Moon
Brightmoon was busier than it had been in a long time. Helpers moved about carrying decorations and many goods for the festival Guards stood at their post, eying everyone suspiciously. As more guests arrived, the hallways grew louder and louder and Castaspella took charge in handling the decoration groups as usual.
Glimmer walked around and checked on every single detail. She was excited and wanted to make sure everything was perfect. Looking at the selected flower arrangement, she shook her head in disagreement. "I said dark purples, not blue tones. Change it." Her order was carried out quickly by the florist.
"So, why does it matter again?" Adora asked, following her friend past the frantic florist and towards the dining room.
Turning slightly to her taller friend, Glimmer smiled excitedly. "It's been so long since we've had the bright full moon over our kingdom. And its happening this year on Hallows Eve, which makes it even more special!" Leading them into the dining area, her eyes quickly scanned all the samples of the menu "This will do!"
Adora grabbed a few samples and ate them happily as she continued to follow Glimmer out of the dinning area and towards the garden. "What about that makes it special?" Shoving a handful of mini cakes into her mouth, she eyed the group of decorators that rushed past them
"It's called the blood moon." Bow chimed in as he joined them when they exited out of the castle into the garden. "The energy it pushes out onto the primal stones is massive Just like the eclipse for Mystacore, it can help transfer energy into spells and such."
"And it makes for a great party!" Glimmer concluded.
"You know," Entrapta chimed in excitedly, "it's not even red! Why call it a blood moon? It takes on orange tones because of the--"
"Okay, geek princess, we don't need the explanation." Mermista walked over, crossing her arms. "Anyways, yeah we made it, don't make a fuss."
Glimmer clapped her hands in excitement and ushered them all towards the gardens that had been greatly decorated for the event. "This is going to be so much fun! All the princesses in one area under the blood moon?! It's going to feel, for lack of a better word, magical!"
Adora looked around at the guest, popping the last small snack she had snagged in her mouth. She scanned the area until she found what, or rather who, she was looking for. Moving through the mass of growing bodies, she made it to her destination. "Hey, Catra. Hi, Scorpia!"
The two turned in unison and smiled at the new person in the group. Entrapta had made it back to them already, her hair wrapped around Hordak's waist to keep him from leaving. "Oh! Adora, there you are. I was just explaining to them about the color of the moon!" Entrapta announced, continuing her theory.
"Hey, Adora." Catra greeted, wrapping an arm around Adora's waist and holding her beside her.
"Scorpia, where is Perfuma?" Adora asked quietly, not wanting to interrupt Entrapta.
Scorpia leaned down a bit to attempt a whisper as to also not interrupt their friend. "She's picking up Frosta. Seahawk gave her a lift. They should be here soon."
"Scorpia!" Entrapta suddenly bursted, causing the taller woman to straighten up again seeming to stand at attention. "This is your first blood moon on Hallows Eve connected to the Black Garnet. How do you feel? Are you nervous? Tell me everything!"
Adora chuckled at the scene before looking around. The staff had begun putting platters down on the tables that lined the area and Adora made to move in that direction before the hand around her waist tightened. She looked to her girlfriend with a sheepish smile. "What?! Can you blame me? It looks and smells delicious." She looked between Catra and the food platters.
Shaking her head but laughing, Catra waved to their friends and led Adora to the food. "You always did have an appetite." Catra mused as she grabbed a plate and started putting a bit of food on it.
Following her example, Adora piled her plate high with food and the two walked around together to mingle.
Once all the guests had arrived, Glimmer called attention to the glowing stone floating in its beacon. "The moon is reaching its peak!" She announced, and everyone took a moment to stop and watch.
As the moon seemed to glow brighter with each passing second, an orange tint took over. The energy shifted as it pulled at the magic in the air. Adora had never felt anything like it. She took her eyes off the moon and noticed the princesses glowing with power. She looked down at herself, noticing her own glow. "Wow." She whispered.
Catra took her hand and smiled. "How does it feel?"
"Kinda like our first kiss." Adora smiled, looking at Catra. "A flood of something so innocent and pure just washing over me. That magic escalated into ten times as much."
"Pfft, please." Catra smirked. "You said our kiss was one hundred times that feeling."
"I never said this was better." Adora grinned, giving Catra a quick kiss. "But it's powerful and pleasant."
As the moon stood high in the sky with its orange glow, the party continued down in Brightmoon. The princesses mingled and challenged each other to games to see how strong they were. Adora was undefeated at arm wrestling.