A/N: This chapter is somewhat longer, and contains ancient celebration rites of many cultures such as the Druids, White Witch Covens, Celts, and others. I thought about cutting out several paragraphs, but decided against it. I spent too much time and research on the material, plus personally, I find it quite interesting, so I hope you indulge me. This is the only chapter like this in the story. There are several important events in the chapter, so don't skip it totally. As a writer, I try not to only entertain, but educate as well... I just hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed researching and writing it. THANK YOU, to all who are my loyal readers and reviewers, and all who are enjoying the story. All the best for a blessed day... LadyDragonsblood.

A full week passed before Hunter allowed Adam and Wade out of the house. Both had recovered, for the most part. Adam's wrists were still bruised and his throat ached occasionally, but that was all the remained of the ordeal.

When Adam saw the now healing bruises around Shawn's neck, and Shawn told him what had happened, Adam felt awful. Shawn told him not to fret over it. He told Adam it was the demon, not him, so there was no need to feel guilty. They hugged and all was fine between them.

Wade was in his Uncle's inner sanctum. He was working on the things he and Adam would need to make their sacrifice to the Henge. He held two small vials of blood that Hunter had drawn that morning. It was a vital part of the sacrifice. They had to give of themselves, and blood was the deepest, most personal thing they could give, as it was the very liquid of life.

Mark quietly entered the room. Both William and Wade had granted permission for him to do so. He waited for Wade to finish adding the blood to the Henge soil in the small iron pot. The pot sat over a burner with a low flame.

"Accept this sacrifice. We freely give of ourselves, to thank the Father Dragon and Mother Earth..." Wade spoke as he poured their blood onto the dirt and stirred. A puff of smoke rose into the air and released a musky, hot earthy scent, slightly tinged with the smell of copper.

Wade looked up and saw his lover. "You can speak now. It has to sit for a bit." He smiled as he spoke. Wade was glad to finally be up and around. He was most anxious to make the thanks to the Ancients as well.

"William said the Coven will be there at nine..." Mark informed Wade. He shifted nervously on his feet.

"Mark, you have been so edgy the last few days, and today especially. What's wrong? Is it Adam?" Wade asked his brow highly arched. He hoped there hadn't been an unexpected set back.

"No, Adam is fine. He's with William. They are fitting him for a robe to wear tonight. Wade, how would you feel about getting married? Tonight, at the Henge?" He finally let out the secret he'd been planning with William.

Wade's mouth fell open, his lips moved without a sound. It took a full minute before he could speak. "Mark, are you serious? Because that was my dream, I never thought it would be possible. I... didn't think... are you... ready to be married?" He had to sit down on the tall stool next to the table.

Mark went to Wade. He stood behind his fiancé and wrapped his tattooed arms around Wade's waist. He laid his chin on Wade's shoulder and deeply inhaled Wade's unique scent.

"Yes, I am. I realized, when you were lying in the bed, looking so ill after the casting, that I would be nothing without you. I also knew you had hoped to marry here, but you never asked. I appreciated that... the fact that you didn't push. It's time for me to give back to you; more than time. So, will you marry me, tonight?" Mark spoke from his heart and soul.

Wade leaned back against Mark. "Yes, I will. I know we don't go for the fluffy puppy, lovey dovey talk, but, I do love you, so much. You've always been there for me, and I've always tried to be there for you. I want to build a life with you, walk beside you, no matter what. I just ask one thing, please, learn how to vacuum, I hate doing it all the time. " Wade uncharacteristically giggled like a child as Mark tickled his ribs.

"Just for you, I will conquer that damn machine. At least I dust, do dishes, and take out the trash. Now, I'll leave you to finish here. I'll go tell Shawn and William the plan is on. I knew you'd want Shawn to have a part, but your Uncle will do the actual ceremony. When you do finish, William has something for you." He gave Wade a sound kiss on the lips and a swat on his backside.

