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It's been two years since Mad King had kidnapped you and the two of you fell in love. A lot has changed. Despite you now being a villain, you still hung out with the Lads. It was awkward at first, but you were your old self; until you were on a heist, of course. But the fights weren't as brutal. The Lads tried their hardest to hurt the two of you as less as possible, the two of you doing the same.
Things were great.
One day, you were hanging out with Gavin Ray and Michael, not in their Lad outfits, outside a café.
"So you still haven't told him our secret identities, right?" Ray asked you. You nodded, smiling. "He even said he doesn't want me to." Michael smiled. "I'm glad he makes you happy." He told you. "It's still a little weird, but your happiness is all that matters." "Thanks, Michael." You said gratefully. "I still can't believe it's been two years!" Gavin nodded in agreement. "And I'm still reeling over how you kicked CorPirate's arse on your own. I wish I could've seen it!" "I'm just lucky the necklace Hilda made also managed to keep me from mind control." You admitted. "And that you gave Ryan one." "Gavin was planning on using his gloves to freeze time." Ray explained. "Hilda had fixed them so they would actually work."
The four of you continued with small talk until you heard someone clear their throat. You turned around and saw Ryan, in a T-shirt and jeans, smiling at you. "Hi, Y/N." He said softly. "Hey, babe." You replied with a smile. You noticed his hands were behind his back. "Whatcha got there?" You asked. Ryan suddenly blushed, taking you by surprise. "Are you... blushing?" You chuckled. He sighed. "Y/N... We've been together for two years now. And I love you from the bottom of my heart I never knew I had. So..." He took a deep breath and got on one knee. Your eyes widened, and you heard your friends gasp. Ryan brought his hands in front of him, revealing a small box. He opened it, and inside was the biggest diamond ring you've ever seen. "Y/N..." He said, looking at you lovingly. "Will you marry me?"
You didn't waste a second.
"Yes!" You exclaimed, running into his arms. He threw them around your neck and kissed you. "Of course I'll marry you, you maniac." You whispered before kissing him again.
"Aw, this is so cute!" Gavin gushed. "It's gross is what it is." Ray grumbled. Ryan pulled back and turned the ring between his fingers. There was an inscription that read 'My Queen.' Ryan slid the ring on your finger before kissing your hand. "Now you're officially my queen." He whispered. You smiled and kissed him again, running your fingers through his hair. He pulled away and held your hand in his. "I suppose we have a wedding to plan, hmm?" You nodded. "I'll get started on that. When you return you can help me." He kissed you cheek before nodding towards your friends. "Don't worry; you'll get an invitation, Lads." The Lads' eyes widened and Ryan chuckled. He winked at you. "I'll see you later." And he was gone.
"Congratulations!" Gavin was the first to say something. He stood up and hugged you. "He knows who we are..." Ray muttered. "Well you guys don't wear masks." You pointed out. Ray sighed. "I guess." He smiled. "Congrats." You smiled back. "Thank you." Michael hugged you. "I'm really happy for you." He said. You nodded. "I am as well."
On the roof of the café, someone was listening.
"Y/N... will you marry me?" The eavesdropper smirked as Ryan proposed to you. "Yes!" He chuckled as you hugged Ryan and he slid the ring onto your finger. "How sweet." The figure sneered. "Too bad ye'll have to reschedule yer weddin'." Footsteps approached. "Is that them?" A deep voice asked. The figure nodded with a smirk. "Aye. That be them; the lass and lad huggin' each other." More footsteps were heard. "What of the two boys and...him?" Another voice asked. "The two boys be not as important as the couple, though their destruction not be discouraged. And he will be dealt with. I promise." The first figure explained. The three watched as Ryan teleported away.
Beardo turned to the CorPirate. "So what's the plan?" CorPirate stared down at you, eyes narrowed. He turned to his allies. "First." He smirked, glancing from Beardo to Fulcrum. He pulled out your old gloves and bracelet from his coat pocket. "I have somethin' that belongs to 'er."
When you returned to the base, you were immediately grabbed by the waist. You squealed in surprise, but it was cut off by lips pressed against yours. You softened into the kiss and rolled your eyes. "Ryan, you jackass." You thought. Ryan chuckled. He pulled away and smirked at you. "Did I scare you?" You pulled out of his grasp and turned around. "You know you did, you piece of shit." He grabbed your waist again and pulled you close to him. He wrapped his arms around your waist and buried his face in your neck. "I love you." He muttered. "I can't believe you want to marry me." You smiled. "I love you, too." You whispered. "Of course I want to marry you." The two of you stood like that for a while, Ryan's arms wrapped around you and his face buried in your neck. "You're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen." He murmured. You sighed happily. "I-" You were interrupted by a knock on the door. You looked up at Ryan with raised eyebrows. Very few people knew the location of the base, those people being some of Ryan's 'business partner's' and the Lads. Ryan thought it would be ok for your friends to know where to find you for emergencies. "Who could that be?" You asked as you headed to the door. "One of the Lads?" Ryan suggested. "I don't think so..." You replied as you opened the door.
No one was there.
