Everyone were still amazed how my parents made such a glorious entering into the Manor. Besides the fact that everyone thought they were gone for good, they seemed to look ageless in their appearance and perhaps physique.

Everything went so fast and furious as the entire pride came together to give their long lost king and queen a glorious welcome-back event.

I never for once left my parents' sides throughout the whole event. They honored a lot of fellows, including Minuet, the shocking part was that my parents knew about Minuet the entire time!

They explained that he once volunteered for the position of the shielder for the kingdom's safety and did a great job for over centuries, they tried putting him along the line of royalty but he declined it severally. Minuet had sacrificed everything for their pride, but until everything turned out pretty rough for him and his pack years later, that they got to settle down eventually outside the kingdom. They also mentioned something about him being my babysitter before I got reincarnated.

Like darn. How old could Minuet be?

A hundred? A thousand?

Is he this popular or something?

Speaking of Minuet-

Xander never showed up during the dinner and neither of the events as well, even though some hunters made it for his behalf.

That was so unlike him?

What was he thinking?

"There has to be a ball tonight in the favour of the highnesses!". I turned to the supernaturals and whispered my suggestion when I was sure that my parents were out of earshot, surprisingly they all nodded in agreement. "It has to be a surprise!".

What was royalty without having a ball dance?

Meh, even though I'm quite clueless of the magical adventure in having fun in royal parties and kingdoms, I'm more than ecstatic to explore my true home.

"Where were you guys all these while mum?". I mumbled once we got out of the crowds to a nearby garden, not faraway from the mansion. "It's like you guys just decided to disappear".

"You're the one that set us free from ourselves Cassie". Dad announced, crossing his arms across my shoulders with a smile. His purple eyes twinkled with happiness and pride. Now I know where I got my purple eyes from.

"Set you free from yourselves?". I asked quite confused. Were they in some kind of mirror or photo frame?

He laughed. "Being a royal blood has its own dirty games, especially if it involves the role of magic. Unfortunately for us, we were caught up by our powers and became too absorbed in it. Magic can be a very good servant but a very bad master. It wasn't long before the hunters came along and decided to sabotage us, but instead of using the powers for our protection, we used it selfishly for our own desires. Guess you can say this was part of our punishment, it's really something I won't try again, not ever again".

Oh.

That sounds... terrible!

"So you're trying to say that...some kind of God, Goddess or I don't know...spirit cursed you guys!?". I asked, slowly trying to recollect everything he just said.

He nodded.

Whoa.

"For how long?". I blinked, totally surprised on how they were still living all these while but was kind of invisible and powerless to everyone.

"It's all in the past now baby girl". Dad said, tapping my nose with a warm smile. "We're here now".

"Why you not saying anything mum?". I frowned sadly.

"What? My face's all red from all these sweet talks when I'm not involved". She chuckled and gave my cheeks a soft pinch.

"Wait, then who are the Wintmans?". I furrowed my eyebrows. It's not possible to have two parents, is it?

The two royals became utterly silent when I asked that, making me feel uncomfortable and suspicious.

"They're not really supernaturals, Cassandra. They had to do with Grandma's relatives or something, but they're not from this Kingdom. Did they do anything to you?".

Did they?

Oh, they did a lot of things to me alright!

I can't believe they'd keep this kind of secret from me!

"What are your names?". I sighed and changed the subject as quickly as I can. There'd be no doubt that they'd hang them or do something nasty. It's better to leave it as this.

I watched as they both rose their eyebrows in surprise and took a deep breath. Dad looked over to mum and she got the message, walking to my right side.

"Lily Roseline". Mrs Rose introduced herself with a bubbly smile. "That's my maiden name though". She shrugged.

My eyes scanned the features of my real mother and I instantly fell in love with her. No wonder she has been hiding and not talking the entire time - she didn't want others to see her face. Was she ashamed of her eyes?

