It's Galavant,Charlie Brown

Chapter 28: The Date

It was a few hours after Madelena's horrific public shaming thanks to the Falconburgh Sisters and the gang's failed attempt to get the cursed tiara off Isabella's head,and nighttime had soon arrived in Hortensia. Vincenzo and the others were on their way to his room as they were discussing Isabella's pervious spaz attack after they tried to get the tiara off her,and Vincenzo was also carrying a covered plate of a food and a napkin for Gwynn.

Scheroder took a deep breath and chuckled "I never thought Isabella would ever be scary but...I stand corrected now." before Patty retorted much more frustrated and angry "Tomorrow morning we're gonna march up to Wormwood and slug those teeth right out of his mouth."

"Sir we can't do that until we get any proof." Marcie politely declined to partake in Patty's violent method of exposing Wormwood as Linus added "The only way we're gonna expose him is if we show Isabella's parents the tiara-"

"But that's gonna be super hard considering we can barely get the damn thing off her." Vincenzo interrupted and interjected before Linus and the others sighed out of nervousness. They were stuck in a corner,they had to get the tiara off her but barely anyone cared since they were too focused on the wedding to do anything.

"I wish Galavant were here. He'd know what to do." Sally sadly remarked as she looked up to the stars before Peppermint Patty retorted "I still don't think he broke up with Isi,it has to be a misunderstanding."

"Yeah now that I think about it more me too,but the first thing we can do now is get Isi out of Wormwood's control." Violet nodded her head and replied before they headed inside Vincenzo's room,only to be surprised and confused when Gwynn was strangely absent.

"Gwynn? Gwyndolin?" Vincenzo called out to her in the hopes of her responding as Peppermint Patty called out to her as well "Hey Gwynn where are ya?" before the others called out to her as well.

However they would all be surprised and confused yet again when they heard a muffled and condensed voice respond to them "In here guys!" It turned out that the noise seemed to be coming from a nearby dresser as Vincenzo sat down the plate and slowly opened the drawer to reveal Gwynn laying down in it like it was a bed.

Linus and the others gasped at the sight with the exception of Patty who instead quietly chuckled and asked Gwynn "Uh Gwynn...you have a bed right there. What are you doing down there?" to which Vincenzo added as he pulled Gwynn out of the drawer "Patty's right,what are you doing in there? You have a bed to sleep in now."

Gwynn slowly sat down on the dresser and was about to give an explanation for why she was using the drawer instead of her bed,but she started to feel a little bit uncomfortable when she noticed that the kids and Fifi were starring at her and kindly asked "Um….could me and Vincenzo talk about this alone? We'll all talk when we're done." to which Linus agreed "Uh...sure Gwynn. Come on let's leave them alone." before they headed outside.


Once it was just Gwynn and Vincenzo alone,the latter turned to her and kindly asked "Now what is this all about sweetie? You have a bed to sleep in now,don't you like that?" to which Gwynn retorted somewhat bitter "Like I'm gonna sleep in the thing people use to give birth and die in,sometimes simultaneously."

Vincenzo was mortified at how bitter and how specific Gwynn was being as he nervously remarked "Wow. Grim." before Gwynn bid him some bad news "I can't live like the fancy folk. It just isn't me. I'm never on edge anymore. I haven't had a disease for weeks." to which Vincenzo asked out of bewilderment that she missed that kind of life "But isn't that a good thing?"

"Maybe for some people…...for you." Gwynn replied with a deep breath before she continued on the verge of tears "But the thought that we're drifting apart has gotten me so down I can barely get out of the drawer. So I think it's best if I just leave." as she got down from the dresser and tried to head outside,for she was done with Vincenzo. However she would be halted when he quickly called out to her "Wait. I'll pack our things." before he took a single small pouch and put a red apple in it,for he was gonna go with her even if it meant that he would give up the fancy life.

"Done."

