AN: Before we get started, I have a sad announcement to make. For those of you who have read DESTINEY: A New Path.
The real life Chavo has passed away.
He will remain in the story, because I feel that is the best way to honor and remember him... he was a great dog and will be missed.
Chapter 26. - Wedding Rehearsal -
Jake the wedding coordinator, paired up Lightning's groomsmen with Sally's bridesmaids. They lined up and did a run through to make sure everyone knew how the procession was going to go. Lightning and his parents would start, then Sylvester and Merida, Hunter and Charlie with the wagon, Stewart and Jill, Chris and Hannah, Bane and Whitney, Alex and Ashly, James and Vivian, Gorge and Sara, Preston and Melissa, and finally Mater and Tawni. Lance escorted Sally down the aisle. Doc called Sally and Lightning up to the alter.
"I'm not going to tell you everything I'm going to say tomorrow." Doc said "However, you need to practice saying your vows to each other."
Lightning stumbled through it, but he got it right on the second try. Sally said her vows perfectly the first time. Doc had her say it again to make sure she had it down.
"Great, I'm happy with that." Doc said "Who bears the wedding rims?"
"Charlie." Sly said "Take the wagon to Aunt Sally."
Charlie stood there and gave him a blank look.
"I don't think he understands." Hunter said "I have an idea."
She went to his carrier and pulled out two toys: a green dragon and the Strip Weathers stuffy. Hunter put the dragon in the wagon.
"No! Want wacecar!" Charlie said "Wacecar Momma!"
"How bout we play a game. I give the racecar to Aunt Sally." Hunter said "You have to trade what's in your wagon for the racecar."
Charlie smiled as he drove over to Sally.
"Trad, Peesz!" Charlie said "Wacecar!"
Sally took the dragon out and put the race car in.
"I think we just solved that problem." Doc said "Do you want to run it again to make sure he understands?"
"Yeah." Hunter said "I think it's a good thing we do it a couple of times."
"Alright Rookie." Doc grumbled "Let's hear your vows one more time."
Lightning and Sally said their vows.
"I think… I have it down." Lightning said "When do I get to kiss her?"
"After your vows." Doc said "And not a moment before."
"So now?" Lightning asked, Sally nodded "Woo hoo!"
Lightning gave Sally a peck on the lips.
"That's a pathetic kiss." Sally said batting her eye lashes seductively "This is how you kiss."
Sally grabbed Lightning and kissed him passionately. Doc rolled his eyes.
"That's enough of that." He growled as he pushed his way in between them "This is a church for Pete's sakes. You can swap spit all you want during your honeymoon."
"I don't know about Stickers, but I plan on doing more than that." Sally said, Doc frowned at her "Ok, I'll behave… for now."
Lightning laughed but quickly looked at the floor as Doc frowned at him too.
"You are perfect for each other." Doc growled "Some days, I don't know who's the bigger pervert."
Lightning and Sally pointed at each other. Doc rolled his eyes again.
An hour later: They had one last run through. Everyone was sure they were in the right spots during the ceremony. When it came time, Charlie was willing to trade whatever was in his wagon for the race car. Soon: The rehearsal was over and everyone started to load the transports.
"Remind me to bring the racecar with us." Sly said as they waited to load "Charlie's very tired. As soon as he falls asleep I plan on giving it to Doc for safekeeping."
Twenty minutes later: The wedding party arrived at the restaurant. Again, there was media and fans everywhere. They were taken to a private dining room. Jake was there to meet them.
"This is how the reception will be decorated." He said "Look around, see if you want anything changed."
"I think it's perfect." Sally said "What do you think, Light?"
"I like it." Lightning commented "I wouldn't change a thing."
"If you're pleased with the arrangements." Jake said "I'll see you tomorrow."
"Ok, Thanks Jake." Sally said "We'll see you tomorrow."
The host started seating everyone. Charlie, with the flower still taped to his side, stretched out in his carrier, and fell asleep.
"Don't worry about him." Sly said as Lilly looked concerned "Charlie had a snack when we were at the church. He likes to eat late, so we'll feed him when we get back to the hotel."
"So, he takes after you." Lilly said "Somehow I'm not surprised."
Once everybody was parked at the tables, the servers started passing out drinks. Merida lead off the toasts.
"Éilíonn A pósadh rathúil ag titim i ngrá go minic, i gcónaí leis an bhean chéanna. *then repeated it in English.* A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same woman." Merida said "Lightning, Sally… you may be as different as the sun and the moon, but the same blood flows through both your hearts. Lightning you need Sally, as Sally needs you. Finally, a quote from my favorite poet, Maya Angelou- Don't believe an accident of birth makes people sisters or brothers. It makes them siblings, gives them mutuality of parentage. Sisterhood and brotherhood is a condition people have to work at."
Lightning and Merida hugged, Then it was Sly's turn.
