Chapter Six: "A Solarian Sun Ball"

Radius had been quite annoyed by his older-half brother, Celsius who decided to venture with his younger-half brother into the capital city with his friends and Remesu who apparently was in a deep conversation with Celsius.

"So this is the real reason why you've invited Remesu in the first place?" Oritel told Radius in a low voice without trying to be over heard by the duo who walked ahead of them as they let out a shared laugh together.

"Precisely. I wasn't aware that he was Celsius' close friend, not that I know much of my brother's friends anyways. They're all so strange like him and I don't even bother with it," Radius replied.

Many people who walked passed by them had given Radius and Celsius slight bows, although there were a few girls who were giggling and winking at the Specialists as if they had been intrigued by their mere presence.

"Sorry ladies, but we (gentlemen) are already taken," the Solarian Prince tossed a sexy smile towards a group of gawking girls whose bright smiles had faded away as they let out an 'oh' sound in pure sadness as if they wanted to get the chance to know them.

Oritel let out a small chuckle, feeling a bit sorry for those group of fairies.

Of course Erendor had nudged him on the arm telling him that Samara was the only fairy he would ever love in his life. She was his dream girl.

Erendor was a prideful man.

He had his dark eyes set on Samara—the only fairy he came across to ever have fallen deeply in love with—it wasn't too long ago he had proposed to the girl of his dreams, prior to the start of the beginning of the new school year.

Erendor's parents King Lysander and Queen Ember had highly approved of their son's choice of a potential future bride and future Queen of Eracklyon. Samara was everything they had found in the girl that was necessary to be capable of ruling a kingdom: fairness, compassion, able to be strict when mandatory, and the girl had incredible knowledge of the kingdom.

"So what's the great surprise you're going to present at the ball tonight?" Oritel inquired, as he brought up the subject since his best-friend had been so secretive about it.

He had mentioned it to the group a couple of times but they hadn't pressed on it exactly since Radius wouldn't be more straightforward about it. Radius hadn't told any of his friends as he wanted to keep it as a private matter during the time, but now, it was rather exceptional.

A grin had widened across his face.

"Well, you see, for sometime now I'd been thinking about proposing to Luna." Radius stood in front of the jewelry shop, as his hazel eyes had fallen on the most stunning jewels he'd ever seen as the man was certain that Luna would love it. It was defiantly something of her preference.

Teredor raised a brow. "You are?"

"What's that suppose to mean?" Radius said almost in a tone of disbelief—though upon his friends' expression they wore on their faces, they hardly assumed that he was in fact getting much more serious with Luna, other than her simply being his girlfriend.

"It's just that we didn't assume you were actually getting serious with Luna," Erendor commented.

"And why wouldn't I be getting serious with Luna?" the red-haired prince pressed on, nearly appearing offended by Erendor's remark.

Why did his friends had to doubt his relationship status with his girlfriend?

Sure, he had plenty of pervious girlfriends, but neither of them had developed a close bond with each other nor had they drawn personally close.

But with Luna, everything was so different, different from the other girls he'd previously dated—seeing the world in a whole new perspective and outwards to life. She made him laugh at times when things had gone terribly wrong or had gone dark. The girl had a funny sense of humor.

He hadn't seen Erendor get on anyone else's cases besides his own lately. (He would also be the first person to mock him about his relationship, which had gotten slightly annoying over time).

"Not that we want to annoy you or anything, but I'm guessing it's coming to us as a shock in knowing that you finally have a stabled realstionship with Luna. You know from all the previous unstable relationships you had before you met Luna." Oritel pointed out to Radius, as he tried in his best of his abilities to not get Radius on his temper especially since today was grand event of the Solarian Sun Ball.

Radius couldn't resist the urge but to roll his eyes at his so called friends. "I love Luna with all my heart. She's my perfect soulmate who understands everything about me. You guys are no fun to be around for constantly picking on Luna like that. You should lay off her you know."

"Yes, says the one who keeps poking fun at me about Bloom? I totally feel your pain," Oritel snickered.

Radius ignored Oritel's comment and twisted the knob of the door with a loud jingling sound.

The shop was filled with variety of people as their eyes glazed over certain glittering jewels, an array of beautiful colourful gemstones in unique shapes and sizes. It was almost as if those precious gemstones had some sort of hidden story behind it—one that had been untold to the naked eye that were bound to be filled with endless secrets.

"And are your parents even aware of the fact that you're going to make an announcement of your engagement to Luna in front of the entire kingdom?" Teredor posed the question directly to Radius.

"Of course they are. In fact, Luna's parents and mine had been officially introduced about a couple of weeks ago and everything had gone swimmingly. Luna's parents are defiantly keeping their lips sealed about the whole special announcement that I'll be making tonight. Luna's going to be totally blown away and I can't wait to see that look on her face!"

Radius tried to imagine how his girlfriend might react to the shocking speech he was going to announce at the ball tonight—she would defiantly be in tears of joy as she would gracefully wrap her arms around his neck and kiss him passionately.


