This was written when I was listening to music while playing and I decided I hated there was no dance festival for you to gain liking from. I loved the thought of Frey {Terra in my story} getting pulled into an event that had her dancing with the awesome Leon. Enjoy!
Three months later Leon stood in the office of Arthur, the true prince of Norad, as he explained the idea of a dance to be held in the town square only days away. The younger man seemed a bit excited about the idea, as it was something himself, Margret and Terra had come up with to help everyone have a little bit of fun. The past month had been filled with many hardships, including the loss of Venti, a loss everyone seemed to feel deeply. The fact Terra had been the first to mention it actually struck Leon as a bit odd. Though he and his green eyed vixen had grown much closer since he had arrived she still seemed a bit overly aware of him and nervous. A dance would give him a chance to get close to her and she had to have realized such a thing when coming up with the idea.
"Ummm... Leon? Are you still listening?" Arthur's voice broke into his musings, causing the taller male to smile and shrug slightly. "Forgive me Arthur. Seems my thoughts have wondered away from the conversation and into what may happen during such an event. Seeing as our dearest little Earthmate tends to be a bit reclusive I do wonder what made her decide a dance was a good idea."
Arthur chuckled and pushed his glasses up, mirth shining bright in his eyes, "As I recall the original conversation, the idea came up when she overheard the other ladies claiming different festivals they would like to see. She doesn't want this to be a festival, per say. Instead she wants it to just be a small event that will allow everyone to have fun. I do believe she plans on match making, seeing as she has been speaking at length with many of the young ladies about us men."
Hearing this Leon offered up an inward groan, praying the woman that invaded his dreams and thoughts had not been thinking to place him with anyone other than herself. Just from watching her, and watching the memories his foxes brought back, he knew Terra had begun to believe she was the odd one out. Oddly he never saw memories that had her speaking with the other ladies, meaning she had been saving them for when his foxes were with him and not her. A clever move on her part, to be sure, but one that had him dreading the answer to the next question he gave to the smaller blonde male. "Really? How curious... And who has she matched with whom I do wonder?"
Arthur, oblivious to the small groan even Leon had caught in his own tone, chuckled and shook his head, "Some odd pairs actually, if one is to take everything the ladies have told me as of late as any proof. She claims that Dylas and Meg would be a good pair, myself and Xiao Pai, Vishnal and Clorica Doug and Amber, Dolce and Kiel and finally, and most oddly considering how close you and Terra seem to be to one another she has place you and Forte of all people together. In my own opinion she could be on to something when it comes to myself, Vishnal and Doug …. possibly even Dylas and Kiel. However much of the town, and all of the ladies, all agree with my view of you and Terra."
Leon chuckled, inwardly pleased so many in town could see his eyes were only on having her. While Forte was a bit of fun to mess with, especially because she took herself so utterly and completely seriously, Terra had won him over with her shy smiles and deep blushes. She wasn't so serious that she couldn't take a joke and even playfully joked with him and others often. Leon smiled mischievously as an idea popped into his head and he tilted his head to the side, his eyes dancing with mirth as he winked at Arthur. "I think I have an idea to make sure she participates and that will allow her to see that the rest of you are right about myself and her. Do you mind assisting me in gathering the ladies into a plot to have her be apart of the festivities?"
Arthur's eyes widened even as a large smile went across his face. He nodded once and winked at Leon, mischief clearly inspiring him to add himself into whatever it was Leon had come up with. "Of course Leon. If you will wait here I could get Meg now and have her gather all the other young ladies to assist us."
Leon nodded, moving to sit on Arthur's couch as he walked out of the room to find Margret, his smile growing slightly as he formulated the perfect plot. Promise to not marry or not, he would at least make Terra his even for a short time. Maria would just have to forgive him when he finally met her on the other side. Till then he wanted to steal some moments for himself with the little silvery green hair woman that had claimed much of his sleep since he had finally met her.
