Ch. 13: The Wedding
A.N.: So here we are. Uh, Rachel the banshee will do something damaging. Again. Gross, I hate her, really hate her, in this story.
Disclaimer: I own nothing other than the plot and Daniel, Emily, Alan and Catherine. Characters like Chris, Olivia, Justine and Joseph belongs to Eraman; Tory, Addison belongs to Love of GLEEK, Logan is from CP Coultour. And neither do I own those songs I mentioned here. The wedding party was based on Eraman's "Asian Mystery" to a small extent.
Kurt felt tears stung his eyes as he watched Finn walk his mom down the aisle, handing her to his dad and Burt took her hand. Sebastian and he were standing on the first row, watching the whole event unfold.
"I'm so happy for you dad." Kurt whispered as his dad kissed Carole after the priest announced them as a couple. The guests and the NDs cheered. Burt and Carole were crying, Finn was crying and Kurt was silently crying too. Sebastian squeezed his hand and Kurt turned to smile at him through his teary eyes. They couldn't see each other because they were now invisible, but they could feel each other. Sebastian smiled back.
"Let's go." Sebastian said as the newlyweds walked out of the church. "We can help the Warblers before the party starts."
"I just hope that Niff won't do anything stupid again." Kurt grumbled as they sped to the ball room which was 30 minutes away from the church. They made it there in 5 minutes.
"Looks like everything's going well." Kurt said as they went into the ballroom. Everyone was busy, the vampire and werewolf Warblers were moving bulky items like tables, chairs and the band equipment. The human Warblers were preparing something lighter like the cutlery and table cloths. Flint was here to decorate the room with his magical skills. They finished their job on time and went to a coffee shop nearby to have a drink just as the guest arrived. Everyone gaped at the wonderfully decorated room as they entered. After a while when everyone was seated, Emily came in. She was a tall woman, with shoulder-length blonde hair, beautiful but kind like any mother should look like. It was obvious that she was a belle when she was younger.
"Good evening," Emily said. "And welcome to the wedding dinner for Burt and Carole."
She smiled at the new couple.
"And thanks for choosing our one dragon service from us 'Rossum-Phillips Wedding Designer' and we are going to give you a gift." She signalled the staff to get the present.
"We are giving this wedding cake as present for free." She said and the staff returned with a four storey high cake with different tastes. The bottom one was chocolate; the third was strawberry; the second was vanilla while the top one was mango. It was decorated by different colours of fondant and fake flowers. Everyone cheered as the cake was put in the middle of the room.
"It was my godchildren who designed and made it for you. I would like to congratulate the newlyweds once again and now, please enjoy your dinner."
The serving staff entered with huge trays of food. Carole got up and hugged Emily and waved Finn to come over and Emily hugged the tall teen too. Then as Finn went to prepare his speech, one of the guests noticed that there was an empty chair placing in between Burt and Finn.
"Is there an extra chair?" She asked Carole and Burt. Immediately, Burt's smile stiffened.
"No, it's the chair for Kurt." Carole smiled sadly. "He went missing a few months ago. And this chair is for him so he will have his seat when he comes back."
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that." The old woman said. "Oh, I need to go now. It's almost my time to give my speech."
The guests made their speeches and gave their blessings to the new couple. Finally, it's Finn's turn.
"-I am really happy for mom and my new stepdad. They finally got someone to love them. I just hope that my sweet innocent little stepbrother is here too. He must be so happy to see this happen. I miss him." Finn said and took a deep breath as he mentioned Kurt. What they didn't know is Kurt is sobbing silently at the door in Sebastian's arms. But just like Finn said, Kurt was happy. Finally, his dad wouldn't be alone or got prank calls.
"And mom and stepdad, I have a little present for you too. I have invited my friends to give you some performance. Ah, not the NDs. I hope you enjoy it."
As Finn stepped away from the stage, the door of the room opened again and all the Warblers except Kurt, Sebastian and Flint casually got into the room, humming in a harmonic way as Blaine, who was the first one to get into the room, softly sang.
First the tide rushes in
Plants a kiss on the shore
Then rolls out to sea
And the sea is very
Still once more
So I rush to your side
Like the oncoming tide
With one burning thought
Will your arms open wide
The Warblers gathered on the stage and sang with passion as the song started to swell.
At last, we're face to face
And as we kiss
Through an embrace
I can tell, I can feel
You are love, you are real
Really mine in the rain
In the dark, in the sun
Like the tide at its ebb
I'm at peace in the
Web of your arms
Blaine finished his song and the guests, except the NDs, cheered. Most of the NDs were just too shock to give a response before they snapped out of their gaze and joined the cheer. A few of them, however, were furious that the Warblers had infiltrated their event. Blaine and David stepped up to get Burt and Carole to their feet as the rest of the Warblers started to sing with Wes leading them again. Blaine and David led the couple to dance. The guests started to stand up and dance as well.(Wes, Warblers)
There's a summer place
Where it may rain or storm
Yet I'm safe and warm
For within that summer place
Your arms reach out to me
And my heart is free
From all cares
For it knows
There are no gloomy skies
When seen through the eyes
Of those who are blessed with love
And the sweet secret of
A summer place is that it's anywhere
When two people share
All their hopes
All their dreams
All their love
(Oh...
