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Disclaimer III: Sorry for any OCness.
(Back to the scary ladies lol)
Going back to dress, Günter was curious why they were wearing two robes. He had asked Murata about it several times but he just laughed and said it would save some of Günter's sanity. Just as Günter and Murata got back to the hallway of the dressing room a loud Ka Boom was heard. With a quick worried look passing between them, they ran the rest of the way back, their robes almost tripping them in their haste. When they opened the door and ran inside they were surprised to see purple smoke and fabric everywhere. Different colors of fabric hung from windows, from pictures (making them crooked), draped on chairs, and all over the floor. The Great Sage peered through the smoke trying to find a window, his nose and mouth covered by the sleeve of his robe. Günter started to cross the room to open a window covering his face with his sleeve as he went. But before he got there, Anissina had gotten all the windows open and the smoke was leaving the room. Murata raised an eyebrow and asked "What happened and is everyone ok?"
Anissina looked over at the two men and answered, "Oh, I was just testing Get Dressed Impossible Fast and Beautifully-kun, when a small mishap occurred. Apparently I used the wrong maryoku to power it up. Another failure. Pity."
"That is a pity, Anissina" said Lady Cheri standing up from behind a sofa.
"But now we are all behind on getting ready, but we can do it or my name is not Jennifer of Yokohama!" said Miko Shibuya also getting up from behind the same sofa.
"Mama-san, what are you doing over there?" Murata asked surprised.
"Oh Ken-chan, it was so exciting! Ani-chan's invention began to shake, then sparks and purple smoke started coming out! Cheri-chan grabbed me and we hid behind this sofa." She gestured towards it. "Yu-chan must have lots of fun here, with how exciting it gets with everyone. I should come and visit more often now that Sho-chan knows how to travel back and forth. I could even come help Wolf-chan get Yu-chan to hurry up and pick a day!" She stood there looking overjoyed at the idea.
"That sounds like an idea, Mama-san. By the way where is Lord Bielefeld? We haven't seen him since earlier." Murata said smoothly changing the subject and making a note of what she said in his head.
"Of course you haven't, I look ridiculous and I absolutely refuse to go to the party!" Yelled Wolfram.
"Maa, Maa Wolf, you look simply marvelous! You will enchant Yuri Heika all over again and he will have to fight off all your admirers. Now come out and show Geika how lovely you look" Lady Cheri told him.
"But Mother!" Wolfram wailed.
"You don't like what I picked out with Yuri Papa? It suits you." Greta said while bringing Wolfram into the room where everyone was waiting. As Wolfram walked in, eyes looking at the rug beneath his feet and chewing on his bottom lip, squeals of delight were heard from the ladies. Wolfram stopped and stood there embarrassed, with blushing cheeks waiting for the two men to say something.
"Well?" Wolfram asked, trying to look unconcerned.
Günter smiled and replied, "You look breathtaking."
"I don't look completely ridiculous?" Wolfram questioned them.
"Of course not," Günter and Murata said at the same time.
"Have you seen how you look?" Günter asked.
"No, but…" Wolfram's voice tapered off.
"Come, look here," Günter gently pulled him over to a long dressing mirror. "Yuri Heika looked very carefully for something that would be perfect for you. He has taken planning for everything very seriously. Look at yourself, Wolfram." Wolfram reluctantly looked into the mirror and stared. "Heika looked far and wide to find this silk. See how it begins with the faintest of pinks to darker pinks? The scattered sakura blossoms and petals decorating the silk match your skin. All this was done with you in mind. He took everything about you into account while selecting your kimono. From the ornaments in your hair to the geta on your feet. Surely with all the effort Heika put into this, you could come to the party wearing it." Wolfram nodded slowly, still looking at himself in the mirror. Günter stepped away and Murata walked over.
"Good job on averting that disaster," Murata complimented him.
Günter smiled "All I did was tell the truth."
"Marvelous, simply marvelous" Lady Cheri told them. She clapped her hand "Now if you gentlemen will come with me we will get started with your hair and then on to what Heika picked out for you! Jennifer-san will help!"
(later….)
"Geika, what is going on?" Günter asked softly.
"Hmm, something the matter?" The Sage replied.
"Why am I wearing makeup?" Günter asked.
"Why so you are, the ladies must think you need it. Don't worry about it. Looks like you aren't then only one concerned about it though," came his reply, looking across the room. They both watched as a blue kimono clad Yozak was attempting to argue with the Lady Cheri about the makeup. She kept talking over him. "I wouldn't have thought he would mind the eye shadow," mused Murata.
"Oh that's not the problem, he just wanted a darker hue of a blue." Jennifer Shibuya told them as she finished up Gunter's makeup. "There you are, all finished! Doesn't he look lovely, Ken-chan?" she asked.
"Lovely," Murata echoed. "Mama-san, you've out done yourself."
"Why thank you! You both are done now, so now we can put you in your kimonos!" she told them excitedly. She pulled Günter out of his chair and began tugging on his robe trying to get him out of it.