Bloom was in awe upon seeing the people putting up dazzling decorations as the girls were strolling through the city. Many people were in utter joy over such a pleasant day as loud instrumental music (almost like a classic) was being played, even some women and men had decided to join in on a traditional dance as they spun around amazingly (in a tradition like dance) as the skirts swished all around their sides, (almost having an airy touch).

Bloom's blue eyes had caught her in interest in the magical performance that was being displayed by the mysterious masked wizard dressed in a crimson regal suite and a young pink-haired fairy, dressed in a stunning silk short translucent dress that reached her mid-thigh, though she could see the bright glitter all over her brownish skin especially on her face around the girl's eyes. Her wings were big and golden matching the trimmings of her dress, sandals, and gloves. The girl's pink hair was long and braided in an elegant style with rosy flowers petals and beaded pearls in her thick hair.

They defiantly caught everyone's attention who were seemingly busy, but decided to take a brief break in watching the performers, before returning back to their daily task.

The young wizard had stepped forward lifting his hand in the air as if silencing the crowd.

"Ladies and gentlemen may I have your attention please . . ."

Everyone had seemed to be utterly drawn to his words.

The young fairy stood beside his side radiating in absolute positive energy, a large smile plastered on her face. Her dark eyes held something that was purely filled with undeniable enchantment that simply demanded everyone's attention on them.

With a snap of the wizard's finger, everything had seemed to have darkened in the area as if the sun had vanished entirely with the exception of the bright burning stars that roamed around, giving a mystical vibe.

Bloom had easily noticed that everyone were gazing around with wide eyes—drinking in such a stunning scene that left most people speechless, even Marion and the girls were astonished by such magic of the performers. It was always refreshing to see a variety of different foreign magic being used in an unnatural way possible.

"Wow! This is so beautiful, isn't it?" the girl turned to Marion with a brilliant smile on her face, her blue eyes catching every display of colourful sparks of magic that filled the night sky in slow motion, despite the fact that it was only midday.

"It is."

"Of course, every time when there's a major event in Solaria like a Ball or a Festival, there's always performers trying to do their acts and let's say it's beyond speculator! I know that Radius told me there's going be quite a few act and actress at the ball tonight." Luna pointed out.

"Do you know what they'll be doing exactly?" Samara asked curiously.

Luna shook her head. "No, I'm not entirely sure what they'll be doing exactly. Radius told me it's going to be a surprise so. . . "

A sharp voice had pierced through the silence with a deadly poisonous look played on the young woman's face, as her hazel eyes narrowed at the moon fairy. "Of course he wouldn't tell you my dear Luna. Why would he?"

The girl spun on her heels to see her Cassandra, fury igniting in her dark blue eyes.

"Cassandra."

It was more of a cold greeting.

Sparks of irritation lingered on both fairies' appearance as if they were ready to be at each other throats. Cassandra had been Radius' previous ex-girlfriend a couple of years ago but the two relationship weren't as stabled but rather rocky, as he had discovered Cassandra's true intentions to the prince.

She wanted his power, wealth, and absolute control of the kingdom. The girl hadn't truly loved the prince but for his wealth and status as it would further increase her own and that of her family's status.

Radius had eventually broke up with Cassandra (who had managed to do a false facade about her her heart being shattered to million of pieces) but of course Radius had seen through Cassandra's false acts. The King and Queen of Solaria had disliked the girl tremendously over the way she'd been trying to seduce their youngest son.

Cassandra, for her part, loathed Luna's guts over the way she had grabbed Radius' interest in her and the two had begun dating after a few months after her and Radius drifted apart.

The smile on Cassandra's face broadened even more as her voice grew dangerously low. "From what I've heard, the prince was planning to announce some kind of special news tonight. He must've told you am I right? I mean you two are quite close. Shouldn't a boyfriend tell his girlfriend everything than finding out from someone else? Or maybe you're not that important in his life."

Luna glowered at her—her face reddening in absolute ire—her hands turning to fists of balls. She wanted to punch her so badly in the face for such an insult.

That girl was getting on her skin.

"Luna, easy. There's no reason to do anything. She's just trying to provoke you right now." Niobe placed a hand on the blond's shoulder, trying to ease her hostility towards Cassandra.

"Don't listen to her. She's only stirring trouble. You know better than to argue with her and there's a reason why Radius broke up with her. Radius loves you so much and its crystal clear."

Still it hadn't helped the firey anger in her gut, but she decided to simply let go of it. Cassandra simply wasn't worth it—wasn't worth arguing with the girl or doing anything that would simply ruin her day (or have her judgment being clouded by her).

"Fine." Luna rolled her eyes, as the girls walked up closer leaving Cassandra and her snobbish cliques behind in the overwhelming crowd.

Marion turned to her best-friend. "Are you alright Luna? I know that Cassandra can be so. . ."

