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Central City
March 6, 11:57 CST
The O'Brian's residence is a madhouse as everyone, who can drop by, helps with setting up and planning the wedding. Wally and Bart are doing the invitations and sending them thanks to their super speed. Mia and Artemis are coming up with color schemes for the wedding. Unfortunately, it's only the four of them since literally everyone is either working, on a mission, or at school.
"Thanks again for your help guys," Mia smiles.
"You kidding tia? Planning a wedding is fun!" Bart says as he finishes up writing the invitations.
"Happy to help cuz." Wally zips in behind the girls, "Don't go with orange."
"Wally's right," Artemis states.
"About orange?"
"Well that and we're happy to help."
A knock from the door causes everyone to stop. All four of them look to each other warily.
"Are you expecting anyone else?" Artemis inquires.
"No, I'm not."
"Wait here. I'll go check."
Wally goes to open the door. Everyone's on edge. With his hand on the doorknob, Wally opens it and is surprised to see a familiar face.
"Wally? Who is it?"
He moves to the side. "Mia, why didn't you tell me that you personally knew Queen Perdita of Vlatava?"
"What?!" she stands up.
It's true. Perdita's standing in the doorway with her security detail standing behind.
"Hello Mia."
"Oh my god, Perdita!" Mia quickly runs to the doorway and hugs the young queen. "What are you doing here?"
"I've come to help with the wedding," she giggles.
After the hug, the head of security hands her a binder. She then passes the binder to Mia. Mia, in her shocked state, takes the binder without realizing and still can't believe Perdita has flown all the way to Central City to help plan her wedding.
"Wow…wow. Oh, where are my manners? Come in please. Excuse the mess."
Perdita walks in. Mia looks to the security detail.
"Alexi, Daniel, Rufus, would you guys like to come in? I have PB&J sandwiches and lemonade in the kitchen if you want some," she offers.
"I don't think so Miss Amelia. It—"
"Oh, for the love of God. Just get your asses in here and relax for a bit. You're still keeping on Perdita and maybe you three can help out."
The trio glance between themselves. Another look from Mia and they walk in. While the security detail begins munching on the sandwiches, Mia introduces Perdita to her family.
"Perdita, this is my cousin Wally and his girlfriend Artemis."
"Pleased to meet you Your Highness," Artemis says.
"Hello," Wally waves.
"And my nephew Bart."
"Hi! Wow. You're a real queen. This is the first time I've ever met a queen. What's it like ruling a country? How old are you? What country are you from? Do you—" he's speaking too quickly.
"Bart!" He quickly shuts his mouth. "I'm sorry Perdita. Bart gets a bit too excited sometimes," Mia explains.
She giggles. "It's quite alright Mia. I'm glad to meet some of your family," she looks to the couple, "And when are you…what's the phrase you Americans use…tying the knot?"
Wally and Artemis both turn redder than tomatoes. Neither can utter a word to anyone let alone to each other.
"Thank you, Perdita. I've been telling them that for years and they always have a comeback. Now that someone else says it, they clam up," Mia smirks.
"You're welcome. Now let's plan a wedding."
After spending hours on figuring out color schemes, bridesmaid dresses, and a wedding dress, everything was set. Before saying their goodbyes, Perdita surprises Mia for the second time tonight.
"Thanks for your help Perdita."
"Consider it as yours and Evan's wedding present."
"Thank…wait what?"
"Your wedding is my present. I'm paying for it."
Mia's eyes go wide with shock. "Oh, Perdita. I can't allow you to—"
She raises a hand, "I insist. You've done a lot for me these past few years and I can't thank you enough for it. This is my way of saying thank you."
"Okay," Mia smiles.
The two of them hug.
Perdita whispers in Mia's ear. "I also want to thank you for saving me from my uncle all those years ago. You were able to get the heart to me in time, so thank you Blink."
Mia chuckles softly. "No problem kiddo." "Guess she figured it out."
