The definition of a Princess

8

Finally it was time for you to get ready for the ball.

You decide on a maroon dress which drapped right passed your heels. It was skin tight and showed a bit of cleavage.
You were excited to wear such a mature dress which you had never worn to the ball before. Last time you were at one, you were a kid holding hands with the young adult Glamelia.

You threw on your pearls and began doing your make up before you heard your door open.
You looked away from the mirror to see Kane dressed in a tuxedo. He never seemed to try when it came to looks.
His wavy hair hung down loosely and his eyes stared at you with their unnatural tone.

He has such a nice straight nose..

"Don't you knock?" you asked snapping out of the thought.
He rolled his eyes, "Take this mask"
"It's a masquerade ball?!" you gasped and he nodded.

Damn it..

He gave you the maroon and rose gold mask and you put it on your face.

"I have a matching one incase you need to find me" he put his own on and you walked up to him.
"What?! Then it will look like we're a couple!"
His lip raised in disgust, "Why does that matter if it's not true?!"
"Stop raising your voice at me!"
"Stop being so pertinacious!"

You both glared at each other before a servant cleared their throat.

"Oh I didn't know you were there" you smiled and they laughed nervously.
"Everyone's here, they're waiting.."
"Ah wait!"

You rushed to the mirror as you grabbed a rose gold clip. You tried to put your hair up but it kept falling.

Fuck..

"Let me do it" Kane came up behind you and grabbed the clip.
"I've got it.."
"Just let me do it!" he raised his voice again and you didn't deny his help.

He clipped up your hair and you put on your pearl earrings finally ready for the masquerade ball.
You didn't know why you let Kane talk to you such a way. It was weird.. different.
He didn't hold you higher than anyone else.
I mean you were a princess, why didn't he treat you like it? You'd never even known he existed before he was your personal Guard.

Kane wrapped your elbow with his as you stepped down the stairs.
When you made it to the bottom, the floor was flooded which people dressed in their best attire. To you're surprise, there was a hired DJ!
(Unlike last time when there was just a violinist)

Kane let you go and leaned on a pillar as he watched you from afar.

"You're not going to dance?" you asked and he didn't answer.

You scoffed and glanced over at your father sitting on the thrown above everyone. He had on a mask aswell but everyone knew.
You walked to the middle of the marble, ball floor and looked around at the gold lined walls.
It was dark outside, and the palaces lit up the night with sound. Everyone was dancing but to be frank, you didn't know anyone there.

If only I could find Yumin or Glamelia.

A hand suddenly grasped your shoulder and you turned quickly. It was the killer.
He had the audacity to wear the same white mask he used when killing. His black hair was tied up in a bun instead of hanging long like usual.

"I'm ecstatic to see you~" he smiled as he kissed your hand and you slapped him.
He held his cheek fairly hurt. "Oh what was that for?"
"How dare you show your face here!" you spat disgusted and he rolled his eyes.
"You can stop pretending you're not excited to see me. I saw you wandering by yourself~"

He gripped your wrist and began to pull you outside.

"Hey stop!" you yelled but the music was too loud for anyone to hear.
"I'm not gonna hurt you! I just want to talk.." he whispered sternly and you bit your lip.
"Talk about what?"
"About how you'd look so pretty bleeding out on my bed~"
"Hey what's going on?" Kane walked up and eyed the killer. He let go of you and smirked.
"Nothing. Just talking to the Princess"

You quickly ran behind Kane and he got in a protective position.

"His name is Lenon Sorme" you stated and the killer was shocked. You saw him grit his teeth with anger.
"How do you know that!?"

"What's going on?"

A man with blonde hair walked up and it took you a few moment before realizing who it was.
"Yumin!!" you jumped into his arms and he span you around.
"Not in the ballroom.." he whispered and when you looked back at the two males, they both were scowling.
Lenon spoke up, "I just wanted to have a dance with the Princess"
"Lies! I saw him grab her!" Kane yelled and Yumin looked at you.
"Seems like she doesn't want to dance with either of you.. I'll take it from here.."

Yumin dragged you away from the scene and the music slowed down as everyone started slow dancing.
He placed his hand on your hip and you both swayed with the music.

"Has anyone told you you look beautiful tonight?" he complimented and you smiled to yourself before looking at him panicked.
"Yumin! That man's a killer!"
"I know.." he mumbled before spinning you.
"You know?!"
"It's complicated.."
"Yumin.. where is Glamelias old home in the city?"

He dipped you in his arms with a concerned look.

"How do you know about that?!"
You felt you had made a mistake, "Don't you know?"
He sighed and you watched as his blue eyes looked at the ceiling.

He had on a red mask which stood out against his black tuxedo. You continued to dance without a word when suddenly there was a tussle on the floor.

"Let go of me!!" You heard a familiar voice shriek and you and Yumin looked at each other.

You both ran over to a woman in a royal, purple dress held to the ground by the old Head Knights.
She had long black hair and pale skin which you automatically knew was Glamelia.

"King she's the traitor!! We got a confession from a commoner!!" one Head Knight yelled.
You began to vouch for her, "That's not true! Glamelia would never!"

The crowd began to whisper. Kane just glared at you while Lenon smiled with amusement.

The King stood, "Oh yeah? Yumin tell me. What have y'all found out from the Kingdom?"

There was a pause until Yumin sighed and looked at his once beloved acquaintance. She had tears in her eyes and as you looked at Yumins, his was full of regret.

"That Lady Regent.. is the traitor"

There were multiple gasps and you looked at Yumin with heartbreak. How could he say such a thing??

The King ordered enraged, "Take her to the chamber!! She will be executed for treason!!"
"No!!" You cried out as you tried to pull the Knights off of her but Yumin held you back. You were about to vouch for her again when suddenly she said something that made the whole ballroom go silent.

"The King is killing your people!! He's intending to take over other nations after marrying the Princess off! Why do you think they have all the guns and weapons?! You mustn't trust the Royal family!!" she yelled as the Guards dragged her away.

You stopped struggling as Yumin cursed to himself.
You would think the ball would be over but the King made a clear order throughout all the tension.
He glared at you with disappointment as he uttered the words, "The party must go on!"

"CONTINUE THE MUSIC!!"

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