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Chapter Thirty-Six

"Yikes!" Videl said and turned to Chi-chi. "Do you think we should tell the guys that we're down two bride's maids and Hera is taking Ashley's place.

"I'll do it. Just sit tight."

Chi-chi went around the corner of the big building.

"Are you nervous?" Mariah asked Videl.

"Not really. I just want it over with."

"Are you nervous about the honeymoon?" Debbie asked.

Videl turned crimson, "Maybe."

Chi-chi returned and announced the guys are all informed. At seven o'clock, the sky was darkening and they heard music begin to play.

"Alright girls, let's go!" Chi-chi led the way. Once they got to the top of the stairs, she hugged Videl and went to stand with Goku who was waiting to escort her down the aisle.

"Hera, have you seen Dende in his tux?" Videl asked.

"Sort of. But his shirt was un-tucked and his tie was crooked."

"Well, he's got it right now. I've got to admit, he really is a looker."

Hera leaned forward to take a peek at him. Her heart turned over in her chest. He looked amazing. "You know, I've got to get him out of those robes."

Videl almost choked trying not to laugh. The other girls giggled. Hera, realizing how that sounded, turned blood red. "That is NOT what I meant! Videl! You're terrible!"
"You said it!"
"You know what I meant?"

"I sure do."

Hera hit her on the arm with the flowers. "O shut up and pay attention to your groom."

As Mariah and Debbie went down the aisle, still giggling, Videl and Hera exchanged looks.

"You look amazing, Videl."

"Thanks. You don't look so bad yourself. Tell Dende I'm going to hit him up for a dress one of these days."

"I'll do that."

Videl nodded and Hera began her walk down the aisle.

Did the earth stop turning? Dende wondered the minute his eyes landed on Hera. She was stunning. The dress fit perfectly, too perfectly in fact. He couldn't help but notice how the guys in the audience turned to look at her as she walked by. He shifted on his feet. His eyes were glued to her. She looked at him and smiled. He seriously thought he was going to pass out.

The music changed, the audience stood up and Videl came down the aisle, her famous father escorting her, waving the crowd. Videl just rolled her eyes and Gohan laughed.

The ceremony was simple and was over before they knew it. Everyone cheered with the bride and groom kissed. As they reached the red carpet, Dende stepped out and offered his arm to Hera. She took it with a smile.

"You look amazing," He whispered.

"That's your fault."

"I should make it my fault more often."

"You look wonderful yourself." She thought carefully before she continued, "You really should consider wearing something other than those robes every now and then."

"Yeah, but if I did that, I wouldn't be able to surprise you."

"Who said I was surprised? You're good looking. And in that tux, even more so."

"Thank you. But the night's still young. There's still plenty of time to be surprised."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

He pulled one of her hands up to his lips and kissed it. Her breath caught in her throat.

"See? Surprise."