Title: Dark Angel
Author: Trista Groulx aka dustytiger
Rating: T like the show to be safe
Disclaimer: I am currently a starving artist, I play with these characters to help with my boredom between projects. NCIS and Criminal minds belong to a laundry list of other people who are not me. Please don't sue.
Summary: Starting with their twin daughters' first birthday we see how Reid and Abby found each other and happiness.
Notes: All right folks it's wedding time. This is gonna be two parts. Hope you like it.


Abby still couldn't believe it had only been about a year since she had met Reid, and here they were in Las Vegas getting married. This wasn't a cliché Vegas elopement with an Elvis impersonator marrying them. They had planned a small ceremony with their closest friends and family in a park. It was a beautiful day. Before she knew it she was going to walking down the aisle toward her future.

There was a knock on the door of the room she was in, and DiNozzo went in to see Abby. He stopped when he saw her; she was wearing a burgundy coloured dress, with a halter neckline, mermaid style skirt and lace sleeves. It was exactly what he would expect her to wear it was so unique and beautiful just like her. Instead of a veil she wore a fascinator, with her hair down. He went over and hugged her, she smiled happy to hug him back.

"Only you would go to Las Vegas to have a regular wedding, Abs" DiNozzo laughed. "You look beautiful, Reid is going to forget how to breathe when he sees you."

Abby smiled. "We came here so his mom didn't have to travel. Besides when have I ever done what everyone else does?"

"You're right, I just wanted to tell you we got Reid here safe and sound. Nothing scandalous happened at his bachelor party. Well other than getting kicked out of the casino."

"What did you do Tony?"

"Why do you always assume it's me?" he asked with an innocent smile.

"Because, I know you very special agent DiNozzo."

"Fair enough but this time it wasn't me. Your husband to be has quite the reputation around here. He told me he paid off half of his student debt by playing poker. I think he knows how to count cards and I'm sure the casinos think he can."

"I guess I'll have to ask him about that. You're here for another few nights you can get lucky at the casino before you leave."

He grinned, his usual mischievous DiNozzo smirk. "You're right." He kissed her softly on the cheek before leaving the room.

Gibbs came in a short while later with a caf-pow in his hand. She took a sip before she hugged him. She knew that meant that everyone outside was ready to start the ceremony. He knew that while she was happy but that wasn't going to make it any easier for her. They had talked a few times about her nerves regarding not having her parents there with her; she knew they were in some way but it still hurt. He kissed her forehead softly, reassuringly, letting her come to him with what he knew was on her mind.

"Are you ready, Abs?" Gibbs asked, she didn't respond, and he took her hand. "Abby?"

"Hmm? Sorry," she whispered.

"You're allowed to miss them."

She nodded. "I know and I already had a long cry with Luca this morning. I'm happy you're here, but it's not the same. Are you thinking about her too?"

He nodded. "It happens when I see you."

"Really?"

"I would be proud if she was like you."

"Gibbs," she whispered, fighting back tears.

He hugged her tightly, and kissed her forehead. "I'm proud of you, Abby. I love you."

"And it starts," she tried to laugh as some tears started to fall down her cheeks. "I love you back Gibbs. Thank you for doing this for me."

"How can I say no to you? I hope Reid doesn't pass out."

"Gibbs," she said, shaking her head. "Why does everyone say stuff like that?"

"I know. It happened with Shannon. I was sure I'd pass out. It happened when she gave me Kelly, too."

Abby was surprised to hear him say that. He hardly ever talked about Shannon and Kelly. It hit her in that moment that he was saying in his own way that she shared with Reid what he had once shared with his first wife. She wanted that with him but she was sure that they would need more time to see how things would play out between them. She quickly checked to be sure her make up wasn't streaming down her face and took a deep breath, knowing it was time.

Reid meanwhile was fidgeting with his burgundy bow tie which he knew matched Abby's dress. That was the only hint she would give him about her dream gown. She told him the part she had most looked forward to so he hadn't pushed the issue. He only hoped he would be able to keep his emotions in check when he saw her walking down the aisle.

Their guests were all seated under the sunny sky a light coloured canopy covered the area where the seats were set up. He scanned their faces happy that everyone they wanted there had been able to attend. Both their teams were there with their significant others if they had them. They each had a few friends that they had grown up with. Even Emily Prentiss had flown in to celebrate with them.

The chairs all had seat covers with alternating black and red bows on the back. There was a runner in the middle leading to the gazebo. Everything was simple and reflected the couple. They were planning to have the reception at a nearby restaurant, which became a dance venue as the evening progressed. It was away from the strip, and was mostly frequented by locals.

"It's fine," JJ assured him taking his hand.

He nodded. "Are you sure?"

"I am," she then went over to Henry who was looking to pick up a bug he'd found. "Oh no you don't, mister, after the pictures you can play with all the bugs you want."

"Okay Mommy," he sighed.

"Why don't you show Victoria a magic trick while we wait for Aunt Abby to be ready?"

"Okay!" he ran went over to Victoria.

Reid went to the gazebo willing himself not to keep touching his bow tie. Kyle who was the officiate shook his hand he was also wearing a suit, but with a regular tie. Music began to play as the wedding party began to walk down the aisle. Victoria was the flower girl and was wearing a little white dress with a burgundy sash. Henry was slightly behind her proudly strutting in his little suit and matching bow tie to his godfather as the ring bearer.

Morgan and Garcia came next they were the best man and best woman, while JJ and Luca were maid of honour and man of honour. As much as they had wanted everyone on their teams to be part of the wedding party, it would have left them with even fewer guests. Morgan and Luca were wearing suits with burgundy ties. While Garcia and JJ were wearing flowing white dresses with burgundy sashes and hair ribbons. Abby had insisted that they wear white as she had never planned to wear a traditional white gown.

"You got this, kid," Morgan whispered as he stood next to his friend. "Just keep breathing."

The music changed and Reid looked up to see Abby on Gibbs' arm, wearing a unique red wedding gown with lace sleeves. She even had a matching red parasol for the event. She locked eyes with him and nothing else mattered. He reminded himself to just keep breathing. He understood why she had been so insistent that he not see her dress before the ceremony.

Time stood still for a moment and before he knew it she was kissing Gibbs' cheek before he went to take his seat next to Diana and the nurse who was with her to be safe. Gibbs patted Diana's hand reassuringly making her smile. She was already holding back her tears seeing her only child marrying a woman who made him so happy.

"Abby you- wow," he stammered, reaching for her hand.

She smiled at him, stopping herself from kissing him on the lips by letting her lips gently touch his cheek. "You look pretty wow too," she assured him.

She had never seen him at such a loss for words before, and she was sure she wouldn't again. All of the work they had put into planning the wedding had paid off. It was exactly what they had both said they wanted; for it was that she wanted her brothers close while all he had wanted was his mother to in attendance. Everything else was what made the day special.

Kyle began the simple ceremony. They had written their own vows liking the idea of having something that meant more to them than old fashioned words from a book. They both had tears in their eyes as they promised each other to always support the other. They both knew that their jobs often made marriage difficult but they were both up for the challenge. For a moment the world melted away as they shared a soft and tender kiss to signify their life together was now starting.

Notes: All right so that was part one, the next part is the reception. Hope you enjoyed it! Let me know hearts as always.