A/N: Today is monday again, bummer but at the same time awesome because i get to update the story. This is chapter twenty nine, I can't beliebe it, twenty nine has a very special meaning to me, so...this chapter is very special to me I hope you like it :) We know I only own the plot, the story and some of the characters.
Divinity: Chapter twenty nine:
"Today is the engagement announcement"
"Yes. We need everything ready, I don't want any unfinished business on my desk" Prince Eros said to Leonidas.
"Are you nervous?" Leonidas asked.
"A little bit" Eros confessed.
"Everything is going to be okay, we will be guarding the palace grounds" Leonidas said.
"It's not that Leonidas…I know you are going to do an excellent work guarding the palace, it's them…" Eros pointed outside.
"The people?" Leonidas asked.
"The court" Eros said.
"I see…" Leonidas commented.
"They're…well…you know" Eros ran a hand through his brown hair.
"Your Highness…remember who she really is" Leonidas said, he lifts his brow.
Eros sighed. "I believe you're right, well…it's time for me to go and get ready"
"Right. I'll go and see if she's okay" Leonidas turned to leave.
"Hey! I was going to do that!" Eros exclaimed.
"You need to go and get ready!" Leonidas exclaimed back.
"Fine. Just because you're my friend" Eros murmured.
"Go on… get going" Leonidas laughed.
Gaia was in her room getting ready for the ball with the kingdom's court and people from the kingdom. The queen had the incredible idea of making it a costume ball; nature mythology was going to be the main theme and has been mentioning it since she knew about their engagement.
Eros had warned her since his mother started to send all the invitations out.
Aurea was helping her with her hair.
"You have such beautiful hair My Lady" she commented.
"Thank you Aurea" Gaia smiled.
"Are you nervous My Lady?" Aurea asked while she was placing the emeralds comb Eros bought her the other day.
"Not really" Gaia stood up and went to get her shimmery turquoise dress.
"I've heard the court is very special…" Aurea said while helped Gaia putting on her dress.
"I'll be okay" Gaia smiled at the young maid once she finished adjusting the back of her dress.
The dress resembled something she used to wear up in the heavens at the balls; strapless, long and in many layers, the fabric of the dress looked like it had tiny crystals on it for how it gleamed in the light, a belt of crystals was on her waist that ended in a bow on her lower back, the long strips that hung from it gave the illusion as if her dress had a small trail. Her golden shadows gave emphasis to her light green eyes and her soft pink gloss game a slight shimmer to her pouty delicate lips. Her peculiar and exquisite gardenia perfume filled the room.
On her neck, her golden pendant hung proudly.
"You look like a dream My Lady; may I ask what are you representing?" Aurea asked.
"What do you mean?" Gaia smiled.
"Well…it's a costume ball…everybody will represent something or someone" the young maid said.
"I'm going as myself" Gaia said.
"Yourself My Lady? but it's a mythological theme" Aurea asked confused.
Gaia realized what she said and tried to fix her comment.
"I'm representing….the Goddess of Earth" she smiled.
"Ah! I see! Because of your name!" the young maid exclaimed happily.
"Exactly" Gaia let out a soft laugh.
"For a brief moment I thought you were going to say you were a real goddess!" Aurea said.
"Oh…no, no!" Gaia eavesdropped, waving her hands in front of her.
Soon after a knock was heard on the door. Aurea went quickly to open.
"Is she ready?" Leonidas asked Aurea.
"She's almost ready" Aurea said softly.
"Leonidas" Gaia smiled at the general.
"Good evening My Lady" he curtsied.
"Is it time?"
"Almost. I came to check if you were okay" Leonidas said.
"I'm fine Leonidas, thank you" Gaia smiled.
Leonidas walked near Gaia. "My prince is a little concerned" he whispered.
Gaia raised her eyebrows in surprise. "Why?" she asked puzzled.
"He's worried that you might feel uncomfortable at the ball" Leonidas said softly.
"Leonidas…he shouldn't be worried…you know that" Gaia said.
"That's what I told him, but you know how stubborn he can be" Leonidas said.
"I'll try my best. I promise. No evil court will bring me down" she smiled.
Obelix came right after and saw Gaia in all her glory wearing that turquoise dress.
"My Lady…you look stunning!" he bowed.