Her eyes reminded me vividly of mine - when my emotions kick in of course. Her left eye was a tingle of green and blue while her right eye was a bright colour of purple.

Wow.

"And you dad?". I shook my head, drawing mum closer to me so she won't feel left out.

"Call me...". He chuckled. "Dad...Dad Branwen".

"Oh c'mon!". I rolled my eyes. Why's he being secretive with his name now?

"Okay okay....dad and Mrs Lily, mum...promise to never ever leave this time or the next?". I mumbled. "Or I'd tear down the whole place...you know I can do that".

"Cassie..".

"Promise!". I insisted.

We all made a pinky promise that evening and had a heart-to-heart talk to each other concerning our past lives as a family. It was then I got to know how I reincarnated into "Isabelle" for my own safety and how I remembered nothing. They entrusted me into grandma's hands since the hunters were targeting me in particular, when I reincarnated as a human. They wiped off every single detail or memory of my home so I could adapt to the human world.

Normally I should be mad, like pretty mad at them for doing this kind of painful action on me, but why should I be?

It's all in the past anyways.

I'm a happy girl now.

Who got what she always wished for.

A happy family and her one true love-

Except for her true love.

But it appears to me that I'm a loveless girl and would always be the rest of my life.

I'm so happy that Minuet finally got his freedom as a slave to anyone and now, he can choose any path of life on his own.

But that doesn't change the fact that we're still close friends who never seize to stop playing around and arguing ridiculously.

He's still my kitty.

"I can't believe my girl's already eighteen years...that's too fast!". Mum announced in excitement making me laugh shyly. I totally forgot that today was my birthday, what a bummer.

"Well it was just two years of craziness in my life, what else?". I joked.

"Mum? Dad? Can I ask something?". I questioned when a thought flashed in my mind.

"Go ahead". They said.

"What went wrong along the lines of hunters and the magical fellows?". I curiously asked. "Was there some misunderstanding or fight?".

"Where there are supernaturals Cassandra, there would always be hunters after them. Those pyschopaths obviously underestimated us and saw us as nothing but trouble to mankind". Mum explained with a sigh. "Well, they got what was coming. Few of them were cursed while some just-".

"C'mon now, it's getting late...let's go get prepared for our departure". Dad suggested, gesturing for us to leave with him, which we did.

"Where is our destination?". I blinked.

"In our kingdom of course!". Mum declared. "We're going home baby!".

I couldn't believe my ears.

"Home?".

I've always wondered what my true home always looked like. Would it look like a tree house? An apartment? A cottage?  A city? A town?

Or...

A castle?

Before I could say anything further, the two bodies besides me glowed steadily into bright colours. It was too hard to see what was happening but I could tell they were using their powers. Both of them.

I gasped when something white and black popped out for their backs, alongside with other few creatures.

Wings?

"Are you guys...like a fairy or something?". I blurted out, shaking with excitement as they both soared up in the air with a warm laughter.

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"Ouch, too tight!". I gasped for breath when the knots of my gown were tightened in a suffocating manner.

"Oh I'm so sorry your highness". A young girl, somewhere in her fifteens apologised vigorously.

I chuckled and patted her back with a smile."Don't be sorry...I'm just...new to all these, I guess?".

She nodded in understanding.

"So, what's your name?". I asked as she fixed my hair style.

"Uhm..it's Sophie your majesty". She hesitated in her name.

Maybe she was shy or not used to talking?

"C'mon now, it's Cassie or Cassandra now, no need to make me look like a big deal Sophie". I corrected.

She gave me a frightened look before giving me a warm smile and nod.

"Maybe we could be friends?". I suggested, staring at our reflections in the standing mirror opposite our figures.

"B-but your highness...I mean...Cassandra...it's... it's not allowed". She said in a shaky voice as she finished the touch of my hair.

"That's nonsense, I insist we be friends!". I demanded, not in a scary tone but in a friendly one.

"If it pleases you". She said with a smile.

