The full summary: A darkness has settled the land. A queen has set her eyes on her prey and will not be deterred from having him. The Ronins, Kaye, and the Warriors will engage in a battle between vampires and half breeds. This very war could mean death and destruction for them all.
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Immortal Destiny Ch 1
Rows upon rows of tables, merged together were covered with shiny red clothe. Orchid shaped tea lights were set just to the top center of the plates. A silver-plated fortune cookie placement holder was to the left of the orchids. Crystal toasting glasses, with black etching which had the character of love on them, were placed on the upper right side. Silver-plated chopsticks laid across the plates in a diagonal fashion.
Large bamboo arches with cherry blossom branches were woven together, and were placed at various locations as they marked the entrances and exits.
By the main entrance was a sign constructed out of bamboo, and decorated with cherry blossoms that read, 'Kento's and Kaye's wedding'. Next to it was the guest sign in book.
The book had a bamboo colored binding. The cover was made out of felt, with a deep rich red color. An onyx colored pen laid next to the book. On either side of the guest book were crystal vases that had stalks of green bamboo that rose straight up with tiger lilies that filled around the base.
Across the way, at another table, there was a multi-layered wedding cake in the center of it. The cake itself was circular in shape. The décor of it had cherry blossoms going round and round. At the very top of it, was the double character for happiness, with a rose on either side of the character.
On either side of the cake were red candles that also had the character of love etched on them. The candles were perched on top of golden-heart-shaped candle holders.
At the alter, a symbol of a dragon was rested on the upper left side, while a symbol of a phoenix was rested on the upper right. In the center of the two, was a circular object that resembled a pearl that had the character of unity etched on it.
"I am thoroughly impressed on how the decorations turned out. They're absolutely breath taking. This is going to be definitely a day to remember." Cye proclaimed as he looked around in awe.
"Yea, I know what you mean, so am I. The guests should be arriving soon enough. Maybe we should do another check around to make sure that things are still going smoothly." Rowen suggested with a nod.
Before Cye could answer, "White Blaze! Get back here! You have to wear this! It's a wedding!" Ryo shouted as he chased his tiger.
Cye and Rowen blinked as they looked at each other and then shook their heads. "I just hope that those two don't wreck anything, considering how long it took to set up." Cye stated as he winced while Ryo and White Blaze zoomed by. "Hey! Watch it! You mess this up and I'll make you eat your own bloody cooking for a week!"
White Blaze skidded to an abrupt stop as Ryo ran smack behind him and landed on the ground. The red Ronin looked over and saw that Cye's expression was dangerously serious. Ryo took a nervous gulp and then got up and guided his tiger a little further from where the main even would soon take place.
From where Lightning watched, the silver tiger chuckled to himself as he laid down and waited for the festivities to start. A part of him felt sad that he wasn't able to have given his daughter away. But the other part was glad to see her finally happy, and that was all he ever wanted for her.
After Ryo chased White Blaze around for a bit longer, he just threw up his hands and grumbled crazy tiger as he looked at his watch and decided it was time to check on Kento. Ryo walked to Kento's room and knocked on the door.
Kento didn't even hear the knock as he continued to pace the room. 'Man, I can't believe how nervous I am! I'm shaking from head to toe! I've never been so nervous. I love Kaye, I do, but why does it feel like my insides are knotting up like crazy?'
"Kento, hey man, didn't you hear me knock?" Ryo asked as he dared to enter the room.
The orange Ronin ran his hand through the back of his head and looked at his friend. "Sorry man, I guess that I'm just preoccupied."
Ryo gave a slight nod, "It's understandable, getting married is a major step. You're not thinking twice about this are you?"
Kento shook his head, "No way! It's just that I'm concerned that I'll mess up. I don't want anything to go wrong. I just want it to be…Perfect, you know?"
"Of course I know, but what's important right now is that you and Kaye love each other, and that you're both doing what's right." Ryo reassured him as he laid a comforting had upon his shoulder. "So, why don't you hurry up and get ready? I'll stay right here."
Kento gave a relieved smile and then took his suite and quickly went into the next room and changed. Moment's later, "Well?"
Ryo looked over and was impressed on how Kento was dressed. Kento stepped out in a two piece black outfit. His pants had golden dragons etched sparingly around his legs. His top had long sleeves which were rolled up at the ends with golden linen laced on the inside of the jacket. The mandarin collar had a small v-neck that showed a bit more of the golden linen.
"Impressive Kento, very impressive. You'll take her breath away man." Ryo replied with a smirk.
"Thanks that means a lot," Kento looked into the mirror and studied himself. "Talk about a dream coming true. I'm amazed that this is actually happening to me…I'm actually going to be the first out of the five of us to get married."
Ryo came up beside him, "It'll be worth it, you'll see, especially since you and Kaye love each other so much. Look hard in the mirror and really look, then tell me what you see."
Kento looked over at Ryo and then back at the mirror. He stared at it for what seemed to be the longest time, and then finally, "I see, a future with the angel I love."
"Then that's all the reassurance you should need to know, because you are doing the right thing." Ryo told him with a smirk.
Kento nodded as he started to feel a bit more confident. "Yea, you're right. Thanks Ryo, I appreciate you saying it. After tonight, Kaye Chinte will be Kaye Rei Faun."
At the same time, Kaye was in her room having the same thoughts and feelings as well. "Kaye, are you going to be all right?" Mia asked as she handed her the dress.
