The Diamond Star
Chapter 26: Wedding Speeches and Everything in Between
Disclaimer: Don't you know it by now?! I don't own YGO!
The limo soon reached the hotel where the wedding reception was to be held. Everyone piled out and went inside to take their places for the fabulous lunch Seto had catered.
When everyone had settled down and was getting ready to eat, Jou went over to Seto and tapped him on the shoulder. "Can I make a speech?" he asked discreetly.
"Does it include cussing?" asked Seto.
"No," answered Jou.
"Vulgar mental pictures?"
"NO!"
"Stupid jokes?"
"Well...are my jokes stupid?"
"Um...let's not go into that. I guess you could make a speech if you wanted," Seto finally conceded, sighing and thinking he might regret it.
"Thanks bro, it's actually all of us that want to talk. I just pulled the short straw and had to ask you. Thanks man," Jou trotted off to the others, giving them a thumbs-up sign.
"Hey!" Jou clapped his hands a couple times. He figured banging his fork on the water glass was just too soft. "Can I have your attention please? The bridal party, why do they call it BRIDAL party? Why not call it a groomal party?" Anzu elbowed him in the ribs. "Ouch! Sorry, got off- track there. Well, the BRIDAL party wishes to make a few speeches." Jou grinned and began his part.
"Seto, Seraphim, we wish you the best of luck. Our time together has brought us closer as friends. When we first met Seto, we thought he was a cold-hearted jerk. Then, after duelist kingdom we got along on a tense friendship. But after he and Seraphim got together, their strong bond of friendship brought all of us closer and we've become the very best of friends. I hope that both of you remember to live your lives instead of dreaming them away, Thanks," Jou handed the microphone to Mai.
Mai smiled at the happy couple, "We're all really glad that Seto finally proposed," she winked at Mary-Anne. "And I'd just like to say that the time I've spent with you all has been the very best times of my life. I hope you two follow your hearts, because they can never steer your wrong. You'll never regret anything you do as long as you do it out of love. Believe me, I'm the voice of experience."
Tea took the stage next. "I knew there was SOME good in you Seto," she began. "You just had to reach in there and find it. We started it, but Seraphim finished it for you. I'm so happy for the both of you. If you ever need it, you know you can call on any of us for help or a shoulder to cry on. Always remember to look through the outer shell to see the truth," Anzu smiled.
"Seto, Seraphim," Lillian began. "We know the both of you may have had a rocky when we first met you. But that's changed. Now you two are the happiest couple I've ever seen. I hope it stays that way. Nothing is more important that love and friendship, because those will never let you down. We all hope that you have the best things in life, and the best times ever."
Mary-Anne stepped up, taking the mic from her sister. "Aren't you glad we made Seto go ring shopping?" she asked, grinning at Mai. "Well, I sure am glad you two finally tied the knot. I hope you two don't get into any trouble, geez, with all the stuff Honda and Ryou told us about you Seto, we thought you would be the quiet one. After you met her, you started playing pranks on all of us! Well, best of luck, I won't embarrass you any more."
Honda took the stage next, "I'm sure you guys have heard everything I'll have to say, but I'm going to say it anyway. Number one, I hope you two have the time of your lives with each other. Number two, remember that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. And number three, if you take Jou's jokes seriously, he'll love you forever. If you don't, he'll hate you, it's that simple." Honda then ducked as Jou threw a fork at him.
"Ya big meanie," Jou pouted.
Laughing, Ryou plucked the mic from Honda's outstretched hand and began to talk. "Best wishes to the both of you," his British accent contrasting with Honda's more city-kid one. "I hope you find all the happiness you'll ever need. And if you decide to have kids, well...if Honda and Jou are watching them we'll all come over and help them." Laughter was heard at this. "And...that's really all I have to say, I'm no good at speeches."
