»--Final Phase--« | Ryan Mitchell

(24) A Real Proposal

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"Dumbasses. Fucking dumbasses."

I normally wasn't a cusser. But seeing as I almost witnessed one of my closest friends and best friend's lover almost die, I think I get an excuse. The Rescue Rover groaned as I sped up, speeding towards the rendezvous point Miss Fairweather had given me. I came to a screeching stop in the city, finally spotting them dragging Carter into the road. The castle Bansheera had tried to build had crumbled leaving sand covering the streets.

"Nova!" Ryan shouted.

I threw my seatbelt off and jumped down, helping them load Carter into the back before letting the others pile in.

"Dumbasses!" I yelled, throwing the car into drive.

Ryan looked at me, "What?"

"Running off, almost getting yourselves killed. Skye and I had to watch that entire situation and couldn't do anything. So you're dumbasses!"

Carter groaned, "Where's Skye?"

"I'm taking you to her," I said, slowing down when I realized how fast I went around a curve.

"Don't get us killed in a car wreck before we can get there," Ryan joked to try and lighten the mood, I glared at him, "Sorry."

I pulled up to the Lightspeed base and helped Carter out. Ryan grabbed one arm while I threw the other around my shoulders to help him limp over to the tents I had just left not too long ago.

"Skye?" I shouted, where did she go?

"Skye!" Ryan yelled.

Finally I spotted her, still in the spot she was in when I left, this time she was on the ground staring blankly at the screen where we had watched the battle go down.

Captain Mitchell stepped out of the tent and headed right for us. He looked at Carter with a worry I had never seen in his eyes before.

"She needs you, Carter. She needs to see you. To know that you're okay. She- She thinks you are locked in that tomb."

"Skye?" Carter groaned, this time she looked up. I saw her eyes finally focus as Carter took his arms away from us and limped over to her. She stood up quickly and practically caught him as he fell in her arms. I watched, enamoured by the gentleness she showed him.

"Miss Phillips," a guard said from behind me, "We're going to need some help with emergency clean up, Captain Mitchell said you're the man for the job."

I turned to Ryan, "Guess I've been promoted. Just give me a moment"

The guard nodded and walked off. Ryan finally took off his helmet and smiled, pulling me into a hug and placing a kiss on my forehead. We stood there for a long while, just enjoying each other's presence and the peace that came with knowing the battles were over.

I pulled back to look over as Skye loaded Carter onto a gurney to treat his wounds. With her by his side he'd make a speedy recovery.

"You know, I was going to wait till later... but."

I looked over as Ryan pulled away from me, getting down on one knee.

Skye looked up, squealing in excitement at the sight.

I smiled, "You idiot."

"Your idiot," Ryan chuckled, "Nova Phillips, you've been the love of my life since we were 10. There's no one else I want to spend my life with."

He looked around before taking my hand, "Considering there are no more demons to kill me and I'd deem this a very romantic proposal that's not in our pajamas, Nova Phillips, will you marry me?"

I used my free hand to push his disheveled hair back from his face, "Is there any other answer other than yes?"

Ryan scooped me into his arms. I laughed as I was twirled around before he placed a gentle kiss on my lips.

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Reconstruction had been rushed as much as it possibly could. Now since demons were no longer a threat, the construction teams were able to finish buildings without the worry they'd be toppled over tomorrow. Skye had become very busy, organizing communication between hospitals and Lightspeed to make sure everyone got the care they needed. Finally, after weeks of hard work, the city was starting to heal.

Wedding planning was never something I was excited for, but lucky for me I have an awesome maid of honor and bridesmaids to help. The weight of the engagement ring felt strange, but the excitement that came with it was more than I could ever ask for.

It really went off without a hitch. I was skeptical of using the same Banquet hall we had used for the Lightspeed ball until I saw the decorations, beautiful fairy lights with pristine white table cloths. It truly was perfect.

"Hey," Carter said as I knocked on his door the night before, "I thought you were with the girls getting ready?"

"Do you still have the ring?" I asked him.

Carter looked at me confused, "Yes?"

"Good, are you ready to propose?"

"I... guess so. I was waiting on your wedding to be over so it didn't feel like we were stealing the spotlight-"

I cut him off, "Skye's my best friend, I want to drag her into the spotlight cause she's amazing and deserves to be happy."

Carter nodded, "So... what were you thinking?"

I smirked, "Listen closely because this is going to be a team effort."

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