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Kyoko's Ball

Kuon was pacing the room waiting for Kyoko to come back. 'Why is it taking them so long? Wait dumb question. I bet Kyoko is in la-la-land.' Kuon smirked, 'I wonder if they need help getting her to focus enough to get ready. I better go check.'

Just as he turned towards the door it opened. He instantly froze and felt the air leave his lungs as he saw who entered.

'She's gorgeous.' Kuon thought as Kyoko came to a halt in front of him.

Kyoko's head was bowed as though the was embarrassed or nervous.

'She is so adorable when she is like this but I want to see her beautiful eyes.' Kuon finally got enough control over his body to put his right hand under Kyoko's chin and gently raise her head. When he could see Kyoko's eyes he leaned in and gave her a long slow kiss. 'Can we stay here?' He thought as he continues the kiss. 'I don't want anyone else to see Kyoko. She is too beautiful. I want her all to myself.' He ended the kiss and brought Kyoko closer to him. He rested his chin on top of her head before he spoke. "Kyoko, you are the loveliest woman I have ever seen. My breath was taken away the moment you walked into the room."

Kyoko's whole body went red when she heard Kuon's words. "Its because of the dress and makeup. They are what is-"

Kuon frowned when Kyoko started talking. 'Will she ever get it?' He thought sadly as he cut Kyoko off. "Don't say that, Kyoko. If it was the dress or makeup I would have complimented those and I didn't. I complimented you because you are beautiful. The dress and makeup only enhance your natural beauty." Kuon voice was firm leaving no room for arguing.

Julie squealed silently. "They are so cute together!" She whispered excitedly to her husband.

Kuu watch with a smile as Kuon gather Kyoko into a hug. He silently closed the door that he and Julie were watching from behind. "Yes they are. But we should leave them and get ready for the party." He took his wife's hand and lead her to their bedroom.

Kyoko pulled back from Kuon so that she could get a good look at his costume. Her eyes went wide as she blushed scarlet.

Kuon cocked his head to the side trying to figure out why Kyoko was blushing. Then he looked down at himself and blushed a little himself. 'I knew that this costume would be a bad idea. I'm going to kill Dad and Boss.'

Kuon was wearing tight black leather pants, shiny knee-high black boots, a red poet style shirt, and a black leather jacket. His hair was dyed back to its natural blonde but he was still wearing his dark contacts. His mask was black with red rose vines painted on it, with a couple leaves, and was edged with silver.

'Do his pants have to be so tight?' Kyoko thought desperately as she tried to focus her attention back on Kuon's face. 'They don't really leave much to the imagination. I mean...' Kyoko's brain was starting to short circuit.

Kuon smirked as he saw a bit of smoke starting to come out of Kyoko's ears. He gathered her in his arms again. "See something that you like?" His voice was low and seductive.

"I-I-umm-well-" Kyoko couldn't say anything. 'THIS IS TOO MUCH! I'm a pure Japanese maiden! I shouldn't be see this! No one should be seeing this! What will other people say?! What will other girls do?!'

Kuon wanted to laugh out loud but didn't. Instead he pulled away from Kyoko just enough to get a clear look at her face. His eyes softened as he looked at Kyoko's abashed expression. "Kyoko, you don't need to be so uncomfortable. Partly because you've seen me in worse things." 'Or nothing at all when we were doing Cain and Setsu.' "I know that you're worried about what other people will be thinking when they see me. But that doesn't matter. You are the only one that is important to me. You are the only one that I care about." He leaned in and gave Kyoko a gentle kiss. "I love you, Kyoko. You never need to worry about anyone changing my mind."

Kyoko looked like she was about to cry. "Really?"

"Really." Kuon kissed Kyoko again. "Now we should probably had down stairs. We don't need Boss coming after us for being late."

Kyoko smirked a little as Natsu took partial control. "And we can't let the Never Late King get a mark on his record, can we?"

Kuon just smirked as he lead Kyoko out of the room.

Sebastian was waiting for them right outside the door. He was wearing an Arab costume very similar to the one they had seen him wear before. However this one was made from royal blue silk and had gold trim. They could see his eyes but the rest of his face was covered. He bowed and gestured for them to follow him.

As the three of them were walking down the hall three others watched them stealthily from behind. The two adults were wearing English regency style costumes, the main colors were forest green and cream. The third member of the party was wearing a dark blue, almost black, dress with black lace. The sleeves were short and had a couple layers.

