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The what could only be described as giant double doors slowly opens as the man standing at the side speak out loudly * welcome princess safia of black moon kingdom, and princess susana from the kingdom of Talan, as they grace this royal ball with their royal presence!!* The two princesses holding hands step in and gracefully descend down the stairs.
The huge ball room that can easily hold a thousand people is decorated in the most royally expensive way, round tables covered with silk blue cloths, silver plates and silver spoons neatly arranged on the tables, with silver chairs that has intricate designs placed around the tables, huge silver chandeliers hanging on the high triangle roof,
Soft blue cloths draped on all side of the walls, then silk silver cloths pinned with blue and white Flowers also hang on the walls, white fragrant candles on silver candelabras, smoke similar to the one in lilly willy covering the floor, but this one has a hue between blue and white and that is due to the ballroom permanent soft blue lights, an opera playing from somewhere behind the blue curtains, a whole section just for food and desserts, and a huge champagne fountain standing proudly.
Every person present in the ballroom is either a royal, a duke, general or someone with a high status, and they are all wearing blue and silver ( it's not only single men or those who wish to marry another wife that are present, but also important single ladies, after all its a royal ball ).
As safia and susan are descending down the stairs safia spoke quietly * Today the theme and dress code is blue and silver, my father said it looks more...royal * susan reply also in a quiet tune * no kidding It does, the king chose a good theme, its beautiful* safia agrees * yes it does, he is good at choosing this kind of royal stuff * then susan ask *What would the theme for tomorrow be?* safia reply *my favorite, pink and white, but of course only us ladies will wear the pink while the gentlemen will wear white*
susan spoke *pink is my favorite color too, now I'm all excited and looking forward to tomorrow's ball.....but since we are still in today, let's enjoy the present* safia agrees *yes, let's live the present* and they step down the final stair, their feet's disappearing into the beautiful smoke.
Prince and princess, lords and ladies and anyone important all started heading towards safia, wanting to be the first to impress/brag to the mysterious princess that makes next to no public appearance, seeing the stream of people heading their way susan whispers to safia * I'm gonna escape, I'll be at desert section * and she quickly slips away.
Safia cutesy, nods, shake hands and cutesy again and again all with a sweet little smile on her face, trying her very best to attend to the guest, performing her princess duties, since after all the ball is in her name, so she is expected to great and briefly chat with every single guest in attendance, but of course that is impossible to do, so she is sticking to the list of the most important ones her father gave her. Before he makes his grand entry.
And not just safia has duties to perform, but also the royal prince and princess, as the main royal guest who came with their own noble Lords and ladies, they have a reputation to uphold, they are performing duties like talking and complimenting the other royals, establishing relationships for future kingdom affairs, eating and dancing the right royal way, a constant smile on their faces as the perfect prince or princess they ideally are.
On talans side, its prince Alex carrying out the duties, he wore a blue doublet with silver fancy shoes, while susan stuffs her face with tray after tray of sweets and desserts.
Prince adidaya wore his silk attire a shimmering blue, a silver turban that has a white feather sticking atop it, his trusty long silver cape comforting him, despite how nervous he is he tries his best not to show as he engaged in small talk with the other guest, feeling thankful prince liam is with him and doing most of the talk while he tries to do the smiling. Liam wore a complete blue suit, as he interacts with the guest he never forgets to glance at safia constantly, monitoring her actions.
And as for prince habib, he is living the moment, parading around the ballroom being scarce yet available, with two beautiful girls following him holding his extra long blue cape, with a glass of champagne in his hand, he looks genuinely happy, loving the attention.
At a corner in the ballroom, away from everyone, secluded.Anthony stood with his two trusty minions behind him, all wearing blue and silver military attire, he surveys everyone's movement with sharp eyes.
