The Ceremony

I slowly sat on my bed as soon as I opened my eyes. Where the hell am I? I looked around, looking if someone is in here. Then I noticed from the window that it's already dark outside. I contemplated what happened earlier. Yeah... Noah and I... all lovely dovey...

"Holy shit! What the fuck happened?" I shouted, checking if I'm fully clothed or something, luckily, I am. That pervert can't be trusted! Why did I even fall asleep?

"Rise and shine, my goddess!" Noah exclaimed as he entered the room, "just in time for the feast! Here! Please wear this, goddess Natasha. I'll be expecting you to wear that." and with that, he just left the room. Without even telling me anything...

I curiously walked towards where he put the clothes. I cringed as I saw the dress. A glittery, short, golden dress with a slit on the side and a deep v-cut on the chest area. What? Are we going to a club or something?

I decided not to wear it and left the room. The first thing that I noticed when I walked out of the room is the rose scent in the living room. I looked all over the room and noticed that there are tons of rose petals on the ground.

"You didn't like the dress?" Noah spoke with a hint of disappointment. I turned to him and my jaw kinda... dropped. He's wearing a white suit with golden streaks in the collar and lapel part of the suit. Kinda giving me a CEO vibe or something...

"What? Are you just going to stand there? Come on... change." he sternly said and put his hands in his pockets. Without thinking, I just nodded and walked inside the room to change.

As I was looking at the mirror, I noticed something... my hair used to be silver, right? Or that's how I remember it... but today, it turned black... Or... maybe... I'm just thinking too much? Anyways, it's not a big deal. The dress absolutely stunning which is more complimented by my straight, long hair. The dress fits perfectly as if it was made for me.

When I'm already done checking my self out, I decided to leave the room. As expected, he's still waiting for me, but this time, Noah is already in the sofa, yes, the same sofa where...I... fell asleep.

He immediately smirked when he saw me. I noticed his eyes examine my body then he patted the seat next to him. He quickly put his arms around my shoulder which made me flinch.

"As I anticipated, the dress will look stunning on you." he whispered and kissed the side of my head.

"You don't look too bad yourself." I replied and chuckled.

"I know... judging from the looks the gave me earlier." then he slowly caressed my shoulder.

"You're just imagining things." I whispered then he stood up.

"Whatever. Anyway, we're actually going to a party... Shall we?" he said and offered his hand. I nodded and took his hand. A party, hm?

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My eyes widened as we arrived at the same market that I saw earlier. Is it the same? I'm sure of it! This is the same place. The same plaza that I saw earlier. But how? The buzzing people are gone, but they were replaced by random people, mostly women, wearing... unusual, yes, let's call it that, unusual clothing. Different from what I saw earlier. Everything is designed with shiny stuffs, we are indeed going to a... bar? Everything looks like it. From the tables, the people dancing around and having fun and drinking.

"Lord Noah! Goddess Natasha!" someone shouted, then when I turned around, I saw Frederick with a drink in his hand.

"Enjoying Xyrid's treasure?" Noah asked with a smug look.

"Of course!" Frederick loudly laughed and then a woman approached him and immediately clung on to him, caressing his body.

"Good." then Noah looked at something... or someone... then gestured it to come. Then a lady wearing the most alluring outfit walked towards us. Her curly, long, blonde hair swayed as she flirtatiously walked, earning tons of attention from men.

"Do you need any service? Lord Domeussa?" she asked while slowly caressing Noah's arm. When she noticed me, she looked at me from toe to head and then rolled her eyes. Ah? Excuse me?

"Now, now, Angelie, now's not the good time to snarl at women," Noah said as he noticed her bitchy gesture, "I would like to tell you about the greatness of sir Frederick and his comrades, so be sure to give him the greatest treasure of Xyrid."

"Anything for you, sweetheart." she replied and touched Noah's face. She once again looked at me then quickly turn and clap her hands. In an instant, women swarmed around Frederick and his comrades.

"Enjoying so far?" Noah asked as we walk towards a throne like chairs in the front part of the plaza.

"Uhm? No? I'm confused since the moment that I woke up."

"You're just thinking too much. I told you... you do have to be afraid... you don't have to worry about anything..." he calmly said and sat down on the throne, he gestured me to sit down and I just did what he said. For some reason, my mind seemed to be floating or something, I feel dizzy.

"You alright?"

"Yeah." I replied with my eyes half closed. I tried my best to sit properly, but because of my dizziness my head swayed left and right. He seemed to notice it as I felt his hand on my head, guiding it to lean in his shoulder.

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D-Did I fall asleep again?

When I slowly opened my eyes, I saw people dancing wildly under the flashing lights. The music boomed loudly as if it'll be the last night of their lives.

"You awake? You must've been too overwhelmed by the people, hm?" Noah said and handed me a golden chalice, "You should drink that, it will make you feel better." I felt a warm sensation on my throat as I drink. I sighed in relief as it somehow relieved my aching head.

"Now you'll feel better... How about we start the ceremony?" I just looked at him, completely puzzled.

"Then let's start the Xyrid's ceremony!" he shouted and everything went silent. When I looked around, the people stopped dancing wildly and just looked at us.

I almost shivered at the silence. Noah just looked at me with an eerie smile in his face.

"Shall we?" he asked then lend his hand, asking for mine.

Just... what. the. fuck. is. happening?