"What? No. Unpack right now. You can't leave,you love it here,you love Linus and the others. What about the cooking classes,that's what you want right?" Gwynn sternly tried to persuade Vincenzo to stay behind and live the life he wants but he merely declined and asked "Gwyndolin,don't you understand? Sure it's nice not going hungry,and my bones don't bend anymore,and my teeth don't wiggle in their sockets,and having good friends like Linus and the others. I could be the king of a castle….but without you,I'd be the lowliest man in the world."

Gwynn was left absolutely awe struck at the fact that Vincenzo would rather lose everything if it meant to be with her as she happily smiled "Oh Vincenzo." before they gave each other a hug and Vincenzo excitedly stated "We leave the castle together. Tomorrow."


Galavant's group was finally about to have a half decent meal for once since they managed to find the best possible candlelit restaurant they could find,but the best part about this was that this was their chance to get Richard to fall in genuine love. Not lustful love like with Madalena,but pure genuine love. While Richard and Roberta were busy getting dressed for their date that they didn't even know they were having,Galavant,Snoopy and Woodstock were trying to make sure things went perfectly.

"So,as soon as we're all seated,you come and send for me." Galavant frantically told the owner of the restaurant as he did the honor of personally setting up Richard and Roberta's table before Snoopy told the owner "We need to make sure that after tonight,they'll never wanna leave each other." before Woodstock added much more sternly "Ever." to which the owner left promptly.

Galavant turned around to see that Snoopy and Woodstock were suddenly wearing very fancy Italian style clothes like the restaurant's music performers were and that Snoopy was holding a lute guitar and that Woodstock was holding a small violin as the man got very confused and asked out of bewilderment "Okay why the hell are you two dressed like a circus tent got screwed by a paint bucket?"

"We had to improvise." Snoopy replied out of annoyance before he pointed over to a sign behind them that read "No Dogs Allowed." along with a smaller sign next to it that read "That Goes For Birds." as a deep booming voice could be heard "No Dogs Allowed." followed by a chorus of women "That Goes For Birds."

"Well that explains it,although I've never seen those signs before." Galavant remarked as it all made sense now somewhat before he continued much more ecstatic as he diverted his attention back to the table "Now this table is what you call romantic. That looks romantic doesn't it?" to which Snoopy seemed to wolf whistle at the sight.

"I know it looks great." Galavant replied in excitement before Snoopy suddenly jumped up on one of the chairs and turned Galavant's head around to see Roberta walking towards them. She was absolutely beautiful,even more so than before as she tied up her hair so it would be shorter and she wore a beautiful green dress.

"Oh Roberta! Ooh you look smashing!" Galavant happily complimented Roberta and her good looks as Woodstock flew on top of his shoulder and gave two thumbs up before he smiled and added "You look great Roberta. I kinda wish you were a bird now."

Roberta however merely chuckled and denied it "No I don't,please excuse the dress. The blouse I usually wear under it has completely disappeared." before Richard suddenly joined in from outta nowhere "Wha-mine too!" to which Galavant politely tried to move things along "Must be fairies. Big problem around here,shall we sit?"


Galavant then proceeded to direct them all to their table as Roberta promptly sat down in her chair and Richard was about to sit beside her,but Galavant however stopped him and gave him his spot "You're across from her." For if they wanted them to fall in love,then they needed them to have the best possible seats for this kind of scenario. Finally Galavant sat down in his chair soon after and Snoopy and Woodstock brought out two extra ones for them and set aside their instruments.

"All right. Isn't this nice? We're all together with no bandits,or goblins,or dragons. Just us about to have ourselves a good meal." Galavant happily stated as they all smiled at each other before their waiter suddenly came by with a black crow as he told Galavant "An urgent crow for you sir." to which Woodstock asked out of bewilderment "Hey how come that bird is allowed in?"

"Oh,thank you. Unexpected." Galavant politely stated as he unwrapped the tiny message from the crow's foot and took a look at it before he groaned and stood up "Oh,I've got to take this. Uh,you guys carry on without me." with Richard and Roberta unaware that the paper was entirely blank and that it was just part of his scheme to get Richard and Roberta together.