"So witchy? But do you think Radius is hiding something from me? Or not telling me about something? I mean what if she was right in the end?" Luna bit her lips as her dark blue eyes were filled with uncertainty.

"Oh Luna. Don't dwell on her words. Let's assume that Radius is going to make an announcement tonight, maybe it's a surprise?"

"You think so?"

"I know so," Marion smiled reassuringly to Luna.

Bloom watched in amazement as the girl spun around the wizard in a delicate manner, as if she were a light-feathered ballerina. The wizard had caught the fairy in his arms as she leaned in, his hand holding her back, lowering her down and his other hand was holding her thigh upwards in the air.

The crowds made an 'ohh' sound upon the couple in each other grasp—their eyes completely fixated on them, as if they had dreamed themselves into a similar situation like the wizard and fairy.

"Enjoying the show girls?" Teredor piped up, drawing the fairies' attention towards the guys.

The boys had spotted the girls in the large crowd, watching the performers do their magical show.

Niobe flung herself into her fiancé's arms though in a careful manner not wanting to ruin her smooth silk hair that was completely straightened out, almost flowing like water. Teredor observed Niobe's silky long hair, in which had the man impressed never knowing it was that long, falling down to the curve of her back.

Luna for her part had nearly wanted to ignore Radius if he hadn't been so demanding of her attention. It was clear to her, that he was clueless, unknowingly that she and Cassandra had crossed path that only left Luna in the dark. She had drifted into her own thoughts about Cassandra's words that were defiantly acidic despite her friends telling her to ignore her.

Radius' lips turned into a deepened frowned as he couldn't possibly understand what had set his girlfriend off in the first place. The Solarian Prince gazed back at his friends who were oblivious to the situation.

Bloom was well aware of the tension building up in the air but before she could say anything to Radius that would help him understand Luna's troubles.

"Cassandra? Really? You told her and you didn't bother tell me?" the blond-haired fairy broke the tranquil silence in the air, her eyes narrowing at the red-haired prince.

"What?" Radius was staggered by Luna's outburst. It'd genuinely stunned Radius that Cassandra had somehow managed her way into hearing his private discussion with his friends (well maybe a part of it). Cassandra was more than what she truly appeared to be, a little cunning snake trying to wrap herself onto him—trying in desperate attempts to rile up his girlfriend.

He hadn't told a single soul about his special announcement and certainly he would never tell Cassandra period. She was history in his book. There was nothing between them any longer after they'd broken up a few years back (and apparently Lady Cassandra was still hung up on him).

"What? Why would I do that? I would never tell her anything. Me and her are done. Period. Luna, darling, you can't believe every word that comes out of her mouth. Don't you trust me?" Radius' hazel eyes shinned with much love and utter adoration towards Luna that was nearly indescribable. No amounts of words could possible describe how in love the prince was with Luna.

Radius lifted Luna's chin with the index of his finger, his eyes had met hers that were filled with uncertainty. A flash of hurt shown in the girl's eyes and that caused his own heart to ache. "I do Radius."

He placed his hands on the girl's rosy cheeks.

"There's nothing that I'm hiding from you, believe me. And I love you so much."

Radius kissed the top of her head lovingly.

There was no better feeling in the entire universe that he felt when he was with Luna. It felt so undeniably real. Everything with Luna had seemed to be right. Simply perfect.

Remesu's amber eyes had fallen on a particular redhead who was fond of the magical show. The way she simply turned her head to Marion and Oritel, as a smile broadened across her face—engaging in a deep conversation.

"So that's the redhead girl who caught your heart?" Celsius raised a brow directly, a smirk plastered on his face.

"But doesn't Prince Oritel have a thing about that girl, Marion? If looks could kill, he would simply bury you six feet under for simply glancing at Marion. I do find that she's lovely isn't she? I wish she'd give me a chance. . ."

Remesu shook his head.

Yes Marion was beautiful, but he wasn't exactly interested in her. No. But rather he'd been intrigued with Bloom. That girl was the mysterious one that had captivated his damned black heart. One that was supposed to be void from all emotions.

Did he love her? No. It was far from that. The feeling was cold in itself.

The thing that fascinated him was the most was her secrets. The way her magic had spilled out to him—reaching out to him entirely—as it wrapped all around his body (not in a physical way) tightening the wizard completely.

(It's what had been driving him mad about her).

He wanted to explore every part of her unknown secrets the girl held within her.

(Who was she really?)

How did the girl manage to have similar magic to his very own and that of prince Oritel's?

Of course he hadn't bought the whole idea of Bloom being Marion's younger twin sister, but they were defiantly closely related and there's no denying of the girl's lineage. The two girls shared a strong resemblance to each other—almost like a mirror put in front of them.

"Not Marion. But Bloom. There's something about her that is strange," the platinum-haired wizard pointed out.

"Bloom? Ah, going for Marion's twin sister I see? Both sisters are hot chicks you know. You're lucky to even to talk to one of them. My first time experience with Marion hadn't gone so well. Either that my manners weren't good enough for her or that she's a complete stuck up."

