"Prince Lucian?" Sabrina called as she looks at him in disbelief.
"Why would the crowned prince ask Nikki to dance with him?" Amber pondered as they all stare at him.
"Aren't you supposed to end the dance with Lyra? She is your fiancee", Nikki inquired.
"Should I take your response as a, yes?" he asked.
All eyes in the room became fixated on them as they all await Nikki's reply.
Nikki smiles at him thinking of what a typical Alan move would be in this kind of situation. She needed to use this opportunity to get whatever she wanted and at the same time she wouldn't want to miss the opportunity to get on his nerves.
"Alright I'll dance with you but on one condition your highness", she replied.
"And what kind of condition would that be Princess Nikki?" he inquired.
"I'll tell you after our dance. Do you wish to venture down this road with me?" she asked as she places her hand on his.
He smiled as he uses his power to pull her closer to him and puts his hands around her waist. With a tilt of his head, he extended his hand towards her neck. Exhaling warmly on her skin before planting a tender kiss, he then lifted his head with a smug grin, drawing nearer until their chests met. Leaning in closer, his face hovers near her ear. "I'll advise you don't play hard to get princess. I can get a dance from you without your permission", he whispered with a sly smile.
"Don't get cocky your highness. I can get out of your hold anytime i want so play nice okay", she smiled.
"Let's make our way to the dance floor then".
"Very well then", she agreed.
"Hey middle rank boy, I'll be borrowing your fiancee for a while so go dance with someone else. If you don't find anyone, my fiancee is free", he said before taking Nikki by the hand as they head to the dance floor.
"What just happened?" Charles pondered as he stares at Nikki and the crowned prince Lucian.
On the dance floor, all the couples move away as Nikki and Prince Lucian are the only ones on the dance floor with all eyes on them. Nikki's deliacte hand rested lightly in Lucian's firm grip as they began their graceful movements across the dance floor. With the first step, they glided effortlessly, their bodies perfectly in sync. His strong arm held her close to him, their eyes locked in an unspoken connection as they twirled to the music.
Each dance step was executed with elegance and precision. Nikki's flowing dress swirled around her, following the rhythm of the dance. Lucian's footwork was impeccable, leading them in a seamless and fluid motion. They moved as one, their movements synchronized and harmonious.
With each step, they drew closer to each other, their bodies pressed intimately together, their breaths mingling in the air. Nikki's eyes sparkled with mischief while Lucian's gaze was filled with adoration, his every move expressing his feelings for her.
As the music reached its crescendo, they twirled one final time, their bodies coming to a graceful stop as they gazed into each other's eyes. The music faded into a soft melody as they stood there, breathless, their eyes locked.
As they caught their breath, Nikki reached up to brush a stray lock of hair from her face while Lucian's hand lingered on her waist.
"Can you still go another round princess?" he asked.
"Worry about yourself your highness. I'm not sure you'll be able to keep up anymore", she replied.
"Another round it is then", he declared as he waved his hand as a signal to the orchetsra to change the music.
The soft melody changed into a fast-paced music filling the air around them. Nikki extended her hand to Lucian, who took it with a gentle smile, ready to start their dance.
As the first notes of the song played, they began to move together in perfect harmony. Nikki's body swayed gracefully as she spun away from Lucian, her hips moving with the rhythm of the music. Lucian then pulled her back towards him, their chests touching as they moved as one.
"What do you think about the search for the mysterious power that appeared?" he asked.
"I hope the power belongs to a demon. With it we can finally get rid of the witches", she replied.
"Well, your hope is not in vain. The power does belong to a demon", he remarked.
"And how do you know that your highness? You said earlier that it was yet to be determined".
"Tell me Nikki how did it feel to have such amazing power flowing through you", he probed with a smirk. With a quick flick of his wrist, he spun her around, her hair twirling in the air as she landed back in his arms.
"In case his highness forgot I'd like to remind him that I'm dormant. I don't have any powers".
"Don't play dumb with me Princess Nikki. I was the one who stopped you from killing the upper ranked demon royals at Laurel's party. I saw for myself the extent of your abilities".
"I knew you had an ulterior motive for asking me to dance with. I was wondering when you'd show it. I didn't expect you'd do it so soon", she smiled.
"Why don't you want to come forward? Your status as dormant will be removed and you'll become my fiancee".
"As flattering as becoming your fiancee sounds, i'd like to pass on that offer. I have enough responsibilities as the crowned princess of the middle chamber of the underworld, I don't need anymore right now".
"I'd like to act like a gentleman but my duties as the future ruler of the underworld comes first. You're going to come forward and admit that you're the one behind the power surge. And then you'll be engaged to me and become my fiancee".
