Val won the argument about the medals and pinned them firmly on Henry ready for their arrival at the ball.

When they arrived, he handed her out and led her in. Mila and Larry followd behind.

  Teh first Limo Pulled Up,  Roy and Lyri stepped out   ,  they looked  around  before nodding  to the rest of the passengers.  The Board  got out ,Henry and Val  went  first  with Val,  Followed  By Zob and Sam, Shade And orria,  The Moris  and Miller,  Rivets  and Lilly  who was at  only her   2nd   ball! Hennings   with Emmie, Bale  and AZ-EL, The Admiral  with captain Si...Larry and   Mila    came out last  with Ry and Lyri closing up the  rear as the    vehicle    moved off..

The  Couples    Got out of the Next two ,  Lights  flashing off their  Decorations, Blue Maxes  and , for those that wore them, Cheerleader pins..

  There were   100's of  Blue Mon  Angels and Half  angels watching  The  Hermes   people  arrive Athena's  people had  arrived  an hour before, with ouyt as Much Fan Fare

  Shadow's  'party Limo' arrived. the  Doors Opened   , With   Girls and Guts   spiling out  with little or  no organization.. Only Roll  and Hely  showed  some  control as the stepped  out   and  walked like they did  the last  Time.

 what was Different this time, Was Shadow  got out, reached  back to offer a Hand to maddy    who  stayed on his  arm as he  waved   at the cameras  and   people shouting

Before any of the Hermes crew had arrived he'd danced with several ladies from the Athena. The Herme's ladies arrived in dribs and drabs, regrettably they were accompanied their own dance partners. After making several of futile rounds of the room; trying for at least one possible dance partner, he gave up the hope of getting a dance from the 351 ladies. Finding an alcove sat with his back side on to the ballroom and scrolled through the messages on his wrist com.
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Billie smiled, always a little surprised by the fanfare that came with these things...along with all the prim and properness as Arnie got out of the limo (L2). But, then again, she also knew that there was fun to be had. When he reached a hand out to her, Billie gingerly took it and got out, immediately snaking her arm around his arm once she was standing. A part of her definitely enjoyed being his arm candy while the other part would never admit to enjoying the fancy dresses, glitz and glamour.

Sitting in the back of the Limo, Izzy would hold Lizzy’s hand and idly look out the window at the passing scenery in between sipping a drink from the limo’s mini-fridge and chatting with the others.

She still found the celebrity status bestowed upon the crew of the Hermes to be rather strange, especially from this side of the camera, with her knowing for a fact that as well as the official press that their would be a multitude of vloggers and amateur journalists watching and writing articles on everything from the fashion, their military careers and awards, to people condemning the blatant show of wealth and power that could have been used elsewhere. What could you do, there was no pleasing everyone.

When the limo came to a gradual halt before a length royal blue carpet, Izzy would finish the last of her drink in a single swallow before exiting the limo, with her then holding out her hand to help Lizzy out. Then with Lizzy’s hand upon her arm she would walk down the carpet with a smile fixed on her face towards the entrance, trying her best to ignore the crowd of people lest she get overwhelmed by it all.

 Lizzy just looked at the scenery of the Blue Moon, and smiled and Angel place they were not attacking that was awesome. Lizzy was excited for the ball, one to dance and unwind, two show off her body and fiancé and lastly to drive for Delta nights.

 Once the Limo stopped people got out, Izzy took her hand and helped Lizzy out of the limo. Lizzy then walked arm and arm with Izzy to the Ball area.

 Sam and Zob got out of the VIP limo and then followed the others to the meet and greet area.

Admiral Role came in  with his   XO as his  escort, Raven and   Redwater  came  with him as well as   Captains of the   EMS   officers  from his   flotilla .  There were Many  EMS Uniforms at the Ball, however  most of them did not where the   'Delta Fleet' Patch

    TE-DE and  CO-NR  Approached   Admiral  Hack and  Captain Si.. They Introduced a  beautiful  , Black haired   Angel woman she was  dressed in a longer Dress  then  Captain Si..


 Admiral  Hack,  Captain  Si. This is  NA-LE, she  is  the High Chair of the Blue  Moon.. we lost  the last High chair  when  EDT mounted  an assassination,,,

 The Admiral shook her  hand,   as  Did  Nil. NA-LE said..So very Nice to meet you... and Nil? that dress  looked  wonderful? IIt looks like you are more interested in Mating  then affairs of state?

