May be adding and changing some things later, but I don't know yet. Anyway... Enjoy!

Gustave waited outside Evan's chambers in a suit, and Evan paced back and forth in his room somewhat nervous. He mumbled phrases to himself practicing what he would say when his big moment came tonight. "Evan," Eliza's voice called. He spun around and his eyes went wide at the sight of her. "What do you think?" She said coming out in her ball gown.

The dress was perfect, and she looked perfect in it. A beautiful light green color that clung to her waist then flared out at her hips. Layered sparkled ruffles went on down to her feet. Then there was her hair. She had it half pulled back and it was a perfect way to show off her little curls. Her fair skin looked amazing in the dress color. No straps were on the dress so it bared her shoulder's and gave a peek at her breasts it was Eliza's way of torturing Evan. She gave that away by her wicked smile. Evan shook his head and went to her. She giggled as he took her in his arms. "I think that if it wasn't for the fact your brother was just outside I would skip the party and take you to bed." He whispered with his eyes filled with desire.

Eliza giggled again. "I was hoping you would say that." Evan closed the distance between their lips and held her tighter. Eliza pushed away and whispered. "I believe you have princely duties to see to."

Evan sighed. "One of these days I will be able to blow off my royal duties and there won't be a thing you can do about it." He said then kissed her again and smiled. "Alright let's go."

Once they opened the door Gustave met them and looked at his sister. "If father could see you now he would shoot you for wearing that, then shoot me for letting you." They laughed and he took her hand kissing it. "You look amazing my little red." She smiled even wider.

"Well, gentlemen, shall we?" she asked holding out both hands. They laughed and Eliza lopped her arm around Evan's then the other around Gustave's and they were off.

Evan gave a short speech thanking everyone for coming and asking that they enjoy themselves. Never knowing of the threat in the shadows Erik watched very closely seeing him go to a young girl. It took him a moment but he figured out that young girl was Eliza. His little girl had truly grown up, then he spotted Gustave coming up to them. Evan whispered something to Eliza; she smiled with a little blush and she nodded, then he walked out to the gardens.

"What was that?" Gustave asked; the blush still clear on her face.

"He said for me to meet him in awhile at the fountain, alone." She giggled a little.

Gustave laughed and handed her a drink. "Well, here's to that then." She laughed again as they clinked their glasses together. The smile was soon lost when Eliza saw Kasey and Jason. Gustave looked and sighed. "The assassin heard word from someone about father this afternoon. They are going to be released in a few weeks."

Eliza looked at them seeing the little girl cling to her mother remembering what it was like when father had thrown parties when she was young. She never wanted to leave her mother fearing she would be lost in the crowd and never found. Eliza looked away sick of the past. "It's not my problem. She knows where I stand. I won't let her hurt me anymore."

Gustave smiled and held up his glass. "Now that little red, is something I will gladly drink to." She laughed as he touched her glass and gulped down the rest. Gustave took her glass setting it on a table then took her hand. "Come on. Mind as well have some fun before you go off and meet your prince." Eliza laughed little harder as he twirled her around leading her to the dance floor.

Meanwhile Erik was on the move. He surprised himself at how well he still knew the layout of everything. He hid in the bushes for a moment watching Evan. The boy paced looking a little pale then he stopped reaching into his pocket. "Ok, you can do this Evan." He took a deep breath and sighed. "I can do this." Evan said to himself. He sighed again. "How the hell am I going to do this?" He asked himself. Erik stood there trying to figure out what Evan was talking about, then the clock in the distance stroke eleven and he knew he didn't have much time.

Erik waited a moment and when Evan had his back turned Erik stepped out pulling a gun out of his pocket. He pointed it at Evan and the boy froze. Slowly Evan turned to Erik. "I was honestly wondering when you would show up." Evan said trying not to make it obvious he was nervous. He looked at the gun then to Erik. "Do you really intend to kill me?" he asked a lot more than a little nervous.

"What, not going to call for your guards?" Erik mocking in a demanding voice.

"I see no need to," Evan replied. "Eliza will be here shortly to explain everything to you."

Erik walked closer until the gun was touching his forehead "She won't have to do any explaining because I'm taking her home." Erik looked the boy deep in his eyes and asked. "Why did you ask her out here? You didn't know I was here."

Evan sighed a little, and pulled a ring out of his pocket. "It's a long story, but this pretty much sums it up." Erik was about ready to kill him at just the thought of a proposal by this prince. "Now just put the gun down and we can wait for Eliza to get here."

"I don't think so." Erik said finger on the trigger.

Evan shrugged and said "It was worth a shot." Then reached up and took the gun from Erik throwing it down a path. Erik lost his balance and took a few steps back surprised that the boy would make such a bold move. Evan held very little fear ready to entertain Erik with a fight if that was truly what he wanted. He held up his arms "Well!" He shouted knowing no one would hear. "Come at me then!"

