CHAPTER 7: The Dance
"Welcome Gokaiger!" writing is beautifully shines in the Millcain's sky using colourful lamplight according to the Gokaiger's colour. The castle is full with crowd and kids. Every single human being on Planet Millcain can't wait to see the Gokaiger in person while some of the orphan looking forward to meet Luka, their 'big' sister. There is a beautiful music played here and there, people were dancing and having good time.
Ahim: Minna-san, come. We're late. Everyone has come. Ahim wears beautiful cameo pink gown with her hair tied in Roman ponytail. She rushed to the corridor while waiting for others. Being a princess before, makes her the most expert in this kind of formal function. She even helps Luka picked her gown and make-up while guys with their suits and hair.
Doc dragged Joe's arm to come with him. "Joe... come on. Don't be so lazy!"
Joe: Urgh, I just don't want to go...
Doc: Wow, Ahim. You look so beautiful, right Joe?
Joe nodded.
Ahim: Well thank you, Hakase-san, Joe-san. You guys look charming too. Joe wears dark blue suit with his hair tied like usual while Doc wear dark green suit with his hair flow side way.
Doc: Thank you, Ahim. Wait, where's the rest?
Just about time, Gai and Marvelous make their entrance. He pushed Marvelous's back, forcing him to walk forward. "Come Marvelous-san. Don't be like this. Let's join the party!"
Marvelous refused to walk voluntarily as he doesn't feel like join in. Now, all he wanted to do is fight and smack Zangyack like usual. "
Joe: Where is Luka?
Luka makes her entrance and walked gracefully in Royal Yellow gown with her long hair let loose reaching her waist and braided on the top. She looks so beautiful and feminine causing all guys to stun in awe and drop their jaws.
Gai, Ahim: Wow, Luka-san...
Marvelous who look on the other side, turn his face to take look on his sweetheart. "What is it?" He stunned once he laid his eyes on Luka. Indeed, for him she always beautiful even when her face is covered with dirt like in their first meeting. But, now... she looks more beautiful like never before.
Luka try to walk comfortably in high heels. Personally, she prefers boots or anything that is not to painful and awkward to walk in. "Mou, this shoes is irritating!"
Ahim: You can do it, Luka-san. Imagine as if you walk on air. Lighten your steps. Ahim hold Luka's arm and guides her.
Luka: Mou, what should I do all this...
All of them walk towards the main ballroom where the function is held.
Doc: Marvelous, come. What are you waiting for? Doc tapped Marvelous' shoulder and snapped him back into reality.
Main ballroom,
All the Gokaiger stand on the balcony as Cain wishes to introduce them to the people. A lot of crowd start to fill the ground level of the main ballroom, wish to hear what their King has to say.
Cain: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming. As you guys know, tonight we'll celebrate the Gokaiger's visit to our beautiful Planet. They have been our biggest saviour from Zangyack all this time. Give a big applause to them.
Joe: Mou. Joe cringed
Doc: Looks like they're truly excited.
Gai: Of course, we are the most wanted on universe, remember?
Ahim: Suddenly, I remember my planet and my people.
Luka: Ahim, your people and planet are always here by your side. Mou, why Cain is so insisted to throw this party.
Marvelous stood in silence next to Luka but his heart beats faster in split second. He does looks charming in red and black suit.
Luka: Yo Marvelous, what's with the silence? Don't you like the party? She elbowed Marvelous's arm and smiled in kawaii manner.
Marvelous: Nn-nothing. It is just too loud here.
Luka: Well, like usual... Marvelous is too proud to admit, isn't it? She chuckled.
Cain: To my people, let me introduce to you, the core and main reason why I build Planet Millcain. She is the only person who dare to dream bigger than any other person and the only person who willing to give her everything for the sake of future children. Luka Millfy! Cain pulled Luka to the front. "Without her, this planet won't exist."
Luka stunned. She doesn't like the limelight. She doesn't have any choice but to wave to the people and wave. "Cain, what are you doing," whispered Luka.
