Hey ppls! I'm not dead!

Well I am so sorry for not posting sooner but fanfic wouldn't let me go onto their site then after they did I decided to wait until we got broadband but we didn't so I'm pissed but hey I still got this posted! Now I will shut up and let u read!

SUMMARY IN CASE U HAVE FORGOTTEN: well basically there's a princess, Aly and Ella and Char's son Cowen and their parents want them to get married for reasons not yet revealed by the author (muhahaha!), besides the obvious like the fact Aly's parents, Jonathon and Juliana and Ella and Char are great friends. Anyway Aly and Cowen got punished and were locked up in a tower together and they decided to escape by dressing up as guards and maids but were unsuccessful as they were caught by their parents. They got long boring lectures and that's basically what we're up to. And yeah there's a ball at Hattie's house now and they have to go to it and there they meet their friends Edwina, Joren (Edwina's brother and Cowen's friend), Gordon (I don't think I've had him in the story yet but he's just a good friend of Cowen's). There's also Helena (one of Hattie's daughters, the evil one), her sister Hannah (nice one) and Pamela (kingdom slut sort of). There's also Joshua, Joren and Edwina's cousin who Aly likes and is really cool and stuff. So now Aly and Cowen are sad cause their escaping plan didn't work.

If you have any questions please ask.

Chapter 9

Aly's POV

Great mother hadn't given me my punishment yet. I'd rather get it over with. Mother is especially mad about the fact that we had 'disgraced' ourselves in front of…'nobles' meaning Pamela, George, Hattie, Dame Olga, Helena and Pamela's mother. What a nice combination! I'll probably be made to apologize to them.

Mother also reminded me about how I had to get married soon. I bet no one else has a date set. I don't think Cowen has to marry someone before his birthday. Ella and Char aren't like my parents. Though when I told mother about Cowen she just laughed and told me I'd be surprised at how much he goes through. Yeah right!

I was back in my room in the West Tower. There is one good thing about all of this though. No one has noticed Cowen's hair yet! Great, though I don't know if I'll go ahead with part B of our 'prank'. I'll see.

After more agonizing moments of continuos lessons, dress fittings and royal 'duties' we were finally given one day to rest until tonight's ball at Helena's place. I can't wait! Note the sarcasm. Although we were meant to be so called 'resting' (it is kind of impossible with Cowen around getting on my nerves) mother decided that today I should in fact get really dressed up for the ball. So instead of the usual 3 hour dressing fiasco I was expected to meet her 5 hours earlier! I do not get how other people handle such things. I mean 5 hours spent on getting dressed! It is a bit much. I mean what are you supposed to do and how are you supposed to sit still that long? Even Mother gets dressed 1hours or 2 hours before a party. When I pointed this out she just replied with other ladies could do it why can't you? Stuff her. She herself couldn't stand taking this long to get dressed. I'm her daughter for heavens sakes what does she expect?

But I could not argue with mother because of the 'escaping plan' such a shame and we nearly did get away with it. So unwillingly when the maid, this time with about the entire army (ok slight exaggeration), came I stood up and followed with out complaint. I had to stand in the middle of the guards and soldiers. They all had their weapons out ready for an attack made by me. I know you think this is stupid I mean I'm not stupid enough to fight all these men but you're wrong. I tried fighting them last year. Unfortunately it didn't work but mother and father stopped taking many chances after that.

I kept my eyes on the ground. I am a prisoner. Everybody wants to be a princess, everybody wants to be queen but it isn't worth wearing fancy dresses and being admired by all. I'd rather be a peasant girl working on a farm. I told father this when I was small and he looked at me and said that we can't choose what or who we want to be.

I followed the guards to the morning room where I was going to be dressed. Once I was inside a million maids came rushing toward me all at once and dragged me to a chair. They sat me down and then mother walked in holding a gown. This gown however was not like all the others mother had forced me to wear it was what I'd call normal. I think mother feels sorry for me and decided to go less hard on me. The materials of the dress were two different colours, a lavender colour outside and on the inside was silver and made out of the finest silk. It had a square neck with silver lace around it. The hands and the sides of the dress also had similar silver laces. The hands were full sleeved and flared out. It had light embroidery that shined in the light. It was a perfect dress. I loved it.

