Daphne Grimm put on the purple dress with lace on the top and ruffles on the bottom. She looked in the mirror and smiled. Her hair was curled and not in its usual fishtail braid, and she wore a bit of makeup. She also wore heels.

"All set?" said Mustardseed, coming in the room. His hair was combed and it was shining. He had on a suit with a necktie. "Wow,you look beautiful."

"Thanks," she said, smiling. ''You look quite handsome also." She blushed when she said this.

Mustardseed blushed too. "Thanks,"

"So we're flying there?" Daphne asked.

"Not exactly," said Mustardseed. "It's in Faerie, but to get there we have to go through a passage way."

"What passage way?" said Daphne.

"This one." He took out his phone and started talking. Daphne started to think he was going crazy when his phone glowed red. Then it flew across the room and smacked into the wall. Then a door appeared.

"Cool!" she said. Mustardseed went over and opened it. "After you."

It was dark. Daphne thought she heard a few echoes. "This is scary," she said.

"Yeah it's creepy crossing it a few times," answered Mustardseed.

They continued walking until they saw a door. There was a glowing light underneath.

Daphne heard shuffling and noises on the other side. Mustardseed raised his knuckles and knocked on the door. The door was flung open and then Titania was hugging Mustardseed. '' Oh Musty! I'm so glad you came!"

Mustardseed smiled but pushed his mother away. "Yes Mother. It's a pleasure to be back." he said.

"Oh and this must be Daciana!" said Titania.

"Um, its Daphne," said Daphne.

"Oh Daphne, Daphne! A pleasure to meet you!" she said, hugging her tightly.

"She's Daphne Grimm, from 7 years ago," said Mustardseed.

"Daphne Grimm?! She's a Grimm?! Titania pulled back and her eyes turned red. Daphne jumped back in fright.

"Well, you had no harm done," said Titania, calming herself down. "It's not your fault your from a family of filthy scumbags. Daphne stiffened. Mustardseed quickly said, "Um, how about we get some food?"

Daphne wasn't exactly sure what was supposed to happen in the festival. There was dancing, music, games, and many guests talking, like they normally would at a party. So when exactly was the big announcement Mustardseed was talking about?

''Ladies and gentlemen, This is your host, Francis Flute!" The audience applauded. Francis continued, "Now every year, we have this festival held here in Faerie. We're all familiar on what it is about. Tonight, the people that will determine its love is.." he took out a long scroll and read it. "Mustardseed and Daphne Grimm!" More applause was heard. Mustardseed held Daphne's hand and dragged her on the stage that had suddenly appeared in glowing lights.

"The tradition has been the beloved one must say to their mate if they truly love them. If so, they go on to the next place. If not,however, they go their separate ways and have their hearts splintered to a thousand pieces." He coughed. ''So now, what may the choice be?"

Another man appeared on stage. He gave Mustardseed a flower. He thanked him and the man left. Mustardseed raised the flower to his lips. And he blew on its petals. The petals fluttered in the air and surrounded Daphne. A gentle breeze flew by the whole room. Then she was surrounded in a blue crystal light. It landed on her chest. Then it changed into the colors purple and red. "Oh my," said Francis. It seems the flower decoded what her heart is saying. The beloved one is in love!" A gasp went through the crowd. "Now we must see if it's true!"

Mustardseed turned to Daphne. "Daphne Grimm, you are the love of my life. I have fallen for you since I've first laid eyes on you. Would you, may I ask, want to be with me always?"

"Yes," said Daphne,a fluttery feeling coming to her.

"And you promise to come with me on to a great palace, forever and ever, grow old with each other?"

And then she realized it. What am I doing? she thought. She hadn't asked if she could go away!

Then she remembered she hadn't been able to do anything at all last week. And she hadn't talked to her sister! She was always the first person she came to for advice. And she wasn't sure if she could leave her. Now what? She couldn't embarrass Mustardseed like this! So she said the only answer she could think of.

"Yes, I would. But I want to do a- a change."

"What?" said Mustardseed.

"I will go on with you. But if I am to change my mind later, I would like a fair decision to change it if I wish."

Muttering was heard in the crowd.

Mustardseed blinked. "O-okay." he said.

"And now I declare these two people an official couple!"

Confetti was suddenly thrown around. Mustardseed and Daphne were lifted on people's shoulders. And the chants, "Together! Together!" filled the whole room as they were carried outside. They were offered an after party, but Mustardseed politely turned it down. Then they were left in the stillness of the night.

"That was fun." said Daphne.

"Yeah," said Mustardseed. ''But why did you ask if you could change your mind later?"

"It's just- I don't know if I want to leave my family yet." said Daphne. "And I'm only 13. I don't always like rushing things."

Mustardseed nodded. "Understood. But you love me right?"

"Of course I do!" said Daphne.

He smiled. "Good. That's all that matters."

Then, hand in hand, they walked off in the night, back down the passageway, and Daphne didn't think the echoes were creepy at all. But did they seem to say, I'm unsure, I'm unsure.

10th chapter! :D Please review!