ZEUS

CHAPTER 16

I gulped as I looked at myself in the mirror. I had a smokey eye with a little bit of blush and red lip stick. I took a deep breath. I could already hear the party was in full swing. The music was booming across the whole castle. 

I was nervous. I've never been to such a big event before. My parents would never let me go. Except for this one time Xavier, Kieth and Milo had snuck me out when we were around seventeen. We had driven away and went to the beach at one in the morning. That was the first time I tasted alcohol. I had accidentally gotten drunk since I didn't I was such a lightweight. 

The boys got a big telling off, by my uncle, the Alpha, who is also Xavier's father. Sucks for him. I made sure I was completely ready before going out. I checked over my outfit. It was cute. It fit me like a glove.  My head piece was a soft band decorated by diamonds and beads. The side of my head had a beautiful diamond encrusted crest with white feathers softly spilling out of it.

I'm ready. I stepped out of my room and walked down the hallway. I stopped at the top of the stairs to see two double doors at the end of the hall. It was Zeus's room. He still had not come. I don't think he is. 

I went down the stairs and my eyes widen at what was in front of me. It was glorious. Colourful lights were flashing everywhere. There were performers on the roof, doing artistic movements while holding sheets of material, wrapping their bodies around it. 

Down below, people were everywhere. All wearing the most fancy suits and the most expensive dresses. I suddenly felt inadequate when I saw so many beautiful girls wearing such beautiful dresses. 

There were more performers wearing giant and colourful feathers, dancing up on little pedestals. Giant balloons were hung up, floating everywhere. Floating lights were hovering over everyone, illuminating their beautiful attire. There were also giant, but then trees everywhere with white light fairy lights. Everything was extraordinary. Sozin really did go all out for his birthday.

I was nervous because I didn't know anyone here. Who knew that Sozin had so many friends. I finally got to the bottom of the stairs. I pushed my way through the crowd till I find myself at the built in bar. Ozai was sitting there, sipping his drink. I was relieved to see a familiar face. 

I approached him and his eyes widen slightly at the sight of me. I smile shyly at him, "Hey, Ozai."

He nods towards me and offers his usual polite grin. 

"Is it always like this on his birthday?" I asked Ozai over the music. 

He nods his head, "Yes. His birthday is always the party of the year."

"How does he know so many people?"

He shook his head, "He doesn't know most of them. Some of them he does. All is invited to Sozin's parties."

Wow. I never knew such events existed. I lean toward Ozai and asked, "Which one is Sozin?" I have not seen him yet. 

Ozai points to one of the pedestals that elevated. He is dancing by himself with a drink in hand. I laughed. He is just how I pictured him. He was definitely uncommonly good-looking. I'm sure many women would swoon. But me, he's still just Sozin. 

He had sandy blonde hair. His sides were very short, where the top of his hair was very long. It was styled into a mohawk. He had high cheek bones and tanned skin with a piercing in his brow and lip as well as one earring in his left ear. He looked like the ultimate bad boy. 

His eyes locked with mine and his smile widened. He pointed to me and began to sing. I felt my cheeks blush and I looked away grinning. 

Sozin danced through the crowd and came to give me giant hug. "I'm so glad you're here, Lily!"