Four days later Terra stood inside Margret's house, wondering how in the world the other girls had managed to convince her to dress up and participate fully in the dance. She had been planning to stand back and allow the others to bond without her. She would have assisted Porcoline and Lin Fa with refreshments and allowed the others to have fun. Instead only four days before the event, everyone had suddenly ruined her plans. Arthur had came to her room to tell her that Blossom and Illuminata had decided to help Porcoline and Lin Fa. After he had left Meg had shown up and started on about how she needed new clothes for the dance. Within only a few hours she had been surrounded by the other girls in Meg's house, each one helping in some way to create the dress that was getting finishing touches now. And tonight, the night of a dance she had hoped would kill her longing for Leon, the other girls were working on her hair and makeup. Each one had her own chore, a term they used when explaining why each girl was doing something separate at the same time, to help her be prepared for the dance. All of the other girls had new clothes as well, though Meg had admitted she had went shopping for them. "Everyone wants to you to feel pretty tonight Terra. Just let us do what we feel is best and be happy. That's all we really want for you."
Terra sighed as she looked down then at the clock on the wall, checking the time. "Guys its almost time for it to start. We need to go or we will be late."
"All done!" each girl squealed before backing away and admiring their handiwork on Terra's outfit. Each of them headed for the door, Terra following behind with a large feeling of nervousness in her stomach. She had planned to make herself stop wanting to be with Leon through getting him and the other males in town with other women in town. Now she would be one of those that could be asked to dance and the thought made her nerves get worse. Each of the guys seemed to like all the girls nearly equally, and she had managed the first bit of matchmaking with everyone but Leon and Forte.. Both were stubborn and anytime that Terra even mentioned Forte being single to Leon he would brush the comment aside. He was the only one she had a feeling wouldn't allow her to match him with anyone, even herself. The last part of the thought made her pause at the stairs up to the square, a small smile crossing her lips. "Maybe I will get lucky and he will just stand at the side and watch..."
With that thought Terra took a deep breath and walked up the stairs, her fingers mentally crossed as she joined the event.
Leon watched as the girls came into the square, all giggling over something, and his stomach flipped as he watched for Terra. Meg had told him to trust in her and soon everything had gone according to plan. Everyone was willing to help him win over the stubborn little fool, the guys going as far as to promising to dance with the other girls to keep Terra from dancing with them. Just as that thought crosses his mind he spied the object of his desire appear, her hands clasped in front of her as she shyly walked into the square. For the first time he could not hide his facial reaction to seeing the small woman. His eyes widened and his jaw dropped slightly as he watched the vision before him.
Her hands were encased in what appeared to be silken gloves, dyed a lavender color which matched the dress that clung just so on her frame. The top and under skirt were a lavender color with small gold embroidery decorating the soft looking cloth, the under skirt ending at the tiny woman's knees. The top skirt was a sheer see through purple skirt, slightly darker than the rest of the cloth yet some how matching into the theme. Her usual pigtails were pulled back into two separate braids that met halfway down into a solid braid. The braids had flowers of various kinds braided within the strands and her typical silver headdress had been replaced with a gold one that stood out against her hair.
Without realizing he was moving towards her he found himself dodging the other couples, each already talking and getting ready for when the music began. Once he reached her he had managed to school his features so that he only showed his small smile, his eyes running over her again and again. His imagination ran wild and he was glad he had chosen to wear something regal yet loose as his eyes finally met hers. He could see her nerves written on her expressive face, the look causing an urge to cup her cheek hard to resist. He cleared his throat and raised an eyebrow, letting her wonder what he was thinking for a moment before he heard the band beginning to tune up. "You look amazing Terra. I have to wonder if you meant to make every man in the area forget to watch his footing when you pass by."
Terra's eyes widen, a blush climbing her alabaster skin at his words. The surprise on her face made him smile and hold out his hand as the music for the evening began, his lanky body bowing ever so slightly at the waist as his ears twitched, the only sign of nervousness he gave before he spoke, "Will you be so kind as to allow me a dance with you?"