Well here it is, the wedding. I still haven't decided whether or not to write about the wedding night, reviews will help me make up my mind. OH!, I heard a rumor that OLS is coming back to Toonami on the midnight run sometime in July. I'm not a preacher so the sermon is pretty short but it does the job, anyway, on with CH 9.
Go ahead and sue me, I dare you.
Wedding
Jim sat hunched over in a small back room of the church with his face in his hands. His legs seeming to jitter and fidget with a mind of their own. Why now? Why was he so nervous now? He loved Aisha, and Aisha loved him, and they were getting married. But why was he so damn nervous. Suzuka, Melphina, and Shasha had invited everyone they had ever know to be there, big deal, but why was he so..."
"Scared?" Gene asked stepping into the room and interrupting Jim's thoughts.
"Huh? Oh, just nervous, why did Suzuka have to make such a big deal out of this?"
"I dunno." Gene said looking himself over in the mirror and straightening his tie. "But if you don't calm down and stop sweating soon were going to have to get Fred in here to towel you off." The red haired outlaw said trying to lighten the tension in the air.
Jim cocked an eye in Gene's direction and leaned back in his chair.
"I don't know if you have realized it. But with me getting married, Fred is going to be devoting all his time towards you." Jim said feeling better about the entire situation.
"I guess. Damn it's bad being soooo sexy!" Gene said watching himself strike poses in the mirror.
Jim laughed as he to got up and straightened his own tux. "Were still just a couple of wild and crazy guys!"
"Well, Mr. Wild and Crazy, we had better get out there." Gene said feeling better about cheering Jim up.
~~:*:~~
Jim and Gene stood in their places at the end of the isle eagerly awaiting the ceremony to begin. As they stood, Jim just marveled at the people attending. On his side were just about everyone he had ever grown up with. Not to mention a large population of Ctarl-Ctarl on Aisha's side. Different outlaws that he considered family, one real big extended family. There was Mickey and Swanzo, Clyde and Iris. Plus dozens of numerous people who he had known all his life through dealings with the business end of Starwind and Hawking. In the front row were the people who you could say were the closest to him. Suzuka, who was currently reminding Goken that the Gilliam II robot was not a Coke can. *Boy was that ever going to be a relationship.* Not to mention Fred Lowe who had already burst into tears and was currently whimpering and blowing his nose. Suzuka nodded her head to the side indicating Fred and then mouthed the words: (Do you want me to kill him?) to Jim. Jim just chuckled until he realized she was serious and gestured for her to put up her kitana.
Jim and Suzuka's makeshift conversation was cut short when the organist started playing. First to enter through the double doors at the end of the aisle was Melphina. She was wearing a beautiful blue dress that looked more like a formal gown than something an average bride's maid would wear; of course this was no average bride. Although Jim didn't turn around to confirm it, he was sure he heard Gene's jaw actually hit the floor behind him. Melphina got to her spot and smiled at Jim. Jim felt all nerve and composure that he had remaining leave when the organist shifted over to the wedding march.
Dalthan lead Aisha down the aisle. Jim was nearly floored when he saw how beautiful she was in the wedding dress. The veal flowing down and seemingly merging with the bottom portion which hid her legs and seemed to make her look like she was walking on air. The top of the dress accented her shoulders perfectly and seemed to frame her face in the perfect portrait with her blue eyes glimmering; while showing off just the right amount of cleavage which Jim almost started drooling over. Her gold headband and hair ring had been replaced by silver ones, customary for married Ctarl-Ctarl. And she wore two long white silk gloves that started just below the shoulder and worked their way down into a beautiful bouquet of flowers in her hands.
