Laxus's POV

The next day I collected the dresses I had made for Mira. The dress makers were suprised to why but they decided not to question the crown prince of Fiore.

My brothers wanted to come with me because they wanted to meet Mira.

We snuck out of the palace in jeans, sneakers, and hoodies. I had a yellow hoodie, Natsu had a pink hoodie, Jellal had a azure hoodie, Sting had a white hoodie, Rogue had a black hoodie, Gajeel had a dark gray hoodie, Gray had a light gray hoodie, and Romeo had a purple hoodie.

As I reached the place where I left Mira I saw a note stuck to the nearby tree.

Hello Jack,

I'm sorry for not coming in person but my sisters and I are cleaning our house because our bosses gave us a leave. I would appreciate it if you came over to give me the dresses. Here's the address.

18 Rose Avenue, Blossom Homes

Thank you and I hope you come.

~Mira

"So we're heading to their house." Gray asked.

"I guess." I replied. "Just remember that they are very very very poor so don't expect anything from them. They are working hard to make ends meet. Also think of disguise name so they won't know our identity."

They all nodded. We headed of for 18 Rose Avenue in Blossom Homes.

Mira's POV

I hope Jack had received my note. Our bosses suprisingly gave us all a leave as they were smug about something.

My sisters and I cleaned our house because it was getting very dusty and we needed something to do.

Our house had two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room and kitchen. We had a sofa, two armchairs, a dining table with four chairs and four beds that our neighbors had given when they were moving.

We all wore our day clothes.

I wore a simple yellow sleeveless dress that ended at my knees. I wore yellow flats and had my hair in a ponytail.

Erza wore a loose azure top and denim capris. She wore red flats and her hair was in pigtails.

Lucy wore a pink crop top and black ruffled mini skirt. She wore pink flats and had her blonde hair down with a small bit in a side ponytail.

Yukino wore a loose light yellow top and white shorts. She wore light yellow flats and her short hair was pinned back with a white rose clip.

Kagura wore a black tunic with black leggings. She wore black flats and her hair was in a ponytail.

Juvia wore a dark blue sleeveless knee length dress. She wore dark blue flats and her hair was in a ponytail.

Levy wore a light gray top with black capris. She wore light gray flats and her short blue hair was pulled back with a black headband.

Wendy wore a dark purple high-low dress. She wore dark purple flats and her hair was in pigtails.

As we were taking a break, I heard a knock on our door.

Lucy went to open it to find eight guys in jeans, hoodies, and sneakers.

The one in front spoke up.

"Is Mirajane Heartfilia here?"

It was Jack.

I walked up to the door to see Jack.

"Hi Jack!" I said smiling. "I'm sorry for making you come all the way here."

"No problem." He replied with a smile.

"Please come in."

All eight of them walked in and surveyed our house.

"Who are you?" Erza asked.

"My apologies." Jack said. "My name is Jack and these are my brothers who wanted to come with me. I helped Mira yesterday."

"Josh." Natsu.

"Ryan." Jellal.

"John." Sting.

"Ralph." Romeo.

"Dave." Gajeel.

"Evan." Rogue.

"Alex." Gray.

"Nice to meet you." I said. "I'm Mira. These are my sisters..."

"Lucy."

"Yukino."

"Erza."

"Levy."

"Wendy."

"Juvia."

"Kagura."

"Pleasure to meet you." The boys responded.

Jack walked over to me. "These are the dresses you asked for."

"Thank you so much!" Mira said. "I'm sorry I can't repay you though."

"It's fine. Are you coming to the ball tonight. "

"Of course. I hope we see you there."

"You will."

"See you tonight."

"Ya, bye."

"Bye."

They left and I turned to my sisters.

"Isn't he cute!"

"He is but the pink head, Josh, is better." Lucy said.

"No, the azure head, Ryan." Erza argued.

"Blonde haired John is so much cuter." Yukino replied.

"Alex is so dreamy." Juvia said.

"Ralph is adorable." Wendy insisted.

"Evan is so cool." Kagura said.

"Dave is so amazing." Levy said.

