A birthday celebration Pt.1

It was not time for the Empress and the Emperor to enter the ball. The festival had already started. James was inside a room, along side Irvine preparing for the night's festivities.

James:  Irvine? Is my father going to be here today?

Irvine:                  No James, he's not.

James:  ……

Irvine looked down just in time to see the sad expression on the child's face. He then fixed his tie and knelt down in front of the child.

Irvine:   Hey, don't worry James. We'll still have fun tonight right?

James:  I guess….

Irvine:   Hmm…how about I make a deal with you?

James:  A deal?

Irvine:   What games do you like to play?

James:  Games? I like to play a whole lot of games! Me and dad use to always play tag! It was so fun!

Irvine:   Well, I cant believe I'm doing this, but if I promise to play tag with you tomorrow, will you promise to at least TRY and have a little fun?

James:  Uh huh!

Irvine smiled and fixed the little boy's tie. Just then, there was a knock at the door, followed by a sarcastic old familiar voice.

Man:     I was looking for the emperor. Would he by any chance be in this very room?

Irvine smile to himself as the familiar voice of Doctor D. was heard outside the door.

Irvine:   Is that you old man?

Doctor D walked in and smiled.

D:          Well, it seems that after all these passing years that the only thing that DOESN'T change is your attitude towards me!

Irvine:   Same goes for you. Who would've thought you would still be alive after all these years!

Irvine smiled and extended out his hand. Doctor D in return smiled and shook it, with the expression of a proud father on his face.

D:          Who would've thought this turn about could be? We're really proud of you Irvine, really proud.

Another knock was heard at the door.

Moonbay:          Is everyone ready?
James:  Empress Moonbay!

D:          Moonbay my old lass! How have you been?

Moonbay:          Doctor D!

Moon bay ran over and hugged Doctor D, which surprised everyone. After all, they really never did get along.

Moon bay:         Oh! I'm so happy to see you! How long has it been?

Dr D was overwhelmed with joy. Out of all the turn abouts, Moonbay's was most visible. I guess that's what happens when the thing you wish for most is granted. Moonbay had been trying to make an easy buck all her life, and now, she finally hist it big. There was no need for that sassy attitude any longer if she was to be Empress that is. But even so, that part of her still remained, but she seldom showed it.

Dr. D had departed to the ball room, leaving Moonbay, Irvine, and James In the room.

Moonbay:          I just came to check if you're ready.

Irvine:   Well, do I look ready?
Moonbay smiled to herself. Who would've thought that Irvine, out of all people, would be wearing a tux on a daily basis.?

Moonbay:          You look great Irvine.

Irivne:                  Hey, cant say the same doesn't go for you. I think I'll be the envy of every man tonight.

Moonbay:          With an empress on you arm, who wouldn't?

James:                 How about me? Do I look alright empres Moonbay?

Moonbay laughed and knelt down to pat the little boy's head.

Moonbay:          You Jamws, ar eht emost handsome of them all! Now, lets get going ot the ball shall we?

Jamws smiled and raced off to the ball room. Moonbay walked ouof the room and smiled, followed by Irvine.

Moonbay:          He sure seemed happy.

Irvine:   He;sa  kid. That's what ou do.

Moonbay smiled. Jirvine then lent out his arm,which Moonbay gladly took. A sthey walked passé dthe palace windows, looked out to see all the festivities below. Everyone, poor and rich were in perfect harmony, all together as one. Altogether, they were now the Moon Shire Empire. But hter was one problem, this wasn't permanent. This was only a temporary visit from the Shire Empire. This thought made Moonbay's heart ache. She looked away from the window and stared at the ground clenching to Irvine's arm . Irvine looked down at her.

Irvine:   Is something wrong?
Moonbay:          Irvine, stop for a moment.

Irvine:   Why? Everyone is waiting for us at the ball room Moonbay.

Moonbay:`         Please. Just for a second.

Irvine stopped walking ansd followed Moonbay to a window.

Moonbay:          Now, look outside. What do you see?

Her voice was was so softly spoken. Irvine took a look at her, then outside the window.

Irvine:   I see happiness. Everyone is in a good mood.

Moonbay:          Yes. Now, what would you do if someone tried to take….to take these people's happiness away?

Irvine:   I'd do anything in my power to stop them.

Moonbay looked up to Irvine and smiled.

Moonby:            You would, wouldn't you?

Irvine looked at her and laughed. He then took her arm playfully and led her away form the window.

Irvine:   Now you act as if someone died! Come on Moonbay! Have you forgotten that you're the empress? They're many peple waiting for us!

Irvine pulled her towards the ballroom door.

Moonbay:          But Irvine! Just listen to me for a second! I have something to tell you!

Irvine continued to playfully pull her towards the ball room.

