Well, going to see it again made me feel more alive.. thank you Disney for waking up and realizing we need more 2d.

"Aww, come on Tia!"

"No Lotte, I am not comin out!"

Charlotte heaved a heavy sigh as she waited outside the large changing screen. She had given Tiana word that tonight would be a grand ball in her honor, to offically welcome her into the country and royal family. Tiana immediatly began to worry. Especially since near EVERYONE in Maldonia would be there. And she represented not only New Orleans, but just America in all sense. She knew to more sophisticated people in europe, Americans wern't considered far too well.

"Naveen!" Charlottes bubbily voice chimed out as Tiana didn't move from the safety of the screen. Soon she could hear his heavily accented voice conversing with her friend. Then a tall shadow appeared on the other side of the thin wall.

"Tiana, come on.. it cannot be.." He had to pause as she finally came out dressed in a large, very puffy yellow dress. He covered his mouth trying not to laugh as it looked like the dress was trying to swallow his beautiful wife amongst the many layers of tulle and silk.

"Well?" She raised an eyebrow to him trying her best to hold herself in a regal stance. Naveen shrugged as he couldn't say much without laughing hard.

"It's um, very cloud like.." He finally burst and laughed as Tiana glared and then elbowed him.

"Don't laugh at me!" She scolded him turning and looking over herself in the mirror. She tried desperately to make the sleeves not fly into her face as her arms moved.

"Charlotte, you think you could give me some time alone with her.. possibly pick something.. er.. better.." She was going to open her mouth in protest when he muttered something about his duke cousin was there and Charlotte hightailed it out of there faster than either could see more than a pink blur go by.

Naveen shut the door gently, locking the handle. Then walked over to Tiana who was looking over the many layers she was wrapped in. He put his arms around her waist.

"You worry too much." He kissed both her cheeks; one at a time.

"You ever think maybe you worry too little?" She asked with a slight glaire as he played with the large ribbon on her waist.

He kissed her neck right beneath her ear whispering into it. "Why don't we just take a moment and.." He undid the back ties and kissed along her jaw to her chin. "relax.."

How could she say no now as she melted in his arms and the dress fell to the ground around her feet.

Later that evening, the grand hall was decked in shades of green and gold. Candles provided soft lighting like millions of fireflies twinkling in the night. A large red carpet was draped along the stairwell as people walked in and the announcer read their titles and names.

Tiana approached the stairs slowly in the high heeled shoes. They made a soft "clack" with every step but she could hear her heart beating over any sound as she was now at the top of the carpeted steps. The murmering of the crowd silenced as the spotlight was now on her.

"Princess Tiana, from the city of New Orleans!" The man called out stomping a cane on the top step.

Tiana slowly made her way down the steps as she glanced over the many crowds of people gazing at her as she carefully made it half way down. She was in a long green gown, much simular to her bayou wedding dress, with a full skirt that made her look very much like the royalty she was.

Small beading on the skirt made it look like long leaves were wrapped around her hips. She felt the weight of the large tiara Naveen's mother had presented to her. As she finally reached the bottom, Naveen took her arm and smiled.

Dinner that night consisted of the oddest and rarest foods Tiana had ever laid eyes on. Naveen seemed right at home with everything, but for the first course, the odd green goup placed before her, she had no clue of wether to use a fork or a spoon. Or feed it to Louis.

Maldonians seemed to have a diet mainly consisting upon the ducks of the land. Upon reaching the main course Tiana was starving. It was Duck laorange with saffron stuffing. She licked her lips spying it before she was suddenly pulled away from the table by a small man. She suddenly found herself meeting and greeting every member of the court and the nobility.

Finally she had gotten away from everyone and headed back to the table only to find they had finished and it was being cleared. She sighed just as Naveen came up and extended his hand.

"Wanna dance?"

"You bet." She smiled taking his hand and forgetting all about her growling stomach as he swayed her back and forth. She was getting lost in her memories of dancing with him upon a lilly pad.

"This is Ray's song.." She whispered to him as he dipped Tiana gracefully.

"Well yes and no... because, you are my evangeline.."

Charlotte was making the most of being surrounded by royal men. Which apparently blonds were rare within their land as they simply flocked around her offering her a drink or to dance.

As the evening ended, Charlotte had about four dates the next day with about five men. She giggled and tried to tell Tiana all about the Dukes and Counts she had met that evening.

Tiana walked along with Naveen feeling the sting of her shoes within every step. She had never worn such classy shoes for so long and allready she could feel the sting of some blisters around her toes. When they made a sudden turn she looked at him quizzically. He placed her down on a chair and made the motion to "stay here."

"Naveen, what are you doing?" She asked as he pulled out some pots and pans.

He pulled on an apron over his tux. "You missed out on dinner thanks to that Mezidori, so I'm gonna make the gormet meal you deserve." He spun the bowl around before placing it down. She simply smiled and watched him seeing his love for her within each egg he cracked.

The end result was of course it was burnt and sloppy but to Tiana it was the finest dinner she could have ate that evening.

Well, lots of stress but somehow I remained in fluff mode. :) R and R please..