We arrived at the castle of Rawaeria, a kingdom dominated by fairies, elves, and dwarfs. They're a nearby kingdom that are good allies with the Prollisea Empire.
I stood behind the massive doors and waited for them to open it. As the doors opened, I saw a lot of people as well as flying fairies, clapping while looking at me. I gracefully waved my hands and smiled. Well, I'm pretty sure they're thinking I'm someone important.
I find an empty chair and watch the people dancing to the waltz.
"May I have this dance?" A voice from behind said. I turned around to find a tall guy lending his hand. He has silver-blonde hair, and vivid blue eyes. He wears a tuxedo and a black mask. I smiled at him and gave him a nod. He smiled back.
"I noticed that you were lonely, so I invited you to dance with me." He said as he led me to the ballroom.
"I actually don't know a lot of people here." All of my life was spent on learning how to become a great Empress and I haven't had the time to focus on the things that I want to learn like alchemy.
"Well, that's the point of this masquerade. You should have fun and besides, nobody will know who you are." He said, looking at my eyes. He bowed down in respect.
"Well, you do have a point…" I murmured and I avoided his eyes, I then curtsied as a sign of respect as well.
"So, what brings you here?" He asks while holding my hand.
"My parents said that I should come. How about you?" I answered as we started to dance to the beat.
"I actually need to attend to this ball."
"Why?" I asked again, looking at his eyes. We were looking at each other's eyes intensely. He hesitates to answer my question. He grins and says, "That's personal. I can't answer that."
I asked for forgiveness as I realized what I said. "It's okay." He smiles, again.
The music stopped and he suddenly whispered in my ear.
"Well, I think you had a great time tonight. I'll see you later, Adore." He walks away leaving my mouth hanging.
What?! I'm shocked at what he said. How did he know? He walks into the crowd and I eventually can't find him.
Who was that guy?
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I'm sitting on one of the chairs beside some of the royalties when one of my maids approached me, "Lady Adora, the Duchess said she needs to tell you something."
I nodded in reply. As I was walking with the maid, I looked outside the window and I was stunned at how beautiful the moon is.
"Um... I need to check something, is it okay?" I ask the maid while looking outside.
"It's alright Lady Adora, just hurry up and go straight to the Duchess." She stated.
"Thank you!" I cheerfully said. I walked towards the terrace and admired how beautiful the moon is. It shines so brightly.
But, something caught my eye. There was something glowing in the garden and I saw something familiar. It's the butterfly that I saw years ago!
I hurriedly went to the garden to see the rare butterfly. I want to catch it so badly!
I saw it land on one of the flowers and I'm slowly getting near it. I remembered it being sensitive to sound, so I'm being careful now. But, as I approach it, I feel that someone is behind me.
"AHHHH!!!" I screamed because that someone lifted me up and put my torso on his shoulders.
"Put me down you fucking asshole!" I said whilst continuously punching his back.
"I don't want to deal with this." He sighs, and then he sprinkled something onto my head.
Oh, no, he used sleeping dust. "You can….. goo..." I'm becoming groggy already. "to…. jail…"
"You'll thank me later."