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Ivan grinned, blushing. "This is pretty sudden. Nothing would make me happier... I hope this isn't a joke, and I hope I'm not dreaming." Thoughts rushed through Ivan's head. <I have to go get that ring out of my bank vault. They say there are dragons in the mountains. I should really go touch one so I can protect Scarlet better.> One thought, however, overpowered all of the others: Ivan loved Scarlet.

Ivan scratched his head. "Well, there's a lot to do between now and then... Two or three days might be enough, unless you need a bit more time." Ivan was still rather stunned. Overjoyed, yes, but stunned none-the-less. He would have to make sure that he made it a wedding to remember.

Ivan was terribly excited. "Alright then! Three days from now it is! I'll have to start preparing tomorrow; It's kind of late right now." Ivan said, glancing out the window. A small group of animals had gathered outside some time ago to watch him and Scarlet, so Ivan reached out and shut the blinds. "Nosy critters." Ivan said, smiling. Nothing could ruin his mood anymore... At least, that's what he thought.

"Sweet dreams!" Ivan called back. He turned to the window and opened it slightly to speak to the wolves. "Remember. Let no one in but me and Scarlet. Don't hesitate to call on the bear for help, either." There were plenty of bears in the forest, but Ivan was referring to the largest one of all, who he humorously dubbed 'The Ancestral Bear.' Ivan picked up the phone in the living room to call his father. "Hey, Dad. It's Ivan. I'm getting married in three days. Tell Mom... She's asleep already? Well don't forget to tell her first thing tomorrow. Invite my old friends, too." With that, Ivan crept quietly through the guest room, into the bathroom to brush his teeth. Afterwards, he climbed into bed next to Scarlet. He hadn't actually slept in the guest bed until now, but it was surprisingly soft.

((Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm guessing it's time for a fast-forward to the next morning.))

Ivan woke up later than usual. He greeted the morning by rising out of bed and stretching. He reached for his guitar and suddenly realized that he was not in his own room. Quickly remembering what had happened the night before, Ivan turned around, grinning. "Good morning!" There was a lot he had planned to do that day, but it could wait until after he made his fiance' breakfast.