Disclaimer: I don't own Xiaolin Showdown.
Warning: GAY MARRIAGE. IF YOU DON'T AGREE WITH THIS, DON'T COMMENT BECAUSE I REALLY DON'T CARE AND NEITHER DOES ANYONE ELSE.
"This is it," Jack thought to himself as he approached Chase at the altar. "This is totally it."
He stepped up to the main platform just as Chase did from his side. This particular ceremony was reserved only for Heylin members who wished to join themselves together, so it was a bit different than a traditional marriage ceremony, but had many of the same elements.
The ceremony would make them both eternal soulmates for life, in other words.
"No pressure," Jack sarcastically reminded himself.
In the middle of the platform, a young girl, the owner of the infamous Heylin Café, who apparently dabbled in the dark arts, stood with her spellbook and a bright grin on her face. It was largely debated who would be best to perform the ceremony without any issues, but Jack eventually convinced his lover that the girl would be best suited as their minister.
Soon the two Heylin came to a halt, directly facing each other in front of the minister, who said in her chipper voice, "Please join hands."
Obligingly, Chase pulled Jack's hands up from the red-head's sides and held them in a firm, reassuring grip. Jack gave a small smile to his master and squeezed back, still feeling like his stomach was doing a damn cartwheel, but keeping himself together enough for the time being.
"We are all gathered here today…" the young girl began, but Jack slowly tuned her voice out.
He glanced out into the huge congregation of people and noticed his mother, sitting with her legs crossed as well as her arms. Jack would never forget the conversation they'd had over the phone when he informed her of Chase's proposal.
"…you what?"
"Ma, he had me up so high in the mountains of freakin' Salzburg! When we were on the highest hill, he got down on one knee and asked me!" the young man exclaimed, still giddy from the event that had occurred less than two hours ago. "It was the most romantic thing that's ever happened to me!"
Still hearing stunned silence from the other end, Jack gulped a little nervously and stated, "The ceremony is going to be in two months and I'd really like it if you would come."
No response.
"Mom?"
"You're…getting married to him?"
"Yeah, isn't it wonderful?" Jack knew from his mother's tone just how angry she was, but ignored it, deciding that he was too excited to deal with all that.
"No, it is most certainly not wonderful!" Charlotte spat from the other end. "Jack, have you gone insane? That…thing is a monster!"
"Yeah, I know~" Jack said in a dreamy tone, completely aware how much this was pissing her off. "By the way, he definitely has a gender. He's not an 'it'."
"I thought I raised you better than this!"
"Ma, you didn't raise me."
"W-well, then I—wait, I'm still talking to-"
Whatever Charlotte wanted to say would never be known, for now another voice was on the phone.
"Jackie? Did I hear right? Are you marrying that hot piece of ass?"
Face-palming at this comment, Jack sighed, but he still smiled. "Yeah, Granny. Chase just proposed and I said yes."
"Well, it is about time!" Danielle Spicer shrieked. "I'm not going to live forever you know! I've been waiting for that damn lizard of yours to get off his tail and ask you!"
Jack chuckled and felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned around and saw his lover—well, technically, his fiancé now, standing behind him.
"May I?" the dragonman asked, holding his hand out.
Without any words, Jack handed the phone over to the dark-haired man.
"Hello?" Chase greeted.
"Ah, Chase," Danielle Spicer said and one could almost hear the smirk on her face, "Jackie and I were just talking about you. I'm proud of you, boy. I've got to ask; what kind of color scheme are you going for?"
Clearly hearing Charlotte Spicer yelling at the old woman, Chase answered casually, "Well, on the way home, we decided that since red is a natural color in Chinese tradition for good fortune in marriage ceremonies, I shall wear red robes and my dear Jack shall wear his beloved black."
"Sounds perfect!" Danielle stated. "Well, we'll see you at the ceremony. Just send us the date with the time and we'll be there! Ta-ta, Chasey!"
"Ta-ta, Danielle," the warlord said with a grin as he hung up the phone and looked back at his lover. "Your grandmother is such a delight."
"I know," Jack agreed. "Still don't know why she stays with my mom."
"Someone has to keep her in line, don't you think?" his mentor said smugly.
"Who? My mom or Granny?" Jack asked, earning him a wicked chuckle from Chase.
Now, Jack looked at his mother, who had her lips pursed as she watched the figures up on the platform. She was clearly unhappy with all of this, but…she'd come. She'd come despite the fact that she didn't approve. Somehow, Jack felt himself smiling at her and Charlotte instantly noticed.
