This isn't as long as I had hoped it would be. Sorry. Hope you like it.
Chapter 27- The Celebration Ball
"I must say, Yuugi, you are very good at planning balls. The ball is still a few days away, and all of the plans for the ball have been made." Aknankanon said, rather surprised.
A ball had never been completely planned out days before the ball was scheduled to take place. The day of the ball was always when the last of the plans were made, but the ball was planned out several days before this time around.
Yuugi blushed lightly at the praise that Aknankanon had given to her. "Thank you, Pharaoh. I enjoy planning things out like this. I suppose that's why I was helpful in planning this." Yuugi answered.
"Helpful? Yuugi, you pretty much planned out this whole ball on your own within a time of four days. That's never been done before." Yami said.
Yuugi's blush deepened slightly.
"Well, if you enjoy planning balls so much, then I believe that you will do fine as the Queen because the Queen has to plan such events for the most part. I rarely do this." Aknankanon said.
"I don't think that I'll have to worry about that too much then." Yami said.
"I'm just glad I could help." Yuugi said.
"All that has to be done is have the food prepared and set in the ballroom, but that will be done the day of the ball. All else is done." Aknankanon said.
"Well, if you will excuse me, I have to go and see Hasina. She won't take kindly to my being late since she's the one doing me dress for the ball." Yuugi said.
"Of course, Yuugi. I understand." Aknankanon assured her.
Yuugi nodded and left to go and see Hasina.
"Yami, that is quite a girl that you will have as your wife." Aknankanon said.
"I know, Father." Yami answered.
"Tell me. What does the dress that Hasina is making for Yuugi look like?" Aknankanon said.
"I don't know. Yuugi won't tell me. Hasina doesn't want anyone to know, and Yuugi is keeping the secret." Yami answered.
Aknankanon sighed. "Hasina has always been like that. I guess that neither one of us will find out until the ball." Aknankanon said.
"I think that's the point. Hasina doesn't want anyone trying to copy the dress." Yami said.
Yuugi knocked on a door.
"Come in!" a voice called.
Yuugi opened the door and walked in to find Hasina working on a dress. "Hasina, am I early?" Yuugi asked.
"Certainly not. Come in." Hasina told her.
Yuugi walked into the room and closed the door.
Hasina took a different dress down and handed it to Yuugi. "Try it on. I need to see if I need to hem it at all and make sure that it fits you perfectly." Hasina said.
Yuugi nodded and went into the connecting room to change into the dress that Hasina had given to her. Once the dress was on, Yuugi walked back out. "Hasina, are you sure that this dress isn't too fancy?" Yuugi asked.
Hasina smiled. "Fear not. I have asked Priestess Isis what she thought, and she agreed that the dress would be suitable for your ball. It is not too fancy, and this is your ball, so you should be the center of attention." Hasina said. She motioned for Yuugi to get up on the stool that was in front of her.
With Hasina helping her so that she didn't fall, Yuugi got up on the stool, and Hasina started to look over the dress and seeing what else needed to be done to it.
"Tell me. How are the plans for the ball going?" Hasina asked.
"They're done, actually." Yuugi answered.
"Surely you jest!" Hasina exclaimed.
"No. The Pharaoh, Yami, and I just finished up the last of the plans." Yuugi answered.
"Plans for a ball have never been done this early before, and I know that Pharaoh Aknankanon and Prince Yami hate to plan balls. They always put things off to the last minute. You must have done most of the planning yourself." Hasina said as she continued with her work.
"The Pharaoh and Yami helped. I just enjoy planning things like this, so I ended up getting things done early." Yuugi answered.
"That is a good thing considering the fact that it is one of the Queen's duties to plan events such as this." Hasina said.
"I was told that, and I do not mind that in the least." Yuugi said.
"I am certain that Prince Yami will be happy about that. It means that he won't have to do much considering the planning, and he will know the plans are in good hands." Hasina said.
"Perhaps you should wait in saying that until we see how the ball turns out." Yuugi advised.
"I am certain that the ball will be perfect. You need not worry about that." Hasina said.
"All right." Yuugi replied, comforted by Hasina's words.
"So, all of the plans have been made?" Atemu asked.
"Yes. I must say that Yuugi is excellent at planning balls. She sure planned this one to perfection. Mother will be impressed." Yami answered as he moved his chest piece.
"That's a good quality to have. Heba mentioned that Yuugi loved to plan things like this." Atemu said.
"She does. I haven't been able to spend any time with Yuugi the last few days because she has been doing nothing except planning this blasted ball." Yami groaned.
Atemu raised an eyebrow. "Well, now that the ball is completely planned out, Yuugi will have more time to spend with you." Atemu said as he moved his chest piece and took one of Yami's.
