The wandering trio in search of more allies leave the reception area and into the grand hall of the Gremory manner where the main birthday party would be held. The place featured a divine concoction of culinary delights ranging from all quarters of the underworld with some human inspired creations mixed in for good measure, a violin played sombrely in the background much to the pleasure of Lucian.
"That's well...just overkill"
Zephyrdor states dumbfounded by the exorbitant display layer out before them.
"I'll have to agree with you there"
Eneely agreed.
"All this for a nine year old"
Lucian inserts his piece in the conversation.
"LUCIAN!!!!!!"
A high pitched voice caught the attention of all present.
"Oh no don't tell me it's her anyone but her"
He turns and sees the screaming figure
"It's her!
He mentally screams cursing today as the worst in his living memory.
"Ah my apologies Lucian however father would wish to speak to me"
Eneely did a quick cutesy to Lucian before leaving quickly.
"I uh gotta go find that servant from earlier c ya"
And with that both left in a haste leaving Lucian at the mercy of the terrifying.
Serafall Leviathan.
"Luci Ah there's my luci I was looking all over for you"
Serafall spoke in a childlike manner she was a woman who looked as though she was in her late teens with a petite frame this would fool many people into thinking she was an idiotic child and to some extent that was true however to Lucian she was his greatest enemy.
"Good day lady leviathan"
Lucian responded hoping to rid himself of her presence however not liking his tone the girl pouted.
"Now now we've known each other for years are you forgetting who is your awesome teacher now call me sera"
Serafall spoke like a child throwing a tantrum.
"My apologies lady serafall but we are in a formal banquet I do not believe it to be proper of me to call you as such"
Lucian attempted to reason with her.
"It's a birthday party you shouldn't care about being formal you idiot you should have fun!"
She shouts at him.
"Lady serafall as you may well know the duty as the heir of great house of bael is to further the clans influence you being one of the four great Satan's should surely understand this"
Lucian again responded however instead of being met with a annoyed serafall she gazed at him with a look of pity confusing Lucian greatly.
"You know Lucian when I was your age the underworld was a different place I wouldn't expect you to understand just know that I wish I could have enjoyed these moments when I was a child more so I think you should enjoy them with all your heart because one day there may be a time when you can't have these types of party's and all your left with is regret and solitude"
Serafall spoke calmly shedding her outgoing personality for a more somber one her eyes filled with longing and sadness Lucian who was caught totally off guard by this was nearly speechless
"Serafall"
Lucian mumbled quietly only loud enough for her to hear as his cold mask cracked slightly revealing a regular naive boy underneath upon noticing this her personality immediately shot up.
"Well luci I'll leave ya now you probably want to make some friends ya big loner"
She laughs before turning away
"Serafall"
Lucian speaks in a booming voice causing her to turn in surprise only to be met with a small smile on the boys face.
"I shall try to enjoy the evening as per your request s se...Sera"
Lucian spoke a tad blush appearing on his cheeks as he pouts slightly.
That single word left serafall speechless as she new that her efforts to ensure the young lord experienced childhood happiness did not go unrewarded.
"See you around luci"
Serafall spoke in a far to calm manner for her usual self as she then walked back to the other Satan's.
"Hmm I guess I'm kind of enjoying tonight"
Lucian pondered losing track of where he was going as he collided into something bringing him out of his thoughts. Before him was a young girl the exact age as Lucian wearing typical high class attire she had bleach blond hair with blue highlights at the ends with piercing blue eyes. Lucian stared down at her slightly shocked at her beauty before regaining his composure.
"Oh my deepest apologies are you hurt my lady"
He asked his tone laced with worry and formality
"No I apologise I must have not looked where I was going"
She responds.
"Nonsense it is my fault here"
Lucian outstretched a hand which she gladly took, now standing she stood only slightly shorter than Lucian.
"Why thank you"
"It is no issue my lady however could I trouble you for your name I do not believe I have ever had the pleasure of meeting you"
He responded in a confident and flirtatious tone.
"Latia Astaroth a member of the branch family a pleasure to make your acquaintance lord..."
"Ah forgive me Latia I am Lucian Amon bael next head of great house of bael"
"Ah so your the bael hair I had heard you were attending this party tonight"
"Oh is that so perhaps it was destiny that we met then"
Lucian responds his playful tone now becoming more prominent.
"I don't believe in such idiotic concepts unfortunately Lucian however I am more than happy to have met you"
"Oh of course your a very interesting girl after all"
Lucian responded
"Oh and how would you know we've only been talking for a few minutes have we not"
Latia responds.
"Call it a hunch Latia but you have something special about you"
"Oh and what would that be?"
Latia queries.
Lucian takes her hand into his own before placing a small kiss upon it then gaze back up to meet her eyes their blue and purple locked in a tight bond before Lucian whispers.
"Because your the First Lady who's ever truly caught my attention la... ti...a"
Taken aback by Lucians forward ness Latia takes a step back before eyeing the now smirking boy.
