Well here it is! Chapter 12 of the Wedding Game. This is the last real chapter, but there is going to be a decently long epilogue and depending on what you guys ask for, I might write a sequel. Currently after this story, I have two more one shots I would like to post, as well as my Disney idea. See my profile info for more information on that. Anyway I don't own Gundam and I hope you guys enjoy this. It took me forever to write! It's also the longest chapter ever! :) Please R&R!
The Wedding Game 12
"Miriallia…will you do me the honor…no…" Dearka muttered in the mirror. He glanced at his watch. He had barely thirty minutes until he had to leave to pick up Miriallia. "Shit shit shit shit…" he muttered. He glanced at the ring, nervously. The ruby shone brightly under the lights of the apartment.
"What's going on?" Yzak asked walking towards the bathroom to brush his teeth. He couldn't help but notice Dearka's mumbling and pacing.
"I'm just…I'm just SO NERVOUS!" he yelled. Yzak raised an eyebrow and began to brush his teeth, not responding. "How did your dinner go with Shiho's mom?" he asked, trying desperately to forget his own problem.
"Oh she's insane. But I'm pretty sure Shiho agrees, so it's fine," Yzak shrugged. "Besides she's meeting my mother tonight, so that will be quite the experience."
"But your mother's fine," Dearka said.
"Yeah to you. Mostly because you can't bear her grandchildren," he retorted angrily. Dearka laughed.
"Well Shiho's a cool girl. It'll be fine," Dearka reassured.
"You'll be great too," he said calmly.
"Thanks for reminding me," Dearka said glancing at the ring.
"Hey Miriallia!" he called out loudly as she stepped into his car.
"Well aren't we lively tonight?" she giggled.
"Yeah…well I'm just REALLY happy to see you," he said leaning over to kiss her cheek. She smirked.
"I'm glad. So what's on the agenda for tonight?" she asked.
"Well…I thought we could eat by the lake. I made sandwiches," he said holding up a blanket and a bag full of food. Miriallia smiled.
"That sounds wonderful," she said. By the time they got to the lake, Dearka was shaking practically uncontrollably. It was hard for Miriallia not to notice.
"De…what's going on?" she asked, slightly concerned. Dearka wasn't usually nervous. He was always Mr. Sauve and so cheesy.
"Alright I was going to wait but I can't I'm too nervous."
"About what?" Miriallia demanded. He grabbed her hand.
"Well you see…I've been thinking…" he began. "Ever since Athrun and Cagalli got married…that well, I love you so much and…" he pulled out the box. Miriallia gasped and covered her mouth. "I was hoping you'd do me the honor of being my wife?" he asked finally. She hugged him.
"Of course I will!" she said. He began to remove the ring and nervously placed it on her finger.
"I'm so happy you said yes! It looks great on you," he said happily.
"Of course I'd say yes. I love you! And it's very nice."
"I was so worried. Even Yzak tried to calm me down," he said, laughing.
"That must have been quite the sight," they both laughed. He leaned in and kissed her.
"I love you so much," he said.
"I love you too. I can't wait to start our lives together."
Kira was squeezing Lacus' hand as the doctor began to run tests to check on the health of the babies. Lacus was trying her hardest not to cry and Kira couldn't bear to look at her because he was equally as worried. At first, he had been so scared to be a father, but already he was starting to get used to the idea. Plus, it made Lacus, so unbelievably happy. The last thing he wanted was to lose what they hadn't even had a chance to have.
"Kira," she whispered leaning her head on his shoulder.
"It's going to be fine," he said, trying to sound as reassuring as possible. She breathed a deep sigh.
"God I hope so. I don't even know these kids and I love them," she said placing her free hand on her stomach. "They're ours…they can't just be…gone…" she said.
"We don't know that they are!" Kira said kissing her. "I love you," he said finally breaking a long silence.
"Oh gosh, Kira, I love you too," she said softly. After what seemed like a painfully long time, the doctor re-entered the room.
