CH9
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Before the wedding could be planned there was an issue. Elyon has Bloom sit outside on a stone gym style.
"Can I come in now?" Bloom hollers to the house.
"You did a forbidden skill not once but twice. You're lucky this is ALL I'm making you do." Elyon shouts over to her still feeling strict.
'This is ridiculous.' Bloom's wings droop as her face heats up with embracement.
"We're ready to go." Kito walks to the front with Pearl, both carrying a bag.
"What will you do know?" Elyon stares worried at her friend.
"For now, travel with Kito. I… we both need a fresh start." Pearl smiles softly at her old friend.
"Stay safe." Elyon hugs her.
While hugging Pearl sees Echo and Song coming around from the back. Pearl takes a deep breath then heads over to them.
"I… am so sorry." Pearl bows her head as low as possible. "I know it doesn't make up for what I did. But I truly regret it and wish you happiness." She holds her position bracing for any comments they may have.
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The two looked nervously at the woman that had caused them so much trouble but they could sense the regret and so Song spoke first "We accept the apology but it's going to be a while before we ever trust you or Kito."
Kito flinched at that knowing he deserved it for lying and letting his emotions get in the way of their happiness.
Echo nodded and said "It will take a while but for now we're glad thing didn't end horribly and since we now know your story at least it's good to know you're on a better path." Song nodded saying "At least it shows people can change. And no one needed to be killed so I guess a happy ending."
Pearl was shocked they were being so lenient, they didn't yell scream or anything she knew they were weary. They rightful deserved to be, but they were happy that it all just ended well.
She couldn't help but feel tears go down her eyes and said "Thank you." And headed back to Kito who suddenly came up and said "I apologize as well, my jealousy got in the way and clouded my judgment causing me to make so much pain."
The two looked at him and Song said "What we said to Pearl goes for you two Kito but for now I think it's best everyone parts ways." Echo held Song protectively still somewhat weary of Kito now knowing what his true intentions for Song had been all along. Kito only nodded and headed off, the two vanishing into the woods.
Once gone they both sighed and then Song said to Echo "I better go save Bloom, you go and get the guys ready." Echo chuckled and said "I think Yabi has that covered." Song chuckled as she said "Yes but I think Cody still needs to wrap his mind around everything. And also keep him away from any alcohol I don't want any incidents today."
Echo laughed as he said "Yeah we've had enough for some time." And so he headed off to do as told. Song then walked up to the girls and said "Are you done now I need my maid of honor to help me with me dress and by the way seriously a forbidden form you could have told me that." Elyon laughed at that as Bloom seemed to flush. She was not going to get away with that for some time.
As Echo entered the living room he could see Yabi pestering his brothers about the tux "I don't care if you are a commander or a captain you will wear a tux to this event. And you scruffy, have you made your best man speech for the couple. Oh I just remember the bride and groom have decided on chicken and potato soup for the dinner. So no scuffing at my food this time. Also do you all know how to dance..."
Cody looked like he was about ready to strangle the AI while Rex and Fives looked highly amused at the hyper active tughorat.
Echo came in and said "Hey Fives do you have your best man speech ready?" Fives looked over blushing and then ran off making Rex laugh hard while Cody rolled his eyes.
Echo shook his head as he came up to Yabi and said "Oh Yabi Song said no alcohol for anyone. She doesn't want anymore incidents." Yabi then said "Don't worry I have the other AI's here to keep everyone in line and to keep any unwanted intruders at bay. This way if I go out you have others who can help alarm you to any danger."
Cody crossed his arms and said "Hopefully there aren't any more."
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"I don't think there will be." Chii appears with some fabrics.
"Seriously, how does that not annoy you?" Cody points to the new AI.
"Well you're a cheeky one." Chii huffs vanishing again.
"Please don't get the AI's mad Cody." Rex pats his tense brother's back.
Meanwhile with the girls.
Bloom helps Song get ready. Helping to put everything in its place.
"You look amazing." Bloom's wings flutter a bit.
"You really do." Elyon pops her head in.
"Master." Bloom bows. "What are you doing here?" She seems a bit confused.
