A/N: The chapter ahead is raw, which means not been proofread yet nor edited.
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Third Person's POV
The mirror reflects a beautifully hideous form of a silver-haired princess. Moon, people named her, gently combed her wavy, long hair. She could hear the noises coming from outside her room. Though she's curious and wanted to go out, she doesn't have the right to unless called. People are busy decorating the Diamond Palace for the biggest event it will ever hold since its establishment: the Princesses' pre-debut.
"I hope Lord Watts will be here..." she whispered to herself before glancing outside the window. A weak smile stretched her pale lips.
She placed the comb on the vanity table and opened one of its drawers. She carefully took the cotton textile inside and her sewing kit. With such precision, she continued weaving his first name at the edge of the handkerchief. After putting more details to it, her present is done. She hid it inside a customized pouch and kept it aside so she will not forget to bring it with her later.
The knocks she heard from the door startled her.
"C-Come in!" she said while waiting for the door to open. A smile flashed on her face when her only but the best maid ever, Celia, came in with a huge box.
"King Liorei sent this dress for you, Princess. He said this is his first gift to you. There will be another later."
Moon gasps and walks to Celia. They bring the fancy box to her bed and opened its light lid. Her eyes twinkled in delight upon seeing the majestic dress inside, including a set of jewelries, a new make-up kit, and a pair of comfortable glass shoes to match her dress.
"I-Is this really mine? Oh, His Majesty gave this to me?" Moon unbelievingly wondered while touching the precious beads embedded on the dress.
Celia chuckled, "Let's get you cleaned and dressed. You will be called sooner or later. Also, I heard Lord Watts is returning. I'll make you the prettiest Princess in this world, Your Highness."
Moon giggled.
"Thank you, Celia, but you know how pretty the other Princesses are. I'm nothing like them," she smiled sweetly. Celia sighed helplessly and caressed her master's head.
"But you are pretty, too." Moon thanked her for the nice words she received from her.
After her bath, Celia proceed to doing her hair and light make up. Celia straightened her hair and applied a glittery gel on it. Then, Moon finally fit herself in the modest a-line dress. It's simple yet very elegant. The sleeves stretches to her wrists, while the laced hem meets the floor. Celia didn't forget to put her magic gloves on to hide her pitch black claws. 3 inches was added to her height when she wore her shoes. The luxurious jewelries were placed on Moon carefully before completing her look with a tiara on her head.
"Princess, you look amazing!" Celia praised now that her master's look is complete. Moon stared at her reflection, wonderstruck about her simple beauty
The dress is a perfect fit to her. It's not very tight. In fact, it is comfortable and stretchable. No matter how hard she try, she couldn't give a possible estimation for the cost of King Liorei's gift to her. It must have cost a fortune. She should walk the dress around confidently, especially in front of King Liorei so it wouldn't be a waste.
But there's one thing Moon is worried about.
She touched her chest.
"Celia, I think they've grown bigger again. And my behind, too. They're not going to burst, right? I'm scared. I can't sleep properly," she sighed.
"It's normal, Princess. You're growing and will only stop growing once you've become a woman. You're still a lady. If it becomes too bothersome, we can reduce its size through a surgery," Celia suggested.
"But we don't have the budget for that, do we? Is this not abnormal? There's nothing wrong with my development, right?"
Celia nodded with an assuring smile, "Of course, there's nothing wrong about it. It's completely normal. We can just hide them behind your cloak but for now, be confident about being you. You look very beautiful and you deserve to be recognized for that. And if somebody tried to do bad things on you, tell me or King Liorei, hmm?"
Moon paid her back with a hesitating smile.
"I'll keep that in mind, Celia. Thank you."
Celia smiled back, "May I leave for a moment? I need to assist your lone guest." She gathered the make-up tools and cleaned up.
Moon blinked in innocence, "Visitor?"
Celia looked back to her.
"Yes, Princess. You brought a lady with you the other night, remember? Your friend, Lady Skadi Eira."
Realization slowly sinked into Moon and told Celia to bring her to where 'Lady Skadi Eira' is. Her room is just across her. They stood before the door. Celia held the doorknob and twitched it open. They gasped upon meeting the cold temperature from inside. Celia pushed the door wider and inside, they saw a divine figure lying lifelessly on the bed.
On the other hand, the Earthlings and important guests are now arriving one after another in the Heart Palace's Main Grand Hall. Empress Siofra, with her husband King LIFE and first-born son Prince Izaac, greeted each of those who are coming with a warm hospitality.
"Happy birthday to the Princess, Your Imperial Majesty," greet Empress Clastigaufeas of Vernignac as she curtsy before the Supreme God she swore her loyalty to.
"Thank you, Clast. Please, don't be so formal. Where's Maxism and your sons?" Empress Siofra looked around and found her answer right away upon seeing the father and son with her Uncle, Grand Duke Breuce and his wife, Grand Duchess Helverica.
Prince Izaac tease, "Guess he will tie the knot sooner than Claxiord, huh."
Empress Clastigaufeas sighed, "Please, you know he's just playing. His father is just so..." She massaged her temples while shaking her head.
