Is it weird that I'm about to feature a song from a movie I didn't like? Probably...
“Here you go, guys. A Fluffleberry latte for Poppy, an espresso with a foam heart for Smidge, and for Branch... hot chocolate, no whipped cream."
“Thank you, Lily," Poppy said as the trio took their drinks. “So, how does it feel to be engaged?"
“No different than I usually feel," Lily answered.
“Well, we're very happy for you and Archer," said Branch.
“Yeah, and everyone else in the village is happy, too," Smidge added.
“Yeah, except for Willow," Lily pointed out. “I don't know why, though."
Flashback
It had been two days since the benefit concert. Ever since Archer proposed to Lily, she had been happy-- well, happier. She then noticed her cousin, Willow, departing the Caterbus Express. Lily decided to say hello.
“Hey, Willow," she greeted. “What's up?"
“Nothing," she muttered. “What's up with you?"
“Not much, but Archer and I are engaged."
Willow scoffed. “Isn't that interesting?"
With that, Willow went home without another word.
End flashback
“That's weird," Poppy said. “Willow's usually over the moon about weddings. Even though she's never been to one."
Branch took this into consideration. “If this happened when Willow got back from Bergen Town, maybe some--"
“We're gonna make her happy for you and Archer!" Smidge interrupted. “We're going to make her hug you and cry happy tears for you!"
“That's not necessary," Lily argued.
“Of course it's necessary," Poppy insisted. “You and Willow are family, and she should congratulate you. Wouldn't you do the same if she found Mr. Right?"
“Well, yeah, except that--"
“It's settled, then," Poppy interrupted. “Willow's gonna be over that moon even if we have to throw her!"
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In the Duckweed family tree, Willow lied on her bed and stared at the ceiling. She was too depressed to do anything else. Suddenly, she heard a critter singing a cheerful tune.
“WILLOW, THE PHONE'S RINGING!"
“Here's an idea, Ma, ANSWER IT!" she shouted.
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In The Stardust
FanfictionBefore I begin, I want to explain the character Lily Stardust a little. She's a talented pastry chef who loves opera and is a little obsessive-compulsive. Okay, a lot. She also isn't the best at expressing her true feelings about... anything. For th...
