At a time some would argue is a day after Christmas and some would argue it is two days after Christmas, Cassandra’s birthday is upon us.
And Alexander wanted to make a party, but Cassandra did not; so of course he did as she wished and did not set up a party, which is killing him on the inside.
But then what would they do? How would they celebrate the occasion? Alexander is dead set on making this woman happy even if it kills him!
So he prayed to Brightman. The reason he did was to make a magically secret conversation possible, he could ask Brightman to contact Nightknight and secretly set one up.
Now he has a method of communication that would not leak any signs of colluding, nor would it be obvious that he interacted with them.
You wonder why he did not just start a group chat? Well it may have negative effects on the fate of the superhumans who should not have their second identity spoken off lightly.
After colluding with a couple of overeager teenagers that also want to make this stone faced woman happy, this will be one of many quests that Alexander will give them.
Even though he is a simple quest giver NPC in this, he will use these adventurers to his advantage and they will take his gold and gain experience for doing his bidding.
So after finishing the preparations and plans, Alexander walked over to “his” room in the apartment and pulled out a treasure chest filled with strange magical items.
The treasure chest is one which Chad had lying over somewhere, a chest that could be easily repurposed for magic shenanigans.
And in this chest there is a princess and prince outfit, Cassandra notices the outfits and stares strangely at Alexander who smiles devilishly.
(Alexander:)”Here, change into this and meet me next to this chest in two minutes.” He says before disappearing into his room again to dress up as a prince.
Cassandra stares oddly at the tiara and dress in her hands which looks super frilly and bright pink… this would not be allowed by anybody in her family.
After reconvening at the chest, Alexander physically picked up an ashamed Cassandra who was blushing even harder after getting picked up.
(Cassandra:)”Alexander… what are you planning?” He has an evil smile before he jumps into the chest while holding Cassandra and they both disappear while she screams.
Reappearing on the back of a massive dragon flying through the sky, Cassandra is still being held by Alexander as she stares in shock at the clouds around her and the dragon below.
(Cassandra:)”You- What?” (Alexander:)”Hi, yes I sold my soul. Don’t question it. For one day with you, I will give everything.” He smiles and Cassandra blushes.
Did Alexander just bring her to another world on a date? Looking down on the mega dragon below them and the clouds parting around them as the dragon flies.
The magical fairy forest below the clouds, the beasts, the noises, the baby dragons flying next to the big dragon; Cassandra is amazed by the fairy tale scene.
Alexander calmly sets her down onto the dragon’s back, he motions and speaks. (Alexander:)”Bring the young miss to the waterfall forest, open her eyes to real magic.”
He speaks with confidence and the dragon listens to his order and pierces the clouds, flying beyond the limits of any other dragon, appearing at the destination in less than a minute.
There are pillars of water stretching into the heavens, a “forest” of waterfalls; hills and trees surround the sides and add detail to the pillars of water.
These pillars of gold, blue and green; enchanted with life and fey magic, gathering the dreams of spirits, beasts and elves. A holy land in the fey world.
Flying in between these pillars of water, the dragon’s wings clip some pillar and sprays fine mist into the air as rainbows cover the skies.
Cassandra stares in shock at the most beautiful place in the world, though this is not in the world… Alexander absentmindedly watches the waterfall forest.
This place has memories and dreams which he will never forget, yet none notices his melancholy; Alexander watches Cassandra smile like a little girl, a youthful smile.
And he feels his years of effort has been worth it, the baby dragons notice the tears in his eyes and squeakily growls at him, Cassandra turns around to see Alexander cry.
(Alexander:)”Sorry, just got something into my eyes.” He smiles, but the baby dragons go quiet, the big dragon seems to fly soundlessly… was the noise it made while flying fake?
Cassandra stars shocked at Alexander, she does not know why, but her heart burns and screams while looking at this… silly man.
Like a dog that would not leave her alone, just happy to be there; Cassandra has some tears in the corner of her eyes and Alexander notices and appears at her side instantly.
(Alexander:)”Hey! Are you OK?” He seems truly disturbed, he has never thought he would be able to get this big of a reaction out of Cassandra… this has never happened in all of time.
She smiles with tears in her eyes and his worry is overflowing making her heart into a mess, the surrounding third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh wheels do not know what to say.
The dragon flies through the waterfall “forest”, some waterfalls are sideways and some are bent, but most end in a burst of water and mist, rainbows cloud the “forest”.
Colors stretch off of the rainbows and stain the waterfalls, fish are seen swimming up the waterfalls, sharks and alligators are also in these waters and much scarier beasts.
But Alexander seems preoccupied with caring for Cassandra and checking her temperature and visibly worrying, their foreheads touch as he feels her heat… she is not much warmer.
Cassandra is both embarrassed and happy, this idiot worries about the silliest things; she is obviously not sick, or so she thinks until her fever takes over.
The rest of the journey seems like a fever dream, she thinks they might have kissed, but she can’t be sure… Who would have known she would have this big a reaction to love?