Author's Note: Forgive me for the long wait. I had to do some final wrap-ups with a couple of my classes. I still have two more classes left, but my summer begins at the end of Thursday this week. That will obviously leave more time. So here is the long awaited chapter that everyone, including myself, wanted.
To Star Fox Runner: I don't remember if I already sent you a message about this already, but just to be sure. Yes, I believe shadow would go great with the story. Considering his attitude, and for the fact that he actually has a VERY loose connection to Starfox, (I'm not going to reveal what that connection is though. Believe me, there is a loose connection but if neither you nor anybody else can figure out how then I will reveal that at the right time.) there is definitely something I can do with him.
To WraithX2: I'm not sure which the grammatically right way to do it is. To be honest, I think both are acceptable ways but I'm not sure. I guess I'm just going to have to pay more attention to my reading and find out that way.
To everyone else: R&R and enjoy the WEDDING!!!
Chapter 3
Unity
The door to Light's limousine opened up to reveal an excruciating sight. "Umm…what happened to you?" The one standing before him was dirty mess. Besides the head, there was dirt all over his suit. And it looked like there were some bruises on his arms and legs. Nat got inside the vehicle and turned to him with a weary look.
"Let's just say I got hit by a blue roller coaster." The dark haired guy sat down but not without feeling the pain that was rushing through his back. "Let's just go find a hotel already. I need a long, hot bath." Light only gave the sarcastic guy beside him a look that asked, 'What did you do to make Krystal mad this time?' Just as Nat was finally settling in his seat, Alex, Chris and Krystal came inside and took their seats. Krystal took hers right next to Light and he whispered into her ear as she sat down, "What did he do this time?"
Krystal put on her innocent smile and said, "Nothing life threatening this time…to him that is." Light didn't know what was going on, but he decided that it was best to leave it there. That's when Light's parents got in the luxury vehicle.
"Hey Dad, where are we staying for the night?"
"No needs to worry, I already have a good hotel booked. It's almost time for the parties to begin." Light gave his father a look that showed his confusion.
"Parties? What parties, no one ever said anything about parties."
Krystal was as equally confused as Light was. "There was absolutely no discussions about any parties!"
Alex cleared his throat to get the two's attention. "They are your surprise bachelor parties."
"Bachelor parties?" Krystal looked to Light's mother for an explanation.
"They're supposed to commemorate your last day of being single. The girls will all be in one room having fun, and the boys will get themselves a room to celebrate. When we get to the hotel, we'll immediately begin." Sarah looked at her son and future daughter–in-law and said, "Once we go inside our rooms, the next time you two see each other will be right next to each other at the alter."It almost felt like it was a dream for Light and Krystal. They were going to be wedded in less than a day's time.
The current group of couple, who were accompanying the bride and groom, spent their ride talking and joking to each other. When the limo pulled up to the hotel, they were just simply shocked at the size of it. The hotel seemed to have been the size of a castle. Light's father really went all out on the whole wedding ordeal. The group stepped out of the vehicle and their driver drove off elsewhere. "So why is everyone standing around," Chris asked. Everyone immediately got the stars out of their eyes and went inside to sign in.
The clerks at the desk, one man and one woman, looked up from where they were sitting and made a mad rush to the party of people before them. "Good evening," said the man. "I'm going to assume that you are the rest of the bridal party, aren't you." The gang looked at them with a sort of 'duh' expression. Who else on that planet were about to have the wedding of the millennia to an actual alien, albeit, an inter-dimensional alien? The group ignored the ecstatic blunder made by the clerks and just nodded modestly.
The woman started speaking now. "Then allow us to show you to your rooms." From there, the group was separated. The guys went with the man, and Krystal and Sarah went with the woman. As the girls approached their room, the woman turned and handed a key card to Sarah. "Enjoy your stay." She left then, leaving the two to open their door. The opened door revealed a fully furnished condo with everything from a big screen TV, to the multiple bed rooms. As they entered the door way, they saw that the rest of the girls were already inside. The girls came up to Krystal, each grabbing some spot of her body, and started to pull her to where they wanted her.