The maids shoved me into one of the dressing rooms and after putting on my undergarments they helped me put on the dress. They all oohed and ahhed when they finished. I looked at myself in the mirror and was a bit shocked at how much this dress reflected me.

Then the maids started the annoying procedure of doing my hair and putting on my make up. By this time mother had left me in my misery pretending to have more work to do. After what seemed like forever they had finished and now were applying the final touches. After 1 hour of 'final' touches mother came in with my tiara and carefully placed it on top of my hair, which had been left out.

"There you look lovely honey"

I turned around again and looked at the mirror. I did look alright I guess. I wish I could have more of these dresses.

Cowen's POV

My breath caught in my throat when I looked at Sabrina coming down the stairs. She looked so beautiful. I was actually gaping at her. Her shiny black hair swished around her and the dress accented her nice figure. She was smiling at my father and then I realized she had a nice smile. She should smile more often or maybe she does smile but just not when I'm around. Sure enough as soon as Sabrina turned to me her smile became a frown. I realized I had my mouth open and I instantly closed it. My parents and Julie and Jon were all looking at me smiling knowingly. I looked down in embarrassment. Finally Sabrina reached me and I offered my arm like a true gentleman. She glanced at her mother, sighed and took my arm.

When we were ready we all set out of the castle and into 2 separate carriages. Apparently the grown ups wanted to discuss some issues that they didn't want us to hear. Sabrina screamed in frustration at her parents but Jon and Julie looked so put out that I had to help them so I pulled Sabrina into the next carriage. As soon as her mother couldn't see us she pulled her hand away from me and grudgingly took a seat. I sat down opposite her and we both spent the ride looking out the window with Sabrina occasionally muttering about her growing up and she was mature enough to know things and blah blah blah.

Once we reached the manor I got out of the carriage and offered my arm to Sabrina again. Sabrina made quite the effort of taking as long as she dared not to have any physical contact with me. Finally we all managed to reach the front steps where we were greeted by our most favorite people in the world.

Helena was looking like an overly decorated cake with all the make up she was wearing and the navy blue dress she was wearing looked so bad with her red hair even I noticed!

Helena kissed me twice on each cheek dangerously close to my lips. I tried hard but I couldn't help but wince. Then after pulling away from Helena I reached Hanna who too kissed me on the cheek but only once and in a friendly, cousinly way. Hannah was looking very pretty in a light blue dress that suited her curly blonde hair.

We talked for a bit until I heard Sabrina coughing behind me and when I looked I saw that somehow George had managed to come behind her. I smirked and she gave me one of her deadliest glares. She looked so cute when she did that. I smiled laughing at her but she just glared right back. She grabbed my hand in a death grip and moved beside me holding onto me for her life. I didn't pull away in fact it was nice for once to have her grab my hand instead of me grabbing hers.

We both chatted a while longer with Hannah before we moved onto Hattie. Hattie was currently shamelessly flirting with my dad. I hated her so much and so did my Dad. Mum was trying not to notice but I could still see a bit of coldness in her eyes. Sabrina saw it too and we both kind of shoved my parents on with the line and greeted Hattie. Better get this over and done with.

Aly's POV

I continued greeting everyone else with Cowen. Helena's father, Hubert, was extremely nice and he was genuine. At last we came to the end and we were welcomed by Dame Olga herself and Olive her other daughter who unfortunately hadn't managed to score herself a husband. (A/N: I had accidentally changed this thing around. I know Olive was supposed to marry but I got confused so please just bear with me people) Olive was wearing a forest green coloured gown and Dame Olga was wearing a light green. They both looked out of place standing in front of the beautiful, expensive drapes behind them.

"Nice to see you your highnesses. Hope you've had a pleasant ride. Thank you for coming" Dame Olga and Olive both said at the same time as though they had been practicing.

"Yes nice to see you too Grandmother and Auntie." Cowen replied bowing and kissing their hands.

"Nice to see you too" I repeated curtsying. Dame Olga was frowning at seeing Cowen holding my hand but then she smiled at me though her eyes remained cold.

