HotXbun: I couldn't think of anything to do with episode 3 so I'm just skipping that and moving on to episode 4.
ILoveEverything6: You better be!
Disclaimer: I do not own Descendants, Mulan or The Lodge. But I do own Mulan Island.
Chapter 8 Matchmaker
Evie's POV [Saving Kingdoms Extra: This is the first time the story's in Evie's POV.]
My friends and I had arrived at our first stop, Mulan Island. [Saving Kingdoms Extra: This place is the counterpart to Kyoshi Island.]
"Wow", I said in awe. "This place looks so peaceful."
"And the water looks great", Ben yelled before he tried to jump in, but Lonnie stopped him.
"I wouldn't do that if I was you", she warned.
"And why is that", Ben asked.
"The island is protected by a giant eel named Manyu."
"Oh", Ben said in realization.
"Come on", Lonnie said. "Let's go."
The Next Day
I walked into the living room of Lonnie's house wearing a royal blue, sleeveless, foot length, Chinese styled dress with a turtle neck and a crossover top and a slit on each side from the knees down. I was also wearing black tights; black ankle boots with slight heels; a leather cuff bracelet on each wrist and my poison apple necklace.
My hair was tied into a bun.
I was wearing Royal blue eyeshadow; black mascara; red blush and red lipstick.
My nails were painted royal blue with red apples with gold crowns on them.
The living room was shaped like a long rectangle. The floors were light orange brown and the walls were made out of bamboo painted cream. The front door was a paper sliding door that was cream with a dark pink, Chinese flower print. Next to the door was a silver, metal set of coat hooks. Bellow that was a dark brown, small, round wooden table. Next to the table was a large, dark brown, wooden stand with a black plasma tv on top of it. Opposite the tv was a dark brown, rectangular shaped couch with black legs.
"Wow", Doug said when he saw me. "You look beautiful Evie."
"Thanks Doug", I said. "I'm going to see the village matchmaker."
Doug's smile dropped.
"Village matchmaker", he asked.
"Yeah", I replied. "My mom has been training me to be the perfect bride my whole life and now I wanna make sure it paid off."
"Evie", Doug started. "Any guy would be lucky to have you. You don't need some matchmaker to prove it." [Saving Kingdoms Extra: Pay Attention 'cause that line is going to be important later.
"Awe", I said flattered. "Thank you Doug! But I already made an appointment. May as well go."
Doug sighed.
"Okay then", he said.
"Thanks Doug", I said before leaving.
...
I arrived at the village matchmaker's home and knocked on the door.
A woman opened.
She had jet black hair tied into a bun; pale skin and black eyes.
She was wearing a lilac, long sleeved, foot length kimono.
"Hello", I greeted. "My name is Evie."
"Ah yes", she said. "The villain child." [Saving Kingdoms Extra: Hey!]
This made my smile drop, but I quickly put it back on.
"May I come in", I asked.
"Yes", the matchmaker said. "But take your shoes off."
I did as told and went inside.
"Take a seat Evie", the matchmaker said and I did as told. "So Evie, why do you want to find a husband?"
"Actually, I'm not here to find a husband", I revealed. "I just want to see if I have what it takes to be a good wife."
"Very well then", the matchmaker said. "Tell me Evie, what skills do you have that might make you a good wife?"
"I'm great at cooking and cleaning", I replied. "But sewing is my main skill. I sewed the outfit I'm wearing."
The matchmaker examined my dress.
"That is amazing Evie", she stated.
"Thank you", I said.
"Now tell me Evie", the matchmaker started. "Do you have any experience in child care?"
"No actually", I replied. "It's not something we're really taught on the Isle."
"That may be a problem", the matchmaker stated. "You may marry a man who will want children."
"Then what should I do", I asked.
The matchmaker thought about it for a moment.
"I've got it", she said while snapping her fingers. "The orphanage is always looking for volunteers. You should go there and help out, then come back to me and tell me how you did."
"Got it", I said.
The Next Day
Evie walked into the orphanage and a woman walked up to her.
She had jet black hair tied into a bun; black eyes and pale skin.
She was wearing a lilac, long sleeved cardigan that was buttoned up; white jeans and lilac flats.
"You must be our volunteer", the woman said. "My name Guanxi. I own the orphanage."
"It's very nice to meet you Guanxi", I stated. "My name's Evie. So what must I do?"
...
I spent the rest of the day helping out and then went back to the matchmaker.
"So how did it go at the orphanage", she asked.
"It was great", I replied. "I never knew how nice it was to take care of something."
"So you never had to take care of something before", the matchmaker asked.
"The only thing my mother wanted me to take care of was my appearance", I replied.
"That's up surd", the matchmaker stated. "The type of man that only likes a girl for her looks is not the type of man I recommend."
"Don't worry", I said. "That's not the type of man I was going for."
"That's good", the matchmaker stated.
"So", I started. "Does this mean I will make a good bride?"
"Evie, any guy would be lucky to have you." [Saving Kingdoms Extra: Told you that line would become important later.]
I blushed remembering that that's what Doug told me.
"Thank you matchmaker", I said. "For everything."
"I think you can call me Pipei", the matchmaker (who I now knew was named Pipei) said. [Saving Kingdoms Extra: They never said what the matchmaker's name was so I gave her a name.]
"Really", I asked.
"Really", Pipei confirmed. "You've earned it. Just like you'll earn a husband someday."
I smiled at Pipei before bowing down to her.
"Thank you Pipei Sama", I said. [Saving Kingdoms Extra: 'Sama' is an Asian term used for people you highly respect.]
Pipei bowed down to me.
"You're welcome Evie."
...
I walked back into the living room of Lonnie's house.
"Hey Evie", Doug greeted as he walked up to me. "How'd it..."
I tackled Doug in a big hug before he could finish.
"Thank you for always believing in me"
HotXbun: Awww!
Challenge: Tell me what kind of person you would like to marry.
My Answer: I don't really care as long as I love them and they love me.
