Prologue
"Oh Sakura you look absolutely gorgeous!" Madison gushed as she poofed out her friend's veil. "Aren't you glad you let me make your dress? It turned out so great!"
Sakura was on the verge of a sweat drop, but smiled anyways. After all, it was supposed to be her perfect day, and nothing was going to stop that, not even a picky best friend/bridesmaid who had to make her look absolutely perfect. "Erm, sure. It's great Madison."
"Haaah, I look even more like a child's plaything today then ever." Kero sweat dropped and flopped over the handle of the flower girl's (Tory's daughter's) flower basket. Madison insisted on dressing him up in a little suit, with a bowtie and everything.
"Oh Kero, it's not that bad. It's only for a few hours." Madison frowned.
"Easy for you to say. You're not dressed up in a monkey suit like this."
Madison looked at her own outfit. Going against all the wedding traditions, it was by no means what a bridesmaid dress usually is (ugly, tacky, and poofy). They actually teetered on the edge of sexy. She had designed them herself, one each for her, Nikki, Chelsea, Melin, and Rita. They were shimmery, forest green (to set off Sakura's complexion) strapless numbers with slits up to the knee on both sides, and each girl wore a long silk scarf of the same colour around their neck, which nearly touched the floor, except for Madison, who had the same kind of fabric pinned to her shoulders and draping down her back (has anyone seen 'Anastasia'? Like that.). Sakura's niece Suki's dress was a lot more innocent. With all of the white ruffles, frills and ribbons she looked like a porcelain doll! The older girls all had bouquets of daisies, miniature yellow-pink roses and Baby's Breath. Madison secretly congratulated herself on a job well done.
"How much longer?" Sakura pleaded impatiently while someone put the final touches on her make-up. "If I don't do this thing soon I might just chicken out all together!"
"Not much. Just relax and forget about being nervous." Madison told her, then ushered the make-up lady out of the room to give her friend a private, pre-wedding prep talk, but before she could get a word in, there was a knock at the door and Aiden came in.
"Madison, could we have a moment?"
"Sure." She smiled, "Make sure you don't let her escape on me." She teased, and closed the door behind her.
"Who would have thought, my little girl, all grown up and getting married. Nothing's going to be the same again. I'm about to give you away to the only man I'd ever want to."
Sakura smiled sweetly. "I love you dad."
They hugged each other for a long moment, but that was broken by yet another knock on the door.
"What is it?" Sakura asked.
"Show's on. Are you ready?" Zachary (The best man) stuck his head in the door and looked quite dumbfounded. "Sakura, you look spectacular!"
Sakura giggled. "Thank you, but you on the other hand, are not supposed to see me until I come out."
"I thought that only applied to the groom?" he scratched his head.
"It applied to everyone except Madison and my dad, so get going you." She pushed the door shut, and from the other side was a muffled "He, take it easy girlfriend!" Sakura giggled at Zachary again and finished with a sigh.
"You kids." Aiden smiled.
"But we aren't kids anymore dad." Sakura informed him.
"You are so. You'll always be my little girl, no matter how old you are, and that Zachary probably won't mature past the age of twelve for a long time yet. Now am I mistaken, or do you have a wedding to go to?"
Sakura took a deep breath and then let it out. "I don't know if I can do this."
"Of course you can. Syaoran has been with you every day for the past two years. It's nothing to be afraid of."
"But I feel so nervous all the same."
"Don't you worry. It'll pass."
Aiden had to admit he was a bit nervous himself at first. Today he would give away his only daughter, his eighteen-year-old daughter. He still couldn't believe he agreed, but not wanting to be a hypocrite he gave it. He linked arms with her and looked into her eyes.
"Come on. That's my brave girl."
~*~*~*~
Up by the altar, Li was fidgeting nervously. He could see Tory glaring at him from the pew where he sat with his wife Dana. He felt a tugging urge to glare back, but decided against it. He didn't want Sakura's family to think he was a jerk. Most of the faces were unfamiliar to him. And who the heck was that guy with the blue hair? Probably one of Sakura's cousins. Li's friend Lila from Hong-Kong was sitting near the front and waved at him encouragingly. Li's sisters and mother were all sitting in the front row, cooing about how cute he looked in his tuxedo. Li straightened up as organ music began, and he realized how nervous he could actually get. Zachary walked up the isle and took his place beside Li. "Hey, you okay?" he whispered behind his hand.