With that all through with, Cowen and I both went inside. Yes! I had escaped George.

There was fine music playing inside and all the guests were either dancing or eating from the refreshment table where there was a lot of different foods. I laughed as I imagined Helena going over to eat them; she'd probably eat all of it.

I looked at the dancing couples once again and then due to instinct I pulled Cowen onto the dance floor and I put my arm on his shoulder. He did seem surprised but when he looked toward the door he saw George and he did not ask me any more questions. We danced the first dance then we went to the refreshment table and grabbed ourselves 2 drinks. Not too long after Edwina and Joren came over. Following them was Joshua. And boy did he look good.

"Hi Aly! Hi Cowen. How's it going?" Edwina greeted us.

"Hi Edwina, nothing much. You know the usual stuff. We tried to escape and we are now both in more trouble and ya da ya da…" I replied hugging her. "Hey Joren haven't seen you in a while"

"Yes Sabrina it has been too long. You know we haven't really done much together for awhile." Joren replied smiling at me and hugging me while Cowen hugged Edwina.

"Yes, not many pranks is there? But do not worry tonight will definitely be filled with surprises" I said smiling.

"Why yes Sabrina I believe that we had a little bet that we forgot to tell Joren and Edwina. I've already told Gordon." Cowen said looking at me with an evil glint in his eye.

Damn! I though he had forgotten about that. No such luck.

"I'm sorry your highness but I do not seem to be able to recall that particular wager." I asked in mock politeness and forgetfulness.

Cowen looked at me and smiled a mischievous smile, "Then I must remind you Princess Sabrina. You were supposed to spend all your time at the party with Joren, Gordon and me without becoming crazy. And if you don't believe me you may ask my mother who had witnessed it."

"Somehow I have regained my memory though I do not think that I had to spend the party with just you, Gordon and Joren." I said frowning.

"Well I guess you have a horrible memory then," Cowen said cheerfully.

"Cowen how the hell did you get her to agree with that? Are you sure Princess Sabrina will be up to it?" Joren asked looking amazed.

"Why wont I be up to it? One thing you should have realized long ago is to not underestimate people Joren," I replied ferociously.

"If Aly gets to play then I wanna play too," whined Edwina.

"Fine you and Sabrina can both play," said Gordon coming from behind and joining the conversation.

"Hey Gordon! Long time no see mate." Cowen said and grabbing Gordon into a brotherly hug.

"Yeah it's been a while but I'm back now. I received your message about this little wager and let's begin. It has been a long time since we've done something like this. Joren good to see ya!" Gordon also went to hug Joren. Then Gordon came to Edwina and me and put his arms around us accidentally pushing Cowen away from me in the procedure. Was it just me or did Cowen look frightfully angry?

"And how are the 2 ladies?" Gordon asked looking at us.

"Fine until you came along" Edwina replied annoyed but still smiling.

"Well let us start this… wager thing…" Gordon said letting go of me and grabbing Edwina and pulling her toward the dance floor.

"Wait a second Gordon there is someone who maybe you should meet." Edwina said stopping Gordon and pointing to Joshua. Oh shit! In all of this all we had forgotten about Joshua. Even me!

"Joshua this is Gordon. Gordon, Joshua," Edwina introduced them.

"Yes I have heard about you," said Gordon shaking Joshua's hand. Then abruptly he pulled Edwina back onto the dance floor and started dancing with her.

Joren looked after them and shook his head.

Cowen turned to me and same as what Gordon had done to Edwina he grabbed me and pulled me toward the dancing area again. This time there was a sort of fast dance going on. We danced for a while and somehow Cowen had managed to steer us towards Gordon and Edwina.

"Edwina having fun I presume?" asked Cowen when we were in talking distance, "you wouldn't want to give up all ready would you?"

"No Cowen I do not give up." Replied Edwina smirking at Cowen.

Cowen smirked back.

"Hey Aly, um did you see the look on Joshua's face?" Edwina turned to me.

"No she didn't why?" asked Cowen looking extremely concerned.

Edwina frowned but continued anyway, "Joshua looked like his heart was going to break after he after Cowen grabbed you just then and started dancing. I think he came with Joren and me to ask you for a dance. Poor guy."