Wade growled then laughed. He happily went on with his work. No matter what, the sacrifice was the most important thing right at the moment.

Adam stood on a footstool while Paige pinned the hem of the ivory colored robe Adam wore. It was covered with symbols and scroll work in pure silver thread. It was a special ceremonial robe from William's personal wardrobe and he was honored to wear it.

"There, Sir. If you will just slip out of this, I'll have it ready for you." Paige said as she stood up to help Adam remove the delicate fabric.

"Thank you, Paige. I wish I could clone you and take you back home. I can't sew on a button. Poor Roman has to pay the cleaners to do it, unless my ma or Jay's ma has time." Adam said with a laugh as he stepped off the footstool.

Paige gave a bit of a smile. "I can show you how, if you want." She spoke as she folded the robe neatly and picked up her sewing basket.

Adam laughed. "You can try. Jason's mother is a Home Economics instructor, and she gave up trying to teach Heath and I how to sew. Said it was too dangerous. Hunter had to remove a broken needle from Heath's thumb once, it was awful." He made a grimace face as he recalled the incident.

Both Paige and William chuckled, not at what had happened to poor Heath, but at the expression on Adam's face. The maid then left to get the robe altered in time.

"She's a good girl. She was abandoned by her family. They said she was an embarrassment. She has no special gifts. Her family are all gifted psychically in some way or another, but she is not. She's been here five years and is an angel. Her family... well fuck them." William snarled as he told Adam about Paige.

"She's better off here, William. Thank you so much for all your hospitality. It was a lot to take us all in like refugees. Are you sure you don't want us to go to a hotel?" Adam asked as he slipped into his shoes.

"Absolutely not. This house needs to be used. Paige and Damien are loving having so much to do. Gets pretty boring around here just looking after me. You are all excellent house guests..." He paused when a knock echoed on the door.

"Come in, Mark" William said with a wink to Adam. Few knew William was also a bit telepathic.

Mark stepped into the room He had a huge smile on his face. Adam knew something was up. "Want me to leave?" Adam asked politely as he finished tying he laces of his sneakers.

"No, it's alright. Not a secret any longer. William, he agreed! Adam, after your sacrifice ceremony tonight, Wade and I are going to get married. Shawn and William are going to do the legalities." Mark's eyes danced with happiness. Once he'd made up his mind, he was thrilled and couldn't wait.

Adam gasped, threw his arms around Mark and hugged him. "I'm so happy for you. How funny. You know when were lying there, recuperating, Wade told me he so wished to be married here. He was reluctant to tell you. He didn't want you to think he was being pushy. Made me swear not to say anything to you or anyone else. He must be on cloud nine. What can I do to help?" Adam's voice was filled with excitement. He smiled and his eyes were bright with joy.

William answered. "Good, I'm glad. I'll get with Shawn to finish the details. I'll also tell Sandow, he was fairly sure it would happen so he has things well in hand for the after party. Did you tell Wade to come see me?"

Mark nodded." Yes, I did. Thank you, William. When will Roman and Hunter be back?" He asked Adam with a grin.

Adam pulled out his pocket watch. "They had a one o'clock tee time... I'd say around four-thirty or five. I'm so glad Hunter talked Roman in to going. He needed to get out and golf is perfect." He replied with a smile.

"Chris said he and Evan would be back from their ride at four. Bray and his boys from their hike at five. Seth, Dean and Shawn are playing cards. So, I'd say have tea at five-thirty. That's plenty of time. Rey will have the Coven there at nine. Mark, you and Adam go relax. I'll see if Wade needs any... oh, guess not," William smiled as his nephew came into the room.

Mark kissed Wade, Adam hugged him and then he and Mark left Wade and William to talk. Adam couldn't wait to tell the happy news.

"He's like a little boy. I've never seen him like that. It's nice actually. Mark is always so... stoic. When he does laugh, it's wonderful. You wanted to see me about something?" Wade smiled happily, which was also a rare thing.