"Wow I look so....different?". I couldn't believe my very eyes. It looked like I was in my very own fantasy or fairytale at a moment like this.

My hair was shoved into a magnificent side bun with some rosy pins and the gown was magic itself even though I didn't apply make up!

Even though it looked a bit simple unlike other bogus expensive ball gowns, this looked just like my style.

"Thank you so much Sophie!". I couldn't help but sway in this moment, shyly brushing away the scattered strands of hair from my face.

Sophie bowed with a satisfied smile and left me for me to finish up.

"Wow Cassandra...you've ....really changed". I told myself in the mirror, admiring the view of the gown I've being magnificently adorned with.

"And look at who says she's hopeless two years ago". My other side of me, my reflection, chuckled.

I gasped as I stared at the beautiful figure next to me who was wearing the same colour as my gown, just that it's a little darker than mine and it's off shoulder.

She looked almost similiar to me!

"What? Surprised to finally see the thing in your head?". The gorgeous lady spoke in a low melodious tone.

"I had no idea you were a person!". I held my head.

"Of course...we're twins". She confessed, playing with the branch of flowers in her left hand.

"What?".

"We're twins but I wasn't delivered in the normal way like you humans. I was somewhat attached to your soul and mind all these while but for some reason, I was reborn this moment".

"H-how come no one said any of this?". I furrowed my eyebrows.

"It's our little secret". She winked.

"You don't know how long I've been waiting for this moment". She screamed in excitement and ran into my arms.

Still a bit shocked yet thrilled, I wrapped my arms around the crying lady. First it was my parents and now it's my twin sister?

What's next? A boy jumps out of nowhere and says he loves me?

We were in each other's arms silently, savoring the special sisters reunion moment after a sum of years of being apart physically.

"You hear that?". She asked.

"The music has started, C'mon let's go!". She chirped and didn't wait for my explanations, dragging me along with her, as her spirit was full of enthusiasm.

     
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The aura around the magnificent ball room was indeed intense and inviting.

Although it seemed like few persons had started arriving, I guess everyone's just thrilled for this day and want to make it a memorable one.

I and my supposed twin sister wandered about, admiring the interior view of this huge hall. I still haven't gotten over the fact that my home was a real castle. It sounds too good to be true. I wonder what else I've not yet found out. I was too engrossed spying into several rooms that I didn't realize when my twin had slipped away from me, and kept on moving.

I ended up in another part of the room, this time it was dark despite the chandeliers that were providing lights to the hall.

Hmm, looks like a forbidden place to me. Another mystery for me to unravel I guess.

With a deep breath, I searched for the switch box and turned on the light, only for me to see that the room had somehow transformed into another fantasy-like room. There were clocks, toys, letters, chariots, fairy dusts, crystals, seashells and musical boxs!

Huge musical boxs. Wow, so this box thing runs in the family.

"Holy shit!". I exclaimed in surprise and more of excitement of what I had discovered. "Is this some kind of store room?".

Walking mischievously across the floor, I went to the objects, curiously checking them out bits by bits. They shimmered lightly as I touched their surfaces, making me even more curious.

A huge book behind some strings hanging from the ceiling caught my attention at once. Squatting a bit, I flipped through the book to see what it contained.

The pages were blank but as I kept flipping through it, some words started slowly appearing in an italicized form on the empty pages.

"The prophecy was brought back to life and soon, the princess-".

A creak from behind me made me jump instantly. I can't believe I was caught red-handed. What was I going to say?

"And she would never stop snooping around...". A voice chuckled. "I wonder what else your eyes are still searching for".

"It's not funny Minuet!". I stomped my feet and crossed my arms.

"Wait...". I couldn't believe my very eyes, my twin sister was clutching Minuet's arm. He didn't seem to have realised this because he was still talking to me.

"You found her?". I asked.

My twin sister hit her hand against her forehead and sent me a small glare from behind him and strode off briskly. I caught a glimpse of her face just before she left, and boy were they red.

