Nokomis' hatred for Ella grew more and more each year. When Ella turned seventeen she was the most beautiful princess the kingdom had ever seen. Lunar was now nineteen and queen. Amaris was throwing a ball for Ella. her dress was silky white, she had silver slippers, off-white gloves, and her hair was back in curls. Amaris walked into her room and gasped when she saw Ella. "Oh, darling, you look beautiful."She hugged her daughter. Amaris was dressed in a dark blue floor length ball gown. Her hair was in curls. Ella smiled and looked at her mother stepped back. "They are ready for you."She said. Ella dipped her head in a small nod. Amaris walked out and Ella followed her. She stopped at the doors and waited until they opened and she was announced. She glided in and stopped on the balcony of the ballroom. She walked down the staircase and went to the throne next to her mother and sat down. Nokomis was standing near the buffet eyeing Ella. a young man approached Ella and bowed. "Good evening your Majesty."He said. "Prince Johnathan, to what do we owe the pleasure?"Lunar said. "I would like to dance with your cousin if that is alright?"He said, glancing at Ella. Nokomis came from behind him and replied,"Sorry but I need to speak to the princess." Ella stood and followed her aunt out onto the balcony that overlooked the lake beneath it.
Nokomis went all the way to the balconies edge and gestured with her finger for Ella to join her. "Don't worry you won't fall."She said. Ella went to the edge of the balcony and looked over the edge. Nokomis grabbed her hand and flipped her over the balcony. Ella grabbed onto the edge with her free hand. "I should have gotten rid of you a long time ago."She sneered and let go of her hand. Ella plummeted down screaming and then plunged into the lake after going down twelve stories.
"HELP! Ella fell off the balcony!"Nokomis screamed. Aramis, twelve guards, Lunar, and Prince Johnathan ran to the balcony. Aramis screamed and put her face into Jericho's shoulder. "Our baby girl, she… she's gone."She cried.