"My gosh you really are forward lu-"
"Latia there you are"
A male interrupted the duo to the unending annoyance of Lucian
"Your mother sent me to find you Ah lord bael I deeply apologise for intruding on your conversation"
The boy frantically spoke fear etched into his words however his tone contradicted his actions as every word he spoke had an artificial sound as though he was playing a character in a great Shakespearean play as his movements and tone were to forced and not off a regular devil.
"No it's fine me and my lady were just introducing ourselves speaking of which it would be polite to know who I am speaking to.
Lucian interjected his anger not reaching his words as it was bundled up inside of him for now.
"Oh of course lord bael I am next head of Astaroth and hail from the main family I am Diodora Astaroth."
He spoke with slightly more confidence than before.
"Oh well then it's a pleasure to meet another heir I trust we can work together in the future"
Earning a smile from the heir.
"Why yes of course especially considering those of whom who wish to destroy our way of live it's imperative we work together"
Diodora responds.
"The Satan's"
Lucian spoke out causing Diodora to give him a confused look.
"What about them?"
Diodora asked confused.
"The Satan's you dislike them don't you"
Diodora opened his eyes wondering how the bael had seen through him this intrigued him as he now wished to develop a deeper relationship with him and Lucian and he had the perfect item to get close to him, Latia.
"Haha possibly Lucian possibly...now then I'm sure you would like to go to the dance aswell hmm lord bael"
"Yes that would be lovely what do you think Latia?"
Lucian asked staring intently at the girl.
"Why that seems like a marvellous idea"
And with that the trio travelled to the centre stage where the party would begin once there lord Gremory appeared on stage dawning the Gremorys signature charming smile.
"Good day to you all ladies and gentlemen men I trust you have all enjoyed the festivities on offer?"
A wave of content flowed through the packed ballroom as many smiling faces nodded in confirmation prompting him to continue.
"To think my daughter will be turning nine today is truly special to me"
He pauses for a moment his gleaming smile getting bigger and bigger.
"And now let's not wait any longer please welcome the heir of Gremory and tonight's birthday girl Rias Gremory"
A collective applause was heard echoing throughout the hall as a transportation circle glowed red revealing a young girl with blood red hair signature of the Gremory family her young face flawless as she was adorned in fine clothes fit for any queen. She waved to everyone before shouting
"Ladies and gentlemen let the party commence"
And with that she had run off to her group of friends including the likes of sona sitting and seekvaira agares.
"Hey all guess who's here"
A childish voice bellowed from the stage
"Oh good lucifer"
Lucian remarked earning a smirk from diodora and a small giggle from Latia
"Not a fan hmm?"
"I have no time for such silliness this couldn't possibly get any worse
Returning back to the stage a blinding light enveloped serafall.
"What the hell is she doing"
Lucian thought.
Once the light dyed down serafall was revealed to be wearing a magic girl outfit causing Lucian to recoil in shock and horror.
"Let's get this show on the road I'm your idol for tonight serafall Leviathan"
She said whilst dancing on stage.
"I just had to open my mouth didn't I well atleast it's still ballroom dancing after all I've got that down to a fine art"
Lucian thought.
"Just so ya all know the special birthday girl has asked for no ballroom dancing tonight"
This sentence caused Lucian no end of annoyance as he looked to the sky wondering if God had cursed only him.
"Huh as expected"
Lucian remarked before turning and walking away all his party etiquette and ballroom talents wasted by those damn Gremorys as though they were mocking him for even attempting to have a normal party. Whilst aimlessly walking the sound of eighties pop blared in the background cancelling out any focus he once held. Quickly, after spotting a balcony he made his way onto it before letting out a sigh of relief.
" I can deal with a lot but today we'll today has pushed me to damn far!"
He curses out to the night sky as he gazed at the looming moon he regains a little composure.
"The moon looks beautiful as always after all its always watching me wherever I go it lingers perhaps you really did become the moon
Lucian looks down a tear threatening to escape his eyes.
"Mother"
Lucian whispers unbeknownst to him a visitor an unwanted eavesdropper was about to make their presence known.
"Ah good day Lucian"
A calm male voice spoke out.
"Damn it"
Lucian thought as he quickly recovered from his outburst his face now cold and calculated.
"Good day to you to I trust your enjoying your sisters birthday part hmm sirzechs lucifer?"
Now fully turned to face the man he was tall with red hair and a kind face yet his eyes had clearly seen their fair share of tragedy over his many years of existence.
"Please just call me sirzechs"
He casually responded
"Very well then you may call me Lucian that is only fair yes"
Lucian replied
"Hmm so tell me what is the heir of bael doing on his own out here are you not enjoying the party"
Sirzechs asked
"Of course not the party in which the Gremorys have put on has been nothing short of incredible"
Lucian responded in an uptight fashion still wanting to keep distance between the two however, noticing this sirzechs frowned slightly.
"There's no need to lie to me Lucian I won't judge"
He tells the boy whilst looking at the gardens surrounding their estate. Realising there was no way out of it Lucian sighed before looking at the red haired lucifer.