"Thanks for the offer but i already have a fiance".
"I'm not asking I'm commanding you. And besides your fiance doesn't seem to fancy you. He was pretty happy with another guy taking his fiancee away in front of him. I heard he's in love with your younger sister. Do you really want to spend your life with someone as worthless as him?"
"Arranged marriage is not for the purpose of love. We don't need to love each other. We just must learn to tolerate each other".
"That's a pretty sick way of thinking Princess. However, you see it I don't care. All I know is you are going to become my bride", he smiled.
"I hate to disappoint you but i can't use my powers. Apparently i have a seal placed on my powers and if i use them without breaking the seal, I'm going to die. You wouldn't want that to happen to your precious potential bride, would you?"
"Fine then let's make a deal", he said as they moved in perfect sync, their feet stepping to the beat of the music, their bodies pressed close together, the heat between them palpable.
"I'm listening", she responded.
"I'll give you to your eighteenth birthday. Find a way to break the seal on your powers and you can get out of becoming my bride".
"But?" she asked knowing there was more to the deal.
"If you somehow manage to break the seal, you'll become my personal weapon. I know you're smart enough to figure out what happens if you fail".
"Why is it that you gain either way from this deal?"
"That's what a deal is all about. It's all about favouring yourself than the other party involved".
"Fine I'll accept your deal".
"I look forward to seeing how this plays out Princess Nikki".
As the song reached its peak, he lifted her off her feet, spinning her around before setting her back down gently, his hands firm on her waist. He dipped her dramatically, her hair cascading down towards the floor. Their eyes met, full of intensity and emotion as they held each other close, the sweat glistening on their skin.
"You danced exceptionally Princess Nikki", he remarked as he pulls her towards him.
"You weren't bad either your highness", she smiled.
"What is the condition you mentioned earlier?"
"I'd like you to teach the upper ranked demons who mistreated me at Laurel's birthday a lesson".
"Does that include my fiancee?"
"Especially her", she smiled.
"Well then your wish is my command".
"I look forward to hearing what you come up with".
"See you on your eighteenth birthday princess".
"Hopefully on that day I won't be going home as your fiancee".
"Till then Princess", he smiled as he walks away.
After the party, word goes around all chambers of the underworld that the crowned prince and the dormant ended the ceremonial ritual dance together. The search for the power born starts as all demons do everything in their power to find the power."Prince Lucian?" Sabrina called as she looks at him in disbelief.
"Why would the crowned prince ask Nikki to dance with him?" Amber pondered as they all stare at him.
"Aren't you supposed to end the dance with Lyra? She is your fiancee", Nikki inquired.
"Should I take your response as a, yes?" he asked.
All eyes in the room became fixated on them as they all await Nikki's reply.
Nikki smiles at him thinking of what a typical Alan move would be in this kind of situation. She needed to use this opportunity to get whatever she wanted and at the same time she wouldn't want to miss the opportunity to get on his nerves.
"Alright I'll dance with you but on one condition your highness", she replied.
"And what kind of condition would that be Princess Nikki?" he inquired.
"I'll tell you after our dance. Do you wish to venture down this road with me?" she asked as she places her hand on his.
He smiled as he uses his power to pull her closer to him and puts his hands around her waist. With a tilt of his head, he extended his hand towards her neck. Exhaling warmly on her skin before planting a tender kiss, he then lifted his head with a smug grin, drawing nearer until their chests met. Leaning in closer, his face hovers near her ear. "I'll advise you don't play hard to get princess. I can get a dance from you without your permission", he whispered with a sly smile.
"Don't get cocky your highness. I can get out of your hold anytime i want so play nice okay", she smiled.
"Let's make our way to the dance floor then".
"Very well then", she agreed.
"Hey middle rank boy, I'll be borrowing your fiancee for a while so go dance with someone else. If you don't find anyone, my fiancee is free", he said before taking Nikki by the hand as they head to the dance floor.
"What just happened?" Charles pondered as he stares at Nikki and the crowned prince Lucian.
On the dance floor, all the couples move away as Nikki and Prince Lucian are the only ones on the dance floor with all eyes on them. Nikki's deliacte hand rested lightly in Lucian's firm grip as they began their graceful movements across the dance floor. With the first step, they glided effortlessly, their bodies perfectly in sync. His strong arm held her close to him, their eyes locked in an unspoken connection as they twirled to the music.
Each dance step was executed with elegance and precision. Nikki's flowing dress swirled around her, following the rhythm of the dance. Lucian's footwork was impeccable, leading them in a seamless and fluid motion. They moved as one, their movements synchronized and harmonious.