And soon the soft melody changed into royal trumpets, as the announcer spoke out loudly * welcome king Travis of black moon kingdom!!*
The doors opened and king Travis proudly walked down the stairs, he wore his kingly attire, royal blue in color with intricate silver designs, his golden crown resting atop his neatly combed hair, a long blue cape held by two royal guards following behind him.
Safia was the first who went and greeted him with a cutesy, then facing the guest he spoke in a booming voice * I king Travis, I welcomed you all my esteem guest for attending this formal ball in the name of my daughter, princess safia of black moon kingdom, please.let the ball continue * the soft melody continues.
While the guests started making their way to the king, giving their greetings and taking their opportunities.
When all that settles down, the music tune changes to something more danceable, and everyone starts grabbing a partner and joining the dance floor. King Travis leads his daughter, safia to the dance floor too.
Slowly and elegantly Dancing in the center of the dance floor, king Travis ask *hope you're closely paying attention to everyone?* safia answers *yes father* he added *you should pay more attention to prince Liam, it will strengthen our newly came upon peace, his technologies can be of great help to us.
And prince Alexander, his kingdom has the most durable weapons and unique high level beast. So as prince habib, the spices his land provides keeps getting higher, that means bringing in more capital.*
Safia ask *and prince adidaya?* king Travis dismiss *I do not think much about him or his kingdom, the land is filled with theifs, fish and Cherry's can't help us in battle, don't waste time on him* safia kept silence, the king continues *and keep up with your formal behavior* safia nod *yes father* giving a small smile, he walks away from the dance floor, the two royal guards quickly step forward and hold onto the cape.
Left alone on the dance floor safia thought as she slowly start walking out, avoiding the other dances, *I'm already stressed out on what to do as it is, and I can feel prince Liam's eyes on me constantly and to top it all, father has ranked all the princes for me...with liam on top seat! Oh great, it gets better too* safia sarcastically though as she saw prince liam walking towards her.
Giving a Court bow prince Liam ask *May I have this dance, my lady?* safia really wanted to refuse, and she would if not for her fathers keen eyes on her, swallowing up her wants, still with that little formal smile on her face, she agreed *yes of course my prince*
Taking her hand liam lead safia back to the center of the dance floor, as they dance to the elegant tune Liam spoke *
*you seem..worried my princess, what could the matter be I wonder?* safia gave a short reply *I'm fine thank you* prince Liam smiles, nods then spoke again *I hope you've considered my offer to help* smiling back at him safia spoke *yes I have, and my answer is still the same my prince* his smile never faltering liam added *of course my lady, i understand your hesitation,..which is why I'm giving you more Time to think about it, after all the ball has just began, you need to worry not My princess, I am a man of patience so I shall patiently wait for you*
The music ended, he gave another court bow and excused himself, giving way to prince habib who took safia's hand next, the music started playing in a fast tune, the dance involved a lot of twirling.
As they twirl around prince habib spoke * you know my princess? I kinda like your kingdom, the greenery, the warm air and sometimes chilled air, oh yeah, I could get use to it..do you know that if you and me engaged, our kingdoms will benefit from each other immensely, I will you introduce you to the desert power my lady, you'll understand what it means to be a true fango...* and on he continues talking while safia looks at him but her mind was not with him.
"how did I even got myself into all this marriage chaos, oh right, to hide hunter from father just because I suspect he might be a distant relative of the werewolves, but what does it matter now, if I can't get out of all this it will go in vain, this is a horrifying thought I must never let come true, I will get to the bottom of things, like prince Liam said, the ball has just began"
The music soon end, bringing safia's thoughts to an end too, prince habib winked at safia then with an extravagant swift turn of his long cape strides off the dance floor, and approaching safia is Prince Alex, with a bow he took safia's hand and they start dancing to a steady tune, thinking of how to approach Alex with her little plan the prince spoke first.
