[Night]
Cinderella, Jacques and Barbra are in the ball room, Lady Tremaine, the ugly step sisters and the extras, (Girl 1, 2 and 3) and extra bodies in the background.
Jacques
(Puts hands on Cinderella's shoulder and whispers in her ear)
Ok, now it's real, this is the test.
You look gorgeous and Bruno told you what to say. . .
(Looks at Bruno)
Right?
{Bruno gives a reassuring thumb up)
Cinderella
Ok, just breathe, and be calm.
Bruno
That's right, breathe, be calm, and be impressive, extremely impressive.
Hey,
(Places his hand on Cinderella's shoulder)
{Cinderella turns around}
Bruno
You can do this.
Jacques
Can do this, Cinderella you have no choice, now go make that Prince lust over you.
(Shoves Cinderella lightly into the crowd)
{Cinderella walks into a small group of girls}
Jacques
You think she's going to need a lot of our help on this one?
Bruno
Jacques, this is our Cinderella that we're talking about, she's going to need our help big time.
{Jacques and Bruno laugh, and disappear in the crowds}
{Girl number 1, 2 and, 3 are gossiping in a small circle}
{Cinderella approaches them}
Girl # 1
My word and you should have seen the dragon lady here a few minutes ago, she looked dreadful-
Girl # 2
Oh and don't get her started on her dress, it was a nightmare on fabric.
{Girls giggle behind their fans}
Girl # 3
Oh, and speaking of dresses- get a load of this one,
(Gestures towards Cinderella)
{Cinderella enters the circle}
Girl # 3
Darling, where did you get that dress? It's magnificent.
Cinderella
Oh thank you, a friend made it for me.
Girl # 2
Oh, you have to give me the name some time; I need one of these bad boys.
Girl # 1
(Mumbles under her breath)
Well the prince will have no trouble with noticing her, that's for sure.
{The girls and Cinderella continue talking and focus moves towards Lady Tremaine and the Ugly step sisters}
Lady Tremaine
Now remember, maturity is key. We must act as if we are beyond the upper class and royal ready to impress the prince.
Drizzela
Mother, look at that girl over there, her dress is gorgeous.
Anastatia
Oh Mother yes, it's an amazing sight.
{Lady Tremaine turns around to look at Cinderella}
Lady Tremaine
Hmm, I'll have to agree with you on that one; if only I could replace her for Cinderella, than I might take all three of you around places.
Drizzela
Well now That you mention her mother she does look-
{Trumpets are played and the grand duke appears at the door}
Grand Duke
"The Prince and sir Lucifer"
{The Grand Duke Bows dramatically and the Prince and Lucifer enter the scene}
{Everyone stops to stare at the Prince}
{The Prince and Lucifer begin walking down the steps}
Lucifer
Ok, now remember, all you have to do is tease them enough to see who they really are.
Prince
And how will I know when they're showing their real sides.
Lucifer
When you piss them off, they'll either claw you or hold back a cry.
(Turns Prince around to look at him)
If she claws you, and tries to make it up to you, then she's a keeper, if she's pretty then that's a bonus.
Prince
-And if she holds back tears?
Lucifer
-Run, run for your life.
Prince
What's wrong with the ones that try not to cry? Doesn't that mean they're strong?
Lucifer
No, it means that they'll cry a lot when they trick you into marrying them, and then she'll go red queen on your ass.
Prince
-Red queen?
Lucifer
Ya, let's say one day you'll make her tea or something, and you'll put too much sugar in it, and she'll snap, and scream out "Off with his head!" and do the honors personally, and I'll just sit at your funeral mumbling, "I told you so, you idiot."
Prince
Has this happened before with weeping women?
Lucifer
What? No it's just an old folk's tale, but we men believe it, if they cry you say good-bye. Got it?
Prince
Ya, I think so.
Lucifer
Then go mingle, I'll stay close enough that you'll be able to see me at all times.
(Shoves the Prince into the crowd lightly)
{Prince speaks with a group of young girls near Cinderella}
{The Prince notices Cinderella and glances at her here and there}
Girl # 1
Oh, isn't he a hunk? Just look at him.
Girl # 2
Oh I know,
(Leans over to gossip to Cinderella)
But we always have to be careful you know; men will be men.
Cinderella
What do you mean?
Girl # 3
Are you telling her about the Prince's dirty business?
Girl # 2
You know it, but you tell it so much better, go on.
Girl # 1
Oh yes do share, I don't think I've heard it either.
Girl # 3
Well, you all know how his last princess was pregnant? Well apparently she didn't die of the birth, but of Poison, and even worse there are rumours that the child survived and is being kept a secret until he marries again; the child isn't even named yet.
Cinderella
{Laughs nervously}
Honestly, poison, you don't really believe that such an outgoing tale can be titled as a rumour. And a child, have you seen the prince?