With each step, they drew closer to each other, their bodies pressed intimately together, their breaths mingling in the air. Nikki's eyes sparkled with mischief while Lucian's gaze was filled with adoration, his every move expressing his feelings for her.
As the music reached its crescendo, they twirled one final time, their bodies coming to a graceful stop as they gazed into each other's eyes. The music faded into a soft melody as they stood there, breathless, their eyes locked.
As they caught their breath, Nikki reached up to brush a stray lock of hair from her face while Lucian's hand lingered on her waist.
"Can you still go another round princess?" he asked.
"Worry about yourself your highness. I'm not sure you'll be able to keep up anymore", she replied.
"Another round it is then", he declared as he waved his hand as a signal to the orchetsra to change the music.
The soft melody changed into a fast-paced music filling the air around them. Nikki extended her hand to Lucian, who took it with a gentle smile, ready to start their dance.
As the first notes of the song played, they began to move together in perfect harmony. Nikki's body swayed gracefully as she spun away from Lucian, her hips moving with the rhythm of the music. Lucian then pulled her back towards him, their chests touching as they moved as one.
"What do you think about the search for the mysterious power that appeared?" he asked.
"I hope the power belongs to a demon. With it we can finally get rid of the witches", she replied.
"Well, your hope is not in vain. The power does belong to a demon", he remarked.
"And how do you know that your highness? You said earlier that it was yet to be determined".
"Tell me Nikki how did it feel to have such amazing power flowing through you", he probed with a smirk. With a quick flick of his wrist, he spun her around, her hair twirling in the air as she landed back in his arms.
"In case his highness forgot I'd like to remind him that I'm dormant. I don't have any powers".
"Don't play dumb with me Princess Nikki. I was the one who stopped you from killing the upper ranked demon royals at Laurel's party. I saw for myself the extent of your abilities".
"I knew you had an ulterior motive for asking me to dance with. I was wondering when you'd show it. I didn't expect you'd do it so soon", she smiled.
"Why don't you want to come forward? Your status as dormant will be removed and you'll become my fiancee".
"As flattering as becoming your fiancee sounds, i'd like to pass on that offer. I have enough responsibilities as the crowned princess of the middle chamber of the underworld, I don't need anymore right now".
"I'd like to act like a gentleman but my duties as the future ruler of the underworld comes first. You're going to come forward and admit that you're the one behind the power surge. And then you'll be engaged to me and become my fiancee".
"Thanks for the offer but i already have a fiance".
"I'm not asking I'm commanding you. And besides your fiance doesn't seem to fancy you. He was pretty happy with another guy taking his fiancee away in front of him. I heard he's in love with your younger sister. Do you really want to spend your life with someone as worthless as him?"
"Arranged marriage is not for the purpose of love. We don't need to love each other. We just must learn to tolerate each other".
"That's a pretty sick way of thinking Princess. However, you see it I don't care. All I know is you are going to become my bride", he smiled.
"I hate to disappoint you but i can't use my powers. Apparently i have a seal placed on my powers and if i use them without breaking the seal, I'm going to die. You wouldn't want that to happen to your precious potential bride, would you?"
"Fine then let's make a deal", he said as they moved in perfect sync, their feet stepping to the beat of the music, their bodies pressed close together, the heat between them palpable.
"I'm listening", she responded.
"I'll give you to your eighteenth birthday. Find a way to break the seal on your powers and you can get out of becoming my bride".
"But?" she asked knowing there was more to the deal.
"If you somehow manage to break the seal, you'll become my personal weapon. I know you're smart enough to figure out what happens if you fail".
"Why is it that you gain either way from this deal?"
"That's what a deal is all about. It's all about favouring yourself than the other party involved".
"Fine I'll accept your deal".
"I look forward to seeing how this plays out Princess Nikki".
As the song reached its peak, he lifted her off her feet, spinning her around before setting her back down gently, his hands firm on her waist. He dipped her dramatically, her hair cascading down towards the floor. Their eyes met, full of intensity and emotion as they held each other close, the sweat glistening on their skin.
"You danced exceptionally Princess Nikki", he remarked as he pulls her towards him.
"You weren't bad either your highness", she smiled.
"What is the condition you mentioned earlier?"
"I'd like you to teach the upper ranked demons who mistreated me at Laurel's birthday a lesson".
"Does that include my fiancee?"
"Especially her", she smiled.
"Well then your wish is my command".
"I look forward to hearing what you come up with".
"See you on your eighteenth birthday princess".
"Hopefully on that day I won't be going home as your fiancee".
"Till then Princess", he smiled as he walks away.
After the party, word goes around all chambers of the underworld that the crowned prince and the dormant ended the ceremonial ritual dance together. The search for the power born starts as all demons do everything in their power to find the power.