Chapter 8: The Moment of Truth
Narrator's Perspective:
As the gang goes to bed time passé by and it's about morning already so as early as it can be Xander wake up to get ready then he wakes Cupa up so they can head down to the courtyard when they went down Chrome, Stella, Motor and Andr were there to watch the fight and along with the Creeper King and the waiting Rot so Xander told Cupa to go to beside her father and remain calm …
Rot: I'm surprised you didn't chicken out.
Xander: (smiles) What a coincidence that was the thing I was supposed to say to you.
Creeper King: Okay enough talking already, when you're ready you can start the fight anytime.
Xander: (a serious expression shows on his face) …
Rot: (smirks) All right I'll make the first move!
Xander's Perspective:
As Rot screams he charges and delivers a punch to me but instead he hits the ground causing rocks to fly around him but I manage to dodge it, next Rot jumps up to chase me and delivers a powerful punch good thing I blocked it with my arms though it was painful I didn't scream then it was my turn I draw out my first sword and charge at him, I slash him hard in the chest then kicks him on the right side of his stomach he coughs out blood but then smiles I became worried as he suddenly grew into a huge muscular zombie he then grabs hold of me tightly and said "Give up now if you don't want to die!" I smiled at him and got one hand lose the one with sword and stabbed his huge hand causing it to bleed severely he let go of me and screamed while whirling up a punch "You good for nothing bastard!" I jump thinking I was able to dodge it but when I did he followed with his other fist and punch me downward landing on my back that's when he continued to punch me repeatedly I felt a ton of f***ing pain I thought I was done for I couldn't move that's when I heard Cupa say "Don't give up I know you can do it!" then Rot looked at her and smirked "Your friend is already down he can't fight anymore he lost the battle I won already!" he then returned to normal size and started towards Cupa that's when I said "Don't you go near her! The fight is still not over not until I fulfill my promise to Cupa!" I stood up and ran towards Rot with all my might and double slashed him from behind causing an X mark to appear behind his back, as he dropped he said "How do you still have strength left when I pounded you to dust!" I answered "I didn't, I just had the will power to go on and that's what gave me a chance to deliver a powerful blow plus you should never let your guard down no matter what!" the Creeper King stood up and said …
Creeper King: The victor is Xander so it seems I shall grant your requests and for Rot I'm sorry but you lost and a deal is a deal so …
Rot: I … understand … Xander won and I lost … I will follow what you said.
Creeper King: Very well, here the two of you should get healed up! (throws a Super Healing Splash potion)
Xander: (stretches) Ahhh that feels much better!
Rot: I guess I'll take my leave now!
Xander: Wait Rot don't go just yet!
Rot: And why is that?
Xander: (puts out a hand) Let' put this fight behind us okay? You seem to be a worthy opponent I would love to be rivals with you.
Rot: (smiles) Pfft! Hahahaha you seem to be out of your mind did I hit you too much but the fact that we get to be rivals I like! So sure why not? (shakes hands with Xander)
Xander: (smiles) Thanks!
Rot: (smiles) Come to the Zombie Kingdom if you'd got time? I'm ready for a rematch any time!
Xander: Yeah I know!
Rot: So I'll be taking my leave now … Farewell!
Xander: Take care Rot!
Creeper King: Now that the fight is over let's head back inside to discuss about more pressing matters.
At the Castle …
Creeper King: Okay now that everything has been clarified Cupa can now choose who she wants to marry.
Cupa: Really Dad?!
Creeper King: Why yes my daughter since Xander won his requests will be granted.
Cupa: (goes down and hugs Xander) Yay! thanks to you Xander I can pick who ever I want now.
Xander: (scratches the back of his head) Well no biggy all I wanted was for you to be happy.
Cupa: (looks at her father) Dad I have chosen the person I want to marry.
Creeper King: Already?! Well who is it?
Cupa: (hugs Xander tighter) Well I want to marry Xander!
Xander: …
Everyone: (grins)
Creeper King: I see …
Xander: (blushes) *sigh* I thought you just said that so you will get to choose your own?!
Cupa: Yeah and my own will be you! I really want to marry you! (kisses Xander on the cheek)
Creeper King: I knew this would be coming but anyways I'd like to give you my blessing Xander you just need to tell me when you want to get married, okay?
Xander: (blushes even more) Uhhhh … Cu-cupa you can stop doing that it's embarrassing!
Cupa: (looks at Xander seductively) Why should I?
Xander: Because ummmm *gulp* I feel something bad is gonna happen her look in her eyes what is she planning?
Xander: (a serious expression shows on his face) *sigh* Creeper King before really celebrating I need to confirm something important.
Creeper King: Hmmm? And what may that be and will it take long?
Xander: I can't tell you but give me 3 days to do it!
Cupa: Xander, what's all this about so suddenly?!
Xander: (whispers) I'll tell you later when were alone, okay?
Cupa: O-okay …
Xander: So, do you agree?
Chrome: What's Xander talking about?
Stella: And what does he need to confirm?
Motor: Is it really that important that he doesn't tell?
Andr: I wonder what's going on in his mind.
Xander: (looks at the 4) And when will you stop asking questions?
