Chapter Twenty Six

" God Liz! " said Maria looking at her best friend admiringly. " You look so beautiful " Then she looked around. " If this place wasn't so significant I would say let's get out of this dump "

" It's the only place I would want to get married Maria. Everything's working out perfectly " Everyone was staring at them as they made their way down towards the Chapel. Liz in a wedding dress and Maria in a blue Chinese dress with chopsticks in her hair. Isabel had done all their hair before she left. Liz's hair was in a bun hidden under her veil. They were both power walking. Serena had already run ahead to tell Max they were on their way. Then Liz started laughing hysterically.

" Liz why are you laughing? " asked Maria

" Because " Liz choked " Would you ever have pictured me getting married like this? A couple months ago would you have even thought I would be getting married to Max now? This is so unreal Maria "

" Run more, laugh later babe " said Maria laughing with her. They both busted through the entrance.

" Liz! " cried Isabel walking over to her. " You look beautiful " she said trying to be calm. She had her bossy look in her eyes.

" Isabel " said Liz when she was in ear shot. " I promise I'll make him happy. I won't take him away from you " she said hugging her soon to be sister.

" I know you will " said Isabel handing Liz her bouquet. Serena was taking pictures with her camera.

Liz looked at it in amazement. It looked like ten dozen roses with white orchids trailing down. " Oh Isabel "

" The music as started " said Kyle

" You look nice Space Boy " said Maria grabbing Michael.

" So do you " he said rushing her towards the door.

" Liz behind here so he doesn't see you yet " said Serena waving her over.

Liz obeyed and then looked at the floor sadly. A sudden sad though crept into her mind.

" What's wrong? " asked Serena.

" I wish my dad could walk me down the aisle " said Liz and then she jerked her head up. " But he's why I'm doing this in the first place "

" But he'll be able to see it Liz "

" How? "

" There's a video camera out there. Isabel said it would be great to show your parents "

" We're all dead once we get back home " she said waiting for Serena to open the door for her when the music started up again. Serena swung the doors open and Liz stepped into the chapel.

She was eternally indebted to Isabel. There were white drapes covering the tacky Elvis Chapel. White and peach roses, orchids and daisies covered the room. There was a white carpet laid out with peach rose petals scattered on it. Then there was Max at the end of the aisle waiting for her. Beside him was the Elvis Minister. She wanted to laugh at the sight but Max's eyes took her to a different place. She was lost in his glance.

If I didn't love her already I would fall right now, he thought. He could feel his knees grow weak at the sight of her. She looked exactly like the vision he had. She was wearing a sleeveless, low square necked, long flowing wedding dress. The only thing different was her hair. This beautiful angel was walking towards him and all he could do was look at her with his mouth open. He didn't even notice the snaps of the camera focused on him. In a matter of moments they would be vowing to love each other forever. They would be bonded forever. They would be together forever.

" Ladies and Gents. We here today… "

Isabel looked at Thaman. He was standing off to the side in the background. He was watching everyone and kept turning to look at everything going on. She couldn't believe how beautiful he was. Not only was he physically beautiful, he was beautiful on the inside too. It was funny how Nascedo always looked old but Thaman still looked like he was in his prime. Through everything he was the consistent rock for them. He was someone they could count on no matter what. Even though he was hard on them, especially during the training, she knew he was doing it for their benefit. So she had to suck up the hard work and the hard workouts. It was hard for her to not show her emotions to him. She knew that he could see how she felt through her eyes, he could always read her. She was trying to be strong. She was trying really hard not to push him into doing anything about them. He caught her looking at him. She smiled with her lips at him. He gave her a bow and continued his watching.

" Gotta love one another until the end… "

Maria looked at Michael. Would she ever see the day when he would ask her to marry him? Would she even marry him if he asked her? She wasn't ready for marriage. But she wasn't ready to lose Michael. He was something that she needed but she didn't know if she would marry him. Not because she didn't love him, but because he would probably get around to asking her at the most retarded time to ask. This was Space Boy, he always pushed things at the wrong moment. But he wasn't the type to get married. If she dared mention it to him or hint it to him he'd probably freak and disappear from her life completely. She smirked to herself. How was she ever going to get Michael?

Serena tried not to cry. Why did she have to get so emotional right now? This was just too much. She didn't know Max and Liz long, but she knew how much they meant to each other. Marriage was so beyond her reach, she envied what they had. They knew who they wanted. There were no doubts in their minds. She was still torn between herself and even getting close to Kyle right now. She tried to focus on the main point here though. This was such a significant moment. An alien and a human are getting married in front of her eyes. An alien king, no less, has found his princess on Earth. That wasn't something you saw everyday.

" So give the rings to each other "

Max looked at Liz in total bliss. He had two simple rings with the same engraving in them as Romeo and Juliet. He remembered how much Liz loved the story and had written the inscription himself. They were simple rings and he thought that Liz wouldn't like them. But her face lit up when she read what they had on the inside.

Thaman looked at Isabel. How absolutely stunning she looked with the light on her like that. She was too good for him. A princess in love with her bodyguard, how ridiculous did that sound? To love her was easy. To have her was impossible. How he wished she meant what she said about loving him. Just the idea made him feel invincible. All the doubts he had disappeared when he caught her looking at him. Her face spoke everything to him and he could feel his heart sigh. When everything was all over and they had beaten their enemies what would happen? Would she wait for me that long? Or would she have found her true love at that point? I must me ready for anything. Thaman shook his head and continued in watch.

