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"We're here." Nightwing said as he landed the Bio-ship in one of the palace's many gardens.
"Already?" Robin asked. Elizabeth had fallen asleep on his shoulder and he insisted on not waking her
"Is that father?" Amelia asked.
Indeed it was her father. He was running out into the garden to greet his daughters. He thick robes flapped behind him. Amelia ran out to embrace her father. She took a step back and looked at him.
He had grown older in the time that she had been away from him. His cheeks were no longer a cheery pink, but now a gauntly gray. His hands and skin were starting to have an increasing number of wrinkles. Even his dark sparkling blue eyes didn't shine the way they used to.
"Father!" she gasped. "What has happened to you?" Amelia cautiously helped her old father over to a nearby bench.
"Worrying, my dear." he said softly. Tear began to leak from his old eyes. "You and your sister, both gone. I didn't want to think the worst, but I did." he sighed and took a hold of Amelia's hands. "I thought you had been taken this time. I thought that this time, I would never get you back." Now the old king acknowledged Nightwing.
"You?" he said. "You were one of the people who saved my daughter the first time. How is it you came to be with her again?" he asked. The king beckoned for Nightwing to come closer.
"Well, um." Nightwing didn't know really what to say. Robin came out of the Bio-ship caring Elizabeth in his arms.
"Is that my Elizabeth?" the king asked.
"Yes father." Amelia said. "This brave young man was the one who save Elizabeth from a horrible fate. We owe him much." she paused. "We owe both of them very much." Amelia smiled.
"Indeed we do." The king sat up straighter. "I believe this calls for a feast!" he said joyfully. "My daughters are both home safely, and their saviors should be rewarded with a wonderful feast! There will be music, and dancing, of course." the king started rattling on.
"Oh, sir." Nightwing started. "We really don't need-"
"Nonsense!" the king replied. "Young man, you should be overjoyed to have a night in your honor." he scolded Nightwing. "You there!" he told a servant. "We must get to the planning! Quickly, quickly now!" They went inside the palace.
Nightwing and Amelia left Robin to carry the tired Elizabeth inside the palace.
"Will you stay?" Amelia finally asked. They walked among the garden. The smell of the flowers was overwhelmingly sweet.
"I don't know." Nightwing said. "We really should get back."
"Oh."
There was an awkward pause.
"But I guess one night won't hurt." Nightwing finally said. Amelia smiled and held his hand. They walked back to the palace.
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It was nearing the time for the ball and feast. Elizabeth was in Amelia's rooms, helping her get ready.
"How many dresses are you going to try on?" Elizabeth yelled from the settee. The dying sun's last rays painted the room with gold. It bounced off the walls. There was a king size bed up against the main wall. Up against the wall to the left of the bed was a vanity set fit for a queen. There was also a large doorway leading into a walk in closet. On the exact opposite side of the wall was a wall, completely made of window. It looked out to the gardens. Elizabeth was sitting on the settee in front of the wall windows.
"Oh, just two," Amelia said. She neared the edge of the doorway. "Or three more!" Elizabeth groaned. She had been dressed and ready to go for an hour. She was wearing a pretty, strapless, pink dress. It had a sweetheart top, and flowers going down the dress. Elizabeth looked like a pretty princess. This was her sister's dress choice for her.
"Come on!" she said. She leaned off the side of the settee. "We don't have all night!"
"I know, I know. I just want to look good for Nightwing." she said. Amelia came out of the closet wearing an elegant dress. It was a strapless sapphire blue evening dress. The bodice was encrusted with a small white, floral pattern that went to mid-stomach. Then, the dress flowed freely in and arched shape to the floor. The skirt of the dress had scattered floral designs with folds.
"That's the one!" Elizabeth exclaimed. Amelia went to the center of the room and twirled. "Now can we please go?" she asked. Outside, bells began to chime. "Oh Amelia! We're going to be late!"
"Just give me a second! I have to add the final touch." Amelia ran over to her vanity set. She quickly put on silver earrings and a silver necklace. She quickly opened a box and grabbed her tiara and placed it atop her curls. "Alright. Let's go!"
"Finally!"
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"How can you wear this?" Robin complained. He pulled and prodded a tie that was too tightly wound around his neck.
"Well, first of all," Nightwing stepped out of the bathroom. He was wearing a black suit and tie. His mask was placed securely over his eyes. He had his hair gelled up perfectly. His black shoes shined after many hours of hard work. "It isn't supposed to be that tight."
He loosened up the tie for Robin.
"Better?"
Robin nodded.
The last rays of the dying sun painted to room.
"It's almost time to go." Nightwing said.
"I know. I'm coming." Robin tied his shoes. Nightwing walked out the door. Robin got up and began to follow him.
"Belt!" Nightwing called to him.
"Oh, yeah." Robin quickly grabbed his belt and tucked it under his shirt. "Time to meet the princesses." Robin said under his breath.
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