Remesu made a face.

Stuck up wasn't exactly a trait of Marion nor had she behaved that way. She was more of a polite girl (and she didn't like him that much). The prince was a bit more cocky than he realized.

"You really believe that she's Marion's sister?"

Celsius looked at him questioningly as if Remesu doubt his words. "You don't believe me do you? Anyways if you want to find out for yourself then why don't you go ahead and ask her out? Take her on a date."

"I don't think her sister likes me that much," Remesu replied as if an unwanted feeling was crawling at the back of his mind. Was it a cold feeling or a feeling of being unjustified?

Celsius face-palmed. "Just talk to her. It doesn't have to be much. Do what I've told you, it's the only way to woo women and believe me most women don't like shy or unconfident men."

The older Solarian Prince Celsius had given Remesu a push that sent the wizard nearly stumbling in Bloom's direction, accidentally bumping into the redhead fairy who found herself buried in Oritel's arms who glared at Remesu, as if he had done something that had offended the brunet prince.

"I do apologize Bloom. Some people could be so brash with their actions, really." Remesu threw a nasty glare at Radius' brother.

"It's alright Remesu." Bloom stood on her feet, a small smile creeping on her lips.

Seeing the girl smile softly at him made his heart skip a beating rhythm.

Simply spotting the light pink staining Bloom's rounded cheeks made him feel so entranced that he had the urge to pull her into a small kiss on the lips. If he had his way, he could smother her in showers of soft kisses while being drowned by her innocence (and pure kindness, she held in her big heart).

Remesu could see the way she'd admired the fairy and wizard who were twirling into the starry (magical) skies. The way the girl had her hands together, almost in awe like, over such a wonderful act.

He wondered. . . a smirk tugged at his lips, as his mind roamed to the idea of him and Bloom being the ones to dance into the endless night—sweeping her up into his protective arms.

"So Marion. I've heard you're really protective about your little sister," Remesu stared at Marion, his tone filled with absolute confidence.

"That I am. But of course you have to check in with our older brother too," Marion grinned, as Oritel draped his arm around Marion (of course he seemed to be utterly satisfied with his girlfriend's response).

A blond-haired wizard gazed at Remesu directly, as if contemplating about letting his youngest sister to be with the wizard that he hardly knew. His vividly emerald eyes shown distrustfulness towards Remesu.

"Alec, isn't it? I simply want to ask for your permission to escort Bloom out sometimes without having to bicker about it?" Remesu said rather boldly that caused Oritel's jaw to drop, completely astonished by Remesu's request.

Marion nudged her boyfriend on the arm, urging him to show some restraint towards the situation, otherwise it would be rather suspicious. Although for her part she was simply curious and cautions of this man.

"Oh Oritel hush. . ."

"But Marion, he's asking her out on a date, a date," Oritel muttered in his girlfriend's ear as his brown eyes shifted onto Bloom who appeared to be considering the man's offer to her.

Oritel couldn't openly declare that she wasn't allowed to date a guy otherwise it would raise some suspicious questions—questions he wouldn't exactly know how to give an answer to.

"On one condition: she isn't going to be alone with you as you can see here, she had her heart once broken by a man for promising false promises and hope. And I would not like to see my little sister's heart get shattered. Do you understand? If you simply hurt her or do something to Bloom, there's no telling what I'll do to you and believe me, my father could be much worse. Got it?" Alec clicked his tongue, his tone of voice filled with utter seriousness, as he wore a grim expression on his sharp face.

"Understood. I can assure you that I won't hurt Bloom, Alec. Your little sister will be safe with me." Remesu made his point crystal clear.

Alec raised a brow.

"But don't you go thinking you can be alone with her too much just because I granted you some permission to see Bloom? I'll still be watching over my sister you know."

Relief had flooded Oritel's chest as if the weight of the world had fallen on his shoulders with heavy amount of pressure bearing down on the prince. He didn't like the idea of Remesu dating Bloom at all.

"I know."


The evening was settling in and it wasn't too long before hundreds of guests would make their appearance within the Solarian Palace. Within the heart of the palace, maids and servants were bustling about the preparations in making sure that everything was completely perfect as the guests would arrive in about an hour and half from now—filling the entire ballroom.

Radius had offered a suite guest room in the West Wing of the palace for each of the girls to stay in—it was a large and spacious room that was completely stunning.

The large tinted window had overlooked over the royal gardens with a wide opening balcony that was perfect to sit under the nice weather. Dark velvet curtains were hung over the window that were tied to the side of the golden hanger that was in the shape of a sun. The room was bathed in the most stunning shades of orange to a brilliant soft red that perfect fit the marbled glittering tiles. A large glass chandelier hung from the ceiling, the lowly flames smoldering subtly.

Many portraits were on the walls that represented parts of Solaria and its main capital and of stunning sandy beaches. Against the walls were two large four-poster bed with thick curtains draped behind the golden frame of the bed.

