Futureknight verse: Romantic? Oh yes.

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Porthos studied himself in the mirror carefully as he readjusted his tie, then doublechecked to make sure that Brenda's pretties were all carefully stowed in the bag. That dress would look dashing on her, and withthe help he'd recieved picking out the shoes and jewels to go with it, he was sure to have the most dazzling wife at the resturaunt.

He grinned. This annaversery might pass by his love, but he was going to take her out tonight, no matter what it took.

Zipping the small bag closed after putting in a towel and some babywipes, he went downstairs.

"Here you go," he gave the bag and his coat jacket to Prudence, taking his own towel in which to wrap her in in his hand. "If you'll have the limo waiting, I'll be right back with my beautiful wife."

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"Of course, Master Porthos," said the butler crisply, turning to go. "I shall be in the turnaround."

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"Thank you," he smiled warmly, then hurried away, reaching the horse stables quickly. Carefully, and defying every inch of his tall, built frame, he snuck up behind his gently murmuring wife and threw the towel over her head.

"Freeze, my love, and do not resist," he grabbed her and pinned her to him securely. Turning and hurrying away gleefully he bent towards the hidden head. "For if you do I shall have to lovingly smother you until you concede!"

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Her initial reaction was panic and mayhem, but then she forced herself to take a deep breath and close her eyes. "Is the towel really necessary?"

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"Completely. Utterly. The only bag I could find had a horrible smell in it," he said, panting slightly before reaching the fancy limo used for special outings. He opened the door and climbed in, pulling the door shut as he left her comfortably on a seat. "Away, quickly, my fair Prudence, before she can leap out and escape!"

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A kiss touched his cheek, and then the duffel shifted and half of it vanished as Brenda opened it and took out the contents. "Give me a moment."

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He brightened.

"Prudence helped me," he admitted. "But I chose the dress."

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"I see that." She chuckled to herself as she pulled out the sleek, sparkling gown that she'd put away in storage after wearing it twice. Personally, she wasn't sure that it was her style, but Porthos had bought it and eagerly suggested it every time that they had to go out.

It was the work of a moment to slip it on and put her arms through the holes, then she popped back into sight and presented her back. "Zip?"

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He kissed the smooth skin first, as usualy his breath taken away at the sight of her, then zipped her up.

"Er, Prudence said everything you'd need would be in there," he said, pointing at the bag again.

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Her eyes widened slightly and then glimmered as she remembered that day. She'd been so glad to be well again that she'd gone out looking for dancing and drinking to celebrate... and wound up winning the heart of a Musketeer.

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"Yes... and to celebrate I've the perfect dinner planned at that rather interesting resturaunt, you know, the one where couples may dance as they please?" he looked at her carefully for reaction, his own face split in an excited grin.

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"La Rond? The one that turns?" Her brows lifted slightly.

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"Yes... but I have a special room booked for the dinner," he smiled, thinking of the couple's sweet.

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"Hmmm, true." The corners of her mouth turned up as she gazed at him and ignored both the question and the paparazzi.

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He smiled back down at her, warm eyes twinking, and gave her a tender kiss.

"I'll got first and keep them off you," he decided. It was common knowledge that Brenda Wayne's new husband had no qualms when it came to dealing with pushy paparazii, and he felt better at being out and about to protect her.

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"Alright. Be careful. Having to bail you out would spoil your plans."

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"Of course," he promised, opening the door. As he expected the wave of cameras backstepped upon seeing him, but he smiled and held the door open, offering a hand to his wife to help her out.

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She leaned over and kissed him, eyes shining as she offered him the box and then reached up to take off the ruby and black pearl necklace that she wore.

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He smiled happily as he watched mar, marveling at her beauty in the light of the sunset.

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"Will you put it on for me?" She turned her back eagerly, her smile genuine and happily excited.

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She closed her eyes with a sigh of deep contentment, once more feeling that she was at home.

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He smiled, stroking her hair, then blinked as a waiter peeked at them.

"Would you like to order?" he asked softly, still not letting go.

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She blushed and hid her face against his shoulder. "Leek and shitake soup, and the cranberry-glazed salmon with the quinoa pilaf and fresh wild greens with lingin berry vinaigrette."

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"Will you do it?" she asked softly, smiling as his fingers closed over hers.

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"Er, sure," he said, nodding and bowing his head, thanking Him for thier blessings, anneversary, food, and Brenda.

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Brenda leaned against him dreamily, mentally adding her own thanks. Then she said a soft amen and kissed his hand.