Crowd: Onee-chan! Onee-chan! The orphan kids that once Luka took care of, are very excited to see their big sister has come back home.
Luka: Minna! She waved her hands and excited to see the kids are in a good health.
"Now, please enjoy yourselves. Thank you," Cain ended his speech.
Cain: Luka, would you dance with me?
Luka: Haha, I don't know how to dance, Cain. You know that! She giggled. Her boyish act is just too cute.
Cain: It's okay. It's not like we're going for dance competition. Come! Cain immediately pull Luka's arm to the dance floor. The spotlight focused on them. The musician started to play cheerful classic Waltz music.
Luka: Mou... Cain. I don't know
Cain: Just follow my steps. They started to dance. The crowd started to join them on the dance floor.
Ahim: Wow, it's look fun. Come, let's join them. Ahim pulled Doc and Joe's arm to the dance floor, forcing them to join the fun.
Joe: I don't know how to dance.
Doc: Me TOO.
Ahim: No worry. The expert is here. Ahim laughed while watching Joe's and Doc's awkward dance movement.
Marvelous stands at the corner with folded arm. He just loses his mood. "I'm leaving"
Gai: No way... you are not going anyway, Marvelous-san. Gai pushed Marvelous so hard, that he slides on the dance floor. Coincidentally, he grabbed Luka's hand and waist in the position of dancing, leaving Cain with another partner.
Luka: Eh... Marvelous? Luka stunned.
Marvelous: Surprised? Marvelous try to control his cool and immediately start the dance. Only God knows how happy and anxious he is right now. They dance in silence for a while, pretty clueless on how to start the conversation and what to feels.
Marvelous: You look beautiful tonight
Luka: Well, thank you. That's very odd of you.
Marvelous: Well, only for tonight. He smirked.
Luka: Tsch... Marvelous always be Marvelous. They laughed causing Cain watched in jealousy from far.
Gai: Marvelous-san and Luka-san do suit each other, don't you think?
Doc: Yeah. They complement each other. Only they know how to get under each other skin.
Joe: Iyahh... only if they let their guard down.
Ahim: In time, I'm sure they will, Joe-san. Ahim patted Joe's arm and smiled.
Those two unofficial red and yellow lovebirds clearly enjoying their dancing time together even though, they won't admit it.
Marvelous: Now that your dream has come true what will you do next?
Luka bit her lips. She tried not to think about this yet. But since the Captain has asked, guess she has to answer it anyway.
Luka: I don't know... yet. What do you say, captain Marvelous? She said in flirtatious manner.
Marvelous: Whatever it is, you are free to do your own decision. I won't hold you back.
Luka: What do you mean?
Marvelous: It's up to you if you want to stay with me or stay here. It's your call and I won't stop you. His voice is clearly shaky.
Luka: Won't you been missing me then if I'm gone?
Marvelous: My feeling is not important. You are.
Luka looked Marvelous right into his eyes. Both feel the pain that no one can even explained. Predicting future departure that will happen between them is more than their heart can bear. Furthermore, being a Gokaiger has become one with their blood and vessel. But, the feeling and pain in both eyes tell that the thing that they have for each other is more than comradeship and friendship ties. It's the greatest treasure that the Earth people often talked before, Love. However, both are too afraid to let their guard down.
Luka automatically laid her head on Marvelous's chest. Marvelous rests his chin and lips on Luka's head. "Then, stop me from going anywhere... "Luka said in small voice with tears in her eyes. Her heart shattered and divided. Both of them can sense what will happen next.
Marvelous: Luka... I... I... I...
What Marvelous knows for now is that he admire and adore this young woman before his eyes. To let her go, is not an option.
Luka lifted her head and both of them look into each other eyes. Marvelous took a step closer. Their faces are just an inch away.
Will they let their guard down and spill the truth...
To be continued...
Author's note:
Things are getting tense for both, Marvelous and Luka. I've got a lot of ideas flows into my brain right now and adrenaline to write. Stay tuned for more chapter. Thank you for all the support. 3 3 3
