The Ceremony

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness and celebrate the union between Anthony and Pep - Virginia," Thor began. Needless to say, this was the last thing Pepper expected. Tony could only smile uncomfortably. Natasha saw the funny side, while everyone else that was not Clint or Bruce were confused.

"Before we begin, is there anyone here who does not think this marriage should go ahead?" There was some minor gulping from Tony and it did seem like the longest pause ever before Thor spoke again, "I'm not entirely sure how long this pause should be but that seems to be enough." Jane closed her eyes and shook her head while Darcy and Wanda were trying to stop themselves from laughing. Steve whispered something about vows and Thor continued, "Okay, we shall move onto the vows that Virginia and Anthony have prepared themselves. Virginia, would you like to go first?"

"Okay… Um… Not that I ever believed in soul mates, but sometimes I do feel as though I have found my soul mate in you Tony. Not because we have everything in common, more because we make each other better in some ways. And now here we are with our future before us and I only want to spend it with you, my soulmate, and my friend. I, Virginia, take you, Anthony, to be my husband to share both good times and bad times, side by side. I give you my hand, and my heart, and hope that my love will always be a safe haven for you. Just as this circle is without end, my love for you is eternal. Just as it is made of a permanent metal, my commitment to you is forever."

"Anthony?"

"Okay, where do I begin? I thought this was going to be the most difficult thing I ever had to do, because everything else was not difficult enough. However, when I saw you walking down that aisle, I realized how simple it was. I love you. You are the person I was meant to spend the rest of my life with. I, Anthony, take you, Virginia, to be my wife to share both good times and bad times, side by side. I give you my hand, and my heart, and hope that my love will always be a safe haven for you. Just as this circle is without end, my love for you is eternal. Just as it is made of a permanent metal, my commitment to you is forever."

"Okay… the rings. Who has the rings?" Thor asked.

"Me," said Rhodey handing them to Thor.

"Okay, Anthony repeat after me: with this ring, I pledge thee my devotion, until death do us part."

"With this ring, I pledge thee my devotion, until death do us part."

"Virginia, repeat after me: with this ring, I pledge thee my devotion, until death do us part."

"With this ring, I pledge thee my devotion, until death do us part."

"And, by the powers vested in me and the state of New York, I am pleased to pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

Among the clapping from the guests, Tony and Pepper shared their first kiss as husband and wife.