"I came to say your man is freaking out about his speech." Elyon points down a ways.
"I better make sure he's okay." Bloom heads off.
'I doubt seeing her in that dress will help.' Elyon laughs.
"Need any help? She might not be back for a while." Elyon turns to the bride to be.
Meanwhile in Fives room.
"This doesn't work either." Fives sighs as he tosses a piece of paper.
"You doing alright in here?" Bloom picks up a paper ball as she walks in.
"I just…" Fives sees her in the dress.
(Sleeveless forget me not blue with a vine design/ cut to her knees/ and a low back/ her hair down and wavy with small forget me nots on the side)
'Thank you Song.' Fives stares at her red in the face but very happy.
"Fives?" Bloom waves her hand in front of his face.
Fives pulls her so she's on his lap. Before she can get a word out his lips are on hers.
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Song nodded and laughed as she said "With that outfit and Fives train of thought doubt she'll be back for a while." The two laughed at that, Elyon helped Song get the last pieces of her outfit together.
Then Song got to putting her make up on. A little bit of blue eyes shadow, mascara, some golden peach blush with plenty of glitter, and for her lips she wore a shimmering pink.
Elyon then said "You look wonderful, Echo is a lucky guy. I wonder how he snatched you up." Song laughed as she said "Being his wonderful self and a pull that somehow happened. A pull and connection that's still there. Even our crystals tend to react, they've even changed to the same color."
When Elyon heard and saw this she thought 'Could it be. Oh no they can't separate, they shouldn't. This hasn't happened in so many years it's so rare. Calm down. If it's meant to be it will work out in the end. They'll figure it out. But Blooms little trick may have put them in a bit of a spot when they do. Hopefully their strong enough to overcome it.'
Elyon then said "You know if you do ever come to our galaxy you'll have to hide your relationship with Echo."
Song sighed and said "We'll have to see how it will work. On my planet we won't have to hide just have a very angry family to explain too and Bloom would have to hide herself. Though I feel bad that he has to leave all his family for me and that if Bloom does come along she have to be in disguise all the time. I kind of wish I could do something, the jedi ignore their feelings and that leads to problems. Maybe if they understood what happened here they would let us be and allow us to be happy, maybe even let themselves have a chance at it."
Elyon smiled and said "That would be something, and something tells me you be the one to kick into them." They both laughed at that when Song suddenly said "Oh wait Chii." Chii came in saying "Yes Song." "I wanted to inform you we decided on flute for the wedding march for the song falling in love. Is that okay."
She seemed ecstatic and said "Of course it sounds wonderful." And she headed off. Elyon laughed as she said "Your handling this well. I'm surprised you don't have cold feet."
"I do I'm so nervous. I'm just trying to keep busy. I have to keep grabbing my crystal to remind me of my connection to Echo and and oh I need some orange juice." "Prim Rose came in saying "Here you go dear." Elyon seemed shocked at that.
Echo was taking in as many breaths as he could, he tried to remember all the meditation techniques that Bloom told him. He never thought he be thankful for them. He kept grabbing his crystal to remind him of his connection to Song while Rex and Cody looked at him with worry.
Rex came up saying "Hey Echo, not getting cold feet, are you?" "Somewhat. It's more that this is a big step and I don't know how we'll make it work if we have to hide it and then if I do end up on earth. I don't know it's allot to process. Really it's being separated from her that's got me nervous."
Cody suddenly came up with some berries and said "Here they're the only thing keeping me sane at the moment." Echo grabbed some knowing that gnawing on something would help. Where was Fives?
Suddenly Elyon flew down and said "Cody, Rex, I have to talk to you two." Echo looked up and said "Song okay?" "She's fine don't worry, Bloom's back with her. Fives will be down soon. I just need to talk to these two for a second." Echo nodded and continued to gnaw on the berries as Elyon rushed them both outside where no one could hear them.
Rex said "Okay your nervous I know that look anywhere. What's wrong?" Elyon sighed and said "As soon as they get back you have to put them on shore leave." They were both shocked at that as Cody asked "What for? What's going on?"
