A long time ago (aka before Shadow and Worthy where together)

"Alright!", Worthy laughed. "See you lot later. Oh, and nice hair Shadow, bye!" and with that he walked off. Shadow felt all weird and tingly inside.

"He- he just complimented me!!" 

Meilin laughed. "Yes, yes he did".

"And he invited me to come with him and Dawson for a walk tomorrow!"

"Yes he did", laughed Raisha.

"And- and- and"

"And?" prompted Tasha.

"And he is so, so, so, so handsome", Shadow sank down to the floor.

"He likes you, you know Shadow?" said Meilin. "You only put a single pleat in your hair and he noticed. Me and Tasha both have our hair done up all pretty today and did he see? Nope!"

"He- he does!?"

"Yeah, and I think he was blushing" said Raisha.

"He- he was!?" Shadow was lost for words. Worthy liked her? "Wait, no, what if it's all an act?"

"Shadow!" scolded Tasha.

"You two, are perfect!!" said Raisha "Hey, I've got an idea!"

"Hm?" Shadow said, standing up and beginning to walk out the door, the others beside her.

"Why don't you ask him out, tomorrow?"

"I- Raisha!"

"What? It's an awesome idea!"

"I think its good!" said Meilin.

"No!" said Shadow "He would never agree."

"He so would!" exclaimed Tasha, tripping a little in excitement.

"I- I guess..."

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Worthy collapsed down on his bed.

"Why did I do that?" he asked his brother.

"Why did you do what?" Dawson replied, sidling over.

"I just asked Shadow if she wanted to come with us tomorrow."

"Again with Shadow. Always, Shadow this, Shadow that. You never shut up about her!"

"She is so beautiful though! I mean, have you seen her eyes?"

"I have."

"And the way she moves..."

"Mm hm." Dawson said, idly.

"And- Hey! Are you even listening?"

"Nope. I've heard it all before. Ever since she arrived, you have just been completely falling head over heels for her."

"I- Dawson!"

"What?" Dawson said dismissively, "It's true."

"I- Well, I suppose-"

"How about tomorrow, on the walk. You could ask her out."

"I- I could!"

"Yeah, I'll tell Jolt. He's good with this stuff, I'm sure he can help you."

"Alright." Dawson ran off to get Jolt.

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The next morning, Shadow was to meet Worthy, Dawson, Tasha, Meilin, Jolt and Raisha in the courtyard. When she arrived, she got a little frightened, scared she didn't look good enough for Worthy. She shook her head.

"No, Shadow, looks don't matter..." she said, trying to convince herself. But even though she believed in that so strongly, she still couldn't help but feel scared. She stayed hidden within the doorway, hoping no one else would arrive that way. Soon, she saw Worthy and Dawson. They came running into the courtyard laughing. She watched Worthy move. Oh, how graceful he was! And how agile, too. She knew she herself was fairly agile. Maybe, if she showed him she was like him, he would like her more? But then, Raisha arrived. She had not done anything special, unlike Shadow, who had tied her hair up in a ponytail and put small pleats in. She almost always kept her hair down and she would brush it. But that was it, she didn't care much for the black curtain that hung down her back. Jolt and Tasha arrived at the same time, not far behind Raisha. then came Meilin. They were all talking, and Shadow took a deep breath, then stepped out and walked over to them, shaking as she did so.

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Shadow hadn't arrived yet. Worthy was scared she wasn't coming at all.

"Hey, has anyone seen Shadow?" he asked, nervously looking around for the angel.

"No, sorry." said Meilin, also a little worried.

"Me neither." said Raisha. Tasha shook her head, but right then did Worthy see someone coming out from the side doorway.

"Shadow!" he exclaimed. She had done her hair up, making her look even more beautiful than she was already.

"H-Hi Worthy!" she was blushing. Why was she blushing? Did- did she like him?

"I- I um-- Like what you have done with your hair." Her hand flew to it, as if checking it was what she thought it was.

