Disclaimer: I do not own Drakengard, or the franchise though I wish to my bones I did!

This story was inspired by UnmercyfulDeath's "Not A Part of The Plan" and "Life Is Too Much Of A Miracle" sorry if it seems to be a cheap copy!

This is it! Almost to the home stretch people!! This chapter pretty much is the night after what happened last chapter, hope you all liked the "Caim moping" thing. Apparently the most popular thing was Angelus dragon-slapping him. Whatever.

Chapter Ten: A Night of Peace

Angelus had somehow bribed Caim into hosting a Ball. How escaped Opal but she was happy. Tonight she could have some peace and just chat with Ellen like they used to do. The prospect of doing so lightened her heart so much she felt as if she could soar through stone walls. Peace seemed short now two days before. The betrayal of the last of the loyal houses had shaken everyone. Her most of all. Ellen was the only thing that had kept her from going on a homicidal rampage. Opal shrugged it off. The cleaning was finished and there was to be a Ball to celebrate the end of the revolt that had lasted fifteen years.

Opal reached for her dress ties, claw scrabbling against it as it barely reached. Giving up with a huff she turned to her brother, "Would you help me please? This thing hates me." Naeovex smiled before walking forward and tying her dress up.

"What do you think mother and father have planned?" his question was simple but eloquent.

Opal turned her face to hid her blush, "No, not really. Just its more likely my mother. I don't really know our father."

"Its been a long time since I've seen either of them. I never really got to know them actually." Opal could here the slight hint of jealousy in his voice because she knew them both better then he ever got to. Smiling she shrugged it off. Turning so she could look at her entire form in the mirrors the maids had set up in their shared closet.

Satisfied Opal stepped back to take a good look at Naeo. He was in a white silk shirt with black silk pants that barely covered his legs and metallic bracelets on his for arms. She thought he looked quite handsome, she was in an emerald dress that brushed against the floor. With a ruby colored glove that reached just past her elbow on her human arm, and a thin gold chain with sapphires wrapped around her draconic arm. Opal was even wearing the pure white wing covers that made her wings look almost like angel wings without feathers. "I'm quite colorful…" she muttered to her self.

They both laughed before exiting the large closet that was almost an entire third room. They both finished getting small pieces of jewelry before meeting up again in the hall outside their now-shared rooms. Opal had also been surprised at how easily life had included him. Small talk at the dining table hadn't changed any with Naeo and Caim at it and Life just seemed… normal, to Opal. She liked it actually. Caim's wide range of facial expressions and Naeo's minor jokes had been highly amusing and Opal found herself wishing that life could remain like this. She found herself less inclined to do stupid things and listening to sense more. It spooked her some what.

She shrugged it off and showed Naeo to the Ballroom before the dancing started. Then wondered where Angelus and Caim were…

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Angelus looked down at Caim's sleeping form. It was almost time for the- she hissed in anger. Some times she wanted to kill this man! Then her mind turned to evil thoughts and she smirked.

Walking to where she was at the foot of the round ruby-studded bed she bent down and grabbed a hold of the covers. Counting to three and in the exact moment Caim rolled onto his side, she pulled them off. He sat up as they left him, what was that for? His mental voice was laced in consternation. Angelus just smiled at him as he sat there in nothing but his undergarments. He scowled and gave in. Flying wind bag…

Her grin grew even bigger as he slowly got dressed. Her own ruby colored dress was simple but still had dragons engraved on it. Caim just wore his golden ceremonial armor that he usually wore to political occasions. Angelus frowned at him as he smirked. "I really need to get you a wider range wardrobe."

Ha! That's if you can find a designer that I'll let take measurements.

"Will I have to pin you to let them?"

You might…

"Caim!"

The soldier turned lord laughed before making a quick exit to avoid Angelus's wrath and objects with projectile capabilities. The dragoness was left standing there fuming and felt Caim's presence dwindling as he fled. She contemplated chasing him down and giving him a few more scars before remembering she was on a time limit. Sighing Angelus quickly fluffed out her hair and put a ruby pin in. Checking once in the mirror she sighed, "I've become more like a human then I wish." She recalled her first meeting with Caim in the castle bialy at that old castle he had been shielding his sister in. Sighing Angelus shrugged and left the room and her thoughts, "I'll talk with Caim about it later. Until then I have a Ball to get Caim to."

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Opal split off from Naeo as soon as they reached the grand hall. Her father had been able to finish some how before even Angelus had. She had also given up on trying to guess how, no one cared either so why should she? Opal looked around the gathering that was still slowly growing in size. It took her a few minutes but she was able to spot Ellen coming in with a small escort. She waved to her a friend and Ellen shooed her followers away before heading over to Opal, "I swear. My father could of at least taught me some basics of governing before trying to betray your parents!" Opal couldn't help but laugh. The look on Ellen's face was priceless, it was a cross between anger and consternation.

"So how have you been?" Ellen's question pulled Opal out of her laughing fit. Grinning Opal motioned to give her a moment.

"I've been much better since our lives have smoothed out some. Or at least mine has. I haven't been able to talk to you in a long time!" She hugged Ellen at that point. The last time they were able to actually stop and talk they hadn't left on a stable note. Yet, it was obvious to opal that they had finally been able to make up. "So did the invitation tell you anything for what my mother and father have planned for tonight?" With that their conversation turned to what could be planned.

Several minutes passed before some music started and couple started dotting the dance floor. Opal leaned against the refreshments table, she watched as several men asked Ellen to dance and several ladies asked Naeo to dance. Opal was personally surprised how well of a dancer he was. One period he even played the violin with one of the musicians. That had amazed her. He was more talented then he let on… Abandoning her thoughts Opal stood and wormed her way towards the far door. She was never really one for parties and her odd attire would draw attention.

She made it to about half way before Caim entered the room. The way it looked like he was sneaking proved to her that he had angered Angelus so he was trying to keep a low profile. Opal nearly burst into laughing when a drunk Feord noticed him and brought him to meet a few of his new followers. The look on her father's face proved that he wished to be anywhere but there. Opal smirked as Angelus followed in not soon after he was snatched up by Feord who, ironically, also snatched up Angelus. Her face became a smile of triumph as she spotted he also had Caim who gave her an embarrassed grin. Opal was thankful that tonight was going to be quite and peaceful. At that moment one of the lord boys that didn't betray them asked her to dance. Opal accepted and removed her wing covers that were starting to itch and danced with the embraced man.

There ya guys go, another chapter to the epicness! I'd LOVE to have reviews from some more readers but thats up to the readers XD

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WARNING! ONLY TWO CHAPTERS LEFT BEFORE THE END!