Elyon looked nervous as she explained to them what she found out about Echo and Song's bond. Rex then said "Isn't that a good thing."
Elyon sighed as she said "Not if they're going to be separated. The effects of this after what Bloom did are going to be double the problem. Forget Echo being sad, Echo is going to be crushed. He's going to be extremely out of it. You have to keep him away from any prying eyes and especially from the kaminoans. Who knows how they may react to this?"
The two looked at each other worriedly, if the kaminoans got their hands on their brother for something like this it would not end well for anyone.
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"I'm sorry about that." Bloom bows, her face still flushed. "Shall we go?" She smiles at Song.
Meanwhile with the guys.
"Ready?" Fives nudges his brother in the side.
Before the music starts, Elyon flies to stand in the priest's spot. As the music begins, Bloom holds the train as Song walks to the music. The others of their group smile happy for them. Yet a bit of worry mixed in. The AI females throw flower pedals as they walk to the gazebo. Once their Bloom takes her spot next to Song.
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Song said "It's okay me and Elyon where saying how that might happen." They laughed and then she said "Now It's time." She grabbed her bouquet of white roses and forget me nots.
With the boys. Echo was nervous as he twiddled with his bow tie but Fives nudges him and says "Ready?" Echo sighs and nods as he said "Ready." Fives and Echo went out first. As they walked Cody and Rex came to their sides and helped walk him the rest of the way till they reached the front. Fives stood to his side as the others sat down.
Then the wedding march started with chii playing 'Falling in love' on a flute. Song came out as the the AI's threw flowers and Echo felt his chest hitch as he saw how beautiful his bride was. He felt all the heat go to his face as he saw the way she walked towards him a smile and a few tears in her face. He couldn't' help but do the same.
When Song came out and saw Echo she almost swooned, in fact she wanted to look down in embarrassment for how giddy she felt. Echo looked so handsome in a white tux with the forget me nots on his chest and white rose.
As the song played they both couldn't help but remember their adventures, the good and the bad, but mostly how through all of it they stayed together and became stronger for it.
As she reached the front they couldn't help but stare into each other eyes. Elyon then said "We are gathered here today to witness the bondage of love between Echo and Song. They have been through an amazing journey with obstacles that have fought against their love every step of the way but they have overcome each of them and have promised to continue to do so." 'Oh how I wished what's to come wouldn't hurt them so much.'
She pushed that thought aside as she continued "Now please would the couple join hands." They did as told and both smiled wider at this as they seemed to blush more. Elyon then said "Now please say your vows to each other."
They both sighed and Echo went first saying "Song I've been connected to you for some reason and I feel that I should always be there for you. I will fight till my last breath for you. I will be your knight and I will never forget you. You've shown me something I didn't think would be possible to have and yet here you are and giving it to me fully. I love you so much my singing heart. My laaran kar'ta."
Song had many tears in her eyes, as did others, even the AI's and was that Cody sniffling. Rex would get him later for that.
Song then said "Echo, I was attracted to you at first but I did not truly fall in love with you till I learned who you were when I saw your heart. The day we danced to our song and you actually took me hand I felt the connection instantly. I felt we were meant for each other. As time went on we shared ourselves, our hopes, our fears, weakness, and strength. You are my loyal knight with a heart so strong that I ask you when we are apart to forget me not my heart."
Elyon then said "Both of you please sighn this paper." They signed their name on the documents and then she said "You may have signed but the marriage is not legal till we finish your vows."
They knew what came next the mandalorian vows. They sighed and together they spoke as one, Echo in mandalorian and Song doing her best to repeat it "We are one when together, we are one when parted, we will share all, we will raise warriors."
Elyon then said "Do you Song take Echo as your partner for life. Through all of it's wonders and hardships." She looked into the eyes of the man she loved and fought so hard for and said "I do." "And do you Echo take Song to be your partner for life. Through all of it's wonders and hardships."
Echo looked into the eyes of the woman he loved and didn't even have to think about it "I do."
