Averdeen was sitting at her desk flipping through papers as well as clicking away at her computer, looking over stock and income for her stores. Tonight was going to be busy and she had planned to make a special appearance at the more popular bar in the area, it was indeed a very special night. The 50th anniversary of the Court was tonight and there was to be a very large party, courtesy of Prince Raion and the Orange region's funding. It was taking place in just over two hours and she hadn't even started to get ready. Averdeen sighs and sets the papers down, finally through ordering store supplies and everything needed for the next month. She pushes away from her desk and shuts the computer down, stripping off her clothes and heading to the shower. The house has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a rec room, as well as a very large office; it was designed at her specifications and her adoptive father had it built for her when she turned 18. Averdeen turns the water off and steps from the shower, thoroughly clean and shaved, and towels off before wrapping the towel around her head and heading into her room. She tilts her head as she stares at the expansive wardrobe in her closet, trying to determine what to wear.

"That would be nice. Thank you." Raion hung up his cell phone, and tossed it on the massive bed behind him. His bedroom was surely one to envy. He'd just finished renting out a 5 star hotel not too far from his mansion. It was equipped with just about anything you would need for such a party that he was planning. It was a huge responsibility for him to be the host of the 50th anniversary, but also an enormous honor. With time dwindling down till the prty, he had to make sure that everything was ready. Nearly 200 caterers were hired, chefs, dj's, and anything else needed for such an event. You could say that Raion had over prepared for the party if that was even possible. Even the local police department would play a part. Nothing was spared.

Chevron yawned softly, looking at the few people that were sitting at their tables and stools in the small, innocent-looking bar. Of course, it was only this innocent during the day, she thought as she went to a table where one man was sitting by himself, his beer mug empty.

"Can I get you another?" she asked him, albeit nervously. She was always so skittish like this around the customers during the day. Her own meekness bothered her. She shivered from the look that the man gave her when he nodded, and she quickly went to get him a fresh mug of beer to avoid his gaze. Gave her the creeps.

Sighing to herself, she returned to the table and set the beer down before moving to duck behind the front counter, her cheeks slightly flushed from embarrassment. So bothersome... "It'll be okay, Chevy," she told herself, "Just a few more hours."

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Alan was eager to leave school, just as he was every day. He was one of the first to file out when the final bell rang, glad to be able to go home. He hated school. Not that home was much better, but at least he wouldn't have to be around all those faces. Those fake people that just pretended to be nice until they spit in your face and push you to the ground. He sighed and stopped at his locker to grab his stuff.

"Oi! Kersley!" Not again, he groaned internally, quickly shutting his locker and walking away as fast as he possibly could before the punk ass calling him out could reach him, not wanting to deal with more bullshit today. The last bruise he'd gotten still wasn't healed. He put a hand in his pocket, feeling the note that the stranger had given him.

"Court of Night, huh... We'll see how this goes."

3:30 to 5:00

James awoke, he couldn’t sleep much. It was barely three thirty. He sighed and got up, quickly stripping out of his clothes. No one was home and his house had a secluded back yard. It was a cool day and he wanted to relax, mostly in his heated pool. James was mostly asleep as he yawned, walking out into his backyard slipping his boxers off and getting into the warm and closing his eyes in relaxation, totally aware that his gate was open. Or the boy, Alan, that he been watching his entire life was watching him totally unaware it was James that invited him to the Court of Night. If James had opened his eyes he’d see the shy abused boy staring. And James would invite him to come and join him out of nerves. Sadly, it was entirely up to Alan to make a move.

James blushed harder and sat down, quickly sat back down like he was before, hiding all of his body by hugging his knees. He looked up at Alan and said “You really don’t know….” He was talking about Alan knowing his name. But realized it implied to everything. ”James. I’ve lived next door to you since both of us were born…” James sighed and looked down, noticing himself and blushing hard again before speaking again just above a whisper.

“I’m sorry….” Clearly talking about his reaction to being grabbed and held. Still nervous and embarrassed. “As for the Court, it’s a monarchy. It’s an international government all off its own. Come six o’clock all members will no longer be members of any one country but a member of the Court. It’s not a live action role play. It’s a world of its own. I know your father is a member, because he has no real job but has steady income to the fact you live in a million dollar area. All your need are taken care of, despite the fact he’s an abusive idiot that doesn’t deserve you…” James blushed at his word, before forcing himself to continue “I’m not a creepy stalker. I live next to you, I saw you…. And I couldn’t let you… I….” James blushed harder, and curled up tighter, looking up and starting again.

”An infraction is when someone break a law, they can be dealt with as there leader sees fit. Which would be his local baron, or prince, and if there child is a member of the court all their things, both court and normal wise pass to them. Including there station, homes, bisuness, money, everything. And if the child is deem competent enough by their prince, they can be rule as adult and the day light world has to honor it. I wanted to help you… So then maybe you’d notice me… I… That’s why I gave you the invite last night…. So you could join us…” James sighed and stared up. Here he was, finally talking to Alan, but he was scared and nervous and just admitting to everything.