That was all the invite Erik needed. He bolted toward Evan and just before Erik tackled him to the ground Evan moved quickly out of the way making Erik lose his balance again. He could see little bits of fear in Evan's eyes, and he tried to go after him again, but once again Evan moved before Erik could get to him. "Face me like a man boy!" Erik yelled and went after Evan again throwing to the ground giving a swift swing of his fist making Evan's jaw throb. Evan grabbed a fist full of dirt the flung it at Erik's face then quickly moved while Erik swatted at the dirt. Evan ran into Erik pinning him to the ground, then Erik kicked Evan off of him sending his back into the base of the fountain, then Erik rolled over crawling to the gun a few inches away.

Evan tried to get up before Erik reached the gun, but it was too late. Erik grabbed the gun and put his finger on the trigger aiming right for Evan's head, then "Papa no!" Eliza yelled. Erik's head jerked to see Eliza standing in a pathway with Gustave running up behind her. Eliza looked to Evan who was leaning on the fountain trying to get up. "Evan." She called going to his side and helping him up. "Are you alright?" Out of breath he just nodded as she whipped away a little trickle of blood that fell from his lip. She looked at her father at a loss for words. She wasn't sure what to say to him, because she knew the last words she said to him weren't the kindest words.

Then as if things weren't awkward enough Jason and Kasey came rushing down one of the paths. Jason quickly looked to Erik who now stood with Gustave. "You need to get out of here." Jason said.

"How do we trust anything you say?" Eliza snapped.

Jason sighed and before he could speak they heard, "Prince Evan went this way!" One of the guards called.

Evan's eyes widened. He quickly looked to Eliza "You remember where the secret passage is right?" She nodded. "You and Gustave get your father there and I'll meet you all shortly." She nodded. As Gustave and Erik walked to the passage Eliza stole a quick kiss from Evan worried about how the rest of the night would play out.

Jason looked at Evan then with a heavy sighed looked at Kasey. "Go and hide somewhere. If anyone asks you haven't seen me for nearly an hour."

"What?" Kasey asked.

"Please, just trust me." She hated those words but she knew that whatever it was she couldn't talk him out of it. She nodded and quickly left. Jason quickly walked up to Evan and said. "Hit me." Evan looked at him confused. "Do you want to save them or not? Hit me." Then Evan knew what he was getting at, and honestly it was something he had wanted for a long time.

Gustave did his best to explain to Erik what was going on as they waited in Evan's chambers, but before he could finish explaining Evan burst through the door and quickly shut it behind him. Eliza was so relieved that she run to him and hugged him close. "What happened?" She quickly asked.

"Jason took the fall. They believe that he attacked me instead of your father. It was Jason's idea." Eliza looked a little shocked, but didn't care so long as Evan was alright.

"Are you sure you're alright?" She asked.

Evan smiled. "The worst I could have gotten was a bruise and a bloody lip." She smiled at how he shrugged it off. "Trust me I've endured far worse." Erik scowled at Evan for the way he held Eliza.

Evan looked up at Erik and Gustave in the other room, then Eliza whispered. "I'm going to go ready for bed." Evan nodded and expected her to leave right then, but to prove that she didn't care what her father thought she kissed him for a long moment.

Then she finally drew away and whispered in his ear, "It's a shame he decided to come tonight, I was looking forward to you taking off the dress." Evan chuckled a little as she left him and smiled wickedly at him. Evan looked back at Gustave and Erik and knew that it was going to be a long night.

A long while had passed and with a brain that wouldn't let her sleep Eliza decided to take a bath. She washed her hair and body thinking of so many different things. She worried that what she had with Evan would end now. She knew her father wouldn't rest until he had her back home. She gasped and turned when she heard the door close then relaxed and smiled when she saw Evan. "What are you doing?" She asked with a laugh.

He smiled at her "I wanted to make sure you were alright." He said stroking her damp her and sitting on the floor next to the tub.

She smiled and blushed a little. "I'm fine. Worried, but fine. It's funny, I fought so hard not to be here, and now, I don't want to leave." Evan laughed.

"What if I asked you to stay?" Evan asked.

"I don't know." She said with a shrug. "I was told once that we're meant to have many loves in our lives, not all of them last, but the first is always the hardest to get rid of."

Evan smiled. "Are you saying that you love me?"

"I think I am." Evan petted her wet hair and kissed. The kiss grew in passion then Eliza pulled away a little "Care to join me?" She asked with a little laugh. "The waters still warm."

"I think I might just take you up on that." He said kissing her again then removing his shirt. "I'm really glad I locked the door when I came in." Eliza laughed at him as he undressed and joined her in the hot water.

Later on that night they ended up in the bed holding each other. Evan kissed her again as they caught their breath from their loving making. "Eliza," He said.

"Yes Evan." She replied stroking his hair.

"I love you so much." Eliza smiled wide at his words.

"And I love you Evan." He had the same reaction to her words, then he kissed her again.

"Marry me?" He asked.

Cliffhanger! I won't take as long as last time to update I promise. Well until next time my lovelies reviews are amazing and squirrels are cute!