Her pursed lips creased back and she gave him a small half-smile. There might just be hope for her yet…
Next to her, Danielle sat in a similar position, but she was smirking that awful, old smirk of hers and staring right up at the altar. Good old Granny…she could never let him down.
Accompanying a good chunk of the rows were many of their fellow Heylin members such as Wuya, Katnappe, etc. Most of the other rows held Chase's warriors, all still in their cat-forms, but looking rather spiffy for the special day.
Jack turned his head back to his beloved who was still staring straight at him. The evil genius' grin grew broadened at he gazed back into his master's beautiful eyes, wanting nothing more than to kiss him.
Well, he probably wouldn't have to wait too long now.
"Do you, Chase Young, take Jack Spicer to be your soulmate for all eternity, and will honor him, respect him, comfort him, care for him, treasure him, and love him, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, and forsaking all others for him?"
Acting in a much calmer fashion than his beloved, the overlord answered with a genuine grin, "I most certainly do."
This earned a cute 'aww' from Katnappe, which in turn, earned her a smack on the shoulder by Wuya, who lectured her to be quiet, but the male couple at the altar barely seemed to notice the disturbance.
Now the young girl turned to Jack. "Do you, Jack Spicer, take Chase Young to be your soulmate for all eternity, and will honor him, respect him, comfort him, care for him, treasure him, and love him, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, and forsaking all others for him?"
For a moment, Jack thought he was going to blurt out something stupid like 'what?' or 'uh-huh', but instead, he answered in a voice barely above a whisper, "I do."
The young brunette beamed happily and requested, "May we have the rings?"
From seemingly out of nowhere, a tiger, formally known as Fenuku, one of Jack's favorite warriors, stepped forward with the two rings on a small pouch held tightly in-between his teeth.
Chase reached over and picked up one of the rings, the one that had this long inscription in the tiniest of letters: To my dearest Jack. May this union bring us closer to one another and give us the gift of a fulfilling eternity together. For reasons I shall probably never entirely understand, I love you with all my heart and I shall do my best to make sure that you are cherished every day for the rest of our immortal lives. I will never fail this mission, because if I did, I could never forgive myself. You are my everything, Spicer. Don't ever forget that.
Jack smiled at the ring as Chase lifted the goth's left hand and slipped it on his ring finger. As he did so, the dragonman recited, "I, Chase Young, take you, Jack Spicer, as my one and only soulmate for all eternity. With this irremovable ring, our bond is strengthened and we become one."
Once Chase was done sliding the ring onto Jack's finger, the goth took a gulp and reached over to take his ring from the little pouch. This little ring read: To my beloved Chase. I love you so much that half the time I go crazy thinking about how much I love you and truly need you. You know just as well as I do that this marriage isn't always going to be easy. I mean, it hasn't been that easy to begin with, but we've already made it through so many obstacles and I just know we're going to make it through even more. I know I've called myself many different titles over the years, but my favorite will always be; Jack Spicer, Chase Young's mate. Love you, babe.
He lifted Chase's left hand up and slowly placed it on his ring finger, reciting in a similar fashion to his lover, "I, Jack Spicer, take you, Chase Young, as my one and only soulmate for all eternity. With this irremovable ring, our bond is strengthened and we become one."
The minster grinned even wider, making her look a bit creepy, but she announced loudly, "By the dark, Heylin powers in me, I now have the great privilege of announcing you both soulmates for all eternity!" Then, she leaned in and whispered devilishly, "Go ahead. I know you've both been waiting for it."
Finally, feeling the awful butterflies literally flying out of his stomach, Jack practically tackled Chase as his master leaned in and their lips met in a passionate, meaningful kiss.
The crowd exploded with applause and cheers, however, the couple seemed almost too lost in one another to hear anything but the beating of each other's hearts. They kissed for about half a minute; their first kiss as a married couple. When they finally parted, both breathing heavily, they didn't leave each other's arms. They merely stared into each other's eyes with so much passion and drive, one would have to agree that it was, and always would be, true love.
A/N: I know this has been done a few times already, but this is how I would like to see it. Kind of silly, but still very serious and special. Where the idea of the rings came from, I have no idea, but I LOVE THEM. Anyways, hope you enjoyed the wedding! Unfortunately, I have no booze with me. My apologies.