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Dancing on Strings
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  • Reads 121,523
  • Votes 9,113
  • Parts 56
  • Time 13h 5m
Complete, First published Feb 03, 2017
"A Princess to your kingdom before A Principal to your stage."

Mai, Princess Royal and first of twelve daughters has only two priorities. 
Her family and her dance - and sadly her dance can never come before her family. 

Because of this, despite her talent, Mai has never had the chance to preform to her fullest. 
Until the winter celebrations arise and the great artists come to town. 
Among them is The Black Rabbit, a trickster and enchanter who offers her the chance to take the stage without risking her position.

He just has one small request for her in return.

She just has to dance for someone.

~~~
Cover Art: Sugarplum fairy costume design from Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker
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