Then we all started arguing on who's better. After 10 minutes we stopped. We all had newfound crushes.

I took out the dress that was for Lady Angel. It was a navy blue with a plunging neckline. The skirt flowed down with ruffles on the end. The top had laced angel wings. The sleeves ended at the elbow. It seemed perfect for Lady Angel.

I headed toward Lady Angel's house with the dress. When I got there another maid opened the door and I gave the dress box to her. She nodded and left so I headed back home.

When I got home, me and my sisters continued cleaning the house. The ball was at 8 pm so we stopped at 6 pm to get ready. Each of the boxes Also contained jewelry, shoes, makeup and a pouch of gold coins. He was being too generous.

We finished at 7:30 pm.

I wore a light yellow gown. The lacy sleeves ended at my elbows and the ends sparkled. The top part was filled with lace flowers and split like a jacket. Sparkles on every opening. The skirt flowed from the top. The top connecting with the bottom to split in two with the lacy cloth over the sparkling yellow. The yellow pumps complimented the gown. Topaz earrings and necklace and a gold bracelet completed the look. My makeup was light yellow eyeshadow, rose lipstick, powder, rose blush, and mascara.

Lucy's POV

I couldn't believe it, I was actually going to a ball. I was so happy and Josh was so adorable. I hope I got to dance with him. I absolutely love the outfit I received.

My gown was rose pink. It was strapless and the top was quite simple with pink and white roses on the top right corner of the top. The skirt flowed downward like a waterfall. It was embroidered with lace white roses. The gown was glitter filled on the bottom with light sparkles on the skirt among the roses. The white strappy heels made the outfit perfect. The earrings were pearls dangling down. The necklace was a layered pearl chain as was the bracelet. My makeup was rose eyeshadow and blush, powder, mascara, and rose lipstick.

Erza's POV

I was going to the ball. I hope it turned out well. I hope I got to dance with Ryan in my beautiful outfit.

My gown was red and strapless. The top sparkled and the belt was a scarlet and had small gems on it. The skirt was high-low. The front ended at my knees while the back continued towards my ankles. The skirt was as simple as the top, it only sparkled and the skirts bottom half was embroidered with small flowers. The red strappy heels made the look amazing. I had ruby earrings and necklace along with a gold bracelet. My makeup was light red eyeshadow and blush, powder, mascara, and red rose lipstick.

Yukino's POV

I was going to my very first ball. I hoped to see John. I wanted to dance with him. He's so cute. I loved the dress I received.

My dress was a sleeveless light blue gown. The v-neck was filled with small blur gems. The top was plain. The skirt was layered. A simple blue cloth beneath a sheer white cloth that was filled with sparkling embroidered roses. Simple blue heels made the outfit fascinating. I also wore sapphire heart shaped earrings and necklace and a silver bracelet. My makeup was light blue eyeshadow, mascara, rose blush, powder, and rose lipstick.

Juvia's POV

I was going to a ball. I hoped to see my dreamy Alex there. His eyes could make any girl melt. I hope he liked my outfit.

My gown was a sleeveless ocean blue. The top was filled with light sparkles. The skirt flowed and rippled like water. It was embroidered with small blue flowers with a sheer white sparkled covered cloth on top of it. Blue pumps made the gown noticeable. I had Sapphire tear drop shaped earrings and necklace with a silver bracelet. My makeup was blue eyeshadow, rose blush and lipstick, powder, and mascara.

Kagura's POV

I was going to a ball. I hoped to dance with Evan in my beautiful gown.

My gown was deep purple and very simple. It was sleeveless and has a high-low skirt. The top was sparkle filled and the skirt the same. It was simple but the sparkles made it beautiful. I wore purple pumps and my jewelry was amethyst earrings and necklace, and a silver bracelet. My makeup was light purple eyeshadow, mascara, powder, rose blush and, light red lipstick.

Levy's POV

I was going to my very first ball. I hoped to dance with Dave even though he's way taller then me.