Hmm..

Suspicious...

"Wait, I see what's going on here!". I broke the silence with a laugh of excitement. "Minuet Alastair...has a girlfriend!".

I watched as his face went red for a while before he dragged me out of the strange hall. I laughed at his embarrassed figure. I never knew he was into love, I just wonder how long this has been going on without my consent.

As he playfully spun me around, my eyes fell on a group of people standing at the entrance of the hall. But in the midst of them stood the one person that can easily make me fall on my knees.

"How did he get here?!". I gasped and shook the laughing guy besides me furiously. "What did you do?!".

"Over here hunters!". Minuet called out, completely ignoring me.

I let out a gasp of disbelief. What a traitor! He called me out to embarrass me!

Minuet wiggled his eyebrows at me mischievously before leaving me on my own in the crowded ballroom.

I trembled at the number of hunters who had now turned at my direction, and tried averting my gaze somewhere else so I won't go all nerdy and red over again.

What was worse was the sparkle in his eyes!

He was basically scanning me from across the ball before he made a move to my direction.

He's coming!

How could Minuet do this to me!

He knows I'm not good at this!

"I wonder how long it took you do this, my queen". A voice whispered behind my ears making me startled and almost jumpy.

"Xander!". I yelled. "Don't sneak on me like that!".

He chuckled. "Well too bad because I couldn't seem to take my eyes off you".

My cheeks flushed a little at his flirt. I couldn't help but stare at the royal robes he was wearing right now. There are a lot of things I still don't know about this guy.

"It's funny that you're really a prince all these while". I mumbled and let out a sigh. "It's just so surprising".

"Well, I'm just glad to have found you". He said with enthusiasm as he pulled me gently into his arms.

His scent...

It's so...

Alluring...

"Why? To run me over with your car?". I joked. "Or perhaps to tie me to a wooden cross and burn me down?".

He gave me a small smile and stretched out his silver gloved hands towards me. "May I have this dance, Princess?".

"M-me?". I looked around to be sure that it was me he was referring to.

He laughed and gave me a magnificent bow. That one bow that was nothing like the first one. The very one I always wanted and wished for.

I had no other option than to curtsy magnificently and place my small hands in his dreamy hands.

Like a dream, he pulled me closer to his body and wrapped his arms around my waist as we both waltzed our way around the floor.

We stared at each other's eyes throughout the dance. At a moment like this, it seemed like magic had taken it's toll itself, even without a spell or hex.

He made me do few spins and turns and caught me just in time during my landings. He never for once took his eyes off my body and my face, it was like I was the only person that caught his eyes in a moment like this.

We had no idea when we had danced our ways out of the ball court to another ball room. It was still filled with dancers but just very few of them who turned out to be either making love or talking their hearts out.

I didn't mind this time as long as I'm with the one person I'm ready to discover something brand new with.

"My prince...". I whispered as he didn't let me go.

"I can't take it anymore Isabelle...I can't keep it to myself any longer...I've to tell you". He stated with a sigh, looking besides me with a worried look.

"Tell me what?". I asked, hooking our arms together.

"I'm in love with you Isabelle...from the very first day we met...till this day". He confessed, cupping my cheeks into his leathery gloved fingers.

I was struck with excitement and confusion at the same time. It took me a big deal not to fall in excitement or cry in laughter.

"I've always wanted to be the one to lighten up your world Isabelle...". He whispered, trailing his fingers to my chin with a small smile.

"But from the beginning you told me to stay away". I pointed out.

"I wanted you to stay away from my real self, you do know what happened when you didn't. I didn't want to hurt you...like I did to Blair...but I guess I messed up huh".

The sadness in his eyes made me feel bad too, I didn't want my sunshine to be looking down in tears, not after everything he had been through.

"Well, maybe Blair's in love with you...that's why she approached you in the first place, have you ever thought about why she first came to you?".

