Nightmares to Dreams

7

After dark and after the park closed-

Levi was waiting outside a small store. He fidgeted with his outfit. It was a dark grey brocade, long jacket with gold and black embroidery detail work, a white shirt underneath, black pants, black knee high boots and of course his favorite thing, his cravat. He heard a door open. Levi's heart skipped a beat seeing Hanji. She was dressed in a long, elegant purple gown. The skirt was slightly poufy and flared out like an A-Line, the top was ruched and wrapped around her torso, a sweetheart neckline showed off her delicate feminine figure. She also had clean bandages on; her shoulder bandage had purple and clear crystals attached to it. Her makeup had been done is a simply yet beautiful way, a light smoky eye and a pink shimmery lipstick. On top of her head sat a purple crystal crown.

"Wow," Levi said.

"I look...uhm ridiculous?" Hanji asked.

"No, you look absolutely breathtaking," Levi replied walking to her.

Hanji blushed.

"You look pretty damn handsome," she said.

Levi took her hand in his.

"Shall we my lady?" he asked with a bow.

Hanji giggled and blushed even more. Levi lead her into the main area of the park, right where the castle was. A photographer was waiting.

"Levi...what...what is this?" Hanji asked.

"I thought it could be fun for us to do our own style Disney fairytale shoot," Levi replied.

"After all, I did say you were my queen."

The two began their shoot. It was a play on Cinderella in a way, but more Levi and Hanji. The royal Cinderella carriage rolled up to the scene. Levi helped Hanji into it.

"Okay, so for this shot, I want you miss, to be coming out of the carriage and with your hand ready to take his hand," the photographer said.

Hanji got ready. Levi stood nearby. After a little more direction from the photographer, the shot was perfect. It was nearly midnight by now.

"One last shot and then that's it for the evening," the photographer said.

They had Hanji with her back to Levi as if she were walking away like in Cinderella. Levi was to be a few feet behind her with his hand reaching out to try and catch her. This was all just a cover for what Levi had planned.

"On the count of three, I want you to turn around miss, then we will get the reuniting shot as fireworks go off in the background behind the castle," the photographer said.

Hanji nodded and got ready. Levi looked at the photographer and nodded.

"One...two...three!" the photographer said.

Hanji turned around, her heart skipping a beat. There was Levi, down on one knee holding out an open ring box.

"L-Levi?" Hanji could barely say.

"Life has its ups and downs, and through it all, you and I have weathered every storm," Levi said.

"I don't want to wait any longer. You are and have always been my world. Hanji Zoe, will you marry me?"

Hanji nodded, tears falling down her face.

"Yes, yes!" she exclaimed.

Levi placed the ring on her finger. He stood up, wrapping his arm around her waist. Levi pulled Hanji close and kissed her lovingly. Fireworks erupted in the background. This was going to be the most wonderful memory for them and the photographer caught it all on camera.