Demona walked around her room in the ball gown her mother gave her, her maids trying to keep up with the young girls pace, as they tried to fix her hair, and put on the finishing touches of her outfit "Lady Cross" One of the maids said stopping in Demona's tracks, that way causing her to come to a stop "Yes" Demona said stopping and looking at the lady as if nothing was wrong "Can you hold on still for a minute so we can get you ready for tonight?" She asked with a low sigh as she took out a gold box with a blood red ribbon on it "Your mother wanted to make sure you was wearing this for tonight's ball" She said opening it up to show a black choker with a black cross, and blood red cross hanging on it. Demona looked at it and smiled at the maid for a moment before picking it up and tying it around her neck, and admiring how it gracefully draped down her neck. She walked over to the dress and finished putting on a little bit of makeup, perfume, and curling her jet black hair and putting it in a bun as the curls slipped through and fell on the right side of her neck down past her breast slightly before walking out of her room, trying to get away from the maids who was hugging her and crying slightly "Love you girls" Demona said walking down the hall to see if Rima was ready. When she got to her friend's door she gave a soft knock on the door, and waited for her friend to give her some kind of answer.

Mking his way down the long hall of the hunters head qutars stopping, sighing and rubbing his chin, he had a bad feeling, and he didnt like having bad feelings he turned suddenly scaring the mail boy, smiling an appology he took the black invitation, nodding his thanks he made his way slowly past the boy heading back down the hall to his office, slipping in side he took his seat at his desk sliding the invite out he read it over, sighing again "ahh here it is....the terrible feeling, a a party..." shaking his had he set it on his desk and stared at it for a while not noticing the other presence entereing his office

Rima was already ready and answered the door at the knock. "Yes you need something?" She said a little irritated because she didn't like wearing the dress and the mask. "Oh Demona, you finally finished. It took you almost an hour to get ready." She walked out of her room. "Do I have to come? I don't like people staring at me." Rima complained walking with her friend to the ballroom.

Victoria tossed a knife at the wall where she had carved a small vampire symbol. The knife hit slightly above the tip of the symbol. Victoria groaned and narrowed her eyes. It seemed she was in need of training again. She sighed and got up from the chair she was sitting on to get her knife back and get some movement into her body as well. She pulled out the knife with a quick and hard movement. The knife had left a deep mark in the wodden wall but Victoria didn't care. It was her that had to look at it anyways and besides it had been a little while since she last had an assignment and something to do. As she sat down she heard whispers near her. Two girls were whispering about her calling her a dark creature and an unholy being that should be evicted from the hunter's society. Victorisá tossed her knife at them making it land just before their feet, the tip carving into the wodden floor. She glared coldly at them maing them go to mind their buisness elsewhere. Victoria sighed and walked over and picked uo her knife only to walk back into her chair. Eventually the mail-boy came and handed her a black envelope. Victoria opened it and read it only to put in her pocket and start reading in one of her books deeply burried in her own thoughts.

Nick lend ageist a large pillar in the ballroom, watching as it took shape. He didn't quite understand the significance of him being here, at his little sister's party. It was about her not him, so why was he here he could have easily seduced one of the maids for some true fun. But instead he was here, watching not doing it was enough to drive him insane. What else was there to do? he thought.

((I really just want to get something down quick...))

Demona looked a Rima, and smiled, your my most trusted friend and I want you to be with me....plus no one will know it is you, since you have a mask" Demona explained handing her a mask, and smirking at herself as she got and idea. Demona leaned against the wall calmly as she stilled held her smirk on her face "I may even give you a slow dance" She said. She didn't know why but she always enjoyed playing around with everyone's heads like that, mostly the maids, because they would get so nervous, Demona have a small curtsy and left to see her brother "Good evening brother" Demona said "And I would be careful what you think, mother and father will make you stand in the sunlight" She continued looking at the ballroom that already had mostly friends and family in it, and maybe so guest that got their invitations.