As Dalthan released his daughter at the altar, he nodded to Jim and turned looking at the crowd as he went to sit beside Shasha and Kesh. On Aisha's side were the finest members of the Ctarl-Ctarl race. Businessmen, government officials, and even some members of the royal family. But Jim's side was a different story. Numerous people who looked like they had walked straight out of a bar and into the church. In the front row alone was a little pink robot setting right next to a Saiyan. The infamous assassin Twilight Suzuka. The multi-billionaire Fred Lowe who was... well... you know... weird. And far to the back, a cactus in a little clay pot with a bow-tie around its main trunk *What the hell is my little girl marrying into?*
Jim never took his eyes off Aisha's as he lifted the veal over her head and held her hands in his. If he had ever thought she looked like an angle, none of those times would hold a candle now, she was perfect.
Aisha's thoughts were mutual. She stood there watching his eyes, which stared back at her with a sense of curiosity. His black tux accented his muscular shoulders and concealed his arms, which only wanted to hold her. Jim made her feel secure. Sure she was the outgoing, confident, proud Ctarl-Ctarl warrior on the outside, but on the inside, she was just a little girl. Insecure, still wanting to know that she looked good, that she was doing good in her life, that she was wanted, even loved. As Aisha was fighting off the urge to kiss him the priest stepped forward and began the ceremony.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of two souls in holy matrimony. Should anyone here have a reason why these two should not be joined, may they speak now of forever hold their piece."
Jim and Aisha could have been on another planet. The priest's words echoed emptily through them as they stared into one another's eyes.
*I love you Jim.*
*I love you too Aisha.*
"Do you Aisha Clan-Clan take Jim Hawking to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, through sickness and in health. Until death do you part?
"I do." Aisha said lightly squeezing Jim's hand.
"And do you Jim Hawking take Aisha Clan-Clan to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, through sickness and in health. Until death do you part?
"No..." Jim said closing his eyes.
Gasps of air were heard through the church, and Dalthan cringed. *I'm going to kill that little...*
Gene leaned forward and tapped Jim on the shoulder. "Uh, Jim, that's not the right answer." He whispered.
Jim reopened his eyes and stared into Aisha's, which looked more scared and hurt than they had ever been.
"Aisha, not even death can take me away from you. I'm yours forever." Jim said relaxing and squeezing Aisha's hands again. The entire crowed sighed in relief, especially the priest who thought Jim was about to get his face ripped off by one angry Ctarl-Ctarl. By this time any control Aisha had over her emotions were lost as tears formed in her eyes.
"May I have the rings please." The priest said as Gene handed him the two wedding bands that Jim had gotten on Ctarl-Ctarl. They were solid gold with a beautiful silver inlay design weaving throughout them, the silver reminding Jim of her hair, and the gold reminding her of his.
As the two slipped the rings on one another's fingers the priest said the words they had waited so long to hear.
"By the power vested in me, by the planet of Heyfong, I pronounce you husband and wife, you may now kiss the bride." Now you have to understand, this was no peck-on-the-lips ordinary wedding kiss. Jim's arms encircled her waist as she wrapped her own around his shoulders both pulling the other to them. Their heads tilted as their lips met forming perfectly together as their tongues engaged in a passionate embrace.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I present you with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hawking." The priest's words echoed through the hall a moment before one outlaw in the back stood up flinging his hat high in the air and yelling the best damn redneck "YEEE HA!" the world has ever heard. Others joined the celebration jumping to their feet, yelling, dancing, and firing guns into the air much to the dismay of Dalthan and his guests.
*Aisha, I think we had better break this off before the roof gets so shot up it caves in.* Jim thought never breaking the kiss and letting his hands caress her back.
*Let it fall.* Aisha shot back tightening her hold around him.
~~:*:~~ {If you have "I don't want to miss a thing" by Aerosmith, you might want to get it ready. ...eixid}
Eventually the couple made their way to the courtyard for the reception. Aisha had thrown the bouquet on the church steps which was surprisingly caught by the biggest girl of them all, Fred. He raised the flowers to his nose and inhaled deeply, shooting a VERY seductive glance at Gene. Gene immanently sweat-dropped and grabbed Melphina dipping her down and giving her the longest most passionate kiss he could muster.