"Well," he began. Kira heard Lacus take a deep breath. "Your babies are going to be just fine."
"Thank god!" Lacus said and buried her face in Kira's chest. He sighed and hugged her tightly. He was so happy. He didn't know what he would've done, had the children been lost.
"But you must promise to be much more careful," he said. Lacus nodded.
"I will try my hardest," she promised.
Both Kira and Lacus were silent on the car ride back. They both were so happy, but were silently enjoying the joyful news.
"Lacus…" Kira said breaking the silence.
"Yes Kira?" she asked.
"I'm really happy that the twins are ok," he said. Lacus giggled.
"This is coming from the guy who was all nervous to be a father," she laughed. Kira blushed. "You're going to be amazing as a father," she smiled and placed a hand on his leg.
"I really hope so," he said. "I was so worried for us," he said.
"I was too, but now everything is going to be fine," she said.
"You're right, everything is going to be fine," he repeated and he finally felt truth in his own words.
"So your mother is she normal or is she crazy like mine?" Shiho teased in the car.
"She's fine, but she might ask you about grandchildren, just ignore it," he said.
"Aww that's cute, she cares about your happiness," Shiho said.
"No…she just wants grandchildren for herself. Not for me," he said. They pulled up to the house. "I love you," Yzak said suddenly. "I'm sorry if my mother is crazy."
"Please…you meant my mother the other night; I mean it can't get much worse than that. I love you too by the way."
"Good, you ready?" he said grasping her hand as they walked to the door. Ezalia opened the door and immediately hugged Yzak.
"Oh Yzak, it's so great to see you!" she smiled and squeezed him tightly.
"Mother…mother please," he said gritting his teeth.
"You must be Shiho," she said turning to her and giving her a peck on the cheek. "It's great to finally meet you." She led the two into the mansion. Shiho went wide eyed at how large the house was. She was no stranger to wealth, but this was almost excessive. In the entrance there was a large golden chandelier and an enormous staircase leading upstairs, it almost looked like the inside of a palace. "Yzak seems very serious about you. He doesn't normally bring home girls," Ezalia commented as she led them into the parlor. The parlor was also large and had a Victorian feel to it.
"Your house is…gorgeous," Shiho commented breathlessly.
"Thank you, I took a very long time deciding its décor. I love how it turned out."
"Thank you for inviting me here, Mrs. Joule," Shiho said as Yzak motioned for her to sit down.
"Oh please call me Ezalia," she said. "So Yzak tells me you're one of his best pilots. It's good to hear about strong women in ZAFT," Ezalia said. Shiho blushed and glanced at Yzak who was smirking. He placed his hand on her leg.
"Yes, she's amazing. One of the best, besides myself," he smirked.
"Well of course you're the best Commander," Shiho teased. "But seriously thank you. I work very hard," she said.
"Yeah, way more than that slacker Dearka," Yzak muttered. Shiho giggled thinking of Dearka constantly talking on his phone to Miriallia.
"So, Mrs…Ezalia, was Yzak always a grump or did he used to be cute?" she asked giggling when she saw the scowl on Yzak's face.
"Well, he used to be adorable, of course he still is. Here hold on one moment," she said standing and walking over to a cabinet filled with albums. She pulled out a small blue one. "These are from when he was really young."
"Mum, I really don't think Shiho wants to see pictures…"
"Of course I do," she said winking. She went to sit by Ezalia leaving Yzak scowling. Ezalia showed Yzak when he was a baby and she giggled. "You were so cute! What happened?"
"Very very funny. Can this stop please, mother?" he snapped.
"Oh but we must show her the picture of your sweater."
"NO!" Yzak stood up. "No sweaters mother. I never liked or wore sweaters," he said sternly.
"Yes you did sweetheart," Ezalia said flipping through pages. "Here we go." She pointed to a picture of a 6-year-old Yzak wearing a black sweater with a large teddy bear in the middle.
"Awww that's so cute."
"It's everything but cute!" Yzak yelled. "Mother please stop."
"But the story," Ezalia pouted.
