Puck: Um-hi! *waves* So, short intro:

I'm Puck, I've been here for a while, and I have a huge crush on Devil Owl, who doesn't seem to notice me... I think. I'm Ariel's twin sister.

So, for this I will be wearing a purple dress, (just look up pictures of purple modest dresses online.) My purple dress can change to whatever shade of purple or have frills, or flowers, according to what the viewer believes it to look like. There are slots in order for my wings to poke through in the back. I will also be carrying my satchel filled with every imaginable prank galore. My hair is curled, and pinned up in the back with just a few strands escapin here and there over my ears. 

Ariel will be wearing a blue tuxedo, black bants, and a blue tie. (Not bow tie-tie. If that makes any sense.) He is also wearing his saphire pendant. (Also blue.) He will be coming alone to accompany me.

Anyways; *deep breath* here we go!

~Puck~ 

"Have fun!" Joan called from the car. No CBers were allowed, so she stayed in the car until she saw that Ariel and I were both safely inside. Not that we needed her to stay-but it was still very comforting.

I waved nervously back.

"Don't worry, you'll be fine." Ariel whispered reassuringly.

"Thanks." It wasn't that I was worried about being in groups of people, I was completely fine with that-it seemed as if I was always the life of the party in big groups. No, it wasn't that-it was something else that worried me. Scratch that-it was someone who worried me.

Joan had caught word of the AE ball from an anonymous friend. She encouraged me to go, which I agreed to. She didn't tell me that HE was going to be there, until it was to late, and we were on our way to the ball. She reassured me that all would be well though-Ariel was going to escort me, and she would be there at the first sign of distress from Ariel. I didn't really need help, I had my pranks with me for goodness sakes, however the concern was a nice gesture. 

The butterflies started as soon as I reached the door.

"Go on." Ariel urged.

I bit my lip. "What if-what if I make a fool of myself in front of him? What if, what if he doesn't notice me? I've already had my heart broken once, and my mind erased... I can't go through that again!!" Tears streamed down my cheeks.

"Puck, look at me. I know it's hard, I know. But I also know that you are strong. You can do it. And if he hurts you, I swear," he clenched his fists at his sides "what he goes through will be... well... you get the idea."

I chuckled a little bit. "Thanks Ariel." I was so lucky to have an older brother like him-even though he WAS older by only 7 minutes.

"You're welcome. And don't worry, ok? I'm always here for you, whenever you need me. And I'll be right by you at the dance. Just call my name, and I'll be there. Got it?"

"Got it. Thanks."

"Good," he grinned. "Now-go show them who's boss."

"With pleasure." I grinned mischeviously and slammed open the door after throwing one of my signature purple itching powder smoke bombs. Everyone's heads turned towards the door-I saw a bunch of new AEs, whom I needed to make an impression on, and then I saw HIM. Devil Owl. He was fighting with what looked like a-Tennis ball? Nevermind.

"So-" I shouted while the smoke cleared. "What'd I miss?" 

~~Ariel~~

I grinned as I saw the shocked look on Devil Owl's face. Puck looked beautiful in her dress-glitter sparkling in her hair, leftover from the itching powder smoke bomb. I was immune to that kind of stuff-but I could see others sneezing in the room from the settling powder.

I looked back at Devil Owl. He had BETTER treat my sister nicely. Last time I forgave him for hurting my sister, but if it happened again... I wouldn't be as nice. 

This was going to be fun. 

Callie:

Why? Why did I have to walk into this? I'm so, so confused. And guilty. But I don't know why. Nervously, I wait outside the women's bathroom working up the courage to go inside. I hear muffled voices. I guess I can't walk into whatever's going on in there. I have to wait. 

Gosh, I’m sorry, idk what to write....*is dragged out* I’ll write a reply at some point—

Silvern~~

Blaiyre smiles and asks:

“How are you enjoying the party so far?” I am not sure wether she is talking to me or Max so I stay silent for a moment. Then, I finally decide to answer. 

“It has been alright, I suppose.” I say. “You see, there are people. And no animals.” I say it as a simple statement, it makes good since to me, but I suppose maybe it makes less since to her...I don’t say anything, and just stand there.

Max~~

Silvern and Blaiyre are talking.

“I’ll be right back” I say, my eyes flicking to where Nymph and Devin Are conversing. I begin to walk toward them, then realize it would be quite rude to interrupt them, so I stop, halfway to them, and wait.  

Raven~~

I just cry, and cry, and cry. Nobody interrupts me, or at least they don’t right now, which in the now is enough for me. Nobody is there to hear me, in my weakest moments, and I find peace in that. But soon my mind wanders to Hugh and Callie, and suddenly I feel guilty...I must have ruined There night...and they looked so happy before I had to go and ruin everything...what is wrong with me? Why am I so evil? I’ve ruined everything, as usual....more tears begin to stream down my already soaking face. 

Ace~

Ocean and I dance for a while, then she suggests we take a break. I agree, and she quickly hurries off. I watch her go, then look around uncertainly. Hailey's alone, so I walk over to her. She raises her eyebrow at me.

"Your girlfriend decided she didn't like you already? I thought it would take at least an hour."

"Shut up," I say, and pour myself some punch. "At least I managed to find a date." I thought this would bother her, but she shrugs, unconcerned.

