Two Odd Princes ~A Solaneglo AU~

Saturday, the day of the ball, had finally arrived. The palace was in chaos. People were running around, trying to put the final preparations of things, and the kitchens were as busy as ever. Other servants were cleaning the guest rooms for the third time that week, wanting to please the higher ups that would be staying the night.

Meanwhile, the guest that had already shown up were getting ready. Most the girls had gathered in Bianca's room to prepare. Queen Persephone was in there as well, making sure everyone was on task and doing what they should be.
The boys, on the other hand, were able to mess around for a while before the queen checked up on them. When she walked into Nico's room and saw all four of the boys playing games, she scolded them, telling them they needed to get ready. They did as they were told because they didn't want to upset the queen more than she was already.
When the party started, most the guest were in the ball room waiting to the royal families to be announced. The first people to be introduced were the princes and princesses from other kingdoms and their dates. Then King Hades and Queen Persephone came down the stairs, calling everyone's attention to them. The next to come down was Hazel, wearing a beautiful red and golden dress. Nico came down next in a black tuxedo with red tie. Bianca was last one to come down, causing everyone to gasp as her dress. The dress was long and red with shimmering golden sparkles the faded out near the waist.
The royal family stood next to one another other. The kids smiled as the king and queen welcomed everyone, wishing them to all have a good time. Once they had finished talking, they all went to talk to the guest. Many people went to talk to Nico, all of them happy to see his after so long.
"My, Prince Nico, you've grown," one woman pointed out, hugging him in the process. Nico didn't recognize the person at all.
"What have you been up to young boy? Running around chasing skirts," a man teased before talking to someone else. Nico hated when people teased him like that. If only they knew he preferred men.
After an hour or so of talking to guest, he went to the long table that was set out with snacks and drinks. He picked up a glass of wine, taking a sip of it. As he was in the middle of swallowing it, someone came up behind him, placing their hand on his shoulder roughly. Nico jumped, seeing it was Jason.
"What are you doing," he asked.
Nico coughed on his drink. "Choking, thanks to you."
"Sorry. Piper sent me over her to set her some punch. When was the last time you checked up on your sisters?"
Nico mentally face palmed himself. He and Bianca were supposed to take turns watching Hazel till they made the announcement. Then Hazel was with Nico the rest of the time.
Setting his glass down, Nico tried to make his way through the crowd of people to find his sisters. About five minutes into his search, a pair of small arms wrapped around his waist. He already knew it was Hazel due to all the giggles he was hearing. A few seconds later, Bianca appeared, already looking tired from the people she had to talk to.
"There you are," Bianca said. Nico was unsure if she was talking him or to Hazel, but didn't say anything. "Dad's about call everyone to dinner and make the announcement. Let's go sit now."
This was the last thing Nico wanted to do. When it was time for dinner, which meant that he was going to be forced to sit next to his father because of the way their seats were arranged. The king and queen sat in the middle, with the daughters of the queen, or, in this case, step daughters, were sat to the right of the queen and the sons to the left of the king. Nico, being the only son of Hades, would have to sit next to him, both of them putting on a show. Luckily for both of them, it wasn't required for them to speak to one another.
When everyone was seated, the king gave another speech, thanking everyone for coming. Dinner was then served, the whole room filling with loud chatter. Old friends and family reunite, new relationships being built, and, of course, negotiations being made. After the main meal, before dessert was being brought out, King Hades stood and began his announcement.
"Now, my guest," the room quieted, "the real reason for this gather is for a very important announcement concerning my eldest daughter, Princess Bianca di Angelo." Bianca stood up when her father said her name. "She is betrothed to Prince William Solace, the son of King Apollo. I have brought you all here to celebrate this joyous occasion and to congratulate my daughter and her fiancé." The whole room burst into cheers and claps. Some even whistled. "Now, for dessert and then some dancing."
Cake and ice cream was then bought out to everyone in the room. People began their conversations again, but this time it was more about Will and Bianca. Some were happy for them, and others were envious of the couple, wanting to be engaged to the prince or princess. After another half an hour of dining, it was time for the dance.
Bianca and Will stood in the middle of the dance floor. Will kissed the princess's hand, leading her into a dance as the music started. Slowly, many other pairs of people joined in. Nico would see his cousins dancing with their dates. Other people, such as Thalia, stood of to the side, making conversations while watching the dance, or sipping on their drinks.
Hazel ran over to Nico, looking up at him with pleading eyes. Without saying a word, Nico knew she wanted to dance with him. He jokingly rolled his eyes and sighed.
"Just this once, princess."
Hazel giggled, leading him over to outer part of the dance floor. Since Hazel was so young, she didn't know how to properly dance, and there was no chance Nico would be able to guide her. He let her take to lead, dancing the way she wanted to.
The bystanders nearby found the two of them adorable, all of them watching with smiles on their face. Some of them had even pulled out their phones to record them.
When the dance ended, Bianca and Will had to stand at the front of the room while everyone came to congratulate them individually. Bianca, who had been dreading this moment all night, put on a fake smile, thanking everyone who spoke to her. In all honesty, she just wanted to go to her room and sleep. Will didn't want to be there either. He just wanted to finish the rest of his book that he'd been reading the past few days.
Right before ten o'clock, Thalia began to walk over to Bianca with a drink for her as well as another guest. The guest was a woman. A tall and beautiful woman that Thalia knew quite well and had known about this engagement as soon as it happened.
Thalia now stood in front of her friend and handed her the glass. Bianca took it gratefully, happy that Thalia was there to help her out some how. Will, now seeing the woman Thalia brought with her, smiled.
"Hello, Will," the woman greeted, pushing back her short black hair.
"Hey, Aunt Artemis," Will said back.
"Bianca, I want you to meet Lady Artemis, the sister of King Apollo," Thalia introduced.
Bianca shook hands with Lady Artemis. "It's a pleasure to meet you."
"The pleasures all mine, and, if you don't mind, please just call me Artemis," she requested politely. Bianca nodded, listening to what she was told. "Now, my brother did tell me about this little arrangement before it was official. I told him not to do it, but, at last, he did, as you can tell. Luckily, Thalia here told me a little about you. She said that you were in to archery, as am I. So..."
Artemis waved a servant over from the side. He was holding a silver bow in one hand and in the other was quiver with ten arrows to match the bow. Artemis took them, and then handed them to the young princess. Bianca's mouth dropped, lost for words.
"Oh my gods... I... Thank you, Artemis! I love it already," Bianca somehow sputtered out. "I'll use it the first chance I get."
Artemis chuckled. "I hope so. Have a lovely evening, Bianca."
Lady Artemis walked off, going to speak to other. Thalia followed shortly after her, claiming that she had a business proposition for her.
Bianca turned to Will saying, "I think your aunt is my favorite member of your family."
Will laughed. "You haven't met my mother yet."
The night continued on, no one knowing what was about to happen at the stroke of midnight.
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Notes

So, you guys are getting this a night before Tumblr and Wattpad. Yay! Perks of not having an app or options to save a rough draft ^.^
I realized while writing this that this is chapter 13 and 13 is a bad number. I gave Nico some bad luck when I stabbed him.
You honostly have no idea how hard I'm laughing.