THE ROYAL BLOODS HAS KICKED OFF AGAIN!

I'm so excited. And I have a feeling that you guys are gonna love this update. 

Also, I just wanna say, you guys have to be patient cause juggling that many characters and storylines are hard. And I wanna give you guys the best updates so, yeah. They are gonna take some time to brew.

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"THE PRINCES NOW SHALL STEP FORWARD FOR THEIR FIRST DANCE!!"

The girls secretly sucked in a sharp breath as the princes rose from their thrones. Chan as the eldest had to choose first. He made his way down the raised platform and performed a polite bow in front of all the girls before walking toward where Yun Hyeok and Chaewon stood. 

Chaewon's eyes widened as she saw him up close after that long time. He hadn't changed one bit. Maybe his features were much sharper, maybe his eyes were brighter but in her eyes; he was the same boy who used to be a rather major part of her days, once upon a time.
As much as she'd hate to admit it, Chaewon's heart shattered as he barely spared her a glance and gently took Yun Hyeok's hand, bowing to her.

Meanwhile, Yun Hyeok's eyes widened as she felt the smooth skin of his hands gently take her hand and give her a bow.  She couldn't even try to deny the banging on her chest as she returned the bow and gently clasped her fingers around his veiny hands. Yun Hyeok knew she didn't know what she was expecting but she wasn't expecting to catch Bang Chan's attention.
The crowd exploded in murmurs as Chan led Yun Hyeok to the centre of the ballroom.

"They look so good together," Someone in the crowd said, loud enough for everyone to hear. Chaewon looked away from them, swallowing the growing emotion at the base of her throat. What was she even expecting from him?

Lee Know stepped down the platform, a small smirk plastered on his face. This Prince was capable of making ladies twist their handkerchiefs in feels, just by glancing at them. People held their breath as he strode to the girls, some of them even wishing that they were in that place. Lee Know gave the ladies a polite nod before gently grabbing Jieun's hand and leading her to the dance floor, taking his place beside Chan and Yun Hyeok. 

Another burst of murmurs as Jieun stood a step behind Lee Know, her mind still processing whatever just happened. Eun Kyung exhaled shortly, before facing forward, her expression unreadable.

 
Hajun and Jeeseun sucked audible breaths as Changbin approached. His usual adorable face was plastered with a mischievous smirk, as he gently clasped her fingers and led her to the dance floor. Hajun looked rather terrified but what could she even say? She should've known that this guy was gonna have his way.

 
"They have some past," Ryanne whispered to Jeeseun. "As if he didn't make it any more obvious," Jeeseun said, as she watched Changbin and Hajun take their place. She was kind of sulky but she'd be darned if she admitted it.

To say that Hyunjin stunned the ballroom out of their wits when he grabbed Ryanne's hand was the least. Everyone was very well aware of Ryanne's reputation, she was a troublemaker, through and through. 

She knew what she was doing when she stepped out in a comparatively revealing dress. Breaking the royal protocol was the first thing she did and as lenient as the castle was about stupid rules, no one liked it when a rule was broken.

But Hyunjin seemed so pleased with himself when he saw the slightly widened eyes and parted lips of Yang Ryanne. While they left the onlookers murmuring all sorts of things, there was only one thing going on in Ryanne's mind. This guy was shrewder than he allowed to show. "I guess he fancies her," Risa remarked, trying to get rid of the uncomfortable feeling in her stomach. Why was she feeling that way? It's just a dance!

As Han walked down the raised platform, he knew who wanted to have his first dance. His eyes kept drifting away from her. She just stood there, looking ethereal in that pink satin dress that hugged her tiny figure in the right places. He almost stood in front of her, as the slight wind from the open windows played with the soft tendrils of her hair that framed her delicate face and fell on her exposed shoulder. 

She looked the same as when she was a kid, but there was more maturity in her form. She wasn't the short cute girl that used to be his playmate when they were young anymore.

