Disclaimer: I only own what is mine. My OCs and Ideas.

A/N: So, Comic Con is going on... and apparently from what I've heard there was an Infinity Wars trailer... but the rest of us who did not go have to wait till like December or something... In other news, I heard (only from one source) there might be a new Defenders Trailer on Friday at Comic Con, so maybe this one will drop on YouTube sooner (cause it comes out next month). I'm looking forward to it. Anyway, I love this chapter and the next chapter continues on the celebration. So... Enjoy!

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ArtemisBAMF1218 - Oh Ryu, she's a pretty important part of their little family. I can't wait to write her book! Got to get through Anna first; I can do this. Ryu and Davos are so much fun for me personally, because of how Davos and Wendell were when they were younger. Oh, so there is a gift in this chapter. Not the one Ryu is talking about. Anyway, I know you love fluff so I know you are going to love this chapter (and like the 3 chapters as well)! Enjoy!

Chapter 20

"Happy Qixi Festival! Good Morning Aiko!" Danny's voice was the first thing Aiko heard.

"What?"

"May I come in?" Danny asked.

Aiko sat up in her bed and looked around her room.

"Yeah, sure, come on in. What time is it?" Aiko asked.

Danny opened the door. "It's not long after breakfast. Māmā said you would still be asleep."

Aiko threw off the blankets and stretched her back out.

Almost instantly she rethought it and wrapped her blanket around her body. "Danny!" She snapped.

"What?" Danny asked as he watched Aiko's face grow red.

Aiko felt her face heat up but did nothing.

She instead, quickly walked behind her room divider and sighed. "Can you pass me a dress or something?"

"Sure." Danny's voice responded. "Aiko, you don't need to be embarrassed, it's just me."

"And you can see almost all my legs. It's called modesty! I know you live with Ryu, but that is hardly an excuse." Aiko corrected him. She dropped her blanket.

She could hear Danny trying not to laugh at her. "We're getting married in a few weeks, what is the big deal if I see you in a nightgown?"

"It's embarrassing!" Aiko stammered. "Not a word of this to your sister!"

"Aiko…" Danny began.

"Swear it," Aiko ordered.

"I swear on the Undying's last breath," Danny said calmly before he passed Aiko a dress over the rice screen. "Will this work for you, my beautiful love?"

"We are not changing the subject here." Aiko sighed as she looked at the dress. "Danny… It's purple."

"I thought it was cute." Danny protested on the other side.

Aiko sighed. "Where's…." Aiko just sighed. Not bothering to finish her statement.

She picked up her blanket and wrapped it around herself before she marched out; avoiding Danny's general direction, as he stepped off to the side.

She threw open a drawer and pulled out the first set of underwear she found, her face glowing hot red as she turned around and marched back behind the rice screen.

"You could have just asked me to get that for you," Danny said gently as Aiko threw off her nightgown and changed.

"No, it's fine," Aiko's voice was emotionless as she quickly changed into the dress Danny had picked; a purple floral yukata.

"Is that a casual dress or formal?" Danny asked after a moment.

Aiko was working on the waist of the dress.

"Um, I guess this one is casual enough. I haven't worn a kimono of any sorts in a long time." Aiko sighed. "By the way, what are you doing out here so early in the morning?"

"Well, I got up early to avoid running to any Council Members. I'm unofficially taking the day off." Danny laughed.

Aiko smiled and chuckled to herself as she finished the dress.

She stepped out from behind the rice screen. "Any plans for today then?"

She looked Danny over for the first time that day; he was also wearing a yukata with a haori over the top.

"Are we going for a Japanese theme or something?" Aiko teased.

Danny looked at her dress and then his own clothing. "Not intentional."

Aiko smiled and shook her head. "So why did you take the day off today?"

"Because today is the Qixi Festival," Danny smiled holding out what was in his hands to Aiko who was instantly surprised. "Happy Qixi Festival, Aiko. I love you." His face heated up a little bit at saying the last part.

"Danny…" Aiko trailed off. She smiled and looked down at the flowers and small wooden box. "I completely forgot! You didn't have to!"