Over on the other side of the hotel, the boys had reached the room the male clerk had reserved for their group. He handed Tim a key card and said his official welcome, then left the guys to go inside their room for the night. Light opened to see that they also had a very nice condo, but they also saw that one person was missing. Light looked around and asked, "Where's Ricky?"
"I'm behind you," a soft husky voce called out to them. Light jumped; where as, his father's composure didn't change. The two moved aside and let guy through, and found that he was carrying a black box with him. He set the box next to his cousin and Sheldon, and made an announcement of sorts to the world, so to speak. "Halo for all!"
Nat went over and found a seat on the soft sofa. "Please get that thing set up quickly; I have some inner rage here that needs to be released." Nat really wanted to vent for his failed attempt to get the shot at the church.
While, Ricky set up the X-Box and their Halo profiles, Light went and stood next to Sheldon. "Hey Shell," Light said as a greeting.
"Hey. Sorry about that little mishap at the church." Light thought back to what had happened earlier that day at the rehearsal and he couldn't, for the life of him, figure out how it happened. Honestly, the boy was just paying the attention needed to get his flame to light the bigger one with Krystal's.
"Yeah, I know. I just don't know what happened. I think I just misjudged the height of the step."
Sheldon nodded with a thoughtful expression, "That was probably the case. You were nervous, even though it was just a rehearsal, and made a simple mistake. Even if that mistake almost led to disastrous ending, I wouldn't take it to heart." Once he finished speaking; they heard a knock at their door.
Light's cousin got up and went to the door, looking through the small eye glass before opening the door. "Pizza's here," he announced. Liddle paid the delivery boy and got the pizza's, to place them on the dining room table. Ricky finished setting up his machine and started to pull out the soft drinks from their fridge. It looked like the guys had been there for a bit longer than Light had thought, of course, they did leave the rehearsal about ten or fifteen minutes before them. Everyone got their drinks and Nat started to clap his hand on the table top to get everyone's attention.
"Now that everyone has a drink, I would like to propose a toast." The small group raised their glasses a bit and let Nat continue. "To our dearest nerd, Bulby." Light was somewhat put off by that. "May you have happiness in all of your life from here on out with the one you love most in this world…" He paused so that everyone could bring their drinks to their mouth and take a sip. He smiled and started to continue as soon as some of their drinks entered their mouths. "…especially when that love is willingly in bed with you!" The entire group very nearly spat out their drinks, except for Light who did in fact spat his out, in either laughter or, in Light's case, embarrassment. Nat gave a bit of a victorious smile and said, "Cheers." He took a drink, got a few slices of pizza, and went over to the big screen to get ready to play a few rounds of Halo. Put simply, he was proud of himself, in his own sick and twisted fashion.
Alex got his food and went to sit next to Nat. "Well, I guess it's time I get blown up with grenades again."
Chris made a malicious grin as he sat down to play with his profile, "Oh it won't be grenades, I'm just going to smack your head around with the plasma pistol." Light just stood there as everyone, including his father, sat around the big screen to either watch or play. 'These guys are my friends and family. Closer than brothers,' he thought to himself with a smile.
"Hey Bulby, we're letting you have fist dibs with us. It certainly doesn't mean we're going to be easy on you though. We need to smack around the groom a bit before his future wife gets the chance."
Light gave a small competitive smile. "You're on."
Light sat down and got the controller as Nat set the match settings. "Okay, it will be 50 point match, and all of us against Bulby." After he said that, the match was in its countdown and Light was looking at him and with an expression that said, 'What did you just say?'
Back in the girl's room, the group of females were all asking what qualities she liked about Light. "Well, he's kind, gentle, and…"
"Oh, come on Krystal," groaned Jenny. "Enough with the clichés please. Tell us about some of the unique qualities that attract you the most." Krystal thought about different things for a moment, before deciding on a few items.
"Actually, he can be very protective of me. I know that if I ever get in some big trouble or in a dangerous situation, he'll come to my side and save me. He's done it before while I was in hiding, and I know he'd do it again. In a world that believes chivalry is dead, I've seen for myself that he upholds morals even when he doesn't have too. In fact, on our little journey to get back in contact with my people, he was willing to give up his happiness for me so that I could be happy with my family. Right when I was already on my way back to my ship, is the moment he decided to confess how he truly felt about me." Even though some of that was a lie, which Krystal absolutely detested; the important parts were the honest to God truth.
