Thank you to all of those who reviewed! You all know whom Howl's Moving Castle belongs to. I don't know if Justin is the real prince's name, thought that was what he was called in the movie.

Chapter 4: An unexpected visit and the person Sophie loves

Prince Justin was headed towards Howl's castle carrying something in his coat pocket. I know just what to say to her! Sophie your eyes are so beautiful, I promise to make you happy, happier than Howl will ever make you! Please accept this from me thought the prince, as he got closer to Howl's castle.

Howl, Sophie, and Markl were eating lunch, and then there was a knock on the door. Markl left the table went down the stairs "who is it?" "Just me Justin!" "It's the prince, should I open?" "I don't see why not," said Howl. Markl opened the door to see the prince smile. Markl bowed to the prince, "Nice to see you again prince" " Come in" said Sophie while putting another set on the table, "Won't you join us for lunch?" "Yes thank you" the prince sat at the table. Sophie placed some food on the prince's plate. "Thank you Sophie" Prince Justin tried reaching for her hand. Howl started to get jealous. Howl shot Justin a cold look, but the prince didn't pay attention. The prince grabbed both of Sophie's hands, looked her in the eye and said "Sophie will you marry me? I promise to make you very happy than (Looks at Howl) Howl"

Howl's POV:

It was a normal day; we were eating lunch when HE showed up. I knew he came here for something but I had no idea that it would be a big impact on me. Sophie kindly invited him to eat with us. I, personally didn't want him to eat with us, but I said nothing. While Sophie served him some food, the prince tired to reach her hand I started to get jealous. How dare he! I thought. I gave him my coldest look, but he ignored me. Then he grabs Sophie's hands and asks her if she will marry him. I was hurt. I love her, she knows it. He looked at me and promised her that he would make her happier than I could. No, please Sophie tell him you love me; I would make you the happiest bride in this land.

Sophie's POV:

The prince asked me to marry him, promising that he would make me more happier than Howl. I don't think he'll be able to do that. Somehow Howl has always made me happy. I always liked being by Howl's side. I looked at Howl, who looked like he swallowed a lemon, and then his eyes grew misty as if he would never see me again. After looking at Howl, I made my decision, but then Howl and Prince Justin started to argue.

"What do you mean you'll make her more happier than me? I can make her very happy!" "Are you sure? This "castle" as you call it is dangerous!" "I've taken more care of her than you ever did!" "When you argued with her, she was close to leaving but I made sure she wouldn't leave in the rain!" Markl who had been quiet comes up to me and asks, "You are staying here right? Please stay. We all need you, especially Howl". "Don't worry about it Markl, I'll stay here, go run upstairs okay?" I whispered to him. Markl nodded and went upstairs. Howl and Prince Justin were still arguing. "She can live a normal life with me Howl" "Are you sure of that? You're royalty! She can't just sit around and be painted! Sophie would hate that! She loves to clean around and she loves Markl like a son! You can't take her from me! I won't let you" "I've made my decision" Both Howl and prince Justin stopped arguing and look at me. The prince walks over to me. "What's your decision?" I took a breath before I started to talk.

"I'm sorry prince, but my life stopped being normal when I met Howl" I said smiling. "I like it here, living with Howl is always a adventure" I looked over to Howl, whose face started to lighten up. "And I, I already have someone that I love. I hope that you find someone who will love you back"

Normal POV:

She loves him. Sophie loves Howl. And there's no way Sophie loves me as much as she loves Howl thought the prince. " I, I understand Sophie. I'll be on my way" The prince lets go of Sophie's hands. He walked to the stairs, went down the stairs and turned the doorknob "I hope that you do make her very happy Howl", then the prince left. Sophie turned to see a speech less Howl. "Howl?" Howl walked towards Sophie and hugged her. "I love you Howl" Sophie placed her arms around Howl. They both didn't notice that Markl was looking. I'm going back to my room. This is a grown up situation thought Markl as he quietly went up stairs.

"Sophie?" "Yes?" Howl cleared his throat. He kneeled, had one leg up, the other one down, took Sophie's hand into his, and looked her in the eye. "Sophie would you consider living the rest of your life b, by my side as a friend, someone who I can talk to, someone who will wake up by my side every morning? - Will you be my wife?" Sophie was so happy; she hugged Howl, who lost his balance. "Yes Howl I want to be your wife" Howl stood up, and helped Sophie. Then he kissed her. Neither Howl nor Sophie saw that Calcifer was looking, and then he looked away. Good god they should go outside! I'm not looking anymore thought Calcifer as he hid behind a log.

This isn't the end. There's another chapter. I'll update as soon as I can. Until then! 