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   It was that gorgeous time of day: the evening. The perfect time for the sky to show off its array of colors. Pink, purple, blue and a subtle appearance of stars created the perfect natural canvas for the young goddess to enjoy as she watered the plants in her dorm's living room.

   Palutena delightfully grinned to her flowers and herbs, gently giving them each their own proportion of water in their pots. "My, my, they're getting prettier by the minute." Yet, the goddess jumped back once a set of teeth tried to prick her. She giggled as she looked at the piranha plant Peach had given her. "Almost got me! But don't worry, I didn't forget about you, my special dear!"

   With gloves on each hand, she got out a slab of meat from a plastic bag and tossed it into the air. The piranha plant caught it in its mouth and swallowed it, not even bothering to chew. It smiled, satisfied with its meal. She patted it on its head and hummed a delightful tune.

   But all of this feeding gave her a reminder. She then decided to go to her kitchen. "I'm so worried about my lovely plants that I've forgotten to feed myself. It's getting late already." She took off her gloves and threw them in the garbage. Yet, before she could get her hands on any ingredients and spices, she heard a knock on her door.

   "Now who could that be?" She pondered as she went over to the door and opened it. No one was there. She poked her head out of the door frame to look down the hallway from both sides. Still, no was present. "Odd." She stepped forward but was spooked by a crackling noise. She looked down to see a note.

   She picked up the paper and read it word for word, her eyes trailing back and forth in deep concentration. She quickly gasped and dropped the note. "I got to tell the others! I'm going to need their help!"

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In Peach's room, two princesses went to work on Palutena to give her a fresh look she never had before! She didn't want to her destination in any old uniform she wore. She thought perhaps a new appearance would spice things up for her special occasion. In Peach's bathroom, there was nothing but pink splattered all over the wall, makeup items, and hair products all over the desk, along with the lingering scent of sweet perfume. There was pop music playing in the background as they had light chatter.

   "I hope this will be a good date for you! Oh, I can't wait!" Peach chimed as she braided Palutena's hair.

   "Goodness, I'm hoping too," Palutena said as she nervously sat in a chair, her leg twitching up and down to relieve some of that anxiety.

   "Now, did you find out who gave you that love letter?" Daisy was applying mascara to the goddess's cheeks, carefully and precisely adding a dab here and there.

   "No, still haven't figured out. I've been trying to figure out clues ever since it was sent to me yesterday." Palutena took out the note from her pocket. "All I know is this handwriting. It looks familiar to me."

   "Perhaps the destination could be a clue," Peach said. "Maybe you know someone that favors Chinese restaurant."

   But Palutena responded to that theory. "I really doubt I know anyone that likes to go to Chinese restaurants. Most of the boys didn't even dare to touch the sushi when Master Hand bought us some as a surprise!"

   The three girls giggled as their faced pinkened.

   Daisy could barely keep a straight face as she adjusted the goddess's fake eyelashes. "Ha, ha! Oh, poor Master Hand! He had to waste all of that money."

   "At least I had taken some and they were amazing despite. They were amazed at how I was just eating them like everyday food, haha!" Palutena resisted the urge to shed a tear to not ruin her makeup. "Besides that, I couldn't figure out who it is."

   "Can you tell us who was when you come back?" Peach asked. She was so invested in the conversation that she had forgotten about her hair. Luckily, she finished her hair and added the final touches.

   Palutena smiled at her friend. "I promise I will."

   "Done," Daisy said as applied the lip gloss.

   Both princesses backed away from her and gazed at their completed work.

   "Oh my God, you're looking too precious!" Peach said.

   "Really?" Palutena got up from her seat.

   "Yeah, really." Daisy pulled out a full body mirror from the closet and placed it in front of her.

   Palutena walked up to the mirror and glanced at herself, just staring in disbelief. "Goodness, two you weren't kidding. You gave me the best makeover I've ever witnessed in my life!" The goddess twirled around, the end of her black dress following suit. There were golden highlights along the rim and top like her regular uniform. She had black high heels that hugged her feet snuggly. The dark red lipstick really made her lips pop out, along with the added blush to make her appear more lively. She also had black eye-shadow, and don't forget her signature tiara on top of her head. Her hair was bunched up in one giant braid and had all sorts of flowers in it.

   She squealed like a little girl as she continued to twirl around in it. "I'm gonna knock the socks off whoever wanted this date with me! Thank you, thank you, thank you so much! How can I repay you?"

   "Oh, nothing, sweetheart. I work at a beauty salon and so that's what I do every day, along with Daisy." Peach smiled.

   Palutena looked at the gold watch on her arm. "And in good timing too. I have enough time to spare to get there. Goodbye!"

   "Well, good luck, my dear." Princess Toadstool hugged her with much care.

   "Don't worry, I will." Palutena hugged both of the girls.

   "Bye, my dear!" Daisy advised and returned the hug. "Make sure you bring your that trusty blue staff of yours. You don't know who it could be. Might be Bowser scheming a plot!"

   "I hid it in my purse. I can magically wield it out if I need to get down and dirty," Palutena said. "Bye!" She waved at them before going out the door.

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"Wow, I can't believe they chose this place," Palutena said as she walked inside the building. She thought it would be some average Chinese place, but no, it went above her expectations.