It was one of most luxurious room Bloom ever seen with her eyes, though, for some strange reason a familiar feeling lingered in her chest. Bloom had admired the beauty of the vibrant gardens as the fairy peered through the tinted windows.

Marion gazed at her daughter who appeared to be drawn by the stunning room as the two girls settled in the room in order to dress up for tonight's social event—one that would be talk of the century or at least it was presumed to be from all the latest gossips Marion heard on social media.

Bloom spun on her heels to spot her mother who closed the door behind her.

"The room's lovely," Bloom indicated.

Of course Marion had caught the glint in the girl's blue eyes. Happiness. Joy. Positive energy radiated from her as if Christmas had arrived early this year. Or well, Remesu had made Bloom feel that way about herself who couldn't be able to suppress the smile on her face or her inner joy that dazzled within her. Marion could easily see how bright her aura had surrounded Bloom—just about glowing the entire room.

"It sure is. So Remesu appears to be some kind of guy, huh?" Marion glanced at her daughter curiously.

Her expressive blue eyes had displayed much more than utter merriness in the man's company.

It was almost as if Bloom had expressed an entire different emotion, nearly the same emotion that Marion held only for Oritel. Desire. Lust. And genuine love. And the strong urge of wanting to give herself away to him.

Marion wasn't entirely sure she wanted her daughter to go down that road yet especially not during this timeline in which she hadn't existed yet. It would complicate things.

"Oh," Bloom's eyes fluttered wide open as her cheeks faintly turned pink but it wasn't out of embarrassment, no it was rather a strong feeling she'd felt towards Remesu. "He's something alright. Different, I think. He told me, he'd never gone out with a girl before and I'm the first to speak of."

Marion had gotten the impression that Remesu had never flirted or had been with a girl from before, and now, Bloom was his first girl to talk to or be with for that matter.

(To be honest Marion wasn't sure how she'd felt about it).

Marion for her part (maybe a motherly instinct) that told her that she had to protect her daughter from that man. Or was it the fact that she couldn't endure to see her own daughter engaging in a relationship with a man at the moment? Or how to guide her in the right direction when she herself was clueless about?

But yet seeing her child's happiness was all she could ask for (and thank).

Though a part of her felt frustrated in trying to be a good mother to Bloom. It was almost as if a rippling effect was happening within her soul and heart in this very moment. Torn between of trying to keep her child safe and content with her life.

She never thought that being a parent would be difficult, as Marion had always assumed that her parents had it easy with her and her brother Alec. Or maybe she'd never experienced it from her parents' perspective?

Perhaps being a parent was indeed a challenge?

"What do you think of him, mum? I do need to hear your opinion about him?" Bloom asked—her blue eyes sparked with much joy.

Marion quirked a brow (a bit surprised) at Bloom who was trying to seek out her mother's approval. Marion plopped down on the bed next to her as the girl grabbed Bloom's hands into her own.

"Bloom, sweetheart, don't get me wrong, he is a nice gentleman so far, but—" she bit her lips, as uncertainty filled Marion's thoughts as she tried to look her daughter in the eye. She hadn't imagined it would be this difficult to lift her head see her daughter's face.

"But what mum?"

Marion let out a deep sigh, as she really didn't have the heart to make her daughter feel upset, but she had to be firm with her. "I need you to look me in the eyes and promise me one thing alright darling?"

"Which is?" Bloom's eyes shinned with concern.

"I need you to promise me that you'll not be engaging in any type of sexual actives with Remesu. First of all, I don't exactly know him that well nor do I trust him completely. Secondly, I may believe that you might have a boyfriend or a fiancé, some harm could come out of that Bloom." Marion pushed back the curled bangs to side of Bloom's face in a gentle manner.

"Don't worry I won't be doing any of those sorts anyways. Well, not until I'm with the right person and that won't be until I'm married to him," the redhead princess smiled at her mother.

That defiantly put Marion at ease for hearing those words of her daughter.

"And what if he kisses me? A kiss is harmless right?"


Luna was exceedingly nervous about meeting Radius' parents for the first time in her entire life: King Perseus and Queen Despina, as the moon fairy paced all around in the magnificent room pondering over the many scenarios that might turn up into a complete disaster by the end of the night.

Apparently Niobe had enough of Luna's anxiety (being a complete train-wreck) that she personally snapped the moon fairy back to reality as she placed her hands on the girl's shoulders. Niobe had a sharp look as she looked Luna in the eyes, trying to ease her deep worry she had going on at the moment.

"Luna take a deep breath," Niobe told her sternly.

Luna inhaled a deep breath and slowly exhaled as if calming herself down from her own distress.

"Luna don't worry alright. Everything will be fine and they'll love you once they get to know you personally. I'm sure of it," the fairy of waves spoke, a twinkle in her teal blue eyes. Her voice was soft and reassuring that Luna gave a nod in agreement.