"Wow, Suzuka really went all out." Jim said to Aisha as they walked to the reception. A beautiful star filled sky shown down into the courtyard which had temporary hardwood dancing floor with candle lit white clothed tables all around it. Throughout the area, Suzuka had gotten 16ft tall white birch trees covered with white Christmas lights that gave the illusion that you were setting among stars. As the two began meet some of the guests Gene stopped Jim.
"Jim, Mel and I programmed Gilliam to take you two on the honeymoon. I gave him instructions not to bother you, and he should be able to run on his own. Why don't you kick back and relax, have fun, and stay as long as you like." Gene said extending his had and shaking with Jim who pulled him into a hug.
"Thanks Gene."
Aisha and Jim mingled with the crowd a little longer until Suzuka, sensing the couple growing tired of meeting people, signaled the DJ.
As the sounds of the orchestra came through the speakers Jim lead Aisha to the Dance floor, her long veal trailing behind her. As he pulled her close to them a single spotlight penetrated the darkness landing only on them.
~~~
I could stay awake, just to hear you breathing.
Watch you smile while you are sleeping,
while your far away and dreaming.
I could spend my life, in this sweet surrender.
I could stay lost in this moment, forever.
Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure.
Don't want to close my eyes, I don't want to fall asleep.
Cause I'd miss you baby, and I don't want to miss a thing.
Cause even when I dream of you, the sweetest dream will never do.
I'd still miss you baby, and I don't want to miss a thing.
~~~
"Jim, this song..." Aisha said looking up into his eyes.
"I know." Jim said kissing her forehead and breaking the formal dancing. He now cradled the back of her head that lay across his chest with his face in her hair. The couple danced slowly swaying to the song.
~~~
Lying close to you, feeling you heart beating.
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming,
wondering if it's me you're seeing.
And then I kiss your eyes, and thank God we're together.
I just want to stay with you, in this moment forever, forever and ever.
I don't want to close my eyes, I don't want to fall asleep.
Cause I'd miss you baby, and I don't want to miss a thing.
Cause even when I dream of you, the sweetest dream will never do.
I'd still miss you baby, and I don't want to miss a thing.
~~~
The crowd attending remained speechless. The couple on the dance floor was oblivious to their surroundings, much too interested with each other. Their love portrayed in their simple movements, in the way their arms caressed one another, and in the people's eyes that knew them well.
~~~
I don't want to miss one smile,
I don't want to miss one kiss.
I just want to be with you right here with you, just like this.
I just want to hold you close, feel your heart so close to mine.
And just stay here in this moment, for all the rest of time.
~~~
"Jim, I think my legs are going to give out from under me."
Jim said nothing; he just kissed in her hair and lifted her up so she was standing on top of his shoes. Jim then slowly raised his ken and floated off the ground about two feet never stopping their slow spinning to the song.
~~~
Don't want to close my eyes, don't want to fall asleep.
Cause I'd miss you baby, and I don't want to miss a thing.
Cause even when I dream of you, the sweetest dream will never do.
I'd still miss you baby, and I don't want to miss a thing.
I don't want to close my eyes,
I don't want to fall asleep.
Cause I'd miss you baby, and I don't want to miss a thing.
~~~
"Do you really want to stay and cut the cake?" Jim whispered in her hair.
"I had much rather be with you." Aisha said lifting her head from his chest.
Jim leaned down and passionately kissed his wife as he powered up a blue aura around them both. As Steven Tyler's voice kicked into high gear Jim and Aisha ascended faster into the night sky. Jim flying in the direction of the Outlaw Star.
~~~
Cause even when I try, the sweetest dream will never do.
Well I'd still miss you baby, and I don't want to miss a thing.
Don't want to close my eyes,
I don't want to fall asleep.
I don't want to miss a thing.
~~~
... Well what do you think? Thanks to everyone who keeps waiting on my slow ass to write this. I have at least two more to go, and I can assure that you will be surprised. "MWA HA HA HA!!!!" Sorry, don't know what came over me there. Like I said, I still haven't decided if I'm going to write about the wedding night or not. I think I need more that 3 reviews on the subject to make up my mind. As always, please review.
