Almost all the guests have arrived for the birthday bash tomorrow. Gunter and Cheri were running around getting the last minute details ready. Greta was so happy when Beatrice had finally arrived. Greta had so much to tell Beatrice about her voyage of free love with her Grandma Cheri. Both girls ran around the castle leaving the maids frantically trying to find them. Greta dress was completed but needed a final fitting. Yuuri was busy greeting the royalties and dignitaries, showing hospitality and mingling with the guests. The castle was buzzing with festivities.
After running around all day with Breatice, the little princess wore herself out. She retired to her bedchamber. The group let her sleep for a little while to recover her strength. They wouldn't want the little girl to be too tired to enjoy her little surprise. Cheri nudges the princess to wake her up. Reluctantly, Greta opened her sleep weary eyes.
"Greta, wake up, come with me. I have something to show you."
The princess followed her grandma without realizing she was still in her nightgown. Cheri led the princess to the stables. Once there, there was a chocolate stallion with a crude looking bow around its neck staring at her. Greta immediately ran up to the horse, knowing the horse belongs to her.
"Oh, thank you, I love him."
"Don't just thank me, thank them."
Yuuri, Wolfram, Conrad, Gwendal, Gunter, Yozak, Murata, Beatrice, Gisela, Huber and family showed up in front of the princess. Anissina rolled out a two layer cake in front of Greta. The happy birthday chorus begins when the thirteen candles were lit. Greta eyes were shimmering with tears when she blew out the candles.
"Thank you everyone, thank you so much."
Beatrice ran up to the girl and gave her a hug and presented her with a bouquet of flowers. Conrad, Yozak, and Gunter gave the princess a hand crafted riding saddle. Gwendal presented Greta with a hand made, looks like a horse ornament, to hang on the saddle. Huber and family gave Greta her first riding uniform. Gisela gave the girl brushes to groom the horse. Yuuri, Wolfram, and Cheri happily presented the horse to her.
"I wrapped him up, do you like it."
"Yes, Yuuri, I love the horse, but the wrapping is a little weird."
"Told you, Wimp, should have just left that ugly bow thing off the horse."
"You guys should know tomorrow is actually my birthday."
"We know Greta, but with so many guests at the castle, we didn't know if we all could manage to get together to celebrate your birthday like this, so we thought up this plan to present you with our presents first."
The cake was cut using one of Anissina's inventions, the Special Slicing Technique-Kun. Pieces of cake started to fly everywhere, which lead to a massive food fight. After things settle down, a massive escape to the baths for everyone was needed. Tomorrow was going to be a big day.
Adelinda overlook the entire event with sorrow in her heart. She knew that she was not a part of Yuuri's family. It had hurt her deeply seeing Yuuri trying to shove cake in Wolfram mouth and having such a great time. The two were made for each other. Their eyes held only love for each other. Still she could not tear her eyes away from the king. She only watches from afar, her heart slowly aching, in the shadows someone heart was breaking for her.
Today is going to a big day. Every last detail was in place. The musical group has set been set up in the ballroom. The decorations are impeccable. The maids were setting out trays of food. Soldiers were position at various lookouts. Guests started to arrive all dressed to impress.
Wolfram has long been ready for the party. The blond hair prince went down to the ballroom leaving Yuuri to ready himself. One of the maids brought in a cup of tea at Yuuri's request. Yuuri couldn't believe he was so nervous, he mouth has gone dry. This was just a normal party, nothing serious. He knew this party was pretty much Greta's coming out party. He was going to show off his daughter to prospective suitors. Greta will not be accepting any proposal until three years later, but it allowed the suitors to get a glimpse of who the princess of Shin Makoku is. Yuuri quickly gulped down the tea and ready himself for the party.
Conrad quieted the crowd by tapping the glass with his spork.
"Now presenting the guest of honor, the princess of Shin Makoku, Greta Shibuya, accompanied by Heika Yuuri Shibuya the 27th Maou."
