Cookie Run: Kingdom One-Shots, Head-Canons, Incorrect Quotes

Helpful Guide to Understanding the Last Chapter

@ArtsySharmyuwu

My last one was kinda confusing and I understand that a lot of people (myself included) sometimes have a hard time understanding stories when the chapters are all shuffled around. That's why I made this. It also has more info on what happened before the scenes take place.

The story told in chronological order:

#1, Clover as a child
Clover strummed his lute, staring at the stars in the sky. As he sang the lullaby, Custard's cries grew quieter, and eventually the infant succumbed to sleep. He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

#2, many years later when Clover is an adult and Custard has declared himself King (at the time of the main storyline in the game)
Licorice walked his normal path through the forest, hearing faint music playing far away as usual. He smiled to himself at the music, hoping to one day find the person playing it and thank them. It was relaxing. It was peaceful.

#3, a few weeks later, having gone without hearing Clover play since the last chunk
He stared out his window glumly as Pomegranate faintly chattered at Poison Mushroom in the background. The only thing he could really hear was the stranger's song running through his head. What did they look like? Who were they? What inspired them? Why do they play?

#4, the next time Clover plays in the forest, Licorice seeks him out
Clover flashed him a smile and a wink, then continued his ballad about his love life. Licorice noticed that his mouth had been agape as he stared at the white-haired bard. Quickly, and not without noticeable embarrassment, he closed it.

#5, after they become friends and have been pining over each other
Clover pushed back a purple strand of Licorice's multicolored hair, maintaining the kind of eye contact that leaves you breathless and weak in the knees. The ghostly pale face of Licorice burned red hot under the palm of his hand as he let it linger on his cheek. He just knew he felt it too.

#6, after the first time Clover tells Licorice he loves him
Clover held Licorice as he sobbed hysterically. "Don't you ever say you're not good enough for me. I love you, Licorice. I love your stubbornness and your determination. I love your checkered past. I love your smile and your eyes. I love you."

#7, a few weeks later, after another repressed memory came back to Clover
Clover shook violently as tears streamed down his face. "Shhhh. It's ok, honey... I've got you," whispered Licorice as he embraced his boyfriend. "I won't let anyone hurt you anymore. You're safe with me."

#8, the first time Licorice tells Clover he loves him
Licorice gripped onto white hair as feverish lips trailed up and down his neck. He couldn't help but grin a large, open smile as his head tilted back and his eyes fluttered shut. "I love you, Clove..."

#9, they've been dating for a few years and are now engaged
Licorice shut his eyes as Clover kissed him passionately, tossing his arms around his shoulders and enthusiastically obeying every silent request. He hummed happily against the other's lips as he felt warm, strong hands grip his waist and pull him closer. Even after years of this feeling, he'd never grow tired of it.

#10, the wedding
"Do you, Clover, take Licorice to be your snarky, sarcastic husband," asked Herb, his voice cracking and his eyes watering.
"I do."
"Do you, Licorice, take Clover to be your quirky, loving husband?"
"Abso-fuckin-lutely!" He cleared his throat. "I uh... I mean... Yeah... I do..."

#11, a cute family and Poison Mushroom is 13 now
Poison Mushroom threw an empty plastic water bottle at Clover's head with a cackle. "Oh, you snarky teen," he yelled in a joking response. Then, he rushed over and scooped them up as if they were still eight years old. "It's a good thing I love you." He kissed Licorice on the cheek and released Poison Mushroom. Licorice felt so proud to have such a beautiful family.