Dancing Dreams

It was time for the Celebration of the LeMure, the only time when the LeMure could relax from their missions. The grand Temple of the Dark was the center of the peace, where the LeMure could come knowing their life was not at risk. They grouped together, discussing past missions and future hopes.

The doors on the top of the stone stairs opened, swinging inward; the thirteen members of the Dark exited them and slowly walked down the stairs. The LeMure was quiet, the respect was apparent towards the people who gave them their position and missions. The last member was of the Head of the Dark, her beauty shining light a white light.

She walked in the room with a surreal grace, the ebony folds of her silk dress cascading down around her. She paused at the base of the stairs, her pupil-less eyes studying everyone; she was thrilled that so many came to the Celebration. She stepped upon the main floor, her ivory hair swaying by her hips.

She looked around, the Celebration was in full swing; people were laughing and having a grand time. She walked over to the main pillar; the thick stone, smooth against her skin. She closed her eyes, the gentle music flowing around her. This was the time when she enjoyed everything the most, her position of the Head of the Dark and the joy of being a LeMure combining in one.

"Lady Orion, you shouldn't be here alone," a smooth voice floated towards her, "Care to dance?" Orion opened her eyes and saw Heare, The LeMure of Agility. Orion couldn't help but to laugh, Heare's playful smile lighting up his face.

"Of course, Heare, the pleasure would be mine," Orion said, her voice a mere whisper. She let Heare lead her to the dancing floor and they danced as a soft melody filled the still air. She stared into Heare's eyes as they circled; they have been friends for the longest time, since their births. Heare was Orion's best friend.

They twirled around the floor, enjoying each other's company; their time together outside the Celebration is very short. Heare always-on missions and Orion being on the Counsel, their time was always cut before getting too deep in conversations. They talked as they danced, their hands clasped together; she knew that he had to stop a mission in progress to come here, but it was worth it.

She looked over Heare's shoulder and saw the dark form of her affection, his eyes watching them. The song ended and they bowed their heads, a sign of affection and peace, they parted their ways. Orion flowed over to him, his presence soothing to her in more ways that one. He nodded his head once, his dark hair fluidly running down his back. They looked at each other, their eyes dwelling in the others'.

Orion couldn't help but to smile, her plum lips vivid amongst her pale skin. He was so broodingly quiet, very serious yet alluring at the same time. Orion couldn't help but to feel for this man, his estranged ways making her long for him. She looked behind her as another slow harmony started; she looked back at the man enshrouded before her. With a tilt of her head, her question was asked without voicing it.

Fromin bowed his head, his dark eyes searching her face. He led her to the dance floor, where his agility and grace took her to a whole new level of fondness. He clasped her hand, his strong, yet amazingly soft limb holding unto hers gently. He led her around the floor, the bodies disappearing in their dark clothing, their affection clearly showing within the gentle dance.

The dance ended before she knew it, Fromin led her off the floor; his tanned flesh distinguished from her own pale. His hand grasped hers tightly, the most affection that he has shown besides the many times he had saved her. They studied each other's eyes, gazing what seemed to be an eternity before the next ballad started. Fromin smoothly bent down and kissed her on the cheek, a kiss that sent shivers down Orion's back. A kiss of long buried passion; Fromin nodded his head once again and turned, leaving Orion standing in a pool of moonlight.

Orion watched him walk away, her hand rising to her cheek where his lips touched her. She realized the true feelings that he had, but could never show her before tonight. A small smile spread across her face, she had just been kissed by the man of her affection. He had eluded her for so long and he had finally succumbed to his emotions. Emotions that Orion never thought he had.

Fromin, meanwhile, walked to the balcony, breathless with his own foolish actions. He had, for a split second, yielded to a fool's game and showed his true love for Orion. He leant against a pillar, and looked out at the moons high in the sky. He sighed as he placed the cloak's hood upon his head, with one last glance to the room he just left; he leapt off the balcony and disappeared into the shadows.