"I'm good on my own. I get more food that way."

"I don't think that's how it works."

"Whatever. I'm getting food." She walks back to the dessert table, and I follow, rolling my eyes.

Hailey~

I sip my punch and watch all the other AEs. A few look lonely, like me. Not that I'm lonely or anything, just that I'm standing alone. That'd the word I should've used. A few other AEs are alone, like me. Much better. The slow song that was playing ends, and I see Ocean Song walk away from Ace. I narrow my eyes, but Ace dowsn't look too upset, so she can't have broken his heart or anything. All good. He walks over, and I raise my eyebrow.

"Your girlfriend decided she didn't like you already?" I crack. "I thought it would take at least an hour." He pours a glass of punch.

"Shut up. At least I managed to find a date." Owch. That stings, but I don't show it.

"Nah, I'm good on my own," I say. "I get more food that way."

"I don't think that's how it works."

"Whatever," I reply. "I'm getting food." I walk to the dessert table, knowing he'll follow. I place a cookie and a piece of pie on a paper plate and begin eating. Ace looks at me skeptically.

"How many desserts have you had so far?" he asks. I shrug.

"I dunno, I lost count. Hey, Harper!" I see Harper with Lights Out, and I wave them over.

Harper~

I feel a small tap on my shoulder and turn around. I see Lights Out standing behind me.

"Hey," he says. "Sorry about being late..."

"That's okay," I say. "I'm usually late, too." He looks around the ballroom.

"It's big in here," he observes, and I nod.

"Lots of AEs." I'm about to say something else, then I hear,

"Hey, Harper!" I see Hailey waving at me, Ace right behind her. He shrugs, grimacing, as we walk over.

"Hi, Hailey," I say. "Let's remember to use our inside voice."

"But this inside is really big and ECHOEY!" I sigh. I don't know why I bother. I realize Lights Out doesn't know my siblings, so I introduce them.

"Lights, this is my sister, Hailey, and my brother, Ace. You guys, this is Lights Out, Gen. Waffleson's AE." Hailey nods a greeting, and Lights and Ace shake hands. Then, Hailey goes back to eating her pie. Ace steals her cookie, and without looking up from her pie, she kicks him hard enough to make me wince. He hops on one foot for a minute, then glares at Hailey, fists clenched.

"Time to go," I mutter, and lead Lights away from almost certain doom. "So," I say, once we're a safe distance away. "What do you like to do for fun?"

Eris~

"Oh- I- yes!" I stutter out, shock sparking at my fingertips. I take a second and collect myself. "Yes, I want to dance." I'm scared, I'm so scared, but all that is worth the huge grin that breaks across Cu's face, like the sun peeking out on a cloudy day. I shove my shoulders back and take her hand. It is absolutely freezing. Is she nervious too? You wouldn't think it to look at her; she stands tall and confident like always. But for some odd reason, the idea that she might be a bit scared makes me feel braver. 

Cu nods enthusiastically. "Let's go, then!" Her grin is infectious; I can feel an answering smile tugging at my cheeks. She leads me towards the dance floor and I follow, my stomach feeling as though it may be twisting into knots. If she notices my hands sweating she doesn't mention it. I'm not scared, I inform myself, I'm excited. Excited!

The dance floor is big and wooden and crowded with swaying, twirling couples. Cu places one hand at my waist and I rest mine on her shoulder while our free hands interlock. They happen to be the same hands we put our corsages on, and they look bold and lovely with the bright yellow and red petals touching. "They look so pretty, don't they?" I remark, tilting my head towards the flowers. "You did such an amazing job."

For some reason, Cu doesn't quite meet my eyes as she says, "Oh, thanks. But I think yours is nicer, really." I guess she just doesn't want to brag. The one she created is definately prettier than the one Counter made. In a rush, she adds, "I think this song's almost over, so let's wait for the next one." 

I nod. "Okay, good. So, do you know how to dance? Because I, um... don't." She shrugs that off, laughing. 

"Sure, how hard could it be? You just try not to step on anyone and make it up as you go along." I consider this.

"Ok, that works. I can do this." She laughs again. 

"'Course you can. It's easy!" The song fades away and a new one starts: Bouncier and a little more happy. "You ready?" I smile and follow her as she steps and springs about the edge of the floor. She's lightfooted and swift, despite her broad shouldered height. And regardless of the fact that I am more than half a foot shorter than her, I am a clumsy and awkward dancer. My prosthetic leg protests at being forced to spin and skip and my hip quickly begins to ache. But I'm having such a good time, and Cu has such a lovely smile, that I decide to ignore it. My comfort is a small sacrifice for this wonderful evening. 

The song ends and we stop our dance, laughing breathlessly. "That was fun!" Cu chirps, absolutely glowing with happiness. Does she know how beautiful she is? "Eris? You ok?" A lightning bolt of panic rockets through my chest. Was I staring? Oh my god, she noticed I was staring. I am going to die.

"I- yes, I'm fine!" I gasp. But my bad hip collapses, sending me crashing into her. Oh my god, please not now.

Ocean~

I lead Wren over to the refreshment table. We both grab plates and she begins to grab all sorts of sugary things. In jest, I grab a carrot and put it on top of the pile of sweets on her plate, and we both laugh. I catch Ace watching me with a special twinkle in his eyes and I smile back.