"I do not see how he is the poor guy," said Cowen grinning.

What was he so happy about?

"Cowen stop listening to our conversation. You too Gordon why don't you guys talk about something else." I said turning back to Edwina, "what should I do Eddie? Maybe I'll dance with him in the next dance. I wouldn't want to disappoint him."

"No!" Cowen blurted out. "I mean no we had a wager Sabrina"

"But Cowen did you see the look on his face? Especially when you took Aly away from him" Edwina pointed out. "Well it doesn't matter it isn't up to you to decide anyway. Aly that guy has a huge crush on you. When you came into the room looking extra gorgeous than usual he practically died and he couldn't take his eyes of you"

"A lot of men here cant take their eyes of Sabrina," Cowen pointed out.

"What is your problem Cowen? Actually I think I might lose this wager on purpose and dance with him. What do you think?" I asked Edwina.

"I think that maybe you should go for it" Edwina squealed excitedly.

"NO! Maybe you should think about this Sabrina because if you lose it will have an extremely bad consequence." Cowen said looking at me straight in the eye.

"I am willing to take that consequence Cowen" I informed him without hesitation.

"Well then you can start facing them now," Cowen exclaimed and he placed his foot behind mine while I took a step back and I tripped over and fell onto the cold hard marble ground. I glared up at him but he just smiled a smile that said I told you so. He offered his hand out to me to pull me up but I ignored it and got up myself. Then without a word I kicked him. Kicked him someplace no man should ever have to be kicked. Between his legs. He let out a howl of pain and I left him there and stomped of towards Joshua.

Cowen's POV

What was she doing? God that girl will be the death of me. Not only was I incredibly hurt but I was also an easy target for Helena and Pamela and all the others. Edwina and Gordon both looked at me and started laughing. I glared at them and walked of to look for Joren.

Joren was unfortunately now dancing with a pretty brown haired girl who was basically drooling while looking at him.

Great my friends were both busy dancing while I looked like a loser standing in the corner all alone. If I wasn't careful I wouldn't be alone anymore as I spotted both Helena and Pamela walking or more like running toward me. I looked around and saw Sabrina dancing with Joshua. If I pulled her of him and started dancing with her would it be considered rude? Who cares? Sabrina owes me anyway. So I practically ran toward Sabrina and pulled her into my arms. She looked shocked for a while and then furious. It was actually quite funny the way her face changed.

"What the hell is your problem Cowen? You can't just go around…" Sabrina started before I interrupted her.

"Sabrina you owe me anyway. Pamela and Helena were heading toward me. And how many times have I saved you from George?"

"Couldn't you find someone else to bother?" Sabrina said defeatedly "fine you can dance for a while with me. Sorry Joshua but I do owe him. I'll dance with you the next dance no interruptions I promise."

"It's alright Sabrina" Joshua said sweetly to Sabrina and then glared at me which Sabrina didn't catch. Why I think a good hard punch would do just the trick on his fat ugly handsome face.

I pulled Sabrina closer to me by the shoulders and whispered in a menacing voice, "Why did you do that Sabrina? Do you have any idea how much that hurts?" I was referring to when she decided to kick me in the groin.

"Well Cowen do you have any idea how much it hurt to fall to the ground?" she asked right back with an equally harsh tone though if I wasn't mistaken there was fear in her voice.

"That did not answer my question Sabrina," I pulled her very close and I would not let go of her even when she started to struggle.

"Cowen let go your hurting me," pleaded Sabrina and there was no mistake of the fear in her eyes.

I softened at her expression but I didn't relax my hold on her yet. I was furious with her. "Not until you give me an answer." I said firmly.

"Isn't it obvious Cowen?" she asked still frightened but determined.

Aly's POV

Cowen could wreck just about everything. Joshua was being so nice and he was so sweet to just let Cowen take me. He is so understanding. I sighed dreamily. Pamela and Helena were both giving me jealous looks and I shook my head at them. Before Cowen could ask more specifically about my reply to his question Ella came around us and Cowen let go of me and danced with his mother. Almost as soon as Cowen let go of me Joshua appeared and we resumed dancing. I saw Cowen glare at Joshua. How dare he! Stupid Cowen. No I should stop thinking about Cowen now. This was my dance with Joshua. Stupid Cowen I glared at his retreating back.