Moonbay:          Irvine! Hey! Wat's with all the rush? You act as if you've never been to a ball room party before! Our guests don't really care if we'er late or not!

Irvine continued to smile and pull her forward.

Irvine:   Trust me! They will……There! We're here.

Moonbay:          Irvine, what's goig on?

Irvine:   Nothing. Nothing's going on.

Irvie lent out his arm again, and Moonbay took it, but with a confused look on her face. Then, the ball room doors slowly began to open, and like a flash, cheers and screams came through the opening doors.

Everyone:           SURPRISE!!!

Moonbay:          Wha-What is this?

Moonbay was completely shocked. Sh eturned over to look at Irvine wh owas smiling form ear to ear.

Irvine:   Don't tell me you forgot?

Moonbay:          Irvine, trust me. With that shock, I think I've forgotten everything form the past few weeks. Now, what is going on?

Irvine:   With all the work you were up to, I guess it's a reason you'd forget! Monbay, today is your birthday!

Everyone:           HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Screams and laughter was heard throughout the ballroom, followed by flowing streams of colorful confetti. Then, the orchestra started, and everyone found a partner to dance with on the ballroom floor. Dr. D walked up to Irvine and the still shocked Moonbay. He then patted Irvine on the shoulder.

D:          Great Job Irvine! You actually pulled this one off!

Irvine:   Couldn't have done it without you old man!

Moonbay:          Wait a sec! You were apart of this too?

D:          Of course! You don't live in New Helic City and not know hot to throw a decent part! Wh odo you think planned this all? Surely not Irvine!

Moonbay:          Wow. I don't know what to say. It's muc bettehr than that festival at New Helic City. Thank you.

D:          No need for that my girl. Seeing you tow make something fo yourselvews after you've been through is enough for me. I actually feel like a father! This old man Is good for something after all!

Moonbay:          You're good for plenty!

D:          Yes, well, take care Moonbay. Or should I say, "Empress"?

Moonbay:          What? You're not staying fo rhte party?

D:          what? Are you joking? No! I cnat take these parties! It's too much for my old age!

Moonbay:          Well, thanks, and take care now!

Irvine:   Yeah. Don't be a stranger.

D:          Don't worry!

Moonbay:          And one more thing!

D:          Yes?

Moonbay:          Call me "Moonbay" okay?

With that said, Dr. D smiled and walked away. But just then, another person waled up to gree the birthday "girl". It was James. He walked up with a rose and handed it to Moonbay.

James:  Happy Birthday Empress Moonbay.

Moonbay:          Thank you James! Its very lovely. I'll keep it and plant it in my garden.

James nodded and ran off again. Irvine then took Moonbay's hand and they celebrathed in the festival along sid eeveryone in the empire. Moonbay and Irvine danced together most of the night, seldom exchanging partners. Everyone in the ballroom witnessed the happiness between the two, and the hopes of the Moon and Shire Empire uniting was restored. Later in the night, everyone continued to dance, while Moonbay stopped. Irvine then followed her. She walked out to the balcony and starred over the edge to the familiar scenes of happiness and gaity below. Irivne approached her slowly. They were for the first time that night, truly alone. Moonbya looked up to the sky with the glow of the moons shinning brightly.

Moonbay:          The night sky looks sto beautiful tonight. Look at them Irivne. They're truly happy aren't they? Everyone in the empire gets along so well. Not including the fac ttha tour Moon Empire desperately needed the help of your Empire's storung fighting forces.

Irvine:   And our Empire would be nothing with out your empire's wealth. It seem slike everything just—

Moonbay:          --goes together perfectly….

Irvine:   exactly….

There was silence for a while. They just both looked onto the scened sbleow. One was of a a young girl and boy, overlooked by two teenagers, a girl and boy also. Theyre appearances oddly familiar. Irvine and Moonbay seemed to both look onto this same scene. Moonbay leaned on the railing and smiled.

Moonbay:          Just think. We use to be just like them.

Irvine:   Yeah, but I bet they don't have to deal with any flying papayas.

Moonbay:          Yeah! I know it!

Moonbay began to Blush as she remembered all the "good times".

Moonbay:          I wonder….I wonder what Van and Fiona are up to now?

Irvine:   Who knows? Probably gone off and married each other.

Moonbay began to blush at the thought.

Moonbay:          Yeah…probably. Those two…….they were good kids weren't they?

Irvine:   I hate to admit it, but I actually miss them.

Moonbay:          And Zeke too…. I miss them…..a lot.

Moonbay dug her face between her folded arms. Irvine turned to look at her with a sense that something was wrong. He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a blue small box. He had been waiting to give it to her later, but he found that now was the best time to do so.

***********************to be continued************************

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