Time Is A Eternity
A Blue Bloods Fanfic
NOTE: I DO NOT OWN BLUE BLOODS ALL OTHER CHARACTERS BELONG TO ME I DO NOT OWN THE MUSIC Used.
(Combined Chapters)
QUICK NOTE: You may notice that I have used italic's in this chapter this is for military commands/protocal used for the ceremony I also put in action notes like this (this is an example)
"Present Arms!"
-Luana salutes her CO as well as the General of The Army-
I did that so it is easier for the reader to understand what each command/Protocal means.
Chapter 10 Introduction: Luana makes it right with her other brothers, Miles,Lance and Ashton. The Reagans,Renzulli's and The Sanchez family come to Luana's award ceremony. There is nothing but fun at Luana's brother's home
Chapter 10: Making it Right
"Miles what are ya trying to do burn the freaking house down?",Luana asked as she puts up the last of the decorations for the party on tne exterior of the house. Miles rolls his eyes and puts his cigar out. Lance was carrying some kind of pole he moves to one side and almost hits Miles in the face.
"Ya mutt what the hell is wrong with you? ya almost made me bust my ass!",Miles exclaimed
"Sorry I'll watch where I am walking",Lance replied sarcastically.
"Yeah watch it!",Miles exclaimed as he helped Luana with the decorations. Luana was laughing her butt off. Out of nowhere Ashton comes with his new rifle he cocks the hammer back as he was walking.
"Woah Woah Woah!",The three exclaimed as they took cover. Lance peaks out of cover and slowly walks out. Luana and Miles follow through.
"Look what I have picked up in town.",Ashton said proudly as he held up his rifle.
"Check ya out ya taking down a bank or a freaking circus?",Luana replied with a smirk.
"Hey remember ya lost at the poker game last night ya gotta clean up Daisy's crap.",Miles said with a grin.
"Ah hell no just because she is your dog doesn't mean I have to clean up after her.",Ashton replied offended.
"Ya lost man ya gotta clean up give him a shovel",Miles replied as Luana handed him a shovel they were trying to contain their laughter.
Ashton rolled his eyes and went out back to do his work. Lance was now in the garage setting up a pole he brought as an addition to his workout equipment. It was going to be used for pullups. Luana and Lance workout together now since they made amends.
Luana was lifting weights while Lance was doing pullups.
"How are ya sis?",Lance asked with a smile
"I feel great man!",Luana replied.
"So tell me about Jamie what is he like?",Lance asked
"Jamie's a sweetheart we have known eachother since we're 8. He's always there for me and he is very protective of me.",Luana replied while blushing.
"That's good. What does Jamie do?",Lance asked with a grin.
"Jamie is an officer for NYPD",Luana replied.
"Excellent what is his last name?",Lance asked
"Reagan",Luana replied
"He's the son of Commissioner Reagan?",Lance asked
"Yep.",Luana replied
"Cool but know if he hurts you he will be sleeping with the fishes",Lance replied
"Alright man!",Luana replied as she went back to lifting weights.
"In the meantime time for some pullups",Lance said as he did some pullups but he accidentally let one rip. Lance blushed as Luana was laughing.
"Somebody open the door I can't even fan myself",Lance said while laughing.
"Stop it Stop it!",Luana exclaimed while laughing.
A few minutes later Luana and Lance went back to their workout. Somebody else accidentally let one rip.
"Haha excuse me?!",Lance exclaimed as he watched a blushing Luana laughing.
"Alright you two cut it out!",Renzulli said as he walked up to the garage.
"She just did hahaha!",Lance replied while laughing. Luana got up from the floor and went over to Renzulli and hugged him.
"Hi Tony",Luana said softly.
"Hi babygirl ready for today?",Renzulli asked as he hugged Luana
"Yes where's Jamie?",Luana asked
Before Renzulli could speak Luana motioned for Lance to follow her Lance was recording on his video camera. Luana saw Jamie's car coming down the street. Luana runs in front of the car.