"Madame, what are you doing?" Günter half shrieked.
"You need to get out of this, of course, though I am curious. You did pick Yu-chan some rather skimpy underwear to wear. Do you wear the same?" Jennifer Shibuya asked, pulling at his robe. Günter stood there shocked, mouth agape. She took advantage of this to pull his robe off. "Ken-chan" she pouted, finding another robe underneath.
"We need him still able to go to the party tonight, Mama-san. That's why the two robes, Günter." Murata told them.
'Aww, oh well. Ani-chan could you be a dear and get the boys' kimonos?" Jennifer asked her.
"I'm bringing them now. I think this was it. Ok, Günter, close your eyes. We want this to be a surprise," Anissina said, carrying a large white bag.
"Um, do I have to?" Günter asked weakly.
"Yes!" replied the ladies all together from all over the room, staring at him.
"Fine," he said, while closing his eyes. All Günter could hear was the rustling of cloth, the ladies giggles, and the odd advice that Heika's mother was giving. He was being moved about gently and dressed like a doll. "Um, this is very disconcerting, I mean I am very grateful that you are helping me dress, but …."
"Relax, they will be done soon. Tell me more about the party." The Great Sage asked him.
"Well, um this party is about Heika and by him." Günter told him. "Everything about the party, the food, music, and what is worn was suggested by Yuri Heika. When I sent out the invitations I made sure that it had a good name."
"You named the party?" Murata asked surprised.
"Of course, all the parties have names so that out guest know what to expect. It's only the polite thing to do and it's tradition. Started by our great Original King. I'm surprised that you didn't know." Gunter said.
"Well, that does sound like him, and something like that isn't something I am interested in. What is this party's name?" Murata asked him.
"Understanding His Majesty the Maoh Heika's, Rich Heritage, Cultural Background of the Glorious Other World that Helped Bring Him Up and Shape His Young Life" Gunter announced grandly. "Well that's the short version, of course. The invitations do say a lot more."
"That sounds … impressive, but don't worry about telling us the longer version. I do hope er believe the ladies are done. We do need to get downstairs, you look fine, open your eyes or you might fall though." Murata told him. "Here, why don't you walk with Lord Bielefeld, you both need the practice walking in getas. We will be right behind you if you need help. Just take it slow."
"Ok," both Wolfram and Günter replied, heading slowly for the party.
"Lady Cheri, I have a question. Where did Lord Gunter get that kanzashi for his hair? I don't remember seeing it with what Shibuya brought back for everyone. Is it something he got for himself?" Murata asked while walking staying out of ear shot of Günter.
"Oh no, Gwendal found it in a little shop. Or at least that is what he said. Rather cranky too, when I asked which shop. Oh! What to do! He will never get married if he keeps that grouchy attitude. And oh, the wrinkles he will get! Its sad, only one darling child of mine is engaged. Maybe I should take the other two on one of my trips." Lady Cheri sighed. "If I can get them out of the castle. What do you think, Geika?" she asked.
"Oh, I think we can find them someone a little closer to home. I think I can help" Murata told her smirking a bit. "We better catch up or they will get to the party before us."
"Oh? This is going to be an interesting party after all! Wolfram, darling! Wait for me! Come on, Geika!" Lady Cheri said, hurrying toward the rest of the group. "Ok, now that we are almost to the ballroom. Let's do a final check. Everyone looks good. Wait, Anissina, your bow is crooked, can someone fix it? Alright ladies, all ready? Oh and you gentlemen as well." She didn't wait for a reply."Then let's go turn heads now, shall we?" With a mischievous smile, Lady Cheri led them into the ballroom.
The kimonos that are being worn at the party.
Gunter - pale purple to dark purple with white roses and petals
Wolfram - pale pink to dark pink with white and pink sakura blossoms and petals
Murata - black with red dragons
Cheri - silver with peacocks
Greta - pale yellow with goldfish
Jennifer - pale green with white lilies
Anissina - red (matches her hair) with yellow dragonflies
Gisela - deep green (matches her hair) with pink lotus flowers
Yozak - periwinkle blue(which I think matches his eyes and goes nice with his hair) with dark blue tiger lilies and petals
Maids - baby blue with daisies
I wasn't allowed to describe what everyone was wearing in detail in the story. Something about overkill, rambling or something. So I bowed to her wishes and didn't. But I did write it here for everyone else. I spent more time than necessary figuring out what everyone should wear. Yes, I am that silly. Ok, in the coming chapters there may be a hiccup with my proofer. She is iffyish on reading straight out yaoi. So I thought I would ease her in to it with small hints of it. So far its ok, but if she ends up fainting or something, well. May have the full out yaoi non proofed. Also as I have been writing this, then typing this, it has changed some. Well it got a little longer, and may not flow perfect or at all, and sorry if its odd to. But I am glad people are reading it and seem to like it. Ok now I am rambling, sorry.