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Post by Kuri-Kara|JD [Admin] on Feb 16, 2009 22:15:10 GMT -5
Leudast walked into the large ballroom in one of his most formal suits; Kurisutaru entered with him, her hand on his arm. They were hosting a grand masquerade ball in honor of their anniversary and his wife's birthday. He was as anti-social as always, but he chatted politely as he greeted the guests with the only woman he had ever allowed to see him when he was ill or weak besides their trusted housekeeper, Marie, and butler, Gustav. His wife of only a few years was a woman he had known for most of his life. They had grown up together, and fallen in love together, thought it was originally doomed as Kurisutari was exiled by Leudast's father on her 19th birthday.
That was ironically, the day Kurisutaru stopped aging physically, but that wouldn't be known for a few years after the fact. Kurisutaru smiled charmingly at a couple as they passed by before nodding to Leudast as they put on their masks. Calmly she and Leudast waited for Aurora to enter, so that they could introduce her to the noble families of Unmei and Egae that they had invited.
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Post by zazaleto on Feb 17, 2009 18:39:36 GMT -5
Aurora was still getting ready. She had never gone to anything formal before, let alone wear a dress. It felt kinda odd to her. The white gown felt odd against her fur. "Might as well and get used to it now." She said to herself as she finished braiding her white hair. It's greyish glow resonated with her gown. Once she felt content with her look, she left the room and headed toward the main hall.
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Post by Kuri-Kara|JD [Admin] on Feb 17, 2009 19:17:48 GMT -5
"Miss, I'll guide you to the ballroom if you like." The housekeeper, Marie, offered. Tonight she was dressed much like always, in black, but tonight the Blacklight family crest was embroidered in silver on her right sleeve. "You won't be stared at, so don't worry. Madame also wished for me to give you this mask." She held out a beautifully designed half-mask that was silver with white and gold swirling designs on it for Aurora to take.
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Post by zazaleto on Feb 17, 2009 19:26:47 GMT -5
Aurora bowed a bit. "Ah, thank you. I'm still trying to find my way around here." Aurora politely took the mask from her and looked at the design on it. She likes the gold swirls on it. They seemed so bright compared to the rest of her. She put on the mask. "Very well, please show me the way."
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Post by Kuri-Kara|JD [Admin] on Mar 3, 2009 2:13:14 GMT -5
"That's quite all right, Miss! Madame asked me to make sure you were comfortable with being presented. There's a large number of people in the ballroom..." Marie explained leading the way to the ballroom before curtsying deeply to her employers. "I brought her as you asked."
"Thank you, Marie, you may go." Kurisutaru responded with a smile as she gave Aurora and appraising look. "You look wonderful."
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Post by zazaleto on Mar 3, 2009 14:43:08 GMT -5
Aurora blushed at the complament. "Thank you. This is actually the first time I've worn a dress really, let alone going to something so formal as well. I don't really know if that is a good thing or not." She giggled to herself.
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Post by Kuri-Kara|JD [Admin] on Mar 3, 2009 15:19:53 GMT -5
"It's okay, this party is partially in your honor, to introduce you to society... And to awaken your dormant powers." Kurisutaru explained with a soft smile, before nodding into the shadows, a tall woman in black stepping forward to walk behind Kurisutaru and Aurora. Stepping to the balcony that overlooked the ball, she smiled and cleared her throat loudly. At that, the music and dancing stopped, and everyone looked up.
"Tonight, my wife and I are proud to introduce to society Aurora, the Black Zodiac Withered Lover, who is presently studying music with us." Leudast explained nodding to Kurisutaru.
"Please give her your absolute support and kindness as she learns our culture and more about music and the Angels that guide us." Kurisutaru announced with a smile. "This is Aurora's debut into our society, please wish her well. She belongs with us demons!" And with that, there was much cheering and applauding, and appraising looks from the wealthy young unwed gentlemen that were in attendance that night..
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Post by zazaleto on Mar 3, 2009 17:07:30 GMT -5
Aurora was simply embaressed but felt very...... happy she guessed. To be with people that could understand her was her dream. But at the same time, she became curious. What were the powers that Kurisutaru spoke of? And what was that about the Withered Lover Leudast spoke of? She almost instantly pushed those thoughts behind her. She didn't want to worry about anything tonight. She had to look her best in front of everyone. She turned to Kurisutaru. "So who do I get to meet first?" Aurora asked curiously. She was a bit anxious to meet everyone else. She started to fiddle with one of her earrings as she waited for a response from her.
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Post by Kuri-Kara|JD [Admin] on Mar 3, 2009 20:38:40 GMT -5
"You get to meet Morte first." Kurisutaru answered turning Aurora to face Morte, who kept her mask and veil on, but spread her midnight black wings.
"Withered Lover, Aurora, you are the chosen one of the Black Zodiacs. Gifted with strong powers you are the peacemaker. You are neither light nor dark, but neutral. I awaken the powers sleeping within you, and you will join the ranks of your fellows." Morte, the woman in the black clothes, answered as she spread her arms out, a large ball of silver energy forming between herself and Aurora. "Please accept your role as a Black Zodiac by placing your hand on this magic that is yours."
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Post by zazaleto on Mar 13, 2009 4:58:26 GMT -5
Aurora stared at the orb and then back at Morte. Powers? "W-what are you talking about!?" Aurora stammered, completely confused. What in the world was this girl talking about?
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Post by Kuri-Kara|JD [Admin] on Mar 19, 2009 20:49:46 GMT -5
"You'll understand it once you touch the orb." Kurisutaru explained softly, trying to encourage Aurora. She didn't really want to awaken Aurora as a Black Zodiac, but she didn't have a choice. She didn't want to lose Leudast. "It'll be fine."
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Post by zazaleto on Mar 31, 2009 15:38:47 GMT -5
Aurora was still unsure. It felt odd and out of place but she felt like she had to do it. And she trusted Kurisutaru too. Aurora reluctantly held out her hand and touched the orb.
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Post by Kuri-Kara|JD [Admin] on Mar 31, 2009 19:18:56 GMT -5
As soon as Aurora's hand touched the orb, there was a bright flash of light and Morte smiled as she closed her eyes, the orb beginning to disintegrate as the seal on Aurora's powers and her memories of the past was removed. "My dear child born of the Zodiacs, I welcome you back. As you accept your powers and your memories, I swear my fealty to you, I will protect your life in this time as I did in the past." She whispered, stepping closer to Aurora.
"I too swear to guide you this time, as I was asked to do." Kurisutaru agreed with a soft smile.
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