"Sis please don't get run over",Lance said as he followed Luana.
Jamie stopped in front of Luana and got out of the car he grabbed Luana by the waist and pulled her closer to him.
"You're crazy princess I almost ran you over",Jamie said softly as he kissed Luana passionately the kiss was gentle but it had passion. He wrapped his arms around her waist while Luana wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Ewwwww You two get a room!",Lance exclaimed which scared the crap out of both of them.
"Sorry bro anyway this is Jamie. Jamie this is my brother Lance",Luana replied
"Nice to meet ya. If ya hurt her you'll be sleeping with the fishes",Lance replied as he shook Jamie's hand.
"Don't worry she is in the very best of hands.",Jamie replied as he returned the handshake. Luana checked her phone for time.
"crap gotta go get ready see ya in a little bit",Luana said as she kissed Jamie on the cheek and ran back across the street. Jamie and Lance followed but they stayed outside. A few minutes later everyone else shows up. They all gathered in the house which was decorated with an Army/Proud to Be An American theme through the table the plates and all the way through the decor.
"Dad when is she coming down?",Jack and Sean asked in unison
"She'll be down in a little bit",Danny replied as he ruffled their hair. Some of the honor guard in Luana's company arrives at the house in full uniform they get in position. The honor guard had four special main teams: The Drill Team,Saber Team (Which Luana is the commander of),Color Guard,and the armed escorts.
The saber team took their place by the door waiting for the command Carry Sabers. There were two lines which contained 8 people in each line who were usually NCOS (Non Comissioned Officers) and Comissioned Officers.
"Saber Team Attention!"
-The Saber Team is now at attention-
"Carry... Sabers!"
-The Saber team has their sabers up to their shoulders-
"Forward...March!"
-The saber team marches in to their position at the bottom of the stairs-
"Saber Team... Hault!"
-The team stops marching-
"Center... Face!"
-The saber team turns and faces the center-
"Wow!"Jack and Sean said in unison.
"Those guys are cool!",Jack said in awe.
Upstairs
Luana along with a few friends from her unit were upstairs getting ready. Luana was in her service dress she was getting her ranks pinned on.
"Ma'am Jamie is a keeper" A private said with a smile.
"I know I love him",Luana replied as she put her ceremonial gloves on and made some minor adjustments to her uniform. She looked in the mirror she was a different woman in uniform her uniform is a symbol of pride and the meaning of what the Army is all about. She came so far this is the moment this is the time right here right now. Jamie is her escort for today.
Luana was finishing making the adjustments to her uniform and put her hat on she waited for the others to finish getting ready. The assigned commander of the room called to the room to attention.
"Room Attention!"
-The room is now at attention-
"Listen up today is a special day let's not screw it up okay?",The commander ordered.
"Yes sir!",Everyone replied.
"Ready Princess?",Jamie asked as he held out his arm
"Yes",Luana replied as she linked arms with Jamie.
"Mark Time! March!"
"Forward March!"
Downstairs
"She's coming!",Jack said with a smile. Everyone got in position.
"Saber Team Present Sabers!"
-The Saber team brings their sabers up to their chins-
"Room Attention!",Lance says in a booming voice. Mostly everyone is at attention while the others were at a relaxed position. The first group came down first then Luana's group came down.
-Saber Team Arch...Sabers!"
-The saber team raise their sabers to form an arch-
"Room present arms!",Lance said in a booming voice. Luana and Jamie came down the stairs first then the rest of the group. Everyone was clapping and cheering. Everyone piled in the car and went to the venue where the ceremony is being held. Of course Jamie could not keep his hands off of Luana they were basically making out throughout the whole trip.
The Ceremony
The whole place was packed up ceremonies like this always had a lot of people. Luana along with some other's from the higher up on the chain of command were waiting at the enterance they were waiting for the ceremony to start. The whole Reagan,Renzulli and Sanchez family sat up front. It was now the time to start the ceremony.
