Chapter Nine: Nervous

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Everyone in the Mikaelson household could feel the solemn air that hung around the house since the day Hermione had called June two days ago. The green eyed girl didn't show it, but the Mikaelson siblings knew she was tremendously upset about the whole thing. So, Rebekah had a plan.

"Get dressed!" The blonde Original cried, rushing into June's room

"What...?" June said, dropping her book as Rebekah shoved a bundle of silk in June's hands

"Here's the mask." Rebekah laid a beautiful mask on top of the folded silk and looked her niece up and down, "We'll also have to fix that rat's nest hair. At least it's well washed. Also, remind me to take you out shopping again. You look like you got your clothes out of a trash bin."

"B-but...they're the ones we bought last time!" June protested, she actually quite like the tank top and Capri combo she wore

"Yes, and now they are so last week." Rebekah smirked, "You know you love shopping, anyways."

"Well, yes, I like shopping but I like to think saying I look like I'm dressed out of the trash is an exaggeration-"

"Enough!" Rebekah huffed, "It's in two hours and we'll have to do something about those nails too."

Rebekah shoved June into the bathroom that was attached to the bedroom and shut the door. Outside, June could hear rustling and only assumed Rebekah was digging something else out of the bags she had dumped on June's floor. Sighing deeply and deciding to just go along with it, as Rebekah always got her way anyways, June slowly unfolded the silk and realized it was a dress. Gasping softly, she ran her fingers over the smooth material.

"It's beautiful." June held it up to herself and stared in the mirror

The dress was very simple, much to June's liking, and the exact color of her eyes. It was a beautiful, strapless green dress that stopped just above her knees. It the middle of the breast area there was a twist and then the dress continued down in a flowy manner. Deciding she'd play dress-up this once, if only to wear this piece of art, June slipped her clothes off and folded them neatly by the sink. For once, she was thankful that Rebekah had bought her strapless bras as she adjusted the top of her dress to fit properly of her chest and fall in a flattering manner.

"Hmm." June hummed as she picked up the mask

It was designed to be one of those eye masks that you slid on with a rubber bad securing it to your face. It was the same green color, but it had brilliant gold accents that took up most of the mask. The eye holes of the mask were lined with gold so her eyes would stand out.

"Are you done?" Rebekah screamed

"Yes, I'm done! Also, you know you don't have to scream right?" June asked as she returned from the bathroom, mask still in hand, "I could hear you from in there if you whispered."

Rebekah smiled after she was done with her appraisal of how her niece looked. It was only then June noticed Rebekah's attire as she, too, was wearing a dress. The Original's floor length dress was dark blue and, though not made of the silk June's was, the material looked very soft and light. Her hair was straightened and pulled into a beautiful half up-half down style that June thought would be difficult to pull off, but Rebekah managed it. She was snapped out of her observations when Rebekah pushed her down in a chair. Behind her, June just knew that Rebekah had a curler. She had gone though this once with Angelina Johnson when getting ready for the Yule Ball, and she knew this wasn't going to be fun.

When Rebekah was done and June's hair hung around her shoulders and down her back in gentle and loose curls, the brunette girl was set free. However, only long enough for Rebekah to check her make up. Soon, Rebekah was coving her lips in a light pink lipstick and dragging June downstairs. As she was pulled by her aunt, June felt her eyes widening.

The large foyer of the house had been transformed. The floor was now clear of all furniture and there were even a few classy, white ribbon banners hung up. The tile floor shined and in the middle of it all stood June's father and her uncles. They all wore suits and ties, neatly pressed and there was nothing out of order. Kol smiled charmingly while Elijah nodded his head at the two and Klaus narrowed his eyes. His daughter's dress was entirely inappropriate, at least in his mind. The fabric should at least go down to the ankles and the dress should cover more of her chest, like, up to her neck.

"Hello, my beautiful sister and niece." Kol walked forward to greet them, giving both women an exaggerated bow

"Hello, Kol. Nice to see you didn't much up the decorations while I was gone." Rebekah smirked while Kol mocked being offended

"What's going on?" June asked, shifting uncomfortably at having all of the Original's eyes on her

"Well, the day we gained a wonderful addition to our family was also your birthday. I didn't know, none of us did." Rebekah sent Klaus a pointed glare, "So I've been planning this, what would you call it, dance or maybe ball is a more appropriate term. Everyone in Mystic Falls will be here."

"Oh no..." June groaned, "No, no, no, no, no!"

"If I'm not mistaken, I would think Junie doesn't like being the center of attention!" Kol raised an eyebrow, "How is she Nik's daughter again?"

Klaus glared at Kol and of course the cheeky little shit just smirked.

