sunny was silent as well. Klaus talked to Isadora and Duncan however. Violet and Sunny were still in a little argument, but had not fought in front of anyone.

The next day, the five orphans sat in the shack, preparing to go to Nero's concert. About ten minutes before they had to leave, Violet stood up. She made her way to the center of the shack and cleared her throat. Klaus and Duncan, who had been talking in the corner looked at her. Isadora stopped writing couplets in her pitch black notebook so look at her friend. Sunny looked up from the rock she was nibbling on.

"I just have to say this before I explode with a feeling," Violet began nervously. "Duncan, I really like you. You're the cutest boy I've ever seen and… I want to be your girl."

"Hoopak!" Sunny cried out, meaning "Backstabber!"

"Sunny has these feelings too," Violet explained. "Who do you choose?"

"Wow, this is all so sudden," Duncan began nervously. "While trying to research Count Olaf, I didn't even notice how pretty your hair looked up in that ribbon, Violet. Or how nicely your dress brought out your eyes. I see them now."

Violet smiled at the compliments. "Thanks."

"I'm sorry, Sunny, you're just too young," Duncan patted the baby on the head.

"Haopa," Sunny said meaning "It was expected."

Duncan took Violet's hand and smiled. She hugged him close. Nervously, he removed his hand from hers and placed it on her hip. He took her face with his other hand and brought it slowly to his. Their lips locked for a peaceful moment. Leaving them, Klaus led Isadora and Sunny out of the shack to go to the concert.

For that moment, everything seemed right in Violet's world. Someone was showing her love. She hadn't felt truly loved since her parents had died, and now, little by little things were starting to fall into place.

The End-