William picked up a large box that was on the bed. "It's good to see you so happy as well. Now, I have something for you." He handed Wade the box.

Wade took the box with a look of curiosity. He pulled off the lid. He found a White Wizard's robe. It was made of a beautiful, soft, sliver lamé fabric. It was covered with symbols and scroll work like any other Wizard's robe. The difference was, the work was done with tiny, seed sized crystals. It had obviously been made to wear for a very special occasion.

"I kept that for you. You father wore it when he married your mother. He also wore it on the day he was initiated as a High Priest. He left it to you. I thought you might like to have it. It would like nice on you. You should see how the moon and torches make the crystals glitter, like stars." William explained as he helped Wade try on the beautiful robe.

The robe fit like it had been made, just for Wade. "Thank you, Uncle. I will wear it proudly. I wish I could have seen him before he died..." Wade's voice grew sad. He then continued. "Have you seen... mother?"

William sighed. "I'm sorry, son. I have not. My sister seems to have vanished. No one in the family has heard anything either. She broke your father when she left, he never really recovered. He will be with you tonight, his ashes were spread at the Henge. Don't be sad, son. She's my sister and I think she's a fucking twat." He gave Wade a smile and a pat on the shoulder.

Wade nodded. "You're right. I'm not going to let thoughts of her spoil this day, or my mood. I can't believe how perfectly this fits. I'll change into it after the sacrifice, but don't tell. I want to surprise Mark. He was quickly back to his previous happy mood.

"It should fit. You're a carbon copy of him. He loved you, so much. No, not a world To Mark. Now on to other matters. Is the sacrifice ready?" William asked as he helped his nephew out of the robe.

Wade carefully folded the near tissue paper like robe and put it back in the box. "Yes. I have triple checked everything, but it won't offend me if you check as well. All I have to do now is teach Adam the chant." He put the lid tightly on the box.

"I'm sure you got it right, but I will check it. Too important not to. You go find Adam, he must learn the chant. It's fairly simple. Now go, and Wade Alexander, I love you. I hope you and Mark have a wonderful, happy marriage." William gave Wade a hug and kissed his cheek.

Wade hugged and kissed his Uncle in return. "I love you, too. I know we well, Mark is wonderful. Thank you again for this." Wade smiled, took the box and went to find Adam.

Adam was in the garden. He sat on a stone bench. Adam was in a deep mental conversation with his grandmother. "...I'm going to the Henge tonight..." he finished explaining about the ceremony.

"Good, you must do what is right. I was with Roman the entire time, he was so sad and broken. I've never felt such love in my being, not even from your dear grandfather. He sends his love as well. Are you truly feeling alright? I feel you are not telling me everything." Adam's grandmother's voice was like a soft caress in his mind.

Adam shook his head. "I can't fool you. I feel fine. I'm … nervous about returning to investigating. I want to help people and lost spirits, but what if..." He didn't want to even think it, let alone say it.

"I can fully understand that, but you must do it. Your gift was given to you to use, to help others. You can't go through life afraid. You've been jumped before, and remember, demons seldom strike twice. You're protected now by The Dragon; God. What ever you choose to call it. Don't push yourself, little Addy. You will know when you're ready. Wade is coming to talk to you, little one." She gave Adam a mental hug and vanished from his psychic sight.

Adam opened his eyes and saw Wade looking for him. He called out to the Wizard. Wade smiled when he saw Adam. He waved and joined Adam on the bench. For the next hour or so, Wade and Adam went over the chant and the ritual they would perform later that evening.

Everyone had returned from their various activities and had dressed a bit more formally than usual for dinner. Even Dean wore a nice button down shirt and black dress slacks. When Wade and Mark made their announcement, the entire group cheered and toasted the couple.

Mark and Wade waited until dessert had been eaten, then the couple stood. Mark spoke first. "As you know, I love all you guys like brothers. I wish I could ask you all, but I can't. Roman, would you do me the honor and be my best man?"

