Thread: A World of Versus [Ms_Muffintops]

It was the first time the future Oracle had left the country since her memories could serve her. According to her father they used to pay visits to the royal family of Lucis quite often, however, that was long ago. As rose colored eyes peered down at the city of Insomnia, little glimmers of memories could be seen entering her mind, but quickly faded. Lily was but a small child when her family surrendered their kingdom to the Niflheim empire through the false hope of an alliance, and per their treaty, Tenebrae was to cease allegiance to Lucis. However, the tension would not be as thick as either nation's had with Niflheim. As far as the citizen's and outside countries were concerned, Tenebrae was as good as gone. It was the most prestigious event to make headlines in decades. Outside surrounding the capitol building were crowds of common folk and the media hoping to catch a glimpse of royal families from each nation accompanied by a crowd of witnesses made up of diplomats and nobility. Amongst them was Lily Nox Fleuret, the princess of Tenebrae, future Oracle, and rumored soon to be fiance to the heir of the Niflheim empire. If it were up to her, that rumor would be nothing but that. A rumor. The walk up to the building was one of a sensory overload. Lights flashing before her eyes, and flocks of journalists bombarding the velveteen rope that kept them away from the royal families. Incoherent words were shouted at her and her family only to quickly turn their attention over to other famous passersby. Soldiers from both the Lucian and Niflheim army lined the red carpet, ready should anyone try anything. Once inside, there was a sudden change in tone. The heavy doors silenced the outsiders. A small orchestra played soft melodies and brightened the mood in the room. A grand chandelier delicately lit the entire place, leaving a pattern of twinkles on the ceiling and marble floor below it. The men were dressed in their standard tuxedos proudly accented with colors of their nation, and the women graced the floor in elegant gowns. The princess of Tenebrae turned heads as she graced the floor in a soft blue gown that hugged her feminine form. Her ash brown hair laid over her shoulder in soft waves. Many would say Lily was a sight to behold, but rumor had it that she had inherited her mother's bold tongue which was most unfavorable to prospective suitors. Oh my, what a lovely dress, who is it? some woman inquired as she approached the young woman. Her gaze turned in the woman's direction... it was a lady she did not recognize. Did she not have the decency to at least introduce herself first? Every single event, all evening, that was all people asked her... trivial questions about her appearance, gossip, and intrigue. Such was the life of a princess. Who ? I'm not wearing anyone. I may be a princess but what kind of monster makes a gown out of a person? And I certainly do not feel such an attachment to material items that I feel a need to name them..., she teased with a smirk before wandering off. Here she was, the future Oracle, a highly educated woman, a woman being sold to the Niflheim empire, a future queen, and all they wanted to know was who made her dress. Was anyone around here worth talking to?