Michael looked at Maria. She just had to wear something to make him crazy. This whole wedding was way too much for him. So many emotions. He could see the tears coming to Maria's eyes as she watched Liz making her vows to Max. The last thing he had ever thought about was marriage. To belong whole heartedly to someone was just scary to him. He was happy for Max and Liz because he knew what they had gone through for each other. They should be married, they act it already. But he knew that Maria wanted to get married. He could see it in her eyes as she watched the whole thing happening. He wanted to make Maria happy no matter what because she meant more to him than he meant to himself and that was something. If she wanted to get married, he owed it to her.

Kyle tried not to look at Serena. They weren't even a couple so he couldn't be caught giving her googly eyes. He turned towards Max making his vows to Liz in front of his bad impersonator of Elvis. A strange wedding to say the least. He never thought that he would be happy to see Liz get married to Max. The thought was just too unreal. But it was happening now and he didn't mind. Max and Liz were soul mates and he understood that. He looked at Serena, who now had tears in her eyes. Yes this was a historical moment for more reasons than one. Little does this funky Elvis minister know that he was marrying an alien and a human. Wouldn't he just fall over if he knew?

" Now by the power given to me by the state of Nevada. I pronounce you two lovers hitched! " said Elvis. He looked at Max. " Now kiss your lady "

Everyone laughed as Max nervously brought her veil over her head. Liz was in absolute heaven. She was now Elizabeth Evans. She held her breath as she saw his lips coming towards her.

"Wohw! " they all yelled as Michael and Kyle whistled. All the girls were crying as they clapped loudly.

Max brought back his lips and studied Liz's face. Her eyes were still closed for a moment. This was his wife now and nothing could change that. Their stupid destiny couldn't deny this now. She pressed her lips together, still savoring their first kiss as man and wife. They both looked at their friends shyly. They were now legally bound to each other, not just physically and emotionally, but legally. The feelings of relief that engulfed them as they saw the happy, smiling faces of their friends.

" Go on run " they cried. " Run down the aisle "

Max grabbed Liz's hand and ran as they smiled at one another. Thaman waved his hand and rice flew from it, showering them with rice. Everyone ran after them. Thaman grabbed the video camera and followed them. Serena was flashing the camera.

" Before we go any farther " said Maria " You have to throw your bouquet "

" Yeah throw the bouquet Liz " said Serena.

" Time for a good cat fight " said Michael looking at Isabel and Maria.

" All right " said Liz. She turned from them and threw her bouquet behind her shoulder. She heard struggling as she turned around.

" Got it! " screamed Isabel as she held up the bouquet.

Maria had a disappointed look on her face but tried to smile.

Serena didn't even make an attempt to grab it.

" You go Iz " said Max walking up to his sister and gave her a hug. " Thanks Iz for everything "

Isabel just smiled back at her brother with tears in her eyes. There would be no more late talks about aliens or walking into his room when she needed to talk to someone. He would be with Liz.

" Take care of her Max " she said.

Max smiled warmly at his sister. " I will "

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" Ok now " said Michael.

" Yeah " said Kyle. " Gotta leave the honeymooners alone for the rest of the night " he said looking at his watch. "Well what's left of the night anyway " They had spent the whole night dancing and laughing as they had in their first trip together in Vegas. Back when times were good and Alex was with them. None of them had bothered to change their clothes and Max wanted Liz in her wedding dress until they got to their room.

" Good night Honey " said Maria giving her a hug.

" Good night Liz " said Isabel giving her a hug too.

" Thank you Isabel " said Liz in her ear. " For everything "

" Just take care of him Liz " she said looking at her sister.

" Night Maxwell. You undeserving dog " said Michael hitting Max on the back.

" Go get em Maxy " said Kyle elbowing him.

" Kyle " said Serena

" Thank you Serena for taking care of the whole financial part of this " said Liz

" It's no trouble Liz "

They both watched as their friends went into their separate rooms. When they were out of sight Max looked down at his bride. She looked up at him nervously. Before she knew it, he had scooped her in his arms and was opening their room. She yelped in surprise and he kissed her. He opened their room and kicked the door open wider.

" Are you scared? " he asked searching her face.

Liz smiled to herself. This wasn't the first time they had done this but he still asked her. His face looked serious and concerned. " I know I should be " she said almost giggling as she caressed his face. She lightly ran her lips over his. " But I'm just going to put myself in your hands "

With that Max kicked the door shut.

Author's Note: I hope you dreamers out there enjoyed this chapter. Even though I am tempted to just write about Thaman and Isabel, I had to focus on Max and Liz getting married. Like everything else I have my reasons for having them get married. I wonder if you think it realistic that Jeff and Nancy are indeed closing the Crashdown. I know that was a stretch but considering the amount of crime going on in that café, wouldn't it be realistic for it to lose customers? Also if they were going to move, I think Florida is the most accurate destination because Liz's aunt does live there. This is not the end of my story so please stay with me as I try to finish Roswell in my imagination. J Oh and in case any of you are wondering why, exactly is the reason why Thaman loves/loved Vilandra, you will find out in the next chapter. Just something to prepare you.

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