"Are you going to stare at him all night or are you going to look at me?" asked Joshua humorously and showing no hint of annoyance. He is so sweet.

"I'm sorry. It's just that he makes me so…argh…"

"Maybe you need to stop thinking about him then"

"Maybe you're right. So how's life?"

Cowen's POV

"Why is he holding onto her like that? Trying to feel her up and she doesn't even notice!" I asked no one in particular as I danced with my mum.

"Cowen, honey he's holding onto her just like how everyone holds onto her when dancing. I don't see what your problem with Joshua is. I mean he seems to be a really great guy," said mum.

"No mum you don't know him like I do. He isn't great, like when he got Sabrina to dance with him again he looked at me triumphantly and he was laughing at me!"

"Maybe you're just I don't know, JEALOUS!" mum pointed out.

"Jealous? Jealous of what exactly?" I screamed outraged.

"Perhaps because Princess Aly actually pays attention to him and not to you."

"Jealous of the fact he can get Sabrina's attention? Why would anyone want her attentions? I mean sure she's gorgeous and nice and extremely funny and a whole lot of other things but she is so…argh…she looks at you like she's… she's so…" I couldn't finish.

"She's so…" mum urged me to continue still smiling.

I couldn't think of anything so I just shook my head.

Mum just smiled knowingly and we continued to dance. I kept on staring at Joshua making sure he was giving space to Sabrina and not taking advantage of her in anyway. I did not let them out of my sight. I wasn't jealous. No! I was merely concerned about Sabrina and I was looking out for her. That's right! Not Jealous!

After the song ended dad came to us and grabbed my mum off me.

"Hey Ella, sorry but I think I am more important to you than our son" said dad cheerfully.

"Char honey, sweetie pie nothing is more important to me than my son" said Mum fake viscously.

"Hey, who said he was your son Ella?" dad asked as they danced away leaving me nigelated.

I sighed and looking around I spotted Jonathon looking at Juliana and her partner very closely. I walked over too him and sat in the seat next to him.

"Hello Cowen." Jon said still not looking away from Juliana.

"Hey," I said finding Sabrina and Joshua and not taking my eyes of them. "Who's the guy dancing with Julie?"

"That happens to be the Count Morgan, he was fond of Juliana since…um…forever. He always tried to take her away from me" Jon replied grimly. His facial expression kind of reminded me of someone.

"Don't worry I'm sure Juliana wont leave you for him. She loves you too much" I reassured Jon.

At that moment though Julie started laughing at a joke that the Count had made.

"Yeah well it's not her I'm worried about" Jon replied with a frown.

I watched as the Count and Juliana were intercepted by another man. He asked Juliana for a dance and Julie agreed. Jon seemed to relax with relief but then his eyes went over to his daughter and he frowned once more.

'Who is the young man dancing with Aly?' he asked suspiciously.

"He's just the new guy Sabrina likes and he likes her so…." I trailed of gloomily.

"Where does he come from?" Jon asked me sharply.

"He lives in The Long Islands and I hear he may become the heir to the throne if something happens to his cousins or brother." I replied.

'So he's a Prince, sort of?"

"Yep."

"He isn't right," Jon said shaking his head.

"What?" I asked disbelief in my ears.

"He isn't right for our Aly. No I do not accept him." Jon said very firmly.

"Then what type of boy do you think suitable for Sabrina?" I asked as hope filled up my chest. Hang on a second, why was I feeling hopeful for? It's not like Sabrina is going to marry ME of all people and it's not like I like her or anything so why…

"Aly deserves someone who loves her for who she is and not someone who wants her crown."

"But no one knows her or even if they want to get to know her well they cant so…" I pointed out.

"Actually there is someone who knows her pretty well and I think would be the ideal man for her but…" said Jon casting a sideways glance at me though I didn't notice. (A/N: I know that's stupid him not noticing it even though he said it but I didn't know how to write it so please bear with me.)