"I despise it truly I spent countless hours going over proper etiquette countless sleepless nights perfecting my dance and yet you Gremorys ruin all that in a single night why is that sirzechs"
Lucian spoke with noticeably more distaste in his tone. Lucifer upon hearing this have a soft smile to the young devil before patting his shoulder confusing Lucian greatly.
"Are you sure what you described is a party Lucian ?"
Sirzechs questions.
"Huh of course a traditional party is one where lords and ladies go to converse with others of similar stature to grow their families influence dancing is seen as a necessary component in this aswell of course"
Lucian answered in an almost robotic tone as though he was reading it from a dictionary causing sirzechs to sigh before turning and beckoning the boy to follow.
"You know I think our definitions of party are slightly different Lucian"
Sirzechs pondered
"That may be so but you haven't told me what your version of a party is"
Lucian retorted
"Yes yes that's what I'm going to show you now"
Sirzechs responds his mind smile never leaving his face.
As they make their way back to the ballroom the pop music blaring as most of the adults had now moved into a separate room it was predominantly filled with children.
"This is what I think a party is Lucian"
Sirzechs states
"And what would that be weird dancing"
Lucian asked causing sirzechs to chuckle
"Haha no no not the weird dancing it's their faces they all have smiles they are all enjoying themselves Lucian"
Sirzechs then tilts Lucians head so that they make eye contact before giving him a big radiating smile
"I don't think party's had to be confined to tradition or any of that a party must only be one thing"
"Well what is it"
Lucian asked impatiently
"Fun"
Sirzechs responds
"Fu-"
Lucian was cut off by four people surrounding him
"We were looking all over for you Lucian"
Eneely is the first to speak her tone of voice implying she was very annoyed.
"Yeh we thought ya jus wen up and left"
Zephyrdor was next to respond.
"They dragged me along"
Diodora said sheepishly
"It doesn't matter it looked as though he had business with lucifer but now we're all here we can get back to it"
Latia was last to speak a smile adorning each of their faces surprising Lucian.
"Oh if that's no trouble for you lucifer"
Eneely quickly says causing sirzechs to burst out laughing.
"No no in fact I want to see the heir of bael on the dance floor I'm sure he has some moves hiding somewhere"
Sirzechs spoke between giggles
"I will not dance!"
Lucian sharply responds
"Oh why's that you scared we'll show the little arrogant bael up"
Zephyrdor fires back
"How dare you I a-"
"No no it's fine not everyone is good at everything if your a terrible dancer just say so"
Eneely responds luring the bael into her trap.
"Fine even if it is just to show you the perfection of the next great king of bael I shall beat you all"
Leaving no more room for discussion Lucian marched towards the dance floor before beginning a routing of sought his unique style left many astonished onlookers as he looked as elegant as ever as the other four joined him in the dance battle of the century. Sirzechs looked at Lucian a smile still adorning his lips as he watched the young lord dance.
"Lucifer"
A monotone voice spoke from behind him
"Yes Grayfia"
"Have you taken interest in the bael?"
She questioned
"Hmm I guess
Sirzechs pondered on his own thoughts
"May I ask why my lord"
Grayfia asked slightly confused by the lucifers intentions.
" he may be great in power and intelligence Grayfia but he's lonely no friends no true family he lives a lonely existence the sad reality of being born into the bael clan I guess you could say I want him to experience childhood and the pleasures that come along with it"
Now turning to face Grayfia he smiles
"Come now let's go and see my adorable rias"
And with that both walk away from the five young nobles.
"I clearly won"
zephyrdor shouted
"Huh no no no I won fair and square"
Diodora pouted
"Silence all of you I won end of discussion"
Lucian interjected
"Humble as always"
Eneely remarked
"So should we all meet up next time there's a gathering?"
Latia asked to the group
"I would like to I believe we all get along pretty well"
Eneely points out
"Your the first people that haven't mocked me so yeh I guess I'm in"
Zephyrdor exclaimed
"Me and Latia would also like to meet up with you all again"
Diodora spoke
"Lucian?"
Latia spoke to the boy facing away from them
"Your all idiots and beneath me"
He turned to them with a real smile slightly present on his face
"I guess I'll have to keep you all in check from now on"
The rest returned the smile before walking of to their respective families.
On Lucians way to his family he passed serafall whom he thanked for her performance which ended up in her hugging him half to death.
"Lucian"
Zekram called out to the approaching boy
"Zekram"
He responded earning a nod from his elder
"Are we all ready to leave now"
Lord bael asked earning a collective nod and as though they had never left they appeared back in the main hall of the bael castle. With the adults quickly departing Magdaran was passionately babbling to sairaorg about the friends he made just as Lucian was leaving the room the familiar voice of his older brother called to him.
"Did you have fun tonight little bro?"
Sairaorg passionately asked his little brother not expecting much
"A little"
Lucian responds before retiring to his chambers his statement earning a small smile from sairaorg who looked at where his brother once stood.
"Make sure to enjoy your childhood little brother"
And with that all residents of the bael castle retired for the night not knowing the twists and turns that would befall them in the near future.