"Maria-chan I hope that your grandfather didn't go overboard with announcing the guests when they enter. I heard about the Grateful party you and Kyoko did last year and I'm really hoping that Julie and I can enter the party without Kyoko noticing."

"Grandfather wanted to do something similar but I wouldn't let him."

Julie looked down at Maria. "How did you manage to stop him?"

Maria grinned. "Sebastian helped me. Besides what would be the point of having a masquerade ball if you know who everyone is?"

Kuu laughed. "Please tell me that you have that conversation on video. I love seeing Boss not get his own way."

Julie sighed shaking her head. 'My husband is incorrigible.' "We should be getting down stairs ourselves. It wouldn't do to be late."

Takarada was standing by the stage where the orchestra was playing. He was wearing dark gray tuxedo pants, his shirt was semi-frilly and pure white, the tuxedo jacket he had on was silver with tails, all of it was was made from silk. His mask covered most of his face and was a mixture of silver and dark gray, the two colors were mixed together like marble. He looked around the ballroom and smiled.

'Maria was right. A masquerade was the perfect choice. Though I believe the list that Yukihito and I came up with will be useful in the future.' He pulled out his pocket watch and glanced at the time. 'Kuon and Kyoko should be walking in any second. Then this party can finally get started.'

Just then he heard someone call him and turned around. Jelly was walking up to him. She was wearing a dress whose design was lightly based on togas worn in Greece long ago. It was violet with gold accents. Her mask was the same shade of purple and had golden swirls with glitter on it. Her hair was styled to cascade over her right shoulder.

"Darling, everything looks amazing! So beautiful!And you look even more handsome than usual!"

"Thank you, Ten. You look very nice yourself."

Jelly smiled widely and Takarada's compliment. Movement caught her eye behind Takarada causing her to smile more. "Darling I believe it is time for you to get this masquerade underway. Ren-chan and Kyoko-chan just arrived."

Takarada turned his head to look at the new arrivals and then turned back to Jelly. "Excuse me, I have business to attend to," he said bowing to Jelly. He then swept towards Ren and Kyoko.

Kuon and Kyoko paused for a second at the top of the stairs taking in the scene before them.

"It's so amazing!" Kyoko exclaimed looking at all the decorations and beautifully dressed people. "I feel like we're in a fair tale!"

Kuon leaned down slightly to kiss Kyoko's head. "Are you happy Kyoko?"

Kyoko looked up at Kuon and nodded emphatically. "Yes!"

Kuon smiled, 'I'm glad that she is happy but I really am not in the mood for a party. At least not one like this. I would much rather have a quiet evening with Kyoko, relaxing on the couch watching a movie or drama.' "Then shall be proceed down stairs, my Princess."

Kyoko blushed but nodded again.

Kuon squeezed Kyoko's hand and they started walking down the stairs.

Kyoko looked around excitedly enjoying all the decorations. The walls were draped with dark red velvet, with a bit of black for accenting. There were lights strung along the ceiling giving the space an ethereal look. Tall round tables were situated around the walls, some had silver table clothes, while others had gold, all of them had vases full roses as center pieces. There was also a live orchestra on a slightly raised dais near the far wall.

A few second after they reached the ground level Takarada came up to them. "What do you two think?" He asked as he made a sweeping motion with his arm.

"It looks wonderful Sir." Kyoko answered in an excited voice.

"Thank-you Mogami-kun I was hoping that you would like it. Now come with me you two. It's time to announce the beginning of the masquerade." With that Takarada lead them to the raised dais that the orchestra was on.

'I knew Boss would do something like this.' Kuon thought with exasperation. 'Why does he always have to be so over the top?' He sighed silently and held Kyoko's hand a little tighter.

Takarada stood behind a microphone with Kuon and Kyoko standing to his right. He gave a signal and immediately there was a spot light shining on him. "Welcome all to this Masquerade Ball!" He spoke in a joyous voice. "This ball is to celebrate two things. The first is Ren and Kyoko being a couple!"

There was loud applause following this announcement. Kyoko blushed bright pink and Kuon even looked a little embarrassed.

Takarada let it die down before he continued. "The second reason is to congratulate Kyoko on graduation from the Love Me Section!"

More applause followed this making Kyoko blush even more.

Kuon glanced at Kyoko. 'I hope that Boss finishes talking soon. Kyoko won't be able to take much more...'

"Now without further ado let the masquerade begin!" Takarada exclaimed extending his arms into the air.

At that moment there was a bright flash and rose petals fell from the ceiling. By the time the guests got reoriented after the light Takarada and the couple were off the dais and the orchestra was playing.

