Hello everyone, you're probably coming from chapter 27 of TFP where everything is going to shit with Aulerie, so I decided hey, why not post a Soulspace thing to make your readers happy again.

I mean it probably won't work but eh... don't be too mad plz?

Also, read to the end.  This part takes place AFTER the events of TFP (a few years after let's say), and it'll reveal something pretty special that'll be happening to your favourite two Ministers long after Valerie becomes Queen.

Let's get started!!  I don't think this'll be too long but eh, I hope you enjoy anyway.

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Heliux

Ah, the 14th of February.

Valentine's Day.  

A day when couples are supposed to be extremely romantic towards each other, giving each other gifts and the like.  

Layra and I are no exception, of course.  Despite us having been through millions of Valentine's Days (albeit most of them were spent apart but still), I always try to make them at least a little special for her.  She deserves it.  

Today is going to be extra special.  

Why, you ask?

Well, I am going to ask Layra to marry me.

A few months ago, together with the Leaders and Her Majesty, we passed a law that allows for fairies, any fairies who wish to do so, to get married.  Frankly, it is about time that we did this.  Layra, I feel, has been starting to hint to me that she wishes for us to take our relationship a step further, so this is what I am doing.  

Originally, I was planning this very big grand gesture, but I decided that something more simple is best.  Something with just the two of us, not some big spectacle that will make others "ooh" and "aww".  

Just something simple and sweet.

The ring I plan to gift her is a simple diamond band with a circular amethyst stone set in its middle.  Layra has always loved the colour violet.  I'm going to take her to the treetops at moonrise- there, we will be able to see the stars.

That's when I'm going to ask for her hand in marriage.

To say I'm nervous is an understatement.

Right now, Layra and I are eating dinner together by candlelight, the two of us alone in our chambers.  She prepared for us a lovely noodle dish after we came back from the castle.  Of course we would visit our daughter today, today is a hard day for her after all.  However, she has her Spirit Soldiers to keep her company.  They appeared to be having a good time when we left them there.

"You're pretty quiet," Layra comments, collecting the now-empty plates and leaving them on her desk to wash later.  "Is everything okay?" her voice is a cross between concerned and cheeky.

"Of course.  I was just taken back by your beauty," I say instantly, giving her a tiny wink.  Her only response is a fond sigh and a gooey smile.

I can't believe that I'm lucky enough to even have the chance of marrying this woman.

"So," I tell her after a pause with my heart beating out of my chest, "I was thinking that we could go to the treetops and look at the stars together.  It is a clear night tonight after all."

"How romantic," she teases, but nods.  "Of course I want to spend time with you, Love.  But why the stars?  You see them all the time."

I shrug.  "Yes, but not often from this perspective.  In addition..." I give her a gooey smile of my own.  "Everything always seems better with you there, my Dear."

"Heliuxxxxx," she whines, playfully swatting at me.  "Fine.  Let's go now, it looks dark enough anyway."

The ring box is in one of my inner suit pockets so that the bulge cannot be seen by any outsider.  "Okay."

The two of us leave the building and fly upward hand in hand.  My mind begins to ascend into a state of panic.  What if I misread her signals?  What if she does not wish to get married?

We break through the leaves and the starlight washes over us both.  "Wow," she breathes out even though she's seen this sight so many times before.  I supposed we are blessed with it.  Most humans live in super-sized cities where even if there are no clouds it is extremely difficult to see the stars.  Every time we are gifted clear skies every single fairy can see the stars, planets, all the galaxies above us.  I suppose it is something to marvel at.

Together we sit on top of the fuzzy leaves, and I feel Layra lean her head on my shoulder as we stare up at the stars.

"I love you," she breathes out into my neck.  "I love you so much."  She snuggles deeper and I smile gently at her.

"I love you too," I whisper to her, the love of my life.  My heart is pounding so hard but I feel my right hand drift toward the ring box.  

"Layra Blackrose, we've known each other for too many years to count.  When I first met you I thought you were the most stubborn, loud-mouthed person that would ever exist, and although I hated you for it back then I love you for both of those things and so much more now.  Who would've thought that we would end up together?  Certainly not I.  But Layra, you are the only person that makes me feel safe, makes me feel loved in a way that is unlike anything else I've ever experienced.  Every day, even though we will live through the same sunrises and sunsets for all eternity, feels fresh and new when I am with you.  You are the only one for me, which is why..." I open the ringbox, revealing the amethyst sparkling with starlight.  

I turn to her.  "Will you marry me... huh?"

My voice trails away as I realize that Layra's fallen fast asleep onto my shoulder.  I shake my head, not even angry that it happened.  A fond smile finds its way onto my face and I lean my head against hers, the two of us pressed close together.

Perhaps this is for the best.  A Valentine's proposal under the stars is very cliché, too cliché for my Layra.  She deserves something special, something that makes her feel special.

I'll give her that ring another day... but for now, I'm just happy to be with her.

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Yes, it's not happening soon, but eventually Heliux and Layra are finally getting married.  These two really deserve it.  

So yeah, happy Valentine's Day, even if you're not in a relationship you should take time to cherish the relationships that you have already and take some time to give yourself a little love.

Have a great day everyone, and remember, a new chapter of TFP is coming out next Sunday!! :)