"Really!? T-Thank you, Your Grace!" Prince Maxigaufeas turn to his supportive father.
The stolid Grand Duke Breuce gave them a slight smile, "Just handle my Princess with care. There will be war if you returned her to us with the tiniest scratch," he warned though in a joking way, but the Vernignac father and son know that his threat is serious.
But the Prince is confident about himself, "There's nothing for you to worry. I am taught how to handle ladies very well," he proudly said while looking over his father who was touched. The Emperor then knew that he raised the best son ever.
"Kyaaah! BESTIES!!!"
Each of them winced the moment they heard the high-pitched voices of the women who finally got the chance to reunite. The Impure Nobility women formed a circle, held each others' hands tightly and jumped in delight before sharing the biggest group hug ever.
"Now, why do you look so blooming, Beshywap!? Are you preggy? You're preggy!" Mistress Seraphim, King LIFE's mother, to Grand Duchess Xerene.
The Grand Duchess flipped her hair, "Dzuh, I'm always blooming and fresh! But hmm, I wished I am. But we've been really, really busy!"
"Well, there's someone here who is! This bitch didn't know she was pregnant and went on a mission-impossible task! Girl, how's your baby?" Duchess Denise worried before pinching Duchess Luisa's arm lightly.
Duchess Luisa's baby bump is pretty obvious. They can't wait to see her eighth baby!
"My baby is strong. And don't scold me! I already got an earful from my husband. Geez, I wouldn't go through that mission too had I known. Hmmph," she pouted.
Her husband, Duke Locke, looks over her to check his wife. He smiled when he saw that she's having a good time with her girl friends and went back on talking with his.
A moment more passed and finally, the twin sisters arrived with King Liorei who waited for their arrival outside and escorted them both inside.
"MOMMYYY!!" The twin Princesses screamed, pulling their mother's attention from her friends.
"Oh my, my Princesses!" Grand Duchess Xerene screamed back with her hands on her mouth.
They ran to each other, not minding the inches-high heels and locked each others in their arms.
"Kyaaah! I missed you, Mom!" The twin Princesses almost cried. King Liorei followed them and wiped his daughter's tears.
"Don't cry, my sweetheart. You'll ruin your makeup," he reminded.
The women loosened their hug and faced each other.
"My Princesses. I suddenly remembered when you got of age. You both... Oh my, I'm crying!" Grand Duchess Xerene fan herself as she can't help but feel emotional when the sweet memories returned to her as if they just happened yesterday.
"Aww, Mom! You're such a softie!" Princess Selene laughed before kissing her mother. Princess Lorreign kissed her mother's other cheek.
"Right! And where are Ohms, Elektra, and Spike? Oh, we saw Wattsy on our way here, too! He's back!" Princess Lorreign's news made everyone's head turn to their location.
Prince Maxigaufeas, an extra that he is, jumped around when he heard it.
"What!? My bro is back!? Where!? WATTSY! WATTSY, MY BROTHER!" He shouted like a confused gorilla. The twin Princesses laughed.
"Oh, my baby boy. My baby boy!" Grand Duchess Xerene almost fainted because of how good the news is. Good thing that King Liorei is close to her and was quick enough to hold her up.
"HEY!"
This time, their looked up and saw Lady Elektra swinging on the chandelier.
"ELEKTRA!"
Grand Duke Voltage slapped his forehead the moment he saw his daughter above.
"I heard Wattsy is here! My baby bro where!? WHEREEEE!!!"
"Goodness, that Xerene mini-me," the Earthlings told themselves in disbelief. The Lady is swinging on the chandelier in her best look! They couldn't believe it!
"Ah, so that's where she was," the just-arrived Lord Ohms blurted now that he's seen who he's looking for. The Lady laughed at everybody.
"Yasss, slay gurl! Swing harder!" The ladies cheered, supportive as ever.
"Don't ever be like that, Princess. Your sister's insane. Like your Mom during her prime," King Liorei whispered to his daughter while suppressing his laugh.
The Princess feigned ignorance and whistled while exchanging glances with her twin sister. If only King Liorei knew...
"Alright, get to you later. I'll greet my Dad. Bye~" Princess Selene excused before flouncing to King LIFE who's stressed about Lady Elektra. She's ruining the party he worked so hard to organize!
Well, he's not the only one, but he played a part!
"Boo!"
King LIFE looked down. The moment he saw his first daughter, his face softened and pulled her into a tender embrace.
"My Selene, you made it safely."
Princess Selene chuckled and pat her father's back.
"Well, my strong fiancé protected me and Lorreign throughout our journey. You should thank him,"
She got her answer when she heard her father click his tongue.
Speak of the devil, Crown Prince Claxiord intentionally cleared his throat to tell King LIFE about his existence beside them. Princess Selene pushed her father away and jumped to her fiancé.
"Baby! I missed you so much!" she cried while hanging on his neck.
"We're literally together just a few minutes ago, but I missed you, too," the chill Crown Prince said and kissed her forehead.
King LIFE parted them.
"Not in front of me. Go back to where you belong and leave my daughter alone! And Selene!" His voice softens, "Go greet your brothers, Princess. They missed you very much."
