Rukiea looked at Jay. "That's not cool Jay... I'm a good enough fighter.. I don't even have to look.." She held Mallick's hand and walked alongside him. "We've only known each other for a day... I'm very happy.." She rested her head on his shoulder.

Jake smiled and looked at Leena. "What else do you have to cook? Maybe I can help... I don't want you doing everything.. I owe you for saving me from loosing too much blood." Jake looked down at his bandaged hands.

"Yeah, Jay, speak for yourself!" Mallick laughed, grinning. "I'm happy to, Rukiea..." he whispered, wrapping an arm around her shoulder.

"No, Jake, that's exactly why you shouldn't be working!" Leena laughed, "Leave the work to me, finnish setting everything up, its less strenuous. Besides, I saved a life worth saving."

Rukiea blushed slightly and looked at Mallick. "OH really? Can you handle me? Do you have what it takes to be my boyfriend? You are dating a warrior... and aprotector.." She smiled and her eyes falshed red. She looked into the forest and noticed something move. "Is that human?" She tried to focus, but she was still adjusting to her vision length. She threw a kunai at the spot and heaard a squeal. "OH NO! I bet that was a rabbit!" She ran through the bush.

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Jake looekd at Leena and chuckled. "I'm ntohign specail." He kissed her cheek and grabbed the cups, forks, knives, and spoons. He set them up neatly and identically. "Alright.. Is that good enough?"

MAllick chuckled at Rukiea's speech, and was about to answer, when she threw  knife into the forrest. "What was...?", he cried out, following Rukiea into the underbrush.

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"To me, you are the most precious jewel." Leena said softly, blushing, "The table looks perfect, Jake."

Rukiea looked at the knife and a few inches under it, she saw a fainted rabbit. It looked shocked, but it was still breathing. "Oh noo... I almost hit this poor baby rabbit!!" She picked it up and looked back at Mallikc. "Hehe.. I almost hit a bunny.. Now, answer me. Do you have what it takes?" She stood up and walked over to Mallick, placing her hand on his chest. She held the rabbit in her other arm.

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Jake smiled and looked at her. "Ay.. if a lump of coal can be a jewel in your eye, then your an even prettier diamond that sparkles without haveing to be polished. Naturally beautiful.. Naturally a gift.. Naturally someone to love." He looked at her. "Do you think the king would let me resign as a warrior and work as a butler? Therefore, i can't be forced to leave when Rukiea dn Jay finish their jobs here?"

"Of course, I do, Rukiea", MAllick said seriously, smiling gently at her. "Can I hold the bunny?" he asked after several secconds of silence.

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"Jake..." Leena whispered, staring at him with amazement on her eyes, "I am none of that, but I love you more than anything... I don't know what the king will say, but you can ask... I think Rosalie would want them to stay, though. If Rukiea leaves, MAllick can go with her, but Rosalie cannot travel with Jay, she is a princess."

Rukiea looked at Mallick and smiled sweetly. "Of course. Don't let your muscular arms squish the poor baby." She placed the bunny in his hands and smiled. She stepped closer and had her body against his. She tiptoed a little and kissed Mallick's lips. She smiled and held his hand. Rukiea began to walk back to the castle. She began to walk the perimeter again.

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Jake looked at her. "Yes, but I wish not to be forced to leave. What if he forces all warriors to leave? Plus, I'm not fix to carry my sword anymore. It strained my wrists when I tried to lift it before.. I do not wish to fight anymore. But i wish not to be kicked out because I am useless." He looked at her. "I'll be back.." He walked toward the stairs and walked up slowly. What if he rejects me once again? What if.... He shook his head and stopped in front of the kings door. He gently knocked on the huge doors leading to the royal bedroom.

Mallick gently cradled the bunny in his free hand as Rukiea pulled him back in the direction of the castle. "I'm not that strong, you know", he said softly, smiling.

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"Jake, even if he bannishes you, I'll be going with you. I will not leave you, Jake." Leena said, watching as he walked up the stairs.

Rukiea laughed and looked at Mallick. "You are quite the joker. Your rippling muscles are enough to squish the baby.' She smiled and kissed Mallick's cheek. "Do not doubt your strngth, nor the size of your muscles.." She walked slower.

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Jake stepped up to the doors of the King's room. He breathed deeply and looked at the doors towering over him. is heart pumped faster. He knocked on teh door and heard teh echo. He shivered.