Shizuka took the mic that Ryou handed to her. "Like my bro said, best wishes! I know you two are totally perfect for each other. And, about the baby-sitting thing. I'LL watch your kids, NEVER EVER let Jou do that. I mean, he's good with kids, but sometimes he's kinda absent- minded."
"Hey! Why is everybody pickin' on me?" Jou whined.
"Sorry brother. Well, I hope you get the happy lives you two so richly deserve."
Yuugi took the mic next. "It's been said before, but I'm going to say it again. Best of luck to you both, not that you'll need it. But I felt like I had to say it anyway. And like the others said, we'll always be there for you, no matter what." Grinning widely, Yuugi handed the microphone to Mokuba.
"Big brother. I knew you were doing something when I called you that night you went camping. I'm glad it was with her," Mokuba motioned to Seraphim. "She's really fun and I'm glad you decided to marry her. I know you guys will probably have a great life together. You're a perfect match, just like Shizuka said."
Seraphim's eyes filled with tears. "Thanks guys," she whispered.
The wedding party sat down and waiters began dismissing tables to go and eat.
Once everyone was settled down with their food, Jou decided that he wanted to make a toast. He tried banging his fork on his water glass, and surprisingly it worked. Everyone looked up at him expectantly.
"Wow! The fork thing works!" he grinned.
Mai kicked him under the table.
"Oops, sorry," he apologized, standing up. "Well, I'd like to propose a toast."
The waiters began going around with glasses of champagne. Mokuba snatched one before Seto could shoo the waiter away.
"Mokuba!" Seto exclaimed quietly.
"Let him have a little fun," Seraphim chided. "It's only once and it IS your wedding. Kids get to drink the customary toast at weddings all the time. Not that you're a kid," she said immediately, looking at Mokuba.
"I know, please Seto?"
"Fine," Seto grumbled, Seraphim kissed him on the cheek and he smiled.
"I knew I liked you," Mokuba grinned at Seraphim.
"Okay! Does everyone have their glasses?" Jou asked.
A murmur of "yes" went through the audience.
"Alright then! To Seto and Seraphim, you guys are the best! Banzai!" Jou yelled, raising his glass.
"Banzai!" the crowd mimicked Jou and raised their glasses too.
"Banzai!" Jou cried again.
"Banzai!" Everyone lifted their glasses higher in a sort of jump. Seraphim buried her face in Seto's shoulder. Mai suspected she was either crying of blushing fiercely. It was the latter.
"Banzai!" Jou cried one last time before drinking from his glass.
"Banzai!" the crowd shouted and did the same.
"Thank you," Jou said smiling. He then sat down again and began to eat.
When lunch was over, the DJ began to play music. Seto was about to ask Seraphim to have the first dance...but he was rudely interrupted.
"Throw the bouquet!" someone shouted from the audience, a female.
"And the garter!" another person shouted, this one distinctly male.
Seraphim looked at Seto. "Well?" she asked expectantly.
"Go ahead," Seto smiled.
"Okay! All single girls, get on to the dance floor!" Seraphim shouted.
A scramble was heard as everyone, including the guys in the bridal party, ran down to the floor. (The guys because they wanted the garter...hehe)
"Okay!" Seto spun Seraphim around ten times. Eyes closed, Seraphim flung the bouquet.
Whee...read and Review and I shall tell you who got the bouquet. You'll never guess! ^0^
Chapter 26: Wedding Speeches and Everything in Between
Disclaimer: Don't you know it by now?! I don't own YGO!
The limo soon reached the hotel where the wedding reception was to be held. Everyone piled out and went inside to take their places for the fabulous lunch Seto had catered.
When everyone had settled down and was getting ready to eat, Jou went over to Seto and tapped him on the shoulder. "Can I make a speech?" he asked discreetly.
"Does it include cussing?" asked Seto.
"No," answered Jou.
"Vulgar mental pictures?"
"NO!"
"Stupid jokes?"
"Well...are my jokes stupid?"
