*Craving Souls* (Spiritshipping)

Part 31

Jesse peaked at the empty throne beside his from time to time . His eyes going to the emperor's spot involuntarily. 

The ballroom was completely filled . Women and men  dressed in their finest clothes conversing in every corner. The tremendous red carpet reaching from one side of the ballroom to the other. The golden declaration, Jesse choose , giving the room an extravagant shine.

The young king tore his gaze away from the empty throne , smiling and nodding in greetings at their guests.  His turquoise blue cape , contrasted with the colours of the room. Linked with a golden clip only on one of his shoulders, it still flowed behind him as he moved around.  The black royal clothes of his choice were a bit tight on him , but still hugged him in all the right places .

Decorated with golden chains that went from his right shoulder, around his left arm and back at the golden clip- the jacket restricted his movements quite a bit. 

However Jesse held himself with grace , putting up a smiling front , he was careful to hide the missing presence of his husband.  Fixing his golden crown , he let out a quiet sigh, his eyes going back to the throne .

Still empty.

" My king, may I ask where the Emperor is ?"

Jesse blinks out of his thoughts,  turning around to see his late friend ,  standing there . Jesse smiles for what seemed the millionth time that night.  His lips hurting a quite bit , but this once his smile was genuine.

"Jaden had a little complications with his clothing, Yubel  . He will be here in a bit."  Jesse repeated the lie .

"Well..." The General sighs a bit. " The ball needs to officially start soon... Usually with your first dance ."

Jesse gulps a bit , bringing his hands in fron of him and linking his fingers.
"I-"

"I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem, if brother-in-law started it with me would it ?"

Jesse blinks once again, his eyes shifting to meet the new presence's.  Golden meeting jade. His husband's copy was dressed in his formal black outfit,  spare for the red cape and the golden crown he rarely wore. The black and white stones of it , glistering in the shine of the candles.

"I don't think that would be quite appropriate , would it, King Haou ?" The   General responded,  seemingly nonchalant from being in the presence of a higher ranking man. " The past still stands solid,  what would my Emperor think if he saw that in his own castle ? "

"You seem to know quite a bit about the Emperor's past , General Yubel ." A black haired male speaks in front of them. " Oh and about the first dance . No worries, gentlemen, the late King already took care of that, he will be the Royal Consort's first partner ."

The three turn to look at the new comer . Fierce silver eyes meeting, Yubel's ones directly,  an seemingly arrogant smirk on the man's lips. He wore a dark blue noble wear , with high black boots. Probably one of the council members.

"I've been the Emperor's companion for years on years, I admit that I know quite a lot about our leader. " The new commer just hums at Yubel's response,  taking a sip from the glass in his hand,  twirling the red wine lightly.

Yubel raises an eyebrow. " On the contrary, I can't seem to recognize you?"

" I'm nothing but a simple noble , General.  Overheard your conversation and couldn't help but come in. My apologies,  for my intervention, My King. "

Jesse looks at the bowing male , suspiciously . He had never seen a man like him , nor in his father's council , neither in Jaden's.  Something irked inside the young ruler and Jesse didn't know where to place it. " You may stand ,  Lord-"

"Princeton. Chazz Princeton at your service, My King."

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Yubel stood on the sidelines of the ballroom, near the banquet table . Drinking all of the wine in one gulp. He eyes Jesse dancing with Jaden's father . He sighs a bit lowering the now empty glass.

"Easy there , General.  The ball has only begun. "

Yubel raises an eyebrow , looking at the female before him . The woman was dressed in a simple red dress, one sleeved -the other decorating her arm down to her delicate wrist. Her long black hair curled at the ends , flowed around her shoulders.  Long black eyelashes,  hid the soft brown eyes.

"Clare."

Yubel nods as the lady bows." You make quite a wonderful sight this evening. "

"Thank you,  General. " The woman smiles . Tilting her head to the side ,she points at the dancefloor. " Would you grace me with a dance ?"

Yubel smirks,  fixing his white gloves." I thought it went the other way around, my lady ?"

"Well General." Clare winks ." I've never been one to go along with customs. ..I wouldn't have been where I am if I was."

"As you say.." Yubel lets his hand out." My lady ."

"General." Clare says back laying her small petite hand over the man's larger one. Together they walk to the dance floor , joining the rest of the guests on the slow dance.

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{I've left some hints here and there ~~

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