I know an order when I am given one.I know that orders are to be followed. I had an order, and i carried it out. Lately there are more and more orders. Now I'm starting to feel and see what I hadn't before, now I see the Scorpion. Surprisingly, this doesn't bother me at all. The only thing i don't understand is why he holds back. I see that he never asks for everything he wants, even though he knows that all he has to do is tell me. Instead, he asks for small things, but never in full.

I, in a way, love this side of him. But then again this is a Scorpion i'm dealing with. I look in the mirror after having these thoughts. My red drill curls reached my shoulder by now. My red eyes had black eye shadow on them, and my lips were a nice shade of pink.

My fingers found the necklace that hung around mt neck. The chain had small detailed vines that lead to the small sliver flower that was covered in jewels. The dress I was wearing was elegant and simple. Black. Black as the night. I smiled as I thought of this, but then frowned as I thought of the event I was to attend. A ball. Oh how I hated these. I know that it is part of my duty, but I despise them.

"Mistress, are you ready?" My favorite servant, who also happens to be my brother, Ted called from behind. I know it's messed up that my brother is my servant but I'm not the one making the rules here.

"Am I ever ready?" I called back. I got a laugh out of him from that.

"Teto, come on you've got about 5 more minutes." He answered back seriously.

"Alright, alright. I'm ready." I got up and opened the door to see my smiling brother. His long red hair was in it's usual ponytail, and he was wearing a black suit. He choose to cover his red eyes with glasses. Unlike me. Together we walked into the ball room.

There were only a few people there, Ted, Len, Luka, Gakupo and Mikuo. The servants were there as well but they were setting up. Len was wearing a nice black suit with yellow lining. Luka's dress was noting short of amazing. Purple with sapphires woven into the skirt and her top was a corseted dark purple. Gakupo's suit was simply black, Mikuo's was blue.

"Hello, Teto. Welcome, I'm glad you made it." Len greeted me. I faked a smile.

"It's a pleasure to be here, Len." I curtiesed, as was custom. He is the King after all. And my future husband. That is what this whole ball was for. Len and I are not in love. But this is politics, my kingdom needs a stronger force and Len has that and more money for my people. But it is for more than that, my parents also wish for me to marry him.

Messed up huh? At least he's only a year older than me. It could be worse, he could be ten years older.

"What do you think of the marriage, Teto?"

"It is a good thing for both our countries."

"I know that much. Tell me what it means to you."

"What it means to me? Good sir, I am a princess. My own feelings do not hold any meaning in this manor. Only the needs of my country."

"That may be true but as my bride, I must know your feelings on this."

"Well, I guess I feel indifferent. I'm glad your not a lot older than me. You are definitely not bad looking either. So I guess this couldn't be that bad."

"True, I am quite the looker."

I laughed and so did he. I blushed that he could make me laugh. Few people can do that. "Smart too, I see."

"Ah yes, how could I forget." He said in a teasing matter. He took my hand and kissed it. "You forgot charming my dear."

I laughed yet again. Yes he was. "It appears so." I looked around to see more people come in. I stepped away from him to chit-chat with other guests and as did he. Soon the band started to play and I seeked him out to dance. soon though I heard glass break and looked to see my mirror. Some one had taken it out of my room and smashed it. That mirror had belonged to my mother.