(In the tune of Aladdin's "Prince Ali"
Make waaaaay!
For a new storyyyyyy!
Say heeeey its a new storyyyyyy!
Hey clear the way, in the old Dark Rose
Hey you! Let me through I got a new prologue
So come through the sails, its two whole years later now!
Oh hey!
Here it comes!
Fire canons!
Bang the drums!
Oh your going to love it this time!
May and Drew!
Back here for you!
In Free at Last now!
Time to say!
I'll make your day!
Hopefully!
Now try your best to stay calm!
Leave that dumb homework forgot!
And catch up in the internet fanfic scheme!
FREE AT LAST!
Its here people! The "long" awaited sequel to The Dark Rose!
And its (hopefully) better than ever!
We are two years ahead this time around folks!
We got engagements flying everywhere! Let me break it to you!
May=Drew
Dawn=Paul
Ash=Misty
ENGAGED!
If you don't like it... kindly click away! I'm working with it! But don't worry... this is the prologue so it's only FIVE MONTHS AFTER THE EPILOGUE! THIS SHOULD CLEAR THINGS UP!
Prologue:
I thought my troubles were over when we tricked Hoenn and left forever. I though it could finally be peaceful on the Dark Rose, and that we didn't ever have to bring our allies into fighting anymore. I couldn't be more wrong. And as much as I love May, this wasn't something I had been prepared for, mentally or physically.
May had given me a surprise to say the least, although I guess is was technically my fault as well. Don't get me wrong! I was excited. But that wasn't enough for me apparently. Because now the looming threats of enemy ships are still hanging over my ship, only this time, it wasn't just May I had to look out for. So yeah, I was stressed to say the least.
But I know you don't understand what I am talking about, and unfortunately it isn't something I can just come out and say. I need to go back to when it all began.
We should start here, five months after we left Hoenn. It was mid July, the perfect time for celebration. And May and I knew it was the time we wanted to get married as well.
I had never seen the Dark Rose be so clean in all my years as captain.
My crew went out of their way to make sure our wedding day was as flawless as it could be, white curtains strung along the masts, ribbons and flowers were always within sight, and everyone was wearing some form of nice clothing, depending where you bothered to steal from.
Which was especially strange for me, because I had never seen Ash take off his bandanna, never mind wear a bow tie.
But the day finally came, and I was more nervous then I had ever been in my entire life.
I had gone with my best men Ash, Gary, and Paul to go get myself a tuxedo, but unlike what Paul suggested of just stealing it, May had forced me to take 20 of the gold coins she stole from her father nearly five months ago to buy it. We had decided to dock in the Sinnoh region for the wedding, but that was only because the Burning Wave could meet us here.
I was being fitted for a tuxedo, a pure white one with (ironically) a red rose in the pocket, when we decided to just get it and split, because a couple of the sales associates were giving us looks. Better safe then sorry.
The next morning, or the day of the wedding, I was pacing by the alter that Ash and Gary had set up earlier. I must have looked stressed, because they were chuckling and watching me in amusement, and even Cilan, who was going to wed us, was stifling a chuckle.
"You know Drew, as much as you say nothing ever bothers you, you look pretty damn scared to me." Gary grinned, adjusting his white collared shirt and black tie, and I shot the man a dirty look.
"You're an ass Gary." I bit back angrily, and Ash whistled lowly at the insult, while Pikachu let out a few snickers from his shoulder. Ash and Paul were wearing the same thing as Gary, white collared shirts and black ties, and even Pikachu was sporting a snazzy black bow tie. The wedding itself only had one rule to it. Everyone had to go barefoot.
I don't know why May wanted to do that, probably because she was so damn kindhearted she didn't want people to go out of their way to get proper shoes.
I saw Roserade out of the corner of my eye, talking hurriedly to Beautifly, and the two Pokemon made their way behind a curtain, obviously getting ready to play their role as flower girls.
The morning of the wedding went by in a rush, and suddenly they were playing music while the boys and I stood by the alter. Since May's father was an asshole, she chose to walk down the isle with Misty, Leaf and Dawn, her bridesmaids.
I was terrified to look at May, not because I was scared she didn't look great, I knew she probably did, she always looked gorgeous no matter how hard she was trying... wait... what was I saying?
Oh right. I was scared because I thought that if I did I might crap my pants from nervousness. Not good.
Anyways, the march music began to play, and soon everyone watching had quieted down, ready to watch the wedding of either their Captain and valuable swordsman, or ally and good friend.
I fiddled with my bow tie, trying to make myself feel and look less terrified, but from Ash and Garys snickers, it clearly wasn't working.
Roserade and Beautifly came our first, Beautifly using a mixture of Stun Spore and Sleep Powder to create a harmless sparkle effect, while Roserade spun out a dazzling petal dance.
Then I saw the four girls turn the corner, emitting gasps from the crowd.
The bridesmaids Misty, Dawn and Leaf had been fitted for shorter sea coloured gowns, and each girl was carrying a single rose provided by my loyal Pokemon. They looked stunning, and it wasn't just me who could tell either, because each girls respective dates, Ash, Paul and Gary, were giving them open mouthed stares of awe.
Dawn even went as far as to wink at Paul, and the usually emotionless boy flushed lightly.
But I only had eyes for one girl. And she was walking my way.
