Okay, so here's my longest chapter ever, thanks to KibaHinaLUV. Listen, this is where my fun begins. Time for REVENGE…! You know who you are, and you'll laugh and cry. KibaHinaLUV is officially my co-author for this story. And she wrote this chapter. I only wrote the first few paragraphs. Like… I did the intro then Melody's POV. Anyways, on with the story!

Disclaimer: I do not own the Little Mermaid.

Chapter 6: The Ball

That same night, before the birthday ball for Cat, the girls were in their room getting ready. Cat was in a yellow dress, Quellie in light purple, Estar in green, Ara in pale blue, Anna in red, Kanade in white, and Melody in a coral pink. When they all finish, six of them were heading downstairs. Isn't it obvious who was the person lagged behind? It was Cat, of course.

Melody's POV

I stopped in the doorway, realizing someone was missing. I walked back in and onto the balcony, knowing that she was there. There was a figure standing near the railing with its hair in a ponytail. I knew it was Cat from her figure, and I knew how she was feeling; lost, bewildered, nervous, afraid, anxious, terrified… you get what I mean. But why?

"Cat?"

"Hm…?"

"Are you okay?"

"Just a little nervous…"

"Don't be. We'll be there for you. Plus, it's just a night to have fun. In fact, why are you nervous? Is it… that boy?" I whispered the last part, leaning in.

"Yeah…"

"Don't worry. Just be yourself. Okay?"

"I know."

I dragged her down the stairs, where we were getting ready to leave to the birthday ball.

Kanade's POV

I was sitting at a table at the ball, straightening out my gown. It was a sparkling white dress, okay, not really sparkling. I am not the type of mermaid girly girl you would expect.

"May I have this dance?" I heard a deep voice say; one I didn't recognize. I didn't look up. I didn't expect anyone to actually ask me to dance, because… well, I'm royalty, like Cat said. Plus, my father was very protective, not OVER protective, just… protective. Like any other parent would be. But they were worried because this year, there were actually rumors of murders where we live, and special targets were royalty.

"Who are you…?" I asked, my voice very monotone, my head still down.

"My name is Kichirou Wilson. Do you not remember?"

I looked up. I squinted. It couldn't be him. Just act cool.

"You look familiar, I guess," I said. He held out his hand and I took it. My dress swished in the dim light and I could see the smile on his perfectly tanned face. And as we danced, I always took glances over at Estar and Anna (they kept making these faces)… and Quellie and Ara… and Cat… and Melody. Estar and Anna were snickering while looking at me and Cat. Quellie and Ara were talking, they weren't interested in guys. Cat, oh boy, she was FLIRTING. Okay, okay, I'm really just teasing her. She was talking with a guy; I presumed this was Nat? Nathaniel? Nathan! That's it! She was giggling and smiling, and talking; unusual… Hm… Melody, well, she was just sitting around and talking with mother and father. I think they were planning Melody's marriage, I sighed.

"Is everything okay?" Kichirou asked.

"Yeah, it's just… my sister… she's twelve and… she's like… flirting… And… like… they're planning my other sister's wedding, and that means they'll plan mine next."

He laughed. It was pretty cute. I saw my father going up to the microphone and gestured towards me.

"Sorry, Kichirou, I have to go."

I walked up to the stage. Each of us was going to sing a song and play an instrument.

First Quellie, Estar, Ara, and Anna, then Melody went up on stage. Ugh… They skipped me! I was supposed to be after Anna! HOW DARE THEY, THOSE LITTLE- sorry. I couldn't control myself.

I gestured towards my mother. She realized what I was saying, FINALLY, and started whispering to my father. When Melody finished performing, she still looked a little baffled because she thought I was supposed to go before her.

"I'm sorry; I forgot that Kanade was before Melody. She just seems so responsible and much older. I'm sorry." He motioned his hand towards the stage and I walked up the steps. I was so embarrassed, I think they just insulted Melody.

