Hellbound Party[SOCIAL EVENT]

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Inside the capital city of The Demon Queen Mana Asthavon, in her palace there was a huge commotion going on. Demons of nobility, Shinigamies, humans and other members of different races, all of high status of power were now gathering in one place for a quite uncommon reason. Inside the fortress of Madness in a single ball room the birthday of a certain Danava took place.

Stheno Asthavon, Danava of Annihilation and Guard was the lucky birthday girl and the cause of this gathering. She was standing in the entrance to the ball room, wearing a huge, pink and red silk dress, something one would see in late of barok. Her long, pink hair were made in a single bun while one snake hanged each side of her face. A red ribbon was tied around the neck of each snake.

The girl would greet each newcomer with a polite smile, some small, unimportant question and the allow them to enter the ball room. This was done by her personally just because she wanted to know who did and who didn't come. The ball room inside was a mix of style and nightmares. A giant humans skeleton had been chained to the ceilings, holding thousands of small candles on it, decorated with pink, girly ribbons, as well, as other cute decorations. The walls were made from yellow bone, paintings of different Asthavons watching over the ball. There were dozens of tables, all full with different foods and drinks. Starting from the regular things, such as eggs filled with cheese, ending to some really grotesque things, as bowl full of humonoid eyes, plates filled with neatly ordered fingers and fountains of fresh blood. Probably the most repulsive part of this meal were the tables where living, breathing humans, Irimasha, Shinigami were chained for those who enjoyed their meal to be fresh.

In the four corners of the ball room three harpies per corner sat, singing the most calm and alluring songs, overwhelming a persons soul with emotions of awe, courage and inspiration. Standing three times taller then any of the guest a giant Ifrit walked around, eyeing anyone who was trying to do anything suspicious. A small girl, just a young child, flew through the guest, holding plates of drinks and snacks, offering everyone what she got. The girls face and clothing resembled those of ancient China.

Upon the people gathering in larger masses Stheno left her post at the door and went inside herself, feeling the need to entertain her guests with the girls presence. This was the first year she was hosting the ball alone, without her brother, so of course the young lady felt a bit nervous, while grabbing a single eye ball to munch on, before returning to work. The warm, red liquid was cleaned off her fingers with a napkin and then Stheno was off. The girl so liked her snacks to be fresh and warm...Though, less screaming would be nicer.

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Everything went more or less smooth. Everyone seemed pleased so far. People were talking, eating or just enjoying their time. Stheno was maybe the only one who felt tired. Going from one guest to another, talking, smiling and trying to act as the perfect hostess. Before they both, she and Anulap, did this, but now it was all up to her alone and the girl was already mentally strained.

The surprise came while speaking with one of the dukes of the most remote locations of Demon Realm. Something ominous, overwhelming and powerful felt like filling her body, freezing her heart and stopping the world just for a moment. But then it disappeared, as love, recognition and warmth of safety washed over. Others may fear this presence, respect it, but the young Asthavon just loved it with all her heart.

Then came the quick moment, few blinks of eye, before Stheno felt the hot breath of her beloved sister on her neck and ear, crawling down the spine and prickling each nerve with pleasant wave of electricity. A high pitched scream escaped the girls mouth, before she turned and hugged her most dearest sister.
"SIS!!! Yay, you actually came!!! I feared you will be too busy with everything that is happening at the moment with Vanguards and such, but...YAY!!!"

This was all followed by not only overjoyed gazes, but also those full of jealousy, anger and dissatisfaction. Yes, Stheno was maybe a Asthavon, but she was also only a lonely Duchess and between other high ranking demons mostly all looked down on the stupid girl. Though in this moment she could not care less.

A light push, a bit of force and suddenly the girl was pushed in a shadow forged throne, her sister Mana sitting down in the pink haired girls lap. It probably seemed funny and weird from a bypassers point of view, a girl in slim, black dress sitting in a lap of a girl with a huge, pink one.

But this moment of Stheno's joy was cut short as Mana asked what the girl wanted for her birthday. Even with the mood boosting effect The Queen of Demons had released the girls face saddened for a split moment. Just a blink of a eye, but then she again smiled and everyone could believe they were just seeing things.
"Well, if you ask, I wouldn't mind, if you could find me someone to teach about Demon Magic! While I'm not Anulap I don't want to stay the silly girl I am!" a light, cheerful laugh, though behind it there was more weight, then one could imagine. What now spoke at this moment was brothers and sisters rivalry...And this fact hurt the girl.

And then people started to approach. Everyone wanted to give their respects to the Queen of this great nation. The cause they were what they are now. In a blink of an eye the party, where the girl should be the center of attention changed and now everyones focus was set on Mana.

Stheno didn't object, had gotten used to being in the background. Saying the truth, it had always been her job to stay behind, guard and destroy those who were in the way of her loved ones. So as more and more demons surrounded their Queen to speak, the pink haired girl simply stood besides her sister as a shadow. A maid. Invisible and present. Most of the demons goals in here was to come in hopes of meeting Mana Asthavon, rather then to spend some time with a little girl.

What caught the danavas attention was a peculiar male with pale white serpant skin approaching her sister. Other party guests stepped right back as if trying to avoid a predator and it was weird, knowing just what kind of people had gathered at the girls party. What was weirder, this man had actually brought a kid with him, so cute Stheno's eyes were fixed on the little guy almost instantly, and seemed quite calm about letting him near the Queen of Madness.

She didn't remember inviting such a person, but as he spoke it seemed that someone from the party had invited the male. Both of Sthenos snakes, those coming out from her hair, perked up in reaction of the guy and seeing his snake-like appearance the girl let out a quiet sight, feeling sad that she can't be in her true appearance.

As the conversation continued it was obvious this man had come just to speak with Mana, even making Stheno think that he had misjudged who was hosting the evening. Again, she didn't mind and as both "adults" were talking the pink haired girl simply bowed to them both, before departing.
"I will leave you here! I need to attend to keep this night enjoyable. It was nice to meet you mister and lets talk later sister!" There wasn't actually anything urgent to do, but it never hurt to monitor anything, as the strange man seemed to want to talk with the older Asthavon alone. She just wondered, what kind of red man he was talking about?