So, this is the party scene, where Austin and Ally finally meet. I based off this scene from the dream sequence from the movie Labyrinth. However, instead of Ally trying to get to Austin, it'll be Austin trying to get to Ally. Things will also start to heat up and secrets will be revealed.

You can find pictures of Ally and Austin's ball clothes on my profile

Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to Austin & Ally or the song As the World Falls Down by David Bowie

Chapter: 3

Across the Room

Ally's POV:

After meeting my parents in the library (not li-berry), they had finally settled on a party theme. Frankly, I'm not one for theme parties, especially when they're masquerade balls. Normally, I would prefer to have a couple people, mostly close friends, come over and have a small birthday tea in the garden. However, according to my parents, to come into society you really need to go all out. I just hope the outfit isn't that gaudy.

I spent the rest of the day as I always; go to my daily lesson, which includes math, English, science, history, and my favorite, music. I also partake in etiquette lessons, which of course includes trying to balance a book on my head while trying to walk straight. Needless to say I' am not that great at it.

After all that, I dismiss Trish, telling her I wish to have a moment alone before having to prepare for tonight. I grabbed my favorite book from my room and walked to the garden for some peace and quiet.

The garden had to be my favorite place, besides the music room, to be. To just sit amongst the flowers, trees, and animals made everything about my life seem like a thousand miles away. Sometimes I just wish for something completely different from the life I have; no expectations, no rules, and maybe, someone who understands me. I must have been really deep in my thoughts because I heard a small little tweeting coming from my right side. I looked down and saw a little red robin.

"Well, hello there, little guy, are you enjoying the spring air as well?" I asked him. He tweeted back and then motioned with his head towards the ground. I lowered my head and gasped at what I saw.

A blood, red rose sat on the ground next to me with a note attached to it. I reached my hand out and took the rose in my hand.

"Look for me at the ball tonight and I promise to sweep you off your feet." That was all it said. Who could have sent this? I looked down at the robin only to see that it had flown away. I didn't really expect an answer from a bird, but I hoped to at least see… well I don't really know what I expect.

I raised my head again when I heard the bells from the village toll. The bells signaled the arrival of midafternoon, or 5:00, which made me nervous. My party started at 7, and I knew my mother would dress me in something that would take at 2 hours to get me in, not to mention hair, make up, and my mask. I closed my book, marking my place, jumping to my feet and running as fast as I could back to the manor. I just hope my mother won't kill me.

Austin's POV:

I hope she likes the rose I got her even though she doesn't know it is from me. Dez and I had managed to get a spot close enough to the Dawson manor to hide and prepare for what I know will be a good night. I managed to conjure up a respectable looking suit to make sure I would fit in with these humans, who wouldn't know go fashion if it materialized right in front of them. I didn't care what I wore, but I had to make sure she saw me.

I've had sixteen years; sixteen years of waiting for this one moment. In a way, I was happy Lord Dawson never brought me anything because I probably wouldn't have accepted it anyway. I won't accept anything, but her. That was the price I had stated when her father first came to me, end of story. Well, almost. The next chapter will begin tonight when I have her in my arms, swaying to the music and placing her under my spell. She'll be mine before her father can do anything about it. As I was placing my black and red mask on, I saw Dez appear, back from delivering my gift to my beloved.

"Well, I take it she liked my gift?" I asked. He nodded his head and I smiled. "Well then, we best be on our way. Don't want to keep a lady waiting, now do we?" I chuckled and began to move towards the manor, where guests were already beginning to gather. I slipped in without a single glance, other than from a few young ladies, and moved on in.

As they say in theater: It's Showtime.

Ally's POV:

I had managed to make it back without too much of a lecture and Trish, her mother, my mother, and other maids began to vigorously work on my attire for tonight. Trish's mother got me into an already hot bath and smoothed out any knots, tangled, and the like to make my hair nice and smooth. After, Trish began to work on my hair, pulling it into an elegant side bun with a braid of hair going into it the bun and holding it up, I might add. Trish was always amazing with these girly ideals, me, well, not so much. My make-up is kept very simple; foundation, light pink blush, gold and brown eye shadow, and a little light red lipstick to pull it together.

Finally, my mother brought out my dress and mask. It was, thankfully, not as gaudy as I thought it was going to be. In fact, it was gorgeous. It had a sweetheart neckline and was white with black lace on top of it and was a high low dress with small train in the back. I had a matching mask of white and black lace around the edge with a small black flower on the right side of it. My mother then handed me a pair of kitten heel shoes that were black lace as well.