"You're right. I might be overreacting, silly me." The girl shook that notion from her mind as it was causing her much stress then she needed to have in her life.

Luna's gaze had met Samara who was applying a nice light shade of rosy red on her lips.

Samara was dressed in a gorgeous pale yellow gown in a turtle neck with beads embedded on the top portion of the gown and from the waist down it was in a lighter fabric, chiffon as it moved almost in fluid like motion when the girl would twirl.

"Say Samara, what was your experience the first time you'd met Erendor's parents? Were you trembling with anxiety beforehand?" Luna questioned. She couldn't help but feel more worry bubbling up in her chest.

"Well at first, I do admit I was extremely nervous to meet them but when I was with Erendor, every worry I felt had vanished. Just like what Niobe told you, you'll be fine."

"I hope you're right Sa—"

A knock was heard on the door.

Marion was the first person to greet the specialists, though Marion's vibrant green eyes had lit up upon landing on Oritel who stood in the most elegant crimson-golden suite with white blouse underneath the blazer. Marion could easily see that she had caught Oritel's interest in her.

"Your hair. . . it's lovely. I don't think I'd ever seen you in straight hair from before," Oritel smiled, revealing his gleaming teeth as he ran his finger through her smooth long hair. "I like it."

Marion could feel the heat travel up to her cheeks. "Thank you Oritel. You look quite dashing yourself might I add."

Radius hadn't pictured Luna to be shaking like a leaf as she dark blue eyes were unfocused on the prince. He knew that the girl was nervous but not to this point. "Luna," he called for her in a gentle tone.

The girl snapped back to reality as she turned around to see Radius decked out in the most fabulous pale yellow attire that had brought the brightness in his face and hazel eyes. He eased Luna's comfort upon placing his hand on her face. "You look stunning Luna."

Niobe's halter dress was a stunning deep shade of purple there was possible, which suited her dark-skin complexion, and she had a small diamond tiara on that glimmered. Her long dark hair flowed behind her in a smooth motion. Teredor had wrapped his arms around his fiancé's waist, giving the girl a light kiss on the cheeks.

Bloom adjusted the earrings on as she gazed at herself in the mirror.

Her red-hair was in an updo style, leaving her entire back slightly exposed. Bloom had her make up done beautifully, having a nice deep pigment blue eyeshadow, an eyeliner that made her eyes look bigger than it actually was with a peachy blush and matching lip colour. She had a faint amount of highlight on her face (as Bloom disliked having too much make-up to the point where she was cupcake-like girl).

The redhead princess had wondered how in the Great Dragon could girls possibly apply heavy make-up on their faces that would eventually cause the girls to break out into plenty of zits?

Out of the corners of her eyes, Bloom spotted Remus at the far end of the room, in the corner, waiting most patiently for her—looking more regal than ever.

The way he posed himself against the wall dressed in a magnificent way made her own heart spin around in her chest. Her inner soul dancing unexpectedly wild. The wizard was decked out in dark navy trousers, a matching vest, with light grey ruffled shirt, and a long dark navy jacket and matching gloves.

Was he her regal knight in shinning armor? Or was he trying to secretly impress her by being this mysterious man in order for him to capture her heart? If that were the case, then he needn't to be trying so hard with her.

Everyone had blurred into the background, even the voices had faded, as if they were the only two people in this very room. The wizard had titled his head to the side in attempt to have a quick glimpse of the girl in her stunning gown and her firey hair glowed brightly against the blue dress.

Bloom's heels clicked on the marbled floor as the girl proceed in the wizard's direction.

Remesu's eyes had traveled up her hips, waist, chest (in which the dress had revealed quite a bit of cleavage to his own preference), eventually coming to rest on her face as a small smile tugged at his lips. Gracefully, Remesu held out his hand towards Bloom as the girl glanced before placing her delicate hand in his very own.

"You look rather bewitching Bloom," he uttered smoothly, as the wizard continued to stare at Bloom who found herself deeply flushing.

She blinked. "Bewitching? You know there are other modern terms you could say like: lovely, beautiful, or ravishing? I guess I should've expected something like this from a man who dresses in Victorian-Style I suppose? But. . ."

"But what?" he pressed his lips together, his tone was gentle—the man placed a hand on Bloom's cheeks, trying to figure out what the girl's taste was in men.

The girl grinned playfully. "I do like that. It's unusual to find that in a man."

Bloom placed her hand within his as he gently guided her out, though from the corner of her eyes she'd catched the sight of Oritel who looked discontented, but hadn't uttered a single word as Marion entangled her arm with her boyfriend's appearing utterly delighted (telling Oritel to knock it off). Marion looked ravishing in her green glittering gown.


The celebration was in full swing.

Bloom's eyes darted around the magnificent ballroom that was slowly filling up with hundreds of people, most were from upper class society, the count, countess, dukes, duchesses, celebrities, princes, princesses, kings, and queens across the Magical Universe were at the Grand Solarian Ball.

