Gem

Diya

Theo walks in to wake us up and Damien just cuddles closer to me, not wanting to get up.
"You're adorable." Theo says, squishing their cheeks.
They waft his hands away and bury their face against my chest.
"They seem to have become quite attached to you your majesty."
I feel my cheeks heat up and clear my throat, "yes, they have."
I try to detach Damien from Myself and eventually get free.
"So, how did you sleep sir?"
I stretch, "quite well."
"Well, If you slept better tonight than any other night, maybe you two should sleep together more often."
"I... I don't think that would be.... necessary..."
"Mmhmm."
He rolls his eyes and leaves.
I look at Damien curled up in the bed, and can't help but smile.
They open their eyes and look at me and smile back.
"See you later Damien, you get some rest."
They close their eyes again and I leave the room.
When I'm back in my own, I get changed and head back to the throne room.
"Someone is in a better mood than usual." The genie pipes up.
"Yes, I am." I think for a moment, "don't you have a name?"
"I... I do your majesty, I just... never thought you'd ask."
"My dear friend, if you've had a name all this time, why not tell me?"
"Because your my Master. I didn't think I was supposed to..."
"Well what is your name?"
"It... it's Piper... your majesty."
"And I'm Daniel."
Piper smiles.
The oracle walks in, "morning."
"Morning. Any news my lady?"
She gets one hand, raises it high, and makes it fall down to her other hand, whilst making a noise of something falling, and then a splat noise as her hands reach each other.
"What and why was that?"
She shrugs and walks back out.
"Is it just me, of is she getting more... less ominous?"
"Beats me."
I clap my hands together vertically, "what might fall and go splat?"
"I don't know."
The oracle pokes her head around the door, "oh, and yeah. Monster, ah! Wooh! Oh no! Splat!"
"Right..."
"Feathers! Giant feathers! And horns!"
"Someone note this down?"
"Yes, do that."
"What does splat mean?"
"Uh... they fall, and hit the ground. Splat.
"Who does?"
"I don't know."
"Well that's helpful."
"Well you got some news, bye."
She leaves again.
A messenger enters, "Queen Diya, of the South kingdom!"
"Oh god..." I sit down on my throne and Diya enters, "Danny, my darling! How are you?"
"Fine. And you?"
"Just wonderful! I've had such an amazing day!"
"You have now?"
"Yes! How did you sleep? Not too little I hope!"
"I slept quite well last night, thank you."
"Ooh! Since when did you get a good nights sleep?"
"Since last night."
"Is there something you're not telling me about, brother?"
"What ever could you possibly mean?"
"Your cheeks are all rosy."
"A-are they?"
"Yes. Even more so, now that I've mentioned it."
"I... no!"
"Are you sure?"
Damien sneaks in through a side door and somehow, their presence fills the room. It's intoxicating. They're dressed quite formally today, in male clothing, with their hair tied back, And Still look beautiful.
"My god, brother!" Diya exclaims, not noticing Damien, "it's as if a great Titan god just entered the room!"
She looks at Damien, "oh hello! And who are you, you adorable little thing? My Name is Diya, I'm Daniels sister. I'm from the south Kingdom."
Damien looks terrified as Diya showers them with little kisses.
"Oh aren't you adorable!" She hugs them rather tightly and I think I hear something crack.
"Ooh! So sorry Darling, are you alright?"
Damien just points to the door and then leaves, as does the massive presence.
"Oh, who was that little Darling?"
"Um... Damien... gender neutral terms for them."
"Okay. Well, they seem incredibly sweet. Are they why you slept well?"
"Uh...."
"You can tell me anything dear brother."
"... maybe..."
"Well they're absolutely delightful! Do you think they'd have a makeover with me? Ooh! Maybe try on a few different dresses that I brought!"
"How long do you plan on staying?"
"A week. My king is looking after the kingdom whilst I'm away. Ooh! And then, there can be a ball at the end of the week!"
"Um... yes. Okay."
"Perfect! Im going to go find your friend! Theo, Darling? Will you help?"
Theo nods, "of course your majesty."
They both leave and piper turns to me, "it would seem that your sister likes Damien."
"She finds them adorable."
"Lets just hope she sees them as a little sibling, ay?"
"Yes..."...

When i go upstairs to check on them, they're both practically screaming in delight. I knock on the door, and Diya pokes her head around, "sorry big brother, gals only I'm afraid."
I hear Damien chuckling.
"Danny, Damien is such a delight! They're like the little sibling I never had!"
"I'm glad you think so."
"Well, if you don't mind, we are just trying on clothes and being stupid. Have a nice day!"
"I will."
"And have a room ready for me, next to this one, thank you."
"Of course, little sister."
"Thanks, love you!"
"Love you too."
She closes the door and I get some staff to ready the room...

I'm sat on my throne when I hear talking outside of the door.
"Come on Damien, he'll love you! You look wonderful!"
"I feel silly though, I've never worn a ball gown before!"
"Don't worry, you'll be fine! Come on!"
The door opens and Diya drags Damien in. They stand their, looking at me, and their cheeks go a bit grey.
Diya beams, "aren't they beautiful brother?"
I feel my face heat up.
The ball gown is black and sleeveless, and melds into the black of the floor. The skirt is big and poofy and actually reaches the floor. Their hair is now curled and their makeup done. A very smoky and dark theme, with hints of gold on the lips and eyelids. Their longish nails are also black.
"You're beautiful." I say at last.
"...r...really?" Damien looks at me suspiciously.
"I mean it. You're the most beautiful thing I've ever seen."
They smile, "th-thank you."...