Lady M

5) Flamelings

I'm not sure if I should be worried about how mother will react or if I should take in the beauty of this ball. We haven't even gotten to the ball yet and I'm already in awe!

The graveled path was surrounded by floating balls of orange flames, up ahead I could see the huge manor it looked to have maybe four of five floors the third floor having balcony's on every door huge pillars at the front of the open doors the manor is a matte black with light grey shutters and whoever lives here certainly has a thing for plants because all of the plant like was alive and thriving.

The siding of the house was covered with Verbena and Hibiscus flowers absolutely gorgeous. The trees in the front yard are... blue? Wait!! I know what they are I've never seen any in person but I've read about them I believe they are called blue weeping wisteria they might be my new favorite plants.

When we get to the front of the manor my father is the first one out and then Callem then Robort who of course holds out his hand for me to take as I get out of the carriage. If I thought it was beautiful from afar then it's even more amazing up close.

Walking up the black and red marble steps I can't help but fall madly in love with this place "is it bad I love this place? It's just absolutely stunning... and did you see the balls of fire lighting the driveway?!" No matter how hard I try I can't contain the wonder and excitement from my voice and my father gives me a side glance while Callem nods also looking around in amazement "As much as I love mother I have to agree with you this is surely something." Robort turns to me and gives me a smirk while motioning me to look at father and his distraught looking face, which in turn leads a small giggle to leave me.

When we enter the huge opening room two staircase that look the same as the ones outside are lining the walls and they meet at the upstairs but right underneath them are two dark red doors that are currently closed and another two red doors at the side of the room also closed. I'm not entirely sure where we are supposed to go but before I can register anything else I see probably the hottest man I've ever laid eyes on...

A man about five inches taller than me with gorgeous piercing amber eyes and jet black hair with strips of white in his hair is wearing a grey suit and red shirt with a tiny red pocket square as he approaches us I see my father visibly tense up and he forces a welcoming smile on his face.

He holds out his hand for my father to shake "Hello Duke Orientalis" He turns to me and my brothers with an adoring toothy smile "Hello and welcome I assumed you are the Duke and duchesses children welcome to my home I hope you enjoy your evening... may I ask where the Duchess is? it sure is a shame for her to miss this after all it is the most important ball of the season."

My father is quick to answer "oh my wife wasn't feeling well so she sent my youngest son in her place, might I say so far you are doing a fantastic job at hosting a ball." He is the host? I can absolutely see that he clearly has taste...

"Might I just say I am in love with your manor and the floating balls of fire as a light source... it's just so magical and breathtaking! Oh! and the Verbena is absolutely stunning! We don't have any of those in the air district so I've never seen this is person before... I mean we don't have anything like that at hom-"

"Do not speak to the host. You have yet to introduce yourself or greet him by his title do not speak out of turn again!" My father is whisper shouting to keep others from looking at us but his efforts are in vain as many passers look with raised eye brows but he clears his throat and turns back to the man "I apologize on behalf of my daughter this is her first season and she isn't exactly the best mannered thanks to her brothers." The host just lets out a breathy laugh before turning to me

"I appreciate the compliments of you would like I can give you and your escort a tour, so far not very many people from the air district have made nice comments about my manor or the fire." I turn to my brother with wide pleading eyes and he raises an eyebrow at me

Robort seems to understand because he interlocks our elbows together and turns to the host "we would love a tour, father we will greet you outside." Father didn't question him very few times Robort would use a tone that let father know he couldn't object and father never did.

A few years ago Robort had fallen in love with a girl and he wanted to run off with her but as the first born son he was supposed to be the next Duke Orientalis but he didn't care he almost got away too but he had received a letter the girl he had fallen in love with was killed... father swore up and down it wasn't him but all three of us know it was... one night father and Robort had gotten in a fight and he said he would leave and never return if father ever wronged him again so now Robort will use that tone to let father know he is teetering on being in the wrong...

But I mean hey I get to see even more of this gorgeous manor so long as Robort is by my side... woop woop for me right?

"Splendid, right this way!" The host waved for us to follow him out the left door but the second we all walked into the room he turned to look at us with a frown "apologies for my ignorance and poor manners I didn't introduce myself to you I am Duke Borealis and welcome to my manor."

Oh great heavens

He was the one written about in the paper

I can feel all the blood leave my body as I turn pale I am quick to respond "Oh no our apologies for not knowing who's ball we would be attending. I am Lady Melanie and this is my brother Robort... Umm I apologize Duke Borealis for your loss. I also apologize not only for my speaking out of turn earlier but for my father I am realizing he didn't introduce himself to you or even acknowledge your title."

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Welcome Lady's and Gentleman.

I hope we all are enjoying our nights I know I am, especially after a certain Duchess practically refused to go to a ball in the fire district.

However that same Duchess's children seemed to be the exact opposite of her two of her children slipped away for a private tour of the manor lead by none other than this years Firelings catch Duke Borealis I believe it was Lady Melanie's praise for his manor that caught his eyes and trust me when I say this... he never took his eyes off of her last night.

Will we have the very first ever air and fire love match this year, or will Lady Melanie going to end up outcast because of the Dukes attention?

I do hope the Air fraction keeps their opinions to themselves and don't tip the poor girl apart, after all she was right the fireballs of light lighting every path was breathtaking.

This year was by far the best and most beautiful first season ball, I must give a congratulations to the Firelings and their district.

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