Episode 12: Ball of the Emerald City
Tasha was with her friend Maranda at the time she was visiting, they were talking about the emerald ball wish is the biggest holiday in this region.
Maranda was Catherine's daughter so she was the tanzanite region princess, however Floridian was not going to tell her daughter everything.
"Sorry Maranda my mom has got the plans for the ball top secret, she won't share them with me until the day of the ball so we have to wait.
But hey I bet your going to like the decorations when were finished, I love this time of year its fall my favorite season the air gets cooler." They both giggled as they watched the sunset in the horizon.
Alex knew about the Ball at the Emerald City however Cassandra didn't, she was planning on asking her mother however she got the same answer as always.
"Cassandra I know you want to go the ball is in two weeks, but sweetie I still don't think you're ready to go out into public yet.
Your twelve years old that not an appropriate age for a girl to go to parties, once you get older you can join your brother in this family tradition." Crystal wasn't being very nice to her daughter however she was being like her mother.
"But mother Alex is the same age as me how come he can go, that not fair mother I know I'm a girl but I should at least go." Cassandra felt very sad as she looked in her mother's eyes.
Crystal told her that back when she was a child she had to wait; besides what she didn't know is that Alex is one minute older than her.
"Sweetheart Alex is thirteen he is one minute older than you, you were born the next day even though you are twins you're not the same age.
Once you turn thirteen you will get to go to parties Cassandra, don't worry it's only two weeks away so you get to spend some time with us" Speaking softly Cassandra didn't know this however it didn't help her feel better.
It was a school day on the week of the ball it was going to be on Saturday, everyone was chatting about it even Alex.
"Boy I would feel bad for any girl that twelve if they live in those customs, besides if you have a twin born on another day they won't have a ball for you.
But hey at least you will have a birthday party with the kingdom, sadly won't be exciting as a ball for people don't normally celebrate those." Cassandra didn't believe that however that rumor was quite true.
It was night time in the Heaven's region Cassandra went to her mother, asking what they will do for her birthday since it was a day after the winter ball.
"Oh sweetie I don't know what we will do dear we will be so busy, we'll have duties to do for the kingdom your brother will be on patrol.
Maybe the citizens might have a special surprise for you, don't be sad dear I love you don't ever forget that ok." Cassandra walked very slowly to her room.
Lady Jasper heard all of this from the hallway she was about a foot away, she wasn't happy with Crystals words.
"Crystal you know very well that her birthday won't be fun at all, since you all will be busy she will be the only one feeling left out.
Now why don't we have her birthday on the winter ball, the she won't feel left out she's always in her brothers shadows." Crystal felt that it would be too much work.
"But Jasper that would be too much work for us in one day, however she is in her brother's shadows maybe we can do this." Maybe Crystal was seeing the error of her ways.
"Don't worry Crystal you will find a way just think a little, besides we only have three months to think about this so there is no time for rushing." This was a good idea maybe Crystal could take it to consideration.
Week has passed it was time for the festivals in the region; Tasha was helping her mother out with the decorations.
Everyone did their part putting up emeralds around the city; they had their work cut out for them if they wanted to be finished before Saturday.
Floridian was with her husband King Marcus overseeing everything, Clyde was the Emerald General he gave orders to the rest of the soldiers.
"Clyde up the security this time you don't know what they will plan, it hard enough to decorate a city it's even worse dealing with an uninvited guest.
I'm counting on you Clyde I know you won't let me down, however that doesn't mean they will not plan something sneaky." Marcus spoke softly shaking his head he had a ton of things on his plate.
"Your grace don't worry too much they wouldn't dare do it, however if they did I must admit they are very brave yet foolish.
I have everything under control no need to worry yourself, I will see to any threat that come they will be terminated." Clyde spoke in a commanding tone that made Marcus feel a little bit better.
The days flew by everyone was finished with décor, Floridian and Marcus were pleased with all the hard work everyone did.
