Happy Valentine's Day everyone! I will say again that this chapter is NOT apart of CBR's canon, merely a bonus chapter to thank you all for the support and positive feedback. I honestly thought this was going to be shorter but it turned out to be like 3400 words.

Anyway, I stress again, this is NOT apart of the canon. I will remind you all in 'Chapter 18' (since this will take its place). You may have re-read 17 when I upload 18.

Alright? Good.

Have a wonderful day everyone! (#singlelife)

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Sebastian was stressing out about the upcoming week. It was around this time that Crimson Days was coming up, well, if he was still in his world. Dove was super kind to inform him that Valentine's Day was coming up since Crimson Days didn't exist. He had to make it special for Faye since well, they are together.

That isn't to say that they don't have their fights, which both can admit when they are wrong, and they communicate often. Dove was ecstatic that Sebastian has Faye. When he isn't around, Dove and Faye have girls talks, even Kat joins in on the mix. They talk about all sorts of embarrassing things about the men in their lives. "Then, he did a flip on his Sparrow, but what he didn't expect was the fact that he got it stuck in the snow, nose deep! He finished the race first, but that was the greatest thing I've ever seen!" Dove said while laughing, her shell bouncing with delight.

Kat and Faye had to hold on to each other from laughing too hard. It was something that wasn't too difficult to imagine. That and Dove had video evidence. Sebastian had stood up, shrugged off the snow and retrieved his sparrow before the other competitors showed up. Thankfully, no one knew it was actually him. While in the SRL, or Sparrow Racing League, all Guardians were anonymous in the event something super embarrassing happened. The Ghosts were given a masking code, created by Lord Shaxx, to apply over their systems. They were to deactivate them after the race, once they left the cameras' sight.

Sebastian was still stressed. Nothing seems to fit for what he wants to do for her since she allowed him to open up his heart once more. For allowing himself to love again. There is nothing else that could top that, except… that's it.

Sebastian had his plan, now, he just needed to ask around for some materials.

Sebastian had immersed himself in his workshop all week. He had to be secretive about it. Dove was the only one who knew about it. Faye had wondered where the hell he was since he normally comes to visit her every day. While they are in a relationship, they aren't that far into it, for example, they live separately. Moving in is a big step, and while they are confident with each other, they have their own reservations. They know they will work out. Sometimes, Sebastian doesn't want to go back to his apartment since Faye won't be there.

Faye went to his apartment in New Phoenix since the war with the Covenant ended, he needed a place to lie low, as people still didn't know everything about him, and he preferred it that way. The fewer people that know the better. Sebastian was working with quantum mechanics, and with Dove's help, they figured it out. He knew how to surprise his girlfriend.

Faye knocked on his door but received no reply. Sebastian quickly scrambled to put everything away and then ran to answer the door. Sebastian looked to see a smiling Faye whose eyes went down his chest. The scars that once littered his chest were still there, but faded. That didn't matter to the former Spartan, she took a long look and subconsciously bit her lip.

Sebastian whistled, "You keep doing that, we will be taking this inside." He smirked at seeing her cheeks flush. "However, I have a feeling as to why you're here?"

Snapping out of her semi-lust filled state, she looked him right in the eyes, "Why haven't you visited in the past four days?"

"I'm working on a surprise for you," he admitted. "I'm just trying to test it to make sure it actually works. So, please don't be mad." he closed his eyes and awaited his answer. When he opened them, Faye had leaped into his arms, legs locked around his waist.

"A surprise, huh? How could you possibly surprise me?" The game has begun.

"Are you challenging me?!" he said back, before looking her in the eyes. Dove had quickly left the room but peeked in to record this special moment, but if it got too far, she was leaving, as she normally did with previous encounters.

"Maybe I am, Seb," Faye whispered before they both kissed, and it expressed more than words ever could. They haven't said the words yet, but if this kiss was any indication, then it was something to go off of.

Once they separated to breathe, Sebastian whispered, "Trust me, you'll like this gift. I promise tomorrow, I'll spend the whole day with you."

Faye's eye lit up like a Dawning Tree, "Really?"

"Anything for you, babe," he chastely kissed her again before setting her down. Faye bit her lip and walked away, but not before Sebastian gave her ass a little smack. Sebastian was delighted to see that even though it was firm, it jiggled.

