- If I see anyone take my idea, I will report them. Sorry for sounding rude, but I don't like art theft, and writing is art too!
Mayor Freckles wrote:Dear Sir or Madame,
Congratulations! You have been invited to the Annual Halloween Costume Ball at the Wynona Ball Room on 2429 Everdeen lane.* Please wear an elegant costume with a mask, for this is a traditional mask & costume ball. You will not be allowed to give out your real name, instead, we have given each guest a name. Your's is:
Duke CrimsonToast
Thank you and have a great time,
Mayor Freckle**
Nova shook the envelope from which the beautiful letter came from. Out came a small grey plastic name tag with his fake name, 'Duke CrimsonToast'. He gave a grimace, "Why do I seem to get the lame name?" He just sighed and walked to his closet. "Being in the business that I know, I always have a disguise around here somewhere..." He rummages through the overstuffed tiny closet. "Ah Ha!" He shouted. Nova pulled out a beautiful costume. It had an undershirt the color of cream that went down to his paws and ruffled up at the end. Over the top he wore a dark grey vest with black swirls and two sets of three silver buttons. It also had an elegant silk cape with black on the outside and red on the inside. Unfortunately, he lost the pants to his costume long ago. "Oh well, the show must go on." He smiled as he put it on. He put on his mask, it was a half-mask or something, but it only covered his right face. Nova put the finishing touch, a crimson striped rose in his vest pocket and a black hat to cover his eyes. With a smile and a shout of delight, he set off to the address. (Dressed as this.)
When he reached the grand ball room, you could see perfectly in the dark because it was so lit-up. Beautiful orchestra music was being played and dozens of JBDs were going into the ball. Some where elegant, others scary, and even a few that were very simple. Nova just puffed his chest out and tried to strut his stuff. Usually, he was known as the 'Con Artist' when instead he calls himself an entrepreneur. But today, no one knew who he was and couldn't give snide or rude remarks everywhere he went. He walked in and dropped his jaw. The high ceiling was made of glass, and it looked like you cold just reach up and kiss each one of the stars. The floors were beautiful. By the touch of them, Nova knew it was imported bamboo wood. Many JBDs were dancing in the center of the ball. He looked at the dancers with envy, wishing he could dance with someone. Until he saw her.
A young JBD made her way to him from the center of the room. She was just extravagant, her hair could be questionable, but she was beautiful. She was wearing a beautiful Medieval princess dress. It was a beautiful pea green. The sleeves went down to her elbows and the long ruffles reached her paws. Her neck and the hem of the dress was also ruffled. The middle of her dress was a lighter pea green with stitching. Her questionable hair, was a powdered wig that wasn't as piled high as it seemed it should've been. It had beautiful pea green bows and the prettiest curls ever. Her mask was a silver sparkly mask with gold embroidery that covered her eyes. She smiled lightly and introduced herself, "Hello, I'm Princess GreenSong. I really don't enjoy my name, so call me Princess." "I'm Duke CrimsonToast." Nova said, "Call me Duke." She nodded and giggled,"Alright Duke. Would you care to dance with me?" He smiled and nodded. Their tails intertwined as they walked to the center of the ball to dance.
Nova smiled as the walked down the steps as the party ended. He smiled, holding Princess's hand. "This was a great night Duke." Nova smiled, but deep inside he hurt. I'm a monster to the society. Everyone looks down on me. He thought as they walked down in the rain. "Can I, see who's underneath the mask?" Princess asked. Nova died inside as she asked that, "I don't want you to look at my face. I'm no good, everyone hates me." She softly sang a lullaby as she came eye to eye with him, "I promise, I won't." She kissed him. He turned his head away, breaking the kiss. "I love you princess, but...I can't let anyone see what's behind the mask." And with that, he turned and walked away. He walked away from his love, from his future, from everything. If only Nova could let her see what's behind the mask, if only what was behind it wasn't a monster.
*The Wynona Ball Room on 2429 Everdeen lane, is not real. :3
**Mayor Freckle is also not a real JBD (hopefully), just a name.
(A/N: Oh my gosh, I'm in tears right now. I can't believe I did this to him. ♥ If I win him, I'm gonna write him a happier ending.)
