The day of the party had arrived and everyone made their way excitedly to the Crazytown Leisure Village function hall where the party was being held. Sportacus was flying everyone over in the airship as Trixie's car had been damaged when it had crashed into Robyn. As a consequence of the incident Ziggy hadn't been invited but this didn't dull anyone's spirits. Rumours had been circulating for the past few days that Kit was going to propose to Robyn which added an extra dimension of excitement to the atmosphere. No one was absolutely certain about the validity of the rumours but many were sure that something was bound to happen.
Doctor Cole and Michael greeted everyone as they walked into the function hall and handed them a glass of either red or white wine, according to preference, from a tray. Being cheeky as usual Kit took a glass of each but was pulled back by the collar by Sportacus who told him to put one back. Having one more trick left up his sleeve Kit quickly downed half of the contents of both glasses before mixing them up in one glass. This gained a few laughs from people that had been observing the exchange and many shook their heads at the same time.
Robbie noticed Robyn standing a little way off from everyone and concerned about this unusual distance walked over to her. Putting a hand on her elbow he led her to a quieter corner of the room.
Making sure that they weren't being overheard he whispered to Robyn, "Are you ok? You seem a little off tonight. What's on your mind?"
"There's something about Michael."
"What kind of something?"
"It's hard to explain but I'll try. You know how I can read everyone, know whose where and even pick up thoughts?"
"Yeah. They're hollow like you called it."
"Michael's different. There's an aura of some kind, almost like a shield. I can't sense him like I can everyone else. I don't think Mr Michael Jones is everything we think he is."
Robbie looked briefly at Michael before looking at Robyn again, "You think he's one of them?"
"I'm not sure. It would make sense if he was. We'll just have to wait and see, remember not to think about it. If I can read active thoughts then there's a chance he can too."
"Got ya, hopefully all the practicing I've been doing to keep you blocked out will help. Kit's hovering around waiting for you. Better put him out of his misery."
Robyn nodded and after kissing her father on the cheek walked over to Kit. Not wanting to look overly conspicuous Robbie went to mingle with the other guests. Looking around he saw that some were out on the dance floor and others talking round the edges of it. On the far right hand side of the room there was a stage and to his horror Pixel and Doctor Cole were setting up the dreaded karaoke machine. It had frequented a few parties and always attracted a lot of attention. Mayor Meanswell and Bessie had murdered Sonny and Cher's 'I got you babe' after having a few too many drinks. Luckily no one had been particularly sober at that time and it didn't sound all that bad until everyone sat down to watch a video that had been recorded at the party.
"Testing, testing one two three," Doctor Cole's voice sounded over the loudspeaker followed by a deafening squeal from the microphone. "That was a little loud wasn't it?"
Kit nudged Robyn playfully and cupped a hand to his ear, "Eh? What was that?"
An interval of laughter ensued but subsided within a few minutes allowing Doctor Cole to continue, "Thank you, Kit. Now, I wanted to thank everyone for coming and it's very nice to see you all. If anyone was wondering there's food on the buffet tables over there, help yourselves to that. There will be a steady stream of alcohol available throughout the night though I'm sure all designated flyers know not to go too mad. I can't think of anything else to say except enjoy yourselves and don't forget to tip your waitress."
Everyone applauded and Doctor Cole left the stage. Some people thought that his carrying the microphone in his hand was accidental but the moment it was handed to Kit everyone knew what was going on. Thanking Doctor Cole, Kit walked up to the stage and to everyone's confusion he disappeared behind the curtains. Seconds later the curtains drew back and revealed a Gospel Choir with Kit standing in front of them. Music began to play from the speakers and backed up by the choir Kit began to sing:
I'll be your dream
I'll be your wish I'll be your fantasy
I'll be your hope I'll be your love
Be everything that you need.
I'll love you more with every breath
Truly, madly, deeply do
I will be strong I will be faithful
'cause I'm counting on
A new beginning
A reason for living
A deeper meaning
I want to stand with you on a mountain
I want to bathe with you in the sea
I want to lay like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me
And when the stars are shining brightly in the velvet sky,
I'll make a wish to send it to heaven
Then make you want to cry
The tears of joy for all the pleasure in the certainty
That we're surrounded by the comfort and protection of
The highest powers
In lonely hours
The tears devour you
I want to stand with you on a mountain
I want to bathe with you in the sea
I want to lay like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me
Oh can't you see it baby?
You don't have to close your eyes
'Cause it's standing right here before you
All that you need will surely come
I'll be your dream I'll be your wish
I'll be your fantasy
I'll be your hope I'll be your love
Be everything that you need
I'll love you more with every breath
Truly, madly, deeply do
I want to stand with you on a mountain
I want to bathe with you in the sea
I want to lay like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me
At the conclusion of the song Kit reached into his pocket and pulled out a ring box. Going down on one knee he took Robyn's hand in his. "Robyn, will you marry me?"
"Best two out of three, yes I will."
The whole room filled with cheers and whoops as Kit jumped up and spun Robyn round. The noise level rose as Kit put the ring on Robyn's finger and the two kissed. Everyone in the room was overjoyed and had been blown away by the whole experience.
When things had calmed down as much as they could Stephanie elbowed Pixel in the ribs, "Why didn't you do that when you proposed to me?"
"He'd already knocked you up what more did you want?" Kit called playfully after hearing Stephanie's complaint.
Anyone that had heard this comment laughed. Their laughter was joined by Stephanie and Pixel who was glad that Kit had jumped in when he did. He couldn't think of a way to defend himself.
"And don't you dare flush this one down the loo." Kit threatened playfully while pointing at Robyn.
Robyn pulled a face before joining in with everyone's laughter. A few minutes later all the women crowded round Robyn to inspect the ring while the men dragged Kit off to give him the customary slaps on the back and manly hugs.
Robbie slapped Kit in the back and joked, "Now do it without the choir."
"Speaking of choirs," Kit turned round and looked over at the choir who had moved to the buffet tables, "Thanks guys."
The head of the choir came over and slapped Kit on the back himself, "No problem, Kitchlovsky. Glad we could help."
"Why don't you guys hang around for a little while?"
"No can do I'm afraid. We gotta get going. People to see, sinners to convert, you know the drill. We do weddings though."
"I'll be sure to look you up on that."
After shaking hands with all of the members of the choir they departed.
Bessie was still standing in the circle of women and looked confused. Robyn noticed her confusion and asked, "What is it, Bessie?"
"I'm trying to work out who started the rumour about Kit proposing to you tonight. I didn't start it so who was it?"
Overhearing Bessie talking Kit made his way over to the circle, "I did."
Everyone laughed and broke off to leave the two alone. The party continued long into the night and didn't finish until the early hours of the morning. When everyone made it home they were still buzzing from the party and no one slept at all.
AN: The song was 'Truly, Madly, Deeply' by Savage Garden.