Roman smiled and stood. "I'd be honored, thank you." He reached across the table and shook Mark's hand. No one was offended, they knew Mark and Roman were good friends. It had been the right decision.

It was Wade's turn to speak. "I feel the same as Mark. Adam, I would be honored to have you be my best man. If you would?" He smiled at Adam like a giddy school boy.

Adm stood and also reached across to shake Wade's hand. "It's my honor, thank you for asking." He was just as happy as Wade.

At eight-thirty, Everyone gathered in the library. It was time to go to Stonehenge for the ritual and the wedding afterwards.

Adam was dressed in his borrowed robe. Paige had lowered the hem to a perfect length. The other College Hill Ghost Hunters wore plain black robes. Damien had borrowed the robes from various members of the Coven. Bray was going, but Erick and Luke were not. Both Mark and Wade understood. They didn't want the two men to feel uncomfortable and out of place.

The group moved out to the balcony. Sandow had a staff torch for each man. Once they were lit, William led the line of men down the path that would eventually end in the heart of Stonehenge.

Even though the National Trust ran the tourist side of Stonehenge, William had access any time he so desired. If he wished, he could close it to tourists, but he never wanted that. He felt anyone should be able to visit the Henge.

Rey and his Coven, now complete with the arrival of Sandow, had built a bonfire inside the central inner ring of Stonehenge. It was the most sacred spot. It was where the Henge, or door to the other world was located.

Stonehenge was built between 3000 BC and 2000BC with thirty million hours of human labor. Was it built for astronomical or other purposes? No one really knew for sure. There is evidence of both. It was a cremation burial ground since the Sarsen stone phase of construction. It was also used used as a place of healing. It was produced by a culture that left no written record.

The blue stones, weighing two to four tons each were transported from the Preseli Hills in Wales, 250 miles away. Because there were no builders records, no one can say how the blue stones got there.

The care of Stonehenge came to William Regal's family with the Druids, and William took that role of caretaker seriously. He went to the Henge every day, no matter the weather and would do so till the day his own ashes were spread over the sacred land.

William instructed the group to stay in the boundary of the outer circle. He then led Adam and Wade to the bonfire in the center of the Henge.

Curious people, who stopped along the road a mile away were waved on by the private security company William hired on occasions like this.

The thirteen men of the Coven, torches in hand, began to slowly walk, counter clockwise along the line of the middle circle. They walked in silence, their job was to keep away any evil with with the light of their sage laced torches.

The hoods of William's, Wade's and Adam's robes were raised, their faces hidden. William raised his hands. "Great Father Dragon, Great Mother Earth, we are here to give you thanks and make a sacrifice in your honor." He nodded to Wade.

Wade and Adam stepped into the inner circle. Adam followed behind Wade. Wade had divided the sacrificial soil into two leather pouches, each man carried one.

Wade and Adam walked around the great fire. They chanted a prayer of thanks. At each of the four directional compass points, Wade and Adam each threw a some of the blood soaked and saged soil into the fire. When they reached north once again, they threw in the final handfuls of dirt.

They chanted once more chorus of the prayer, then threw the pouches into the fire as well. The flames flared up even more where the pouches landed. The sparks and smoke formed into the head of of a dragon. It only lasted for a few, split seconds, but it was there.

William again raised his hands. "Thank you, Great Father Dragon, we praise your generous spirit. We thank you for your protection." When he lowered his arms, the flames died down to a friendly, cheerful fire.

Wade and Adam lowered their hoods. "Now, it is truly over." Wade spoke with a satisfied smile.

Adam smiled. "I can feel it. I'm well and truly free. Thank you." He gave Wade a one armed embrace. Rey and the Coven bid their goodbyes and left. Sandow walked back to the house, he had a wedding reception to finish preparing for.

