Thou shalt not lose your way..

Bubbles walked back into the ball, apparently at the right time because the king had an important announcement to make. "I'm happy to announce at my son's 20'th birthday that he and princess are to be engaged today!" as the king made the announcement many men grinned and women just scowled at her. Bubble though was in a very deep shock...engagement...where'd that come from! Bubbles helplessly looked across the room to prince Butch who looked just as shocked, and he shrugged at her his eyes still wide open. Both of them stepped in the center of the ballroom.

The king held two small boxes, Bubbles looked over to Butch hesitantly. He just smirked. The king fist gave Bubbles a wide, golden ring, Butch held out his hand and Bubbles slid it in, his hands seemed strong. Then Bubbles held out her soft hands ans Butch gently put a very delicate diamond ring on her finger; he then did something that surprised Bubbles very much. He walked up to her, putting his strong arms on her waist, as he brought his face close to hers, the warm breath tingled on Bubbles neck. He then gently kissed her cheek, leaving Bubbles with her eyes wide and in shock. Before backing off he whispered in her ear "I love to tease you" the words made her shiver.

The crowd stood their, staring at both Bubbles and Butch for a moment, but then they started to walk of, many sad girls with tears in there eyes. Bubbles, just gaped but quickly shut her mouth and walked away from the center of the ballroom, as quick as she could; someone caught her wrist. She quickly turned around and saw butch looking down at her. "That was so not funny! I swear Butch.." said Bubbles her cheeks flaring in red, one reason was anger and the other was shyness.

"Calm down toad girl, it was nothing serious...but could it be that you actually want it to be.." whispered Butch in her ear, with a playful look in his eyes. "I can't believe that I have to marry you!" replied Bubbles.

"I know, I can't believe that I have to marry a toad" replied Butch under his breath. Bubbles shot him an angry glare.

"Well your a..a..well your not very nice!" said Bubbles as she stormed of, but once again Butch caught her wrist.

"Hold up princess..first tell me what do you think of the ring?" asked Butch curiously.

"I actually loved it! The king must know a lot about my style...it's the most beautiful thing I have ever seen..but...why do you care?" asked Bubbles. Butch secretly smiled a bit as he let her wrist free.

"No reason...but maybe it was not the king who bought it" said Butch as he walked off.

Bubbles cocked an eyebrow..what did he mean...oh well that guy is weird anyways thought Bubbles. She headed of to her father because she had, had enough excitment for the day! "Father I'm very tired, may I please be excused?" she asked politely. "Yes my love...my little girl, all grown up and engaged!" said her father emotionally. Bubbles just smiled and headed out the ballroom and into her own.

She then changed from her ball gown to her night clothes, and lay down on her bed, their had been something strange going on ever since she had gotten to the land of fighter...Bubbles always felt as if someone was watching her and she still felt it. The feeling of someone being their, she just didn't know who.

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The next morning, bright sunshine shone in Bubbles face, she as usual woke up cheery. "Good morning Mr.Sun!" she said. "Princess Bubbles..." she heard the same old strict voice again, turning her smile upside down. "Come in Anabelle.." said Bubbles as she sighed. Anabelle, as usual came in with three maids, who held three dresses. "We are setting of to go back to the land of peace this morning, along with the king and prince of fighters, you shall be wed their" said Anabelle, as usual Bubbles was the last one to know which really frustrated her a bit.

"Alright Anabelle, but may I please request that I shower and dress on my own this morning..." said Bubbles calmly. "As you wish princess... make it tight though!" said Anabelle before leaving. Bubbles took a long...and by long we mean long, bath. Then she headed out, and took equally long to get into her silver dress. Once she was done though, she headed out and down the stairs.

She could not see the carriages anywhere. She went up to a guard, who looked at her confused..."Princess...didn't you already leave..." he asked skeptically. "What! How could I have left what are you trying to say?" she asked, confused and now worried. "The carriages already left princess, they thought you were on one of them." said the guard.

Bubbles stood numb...she had been left...alone...in the...Bubbles gulped...in the scary land of the fighters! Bubbles ran up the stairs from door to door...but no one was to be found. She felt tears well up at the corner of her eyes, so she ran up to the only room she knew...he probably wouldn't be there anyways. She went into Butch's room who she guessed also was gone, slammed the door and fell down onto the bed crying.

"You know I'm starting to wonder, just what is it with you, crying in my room." she heard a similar sarcastic voice, Bubbles looked up to find emerald green eyes staring into hers.

Authors Note:

Sorry I took a bit of time to update...it's 3rd term in school and we have so many studies to cover up! I don't get time, once again really sorry, I'll try to update as soon as possible!

Maya