Author's note : Here's the Mystical Elf *points to Mystical Elf* with my
disclaimer!
Mystical Elf : "I, Tea Gardner, do not own Yu-Gi-Oh and any of its content." Thank god.
Me: Be quiet! Anyway, in addition to this disclaimer, I have to say that the song "Valentine" by Martina McBride belongs none other than Martina McBride and her record company. It's a real pretty song and I thought of this chapter while listening to it on the radio. Hope you enjoy this chappie! R&R!
Chapter 2 - The Proposal
Joey walked back over to Mai as his parents made the tinkling sound on their wine glasses to get everyone's attention.
"Ahem, ladies and gentlemen of the Valentine party, I would like to introduce to you my son, Joseph, and Arthur and Clarissa's daughter, Mai. On behalf of everyone here, I know we would like to welcome Mai back from her trip from Europe!" Richard exclaimed and lead the others in applause. Mai blushed and curtsied in front of everyone as she and Joey each accepted a microphone from Arthur.
"Thank you, Mr. Wheeler. I'm glad to be back." Mai said. She then turned to Joey and gestured to him. "I think Joey has something to say to me.. or us."
"Yes, indeed I do. But first, in honor of your return, I would love you to join me in a duet of your favorite song." he said out loud with a smile Everyone said, "Oooh!", and laughed.
"I would love to. You know the words." she said. Turning to the audience, she then added, "Please listen to us when we sing. It appears Joey would love to do it in a song!" Everyone laughed, then quickly quieted down as the musicians were cued to play.
"If there were no words
No way to speak
I would still hear you
If there were no tears
No way to feel inside
I'd still feel for you" Mai started.
"And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
You would still have my heart until the end of time
You're all I need, my love, Mai Valentine." Joey finished. (A/N - the "Mai" in these verses were changed from MY to Mai)
It took Mai only a few seconds to realize how Joey had changed the words, but she continued to sing, only making sure she was the one who sung the chorus.
"All of my life
I have been waiting for
All you give to me" Mai sang. "You've opened my eyes
And showed me how to love unselfishly" Joey sang.
"I've dreamed of this a thousand times before
But in my dreams I couldn't love you more
I will give you my heart
Until the end of time...
You're all I need, my love, my Valentine" Mai sang. The musicians played the solo part of the song and while that happened, Mai gave a Look to Joey and realized that he was blushing furiously red. When he noticed her, he quickly regained his posture and he and Mai sang the last part of the song.
"And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
You would still have my heart until the end of time
'Cause all I need is you, my Valentine" they sang.
"You're all I need, my love, Mai Valentine.." Joey finished the last line of the song. Everyone clapped and threw roses at them, but a "Shh!" from Clarissa silenced all. Joey then reached into coat pocket and took out a deep violet velvet box, the same color as Mai's eyes. He opened the box to reveal purple diamond ring and knelt down in front of the speechless Mai.
"Mai, I've loved you ever since we met when we were only 4. Now is the time I'd like to confess my love for you. It is only an engagement, but..anyway." he said, taking out the ring and holding it up, "Mai Valentine, are you willing to be my wife?"
Mai's eyes glittered as she spoke her answer. "Yes, Joey, I will. I had loved you also ever since we met, so this was conveniently perfect!" she exclaimed. Joey slipped the ring on her finger and got up. Then, for the first time, Mai and Joey passionately kissed each other while everyone else clapped. The two were to be married and everyone was excited.
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How'd you like this one? Short and sweet. I think it was really good, but who's talking? Anyway, the blue-purple button is only right below this! So click "Go!" and review!!
~Tea
Mystical Elf : "I, Tea Gardner, do not own Yu-Gi-Oh and any of its content." Thank god.
Me: Be quiet! Anyway, in addition to this disclaimer, I have to say that the song "Valentine" by Martina McBride belongs none other than Martina McBride and her record company. It's a real pretty song and I thought of this chapter while listening to it on the radio. Hope you enjoy this chappie! R&R!
Chapter 2 - The Proposal
Joey walked back over to Mai as his parents made the tinkling sound on their wine glasses to get everyone's attention.
"Ahem, ladies and gentlemen of the Valentine party, I would like to introduce to you my son, Joseph, and Arthur and Clarissa's daughter, Mai. On behalf of everyone here, I know we would like to welcome Mai back from her trip from Europe!" Richard exclaimed and lead the others in applause. Mai blushed and curtsied in front of everyone as she and Joey each accepted a microphone from Arthur.
"Thank you, Mr. Wheeler. I'm glad to be back." Mai said. She then turned to Joey and gestured to him. "I think Joey has something to say to me.. or us."
"Yes, indeed I do. But first, in honor of your return, I would love you to join me in a duet of your favorite song." he said out loud with a smile Everyone said, "Oooh!", and laughed.
"I would love to. You know the words." she said. Turning to the audience, she then added, "Please listen to us when we sing. It appears Joey would love to do it in a song!" Everyone laughed, then quickly quieted down as the musicians were cued to play.
"If there were no words
No way to speak
I would still hear you
If there were no tears
No way to feel inside
I'd still feel for you" Mai started.
"And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
You would still have my heart until the end of time
You're all I need, my love, Mai Valentine." Joey finished. (A/N - the "Mai" in these verses were changed from MY to Mai)
It took Mai only a few seconds to realize how Joey had changed the words, but she continued to sing, only making sure she was the one who sung the chorus.
"All of my life
I have been waiting for
All you give to me" Mai sang. "You've opened my eyes
And showed me how to love unselfishly" Joey sang.
"I've dreamed of this a thousand times before
But in my dreams I couldn't love you more
I will give you my heart
Until the end of time...
You're all I need, my love, my Valentine" Mai sang. The musicians played the solo part of the song and while that happened, Mai gave a Look to Joey and realized that he was blushing furiously red. When he noticed her, he quickly regained his posture and he and Mai sang the last part of the song.
"And even if the sun refused to shine
Even if romance ran out of rhyme
You would still have my heart until the end of time
'Cause all I need is you, my Valentine" they sang.
"You're all I need, my love, Mai Valentine.." Joey finished the last line of the song. Everyone clapped and threw roses at them, but a "Shh!" from Clarissa silenced all. Joey then reached into coat pocket and took out a deep violet velvet box, the same color as Mai's eyes. He opened the box to reveal purple diamond ring and knelt down in front of the speechless Mai.
"Mai, I've loved you ever since we met when we were only 4. Now is the time I'd like to confess my love for you. It is only an engagement, but..anyway." he said, taking out the ring and holding it up, "Mai Valentine, are you willing to be my wife?"
Mai's eyes glittered as she spoke her answer. "Yes, Joey, I will. I had loved you also ever since we met, so this was conveniently perfect!" she exclaimed. Joey slipped the ring on her finger and got up. Then, for the first time, Mai and Joey passionately kissed each other while everyone else clapped. The two were to be married and everyone was excited.
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How'd you like this one? Short and sweet. I think it was really good, but who's talking? Anyway, the blue-purple button is only right below this! So click "Go!" and review!!
~Tea