I don't own X-Box, the cars and any other thing mentioned (including the dress). I do have some owning properties of Cadence Bryony Grayson though.
Sitting between Artemis and Raquel, who were bustling with excitement, Cadence couldn't help but smile. Today was the day. The dress was on their laps and they were making good time. It was make up first, then putting the dress on and then waiting. Having no idea what the boys were doing, she was sort of glad she didn't have to worry about Dick doing something stupid the night before or the day of… and then she remembered Wally was with him. Pushing that out of her mind, she realised they had pulled up at the salon that was doing their make-up and hair and got out, knowing that today had to be a good day.
()()()()
Dick was up at five. It was partly because he couldn't sleep, but it was mostly because his internal clock was still stuck on his hero timetable. His hair was everywhere, he hadn't cut it in months and some form of a mullet was appearing. Walking around the apartment, which belonged to Bruce, he heard the TV going. It was Wally, on his X-Box that he brought, with Bruce in a chair reading something on his laptop. After a few hours, Barry and Clark joined them and they had breakfast before all walking down to a coffee shop, where they all got a coffee, the speedsters got more food and they were back up at the apartment.
()()()()
The Church was huge in comparison to the amount of people there. Cadence couldn't decide who she wanted to give her away, so both Conner and Bruce were going to walk her down the aisle, as they were basically her father and brother. Tim had finally arrived, along with the rest of the team, with Red Tornado keeping the Mountain under guard while they were gone. They were all in dresses and suits and were each getting a final look over by Dinah before everyone else came. Cadence was ushered out the back, with Conner and Bruce. Her dress was simple enough, with it being a floor length, made from chiffon and charmeuse, with a V neck line and capped shoulder straps. The back had a corset-like back that was pulled not to tightly around her. Hearing music, she began to walk around, a little unsteady on her feet, with Conner on her left and Bruce on her right. Her hair, which was shoulder length at the moment, was braided on one side and finished in a bun at the base of her neck.
Coming to the door, she sighed and looked at Bruce. He was legitimately smiling. It wasn't a dazzling smile, but a small, tight lipped one. His son was getting married to the girl he boarded for all those years. He could basically clam matchmaking rights. Taking a step in, everyone stood up and turned, in awe of Cadence. As she walked down the aisle, she noticed Dick couldn't see her of yet, as he was too busy tugging at the cuff of his suit sleeve. Once he finally looked up, he was in shock. She looked beautiful. She didn't know it, but he did. As she came up to where Dick, Wally and now Conner were standing, she turned to face Bruce, who let a small sigh of content be heard.
"Good luck." He gave her a light kiss on the forehead and sat beside Clark and Lois.
As the spectacle continued, there were many words said by the priest, which made Cadence almost forget that she had to say her vows. Dick though, had to go first. He cleared his throat and looked at her with a cheeky grin before beginning.
"After many years of knowing you, laughing with you, crying with you, being at your bedside and complaining about anything and everything, I've figured out a few things about you.
Your first name means rhythm and its Latin, just like your sister's name.
You love ice cream and if you could you would worship it.
If there was anything that I did to annoy you, number one would be not putting my dirty clothes in the hamper.
You love teaching because the children represent what I and everyone else has aimed to do; keep the world safe for the new generation.
There are so many more I don't yet know and some more that I do, but it would be a list too long to tell. I promise to cherish you, to love you, to keep you safe and to always be there. If there was anything I couldn't do, I'd find a way. If you ever feel lost, know I will find you because… I love you, Cadence."
It was then Cadence's turn. She knew what she was going to say. There was a poem, but she decided to cut it out. Now she just had her vow. The end.
"Richard John Grayson. Last night I thought it would have been a tad daunting being in a house with only the girls. But then I realised that you were always with me, even if the boys tried to separate us. You were in my heart. I carry you with me wherever I go and it seems to separate the stars, like the poem in the 12th grade said.
I believe we have been through so much that I doubt we could not have been in other people's lives. We were made for each other, like you and that costume and me and teaching. I used to say you were the bee to my bumble, because I was always getting hurt in some way, though you were the busy one.
But we're past all that and now we're here, in front of all these people. This is my vow to you.
Not today, not tomorrow, not ever will I let someone take you away from me. Maybe they try with all they can and with all their will, but I hope they know that no matter what, I will be there to stop them. It's because I love you, Dick. I love every part of you, no matter the pain you bring, the happiness you sing, just know I love you. Forever."
The priest knew that they were done and smiled, knowing that the most important part was yet to come…
()()()()
The kiss was unbelievable. Like, Cadence and Dick had kissed before, but… it was a special one. They signed their certificate, with Bruce and Diana Prince being the witnesses. After the clapping and the cheering, they walked out to the car and hopped in. It was a classic and was beautiful, with the tell-tale 'V' pink and red ribbons intertwined on the front of the car. Getting in she looked at her husband.
"We did it." She gave a watery laugh. "Dick we did it."
