Notice: So this is going to be my multi-chapter. It's going to be three to four chapters, but I will be incorporating a lot of the amazing comments I received after posting my other two stories. I do forewarn though, I am entering my senior year of high school so I may become busy from time to time due to homework, and a book I am also writing. Though I will try my best and thank you for those who commented, it makes me feel really special. Also, continue to comment and I just might write a one-shot based on it!

Disclosure: I don't own Fablehaven or its characters just this story.

Chapter 1: Be Mine

To say Bracken was a nervous wreck would be an understatement. His hands lightly shook as he lead the blindfolded woman to a wide field covered in flowers. In the middle was a picnic blanket and an assortment of food for the evening. Lights had also been strategically placed around the picnic giving the area an ample amount of illumination while setting a romantic mood.

As they made their way closer to the blanket all Bracken could do was hope everything went according to plan. 'You can do this Bracken,' He thought to himself, 'saying a few simple words is entirely easier than battling a demon and you've already done that, many times.' He tried to internally reason with himself.

"Bracken where are you taking me?" Kendra laughed as she blindly followed his lead. Her laughter immediately calmed him, bringing a smile to his features. It had been three years since he had asked to court her and during that time he had fallen madly in love with the Fairykind. Her kind heart and cheerful nature were exactly the things that brightened his day. Throughout those years he had experienced and witnessed many cheerful moments with Kendra, but no relationship was perfect as they also experience a few moments of contention or anger. Though, in the end, they were short-lived moments that were easily resolved with heartfelt apologies and tender kisses. Even through those rough times Bracken loved her with all his heart and understood that they were moments that only made their relationship stronger. Oh if she only knew how tightly she held his heart.

"Come on Bracken, give me something to bite on. You haven't made me this curious in a long time." She smirked lightly squeezing his hand.

"We're almost there, Princess." He had taken to calling her as such, liking the way the title rolled off his tongue and as he looked at her he could only agree with himself when he thought she looked the part. He had told her that he was taking her on a date for their anniversary and revealed nothing else. But after dating Kendra for so long he had discovered that she loved to dress up whenever the time arose. This evening she wore a simple light blue sundress adding a beautiful contrast to her slightly curled brown locks as they cascaded down her back.

"Okay, stop right here," Bracken instructed unknotting the blindfold to reveal a pair of wide forest green eyes. A gasp immediately escaped her mouth as she broke out into a brilliant smile. "Bracken it's amazing!" She gushed throwing her arms around him and planting a light kiss on his cheek. "Thank you."

"You're welcome, Milady, but I only thought it right considering it's our three year anniversary." He blushed looking down at her. "Come sit. I know it's not much, but I tried my best." He gestured to the assortment of foods from sandwiches to fruit.

"It's perfect." She assured him seating herself before popping a grape into her mouth.

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As the evening progressed Bracken became a little jealous of how calm Kendra looked, her hair spread out as she rested her head on his lap, eyes closed, and a content smile on her face. Meanwhile, he was trying to formulate how to utter the words he'd been trying to convey this whole night, the weight of the box in his pocket becoming heavier by the second. He was about to take in a big breath when he found himself choking on air as Kendra spoke up.

"What question do you need to ask me, Bracken?"

His eyes went wide before he began to sputter, "What… What do you mean?" Her eyes slowly opened and she cocked an eyebrow.

"You've been tense all night and you get this look on your face when you want to ask me something, but don't know how. You press your lips together like this." She imitated the facial expression as best as she could making Bracken wonder if he really was that obvious.

"I'm that transparent am I?" He smiled rubbing the back of his neck before letting how a big breath of air. "Though, that was kind of the plan."

"What do you mean?" She questioned sitting up to look at him as he gave her a warm smile.

"Though I will admit I'm a little nervous, it was more to distract you long enough so they could get into position. Okay everyone, now!"

In seconds whistles screeched through the air before a beautiful arrayment of fireworks decorated the night sky. The fireworks then magically paused before shifting into different shapes just like Bracken had instructed. As this transpired he watched Kendra rise, her attention completely fixated on the show in the sky. Quickly he pulled out the black box timing it perfectly just as the fairies used their magic to cause the fireworks to decorated the night with the words, "Kendra, will you marry me?"

She froze as her mind soaked in the iconic phrase, but not a second later did she jerk her head to look down at Bracken who had carefully situated himself on the picnic blanket, knee bent, and box held out where he began to pour his heart out.

"My dearest Kendra, from the very moment my eyes rested on you I knew you were special. You were a shining star in my darkness and it makes me wonder how lucky I am to have met you. Over these years I have spent with you I have witnessed just how amazing you are. Your kindness is ever flowing and your virtuous soul exudes strength and even though my life has been a long one and I have seen and felt many different types of love, Kendra, you are all I have ever hoped true love would be. I never want to spend a day without you, for when I'm with you hours feel like seconds, but when we're apart days feel like years and Kendra I don't want to spend a moment without you. Would you marry me and become my princess?"

Bracken cracked open the box to reveal a classic silver engagement ring. At the very top was situated the brightest and clearest diamond he could find and instead of a plain silver band, it was replaced by smaller diamonds as they circled about the ring. He looked up into her eyes and was surprised to see tears were streaming down her cheeks as she cupped her mouth in shock. A moment of panic flashed across his face but it was quickly squelched by the bubbling laughter that escaped her mouth as she fell to her knees to wrap her arms around his neck.

"Yes, yes, yes." Was the words she whispered before she drew back giving him a kiss that left him practically breathless. He allowed a big grin to spread across his features as he slipped the ring onto her finger, a perfect fit.

Then in his excitement, he lifted her into the air shouting into the distance, "She said yes!" His exclamation was answered by a chorus louder then a bunch of fairies and Kendra was shocked to discover that not only her family but many other magical creatures race out into the meadow cheering and laughing as they surrounded the engaged and very happy couple.

"What's this?" Kendra wondered as she watched her family race over towards her.

"I wanted everyone to share in the moment. My real worry was that someone would make a scene, but everything turned out perfectly."

"It sure did." She smiled resting her head on her now fiance's shoulder.

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All done! I hope you guys all enjoyed the beginning of this chapter. The thing that's going to be nice is that all of these chapters follow after one another, but they can also be read as one-shots if you want to. Make sure to comment. I love hearing from you!