The Fire Under the Stars: Chapter 14

==Overview==
The dance has begun, and neither are too excited about it! As Stardust and Cepheus pull through the dance, a hooded figure stands in the crowds, seemingly waiting for the right time...
==Included Characters==
Cepheus the Cat
Stardust the Cat
King Jupiter the Cat
Queen Galaxina the Cat
Comet the Cat (Stardust's Brother)
People of Starshine Kingdom
==Story==
"So, um... What's an orientation?"
The steward turned to Cepheus as they entered the ballroom.
"Where you meet your subjects."
Cepheus' eyes widened in horror.
"Wait, what?! You mean I have to--"
The steward interrupted him and ushered him into the ballroom.
"Yes, yes, you have to shake hands with all of your subjects and dance with the future queen, who is your soon-to-be wife. Quickly now. The king is already beginning the speech."
He was escorted over to the stairs in the ballroom and told to go up. He did so, and he got into the small room the king was in just as Jupiter began his speech.
"SInce the beginning, our kingdom has...", and he continued.
Cepheus went over to Stardust and sat down next to her.
"Hey."
Stardust nodded politely and waited for her father to give the signal. After a few minutes of the king talking, he gave the signal for them to stand up.
"I have taught my daughter, Princess Stardust the Cat, how to be a proper queen of our beloved kingdom. Furthermore, she has found someone to rule by her side from now and on for the rest of her days. My people of Starshine Kingdom, I would like to announce your new king and queen!"
Stardust and Cepheus stood up, and Stardust took his hand. Although it shocked Cepheus a little, he realized it was for the rules of the wedding. They walked over to the edge of the balcony that overlooked the ballroom and took in the crowd, who clapped and practically danced on the ballroom floor.
After this, the king stepped back up with his wife, Queen Galaxina.
"For now, we shall proceed with the orientation, and after, we will move on the wedding. And then -- we shall celebrate!"
The crowds cheered as Cepheus and Stardust were led down the stairs onto the ballroom floor.
"Now", a steward said, "you must go and greet all of your subjects."
Cepheus gulped as the people started nearing them, all wanting to meet their new king and queen. Among them was a hooded figure who went unnoticed. He stared at the couple, and turned away back out of the ballroom. 
Cepheus had the option to dance. It wasn't required. He simply had to talk to the council about his plans for the kingdom, all while shaking hands with his future subjects and keeping a dignified and positive attitude. Simple and easy, they had said. 
Stardust was forced to dance with her subjects. While she didn't necessarily have to speak with the council professionally, she would have to dance with them, should they ask to. There was only one male in the council, and that was Apus. As the music played and Stardust finished up dancing with a young man, Apus stepped in and took her hand quickly, apparently trying to be swift but only be a bit rough. 
"Princess. We meet again."
He kissed her hand, and smiled at her creepily. She smiled back, trying her best not to cause a scene. 
"You look ravishing. I have met a lot of beautiful young women in my time, but none as beautiful as you."
Stardust blushed, although it was the bad kind. 
"You shouldn't--"
The chancellor continued.
"I make for a fine dancer... and also quite a fine suitor, so I've been told. If something doesn't turn out right, I am always here as a replacement."
He practically whispered this into her ear, and she could feel the chancellor's hand make its way down to her lower back. She was about to make a scene when Corvus stepped in, dressed rather sharply, and took Stardust's hands in his own.
"May I have this dance?"
Stardust nodded.
"Please."
The chancellor looked genuniely upset, and continued on his way without another word or look at Stardust or Cepheus.
"Thank you..."
Corvus shook his head.
"Don't mention it. That guy is a creep. I had to get you outta there."
She was about to respond when the music stopped. 
"My people! The wedding is about to begin. Please make your way to the Great Hall for the ceremony!"
Cepheus made his way over to Stardust, who looked at each other with excitement and nervousness. It was only a matter of time before they would be wed, and forever bound to each other by law.
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