Kid: I finally get to meet my future wife.
Me: Yes you do.
Kid: She's perfect. So symmetrical.
Me: Yes, Kid, we know.
Melaena: *sigh*
*****ONE WEEK LATER*****
It was the night of the Princess's party. Everyone gathered at Gallows Manor to get ready. Maka, Tsubaki, Liz, and Patty were in the sisters' room, while the boys were in Kid's room.
"So, you are going to marry this girl?" Soul asked while fixing his tie.
"Yes. Father and her parents arranged it when we were children. We won't have the wedding until I turn 18, however." replied Kid.
"So what does she look like?" asked Black Star.
"Oh, she's absolutely perfect! She has lovely brown skin, and purple eyes. And she has long beautiful black curly hair. I have never seen such symmetry!" Kid gushed. Soul and Black Star looked at each other and shook their heads.
"Dude, I don't see how anyone can marry someone they never met. So not cool." said Soul, thinking of Maka. He loved Maka and could never imagine marrying someone he didn't love.
"Well, we have met. We used to play together as children. We just haven't seen each other in a long time. So it's not like we're complete strangers." Kid said as he put the finishing touches on his outfit. He was wearing a white tuxedo with black trim, and a black bow tie. Soul was wearing a black suit with a red shirt and tie. Black Star, at Tsubaki's insistence, was wearing a black tuxedo with a royal blue vest and bow tie.
"Come on, let's see if the girls are ready." said Soul, and they all headed out of the room. The girls were already downstairs. Maka was wearing an olive green strapless ball gown, with gold sandal heels. She had one white opera gloves and a gold necklace with matching earrings. Her hair was down in ringlets. Tsubaki was wearing a traditional silk blue kimono with blue heels and her hair was in an oriental updo. Liz was wearing a strapless red evening gown with a split that ended mid thigh. On her feet she wore black kitten heels and black opera gloves. Her hair was down with the front pinned back for an elegant look. Patty looked almost identical to her sister, except she had on a pink dress and white gloves, and her hair was in short curls.
"Ready?" Kid asked. Everyone nodded. "Don't forget your masks." he said and they all headed outside. A black and gold carriage, pulled by eight black winged horses was awaiting them.
"Ooooohhh, pretty." Patty gasped.
"Kid, where did you get the carriage?" asked Maka.
"The King sent it, to take us to the party. The horses are to help bring the Princess to safety." Kid replied.
"It's awful that her parents have to die." Tsubaki said.
"Even worse that the Princess doesn't even know what's going on." Soul said. Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Ha! I'm not afraid of a puny Kishin! I can take that whole army by myself!" said Black Star, arrogant as always.
"Remember, our job is to get the Princess and get out. Her safety is our number one priority. Understand?" Kid said. Everyone nodded. Everyone got into the carriage.
"Black Star, promise you won't make a fool of yourself." Tsubaki pleaded. Black Star scoffed. The carriage took off, and was headed to a portal, which led them to the Underworld. The gang was amazed to see all of the dead souls that they had collected.
"So this is where Lord Death sends all the souls." Soul said.
"Ooohh, look! There's the giraffe whose neck I broke!" Patty yelled excitedly. Liz sweat dropped. Kid sighed. "Dammit, Patty." He said. Patty just laughed hysterically. Soon they had arrived at the magnificent palace. It was even larger than Gallows manor. As they made their way inside, they stopped to admire the paintings and statues that adorned the corridors. One particular painting caught their eye, however. In the painting was a tall and muscular man. He has violet eyes, and long dark silver hair. On the left of him was a beautiful woman. She had brown skin, and long black curls. What stood out were her eyes, which were a beautiful turquoise. On her head was a tiara set with sapphires. Across from her was a young who was equally exquisite. She had the same dark hair as the other woman, and her skin was a shade lighter. She also had the same violet eyes as the man in the portrait. On her head sat a ruby tiara. They were all richly dressed. They were looking at a portrait of the royal family.
"Kid, is this her? The Princess?" Maka asked. Kid looked up at the painting.
"It must be." he said.
"She's beautiful." said Tsubaki.
"She's even more lovely in person." said a voice. Everyone turned in the direction of the voice. There stood Queen Fairuza. She was wearing a dark green gothic style ball gown made of satin with black lace. Her hair was down and pinned back and upon her head sat a black tiara with set with emeralds. Her eyes seemed to sparkle through the peacock feather mask she was wearing. The gang curtsied and bowed before her.
"Her mom doesn't looked half bad either." Soul mused under his breath to Black Star. Maka glared at the both of them.
"I am very glad you all could make it. Please, follow me to the ballroom." Fairuza said. Kid and the gang did as they were told.
Meanwhile, Princess Melaena was in her room getting ready, with assistance from Brigitte.
"Oh, Princess, don't look so glum. It's your birthday, and there is a party for you downstairs." Brigitte said while lacing Melaena's corset.
"I would smile if it wasn't for the fact that my parents are forcing me to marry." the Princess spat.
"Now, dear, I know you this wasn't your ideal plan for a marriage, but your parents have your best interests at heart. They love you. You know that." Brigitte replied. The Princess sighed. She knew Brigitte was right. She looked at the wall. There sat a small portrait of Kid that Lord Death had commissioned and sent to her. From what her mother said, Kid seemed like a sweet, well-mannered young man, and he doesn't seem to be lacking in the looks department. But she did not love Kid. She wanted to marry someone that she had fallen in love with, as her parents had, not have an arranged marriage. However, she knew she had no choice. What's done is done. Melaena was marrying Kid, and that was all there was to it. Melaena finished getting dressed and looked in the mirror. She looked exquisite. She on a white and silver Lolita style ball gown, which was adorned with white lace, and was embroidered with small amethysts, to set off her eyes. Her mother also had the jeweler create a silver tiara set with amethysts and pearls. Her hair was pinned back in an elegant style and her curls fell to her waist. She looked every bit of a princess.
"How beautiful you look, my dear." said Brigitte, smiling. "Come on, we can't keep your guests waiting." she said as she led the Princess out of the door.
Lady Griselda was watching the Princess through a looking glass, smiling wickedly. She had waited years for this day to come. She would finally be rid of the little brat who stood in the way of her getting the crown, of the brother she always resented, and the women she's always hated, who's beauty she envied.
"Goodbye, dear niece. This is the end o your life as you know it. After this day, I will be Queen of Charon. Power, privilege, all would be mine."
Sorry to leave you off like this, but next chapter will be worth it. Will Griselda's plan be successful? Will Kid and Melaena get along? Stay tuned to find out! Read and review please!
Kid *running towards Melaena*: Come here, my symmetrical angel!
Melaena: Get away from me! I'm not your angel!
Me: You will be.
Melaena: What did you say?
Me: Nothing.