"I hope so."
The ushers and bride's maids followed Zachary in, linked arm in arm, Rita with Mr. Terada, Nikki with Kevin, Chelsea with Julian, and Melin with Chris, whom they'd actually become friends with over the past two years. All of them parted and went to their respective sides, and then Suki came in like a little fairy with her basket of Sakura petals. She would take one out, bend down, and place it on the floor, walk three steps, and repeat. She did this all the way up the isle, making everyone feel more at ease. Li actually had to smother a laugh. Madison followed Suki in, beaming with delight about the whole situation. When Madison finally took her place, the wedding march began and everyone in the place jumped to their feet. Sakura and her father came in and she took everyone's breath away. She looked just like a princess! Her gown was long, white, silky, lacy, and flowing, with a train of about five feet. The top of it was a mix between peasant and princess style, with a laced front, and long sleeves that ended in a point right below her middle fingers, and a little poof at the shoulder. It had a low back, and sheer fabric pinned at her shoulder blades draping down the back like Madison's.
Li stood watching in awe. By the end of the day he would be the husband of this.goddess! He could hardly believe it.
Sakura was blushing, and it was very plain to see she was nervous. Finally she was beside him, and he grinned nervously when she looked at him, making her break into a huge smile.
"Ahem," the priest cleared his throat to get their attention. "We are gathered here today," he began the usual wedding schpeal, and Suki provided amusement for the guests half way through when she fell asleep on the steps leading up to the altar. Then finally, it came. "Speak now or forever hold your peace. Nobody? Than by the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Madison whipped out the forbidden tiny video camera she had been hiding in her flower arrangement the whole time to capture the super kawaii scene as Mr. And Mrs. Li Syaoran shared their first kiss as a married couple before Zachary noticed and stuck his hand in front of the lense.
~*~
The reception afterwards was a huge affair, with probably half the graduating class of their high school there as well as Sakura and Li's favourite teachers, and a huge amount of family and family friends. It went on until 1:00 am when the new couple left in the limo for their 3:00 am flight to Hawaii. When they finally arrived at the hotel Sakura dropped her luggage and flopped down onto the bed.
"Wow. I can't believe that all just happened."
Li flopped down beside her. "I know."
"And to think that two years ago I thought I'd never see you again."
"Imagine."
Sakura looked at him and he smiled, and she punched him playfully in the arm.
"And now we're in Hawaii on our honeymoon, and we're only eighteen."
"That kind of surprises me too." He propped himself up on one arm as he talked. "What do you want to do first? We could go snorkelling or have a picnic or-"
Sakura silenced him by putting a finger to his lips. "Or," she whispered, "we could stay right here." She looked up at him alluringly.
Li totally got the message. She'd be getting more lays this trip than the ones around her neck, and now it was time to make that clear. "I can deal with that." He whispered back. Sakura sat up and began to light the multitude of candles that were already placed around the suite when they arrived, and Li went to the window and shut the drapes, leaving the tiny flickering flames as the only source of light, and they met in the middle of the room. He pulled her close to him. "Now, where were we?"
~*~
THE END
(or is it?)
A/N: finally done! How was that for an epilogue? Everyone satisfied? Anybody not? Questions/Comments/Flames/Gushingtalesabouthowmuchyoulovethisstory? ~*Lila's eyes shine hopefully*~ Please Review (
Here's a little progress report for anybody who cares for it:
International Survivor: I will resume writing it today. Hopefully it will be posted by
tonight or tomorrow.
Zachary and the Book of Rhan: (I known it's a corny title but I don't see you coming up
with anything better :p) I have no ideas for this lately so
as always, suggestions are welcome.
The Order: My first true Harry Potter fic. I'm trying to stay true to J.K Rowling's style of
writing, so if you're into it Harry Potter, I hope you'll check it out! It's the next book (according to me) based on various rumours/clues/hints I've heard all over the place.
The Legend of the Pickle Weasel: Oh yes, it's true. I'm actually planning another chapter
for my dear sweet pickle weasel tribe. Look forward to the exciting conclusion this weekend.