(Cinderella and the girls all look over at him)
He's too much of a dear to do that; keep his child's life a secret, if he had a child with a heartbeat, he would share the news with the entire kingdom.
Girl # 1
Yes but he's also easily influenced by his father, the grand duke at points and his cousin. The only strength he had was within his beloved princess, and now she's gone; he's extremely vulnerable. We all know he loved his princess with more than his heart, and now she's out of the picture; and in three days time he's willing to marry again, don't you think that's a sign that he's under a lot of influence right now, and you know. . . isn't thinking straight?
Girl # 2
Heck, ever since he saw that she was the slightest bit ill he blocked everything out, he didn't even realize she was becoming weaker, because he literally glued himself to stay living in the past; when he was happy and she was well.
Girl # 3
Oh and don't forget when the doctor made his princess' arm bleed during her mandatory check up.
Girl # 1, 2 & 3
(Mockingly)
I hereby arrest you with attempt of murder of princess Aldonza blah, blah, blah the third.
Girl # 2
Never saw that man again.
Cinderella
What does that have to do with the Prince being vulnerable?
Girl # 1
He's insecure without a woman by his side, think of how vulnerable he is now; alone.
Cinderella
Well then we should feel sorry for him.
Girl # 2
No, we should be feeling happy that he's perfect bait, hell; we don't even have to pounce on this one.
{Prince bumps into Lady Tremaine and the Ugly step sisters}
{Lady Tremaine begins to introduce themselves to the prince and talk}
Girl # 3
(Nods her head in the direction of the prince)
Check it out.
Girl # 1
And you'd think after seeing his last princess, he'd have better taste. Look at them, they have pig's heads as a face and dingy drapes as dresses, oh and don't even get me started on the older one, how did they get in here.
Girl # 2
Well the guards have been out for three days straight, and are still out there; maybe they all got a little desperate.
Girl # 1
(Chuckles silently)
A little too desperate, what they did to those women can easily be mistaken for committing bestiality.
{All the girls, including Cinderella laugh}
Cinderella
Well then one of us should save him from those wild beasts.
{The girls look at each other and look back at Cinderella}
Girl # 3
Yes, you should. Go save him from the torture.
Cinderella
Oh, no, no, no I couldn't, I wouldn't know what to say.
{Bruno and Jacques walk pass Cinderella and hiss at her discreetly behind her ear}
Jacques
Go!
Cinderella
On second thought I'll take you up on that offer, wish me luck.
(Pulls out a fan to cover her face and begins to walk over to the prince)
Girl # 1
What do you think she's going to do?
Girl # 2
Well she's sweet-
Girl # 3
She'll crash and burn.
Girl # 1
Why would you wish something like that upon her?
Girl # 3
Because in the end, we're all here to marry the Prince, she might be gorgeous, but she doesn't stand a chance.
{Focus shifts to Cinderella, the Prince, Lady Tremaine and the ugly step sisters}
Prince
Ladies please, I have two left feet, and it wouldn't be fair to just leave the ball with you both, I, I, I have to mingle with everyone, equally.
Anastatia
Oh please just one dance, I can't dance either, I won't laugh at you-
Drizzela
Well I can do something even better for you; I can teach you how to dance.
Lady Tremaine
You're Hines I beg of you, one dance wouldn't hurt right? They are loving girls and I'm sure you'll appreciate them very much, you might even Oh I don't know, fall for one of them.
{Girls begin to silently cry}
Prince
Oh no, no, no please don't cry.
(Looks at Lucifer)
{Lucifer makes a weird face and nods his head "no" while waving his hand side to side in front of his neck}
{Cinderella touches the prince's shoulder and the Prince jumps and makes an awkward noise}
{Cinderella bows avoiding eye contact with the Tremaine family, Lady Tremaine glares at Cinderella curiously}
Cinderella
Your Majesty, It's an honor to be within your presence.
Prince
(Gestures for Cinderella to rise)
The pleasure is mine, umm
(Turns to the Tremaine family)
Excuse me.
{Cinderella and the Prince begin to walk away into the crowd}
Prince
Thank you, I don't know what I would have done if you hadn't shown up; you look marvellous by the way.
Cinderella
(Blushes behind her fan)
Thank you
Prince
What is your name?
Cinderella
My name, Uhh
(Looks around at Bruno)
{Bruno mouths out Cinderella}
Prince
Hello
(Chuckles)
Anyone in there?
Cinderella
Cinderella! My name is Cinderella.
Prince
We'll Cinderella you have a beautiful name, and I have to ask you, why are covering your face, let me see what's behind that fan.
{Cinderella lowers her fan and the Prince silently gasps}
Prince
You're gorgeous.
Cinderella
Thank you.
Prince
I can't hear anything in here; would you like to take a walk in the garden?
(Looks nervously at her)
Cinderella
(Hesitates)
Sure.
{Slightly bows and hold out his arms towards a door}