Hey there! Happy 2021! Thought I forgot you guys? Never!
But I realized there is only one way to do these wedding proposals right: Long!
So this is is going to be in 2 parts! Team Carmen is up first!
Carmen-
Today wasn't going the way Carmen planned. You were supposed to be having a romantic dinner with a sunset over the ocean together. Instead you were running for both your lives down a tunnel trying to outrun bomb explosions and a deathly cave-in!
But thankfully, Zack flew the helicopter to the exit in time and Ivy was able to throw down the ladder.
You were both crouching as the copter flew off, when you said, "Never a dull day with you, Carmen."
"I know." Carmen said. "This isn't how I wanted the day to go but...." Carmen reached into her coat and pulled outa velvet box. "Y/n. I've made it my life's mission to reclaim and protect the world's treasures. But there is one treasure I've always wanted just for myself: a real family."
Carmen opens the box to reveal two rings. "Y/n, will you marry me?"
Player-
You and Player were looking over Niagara Falls. "I can't believe we haven't come here together before." You say.
"Yeah, we kinda never really had the time to just get out, did we?"
Player leans forward, just casually staring out at the view. "Think it's time we called it quits?"
You looked over at him. "I'm sorry, what?"
Player just smiled and stared away. "We. Quitting. This dating thing. If it's time, it's time. Don't you think?"
Your jaw dropped. "What?! No! I don't want this to stop. We've known each other all our lives! It took ages for us to become couple, and there hasn't been a day where I would have wanted us to stop! Why now?"
Player looked over at you. "So you really think we could be a 'forever' kind of deal?"
There were tears in your eyes. Did Player discover he wasn't as in love with you? "I did... I wanted us to be since we were kids. I've stuck with you through everything and I never saw...."
When you wiped way your tears, you saw Player kneeling on the ground with an open box in his hand. You gasped.
Player beamed up mischievously. "Just wanted to be sure you weren't sick of me yet. Marry me, Y/n?"
Zack-
You and Zack were off the job in California. Seemingly on a whim, Zack took on an all day drive, which ended at beach at sunset. The beach blanket and subway sandwiches were common enough for your casual dates. After you finished eating, Zack pulled out a letter. "Jeez! I forgot! Y/n Carm and Ivy wanted me to give you this message. Said you were the only one who could find the answer."
A little peeved that work had interrupted your date, but still taking the message, you turned towards the sunset and read the message out loud.
"' Y/n, you suddenly came into my life, and since then every day has been brighter. Now I know that you are more than my girlfriend, you are... the missing piece of my life. Maybe you need more than a day to think about this, but if you would turn around....I have something to ask you.'"
You turn around to see Zack. He had somehow changed into a tux while your back was turned and was down on one knee holding up a velvet box. "Y-Y-Y-y/n?" Zack stuttered. You instantly knew what Zack was doing and why the letter had been necessary! "W-Will you m-m-mah-marry me??"
Zack quickly flipped open the box to reveal a dazzling ring.
Ivy-
Ivy wanted to be the one to propose. She was very much an independent woman, plus she had been the one who approached you when you first met. Problem was: there weren't a lot of tips on how a girl is supposed to propose to her true love.
Her brother and Carmen both told Ivy to "Just go for it!" But Ivy wanted to be sure the deal would be sealed with one ask. She did not know your ring size, and knew directly asking you would give everything away. So, if a ring was out of the question, what could she propose with?
You got the answer when you walked into HQ one day and couldn't find anybody. Anybody, except Ivy in the garage. "Y/n. We gotta talk."
The tone of her voice made you worry. She only sounded stern like that when you two were about to fight. "What is it, Ivy? What's wrong?"
Ivy heaved a sigh and asked. "Do you want out?"
"What!?"
"Do. You. Y/f/n (middle name?) Y/L/n. Want out of the Carmen Sandiego Crazy Train, once and for all?!"
"No!" You shout. "How could you say that? I've never done anything to compromise our family and I have NEVER said I wanted out! What's brought this on?" A sudden, terrible thought came to you. "Ivy... are you...are you trying to get rid of me? Do you want to break up?"
"No, you yutz!"
"Then WHAT are you trying to say, Ivy?!"
Crossing her arms, Ivy walked right up to your face. "Do you want to be with me forevah?" She asked.
"Yes!" You said.
"Even if we go broke? Even if I get sick?"
"Even then. Especially then."
"Some people might look at us funny. Would ya help me beat em up?"
"I'll hold them, you punch."
"... Good."
You sigh in relief. Apparently the odd interrogation was over. Then Ivy added, "Cause now I can give you this!"
Out of a nearby cardboard box Ivy pulled out a pair of matching jackets. The jackets were your favorite color, but the giant letters on the back that spelled out 'ENGAGED' were Ivy's favorite color.
"Y/n," Ivy grinned. "Will you wear these with me?"
Graham-
Graham put a lot of thought into his proposal. As in years of thought! He called in a crazy amount of favors to book a restaurant overlooking the sea, reserving the private deck with giant lantern lights. His new job made it possible to get the perfect diamond ring with your birthstone accents, and to get a tux for the occasion. Graham rehearsed his lines for his proposal until he knew for sure what words would win you over.
Finally, you were both there. Graham swelled with pride as you gasped and gazed at the atmosphere. As an added bonus, the staff of the restaurant offered a recording service, so couples could replay their grand moments at the wedding and future events!
After you both had eaten and enjoyed an absolutely romantic night, Graham felt it was the right time. He was confident. "Y/n?" Graham stood up from his chair. He was ready to pop the question!
"I know that our lives-" one thing Graham couldn't have planned on this night... was the high tide. The ocean waves crashed against the beams so loud, the rest of his words were lost.
He laughed and tried louder, "I know that our lives-!"
On the roof, a seagull, who had settled in for the night, spotted some leftovers on your table. It squawked and dive-bombed right for the scraps!
"Ahh!" You both screamed!
A nearby waitress heard the noise and ran out to help. You all managed to shoo the bird away at the expense of a candle and plate falling into the sea.
The waitress hurried away, and Graham was getting frustrated. "Our lives have changed since we first met! But-"
A loud cap of thunder followed by lightning! Suddenly it began to downpour. "Sudden storm!" Was shouted by the staff. You and Graham hurried inside, but you were both completely soaked to the bone by the time you were under the eaves.
The staff apologized a least a thousand times. They used clean tablecloths as blankets for you. The evening was officially ruined. Then you just laughed! You laughed like someone pulled a ripcord on a parachute! It took a second before Graham joined you. He did though, and he realized you were both still on camera.
"Let-Let's go off the script, shall we?" Wet, a tablecloth over his shoulders, Graham got down on one knee and took your hand. "Baby, if this night proves anything, it's that even the worst night is the best with you. So before the next disaster hits: Will you take this ring and marry me?"
A/n: And cut! That's the first part! Next we'll have the Vile Proposals. Be on the watch!