Deltora Quest
The Proposal
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"How do I look?" asked Lief nervously, for the thousandth time.
"You look fine Lief!" answered Barda straightening up his jacket, in the reflection of the mirror.
"Are you sure?" Lief asked, shoving Barda aside and examining himself in the glass, turning on the spot.
"Don't worry Lief, everything is going to be fine!" said Marilen walking into the forge. Both men stopped to look at her, she wore a simple deep purple dress that halted suddenly when it reached the bottom of her thighs, it made her look stunning.
"You look wonderful Marilen, no doubt a Toran dress!" exclaimed Lief, looking his cousin up and down.
"I have a feeling, there will be a lot of girls at this ball tonight" said Barda sorting through the dresser for a hair brush.
Marilen shook her head, standing by Lief and smiled at him. He wore a plain black vest with a fancy, white, silk top that flowed down his arms, a black cape was draped over one shoulder, on the inside it was a deep red, a bloody colour that made the fabric stand out. His pants were black and his boots were freshly shined with a black boot polish. His sword swung at his side, it had been sharpened and Lief had allowed jewels to be set into the hilt, it now sparkled in its sheath. His dark hair had been brushed neatly to the side at the front, and stuck up at the back to make him look wild, overall Lief looked very handsome.
"You asked Sharn and Doom for both their blessings, they gave them to you and Jasmine still doesn't know a thing!" Marilen exclaimed, as Lief started pacing the living room.
"But what if Jasmine isn't ready, what if she doesn't love me the way I love her?" he asked.
"Anybody could see that you two make a perfect couple" said Barda combing his thick hair softly, "You've defeated some of the worst monsters in Deltora, and you're afraid to propose marriage to somebody you love?"
"Its hard Barda!" said Lief, looking at his friend with a plead for help.
"Hey, I proposed to Lindal, got married to her, and already have a little one on the way' said Barda examining his face in the mirror.
"That's because you're much braver than I am, and you…you just… I mean you're Barda" stuttered Lief, lost for words.
"Glad you noticed" said Barda inclining his head in Lief's direction. Barda wore a plain suit with a sparkling blue cape, instead of a red and black. His hair was smooth and he looked young and more alive then Lief had ever seen him.
"And by the way where is Lindal?" Barda asked Marilen who was sitting on the couch carefully.
"She's with Doom and the others getting ready in the palace" answered Marilen; her eyes were distant and hazy.
"Are you meeting Ranesh at the palace?" asked Barda walking around the room to the window.
"Yes, I'm going to go up to the palace to see how Jasmine and Sharn are going" she said, "God help that girl!"
"What?" asked Lief, utterly confused.
"You know how reluctant Jasmine was to come to this ball tonight" Marilen explained, both men nodded their heads without giving it a second thought, "You know we all convinced her to come, since this was the best time to crack the proposal, well Sharn demanded that she pick the dress for her and everything, we all know Sharn's talents."
"Yeah, Jasmine will look stunning" said Barda, knowing this would be true.
"I just can't imagine Jasmine in a dress somehow" said Lief smiling, as he remembered Jasmine's face when she had been told she was to wear a dress. Lief had not seen her since morning, and was eager to see her as soon as possible, "Though I know she'll look beautiful."
"Well, Lief we should be heading up for the greeting ceremony, you ready?" asked Barda peering out the window, and out into the dark night. The Castle of Del was illuminated by thousands of lights and colours, people wearing wild clothing were making their way into the main hall, preparing for the Ball which was to be held as a celebration for all of Deltora for freeing the land of the Shadow Lord, at last.
"Yeah I'm ready, let's swing by and pick Jasmine and Lindal up with Marilen" said Lief pulling his collar further up his neck. He stepped out of the forge, and looked up at the stars that dotted the sky randomly. He prayed to the Gods that Jasmine loved him just as much as he loved her.
"Sharn I don't think this is a good idea!" said Jasmine, uneasy as she peered at herself in the mirror. She was in her bed chambers with Sharn and Doom, who were both beaming at her. She wore a gothic, black dress, which illuminated her sparkling green eyes. The dress clung to her waist and flowed down to the floor from her stomach. It was strapless and hugged her natural curves, revealing how womanly skinny she was. Her hair has been brushed (to Sharn's difficulty) and put up. Bits and pieces of her hair hung loosely around her face, and long, black gloves covered her hand up to her elbows.
Sharn was going to bet anything, that all the men and boys would have their attention glued to her.
"Nonsense, you look beautiful. You're just not used to wearing a dress" said Sharn fussing over the girl.
"Yes, and you're mother would be proud of you for wearing something, other than those pants you normaly are seen in Jasmine!" said Doom, walking up and placing his hands on his daughters bare shoulders. Jasmine cracked a small smile in the mirror's reflection, Doom only shrugged and walked to the rocking chair in a corner of the room. Catching his jacket up, he turned sharply as a knock on the door was heard.
"Come in" called Sharn, smiling at Jasmine.
"You guys read-"Marilen begun, she caught sight of Jasmine and trailed off. Her mouth hung open in surprise; Jasmine caught the look on her face and glared at her.
"It does look stupid, I told you" she said to Sharn.
"N-No Jasmine, you look stunning!" exclaimed Marilen taking a step toward her.
"Yeah right!" she muttered darkly, under her breath.
"Come on what's the hold up?" said Barda's deep voice, as he walked through the door and stopped dead, "Jasmine!!!"
"What?" she snapped annoyed at everyone staring at her.
"I never knew you'd look so good, in a dress!" he exclaimed with surprise.
'Surprise, Surprise" she said sarcastically looking away from their stares.
"You wait until Lief sees you" said Barda, "He'll have a heart attack over-"
"What will I have a heart attack over-?" asked Lief walking into the room, "Jasmine!!!!!"
Lief stopped in his tracks and his heart froze in his chest, he couldn't breathe properly, his eyes begun to water.
"You look…You're… I mean you… I think you look…" stuttered Lief gazing at Jasmine with sparkling eyes.
Barda stepped in quickly to help his friend, leaning on Lief shoulder he grinned at Jasmine, "He means you look utterly magnificent, glamorous, exotic, fantastic, lively, spectacularly womanly and-"
"Beautiful!" Lief whispered, this sent shivers down Jasmines spine, even though she was meters away. Lief walked toward her and held out his arm proudly, she took it with a small smile and they both proceeded to walk out of the room. The others glanced at each other quickly and followed.
"How quickly they grow up!" muttered Doom under his breath, rolling his eyes.
A:N/ Here's another one of my Fluffy Fic's. Hope you enjoy!
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