Pure Blood

Chapter 6 - Blind Masquerade Ball Preparations

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Chapter 6 - Blind Masquerade Ball Preparations  

My first week at Empress Academy flew by in a blur of monotonous events; after such a dramatic first day I had expected an entirely different week to the one I got. Yet it was only Friday so perhaps the weekend would bring with it more excitement. Part of me longed for excitement while the other part of me was thankful for the lack of dramatics.

Luckily I hadn't see hind nor hair of the batty old witch from the canteen but sadly I hadn't seen my knight in shining armour Seb or my big brother Dean either!

If it wasn't for Ava I don't think I would have survived the week without him. Sure he'd sent me a couple of text messages but they didn't cure the loneliness and yearning feeling I felt for my pain in the butt big brother; whose text messages were completely lame and typically emotionless.

Hey Harri, make sure ur not late 4 ur lessons.

Done all ur homewk I hope.

I'd replied to his lecturing texts asking where he was and when could we talk, but his reply was most unsatisfying, stating only that he was busy and would see me soon.

Soon didn't come soon enough though.

Ava helped to take my mind off my childish home sickness and longing for him by distracting me with preparations for the blind masquerade ball that would take place Saturday night. She was beyond excited about it, whereas I just wanted to see my brother so badly that I couldn't really care less about it.

However despite my lack of enthusiasm about the ball I did go through the motions with her by fruitlessly browsing the web for two perfect gowns for each other; it was along tedious process but eventually we'd both ordered all the necessities that would make us look particularly glam. Usually I enjoyed internet shopping, but my heart just really wasn't in it; not even maxing out Dean's credit card had cheered me up.

I don't quite know how Ava coped with my mellow mood and lack of interest because quite frankly my negativity was starting to irritate even me. I couldn't understand what had gotten into me, sure I missed Dean but why did I miss him so much? It wasn't like we'd never spent a week apart before.

Shaking my head I tried to block of my depressing musing and focused my attention back toward Ava who was once again explaining the history of the blind masquerade ball to me. Don't get me wrong the story was fascinating especially to me; who knew nothing of the supernatural's history- but by the tenth recital I'd began tiresome of hearing it.

Apparently during the blind masquerade ball supernatural's were drawn to their soul mates or equal's, after contact had been made between the two supernatural's a powerful bound would be created, making each individual more powerful - and their bound unbreakable. Many supernatural's had found their life long lovers on the night of the blind masquerade ball; but the tradition had died out in the 19th century as many rightfully found the whole thing far too cliché. Sure the whole thing sounded magical but the cliché of it seemed almost too fairy tale like and unbelievable.

Tiresome of Ava's constant chatter about the ball I excused myself from our room claiming I needed some fresh air, ignoring the hurt I saw in her eyes as I headed out into the deserted hall. I wandered aimlessly down the spiral staircase, venturing out into cold night.

It was past curfew so I stayed close by the door aiming to use the same excuse I had with Ava if any teachers happened to catch me out so late. Leaning against the wall I stared up at the starless midnight blue sky, just thinking.

I'm uncertain of how long I stood alone out in the cold but when I finally decided to return to my room I felt somewhat more optimistic and content; perhaps it was due to my tiredness or the peacefulness of the night, either way I was thankful the fresh air had had such a positive effect of me as I slid into bed silently, careful not to wake Ava I couldn't help but feel more content than I had in days.

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