"Really she would let a guy get to know her?" I asked in disbelief.

"Well she really can't hide her feelings about things so I don't know what you're talking about," said Jon smiling.

"Then who is this ideal person?" I asked, "and how much do you want Sabrina to marry him?" I sat there extremely nervous as to what his answer was.

"I will not say yet who the mystery man is as I would have to discuss it with a whole bunch of people before telling anyone so I'd rather not and I really, desperately want Aly to marry him. Now if I'll just leave and go to tell off my daughter. Don't be surprised if you hear some sort of yell that I predict will come sometime in the very near future." With that Jon left me. I watched as he went to Juliana and started to discuss the situation with her then Jon went over and asked Sabrina for a dance. Sabrina agreed and not too long after-

"FATHER! How could you say such a thing? You don't even know him." Sabrina shrieked and then ran out of the house. A few minutes after she left and guards had been ordered to search for her everything went back to normal. The music started playing again and people started dancing too.

Jon and Julie came back up to me and sat down.

"That went well! It was better than I expected. At the Rohan courts Aly went berserk when we told her that she couldn't marry the young man from Minathor." Juliana explained.

"She wanted to marry someone form Minathor? But that is like the most corrupt, most…worst place you can go to and the people…" I asked in disbelief. I didn't think Sabrina would be that desperate. Seems I was wrong.

"Yeah I know that's what we said and the worst thing of all was that he was the reason why all the bad things were happening in Minathor anyway so… unfortunately Aly didn't take it so well and told us we were racist and what not." Juliana said with distaste at the memory.

"Anyway Cowen how about you go see where our dearest Aly is and bring her back," suggested Jon.

I went outside to look for Sabrina. I passed many palace guards who were also looking for her. I asked one of the guards to fetch an extra horse for me and while I waited for him Pamela came out to me.

"Oh Prince Cowen! So wonderful to see you, I was looking for you everywhere but you were no where to be seen. Where were you all this time?" asked Pamela before I could open my mouth.

"Um… I was… dancing. Yeah! Dancing. With uh… Sabrina. Yeah I was dancing with Princess Sabrina!" I said desperately as they she reached up and clutched one of my arms like I'd run away if she let go of me. Come to think of it I would run away but still…

"Oh, well how are you enjoying the party so far?" asked Pamela frowning.

"Um... the party is great. Really great it's been really fun so far."

"Then why are you outside?" accused Pamela.

"I was sent to look for the Princess who once again decided to run away." I said exasperated.

"Oh but surely the guards can look for her." Pamela said irritated.

"Yeah well I seem to have a knack for finding her, the guards well they'd take forever."

"Oh you're so kind to give up such a wonderful party just to look for Princess Aly." Pamela drooled on my arm. I nodded trying to not show my disgust. Thankfully the guard then reappeared with a horse and I pulled my arm away from Pamela, mounted and galloped off before she could say one more thing.

Where would I go if I was Sabrina? I asked myself one hour later. I was riding near the lake near Hannah's house but I didn't notice where I was riding too until a branch of a tree hit me square on the face and I fell off the horse. Oomph!

Well hope you liked it! Hey can you guys please tell me if I should bring down the rating cause I think it's too high but then again… I don't think I'll have them actually doing anything more than kissing in future chapters so…. I dunno please tell me. oh and the age and gender thing was quite funny. Actually the gender thing wasn't cause duh I'm a girl. Don't know why I bothered with that question. Alright people please please review… please P

Ok now replys-

li'l bling bling- thanks for reviewing and again sorry for taking forever

Abby- Thanks for reviewing, yeah Aly and Cowen both seem to be much much younger than 16 and 17 but you've got to remember that they're both spoilt and stuff and have never really had much happen to them to force them to grow up. Both their parents are just too nice and stuff. Hopefully by the end of the story they'll grow up a lot cause something HUGE will happen forcing them to grow up at least a tiny bit. I also always feel like keeping my characters younger and stuff coz it's just more fun and if you think about it don't we all just want to stay kids. I think that's also why I didn't want them to be all grown up- coz that's how I want to stay, a kid. Did that make sense? Well anyway I guess it is better if Cowen and Aly marry each other coz they like each other but there's stuff in the plot and stuff (srry cant be any more specific) and parents being parents think that what they're doing is best for their child. Maybe if u knew why you might agree with them and I'm not saying nothing till a while.

