The Kuran Queen (2) [Hiatus - **EDITING**]

Chapter Thirteen: Getting Ready

I awake suddenly with Yuuki yelling my name and jumping up and down on my bed. I sit up, bracing myself for when Yuuki will tackle me. She wraps her arms tightly around me and I hear her loud giggle. I see the moonlight hit my bed; making it sparkle in midnight blue. The full moon is out, which means that the Masquerade Ball will begin soon. No wonder why Yuuki is so excited.

"Onee-chan, wake up!" Yuuki exclaims. "The Masquerade Ball will begin soon, we can't miss it!"

"I'm up Yuuki, relax please." I sigh, rubbing my sleepy eyes.

Yuuki grabs my wrist and pulls me forcefully out of my bed, I nearly stumble and loose my balance as we make our way to the closet. The whole Night Class and I spent nearly all night last night in town picking the perfect outfits for the ball. As soon as I got home I fell right asleep.

Yuuki grabs the handles of the door and swings them open, revealing two magnificent ball gowns.

The first is a long midnight blue colored gown. By the collar it has flower accents colored the same as the dress.  The top is a little darker than the rest of the dress but the skirt part goes all the way down to the floor and flows out. I fell in love with the dress and had to get it; blue is my color.

The second dress is aquamarine colored and strapless. It goes down to the floor just like the blue dress except the skirt isn't as... "poofy." At the waistline is a sparkly silver belt, which totally adds a little flare.

"Here's yours!" Yuuki exclaims, handing me the midnight blue gown.

I head to the bathroom to get changed. I look in the mirror and see that my hair is a rags nest; sticking up here and there. No worries. It'll look better later.

The dress fits very snug on me, just like yesterday at the parlor. Yuuki wanted me to wear heels but heels aren't my thing. You stumble and fall, nearly breaking your neck. So I got simple blue flats, to match my dress.

I step out of the bathroom and notice that Yuuki is all ready. She is currently trying to put on earrings but when she sees me she looks up from the mirror and rushes over to me.

"You look so pretty!" She exclaims.

"Same goes for you, little sis." I say smiling.

Yuuki suddenly grabs my wrist and pulls me over to my vanity. She forcefully makes me sit down on the chair and grabs a brush.

"Hair time!" She exclaims.

Yuuki begins by curling sections of my hair. I thought she was done, but I was mistaken. She grabs a section of my hair by my ear and twists it slightly, bringing it over to my other ear and clipping it in place.

"Vola!" Yuuki says, clasping her hands together and smiling.

"Who knew you'd be so good at hair." I say sarcastically. "Your turn."

"Wha--" Yuuki starts. "No, my hair is just fine."

"Just simply making it straight won't do." I tease. "Sit."

Yuuki looks at me with her weeping eyes, but I manage to break her. She takes a seat. I grab my curling iron and begin weaving sections of her hair in between the two metal clasps. Yuuki's hair will look so pretty when I'm done.

I used to do this Mother's hair, before she died. But wait, both of my Mother's are deceased. It's a painful thought but I must remember the happy moments I had with them. Especially with Jeni. Jeni would always smile at the mess I made with her golden locks. I knew I had done a bad job but she always reassured me. I wish I had more of those memories.

And more time with her.

When I'm finally done with Yuuki's hair I step back and look at my work. Simple curls, not too much. The hairstyle totally compliments her dress. I think she noticed this as well, she looks wide eyed at her reflection; awed.

"Wow!" She exclaims. "I didn't think it'd turn out good, thanks!"

I giggle at Yuuki's remark. But I then notice what time it is. It is 12:00 PM, the ball started two hours ago. I grab Yuuki's wrist and pull her with me as I sprint to grab our masks. Mine is a simple blue while Yuuki's is green with a golden butterfly on it.

Because to Kaname and I she is our little butterfly.

"Well we can't miss another moment of the ball, let's go!" I exclaim putting her mask in her hands and putting mine on my face.

We rush out of the Moon Dorms hand in hand. When we approach the ballroom we come to a halt. There, at the entrance, is our brother. Yuuki's face lites up when she sees him, mine does as well. I didn't think Kaname would come to this gala.

"Onii-chan!" Yuuki exclaims, running into his outstretched arms. "I didn't know you'd be here!"

Kaname accepts her embrace and smiles. I walk up to my little sister and older brother, smiling as well. Kaname let's go of Yuuki and directs his warm smile to me. Kaname suprises me by wrapping his arms around me.

"You both look so beautiful." He purrs.

"You do too Onii-chan. I've seen you in a tuxedo before!" I giggle.

Kaname reaches his hand out to Yuuki and she looks at him confused. I think I know what he's going to do. He used to do this all the time when we were little. Yuuki loved it.

"Will you dance with me tonight, Yuuki?" He asks, taking a bow.

Yup, I was correct. Kaname was asking Yuuki for her first dance.

"But of course, Kaname." Yuuki purrs, taking a curtsee.

Kaname and Yuuki grasp hands and enter the ballroom. I stay in my spot and look at the two of them. They both look so happy. I hope that happiness never fades, for all of our sakes. Who knows what will happen if something devastating happens to just one of us. I guess only time will tell.

I enter the ballroom.

I am so so sorry I haven't updated in a month. School has started and updates are less frequent when I'm in school. I mainly work on Wattpad during the weekends. I hope you understand. ;^;

This chapter was suppost to have what happens at the ball in it. But... as you can see... it didn't turn out that way. I focused too much on details(not that that is a bad thing) so if I didn't want this chapter over 2,000 words I had to split it. This one is mainly about Sakura and Yuuki getting ready and the next one is going to be about what happens at the ball, you dig it? /(o.o)/

I will try to get Chapter Fourteen: The Ball out as soon as possible.

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