Greta gracefully glided herself into the room arm in arm with her father. The crowd was stunned by what they saw. Greta was stunning. Her curly brown locks have been straightened out, making her look older and regal. Her lips were touched up with just a hint of shimmering gloss. Her big brown orbs shown brightly. Her baby blue dress fit her developing curves nicely. Today was her day to shine.
Greta and Yuuri stood in front of the guests. Greta was getting nervous. This was going to be her address. Yuuri squeeze her hand reassuringly.
"Thank you everyone for attending this event. I can't tell you how much I appreciate everyone for coming in such short notice. This is not only a celebration for me, but for all of Shin Makoku. Without the help of all our allies, I would not be standing her today. Because I am full human, I was shunned by demons year ago, but due to the all your understanding, Shin Makoku has become a place where humans and demons are able live in peace and prosperity. May we continue this tradition of peace and acceptance for many more years to come. Now, please enjoy all the festivities that had been provided."
The crowd cheered, music began immediately. Greta dragged Yuuri to the dance floor. Yuuri has gotten pretty good through the years at not stepping on other toes, but he would never be a graceful dance partner. Greta and Yuuri spun around the dance floor without a care in the world. Yozak grab onto his brown hair captain and started to spin him around. This is a party and he was going to enjoy this. Cheri started to dance with Wolfram. The two look stunning together. Many more couples stared to join in as well. Laughter and smiles was the theme for the night.
Adelinda sat quietly in her chair, just observing the king. She wanted to reach out to him, but couldn't. Many people had asked her for to dance with them, but she refused them all. She only wanted to dance with one person.
Yuuri observed that everyone was having a good time until he spotted Adelinda sitting quietly by herself. Yuuri was hesitant to approach the girl, especially with what took place a couple of days ago. Despite his apprehension, the black hair king approached the girl and offered his hand for and dance. Immediately Adelinda's face lit up with happiness. Yuuri warned the girl that he was not a very good dancer. She accepted his offer anyways. The fiery blond observed them quietly for now.
Yuuri keep a safe distant from Adelinda. It looked and felt awkward with the two dancing so far apart, but Yuuri knew that his fiancé was watching, he didn't want any huge spectacle ruining the party that has gone off without a hitch so far. Adelinda could feel the awkwardness between Yuuri and herself.
"Maybe we should stop, you look extremely uncomfortable."
"No, that's not it, I'm just not sure what to do."
"Yuuri, move closer, I promise I won't do anything."
Yuuri moved a little closer to Adelinda despite his own discomfort.
"There isn't that better."
The king nodded. Adelinda fought with herself to not lean into Yuuri's lean form, but she just couldn't help herself. She moved forward, her head resting on Yuuri's shoulder. Wolfram noticed the move, he discretely cut into Adelinda little dance. Adelinda raised her head up and allowed Wolfram to cut in. Both boys look at Adelinda while she excited the ballroom.
"You cheater!"
"I didn't do anything."
"Why are you blushing then?"
"I am not blushing, it just hot in here."
Wolfram did not want to cause a scene so he let the subject drop. He danced with his fiancé instead. Many eyes watch them as they twirled and dipped each other. Yuuri was feeling extremely hot for some reason. He just assumed it was due to Wolfram being so close to him. Yuuri was getting turned on just being close to his fiancé. He loved knowing that he got what most people wanted. Wolfram is his. He body was getting hotter by the second. Yuuri pulled Wolfram close to him, almost grinding his pelvis with the blond. Yuuri dipped the blond again, while doing so; he started to kiss the blonde's neck that presented itself. Wolfram was surprise that Yuuri was so openly showing his affection especially in front of all these people. Wolfram didn't mind, but it was out of the ordinary for sure. Yuuri body was now screaming to take Wolfram right there. He had to control himself. It was too late, Yuuri was at full attention. Yuuri swiftly made his way out of the ballroom, extremely embarrass about his not so little problem.
"Papa dance with me."