A Moon Legacy (Remake)
Act 1 – A Gown of Heritage
Chapter 3 – Knighting Ceremony
She stood there a moment, staring at her reflection in the floor length mirror. Never in Small Lady's life had she looked so stunning and felt so mature and grownup. The seventeen year old was breathless, even as she twirled and the dress caught the flow of motion, fanning around her claves she couldn't believe it was really her. "Once last touch Princess" The maid woke her from her daze as she instructed Small Lady to face the mirror – that was when she caught sight of the beautiful set of wings being attached to the back of her dress. They were clear but shimmered somehow with blues and soft purples as if to replicate that of the Silver Crystal. "There, all done." As if on cue the Queen entered the dressing room and gasped, her hands collapsing over her smiling lips as she gazed at her daughter. "Stop mum, you're making me blush." Small Lady couldn't lift her eyes to her mothers, she was blushing so much that she thought the red in her cheeks would ruin the moment. "Small Lady, no, my Lady Serenity – you look stunning. You grandmother would be very proud." Small Lady looked at her mother who was all smiles "Mother, what was she like?" The Queen smiled gentle as she directed her daughter out of the dressing room and back to where Diana now waited for them. "Well, she was very kind, very loving and graceful. She is very special and everyone in her kingdom loved her. You remind me of her…in some ways" Her mother added with a soft tug on her daughters elbow.
By now Diana had seen Small Lady and she couldn't find words to describe how she looked this very moment, the Queen however saved her "Will you bring me Small Lady's brush." Doing as she was told, the cat retrieve the brush and gave it to the Queen who began to brush her daughter's hair. Once she finished she stood and held her hand out to Small Lady "We really should be going"
With a sigh, Small Lady placed her hand in her mother's "Yes mother, but do I really have to go? I still think they are a bore"
The Queen smiled, "You may be right but you and I both have to go, at least think of your father, after all he is the one giving the speech." They both giggled and walked out of Small Lady's room heading towards the great hall where the noise of their guests grew louder with each step they took. Soon they stood before the solid oak doors with the King, the doors had been purposefully closed awaiting to announce their entrance. Trumpets sounded and Small Lady could hear people shuffling as the master of ceremonies announced their arrival. Slowly the doors opened and all eyes fell to them as they proceed to walk in and down a long red carpet. "Small Lady, stop fidgeting." Serenity whispered to her daughter beside her "But people are staring at me and whispering"
"That is simply because you are our daughter, the princess and heir to the throne."
"No, it's because I'm wearing this dress."
The Queen smiled as they continued on. Before them, three large oak seats were arranged on a raised platform. This was where the King, Queen and Princess took their seats while the ceremony took place. After, great large tables would be placed before them and a feast would be had in celebration of those awarded knighthood. "Ladies and gentlemen, members of the court, and esteemed guests. We are gathered here tonight to honour the achievements of five young men who embraced the trails of becoming a knight and serving, country, King and Queen. These men before us, Kunzite, Nephrite, Jedite, Zocite and Helios have…" The sound of her father's voice was drowned out by Small Lady's imagination. She was looking out the window and daydreaming as she gazed at the full moon. It wasn't until she got a jab in the ribs from her mother that she came back to reality, bringing her gaze from the moon to rest on the young man receiving Knighthood.
"I dub thee, Helios Highwing a royal knight of the court and to myself and the royal family. Arise Sir Helios."
"Helios…" Small Lady let the name roll off her tongue, he was quite handsome and had hair similar to her mothers, it was rather striking against his deep golden eyes. Though he was stern and gave off a strong aura she was able to catch a glimpse of his soft smile when he returned to the other four guards who congratulated him. Finally, she allowed herself think he was cute, even pointing out to Hotaru who couldn't help be agree with her.
After their meals were served, music had started and the guests were invited to dance. Small Lady however had just about enough of all the stares she was getting from the male guests and decided she needed some fresh air. Although she loved wearing this dress she felt it did mean she received a lot of unwanted attention and even on her way out, some had been game enough to ask her to dance which she politely refused.
Reaching the balcony off to the side of the great hall she leaned on the ledge and looked up towards the moon "Maybe one day I will rule over the Moon Kingdom and bring back the Silver Millennium, just like Queen Serenity. She looked down at her dress and smiled when she was interrupted by a man's voice. "Princess, why did you leave the celebration so soon?" The princess wanted to turn to glare and whoever had interrupted her but when she turned with her pretty yet fake smile she was pleasantly surprised to find someone standing that who she decided she didn't mind being disturbed by. "It's seems a little dull in there without your presence." Small Lady couldn't help the pink that rose to her cheeks. "Guardian Knight Helios, it is a pleasure to meet you." Helios bowed deeply and took her hand to kiss the back of it gently, "The pleasure is all mine."
"You are quite the charmer aren't you? And brave to seek me out." Again a blush was on her cheeks and a smile laced on her lips.
"Brave? Maybe it is simply the wine that has dulled my sense of caution." He had a soft smile across his lips. "Princess, would you do me the honour of dancing with me, you would not know how happy it would make me." If this man was trying to charm her it was certainly working. Small Lady didn't know if it were his deep eyes or his soft smile or the promise of the warmth she could feel when she took his hand, but here she was being lead to the dance floor with a newly appointed Knight. It didn't go unnoticed either, as the two made their way to the center of the floor Helios spun Small Lady and gently pulled her closely into him. Her dress moved with her, it shimmered under the lights as it hugged her form that was now neatly tucked into Helios's strong yet gentle embrace. As if on cue, the famous singer Des'ree begun to sing 'Kissing you' and Small Lady felt like everything just faded away and in that moment as others cleared the dance floor it was only just her and Helios.
The music finished and the guests clapped as the Helios spun Small Lady one last time, the clapping and reminded her of where she was and a blush neatly formed on her cheeks. Not forgetting her lessons from this morning however, she curtsied to Helios and made her way gracefully to her seat.
"Well dear, what were you saying about boring?" Her mother said teasingly.
"Oh hush." Small Lady retorted with rosy cheeks.
