Disclaimer: I didn't write Ella Enchanted, Gail Carson Levine did.

A/N: I'm so sorry this took so long! I was sick, then had a horse show, but enough of excuses! Thank you to all of the wonderful people that reviewed! I had a lot of people telling me to add more to the chapters. This one is a little longer, but not much. I was just trying to get something out to you guys. I'll try harder in the next on when I have more time.

To amelia: I personally like Duke, but my knowledge of sports is limited…lol.

To Riley Clearwater: The prince probably will be in the next one. I can't wait to get to him either!

To LIV: I promise that if this one doesn't have a happy ending, I will write a sequeal!

To Belle Quest: I'll try to write faster. It all depends on what's going on with my horse. I hate keeping you guys waiting, and not being able to write!

Chapter 4:

One day later, the day before we were leaving for Allassia, the Castle was in a bustle of activity. Not only were things being packed for the trip, but everyone was preparing for the 'going away' ball being held that evening for Fausta. Luckily for me, I, did not have to attend. Instead, I was helping Kell gather all of the necessary accessories that were needed for the trip, or, in other words, disguises.

For me, my disguise was simple. I remained as I was, with the exception of fashionable, and, highly-priced gowns and jewelry.

For Fausta, things were much more complex. She needed hair dye, certain make-up effects, and of course, the clothing of a lady in-waiting.

The first thing we did was go into town to buy the hair-dye at a rather large shop called 'The Shop of Everything.' The name, despite how uncreative it was, couldn't have fitted the place better. Some even said that if you ever wanted a purple cow, 'The Shop of Everything' was the place to go. It was more of a super market than an ordinary shop.

Inside, it was crowded and noisy, as it usually was. Everywhere you looked, there was someone looking at one of the many items the store carried. People could easily take advantage of the shop's plentiful stock. But that all came at a price; the smell. It stuck to high heaven in that place. I guess when they said 'The Shop of Everything,' they weren't kidding.

Holding our noses, Kell and I rush to where the hair-dye was located in the front corner of the shop. Every color possible for hair was there, along with a few others. It was sold in a jar that matched the color of the dye, so it was easy to find what you wanted.

"What color she have this time?" Kell wondered aloud.

"Not red," I said. "She had that last time."

"Maybe a deep red, like mahogany," Kell replied, pointing out a jar.

Suddenly, I spotted a jar of a hideous, puke-green color. An idea formed in my head. I was so engaged in my thoughts that I came under the extreme misfortune of forgetting to hold my nose.

My fit of gags brought Kell's attention to me. She quickly held a bundle of lilacs from the floral area nearby in front of me, knowing what was wrong. As soon as I recovered, I plugged my nose again and she put the lilacs back. With my fingers firmly over my nose, I went make to thinking of my plan.

"Kell, what would you say to making two purchases?"

The ball, which was rather uneventful, passed slowly. I wondered if it was really taking a long time, or if I just couldn't wait to put my plan into action.

To occupy my time, I watched the display from the hall. I strangled laughter in my throat at the sight. At all of the other balls, the unmarried males at the ball hung all over Fausta, no doubt because she was the princess. Now, with Fausta's betrothal, they stood around the refreshment table, completely ignoring Fausta, who was desperately jumping around with a tearful look in her eyes, trying to get a dance.

Then I looked at Ella, and my laughter died away. She was sitting of to the side looking out at her daughter sadly. I pitied her. Fausta was the exact kind of person that Ella wasn't be able to stand, and yet, she still loved her, because Fausta was her daughter.

I walked away down the hall. The ball would be over soon, and I didn't want to waste any time.

At eleven o'clock, the ball was over. I took what I needed, and made my way to Fausta's room.

When I knocked, the door opened almost immediately, revealing a flushed looking Fausta.

"What do you want?" she snapped.

"I just came to deliver your hair dye. Mahogany, this time," I replied innocently.

Fausta must have still been upset over being ignored at the ball, because she didn't even come with a rude remark. She merely snatched the jar out of my hands and retreated into her over-sized room, slamming the door in my face.

I grinned, knowing that I had done what I needed to. Tomorrow morning, Fausta would be revolutionized.

I quickly looked through my bags to make sure that everything was in place for the trip. Finding everything in tact, I sunk into my large, soft bed, and drifted to sleep, dreams of Fausta's hair running through my head...

I woke the next morning to a piercing scream echoing thought the castle.

A/N: I hope you enjoyed it! Please review honestly. I like critisism!