Ezra quirked her eyebrow as she saw Crystal throw an arm over Dexter's shoulder, her other hand on his chest, turning into him. All the while Dexter tried not to spill the gold bubbles in the intricate glasses he was holding. His shoulders sagged, but then he grinned his killer grin that made unknown girls swoon, and Ezra's heart skip a beat. Ezra couldn't hear what he said, but she saw Crystal laugh. He winked and untangled himself from her, then walked as fast as he could without running away from her. He placed the glass gently in front of Ezra on the white cloth thrown over the round table. "Were you flirting with another girl, Dexter?" Ezra asked, dramatically putting her hand over her heart. "I feel so used, abused... cheated!" Dexter nudged her leg with his foot under the table and she laughed, tossing her unused napkin at him. He grinned that damn grin again, but it was different. He wasn't forcing it, which made it ever more beautiful than he could ever imagine. The lights dimmed until it was just the twinkling lights that were on, and the music slowed. Dexter stood up, adjusting his waist coat. He offered his big, rough hand.

"Miss Bloom, may I have this dance?" He asked shyly. Ezra smiled, taking his hand and standing.

"It would be an honour Mr Vex." She said. He lead her to the cleared off area that acted as a makeshift dance floor. Dexter trailed his hand down to rest on Ezra's waist, his other holding her soft hand. Ezra placed her other hand on his shoulder and smiled up at him. He looked nervous. "Are you alright?" Ezra asked, concerned. Dexter nodded, then dropped to one knee. He reached inside his jacket and pulled out a deep blue velvet box. Ezra's eyes widened. She felt like she was in a fairy tale. Her own little perfection. She was dimly aware of Valkyrie slapping Skulduggery's arm, of China's small smile, of Fletcher and Tanith's whistles, of Desmond and Melissa looking at the two of them, probably thinking about their own proposal, of Milo looking impressed. But Ezra's sole focus was on the handsome man on one knee in front of her.

"Ezra Bloom... Will you marry me?" Dexter asked. The room hushed into a suspenseful, anticipated silence. Ezra kneeled beside him. "Yes... I will, yes!" She cried, throwing her arms around him as people clapped. He stood up, pulling her up gently. He slipped the ring on her left finger. Ezra stared at the silver band that wrapped itself on her finger three times, a diamond planted firmly in the centre, in the shape of a flower. She laughed, and Dexter laughed, because they were happy and giddy and glad and engaged and getting married and Ezra looked down as everyone laughed and there at her feet were flowers, sprouting from the ground, all red and pink and white. Dexter snorted, nearly doubling over. "I'm so happy... That flowers... Just appeared... I'm like a nymph!" Ezra said between fits of hysterical laughter. She couldn't remember the last time she was this happy.

The party went on for a few more hours before it died down. Everyone left except Valkyrie's good friends and family. Apparently, Beryl was the only one who didn't know about magic. That greatly amused Ezra. They were all sitting down on the various couches in Gordon's lounge. "Presents!" China declared, clapping her hands. She picked the one bright pink package out of a sea of black and gold and silver. She passed it to Valkyrie who eyes it questioningly. There were pugs on it. She read the tag. 'From Mum and Dad and Alice.'

"Your father picked the paper." Melissa said despairingly.

"You're absolutely right I picked the paper!" Desmond said defensively. Valkyrie laughed and opened the paper to reveal a large book. It was very... Bright. Glitter was thrown over it hastily, paint was in odd and questionable places, squiggles dominated one half of the cover.

"I decorated!" Alice said proudly. Valkyrie smirked. "It's beautiful, Alice." She said. Valkyrie opened up to the first page.

'Edgleys, 2014-2019.' it said in her mother's cursive. "You should read it when you're not in front of everyone." Her mum said quietly, noticing Valkyrie's watery eyes. She nodded, gingerly putting the thick book down. "Thank you Mum and Dad." She said, her voice barely above a whisper. Beryl, Fergus and Crystal got her a holographic silver bag with a crop top, fake tan three shades too dark, a neon pink lip stick, hair extensions three shades too light and a plastic gold necklace with chunky clear plastics. "Thank you guys!" She said.

"A young woman survival kit." Beryl said, nodding vigoursly. Valkyrie carefully put everything back, hoping to never wear it. China went to the table. "Skulduggery." She said accusingly.

"Mmm?" He asked.

"Your gift is where, exactly?"

"On Valkyrie's wrist."

"Not on the table, Skulduggery."

"No, China..."

"I have a table for a reason, Skulduggery."

"It's a very nice table?" He said, unsure. China glared at him, then perked up. "Ezra and Dexter, then!" She said, passing Valkyrie a black box with a silver bow on top. Valkyrie undid the bow and lifted the box to reveal a silver dagger, in a silver, jewel encrusted sheath sitting on grey velvet.

"Oh, wow." Valkyrie said, lifting in carefully and unsheathing it.

"Okay, not gonna lie... There is a 99.9% chance that it's haunted..." Dexter admitted. Ezra smiled and shrugged. "What young woman doesn't need one?"

"Eh... Me?!" Beryl said, appalled. Valkyrie coughed to hide her laughter as the rest shifted uncomfortably.

Fletcher gave her a coupon book, for extraordinary travelling. Tanith gave her a thigh holster, which she could now use for her dagger. China got her a silver chain with a sapphire pendant on it. "Since you seemed to like mine." She said curtly. Valkyrie admired the jewel.

She had been spoiled.

Valkyrie looked at her friends, family, partner.

That's when the door opened and in walked a man in an ill-fitting black suit.

Sorry for such a big, long gap, but school has been killing me! I hope you all enjoy, and will update as soon as possible! Thanks! Please Review!