She smiled as she took the flowers and box and put them on the table in her room. She smiled as she rushed Danny and hugged him around the neck, catching him off guard.

Danny put his arms around her and hugged her back. "I would be an awful fiancé if I didn't get you anything."

"I love you!" Aiko smiled as she squeezed him.

Aiko pulled back and smiled as Danny still held on to her.

Aiko swallowed as she cupped his face with one hand and leaned in to give him a quick kiss on the cheek.

When she pulled back she smiled at Danny who was now hot pink. "It's really not that big a deal." He instantly rushed to explain. "It's just some flowers and a small gift, honestly."

Aiko smiled at him. "You show up here nice and early to drop these off when I would have come to the palace anyway. I know you, Daniel Rand. You said you are taking the day off. And I can put two and two together. Day off work, showing up early, getting me a gift, making sure I was dressed casually." Aiko stopped. "You have plans for today… don't you?"

Danny smiled. He leaned in and kissed Aiko on the forehead. "My betrothed is not only the most beautiful woman in K'un-Lun but also the smartest."

Aiko felt her face heat up as she hugged Danny around the neck once more and buried her head in his neck.

"You are so sweet!" Aiko smiled as she pulled back.

"Open your gifts." He smiled.

Aiko nodded as she sat down at the table. "These should be put in water." She picked up the flowers. "They're really pretty."

Danny nodded as he walked over to Aiko's small vanity and poured some water from a pitcher into a small vase that was sitting on her dresser.

"Here." He offered as he sat down next to Aiko.

Aiko easily put the flowers into the vase. She easily moved the little box closer to her.

"What did you get me?" Aiko asked. Her hands rested on the lid of the box but she did not remove it.

"I am not going to tell you." Danny teased. "Open it."

"Hmm…" Aiko paused. "Is it food?"

"No." Danny shook his head.

Aiko watched it for a moment.

"Aiko… just open it." Danny sighed.

Aiko nodded. "Ok, ok, don't rush me."

Aiko took a deep breath. "How many other betrothed men show up at their fiancée's house at this hour. Do my parents know you are here?"

Danny sighed. "Yes, Aiko, now open it up."

"Fine," Aiko laughed.

She slowly and delicately lifted the lid off the box and looked down at the messy cloth that was under it.

Aiko picked it up. "It's kind of heavy."

Danny nodded.

Aiko slowly unwrapped the fabric and stared at the beautiful object in her hands.

"This has to be porcelain!" She said instantly. "Danny, this must have cost a lot."

"Don't worry about it." Danny dismissed. "Do you like it?"

Aiko finished unwrapping it and sat it down on the table in front of her. "I have no idea what to say."

It was a porcelain bridge that that two figures standing on it; a girl in a detailed dress and a man in more common robes.

Aiko picked it up and studied the design. The bridge had many birds engraved on it. To the point that was what the main structure of the bridge was made of.

There was railing on either side. On the supporting legs of the bridge were different carvings on each side. On the girl's side, there were baskets and looms, and fabrics all stacked up. And on the boy's side was oxen.

Aiko placed it down and admired it for a while. "Danny, it's really pretty."

"There is one more thing in there." Danny prompted.

Aiko cocked her head at him. "You really got me more?"

"It's not a big deal." Danny shrugged.

Aiko smiled. "It kind of is."

She looked down into the box and pulled out a small hardcover book. The cover was leather and had dark lettering engraved on it.

THE FOUR GREAT FOLKTALES

Aiko smiled. "That is all, right?"

"Yes," Danny smiled. "That's all there is."

Aiko smiled and hugged Danny around the neck. "Thanks." She once more gave him a kiss on the cheek, this time, not as rushed.

Danny smiled. "Ready to go?"

"You bet." Aiko smiled.

Danny got up and offered her a hand up.

Aiko took it as Danny pulled her to her feet.

Aiko easily picked up her gifts and walked over to the dresser. She placed them down and smiled at them before meeting Danny at the door and slipping on her shoes as Danny put on his and a cloak, and passed Aiko a cloak as well.