"Oh Sakura you look absolutely gorgeous!" Madison gushed as she poofed out her friend's veil. "Aren't you glad you let me make your dress? It turned out so great!"
Sakura was on the verge of a sweat drop, but smiled anyways. After all, it was supposed to be her perfect day, and nothing was going to stop that, not even a picky best friend/bridesmaid who had to make her look absolutely perfect. "Erm, sure. It's great Madison."
"Haaah, I look even more like a child's plaything today then ever." Kero sweat dropped and flopped over the handle of the flower girl's (Tory's daughter's) flower basket. Madison insisted on dressing him up in a little suit, with a bowtie and everything.
"Oh Kero, it's not that bad. It's only for a few hours." Madison frowned.
"Easy for you to say. You're not dressed up in a monkey suit like this."
Madison looked at her own outfit. Going against all the wedding traditions, it was by no means what a bridesmaid dress usually is (ugly, tacky, and poofy). They actually teetered on the edge of sexy. She had designed them herself, one each for her, Nikki, Chelsea, Melin, and Rita. They were shimmery, forest green (to set off Sakura's complexion) strapless numbers with slits up to the knee on both sides, and each girl wore a long silk scarf of the same colour around their neck, which nearly touched the floor, except for Madison, who had the same kind of fabric pinned to her shoulders and draping down her back (has anyone seen 'Anastasia'? Like that.). Sakura's niece Suki's dress was a lot more innocent. With all of the white ruffles, frills and ribbons she looked like a porcelain doll! The older girls all had bouquets of daisies, miniature yellow-pink roses and Baby's Breath. Madison secretly congratulated herself on a job well done.
"How much longer?" Sakura pleaded impatiently while someone put the final touches on her make-up. "If I don't do this thing soon I might just chicken out all together!"
"Not much. Just relax and forget about being nervous." Madison told her, then ushered the make-up lady out of the room to give her friend a private, pre-wedding prep talk, but before she could get a word in, there was a knock at the door and Aiden came in.
"Madison, could we have a moment?"
"Sure." She smiled, "Make sure you don't let her escape on me." She teased, and closed the door behind her.
"Who would have thought, my little girl, all grown up and getting married. Nothing's going to be the same again. I'm about to give you away to the only man I'd ever want to."
Sakura smiled sweetly. "I love you dad."
They hugged each other for a long moment, but that was broken by yet another knock on the door.
"What is it?" Sakura asked.
"Show's on. Are you ready?" Zachary (The best man) stuck his head in the door and looked quite dumbfounded. "Sakura, you look spectacular!"
Sakura giggled. "Thank you, but you on the other hand, are not supposed to see me until I come out."
"I thought that only applied to the groom?" he scratched his head.
"It applied to everyone except Madison and my dad, so get going you." She pushed the door shut, and from the other side was a muffled "He, take it easy girlfriend!" Sakura giggled at Zachary again and finished with a sigh.
"You kids." Aiden smiled.
"But we aren't kids anymore dad." Sakura informed him.
"You are so. You'll always be my little girl, no matter how old you are, and that Zachary probably won't mature past the age of twelve for a long time yet. Now am I mistaken, or do you have a wedding to go to?"
Sakura took a deep breath and then let it out. "I don't know if I can do this."
"Of course you can. Syaoran has been with you every day for the past two years. It's nothing to be afraid of."
"But I feel so nervous all the same."
"Don't you worry. It'll pass."
Aiden had to admit he was a bit nervous himself at first. Today he would give away his only daughter, his eighteen-year-old daughter. He still couldn't believe he agreed, but not wanting to be a hypocrite he gave it. He linked arms with her and looked into her eyes.
"Come on. That's my brave girl."
~*~*~*~
Up by the altar, Li was fidgeting nervously. He could see Tory glaring at him from the pew where he sat with his wife Dana. He felt a tugging urge to glare back, but decided against it. He didn't want Sakura's family to think he was a jerk. Most of the faces were unfamiliar to him. And who the heck was that guy with the blue hair? Probably one of Sakura's cousins. Li's friend Lila from Hong-Kong was sitting near the front and waved at him encouragingly. Li's sisters and mother were all sitting in the front row, cooing about how cute he looked in his tuxedo. Li straightened up as organ music began, and he realized how nervous he could actually get. Zachary walked up the isle and took his place beside Li. "Hey, you okay?" he whispered behind his hand.
