From her seat at the front, Octavia stared agape as her friend was about to do a solo performance just for her. At first, there were raised brows and curious glances from the audience, particularly from Stella.

The lights dimmed, and the room went quiet. A single spotlight illuminated the dance floor, revealing a small orchestra of demons with instruments.

This is different from the usual grandiose performances expected at such high-society events. The orchestra was appreciated. She braced herself for the worst, ready to intervene if necessary.

Dressed in the same sharp suit and with a microphone, Danny took a deep breath.

Danny turned to the band members beside him. "Stolas gave you the song, right?" He ignored the fluttering in his stomach.

Several imps gave him enthusiastic thumbs up. One of them winked. "We've got you covered, kid."

He recalled Charlie's advice. 'If I sing from the heart, the world will help.'

In truth, music was more than just entertainment—it was woven into the very fabric of existence. In moments of high emotion, melodies could manifest and transform the world around them, making even the most stoic of demons tap their feet in time.

From deep within his chest, he could feel the same pull from before. 'Alright. Let's do this.' He stepped forward into the spotlight in the center. All eyes turned to him.

Danny smiled at Octavia before glancing toward Stolas and Charlie. The princess silently clapped her hands excitedly before giving her a double thumbs up.

The band began to play, and Danny's heart raced. His foot tapped to the beat, and his voice joined the music before he knew it.

YT: Katy Perry - Firework | Epic Orchestra

"Do you ever feel like a plastic bag

Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?"

For a brief moment, Stella felt her chest shutter at those words.

"Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin,

Like a house of cards, one blow from caving in?"

Lilith's shoulders shifted, avoiding the gaze of her husband.

Meanwhile, Danny felt the internal hum as he lost himself in the song and walked about the floor. His confidence rose as his intent and actions grew in sync with building music.

"Do you ever feel already buried deep?

Six feet under screams, but no one seems to hear a thing...

Do you know that there's still a chance for you?

'Cause there's a spark in you..."

Octavia and Charlie raised a hand to wipe the slight wetness in their eye. Octavia wasn't used to being the center of attention, but hearing Danny sing just for her felt amazing.

The string section started playing, shifting the atmosphere. They could feel the intensity building.

"You just gotta ignite the light

And let it shine."

"Just own the night

Like the Fourth of July!"

Even the more stoic guests were tapping their feet or swaying to the rhythm.

With a subtle flick of his wrist, Stolas sent out his magic. A shower of sparks resembling that of a firework spewed from his chest.

Then, with a dramatic pause, Danny raised his hand as though holding onto that spark, feeling it burn brightly inside him. His gaze swept over the audience, and a powerful crescendo electrified the air.

Danny walked up to Octavia, extending his hand.

Octavia's eyes lit up with excitement as she took his hand.

Danny brought her to the floor and spun Octavia in a smooth twirl. A warm smile tugged at his lip. He was giving everything to the performance. Danny's voice pulled the audience closer as he gently spun her again. His arms swung in smooth arcs as he twirled.

Octavia followed his lead, feeling lighter than she had in ages. Octavia laughed as she let herself enjoy the moment. They glided across the stage, light on their feet.

Stolas saw his daughter's expression soften as they danced together.

Across the room, Lucifer Morningstar was seen tapping his foot to the rhythm.

Beside him, his daughter Charlie bopped enthusiastically as she clapped along. Once more, seeing their ruler enjoying the performance caused a ripple effect among the attendees.

"'Cause baby, you're a firework

Come on, show 'em what you're worth"

"Make 'em go, 'Oh, oh, oh'

As you shoot across the sky-y-y!"

Sparks shot from the corners of the stage, dazzling the crowd with vibrant colors. Danny spun in place, kicking his feet up in time with the beat, lifting his arms toward the sky as if tossing the sparks out into the room.

Octavia twirled gracefully beside him, her feet barely touching the floor as she glided across the stage. She glanced down, surprised to see the same glowing sparks rising from her chest. A deep violet firework bloomed above her, perfectly matching the color of her feathers and eyes. She smiled, captivated by its beauty.

Danny sidestepped across the stage, punctuated by a quick, playful hop. He slid into a smooth dip, one hand sweeping dramatically toward Octavia as she mirrored his movement. As his voice rose and fell with the bursts of color, he moved effortlessly, his body following the rhythm instinctively.

Grinning, Danny did a quick spin on his heel, stepping toward Octavia and extending his hand. She took it, and together they moved into a lighthearted waltz, their steps in perfect sync. He threw his arms wide, inviting everyone to join in, while Octavia performed a quick spin, her dress flaring around her as the music built.

The guests started clapping along. The sparks over their chests glowed brighter, like embers waiting to ignite. People looked around in wonder, some reaching toward the glowing sparks above their hearts, trying to touch the magic in the air.

Danny broke into a series of quick-footed side steps. Octavia landed softly beside him as they danced together. Fireworks exploded in brilliant colors behind them, crackling and shimmering all around. The crowd was mesmerized.

