Hey Puddin's. Its Banlaine week! You guys don't know how excited I've been. This is my first shipping week ever! Also this technically counts as my first multi-chapter story! Shout out to hinaluva281 who beta read this for me! If you know who owns the cover let me know and I will give credit.

Chapter 1: Treasure

The whole kingdom was aflame with the return of their third princess. The Seven Deadly Sins and the Holy Knights had returned from their war with the Ten Commandments only yesterday, and King Baltra had planned a lavish ball in their honor. The largest ballroom was chosen to accommodate Diane, though she had opted to spend the evening small using Merlin's potion, and was held just after sunset to give Escanor a chance to enjoy the party.

Underneath extravagant velvet curtains, Elaine stood next to her beloved thief, sipping on a glass of ale. The fairy had never been to a human event before, and she found herself captivated by the experience. Human dances especially peeked her interest. The way a couple would hold each other and move in synchronization. The blonde watched as Gilthunder spun Margaret in a graceful circle smiling at the way his eyes shimmered with love. Elaine had always been pleased that she had been wrong about humans; they were more than just hateful and selfish. They could love and be loved.

"Try some of this, it's some of the best alcohol in the castle~" Ban excitedly interrupted her thoughts, holding another glass out to her. Giggling at his eagerness, she took a sip, reveling in the delicious taste. It was a rich and bitter flavor, something Elaine had grown accustomed to when drinking.

"This is amazing. It tastes nothing like what they're serving at the table, where did you find it?" the Saint asked, eyebrow arched and smile plastered on her face. She already knew the answer.

"Oh I just found some lying about in the hall~" Elaine couldn't hold back her laugh at his blatant lie. She floated up to his cheek, placing a quick kiss to it. As he pulled her close, her eyes again drifted to the dance floor.

The Sin of Greed must have noticed her mind wander because she suddenly found herself being dragged to the dance floor. "If you wanted to dance you should have just asked~" he laughed into her ear.

"I don't know the steps" She tried to mutter, hanging her head down slightly. All her partner did to respond was to scoop her into his arms, so that her face was leveled with his and her knees were supported by one arm. A blush bloomed across the small fairy's face as the bandit grasped one of her hands in his and began twirling.

His motions started out slow; three small steps and then a twirl. But before long Ban began to speed up his steps and twirl more often. Soon he was twirling uncontrollably offbeat and Elaine was dizzy from the motion and from laughing. He ended up going too fast and crashed them into the nearest wall. They landed in a messy heap, with him cradling her head protectively.

When they had gathered their composure, the Saint was glad that the whole ballroom seemed to be ignoring them. The only one who seemed to notice them was her brother, who was eyeing them concerned. Elaine smiled to let him know she hadn't been injured and he shook his head laughing to himself before turning back to his giant.

Ban had led his lover back to the drink table, offering her a refreshment. Not once in the whole night had his smile left his face. Elaine could not remember seeing him this happy at an event ever before. She asked him about it while they sipped their drinks, but he just gave her a confused look.

"I watched over you those years you were in the Seven Deadly Sins, and you guys were almost always in the castle for one reason or another, but you never seemed to enjoy it. I always found it strange. You were a bandit surrounded by treasure, in a castle filled with things you could steal, but you never seemed interested."

The Fox's Sin seemed confused for a moment; as though he couldn't understand why she didn't know the answer already before his smiled spread even more and he pulled her closer to him.

"Well, that seems obvious. The only treasure I wanted to steal was you~"

Did you guys enjoy? Stay tuned for Day 2: Seven Days.