This might actually be the last chapter... but I think you'll really like it. :)
Chapter 7
Peach had been planing the party today for two straight days nonstop. We could only hope that she didn't exhaust herself. I found her up this morning at 4, putting up decorations and setting out tables. That's when I told her to go to sleep and I'd take care of everything along with the other. She didn't accept as easily as I wanted her to through. I had to drag her and lock her in her room from the outside. All of the other smashers volunteered to help even to my surprise some of the villains agreed. I couldn't see how Peach did this. Even only supervising with Ike was rather tiring. Then again, Peach did have the energy of excitement to boost her up. I watched carefully as everything was placed and I could check off the completed portions of the huge list Peach had written out. I found her decorations rather extravagant, though the garden did look rather lovely. Bright red and blue tablecloths, many beautiful flowers, hanging lanterns hung on sparkling red and blue ribbons around the perimeter of the area. Atop each table was a small flower vase with accenting flowers and elegant candles. When it was finished I stood admiring, it would look beautiful as the night began to set in. Now it was only an hour till two and that's when the party starts. I sighed heavily and slowly walked upstairs to find Peach. I slowly unblocked the door and peered in at the sleeping pink princess. She was laid out on her bed still fully clothed and breathing deeply. It seemed the door clicking shut had woke her up. She stretched turned over to see who had come in. Noticing it was me, she jumped up and hurried over to me.
"Zelda! Is it done? Are you finished decorating?" She asked hastily. Before I could reply though she grabbed my arm and darted off to the garden. When she first took in the beautiful scene, tears almost escaped her eyes. "Oh it's beautiful!"
"Everything on the list was taken care of." I stated calmly. Peach almost squealed and jumped up and down hurrying to every table and looking at every banner. I sighed with a small grin as did Ike as he approached me and pulled me in for a hug. After a short while he pulled back and smiled. Peach still ran around the garden asking many smashers questions regarding the food being served. Many didn't have time to reply before she had run off to something else.
"Did you expect any less from her?" Ike asked reading my mind. I shook my head and sighed again.
"Not at all, I just wonder why she's so excited about this. It's different from the other parties." Ike merely shrugged his shoulders.
"Well, I guess we'll just have to wait and see." He replied with a grin. I raised an eyebrow, but he shook his head. As the party had started, we sat at a table beside Peach and Marth, and watched Nana and Popo ran around with sparklers enjoying the event. Every smasher was out here, even Master Hand supervised the event. Peach had laid out a whole buffet which I snacked on quite a bit as well as Ike. Marth and Peach were more lovey dovey today than I had seen them in public before. I guess it was just the mood of the event. Even I had began to feel it as the night started to fall. Snake and Link however finally showed up with a holler and a gesture to the large wagon they pulled behind them. Many smasher jumped up and rushed over to study the many fireworks they had stacked up. I was even curious as to what they had. Slowly I made my way over with Ike behind me. Ike's eyebrows raised as Captain Falcon laughed loudly.
"How many boxes of artillery shells did you get?" He boomed. Link shrugged his shoulders.
"Hell if I know. There's at least 30 though." He replied. Snake even had a smug grin on his face.
"You should see the grand finale." Snake muttered pointing a finger to the largest box. I sighed heavily with a smile and returned to my seat. Marth and Peach had questioning looks.
"Is it that bad?" Peach asked. I nodded my head.
"At least 30 boxes of artillery shells." I replied. Peach giggled.
"Well at least we know the men will have fun." After her fit of laughter she sighed with a small smile and leaned her head on Marth's shoulder.
"If that's the case then they should probably get started." Marth grinned and turned his head to see Link already carrying 2 boxes in his hands over to the clear spot beside the garden. Snake followed closely behind with the lighter in hand. I watched as Link set up the tube and placed an artillery shell inside. Snake lit the fuse and backed away. With a boom it shot out of the tube and up into the clear darkened sky. An explosion of green sparkles and fire lit the sky causing the Nana and Popo to stop and scream.
"Do it again! Do it again!" They laughed with fresh new sparklers in their hands. The sun has officially set now and all the candles and lanterns were lit. Pit, Fox, Falcon and Toon Link were constantly setting off fireworks for the crowd of smashers enjoying the party. As I suspected, the garden looked beautiful in the glow of the fireworks and candlelight. I sighed and leaned against Ike with a small smile. He shocked me however by pulling me up from my seat and dragging me out into the center of the garden where a few other couples started to dance. Link and Midna, Peach and Marth and even Snake and Samus, danced along side us. I was quite surprised that Ike even knew how to dance. As a slow song came on, the fast pace dancing of the others died down into a slow swaying motion. I wrapped my arms tighter around Ike's neck and laid my head gently on his chest listening to the soft beating of his heart. His arms only tightened around my waist throughout the song, though he did look rather nervous. When the song ended, we returned to our seats and watched the fireworks again. As Peach and Marth sat back down. Ike was silent. I noticed a small head nod from Peach to Ike as he went to stand up again.
"Zelda?" He started. I stood with him as he grabbed my hand. "Will you come with me."
"Of course," My eyebrows furrowed as he led me off away from the party, yet sill in clear view of the fireworks. We were now by ourselves in the middle of a meadow filled with many beautiful wild flowers and Ike's lips found their way to mine again. I couldn't help but kiss him back. Something about this kiss though was different, it was still warm and passionate, but I could detect how nervous he was. It was beginning to worry me. He pulled away with a small smile and took both of my hands in his.
"Zelda, can I tell you something." He smiled at the ground for a short while before looking back up at me.
"What is it, Ike?" I asked in concern. A slight blush rose to his cheeks as he cleared his throat.
"When I first laid my eyes on you, the first thought that went through my head was beautiful. You are the most beautiful woman I've ever met, and I went to bed every night just thinking about when I'd see you again. Every little time we ran into each other, my heart skipped a beat. I kept thinking of how I wished I could be with you, but someone as perfect as you deserved so much more. And that first time you kissed me, I knew I found something I'd never want to let go. All I want to do is protect you and give you everything you could ever ask for. So I ask," My heart started to race as he fumbled around in his pockets and withdrew a small black box. Opening it slowly he reveal an astonishing silver ring adorned with many small sapphires and a grand diamond in the center. I couldn't say anything at all just stand shocked and with shaking hands. When he sank down on one knee, I could feel the tears of joy building in my eyes. His eyes met mine as he continued. "Princess Zelda, will you be mine forever, and accept my hand in marriage?"
Words couldn't describe how I felt nor could I form any. I nodded my head slowly as he took the ring from the box and slipped it on my finger. I stood admiring it before he embraced me. He pulled back to look and my tear streaked face with a small loving smile.
"I love you." He murmured kissing my forehead tenderly.
"I love you too." More tears poured from my eyes as I couldn't contain myself any longer. I tackled Ike to the ground and kissed him without any hesitation. All I could do was think, this was the beginning of our entire life together and our happily ever after.
Thank you all so much for reviewing and reading my story. Sadly though this is the end. I've been thinking about a sequel and I've decided to go through with it. I hope you all enjoyed This Blue Eyed Wonder and I hope to find you all reading the sequel. Please review and tell me what you think! Thanks again y'all! :)