Hide and seek

The lady turned around to see a dashingly handsome blonde man and responded, "yes?"

Ben had noticed the dress wasn't like the one he had the tailor made. This dress was made out of cotton instead of silk. "Oh I'm so sorry miss, I have mistaken you for someone else. Please excuse me." Ben smile slightly and bowed to the lady. He didn't give up, and was determined to try and find another purple dress.

On the other hand, Megan had finished eating. Theodore was asked to a dance with a lady when Marie 'accidentally' pushed him into the lady. Megan laughed as she saw her best friend's antics.

"So are you done? So we can go find your lover boy. I helped your brother out, now it's your turn" Marie said.

"Yes, I'm done and he's not my lover" Megan rolled her eyes.

"Do you have any other description other than pale blue eyes? Like does he have a mole on his face or something?" Marie asked.

"No, he doesn't have a mole on his face. Victon have black hair and blue eyes..." then Megan realized that she is only describing Victon through her memories. She doesn't know his current height, voice or how he would look like after seven years.

"Oh my god Megan, there's a ton of men with black hair. And you can't see blue eyes because we are all wearing masks..." Marie said with a sigh.

"It's okay Marie the night is still young... if we can't find him then it's fine. Just enjoy the night and find go find some suitors Marie" Megan gave a thumbs up at her best friend.

"On a quest to find your lover boy! Let's go darling" Marie said holding Megan's hand.

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The music came to an end and Theodore stopped dancing with the random lady. He bowed to the lady then left to get a drink when he noticed a familiar broad figure on the stairs of the entrance. He made his way there and said to the man in the silver mask, "looking for her?"

Victon turned around to see Theodore, which confirmed that she was here in the ball room. "Hm."

"What a massive hide and seek game. Let see if you can find her, and don't freak her out too much" Theodore said as he locked his gaze to a part of the room.

Victon noticed where Theodore had looked, so he scanned that area more intensely. His eyes widen a bit as he found a slender figure with black hair and silver mask wearing a purple silk dress. The lady was walking with another lady by her side. 'Found you' Victon said in his head while he walked down the stairs towards the two ladies.

Walking half-way there Victon stopped as he thought about Theodore's words about try to not scare her off. He then decided to watch her from afar... waiting for the right time to approach her.

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The royal family soon arrived at the ball. The speaker blew the horns and announced, "Attention! The royal family has arrived! His highness, Emperor Walden with Empress Jenkins, Crowned Prince Quinn and Crowned Princess Jennice!"

The royal family came inside the ball room with their heads held high with pride and dignity. On top of the stairs, the Emperor could see his citizens bowing their heads. Being a healthy Emperor that he was he gave a hearty laugh followed by a speech.

"Great evening in the lands of Starlight! I hope you all are enjoying your evening as we come together to celebrate the huge victory against Venus! After seven years of commanding my armies and knights, I am tired of letting my citizens marching into the battlefield for some numbers of them to die. I have honored all of the fallen knights who have served their time and effort into giving the Starlight kingdom its glory. Tonight, we will toast for our fallen knights who have sacrificed their life for our wellbeing. We will toast for our Generals, Commanders, and brave knights that helped us win the war. We will toast for our victory against our enemies. To a new beginning!"

"To a new beginning!" Everyone raised their glass then drank the contents.

"Enjoy the snacks and wine! Tonight we will celebrate! HAHAHA!" Emperor Walden said with his hearty laugh.

The royal family walked through the ball room towards their designated seats. The Emperor, the Crowned Prince and Princess have white hair that was the royal family's signature beauty mark, while the Empress have light blonde hair. The Emperor is still very energetic and doesn't look a day over 40. He and his wife didn't wear their masks until they sat on the throne so the citizens saw how the royal couple looked like. But they didn't see the Crowned Prince or Princess.

The Princess, even though her eyes were covered, one can see her elegance. Many men saw her and started drooling because she was so beautiful swaying in her gems embroidered dress.

The Prince didn't lose to his sister in that aspect either as many ladies' hearts skipped glancing at the handsome Prince. The people planned on how to win the good graces of the royal family... if possible many will try to court the Prince and Princess.