"Yeah. When Hasina let's her go." Yami retorted, taking one of Atemu's pieces.
"You know how Hasina is. She just wants the dress to be perfect for the ball. Besides, you know that Yuugi will look gorgeous in the dress once it's done." Atemu said, making another move.
"Atemu, to me, Yuugi would look perfect on any dress that she wears." Yami said.
Atemu shrugged. "It just means that she'll be even more gorgeous than she usually is." Atemu said.
Yami rolled his eyes. "I just wish that Hasina would hurry up and let Yuugi spend some time with me." Yami grumbled.
Atemu shook his head. "You're hopeless, you know that. I always thought that you would be the one that never got married." Atemu said.
"Well, I didn't think that something like this would happen to me. Yuugi's something wonderful." Yami said as he took another one of Atemu's pawns.
"That's exactly what I thought of with Heba." Atemu said, taking one of Yami's knights.
Yami smirked and said, "We're both really whipped. You do know that, don't you?"
Atemu smirked back. "I know." Atemu said, making his next move. "Are you excited about the ball?" Atemu asked.
"In a way. You know that I hate these big celebrations, but it'll be worth it for everyone to know that I am going to marry Yuugi." Yami answered, moving another piece.
"Have the women still been after you?" Atemu asked, making his move.
"Not as much. I think that what happened to Mia had everyone scared. They realized that Father and I were not playing when it came to Yuugi. They know that if they do anything to Yuugi, they could end up just like Mia." Yami answered.
"If they do anything to Yuugi, you'll kill them yourself." Atemu said.
"That's right, and you would do the same thing for Heba, and you know it." Yami countered.
"I know that, Yami." Atemu answered as he took one of Yami's pawns.
"Well, I know that anyone who does anything to Yuugi will die. I am not going to let them do anything to Yuugi, all things considered." Yami said, making another move.
"Well, you know as well as I do that Yuugi is protected under the laws just like we are, and she is more than capable of taking care of herself." Atemu said with a smirk.
Yami smirked back. "I know, which is why I don't worry too much. I know that she can fight off someone that comes at her, and I know that Yuugi will win with no problem." Yami answered. He moved another piece and said, "Checkmate."
"Damn it. I never win against you." Atemu said.
"Well, Yuugi always beats me, so it's nice change for me." Yami replied.
Atemu blinked. "Yuugi always beats you?" Yami asked.
Yami nodded. "It's mostly my fault, though, because I tend to pay more attention to her than I do the game." Yami replied.
Atemu laughed.
Yami glared at him. "It's not that funny, Atemu, and I swear that I'll kill you if you ever tell anyone what I just told you." Yami threatened.
"Calm down, Yami. I have intention of telling anyone. I always lose to Heba for the exact same reason." Atemu said.
"You do?" Yami asked.
Atemu nodded.
"Man. We really are whipped, aren't we?" Yami asked.
"Yes, we are." Atemu replied.
A little while later, Yuugi caught up with Yami in the gardens.
"Hi, Yami." Yuugi said.
Yami didn't answer. Instead, he pulled her into a passionate kiss.
When the kiss ended, Yuugi said, "That quite a hello."
"Well, you haven't had that much time for me lately." Yami retorted.
"I know, and I'm sorry, but I had to get the plans for the ball finished." Yuugi said.
"I know, and I really do understand." Yami replied.
The two spent a while in the gardens.
The day of the ball arrived.
Yuugi was in her room getting ready. She was going to wear a light blue dress that was off her shoulders a little. The dress had darker blue lace throughout Yuugi wore a blue jade choker necklace around her neck along with a gold pair of earrings that Amara had given to her to wear. She also wore the engagement ring as always along with blue shoes.
"You look gorgeous, Yuugi." Anzu told her.
"Thank you, Anzu. I'm glad that you thinks so, although this dress is a little fancier than what I like to wear." Yuugi said, looking at herself in a full-length mirror.
"Well, you're going to be the next Queen of Egypt. So you need to get used to such things." Anzu said.
"I know. I had better go and meet up with Yami before he has a fit." Yuugi said.
Anzu nodded, and both of them left the room.
Anzu went one way, and Yuugi went the other.
Yuugi soon met up with Yami.
Yami took one look at Yuugi and his jaw dropped. 'Damn!' was the only thought going through Yami's mind.
Yuugi used her hand to push Yami's jaw up. "Yami, stop gawking." Yuugi scolded.
"Sorry." Yami said.
"There you two are. We-hot damn, Yuugi!" Atemu exclaimed, noticing how beautiful Yuugi looked in her dress.
