Now we'll see who Carly's Prince Charming will be when she arrives at the party!

Meanwhile, on the balcony on the upper floor of the palace, Prince Sieg was leaning on the balcony railing that overlooked the courtyard of the palace. He needed a break from all of the stuffiness that came with a formal event such as this.

"What a drag..." Sieg muttered.

"You okay?" Kevin asked, as he approached Sieg.

"I'm fine, Kevin," Sieg said. "Just bored. There's no one who really has caught my eye here. Just the typical girls."

"I'm still new to this whole royalty thing," Kevin admitted. "I may have been born a prince, but I was raised a civilian. While I've gotten used to being royalty and all, I still have a hard time with the concept of having to deal with gold-digging, status-hungry women after me."

"I relate," Sieg said. "But... Could there really be someone special out there for me?"

Kevin saw something out in the courtyard, and said, "Maybe that's her; there's another limousine coming."

Sieg looked down to where Kevin was pointing to see another limousine pulling up to the entrance of the castle.

"We'd better get back inside and see what this girl is like." Kevin said, as he and Sieg retreated back into the ballroom.

Down with Carly, the driver came out of the driver's seat of the car before going to the door of Carly's seat. He opened the door, and he held out his hand for Carly. Carly took it, and she came out of the car.

She looked up at the castle and her mouth opened a little bit in surprise. She was in such shock and awe to see the majesty of the palace. While she knew it would be amazing, she was not expecting it to be so overwhelming.

The ushers were surprised to see Carly; the fact that she was wearing a mask raised a few eyebrows. However, once they saw the invitation in her hand, they ignored the mask, and let her inside.

'Wow...' Carly thought, as she slowly ascended the stairs to the castle.

She looked around at the interior design of the palace as she walked to the ballroom. Every usher and staff member turned to look at her; they were all curious about her mask, but they all thought that she was a stunning beauty.

Seeing the open door to the ballroom, Carly took a deep breath and walked into the room. However, as soon as she did, the music stopped, and everyone turned to look at her in awe. No one knew who the newcomer was, but everyone's head was turned to her, and they were all staring at her with wide eyes.

Carly merely lowered her head a bit, nervous; she was not used to having so many people looking at her. It was so quiet that someone could hear a pin drop.

"Wow..." "She's beautiful..." "Why the mask?" "Who is she?" "That dress is gorgeous."

Sieg and Kevin soon took notice of her, and they were staring at her in awe; they were spellbound at Carly's beauty, but they did not know nor care who she was or where she came from.

Carly merely looked around and saw all of the eyes at her. She took notice of Giselle and Marie, who were glaring at her in a questioning manner, while still in dance poses with their respective princes. But even Hayden and Ivan stopped dancing and were focused on Carly.

Prince Sieg, however, started feeling something. His heart started to race and he felt his face heat up. Seeing how beautiful Carly was, and seeing how none of the other princes were making an effort to ask for a dance, Sieg decided to give it a shot.

'Who is she? There's something about her that makes me... Feel weird,' Sieg thought, as he saw Carly walking into the room, looking at her surroundings. 'But she's... She's perfect.'

Sieg started to approach Carly. Kevin, seeing this, merely nodded deciding to be there for one of his best friends. Carly was merely looking around, in awe of the decor, the splendor, and the elegance of the party. She was more looking around and seeing how the situation was in comparison to her lifestyle, rather than the people around her.

"What beauty..." Giselle said; her back was to Marie.

"How elegant..." Marie said.

"Who is she?" Hayden asked Ivan.

"I have no idea, but what is her intention, with that mask of hers?" Ivan asked in return; he was more concerned with the mask than the girl.

Carly, reading the atmosphere kept looking around, before deciding to leave.

'This probably is a bad idea...' Carly began, but...

She felt her hand being taken. She turned around and she saw Prince Sieg had took her hand into his own; he gripped her hand gently, and he kissed it.

Carly's eyes went wide with shock as she went red in the face; her face then grew a smile before shyly looking away.

"May I... Have this dance?" Sieg asked, as he bowed to Carly.

"I'd... Be beyond honored," Carly said, with a curtsy. "Please."

Sieg and Carly got into a position for a waltz; the music started to play again, and then the two began to dance together, in perfect sync. Carly had never danced before in her life.

Sieg, on the other hand, felt so happy at dancing with this enigmatic beauty. He kept silent as they danced, feeling at peace; he completely forgot where he was or who he was in audience with.

The other princes gathered around, all talking about the situation.