They let go. Perdita and her detail leave the apartment. Mia looks back to the trio behind her. All of them have their jaws on the floor and eyes bugged out.
"Did she just…"
"Offer to pay…"
"For the whole wedding?"
"Yes, yes she did. Now stop lollygagging and help me clean this place up."
In under three minutes, the whole apartment's clean. The couple leave after saying their goodbyes. Bart side glances at his aunt. She does the same to her nephew.
"You thinking what I'm thinking?"
"Binge watching Grey's Anatomy and ordering pizza from Tony's?"
"Oh yeah."
The two of them race to the couch and begin watching their show. During an episode, Mia calls the pizza parlor. Twenty minutes later, a knock comes from the door. Mia pauses the show to grab the pizza. Opening the door, she smiles at the delivery boy Travis.
"Hey Travis."
"Hi Mia," he sets down two delivery bags full of pizza, "Here's your order."
"Thanks. Bart come get the pizza."
Bart walks to the door and grabs the twelve pizza boxes then leaves.
"Thanks!"
"Don't even think about touching the remote Bartholomew."
"Yeah, yeah."
She sighs. "So how much do I owe you Travis?" Mia asks as she pulls out the cash from her wallet.
"Just $30 for tonight."
Her head snaps up. "Whoa hold on there, Travis. This is normally $60 at best."
"You got the family discount," he shrugs.
"There's no family discount. I should know since I've been ordering from Tony's for the past four years."
"Tony gave you the discount. He appreciates you ordering from his restaurant all the time. You don't want to disappoint the old man now, do you?"
"I guess not." She smiles, "Here you go Travis." Mia hands him a $50 bill. "Keep the change."
"W-Wow thanks Mia."
"Put it towards your college textbook fund. And remember to always—"
"Rent the textbooks. I know, I know."
"Good. Now enjoy the rest of your night Travis and don't work too hard."
"Yes ma'am" and he leaves.
Mia closes the door and heads back to the couch. Bart's already on his fourth box by the time she comes back. She sits down next to her nephew and opens her own box of pizza. Grabbing the remote, Mia presses play and the two of them continued to binge watch Grey's.
Natural History Museum
March 12, 15:51 CST
The day finally arrives. The actual wedding happens today. All of the guests are itching for the wedding to start. Evan's family's surprised that the wedding's happening so soon but Evan and Mia explained to them that it was easier to have it now instead of later in the year. None of them complained. They're just happy Evan found a nice girl to spend the rest of his life with. On his side are:
His parents, Mike and Grace.
Cousin Molly and her daughter Connie.
Aunt Ann and Uncle Kevin.
Uncle Phil and Aunt May.
Grandpa Milo and Grandma Monica.
Grandpa Rick and Grandma Maggie.
His younger sister Alex and her boyfriend Justin.
His two best friends Leo and Jemma.
Detective Pat Smith, his partner.
On Mia's side are:
Barry and Iris.
Uncle Rudy and Aunt Mary.
Jay and Joan Garrick.
Ted.
Daniel Buckley.
Victoria and her boyfriend Bobby.
Abi and Tony who are waiting with Barry and Iris since their boyfriends are groomsmen.
Perdita and Dimitri plus the security detail keeping an eye out for anything suspicious.
The entire Team who have civilian identities came as well as some Leaguers. The entire CSI department of CCPD and almost the entire force of CCPD. There has to be a few who have to stay behind and keep the place running. Amongst the CCPD, they're split evenly between the two sides. Hidden in the shadows are Roy and Jade as well as Ana Sophia and Constantine. Neither couple knew about the other.
In a conference room that's been turned into a temporary dressing room, Mia's getting ready along with her bridesmaids. Artemis is the Maid of Honor. The other bridesmaids are M'gann, who's in her "human form", Raquel, Karen, Cassie, Barbara and Zatanna. The door opens and Molly walks in with her six-year-old daughter Connie.