However before he decided to take his leave and leave them alone for the time being,he handed Richard over a bright red rose as the man thanked him for it and decided to start sniffing it,unaware that Gal wanted him to give it Roberta as he pulled his arm towards her before he finally left them alone and watched from the sidelines.

"Thank you." Roberta lightly chuckled as she kindly relived Richard of the rose and took a whiff of it before Snoopy noticed that Galavant was signaling for both him and Woodstock in a corner.

"Hey,Gal wants us." Snoopy quietly whispered to the bird as he saluted and quietly flew over to Galavant's position before the dog politely excused himself with a nervous smile "Well I'm gonna go take a peek at the country shop. Don't order until we're back alright."

"Sure thing Snoopy." Roberta chuckled and excused the dog as he took his lute guitar and Woodstock's violin with him. Now it was entirely just Richard and Roberta alone as the former jokingly mumbled "They're-they're a bit odd." which resulted in a slight laugh from Roberta before Richard continued much more excited and dumbfounded "I'm sorry,this is crazy. If you had told me a week ago that I would be sitting here with my old pal Bobby,I'd say you got a goblin in your head." as she chuckled in agreement.

However Richard would go into his trademark stupid territory when he suddenly gasped "I can still fit my entire fist in my mouth. Do you want to see?"

"Oh-" Roberta tried to interject but would be cut off when Richard tried to fit his entire fist in his mouth anyway,much to Roberta's disgust and Galavant's annoyance as the latter groaned "Oh Richard,honestly do we have to do everything ourselves?" Snoopy got a very nervous look on his face and whimpered "Oh no,he's dying out there,which means-"

"No desert for us." Woodstock finished his sentence for him as Galavant tried to stay positive "Hey we'll figure something out here. Wait do y'all still have your instruments?" to which Snoopy nodded his head and Woodstock asked out of curiosity "Yeah why?"

"I got an idea." Galavant confidently replied as Snoopy replied caught onto his idea and stated with a smile "Ooh,I know what you're going for." to which Woodstock asked when he still hadn't figured it out yet "What's he talking abo-" but stopped when he finally realized it and smiled "Oh,I get it. And hey this one is warranted too."


"Lutes." Galavant said as Snoopy started playing his guitar.

"Viols." Galavant commanded as Woodstock started playing his tiny violin.

"Irritating little crumhorns." He called one last time before a man playing a crumhorn trumpet joined in for a few moments before Galavant got annoyed and shoved him out of the way as he started to try and to get Richard and Roberta together his own way,while also putting on clothes like Snoopy and Woodstock were wearing.

Galavant: Gaze at the person across from you now,feel the sweet spark of connection. If you don't screw up this moment somehow,maybe you won't die alone.

Don't be too needy or bring up your ex. Don't say the words "Herpes Simplex." Don't ever mention you've never had sex. Trust me,I promise,she knows.

And now her defenses are starting to fall,smile and return her affection. If you don't manage to ruin it all,maybe you won't die alone.

"It is the damndest thing but….looking at you right now…." Richard remarked in the sense that he was feeling something strange,something almost like true love as Roberta interrupted him when she realized she felt the same way "Yeah."

"I mean it's almost as if-"

"You're on fire." Roberta interrupted once again but this time she sounded slightly more nervous as Richard scoffed "I mean,I don't know that I'd say I'm on fire but-" but would be interrupted yet again when Roberta flat out exclaimed "No,no you're on fire!" to which Richard looked down to see that his beard was starting to catch fire and smoke because he was too close to one of the candles.

"Oh,oh,oh god! Oh,ow,oh god!" Richard yelled in pain as he ran off to find a way to put out the fire with Roberta following after him.

Don't begin screaming,you'll blow the whole mood,maybe you won't die alone. "Ow!" Maybe you won't die alone.

Galavant sluggishly sat down in Richard's empty chair and groaned as Snoopy and Woodstock stopped playing,for their attempt to get Roberta and Richard together had failed. However that didn't stop Galavant from asking them anyway since he knew they would whine about it "What do you want for desert?"