He looked at me shocked and averted his gaze to the sunset, like he was trying to assimilate everything.

"You...you're saying?". He continued in an unsure way.

"I love you, you dumbass, wasn't it obvious from the very beginning!". I raised my head up and wrapped my palms around my cheeks, shouting to the sunset that he was staring at.

He got the information and pulled me into his arms with a sweet charming laugh. It felt good to see him laugh like that once more, not in the evil ways or manipulating ways...but his genuine one.

"Would you be my Prince?". I shyly asked, playing with his bow tie.

"Only if you'd be my Princess". He whispered, playing with my messy strand of blonde hair. "Happy birthday, princess".

I bit my lips in happiness and raised my heel up to place a kiss on his lips but unfortunately I wasn't wearing my heels now, only my glassy flat shoes.

I think I'd need a spell to make me taller.

He chuckled and lowered his lips to my face giving me access to his face eventually. With a shy smile, I wrapped my arms round his shoulders and kissed his inviting lips.

I could feel the nightsky filling the air with magical sparkles and musical tones as our lips made contact. It was the best feeling I've ever had!

A feeling I never wanted to fade away!

I could hear cheers and shouts from behind us, and when I tilted my head, I turned red to see the guests cheering and taking pictures of us.

D-don't tell me... everything was...planned out!

"Make sure you tame her heart or I'd snap your bones young man". Minuet warned with a friendly smile, giving me an embrace from the side before having an handshake with xander. "Happy birthday, Cassandra".

"Thank you...so you guys are good?". I exclaimed in surprise at how Xander and Minuet had gotten together pretty fast.

That was the least I expected from them - friendship.

"Yes!".

"Bros before hoes I guess". I heard Minuet whisper to Xander.

"Minuet!". I shouted in disgust.

He only stuck out a tongue at me before skipping away like a cheerful child who just got candy. What a freak, a cute freak.

"Ready for tonight?". Xander asked, turning back his attention to me.

"F-for what?". My face went red.

He looked at me confused before bursting into laughter. "Where did your mind wander off to? I meant your coronation young lady".

"Next time be straight forward!". I yelled in embarrassment at his continued laughters.

"Although, I don't mind that". He smirked and gave me a nasty wink.

"Go to your bro!". I slapped his chest playfully. "So now I'm a hoe huh?".

"Now someone's jealous". He chuckled.

I pouted as he gave me a kiss on the cheeks and gestured for us to return to the main hall.

"Ready my queen?". He whispered.

"Always ready my handsome prince". I cooed.

And that night...

Happened to be the best out of the best!

All my wishes came true:

I get to meet my parents and find love from them.

Julius and I reconciled and was able to steal a glimpse of my world just one more time.

Minuet is not only happy but proud of me. I had protected him the same way he had protected me at first.

My twin sister whom I recently met, her name is Cady, and she's a copy of me.

And my Prince...

The light of my world...

Prince Alexander Hunters.

Was the one hunter that always hunted my heart from the very beginning.

I may not have 'Cindy' in my name for me to be like Cinderella but I guess you could say I ended up to be like her.

First, an crazy adventure.

Second, wishes.

Third, love.

Fourth-

That's for you guys to find out heh...

Magic isn't all about spells and hexes...

It's all about being with your true love and believing in yourself.

So you...

Never have doubt for once in your dreams..

And one day..

Just one day...

You could end up like me!

A fairytale!

The EnD......

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I don't know why but I just had the urge to put more inspiration in this part than Minuet's ☻, don't hate me but I wanted him to have a chance in her life, and I guess it didn't turn out bad lol. Please note that these two endings are totally separate! It's up to you to choose the one you love the most as the reader! And yes, Minuet is 'some kind of God, Goddess or I don't know...spirit that cursed you guys'. Quoted by Cassie in one of the storylines, it's up to you to spot it out!
This story has officially finished! Thanks for reading! Would continue my other stories now so stay tuned and have fun cupcakes!
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