"Hey Mia. Sorry we're late. You know how my parents get every time they see Connie," she sighs.
Mia turns around with a knowing smile. "I do, it's fine Molly. Hi Connie."
"Hi," she shyly waves.
"Oh, come here you little munchkin."
Connie giggles and runs towards Mia. She picks the six year old up and hugs her.
"You're just so cute! Are you ready to be my flower girl?"
"Yeah!"
"Alrighty," Mia places Connie back down. "Why don't you and your mommy go get yourselves all pretty?"
"Ok!" she turns to her mother and grabs her hand, "Come on Mommy."
Molly laughs. "I'm coming. I'm coming."
In another conference room, the guys are getting ready as well. Evan has seven groomsmen:
Miguel and Tulio.
Wally.
Taylor, his cousin on his dad's side.
Ethan, his best friend since college.
Chris, best friend from high school.
Kyle, best friend from childhood and Evan's Best Man.
Of course, no one can forget about the ring bearer, Bart.
Evan's pacing around the room while the rest are sitting around and watching him. They have an ongoing bet to see how long it will take for Evan to explode from nervousness. So far only five minutes have passed meaning Chris, Ethan and Wally lost since they believe he would explode in three minutes.
Miguel and Tulio bet Evan will take 10 minutes. Taylor and Kyle say 12 minutes. Bart's the odd man out and bets 20 minutes. Only time will tell who the winner is.
"God this is nerve wrecking. I'm getting hot. Is it hot in here? Does anyone else feel hot?" Evan panics.
"Whoa, take it easy bro," Kyle grabbed his shoulders. "Breathe before you pass out."
"Okay, okay." Evan inhales deeply then exhales slowly. "I'm calm. I'm calm."
"Sure, you are bud." "He's a nervous wreck." Kyle pats his shoulder.
"Why do I have to wear this suit? It's making me feel stuffy," Bart complains.
"Silenciar. Don't make me get your tia," Miguel scolds.
"Yeah right," he challenges.
"He doesn't believe me Tulio," he looks at his twin.
"Well he should. Mi querido sobrino, you have two options: 1. Suck it up or 2. Face our wrath since Mia is a little busy at the moment."
"I'll…um…I'll…I'll take option one," Bart stutters.
"Good. Now relax kid, at least it's not your wedding."
He laughs at his uncle's joke.
Back with the girls, they're getting ready when another knock is heard. Before Mia stands up, Zatanna goes to open the door. When she does, she's shocked.
"Hey Mia, I think it's for you."
Moving off to the side, Zatanna allows the small group of people to enter. Mia glances over and does a double take. Her eyes instantly well up with tears.
"What?" she whispers.
"Mia, who are they?" M'gann asks.
"My parents and foster family," she speaks through the mind link.
"Let's give them a moment," Zatanna suggests.
Everyone stands up and leaves the room. No one but Connie asks questions. Molly quietly explains to her daughter as they leave the room.
Zatanna looks over to Mia. "Want me to get your brothers?"
"Please."
"Okay."
The door closes and the room becomes silent. Her eyes meet every pair of eyes she knows and loves.
"Ho…how?"
"It was Dr. Fate," Luis answers.
"Not that I'm happy about it," Carmen crosses her arms against her chest "That selfish, arrogant, no good son of a—"
"Calma mi querida," Luis kisses his wife's head.
"Yes, yes," Carmen sighs.
She then takes in Mia's appearance. Her eyes instantly become misty with unshed tears.
"It's like looking in a mirror. My Little Rosa, you've grown up into such a beautiful woman."
"Mami. Papi."
Mia runs to her parents. They place her in the middle and they hug her to bits. All of them cry. Carmen takes her daughter's face into her hands and kisses her face. Luis constantly kisses his daughter's head.
"Amelia, we've missed you so much."
"I…I," she hiccups, "Missed you guys too. You have no idea what I've been through." Mia cries.
