Theory Five

Chapter 13- The Thanksgiving Ball

A/N:So this chapter is going to be focused on Thanksgiving because I'm not going to be posting any updates this week. This will be my last post until December. Don't worry I will post updates before Christmas. Happy Thanksgiving!!

"So, like we were talking about. It's around Thanksgiving and each year we have a feast but this year since the prophecy as come true we want to do something big." The advisor said walking around the room.

I stroked my wings in thought. They want something big but what? They already had a great party how could they top that?

"Maybe a Masquerade ball?" Someone suggested.

"Good idea. But when? Where?" The advisor asked taking a pen and paper and handing it to his secretary.

"On Thanksgiving. The Dinning hall for dinner,the ball room for the dance and the gardens." Another person suggested. I nodded in agreement.

"Let's ask what Athena thinks. What do you think?" Ransom asked turning towards me.

"Well," I said leaning forward. "I think it's a great idea but I have one suggestion."

"And what is that?" The advisor asked sitting down.

"That everyone wears dark colors. It seems only fitting that we wear dark colors."

"I agree." Ransom said. "Let's have a vote. Everyone in favor of having a ball and only wearing dark colors say aye and raise your hand."

"Aye." The advisor agreed.

A chorus of aye's rang throughout the room.

"It's unanimous then. We shall have the ball on Thanksgiving which is when?"

"Tomorrow." I said.

"Tomorrow?!"

"Yes sir."

He breathed a sigh and said, "Very well then have the servants decorate for the ball and let the people know."

Everyone nodded and left soon there was only me and Ransom in the room. I coughed and got up to leave.

"Oh Athena wait here for a moment will you?" He asked rubbing his eyes.

I sat back down.

"Thomas likes you. Don't break his heart alright?"

"I have no intention of doing that sir." I said.

"Good good. You may leave now."

I nodded and left.

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The Dinning hall, gardens, and ball room was decorated in colors of black, midnight blue, blood red, and many more. It was beautiful it looked like a black Christmas. The lights twinkling making it look alive. People laughing while putting the decorations up made me happy.

The fact that this was my home and my people just made me soo happy that I could burst. No one could seem to put me in a bad mood. I had picked a dress and mask out for the ball. The mask was black with a grey outlining and feathers protruding from it. The dress was black and shoulder-less. It was skinny and towards the end of it, it became wider and flowing.

The ball wasn't until six tomorrow night so I had time to prepare. I stopped by the kitchen on my way to the gardens they were cooking delicious smelling food. I asked if I could help cook anything but they just showed me away and told me to come back later.

"Boo." Someone whispered into my ear scaring me. I turned and Thomas was standing there laughing.

"Hey don't do that. You scared me half to death." I playfully hit him on his shoulder.

"Sorry just thought I'd come and see if anyone has asked you to the ball yet." He said still laughing.

"They have and I already said yes." I said playfully. Apparently Thomas didn't hear the joking tone in my voice because his face fell. He looked like his favorite pet had died.

"No I'm kidding. No one has asked me. I'm kidding I'm kidding."

He smiled and all the joy came back into him. His eyes sparkled. He dove into a low bow and took my hand in his.

"Will you gentle lady come with me to the ball tomorrow night?" He kissed my hand and looked up into my eyes.

"Yes I will sir." He kissed my hand once more and stood up.

"Excellent! I'll pick you up at five?"

"Alright. See you then." I smiled.

"Until tomorrow night my dark angel." I chuckled and blew him a kiss. He caught it and pushed it to his chest which made me laugh more. He cracked a smile and left. I shook my head and continued on my path to the gardens.

Hannah was there twirling a flower in between her fingers. She was humming to herself a then I did not know. The flower started to grow dark and soon it was engulfed in blackness. Hannah smiled and set the flower down it returned to its original state. I found it fascinating and intriguing.

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A/N: This scene takes place at the ball.

I looked in the mirror and admire my reflection. The dress and mask looked good on me. I didn't hid my wings because there was no use. A knock on the door jerked me out of my thoughts. Thomas was on the threshold looking  handsome in his black suit.

"Hi." He chirped. He looked like he just won the lottery.

"Hi." I responded smiling.

"Ready to go m'lady?" He offered his hand to me. I took it and pulled my door closed. The hallways were filled with chatter. The dining hall smelt soo good I just wanted to go there and eat. The ball room was decorated even more beautiful than the day before. The gardens more peaceful then ever.

Thomas led us to the ball room for the dance. Hannah pounced on us the moment we walked into the doors. She was wearing a dark red cocktail dress with a red mask covering half of her face. I could tell it was Hannah by the way she came straight towards us. I smiled a half smile and Thomas put a arm around my waist.

"Excuse me but I believe I have Athena for the whole evening tonight." He said possessively.

"Hmph." Hannah pouted and walked away.

Thomas pulled me to the dance floor. He pulled me close as we were dancing. The scent of his cologne was strong but good. It reminded me of a sunrise on a beach with a warm breeze. He placed a kiss on my cheek and sighed.

We danced for a while, one dance after another. It was the most magical night I have had in my life. All my worries and bad thoughts from before vanished. I seem to just be focusing on right here and now. I smiled and rested my head on his shoulder. He pulled me even closer and placed another kiss on my neck.