JDHGamer: Here we go again, now we're at the 10th chapter, and it's sure to be historic. And I'm going to work on the wedding chapter before my fellow Sakuya/Tenchi fan fiction writer gets to his version of a Tenchi-Sakuya wedding. First off, I'd like to thank Dr. Neil Chadwick for his wonderful wedding ceremony transcript. Please look him up on your favorite search engine (because I have to promote him for fear of being sued or something lol). Since the site doesn't seem to request permission, and I'm not using the whole thing (I'm just using it because I don't know a wedding ceremony's procedures by heart). So, with out further ado, the wedding ceremony and a few things that happen before it:
Chapter 10
The night before the wedding…
Tenchi and Sakuya try their best to get some sleep before the big day, but like Christmas Eve, there's just so much excitement. And Sakuya had also become bothered by a thought she had.
"Tenchi?"
"Yes, Sakuya?"
"I got had a scary thought…"
"What is it?"
"Yugi created me to love you and to separate you from Ryoko and Ayeka…"
"She didn't succeed, that's all over now…"
"But, that means…my entire purpose was just to love you, it's strange, like I didn't have a choice or anything…"
"I don't think anyone really chooses to fall in love, it just happens."
"But Yugi made it happen."
"Who knows, maybe there's someone up somewhere who made me fall in love with you. Perhaps that person made me for you like you were made for me. It doesn't matter, the point is we love each other, and want to spend our lives together."
"I guess you're right…I know you're right."
"Aren't I always?"
"Not always, but a good deal of the time."
"You're just saying so that if we get in arguments I can't cite what you said."
"Maybe. Goodnight Tenchi."
"Goodnight Sakuya."
The next day…
It was the big day at last, and Tenchi hated not being able to see the bride until the ceremony. But he guessed it would make the moment all the more special. He had absolutely no regrets, and was not too nervous (except about Ayeka and Ryoko. But he was happy they came and seemed to accept the marriage). He really thought that after everything that happened, what could possibly get in the way now? (to reassure the readers, I will comment now that this does NOT foreshadow something going wrong, so don't say I had you worried for nothing. lol).
The strangest thing was getting people together. For instance, the best man, he didn't know anyone who could fill that role…that was a problem. Fortunately, Sakuya knew someone, and Tenchi had to get to know him really good over the few weeks before the wedding. But Sakuya definitely knew what kind of guy Tenchi could respect, and it all worked out. Also, Tenchi had to work around the fact that Sakuya neither had a father nor a brother. So he decided to have Grandfather escort her instead. Then there were the guests. Including his family from Jurai (thinking of that made Tenchi go from not too nervous to a bit more nervous). Fortunately, the wedding could be smaller because Sakuya really didn't have much of a family. The bad part was that Tenchi apparently had a VERY large family. Nearly big enough to make up for Sakuya's lack of a family, which could either be good or bad, but it would most likely be bad. Tenchi could only hope that the ceremony would go through peaceably.
In the meantime, Sakuya didn't have a care in the world (she didn't have as much experience with trouble as Tenchi did). And was looking at her wedding gown in the mirror, this was the day she had been looking forward to her whole existence, and she had no regrets.
The musical prelude had come to an end and the Pastor, Groom, and the Best Man entered from the side. Then "Here Comes the Bride" started to play, and Tenchi's heart begun to flutter even before the doors opened. He nearly had a heart attack when he saw her, and she was at the back of the line. After the Brides Maids and the Maid of Honor came down the aisle, Sasami and Mayuka, who were both flower girls (they couldn't decide which one to use so they decided the more the merrier) walked down throwing Sakura petals. Then Tenchi nearly feinted when Sakuya came into clear view, fortunately, he just fell over, causing a gasp from the crowd. He got up and said "Sorry," then the music, and the march, continued. Finally she was standing beside him at the altar and he just couldn't take his eyes of her face, which was beautiful, even underneath the veil.