*I have something I'd like to tell you, my princess, if you don't mind?* safia nods *go ahead my prince* alex continue *I see you and my sister have become best friends, that is good* safia added with a fond smile *yes, susan is amazing, unlike any princess I've ever met* Alex smiles appreciatively, then continue *actually what I wanted to say is, I know you probably won't even chose me but regardless, I'd like to tell you what's truly in my heart*
And in turn safia's heart started beating fast as she thought "please don't say you're in love with someone back home, I really really need you for my plan..." Clueless to what safia is thinking, Alex continues *I want to request that you don't chose me, I mean no offense by my words my lady you are one of a kind, but my heart belongs to someone back home, in talan, she might just be a farmer's daughter but she's the only one I truly love, forgive me if I offend you in any way my princess*
Safia was speechless for a moment, how can this really happen...composing herself she reply with a genuine smile *you have not offend me at all my prince, I wish you and your love good, if you truly love her then go for it* thanking safia, prince Alex bow swiftly then leaves the dance floor.
Safia stood there still, she shook her head a little trying to clear her thoughts *I really am happy for prince Alex, and I wouldn't want to ruin his love just for my plan to work....but then what do I do now...* Safia cuts her thoughts as she sees prince Adidaya nervously standing wanting to ask her something, she can guess what it is.
Safia smiles and reach out *let's dance my prince Adi* looking relieved, Adi accepted safia's hand and the two start dancing to the still steady tune, Adi ask *are you alright safia, you look kinda tired?* sighing safia reply *I am fine, I'm just a bit tired* nodding Adi suggest *you should leave early to get some rest* safia answers *I really wish I could, but with the ball in my name I can't* thinking for a moment Adi ask *then shall I get you a drink? Will it help?* happily safia agree *yes it would*
So the two leave the dance floor to safia's delight and walk to the drinks section, taking a fancy glass cup Adi scoop in champagne and hand it to safia, then start to get his and safia has already down her glass, finding it funny Adi laughs as he spoke *i guess you weren't tired but just thirsty* safia laughs too while making sure to cover her mouth with the back of her hand, like a lady should. Adi pours her more champagne and this time she sips slowly, enjoying the taste.
Susan also joined them, she spoke *hey friends how's it going* Adi reply *safia is tired and thirsty* susan spoke in a soft tune *oh my dear safia, I understand your situation, come here let me comfort you* She gave safia a hug and pats her head softly making safia chuckles. Adi excuses himself *i will go to the food section, don't worry safia you'll be okay*
The two smiles at him as he leaves, then susan added *safia why didn't you told me you guys have the best desserts, I thought our talan chocolate cake was something but now that I got a taste of your giant chocolate cake over there, I'm pretty sure my cake standards has reached its ultimate now*
Safia chuckles and reply *yeah I saw you stuffing your face with it hehe, it's called the triple chocolate cake, in all of black moons deserts its my top favorite* susan agrees *now it's definitely mine too, I wanna marry that cake* safia laughs as she spoke *oh susan you're so funny...*
The steady melody ends and the music turns into a happy jumpy tune, beaming susan drag safia back to the dance floor, where all the ladies and noble lords lined in front of each other, they start dancing in circles, jumping and exchanging partners. All the other guest attention turned to the dancefloor as they watched the happy energetic dance.
Taking the opportunity, Anthony quietly left his position and approach prince Liam, he ask *How is it going with the princess?* liam sighs and reply *she's stubborn, but she'll come around, it won't be long before she comes to me* Anthony spoke *remember this is not about her coming to you Liam, stick to the plan* liam reply *of course I know but unlike you, I'm a patient man, so I'm giving her time to come around, the plan will work better that way* Anthony noded.
Then Liam ask *and the werewolfs?* sighing Anthony reply *I'm still looking for it* liam urges *well you better hurry* Anthony answers *i know, I'm doing all I can* Liam nodded, and quietly Anthony went back to his position.
While Liam turns his attention to safia as she dance around in circle, jumping and smiling happily, he whispers *If not for our situation, I would also have a chance to make you smile like that....*