Echo was quite confused by all the mist. Then, she started to see things. She saw expensive looking dresses, jewelry, perfume, and things of that nature. All were just in her taste, and some items were things she had always fantasized about having. She took a step toward the items, then found she was on a stage. Glancing around, she saw some of her family on stage with her. Others were in the front row of the crowd, which was quite large. They all waited in hushed anticipation, staring intently at her. She felt slightly self-conscious, but then her little sister smiled at her as she adjusted herself on the piano bench, ready to provide musical accompaniment. Inspecting herself, Echo found she was already wearing the most beautiful dress she could have imagined. These things gave her confidence and courage. She took a deep breath and started to sing. Her voice rolled over the crowd and enchanted them like the greatest spells. She worked like the most powerful magician, wizard, or witch in the land, letting the lovely tune flow from her like a warm, sweet spring. They all smiled and wept at the sheer beauty of the song, and the one who sung it. When she finished, the crowd applauded her uproariously, standing and showering her their praise.
Anna, her charming and rambunctious little sister, dressed in her own fabulous dress with adorable bows tied up in her strawberry blond hair, ran up beside her older sister and bowed deeply, grinning from ear to ear. Echo was more than happy to share the spotlight with her sister, and it warmed her heart to see the little girl so happy. She herself made several bows, the crowd almost deafening her with their applause.