Go ahead and sue me, I dare you.
Wedding
Jim sat hunched over in a small back room of the church with his face in his hands. His legs seeming to jitter and fidget with a mind of their own. Why now? Why was he so nervous now? He loved Aisha, and Aisha loved him, and they were getting married. But why was he so damn nervous. Suzuka, Melphina, and Shasha had invited everyone they had ever know to be there, big deal, but why was he so..."
"Scared?" Gene asked stepping into the room and interrupting Jim's thoughts.
"Huh? Oh, just nervous, why did Suzuka have to make such a big deal out of this?"
"I dunno." Gene said looking himself over in the mirror and straightening his tie. "But if you don't calm down and stop sweating soon were going to have to get Fred in here to towel you off." The red haired outlaw said trying to lighten the tension in the air.
Jim cocked an eye in Gene's direction and leaned back in his chair.
"I don't know if you have realized it. But with me getting married, Fred is going to be devoting all his time towards you." Jim said feeling better about the entire situation.
"I guess. Damn it's bad being soooo sexy!" Gene said watching himself strike poses in the mirror.
Jim laughed as he to got up and straightened his own tux. "Were still just a couple of wild and crazy guys!"
"Well, Mr. Wild and Crazy, we had better get out there." Gene said feeling better about cheering Jim up.
~~:*:~~
Jim and Gene stood in their places at the end of the isle eagerly awaiting the ceremony to begin. As they stood, Jim just marveled at the people attending. On his side were just about everyone he had ever grown up with. Not to mention a large population of Ctarl-Ctarl on Aisha's side. Different outlaws that he considered family, one real big extended family. There was Mickey and Swanzo, Clyde and Iris. Plus dozens of numerous people who he had known all his life through dealings with the business end of Starwind and Hawking. In the front row were the people who you could say were the closest to him. Suzuka, who was currently reminding Goken that the Gilliam II robot was not a Coke can. *Boy was that ever going to be a relationship.* Not to mention Fred Lowe who had already burst into tears and was currently whimpering and blowing his nose. Suzuka nodded her head to the side indicating Fred and then mouthed the words: (Do you want me to kill him?) to Jim. Jim just chuckled until he realized she was serious and gestured for her to put up her kitana.
Jim and Suzuka's makeshift conversation was cut short when the organist started playing. First to enter through the double doors at the end of the aisle was Melphina. She was wearing a beautiful blue dress that looked more like a formal gown than something an average bride's maid would wear; of course this was no average bride. Although Jim didn't turn around to confirm it, he was sure he heard Gene's jaw actually hit the floor behind him. Melphina got to her spot and smiled at Jim. Jim felt all nerve and composure that he had remaining leave when the organist shifted over to the wedding march.
Dalthan lead Aisha down the aisle. Jim was nearly floored when he saw how beautiful she was in the wedding dress. The veal flowing down and seemingly merging with the bottom portion which hid her legs and seemed to make her look like she was walking on air. The top of the dress accented her shoulders perfectly and seemed to frame her face in the perfect portrait with her blue eyes glimmering; while showing off just the right amount of cleavage which Jim almost started drooling over. Her gold headband and hair ring had been replaced by silver ones, customary for married Ctarl-Ctarl. And she wore two long white silk gloves that started just below the shoulder and worked their way down into a beautiful bouquet of flowers in her hands.
As Dalthan released his daughter at the altar, he nodded to Jim and turned looking at the crowd as he went to sit beside Shasha and Kesh. On Aisha's side were the finest members of the Ctarl-Ctarl race. Businessmen, government officials, and even some members of the royal family. But Jim's side was a different story. Numerous people who looked like they had walked straight out of a bar and into the church. In the front row alone was a little pink robot setting right next to a Saiyan. The infamous assassin Twilight Suzuka. The multi-billionaire Fred Lowe who was... well... you know... weird. And far to the back, a cactus in a little clay pot with a bow-tie around its main trunk *What the hell is my little girl marrying into?*
Jim never took his eyes off Aisha's as he lifted the veal over her head and held her hands in his. If he had ever thought she looked like an angle, none of those times would hold a candle now, she was perfect.
