Ursula's Daughter

Cotillion

Cotillion arrived quicker than expected. Evie had completely re-done my dress. Instead of the lighter blue that she had used before, she used more of a midnight blue for the embroidery. She also lost most of the skirt so my legs were showing but it also had a trail. Evie had also done my hair in a side fishtail braid and placed a small tiara on my head. I also had a gold cape that trailed on the floor behind me and was held up by a blue shoulder piece. was waiting in the wing entrance of the boat, nerves creeping through me. They went through the roof when I heard the fanfare play. "The future Lady Sophia!" Lumiere called. I walked out the side of the entrance and into the spotlight. I stood in front of all of the guests, my shoulders squared. Lumiere leaned down and whispered in my ear, "You work it girl." I smiled up at him. Evie and Mall started to clap and cheer and then everyone joined in. I started to descend the stairs and when I was about halfway down, Beast started to lead me down.

"Hi" I said to him,

"Hi, Ben is on his way." Beast explained, "And you look beautiful."

"Um, thank you." Belle took my hands in hers,

"I know we were shocked at first, but you, you are exactly what Ben needs." Belle told me,

"And lucky for me, she doesn't go by first impressions." Beast joked. The three of us shared a laugh. Mal came up to me and bowed to the royals before taking my hands. She was wearing a black, purple and green dress that was slightly poofy. Her pale purple hair was in waves on her shoulders.

"How are 'ya?" Mal asked,

"I-uh, I feel like I'm gonna hurl." I admitted as we made our way to the main party.

"That's natural."

"Were right here with you." Evie said as she appeared on my other side,

"Ok. Thanks." I smiled at my friends. The fanfare started again.

"King Benjamin." Lumiere called. I turned as Ben entered the party. I clapped along with everyone else. I smiled at Ben as Evie leaned towards me,

"Go get him." She whispered. I nodded and stepped forward. Ben descended the stairs and stopped in front of me. Ben bowed and me and I gave him a small curtsy in return. When we straightened, he folded his hands,

"Sophia...I wish I had time to explain." Ben turned to the stairs and Uma emerged from the doorway. I placed my hands on my mouth. Uma was beautiful in her aqua dress with sea like designs. Her hair was done up in an elegant knot as well, but...why was Uma here? Ben moved up and took Uma's hand, leading her down the steps. Ben then stopped and kissed Uma's hand, where his ring was placed. I dropped my arms in shock. "I'm sorry." Ben said as he and my sister approached. "It all happened so fast. Something happened to me when I was on the Isle, with Uma, a connection.

"W-What do you mean by a connection?" I asked in a whisper.

"I'm saying-"

"It was love." Uma cut in. "It was, I just...I realised how alike Ben and I are, you know."

"We are."

"I know."

"Your so beautiful."

"Ben." I interrupted, "D-Did you go back for her?"

"He didn't have to." Uma started to explained, "I dove through the barrier before it closed, and I'm an excellent swimmer."

"You are." Ben said,

"Thank you." I frowned slightly, did Ben not actually love me? "Listen, Sophia." Uma said as she took my hand in hers. "Even though you were Mum's pride and joy, I just really want to thank you, I do, for everything."