The music surged with life. With a dramatic leap, Danny spun forward, raising his arms as the stage lights burst into vivid red, white, and blue. The pair glowing under the shower of magical sparks.

A pair of noble demons exchanged glances before shrugging and rising from their seats, moving to the open floor and beginning to dance with surprising fervor. Another couple joined in, then another, until the dance floor was alive with twirling figures and laughter that echoed joyously against the marble walls.

"Baby, you're a firework

Come on, let your colors burst"

"Make 'em go, 'Oh, oh, oh'

You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe!"

Danny's confidence grew . The magic of Hell responded. The very air seeming to pulse with energy. The chandelier lights brightened, casting dazzling patterns across the room, and the once-stuffy ballroom transformed into a scene of vibrant celebration.

Champagne glasses were raised, and more demons joined in, their reservations melting away as they moved to the infectious rhythm.

He spun on his heel, lifting his arms toward the sky as if tossing the sparks out into the crowd, his feet sliding effortlessly across the stage.

Octavia swayed gently to the beat, her cheeks flushing as Danny sang just for her. She moved closer, and Danny took her hand, guiding her into a smooth twirl.

Small fireworks burst across the stage. Octavia couldn't help but laugh.

For Octavia, the rest of the room faded away. It felt like it was just the two of them. Danny's hand rested gently on her back, guiding her. She stepped with him, light on her feet.

Her smile grew wider. This felt... perfect.

On cue, sparks shot from the corners of the stage. Danny spun her again, this time lifting her gently as they moved together, her feet leaving the ground for a brief moment before landing gracefully.

With a graceful leap, the two of them landed in a crouch, then sprang up, arms raised high, their movements perfectly in sync. The crowd gasped as more bursts of light erupted above, fireworks raining down like stars.

Above the audience, tiny fireworks bloomed over their chests, matching the rhythm of the music.

Everyone was entranced, captivated by the colorful display of light and sound. Danny twirled again. Octavia followed with a series of light-footed hops.

Danny danced across the stage, spinning and kicking out his feet.

A burst of fireworks exploded above, filling the ceiling.

The two young demons twirled and spun across the floor, full of joy and energy.

"You don't have to feel like a waste of space

You're original, cannot be replaced.

If you only knew what the future holds

After a hurricane comes a rainbow."

Lilith's hands tightened underneath the table.

Lucifer made his way to her. He extended his hand. "Care to join me, my queen?"

Lilith raised an eyebrow. "Lucifer, you know I'm not much for dancing as of late"

With a playful grin, he took her hand and gently pulled her onto the dance floor. Lilith hesitated for only a moment before allowing herself to be led, and soon enough, the King and Queen of Hell were dancing. Soon, others began to join in.

"Maybe a reason why all the doors are closed

So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road.

Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow

And when it's time, you'll know."

Danny and Octavia spun together again. Octavia was spun out and then back into Danny's arms. One by one, tiny sparks of light flickered above everyone's chest, colorful bursts hovering just over their hearts.

Lights flickered and swirled around them like something out of a dream.

Throwing his arms wide, bursts of vibrant light shot up behind Danny like real fireworks. He leapt forward, approaching the crowd with a wide smile.

Spinning in time with the rhythm, his jacket flared dramatically as he turned, his feet light and fast on the floor. Octavia, right beside him with a quick, playful step, twirling once before dropping into a deep dip, her dark plumage shimmering in the light.

The two danced side by side, completely in sync.

Octavia she jumped into the air before landing with a spin.

The crowd cheered even louder as dazzling lights exploded behind them. The fireworks lit up the stage with fiery colors.

Octavia twirled back into Danny's arms, and they continued their dance.

"You just gotta ignite the light,

and let it shine!

Just own the night,

like the Fourth of July!"

As Danny hit the bridge, the stage erupted with light, casting an electric glow over the entire ballroom. He spun with his arms wide open, golden fireworks crackling above him in time with the music's intensity.

Octavia stepped forward with a quick, graceful spin. She leaped into the air and then glided back down to meet Danny's next move.

Danny kicked up his heels in a powerful spin, dropping low into a smooth crouch before springing back up. Octavia twirled beside him.

The lights exploded into a brilliant spectrum, splashing across the room as they danced. Octavia dipped low, spinning beneath Danny's outstretched arm before they both sprang back up.

Danny leaped high into the air, turning in a fluid spin with his arms raised. Octavia followed with a twirl of her own. The stage lights burst into vivid flashes.

"'Cause baby, you're a firework

Come on, show 'em what you're worth

Make 'em go, 'Oh, oh, oh'

As you shoot across the sky!

Baby, you're a firework

Come on, let your colors burst

Make 'em go, 'Oh, oh, oh'

You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe!"

Small fireworks burst across the stage.

The sight of Lucifer and Lilith dancing was enough to send the party into overdrive.

Danny had hoped to make the party more fun, but this was beyond his wildest expectations.

As Danny threw his arms wide, Octavia stepped in close, spinning under his arm before twirling away.