"It's all fine now, we're here mija," Luis glances to his left smiling, "And we're not the only ones."
Snapping her head to the right, Mia sees the Rogers.
"Oh my god," she runs over to them.
The trio hug her just as tightly as her parents did.
"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I should've been there to save you guys. It's all my fault," Mia cries.
Will rubs her back. "This isn't your fault Mia. None of it is. Had you been there, you wouldn't be here now."
"He's right dear. I'm just glad to see you alive and all grown up. Let me look at you," Rose holds Mia at arm's length. "My god, you're stunning. You look exactly like your mother."
"Thanks Rose," Mia smiles.
"So, you're just going to ignore me? That's fine. I wasn't planning on talking to you anyway," JJ complains.
Mia punches his shoulder.
"Ow," he rubs it, "That's some right hook you got there."
"Shut up JJ."
The two of them hug. Mia tightens her grip and begins crying again. JJ holds her head against his chest. They stand there for a few more minutes.
Mia whispers. "You were assassinated because of me. I'm so sorry JJ."
"You don't know that."
"I do. The audio recorder you sent me recorded the assassin killing your parents. He even threatened to kill you if I didn't turn myself over to him."
"It's…It's going to be fine. You'll catch him Lil M, I know you will."
The door flings open and, in the doorway, stands the Twins.
"Is it true?! Is it…true…" Miguel sees his parents alive, right in front of him.
"It is," Tulio quietly answers.
They walk in and close the door behind them.
"My sons. My beautiful sons," Carmen cries.
She walks closer to them. All three run into each other's arms and cry. Luis shortly follows. He clasps Tulio's shoulders.
"Look at you. You're so grown up. The two of you look just like me when I was your age."
"They have your height Papi," Mia adds.
"That they do mija. That they do."
Carmen finally realizes something. "Wait. Where's your sister? Where's Ana Sophia?"
The siblings glance at each other not daring to say a word. Their mom notices and gives them the original "look" that Mia always gives to other people. The look that is scarier than the Batglare.
"Kids, spill it."
"Well…"
"We don't know where she is…"
"But we know who she's with."
Carmen immediately thinks of the worst. "Oh no. Klarion has Ana Sophia! My sweet baby girl." Mia notes her mother's horrified expression and quickly explains.
"It's not what you think Mami. She's with Constantine. We just don't know where they are, that's all."
"Constantine?!"
"Yes," they chorused.
"I'm going to haunt his ass for however long it takes," Carmen swears.
"At least she doesn't know they had sex," they all thought.
Suddenly her parents and the Rogers begin to appear transparent.
"Looks like our time's up," JJ comments.
"What do you mean? What's going on?!" Mia shouts.
"All of us have to go back Mia no matter how much we want to stay longer," Will explains.
"N-No you guys can't leave me. Not again!"
"Mija, we're never truly gone. All of us are right in here," Luis points at her heart, "Forever."
"Oh Papi."
He kisses her forehead. "We love you Amelia. Never forget that."
"I won't."
Carmen and Luis take one more look at their kids.
"We're so proud of all of you."
"We want you to continue looking after each other, do I make myself clear?"
"Si Mami," they chorus.
"Good. Remember we love you with every fiber in our bodies and all of our hearts," then they disappeared.
Mia quickly looks to her right and watches the Rogers disappearing too.
"Not you guys too," she whispers.
"I'm sorry Mia."
"But your father is right. We'll always be in your heart forever."
"Besides, you have the locket. It's not like you could forget our faces."
Mia cracks a smile. "You're right JJ."
"Thank you for caring for Mia," Miguel says before the Rogers disappear.
"We appreciate everything you've done for her," Tulio adds.
"You're quite welcome boys," Will smiles.
"We wish you luck Mia."
"We'll always have your back Lil M. Always remember that," JJ winks.
Just like her parents, they disappear too.
The siblings are silent. Mia breathes in shakily then slowly exhales.