After the frankly crazy night they all had at the restaurant,they were at least grateful to move on and continue their travels the next morning. Although they certainly slept good that night since they had a good meal in their stomachs,the experience overall was just very embarrassing. Galavant,Snoopy and Woodstock sluggishly walked over to their horses to see that Richard had already packed their's up as Gal asked out of confusion "What's all this?" to which Richard kindly replied "I just packed up all your gear like a good sidekick. By the way...I know what you three were up to last night."

"Oh yeah,I guess it was pretty obvious. Because I sang it out loud." Galavant couldn't help but admit that their attempt to be Cupid was not at all subtle as Snoopy tried to lighten up the mood "Well,at least we all got a good meal out of it. Those burgers and pizzas were five stars." to which Richard agreed "Oh yeah,delicious food after we managed to put out the fire. Hey Bobby,I was right! These three were trying to set us up."

"Hilarious!" Roberta laughed at such a ridiculous idea as Richard retorted "Creepy right?"

"Disgusting!"

"The worst!"

"Yeah all right."

"But hey,at least we got that all figured out. We know that we are just good friends." Richard brushed aside how gross and weird the idea of them getting together was and tried to cement them as just good friends,however Roberta stayed oddly silent for a few moments before she seemingly agreed "Right."

Richard then turned around and enthusiastically asked about what they were doing next "So,what's next for Gal and his Galigang?" to which the knight clarified "We head to the forest,I hear there are giants in the southern reach. Perhaps we can convince them to join us in attacking Hortensia."

"So we're right back where we started?" Richard asked gleefully as Galavant determinedly replied "Yep! Nothing has changed." to which Richard softly reaffirmed that "Nothing." before they all walked away with their horses and made their way towards their next stop,the land of the giants. However Roberta would suddenly pull out the rose that Richard gave her and gave another sniff of it before she added in an attempt to stay positive "Nothing at all."


Back in Hortensia,Gwynn and Vincenzo were at the city gates and finally about to head on out,to leave the fancy life behind them and start a new life for farming,diseases,and so much more. The peanuts gang was also there as well so they could see them off,since Vincenzo and Gwynn told them the night before after they made their decision.

"Are you guys really sure you have to go? I'm gonna miss our cooking classes." Scheroder meekly asked with a bit of a shaky heartfelt voice as Vincenzo regretfully replied "Yep,I'm afraid so everyone. This life...it just isn't for us." before Gwynn added much more enthusiastically "We would prefer a life of farming and having to work for life's benefits."

"Well,make sure ya'll live long enough to earn those benefits." Marcie jokingly retorted as she was somewhat happy for them as Linus chuckled and replied a little more nervous "I just don't know how we're gonna help out Isabella here. Galavant's out there with Snoopy and Woodstock,Sid and Charlie Brown are stuck in Valencia,Lucy's gone,and now you guys are leaving too."

Now even though it wasn't the least bit common for Vincenzo to give any type of emotional or inspirational support,he did find it a little neccaracy to give them some words of wisdom as he confidently retorted "I may not be the smartest man in the world,but I know that you guys will find a way to get that thing off her and stop whatever Wormwood's plan is. I know you will." to which Violet smirked and remarked "You know chef,back when we were in Valencia,I thought you would never amount to anything at all. I thought you were just a blockhead like Charlie Brown,and to be honest you still kind of are. But….I have to admit that you and Gwynn are made for each other." before Patty nodded her head and agreed with Violet "You earned her chef. You earned her."

"We're really gonna miss you all." Gwynn happily stated as she started to tear up at the seams before they all came together for a group hug. Once their hug was done and over with,Vincenzo and Gwynn proceeded to walk out of the city gates,but just as the gate was about to shut for good,Vincenzo turned around and called out to them all "Take care everyone!" to which they all waved and shouted goodbye.


The night for Madelena and Charlie Brown was not the least bit enjoyable at all to put it very lightly,after being refused a ride home by the FalconBurgh sisters,they were forced to walk all the way home barefoot. It was a terrible,TERRIBLE night and not helping was that Sid and Gareth had a much better night when all they did was get drunk and play an early version of guess who all night long and even into the morning.

