Prologue
Yuri sat in his study one afternoon contemplating a special way of celebrating his new found glory. Three short days before he had been crowned the new Czar of Russia after his poor father's death. Yuri was in a bind. He needed a wife, and he thought the only way to do so that was to invite special royalty from around the world to find himself a suitable bride, but this special occasion had to be spectacular, something he'd never done before.
"Oh Kenneth!" Yuri called out to his royal advisor.
A blond haired blue-eyed young man hurriedly entered the room, "Yes your highness?" the young-man addressed him.
"Kenneth I need your help here. You know very well that I, Yuri new Czar of Russia am in need of a wife. I have decided to throw a ball and invite very special guests from across the world to find a possible bride. Can you help me get a better idea than just a ball though?" explained Yuri.
"What about a masked ball where everyone is dressed in masks and elaborate costumes?" suggested Ken.
"Kenneth you're a genius!" remarked Yuri happily.
"Why thank you your highness!" blushed Ken.
"Now help me make out invitations for all our guests. The ball will be thrown two months from today. Get me a planning committee started!" he commanded.
"I'll get right on it your highness!" replied Ken.
"Make sure you invite that divine English princess Layla and her family too. I'd really enjoy her company." he smirked.
"Yes sir." Kenneth replied writing down a list of names.
"Oh and don't forget my old friend king Leon either of France." Yuri reminded him.
"Yes sir." Kenneth replied adding his name to the list.
"Get to work Kenneth. We have lots of people to invite! Don't forget anyone!" Yuri commanded.
"You can count on me!" Ken reassured him.
The days became busier and busier as Yuri made plans for his new ball. Invitations were sent out to all his guests as he began to prepare for his divine celebration as the new Czar of Russia.
Author's Note: I can't give you a good summery of this story unless I just make a special effort to do so, hence fanfiction does not give me enough space to do so. Masked is a lovely little piece about Sora, Layla, Yuri and Leon but mainly just SoraxLeon. Ahem anyways Yuri has become the new "Czar" of Russia and decides to celebrate by having a masked ball and inviting royalty from across the world. Leon is his best friend which is the king of France. Layla is the princess of England, and Yuri mainly just throws the ball to try and impress her to gain her affections. Leon is very cold and untouchable with very little interest in women because he's so untrusting. Layla brings her maidservant Sora along with her to keep her company. Sora and Layla share a strong bond and are very good friends. Sora has sworn a life of servant hood to Layla after she saved her life. Sora knows she cannot attend Yuri's ball because she isn't royalty but decides to go beyond Layla's wishes to stay hidden and come out just to see what's going on. She is masked of course, but Leon finds her very enthralling and decides to dance with her. She tries every way in the world to say no, but he will not be refused. They end up dancing the night away until Sora loses track of time and realizes she has to go. Leon asks her her name, but she says "It's complicated" and runs off which leaves Leon in a fury searching high and low for the mysterious guest that has captured his heart. When he finds out who she really is and where she comes from will love prevail? Read and find out!