When her child sized version of that story was told she curtsied, or at least she tried to . Her knees were a bit weak, and her balance wasn't perfect but it resulted in a moment of pure adorable sweetness . Alexi came out and scooped his daughter up with a gentle smile . The father and daughter pair left the stage to the applause of the crowd .
There was a slight interlude as the stage was cleared and people could get drinks or talk a bit before the next performance . What no one outside knew was there was an issue behind the stage extending the pause .
"What do you mean the musicians are not coming? My sons worked hard on this dance but without the music how can they keep tempo? . " Melania demanded of the servant who just frowned in response . It was clear there wasn't anything he could say to calm her temper .
Nathaniel stood beside his mother, dressed for the fight, his brother beside him also ready to go . "Mom wait… I got an idea . " Nathaniel walked away and then others watched after him .
"Lady Kyera?" Nathaniel asked and his new aunt turned to him .
Advertisement"Princess Kyera . " Clovis reminded his absent minded nephew . The boy clearly had too much on his mind .
"Yes?" Kyera asked shooting a silencing look at her husband who nodded .
"I was wondering… if you could help me . You see I prepared a dance for the show but my musicians were sabotaged . You know the people here better than I do… is there any way you could help me?" He asked bowing his head slightly . This was a competition after all and she didn't have to . He didn't notice the eyes watching from close by ready to step in on his behalf .
"What musicians do you need?" Kyera asked "and what song? I might be able to help . " Kyera agreed .
"A drummer, Zither player, and a flute technically, but as long as we have the zither Player we can perform . " Nathaniel replied a bit surprised . "Its the Song of Sun Stealing" .
"That's difficult . Do you know the tempo they used?" Kyera asked knowing there were at least 4 versions of the song .
"No, I don't know a lot about music…" he admitted sheepishly and Kyera sighed .
"I can try . " Kyera replied a bit hesitantly . Raina however set her zither into her arm and began to play . Nathaniel's eyes widened .
"Just like that… Raina where did you . . " he began and Raina smiled .
"You invited me to watch your practice, remember?" She tilted her head to the side and he smiled .
"Yes, but that was only once…" he replied and she smiled, a little fairy flew to her shoulder and sat down .
"It only takes once for my muse to learn a new trick . " Raina replied proudly and the fairy swept a bow . "I can play your Zither"
"But your performance…" he pointed out remembering she went right after him .
"I am dancing . I can wear my outfit while I play, and then take the stage after . Playing sooths me anyway . " Raina replied with a soft smile . Kyera smiled at her daughter . She expected nothing less of the child .
"Then it is settled . You worked hard for this, don't let a set back stop you . " Clovis agreed, proud of his daughter .
Nathaniel returned to his mother and father . "I go it taken care of . Shall we?" He asked smiling at his brother . Melania looked puzzled and his father raised a brow .
"Who did you get to play and how much do w me owe them? I will send the guard for the amount immediately . " Damar asked, honestly glad his sons could still perform . He wanted to see this act in its fulfillment .
"Nothing, it's a family thing . Raina offered to play for me, and she has a drummer as well . Clovis agreed . " Nathaniel replied and smiled proudly .
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"She is young, but not too young to scheme . Be weary, Nathaniel . " Bastil popped off from near them . He couldn't help but over hear .
"I trust her, afterall, a child is a reflection of who they hold most dear . Kyera and Clovid are both trustworthy, unlike some . " Melania replied shooting a look at Feya before ushering her son to the stage .
"I am the second son of Prince Damar and Princess Melania . I will perform a Sword Dance, known as the Battle for the Sunlight . " He spoke clearly before drawing his sword . Unlike Keen, he was dressed not in armor but in light weight cloth . The white belt secured the blue tunic over his white pants . Embroidery that looked like small birds along the edges of the cloth . His sword was silver, brightly shining but showed age and wear of many battles .
The deep drum beat filled the room, accompanied by the Zither and a flute used to add depth and emotion to the moment . A spot of light was aimed at the stage, life size beside him . A dark figure appeared in the light as his adversary . Soon he was fighting a choreographed dance with this foe . The shadow 'tripped' him and Nathaniel fell to his back convincingly and leaped back to his feet; launching so he knocked his enemy to the ground . His sword appears to have pierced the Shadow which disappeared into dust .
Chapter end
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