All of the ladies, including Lady Tremaine and her daughters, arrived at the ball. Each of them gave the Royal Crier their invitation and the King, Kit and Thomas, and the Grand Duke stood next to each other as each woman in the kingdom were announced. Then, the Grand Duke introduces Kit to the beautiful Princess Chelina of Zaragosa. Kit kisses her hand. "You are as handsome as your picture," the Princess said sweetly. "And your little kingdom is enchanting." Kit said to his father and Grand Duke, "I hope the Princess will not find our little kingdom too confining." At the same time, Ella and Alyssa Rose arrived at the palace. The Lizard Footmen opened the carriage doors. "Miss Ella, Miss Alyssa Rose," they said as they extend their hands to help the girls off the carriage. "Thank you," the girls replied, then they took a long look at the palace. "Sissy," Alyssa Rose whispered. "I'm frightened. We're not princesses, just girls." "Don't be frightened, Lissie," Ella assured her. "Have courage." The girls took a deep breath and went inside.
The first dance was about to begin until Ella and Alyssa Rose entered the ballroom balcony. Everyone looked at them. Alyssa Rose smiled nervously at everyone until she spots Kit coming toward them. "Here comes Mr. Kit," she whispers excitedly to Ella. "Mr. Kit," Ella said happily. Kit smiled. "Ah, the lovely Miss Lissie and her sister." Alyssa Rose giggled as he gave her and Ella kisses on their hands. Then, Alyssa Rose gasped in excitement when she saw a boy her age with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a white and blue outfit that matched his brother's. Kit made the introductions. "Miss Lissie, this is my brother. Thomas, this is Miss Lissie and her sister." Alyssa Rose said "How do you do" as she curtsied. Thomas bowed and said "How do you do?"
The two brothers asked the girls if they could join their first dance. Kit puts one hand on Ella's waist as they began to dance. Thomas did the same with Alyssa Rose. "They're all looking at you," Ella whispered. "Believe me," Kit whispered back. "They're all looking at you. Everyone in the kingdom watched the four dance together. Princess Chelina asked the Grand Duke who the girls are. "I have no idea," answered the Grand Duke. When the first dance was over, everyone applauded. "Who are they, Mama?" Drizella asked Lady Tremaine. "I'm not exactly sure, but this does not bode well." Anastasia and Drizella also commented on how pretty their stepsisters look. "Concentrate!" Lady Tremaine scolded. "You must turn the Prince's head, you fools! Now, get out there!" But no one's asked us to dance!" Anastasia protested. Lady Tremaine pushes her daughters forward towards some of the guests. "Gentlemen, may I present my daughters, Anastasia and Drizella." Two gentlemen picked Anastasia and Drizella and they began to dance.
"Come with me," Kit said to Ella. "Thomas, will you be careful and keep an eye on Miss Lissie?" Thomas nodded and Ella followed him outside where they began to get to know each other more. "So you're the prince?" Ella asked Kit as he took her to another area of the palace. "Well, not "the" prince, exactly. There are a bunch of princes in the world. I'm only "a" prince." "But, your name's not really Kit," said Ella. "Oh no, it is and my father still calls me that. He even calls Thomas "Tom" especially when he's unpeeved at us." Kit also tells Ella that he's an apprentice monarch. "Oh, gosh!" Later, the Prince took Ella out into the gardens and she was really surprised to see a secret garden and they walked over to the swing. Ella sat down on the swings as Kit stood behind her and swung gently.
Meanwhile, the Grand Duke and the Captain are talking about who danced with the princes. "People are saying that she is a princess and the little one must be her sister. Our princes seem quite taken with them." The Grand Duke complained, "I've already promised him in marriage to Princess Chelina." Lady Tremaine walks behind them, hearing every word. Alyssa Rose and Thomas walked over by the Grand Duke's room. "Oh, forgive me, Your Grace. I did not mean to intrude." Alyssa Rose gasped in fright. "What's the matter, Lissie?" Thomas asked her. He saw the scared look on her face. Alyssa Rose listened to the conversation between her stepmother and the Grand Duke until she heard Lady Tremaine say, "Your secret is safe with me." Alyssa Rose looked at Thomas and said, "Nothing. Let's go outside." Thomas smiled at her and held her hand as they walked out to the gardens.
"It's so beautiful out here," Alyssa Rose whispered. "I have never seen so many flowers." "Mother used to plant a lot of them before she died," Thomas said. "She died when I was two." "Oh, I'm so sorry," Alyssa Rose apologized. "My mother died when I was two also. I miss her so much. I remember that she loved planting daisies and on my birthday, she would make a daisy chain and put it on my head." Alyssa Rose giggled at the memory. "After she died, my sister took care of me while our father went on business trips to support us." Thomas asked her, "What does your mother look like?" "She had beautiful blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes. My sister looks a lot like her," Alyssa Rose answered. "So do you," Thomas commented as he kissed her on the hand. Alyssa Rose smiled and then she heard whispers coming from the other side of the bush. "What's that?" she asked. "I'll show you," Thomas answered. "My brother showed me this place once. Close your eyes." Alyssa Rose closed her eyes as Thomas opened a door. "Now, open." Alyssa Rose gasped in surprise when she opened her eyes. "It's beautiful," she whispered. "Well, hello," Kit chuckled as he continued swinging a smiling Ella. "Are you two having a wonderful time?" she asked. Alyssa Rose nodded. Just then, Ella drops one of her slippers. Kit picks up the slipper and puts it back on her foot. "Thank you," Ella said with a smile. "Won't you tell me who you are?" Kit asked. Just as Ella was about to tell Kit her name, the clock struck midnight.