Work Your Magic
Chapter Thirteen
By Pixiedust291
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The magical world had certainly been turned upside down. Arthur watched the latest news from his television screen as he petted Iggy, who was in his lap. Alfred was in the kitchen making something with eggs. Arthur didn't have to worry about the man catching him watching what was on the screen because the news itself was enchanted so that only those with magic could see it. To a person like Alfred it would just look like Arthur was watching football, or soccer as Alfred protested it was called.
Alfred came out of the kitchen humming a Disney song as he set two plates on the table. Arthur turned off the television and moved Iggy to one of the couch cushions as he got up. "What form of American breakfast have you made today?" Arthur asked as he walked over and sat down.
"Scrambled eggs with bacon, cheese, and ham, golden delicious hashbrowns and jelly toast." Alfred cheered triumphantly as he then placed another plate on the floor "Iggy! Breakfest!" The cat's head poked up from the top of the couch before he jumped over and padded his way over to the dish, sniffing the egg. Alfred took a seat and then rested his head on his folded hands.
Arthur poked at the food before taking a bite. He smiled despite himself "Not bad." He took a bite of toast "Whole wheat toast would have been better."
"If you had made the breakfast we would be eating charcoal."
Arthur frowned "Fine so you're better at cooking, rub it in." he paused when he noticed Alfred wasn't eating. "Are you not hungry?"
Alfred's cheeks colored as he gave Arthur a sheepish smile "I guess... in a way, yeah." he took a steadying breath and then said "I have something for you."
Arthur blinked "A present?"
Since Arthur had moved in with Alfred the American had constantly showered him with gifts all the time, but usually would secretly leave them somewhere for Arthur to find. He had never given him a gift to his face before. Alfred nodded as he got up from the table and left the room. He returned moments later with a small box and placed it on the table in front of Arthur. The box was big enough to fit in both Arthur's hands and when Alfred tried to pick it up it shook, causing him to drop it back on the table. He then cautiously lifted the lid and a small cream colored head popped up. The kitten mewed excitedly as it tried to scramble out of the box. Arthur's eyes widened and then he smiled as he lifted the kitten into his arms. It was a chubby little thing with a fluffy dark brown tail. There was a red, white, and blue ribbon wrapped around his neck. When Arthur lifted him up to see if there was a name tag he saw a single gold ring. Untying the bow Arthur slid the ring off the silk ribbon and into his hand.
Alfred knelt at his side and grasped his hands "Arthur, we've been together for six months now. And more then anything I would like you to spend the rest of your life with me." He kissed Arthur's hand "Please marry me, and let's proclaim to the world what I already know in my heart to me true."
Arthur's eyes widened as he stared down at Alfred in sock. The kitten jumped from his lap to the floor. Arthur didn't know what to say. He didn't even know what to do. Hell he had never even expected Alfred to...to... to do this! He gulped and looked away.
"I... I can't."
Alfred's head shot up like a rocket as he looked at Arthur with a mixture of hurt and confusion "What! Why!?"
Arthur let go of his hand and placed the ring on the table "Because I havn't been completely honest with you."
Alfred tilted his head to one side "What? Honest with me? You mean this entire time we've been living and sleeping together you have been keeping something from me?!"
Arthur flinched at the anger in his tone "I had no choice! Even with the changing rules it is still forbidden for us to tell humans about ourselves. Unless," he steadied his voice "unless we intend to marry them." He rose from the chair and faced Alfred, who rose to his feet. "If you want to marry me then you're going to have to accept all of me."
Alfred blinked "I don't understand, Arthur."
"I'm not normal Alfred." Arthur sighed, raised his hand, and circled one finger in the air. Everything began to levitate. The cats, the dishware, the food, even the TV. Alfred's eyes went wide as he looked around at everything, even doing a complete full body turn. With a feeling of dread Arthur let the items gently glide back into there places. He sighed and waited for Alfred's reaction.
Alfred opened his mouth several times like a fish out of water and then pointed to Arthur "You're a...wizard?"
Arthur nodded. He closed his eyes and wanted more then anything to cover his ears. He didn't want to hear the insults, the accusations, or the demand that Arthur leave his life right this mo-
"That is so fucking cool!" ... What? Arthur blinked as Alfred grabbed his hands and started jumping up and down "You're a wizard! A real live wizard! Holly cow! You're not bull shitting me right? Like that was really magic and not some wires or magnets, right?" Arthur blinked up at him but nodded. "Yeehaw! My boyfriend is a wizard!" Alfred hugged him and practically crushed him to his chest.
"Hold on a second!" Arthur pushed away "What are you doing? You're supposed to be... I don't know, scared or something of that sort."
Alfred frowned "Why should I be scared?"
"Because I'm not human!"
"Animals aren't human and I'm not scared of them."
"That is not what I'm getting at!" He pointed at Alfred "When someone shows you they defy the human conception of laws of nature you are not supposed to be alright with it!"
Alfred laughed "Oh Arthur, you've been watching too many Hollywood movies." He walked forward and wrapped his arms around his shoulders "You're a wizard, so what. I really couldn't give a fuck." He gasped "Your British and a wizard! Holly crap it's like I'm dating Harry Potter!"
Arthur glared at him "I can turn you into a toad you know!"
Alfred laughed and kissed his forehead "No you wouldn't." Arthur grumbled some more before finally he hugged Alfred back. "I gather his means you'll marry me?" There was a pause before Arthur nodded against his shoulder. "Great!" Alfred leaned down and captured Arthur's mouth in a kiss.
Welcome to the night
And you will see you've got the magic power
I am on my way, I keep the key to your tower
You can show me something really hot
Call it love or madness
But you'll get the best of what I've got
Work your magic
I never wanna lose this feeling
I am able and I'm willing
Yes, I'm willing
Work your magic
You set my beating heart in motion
When you cast your loving potion
Loving potion
Work your magic
I never wanna lose this feeling
I am able and I'm willing
Yes, I'm willing
Work your magic
You set my beating heart in motion
When you cast your loving potion
Over me
Baby, you can put your spell on me
Makin' it slow and steady
Maybe I can solve your mystery
Are you ready?
We are standing closely skin to skin
Playin' a very old game
In this game of love you always win
Work your magic
I never wanna lose this feeling
I am able and I'm willing
Yes, I'm willing
Work your magic
You set my beating heart in motion
When you cast your loving potion
Over me
So you work your magic
Baby, work your magic
Keep my heart forever bound
Work your magic
I never wanna lose this feeling
I am able and I'm willing
Yes, I'm willing
Work your magic
You set my beating heart in motion
When you cast your loving potion
Over me
The End
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A/N: Finally, the whole fanfic is completed and posted. Now I must focus my efforts on my currently unfinished fanfics. After I'm done with those all my future fics will only be posted for reading after then have been completed, such as this one.
"Work your magic" is a song by Dmitry Koldun, and was the inspiration for this fic. There is a USUK video to this song. Just go to youtube and type in 'USUK work you magic', it should come up no problem.
Anyway I hope you all enjoyed the fic and I would really appreciate it if you would leave a review, it would make me very happy. Until next time, thank you and have a wonderful day!