John and Shayera had known each other for years now. Each had noticed subtle details, admiring the other for such features. Now, after several ups and downs within their relationship, John was ready to ask her the ultimate question that could change both of their lives forever.
They were sparring as they normally would. Today Shayera was winning, beating back John's green creations with her mace. Finally John clasped her wings together, hindering them useless, and lifted her slightly off the ground. "John!" She yelled before proceeding to flail her limbs and cuss at him. "Dammit! Why'd you fuckin' do that you motherfuckin' son of a-"
"Would you shush? I know it's a low blow, but I have a question and I don't know if it can wait much longer." A second string of green headed towards John's bag on the sideline. It retreated back to John with a small box which landed in his hand, and Shayera's wing restraints dissipated. John started speaking as he made his way back towards her.
"Shayera Hol, I know it's been a long and wild ride. There's hardly ever a dull moment between the two of us. It did take some warming up at first, but when we fell, it was hard and it was fast. Sure it came back to bite us in the ass, but I never stopped lovin' you. Even when we went our separate ways, you were still the one. I know I made some mistakes, but I always came back to you." John gently knelt before her, opening the box. Seeing the contents, Shayera's hands flew to her face. "Shayera, would you do me the amazing honor and privilege of becoming my wife?"
At first, she couldn't answer him, her strategy focused mind only thinking of the pros and cons of each option. It wouldn't hurt anything. We would just live together and do more couple stuff. But what if he wants kids? I don't know if I want that. But it's John. He'd understand. What if he wants to be together every free moment? I wouldn't blame him. We're always on missions. He's way better for me than Hro ever would have been. I'm sure Mom and Dad would've loved him if they were here to meet him. You know what? I'm gonna go for it. "John, yes, I'd love to!" John took the diamond ring from the box and slid it on her ring finger. He got up and placed a kiss on her lips as her wings encircled them.