"Oh please tell the story," Shiho begged.
"Well,"
"MOTHER!"
"Oh lighten up," Ezalia snapped. "Well, it was a random day and I sent Yzak off wearing this sweater," Shiho nodded in anticipation. "Well anyway, everything was fine until I get this phone call saying Yzak won't come in from recess. So I decide to go down and see what's going on. So I get there and he's hiding under the slide. So I'm trying to get him to come out and he's all 'I don't wanna'. So I ask him why and he responds by saying, 'they made fun of me!' So I finally have to chase him around the playground and he's getting all aggravated and he starts to take off the sweater. So I say 'Yzak you can't run around with no shirt on in the cold!' and he's all mad at me still and he goes 'I don't care…'" Ezalia said describing the scene with her hands. Shiho laughed while Yzak stood in horror. "Well finally I told him if he wore it for the rest of the day, he would never have to wear it again. So he finally gave in a put it back on. But it was just the cutest thing ever."
"It sounds adorable," Shiho said and stood up to hug Yzak. "You were so cute," she said. Yzak frowned but wrapped his arm around her waist.
"You're lucky you're cute or else I'd kill you. Don't EVER tell Dearka that story," he snapped.
"I won't," she kissed his cheek. Ezalia stood up and walked over to Yzak.
"Let's hope your children have cute stories too, hm?" Ezalia said raising her eyebrows. Yzak scoffed.
"Mother please." Shiho chuckled.
"Alright well let's go sit down, I'd say it's a good time to eat," Ezalia said. She led them into the dining hall and they began to eat and casually chat. Shiho adored Ezalia. She was so sweet and caring. Shiho could tell that she greatly cared about Yzak and wanted him to be happy. Yzak was also being extremely sweet to her in front of his mother. He always seemed to have his arm around her or on her leg or holding her hand. It wasn't that he wasn't sweet in general, but he usually was trying to keep his strict façade in public. After they had finished eating Ezalia suggested that they wait around for desert.
"I'm sure you two would rather be home alone, but I tried this new brownie recipe and also I had Marie make a few other treats," she said.
"I would love that," Shiho smiled happily. "May I use your bathroom for a moment?" she asked.
"Of course, dear, Yzak why don't you take her to it," Ezalia suggested. Yzak placed his napkin on the table and grabbed Shiho's hand. He began to lead her a little ways down the hall.
"Your mother is very sweet," Shiho said.
"You're very sweet for thinking so," he smirked and kissed her.
"I can take it from here," she said pulling away.
"You sure?" he asked holding on to her hand and pulling her back to him. He kissed her again as he wrapped his hands around her waist.
"Yzak...we're in your mother's house!" she laughed. "And I actually have to pee, I wasn't just going to the bathroom to freshen up!" she laughed.
"Alright, alright, fine," he said. "I'll see you back there," he said walking back to the dining room.
"Shiho is wonderful, dear. I can see why you like her," Ezalia said as he sat down.
"Yeah…I really…love her," he said quietly. Ezalia smiled.
"I knew you'd find her," she said.
"What?" Yzak looked at her with a confused look.
"The one who you were meant for," she said. Yzak was silent and just smiled.
Athrun awoke with dread. Since Athrun had been able to choose his and Cagalli's activities yesterday, it was Cagalli's turn today to choose.
"Athrun! Are you ready for some fun?" she asked emerging from the bathroom in her pajamas.
"That kind of fun?" he asked jokingly. He stood up and kissed her cheek.
"That's later silly," she smiled cutely.
"Alright, alright, what are we doing today?" he asked with slight dread.
"It's a surprise!" she said. After the two got dressed Cagalli dragged Athrun down to the beach shack, where the hotel rented banana boats, jet skies, parasail rides and tons of other items used for beach activities. Cagalli walked into the shack and Athrun found himself surrounded by equipment for scuba diving and snorkeling and water skiing. Athrun swallowed and prayed she wanted to go snorkeling.
