All is Fair in

All is Fair in

Love and War

Chapter:

Seven

Masked Ball

Part Two

Day quickly swept by and night soon fell on to the two rival kingdoms. The silver moon and stars replaced the bright sun of the day. Prince Touya stood onto his bedroom balcony enjoying the pale bright light of the moon. He always seemed to have preferred the nighttime to day ever since he was a small, light boy. It stroke him funny that Sakura often felt the same way he did about the moon, even thought her guardian's power was from the sun. But in the end she was a child of daylight, so full of sun light bright aurora. His on the order hand, was a beautiful and pale as the soft moonlight.

"Touya," a soft heavenly soft called by his side. A small smile appeared on his face when he heard his name.

Without turning he soft whispered, "Hello Mother."

When he finally did turned he saw an image that he was happy to see. A divine figure appeared before him. The woman before was an angel, even when she was alive. It was his mother, the Queen. He long waving dark hair flowed to her waist and the dove like wings shown behind her gave of the look that would symbolize purity and light. At times, he wished Sakura would be able o see her, but he knew only he had that kind of magic like Sakura's magic centered around the Clow Cards.

"Tonight is the ball and you look very handsome," the angel spoke.

Prince Touya smiled lightly at his mother's sweet nature. He was in a midnight blue suit jacket with a median size diamond as his brooch and the base of the neck. His silver cuffs gave him an appealing look. His pants were white with brown knee-high boots. His hands were covered with white gloves. His cape was as dark blue, as his jacket, with silver trimming at the bottom. He held his blue and silver mask in his hands and his lend back on the side of the balcony.

As he began to talk there was a knock at his bedroom door. His mother smiled and said goodbye while Touya bowed as a sigh of respect.

"Prince Touya, are you there?" a servant girl asked.

"Yes, you may come in," Touya said.

She slowly opened the door to see him walking from the balcony to the mirror in his room.

"Beg your pardon, I came to see if you were in need of assistance," the young servant girl said as she bowed her head, when she looked up she saw Touya placing the mask above his eyes.

"No, but thank you. Is there any message from my father?" he asked.

"Yes, he wishes to see you before the ball in the royal meeting room. Will that be all Prince Touya?" she asked politely.

"Yes, thank you," Touya smiled causing the girl to lightly blush. She walk out and let out a sigh. She wished him the best of luck in the ball for like Sakura everyone liked Touya.

Back inside of Touya's bedroom, he could hear the sound on carriages pulling the ball was about to begin. He needed to go see his father.

Sakura heard the carriages from her room as Tomoyo fixed her hair. She saw the Li Castle from her mirror. She let out a sigh. She had told Tomoyo everything.

"I know what you are thinking about or better yet who," Tomoyo said gently.

"Am I that easy to understand," Sakura said.

"She, but I have known you since we were infants," she quickly stated.

Lady Tomoyo was dress in a light purple dress. It was similar to Sakura's. Once she was done, they heard a knock at the door.

"Come in," Sakura stated.

The door opened and it was Touya.

"Touya?" Sakura asked.

"Yes, it is I," he stated softly. He walked over and hugged her as he did the same for Tomoyo.

"What is it?" Sakura asked.

"I have just come from a meeting with father, he wants me to chose a bride at this ball as well," Touya sighed.

"I believe I know how you feel," Sakura stated.

He put his arms around her shoulders and say, "Come let's be off."

Once they arrived at the ballroom, they were taken back at the sight. The ballroom was showered in peach and cherry blossom petals with beige, pink, and white ribbons. Lit candles gave the room and pleasant glow. People in outfits of all colors were dancing around in circles and enjoying the sound of the music, which was echoing even in the smallest corner of the room. Smiles graced the faces of the unknown people who features were carefully hidden behind the masks they wore. Everyone even the king were wearing a masks. Before she could even say a word, a young gentleman in red and gold outfit surprised her by offered his hand out to dance. She took his hand and started to shrill in circles causing her to feel a little faint. She was grateful that the song stopped. As politely as possible she excused herself from her suitor and walked out to the balcony. She let out a breath of relief she was out of the ball. The dreadful ball, which she would, chose a husband. She placed her head in her hands. She let out a sigh and said, "I just want this night to be over."

"Already, but I haven't asked you to dance, my princess," a smooth voice called from the doorway. She spun around to see a young gentleman standing there. She didn't even understand why she was blushing under his gaze. He was handsome even with the mask on. He had a white outfit with gold and green trimmings. The light brown knee-high boots were a nice touch. If she didn't brother, she would have believed he was an angel.

"You don't know who I am, yet," he teased.

"Close your eyes and concentrate," he continued.

She did as she was told, not evening knowing why she was obeying. She quickly smiled and opened her eyes.

"How did you get in? How did you find with all of this people her?" Sakura asked.

He smiled and said," I had some help, like Kero. As for your second question," he said as he got closer and extended his hand. She quickly took it and found herself only inches away from his face. She blush a deep red as he continued to look at her.

"I could find you anywhere," he said as he pulled her in the call and started dancing. They danced slowly in circles and gazed into each other's eyes causing the world around them to slowly disappear.

"Excuse me, everyone," a voice boomed over the crowd causing them to stop.

Author's Note: Sorry for taking so long to update this chapter. I hope you liked it.