 I have never had  an Affair? and  , as  all Angels , I am indeed   interested in mating.. However.. I am only interested  in trying to keep up with  One Human Male..it  can be  ...exhausting... her  catty smile , well aimed at NA-LE.

 all faces turned to Admiral hack who looked overly embarrassed...yes...well..um.. it  does  seem to be to  be  our  favorite pass time...

 their faces now  Turn to  Nil

 The Angels  seemed  off  guard, Hack Merely  put  an arm around   Nil   and  she  kissed his cheek.

.................

 as the invasion of   Hermits  hit the   stairs to the   party area..   Shadow saw    Roles  wave  Him  over to  a few EMS ...non..Delta fleet  officers...

 Shadow  waved , his arm held  for  Maddy,..and it begins...
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Madison's excitement grew as the limo rolled down the boulevard to the Blue Moon Ball. It was her first time at this storied event, and everything she had heard just made it all sound so amazing. It seemed strange though that military officers would attend dressed as they were and in a procession of limousines. It was if they were rock stars, but she wasn't going to over think it. When it was her turn, she stepped out of the limo and took her place on Shadow's arm.

"It's amazing. I'm ready when you are"

In reply to ball (msg # 17):

Zob fallowed along with the board and gave slight waves to others as he passed by them until they entered to the meet and greet area, "Never in all my years would i think id be attending a ball on the blue moon as a demon, strange times indeed" he said to Sam as he let Hack and them do their formalities with the angel leadership none of which interested him any.
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 as the   neared   Roles, Beth Popped  up and  put  an arm on Roles..arm.  When Shadow Arrived

 Roles   motioned to the  Two officers, one  was an Admiral on was a captain, they were in Full EMS  uniform , where   Roles and  any one is  his  flotilla   worn ESN  whites  with  EMS  pants

 Admiral   Joe v Smuggins?, Captain  Landy Smith of th EMS,  this is LC Kray Shadow  ,  and his   escort Ensign Madison  Perry, and  the Gril who just claimed the Nex t Dance  Yoiu Know it LT  Beth Morrow

 Summgins offered his hand to them both after seeing   Shadow didn't  salute   any of them.Yes..  LC Shadow.. You know he set  some records  at the  San Diego Academy...Did your tell you date  about them.

 set alot of   records , Admiral, you'll have to   narrow it down...

  Summggins   laughed..we had a Nick name  for him. 'Captain Mast" he  went to  the Mast  more then any other  person to go through  the academy..  I would say  , I don't know why you weren't  washed out.. But having    an Admiral as you   surrogate  father , has its dividends.

  begging your  Pardon, Admiral Merc?   he was an LT  then, and a Commander  after   we left  earth..but.. i see your  point, the side of  my  fighter  says there are over  200  bad guys that would have loved to see some dumbass wash me out.

 you do realize.. I am an Admiral..

 You're a merc.... he pointed  to  Roles...he's  an Admiral,, and he is wearing ESN Colors , which shows  his  loyalities... which begs  the question.. what the fuck are you people doignon the  Blue moon.

 Landry bristled..No see here  , Old boy..You shan't..

 what?  You kidding me right now? ..Ok.. Roles?  I prosed   Maddy to  dance her brains out....

 beth grinned,yeah? that's what you're gonna  do...

 we can talk when these guys  get their orders  to  guard the next  trash skow bounded  of  Hel...

 Shadow led  Maddy away   and  when a  new  dance  ( it was slow) started, he  s=took her   into the floor, and  was doing a reasonable  job..I'll be very surprised.. If that guy isn';t on the list tonight.. but.. until the  next jerk comes  around..lets  enjoy  the dance.. this angle silk feel good on you..

...................

 People Mingled    Captain Bornberry  stood  by   The Admiral  as Si went to drag him  for  a dance...You think  The LC  would allow me a dance?

 Sims  smiled,have to talk with them...  I don't order   dances!

 the EMD  offcier  , who were not part of  Role's group  nimber  around  30..and they seemed to be interested in Dancing with hermites...which.. to be fair.. shouldn't be a surprise.

Madison wasn't sure what that altercation was about, but once it was over, she was happy to move on to the dancing. "Do you always make so many friends? you could have just ignored him."