"Can you cancel it?" June asked Rebekah urgently

"No, afraid not. The invites were sent out five days ago. Sorry." Rebekah was most certainly not sorry, and June knew it

"Besides!" The blonde Original threw her hands up, "You've been all mopey ever since that..."

"Bitch witch?" Kol supplied a nickname for Hermione with an evil grin

"Yes! Ever since that bitch witch called you, you've been all depressed and sad. Not to mention locking yourself up in your room and not talking to us! I mean, so what if that girl thinks you are something you are clearly not? She might have been your friend, but it's clear she isn't any more. Besides, we already have Nik. No need for another drama queen. So what you are going to do is get out and dance, drink, or do whatever the hell you need to so you can get out of this mood you have been in!"

June blinked owlishly at the blonde woman, and for just a moment Rebekah was worried she had gone too far. Before June started nodding, that is.

"You're right. I'm not going to let this ruin my time with my family. Every moment is...precious...and I won't let anyone ruin that!" June said, conviction burning in her eyes

"Darling, I'm touched! You know, I like you a lot better than Rebek-" Kol was cut off when said sister whacked in in the back of the head with an angry scowl. Seeing as Kol had no wish to die again, only this time he wouldn't come back a vampire, he shut up.

Elijah spoke up in an amused voice, "You should all know that guests are pulling up in the driveway at this very moment."

"Put your masks on!" Rebekah snapped, holding her blue and black mask up as it was one you held it up by a stick on the side. At her queue, the male Originals all put their masks up, as they were also hand held. When Klaus seemed to hesitate, as he thought the whole masked ball thing was quite foolish, he quickly held his up when he got a glare from his sister and his daughter. He just couldn't win. June, however, pulled hers over her head and around her neck. She quickly got her curls out from under the eye masks band and pulled it into place.

Soon, the doors were open and guests started to pour in. The few who had missed the ball thrown by Esther weeks earlier were excited to get a chance to go to a Mikaelson ball and the ones who had gone were pleased to come again. The mansion was beautiful, after all. Rebekah had even gone to the extent of placing lights on the bushes outside and handing up lanterns in the trees that illuminated the courtyard with a beautiful glow.

A few guests, though, were not too happy to be at the ball. Elena, Damon, Stefan, and the rest of the Scooby Gang were already regretting allowing Caroline to drag them to the Mikaelson household. She had said them not liking the hosts was no reason to miss a great party, but Elena was almost sure she just wanted to show off her new dress. However, they were a bit confused. The invite had said 'Birthday Ball', but as far as they all knew the Mikaelson's didn't celebrate their birthdays. So whose was it?

Soon enough the dancing started, and an uncomfortable feeling settled in June's stomach again. He aunt had roped so blonde boy with blue eyes, she recalled Rebekah calling him Matt, into waltzing with her. Her father was trying to get the attention of one Caroline Forbes, and it was kind of annoying as she could hear the blonde woman keep shooting Klaus' offer for a dance down. He wasn't showing it, but June was almost a hundred percent sure that that hurt. She knew how she had felt when George had already gotten a date before she could ask him.

Kol was dancing with so human girl, a mask of politeness covering his obvious annoyance as she kept running her mouth about something her uncle probably didn't give a shit about. Elijah, too, was dancing with some girl she hadn't met before and was human by what she could tell. Seeing no real care fore the girl in her uncles eyes, she let it go and unimportant. She noticed the Bennett witch staring holes into Kol's head as he danced with the human. She recognized Elena and Stefan dancing together, although Stefan's brother was nowhere to be found.

"Would you care for a dance, beautiful?" A cocky voice asked behind her

She turned to meet to piercing blue eyes. She guessed that answered the 'Where's Damon?' question. Nodding her head slightly, June decided it was better than nothing. After all, what fan was just standing and watching other people dance and have a great time?

"What might your name be?" June said, keeping her voice calm and civil as she danced with a man who had threatened her days ago for Elena Gilbert. Damon took her hand and he led her to the dance floor. As they began to dance, Damon's hand on her hips and hers around his shoulder as they slowly swayed, June felt him looking her her shoulder at his brother and Elena. The green eyed girl herself was too preoccupied to try and keep a decent amount of space in-between her and Damon to really care.

Damon's gaze snapped back to her as he smirked again, "Damon Salvatore."

June smirked back, "June Mikaelson."

She could feel Damon's shock as he almost dropped her hand. He looked up into her eyes and she saw a flicker of recognition and she knew he remembered that night she first met him at the Scooby Gang's get together. Her smirk widened, however before Damon could comment could say anything else a pair of angry eyes glared at them.

"Just what do you think you are doing touching my daughter?"

Question of the Chapter: What should happen next chapter? Should Klaus attempt to kill Damon?

So, Masked ball it is! Thank you to I am Katie Daughter of Demeter for giving me this idea! More drama next chapter, I promise!