This has got to be a record for me! Not only is this my longest story to date, it's also my most popular! Speaking of which, I wanted to drop a note about my edits on the other chapters. I changed more than I thought I would, and a lot of the plot that goes on from here will mention a lot of these changes. I'm really sorry about this. I promise the plot and stuff won't change or anything, it's just that I almost went as far as to rewrite some of the chapters. That's how drastic the changes ended up being. It won't take you long to reread the chapters. I currently only have chapters one through thirteen redone, and the rest of the chapters will probably be posted along with chapter twenty. It might take a while after this for the next chapter. (see note after review answers) I have decided that the ball needed its own chapter because I plan to make so much happen in that time frame. I'm hoping that by making the next chapter just the ball, and I'm giving you, zee all important readers, time to catch up with the edits of the first few chapters. I will also be taking this time to get back on track with my muse. She disappeared for a while there. Some things I'm hoping you'll note in the edits (and which I am quite proud of) are;

I rewrote the prophecy! WOOT! The first one was total crap. Even I admit it. I'm hoping this one is better.

Demetrius is no longer a marmoset, he is a cat, and he plays a bigger role. (But not yet.)

The chapters are all longer, most got at least a page or two added on!

The lost chapter is still in the works, I have to figure out where to put it. But it is on my to-do list.

Please note that in chapter ten, I put Mia and co. in Tortall longer than they were originally. I was looking back and I realized that they were there for two days, which would mean that time moved relatively the same in both worlds. So I added a bit more so that they really stay for about a week or so. Please note it, the time thing will come up again later, and I don't want you guys to be confused.

So, now that you know what's going on with the edits, why don't we all go to a dance, hmmmm???? And after you are all done dancing, please read the answers to the reviews;

To allie-marie2010- Thanks for the encouragement. I hope you enjoy the small update.

To Celestial Secrets- Yeah, I kinda forced that chapter. This chapter is a bit forced too.

To Lady-Seraya- Thanks. I'll try.

To imakeladrygirl- Sorry this took so long. Enjoy.

Also, I'll be brutally honest. I'm a little stressed out right now. Lots of school obligations and stuff crowding my schedule and my brain. Writer's block is ensuing. At this point, I am not sure when the next update will be, because for some reason, I have hit a wall. I know exactly how this story ends, but not how to get there, and it is taking time to work that out. Please be patient, and read the revised chapters.

As the sun set behind the hills in the distance, the candles in the grand ballroom of the palace were lit for the coming ball. A while after all of the servants had sunk out of the room, the guests began to trickle in. Mostly in couples or groups. However, the most important guests, the new comers did not make their appearances. Many of the guests began to watch the stairs intently in hopes of getting a glance of the exotic travelers from a distant land. Two pairs of eyes in particular watched frequently. One with mild fright and excitement, the other with malice and thoughts of revenge.

Mia sat, completely dressed, in front of her mirror, the cat sitting at her elbow, watching with narrowed eyes as she finished brushing her hair. Mia put down the brush and added the earrings that matched her dress, and added to them, a simple piece of ribbon as a necklace. She sighed and looked once more at her reflection.

"Well, this it is. I have to go down, or someone will come and get me."

So, Mia stood, and walked out of her room. She knocked on Molly and Rick's doors, and the two friends came out. They stood in the hall awkwardly for a moment, but finally, Molly spoke up

"We should go soon, they'll be wondering where we are."

"Yeah. Oh and by the way, you two have to dance together tonight." Mia said

When her two friends looked at her funny, she shrugged and explained

"People will think it's weird that you two are engaged and not hanging around each other."

The two friends, having 'accidentally' forgotten that they were engaged both blushed and mumbled agreement. Then. The three friends headed down to the ball.

Mwah! Romance shall ensue, I promise! I'm sorry it's so short.