"She's a looker, I'll admit that," Max said, talking to the others. "But what's with the masquerade mask?"

"That's what I'd like to know, too," Oliver said. "But that doesn't seem to matter to Sieg. He looks like he just got hit by Cupid."

"Love at first sight?" Kuon asked. "But how can that be? Sure, she's beautiful, but how can he fall in love with her if he doesn't even know her face?"

Aslan shrugged in response to this question.

"Maybe she's shy?" Hayden inquired.

Giselle and Marie, meanwhile, were off to the side, and they were not happy about the situation.

"Who is she?" Giselle said, getting angry. "That'd better not be Carly!"

"Of course not," Marie said. "She wasn't even invited."

Carly was more focused on Prince Sieg, and no one else. She kept dancing, losing track of time. Carly felt so comfortable and safe with Sieg around, and she even started to feel the spell of true love in the air.

Sieg, for his part, had already fallen pretty hard for Carly, but he too was too swept up in the moment, and looking at Carly in her beautiful mask to care about the situation.

'She's so beautiful...' Sieg thought, as he spun her around in an underarm turn. 'If I only knew her name.'

The song soon came to a stop. Carly and Sieg bowed to each other. Carly began to let go of Sieg's hand, but as the next song started, Sieg grabbed her hand again and pulled her in close.

"Huh?" Carly said, in surprise.

"Come on," Sieg said. "One more dance?"

Carly, smiling underneath her mask, nodded, and said, "Yes."

"Not in here," Sieg said. "Come with me."

Sieg merely started to dance again, but this time, he led her out to the balcony.

"Quick, go and figure her out!" Giselle told Marie.

Marie then started to make a dash for Sieg and Carly, only for Sieg's butler Hans to close the curtain and the door to give the two of them some privacy.

Carly and Sieg kept waltzing together, both lost in each other. They were enjoying their time together and Sieg was feeling his heart fluttering from the sensation of falling in love.

Carly, for her part, forgot all of her worries and she enjoyed herself.

Once the music stopped, Sieg smiled and said, "May I show you the gardens?"

"I'd love to see them!" Carly said, more elated about the gardens than anything.

Sieg smiled at her expressions and felt his heart swell with love for her. Taking her hand, Sieg brought Carly down to the castle gardens, albeit they had to cut through the ballroom again, and they were walking hand-in-hand.

Sieg kept his eyes on Carly and her alone; in spite of the mask, Sieg knew in his heart that Carly was beautiful. He did not need to look at her behind her mask to know she was pure of heart and very sweet.

"Please, sit down," Sieg said, as he took out a handkerchief and wiped a seat for him and Carly before sitting down. "Shall we enjoy the evening in the peace and quiet of the gardens?"

Carly smiled and nodded before sitting next to Sieg. Sieg gently put a hand around Carly's shoulder as he tried to calm himself down. He really wanted to make the night perfect for himself and for Carly.

"It's... a really beautiful night," Sieg began. "And the moon is really bright."

"It's the perfect night sky scene," Carly said. "The way the brightness of the moon and stars contrast so vividly against the sky make it beautiful."

"I'm sure there are many more beautiful things in this world," Sieg began, taking his hand away from Carly's shoulder before taking her hand into his own. "But right now, this moment seems the most magical for me."

"Me, as well," Carly said, as she looked up to Sieg. "I never thought I'd be able to come, let alone dance with someone."

"Nonsense," Sieg said, smiling, and looking into her eyes, which were framed by her mask. "It's really a shame you're wearing that mask, though."

Carly flinched before saying, "Oh, really?"

"It is," Sieg said, sadly. "I can't see the girl whom I'm with with that thing on."

Sieg made a reach for the mask, but Carly backed up.

"There are some people in attendance who would be really angry with me if they knew I was here; that's why I want to remain unknown," Carly said, as she gently took Sieg's hand. "So please... Don't take it off."

Sieg seemed to understand what she was saying, and nodded in agreement.

"Sorry," Sieg said. "But... I really want to know you. I've never met someone like you before."

Carly blushed, but her mask partially hid it.

"I was never really thrilled about this party tonight," Sieg said, as he decided to come clean. "But your arrival just made it the best party I've ever attended. You really are a genuine girl."

"You do me too much honor. To be honest, I really didn't care much for coming other than to try and forget my troubles and enjoy myself," Carly said. "But tonight has been the best night of my life; if only it could last forever."

"It can," Sieg said, as he gently caressed Carly's cheek, before taking her hand. "Since we've rested up, shall we share another dance?"