"Ready for a great day?" Danny asked.

"Yes." Aiko smiled. "Completely."

The streets were packed. Everyone was outside and celebrating. Shops were decorated and opened.

Vendors were making their normal meals, benefiting from a large number of people out in the early morning.

Most people, Danny and Aiko's age were either with a group of friends or with their betrothed or spouse.

Aiko hugged Danny's arm as they walked through the crowd. They were not the only ones wearing cloaks. Other people were also avoiding the chance of being recognized.

"It's busy out here," Aiko commented as she hugged Danny's arm.

"Yeah," Danny agreed. "But it's a nice change of pace from the palace. It's so quiet there. It's not very busy."

Aiko smiled. Her stomach ached and she put a hand on it. "Danny, I'm hungry. I didn't get breakfast on the way out the door."

"Neither did I," Danny sighed. "I was in a rush not to get caught."

Aiko smiled and shook her head. "Do you have any money?"

"Yeah, I figured I should bring some just to be on the safe side," Danny replied.

Aiko smiled. "Well, that's good."

Danny smiled. "Come on. Let's go get something to eat."

Aiko hugged his arm tighter. "Sounds good."

Danny led Aiko through the busy crowd. Aiko hugged his arm tightly to avoid getting separated from him as he led her across the street.

Aiko sighed and her stomach growled.

"What do you want to eat?" Danny asked.

Aiko shrugged. "I don't know."

"Well, eat light. Nothing heavy," Danny said easily.

"Why?" Aiko asked.

"I have plans for later," Danny announced with a smile.

"Oh boy," Aiko sighed. "This will end well."

Danny nudged Aiko in the side. "Hey." He said sternly. "Maybe I'll just take Ryu instead."

Aiko stuck out her leg and tried to trip him.

Danny easily danced around the attacks at his feet. "Mature."

Aiko smiled up at him. "I know I am. How lucky are you to have me?"

Danny smiled at her. "More than you will ever know."

Danny looked up at his gaze locked on a small shop. "I have found breakfast."

Danny pulled Aiko along through the crowd as he walked over and slipped in the door.

It was a pastry shop and quite busy inside.

"Let's sit down." Danny nodded to a small table in the corner.

Aiko smiled as she walked over to the table. "It's cozy here. And it's nice that it's so busy."

"You actually get privacy in the most crowded places like this." Danny smiled. "This is so much better than sitting in my office."

"You have a good job. Don't complain." Aiko corrected.

"Yeah," Danny nodded.

"Good morning," A voice greeting them. "It's been a busy morning, so I'm sorry for any inconveniences."

The pair looked up at the girl.

"Today we're doing a small quick menu. We have Crystal Cakes, Mango Pudding, Mahua, and some varieties of Dim Sum. And we are serving Bancha Green Tea today." The girl smiled. "What would you like?"

"Uh, mango pudding," Aiko decided.

"What Dim Sum do you have?" Danny asked.

"Mantou is what I would recommend at this time in the morning. It is not too heavy."

Danny nodded. "That will be fine, and some mahua to share."

"Sure thing," The girl smiled. "I'll be back in a bit."

Danny smiled. "This is amazing."

"Just being out?" Aiko asked.

"Yeah," Danny smiled.

"You need help," Aiko reported.

Danny shrugged. "That's what I have you for."

Aiko sighed.

She looked around the busy restaurant. "What's it like to kind of just know you rule over all of this?"

"Hm?" Danny asked.

"What is it like for you to be here as... you know?" Aiko asked she kept her voice down some. "How does it feel?"

"It's different," Danny said looking around. "It's not really that special. I don't think so. I guess that's because people started treating me like they do before I left."

Aiko nodded.

A girl walked over and put two cups on the table and filled them up. "Enjoy."

Aiko smiled and picked up her cup.

Danny also picked his up. "To the double seventh. And to our engagement."

Aiko's face heated up as she quickly tapped her glass against Danny's and took a drink.

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