Kaye took it from behind the door and got dressed. "Yea Mia, I think so. It's just, well, I'm very nervous and I just hope that everything goes smoothly."
"I'm sure that everything will go just fine. So just take a deep breathe and try to relax." Mia replied as she waited for her to step out.
"Ok, you're right. I should just relax. Everything will be perfect." Kaye replied as she finally stepped out.
Mia was in awe, "Kaye, you're going to make Kento very speechless."
Kaye gave a small blush as she stepped out in a sleeveless-mandarin dress. The dress was red in color with golden phoenixes etched all over. They shimmered when the light hit them just right. The collar around her neck attached to the left upper side of the dress. The right upper side had a long diagonal cut to it, which opened up a pretty good area around her shoulder.
"You think so?" Kaye asked as she walked over to the mirror, opened up a small box and took out a hair comb which had a cherry blossom designed on it. She took it and placed it in her hair.
Mia smiled at her, "Trust me, he won't know what hit him."
Kaye smiled back and then gave a nod. "Thanks Mia."
"You're welcome, now, I have some last minute preparations to check on. You're going to be ok?" Mia asked as she headed towards the door.
"Yea, I'll be fine." Kaye replied in a reassuring tone.
Mia nodded and then closed the door behind her. She didn't have to go far when she spotted Cye by the caterers. "Hey, you're not on kitchen duty Cye, so get away from there."
The blue Ronin turned around and smiled sheepishly at her. "Sorry, Mia bad habit. So, how's she holding up?"
"She's still nervous, but Kaye will come out of it soon enough. Why don't you go ahead and keep her company before the ceremony?" Mia suggested as she scooted him away from the caterers.
Cye chuckled, "Ok, ok I'm going." The blue Ronin didn't even risk looking back as he walked to Kaye's room and knocked. "Kaye?"
Kaye turned around and looked towards the door. "Cye? Hey, come on in."
Cye gave a nod and then came in and shut the door behind him. "Aww, my sister is all grown up and getting married."
"Cye, please, don't tease me like that. Especially not right now, you can see how nervous I am." Kaye told him as she faced him.
"Relax sis, I know how nervous you are, and I wouldn't doubt that Kento is feeling the exact same way. But think of it like this, when the ceremony is over, then you two will be together exactly how you wanted." Cye reminded her.
Kaye gave a slight nod, "Yea I know but it's still can't be helped on how we feel either."
"It's going to work out, so stop worrying and just go with it." Cye told her as he smiled. "You both deserve this, so don't deny yourselves this opportunity."
"You're right, Cye, we definitely deserve this. It's just the jitters. Ok, I'm ready." Kaye replied as she reached over and took her bouquet.
Cye smiled as he offered his arm to his sister. She took it and they were on their way.
In the room where Ryo finally got Kento calmed down, there was a knock on the door. "Hey you two. What's taking you so long?" Mia asked, "Everyone's waiting."
Ryo looked over to her and gave an apologetical smile. "Sorry Mia, it took a while, but I think I got Kento to finally feel better about this."
"Kento, you and Kaye have been through so much in order for this day to finally come. You have each other's love, and the support of your friends and family. So, get out there and tie the knot." Mia told him sternly. "Unless, of course, you're too scared."
"What!" Kento asked in disbelief as he snapped back to himself. "No way! I'm not scared of anyone or anything. I am going to wait by the alter and then marry the woman I love. Just you watch!"
Ryo was amazed when he saw Kento walk out there towards the direction of the main event. He extended his arm out for her and then they walked towards where the ceremony would have taken place.
The other Ronins and Warriors were already in their positions, as they waited for it to begin.
Flash fidgeted a bit, 'I can't believe I'm actually wearing a dress. I swore I never would wear one no matter what. I can't wait until later, I'm so going to change.' The dress she referred to was a beautiful red one. It shimmered when the light hit it just right.
Thunder and Scorpio glanced over at their fearless leader and smirked inwardly. 'What's the matter Captain, you seem a little, how should I put it? Anxious? Or is it..?'
'Continue that sentence and one of two things just might happen. Either, you'll be wearing this dress, or two you're going to feel an instant case of hot foot! Understand?' Flash shot back mentally as she glanced back at him.
Scorpio gulped and gave a small nod. 'Yes Captain.'
'And you, don't think you'll get off that easy either Thunder.' Flash warned him.
Thunder paled just a little and then gave a solemn nod as he cleared his throat.
Flash smirked as she knew she got her point across to both of them.
"Ryo, you have the ring, right?" Kento whispered as he felt anxious while he and the others stood by the alter.
"Ring, the ring? I knew I had it around here somewhere." Ryo mused as he searched his pockets.
Kento's eyes went wide, he felt his heart hammer a mile a minute. "What? Ryo, man, don't tell me you lost the ring!"
Ryo smirked as he brought it out and showed it to him. "Relax Kento, I had it the entire time."
"Don't you ever do that to me again." Kento warned, as he felt his heart go back to normal.
"Hey you two, save it for later. The ceremony is about to start." Rowen whispered to them.
Just after Rowen told them, the music started. The guests stood up and turned to look over by the door way.
"Well sis, are you ready?" Cye asked as he looked over towards her.
"Ready as I'll ever be." Kaye replied with a smile as they made it to the entrance and started to walk down the run way.