Chrome: Maybe later?
Xander: (looks back) *sigh* So what will your decision be?
Creeper King: Okay I'll give you three days to do your confirmation but on one condition.
Xander: What may that be?
Creeper King: When your day limit stops you need to tell what is it you're confirming whether you're done or not, is that okay?
Xander: It's okay.
Creeper King: Then it is settled (looks at Motor and Andr) Oh so this is the young lad the will marry Andr!
Cupa: (a surprised expression shown on her face) What?!
Chrome: Motor and Andr are …!
Stella: Getting married?!
Xander: When will the Marriage start?
Motor&Andr: (blushes deeply) Oh shut it! (looks at the Creeper King) but how did you know?
Creeper King: Well yesterday Andr's Dad went here and told me that her daughter has a fixed fiancée and was a small but smart so I figured it was you Motor.
Motor: *sigh* Well we were planning to keep it a secret.
Andr: *sigh* but it seems it's too late already …
Chrome: (smiles) so it is true …
Stella: (jumps high) Congratulation you two!
Cupa: Yeah congrats and never would've expected that you two would get together.
Motor: (scratches back of head) hehehehe I guess it was faith or something, right Andr?
Andr: (blushing deeply) Fa-faith?! So we we-were destined a-all along?!
Motor: Easy there Andr!
Chrome,Stella&Cupa: ahahahahahahahaha
Xander: (looks at the other's) *sigh* I need time to think about this I just can't celebrate already, not when this are my feelings. (walks away)
Cupa: (tilts her head) Hmmm?
At night in Cupa's room …
Xander: (sits down at the balcony chair) *sigh*
Cupa: What's the problem Xander? (put's hand on Xander's shoulder)
Xander: (looks back) Oh it's well umm … whoa! (moves back)
Cupa: Hmmm? (tilts her head) what's wrong?
Xander: (closes eyes and blushes) What do you mean what's wrong?! Why are you in your underwear only?!
Cupa: Why there's nothing wrong in doing so plus were gonna get married so there's nothing wrong with you seeing my body, right?
Xander: (looks down) That was what I was about to talk to you about but first put on your pajamas!
Cupa: Hmph! Fine!
Later …
Cupa: Okay, I have clothes on! now what were you saying?
Xander: I wanted to ask you why would you choose me there are hundreds of guys who are willing to marry a cute princess like you! So tell me why?
Cupa: Well of course you're the nicest guy I know second you're the one who saved me before and third you're a cute, kind hearted and sweet kind of guy and that's what I like about you the most! (smiles)
Xander: (looks up at Cupa) Is that all?
Cupa: Huh?!
Xander: I said is that all?! Aren't there any deeper meanings on why you want to marry me? I'm just some poor guy who has nothing special on him! Now think of it is there anything else I have besides a good heart?
Cupa: No Xander, there is not anything else you have but what I'm looking for is a guy who has a good heart! I f you still remember the first day we met? Ever since that day I have taken a liking to you and as days past I begin to … to …
Xander: To what?!
Cupa: (blushes and hugs Xander) to love you! That's the reason why on top of all what I said the reason why I chose you wasn't only because you were kind to me, not because you saved me and not because you were forced to, I chose you because I love you even as short as the days we've spent together I know my feelings were real for you!
Xander: …
Cupa: and that's … and that's … why … I wanted to … marry you! It's because I love you with all my heart and now it's my turn to ask you do you love me?
Xander: That was the first thing I needed to confirm.
Cupa: Huh?
Xander: The first thing I needed to confirm was whether you really love me or not and since that's been checked it's time for the second, it's whether I love you or not.
Cupa: (tears start to drop) Wha-what do you mean whether you love me or not?
Xander: (wipes Cupa's tears) It's because right now I don't know my true feelings everything is getting all mixed inside my heart and I'm having a hard time thinking whether this are true feelings for you or not.
Cupa: (wipes tears) So within the 3 day period that's what your gonna do think if it's true or not?
Xander: Yes, that's the case you do understand right?
Cupa: Ye-yes I do understand don't worry I won't stop you and your decision.
Xander: And also I'll be leaving outside the Kingdom so I can do it quietly, is that okay?
Cupa: Ye-yes it's okay but when will you do that?
Xander: Tomorrow, I'll be building a house near the Kingdoms on top of the flat hill where we saw the Kingdoms ourselves that's where I'll be.
Cupa: I see …
Xander: Now let's go to bed early.
Cupa: Yes okay.
Xander: (goes to bed) Well Good night Cupa!
Cupa: (goes to bed) Go-good night Xander … I'm acting as if it's okay with me but I can't say no to Xander I shall respect his decision whether I like or not but still hearing him say that he doesn't know what he feels about me is a pain but it will be alright … I hope so *sob*
Narrator's Perspective:
As Xander tells Cupa what he wanted to confirm Cupa becomes real sad deep down but she can't say no to Xander for she shall respect whether his answer will be a yes or a no so the only thing that can be done is to wait on what his decision would be …
Author's Note:
I hope you enjoyed Chapter 8 and I appreciate all your support thank you very much so anyways have Good Day/Night and take care everyone :)