Adam and Wade took their torches and went to the Heel Stone. The stone was to the northeast of the inner Sarsen circle. The rough stone rose sixteen feet above the ground and leaned toward the stone circle.

Wade told Adam the story of the stone, as Adam helped Wade change robes. "The folklore around the stone stated that the Devil bought the stones from a woman in Ireland. He wrapped them up and brought them to the Salisbury Plain. One stone fell into the river Avon, but the rest were carried to the Plain. The Devil declared no one would ever find out how the stones got here. A Friar replied, "that's what you think!" The Devil threw one of the stones and struck the Friar on the heel. The stone had been stuck in the ground ever since." Wade finished the story as Adam tied the silver cord that closed Wade's beautiful ceremonial robe.

"I will use that story in my Folklore Class. Oh Wade, I know it's a bit... um.. girlish... but that robe is beautiful in the moon and torch light. Mark will be speechless." Adam smiled and gave the robe a final, gentle tug of adjustment.

Wade looked a bit sheepish. "Thank you. It was my father's ceremonial robe. Now, you change. I'm getting really nervous. Oh, here is the ring. Good thing Mark brought them just in case." Wade handed Adam a black wedding band. He and Mark had bought matching wedding bands one day on a whim after their engagement. When the couple saw the black wedding bands they had to have them. The narrow band of Wade's black ring perfectly complimented his black widow spider engagement ring.

Adam changed into a ceremonial white robe that Wade had also put in the box. This robe had different types of scroll work, symbolic of love and life. When he finished, Adam carefully put Wade's ring for Mark in his pocket. The robes they wore for the previous ceremony were neatly folded and put in the box. Adam would retrieve the box after the wedding.

Shawn, torch in hand, approached Wade and Adam. "Oh Wade, dare I say it? You look... beau... no... handsome, the robe is beautiful. I just want to say, thank you for asking me to be part of the wedding. It means a lot to me." He spoke warmly. He wore a black button down with his clerical collar and white stole. He also wore matching black dress pants and black boots.

"I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Are they ready?" Wade's eyes shone with excitement in the torch light.

Shawn laughed. "More than. I've never seen Mark so nervous or excited. Roman is having a hard time keeping him calm. Now, give it five minutes, then come to the fire." Shawn instructed with a smile. He went back, torch in hand to give the "five minute warning" to the others.

Wade looked at Adam, he was shaking a bit from nerves. "Adam, will it be different now? I mean, Mark and I live together, but will marriage change things?" He almost looked like a lost child as the pre-wedding nerves hit him full force.

Adam grinned. "Yes, things will change, but for the better. You'll fight, that's normal. But, good times and bad times are better, because you'll never go through them alone. Marriage increases the love you share. Plus, it will be the most wonderful thing, when Mark says, 'this is my husband.' It's nice to belong to someone, have someone love you and care for you. But, the best part is, having someone to love and care for in return. Marriage is... simply... wonderful." He hoped he'd said the right things, but it was how he felt.

"Thank you, Adam. I was hoping you'd say something like that. I'm ready to share my soul with Mark." Wade's smile was wide, and his eyes glittered.

It was time. Adam and Wade took their torches in hand. Wade waited until Adam was bout ten paces ahead of him. He then began his walk, gaining confidence with each step.

Mark and Roman stood next to the cheerful bonfire. William and Shawn faced them. The rest of the College Hill Ghost Hunters stood in a semi circle to the left. Chris stood behind Evan and held him close. Jason and Dean held Heath and Seth in much the same way. Bray Wyatt stood next to Chris and Evan. They had all removed their robes revealing the nice dress clothing they had worn for dinner.

Roman smiled proudly when he saw Adam approach. He thought the the white robe made Adam glow in the moonlight. Adam was so beautiful, and he was so thankful his beloved was back.

Wade and Adm stopped several feet away. This was a Druid wedding and there were many things that had to happen. Mark didn't care how long it took, this was going to be Wade's dream wedding. Wade was glorious in the beautiful, glittering robe.

