Trying my best to update older stories. Muse wise it's been working so far. Do let me know if there's a story you are hoping for most.

Enjoy

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While Prince Jack was teaching his new friend; the finer points of ballroom dancing. Anika was starting the long task of getting ready. She was going to look like a fairy, the way she was coloring her hair. She was lounging, floating in the large bath. Dona would walk by, adding cents and oils to, the bath water.

"Dr. Harper, says all these herbs and scents will help you relax and boost your immune system." Her cousin promised; from another side of the large tub. Both of them in soft bathing towels; even though the bubbles hid everything.

"Well it does smell like my Garden, I always feel most relaxed there." High Princess Anika sighed as she enjoyed the water. "My feet are going to be so sore tonight." She chuckled, thinking of all the dancing ahead.

"Remember, your father will want the first dance."

"Part of me feels like all of this, isn't even really necessary." Anika lamented as she stepped from the water and into a robe.

"Well, perhaps… it isn't. Tell your father you only need a week. It's all the time you really need to decide. Maybe not even that. Your heart will know, it might even know after tonight. Who you want to get to know, at least." Duchess Rose Replied. "The rest of it is just as much letting them, get to know you."

"You do have a point. Alright, I'll talk to Daddy

~ACoW~

"So, feeling a bit more confident?" Prince Jack asked as they twirled around the floor. The room still beautiful even dusty and forgotten. He was letting his friend lead and so far, things were going well.

Ianto nodded and smiled. The music stopped and he stepped back. "I don't know how I can thank you."

"You already did. You could have easily left me there in those secret walkways. You didn't, I won't easily forget it Yan." Harkness smiled and Prince Jones smiled back. Suddenly Ianto surged forward and Jack found himself, against the wall; with his friend's lips smashed to his. Catching up to the shock, he started to reciprocate. The kiss became less messy and more controlled. The older Prince rolled and now Prince Jones was trapped.

"Jack…I…" He panted; only to tilt his mouth into another kiss. "We… we should st-stop…"

"Why?" Prince Jack asked innocently, dragging his lips down his friend's throat.

"For one thing we'll miss the royal ball. And I kind of want more than a sloppy shag in a dusty back room…" Ianto deadpanned.

Harkness pulled back with a chuckle. "Does that mean I get a rain check?" The older prince leered.

"Yes, you wanker. I did kiss you first remember? Now kiss me again, then let's go get ready."

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"There she is! My beautiful poppet!"

"Daddy! You're here!" Anika cried as she rushed to hug her father.

"High Queen Yvonne sends her regrets. She promises to make it for your birthday." High King Saxon informed as he set his daughter down.

Let the Grand Ball Begin!