Chapter 335: Emmah amazes again!
It was good day for a lot of nobles houses in Eldoria, for the long awaited debutante ball had come. All day long,
mothers and daughters had conspired, servants had perspired and fathers had drunk their wines or enjoyed their
smokes as they pondered on the fates of their daughters after tonight.
The debutante ball was a deciding ball for most. Who would be joining the list of the most beautiful women in
Eldoria? Who would be declared the beauty of the season? Who would have the most suitors? Who would fetch
the most envious match of the season? Who would be a wallflower and who would be the subject of scandal.
A more important question for those that loved to relish in gossip. Who would fall prey to the dangerous charms
of an Ashford?
All those questions would be answered by the evening which arrived very early. When the sun was starting to
set, carriages filled the grounds of the royal castle. This debutante ball was unlike any other for it was outdoors
and not inside the typical ballroom.
Guests were flown to the hunting grounds on magic carpets and the coachmen, or rug men, serenaded them
with the most beautiful ballads as they sailed through the skies.
When the carpets arrived at the hunting grounds, guests were transferred to jeweled caravans for a five minute
ride to the real venue, a beautiful desert, with endless sand, held together by magic. Even if the wind blew, the
sand would not move.
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One half of the grounds had tables under canopies and on the ground around the tables were lanterns. On each
table were beautiful red or white roses. And the sroses covered most of the grounds themselves. On that
sside of the grounds, beach bed under canopies had also been lined up for those that wished to rest or view
the ball without being forced to stand for many hours.
The venue was brightly lit, to avoid mischief, Sigrid had been sure to be generous with the lighting. Every corner
of the place had lanterns, there would no cuddling, kissing or secret groping.
Sigrid had even purchased tamed falcons from the bank and they were flying above, or sitting on chairs. Some
had even been obedient enough to allow Mauve dress them in tiny silk waistcoats {very gentlemanly and
extremely dignified. }
They seemed to be the highlight of the night and most of the guests were very eager to take pictures with them.
Snoble lords were already showing off their bravery by letting the large falcons sit on their arms.
Sigrid’s desert ball was unusual, but guests were coming to learn that her balls would probably always be
unusual.
Waiters and waitresses, that were dressed similarly close to Disney’s Aladdin in large balloon flared like white
pants, blue silk vests served drinks. All that was missing was a monkey on each of their shoulders their
shoulders. Smade up for that with a falcon on their shoulders.
The herald that was dressed similar to Jafar, another character from Aladdin walked up to the area where the
musicians were and made an announcement. "This is the third t| am sharing this announcement, all the
guests that wish to change their outfits and match the desert thshould go to the large tent named
costumes. Men and women are using different tents."
Sof the guests had changed indeed, especially the men. Women on the other hand, not so many. They had
spent hours perfecting their looks, they were not going to jeopardize this to match a theme.
Sigrid, Roland, Elarin and their ladies-in-waiting were of course sof the very last people to arrive. Sigrid
looked like a desert princess in white and gold. The golden part of the dress was mostly from her chest upwards
and it looked like golden armor, curved all the way to her beautiful long neck.
She had a white veil covering her head and flowing backwards. The golden crown on her head had a piece with a
green sapphire that dangled down to her forehead. The color of the sapphire was the sas her eyes.
Roland was like a desert prince in an outfit that matched hers but where she wore white, he opted for black. On
his arms, he wore golden armor. Side by side, they made a striking couple.
The herald declared that the ball had officially started and the debutantes were escorted across a white silk
carpet, flanked by red knights. Their unique entrance was eyebrow raising--but applauded greatly.
One by one, their names were called and they were presented before the crown prince and princess. Sof
them had opted to match Sigrid’s thof the desert night, like Lira Ashford, who was draped in silk that
shimmered like a dozen tiny broken stars. She glided like an illusion, and gained a lot of admirers.
Whispers had it that would be the beauty of the season.
But this was until Emmah Fairfax made a very late appearance. She materialized after the red knights stepped
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Like as if she had been made aware of Sigrid’s change in the theme, she wore a gown that matched it perfectly.
It was woven from mirage silk, the bodice shimmered like a lake of molten lava and gold, and the train.....ooh the
train. It was carried by six miniature sand creatures that had been brought to life with magic.
Her hair which had been ruined was even more beautiful than before, neck length dark blonde red pink hair. So
unique to Eldoria. No woman had even dared to have more than one shade in their hair before.
On her head, she wore a a small floral crown of crescent white, gold and pink roses. When her nwas called,
she twirled and a phoenix cried, flying above her and lighting the sky with fire.
She did not walk, she did not glide, she floated like a dream and everywhere she passed, a different scent was
released from her gown. Jasmine, peppermint, rose, lavender, freesia, lilac.
Silence followed every step she took, admiration filled every eye. One hopeful debutante fainted.
Lady Jane Fairfax clenched her fists, nails dug into flesh until she drew blood.
Sigrid’s left hand squeezed Roland’s arm, nails digging into his flesh until she drew his blood.
Whispers of "beauty of the season’ were carried by the air.
There would be no voting, there would be no waiting. What everyone was waiting for, Sigrid had to announce
immediately.
Through gritted teeth and a vulture like smile she, said, "As crown princess, | declare, Emmah Fairfax is the
beauty of the season."