William began the rite. "Let there be peace to the East, so let it be. Let there be peace to the South, so let it be. Let there be peace to the West, so let it be. Let there be peace to the North, so let it be. Let there be peace through all the worlds, so let it be." He faced each of the directions as he spoke, until he once again faced the front. William then continued.

"We gather here in peace, for this sacred occasion, the Rite of Marriage, between Wade Barrett and Mark Calaway. As our circle is woven and consecrated, this moment in time and the place became blessed. Let each soul truly be here, that the spirits of those gathered may be blended in one sacred space, with one purpose and one voice." William then took a handful of white salt. He cast and created a large magic circle. Shawn followed and blessed the circle with Holy Water.

Roman, Mark and the others stepped inside the circle. Adam and Wade came to the outer edge, but did not yet cross into the sacred space.

William recited a long Druid prayer, but it asked each of the Guardians of the Four Directions to bless them with their gifts. The north to teach love and loyalty. The East, the power of regeneration. The South to teach of power and courage, along with the power of truth. The West, the power of laughter and play. He asked each of the four spirits to honor the circle as they were honored. He asked them to witness and bless the Rite, with a hail and welcome.

Adam then brought Wade into the circle to face William and Shawn at the stone alter. Wade was finally able to stand next to Mark. Mark gave Wade a smile. Wade knew by the glimmer in Mark's eye, that his future husband highly approved of the robe he wore.

Shawn spoke. "Who brings this gentle man to be wed this night?" Adam replied. "I do." Adam then gently nudged Wade to stand closer to Mark. Adam then placed Wade's right hand in Mark's left.

Shawn continued. "We gather on this June night, in the eye of the moon and upon this hallowed earth, to witness this sacred Rite of Marriage, between Wade and Mark. A Rite that is both blessing and renewal of their precious union. To know where we have come to, let us honor what and whom have brought them to this place." He took a step back and William stepped up.

William began. "In the name of our Gods and the Gods of our Ancestors, we give thanks. Especially for the blessings bequeathed to Wade and Mark by their Ancestors, present at this Rite in body and spirit, acknowledge all that has been given, the Sacred Gift of Life. The hardest lessons taught through love and tears, the bond you share and the individuals that you are. Let those Ancestors also be honored at this time." William paused to let the words soak in.

Shawn took over. "Let us take a moment to attune to this presence, that we may bring ourselves fully to the importance of this time and place." Shawn then read the passage from his Bible about "Love Is" from First Corinthians.

It was William's turn again. He smiled at the couple before him. "Wade Stewart Alexander Barrett and Mark William Calaway, do you come to this place of your own free will?"

Mark and Wade replied in chorus. "I do."

William went to the couple and indicated for them to follow him. They walked around the fire. They stopped first at the East. William looked at the couple and spoke. "Through times of uncertainty, through winds of change will you still love and honor each other?"

Mark and Wade answered. "We will." The trio then moved and stopped at the South.

"Through the flames of passion and when the fires burn low, will you still love and honor each other?" William asked the couple.

Again came the chorused reply of "We will." They moved to he West.

William asked. "Through the white water currents and deep still pools of emotion, will you still love and honor each other?"

Mark and Wade responded. "We will." Finally they moved to the north.

William asked the last question. "Through the cold times of restriction, when problems seem immovable, will you still love and honor each other.

"We will." Came the couples echoed reply. The three men then moved back to to the stone alter. They resumed their proper places.

William motioned for Mark and Wade to face each other. Mark held out his hands, palm up, Wade placed his hands, palms down on top of Mark's. Roman and Adam then bound Mark and Wade's hands together with a silk ribbon of gold and silver. When they finished, Roman and Adam went back to their places. William smiled and nodded to Wade and Mark. Each man took a deep breath. Together they spoke.