The Princess clapped, "Oh, right! Then, I'll leave Claxiord with you. See you later, hubby!" And she left her fiancé with her intimidating father. Crown Prince Claxiord couldn't look at him straight in his eyes.
"You will never be enough for my daughter, all right? You're just a lucky beggar," the King told him, and Emperor Maxism heard it on his way to save his son.
"Hey, hey, hey! How dare you insult my genes with Clastigaufeas's genes again! My masterpiece, don't believe this piece of shit. He doesn't know the blood, sweat, and tears I shed while creating you. You're my masterpiece."
Crown Prince Claxiord dropped his shoulders because of the stupid things his father blabbered.
"Masterpiece my ass. No man deserves my daughter! He will only taint my Selene!"
"Excuse me!? Your daughter's older than my boy! She WILL taint my son. He's innocent and she's experienced. I should be the one who's worried here!"
"What did you say!?"
Empress Clastigaufeas excused herself from the other ladies and went to her husband who's fighting with King LIFE again. She pinched his ear and pulled him away.
"A-Aw, Mommy! Don't be so hard, everyone's watching---I'm kidding! Love---you're tearing my ear!"
Their friends laughed at Emperor Maxism's punishment as they watch his wife take him away.
Finally, the most awaited visitor has come. The six-foot-tall Young Lord walked in with a gummy smile on his face and gifts on his hands. Though his frame is not as ripped and fit like his Father and Uncle, his charm and cuteness are enough to make the ladies' hearts melt. He's like a ball, their stress ball.
"Hello, everyone. I'm back," he said with his soothing voice and angelic smile, enough to declare world peace.
His mother cried her heart out while walking to him.
"My baby boy! You're back! Mommy is so happy! I'm so happy!"
Grand Duke Voltage left his intellectual circle of friends to be with his son who he hasn't seen for an entire year due to his busy schedule. Everyone's eyes focused and zoomed to the Grand Duke, waiting for him to shed a tear but he didn't.
"Welcome back---" The Grand Duke's heartfelt welcome was ruined when Lady Elektra fell from above to greet her baby brother.
"Waah! My Wattsy is back! My Wattsy is here! Huhuhu, WATTSY! DON'T LEAVE ME AGAIN! I LOVE YOU SO MUCHHH, MY BABY WATTSY!" she blubbered while biting his cheek. The fluffy Young Lord laughed while they're lying on the ground.
"I love you too, sister."
Lord Ohms helped his mother get up. Grand Duke Voltage brought Lady Elektra with him when he went back on his feet.
"You stubborn woman! You're so Xerene-coded! Look what you did to your brother, he can't get up!"
And they looked on the Young Lord who's bouncing and rolling on the floor.
The Lady's eyes twinkled.
"Oh my, he's so cute! Fat Wattsy is the best! Fluffy and bouncy!"
"Enough. I'm telling you, Harmonic," Lord Ohms glared intensely to his sister who instantly behaved, but with a pout.
"Mommy, why is Ohms skewy? He no-no love Elektra anymore? Hmmp!"
Spike grimaced at the cringiest thing he heard, "Please, don't talk like that. It's scarier than Halloween."
"Oh? Come here and I'll make you see what's scarier than that!"
She locked her strong arm around his brother's head before wrestling him to the ground. Instead of scolding them, Grand Duchess Xerene acted like a referee and counted while smacking the ground.
"ELEKTRA WINS!" The Grand Duchess announced before raising her victorious daughter's hand.
Grand Duke Voltage and Lord Ohms were too stressed to react.
The youngest member of their family sighed while adjusting the position of his eyeglasses.
"Mommy, sister, please don't stress Dad and Kuya Ohms. Look at them, they're so embarrassed. And Ate, act like a lady that you are. Mommy, you're supposed to discipline her," he reasoned. His father and eldest brother nodded in agreement with him, and pulled an act.
"Watts, if only you knew everything that has happened while you're not with us. Hah, I can't even bear to tell you. It's just..."
Grand Duke Voltage patted his exhausted and burnt-out son on the shoulder.
"Let's not bother Watts. He just returned. But it's true, they've been so chaotic, both of them. If only you knew the things they did while you're not with us... Hah, I can't even bear to tell you. It's just---" The Grand Duke shook his head.
Their soft-hearted Watts gasps and looked at his Mother and sister who are waving their hands and shaking their heads.
"They're lying!? Wattsy, we've been good! We've been good and everybody knows that!"
When they seek for 'everyone's' testimony, they looked away and went on with their lives.
"Come, let's talk, Mommy, sister. You can't do that to Dad and Kuya Ohms anymore. To Kuya Spike, too. I told you not to bully them anymore, right? Come, follow me."
"But Wattsy!? They're lying---Wait! They're lying! HOW DARE YOU, OHMS TESLA XIRQUIT! I HATE YOU, DADDD!!!"
The defeated Lord Spike laughed at his sister victoriously while clapping his hands. When his youngest brother looked back while taking their mother and sister to a private corner, he stopped and acted proper.
Grand Duke Voltage and Lord Ohms let out their most relieved breath.
"Finally, peace." They both smiled to themselves.