Deus Nos Ducit Ad Astra Per Aspera

As the Nobles entered the Ball room, they began small talk amongst themselves as they talked about news and events going on across the world.

One such group is talking about a interesting subject.

"Did you hear, it's revealed that the Crown Princess of Russia was the one leading the war in Korea. "

A youngan spoke excitedly as the group listened.

"Do you really believe that? A 15 year old leading the war, a war that took the lives of over 700.000 Japanese?"

A slightly older man rebuked with his arms crossed.

"Well that's the official news from the Russians." The young man answered the older man's question.

"They could be lying." This time a young lady chimed in the conversation.

"Well the Russians call the Princess a Saint who saved the nation. She was the leading figure who lead reforms and abolished quasi-serfdom and revitalized the nation. She even convinced the Nobility to pay taxes and diminished their power."

The young man said as he took a breath of air.

"She even convinced her father the Emporor to establish a Parliament for the people that has some power."

The lady said as she sipped wine.

"You're right, that girl is a genius at politics." The older gentleman said as he closed his eyes.

Ding Ding Ding

As everyone in the Ball room looked at the origin of the sound they saw the King of Britain clanging his glass which gained everyone's attention.

"Ahem, I thank you all for attending this Ball and hope you all to have a wonderful experience. I also want to welcome a special guest." As George finished his words we swung his arm towards Anastasia and pointed at her.

"I welcome Anastasia Alena Romanova!"

Anastasia who was in her thoughts was startled by the loud clapping as she remembered George's words and stared at him angrily. George in return looked away with his hands behind his back.

'Uncle I'll get back at you, just you wait' Anastasia isn't someone who likes to be at the spotlight.

"Ahem, I also want to confirm some speculations you may have. Yes she is the one who lead the war against the Japanese and won." George fueled the flames as everyone in the room started to clap louder and some of the younger guests whistled.

Anastasia however wasn't delighted at this moment. No she was burning in furry as she swore to get back at her Uncle for garnering attention towards her from everyone.

'Oh you're on Uncle, you will regret this.'

Anastasia was smiling as she stared at George who got shivers on his back.

"George get ready, she will get back at you one way or another." Nicolas who was sitting with a newspaper said to George.

"Why so cousin?" George asked as he looked at Nicolas who kept his eyes on the paper.

"I did something similar, let's say I couldn't walk straight for hours." Nicolas put the paper on the table as he closed his eyes and remembered the incident. His daughter was terrifying when angered.

Gulp*

George gulped and chuckled as he began sweating. He looked at Anastasia and met her eyes. There her eyes looked like that of a predator as she smiled sweetly.

George returned a weak smile as he retreated.

Meanwhile Anastasia was surrounded by the guests as they asked her questions giving her no room to escape.

"How did you do it?"

"How was the war?"

"Did you fight too?"

"Did you use Karate against the Japanese?"

Some questions were not so intellectual and quite stupid.

'Fools let me go I need to smash that guy's head!' Anastasia wasn't happy at all. No she was steaming hot with anger. She needs to work an her temper.

"Let me through you lesser Nobles."

Suddenly the questions stopped as everyone parted ways and reveled the one who said such hurtful words. Anastasia eyed him up. He looked presentable, blue eyes and blond hair, tall even. Must be someone of high status judging by everyone's submissive behavior.

"I apologize for their uncivilized behavior my lady, I am Arthur of the House of Manchester, son of the Duke of Manchester."

He introduced himself as he kissed the back of her hand.

Anastasia was dumbfounded at this and forgot her anger towards King George.

'With my sublime performance I will win her heart. And once I marry her I will be Emporer!'

Arthur smirked internally assured of his victory.

"House of Manchester? Well then let me introduce myself, I am Anastasia Alena Romanova Crown Princess of Russia and Queen of Korea." Anastasia introduced herself as she gave a small bow with her hand on her dress lifting it a bit.

"I would like to ask you out for a drink if you accept your Highness." Arthur asked Anastasia as he straightened his posture.

'Once she drinks the wine I have poisoned with aphrodisiacs she will fall for me and I will be engaged with her!'

"Sure, I accept Sir Arthur." Anastasia accepted as they walked to a server who gave them wine.

'I did come here to get more influence amongst the high class' This was Anastasias thought and reason why she accepted.

As the server gave them wine Arthur put the drug in one cup without anyone seeing and gave it to Anastasia.

'Come on, drink' he was nervous.

As they clanged their glasses and drank the wine Arthur gave a big smile.

'Success!'

"How are you feeling your Highness?"

Arthur asked as he watched Anastasia who's condition didn't change.

'Whats going on, why isn't it working. She should be already fall for me!'

"I feel well, why do you ask?" Anastasia looked at Arthur. Why does did he ask that?

Suddenly she felt something, something wrong. Her head feels weird and light as she staggered.

'I was worried for nothing, it works!'

Before Arthur could celebrate further he felt something grab his head firmly.

"Aahh!!"

He held his head as he looked who's grip is on it. His eyes trembled in fear.

It was Anastasia, but something is different about her, something primal. Her irises are golden with her pupils glowing in white-golden light.

He frantically looks at everyone else in the room. No one seems to see this, everyone is ignoring them.

"HOW DARE YOU TRY TO DRUG ME!"

*Anastasia* griped his head harder as Arthur trembled in fear. What is she!?

"YOU INSIGNIFICANT BUG TRIES TO ENSLAVE ME?!"

"YOU WILL NOT GO UNPUNISHED!"

This time she grabbed his head with both of her hands and squeezed his head and shot a invisible force of light into his head.

"AAARRRGHH!! PLEASE STOP IM SORRY. I WILL NEVER DO IT AGAIN STOP!!"

*Anastasia* looked at this sorry excuse of a human and recoiled in disgust.

"You tried to defile me. How many others did you do this to." *Anastasia* didn't need answers as she already knows.

"NO PLEASE STOP STOP STOP STOP. HELP ME, HELP ME GOD!!"

*Anastasia* looked at him his snot filled face and shot a pure beam of light inside his skull.

"He won't answer."

This was her final words as the beam broke his mind and crippled his soul.

"AARGGHGRHGHGTHLGFHFT!!"

With Arthur's mind broken and soul crippled, he couldn't say anything.

"It seems my time is over."

As *Anastasias* eyes returned to her original black color and returned to her previous position, same with Arthur as everyone and everything returned to its original position.

*Drop*

Arthur collapsed on the ground as everyone watching was shocked.

What just happened? One moment they drank the wine the next Arthur fell on the floor. Unrest broke out as people panicked, they thought that Arthur was poisoned.

Guards came rushing and took Arthur to the Royal Doctor as the Ball came to a halt.

Anastasia however was confused. She was about to talk with him and gain a valuable asset in Britain and he just collapsed.

Her head just feels heavy. She wonders what happened.