"Then by the power invested in me as a representative of the united galaxy program I now pronounce you married. You may kiss." They didn't hesitate as they rushed in to hold on to each other wishing to never let go.
Everyone cheered and hollered for them. Even Cody was smiling as Rex came up to Elyon the two reminiscing on their own wedding.
Yabi was crying saying "I love weddings. I hope the council will get those ridicules idea out of their heads soon." The other AI's nodded as they then threw more flowers to congratulate the couple who didn't seem to be stopping their kiss anytime soon.
Fives was going to tell them to break it up when Bloom jabs him. He sighed and thought better of it. Better to let them have their moment. When they did part all they could see was each other. No one else was there the cries and everything else seemed to melt as the two just held each other in an embraced that held their love and their promise to find each other once more.
Some could see the sorrow that was passing through them and they all decided to part to get the reception ready. Once gone Song couldn't help but cry "I don't want this moment to end." Echo held her tight a few tears of his own is his eyes as he said "And I don't want to let you go either but I promise I'll find you." "And I will see you in my dreams till then."
She gasped slightly and Echo held her, he knew they had guest but for now they needed this they need each other. He soon felt himself begin to dance slightly and for the first time he was the one to start singing.
"Every night in my dreams. I see you, I feel you. That is how I know you, go on." Song shook slightly but danced along with him as he continued to sing. "Far across the distance. And spaces between us. You have come to show you, go on."
He looked down at her and saw her still tear stained face, he wiped it and then pulled her face up as he said "Near, far, wherever you are. I believe that the heart does go on. Once more you open the door. And you're here in my heart and my heart will go on and on."
Song couldn't help but sniff and then began to sing "Love can touch us one time. And last for a lifetime. And never let go till we're gone." She wrapped her arms around his neck and they began to dance about once more as she sang "Love was when I loved you. One true time I hold you. In my life we'll always go on."
Soon Echo twirled her out then in and then they spun around together as they song in harmony.
"Near, far, wherever you are. I believe that the heart does go on. Once more you open the door. And you're here in my heart. And my heart will go on and on."
The suddenly began to dance more slowly till they came to a stop as they sang. "You're here, there's nothing I fear. And I know that my heart will go on. We'll stay forever this way. You are safe in my heart and my heart will go on and on."
Their heads touched at the end and finally the tears seemed to dry as Song said "I guess we should go see our guest." Echo smiled and said "I'm right behind you my heart." and with that they headed off.
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"Ever wish ours was more like this?" Rex helps set up for dinner.
"No. All I needed then and now was you." Elyon kisses his cheek.
"I think I liked it better when you hid that." Cody places the glasses next to a seat.
"Jealous?" Elyon teases as she hangs on Rex.
"Not particularly." Cody chuckles. "Where did Bloom and Fives go?" He looks around.
"Oh they snuck off for a moment alone." Rex finishes setting the table.
"Really those two." Cody sighs shaking his head a bit.
"Well there is something else we need to decide. Are we going to tell them about what they took us from?" Elyon glances at both troopers. "I mean we'll be back seconds after we were taken so no time passed back home. But still…" She has a far off look.
"I don't think we should. They have enough to deal with here." Rex shakes his head.
"Rex is right. If they know what's going on the three of them won't be able to focus. Especially Fives and Echo. They're close to Tup. If they learn what he went through. What we found out before leaving here… they won't work as a team." Cody pictures their faces.
"You're right." Elyon sighs understanding as a General, but not liking it as a well a sister in-law.
Meanwhile with Fives and Bloom.
The two went to the front yard by the waterfall. Fives twirls her around with a large smile on her face. While dancing their crystals shimmer slightly. Like the other two their crystals have changes forever, only there's a swirl of their colors like an oceans waves crashing two ways.
Spinning into Fives chest, he catches Bloom's hand and they stare into each other's eyes as they dance slowly like that. Truthfully they didn't want to head back or let the other go. They maybe together but the time where they're allowed to be open is almost over.
"We should probably head back." Bloom glances at the manor.
"Yeah." Fives taps his head against hers.
Heading back they see the veterans talking seriously about something. But when they see those four they stop.
