The above is Ellie's Cotillion outfit!! Just imagine a white cape that reaches the backs of her knees attached to the dress! And for her hairdo, just imagine it snowy white with light blue streaks.

I get to my dorm, leaving Dude with Jay, and I'm just about to open up the bag when....

Someone knocks on my door. Typical.

I open it up, and Carlos is there, grinning. "I looked it up!" He says proudly. "It's a Star Wars thing, and I'm going to watch Star Wars soon, and now you won't have to worry!"

I laugh and set the bag down. "Carlos, you know I was kidding, right?"

"I know! But still!"

I laugh again. "Okay, but you do seriously have to watch those movies. You don't have to watch 1-3...but 4, 5, and 6 you definitely need to see. And 7. And 8. Once it comes out."

"How many are there?"

"Currently? Eight."

He groans and slaps his own face. Dude trots in. "There's someone in your room!" he shouts, barking madly between them. "GET THEM OUT! I was sleeping!"

Carlos groans again. "Chad!" He runs from the room and I follow him. Chad? What?

"AUDREY!!!" Comes a yell. Carlos is standing in his doorway, annoyed.

"Chad. Chad! This is my room, Chad!" He yells. 

"Shush shush shush!" Chad yells, on the floor. He puts his phone to his ear. "Audrey? Yeah. Yeah?? Well, yeah--that's wonderful news!" He puts his hand to his phone and turns to us. "She got a flat tire in Sherwood forest and she wants me to go fix it!" He puts his phone back on his ear. 

"Seriously?" I ask. Carlos just stands there some more. Dude growls. 

"That's six hours away." Carlos says in disbelief. 

"Really?" Chad turns back to us. "Only six?" Back to phone. "I'm gonna be there faster than I thought." He kisses his phone hard and hands up on her. Then he gets up to leave. 

"Why are you wearing Ben's crown?" I ask incredulously. 

"I---"

"My printer, my crown." Carlos interrupts. He reaches over and takes it off Chad's head.

"Oh. Yeah, about that.. I---uh---I was just---haha right!" He hits Carlos' arm and runs from the room. "I'M COMING, AUDREY!" He shrieks, his voice cracking. 

"Wow." Carlos says. 

"What is all this about him coming into your room?" I ask. 

"He keeps using the printer!" Dude yells. "MAKE A BETTER KEY!"

"Wow, you get grumpy when you don't get sleep!" I say, rubbing his head.

"I earned it! I saved your butts on the Isle! Speaking of, can you scratch mine? I'm itchy." He wags his tail and looks expectantly at Carlos. 

I gesture to Dude. "You heard him. I gotta go get Evie's dress on. Knowing her, it'll take an hour to get it on. Bye!"

"Don't leave me with him!" Carlos yells. "Ah, this is just as bad as Mal's exit!"

"BYE ELLIE!" Dude yells. "BRING ME COOKIES!"

"Will do!" I yell back, sprinting down the hallways. 

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"Oh, my gosh, Evie." I whisper to myself. "She's really outdone herself." I mutter. My dress is even better than coronation's. It floats around me like mist. And while I admit I don't like the sleeveless-ness, I like that she included silver fastenings to hand a white gauzy cape on my shoulders. Mixed in with the crown, I look better than ever. 

I twirl in front of the mirror again. I seriously love this gown. I wonder what Evie's looks like? Or Mal's for that matter. 

Well. Better get ready for another onslaught of reporters. At least they're not allowed on the boat.

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"Princess, look this way!"

"Princess Elicia, what did you do to your hair?"

"Has your mother said anything yet?"

I'm up on the carpet behind Evie, and she's already pointed out Dizzy's handiwork. I can scarcely imagine what that girl must be thinking. 

"You're looking gorgeous this evening, Princess!"

"Is that a crown?"

"What does it mean?"

"Are you being sent to the Isle?"

I smile and laugh. They don't really bother me anymore. "This crown is another creation of Dizzy from the Isle. I'm wearing it because she and Evie make the best fashion pair Auradon has ever seen." I look straight at a camera and tug on my hair. "Thanks, Dizzy!"

"Did she do your hair?"

"Who did your hair?"

"PRINCESS!"

I walk away from them, entering the boat. Evie catches up with me and hugs me tight. "Jay told me that Carlos asked you out. I'm so happy!" She gushes. "He's over there, by the way." She shoves me towards him. 

"Ellie!" His jaw drops. "Oh, wow."

I fight a grin. "You like it? I think Evie will never cease to impress."

He shakes his head like he's clearing it. "Yeah! I mean, you look great! I mean..." He shakes his head again. "Do you want to dance?"

"Before you embarrass yourself further? Sure."

"After you." He says. 

And let me just tell you, Carlos has no shame in the way he dances. He's an amazing dancer, but he does so many tricks it's hard to keep up!

Then comes Mal's time. Horns go up, blowing hard. A spotlight goes on Lumiere. 

"The future Lady Mal!" He announces. 

Evie grabs Doug's hand. I grab Carlos and shove through people to get next to them, and Jay and Lonnie follow. Lumiere steps aside, and Mal comes out. 

"Oh, my gosh..." I breathe. "Evie, you've really killed all other dresses."

She smiles. Mal's dress is a  gorgeous blue and yellow, with a skirt that goes up around her knees and a gray cape. She's wearing a braid, something I never thought I'd see her in for some reason. Lumiere says something to her and she laughs, grinning madly. 

Evie starts clapping her hands. I join quickly with the rest of the gang, whooping and cheering loudly. Mal walks down the stairs and King Adam---wait, no, just Adam now.... I guess. This is hard! Beast goes up and takes her hand. Belle and Beast talk to Mal for a minute, and whatever they tell her, it must be good. She's glowing when Evie and I step up to take her into the crowd. 

"How are you?" Evie asks her.

"Uhh, I sort of feel like I'm gonna throw up." Mal says. 

I laugh. "That's all right. It's nerves. We all get them, right Carlos?"

"Hey!"

"We're right here with you, okay?" Evie asks. Mal smiles and nods. Horns start playing again, this time for Ben's arrival. Evie squeals and turns towards Lumiere with Mal and I. 

"King Benjamin!" Lumiere says. Everyone starts clapping as Ben comes out with a nervous smile on his face. Evie cheers and Mal joins, us all clapping. I can't believe that just this morning we were tied up in Uma's ship!

"Go get 'im." I tell Mal, nudging her towards him. She smiles and walks forward to meet Ben. He doesn't look happy, but scared. He bows to her and she, confused, bows back the same way. I giggle and Evie shushes me. 

They both straighten up and Mal clasps her hands in front of herself happily. Ben doesn't join her---or our---enthusiasm.

"Mal...I wish I had time to explain." Ben starts, but the spotlight is back on the entrance, and I have an awful feeling in the pit of my stomach. 

No. No. This can't be happening. 

Uma walks out into the light.

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Okay, so this is a shorter chapter. Sorry! Hope you enjoy it anyways! Also, I'm trying to decide if I want Ellie to get enchanted with a love spell as well as Ben... should I? I can't decide... hmmmmm...

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