"I would love to..." Carly began, but for the two of them, that moment was perfect.

Sieg took this chance to take advantage of the beautiful moment. Sieg started to lean closer to Carly. Carly, feeling her heart race, followed suit, and she felt compelled to get closer to him. They drew closer, as if they were magnets trying to come together. Sieg gently took Carly's shoulders. He closed his eyes and started to pucker up. Carly knew where this was going, and she started to pucker her lips, too. She and Sieg were about a few centimeters away from each other's lips, when...

The bells for midnight started to ring. She gasped before pulling away.

She looked at the clock, and she said, "Oh, no! Midnight!"

"So it is," Sieg said. "What's the matter? That's..."

"Farewell." Carly said, as she stood up and turned to leave.

Sieg grew confused at this statement. He was about to kiss the girl of his dreams, but all of a sudden, she was going to leave him without so much as telling him her name.

"Wait," Sieg said, as he stood up and tried to stop her. "Don't leave now! You only just arrived."

"But I need to go!" Carly said. "I really need to leave!"

"Why?" Sieg asked, trying to get her to stay. He was growing desperate to get to know Carly know.

"Well... I, oh, the princes! I haven't met them yet," Carly said, coming up with an excuse. "I need to pay my respects and then head home."

"Wait... The princes?" Sieg asked, confused; it occurred to him that it was possible that Carly did not know who the princes were. "But I..."

Hearing the chime ring out again, Carly knew she had to leave.

"Farewell!" Carly said, before making a run for it.

"No wait," Sieg said, as he started to chase after her. "Come back! Please!"

Carly ignored Sieg as she kept running. She kept her eyes in front of her.

'No! I promised Yosef I would be home and in bed BEFORE midnight! I'm late!' Carly thought, as she continued to run.

Carly ran through the crowd, being mindful of where she stepped, and the people around her.

Everyone was curious as to why she would run off in such a hurry, but no one made any effort to chase after her. The other princes grew a little curious about this turn of events and they all knew something was wrong.

Sieg came into the ballroom to try and chase after Carly. However, a lot of women tried to stop him.

Kevin gestured to the other princes to help back Sieg up; they all turned on the charm and managed to distract the girls for the time being.

Sieg smiled, knowing that his friends had his back.

Seeing Carly make a run for the exit, Sieg took off after her.

"Hey! How will I know where to find you?" Sieg shouted after Carly, as she managed to get to the stairs. "At least tell me your name!"

Carly failed to answer. She was too focused on getting to her limo and getting home. Her driver was gesturing to her to hurry.

However, Carly tripped and she stumbled, causing one of her shoes to fall off. Carly turned back to try and get her shoe, but she saw Sieg at the top of the staircase.

"There you are!" Sieg said, hoping to catch up to Carly.

He smiled and started to run down to catch her, but Carly freaked out and she started to run again.

"Wait! Don't leave me!" Sieg shouted, desperate to know the identity of the girl who had stolen his heart.

Carly stumbled once again, but this time, a sudden gust of wind caused the mask to fly off of her face and it landed in Sieg's hands.

"No! My mask!" Carly said, refusing to turn around, but as she soon heard Sieg coming closer, Carly dove into the limo and she shut the door. "Go!"

The driver floored the gas and they started to drive off quickly with a screech.

Carly looked back out the window, making sure she was out of sight. She sighed in relief when she saw that Sieg was not chasing after the limousine.

Sieg, for his part, sadly watched the car drive away in the distance. With Carly's mask still in his hands, Sieg sighed in dismay before turning back to go inside the party. As he slowly and forlornly walked up the stairs, tears in his eyes, he spotted the shoe that she had lost, and he gently picked it up.

"Her mask, and her shoe," Sieg said, as he looked at the two pieces of his mysterious girl. "Two things I can use to find her."

He went back inside, hopeful that he would find her once the party ended.

Going back inside, the other princes noticed Sieg looking forlorn and sad.

"Sieg, what happened?" Hayden asked, approaching his friend.

Sieg did not answer; he merely looked at the two items in his hands before smiling, lovesick.

He told Hayden, "I'm going to retire for the evening; I'll see you guys tomorrow."

Kuon and Oliver approached Hayden, and they all watched Sieg leave the ballroom.

"What's gotten into him?" Kuon asked.

"He wasn't very into this party until that girl showed up," Oliver said. "Maybe she charmed him?"

"We'll discuss this tomorrow, at his request," Hayden said. "Shall we continue?"

The others nodded in agreement.

Sieg is one of my favorites in this particular game.