"Oh, uh, thanks. I- Um- I like yours too!" Worthy's hair was a mess, but the smile on her face gave away that she wasn't joking. Dawson and Tasha had already begun walking, deep in conversation, something about home. Jolt, Meilin, and Raisha were walking behind them, not quite as far ahead.

"Come on," he said holding out his hand. he only realized what he was doing, when she took it. They walked in awkward silence. He could feel her soft hand holding his. Awkward.

"Shadow!" called Meilin. The girl dropped Worthy's hand and ran over. He stared at his hand, the hand she had held. It had been touched by Shadow. Willingly, she had taken his hand and held it. He never wanted to wash his hand again.

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They soon arrived at a forest. Shadow loved forests, as they were like a home to her. She ran off into the trees laughing with joy, a huge smile on her face.

"Shadow, wait up!" she spun to see a certain Redcloak boy running towards her.

"Worthy?" she asked, confused as to why he had followed. He stopped next to her.

"Hi?" she laughed

"Hello..." he looked so cute with his cat eyes and tail poking out under his cloak.

"I- um,  I was wanting to show you somewhere."

"What about the others?"

"We don't need them right now." Did he want to spend time alone with her?

"Lead the way," he nodded, then walked off into the forest as she followed him. She felt like something was missing, but she was too scared to get it back.

"Shadow!" Worthy warned, grabbing her hand tight and pulling her down.

"What is it?" she whispered, inching close to him.

"I'm not sure,  I think I hear something," A stone flew over their heads. Worthy grabbed her and pulled her down his arm secured tightly around her.

"Got you!" said Rollan, walking over. Shadow realized it looked like he was hugging her.

"Rollan!!"

"What?" Worthy was really, really blushing now.

"Worthy, you look like a tomato." Rollan looked like he was about to explode into laughter.

"Oh- uh," he said clearly uncomfortable. She let go of the comfort of his hand, and a little red drained from his face. "Umm, we- we should be getting back."

"O-Of course."

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Worthy was grateful Rollan had kept his promise, but he wished he hadn't seen them together. He had promised to force them to get close to each other. Worthy was hoping Shadow would have been comfortable, and they could have done something romantic, but instead Featherbrain had to come and ruin it all.

"Hello, brother." said Dawson, when they caught up.

"H-Hi." Worthy glanced at Shadow and saw her staring at him. They both looked away instantly.

"You okay? Did something happen?"

"N-no nothing h-happened" Dawson put his arm around Worthy.

"Don't worry." he whispered "I'm sure you can't have embarrassed yourself that much."

"Is Rollan seeing me hugging her that much?"

"Oh..." Soon, they got to the courtyard again. This was where Jolt was supposed to step in and 'accidentally' get Shadow to come on another walk or meet up of some sort with Worthy. The girls had been whispering ever since they had reached the courtyard.

"Hey, Worthy!" called Meilin. Worthy's head sprung up.

"Yeah?" Jolt and Dawson looked over too.

"Shadow has something to ask you." Tasha pushed Shadow forwards.

"No no no, I can't!" Shadow whispered,

"Sure you can!" said Raisha "He's waiting."

"What is it?" asked Worthy.

"Umm, I was wondering if you, uh, would come- would go out with me? It's okay if you-"

"YES!" had Shadow really just asked him out!?

"O-oh you want to!?" she screamed, just as shocked as he felt.

"Yes, of course! Are you sure I'm the right guy?"

"Absolutely! You are so, so handsome and funny and kind." And before he knew it, she had her arms wrapped around him. He hugged her back

"I'm so lucky!" he told her "So, so lucky to have you!"

"I'm the lucky one!"

"We should probably go." said Meilin and Raisha, at the same time.

"Agreed." Jolt said. The three of them slunk off, Dawson and Tasha following. Worthy stayed and put arms around Shadow once more. The girl was his. She was finally his. He couldn't be happier! 

And that's how it started. From that moment forwards, Worthy and Shadow were in love. This led to them getting married not just once, but four times! And hopefully, more happiness.