The ballroom of the Hollyberry Palace shimmered under crystal chandeliers, but the guests’ chatter had turned to whispers. Where was Princess Cookie?

With a clatter of heels, she burst through the doors. “Sorry, sorry!” She trilled, fanning herself with her fan. “The Tropic Fruit Bandits ambushed me in the forest! Again! As if stealing my jam wasn’t enough, now they challenge me to a dual? Rude!”