"Sally, our parents have been married for 25 years. They still give each other kisses when they get home from work. They still enjoy each other's company. They still grab each other's rear fender in public. They have demonstrated that they can weather a hardship and come out stronger on the other side. More than anything, they still make each other laugh." Sly said "Sally is my big sister by a grand total of ten minutes. She's beautiful, generous, big hearted, courageous, genuine, thoughtful, and one of the most loyal people I have ever known. She's absolutely devoted to the ones she loves. Sally has a depth of strength and resilience that has astounded me over and over. I've only gotten to know Lightning these last few days. It's evident how happy he makes her. As long as Lightning doesn't try to kiss me… again, I'm happy to welcome him into our family. Let's all raise a glass to Sally and Lightning, may you love each other more every day."
Everyone clinked their glasses and then dinner was served.
After a satisfying meal: The transports took everyone back to the hotel. Sly gave the stuffy to Doc and he put it in his trunk.
"I thought the racecar was his favorite." Doc said "Won't Charlie miss it?"
"He only sleeps with his green dragon." Sly said "Besides Charlie has so many toys, he won't notice it's gone."
Sally and Lightning said their goodnights to their family.
"Do you want to join me out by the pool?" Sally asked "For a quiet drive before going to bed."
"I would love that." Lightning said "This is our last night as individuals. We'll be married by this time tomorrow."
"I know." Sally said kissing his fender "I'm a little scared."
"I'm a little scared too." Lightning said "But I want this more than anything else."
"More than you wanted a piston cup?" Sally asked "You been obsessed with it ever since I've known you."
"Yeah. Doc was right, it's an empty cup." Lightning said "Now that I have one, it doesn't seem like much."
"Oh really?" Sally said playfully "I'll give you three weeks."
"Three weeks for what?" Lightning asked "I don't know what you're talking about."
"Three weeks until you start obsessing over the next racing season." Sally explained "And you start begging Doc to let you start training again."
Lightning laughed as Sally yawned.
"Are you ready to turn in for the night?" Lightning asked as Sally yawned again "Tomorrow is a big day for us, we'll need all the rest we can get."
"I'm ready for bed." Sally said yawning "It's getting late anyway."
Lightning escorted Sally up to her suite.
"Well this is it." Sally said, stopping by the door "This is the last time I'll see you before the wedding."
"You'll be the most beautiful bride that the world has ever seen." Lightning said "Sleep well my beautiful Queen."
He kissed her before heading to his own suite. Lightning decided to stop by the bar before going to bed. He was surprised to see Merida setting there.
"What are you doing here?" Lightning asked driving up to her "I thought you would be in bed by now."
"I'm too full." Merida said "I can't sleep on a full stomach… Care to join me?"
"Sure, I need to decompress anyway." Lightning said as he saw a reporter right outside the hotel "You know there was a time when I would do anything for attention from the media."
"You mean when you were being a dickhood?" Merida asked "And you stopped talking to me."
"Uh… yeah. Sorry about that, I let my success go to my hood." Lightning said "I've changed, haven't I?"
"Yeah, you have… for the better." Merida commented "You had me worried for a while… You were starting to act like Brody. You were so conceited, I wouldn't be surprised if you called out your own name when you had an orgasm."
"Wow, that's harsh. I wasn't aware I was acting that badly." Lightning said "And no, I didn't call out my own name… even though I didn't always know the girl's name."
"That's terrible!" Merida said "I'm glad you got lost on that desert highway… you found yourself and true love.*burp* Oh! Excuse me!"
"You don't have to be polite around me." Lightning said "You know, I farted on an elevator once… I was rude on so many levels."
Merida laughed so hard she started coughing. Lightning patted her side until she stopped.
A few minutes later:
"That reminds me, I used to be addicted to the hokey pokey." Merida said "But then I turned myself around."
This time it was Lightning who laughed hard. They sat, talked, and laughed for an hour before Lightning started yawning.
"I think you're ready for bed." Merida said "Morning is going to come sooner than you want."
"I know it is." Lightning said "Thanks a lot Minion!"
They hugged before Lightning headed to his suite. Half way to his suite, Lightning's broken axle started to throb painfully.
"Don't you act up." Lightning said to his axle "You haven't hurt all day and now you're going to try to keep me up all fucking night… I don't think so. I have enough to worry about without you acting up on the night before my wedding."
"You can take a double dose of your painkiller if you need it." Doc said "You need a good night's sleep."
Lightning looked up and saw Doc and Sophia returning to their suite.
"Can I do that?" Lightning asked "I don't want to be all 'doped' up for the wedding."
"Yeah, you'll be fine. One time isn't going to hurt you." Doc said "Come with me, I need to give you another box of painkillers. You'll need them when you're in Mexico."
They entered the suite. Lightning and Doc remained in the main room while Sophia headed to the bedroom. Sophia grabbed Doc's codpiece and licked her lips as she passed by.
"Damn Doc, she wants you bad. I should say she wants your dick... in her… all night long." Lightning teased "I can't blame you, Sophie is a beautiful woman. If my hart didn't belong to Sally and she wasn't your girlfriend, I would make a pass at her."
