Hey Beans!

Y'all are gonna love this chapter! I pulled out all the stops on this one.

I researched characters, read the episode's transcripts, referenced the episode, Foreshadowed parts of the story that won't be here for a while, I played around with a relationship between two characters that most people would never think about writing, I got the chapter to you in good timing, started our second mini arc in the story, we're getting two new perspectives in this story, and so much more!

I'm super stoked to see what you guys have to say!

NOTE: this chapter takes place a year and a half after Marinette left. (think christmas and new years time of year. We will be continuing with this mini arc for one, possibly two more chapters, then we'll switch our focus back to Adrien and Marinette.

ITS REVIEW TIME! MY FAVORITE TIME!

DORKALICIOUSfan007: Yeah, me too. I honestly prefer redemption stories for Chloe and Monsieur Agreste.

OnlyHere4Puckabrina: I KNOW RIGHT! (Excuse my excitement, I'm hyped up on caffeine.) Your comment totally isn't entire reason why I wrote that sentence. (Heavy but playful sarcasm) LOL

Mayuralover: You're welcome! I'm always glad to see you have stuck around and are still enjoying what I write.

LadyoftheBirds: Hey Birdie! I do have some minor plans but I haven't figured out any major roles for her to play. Come to think of it, I might have thought of something. You really are a lucky charm! Luv ya!

johnshawn965: As much as you are one of my favorite reviewers, all i have to say is: NO SPOILERS FOR YOU SIR!

Guardian of the Inheritance: Simple bits of encouragement are small yet very valuable. Thank you!

GUESTS!

Wise girl: Aww, thank you! That was a very thoughtful and considerate comment! I agree with you on both counts, redemption stories are amazing but few in number, and to be honest, when I'm not at my best I can barely write a sentence, let alone a 20,000-40,000 word multi chapter story.

I believe that's all the reviews from last chapter!

Without further ado, I bring to you, the ninth chapter in the 'Promise' series, 'Courage'.

(Courage) the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, intimidation, etc., without fear; bravery.

Nino's POV

I'm practically sweating bullets when I arrive at her house.

I take a deep breath and tentatively knock on her door.

I haven't spoken with her since before the accident last year.

The door opens and a rather tall and muscular woman appears in the door with an annoyed expression.

"Cappie." she acknowledges me with a simple nod.

I shift my red cap uncomfortably.

"H-Hey dude-I-uh-mean-Anansi." I gulp.

"What do you want?" she questions with a demanding look.

"Can we talk?"

She moves to let me through and nods towards the doorway.

The inside of her living room is decorated with posters, trophies, and awards for dozens upon dozens of boxing championships.

Suddenly I feel really puny.

"Have a seat, Cappie."

I follow orders immediately and sit on the love seat.

"What is so important that you need to bother me three months too late?"She questions in an irritated tone.

I clear my throat and gather all of my confidence. "I would like to ask for your permission to marry Alya, I know how much you mean to her and that your opinion of me is important to her too."

Nora's POV

I'm more than a little irritated at this point.

The nerve of this guy! Coming into my home 3 months after I find out from a newspaper that my little sis and this fly-weight had been mugged and he had been hospitalized trying to protect her. They had been jumped a week and a half before the story was released. And now this hot shot wants to ask for my permission to marry her?!

I stand tall and proud with my hands on my hips.

"Little sis thinks you're a great guy and all that, but what makes you think you're good enough for her? What makes you think you can care for her and protect her the way she needs you too? You've got guts, taking on two guys at once to protect her, I'll give you that but give me one good reason why I should say yes."

I'm not lying when I say the guy's got guts. I respect him for that but guts and good intentions only get you so far.

Cappie stares at me with shock for a moment before rising to meet my gaze with a confident and stead-fast demeanor I have never seen in him before.

"I'm determined, there isn't any place on earth I wouldn't go to get to her. There's nothing I wouldn't do to be there for her. I don't care how many times I get knocked down, I will always get back up and fight for her."

"What if you don't get enough DJing gigs and you can't afford the food she needs?"

"I'll get a second job and work extra hours."

"What if you both get in an argument and she begins to doubt you?"

"I'll always apologize and work with her to solve the issue and prove to her that my love never falters."

"What if she's not ready?"

"I'll wait until she is and love her anyways."

"What if you're not strong enough to protect her?"

"I'll train until I am."

"What if I say no?"

Cappie examines me for a long moment and I stare back.

"I don't think you will," he states.

My lip curls up in a smirk. "What makes you so sure, Cappie."

"First of all, I am fully capable of providing for her, I haven't told her this yet, but I made a deal for my first album with the top recording company in paris. With how popular my style of music has gotten, I should be able to live comfortably off the initial royalties for a little over three years.

"Second of all, we both want the same thing. We want whatever is best for Alya. And finally, we both know that Alya is a very ambitious person and for us, her happiness comes first. I know for a fact that if I make her happy she'll say yes and since her happiness comes first, so will you."

"You make a fair point. What would you say to a deal?"

"Deal?"

"Little sis has been dreaming about her wedding and proposal since she was three feet tall. There are only two people that I know of that she ever told about these dreams. One happens to be on a different continent. Lucky enough for you, I happen to be the second person.

"You and I both know we can't have a repeat of three months ago, so I want to propose a deal. If you agree to training with me every day at the gym for three months, I'll give you my consent and, help you create your spin on her perfect proposal. Do we have a deal, Cappie?"

He eyes me for a moment before grinning ear to ear. "We've got a deal, Anansi."

"We're family now, call me Nora, k Nino?"

If it's at all possible his grin widens.

"No prob, Nora."