"What? No one's-" You stopped when you looked down. Your eyes widened. "Holy shit." You whispered. "Babe?" Ryan called worriedly as he walked up to you. "What's wrong?" You didn't respond, and instead leaned down and picked up-
"Your gloves?" Ryan muttered. You bit your lip. "I..." You gasped when you noticed your bracelet. You picked it up. "How did these... I thought... It's been..." You looked up at Ryan with wide eyes. "Who could've... who else knew... why would someone..." You stammered. "H-he's dead..." Ryan pulled you into a tight hug and sighed. "No. He's not." He admitted. Your head shot up to look at him. "What?!" You exclaimed. "But you pushed him off the skyscraper!" Ryan sighed and pulled your head into his chest. He ran his fingers through your hair. "A few hours after the fight... I went to... clean up the mess." He explained. "The CorPirate... was gone." You tensed up. "He left a note on the building. It read 'Ye know what they say; there always be a second act.' Your gloves and bracelet were gone." You buried your head in his chest. "So he's..." Ryan nodded. "Coming after us." He finished. Things were quiet for a while. "You're staying with the Lads for a while." He said finally. You looked up at him, surprised. "Ryan-" "I made this mistake before, I'm not going to make it again." He interrupted. He looked you in the eyes. "You're my fiance now." He reminded you. "I have to keep you safe." You sighed. "Ok." You replied. "I'll help you pack. You might be there for awhile." Ryan led you to the bedroom the two of you shared. As you finished placing clothes in a suitcase, he grabbed your hands. "Never take these off." He ordered, nodding at your gloves. You nodded. He smiled sadly and grabbed your chin gently, looking into your eyes. "As cliche as this sounds," He whispered. "It hurts to be apart from you." You chuckled lightly. "No, I'm serious." He said. "You completely changed me, Y/N. You taught me how to love. You have become my second half." Your smile faltered, and you felt tears begin to form in your eyes. "Ryan..." You murmured. Your fiance pulled you into a kiss. You wrapped your arms around him tightly. You stayed like that for a while, until Ryan reluctantly pulled away. "Come... I...I'll teleport you to Hilda's lab." He said sadly. "Just in case you might be followed." You sighed and gripped your suitcase. "Ok."
The Lads happened to be at the lab when the two of you appeared.
"Bloody hell!" Vav exclaimed when you appeared in front of him. "Y/N, what the toss are you doing here?" "I want her to stay with you for a while." Ryan told him. The Lads looked at each other. "Why?" X-Ray asked. Ryan sighed. "The CorPirate... isn't dead." The Lads' eyes widened. "What!?" X-Ray exclaimed. "On the day of the fight I went to clean up the mess. I only found a blood spot and this note." He handed the Lads a note. After he read it, X-Ray glared at him. "You mean to tell us... you knew he was alive... FOR TWO YEARS!?!" Ryan chuckled nervously and rubbed the back of his neck."Hehe... whoops." "Yeah, big fucking 'whoops'!" X-Ray growled. Vav looked up at you worriedly. "So you're afraid he'll kidnap her again?" He asked. Ryan nodded. "He knows where our base is. But I don't think he knows where yours is." X-Ray looked from Ryan to you, and his gaze softened. "She'll be safe." You looked at Ryan worriedly. "What about you?" You asked. He smiled and pulled you into a kiss, making X-Ray gag. "Gross." He mumbled. Mogar rolled his eyes. "Like you haven't made out with Hilda in front of us like that before." X-Ray blushed. "Shut up, Mogar." He grumbled.
When Ryan pulled away he placed his forehead on yours. "I'll be fine." He whispered. "But you can't take him on your own." Vav reminded him. "You've admitted to that." Ryan smiled at you. "Don't worry." He told them. "I've been practicing fighting. I'll be fine." You bit your lip before sighing. "Ok. I love you." Ryan grabbed your chin and kissed you again. When he pulled away, you could see the love and worry in his eyes. He could probably see it reflected in yours. "I love you, too." He whispered. He sighed before letting you go. "Goodbye." And he teleported away.
"So... it's like... two years ago."Gavin broke the silence. "You're going to be living with us again." You turned to them and smiled sadly. "Yeah." You murmured. Michael walked over to you, smiling. He put his arm around you and walked you over to the others. "We'll protect you." He told you. You smiled at him. "I know." Hilda walked over to you and smiled. "So he finally proposed, huh?" She said. "About time." You rolled your eyes. "Yeah, yeah." Hilda smirked. "Now we just need Gavin to propose to Ash." Gavin blushed and rolled his eyes. "Bugger off, Hilda." He snapped. "What about you and Ray?" "You two have been dating much longer then we have." Hilda laughed. Gavin groaned. "So I'll carry your stuff." Michael said as he grabbed your suitcase. You smiled at him. "Thanks, Michael." "So why did he teleport you instead of walking here?" Ray asked. "Because the CorPirate might be following me." You explained. "Oh." He said. "So it may be safer for you to wear something like...this?" Hilda replied, tossing you a black hoodie. You smiled and slipped it on, pulling the hood over your head. "And maybe some sunglasses?" Gavin suggested, grabbing a pair from Hilda's worktable. He handed them to you, and you put them on, the shades hiding your eyes. "Yeah. This'll work." You agreed. Ray walked over to you and looped his arm around yours. "So why don't we take you to our new and improved base?" You chuckled. "I'm ready to be wowed."
Ryan reappeared at the base. He looked around, and couldn't help but sigh. "First time in two years I'll be without her." He muttered grimly. "You still have me." A voice in his head said. Ryan rolled his eyes. "I thought I got rid of you." The voice chuckled. "Nope. Your fiance kept you sane enough for me to lie dormant, but without her, I'm able to talk to you." Ryan sighed worriedly. "She's changed my life." He muttered. "I love her more than anything." "Would you give up being a villain for her?" The voice asked. Ryan narrowed his eyes at the CorPirate's question. "You know what? Yes. Yes, I would." The voice chuckled. "You really love her." Ryan nodded in agreement. "Yes. I do."