"Heba, make sure your husband watches his mouth before he ends up in the healing chambers." Yuugi said.
"Sure. Come on. We're going to be late." Heba said.
The four made their way to where Aknankanon and Amara were waiting for them.
"It's about time." Aknankanon said.
"Yuugi, you look beautiful." Amara said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yuugi replied, blushing.
"Come. They are ready for us." Aknankanon told them.
The group went to the doors, which were opened for them by the guards.
The ballroom was silent as the six made their way to the throne area.
Once the six were there, Aknankanon addressed the audience.
"I would like to thank you all for coming to celebrate with us the engagement between my son, Prince Yami, and his fiancé, Lady Yuugi. I hope that you enjoy this ball. Before we begin, there is something that needs to be done." Aknankanon said.
Mahado walked up with the circlet that Yuugi would wear on a cushion and extended it toward Aknankanon.
Aknankanon took the circlet. "Yuugi, this circlet is a symbol that you are to be married to my son, Prince Yami. Everyone who sees this will know that you are the future Queen of Egypt." Aknankanon said.
"Yes, my Pharaoh." Yuugi said
Aknankanon placed the circlet on Yuugi's head.
Yami couldn't feel happier. Now, everyone knew that Yuugi belonged to him.
Aknankanon turned back to the crowd. "Let it be known that Lady Yuugi is the betrothed of my son, the Crown Prince of Egypt, Yami." Aknankanon said.
The entire room began to applauded for the future Queen.
"Let the festivities begin." Aknankanon declared.
Yuugi and Yami went out onto the dance floor and started to dance together.
"You seem to be happy." Yuugi said.
"Of course. Everyone now knows that you belong to me, and that I am engaged to the most beautiful girl in Egypt." Yami said.
Yuugi blushed. "I am not the most beautiful girl in Egypt." Yuugi said.
"To me, you are." Yami answered.
Soon, it came time for everyone to move to the dining room and eat.
Aknankanon and Amara sat at the head of the table. Atemu was on Aknankanon's left with Heba beside him, and Yami was to the right beside his mother with Yuugi on the other side of him.
Aknankanon stood and lifted his glass of wine. "To my son and future daughter-in-law." Aknankanon said.
Everyone raised their glasses as well and said, "To Prince Yami and Lady Yuugi."
The food was served to everyone, and they all ate.
Once dinner was through, everyone returned to the ballroom for more dancing.
"Yuugi, I am glad that you like planning balls so much." Yami said.
Yuugi raised an eyebrow. "Why's that?" Yuugi asked.
"Because it means that I can leave it to you and not have to worry about it." Yami said.
Yuugi rolled her eyes. "You would think that." Yuugi said.
Yami and Yuugi were not oblivious to the stares and glares they were getting from some of the men and women in the room.
"I think that every girl here hates me." Yuugi said.
"Only the ones that wish they were you. They are mostly princesses of other kingdoms that wanted to become queen of Egypt." Yami answered.
"And the men are only money grubbers and social climbers who wanted the money and power." Yuugi said.
"Lucky for us, nothing will change this." Yami said.
Yuugi smiled. "You're stuck with me for the rest of your life." Yuugi said.
"I don't mind that as all." Yami replied.
The two stopped dancing and stepped out onto the balcony.
"This was a wonderful ball, Yuugi. It turned out perfect." Yami said.
Yuugi smiled. "You do realize that we'll have to plan the wedding ball and the wedding and the wedding reception, don't you?" Yuugi asked.
Yami groaned. "Can you do all that?" Yami asked.
"I'm not doing it alone. Besides, law states that we must be engaged for a year before we can get married." Yuugi said.
"That is along time." Yami said.
"If it was up to you, we'd get married tomorrow." Yuugi said.
"Yes, we would." Yami replied.
Yuugi laughed. "That year will be up before you know it, but we could go ahead and plan some of the wedding plans so we don't have to do it last minute." Yuugi said.
"You are full of great ideas, Yuugi." Yami said.
Yuugi smiled. "Just helping." Yuugi said.
"You did wonders for me. I thought I'd never find a woman that I love, and I find you, someone who love me for me, not what I can give them." Yami said.
"All I need is your love to make me happy." Yuugi said.
"Same here." Yami said. He smiled and added, "I love you."
"Likewise. I'll always love you." Yuugi replied.
Yami leaned down and kissed Yuugi passionately under the moonlit sky.
I hope you liked the ball. Thanks to Chibi Kuriboh for letting me use the idea of the circlet in my story.
Not sure what will be in the next chapter, but it will fluffy most likely. I'll try to make the next chapter a little longer.
R&R.