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Scott worked hard on this project. In A mountain, he build a cave with a grass patch and a pond. A blanket, patched together with their colors lays on the green ground, surrounded by many flowers. Both their banners hang on the wall above the pond. Food and lighting looks inviting.
It is perfect. There is no way, that Jimmy could not get the hint. Well, Scott is about to propose more than just a relationship to the swamp emperor. So maybe even if Jimmy got the hint, he will be a little off. But the elven prince is not someone to do things halfheartedly. He wants something, then he goes for it. And for a while now, he wants the other emperor. The elven prince takes in the sight of his work. He is ready. Today is the day. He will ask Jimmy to marry him.
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Scott waits nervously in front of his home in Rivendell. Jimmy will be ariving any second now. He walks up and down, passing his door many times. Logicaly, this couldn't go wrong. The elven prince is a real catch: tall, good looking, powerful, clever, nice and humble. And he is confident, there sparked something between them. If the way Jimmy blushes around him was something to go by.
Suddenly rockets can be heard. The elf looks up to see the Codfather fly towards him. He clumsily lands in front of Scott, fixing the cod mask he wears outside. "Hi there!", the blonde says, giving a small wave. Scott can't stop the fond smile that spreads on his face. "Hey, I'm glad you could make it.", he says, skipping the expected handshake and going straight for the hug. Jimmy is overwhelmed first, but quickly mirrors the gesture. As the elf leans back, to separate from the other, he notices the change of color on the blonde. Satisfaction spreads in Scott's chest at the sight. "Of course I would make time for you. You said there was something to discuss?", the emperor inquires. "Yes, follow me." Scott leads the other to a waiting minecart station. Despite Jimmy's hesitation, he gets in. They go around the mountain, then through vines and inside a short tunnel. The cart stops and the elf's heart pounds hard in his chest as he looks over to the other emperor. Jimmy's eyes are blown, the light sparkles in them as he looks around. His lips are parted in amazement until he finaly speaks. "Scott, that's...amazing." The blonde walks between the flowers, carefully avoiding to step on them while his finger gently glide over the ones in reach. Scott swollows thickly. Jimmy steps to the pond and falls to his knees. He reaches for the water as one of the fish comes to the surface to greet him. "All cods...", he notes. "Of course.", Scott's voice is soft, taking to stand next to the other. Then Jimmy stands up, gazing on the wall above the pond. "Our banners..." The elf has to open the first button on his shirt, hoping to get some air in his lungs. "Yes.", is all he manages. The shorter male still doesn't look at the elf. He is busy taking in the scene. His gaze falls on the blanket with food. "This...has our colors." Scott hates how Jimmy's short statements make him feel so nervous. "They go so well together.", the blonde adds which almost gives the elf a heart attack. "I think so, too.", he presses the words through his teeth. Jimmy sits down on the blanket and pats the spot next to him. Scott follows, head spinning.
They eat a piece of cake each. Suddenly Jimmy reaches for Scott's face and the elf forgets how breathing works. A gentle finger slides over Scott's cheek. But whatever spell had fallen over them was quickly broken. "Oh! Sorry, you...there was cake...um, I'm sorry.", he stumbles over his words and moves his hand. Scott grabs the oportunity... and Jimmy's hand. He holds it firmly in his own. "It's alright. Becouse it's you.", he says. In his mind, Scott pats himself on the back, enjoying the change of color on the other. "Why would you trust me like this?" Jimmy asks with a hesitant voice, "And why would you build this for me? Is it becouse I saved you?" This is it. From here on Scott will work out how to propose. 'Go with the mood', he tells himself. He holds Jimmy's gaze, squeezing the hand just a little. "It's becouse I like you. You are just, so kind and gentle that I think we compliment each other really well. When you saved me, that just sealed it for me.", Scott watches as Jimmy's eyes grow wide his bottom lip gets cought between his teeth. Then there is silence. One heartbeat. Second heartbeat. Third heartbeat. The blonde releases his lip and begins to speak, "I should return the favour, if this is going where I think it's going." With his free hand the Codfather reaches for his mask and takes it off. For the first time, Scott sees the other emperor's face. The skin is light, presumably from wearing the mask all the time. It complements his green eyes. No wrinkles from the time spent under water, no slimy scales. Just a beautiful young man. Scott's throat feels dry. He didn't know what to expect but he is pleasantly surprised. "Yeah, not really fishy. That's why I wear the mask. I don't want them to make fun of me." For a moment the elf wants to ask wether he is talking about the humans or fish. But he settles on something more on the topic he wants to reach. "I think you should wear it less. You look greate." Jimmy changes color and Scott gets to enjoy it even more when more of the face is visible. "Thanks.", the blonde whispers, "So, is this....um." Butterflys flutter in the elven prince's chest. "Jimmy I want this very much. Please, would you..." Scott just pauses to take a deep breath but Jimmy cuts in. "Yes! I'd love to form a alliance with you!" His eyes shimmer with joy. The elf is baffled. "Oh Scott, that's so greate! I always thought we would work really well together, too.", the blonde takes both of the elf's hands in his own. "I will establish a safer route between our empires. Oh and I would love to have you build something that resembles Rivendell in my empire." Full of excitement, Jimmy suddenly lets go of the hands and stands up. Without thinking Scott mirrors him. "Ah I need to map out a area for you to build in. And I need to look for the safest rout.". Then he contains his excitement just enough to put a hand on Scott's face and smile at the elf. And what a smile it is, shy and sweet. "Thank you so much. You made me really happy." Scott, the lovesick idiot that he is, leans into the touch, "No, it's the other way around." Jimmy smile brighter before leaving with a excited 'See you soon!'
And the prince of Rivendell stands there for a while longer .