"Ah, snorkeling or scuba diving," he began. "Some great underwater sight seeing?" he said happily.
"No way silly! We're going water skiing!" she said pointing to the skis on the wall. Athrun swallowed.
"Sounds great!" he said with his best fake smile. Cagalli loved these intense sports. Snowboarding, rock climbing; he should've expected something like water skiing. For a guy who had no problem piloting a mobile suit in space, he sure hated things like this. But he didn't have the heart to tell Cagalli he didn't want to do it. She was so excited about picking about her skies and vest.
"What are you picking?" she asked. He glanced around nervously.
"Uh… these red ones are nice," he said.
"I love these turquoise ones! Isn't this awesome?" she said excitedly.
"Very awesome…" he smiled. She picked her skis and brought them onto the boat.
"So have you guys done this before?" the instructor asked.
"No! But we're really excited!" Cagalli said happily. Athrun nervously listened as the instructor explained how everything was done.
"So who wants to go first?"
"How about you Cagalli?" Athrun said. "I know you're excited and it is your activity," he said. Cagalli nodded happily.
"Alright!" She jumped up and followed the instruction. Just as Athrun suspected, she looked almost graceful as she rose on to her skies. She was a natural. Athrun glanced nervously around soon it was going to be his turn. He didn't really care about doing it, but he couldn't help but feel unbelievably stupid and he was ready to be extremely embarrassed. "Oh wow! That was AWESOME!" Cagalli cheered when she returned to the boat. "You're going to do awesome," she said.
"Right," Athrun smiled. And just as Athrun suspected, he sucked. He kept falling and having to start over.
"You're not standing up at the right time!" Cagalli yelled from the boat. Athrun tired his best but it really just wasn't working. He returned the boat, more discouraged than he had been at the beginning. He was quiet for the entire ride back and Cagalli couldn't help but feel badly. "You didn't do too bad?" Cagalli offered, while they sat on the beach.
"No…I sucked," he said laughing. Cagalli smirked.
"A little. Did you really not want to do it? You seemed so nervous."
"Well I'm really bad at things like that. But I knew you really wanted to do it, so I didn't complain. Besides you went hiking with me yesterday." Cagalli smiled happily. She placed a hand on his cheek and kissed him lightly.
"I love you. I can't believe you did that for me," she said.
"Of course. I love you, I love seeing you happy," he said. Cagalli frowned. "What?" he asked. Cagalli stood up and began to walk towards the water.
"Well, I'm glad, but you should tell me when you don't want to do something," she began. "I mean I would've been happy if you had just come on the boat. I wasn't going to make you do something you didn't want to. Your happiness matters to me," she said. Athrun smiled.
"Well I'll keep that in mind," he said. "It wasn't THAT bad," he shrugged, splashing her a bit.
"Really? Cause I was thinking maybe we could try rock climbing tomorrow, there's this great cliff…" she began.
"Ok, ok, I think I need a break before I do anything that extreme," he said sighing. Cagalli laughed.
"Sounds good, but…do you think you're up for something extreme tonight?" she asked splashing him back. Athrun laughed.
"I think I could handle that," he said. Cagalli smiled.
"I'm so happy I married you. I love you," she said.
"Well I'm glad cause now we're stuck with each other," Athrun laughed.
"Athrun!" Cagalli yelled pretending to be insulted. She ran after him through the water. She tackled him and they both fell under the water. Cagalli stood up first. "Ha-Ha I win," she smirked. Athrun stood up.
"Fine," he said and gave her a peck on her cheek. Cagalli grabbed his hand and began to run back towards their towels. And in that moment, Cagalli believed that nothing could've made her happier than just being with Athrun, the man she truly loved.
Alright so the next chapter will be an epilogue thats a few months in the future. The point of this ending is that everyone is content with their lives, they are all happy and looking forward to the future. I hope I got that point across! let me know by reviewing. ;) The epilogue should be posted very soon. I hope you guys enjoyed this story. I will say all my thanks next time, so til then. REVIEW! I love you guys!