Also obviously your right, I am a girl but I was just wondering about stuff like could people tell by the writing if a boy or girl is writing, I guess you can tell but I was just curious. You're kind of close at guessing my age. Well thanks again and I'm really sorry for taking forever updating. P

Baby perfectionist- Thanks for reviewing Magzie! I took like 4ever but yeah you know I still updated unlike some people… / anyways when r u continuing u'r story? 2day was fun but I'm soooooo tired right now I could die. Lolz! Me and over exaggerating… lolz anyways see ya on Monday. So sad we have to go back to school. btw hav u studied 4 maths? Well cya

Moonlight1314- I am so sorry for not recognizing you (I must be pretty stupid coz u'r so unique lolz!) a little predictable eh? Well tell me how exactly coz at the moment I'm not really happy with my story so I'm open for suggestions! Fluffy when r u gonna update? Anyways see ya on Monday so depressing back to school. sigh

Cya!

Lady Mistique- thanks a lot for reviewing! You have a point on Cowen unlikely to be able to take on a qualified guard but between you and me let's just pretend the guard was sick or something and Cowen had this amazing sort of temporary strength to be able to win one handed battles lolz! I can see where your coming from with Cowen and Aly being successful in running away but it wouldn't have worked at that moment (ok it would but lets just say I don't want my story to be that repetitive hint hint) there are off course reasons 4 everything (even if u come up with them 10 secs after being asked about them). Well sorry for taking this long in updating and thanks again

Mimia91- thanks for reviewing Jess! Well I can see where your coming from when u say u wanted Aly and Cowen to succeed in escaping but there are offourse reasons for everything. It's got a lot to do with the main plot so…yeah. So funny- Helena and Cowen! Where do u come up with these things? Lolz! anyways srry for taking so long in updating and see ya Monday… sighs school…

Smittened By Marauders- thanks for reviewing and sticking to the story! Glad u liked it D

crazy gurl- nice pen, did I say that before? I hav a horrible memory. Anyways thanks for reviewing and stuff. I don't think I said Cowen likes Aly in my summary but then again I hav a bad memory so I'll have to check. If I did then I'll change it and stuff. Cowen does like Aly, he just hasn't realized his feelings… yet! But Cowen just finds her amusing and stuff. Well thanks again and hope u like this chapter.

flammingirl- thanks for reviewing. Well Cowen likes Aly's company and enjoys torturing her, evil I know lolz! Well obviously I'm a girl but the thing is I only asked that question, cause I'm an idiot? Not only that but also cause I was wondering if people could tell by peoples writing whether they were males or females but then after posting being the stupid person I am I figured well duh I'm a girl I mean Ella Enchanted I mean no offence but I doubt many guys would actually write in here but I could be wrong. I'll just shut up now. Anyway thanks again for reviewing and sorry for taking 4ever. P

WhiteCamellia- thanks again for reviewing! Ha ha that was fun but unfortunately I think u were the only one who commented on it… I feel depressed… anyways well obviously I'm a girl like I just wanted to see if people could tell the difference between guys and girls writing styles and then I was like hey its probably more likely im a girl cause this is ella enchanted but I could be wrong. Nways I'm blabbing now. I'm glad you liked the last chapter and stuff D very very close on my age (u were practically right) though not quite… / anyways yeah sorry for taking forever, thanks for continuing with my fic and thanks for reviewing D

fortheloveoftoast- thanks for reviewing my story D. Well I'm glad you liked the sentence thingie. Cowen and Aly just usually never say their names in the same sentence and if they have to then it's like filed with insults and stuff. Well thanks a lot oh and I doubt u could bore me. Trust me I have like the worst most boringest commerce teacher. I swear I should tape her in class one day and when I cant sleep I should listen to her. It's like Professer Binns' (History of Magic) class in Harry Potter. Lolz! Anyway that probably bored you ok I'll shut up now. Thanks again!

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