May looked absolutely flawless.
Her dress was made from what looked like pure satin, flowing down to her ankles to cover her feet and around her waist was a larger white bow. She had her veil covering her eyes, but it was see through, and I saw her looking straight at me with a little smile playing on her face, even though her cheeks were flushed a little from the intense stares and coos.
I flashed her a reassuring smile, even though my knees were shaking anxiously. This caused my fiancee to giggle softly, and she quickened her pace ever so slightly to meet me at the alter.
The bridesmaids took their places on May's side, and I grabbed May's hand gently, and May squeezed it once. I looked up and into her deep sapphire eyes, and we held the gaze for a long time. Her eyes were flashing with warmth, excitement and endless energy. That was the May I knew. Always optimistic. Except when she was pissed with me. Eek. Let's not think about that. Let's focus on her beautiful wavy hair, and her curvy figure. That's much better.
Cilan's voice had snapped me back to reality. How long had I been daydreaming? Better get back into it.
"Do you, Andrew Hayden, have Maybelle Maple to be thy wedded wife, through sickness and through health and, forsaking all others, keep thee only unto her, so long as ye both shall live?"
"I do." I stated easily, my eyes not breaking contact with May's.
Stupid question. I had always hated when preachers asked that. Why would I get married if I wasn't going to love May forever? I had asked for this, and I had been overjoyed when May had said yes. Why wouldn't I agree to marry her?
"Do you, Maybelle Maple, have Maybelle Maple to be thy wedded groom through sickness and through health and, forsaking all others, keep thee only unto her, so long as ye both shall live?"
In that moment, I realized why Cilan asked that. My heart involuntarily skipped a beat in fear. May wouldn't say no would she? No... she loves me right?
"I do." May breathed, her voice (for the first time... don't tell her I said that.) barley a whisper, and I felt complete. Happy. It sent sparks flying up my body. She was mine. And I was hers.
Cilan smiled softly, and held up one hand to put it on my shoulder. "Your vows?"
I sucked in a sharp breath and turned to May again, giving her my full attention. "May... I met you six months ago. I know we technically haven't known each other that long, but I don't think that matters." I began, raising one hand to gently stroke her face. "I love you in ways I didn't know I could love anyone in anymore. And that is saying something. You and I... we've been through everything together, and I don't plan on making anything here change anytime soon. I love you and I want to be together with you forever. And it makes me so so happy that you feel the same way. Because life without you May... is depressing. Empty. Cold. And I never want to feel that way. Hearing you say I do today May... it fuels the love in my heart. And I look forward to having you beside me for the rest of my life."
The crews awed and May made a sound between a half choked coo and a delighted whimpering sound. She took her own little breath, and then began to speak.
"Drew... before I knew you my life was dull. Boring. Hoenn only had one goal for me, and that wasn't one I desired, even after all of my teachings from officials and tutors trying to tell me otherwise. I craved something very different. I craved adventure, and true happiness. Little did I know, I would find it shortly after. I thought I hated it here on the Dark Rose, until I met people who truly understood me, and loved me for who I was. You Drew, were one of them. In fact, as much as Misty hates to admit it, you were, and still are the most special to me. Because I knew the second I saw the true you, when we were standing together and watching the stars, I loved you. And now, my greatest dreams are finally becoming a reality. It's just a thousand times better with you in the picture Drew."
We heard some sniffling in the audience, but I kept my green gaze intently on May, smiling softly and lifted one hand to gently caress her cheek. I couldn't say anything, in fear of my voice breaking, but my eyes said it all, because May was laughing softly and had small tears well up in her eyes.
Cilan didn't have to say anything, because we knew what was going to happen next. Pikachu reached up on his hind legs and extended the pillow to us, and I took her ring from the pillow, a golden band with a gleaming diamond in the middle, with small emeralds and sapphires circling it. I gently took her left hand and slid the ring on her forth finger, and she did the same to me with my own ring, a simple gold band with tiny emeralds and sapphires, and a much smaller diamond in the middle.
Touching my forehead against May's for a moment, I smirked. "We're Free at Last May." I whispered, and the beautiful brunette broke out into a tiny smile.
"By the power invested in me, handed down from our God Arceus, I now pronounce you, husband and wife." Cilan grinned, unable to contain his excitement.
Two wide smiles spread on both mine and May's faces, because we knew what happened next.
"You may now kiss the bride." Cilan waved, inviting us to continue.
I smirked and winked at May, and my wife giggled softly. We both leaned in at the same time, pressing out lips together while our hands found their natural places around my neck and gently touching her waist, and I closed my eyes, taking in the pirates cheers and the soft touch of May's lips on mine.
So that is how we ended up in this mess. But every dark moment comes with one bright side, and that was our life was about to get a whole lot crazier.
And a whole lot better too.
EEEEK! I AM SO EXCITED!
What did you think? Not bad huh? It's kind of a sneak peek into this story as well, like I originally did with the Dark Rose. Let me know what you are thinking!
Oh BTW! I do need to find an interesting image for the cover photo to this story, as of right now it's the blossoming petals, but if any of you have a good idea, just leave it in the review/PM me!
Side note, I did finish the story line that I knew I had to do before I wrote anything else.
I'll post another chapter when I get some interesting feedback!
Love y'all
Shelbs