The theatre was empty, everyone had realized the severity of the situation they were currently in. It seemed like Alex and Meria were the only ones who didn't really care. "So empty! Word must have gotten out that we are facing a Trial of Annihilation. Come on, at least they are still showing today. Two for March of Chaos please. Thank you." Alex said quietly. Meria felt that he had something to do with this.
"Alex, did you do something? It's a little convenient don't you think? I mean, everyone's away preparing for battle, and yet the people who work here are still here. You can't say that it isn't a little strange Alex." Meria said, a clever eye falling upon Alex.
"Maybe, maybe not. Even though I am the Khan, I cannot make them do anything, only advise them. Come on, they still won't wait. Why don't you go and get a seat? I'll be right there with the snacks." Alex said calmly. He knew what she thought, and he knew what she was guessing.
He walked up to the snack counter and decided to wait for Meria to go into the showing room before speaking. "Hey Jerry, thanks for helping me out tonight. I needed to pop the question soon or else my head would explode. I'll make sure you guys get your weapons and ammo, alright? Oh, and I'd like a medium popcorn with two medium drinks. Here you go, thanks again. See ya Jerry, I'll let you know what goes down afterwards." Alex said, walking away.
"Took long enough, the movie's almost started!" Meria said as Alex walked in.
"Sorry, the popcorn machine was broken so I had to fix it up. Glad I didn't miss anything." He said as he sat down, putting Meria's drink into the cup holder on her left. "I hope this one is better then the Kerensky Chronicles, that movie wasn't very good, even for a first try." Alex added, putting his hand gently on hers.
The movie lasted a mere 11/2 hours. "That was a really good movie! Enough violence to give little kids nightmares and yet enough romance to satisfy the softest person in the clan!" Alex said after the movie had ended and the credits were rolling, playing a song that he wrote. It was a very soft yet joyful tune, one he called The Ballad of Love.
"Come on, I'd like to go to the park on the way home." Meria said, not realizing that it was Alex's song that was playing.
"Hey! I thought you said you wanted to hear the song I wrote! It's playing now!" Alex exclaimed, grabbing her shoulder gently.
"You wrote this? Wow, and I thought you only wrote the heavier stuff! It's amazing Alex, it truly is." She said, looking deep into his eyes. Suddenly, he got to his knees and pulled a small black box out of his pocket.
"Meria, I have been looking for a way to ask this but it took this long to find one. I wanted this night to be special for you, even more so then any other date we've been on. Meria, will you marry me?" Alex said, opening the box. It revealed a ring, obsidian band shining and Blood Ruby sparkling in the fading light.
"Oh Alex! Yes, of course I'll marry you! Oh my god, it's beautiful! Oh I would love to marry you Alex!" Meria answered, her face lighting up like a star.
"Meria, you're a beautiful girl. Only now have I gotten to really look at you and realize that. Your personality is equally beautiful. Dark yet merciful, strong yet gentle, dangerous yet kind. Come, we have tons of planning to do, you can stay at my place if it makes it any easier for you. Actually, I think it would be a good idea if you did. Look!" Alex said, pointing behind Meria towards the shadowy figures of Youkai and a kneeling Nethretor.
"Oh this is just great! Four friends proposing on the same night! I think it would be good to stay at your place also, but I'll need tonight to pack my stuff." Meria said, draping her arms around Alex's neck. The two smiled softly, kissed lightly, and walked out of the theatre, setting off to begin their plans.