"You can not possess me for I belong to myself, but, while we both wish it, I give you what is mine to give. You can not command me, for I am a free person. I pledge to you that it will be your eyes into which I smile every morning. I pledge to you my living and my dying, each equally in your care. I shall be a shield for your back, and you for mine. I shall not slander you, nor you me. I shall honor you above all others, and when we quarrel, we shall do so in private and tell no strangers of our grievances. This is my wedding vow to you. This is a marriage of equals." Both Mark and Wade had tears in their eyes. It was a very powerful moment as they spoke to each others hearts and souls, on the land of the Ancients.

William sniffed and spoke again. "These vows will bind you together, soul to soul, heart to heart. All things in nature are circular. Night becomes day, then day becomes night, spring to summer to autumn to winter then back to spring. These are the flowing rhythms of the Cycle of Existence. Yet, in the center of the circle is the stillness of the source, eternal and brilliant. Wade, Mark do you bring with you this night, your symbols of these mysteries of life?" William looked at the couple, a smile on his face.

Wade and Mark again spoke in unison. "We did." Roman and Adam then took each ring they held and walked up to Shawn, who stood beside the later.

Shawn took the beautiful matching black, titanium wedding bands. He silently blessed them with the sign of the cross. With a whispered "Amen" he handed them to William.

William held the rings in the palm of his hand. He then placed the black bands on the alter. He muttered an ancient chant under his breath as he lit a bundle of sage with a snap of his fingers. He saged and salted the rings while still muttering the ancient words. William blew out the sage and spoke loud and clear once again.

"Then may they be blessed for they are an outward sign and a sacred reminder of your commitment witnessed this night. Do you Wade and Mark vow to bring the light of love and joy into this your union?"

"We do" The couple replied to the Druid Priest.

Shawn then picked up the long, thick beeswax taper candle that lay, unlit on the alter. He held the taper up to a torch and lit it. When the flame burned sure and bright, Shawn gave the candle to William.

William held the candle, his eyes glittered in the soft light. "Do you vow to honor each other as you honor that which you hold most sacred?"

Wade and Mark replied with a nod. "We do"

Roman and Adam went to the couple and untied he hand-fasting cord they had previously tied. Together, the Reigns' placed the cord back on the alter. The stepped back to their places.

William then took the rings and held them out to the couple. Wade placed one of the rings on Mark's left ring finger, Mark then did the same with Wade. They held left hands and spoke.

"We swear by peace and love to stand, heart to heart, hand to hand. Hark, O Spirit and hear us now, confirming this our sacred vow." The couple smiled at each other and Mark gave Wade's hand a gentle squeeze.

William went back to the alter. He picked up a small, round bit of blue-stone that had come from Stonehenge its self. "You have chosen this stone, together, as a foundation of stone of your marriage from this point on. Do you swear upon it, as a symbol of this sacred land and our holy Mother Earth, to keep your vows?" William walked to the couple, the small stone in his hand.

Mark and Wade each put their left hand on the stone as William held it. "We swear."

William spoke. "The let the Earth bear witness, that Wade Barrett and Mark Calaway are joined in love, joy and freedom. So let it be!"

Shawn joined William and they spoke together. "Let your vows be sealed with a kiss!"

As the newlyweds kissed, the members of the College Hill Ghost Hunters showered the couple with flower petals. Sandow had given each man a small pouch of the petals before they'd left the house.

William spoke once again. "Let all bear witness that Mark and Wade are joined in love as husband and husband. Through the vows of their marriage, witness and blessed, may heir love partake of the beauty, majesty and power of the Sacred Earth."

Shawn picked up the speech. "My own blessing of all these assembled here be with you. The blessings of your gods, my God and the gods of your ancestors be with you. The blessing of the ancestors also be with you. With you and with all that comes of your union. So let it be!"

It was now time to continue the celebration back at Regal Manor. William and Shawn led the procession. Adam quickly retrieved the box of robes and joined Roman.

"That was beautiful." Adam said with bit of a sigh. He held Roman's hand tightly.

