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The young princess Ruby stood at the balcony of her castle while the ball was going on behind her. She didn't bother attempting to find a dance or do anything that belonged to the ball. No one would really notice her anyways. Of course the young princess was the most beautiful girl in the land but her sister was not far behind and had something she didn't which was a more outgoing nature.
At her first ball, she danced with the few family members that arrived for her first and she did indeed have a wonderful time, but after her mother died, and her family disconnected it had only been her father, and her sister. Everyone else at the event was a pure stranger that did not pay the maiden any mind if a single glance or greeting, so every ball since then she would stand at the balcony and gaze at the shattered moon.
Tonight was no different. She could hear her sister laughing and enjoying her life while she stood outside in the snow in silence.
“Excuse me?”
Ruby was surprised and quickly turned around to see a black haired faunus behind her. The woman’s golden eyes glowed in the dark of the night and she could see herself clearly.
“O-oh? Good evening, are you enjoying the ball?”
“I uh forgive me Princess I did not mean to disturb you.” The faunus said quickly.
“It is alright but you did not answer my question.” Ruby said.
“Oh forgive me dear Princess. Yes I am it is very enjoyable ”
Ruby smiled at the faunus. “That is good news. You should go along, I heard that the cake was to be splendid.” Ruby said.
“A-as much as that sounds appealing.” Ruby turned her attention to the faunus’ hand and saw a small reflection of the moon.
“Ah… I see…” Ruby said, her smile fading.
“F-forgive me Princess but they ordered me to.” Ruby heard. Clearly this faunus was forced to do this or else her voice wouldn't have shown her extreme hesitance.
“Ok… but may I have a dance before you do it. I never have gotten the chance to at these balls.” The faunus began shaking but nodded.
Ruby approached the faunus, took one hand in hers and her other in the faunus’ shoulder. She felt the hand wrap around her waist and cold steel poke her skin.
As the faunus began leading Ruby began to relax and placed her head on the taller woman's chest.
“This is nice… I've never felt what it was like to dance with a stranger. I'm glad to know that you have experience in dancing.”
“But my lady you do know I'm going to kill you correct?” Ruby nodded.
“Please… when you do it. Keep dancing with me until I pass. I don't want to die like I lived, alone.” Ruby said. She felt the woman's hold loosen and felt an arm leave her waist. Ruby picked her head up and looked at golden eyes to see tears building in them. She gave the faunus a smile and a final kiss in the lips before she felt the knife penetrate her back. Ruby made no sound and held on tightly to her killer.
“I… I'm happy I was able to share my first dance…. And kiss with you… keep dancing with… me…” Ruby mumbled as her eyes began to close.
The faunus held the princess tighter and continued to sway as she felt her body falling.
“I…. I'm so sorry.” she said as she laid her corpse gently on the floor. She quickly got up ran towards the balcony railing and was about to jump when she heard a voice from the ballroom.
“Everyone! I have an announcement! We are gathered here today to celebrate my dear sisters turning and now has officially become a woman by the right of age!” she heard clapping from the attendees. “Now I would like to introduce to you! The most beautiful woman in the world! Princess Ruby Rose!” there was more clapping until it grew quiet as the faunus knew nothing would happen. “Princess Ruby?” the faunus quickly retreated as she began to hear panic and once she was almost to the castle wall she heard a scream.