Disclaimer: most characters and the tortal setting belong to Tamora Pierce

Ok here is chapter 4 hope you really like it:

" and here we are" said yuki as they approached the door of a shop

"Lalasa, so that's where your taking me, are you sure she will agree to this?" asked kel

"Are you kidding? She would do anything for you. And I'm sure she's happy you have finally decided to try to be more um… womanly"

They walked through the door of Lalasa's shop and saw how busy she was. Her shop was very popular with the ladies of corus. Kel became slightly unsure that Lalasa would even have the time for her.

"Sorry to interrupt Lalasa, but we have something to take care of." Said Yuki

"Ok why don't you head into the backroom I'll be with you in just a second."

Lalasa quickly put her assistant on the job of helping the customers and went into the backroom to meet Yuki and Kel.

"So, why are you guys here?"

"Kel has finally decided to live up to her womanly potential and she has asked for my help. And in her case i thought I would need to call in reinforcements…"

"Hey!" said Kel

"Just joking, I just wanted your help Lalasa since this is especially your field of business."

"Well I am happy for you milady and as soon as these customers leave I will close my shop and we will have a… SPA DAY!!!(aren't they the best?) and also go on a shopping trip."

Kel and Yuki agreed with this plan although Kel was a little apprehensive at first. Since most of the customers had been helped already about 10 minutes later the 3 ladies left the shop and headed to the spa of the best quality in Corus. Lalasa ordered for Kel since she knew exactly what would be necessary.

"How can I help you today?" asked the Clerk

"We are going to need 1 facial, 1 hairstyling session, 1 eyebrow waxing, both a manicure and a pedicure, and I'll even add in a massage to end with( I have no idea what they would have called these things back then so I used modern terms).

"Ok your schedule will be…

First is an eyebrow waxing, then a manicure and a pedicure, your hairstyling session, facial, and finally massage. Have a nice day"

"Ok Kel no turning back now" said Yuki

"Yes you are doing this, you cant change your mind" agreed Lalasa "so lets get ready for a day of fun!" she said with a smile.

Kel was thinking to herself this is going to be one long long long day at the spa.

After 4 hours at the spa:

"Wow! Kel you look so different!" said Yuki

"Very beautiful my lady." Said Lalasa

Kel's hair had grown down slightly past her shoulders while she had been away and now it was trimmed to a more feminine layered style and the lady had even given her a flower scented hair wash that gave her hair beautiful waves. Her eyebrows were arched and her skin had a glow to it and her nails now had a pale pink color on them( of course Kel wouldn't settle for anything brighter).

"Now comes the most fun part since we can help you with it ourselves. The Shopping!" said Lalasa. "We can go to my dress shop"

"I knew you would help Lalasa, thank you." Said Yuki. "So Kel what do you think?" asked yuki as she led Kel to a mirror.

"Wow I look so different. I don't know what to say its just… wow"

"so you like it?"

"Yes.. Im just still shocked"

They headed back to lalasa's shop and they went in. Lalasa and yuki began to walk along the racks of dresses picking out things for Kel to try on. There were dresses of all different colors. Most were long and flowing, some looked a little tight or had necklines Kel thought were too low but she tried them all on anyway.

"I think my favorite is the green one with the elbow length sleeves, I love the flowing skirt!"

"I do like how that one looks on you, the green really brings out the green in your eyes." Said Lalasa "But since you don't really have any dresses to begin with I'm going to give you that one and all the other ones that fit you. And we also have to have a ball gown made for you for the mid-winter ball."

"wow are you sure? I can buy them from you."

"No no they are a gift."

"Ok but I think we should pack them up quickly you guys because we have the final part of out mission to complete, Kel your gonna love this, face paint shopping." Interrupted Yuki

"What?" yelped Kel

"Its part of a woman's daily life and then we need to test your new look in the market."

"This is making me nervous" said Kel

"Don't worry its fun" encouraged Lalasa.

After purchasing some lip stains and other face paint products from a neighboring shop, The ladies approached the market. All three of them got looks from passing men. Kel was really surprised at what a day's work could do. After an hour they all walked back to the palace into Kel's rooms heavily laden with boxes and bags of dresses.

"Okay Kel our real test is now, we have a semi formal dinner banquet tonight for a special royal announcement, I think its just a formal recognition of Raouls soon to come wedding but i am unsure, my point is that this is your first public trial and we need to get you ready." Said Yuki

"what? I don't know if i can!"

"don't worry milady you will be great but i am sorry to say that i have to go, my evening defense lessons start soon"

"That's fine Lalasa, yuki can help me just fine, I am so sorry to waste a day of your business.Good luck with those lessons" Said Kel

"Don't be I had a great time catching up with friends, good bye and thank you, good luck to you too" said Lalasa as she walked out the door.

"Okay Kel, time to get down to business, you can wear that green dress tonight that you like"

And so they started to prepare for the banquet. Little did they know they would all be surprised when they arrived at the banquet, along with some other people getting a bit of a surprise.

Xoxo

Lil miss Green

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