Narrator: "Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen Today we are honoring the acts of self sacrifice and courage portrayed by one of our own Second Lieutenant Luana Daniela Sanchez for her courage and self sacrifice when she saved everyone on the same flight recently and for saving the lives that were trapped at the 26th last week. We are very honored to have General Robert Smith Commander of Fort Hamilton's Central Command presiding over today's ceremony.
On Behalf of The US Army's 127th Alpha Company ID like to extend a warm Army welcome to Comissioner Frank Reagan of the NYPD along with his family. I also like to extend a warm Army Welcome to the friends and family of Lt Luana Daniela Sanchez. We are honored and delighted that you could join us to honor Lt Luana Daniela Sanchez. Ladies and Gentlemen Please rise for the enterance of General Smith and his staff along with Second Lieutenant Luana Daniela Sanchez.
-Everyone rises God Bless The USA by Lee Greenwood begins to play-
If tomorrow all the things were gone,
I'd worked for all my life.
And I had to start again,
with just my children and my wife.
-The Saber Team forms the arch of sabers-
I'd thank my lucky stars,
to be livin here today.
'Cause the flag still stands for freedom,
and they can't take that away.
-General Smith is the first person to enter the room-
And I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA.
-General Smith's staff enters next along with Luana-
-Luana takes her seat with the staff on stage-
"Ladies and Gentlemen please be seated",General Smith spoke in the mic. Everyone takes their seats.
"Thank you all for attending this wonderful day. Today we honor self sacrifice and courage that was portrayed by Lieutentant Sanchez from the emergency landing to the rescue of many from the 26th. I know some of you may be thinking what do I mean by self sacrifice? the meaning of self sacrifice means giving up your own agenda to serve the needs of others.",General Smith said as he nodded for the narrator to ready the first citation
"Attention To Order"
The ceremony was beautiful and wonderful it was never to be forgotten.
-End of Chapter 10-
Intermission: Sorry if it's short. The ceremony itself can be long I did not want to bore you all (I Am in JROTC we have similar ceremonies) Anyway, The next chapter is fast forwarded to two years later.
Chapter 11 Introduction: Two years later Jamie finally sums up the courage to ask Luana to marry him.
Chapter 11: The Question
Jamie's Point Of View
I finally sumed up the courage to ask her to marry me. The question is how I am going to pop the question. I asked her unit along with everyone at the 12th for help on this. The plan is I set up a Scavenger Hunt I am not a part of the hunt but I am a part of the final stage of the hunt which is when I pop the question. The ring is a 14K gold ring with two butterflys next to one heart. The gems are pink and blue. I bought the ring during Christmas I asked Sarge to hide in his desk. I see Danny coming towards me with a grin on his face.
"Hey kid.",Danny said with a grin
"Hey This is going to be an event filled day.",I replied with a grin.
"Yeah it is I knew you two would end up together",Danny replied with a grin.
I put everyone in one group. I go ahead and go to the final location which is our old high school I got permission from the principal to use the school along with the gym for the hunt. She has no idea that I am doing this. I can't wait to see the look on her face when this comes to a close. I put the ring in my pocket. and put my jacket on. Princess finally decides to grace us with her presence. She walks up to me and hugs me tightly.
"What is this all about?",She asked
"You'll find out",I replied as I kiss her on the neck. She giggled and hugged me. Damn she's cute.
"Oh alright",She said as she walks out with everybody.
Regular POV
Luana was handed the introduction note which read:
My Beloved Princess
I have a confession to make there is no baseball game today Instead this day is dedicated to you! My love and My Princess from God. This is a Scavenger Hunt dedicated to you. If you complete the hunt sucessfully I will reward you. Here are some ground rules:
1. You are not allowed to use your cell phone (exception: Emergencies/Really Important Calls) you can't use it to post on Facebook or Twitter. You can not use somebody else's phone.