Egide smiled in his carriage, as it approached the lavish mansion. "Beautiful, if I do say so myself. Much like the young lady, if the stories are true." As it rolled to a stop, he exited with a slight smile,such that he almost always wore, and his raven mask already in place. "Let's see is I can't stir up some life in this party." He entered the door being held open by a servant, thanking him kindly, and entered the hall. He smiled, looking upon the many beautiful ladies, and handsome men. Or at least he assumed so, what with the masks and all. He walked up to te band at the first lull in the dreary music, and walked away after a brief moment. The next song to come on was indeed what he requested, a lively waltz, good enough for dancing he supposed. He picked the first girl out of the crowd he saw, a beautiful girl, maybe two years younger than him, with sapphire eyes, and a simple black dress. "Might I have the honor of a dance with one as beautiful as you, m'lady?"

{{That's Rima, for the record...}}

"Demona looked to see a man walk up to Rima, as she smiled her father came up behind her "How are you this evening, princess" He said putting his hand on her shoulder "I'm doing fine daddy" She said with a polite smile "Maybe you would like to join me in a waltz?" He asked holding out his hand, to escort her to the ballroom "Okay daddy, thank you" Demona said giving a small curtsy, as she took his hand, she noticed some eyes on her, she could feel a small blush cross her cheeks, as she could hear some of the people whisper among themselves. When she finally got to the ballroom, her father led her to the very center and started to waltz with her, as Demona started to hum to the music slightly.

After finishing the chapter in her book Victoria slammed it shut and left the room she was in only to return to her own room. She took out a box from underneath her bed and opened it. "Where is it? I know it's here somewhere" the younf dark elf mumbled as she kept rummaging through the content of the large box. Finally she found what she was looking for. A layered skirt in black fabric connected to a coeset as well as a black mask with little jewels and pearls attacked to it. Perfect for an evening at a ball one would say but Victoria wrinckled her nose a bit. She despised dresses. They were unhandy, without pockets and hard to fight in. She sighed as she pulled on the skirt to check if it fitted. Skilfully she tied the corset tightly so it wouldnt go lose while reminding herself that this was all for a good cause. An oppotunity like this was rare and chances were that it wouldn't re-appear anytime soon if ever. The chance of getting close to a noble vampire family and even being invited on top of that, it was almost as if it was some sort of trap, but Victoria didn't care. All that mattered was that opportunity knocked and she had chosen to answer the door.

After securing the skirt fitted perfectly Victoria folded it neatly and placed it in a flat box along with the mask and some ribbons. She then went over to her table where some maps where spreaded out. Victoria had often studied tha maps and tried to locate vampires and other creatures by logic and what she knew about them already. So far her maps where still blank and nothing had come from her studies, but it didn't really matter right now. Victoria had gotten a ticket to the holy grail and she knew exacly where she was going. She dipped her pen in ink and marked the castle she was going to on the map as well as writing the name of the castle as well. She then grapped the map and exited her romm, locked it and walked down the hallway. She swung by the head of the hunter's office not to visit or talk but to just leave a message. Outside Andrew's door she took out her dagger and the map and pinned it to the door with the dagger making a knocking-like sound. She then left the hunters asociation building and entered one of the carriages at the disposotion of the hunters. Usually she didn't ride these but this was a special occasion besides she needed somewhere she could put the skirt on without anyone seeing her.

While inside the carriage Victoria fixed her hair making a graceful haircut by tying it in a high knot but leaving a few strands so hang down gracefully and touch her shoulders. She looked at her feflection in one of her daggers. She narrowed her eyes just glaring at herself. ~What you don't do for the job~ she thought and got in the skirt again tying the corset perfectly. She then tied a ribbon silver in her hair just to make it lighten up a bit followed by tying a black ribbon on each arm as she didn't have any gloves. She then started securing none of her daggers were loose and heaved a small sigh. She could only bring daggers in as a crossbow would draw too much attention and Victoria weren't much for guns. The smoke from them blocked her view for a few seconds which was a hazard she weren't willing to run. "Miss, the castle is near" the coach said from his spot outside the carriage. Victoria sighed and secured the last dagger which was placed in her boot. She then put on the mask and sat down pulling the curtain aside so she could look at the castle as they got closer and closer.

Victoria exited the carriage after it had stopped and entered the castle in silence. The ballroom was very beautiful and filled with people dressed up and wearing masks while the band was playing a waltz. Victoria walked among the other attendants at the party seeking out how the ballroom was set up looking for exits and escapes. She knew it was important to know the fiels you battled in. It would give you an advantage and right now Victoria had the time to get to know the field very well. She found herself a spot to stand where she could see most of the room. A waiter came by carriyng a tray with champagne. Victoria took a glass and tasted a small sip to see if she could detect any weird substances in it. She found it clear and took another sip while pretending to admire the decorations around the room. In reality she had started to search for the hosts of the ball.