Aisha's thoughts were mutual. She stood there watching his eyes, which stared back at her with a sense of curiosity. His black tux accented his muscular shoulders and concealed his arms, which only wanted to hold her. Jim made her feel secure. Sure she was the outgoing, confident, proud Ctarl-Ctarl warrior on the outside, but on the inside, she was just a little girl. Insecure, still wanting to know that she looked good, that she was doing good in her life, that she was wanted, even loved. As Aisha was fighting off the urge to kiss him the priest stepped forward and began the ceremony.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of two souls in holy matrimony. Should anyone here have a reason why these two should not be joined, may they speak now of forever hold their piece."
Jim and Aisha could have been on another planet. The priest's words echoed emptily through them as they stared into one another's eyes.
*I love you Jim.*
*I love you too Aisha.*
"Do you Aisha Clan-Clan take Jim Hawking to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, through sickness and in health. Until death do you part?
"I do." Aisha said lightly squeezing Jim's hand.
"And do you Jim Hawking take Aisha Clan-Clan to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, through sickness and in health. Until death do you part?
"No..." Jim said closing his eyes.
Gasps of air were heard through the church, and Dalthan cringed. *I'm going to kill that little...*
Gene leaned forward and tapped Jim on the shoulder. "Uh, Jim, that's not the right answer." He whispered.
Jim reopened his eyes and stared into Aisha's, which looked more scared and hurt than they had ever been.
"Aisha, not even death can take me away from you. I'm yours forever." Jim said relaxing and squeezing Aisha's hands again. The entire crowed sighed in relief, especially the priest who thought Jim was about to get his face ripped off by one angry Ctarl-Ctarl. By this time any control Aisha had over her emotions were lost as tears formed in her eyes.
"May I have the rings please." The priest said as Gene handed him the two wedding bands that Jim had gotten on Ctarl-Ctarl. They were solid gold with a beautiful silver inlay design weaving throughout them, the silver reminding Jim of her hair, and the gold reminding her of his.
As the two slipped the rings on one another's fingers the priest said the words they had waited so long to hear.
"By the power vested in me, by the planet of Heyfong, I pronounce you husband and wife, you may now kiss the bride." Now you have to understand, this was no peck-on-the-lips ordinary wedding kiss. Jim's arms encircled her waist as she wrapped her own around his shoulders both pulling the other to them. Their heads tilted as their lips met forming perfectly together as their tongues engaged in a passionate embrace.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I present you with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hawking." The priest's words echoed through the hall a moment before one outlaw in the back stood up flinging his hat high in the air and yelling the best damn redneck "YEEE HA!" the world has ever heard. Others joined the celebration jumping to their feet, yelling, dancing, and firing guns into the air much to the dismay of Dalthan and his guests.
*Aisha, I think we had better break this off before the roof gets so shot up it caves in.* Jim thought never breaking the kiss and letting his hands caress her back.
*Let it fall.* Aisha shot back tightening her hold around him.
~~:*:~~ {If you have "I don't want to miss a thing" by Aerosmith, you might want to get it ready. ...eixid}
Eventually the couple made their way to the courtyard for the reception. Aisha had thrown the bouquet on the church steps which was surprisingly caught by the biggest girl of them all, Fred. He raised the flowers to his nose and inhaled deeply, shooting a VERY seductive glance at Gene. Gene immanently sweat-dropped and grabbed Melphina dipping her down and giving her the longest most passionate kiss he could muster.