I was going to sing Less Than Perfect, and then I would play Dynamite on the violin.

After everyone performed, we were waiting for the toast, then more dancing and "words of wisdom." UGHHHHH.

"Happy Birthday, Cat!" I said as I walked up to her. I walked off the stage in glory, and I was smiling. I decided to talk with Cat, my little sister, now growing up. Oh, goodness gracious, I sound like a- never mind.

"Hi, Kanade!"

"So... where's this Nathan boy?"

"HEY! Stop that! I saw YOU dancing with another boy!"

"Haha, I'm just kidding, I'm just kidding..."

"Hello, Cat! Hello, Princess Kanade." A boy bowed in front of me. This must be Nathan. He didn't call Cat "PRINCESS." I resisted the urge to say, "OH, LA, LA. NO PREFIX?"

"I'd like you to meet Rez and Lee. They're my older brothers. Rez is 15 and Lee is 17." He gestured towards both to tell who was who. "And… I need to get rid of them. They're sooo annoying!" Wow… this Nathan dude is so casual. He's a nice kid. I'm glad Cat likes him over... other people.

"Hey, man, we don't tease you that much!" Rez said.

"Yeah, Nathan!" Lee screamed.

"Suuuure. Princess Kanade, can you do something about them?" Nathan asked politely, even without saying please.

"You guys should stop teasing him. I'm pretty sure I know Cat knows what it feels like- Oops. Um… You guys want to meet my other sisters?" I smiled nervously.

"I think we'd both rather stay here and you know, chat with you," Rez suggested. He winked at me. Aw… GROSS. GROSS. GROSS. GROSS. I was disturbed.

"Gross, man, just… ugh. I'm turning 18 and you're 15? Gross, just… gross. Lee, I hope YOU don't have any ideas." Rez looked offended.

"Nah, you're not my type."

"Thank God."

"Why don't you guys… go to your other friends if they're here? I'll gather up my sisters." I understand Nathan. Dang, they are so annoying. I walked over to Anna, Estar, Quellie, and Ara. I know Melody wouldn't want to meet them. She'd probably get annoyed too.

"Quellie, Estar, Anna, Ara, you want to meet a few people?"

"Are they guys?" Ara asked.

"Yes, and they're 15 and 17. They're names are Rez and Lee."

"Nah, I'll stay here," Quellie said.

"I'll stay with her, here. I don't really want to meet them," Ara said.

"Okay. What about you, Anna, Estar?" I asked. They both stood up.

"SURE!" They were always excited to meet guys. Well, I kind of understand, for their age. I walked them over to them, and I saw their eyes widen.

Anna's POV

As I saw the two guys, the most intriguing thought popped into my head.

Whoa! He is SO much hotter than Lyle Phillips!

Kanade nudged me.

"Huh?"

"He asked how you are," She nodded her head towards Lee.

"Oh. Um… I'm fine. I-I was just thinking." I gave them a smile. I feel so stupid, because I looked into his eyes. His eyes were a deep, deep black. I got lost in a dark void. Someone help me! Next thing I know, I'm in his arms, with him looking at me with fierce worry.

"Are you okay?" he asked me. I nodded with my eyes wide.

"Good. Care to dance?" he said and smiled.

"Sure!" I practically jumped up and down; I was so nervous and excited! Cute guy, dance, me? Perfect.

Cat's POV

This ball was going a lot better than I thought it would be. I see that Anna and Estar have made new friends, who happened to be Nathan's older brothers. Kanade, Quellie, Ara, and Melody seemed normal, except Melody seemed a little nervous and Kanade seemed awkward. I don't know exactly why. Hm… I know Melody is already having a wedding planned, but she can't be that nervous, can she?

I was listening to everyone's words of wisdom. Well, actually I wasn't. I couldn't stop thinking. My mind spun around everything going on in my life. Things seemed to be going well. A little too well. Something seemed suspicious. I don't know what it is, but it seems as if…

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