2. You must read each clue outloud while somebody on your assigned group or a random person flims you.
Follow each clue that I give you and above all have fun and be safe Today is all about you!
I love you so much!
-Jamie
"Ummmm what is going on?",Luana asked
"You'll find out",Frank replied with a grin.
The first clue led the group to Central Park where a Limo along with Officers were waiting. The first person sees Luana coming and calls the group to attention.
"Attention Present Arms!"
-The group is at attention and is saluting Luana-
Luana stands at attention and returns the salute by saluting back then she tells them to be at ease.
"Ma'am this is for you",One of the officers said as he handed Luana a sliver envelope.
"Thank you Lieutenant",Luana replied as she took the envelope and opened it the note read:
You can't complete this hunt without a limo ride! This chariot will take you and the group where you need to go in order to complete this hunt and it comes with mimosas and a decent Kleenex supply. At the final stage you will need some key items the clues will help you aquire these key items Your next clue is waiting for you at the Wilson's household where you dumped that bucket of water on Danny when we were kids.
Love You!
-Jamie
The group along with Luana got in the limo and drove to the Wilson's Luana was about to cry. Nicki is fliming the whole thing,
"Bambina you okay?",Renzulli asked.
"Yea I'm fine it's just I am the luckiest girl on earth.",Luana replied as she hugged Renzulli tightly. Renzulli hugged her back tightly. The group arrived at the Wilson's where Luana's two friends from Westpoint were waiting for her Crystal and Sage. Luana's tears fell more like a river. She got out of the limo and hugged the two girls.
"Oh my God what the hell are you doing here? I thought you two were in Iraq.".Luana asked as she hugged them.
"We came home early for this here ya go lady",Crystal replied as she handed Luana another short note which read:
"Go up on the roof your clue is there but you need to ask permission from Mr Wilson first."
Love you!
-Jamie
Luana went to go ask Mr Wilson if she could go up on the roof again and of course Mr Wilson said yes. Luana gets to the roof and finds another envelope at the same spot where she dumped that bucket of water on Danny She opens the envelope and pulls out another card which read:
Remember when you dumped that bucket of water on Danny? That was freakin funny! You have always been the prankster. Anyway, Remember the nightlight dance we had when we were in middle school? Go to that very spot your next clue is waiting there.
I love you!
-Jamie
Luana got off the roof and everyone got in the limo and drove to their next location. Luana was crying tears of Joy now.
"What is going on here?",Luana asked
"Dear you'll find out Jamie worked hard on this.",Marie Renzulli replied with a smile. The group arrives at that spot where the nightlight dance took place. Luana's tears really started to fall when she saw her favorite teacher was there she taught Science her name was Regina Rossi.
"Oh my goodness my oh my you have grown up!",Mrs Rossi said with a smile as she walked over and hugged Luana.
"I missed you",Luana replied
"I'm proud of you dear anyway here you go.",Mrs Rossi said with a smile as she handed Luana another envelope Luana opened it and pulled out another card which read:
Having fun so far? I hope so. Your next clue is:
"And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." -Colossians 3:14 (NIV)
Princess Father Giovanni is waiting for you with your next clue. I also have another confession to make Everytime I hear you sing it sends me flying to heaven you sing like an angel.
I love you!
-Jamie
The group along with Luana arrive at Luana's home parish where Father Giovanni was waiting for them. Luana came out first and hugged Father Giovanni.
"Hello Father",Luana said softly
"Hello child it is wonderful to see you. This is for you.",Father Giovanni replied as he handed her another envelope and returned her hug. Luana opened the envelope and pulled out another card which read:
Finally Lunchbreak! You and the group go to your favorite diner for lunch your next clue is waiting for you there. You are getting closer to your reward.
I love you!
