A Splintered FanFic- The Start Of Forever

Chapter Six: The Proposal

(SPOILER ALERT)
Date: September 7, 2014

Where: Wonderland

I practically stumbled into Wonderland, I was in such a rush to get here. 12:08. Damn it, I'm late. I shoot into the air and head towards Morpheus's house as fast as I can. I fly over purple meadows filled with snoring lavender bushes. I admire the view of the diamond tree that is the heart of Wonderland. I don't know how I could have even thought of leaving this place. This is my home and this is wear I belong.

I see Morpheus's estate and slowly descend down to it. I successfully land. I wish Morpheus was here to see it. I'll just tell him about it later. Right now I'm running inside. I dash upstairs and into his room. I swing open the door to find the room empty. Gossamer comes up behind me. She's smiling like she knew I would choose her master the entire time.

"He's in his study." She says.

I thank her and walk away, down the hall and to his study. I slowly open the door, peering inside. The rooms a mess. It looks like a bull was let loose and knocked everything out of place. The only piece of furniture that is left standing is a high backed chair in front of the fire place. It's black with worn leather. Someone is sitting in it. I walk over to the chair, careful not to step on anything. I see Morpheus sitting with his left arm propped against his knee, leaning his head onto his hand. He's cursing under his breath.

I stand in front of him. He doesn't notice me. I gently place my hand on his right. He startles and looks at my hand touching his. He looks up at me in disbelief. He shoots to his feet, his smile back. He picks me up under my arms and twirls me around once before stopping to bend down and kiss me deeply. I kiss back just as deep. He pulls away for a moment to look at me, making sure it's really me.

"I thought-" his voice is hoarse. "I thought you decided to stay with Jeb."

I smile and place my hand on the side of his face. "Never." I kiss him again.

He pulls away, his face troubled. "When you weren't here by 12:00, I assumed the worst and came back here. I was a little..." He clears his throat. "I was a little angry." He gesture around the room. I lift an eyebrow at him with a hint of humor.

"A little?"

"Do not underestimate my love for you." He says with a seductive smile. I blush and laugh.

"How could I? All Jeb does is tell me what to do. You may not always be honest, but you believe in me. You let me decide things for myself." I smile with a blush. "Besides, I only love you." His jewels become a spaz of emotions and colors. Happy, affectionate, proud, loving.

He picks me, my legs wrap around his waist on instinct. He kisses me. I hear his familiar lullaby in my head. I smile into the kiss.

Little Blossom in black and red, speaks the truth and speaks from her heart, I am yours and you are mine, together at last, you are my queen.

By the time the lovely song is over, he has already carried me to his bedroom and sat me on his bed. Panic creeps up my throat. I try to speak against his lips.

"Morffeoos.." I open my eyes to find him looking at me. He pulls away.

"I know, luv. I wasn't planning on taking your... purity. At least not yet." He smiles softly and my fear melts away. But then Morpheus does something I did not expect. He lets go of me and walks across the room and grabs something small from next to his chess board. He walks back over and get down on one knee. I gasp as he holds a silver ring with a royal blue, diamond center piece. I blink tears from my eyes as he begins speaking.

"I heard this was a human tradition, so I thought you would like it." He laughs a little. "Alyssa, my little luv, I can't even describe what it does to me when I hear your voice and see you smile. I waited 75 years in a cacoon and all of it is worth it to be with you. Will you betroth me?" I think I staired at him in disbelief for too long, because he says, "My arm is getting tired, luv..." I snap out of it and kiss him. I stop kissing him to hug him.

I whisper by his ear, "How could I say no?"

"Is that a yes?" I can hear the smile in his voice.

"Yes." He pulls away to take my hand. I watch as he slides the ring onto my finger. I smile and look closer at it. It kinda.. looks like.. a.. moth. "Oh, Morpheus."

"Say it again."

"Say what again?"

"My name. I love the way you say it."

I laugh, "Morpheus."

He smirks "Soon I'll have you yelling that." I gasp and slap his arm while laughing.

After I've calmed down, he say, "So I did things the human way for you, but in order for it to count in Wonderland, you have to propose to me." He gives me a sexy look, I give him a confused look.

"What? Why?"

"It's like how queens rule Wonderland. The girls propose too." He shrugs. I think about. I guess it does make sense. Women are the dominant figures here.

Looks like I've got some proposing to do.

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Author Note:

I'm sorry for not posting this on time, but I haven't had power or wifi for a few days due to snow....

Also If you want to see one of these chapters in Morpheus's point of view, just leave a comment on the chapter. I have been wanting to do a few mini chapters in his POV for a while now.

And don't worry I'm not done with this book. I will post at least three more chapters here.

Lastly, If you have enjoyed my writing, a like would be much appreciated. :)

Thanks for reading,
~A