13: The Suitors
As the couple were staring at each other they heard a voice in the distance.
"Ha I thought I was the only one who thought I might be able to get free time with the lady before the ball. Look boys looks like we got more competition." Said a man that looked to be a dragneel but he seemed different.
To Hendrickson's surprise there was a group of four men walking to where they were. It compromised of a black wolf, another dragneel and a mirangel with the what he thought was a dragneel.
"Ignus what do you want?" Mira said in hiss
"Is that any way to treat a suitor Mira, I thought you knew better." Ingus said in distaste
"Only if their not the only one to have manipulated and killed my parents." Mira growled
Hendrickson didn't like the sound of that at all. Why was he allowed to roam free if she knew of his crimes
"Oh poor naïve Mira you still can't prove it and I plan to get you as my bride one way another." Ingush said with pure lust in his voice
"Shouldn't you be more valiant and noble to the lady you are trying to win." Hendrickson said as he stood
"What are you doing here relic?" Ingus hissed in anger
Hendrickson didn't know how to respond he was sure he was never here before
"Hahahahhahahaha never mind that we will see who wins tomorrow at the tournament." Ingush said while booming laughing away the gardens
"We wanted to come let you know that we are coming to state that it will be a honor tonight at the ball." The mirangel said
"We hope that this years festival is a success." Said the dragneel
"Can't wait to see what beauty that you will bestow on us tonight." Said the wolf as they left Hendrickson and Mira in the garden.
Once the men had left Mira let out a sigh of relief. She pondered how the ball would go especially since her nemesis Ingush was there. Hendrickson tried to comfort her but was confused.
"Time to go to the festival I really need to check on things and get ready for tonight." Mira said as she lightly pushed away and started walking
Deciding the time was not right to ask her about the exchange he escorted her to the festival. They walked around for a bit and then they came upon the sins and their "dates".
"I hope you all are enjoying yourselves!" Mira said with joy in voice
Bane being slightly drunk spoke first "The spirits you serve here are fantastic and taste sweet unlike the ale back home (hiccup)"
"Thank you it's a special fruit that the brewers use to make the drink." Mira chuckled as Elaine tried to steady Bane
"Before I went off to get ready for the ball I wanted to formally invited you all and ask the girls if they wanted to come with me and get ready." Mira said cheerfully
The girls agreed and they all started walking to the mansion