"I'm glad we got to see them," Miguel softly speaks.
"Me too."
"Same here." Mia quickly wipes away the remaining tears. She sniffles. "Now get out of here, I still need to get ready."
"Yeah, yeah."
"Whatever you say hermana."
Her brothers kissed her cheeks then left the room.
"Okay," Mia breathes in deeply then exhales slowly. "Let's get this show on the road."
Deep in her subconscious, the glass cracks. The crack spreads throughout the glass. "Just one more push and I'm free."
Natural History Museum
March 12, 17:00 CST
Evan stands ready at the alter fidgeting his tie. "I hope everything's fine." The musicians begin to play grabbing everyone's attention. All turn their heads behind them to watch as the groomsmen and bridesmaids walk down the aisle. In order down the aisle comes: Zatanna and Miguel, Tulio and Raquel, Wally and Cassie, M'gann and Taylor, Ethan and Babs, Karen and Chris, and finally Artemis and Kyle.
Once they arrive at their spots, "Here Comes the Bride" begins to play. Everyone stands up and turn to watch Mia walk down the aisle. Walking in front are Connie and Bart. Little Connie throws handfuls of rose petals all across the path. Bart smiles brightly as he holds onto the pillow with the rings tightly. The bride-to-be walks with Barry at her arm. Time seems to move at the pace of a snail. Her heart beats against her chest as if it wants to escape. She clutches onto Barry's hand and squeezes tightly.
"Is someone getting cold feet?" Barry whispers.
"Cold feet? No. Feeling my heart about to explode and I pass out? Absolutely," Mia whispers back.
"Don't be."
"Why shouldn't I?"
"Because Wally told me Evan almost passed out from how nervous he was and you know Evan's not a nervous person to begin with."
"True."
Barry gazes over to his son-in-law and smiles at what he finds.
"Mia, look at Evan."
"Why?"
"Just do it."
She does. What she finds makes her heart swell with love. Evan standing frozen still. An awe-struck smile on his face and tears spring to life in his eyes. He wipes them away to try to collect himself. Mia feels calmer somehow. She always knew Evan's her rock.
Soon, father and daughter reach the alter. Barry hands Mia off to Evan and takes his seat next to Iris. The ceremony begins. In the shadows, Ana and Constantine are watching. The former Countess of Chaos, now goes by Celestia, has tears in her eyes.
Constantine notices. "You're not getting teary eyed, are you pet?"
"Nope."
He smirks. "Sure, you aren't." Constantine watches the couple exchange their vows. "You know, I hate to admit it but I'm glad that your sister's getting married. Poor lass has been through too much."
"And I was part of it," Ana looks away.
"Now, now pet. That's all in the past. The Fuentes family is reunited and stronger than ever."
He takes her hand and guides her away from the wedding.
"Constantine, where the hell are you taking me?"
"The Ancient Greek exhibit for some fun."
"I love the way you think," she smirks.
"Knew you would."
The other couple, Roy and Jade, watch the ceremony too. Roy's face remains stoic. Jade yawns in boredom.
"Tell me again why we're hiding Red?"
"Because I didn't want her to see us."
"You mean you don't want her to see you. This is because she still means something to you."
Roy glances at his wife with a raised brow. "Are you jealous?"
"No but you need to let her go Roy. I think the real reason why we're hiding is so you can control yourself from barreling down the aisle objecting the union. If you did that, Mia will never forgive you for the rest of her life."
The priest proclaims. "You may now kiss the bride."
They watch Evan and Mia kiss. It's official. The two are finally husband and wife. The guests go wild when Evan dips his wife and kisses her passionately.
Wally shouts. "Get a room!"
Mia cranes her neck. "Technically, we're already in one. You just happen to be in it."
Roy can't watch anymore and leaves. Jade stays behind for a bit longer. She watches the newly married couple walk back down the aisle. The assassin even smiles a little.
"Not bad Amelia. Not bad at all."