"Yeah I really like this dress. It feels good. It felt good going on, and I'm sure it'll feel good when you peel it off."
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  he looked  around the  room   for the  4th time..he smiled,Part of my Job  is to find the bad  guys..Roles called me  over  for a reason...  That 'Admiral' didn't wash out..it was worse. he graduated..and no one wnated him. so he had to go to the EMS... howvere..he didn't have Guts  enough to folow  Roles      , following  Th Admiral... we had  two ships..The harvester  and The Hermes... The atehna  Joined is  as did the  Headsman.. and we  kep growing

 then he  heard the last part..well.. we go back to my room I can peel it off, but  then we got to put on enviro suits   for   Delta Night.. if  you still  feel like Going.. when the dust settles  i'll peel off whatever you allow me to..

....................

  A Green Angel Ambassador with His  wife a human women , stopped  Sam..You are  The Ambassador  for the Burian fleet  yes?  I am VI-TR, this is my  wife  Feena

 Sam smiled and replied," Yes VI-TR I am Lt. Samantha Robertson comm and coding Officer and the Burian Ambassador to the APF, very nice to meet you. This is my escort Zob, you have a beautiful planet and I just found out recently I am part Angel myself but I didnt inherit your height." Samm giggled.

 NA-CE and Vaka walked into the Ball Room, and she smiled at Vaka, " What do you think do you like my home world? Also I know my parents are here I dont know how they will treat you but I dont care you are my friend Vaka and I enjoy your company."

 Meari and Frakas walked in fairly last, she looked at Frakas and said," Well do you wish to mingle or have a dance my dear Frakas."

VI-TR yes, My parents  were  the first Angels who were left behind by Paradise..  My father n says it was the best thing that happned....he also says the  first Time  the  hermes  arrived there  changed the  future of  all burians.


 Freena  smiled  at Zob...it is  very odd.. all these  aliens  and we have  a demon who fights on our side.  while we had to kill many of our cousins, who fought for the empire!
.............

  Vaka looked  around..This is my first ball..... The fioid  smells  good.. but i see others  dancing.. should we dance  and you can hunt  down yiu parents after?

 ...............

 Frakas  smiled,I did not  excrt you here, dressed like that, to 'mingle'.. we  dance.. when we  wish a break, we  can  mingle as we  eat and drink.

 Sam smiled and replied," Wow and he is right you did not want to be under the Most fucked up High. Oh yes the Hermes rescued and liberated Bura, I was rescued from a Demon breeding ship, I even have the scars to prove it," Sam giggled then added," It was weird the first time I stepped on Bure I felt at home, then I found out I was from Bura or at least my parents where." 

Well, Ms  Robertson.. Bura  is Lucky to have you. we are slowly becoming a power in our  Quad. I think that is  important  for the APF as well.. it is also good  that  the  Delta Fleet
  sends us  lost children to help bring  back our population.

NA-CE giggled then smiled and said, " Oh yes let us dance Vaka, oh dont worry my parents are already hunting me down, oh and do you like my dress Vake?" She then led Vaka to the dance floor and danced with Vaka.

 Meari chuckled and replied," Yes you did not, then lets dance Frakas, I am always honored to dance with you." Meari then went onto the dance floor with Frakas.

 Sam listened then replied," Thank you very much I try my best. Oh yes now that we took Paradise this sector will need you. Oh I also have children sent to Bura for repopulation and I can send some here as well if you wish, help build up the whole APF, we normally send human children and some Half Angels and full Angels as well."

In reply to ball (msg # 26):

Zob shrugged his shoulders slightly he wasn't trying to come across as disrespectful but the statement was one he had heard far to often and one he never had a good response for, "I try not to think to hard about it to be honest some peoples reasoning for doing what they do usually only makes sense to them and nobody else"
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 vaka smiles as they begin to  dance..Occui  ladies  do not like when you say nice thing  about their clothing, it makes  them feel as  if there is something wrong  with the other  clothing? That costs  many male, many creds!

 But , since you are Angel and no Occui..i will say , you  look very nice.. I think you may surpass the captain!

............

  frakas   held  her  close  with his  two  lower  arms, while his  upper  arms  held her   right hand  and  the other  settled on her  Him..I think, thios  wil be a very nice  night.

...................

 VI-TR  smiles,You should take your escort onto the  floor,.we can talk  as the  night goes  on...

 Freena  smiled  at Zob as she followed her  husband.

Spotting Meari, he gives her a wave, then looks about, the ballroom, for signs of the other AI's.