We arrived to the festival just in time as the first fairies sent the first glimmer ball into the sky it exploded above our head raining down the powder and glitter. I raised my hands as I twirled in place resembling a child in the rain. The fine powder flowed down from the sky like snow. cloaking everything in the vicinity with it's colored powder. I giggled as I looked at Xavier's shocked face as he whipped the colorful fushia pink powder from his face. He resembled an looked adorable racoon as the powder caked only his eyes. I tried to rub the excess color off as he caught my hands. He gazed happily into my eyes .
xavier grasped my hands as he smiled at me " thank you for bringing me to kiliko festival. I have always wanted to come and experience this in real life. !" he happily said as I nodded he picked me up and spun us around as another glimmer ball exploded this one contained a blue powder. He put me down slowly with this weird look upon his face .i didn't have time to asses his expression as my feet hit the cobble stone road. before we both got happily dragged off to dance by another commoner.
I smiled as I watched Xavier dance freely in public setting. For once in year's I felt peace. No inclinations to worry about my country, my duties as a princess, upcoming unwanted wedding, or most importantly who to choose. Eve though my traitorous heart may have inadvertantly chose for me . Doesn't mean I will give into my secret desires.
At this euphoric moment I closed my eyes. His deep eyes mysterious haunted me and I thought of his face. Picturing how it would to have his lips upon mine. For a moment I indulged in my fantasies. I felt soft lips lingered over mine before I opened my eyes in surprise.
It wasn't the face I had imagined moments before. It was Xavier's hands cupped my face. " Xavier your a nice guy but I don't think this is right." I pushed away breaking the imitate contact he endlessly apologized. "I don't know what came over me princess" he uttered as another apology . He raked his hands through his now multicolored hair.
A Blast of color explode above our heads illuminating the area . I had to honestly admit this would have been a magical night to have my first kiss. But deep within my soul it screamed that. This wasn't what I really wanted. My train of thought were brought back to the festivities .
All the center of the city was momentarily illuminated as color after color exploded . Two street performers swirling sticks with magical flames on the tips. The blues flame lung to the stick as the performer sun it. Another performer swallows a flame as spit out crystals at the crowds feet. They clap in amazement.
A colorful jesters in a sparkly coustume did back flips . With each step they left a burning flame within their wake. The kids joyously giggled at the jester's playfulness. In my opinion The most impressive performer of the night . is the performer that burst into a glitter bomb cloud of smoke .inFront of the crowd disappearing into thin air. I actually clapped for the performer as I nudged Xavier to do the same.
Xavier actually smiled and relaxed or a mere second . " Xavier even though you told me about your brothers. I want you tell me about yourself ." I inquired as He smiled that lite up his eyes .
"I am boring I love politics and statistics . Like the notion that I have 34%chance of marrying you."He started playfully I guess playfully for his standards.
"What about you what are your hobbies"?he asked as he paid a food vender. For a succulent roasted fish on a stick . "I noticed earlier you didn't eat anything earlier at the banquet." He passed me the delectable fish.my mouth watered at the tantalizing smell. " thank you Xavier."
I held out the fish towards him he rejected my offer to share as I took a greedy bite. He stared at me in wonder as I Moaned with each bite ." Sorry "
"Don't be your not at all what I expected but in a good way." He stated as color raised in his cheeks. "Be honest What you expect ?
"Someone who would be prejudice and judge mental that me and my brothers aren't pure bloods." he looked at me as a group of performers carried a colorful paper Phoenix costume. The majestic creature beak opened up its beak as smoke spilled forth. The crowd cheered at the sight of the Phoenix passed in front of us. Many performers followed behind the long paper costume. They held colorful ribbons resembling it's tail plumage.
"Well, that ain't me Xavier. Embrace your difference and unique qualities ". I passionately stated as I grasped his hands within mine.For brief a moment time stood still .it was just the two of us gazing into each others eyes on this crowded road. "You are awesome and if others can't see .what I see then they don't deserve to be in your life. " I passionately stated as he genuinely smiled at me.
"Your earlier static you stated is pretty low. in my opinion your higher than Draven could ever be". I cheekily stated as he blushed and nervously rubbed his neck. I pulled out the truth stone from my pocket it glowed . I swiftly stuffed it back within my pocket angrily. This stupid stone lies … I muttered as Xavier scoffed under his breath at my apparent lies. He watched the belly dancers upon the stage but I didn't harbor any jealousy at the knowledge.
From the corner of my eye in that brief moment . The alley way to my left-past the jesters . I caught a glimpse of a ghost from my past. My blood ran cold and I blinked consecutively ..it couldn't be.. "She is dead"!; I screamed as my feet took flight sprinting towards the alley way; it can't be my dead mom..
Another glitter blast illuminated the alleyway as I seen a dark figure drop down from the shadows.
Mom!