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#20 Win
Cameo Appearance(s): Ultear
Knightwalker's brow twitched slightly. "Why?" Sugar Boy looked her way. "Hmmm… why what, Erza?" He followed the direction her eyes lingered upon. They stood on a low balcony, a mezzanine if you will, and observed the extravagantness of the occasion. The same ballroom hall that was used during the King's birthday was being employed once again for the said party. This time, however, was grander and it was being held at the behest of a certain female acquaintance of his Majesty.
"Why is there a bloody party? What's the occasion?" The blonde Captain merely shrugged his broad shoulders and took a swig of liquor from his glass. To the side, she muttered once again, "Damned nobles with their nonsense."
"If you are curious, why don't you participate?" He began his small lecture until he noticed that the redhead was no longer heeding his words and instead was watching someone quite attentively without blinking an eye. "Perhaps, you would feel more at ease if you danced with his Majesty."
Her head violently swished her head to side, harsh enough that it looked as though her neck would snap. She turned her back from the scene below and rested both her elbows on the marble railing. "Tch, the hell I will." An amused chuckled vibrated out of Sugar Boy. Noticing the slight blush forming on her cheeks was amusing, indeed. "Hmmm, I hadn't realized you get embarrassed easily."
"Shut up, Sugar Boy." As if to make matters worse, she noticed Ultear approaching, with a glass at each hand. "Captain Knightwalker, why are you up here? You should be out there, entailing yourself in passion and music." Captain Knightwalker, being the good listener that she was, confiscated the two glasses from Ultear, drank both and hope that it was enough to drown out every single word that comes out from the other woman's mouth.
"Excuse me but those were mine." Erza quickly returned the emptied glass to her. "I think you had enough, Ultear." Only a drunken giggle was produced from Ultear's lips. I'm getting the feeling that she is behind this blasted party.
All of the sudden...
"Hmmm."
"Oooh!" Two pair of eyes was transfixed onto the dance floor, but Erza resisted the urge to glance at what caught their attention. "Erza, it seems as though you have attracted a handsome, gorgeous man to you." The sable haired slapped the Captain's cheek playfully and pinched it afterwards.
"Stop it." What is she prattling on about now? "Erza, the King is coming upstairs." All the blood drained from her face, most likely from Sugar Boy's comment. If the King was coming, there was a possibility that he was going to ask her to dance with him.
"You jest, surely?"
"No. He is honestly making his way here." Ultear hugged the Captain's neck, obstructing her swift getaway. Damn! She's ruining my escape.
"Ultear, what are you doing?" Erza's ears perked up from the familiar baritone voice she knows so well. Knightwalker peered to her left and realized that it was too late to flee. "I was simply warming her up for you, Jellal…Huh?" She finally uncoiled her petite arms from Erza's neck and began a stumbling gallop towards the stairs connecting to the lower level. "Do I hear the pigeons calling for me?" Sugar Boy shook his head and half carried Ultear by her shoulders. "Hmmm, it is best that I escort this poor soul downstairs. She might roll over." Erza could have sworn her fellow Captain winked at her.
"Sugar Boy, Ultear. Stop…" Erza's voice weakly pleaded for their return, but of course she wasn't heard. Why am I excited all of the sudden? I've been alone with him in more one occasion. Technically, we're not alone.
"Erza." His low voice chimed beautifully in her ears.
"What!" She automatically yelled in response. Her what sounded more agitated than pleased. If it bothered him, he didn't display it. "Shall we dance?" A gloved hand extended in front of her. "There is music this time. Unless, you still want me to hum." Tempting as it was, there were numerous prying eyes surrounding them, despite them being away from the limelight. That, and the knowledge of her inept dancing influenced her decision.
"Thank you, but I will have to decline your offer." She said steadily. All she got from him was a small laugh. "I see. I suppose that is to be expected. After all, the Captain knowingly has two left feet. This way, my feet would be spared from the agony of being stepped on." Erza growled. Was she being challenged? Cha-challenge?
"You…" She snatched his hand and placed one on her waist. The other, she grasped tightly with her own grip and led. At least, that was what she was aiming to do. After a few stumble here and there, he finally had enough of her silly maneuvering and assumed control of their dance.
"Bastard. Someday, I'll beat you in this." She stepped on the tip of his ebon boots, purposely no doubt. "Not everything is a duel, milady.
Step. He simply smiled at the second "misstep" that happened.
"But apparently, in that charming head of yours, believe that you lost." He scrolled his head closer to hers. "In that case, we should partake in something we could both…win in."
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