"We are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses to join together Tenchi Masaki and Sakuya Kimashrio in the bonds of holy matrimony. Marriage is a sacred thing; therefore they do not join light-heartedly, or unadvisedly; but thoughtfully and happily. We share the joy of Tenchi and Sakuya, who now come together for the love of one another; uniting two hearts and lives, blending all interests, sympathies, and hopes."
"And now Tenchi, do you take Sakuya as your wife, to respect and uphold as a joint heir to the grace of life?"
"I do."
"And do you, Sakuya, take Tenchi as your husband, to respect and to respect and uphold as a joint heir to the grace of life?"
"I do."
"Who gives consent for this woman to be married to this man?"
Both Ayeka and Ryoko got up at the same time and said "I do!"
The pastor, slightly annoyed, improvised: "And does Tenchi's father also give consent?"
"Yes, I do."
The ceremony continued on to some speeches about the importance of marriage and getting to know one another and have a relationship and everything. Tenchi was only paying about 45% attention to that, he was concentrating 55% on Sakuya herself, and visa versa.
Then came the rings and the vows.
"Tenchi and Sakuya have chosen rings to be symbols of their marriage covenant. The ring, made of precious and enduring metal, gold, is an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual bond which unites their hearts in love which has no end."
"I, Tenchi, take thee Sakuya to be my wedded wife; to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health; to honor and cherish, until death do us part. Now I pledge thee my faithful love."
"I, Sakuya, take thee Tenchi to be my wedded husband; to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health; to honor and cherish, until death do us part. Now I pledge thee my faithful love."
"And now having pledge your love for, and loyalty to each other, and having sealed the pledge with the marriage rings, I do, by the authority vested in me by the city of Tokyo, pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."
And with that, Tenchi lifted Sakuya's veil and kissed her deeply.
When they finally finished, the pastor said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you, for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Tenchi and Sakuya Masaki!"
And with that, in order, everyone left for the reception.
To be continued…
JDHGamer: I hope you enjoyed this chapter; I ended up skipping a lot of parts in the ceremony since they are kind of boring (to some people, anyway). The next chapter will be last before my final thoughts. Also, look for an official website for this fan fiction along with two special music videos I made with music by Ayumi Hamasaki and Verticle Horizon. The lyrics to these songs will appear in the next chapter. Thank you and I'll see you next chapter! :)
Chapter 10
The night before the wedding…
Tenchi and Sakuya try their best to get some sleep before the big day, but like Christmas Eve, there's just so much excitement. And Sakuya had also become bothered by a thought she had.
"Tenchi?"
"Yes, Sakuya?"
"I got had a scary thought…"
"What is it?"
"Yugi created me to love you and to separate you from Ryoko and Ayeka…"
"She didn't succeed, that's all over now…"
"But, that means…my entire purpose was just to love you, it's strange, like I didn't have a choice or anything…"
"I don't think anyone really chooses to fall in love, it just happens."
"But Yugi made it happen."
"Who knows, maybe there's someone up somewhere who made me fall in love with you. Perhaps that person made me for you like you were made for me. It doesn't matter, the point is we love each other, and want to spend our lives together."
"I guess you're right…I know you're right."
"Aren't I always?"
"Not always, but a good deal of the time."
"You're just saying so that if we get in arguments I can't cite what you said."
"Maybe. Goodnight Tenchi."
"Goodnight Sakuya."
The next day…
It was the big day at last, and Tenchi hated not being able to see the bride until the ceremony. But he guessed it would make the moment all the more special. He had absolutely no regrets, and was not too nervous (except about Ayeka and Ryoko. But he was happy they came and seemed to accept the marriage). He really thought that after everything that happened, what could possibly get in the way now? (to reassure the readers, I will comment now that this does NOT foreshadow something going wrong, so don't say I had you worried for nothing. lol).