But the next second, he straightened his back and halted his steps in front of someone else. Bowing to her, he gently took her hand leading her to the dance floor. Han Chaewon was too stunned to even react. She could've never imagined that Han would want his first dance to be with her, leaving his suitors. 

As they stood in the ballroom, Chaewon's fingers tightened around his palm. "Han-ah..." She whispered, only for him to hear. "I got you, Noona." While Han's voice was quiet, it was loud enough for his Hyungs to hear. And a certain someone felt an uncomfortable feeling stir in his insides.

"Now that's something I wasn't prepared for," Momo whispered, quite puzzled at Han's partner's choice.  Sana sighed softly, clearly perplexed as she saw Haeun and Sora watch them with confusion. "For once I thought I wouldn't have to turn to them for help." Sana gritted her teeth.

"What in the world are you talking about?" Momo looked at her. "You know what? No! Don't tell me! I wanna see what you have upon your sleeve!" She shook her head, looking overly focused on the scene in front of her.  "Certainly something I didn't want to, that I can tell you." Sana shook her head. 

"Does the Prince like her?" Sora asked Haeun, clearly confused. "They've known each other for a long time, so maybe he wants to have his first dance with someone he is comfortable with," Haeun explained, ignoring the obvious jealousy inside her.  "Oh, how do you know that?" Jina asked, essentially forgetting the fact that Felix was supposed to be coming down anytime. 

"I'm friends with Chaewon Eunnie, so yeah that's how," Haeun explained. "Must be fun to know so much of the tea," Wonhan smiled, clearly too engrossed to even realize that the Prince was approaching closer and closer.

Felix was like an open book. Everyone could see how he had his eyes trained on her. Dressed in a pastel pink organza, silk, and tulle dress with flower appliques and tulle off-the-shoulder sleeves, she stood glittering under the chandelier. Her hair was pulled back in a messy bun with several strands falling over her neck. She was so unaware of her surroundings that it felt cute. To Felix, someone wasn't shamelessly gawking at him for once and that made him gently grab her hand. 

"Sounds interesting," He said, only for her to hear as he gently took her hand. "You can tell me while we dance."  It all happened so fast that Wonhan barely had the time to be surprised. Before she knew it, she was standing in the middle of the huge ballroom, her hand growing clammy in Felix's hold. "Oh, you're red." Felix teased, not being able to resist the urge to tease her. Jina could only gape at him, clearly feeling betrayed. But this time, Felix didn't mind the gawking.

"Not gonna lie, this feels kinda crappy," Jina remarked as she watched Felix and Wonhan. "You wanna tell us about it?" Haeun and Sora said in unison making her pursue her lips shut. They had it the worst, or so they thought. "It's Prince Seungmin's turn," Yukiyo murmured, making Yeseul look up.

"Do I have to?" Seungmin grumbled under his breath, leaving his spot. "Unless you want Sana Noona to beat your ass," Jeongin teased, earning a glare from Seungmin as he descended the platform.

Out of all 8 Princes, Kim Seungmin was the least interested in finding a partner. He was doing just fine on his own, why'd he need someone else in his life? And while he thought of things that way, he was not going to bring that up to Sana. Cause that woman was high on tradition. And if obeying her was gonna keep her happy, then so be it.

As he strode to where the girls stood, he was racking his mind as to who he would choose to have a dance with. To him, it was just a dance, and while he appreciated that he was given a choice, he'd rather have someone choose for him.

He closed the distance between them, his eyes kept moving toward that one girl. She was dressed in a gold, sparkly off-the-shoulder dress. It was huge, made out of raw silk, and had minor detailing on the bust. Her long black hair was set free, with an elegant twist at the back of her head, keeping the hair off her face.

One thing that stood out to Seungmin was that while the other girls had their eyes twinkling with excitement, her eyes seemed...uninterested. 'Well at least someone knows how I feel.' He huffed. The girl beside her, who he could only assume was another one of his suitors glanced at him before her lips moved and that's when she looked up.