"I know, I know." Was all he could say, so happy he couldn't speak. He gave her a bear hug as the car drove off to the reception. It was in Fort Mason, with views of the ocean.
Once they got there, photos were to be taken. Some with just Dick and Cadence, then with all the boys, then all the girls, an altogether photo and then some others, like Conner and Cadence, Artemis and Cadence, Wally and Dick, Bruce and Dick, Bruce, Tim and Dick and so on. That took an hour or two before the reception started.
Their first dance was to (Everything I Do) I Do It for You, by Bryan Adams. Her head rested on his shoulder and she couldn't help but smile when he said "I hope you're enjoying the night, Mrs Grayson." She nodded, still on his shoulder. She was probably rubbing make-up all over his tux, but neither of them could care less.
After their dance, they sat up at a table, with Artemis to Cadence's left and Wally to the right. Wally, who of course was the Best Man, hopped up to do his speech.
"Well, look at all these good lookin' people tonight!"
"Who said you were?" Bart called out, causing some giggles.
"Pipe down half pint!" Wally called back. "Anyway, we're here today to welcome this rather accident prone couple. They met when Cadence got her hand caught in a car door; she then sliced her hand open whilst making lunches, Dick then got a nasty crush injury at seventeen, leaving Cadence at wits end… the list goes on. My personal favourite was Cadence with two broken legs, as Dick had to look after the poor girl in a wheelchair, which was chaotic nonetheless. But somehow, within all that chaos, they saw each other. I know it's been hard for Dick to be in Berkeley, away from his beloved Gotham, his beloved Happy Harbour and everything between, but he did it so his now beautiful wife can get a life away from it all. Now that I have gotten past all of that, I have some interesting things to tell you about both parties, a video, then the maestro will get the party going!"
Everyone clapped as Artemis hopped up.
"Dick, did you know? by Cadence. Did you know you mumbled in your sleep? It's pretty cute, especially when you think you're at the Mountain with the boys. You guys must really have nothing more to talk about than the girls you work with and what their bikini bodies look like." Giggles came from everywhere. "Did you also know that at least once a week you try on your uniform to make sure it still fits. Why? Because I'm the one that has to iron it afterwards. Also, you might say you keep to your diet, but I don't eat those chocolate biscuits that I buy every week and William doesn't eat chocolate. Also, when I pass out on the bed on a Saturday, I don't appreciate waking up to a million selfies taken on my phone. A few nights ago your hair got in my face. When I blew it off, you hit me because you were under the belief you were being attacked. Not that I would know, but I swear, child birth doesn't compare to your arm!"
There were still titters in the crowd when Conner stood up.
"A little more about you, by Dick. I'm pretty sure you could be ballerina, the way you dance around when you don't think I can see you, or that you could be a rock star, with the songs you belt out in the shower, when you think I'm having breakfast. Also, the amount of ice cream you go through is quite alarming, but I bet you didn't realise I hid your last bucket. When you cry, you go out to the garden, behind a row of hedges. It's no wonder I could never find you for weeks on end. When you sleep, your hair that smells like flowers sometimes makes me sneeze. I know all your food hiding spots and that you call each member of the team once every two weeks. I know you call Barry once a week and Alfred sometimes calls you twice a day. But, this is my favourite. Every morning when you leave for work, you trip down the same stair you trip up when you come home in the afternoon. The camera caught it."
The video showed exactly that, Cadence unbalancing on the way down and almost going face first on the way up the staircase.
It was sweet, airing their dirty laundry to everyone, but next was the video. It was mainly of sweet moments caught over the years. It was obvious Watchtower and Mount Justice security footage was used throughout. It included Flash watching on as they made out in an empty galley, Cadence getting the upside to a play battle on the practice floor, and when she pinned him, she was then rolled and put onto her back. So many memories. Some beautiful, some from the spur of the moment, all of them theirs.
By the end, Cadence was passed out behind the tables, Dick's jacket draped over her and her head on someone else's jacket. Everyone who was a guest left and immediate family stayed, as Bruce, Tim, Conner and Diana were all staying at the house and Wally and Artemis were taking Roy, Barry and Bart back to Paolo Alto. Wally joked that Cadence should call to check all the boys were alive in the morning. Dick lifted his new bride up and took her to the car that was waiting for them, which was a Ford Explorer. It was black, looked pretty fancy and very new.
"This is my wedding present to you." Bruce told them. Tim was on his shoulder, looking a little disorientated as to what was going on. To put it clearly, he was drinking under age and was now trying to prove otherwise.
"Looks nice. Why are there DVD videos in the head rests?" Dick looked at his father figure, who didn't answer and put Tim in the car. Diana then slid in and Cadence was placed gently beside her. Conner carefully made his way out with numerous amounts of pretty coloured boxes and put them in the boot before climbing in beside them. Bruce then threw the keys at Dick and made his way to the passenger seat. "Bruce Wayne riding shotgun for the first time in never." He gave a little head wiggle before getting into the car, ready to start his new life with everyone around him… including his wife.