As corny as the story was, the girls stilled awed at the thought. Kayla stopped her awing and turned to Krystal, "You know what, Light is sort of a romantic and tragic hero."
Krystal eyed her for a moment. "What do you mean?"
"Just think about it for a moment. Try and imagine the inner battle and turmoil he had to have been experiencing. Even though he knew it would kill him on the inside, he still wanted nothing more than your happiness with your family. But in the end, you decided that he was worth a life on Earth. Truly, a sad and beautiful story of true romance." Krystal took what her friend said to heart. Light was indeed willing to give to give up everything, even his heart, so she could have her dream come true. Light was something else alright.
Nat's sister, Stacy, who Krystal surprisingly became good friends with in a short amount of time, wanted to get her question in. "Hey Krystal, what do you find to be the sexiest thing about Light." Krystal didn't need to really think about that one. Light's mother was also very interested about what Krystal thought of her son in that way. A bit of a sensual smile appeared on Krystal's face.
"Well, I think his modesty is the sexiest thing about him."
Ellene and the rest of the girls thought that was an odd answer, but she was the only one to voice their confusion. "His modesty? Why do you say that's sexy?"
"Because, it makes playing with him so much fun. I remember one night where I went out and came back to find him already asleep in his sleeping bag. As a little joke, I stripped to my underwear and got in it with him. His reaction when he woke up was priceless." The girls, and Light's mother, laughed like the giggling girls they were. They ate some food and laughed together until it was time for bed. As Krystal tried to fall asleep, she couldn't help but feel anxious about the coming day. "Soon Light. Very soon," she said to the darkness.
The hours that came after the morning Sun arose, were a blur to Light and Krystal. They didn't see each other at all that morning, as was tradition, but the two of them were thinking the same exact thing. 'I can't believe it's finally happening.' The two of them were looking into their mirrors at the same time in their separate rooms, more nervous than ever before in their entire life. Light was looking at his reflection for the first time since the last time he looked into this same mirror. In ten minutes, he would be standing next to Krystal at the alter for real this time. He made a mental note to not screw this up this time, even though he didn't know it wasn't really his fault. His Dad walked in at that moment, and went to stand next to his son. "Nervous?"
Light grimaced, "Only a whole lot. It's just so nerve wracking."
His father turned to look at him and smiled. "You know son, I remember when I was in your shoes. I couldn't believe I was marrying the woman of my dreams. But don't worry so much, just remember one thing when you're up there. I remembered it, and it helped me in my marriage. There's no reason for it to not work for you as well."
"And what is it you want me to remember?" Tim went behind him and put his hands on each of his son's shoulders and they looked at their mirrored image together. "Remember that she chose you over anyone else in the entire multi-verse." Light nodded, still facing his reflection. His father took his hands off of him and began to leave while saying, "And remember to get busy as soon as you can. A future grandfather can only wait so long to spoil his grandchildren rotten."
Light moaned and turned around, "I've already told you, I can't get her pregnant, it's impossible."
Tim opened the door and looked at Light once more while standing in the doorway, "Not really; miracles happen everyday. You were a miracle child as well if you don't recall, so don't count children out just yet." And then he closed the door and left Light to contemplate everything his father said to him.
In Krystal's room, instead of looking at her reflection, she was now sitting down in a chair, wearing her backup dress, doing some breathing exercises to clear her nerves. Then she heard a knock at the door. "Come in," she said, not knowing who was coming in. She didn't really care who came in, so long as she got a little bit of comfort. That is what Sarah came into the room to do. "Are you feeling well dear?"
Krystal gave her an exasperated smile, "A little I suppose. I mean, it's not like I've been married before. To be honest, I really just wish my parents were here to witness it." Light's mother nodded in sympathy.
"I understand how you feel. But look at the bright side, if all goes well in the end, you'll get them back. I promise you that no matter what happens, Light, Tim, and I will always be with you." Krystal's eyes glistened with her tears of gratefulness.
"Thanks. You have no idea how relieved this makes me."
"Then, in that case, it looks like I've done my job. Well then, I'll see you later."
"Bye." Light's mother left and Krystal stood up and took one last breath before leaving the room as well to get into her position.