The eye contact remained even as Seungmin hesitantly took her hand and led her to the dance floor. Yeseul grew stiff under his touch but instantly relaxed as she laced her fingers with his.
Both of them were equally surprised at the other's actions but they didn't have the time to regret them. What was done, was done.

"I get what you mean," Yukiyo mumbled, kinda bummed that Seungmin didn't pick her but this was not the only chance she had. The rest of the girls nodded in agreement.

"Is it just me or does Prince Yang Jeongin resemble a fennec fox?" Eun Kyung cooed as the youngest got off the platform. "He does," Haeun agreed, as the youngest prince approached. 

Chaewon and Yuriko held their breaths as the Prince stood in front of them. Jeongin didn't take long before he reached for her hand. Dressed in an off-shoulder seafoam green dress with thin straps and net sleeves, she looked just as innocent as she was. Her thick, long hair was pulled up in a tight bun encrusted with tiny crystals, making her sparkle as the light bounced off of her. 

Truth to be told, that gown was quite a hassle for Chaewon. She was a tomboy and gowns and dresses were not her strongest suit. Even Jeongin could sense her discomfort as he grabbed her hand tighter, helping her across the room to the centre of the ballroom.

"If that ain't the cutest thing I've ever seen," Risa giggled quietly. Yeseul and Wonhan cautiously glanced at Yuriko, who resembled a kicked puppy but held her tongue. 

"It is, isn't it?" Sora smiled, awwing at how Jeongin helped Chaewon. "Now what?" Jeeseun asked, looking at the 8 pairs. "Do we watch them dance?"  "Maybe...?" Eun Kyung exhaled before her eyes shifted to where Sana and Momo were. "Oh, the kingmaker has something to say." Haeun looked up.

All attention turned towards the Kingmaker as she cleared her throat and spoke in a loud but contained voice.

"I sincerely thank all of the nobles and the guests present here today," Sana smiled, the power in her radiating off of her. "For being a part of the celebration of the 8 Princes of the Kingdom. Before the ball starts, I would like to invite forth, the lifetime allies of the Kingdom of Stray Kids. To be a part of the celebration of the coronation."

Gasps were heard left and right as the doors swung open. Momo's eyes widened, staring at Sana. The boys' were pleasantly surprised as they saw their friends and the nobles?! They were stunned silent!

"Is this why people say patience is a virtue?! Cause holy heck this might as well be the best virtue ever." Jeeseun said, gawking at the foreign Princes as they strode into the ballroom. Even if anyone managed to hear her over the murmurs and gasps, no one paid any attention to it. And she was right!

Their dark firm suits, the silver badges and sashes, the dark hair colour, the piercing gaze, and the sinister smiles knocked the breath out of the entire room and it showed.

The leader stopped in front of Sana and Momo who had, by this time descended to the floor. Taking her hand gently, he kissed her fingertips before offering her a polite smile. "It is an absolute honour to be here,"  Sana laughed softly before shaking her head, "The pleasure is all mine, Prince Hong Joong. Welcome to the Kingdom of Stray Kids." 

As the 8 God-like men offered a polite bow to the crowd present the announcer's voice boomed. "HIS ROYAL HIGHNESSES, THE PRINCES OF THE KINGDOM OF ATEEZ," 

"You really wanna play with fire, don't you?" Momo spoke through her teeth.  "I had no other choice, okay!" Sana hissed, as the boys moved forward to find a dance partner. 
Sana knew what she'd done. She'd just started a love triangle through and through and boy, was this gonna be crazy!

Who shoots herself in the foot by adding 8 more boys to an already full applyfic? JungFayZay that's who.

Guys and Gals and Non-Binary pals, ATEEZ HAS ENTERED THE STORY AND OH MY GOD, I AM SO EXCITED!!! This just turned into a Skz x Ateez x OC fic and I am loving it.

Agghhh soo hot!! I've been stanning for the longest time and finally got the chance to include them in one of my writing.
More will be explained later but till then;
Stay tuned ;)

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