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It's funny, A friend of mine said her thoughts of Nick's second proposal to me, and I quote below:

"I doubt he's going to do it like normally, maybe they'll be in danger or something and Nick proposes as a last wish and they end up not dying. Wouldn't seem right if it wasn't some sort of dramatic, big event."

It is an inspiring thought - I couldn't believe I didn't thought of that myself(!)

In return, I wrote something following this idea.

[Set scene in an open warfare.]

The enemy's legion continued their advance.

'Things are not boding well. Marius, Scios, Gripdean, Rally, Maydee and Reginald are all killed in action. Nick and Juliette are the only ones holding the last garrison. Enemy heavy mortars and tanks burned across their position. Nick and Juliette returned fire, but they knew their time and ammo were running out.'

'Nick took cover as he reloads. "Hey, Juliette," he says, "I know this might be a bad time, but this seems be my last chance to say this - I dunno if I'll have it anymore."'

'Juliette entered cover beside him. "You sure you wanna talk about it now? We're in the middle of a war!"'

'A mortar cannon shell exploded not very far from their location. High-explosive, bunker buster round, capable of destroying their entire bunker if hit accurately. The whole garrison shook. The shot was placed randomly, yet they know the enemy were getting the alignments adjusted - won't be long until a precision hit occurs.'

'Nick gathered his thoughts. "Yeah. Of course."'

'Juliette threw a grenade. "Alright, what?"'

"Marry me."

'Juliette looks stunned. "What?"'

'This is the first time Nick has asked her to marry him since her decline back at their home in Portland. Juliette wasn't expecting this: She has been waiting for Nick to try again in the future, but has received nothing at all. She thought Nick has forgotten about this. Apparently, he hasn't. '

'"Last time I tried," said Nick, "you refused because I withheld the knowledge of myself being a Grimm, and all this," he said as he took a quick look at his surroundings. "And here we are, right here, right now, you got any regrets?"'

"Yeah, of course," said Julliette, "I only regret that I didn't get to know you earlier."

'Nick thought he heard it wrong. "Don't you understand? I never wanted to put you in any danger!"'

'Juliette laughed. "Looks like I'm in more danger being a vet than this. This is so much more fun than that!"'

'"Juliette," said Nick, "I love you. Always and ever." Nick pulled out from his top left pocket a ring - the same ring he used to propose to Juliette the first time. "I kept this since you declined my last proposal, and I have been carrying it with me all along. What do you say?"'

'Juliette smiled - even under the circumstances, the warmth of her smile radiated thoughout the garrison. "About time you tried again," she says. " Took you long enough. Yes, of course I'll marry you."'

'Now Nick was stunned; he didn't expect her to give such a decicive answer. "That was unexpected," he said, and he placed the ring on her left ring finger. It glowed despite the dark night.'

'The moment was broken by the enemy clarion horn's piercing voice - the enemy has begun their final charge, and it was victory or death. Nick and Juliette resumed returning fire. Apparently Juliette accepting Nick's proposal has significantly improved his morale, his combat efficiency and accuracy were both incredible now. A lot enemy forces fell, more than before. But still, the remainder of enemy forces were coming in floods. Even with their heavy casualties, they still outnumber Nick and Juliette fifteen to one.'

'Things are getting worse, Juliette was already out, and was shot in the shoulder - not lethal, but was rendered combat ineffective. Nick's holding out for now and his Grimm powers improved his combat effeciency to the peak, but he, too, was running out of ordnance. And Monroe's reinforcements only just broke through the lockdown but were still minutes away. Hope was withering fast as the enemy continued to pour in.'

'Nick shot his last round. It hit three taller enemies in a column, in the forehead. There was nothing but their suicide charge left. It was a fail-safe in case they were captured by the enemy, with the explosion force of a mini nuke. Nick, knowing what may very likely happen next, looked at Juliette. From her eyes he sees that she, too, knew what was about to happen; there was no fear or dread in her eyes, only courage, bravery and determination. Another mortar shell landed very close to their location, and the two knew there's only less than two minutes to activate the charge before the enemy successfully calibrates the mortar and delivers a precision hit. Nick and Juliette nodded to each other, agreeing that they sacrifice themselves to destroy all the enemy forces. The two pressed their thumbs against the activation pad, activating the charge. The timer beeped and flashed a sixty-second countdown.'

'Fifteen seconds passed. Nick and Juliette took off their helmets, and looked directly and deeply into each others' eyes. Then, simultaneously, they lean forward and kissed each other full on the lips passionately, and holding themselves tightly against each other. '

'They broke apart after a few seconds. "Should have done this months ago," said Nick.'

'"No kidding," replies Juliette. "Thanks for staying here with me to the very end."'

'A long pause. "Always," Nick finally said. They kissed again.'

'A huge explosion - not from the suicide charge - abruptly broke their embrace. Nick recognized the sound - it was not explosive pack fire, but missile fire. He disarmed the five-second remaining charge and headed for the roof, followed by Juliette. What he saw made him cried out in happiness.'

'Aircrafts materialized above the battlefields, first came the bombers, laying carpet bombings across the ground. Then follows hundreds more aircrafts, raining missile storms down on the advancing army. Each one of them bears the insignia of Laufer resistance forces - Monroe's air force reinforcements have finally arrived. "Nick!" Monroe bursts out on the intercom, "Hope I'm not interrupting anything. And, uh... sorry I'm late. Traffic." "No no, you were just in time!" Nick replies, "Boy, am I glad to see you!" "Wasn't just me," said Monroe, "More are coming. Check your six." Nick turned around as the heartening sound of bugle horn rang across the battlefield. Allied troops in black armors charged against the enemy forces, catching them by surprise. From the confusion, another voice appeared on Nick's intercom. "Hey, you're not winning this war without me." It was Hank. His heavy infantry division has arrived as well. "Party's not over yet!"'

'Artillery fire. Not from mortars, but from navy ship cannons. Juliette looked towards the northeast. "Look!" She said to Nick, and they saw it: Several battleships emerged from the horizon and they commenced firing their main cannons, landing on the top of enemy forces, detonating violently. A woman's voice appeared on Juliette's intercom. "Range, 3-2-6. Vector 4-1-7. Fire at wil." It was Rosalee! She's calling out bombardment coordinates from the naval flagship. "Yes Cap'n. Fire at will!" This time it was another man's voice, Juliette recognized this voice, but she never thought of Bud's voice to be so firm. The two watched as their reinforcements rained hell on the enemy armies, sending them into total chaos and disorganization.'

'And there Nick and Juliette stood, eyes across the battlefield. Then their hands found each other, and their eyes. They gazed deeply into each other and embraced like they never had before. After a while Juliette placed her head on Nick's shoulder, as they stared deep into the horizon.'

The sun is rising.

To be honest, this is a little embarrassing. This is my first attempt to write a full story ending in detail. It's only an idea. But if you like it, try spread the word, okay?

Thoughts?