There were dozens of enormous tapestries in several shades of pale blue and orange to yellow, representing the sun, moon, and stars of the cosmic galaxies. The high ceiling was bewitched into the night sky with millions of bright stars twinkling in the dark night with many planets roaming around, giving the ballroom a magical vibe and the soft calm music that was being played by live orchestra.

The attendants were nearly at every corner of the room, the trays were floating at their sides carry about a dozen glasses that were magically filled with champagne and of the finest wines of the Magic Dimension that had to offer.

King Perseus and Queen Despina hadn't had made their appearance yet, as the guests continued to their latest gossips, as a few had erupted into giggles (and laughters; high pitches voices came from the males).

Bloom felt Remesu's hand slide down the curve of her back, pulling the girl close to him. Not afar from where Bloom and Remesu stood, the redhead princess had easily recognized her grandparents King Hyperion and Queen Leilani who were engaging in a deep conversation with other royals that she wasn't familiar with.

The guests had soon quieted down upon seeing the King and Queen of Solaria make their way down the staircase into the ballroom. King Perseus had his arm entangled with his beloved wife Queen Despina who were both cloaked in their finest jewelry.

Queen Despina was a beautiful woman with having long curly ginger hair and the same shades of eyes of her son Prince Radius and tan complexion. She was dressed in a golden dress that represented the brightest sun of Solaria in which had brightened against her light brown skin. King Perseus had dark hair, similar to his first son, Celsius, who stood proudly with his wife, also looking quite handsome in his dark blue attire.

Although Queen Despina of Solaria was the second wife of King Perseus in which he had married two years later after the death of his first wife Queen Elara who died giving birth to her son Prince Celsius.

Prince Radius had kissed Luna on the lips before departing to his parents' side in order to deliver his huge announcement. The moon fairy had seen her parents to her sheer surprise.

Had Radius invited them?

A couple of musicians had blew in their trumpets in order to grab everyone's attention—as their eyes had directly fallen on the end of the staircase in one end of the room where the royal family had stood at the top.

"Ladies and gentlemen," Prince Radius started, a smile widened, "it is with my greatest pleasure that I introduce to you the love of my life, she is the sweetest girl that I've ever known throughout my life . . . and I would be deeply honored to spend the rest of my life with you, Luna Brighten!"

Luna froze—her body completely numbed from the inside—as she allowed the shocking news Radius announced to the entire kingdom to sink into her mind. She felt her heart beating rapidly in her chest. Her face, no doubt was scarlet at this point. The girl hadn't pictured her boyfriend proposing to her in front of everyone. Literally. The entire kingdom!

Tears of joy had crept into her eyes.

"Luna, you have to go up there. Radius is waiting for you," Marion beamed at her best-friend who was thrilled for Luna's official engagement to her boyfriend, giving the blond fairy a slight push in order for her to start walking again.

Bloom watched as Luna, who wept in pure joy, as Prince Radius slid the engagement ring on her finger and he pulled her into a loving hug as the people applauded delightedly over seeing their prince settling down with a girl.

Though a certain someone was not pleased in the slightest upon seeing Radius proposing to Luna, and that person was Cassandra herself, who nearly had a poisonous attitude written all across her face, as the girl stomped though the crowd rather angrily followed by her small group of friends.

As was tradition, Prince Radius had opened the dance with his mother. Daughters danced with their fathers and son danced with their mothers especially during the time when either a prince or princess becomes of age and enters into royal society.

"Luna's such a kind girl, better than the last girl you'd dated, my love. I'm glad to see you and her happy together," Queen Despina said thoughtfully, as she danced with her son.

"Thank you mother."

The opening dance had come to an end, as the queen made her way back to her husband who was speaking to an old friend of his back during their colleague days. Radius had wrapped his arms around Luna's waist as the new couple had made their way to their friends where they congratulated them.

"Let's do a toast to Radius and Luna on becoming a new couple! Who'd knew we'd ever see such a day coming!" Oritel joked at the last part, while raising a glass of champagne as the rest had followed after him.

"To Radius and Luna!"

The redhead girl frowned.

She couldn't even remember if she ever had a glass of champagne from before?

Just a few sips is all. Bloom raised the glass of champagne to her lips, taking a few sips, only to make a face once the champagne touched her tongue. It wasn't that bad, but it was a bit strong to her preference.

Most had finished their glass except for her, Marion, Luna, Niobe and Samara who hardly took much of sip.

Remesu raised a questioning brow. "Is this your first time?"

"I don't think I'd ever tried something like this from before," Bloom explained.

"Don't worry you're not the only one who doesn't like to drink Bloom," Niobe smiled reassuringly.

Oritel had wanted to say something about Bloom's habit about not drinking was a good thing but he had to reprimand himself from saying it out loud.

Marion had easily seen the worry in his brown eyes over their daughter (and she too was also glad that Bloom hadn't had such a habit either, like most other teen girls and boys would have).