"Do you regret our wedding?" Roman asked curiously. It was something he'd always worried about.

Adam looked at his husband, he saw the worry in the dark eyes. "No, Islander. I didn't really want a big wedding. At least it was in Shawn's office and not the Court House. Think Chris and Evan will have a big wedding?" He sounded a tad wistful.

Roman shrugged. "I know one thing. If Evan wants it, Chris will do it. That man is crazy in love... like me." He stopped and pulled Adam in for a very passionate, sloppy, wet kiss.

Chris and Evan walked hand in hand. Evan whispered softly. "Druids sure like to use a lot of words. I just want regular, simple, easy vows." He laughed a bit as he stole a glance at his ring. It glittered in the moon and torch light.

Chris smiled at his fiancé. "You can have what ever kind of wedding you want. I'll be there, no matter what." He too stopped and gave Evan a kiss.

Mark held Wade's hand tightly. "You look incredible in that robe. You looked like, do look like a glowing angel, my angel. I love you, Wade Calaway" He raised Wade's hand and kissed it like Prince Charming.

Wade lips formed a giddy, goofy grin. "Wade Calaway, I love the sound of that. Uncle William kept the robe for me. My father wore it. I had hoped to get into the village to buy a robe, then Uncle had this. Oh Mark, I am so... happy." Tears glittered in Wade's eyes. Neither he nor Mark were overly emotionally about things. They were always stoic and took things as they happened and dealt with them in a straightforward manner. However, Wade felt that a wedding was a pretty good reason to show his emotions.

"I'm happy too. It feels... right... now. You bring me peace, Wade. I've never had that with anyone before. I love you for that. I'll tell you though, as handsome as you look in that robe, I can't wait to take it off you." He gave Wade a very lust filled smirk.

Wade actually blushed. "I can't wait either. I... um... missed you while I was recovering. I really love Adam, but that boy hogs the covers and good fucking hell, his feet are like blocks of ice!" He shuddered as he thought of Adam's cold feet.

"Tell me about it!" Roman said with a laugh. He and Adam walked just behind the newlyweds.

Adam gave both Roman and Wade whacks on the back of the head. "I am not a cover hog and my feet are sweet and warm!" He pouted in protest.

Nothing more could be said, they had arrived back at the house and the mood became serious one again as William instructed everyone to form a circle around Wade, Mark and himself, just off the patio.

Sandow stood ready with a loaf of bread and a mead filled drinking vessel, made from a stag horn. He handed them to William. William then gave the loaf of thickly crusted bread to Wade and the horn to Mark. William cleared his throat then spoke.

"As the Gods of our Ancestors have blessed you with life, love and abundance, so you now honor them." William gave Mark and Wade a nod.

Wade broke off a bit of bread and sprinkled the crumbs onto the ground. Mark then poured a bit of the mead over the crumbs. Wade broke off another bit of bread and fed it to Mark. After Mark at the bread, he held the horn to Wade's lips. Wade sipped the mead with a smile. Wade and Mark passed the bread and mead to William. Eventually the bread and mead were shared around the circle, ending again with Mark and Wade. Mark then fed Wade a bite of the bread, and Wade held the vessel for Mark to sip from, it completed the circle.

The Grand Wizard again spoke. "The Rite of Marriage is complete. May the world be filled with love, beauty and harmony. May these gifts remain with us as we bid the Spirits of our Ancestors, hail and farewell! Let the circle be open, that these blessings be shared and the feasting my begin. Blessed be as blessed is."

The group moved onto the patio. The June night was unusually warm, a fire burned in the ring built into the patio and the torches lit the area.

There was a huge amount of food that Paige and Sandow had prepared. Roast turkey, beef, pork, duck and chicken along with salads and vegetables.

Celtic music played on the CD player and the eating, dancing and celebrating went on until the eastern sky grew pink and orange as the sun prepared to rise on a new day.