-Jamie
The group arrives at the diner where another friend from Westpoint is waiting at the table again Luana's tears were flowing like a waterfall. Just for a record she was hiding under the table. The group ate lunch and Luana was given the next clue which read:
I hope you enjoyed your lunch for your next clue you don't have to go far it is at JCPenney in the Manhattan Mall at:
100 W. Broadway at 33rd Street.
I love you!
-Jamie
Manhattan Mall
JCPenney
Nicki's Point Of View
We arrive at the mall and we walk into JCPenney Uncle Jamie really worked hard on this. This is my favorite part. So we walk in the store and we see 4 little feet coming out of the dressing room from the back. Hello little cousins! Luana sees her cousins Sam and Katie running towards her She kneels down and hugs them both tightly. Her tears were flowing like a raging waterfall now.
"Peanut Peanut this is for you!",Sam said with glee as she handed Luana another envelope.
"Yay! Yay! Yay!",Kaite shouted with glee.
Luana chuckled and took the envelope and opened it,pulled out another card which read:
Before you are given your next clue you need to buy a nice formal dress along with shoes given the size of your group you should have a varity of options. Your dress should have the gentleness and eleganace traits that you hold within you! Feel free to shop around at any store in the mall but remember you only have 2 hours before the limo departs. So find a nice dress and shoes and you will be given the next clue when you are done.
I love you!
-Jamie
Luana brought a midnight red dress that goes to her knees she brought matching shoes and a shawl. We packed up our bags in the limo and Luana was given her next clue which read:
Look up at the billboard across the street your next clue is waiting for you there.
-I love you!
-Jamie
Luana looked up at the bilboard across the street which had a picture of Luana and Jamie from Christmas it was the Christmas spent before Luana went on deployment. Luana was on Jamie's lap while Jamie had his head on her chest listening to her heartbeat. Along with the picture it had the following text:
Your heartbeat is my song it is my melody. Your next clue is at Carl Schurz Park which is located East End Av To East River, E 84 St To E 90 St Manhattan.
I love you!
-Jamie
Carl Schurz Park
Regular Point Of View
The group arrives at the Park They walk over to a spot in the park where there ia foundation with floating white candles in the water the park had white lights and chairs for everyone to sit. There was five microphones and a outside sound system. Luana took a seat next to Renzulli and Frank. Five guys came out in suits each of them were wearing fedoras on their heads.
They smile at Luana and begin to sing I Knew I Loved You By Savage Garden which was the song they danced to at the New Years Ball the year Luana graduated from Westpoint.
Maybe it's intuition
But some things you just don't question
Like in your eyes
I see my future in an instant
and there it goes
I think I've found my best friend
I know that it might sound more than
a little crazy but I believe
[chorus:]
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
There's just no rhyme or reason
only this sense of completion
and in your eyes
I see the missing pieces
I'm searching for
I think I found my way home
I know that it might sound more than
a little crazy but I believe
[repeat chorus]
A thousand angels dance around you
I am complete now that I found you
[repeat chorus to fade]
"Thank you",Luana said softly
"You're welcome honey this is for you",One of the guys replied with a smile as he handed her another sliver envelope. Luana opened it and pulled out another card which read:
Go to the hotel suite I prepared for you and get dressed in your dress. You are getting close to the final stage of the hunt. Once you are dressed Go to our old high school and go to the gym Congratulations you have sucessfully completed Today's hunt your reward is there
I love you
Jamie
Luana arrives at the school gym she was in awe it was covered with soft white lights and candles. The floor was covered in red and white Rose pedals the whole gym was decorated with candles and red and white streamers. It had the warm romantic atmosphere. Jamie came out of the corner wearing a white tuxedo with a black tie,shoes, and a red boutonniere pinned on the right side of the tux. He was smiling at Luana which made Luana melt.
"Jamie what is all of this?",Luana asked in awe. Jamie smiled and took Luana by the hand and pulled her in and kissed her with passion he enjoyed kissing her. Her kisses were filled with love and tenderness her kisses sent him sky high. He rubbed her back as he kissed her. He pulled away and took Luana by the hand and led her to the center of the gym. He had her by the waist while he held her hand in the position when the couple are getting ready to dance.