"Sophia is to mature for you." Doc said "She's old enough to be your mother."
"I don't care about age." Lightning said "I've fucked ladies older than her."
Doc looked at him like he didn't believe him.
"It's true!" Lightning confessed "It was shortly after I started winning races. One night after a race, a few of the racecars and I went to the track bar. We started drinking… heavily. I saw her hanging around, so I invited her back to the trailer. One thing leads to another and soon we were having sex. It wasn't great, but it was enough to make me forget my problems. When I woke up in the morning, she was gone. I never saw her again. Doc, can I ask you a question?"
"Sure what is it?" Doc asked "It's late, so make it quick."
"I know I should be talking to dad… but I'm not… comfortable… talking to him about matters like this." Lightning said "I love Sally, but… am I doing the right thing in marrying her? I mean what if I screw everything up?"
"Kid, how many times in the last year alone have you screwed up?" Doc asked "And Sally has always stood by your side."
"A lot. I've lost count." Lightning confessed as he looked at the floor "She could have driven away..."
"But she didn't." Doc cut in "Sally loves you Lightning. I can guarantee that you are going to have disagreements, arguments, and fights, it's all part of a normal marriage."
"I know." Lightning said "I want it to be perfect."
"I know you do Kiddo, but that's not possible. Being married takes more than love and I'll touch on that in the ceremony tomorrow." Doc said, then he started to tear up "When Sophia and I go home, I'm planning on telling her everything about my past, including my engagement."
"That's great Doc!" Lightning said "I've seen Sophia looking at Sally... almost like, wishing, she was the one getting married instead of Sally."
"I know, I've seen it too. I've been thinking long and hard about it." Doc said "I have my original wedding rims tucked away. I'm going to sit Sophia down and show her Julie's picture and explain everything to her including the fatal crash. If Sophia wants to marry me, then I will. Now, come on… you need sleep and my dick needs Sophie's pussy."
Doc and Lightning headed to a little office.
As Doc gave Lightning the painkillers, he moaned. Lightning was about to ask if he was okay when he saw Sophia and noticed were her mechanical hand was.
"You boys can talk about whatever." Sophia said taking off Doc's codpiece "I'm just going to enjoy myself back here."
She started rubbing Doc's manhood vigorously.
"This is the… *groan* same painkillers… you've been taking." Doc said as he struggled to speak "There's enough… *his rear axle involuntary thrusts* too… too… uh. *pants.* Oh, fuck! I… I…"
"I understand. I'm leaving now!" Lightning said quickly "The last thing I want to see is you two fucking. *Lightning headed to the door.* Sophie, don't wear him out. I need him tomorrow!"
Sophia giggled in response. Lightning slowly drove to his suite, yawning the entire way.
Scarlet
Aw, Charlie is just adorable! - Thanks, it was fun to write. More Charlie cuteness coming soon.
Guest 2
A hard strike Lightning is going through how he wants his wedding to go in terms of public. He wants the world to know he's taken and won't let anything stand in the way of that but then making it too exposed causes havoc. Unwanted attention could target him if that makes sense.- Lightning's desire to have reporters follow him everywhere, is now coming back to bite him. It's kinda like what happened in the first movie after the reporters find him in Radiator Springs.
I have a fair idea how handsome and beautiful Lightning and Sally will look in their wedding jobs. Simply glamorous.- yep. Their paint job was some of Ramone's best work.
HAHA! Lightning having sexual conversation with his father must of been a bit awkward but at least Riley comprehended the reason and not just anyone would ask.- I think we're all this awkward conversation with our parents, I thought it was time Lightning did. I also wanted to show that Lightning and Riley are trying to repair their relationship.
Brody being the painful birth explains his sick in the hood nature.- No, he's just selfish and a bully.
Lightning coming out that quick proves his powerfully fast DNA.- Even from day 1. Lightning sees how quickly he can do everything.
As for Merida. She's alternated by her father's strength becoming an intimidating, fearless ninja. Really beat the fuck out of Brody as well.- I might have her and Brody face off in the coming stories, but at this time I don't know what I might do.
Charlie's clearly not use to this sort of thing as he's only a kid but some parental encouragement helps.- You know how little kids are, they are fascinated by everything. Charlie's playing with the rose pedal was inspired by watching my cousins play with a plain old piece of paper. They acted like it was the greatest thing they have ever seen.
Yeah I can understand sensitivity with massages. Having someone you know like your loved one would be more comfortable. – If it was someone I knew, then I might like it.
Don't be pressured by updating. Keep to your own timing and relax. With all the excitement I've been through I only got the chance to read and review this chapter now. – Things are finally starting to settle down. Hopefully, I'll have more time to work on this story.
I do not own Cars or any of its characters. PIXAR AND DISNEY CLAIM THAT RIGHT. READING ENJOYMENT ONLY
Please read and review! I need criticism and encouragements! Rated M for language and sex.