My gown was a light orange with elbow length sleeves and a scoop neck. The top was lace filled with flowers. The skirt was plain orange with a sheer cloth with sparkles. My shoes are orange heels. My jewelry was heart shaped topaz earrings and necklace and a gold bracelet. My makeup was light orange eyeshadow, mascara, powder, rose blush, and light pink lipstick.

Wendy's POV

I was going to a ball even though I was only 12. I hoped to see Ralph, we seemed to be the same age.

My dress was forest green and sleeveless. It was knee length and had floral patterns. The cloth sparkled. I wore green flats. My jewelry was emerald studs and necklace along with a silver bracelet. The only makeup I wore was powder and pink lip gloss.

Laxus's POV

It was time for the ball. Me and my brothers all wore matching tuxedos except we has different colored shirts and ties and we all similar crowns.

I had on a yellow shirt and tie.

Natsu had a pink shirt and tie.

Jellal had a azure shirt and tie.

Sting had a light blue shirt and tie.

Gajeel had a gray shirt and tie.

Rogue had a dark purple shirt and tie.

Gray had a dark blue shirt and tie.

Romeo had a purple shirt and tie.

We all headed to the ballroom to be greeted by our parents. Our dad wore an outfit like us except his shirt and tie were red. Our mom wore a elbow length sleeve blue gown that had no true design except that it was covered in sparkles.

"Now my sons, this will be Laxus's, Natsu's, Sting's, and Jellal's engagement but the public doesn't know that. We're suprising them at the end." Our dad said sternly.

We all nodded although I knew that we all hated the idea.

"You must be on your best behavior and dance with at least 5 girls." Our mother said sweetly.

We all nodded again. Then the guests started arriving. They all bowed towards us. My parents went to greet the guests. I turned to my brothers.

"This might be the worst day or our lives but remember those girls we met today. They'll be here. They'll know who we truly are. Let's hope they're not hurt because I know that each of us like on of the girls even though the four of us are engaged."

They all nodded sad but happy to see the girls.

After 30 minutes of dancing with daring young women who wore way to revealing clothes, the eight sisters arrived. They looked stunning in the clothes I had chosen with the help of my brothers.

They all started toward where me and my brothers had joined. But they were blocked by a lot of young women in revealing clothing.

Mira's POV

Me and my sisters finally arrived at the palace. We all had our hair down with rose clips. We had to walk as we had no transportation. It was a thirty minute walk and most of us were wearing heels. It was tiring. But as soon as we arrived, all of our tiredness left. We approached the steps and ascended up the majestic stairs.

As we arrived I saw all eight boys. But they had crowns on their heads. I was suprised as were my sisters but we just smiled. We started heading toward when a group of girls in revealing clothing appeared in front of us. The one in front had her hands on her hips. She wore a plunging bright yellow dress with a tight corset with a plunging neckline. The sight was blinding and she wore too much makeup.

"What are you bitches doing here." The traffic cone snarled.

"We came to the ball like you." Yukino replied softly.

"Why are you heading toward the princes?" She barked.

"Princes?" Lucy asked confused.

"Are you telling me that you don't know the princes of Fiore!" Traffic come laughed.

"See the blonde with the lightning bolt on his right eye." She pointed to Jack. "That's the crown prince of Fiore. Prince Laxus Dragneel. The pink head is Prince Natsu Dragneel. The other blonde is Prince Sting Dragneel. The azure head is Prince Jellal Dragneel. The short black head is Prince Rogue Dragneel. The one with piercings is Prince Gajeel Dragneel. The purple head is Prince Romeo Dragneel. The one with the dark hair is Prince Gray Dragneel."

We were all shocked. They were princes of Fiore. I guess I understood why they said fake names but it still hurt. They were rich and they were princes while we poor and were lowly maids.

Traffic cone continued. "I can't believe that you don't even know who they are. Have you been living in dumpsters? Well anyway. We were here first and we are so much better ran you so don't expect the princes to dance with any of you."

She gave us a menacing look and turned on her to sashay back to the princes of Fiore with her army of ladies.

We all looked at each other.

"They're princes." Wendy stated.

"Maybe they just showed pity on us." Kagura said.

"I don't think so." I said.

"They seemed genuine when they came, they came to our house instead of us greeting them." Lucy pointed out.