"You'll pay for that later, mister," Faye mock scolded but failed to hide the blush from her cheeks.

"Oh I will, don't you worry," he smirked back before closing the door. "Dove, you can come out now! I need your help finishing these last few things, and we'll be ready to test." Sebastian hasn't been back to his world in forever, around two years, at this present point. He wonders what has changed.

Dove helped him calibrate the last remaining pieces before the invention whirled to life. Dove was unsure, "Are you absolutely, one hundred percent positive that this is going to work?"

"Ever since we arrived here, I always wondered if it was possible to go back. Maybe this is the right thing to do, but as for how positive… ninety-five percent," Sebastian shrugged, putting his gear back on, fastening his knives, and weapons."

"What about the other five percent?" Dove had to ask.

"I don't want to think about it, now come on," and Sebastian went through his invention. Dove followed but grabbed specific coordinates to pull them back to if something goes awry.

Sebastian had made it through unscathed, as did Dove, and he brought the return device so that they could come back. "Well, where are we, did it work?"

"These topographical readings suggest around two years after your disappearance. So, yes, it worked. It'll be a little more difficult getting back, but that's something to adjust to later," Dove chirped inside his mind.

"That's a relief. I wonder if the Tower is preparing for the celebration, I missed it because when…"

"I know Sebastian, but those scars will always be there and only will hurt if you let them. On the bright side, I will be there. Faye will be there," Dove said, sending calming waves of Light to her Guardian's mind.

The hairs on the back of Sebastian's neck rose. In a flash, he turned around, his Void Bow in hand, drawn back. He was pleasantly surprised to see a Solar Bow aimed at him. Sebastian grinned, he knew exactly who this was. "Well, this is certainly a surprise. Did you miss me?"

The person with the Solar Bow tensed, "No. That's not possible… you were declared dead."

Sebastian let his Bow drop before he opened his arms up, "Well, am I getting a hug or not, Kaz?"

The person named 'Kaz' dropped his Bow as well before grabbing Sebastian by the shoulders, making sure he was real, before hugging him, "Damn it, I thought I was going to outlive you. What the hell happened to you, when did you get the Void? I thought you said-"

"-That I was never going to get it, I know. Another time, but I was checking something and I have to get back. I have someone waiting for me, I planned to surprise her for Crimson Days since it doesn't exist there."

"You realize that Senea will want a full explanation, along with a few dozen notepads, right?" Kaz said, still holding Seb at arm's length. "Wait…"

Sebastian cut him off, "Oh, I remember. Say... where is-"

"Kaz, where the hell are you?!" A voice shouted from behind Kaz. A voice that made Sebastian wince, and realize it was indeed, Kaz's younger biological sister, Senea.

Sebastian backed up and went invisible, hiding off to the side. He wanted to surprise her since she was always the one who loved surprises, even as old as she is. Just don't mention old and her in the same sentence.

"Kaz, come on, we have to go. Verra will be waiting for us, and you know how much she hates waiting; especially when it comes to you," a Warlock came up beside the other Hunter before hugging him. Kaz took a fleeting glance at the invisible figure of Sebastian. Kaz watched as the figure shrugged.

Sebastian took the chance, "Don't look at me, Kaz, she's your sister, and I'd hate to interrupt a family moment," he said as he became visible. "Just don't ever mention her waiting on you again. I don't need that image in my head."

Senea immediately turned around, squealed, and jumped at Sebastian, who he caught as she squeezed him tightly as if he was going to disappear again. "I can't believe it, you're alive! I knew it!"

"You can let go now," Sebastian carefully put Kaz's excited sister down. "There is a time and a place for this, but right now, I have to go. You'll see me again."

Even behind the mask, Seb could imagine the crestfallen face of Senea. He reassured them both that he would be back, he was testing something. Which immediately got Senea's attention. As he was backing away, "When I come back, I'll explain, alright, bring lots of notebooks! See you Vel siblings!" and Sebastian went back through the portal that appeared out of thin air. It flickered once or twice then stabilized as he went through it.

Sebastian stepped out of the portal and took a major sigh of relief. "Dove? Are you still with me?"

The shell appeared, bristling, "Yes, Guardian, of course, I'm still with you. It's only been two hours since our departure. So, we haven't missed much."

"Any problems with it?" Sebastian asked.