Gareth and Sid were still at it in terms of their game and the former took a big gulp of beer before he sighed and told Sid "Your turn." to which the latter asked very groggily and woozed out "Am I…...King Arthur?" before he passed out right on the table as Gareth chucked at the display and replied "Yeah."

"So this is what you two half-witts do when we're gone? Just get sloshed?" Madalena angrily asked as she and Charlie Brown walked into the throne room,with the latter being incredibly agitated for understandable reasons as Gareth retorted "Steady on queenie. I'm completely sober,and he's only had one." before he pointed over to Sid and Charlie Brown tried to wake him up "Sid?" but to no avail.

However Gareth's attention would be quickly diverted to Madalena and Charlie Brown's legs when he noticed how filthy,bruised and cut up they were as he asked out of shock "What happened to you two?"

Madelena was left in complete silence for a few moments since she didn't want to let him know what happened before she suddenly smiled and made up a clear and obvious lie "Nothing. It was a great party. Danced all night. You'd understand if you'd ever been anywhere nice." before she angrily stormed off and went into her room on the verge of tears,with Gareth and Charlie Brown watching her with pity.

Madelena barged into her room and was about to start sobbing intensely after what a horrible day and night she had,but she stopped when she suddenly felt and realized something she had sworn she had lost. She was having a genuine human emotion again as she brought her hand close to her mouth and gasped "What's happening to me?" as she started to walk around her room and ponder,unaware that Gareth and Charlie Brown were watching her from the crack in her door.

Madelena: What am I feeling? Is it a feeling? Could I be feeling somehow? All this time I've never truly had one,why would I be starting now?

If it's a feeling? Truly a feeling? Why is it hurting me so? Could it be my first one is a bad one? How am I supposed to know? Is it meant to make your insides ache? Meant to make your chest go tight? Meant to make you sweat and shake? How could anything like that be right?

If I am feeling,some stupid feeling,why can't it just go away? Why did all these feelings have to start,tearing at my armor plated heart,what if god forbid they're here to stay? How can I unfeel,the way I feel today?

However Madalena's heartbroken sulking would be interrupted when Gareth suddenly walked into her room and presented a small black box before her as she asked out of surprise "What is this?" to which he replied "A present."

"I got you the exact same earrings those queens had." Gareth explained what the gift was as Madalena opened the box to see that it was indeed the exact same earrings as the sisters had,with their ears still attached to them as Gareth remarked at the sight "Oh,I forget to take the ears off." He was about to take the box away so he could fix it,but Madelena was happy with them as they were and happily declined "No. I like them this way." before she sat the box down,stood up and thanked him "Thank you." before she gave him a kiss on the cheek.

Gareth didn't know what to make of this at all as all he could do was slowly walk away,with Charlie Brown watching with a smile. However he didn't realize that he accidentally revealed himself as Madalena suddenly called out to him "Charlie Brown?" to which he frantically tried to apologize "Oh-oh-I'm so sorry my queen. I was just-"

"Save it,just come here please." She interrupted him a little more sternly as the boy slowly and nervously walked towards her to see what she wanted.

"I just want to say...thanks for standing up to me back there. I don't think…..I had the strength to do so myself." Madalena stated with a strange sense of gratitude as Charlie Brown got red in the face and replied "Hey it's...it's just something I thought I outta do my queen."

"Okay,you're dismissed.' Madalena kindly dismissed the boy with a smile as he slowly began to walk away,but before he walked out of her room for good,she suddenly perked up and called out to him once more "Charlie Brown?"

"Yes my queen?" The boy turned around and nervously asked as she merely got a smile and replied "You can call me Madalena if you want." to which the boy got a smile and thanked her for the honor "Thanks….Madalena." before he exited the room and shut the door behind him.

What is this feeling? Is it a feeling?

Author's Note:

I really hope someone gets the "no dogs allowed,that goes for birds." joke.