"victoria....about time you got here" watching her he stepped out from behind a large pillar in his blue suite, his swords and guns hidden perfectly "i didn't realise you had also been giving an invite" chuckling a little, he watched her through his black patterened mask, turning he picked up two glasses of champigne holding one out for her gently

"victoria....about time you got here" watching her he stepped out from behind a large pillar in his blue suite, his swords and guns hidden perfectly "i didn't realise you had also been giving an invite" chuckling a little, he watched her through his black patterened mask, turning he picked up two glasses of champigne holding one out for her gently

Victoria turned her head and looked at the man talking to her. "Andrew? What are you doing here?" She said lowly. "Shouldn't you be at your office and not lurk around a death-trap? That's not like you" She took the glass he held out for her and put down her own. "How did you recognize me, Captain?" she asked now just observing the other guests occupying the room. The masks hid their faces but it didn't matter to Victoria. She was still going to take down as many as possible when oppoertunity offered itself. "I wonder why we were invited. Surely the host has something in stock for us. Question is what and when they will set their scheme in motion" she said still just observing the other guests. She took a slow sip of her glass while drowning in her own speculations and streams of thoughts.

Chuckling he shook his hed and looked round the wall "what, i'm not aloud to attend parties?" watching the other guests he sipped his champaigne "though i do have a tugging feeling that something may happen" closing his eyes he sighed "i think that maby...he will be coming" sighing he lowered his head and stared at his shiny shoes "i do hate these shiney shoes" he muttered more to himself then to anyone else

Victoria turned her head and looked at the head of the hunters "I didn't say that. I just didn't expect to see you here, that's all. Then again I'm not surprised, you are the current head of the hunters afterall" Victoria's eye caught a dancing couple in the middle of the dancefloor. Vampires both of them without a doubt. Victoria could almost smell their aura even from the distance there was between her and the couple. For some reason she had a hard time removing her eyes from them. Andrew's mumbling snapped her out of it though as Andrew was talking about the specific vampire that could show up. Victoria just turned her head and tilted it slightly hoping to turn the subject a bit. "Do you think Rima will be here too? She would probably love this sort of thing now that she is... one of Them" Victoria said the last 3 words with sort of a resentment in her voice. She used to have a deep respect for Rima but now... Now she was just a potential target and not the honoured head huntress she once was. Victoria had sworn that the day Rima's head had a bounty on it would be the day Rima would be pierced by Victoria's arrows from her crossbow or pierced by her daggers and stakes.

Victoria blinked and got back to focusing on the situation. She smirked as Andrew complained about his shoes being shiny and looked at him. "I'll trade yuou for the skirt if that'll make you more comfortable, captain" Victoria sipped from her glass again and took a glance outside the window. It seemed it would be a moonless night that evening. Perfect for a vampire gathering if Victoria's studies were accurate. ~Creatures of the night crawls in the shadows~ she thought and narrowed her eyes slightly. Her mother used to say that all the time before Victoria got cursed. She heaved a little sigh and took another small sip from her glass while again just observing the other guests laughing and dancing. She clenched her free fist for a second but unclenched it swiftly again as it crossed her mind thjat the more lady-like she behaved the more likely she would blend in and get to the hosts of the party.

Laughing he noiddd "why not, ill try the dress if you try the suit" he looked at victoriaand sighed "now victoria stop that thiought of vampires we are here to have fun" he grinned and held his arm out "now lets go exchange clothes"

Margareta watched as the guests arrived from the box, her eyes eventually formed on her daughter though. She smiled as she realized how she wanted to dance as well. She walked down to the floor, finding Nicholas standing by himself.

“Nicolas escort your mother…” she said in a way that made you think, it was more of an order then a request.

“Of course Mother…” Nicolas grunted, and took his mother’s arm escorting his mother to the dance floor. I feel so much like a momma boy right now… he thought careful not to let anyone else hear it.

((IDK I feel like this is what Margareta would do… and my head hurts... so I can't write long things...))