"Not that I can currently see, so it will work. How will you convince her to go?" Dove asked. Even after all this time, Faye was a difficult woman to convince. Don't tell her I said that.

"She can't resist a chance to beat on me, so that's the how, but not the why. I'll wing it," Sebastian said, taking off his armor. "Now, I'm tired, I'm going to nap." Dove chirped in her agreement.

The next day, Sebastian had called Faye down to the training room, and to bring her Spartan gear. So, when she asked why, he had told her that they were going to spar. Faye grinned maniacally. When they got to the room, Sebastian tsked, "This isn't right, this will not do." They have sparred in this room previously, so as to why he was complaining now made Faye raise an eyebrow.

Sebastian had gotten the remote for his invention ready and pressed a button, a portal opened, "Come on, Faye. I've been waiting to show you this." Faye was concerned but walked up to him. His helmet clinked against hers and his hand clasped her free one, "Do you trust me?"

She responded immediately, "Of course I do."

With that, they went through the portal.

When their feet touched the ground, Sebastian grinned, still holding onto her hand. The rose petals were falling, which meant Crimson Days was in effect. They appeared in the Tower landing zone, and he made it look like a transmat, so no one would think otherwise. Faye saw this and looked at the man she has been with for these past two years. "Did you set this up? Where are we?"

"Technically I didn't set this up, but it is partially meant for you. Call it a celebration. Welcome to my universe, my dear Faye," Sebastian chuckled before taking her into the Tower and maneuvered up to a balcony overlooking the Courtyard. She ignored the looks from the other people, the other Guardians, her armor her most definitive outlier. She felt out of place, and now she knew what Sebastian felt like over the past two years. She also noticed people pointing and looking on in shock.

"You know people are looking at you, right?" Faye nudged him with her elbow.

"I know. It's not every day that when I was declared dead two years ago that people thought I would ever come back. I came here yesterday and ran into my old mentor and his sister. I swear sometimes they treat me like a child," Sebastian scoffed.

"Well, you do act like a child sometimes," Faye snickered.

Sebastian put a hand over his heart in mock-hurt, "Rude. Oh, what have you done to me?"

"Was this your surprise that you kept hidden from me?" Faye asked shyly.

"Yeah, it was. Since I've seen a lot of your world, I'd thought it was only fair I show you my world. Welcome to the last safe City on Earth, Faye," Sebastian wrapped an arm around her shoulders and pulled her close, as close as they can with the armor in the way.

"Why is everyone looking at me?" Faye whispered.

"Not everyone is looking at you, some of them are looking at me, remember? You just mentioned it, you are just now noticing. When I arrived in your world, I disappeared from mine. So, people are doing double-takes. Plus, you look like a Titan. Must think you have some cool armor," Sebastian explained.

"So, what's with the rose petals?" Faye inquired. They seemed to be falling from out of nowhere.

"See the big ball over there?" Sebastian pointed to the Traveler. "Thank that. This holiday is called Crimson Days, or as it could be known as, the Valentine's Day equivalent." There were banners displaying the Crimson Days sigil and in between the banners were lines and lines of rose petals that reform and fall, creating a rain effect. The Traveler knows that everyone deserves a chance to sit back and enjoy the world, specifically Guardians.

Faye's mind was already turning gears, "Wait are you-"

"I'm asking you to be my Valentine or my Crimson Days partner, yes," Sebastian's voice turned shy and his cheeks flushed under the helmet.

Faye took off her helmet and his before her lips covered his. Sebastian's hand went to her waist and they kissed, quite publicly, but he didn't care. He was kissing the woman of his dreams, and it felt amazing, just as every time before it.

"Wow, Sebastian, getting frisky already?" a voice pulled him away from the moment. He looked to his right to see Kaz, Senea, and Verra, Kaz's wife, all looking at him. Sebastian pulled away to rest his forehead on Faye's.

Verra then hit Kaz on the shoulder, "I thought he was dead for the past two years! You didn't tell me he was here!"

"I wanted to surprise you!" Kaz defended. Sebastian rolled his eyes, stepped away from Faye and braced himself for a Titan welcome hug. Verra smirked, seeing that he hasn't forgotten what her hugs are like. However, she didn't want to crush him, so it was a considerably light hug. Sebastian let out a sigh of relief.