The sparks hovering above everyone's chest exploded into vibrant bursts of color.

Octavia leaped into the air in a graceful arc that perfectly caught the light. She landed smoothly and fell into step beside Danny.

He guided Octavia into a slower spin. They met at center stage.

Octavia spun gently around him before coming to a stop by his side.

Danny's feet glided effortlessly across the floor. He spun and twirled, and Octavia followed suit. Grinning, Danny threw his arms wide toward the crowd, as if inviting everyone to join in the magic of the moment.

Danny's voice soared through the lines. His heart raced with pure joy. The lights flickered and swirled around.

"Boom, boom, boom,

Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon!"

It's always been inside of you, you, you

And now it's time to let it through!"

Champagne flowed freely as servants hurried to keep up with the sudden demand.

As Danny's voice soared higher, Octavia twirled toward him from the side of the stage. She glided across the floor, before stepping into sync with Danny as the music built to its peak. With a perfectly timed leap, Danny and Octavia moved together, landing in a low crouch before springing up with their arms wide, just as the sparks shot up behind them in a burst of dazzling lights.

As Danny reached the edge of the stage, he kicked out his leg before spinning on his heel, throwing his arms wide. Octavia took the cue, spinning beside him as she extended her arm out as well.

Octavia stepped in close, her hand brushing his arm before they spun apart.

More lights exploded into vibrant colors.

Danny and Octavia spun and kicked together. With a dramatic raise of his arms, another wave of fireworks erupted behind them. Octavia did a graceful backbend as the fireworks exploded above, then sprung up with a twirl.

"'Cause baby, you're a firework

Come on, show 'em what you're worth!

Make 'em go, 'Oh, oh, oh'

As you shoot across the sky!

Stella felt a tap on her shoulder. Turning, she found Andrealphus standing beside her as he extended his hand.

"Andrealphus," she hissed, glaring up at her brother.

"Care to dance, dear sister?" he asked, waggling his eyebrows teasingly.

"I most certainly do not," Stella snapped, attempting to swat his hand away. But Andrealphus was persistent, and with a swift motion, he pulled her to her feet and onto the dance floor. Stella protested vehemently, but the divine rhythm that permeated Hell made resistance futile.

To the shock of both Stolas and Octavia, Stella moved to the beat, a reluctant smile tugging at her lips despite her efforts.

Baby, you're a firework

Come on, let your colors burst!

Make 'em go, 'Oh, oh, oh'

You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe!"

The entire ballroom was having the time of their lives.

Octavia stepped forward, meeting him at center stage. She extended her arm, and Danny took it, pulling her into a smooth, sweeping turn.

Danny twirled Octavia under his arm, her dress fanning out around her like a blooming flower. He spun her once more, this time pulling her in close as they shifted into a classic ballroom dip, Octavia's back arching gracefully as Danny supported her.

With a flourish, they moved into a series of quick steps. Danny guided Octavia through a series of spins and elegant twirls. The floor beneath them glowed with each step.

"Boom, boom, boom,

Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon!

Boom, boom, boom,

Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon."

Danny and Octavia ended their performance with a dramatic finish—Danny down on one knee, extending his arm as Octavia spun gracefully beside him, her movements perfectly timed with the fireworks that burst behind them.

As the music peaked, Danny spun one last time, grinning as the stage erupted with color and light. The fireworks filled the room in a spectacular display, and the final notes played. The lights dimmed momentarily, only to explode into one last cascade of fireworks.

A final golden firework exploding above showered the room in shimmering sparks. The room soon erupted into thunderous applause. Like before, the duo on stage ended with a bow. Glowing embers lingered in the air.

The imps behind him hooted and high-fived, clearly proud of their performance.

Danny tried to catch his breath. A satisfied smile crept across his face. He turned to Octavia. "So... what did you think?"

Octavia breathed hard. "That was incredible..." She rushed over to him and pulled him into a hug. "That was amazing, Danny!"

Danny rubbed the back of his head. "Thanks... It was a mix of the training and... faith?"

Octavia met his eyes. "It was perfect. Thank you, Danny. It's one of the best gifts I could've asked for."

Danny's grin grew even wider. He smiled sheepishly at the crowd.

Lucifer stepped forward, clapping enthusiastically as he addressed the crowd. "Now that, my friends, is how you celebrate a birthday! Bravo, Danny! Bravo!"

Even the demon royals, known for their stoic expressions, nodded approvingly.

The guests echoed his sentiment, many still buzzing from the performance's invigorating effects. Stella, though still somewhat perturbed, couldn't deny the uplifted mood permeating the room. Even she found herself clapping along, albeit with a touch of begrudging acceptance.

Smiling proudly, Stolas walked up to the children and rested a hand on Danny's shoulder. "You were incredible. I couldn't be more proud."

Eyes widened as Charlie Morningstar bounced over to Danny and picked him up into a big hug herself. "That was awesome!"

Blushing, Danny felt the warm praise wash over him. It was a bit of a risk to his self-esteem, but it was all worth it. Maybe performing wasn't so bad after all.