A summer place
Is that's anywhere
Where two people share
All their love)
And the sweet secret of
A summer place is that it's anywhere
When two people share
All their hopes
All their dreams
All their love
Hmm…
Hmm…
The crowd cheered again as the Warblers bowed but unfortunately, Rachel the banshee decided to break this wonderful moment.
"SPIES! What are they doing here?" She shouted. The rest of the guests and most of the NDs glared at her.
"Seriously, Berry." Lauren said impatiently. "Do you have to wail like some kid dropped their ice-cream on the floor every time you see them?"
"Man-hands, remember we don't even have our set-lists." Santana said with her hands crossed on her chest. "Even if we have one, the pattern will always be the same."
Rachel wanted to shot back but David walked up to her and said,
"We are coming to perform." David said with mock politeness. "Our friend Finn Hudson-Hummel invited us to sing some songs to his mom and stepdad as his own surprise gift for them. And as this young lady had said, you don't need to wail every time when you see us. You know, your shrill voice hurts our ears. Now, just sit down because we have one more group number to go. Don't be so selfish to delay the programme."
Reluctantly, Rachel sat down. David turned to the guests.
"Sorry for the fiasco we just caused, we apologise for ruining your mood." He said but the crowd shook their heads.
"Not at all. Your performances are excellent." Carole said and the others clapped their hands.
"Yeah, those songs are my favourite." Burt said, smiling. The Warblers smiled back.
"So this is group number is dedicated to not only the newlyweds, but also anybody who had found the love of their lives." Blaine said and stared at the door, knowing that Kurt and Sebastian were standing there, watching everything happened. They were indeed standing there, Kurt smiled and leaned against Sebastian's chest. The taller teen's hands encircled his waist. Hunter walked to the piano while Chris took out a French horn. Hunter started to play the piano and the group joined later.
Maybe I'm old-fashioned,
Feeling like I do.
Maybe I am living in the past,
But when I meet the right one,
I know that I'll be true.
My first love will be my last.
The French horn joined the piano as the main theme of the song began.
When I fall in love,
It will be forever,
Or I'll never fall in love.
In a restless world like this is,
Love is ended before it's begun.
And too many moonlight kisses,
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun.
When I give my heart,
It will be completely,
Or I'll never give my heart.
And the moment I can feel that,
You feel that way too,
Is when I fall in love with you.
The piano went on for a moment before the group sang in different harmonies, they blended in and set each other off perfectly.
Maybe I'm old-fashioned,
Feeling like I do.
Maybe I am living in the past,
But when I meet the right one,
I know that I'll be true.
My first love will be my last.
The piano was played stronger as the main theme reprised in a much stronger emotion.
When I fall in love,
It will be forever,
Or I'll never fall in love.
In a restless world like this is,
Love is ended before it's begun.
And too many moonlight kisses,
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun.
The singing voice and the piano halted for a moment before they sang in unison again, with both the piano and the French horn backing up them.
When I give my heart,
It will be completely,
Or I'll never give my heart.
And the moment I can feel that,
You feel that way too,
Is when I fall in love…
(When I fall in love…)
(When I fall in love…)
The voice from the Warblers was so loud that it echoed in the room after they took a break. Then they softly sang.
With you.
They sang in harmony, the French horn softly joined without breaking the melodic and romantic atmosphere.
Maybe I'm old-fashioned,
I love you.
The song was ended with the piano and the French horn playing the final part of the song. After that, the crowd gave them a standing ovation and some of them were in tears. The Warblers bowed deeply before they walked out of the room. Blaine, Wes and David hugged Finn at the door.
"Thank you dude." The giant teen said. "I'm so moved by that. I wish my group can sing like that."
They grinned and waved him goodbye as they walked out the room and kissed Emily goodbye.
"Goodnight, boys. Thank you so much for your help." She called. "And safe drive."
"Bye, Aunt Emily." The group called back and they got into their respective cars. Wes, David, Blaine, Fred and Thad went into their cars and found Kurt and Sebastian were already sitting in it. They were snuggling each other closely.
"So, what do you guys think?" Wes said as he got into the driver seat.
"The performances were brilliant, especially the last one." Sebastian said. "Both Kurt and I are so moved."
"Are you okay? Kurt?" David asked the pale boy and everyone in the car turned to look at him.
"Yeah. I'm just so moved and happy. Finally my dad had someone to be with him." He said and smiled. The others beamed and Sebastian kissed him on the cheek.
"Let's go." Wes said and they started their journey back to Dalton.
TBC...
A.N.: The last song "When I Fall In Love" is the song we sang during the 150 anniversary concert of my secondary school about two years ago. I was an alumnus at that time, freshly graduated. :D So here's the link. (Delete 384K)
www. 384K youtube. 384K com 384K /watch?v=7l47DAdcJKw
And Jesus, Berry. You are making everyone to hate you more. Gross. :(
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