"Master? Is something going on?" Bloom stares at Elyon worried.
"It's nothing. Just… just something that was going on before we were brought here." Elyon smiles earnestly with a small head shake.
"Is that true Sirs?" Echo and Fives look at their older brothers.
"Yes. We were just reviewing the plan." Cody smiles at them.
"Let's forget that. Time to eat." Elyon motions to the table.
"If everyone will take their seats we'll pour the drinks and the best man can give his speech." Yabi motions to the table as the other AIs appear with bottles of sparkling cider in their hands.
Heading for the table the guys, with a girl, takes out a seat for them. Then sit next to them with love in their eyes. Okay NOW Cody wishes he had a date or at least an alcoholic drink. Once the drinks are poured Fives stands nervously.
"Honestly I couldn't figure out what to write. We're more than batch mates; we're brothers and friends. And been through a lot even before this. Having each other's back no matter what." Fives looks over at his brother trying not to cry.
"And Song sorry you're joining a family or muscle heads." They all laugh. "But really I think the others of Domino would have loved you. You're fierce, thinking out of the box, and most of all you look at Echo like he's the only guy in the room. I can tell you that's rare for us. Welcome to the 501st Song Domino." He lifts his glass to her.
"Really welcome." The two other troopers lift their glasses as well.
Song is barely able to hold her tears back as she realizes it's not over yet. Bloom still has to give her speech.
"Echo when we first met… okay let's be honest you were the ref to keep us two from killing each other." Bloom looks over at Fives, he can't deny it as the others laugh. "Then when you found out our snips turned to kisses you stood with us. We will always owe you for that. But more than that you've become someone that can stand on your own. I can't wait to see your future."
She lifts her glass to him. "Song, we haven't known each other long but it feels like we've been friends forever and I can't wait to be sisters' in-law." She wipes away a few tears from her eyes as she finishes.
The others clap with a few tears in their eyes. Even Cody has to wipe one away though he'll forever claim he was just itching it.
Eating their food, they chat back and forth. They just enjoy each other's company.
A little before dinner is finished Bloom vanishes. As it comes closer to the time to cut the cake the newlyweds wonder where she is.
"You'll see." Fives grins.
Before they can ask what they're up to, the dragons call them to the front yard. Coming out they see Bloom standing there with a Moon Dew in her hand glowing lightly.
"This is how Sithiches honor newlyweds. Hope you like it." Bloom smiles as she hovers.
Then she takes to the sky with a twirl as Chii plays what sounds like Celtic music. Her wings glisten in the light rays. Spinning and doing flips in the air as she throws the flower up and catching it.
As she throws the flower up she does one last flip diving for the ground. Landing the flower falls gently in her hand. Then she walks over to Song placing it in her hair.
"Welcome to the family." Bloom smiles happily at her.
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Song couldn't help but hug Bloom and said "That was so wonderful. And as a thank you." She give her the bouquet and said "Well you are the next to get married so it's only right unless Cody wants it." He glared at that as the others laughed.
They went back in to cut the cake. Yabi said "Before you do we also have a gift. We know how hard this might be for your family to believe miss Song so we all compiled a video of your adventure to help them know and understand what's happened."
Song gasped and said "Thank you oh this will make explaining so much easier." AI's smiled at that as Chii said "We've also made a few wedding videos and pictures for the newly weds."
They were both handed a special picture of them at the alter and Echo couldn't help but smile sadly thinking 'At least I'll have these till I find her.'
Song held them close to her heart as she cried lightly saying "Thank you." The AI's smiled sadly as they looked at the soon to be parted couple but hoped their gifts would help out a bit.
Then they went off to cut the cake as they were about to feed each other a piece Song became a bit playful and smudged Echo's nose and in return he got her cheek she shrieked and at that they started playing slightly even the other couples joined in a bit.
Cody rolled his eyes at the action till Rex smashed some frosting into his brothers face making the others laugh as they chased each other around. They finally decided to all clean up and soon it was time for one last dance.
All the couple went to join while Cody decided to just sit back and relax, this whole ordeal had been far too much for him. But he had to emit he was happy for his brothers.