Kuon helped Kyoko down and escorted her to the dance floor. He bowed and asked, "May I have this dance, Princess?"

Kyoko giggled and nodded her head.

Kuon smiled and swept Kyoko into a waltz. "I think that I should keep you on the dance floor all night. That I can have you all to myself. Even during this party." Kuon whispered in Kyoko's ear.

Kyoko blushed again. "I think that would be little rude to everyone here. They did come for us. So shouldn't we let them talk to us, even just a little bit?"

"You're right. But we don't need to do that just yet. Let me enjoy dancing with you a bit longer."

Moko watched as Ren and Kyoko danced and smiled. 'They definitely are happy. Good. Kyoko deserves to be happy more than anyone. And if he ever hurts her I'll-' Her thoughts were cut off when someone tapped her shoulder.

She turned to see someone dressed in a royal blue suit with a white shirt. His mask was white with a blue band around the edge. "May I have this dance?" He asked in a deep voice.

Moko was silent for a moment. 'Mo, I don't recognize him but I suppose that is the point of a masquerade. Seems as though I have no choice but to accept. Mo. Ah well might as well enjoy it.' She smiled, "It would be my pleasure to dance with you."

The man smiled and took Moko's hand to lead her to the dance floor.

Julie and Kuu stood at the edge of the dance floor watching their children dance. Julie leaned her head against her husband's shoulder. "They look so good together. Don't you think?"

Kuu wrapped his arm around Julie's shoulders. "Yes they do. Shall we join them?"

"Yes, lets."

The two entered the dance and moved close to their children.

"Kyoko." Kuu called when he and Julie were close enough.

Kyoko looked over and cocked her head to the side slightly. It took her a minute to recognize who called her but when she did she broke out into a huge smile. "Hi Otou-san!"

Kuon frowned at his parents. 'They just had to cut in, didn't they?'

"Would you two be willing to take a break from dancing for a couple minutes?" Kuu asked.

Kyoko looked up at Kuon silently asking if it was okay.

'I can never tell her no.' Kuon thought with a smile. He looked over at his parents. "Alright, lets go find somewhere more quiet so that we can talk."

The two couples left the dance floor and made their way to a side door. They glanced around making sure that no one was watching and slipped through it.

Kuon closed the door behind them and then helped Kyoko take off her mask.

"Thank you." Kyoko smiled up at Kuon. "I didn't know how I would take it off without messing up my wig."

Kuon smiled and lifted a tendril of the black hair. "You are beautiful with black hair but I think I'm partial to the chestnut color you have." He then proceeded to take off his mask before turning to face his parents. "It's been a long time."

Julie burst into tears. "Oh, Kuon!" She hurried to Kuon and pulled him into a tight hug.

Kuon put his arms around his Mom. "Hi, Mom. I missed you, too." He felt his eyes water a little but didn't do anything to stop it.

Kyoko watched the two reunite crying a little, too. She was startled when a pair of arms wrapped around her.

Kuu gave Kyoko a huge bear hug. "How's my daughter?"

Kyoko returned Kuu's hug. "I'm great Otou-san."

Julie finally stopped hugging Kuon and looked over to her husband and daughter.

Kyoko blinked. "Wait. Didn't you help Muse-sama with my makeup?"

Julie smiled, "of course I am. You didn't think I wouldn't help my daughter did you?"

Kyoko didn't know what to say and felt her eyes fill with tears.

Julie noticed and made her way towards Kyoko and pulled her into a hug just like the one she gave Kuon. "Oh Sweetie there's no need to cry. I'm so glad that I can finally meet you face to face."

Kyoko nodded and held onto Julie tightly. 'So this is what it's like to get a hug from a Mom. I'm so happy!'

Kuon smiled gently as he watched the two most important women in his life hug. 'This has to mean so much to Kyoko.'

Julie put her hands on Kyoko's shoulders and looked her directly in the eye. "I'm so happy that you're my daughter."

Kyoko was finally able to speak again. "I'm happy too, Okaa-san."

Julie pulled Kyoko into another hug and this time they were joined by Kuu and Kuon.

'I finally know what it's like to have a real family!' Kyoko thought happily. 'I think I could die from this happiness!'

Hi everyone, I just want to say sorry again for taking so long with posting this chapter. It was just really hard to write for some reason. But I hope that you all liked it. I'm going to try hard to get the next chapter out sooner and to get pictures of the costumes up on my tumblr quickly, too.

Also if any of you were wondering Kuon's costume was influenced by Jareth's outfits from the movie Labyrinth.