   The layout was pretty nice, there were bamboo plants, red and green coloring, along with some dragon statues. In the middle of the restaurant was a stone fountain with little colorful fish. There were people sitting at their table with lively smiles and the indistinguishable chatter was never-ending. She hummed in delight at the phenomenal smells.

   "Someone must really like me to give me this special treat." She went up to the front and told them that she had a reserved table number thirteen for two, as read on the note. A waiter guided her to her table with a menu.

   When she sat at the table, she noticed the other end had an opened menu. They're here already, she thought. She looked at all angles, but not a single recognizable male figure was present.I'm crossing my fingers it could be someone manable</l>. As she was constantly curious about who her date was, she picked up the menu and looked for the best option. For now, she had to wait and see.

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In the restaurant, there was a small family bathroom where a very nervous Pit was staring at himself in the mirror. He did everything in the book he could possibly do to prep himself: he adjusted his hair with a comb to make sure every curl was at the perfect angle, he took a mint to freshen up his breath, he wore the cleanest and whitest tuxedo no man has seen before, and much more as the list goes painfully on and on.

   The last step he needed was the emotional stage, and man, was he full of it.

   "D-don't worry, Pit. It'll be just a walk in the park. Palutena and you have known each other for years and I'm her most loyal and trusted servant she has! There's no way she will deny me!" His wings drooped and looked down. "She most definitely will." There was that chance, but was it really that great? "But I have to give it a chance."

   The newfound confidence, he puffed out his chest and walked out of the bathroom. Yet, that confidence was shattered to pieces as he saw the most horrid thing to happen.

   Dark Pit. Right there. Sitting at his seat like he claimed it for his own. He had a snarky grin on his face with his glossy white tuxedo as he chatted with Palutena, which the goddess seemed pleased when she giggled and covered her mouth.

   "Dark? Why in the world are you here?" Pit rushed over to them.

   "I should be the asking that question to you, actually," Dark Pit said.

   Looking at the well-dressed angels before her, she questioned what was truly going on. "Is there supposed to be like both of you-"

   "No, not at all! I planned this date and everything, but Pittoo had to sneak in and ruin everything." Pit declared.

   "Woah, woah, woah, hold the phone! I didn't so-called 'sneak' in. I got a table for myself. I saw Palutena sitting all by her lonesome, and so I decided to pull a chair over and chat. It was a convenience that she was here when I came."

   Nearly half the guests stopped and watched their entertaining bickering. You don't get to see two angels arguing too often.

   Palutena saw the many heads turning their way. "Hey guys, please calm down. Let's just deal with that fact that we're all eating here together."

   "I'm sorry, but I just can't." Pit ran out the door.

   Dark Pit rolled his eyes. "God, can he act kind of childish. At least we can enjoy this time all to ourselves, right?" He reached for her hand, but the opportunity was dashed.

   "I'm gonna check if he's ok." She got up and decided to follow Pit.

   The dark angel heaved a sigh and played with his glass. "So call for a romantic date."

   As soon as the goddess stepped out the door, she saw the young angel sitting on the sidewalk to the parking lot with tears pouring out of his eyes. "Pit, it was very nice of you to set this up for me. Please don't be upset."

   "That's the problem, it was set for you and me and only for you and me. It was supposed to a special moment between us." He sniffled and used his handkerchief to wipe the tears from his face. He couldn't make eye contact with her, he was too embarrassed at how red his eyes were. "Face it, I thought you were having a better time with Dark Pit than me. I so afraid to talk to you the way he does. I-I really like you, Lady Palutena, but I just..." He couldn't put together his words anymore.

   "Oh, Pit. It's not like that." Her voice became silky soft. She scooted over to him. "I know I do enjoy conversing with Dark Pit, although he isn't my type. Bad boys and good girls don't mix, that's a big 'no-no'."

   She got out a chuckle out from him, but he still had a frown that wouldn't come off of his face. "Do you, uh, do you, er, do you-"

   "I'm willing to give it a try. You're just my type. Although, I never been in a relationship before. You've been warned!" She giggled.

   "Oh great! Me too!" Pit cheered, getting back to his old self again. "Y'know, I couldn't wish for a better person to be with."

   "Then that makes the both of us." She then got reminded of the time when the sun was starting to set. "Let's resume our date, shall we? We haven't ordered anything and I bet our waiter is absolutely dazed."

   "O-oh my goodness! I forgot all about that!" He stood up and dash into the restaurant. "That poor waiter! Must have been really worried where we had gone and..." The rest of his speech was just anxious ramblings as he ran back to his table.

   Lady Palutena followed but at a much calmer pace. "Always so energetic." She couldn't help but laugh.

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For the rest of the night, they enjoyed their dinner despite Dark Pit sitting along with them. After the night had grown far too old, they decided to say their farewells. Pit and Palutena held hands as they walked underneath the stars instead of using their wings and magic to get back home. 

   They wanted that day to last forever, but for Dark Pit, he was happy it was all over. He was the only one who left unsatisfied. Why, once they told them about their new love, he was truly heartbroken and overcome with anger as to why Lady Palutena didn't choose him. Surely he was much more mature and more of a man than Pit was! But, the goddess's heart worked in mysterious ways, in his mind. 

   As he sat upon the roof of the mansion, the only thing he could do was ponder what he could have done during that night to make Palutena his.