The strangest thing was getting people together. For instance, the best man, he didn't know anyone who could fill that role…that was a problem. Fortunately, Sakuya knew someone, and Tenchi had to get to know him really good over the few weeks before the wedding. But Sakuya definitely knew what kind of guy Tenchi could respect, and it all worked out. Also, Tenchi had to work around the fact that Sakuya neither had a father nor a brother. So he decided to have Grandfather escort her instead. Then there were the guests. Including his family from Jurai (thinking of that made Tenchi go from not too nervous to a bit more nervous). Fortunately, the wedding could be smaller because Sakuya really didn't have much of a family. The bad part was that Tenchi apparently had a VERY large family. Nearly big enough to make up for Sakuya's lack of a family, which could either be good or bad, but it would most likely be bad. Tenchi could only hope that the ceremony would go through peaceably.
In the meantime, Sakuya didn't have a care in the world (she didn't have as much experience with trouble as Tenchi did). And was looking at her wedding gown in the mirror, this was the day she had been looking forward to her whole existence, and she had no regrets.
The musical prelude had come to an end and the Pastor, Groom, and the Best Man entered from the side. Then "Here Comes the Bride" started to play, and Tenchi's heart begun to flutter even before the doors opened. He nearly had a heart attack when he saw her, and she was at the back of the line. After the Brides Maids and the Maid of Honor came down the aisle, Sasami and Mayuka, who were both flower girls (they couldn't decide which one to use so they decided the more the merrier) walked down throwing Sakura petals. Then Tenchi nearly feinted when Sakuya came into clear view, fortunately, he just fell over, causing a gasp from the crowd. He got up and said "Sorry," then the music, and the march, continued. Finally she was standing beside him at the altar and he just couldn't take his eyes of her face, which was beautiful, even underneath the veil.
"We are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses to join together Tenchi Masaki and Sakuya Kimashrio in the bonds of holy matrimony. Marriage is a sacred thing; therefore they do not join light-heartedly, or unadvisedly; but thoughtfully and happily. We share the joy of Tenchi and Sakuya, who now come together for the love of one another; uniting two hearts and lives, blending all interests, sympathies, and hopes."
"And now Tenchi, do you take Sakuya as your wife, to respect and uphold as a joint heir to the grace of life?"
"I do."
"And do you, Sakuya, take Tenchi as your husband, to respect and to respect and uphold as a joint heir to the grace of life?"
"I do."
"Who gives consent for this woman to be married to this man?"
Both Ayeka and Ryoko got up at the same time and said "I do!"
The pastor, slightly annoyed, improvised: "And does Tenchi's father also give consent?"
"Yes, I do."
The ceremony continued on to some speeches about the importance of marriage and getting to know one another and have a relationship and everything. Tenchi was only paying about 45% attention to that, he was concentrating 55% on Sakuya herself, and visa versa.
Then came the rings and the vows.
"Tenchi and Sakuya have chosen rings to be symbols of their marriage covenant. The ring, made of precious and enduring metal, gold, is an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual bond which unites their hearts in love which has no end."
"I, Tenchi, take thee Sakuya to be my wedded wife; to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health; to honor and cherish, until death do us part. Now I pledge thee my faithful love."
"I, Sakuya, take thee Tenchi to be my wedded husband; to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health; to honor and cherish, until death do us part. Now I pledge thee my faithful love."
"And now having pledge your love for, and loyalty to each other, and having sealed the pledge with the marriage rings, I do, by the authority vested in me by the city of Tokyo, pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."
And with that, Tenchi lifted Sakuya's veil and kissed her deeply.
When they finally finished, the pastor said, "Ladies and Gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you, for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Tenchi and Sakuya Masaki!"
And with that, in order, everyone left for the reception.
To be continued…
JDHGamer: I hope you enjoyed this chapter; I ended up skipping a lot of parts in the ceremony since they are kind of boring (to some people, anyway). The next chapter will be last before my final thoughts. Also, look for an official website for this fan fiction along with two special music videos I made with music by Ayumi Hamasaki and Verticle Horizon. The lyrics to these songs will appear in the next chapter. Thank you and I'll see you next chapter! :)