At about 3 o' clock, Light was standing in front of the priest and looked out into the crowd. If he wasn't nervous before, he sure was now. The president and his family were sitting up front between his secret service detail, and sitting next to some of those agents were his parents. There were celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Johnny Depp and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Almost all of Light's extended family had showed up. Chris Stamper, Alex's aunt Lindsey, Leonidas, Samuel, Shigeru Miyamoto, and many of Nintendo's personel were present. Even though they weren't allowed inside, thankfully, there were broadcasters from all around the world just outside the church doors. Light was more than nervous now, he was downright scared. Before he even realized it, the music started, signaling the beginning of the ceremony. Light watched as Nat, the best man, and Kayla, the maid of honor, walk down the aisle hand in hand with little Benny in tow.
"Hey Nat," Kayla whispered through her plastered on smile as he lead her up front.
"Yes?" He also spoke through a fake smile.
"I hate you."
"Good." The two separated, to both of their relief, and went to get into their positions with Benny standing next to his big brother. Light laughed silently to himself at the short episode. That broke the ice for him a little. Then the whole wedding party came out in pairs. Chris with Ellene, Liddle with Stacy, Alex with Ashley, Sheldon with Jenny, and Ricky with Jessica. Once they were in their places, the wedding song started up and Light focused all of his attention to what was before him. Light's little cousin, Carly, started to spread the flower petals and moved out of the way. Light saw Krystal way at the end of the aisle and the two's eyes' met each other. All of the worries and fears the two of them were having, melted away in an instant. Light realized his father was right; there was nothing to actually be afraid about. The two were in love, and that took away the pressure for the both of them.
Soon, Krystal was standing next to Light holding her bouquet, as the priest stepped up when the music ended to begin the ceremony. "Dearly beloved, we have gathered here today to stand before God, and unite these two people in holy matrimony." From that point on, Light and Krystal weren't really able to pay attention to what was being, by the priest and the few people who did a small speech. They just stared into each other's eyes' and saw the love that filled them. Eventually, Light was broken from his reverie by the priest saying, "Light, repeat after me." The boy straightened himself up and got really serious about this. "I, Light Kindely, take Krystal Cerinia to be my lawfully wedded wife."
"I, Light Kindely, take Krystal Cerinia to be my lawfully wedded wife."
"To have and to hold for better and for worse, for richer or poorer, for sickness and in health, until death do us part."
"To have and to hold for better and for worse, for richer or poorer, for sickness and in health, until death do us part." The priest turned to Krystal asked her to repeat after him, which she did with the biggest smile on her face.
Once she finished saying her vows, the priest directed his attention to the crowded pews. "If anyone has an objection to this marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace." Krystal's eyes narrowed at that line. If anyone so much as thinks about raising their hand, and she'll know if anyone does, they'll be wishing for a quick death when she was through with them. Thankfully no one did, so the priest continued. "Now take these candles, that represent yourselves, and light the third together. Two flames unite and become one." Light and Krystal took their flames and, without any mishaps this time, they lit the big red candle together. The flame they made, looked to have been slightly bigger than any one he had seen yet. "Do you have the rings?" Light turned to Benny, and the little boy handed him the rings. Light and Krystal took their turns in placing a ring on the other's finger, and turned back to the one before them. "Then by the power invested to me, by God and the District of Columbia, I hereby pronounce you man and wife, you may now kiss the bride." Light pulled up Krystal's veil and, unlike many of their others, shared a kiss with her that was sweeter than a single one thus far.
In between the immense amount of clapping, cheering, and music that erupted, Krystal spoke in a soft voice that almost couldn't be heard by him. "I love you Light Kindely."
"And I love you Mrs. Kindely."
Author's Note: IT HAS FINALLY HAPPENED!!! Light and Krystal are now officially married. Stay tuned, because they will consummate their newfound marriage next. Nat and the gang are also up to their old antics, what is their next plan? I have some awesome everybody. I GOT A NEW LAPTOP COMPUTER!!! Now I can write wherever and whenever I want, bringing you all faster updates! Oh, and there is a problem on my website with the picture gallery page so your going to have to wait a little while for those. The next chapter is called The Problems with Being One.