My mother, wearing a similar dress, but red with no lace, longer in the front and sleeves running up her shoulder, looked at me with an almost sad look on her face. I walked over to her and hugged her as hard as I could.

She hugged me back and we walked towards the ballroom, where we met up with father. He also took me in his arms and had the same look as mother did moments before. He told me to stay back here as he would announce me before everyone and left with my mother. Taking a chance, I opened the curtain a little and peeked outside. A lot of people had showed up and that made me really nervous. Thank you stage freight! I also took a moment to notice to large amount of security placed around the ballroom, but then let it slip from my mind as I heard my father speak and the curtains open. I walked out to the giant staircase and stood there for a moment, breathing it all in. Well here goes nothing.

No One's POV:

There was only one word to describe what Austin saw before him: beautiful. Every part of her body was accentuated especially her breasts. He could only hope to feel them pressed against his chest and her legs wrapped around his waist as he made sweet love to her for hours on end. Gods, how good their life will be together!

He was leaning against a pillar, nursing a cup of ale, as he watched her walk across the hall towards her parents. She hugged them, thanked everyone for coming, and smiled as music began to play in the room. The night had slowly moved along with Ally rejecting most of the young men that asked her to dance or talks in private. Personally, Austin saw this as his chance to get closer to her, entrance her into his arms and away completely to his land.

Handing his drink to Dez, he told him to head back to their campsite and prepare to leave as soon as he got back. Dez nodded and moved to the entrance to leave. However, before Austin could make a move towards Ally, he saw a young gentleman with brown hair walk to her, bow, and asked for the first dance. He scoffed; as if he had any chance with her.

However, with the band starting play and people moving towards the dance floor, there would be no better time to get close to her. With a little help from his magic, he would sweep her off her feet and into his arms in a matter of minutes.

He found a lovely young woman, Cassidy he thought her name was, and proceeded to the dance floor. He wasted no time and cast his magic.

Meanwhile, Ally was ready to shot herself. Dallas had managed to take her away and have the first dance with her. It wasn't her idea, more her parents pushing her as fast as they could. Every moment was filled with what he called their 'future'; when and where they would get married, where they would live, and how many kids they would have. Did he say five or eight? Ally was now desperately praying for a miracle to occur.

There's such a sad love

Deep in your eyes

A kind of pale jewel

Sighing, she lifted her head to tell Dallas that she wasn't feeling well and proceeded to walk off the dance floor. However, she was soon thrown back when couples proceeded to dip their female partners. She once again found herself in a new dance partners arms as they spun around.

Open and closed

Within your eyes

I'll place the sky

Within your eyes

She managed to break free, but only to end being dipped by another. She got out, walked to the center, and stopped in her tracks. She couldn't really see his face because of the mask, but the mop of blonde hair and his firm body was enough to make her lose her breath.

As the pain sweeps through

Makes no sense for you

Every thrill is gone

Wasn't too much fun at all

He walked towards her and offered his hand to her. She took it, hesitantly, and allowed him to pull her close. He placed his other hand on her waist and her hand on his shoulder. It was a little hard considering the height difference, but that didn't seem to matter. Nothing seemed to matter anymore.

But I'll be there for you-ou-ou

As the world falls down

He placed his mouth next to her ear as they swayed and whispered,

"I see you like my gift." She looked perplexed until she realized what he meant. Before they had left her room, she had grabbed the rose and placed in her hair. She had somewhat hoped that whoever had sent it might be at her party that night.

"You sent the rose?" He nodded and proceeded to move her with the crowd. When it came time to dip, he ran his hand up her leg, causing a little gasp to escape her. She had never been touched like that before and yet it wasn't repulsive. It actually felt nice, in a new experience kind of way.

He brought her back up and placed the faces close together, foreheads touching. She felt the strongest urge to kiss this unknown man, but he had other ideas. He actually brought his mouth down to the area between her breasts and placed a small kiss between them. This shocked her and caused her to push him away. She placed a hand over her heart and realized that the guards had crowded the area. Her parents came to her side and ushered her away, not before hearing,

"You cannot hide her from me. Where ever she will be, I will find her. Your time is up and the price must be paid! She will be mine!" He gave a loud laugh and disappeared from the room.

Ally didn't know what was going on or who that man was, but what she did know was that everything would begin to change and not in a good way.

And there's the party scene. I wish it could have been better, but let's be honest I'm not that good at describing big things like this. But, Austin and Ally have finally met and things will never be the same. Let me know through your reviews, favs, and follows.