//------------------------------// // Dances // Story: Princess Preparatory // by Melody Song //------------------------------// "It's nice to have these joint events." Luna commented, Ember nodding. "Yes, it's very nice Lulu. Right Thor?" she asked. "R-right." Thorax blushed and kept eating. "Ugh." Tempest and Pharynx rolled their eyes at the two. Luna chuckled knowingly. She and her sister both thought that Ember and Thorax would make a cute couple. Their friends however, didn't like the idea of love. "I ship it." Luna and Celestia whispered to each other. "And I, dear sister, have an idea." Luna added "By all means continue Lulu." Celestia grinned, and Luna leaned over to Thorax. "Thorax, would you mind if we took this time to show off the dances taught at each school? And perhaps demonstrating to both our student groups how to slow dance?" Luna asked "W-with you?" Thorax asked, startled "No, not with me, you and Ember can dance together. Tia and I will watch." "And we'll watch too, I assume." Tempest leaned back in her chair, smirking. "No. You two will be dancing as well." Celestia added. Luna snickered as Tempest sprang forward and Pharynx spat out his water. "As long as they're equally as embarrassed." Pharynx agreed with a sigh, jabbing his fork at Thorax and Ember, who were blushing and looking at each other. "But of course." Celestia said, grinning. "Tia, would you like me to announce it after or before dessert?" "Oh, before Lulu, so that the students can join in while it's being served." Rainbow and Soarin were laughing and talking. Meanwhile Spitfire and Fleetfoot whispered under their breath, casting sidelong glances at the two. "So, favorite drink?" Soarin asked "Apple cider, definitely. What about you?" Rainbow replied, as Soarin took a sip of the cider, smiling. "Apple cider too! Okay, favorite soccer play?" "Sonic Rainboom." "What's that?" "A move I made up, I go so fast I literally break the sound barrier, I'm not kidding." "Cool, that might be my new favorite." Soarin chuckled "Favorite pastime?" Rainbow prompted "Playing soccer, what else." "Soccer for me too." "What about favorite dessert? Mine's apple pie." "Um, no offense but I can't stand pie. Never understood why, but every time I eat it I have to throw up." Rainbow said, gagging. Soarin put a hand on her shoulder, smiling gently. "That's okay, you don't have to like it. I'm just glad we found something we don't have in common, it was getting freaky." "Heh, yeah." Rainbow blushed, smiling at him shyly. Just then, Vice Headmistress Luna stood and clapped her hands, drawing everyone's attention. "Students, during the dessert, we will have a formal dance between our two schools. To demonstrate, Professors Tempest Shadow and Ember will dance with the Headmaster and Vice Headmaster of Prince and Knight Academy. You may all join if you wish, it is not mandatory." Vice Headmistress Luna said, sitting back down. "Well, I guess we'd better go. Come on Phar." Tempest grabbed Pharynx's hand and dragged him onto the ballroom floor. Pharynx quickly took control of the situation and twirled Tempest. "Sorry m'lady, but this needs to look natural." he whispered "As the first female Knight in over a century, I understand. But do that again without permission and you die." Tempest muttered, and Pharynx nodded. "Of course. There's no love in this situation, I assure you." "That's what you think. So, should we do a waltz or something more...invigorating?" Tempest asked "How about a salsa, there's no way I'm slow dancing." Pharynx suggested "At least that's something we agree on. Now let's start, you might not find romance ideal but one of us seems to." Tempest said "Wait, did you just imply-" Pharynx was cut off as Tempest started them off, moving across the room at a swift pace. Ember was nearby with Thorax. "Thor, stop shaking, you're making me nervous." Ember murmured, blushing as she put a hand on his shoulder and grasped his hand with her free one. Thorax had his other hand at Ember's waist, in the proper position. "I-I'm sorry Em, I shouldn't be doing this, I haven't danced in years. Especially not with a woman as beautiful as you." Thorax whispered "Thank you." Ember blushed and rested her head on his shoulder, making him blush in turn. "I think you're handsome too." "R-really?" Thorax was bright red now. "Of course. Now, just relax and let the rhythm of the music guide you." Ember replied, and Thorax nodded, trying to do as she told him. "This was a great idea." Celestia whispered "I told you." Luna agreed Tempest and Pharynx were doing the simple step forward and back of the Salsa, until Pharynx dipped Tempest and pulled her back up. "What did I tell you?" Tempest hissed "I forgot. Remind me." Pharynx whispered slyly, grabbing her hand and twirling her fast four times. Tempest fell into him, unable to catch herself. "Oh, so you want to play that game? Well, mind if I cut in?" Tempest pulled away and grabbed Pharynx by the waist, pulling him up against her and leading him. The two moved energetically around, each trying to outdo the other though they were dancing together. Meanwhile, Thorax and Ember were talking together and blushing as they waltzed. The students were looking at each couple interestedly "Do they realize there's an audience?" Luna murmured, and Celestia chuckled "I don't believe so."