"Well let's just stay here and see if they bother coming." Erza suggested.

"I agree." Levy said.

"I really looked forward to this." Juvia said with a sigh.

"Well just have to wait." Yukino said.

We started talking about something when we each felt a tap on our soldiers. We turned to face a prince, the ones each of us had a crush on.

"May I have this dance." Laxus asked me.

"Yes." I replied as I couldn't refuse with everyone watching.

I saw my sisters dancing with the other princes and I immediately thought of cute ship names for them.

Lucy dancing with Natsu. Nalu.

Yukino dancing with Sting. Stingyu.

Erza dancing with Jellal. Jerza.

Juvia dancing with Gray. Gruvia.

Levy dancing with Gajeel. Gale.

Kagura dancing with Rogue. Rogura.

Wendy dancing with Romeo. Rowen.

Me dancing with Laxus. Miraxus.

I blushed at the thought of me and Laxus but it could never happen. He was the crown prince of Fiore while I was a maid who would possibly die soon.

I turned to Laxus and asked, "Why didn't you tell us?"

"I'm sorry but I didn't know that you were this disconnected from the world." He sighed.

"It's okay." I replied softly.

We continued dancing with each other for the next three songs till we decided to take a break. I could feel the glare of every girl on me excluding my sisters.

I walked over to the punch table. I was getting some punch when I felt an intense stare behind me. I turned to face Lady Angel. She was in the dress that Laxus had given me. She managed to look very slutty in it.

"What are you doing here!" She asked trying to keep her cool.

"I was just attending the ball." I replied quietly scared of what she might do.

"Well I just saw you dancing with my fiancée!" She yelled in my ear.

I covered my ear. "Your fiancée? I'm so sorry! I completely forgot that Prince Laxus was your fiancée."

"Just wait till you come to my house tomorrow. I'm giving you 20 whippings. No, make that 30." She snarled and turned on her heel and left.

Unshed tears glistened in my eyes and my sisters came over.

"What's wrong Mira?" Lucy asked.

I told them what Lady Angel told me. They were all shocked. They couldn't believe it. They knew Lady Angel was cruel but this was beyond cruel. Lady Angel was truly evil and if she became queen of Fiore what would happen.

"Ahem."

We all turned toward the sound. It was King Igneel Dragneel.

"Thank you all my coming to this ball today. I have a special announcement. My sons Prince Laxus, Jellal, Natsu, and Sting are engaged."

They was an applause that echoed throughout the room while some girls were furious.

"Prince Laxus is engaged to Lady Angel."

Lady Angel smiled sickly sweet and walked up to Laxus where he stood beside the king.

"Prince Jellal is engaged to Lady Flare."

Lady Flare smiled her creepy smile and walked up to Jellal where he stood beside Laxus.

"Prince Natsu is engaged to Lady Lisanna."

Lady Lisanna smiled smugly and walked up to Natsu to where he stood beside the queen.

"Prince Sting is engaged to Lady Minerva."

Lady Minerva smiled devishly and walked up to Sting to where he stood beside Natsu.

Applause echoed throughout the room once again.

Me and my sisters looked at each other. Horrible people were chosen to be brides. How did the king choose them of all people. Probably because of there high status and wealth. The four princes looked at me, Erza, Yukino, and Lucy sadly.

We were sad as well. Since it was almost midnight, we decided to leave. We all walked toward the grand steps. As we ascended the stairs we could feel the eyes of princes on us. A few other people started leaving as well. A day of joy turned sad.

We started the long walk home. We did no talking. It was too sad for chatter.

As we reached our home we decided to keep these clothes locked away as we wouldn't be going to another ball.

We changed into our nightgowns. We all dreaded the next day.

Could something worse happen?

A/N: Hi everyone! I decided to update again. Tell what you think of the story so far. I would appreciate some ideas.

What will happen to the girls tomorrow?

Will they meet the princes again?

Is their life going to get better or worse?

Find out in the next chapter of

Dumpsters to Diamonds

Chapter Three: A Turn for the Worse

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~StarshineRose18