Title: Discovering Her Destiny : Tempting the Fates

Disclaimer: If I owned Alec, do you think that I'd give him to Max?

Summary: The Fates weave the threads that lead people to their destiny. They've led Max astray before, but perhaps this time she's found her soulmate.

Pairings: Max and Alec. If any two people were destined/designed to be together, it would be them.

Setting: 2023

Spoilers: Anything and Everything from both the show's seasons can pop up somewhere. I have only just begun to watch Season 2 myself - Designate This aired on the 22 March, so if I'm not totally accurate; just know it's because I must've read the transcript wrong or something, and TELL me that it's wrong, so that I can FIX it!

Chapter 8: Get me to the church on time

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"Oh,crap!" swore Alec as he surveyed the traffic that barely moved even an inch in front of him. He gave up picking at his bow-tie and punched the dashboard in frustration. A very nervous Sketchy was drumming his fingers on the steering wheel, and attempted to placate the very pissed off groom at his side.

"Calm down, man!"

"Dammit, Sketch! It's my wedding and I get stranded in a traffic jam. How the hell am I supposed to calm down?" Alec checked his watch and almost choked to realise that it was a whole three seconds since the last time he'd looked. He looked to his left and realised that the cars on that lane were moving at a decent pace, and that it was only the lane that he was on that had become stagnant. He rolled down the window and stuck his head out.

"Hey, people! Can we get a move-on here, please? I've got a wedding to get to! Mine!"

A large man in black leather with a bald head, long unruly beard and adorned with many colorful tatoos and rings, turned around on his motorcycle to give Alec the finger.

"Asshole." Alec muttered and returned the gesture before bringing his head back inside the car.

He opened the door.

"Hey, Alec! What the hell are you doing?"

"I'm going to see what the hold-up is. I'll be back."

He jogged to the front of the street where he saw the problem. Police were roaming the area, randomly stopping pedastrians and a road block was being held so that they could check every motorist. It was then that Alec realised what they were checking for. Not only did every person have to present an I.D. document, but they had to display the back of their necks as well. The ordinaries were beginning to root out the transgenics, and they were doing a pretty thorough job of it. Alec turned and jogged back to the car where Sketchy was anxiously waiting.

"We've got to get outta here, Sketch."

"Huh? What's happening up front?"

"Road block. They're busy stopping every car for some reason. I don't care. I have a wedding to get to and at this rate, I'm never gonna get to it in time."

"Whaddya want me to do?"

"Meet me there."

"Alec, what are you gonna do?"

"I'll see you later, Sketch." he called out as he exited the vehicle.

Alec walked over to the guy he'd designated as "Asshole".

"Hey, buddy. Wanna give me a ride?"

Asshole looked at him with a grimace that only made his face look uglier.

"Get the hell outta my way, you piece of..."

Before Asshole could finish the sentence, his body was forcibly removed from the top of his bike and transported to the cold, hard tar of the road. The speed at which Asshole had been unceremoniously dumped, left the larger man stumped for words. Before his disbelieving eyes, Alec mounted the motorbike and slipping into the faster lane, sped off.

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"Are they here yet?" Max was becoming very jittery. Original Cindy put a comforting hand on Max's shoulder.

"Boo, don't worry. They'll be here. Probably got caught in traffic or somethang."

Max shook her head.

"OC, that's the oldest line in the book. He got cold feet and he ran. That's what happened."

"No, don't you go doubting your Boy. He loves you, and he'll be here. He knows Original Cindy will kick his ass if he even thinks of leaving you at the altar."

"I hope you're right."

"I know I'm right, Boo. I know I'm right."

Just then, Jondy came flying into the room.

"He's here, Max!"

Max breathed a sigh of relief and OC gave her a light hug - trying not to crease Max's gown.

"But we've still got to wait."

Max and OC spoke in unison.

"Why?"

"Well, due to an unfortunate set of circumstances, Alec had to abandon Sketchy in a traffic jam."

"Let me guess. Sketchy's still got the rings."

Jondy nodded in the affirmative. Max sat down with a sigh.

"What about Zane and the gang?"

Jondy's eyes darkened.

"When he gets them here, that boy's gonna be in a serious amount of pain!"

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Eventually, a rather harrassed looking Sketchy arrived. The guests, who had been patiently conversing among themselves began to settle down.

The church looked lovely. The decor had cost a small fortune - all paid for thanks to Alec's and Max's cat-burglaring abilities - but it was worth it. Roses of all colors were everywhere, blessing the air with their natural sweet fragrance. Candles gave a romantic glow to the room, and the soft notes of the piano only enhanced the romantic mood.

Alec and Sketchy stood at the alter, and the groom certainly looked dashing in his tuxedo. He studied the odd assortment of guests that sat before him.

Original Cindy looked quite stunning in a deep violet dress and matching turban.

Logan and Asha were a beautiful couple. She was wore a long, pale blue dress, while he had a grey suit. There was a time when Alec had resented Max's friendship with Logan, but on his wedding day, he felt nothing but good fellowship towards the man.

The colorful mixture that was the Jam Pony crew added some spice to the ceremony. Alec was amused by the antics of Herbal Thought, who had arrived in all his Rastafarian glory. At the back, sat a sullen Normal in a tweed suit. Clearly uncomfortable to be on a social level with his employees, his sharp, beady eyed shifted restlessly - like a rat on the lookout for predators.

Conspicuous by their absence, he noticed that Max and Jondy's siblings still hadn't arrived. He knew that Max would be deeply upset, and Jondy would be murderous, and his heart went out to the both of them.

He noticed the guests turning their heads and he looked up. At the doorway to the aisle, stood Brittany, Logan's niece. She was dressed in a fairy- tale type dress of white and the palest pink. She began to walk, her rehearsed steps flawless as she scattered rose petals in her path. Alec gave her a grin, which she charmingly returned. The guests began their "Awwws" and "How cutes" and the cameras flashed from all corners. But then a new figure appeared at the back, and everybody's attention turned to Jondy. Her long golden hair was piled onto the top of her head in an array of carefully arranged curls and flowers, with enough long wisps flowing down her neck to cover her barcode. Her satin dress was the color of mother - of- pearl and the various blends of pale pinks, purples and greens danced in the light of the candles to match the shine in her eyes. She gave Alec a big smile before turning into position. When Alec looked forward again, he couldn't resist the gasp that escaped his lips. The guests stood in appreciation as the pianist began to play "Here comes the Bride". Max, her chocolate eyes brimming with joy stood at the doorway at last. Her gown was pure white and made of fine French silk and lace. It was a simple pattern, but it showed off her figure perfectly. Her dark hair was lightly curled and left free. Instead of a veil, she had opted for a wreath of white roses to encircle her head. To Alec, they were a halo, adorning his angel. Their eyes were deeply locked together as she began to walk down the aisle.

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A/N: Well, since nobody was kind enough to inform me about the proceeds of a Christian wedding ceremony, I'm having to go along as I think fit. If I got anything wrong, then please tell me how it's done, because I need the details...ESPECIALLY in the next chapter.

Review please...with a double Alec on the top.