"Well, for one, I wouldn't even let my sisters drink anyways, only for such fitting occasions. They hardly like it anyways," Alec spoke, his arms wrapped around his girlfriend's waist.

"Anyways why don't we head out to the royal gardens. I've heard the moonlight showers is going to be happening soon. It hardly ever happens perhaps every thousands of years and tonight marks it." Radius beamed.

"And let me guess everyone starts snogging right?"


It was a beautiful clear night—the full moon shinning brightly in the darkest of skies painting its vibrant glow against the lands and forests.

Bloom had to admit to herself that strolling through the stunning garden during this time of night was beautiful, and even magical. The temperature was defiantly cooler than what it'd been earlier during the day. She could easily see that several people were outside—they were also intrigued by such an event that was surely going to be marked down in Solarian's history.

Remesu held out his hand to the girl, offering her to dance under the scant of moonlight.

"What?"

"Let's dance."

"Dance?"

"Yes."

Bloom was tremendously nervous as the fairy hadn't expected of him to ask her dance. Her cheeks had turned positively scarlet. This was too embarrassing for her to admit to Remesu that she didn't know how to dance or that she was afraid that she might step on his toes.

She felt a sizzling spark of electricity course throughout her entire body the moment Remesu lifted her face with his finger, admiring her beauty as his face handsome (sharp face) bore onto hers.

"I don't know how to dance."

The redhead princess had wanted to bury herself six feet under this very ground due to her bold answer. How could she possibly admit to the man that she couldn't dance?

Only if she had her memories being intact with her at this very moment, she would glad take up his offer to spin into the endless night (falling hopelessly in love with him).

"Then I'll be gladly to teach you Bloom." His voice was so smooth like rich chocolate that Bloom simply wanted to melt into his arms as he would hold on to her tightly.

Though she had easily noticed that her parents were already twirling away into the starry night. Even her uncle and his kindhearted girlfriend who happened to be a Noble Solarian were spinning in such a sophisticated manner that left Bloom clueless about how to dance.

The girl bit her lips as she placed her in his very own as Remesu had started guide her down before pulling her up close to him as the fairy had breathed in his scent of leather and spices.

Bloom felt her cheeks grew hotter as Remesu had his hands on her waist, slowly pulling into a circular like motion as she tried so hard not to step on his feet as she gazed at him. A small smile played his lips as the two begun to sway a bit faster.

"It seems to me you're a fast learner?"

Bloom found herself giggling softly. "Well, you're not so bad yourself I suppose."

"I beg to differ?"

Bloom continued to giggle away, enjoying this moment with Remesu as she leaned her head on his chest as she heard the beating of his heart. Something about him seem so desirable (and indescribable really).

Remesu was stunned to see that the girl had decided to lay her head on his chest as if completely trusting him. He swore he could've felt that his heart had missed a single beat. "Oh, you're so beautiful Bloom," it was more of a murmur to himself.

"Oh look!" Bloom pulled away from Remesu to see brilliant silvery stars showering down magically onto the lands (and of course it'd seemed to be harmless).

"Wow!" Bloom had found that her very breath had been stolen from her. The night was too magical that everyone seemed to be staring into the sky as it was being showered by silver burning stars.

In that very moment, Bloom felt so pulled by this magical momentum that she found herself being pulled into a deep kiss by Remesu who had his hands behind her back, as the redhead princess had wrapped her arms around his neck as she too gave into the kiss.

"Oh. . . look at that! Remesu and Bloom are already kissing! I think we can do better right Luna!" Radius' voice pierced through the air, almost sounding challenged that he had to simply give in.

Bloom couldn't care much in that very moment, as she tuned out every voice possible—the world around her had grew silent and it was only her and Remesu. It was a wonderful feeling that was beginning to blossom in Bloom's chest. Unexplainable sensation. Indescribable words as to how she'd expressed about him.

It was simply magical.


Author's Note

Damn! I'm emotionally drained while writing this (hellish) long chapter. I hope you like this chapter as a slow build up of romance is something I struggle with and with describing places as well! Ugh! I do hope I get better at it.

Oh if you'd ever read the Winx Comics, (which I love much more than the show itself) in one of the comics Stella does have a half-uncle named Celsius (Rainbow gives characters weird names lol), he's a half-older brother of King Radius, so I'd thought it'd fit perfectly for this story (but of course he'll be a reoccurring character).

DJ—They are cautious of course but at the same time Valtor is extremely manipulative, as he can easily deceive anyone. The only reason why Oritel and Marion aren't too trusting is due to the fact that Bloom is their child and they want to protect her (and Oritel being her father and all doesn't want her to date, lol). If it'd been their child, they would've done the same thing and probably even more.

mimisvpor: Super lovely! Thank you!

ChocolateBell: I feel like other characters should be given a background especially in this story! :)

Amai Momoyama: Thank you so much for that comment! Descriptions are what I struggle and I'm glad you felt so powerful about it, about being in that place! :)

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