"Ok. So this necklace, the one around her neck, is it part of her? Is it attached to her?" Shun asked, trying desperately to get the subject away from death.
Thankfully, Dan realized what he was doing, and why. He hated death-he watched his mother die, and he couldn't stand to watch his love die too.
"Yeah! And what's up with the glowing? Couldn't that be dangerous in covert operations?" Asked Dan.
They all just stared at him, uncomprehending.
"What? What is it? Do I have something on my teeth?" Dan began frantically picking his teeth, trying to find an invisible piece of vegetation on them.
"No, it's not that...Did you seriously use the word 'covert'?" Shun asked.
"Hey! Not funny! Just 'cause I'm an awesome Brawler, doesn't mean I can't know cool words!" Dan said, pouting.
"Um, Dan? I'm pretty sure that I'm a good Brawler, and I'm not exactly stupid." Marucho pointed out.
"Yeah, well...Um, well you see..."Dan scratched the back of his head, and looked embarrassed.
"Don't worry, we're just teasing you." Shun smiled at him, then jumped ten feet into the air when a new voice spoke.
"Yeah, so you're all pretty smart, and good Brawlers. So what? I'm a Princess who brawls! What could be more awesome than that?" Fabia weakly asked from behind Shun.
Shun fell down, realizing in mid-air that Fabia wasn't an enemy coming to eat his brains, she was his love. So, his body fought with his highly trained instincts, trying to get it to stop chopping the air with his hands and feet.
The result was pretty comical. He knocked over a couple of floating tables, spilling juice and ice cubes all over himself and the floor, managed to get tangled up in the wiring of the machines Fabia was hooked up too, and get rolled up in spare blankets before landing in Jake's arms.
They all laughed, and Shun laughed with them. Fabia was laughing so hard she was nearly crying.
Shun's face was redder than a tomato when he stood up, trying unsuccessfully to untangle himself. Dan helped him get untangled.
"Thanks." Shun muttered, looking at the ground, embarrassed.
Fabia looked as happy as Shun could ever remember seeing her.
Things had settled down for a couple weeks. No fights, no brawls, no kidnapping-nothing. It was suspicious, but also very nice.
So, in honor of the safe return of Fabia and the Brawlers, Queen Serena decided to host a party. Well, more like a ball.
Everyone had to come dressed up nicely, in tuxedos and dresses. The royal dressmakers and tailors would take care of them, making their outfits to suit each individual person.
Julie had been invited, too, so Fabia wouldn't feel as awkward, being the only girl. And, although she had never met them, Runo and Mira were invited as well. Fabia was assured that they were very nice. And, because they were dating, Ace was invited as well.
When the girls arrived, the first thing they did was to swarm to Fabia, completely ignoring the boys, who had been standing there, arms open, ready to say hi.
Dan's mouth dropped open, and Drago smirked at him.
"Shut up."
"I didn't say anything."
"You didn't have to. That smirk on your face says it all."
Runo and Mira introduced themselves, then knelt before Princess Fabia. That made her a bit uncomfortable-it wasn't like she was the Queen, anyway.
"Please, rise. It's so nice to meet you two. I've heard so much about you!" Fabia said.
"I hope it's good things you've heard." Said Mira.
"Yeah! Dan better not have told you any embarrassing stories about me, has he?" Runo demanded.
"Um, well..." Fabia stuttered, unsure of what to say or do.
"I knew it! Dan, you're going to pay for this!" Runo dragged Dan off by the ear, shouting all the way.
"Oh, Runo." Tigrerra sighed, bowing to Fabia before chasing down her partner.
"Well, then. Runo certainly seems...spirited." Aranaut said to Fabia.
The remaining three girls laughed.
"Runo really is sweet, she's just, um, got tons of spirit, like Aranaut said!" Julie said, a bit embarrassed for her friend.
"She is, truly." Mira said, giggling a bit.
"I believe you, don't worry." Fabia said to them.
Shun came up to her, and held her, her back to his chest.
"I am so happy you're okay. I love you. Do you need anything?" Shun asked.
"I'm fine, thank you. Shun, go enjoy yourself, okay?" Fabia told him, smiling up at him gently.
"It'll be hard, without you, but still, I'll try." Shun kissed her head briefly, then waled towards the other guys, who were trying to make a human pyramid. It wasn't going so well.
Watching him walk off, Fabia was aware of Julie and Mira watching her. They were giggling.
"What's so funny?" She asked.
"Oh, it's just that, in all the years we've known him, Shun has never seemed so happy. I've never seen someone more in love with someone else before. Even now, he's watching you!" Julie sighed happily.
Fabia turned around, and it was true. Shun kept glancing her way, every time a small smile coming onto his face. When he saw her watching him, he blushed and turned back towards the other guys.
"Awwww! It's adorable!" Mira said, excited.
"Yes, yes. We're adorable. But now, let's go get our dresses made for the party tomorrow night!" Fabia said. "Oh, and could someone find Runo?"
"No need. I'm right here. Awwww, you're right! You two DO make the cutest couple!" Runo said, appearing next to Fabia.
Fabia jumped five feet in the air, not expecting this, and struggled not to attack her. She fell out of the air, straight into the arms of Shun.
"Thanks." Fabia blushed.
"No problem." Shun replied, obviously fascinated by every movement that she made.
"Sorry, I really didn't mean to scare you like that!" Runo told her, worried.
"Don't worry, it's not your fault. It was kinda funny, actually." Fabia said with a small smile on her face. "Uh, Shun? You can put me down now. I'm fine, really."
"Huh? Oh, sorry!" Shun put her down quickly, nearly dropping her in his haste to get rid of the blush staining his cheeks crimson.
"Woah!" Fabia said, barely landing on her feet.
"Sorry!" Shun hid his face in his hands, until Fabia pulled them apart.
"Don't worry, I'm fine. The tailor expects you guys to be there within an hour, 'kay? Get Linus to the tailor, too. And Commander Elright. Well, at least ask him. They'll be pleased to know we thought of them. Hopefully, they'll accept. We have to get our dresses made, too. See you soon!" Fabia dashed forward, kissed him lightly on the lips, and made a run for it, the other girls right on her heels.
"Huh? Hey!" Shun shouted after them, still dazed from her kiss.
The girls giggled.
I'm back! Sorry, I've been extremely busy and lots of stuff to do. I will update soon, don't you worry! Reviews are most definitely appreciated, and I owe so much to Pooch2010, cheekycheetah, and earthflamedees. Thank you all so much! :D