"Wow, Suzuka really went all out." Jim said to Aisha as they walked to the reception. A beautiful star filled sky shown down into the courtyard which had temporary hardwood dancing floor with candle lit white clothed tables all around it. Throughout the area, Suzuka had gotten 16ft tall white birch trees covered with white Christmas lights that gave the illusion that you were setting among stars. As the two began meet some of the guests Gene stopped Jim.
"Jim, Mel and I programmed Gilliam to take you two on the honeymoon. I gave him instructions not to bother you, and he should be able to run on his own. Why don't you kick back and relax, have fun, and stay as long as you like." Gene said extending his had and shaking with Jim who pulled him into a hug.
"Thanks Gene."
Aisha and Jim mingled with the crowd a little longer until Suzuka, sensing the couple growing tired of meeting people, signaled the DJ.
As the sounds of the orchestra came through the speakers Jim lead Aisha to the Dance floor, her long veal trailing behind her. As he pulled her close to them a single spotlight penetrated the darkness landing only on them.
~~~
I could stay awake, just to hear you breathing.
Watch you smile while you are sleeping,
while your far away and dreaming.
I could spend my life, in this sweet surrender.
I could stay lost in this moment, forever.
Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure.
Don't want to close my eyes, I don't want to fall asleep.
Cause I'd miss you baby, and I don't want to miss a thing.
Cause even when I dream of you, the sweetest dream will never do.
I'd still miss you baby, and I don't want to miss a thing.
~~~
"Jim, this song..." Aisha said looking up into his eyes.
"I know." Jim said kissing her forehead and breaking the formal dancing. He now cradled the back of her head that lay across his chest with his face in her hair. The couple danced slowly swaying to the song.
~~~
Lying close to you, feeling you heart beating.
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming,
wondering if it's me you're seeing.
And then I kiss your eyes, and thank God we're together.
I just want to stay with you, in this moment forever, forever and ever.
I don't want to close my eyes, I don't want to fall asleep.
Cause I'd miss you baby, and I don't want to miss a thing.
Cause even when I dream of you, the sweetest dream will never do.
I'd still miss you baby, and I don't want to miss a thing.
~~~
The crowd attending remained speechless. The couple on the dance floor was oblivious to their surroundings, much too interested with each other. Their love portrayed in their simple movements, in the way their arms caressed one another, and in the people's eyes that knew them well.
~~~
I don't want to miss one smile,
I don't want to miss one kiss.
I just want to be with you right here with you, just like this.
I just want to hold you close, feel your heart so close to mine.
And just stay here in this moment, for all the rest of time.
~~~
"Jim, I think my legs are going to give out from under me."
Jim said nothing; he just kissed in her hair and lifted her up so she was standing on top of his shoes. Jim then slowly raised his ken and floated off the ground about two feet never stopping their slow spinning to the song.
~~~
Don't want to close my eyes, don't want to fall asleep.
Cause I'd miss you baby, and I don't want to miss a thing.
Cause even when I dream of you, the sweetest dream will never do.
I'd still miss you baby, and I don't want to miss a thing.
I don't want to close my eyes,
I don't want to fall asleep.
Cause I'd miss you baby, and I don't want to miss a thing.
~~~
"Do you really want to stay and cut the cake?" Jim whispered in her hair.
"I had much rather be with you." Aisha said lifting her head from his chest.
Jim leaned down and passionately kissed his wife as he powered up a blue aura around them both. As Steven Tyler's voice kicked into high gear Jim and Aisha ascended faster into the night sky. Jim flying in the direction of the Outlaw Star.
~~~
Cause even when I try, the sweetest dream will never do.
Well I'd still miss you baby, and I don't want to miss a thing.
Don't want to close my eyes,
I don't want to fall asleep.
I don't want to miss a thing.
~~~
... Well what do you think? Thanks to everyone who keeps waiting on my slow ass to write this. I have at least two more to go, and I can assure that you will be surprised. "MWA HA HA HA!!!!" Sorry, don't know what came over me there. Like I said, I still haven't decided if I'm going to write about the wedding night or not. I think I need more that 3 reviews on the subject to make up my mind. As always, please review.