Tonight they all would celebrate the effort they made, the invitations were already sent the party was to begin at soon it was already sunset.
Anderson and Crystal were already dress for the occasion; Alex was dressed coming down the stairs not trying to run.
Lady Jasper was going to go with the group as well, leaving little Cassandra all by herself with nothing to do Marco had work to do.
"Aunt Jasper hey there you are I'm so glad you came, so would you like to see the flower collection I have I'll give you one if you like." Cassandra spoke in a timid tone smiling hoping for her response.
"Cassandra your aunt doesn't have time to look at your collection, she is coming to the ball with us she got invited as well.
I bet you have homework tonight Floridian's daughter might have hers done, once you finished your homework go straight to be you need your sleep.
Maybe tomorrow your aunt my see your flowers if she's not busy, don't worry dear tomorrow we will have lots of things to do." Crystal spoke softly patting her daughter's head.
She gave her a kiss before leaving the crystalline palace, she felt so sad about this but she didn't find this surprising.
Meanwhile at the Emerald palace the party just began, many visitors came to see the décor of the region.
The emerald city gets its name by the glow of the crystals; with this the city is always as you say green with envy.
Meanwhile in the palace the guest were enjoying their time here, this place looked very fancy I guess you have to prepare for parties well.
Back in palace where Cassandra stay she was very bored, the castle workers were the only people there they were no fun.
Maroon came into her room he can fly easily through the air; looking at here he knew she was a little bit down.
"Princess you look a bit down tonight why don't you talk to me, don't worry I'll talk to you dear I will understand everything." He spoke in a soft voice patting her on the back.
"Maroon it's nothing except why doesn't my mother trust me, I want to go to these parties but it's like she so scared to let me go anywhere.
Maybe before they go to be you can tell them what I said, you might make her understand you're the best person for doing that." Giving Maroon a hug before she went to bed she was tired.
The party went by well everyone was enjoying their time; the visitors were having a great night traveling though the emerald city.
The ball ended with a bang fireworks shoot through the sky, Alex and the rest of his family returned home his mother told him something.
"Alex give your sister this when she wake up dear, it would make her happy I brought her something back like I promised.
Now off to bed now you must be tired from the party, you need your rest for tomorrow you will have lots of duties to do." She spoke softly giving him a soft kiss on the cheek.
Maroon came into the area where the queen was her husband went to be, he spoke softly trying to get her attention.
"Excuse me your majesty I must talk to you for a moment, it about your daughter she spoke to me before she went to bed." He spoke waiting for her response.
"Very well Maroon make it quick I'm quite tired from the long night, I could use a nice little rest tell me what she said." She spoke softly wanting to know however she would be shock to find out what she said to him.
"Your majesty she said that you never trust her for once, she also told me that she doesn't feel happy staying at home while you are away.
She wanted me to tell you because she feels left out, you always pass her by never listening to Lady Jasper it's like you ignore her calls.
If you would like to talk to her more then you are welcome to, please your majesty she is really sad she feels like no one loves her." He spoke very softly however he did feel like he was going to be in trouble for this wasn't his place to speak.
But she wasn't mad at him at all she was in tears just then, she never knew about this she felt ashamed as how she treated her daughter.
She did respond to Maroon this time in sadness to her voice, he's never seen this side of the queen before.
"Oh Maroon your right I should have listened to Jasper, I such a terrible mother I never knew how she felt I'm always with her brother.
It must be hard for her living in her brother's shadows, no one to talk to her when she sees me I go with Alex it must be heart breaking to her.
Tomorrow I might talk to her a bit to see how she feels; she loves her brother maybe this might work out for me." She spoke softly as she went to her quarters to go to sleep.
Maroon did a great serves for Cassandra tonight, without his help she would have never gotten to her mother before she will be pleased.
Night came to the region like a quick breeze though the land, maybe this family will finally get some peace…for now let me rest I'm going to sleep myself.