"Thank you, dear friend" Gaia smiled.
"Are you ready?" Leonidas asked.
"Yes"
"Not quite…" Obelix interrupted.
"Obelix?" Gaia asked puzzled.
"How can you go to a costume party if your look isn't finished yet!"
Obelix showed a golden box in front of him and opened it.
"Oh my…" said Leonidas shocked.
"Ah…" Aurea said next, marveled.
"Obelix…" Gaia whispered.
Obelix took from the box a delicate braided golden crown made with emeralds and sapphires and placed her upon Gaia's head, taking care of her hairdo.
"Now…you are complete" the priest smiled widely.
"You look beautiful My Lady!" Aurea said.
"I can see a true Goddess in front of us" Obelix said.
Gaia came closer to the priest and asked him carefully. "Where did you find it?"
Obelix smiled. "I took it from your room when you were taken to Olympus and hid it; I knew there would be a time for you to wear it proudly once again"
"What would I do without you…" she whispered.
"Well, now it is time. Let me take you to where you're meeting Eros before you go to the ball room" Leonidas offered his arm and Gaia took it willingly.
At the hall Eros was waiting for his fiancée, his dark brown uniform looked spotless, his golden medals were shining proudly at his right side.
He was feeling nervous; he didn't even want to image how nervous he is going to be once he walks to the altar to get married.
Leonidas soon after came with Gaia on his arm. She smiled at Eros and walked to his side.
"Don't be nervous my dear" Gaia said softly brushing his dark brown hair back with her hand.
"You look… beautiful" the prince said.
"Thank you…this is one of the dresses Helena made for me" she commented.
"And the crown?"
"That…is mine" she smiled.
"It's time, let's go" he bent to kiss her softly on her lips and offered his arm.
"Let's go" she repeated, taking Eros's arm.
She could hear the soft music playing in the distance; she could tell the place was full of people wanting to know the mysterious prince's fiancée.
Tonight was going to be a long night.
Leonidas opened the magisterial golden doors in front of him, letting the people see the prince walking to the room along with his fiancée.
Gaia marveled the room and was amazed by the decorations until she saw the people.
She could hear some of their conversations, asking who they were tonight, noticing it was about their fellow gods she surprised and didn't know how to take it.
The ball wasn't taking on a regular ballroom like they were accustomed to, instead, it was on the main court. Torches were lit all around the place as well as all the lanterns in the garden. Fabrics in many shades of green and blue were all around the place hanging from the trees and pillars making the place more vivacious yet more intimate.
The band was on the right side of the court, and on the dance floor there were people already dancing to the sweet melodies.
But something wasn't right somehow… everybody was wearing strange outfits. Gaia crocked her head to the side trying to understand this.
King Odell and Queen Narella were talking with the court when they saw Eros and Gaia walking from the hall to the court to salute the visitors.
Eros gave a low nod. "Bonam Noctem (good evening)" he said.
"Bonam Noctem" said Duke Alcander said.
"She must be the mysterious girl everyone is talking about" Duchess Amalia said.
Gaia walked forward giving a small curtsy. "Bonam Noctem"
The Duchess widened her eyes when she saw Gaia in admiration for her beauty.
"This is Lady Gaia" Prince Eros said proudly to the court.
"Gaia…like the Dea de la Terra (goddess of Earth)" Lord Drewfuss said.
"Pulchra es (you're beautiful)" Lady Irina said.
"Valde es amabilis (you're very kind)" Gaia answered.
Eros was impressed to see her speaking with them in ancient tongue, so as the king and queen.
Gaia now knew why everyone was saying the royal court was somehow special.
"Gaia, this is Duke Alcander and Duchess Amalia from the House of Guent"
Gaia bowed. "A pleasure to meet you"
"So you are the miraculous girl" a woman's voice was heard.
Gaia turned to see the woman who just spoke.
Wearing a dark blue dress with a feathery tail in numerous greens and blues, her hair was intertwined with several sapphire pins and dark feathers; a thin flower crown on the top of her head, her gloved hands took off her mask from her face.
"Aren't you adorable together?" the sarcastic woman's voice sent chills to Gaia's spine, she held tight Eros's arm, making him turn to see the woman in question.
"Charmindy…" Eros said dryly.