The commander couldn't focus on the play. He can't help it, but he can't stop thinking about what Hope thinks of him now. She said that he's an 'admirer.' Does that mean she knew all along? Or maybe she just figured it out by just hearing his voice out of the Monkey King?

She's not sadistic like Sunshine, so she probably didn't tell Possum King about my secret, but I'm wondering what Hope thinks of me now. Will things just be awkward between us? Does Hope even want to see me again after all of this? Apetrully thought.

Along with the fact that Hope is alone with Sunshine, her father, and the Possum King, Apetrully almost felt like panicking, but he was able to manage a calm face through the first act of Alice in Wonderland.

Before he could be able to rest for the second act with the others, he was stopped by some of the Possum soldiers to stay in the theater while everyone else exit out. First Squad was worry about this, but the commander reassures them that it's probably nothing (although, the commander was a bit worry about this himself.)

Then there he was, sitting in one of the seats as he waits for something to happen. He can't see anyone in here. He couldn't even anyone in the balconies. He was alone.

What's going on? Apetrully thought to himself.

The commander slump deeper into his seat when the light turn off as he find himself looking at the stage in the front. The red curtains roller up, revealing him one behind this as music played from the theater's speakers.

Hope: Past the point of no return

No backward glances

Past all though of if or when

No use resisting

There she is. Upon her face was the mask the commander wore for her. It seemed to strengthen her stare on him.

H: Abandon thought and let the dream descend

What raging fire shall flood the soul?

What rich desire unlocks its door?

What sweet seduction lies before us

Apetrully just realized she's slowly approaching him with the spotlight on her following on top of her. He felt himself stand up and walk towards her as his own spotlight lands on him. Then he realized Sunshine was the one doing this to him as the wolf practically tackling him into approaching Hope.

H: Past the point of no return

The final threshold?

What warm, unspoken secrets will we learn

Beyond the point of no return?

He no longer felt the annoying battering against his back legs, finding himself to slowing walking towards her at the same pace. Suddenly, he found his voice.

Apetrully: You have brought me

To that moment where words run dry

To that moment where speech disappears into silence...

Silence...

A blush appears across his face with his voice slowly rising up, matching Hope's voice.

A: I have came here

Hardly knowing the reason why

In my mind I've already imagined our bodies entwining, defenseless and silent

And now I am here with you, no second thoughts

I've decided... decided...

It took Hope's hands wrapped around his, like how the spotlights intertwined with each other.

A: Past the point of no return

No going back now

Our passion play has now at last begun

He stared into Hope's smoldering eyes, seeing there's no regret in them.

A: Past all thought of right or wrong

One final question

How long should we two wait before we're one?

When will the blood begin to race

The sleeping bud bursts into bloom?

When will the flames at last consume us?

Their hands tightened around each other.

H & A: Past the point of no return

The final threshold

The bridge is crossed, so stand and watch it burn

We've passed the point of no return...

Hope's smile widen a bit.

H: Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime

Lead me, save me from my solitude

Say you'll want me with you, here beside you

She place her forehead against his.

H: Anywhere you go, let me go too!

Apetrully, that's all I ask of y-

Apetrully rip the mask off her face and place his lips against her.

"Finally!" Sunshine shouted, feeling relieved with this.

"At least he waited for her." Engel said with a small smile.

Apetrully quickly took a step back, embarrassed as that big smile on Hope's face never left. "I guess I have his blessing for... a date."

Suddenly being rip away from Hope, Apetrully find himself being drag towards the door by the Possum King himself. "Okay, we need a reason why you were in here for a while. Just be glad these theaters are soundproof."

Just as quickly as he was exited out of here, Possum King said, "Alright, commander. It's a deal."

"Wait, what?" The commander said, processing in what just happened. First Squad, who were waiting for him.

"We agreed that for the Possums to join Big Green, your military must have produce a play and if my subjects loves it, we'll join."

"...Oh, yeah. Of course." The commander let out a quiet chuckle. "I'm sure we'll make an amazing play for everyone to enjoy."

"Hopefully. Just be glad I'm giving you as much time as possible for this."

The commander glance at the squad, who were talking about this play. Some excited, some just okay with the idea.

"I guess we're going to have the date after the play." He heard Hope's voice whisper in his ear.

A blush brightened up his face a bit, feeling his hand clinging onto her own. "Of course."

"Aw..." The wolf quietly cooed.

Apetrully ignored her. This was a nice moment for him, continuing to hold onto the pink monkey's hand blissfully.