"I hope so."
The ushers and bride's maids followed Zachary in, linked arm in arm, Rita with Mr. Terada, Nikki with Kevin, Chelsea with Julian, and Melin with Chris, whom they'd actually become friends with over the past two years. All of them parted and went to their respective sides, and then Suki came in like a little fairy with her basket of Sakura petals. She would take one out, bend down, and place it on the floor, walk three steps, and repeat. She did this all the way up the isle, making everyone feel more at ease. Li actually had to smother a laugh. Madison followed Suki in, beaming with delight about the whole situation. When Madison finally took her place, the wedding march began and everyone in the place jumped to their feet. Sakura and her father came in and she took everyone's breath away. She looked just like a princess! Her gown was long, white, silky, lacy, and flowing, with a train of about five feet. The top of it was a mix between peasant and princess style, with a laced front, and long sleeves that ended in a point right below her middle fingers, and a little poof at the shoulder. It had a low back, and sheer fabric pinned at her shoulder blades draping down the back like Madison's.
Li stood watching in awe. By the end of the day he would be the husband of this.goddess! He could hardly believe it.
Sakura was blushing, and it was very plain to see she was nervous. Finally she was beside him, and he grinned nervously when she looked at him, making her break into a huge smile.
"Ahem," the priest cleared his throat to get their attention. "We are gathered here today," he began the usual wedding schpeal, and Suki provided amusement for the guests half way through when she fell asleep on the steps leading up to the altar. Then finally, it came. "Speak now or forever hold your peace. Nobody? Than by the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Madison whipped out the forbidden tiny video camera she had been hiding in her flower arrangement the whole time to capture the super kawaii scene as Mr. And Mrs. Li Syaoran shared their first kiss as a married couple before Zachary noticed and stuck his hand in front of the lense.
~*~
The reception afterwards was a huge affair, with probably half the graduating class of their high school there as well as Sakura and Li's favourite teachers, and a huge amount of family and family friends. It went on until 1:00 am when the new couple left in the limo for their 3:00 am flight to Hawaii. When they finally arrived at the hotel Sakura dropped her luggage and flopped down onto the bed.
"Wow. I can't believe that all just happened."
Li flopped down beside her. "I know."
"And to think that two years ago I thought I'd never see you again."
"Imagine."
Sakura looked at him and he smiled, and she punched him playfully in the arm.
"And now we're in Hawaii on our honeymoon, and we're only eighteen."
"That kind of surprises me too." He propped himself up on one arm as he talked. "What do you want to do first? We could go snorkelling or have a picnic or-"
Sakura silenced him by putting a finger to his lips. "Or," she whispered, "we could stay right here." She looked up at him alluringly.
Li totally got the message. She'd be getting more lays this trip than the ones around her neck, and now it was time to make that clear. "I can deal with that." He whispered back. Sakura sat up and began to light the multitude of candles that were already placed around the suite when they arrived, and Li went to the window and shut the drapes, leaving the tiny flickering flames as the only source of light, and they met in the middle of the room. He pulled her close to him. "Now, where were we?"
~*~
THE END
(or is it?)
A/N: finally done! How was that for an epilogue? Everyone satisfied? Anybody not? Questions/Comments/Flames/Gushingtalesabouthowmuchyoulovethisstory? ~*Lila's eyes shine hopefully*~ Please Review (
Here's a little progress report for anybody who cares for it:
International Survivor: I will resume writing it today. Hopefully it will be posted by
tonight or tomorrow.
Zachary and the Book of Rhan: (I known it's a corny title but I don't see you coming up
with anything better :p) I have no ideas for this lately so
as always, suggestions are welcome.
The Order: My first true Harry Potter fic. I'm trying to stay true to J.K Rowling's style of
writing, so if you're into it Harry Potter, I hope you'll check it out! It's the next book (according to me) based on various rumours/clues/hints I've heard all over the place.
The Legend of the Pickle Weasel: Oh yes, it's true. I'm actually planning another chapter
for my dear sweet pickle weasel tribe. Look forward to the exciting conclusion this weekend.