Once everything ended they all got ready for bed. Echo and Song still stayed in separate room still not comfortable with the idea of sharing just yet. Even if they wanted to hold on to each other for eternity.
Everyone slept well that night, no danger, no enemies, just resting after a day of fun. Though in the back of Echo and Song's heads they worried for the final trial as they knew when it ended they part but sleep was too strong to keep them awake.
The next day everyone sat down for a comfortable breakfast. Sort of like a french restaurant with keish and crusants. The newlyweds clung to each other just enjoying the peace and pretending like nothing was wrong. And everyone let them be for now.
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"Well it's time for us to head back." Cody stands. "Don't worry THIS isn't going on report." He sees the slightly worried brothers.
'I don't think anyone would believe me anyway.' Cody sighs heavily.
"We'll go back to the day we were taken right?" Elyon makes sure.
"Minutes before." Yabi nods.
"Stay safe and come home you three." Rex salutes them.
"Right." The three nod.
"And Song, if needed we'll take a battalion to find you." Rex smiles at his new sister in-law.
"Well boys will mostly just need you as proof." Cody jokes.
Echo feels his cheeks heat up with embarrassment. He knows he's never been that smooth and the others always made sure to remind him of it.
"Faobaidh gu bheil an gaoth gad stiuireadh." Elyon whispers as she hugs her student.
(Above means; May the wind guide you)
Bloom's eyes widen a bit. She was never one to use this saying. Not unless something dangerous was coming. And she knows it wasn't the trail she's worried about. What was going on back home?
"Master…?" Bloom stares at her with a worried expression.
"Don't worry. We'll be fine." Elyon smiles confidently.
"Hey come on we're with her." Cody chuckles.
"We'll see you on the other side t- brothers." Rex corrects himself with a small head shake.
The curious brothers go to ask what's going on. But before they can get the words out Yabi snaps his fingers and their gone.
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Echo sighed it had been nice to have his older brothers around, even for just a bit, even with their craziness but he knew it was time to get to work. Yabi then said "Kito gave me the last clue of your trail. I hope for you all to make it out well and for the newlyweds to reunite. Stay strong my friends." With that he disappeared.
Echo and Song held onto each other tightly, but Fives grabbed the strange looking cube and Echo said "Is that a holocube." Song asked "What's a holocube?" Echo then said "It's a recording but only jedi can open them." Song then said "Or those with their abilities. But how does this work."
Bloom begins to explain but notices that it will take all of them to open the cube. They all concentrate on the cube trying to work on one anothers emotions and remembering what made them strong as a team.
As it finally did open the holocube showed the image of a male species similar to yoda, who seemed ready to give them some information. "Trained the dragons you have, now fly them you must. Take them to the temple you must where there you will part. There a danger there is, more than the ones you have seen. Together you must be if you are to defeat it. The rest you will know when you reach it."
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With that the image fades back into the cube. The others stare at one another a bit worried about this.
"I guess we know what to do then." Bloom's wings droop, knowing this is really the end.
"I haven't like this since we parted ways at Kamino." Fives sighs glancing over at Bloom.
The four of them feel like the fire has been blown out of them. Chii pops into the gloomy room with back packs for them and the girls' original clothes.
"Cheer up you four. It's the end of this adventure but not of them all together." Chii smiles at them.
"Yeah. Yeah think about it. After this we head off to find Song. That'll be something." Fives is a bit more bumped.
"That's true." Bloom nods. "And it won't be so hard with the charts you found." She smiles over at Fives.
"That's the spirit." Chii nods then vanishes.
A little more lively, the girls head upstairs to change for the last time. Back in what they arrived in, clean and no terse, it feels a bit like everything has been a dream.
They're not sure if they'll get to say 'goodbye' when the tail is done. Or if they'll just fade away. So the girls hug in the room tears rolling down their cheeks.
Meanwhile with the guys.
"It's really almost over." Fives pets Leaders muzzle as they wait for the girls.
Even the dragons seem sad about this. The girls' dragons sit with their ears down as they whimper.