Victoria turned her whole body and looked at Andrew with widened eyes and slapped away his arm. "Surely you're joking, Andrew" She took a deep breathe, calmed down and moved closer to him whispering her next words. "I wouldn't let you dress in my clothing even if I were dead. I'd have to re-sew them afterwards" She looked at him with a cold look in her green eyes. "And you know I don't like you going through my head. My thoughts are private. Besides I'm not here to have fun, I'm at work. This is an assignment and I intend to make some money off of this nightmare" With those words Victoria put down her glass and left Andrew to himself having a bunch of insults going at him through her thoughts. She found a place she could stand where she could see the dancefloor more clearly. More pairs had joined the dancefloor by now and it was a bit hard to keep up with the makes, tuxedos and dresses going around. Victoria heaved a sigh and took some time to correct the way her skirt was sitting. Couldn't appear sloppy. this was a masquerade afterall. The main idea was to fool everyone into believing one was something they were not.

sighing at her look biting his lip lowering his head turning away he blocked out her insults, sliding back between the pillars he made his way slowly across the dance floor, his bubbly personality deflated by her harsh uneccissary words and thoughts, sliding slightly he based into a pillar falling back his head bleeding from te forehead, pushing himself up he ignored the duzzyness and struggled to his feet, cursing the damn shiney shoes, rubbing his back licks the dribbling blood from his lips, his eyes going a little dead

The Hitobito brothers where in there true fox form with masks hanging off there skulls, and were on there way to there friends little ball. "Dude I still don't get why we had to wear these stupid tuxedos, and they changed my gray fur coat!" Damion complained as he tried to gnaw off the tuxedo that had changed his foxes fur coat black and white and shook the mask that was now hanging from his stomach.

"Hey, we have known Demona since she was a baby and this is one of her big days! We are going to be there!" Dan yelled and nipped his brothers leg. Suddenly a human saw the two foxes and pulled out his musket. "Not good." Dan muttered and jumped into the air and landed on the mans gun. He nipped the mans arm causing him to drop the gun. "Lets go brother." He said while leaving the man to tend to his wound. "Humans are so stupid." Dan said with a small chuckle.

Once they made it to the party, Dan and Damion turned into there human forms and walked in. "Wait brother, we don't have dates!" Damion yelled and stopped in his place. Dan signaled for his brother to follow him, and he walked to the nearest table that was next to the dance floor. "Oh so we are just going to wait for a girl to ask us?" Damion stated the obvious and sat next to his brother.

stumbling past the door boys his head bleeding terribly, closing an eye he sighs stopping grabbing a napkin "excuse me ar you boys using this?" he asked politley his once bright blue eyes watch the other two boys waiting for an answer, now holding the napkin to his head "well i hope you don't mind me using..oh nice tails by the way" chuclkig to himself he sarted to make his way from the table

"I told you to change all of your fox form to your human form!" Dan yelled and smacked his brother on the side of the head. Once Damion pulled in his tail to look more like a human and he felt his head to feel a large lump on it. "Hey you didn't need to hit me!" Damion yelled and smacked his brother on the head. "Ok I am going to let that slide, since you are my little brother." Dan muttered while looking at the man that took a napkin. "Yeah by twelve minutes!" Damion squeaked.

Grabbing the boys heads and yanking them apart "please....i just hit my head the bleeding won't stop and i feel i may have a concussion, my co-worker hates me becuse a jonkingly said i would wer her dress, she also implied i was fat and then went onto insult me with out words...sumhow i don't think me noticing one tail haa is going to put u in any danger" he stated in a quiet tone, unable to bring his voice to an angry tone, his head thumping "you don't by any chance have a good cure for concusion?"

"Not really, but we have lived for a very long time so we might have a healing herb." Damion said and serched his extensive knowledge of herbs. Once he thought of one, he pulled out a herb and handed it to the man. "That will sooth your pain, but you should let that heal." He stated and smiled.

Smiling slightly he took the herb and pulled up "becareful of the pillars...and the floors they're dangerous....very dangerous..." walking away he closed and eye and pulls out his bandana sliding his hair out of the way of the wound to help it heal faster, the tip of one of his swords appearing as he walked

Why does he have a sword? Damion thought over to his brother, because they were twins they could talk to each other by thinking. This guy don't sit right with me man, he don't sit right. Dan thought back. Then we should just keep an eye on him Ok? Damion squinted at him.