"To be fair, so did both of them," Sebastian said to Verra once they separated, pointing to the siblings. Faye saw they were different, their skin was blue. Blue. Normally, it would mean alien.

Faye's instincts were acting up, and Sebastian was quick to act, "Faye, they aren't the Covenant, they are my friends and my mentors," his hand went over hers, which was in a fist. He kissed her temple as he whispered calming words.

He looked back to the group, "Sorry, did I mention she's not really from here?"

Eyes wide, mouths open. That was the response. Senea was the first to react, "So, interdimensional travel is possible? We thought it was a myth, well, I thought it was a myth, but you…" she looked to Faye, "you hold an answer. I would love to ask you about your world and I-"

"Slow down, Sen, we can't overwhelm her, look at her, muscles tense, face set in a blank format, gripping onto Sebastian like a lifeline, the way he's…. Oh." Kaz looked to Sebastian, "I'm assuming you asked her to be yours for the holiday?"

A guilty grin was on Seb's face, "Yeah, and the moment was ruined as soon as you lot showed up."

Faye had broken all contact with the other three and focused on Sebastian, "So, what's different between our worlds?"

Sebastian heard her voice and turned, and smiled lovingly at her, "A lot. There is a place for Spicy Ramen, and then I could show you what the Crucible is. You won't be allowed in it since non-Guardians can't come back from the dead, but I can find other ways to celebrate."

Kaz noticed the looks, as did Verra. They looked at each other and smiled. Kaz gripped Senea by the arm and dragged her away. "Seb, let me know when you are available, we need to catch up. You still owe me!"

Sebastian heard it and groaned, "I know, Kaz!" He turned back to Faye, "Even when he thought I was dead, he remembers."

"Was he the one who…"

"Yeah, he was. He doesn't know how much he saved me, but he did. Come on," he tugged her arm, "We have a date to get to."

Faye had basically mouth-gasmed at the explosion of flavors rivaling on her tongue, "This is amazing, Sebastian. You're telling me this is what people can get?"

Sebastian laughed at her gleeful filled expression, "Yes. You like it?"

"I love it. After eating MREs for years on end, this is like a home-cooked meal," Faye smiled.

Dove appeared and settled on the table facing the two of them, "So, what do you have planned, Sebastian? I know this was part one, but when's part two?"

"Don't spoil it, little bird. We just have to wait till night. Plus, I have another surprise for you, Faye. I think you'll like it," Sebastian was full-on smiling.

After they finished eating, Sebastian dragged her to a more private place, away from prying eyes. He needed the semblance of privacy.

Faye was too busy taking in the sights to notice the loving look Sebastian had on his face. This place was really breathtaking. Seeing this Traveler that he always talked about. Even Faye could feel it, this Light he always talked about. It felt warm, comforting even.

"Dove, open up file X-F312. I'm unveiling a portion of her surprise," Dove did what she was told and right next to Faye, came out an armor machine to get Faye's armor off.

"Aright, you lost me," Faye said confused.

"Dove, pull up file X-S312," Sebastian's grin widened. "Don't worry, I spent a lot of time over the past two years making this perfect."

The next thing that appeared was an armor stand, with modified Titan armor that looked like Faye's Spartan armor, but was Guardian armor. "I made this for you, in preparation for this day."

"Sebastian… you did this for me?" Faye asked with slight tears in her eyes.

"I do remember promising you that I would do anything to make you happy. I do it out of love," Sebastian let the words flow and he was finally going to say the words. Their feelings had amplified over time, but neither one wanted to admit it first.

"Are you…"

"I'm saying that I love you, Faye Lockhart. I don't know when it was confirmed, but I do know my feelings are genuine. That they were in fact true. You allowed me to feel something after I thought my heart had died after... all that. You never gave up on me, even when there were times that I thought I had given up. So, Faye, I'm going to ask you officially, will you be my Valentine?" Sebastian had walked right up to her and kissed her hand, then her cheeks, and then her lips as he finished his words.

Faye had small tears in the corners of her eyes before she latched to him and kissed him with a fiery passion. Faye only whispered back, "I love you too."

Lord Shaxx heard the commotion and made a comment, "THIS IS WHAT LOVE SOUNDS LIKE!"

Sebastian couldn't hold back a chuckle whilst thinking, Damn it, Shaxx.