"Hmm does this look familer?",Jamie asked with a grin
"Yes it does",Luana replied with a grin. Jamie smiled and nodded to someone/something and the song God Must Have Spent A Little More Time Of You By NSYNC began to play. Luana found herself crying yet again.
"Oh my God you remembered?",Luana said in awe
"How could I forget our song?",Jamie replied as the couple began to dance.
Yeah...
Oh yes
Ohhh..yeah..
Can this be true?
Tell me, can this be real?
How can I put into words what I feel?
My life was complete
I thought I was whole
Why do I feel like I'm losing control?
I never thought that love could feel like this
and you've changed my world with just one kiss.
How can it be that right here with me
there's an angel?
It's a miracle...
"It feels like prom night all over again",Luana said softly Jamie chuckled as they continue to dance to the music.
Your love is like a river
Peaceful and deep
Your soul is like a secret
That I never could keep
When I look into your eyes
I know that it's true
God must have spent...
A little more time
On you...
(A little more time, yes he did baby)
In all of creation
All things great and small
You are the one that surpasses them all
More precious than
Any diamond or pearl
They broke the mold
When you came in this world
And I'm trying hard to figure out
Just how I ever did without
The warmth of your smile
The heart of a child
That's deep inside
Leaves me purified
Your love is like a river
Peaceful and deep (and deep)
Your soul is like a secret
That I never could keep
When I look into your eyes
I know that it's true
God must have spent...
A little more time
On you...
(on you, on you, on you, you...on you, on you, on you, you..) ohhh...
(on you, on you, on you, you...on you, on you, on you, you..) yeah...
Never thought that love could feel like this
and you changed my world with just one kiss.
How can it be that right here with me
There's an angel?
It's a miracle...
Your love is like a river
Peaceful and deep (peaceful and deep)
Your soul is like a secret
That I never could keep
When I look into your eyes
I know that it's true
God must have spent...
A little more time
On you...
(on you, on you, on you, you..)
God must have spent...
A little more time
on you
(on you, on you..you...you..oooh..yeah)
A little more time
on you...ohhh
"Princess there's a whole meaning behind this",Jamie said softly
"There is eh?",Luana replied with a grin. Jamie pulled away and took Luana by the hand.
"Princess since we were 8 I have always been in love with you I love everything about you. Your heartbeat is my melody it's my song your voice sents me sky high. You stole my heart Princess I am so proud of you. I am willing to face anything with you I won't make you face the world alone. I love you much Princess You are the one for me. You are the other half to my soul. You're my soul mate. You're the one I love you.",Jamie said with tenderness as he took a knee. Luana was crying tears of joy again. Jamie took the ring out from his pocket and took Luana's hand in his he beamed and smiled.
"Luana Daniela Sanchez my beautiful girlfriend,my princess,and best friend I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?",Jamie said with tenderness.
"Yes Yes YES!",Luana exclaimed with glee Jamie smiled and put the ring on her finger.
"Now get up here so I can kiss you",Luana said with a grin. Jamie smiled as he popped up. He scopped Luana in his arms and kissed her with so much passion that it was overflowing. Jamie lifted Luana so Luana was off the ground and in his arms as he was kissing her. The two fell over on the floor. Luana was on top of Jamie. The two were laughing,
"You're beautiful",Jamie said softly
"So does anyone else know?",Luana asked
"Everyone knew they were in on the hunt today.",Jamie replied with a grin as he gently caressed her cheek. Luana smiled while blushing.
"I love you Jamie",Luana said with tenderness
"And I love you more the soon-to-be Mrs Reagan",Jamie replied with tenderness as he kissed her again.
Luana was finally happy she is going to be Mrs Luana Daniela Reagan.
TBC