Chapter 4

Ariel climbs down the grand staircase headed for the ballroom dressed in a jade crisscross matte gown, her hair is done up in an elegant bun with curls on both sides plus she's wearing a diamond tiara in her hair.

You look gorgeous!, says Hank kissing her hand moments later

You look handsome my love", replies Ariel

Shall we", asks Hank holding out his arm

Yes", replies Ariel wrapping her arm around his

Oh, almost forgot, we need to put our masks on", says Hank putting on his mask

Yeah", replies Ariel putting on her mask too

Hank and Ariel enter the ballroom to loud cheers from their guests, Ariel and Hank make their way onto the dance floor and slow dance together to a waltz played by the orchestra.

May I have this dance", asks Logan a few minutes later

Sure", replies Ariel

Logan and Ariel slow dance around while Hank dances with Jean

You look gorgeous!, says Logan

You look mighty handsome yourself", replies Ariel

After slow dancing with Logan, Ariel walks off to find Hank, on the way she grabs two glasses of champagne from a passing waiter.

There you are, I brought us some champagne", says Ariel finally locating him and handing him a glass of champagne

Thanks honey", replies Hank gulping down his champagne and letting out a loud belch

That was real attractive love", says Ariel rolling her eyes up

I thought so", says Hank smirking

Hank and Ariel walk back out on the dance floor and slow dance some more along with the other guests. Fifteen minutes later Hank and Ariel sit down at a table along with Logan, Storm, and Professor X, a waiter serves them more champagne.

I'd like to raise a toast to the happy couple", says Professor X raising his glass

Cheers!", says Logan, Storm, Hank and Ariel raising their glasses

After drinking their champagne Ariel and Logan head out onto the dance floor and slow dance some more while Hank looks on with a jealous look on his face.

You ain't gonna steal her away from me Logan, I'll fight you tooth and nail", thinks Hank to himself

After a few minutes Hank gets up from the table and walks over to where Ariel and Logan are dancing together.

May I cut in please", asks Hank

Sure", replies Logan

Thank you", replies back Hank

Ariel and Hank slow dance together to a waltz like tune played by the orchestra.

You were jealous of me and Logan dancing together, that is why you cut in, isn't it", asks Ariel

Yeah I suppose", growls Hank

Look Hank, Logan is my best friend that's all, so there is no reason for you to be jealous", replies Ariel

Alright, I apologize", says Hank

Okay, I forgive you", replies Ariel giving him a kiss

I can't wait to go to our wedding bed with you tonight", thinks Hank to himself

Four hours later after all the guests have left, Hank, Ariel and the others head upstairs to get ready for bed, Hank and Ariel enter their bedroom, Ariel retrieves a brand new off white silk nightie, a wedding gift from Jean and the girls before entering the bathroom to slip into it while Hank gets undressed outside in the bedroom. A few minutes later Ariel emerges from the bathroom to find Hank waiting for her.

You look soooo beautiful, sexy Ariel, come here", purrs Hank

Make love to me Hank", says Ariel seductively, staring into his feline yellow eyes

He takes her in his big furry arms, he tilts her head back and devours her with passionate kisses on the neck and lips, he lowers the straps of her nightie causing her nightie to fall down below her breasts, oh Hank don't stop whispers Ariel, he reaches down and slowly lifts off her nightie, he guides her over to the bed devouring her with more passionate kisses along the way, he gently lays her down on the bed, he lifts her up to him and gently cups her breasts causing her to gasp with pleasure, he kisses her passionately all over as he slowly pulls of her underwear, she kicks off his boxer shorts, wraps her legs around his waist, the two climb under the warm covers and make passionate love together before falling asleep wrapped in each others arms.

Ariel wakes up in bed and notices that Hank isn't in bed asleep with her, she looks over at the clock and sees that it's three am in the morning, so she wraps herself up in the soft bed sheet before getting up out of bed. Ariel exits her and Hanks bedroom and slowly walks down the hall towards the staircase as not to wake the others, Ariel tiptoes down the staircase and heads for the kitchen thinking Hank might be in here grabbing a late night snack as he usually does back at the institute when she hears angry voices coming from inside the kitchen.

What is going on here", asks Ariel upon entering the kitchen and finding Hank and Logan with his claws out, snarling, growling at one another

I was in here grabbing a late night snack when Hank here entered the room and started accusing me of trying to steal you away from him, I tried to explain to him that we're just friends but he didn't believe me, that's when he got angry and started throwing things at me", growls Logan pointing to broken glass, chairs littering the floor.

Put those claws away Logan", replies Ariel

Alright", replies back Logan retracting his claws back into his hands

Henry McCoy!, I thought I told you...",says Ariel fiercely

Stay out of this Ariel" snarls Hank

Don't you dare take that tone with me Henry McCoy!", replies Ariel fiercely, stepping in between him and Logan

Oh I get it, you choose him", snarls Hank

Get a grip Hank, I love you Henry Mc Coy, I married you didn't I, not to mention we made love together in case you forgotten", replies Ariel fiercely

No, I haven't forgotten", replies back Hank weakly

Okay, apologize to Logan, I will not tolerate you two fighting", says Ariel fiercely

I'm sorry", says Hank

I'm sorry too, replies Logan

That's better, now come Hank let's go to bed", says Ariel

Hank and Ariel head back upstairs to their room, upon entering their room, Hank takes her in his arms, kisses her passionately on the lips...you were magnificent back there, I like a fiery woman", purrs Hank in her ear, he guides her over to the bed, pulls off her bed sheet, the two climb under the warm covers and make passionate love again before falling asleep wrapped in each others arms.