"Um...let's not go into that. I guess you could make a speech if you wanted," Seto finally conceded, sighing and thinking he might regret it.
"Thanks bro, it's actually all of us that want to talk. I just pulled the short straw and had to ask you. Thanks man," Jou trotted off to the others, giving them a thumbs-up sign.
"Hey!" Jou clapped his hands a couple times. He figured banging his fork on the water glass was just too soft. "Can I have your attention please? The bridal party, why do they call it BRIDAL party? Why not call it a groomal party?" Anzu elbowed him in the ribs. "Ouch! Sorry, got off- track there. Well, the BRIDAL party wishes to make a few speeches." Jou grinned and began his part.
"Seto, Seraphim, we wish you the best of luck. Our time together has brought us closer as friends. When we first met Seto, we thought he was a cold-hearted jerk. Then, after duelist kingdom we got along on a tense friendship. But after he and Seraphim got together, their strong bond of friendship brought all of us closer and we've become the very best of friends. I hope that both of you remember to live your lives instead of dreaming them away, Thanks," Jou handed the microphone to Mai.
Mai smiled at the happy couple, "We're all really glad that Seto finally proposed," she winked at Mary-Anne. "And I'd just like to say that the time I've spent with you all has been the very best times of my life. I hope you two follow your hearts, because they can never steer your wrong. You'll never regret anything you do as long as you do it out of love. Believe me, I'm the voice of experience."
Tea took the stage next. "I knew there was SOME good in you Seto," she began. "You just had to reach in there and find it. We started it, but Seraphim finished it for you. I'm so happy for the both of you. If you ever need it, you know you can call on any of us for help or a shoulder to cry on. Always remember to look through the outer shell to see the truth," Anzu smiled.
"Seto, Seraphim," Lillian began. "We know the both of you may have had a rocky when we first met you. But that's changed. Now you two are the happiest couple I've ever seen. I hope it stays that way. Nothing is more important that love and friendship, because those will never let you down. We all hope that you have the best things in life, and the best times ever."
Mary-Anne stepped up, taking the mic from her sister. "Aren't you glad we made Seto go ring shopping?" she asked, grinning at Mai. "Well, I sure am glad you two finally tied the knot. I hope you two don't get into any trouble, geez, with all the stuff Honda and Ryou told us about you Seto, we thought you would be the quiet one. After you met her, you started playing pranks on all of us! Well, best of luck, I won't embarrass you any more."
Honda took the stage next, "I'm sure you guys have heard everything I'll have to say, but I'm going to say it anyway. Number one, I hope you two have the time of your lives with each other. Number two, remember that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. And number three, if you take Jou's jokes seriously, he'll love you forever. If you don't, he'll hate you, it's that simple." Honda then ducked as Jou threw a fork at him.
"Ya big meanie," Jou pouted.
Laughing, Ryou plucked the mic from Honda's outstretched hand and began to talk. "Best wishes to the both of you," his British accent contrasting with Honda's more city-kid one. "I hope you find all the happiness you'll ever need. And if you decide to have kids, well...if Honda and Jou are watching them we'll all come over and help them." Laughter was heard at this. "And...that's really all I have to say, I'm no good at speeches."
Shizuka took the mic that Ryou handed to her. "Like my bro said, best wishes! I know you two are totally perfect for each other. And, about the baby-sitting thing. I'LL watch your kids, NEVER EVER let Jou do that. I mean, he's good with kids, but sometimes he's kinda absent- minded."
"Hey! Why is everybody pickin' on me?" Jou whined.
"Sorry brother. Well, I hope you get the happy lives you two so richly deserve."
Yuugi took the mic next. "It's been said before, but I'm going to say it again. Best of luck to you both, not that you'll need it. But I felt like I had to say it anyway. And like the others said, we'll always be there for you, no matter what." Grinning widely, Yuugi handed the microphone to Mokuba.
"Big brother. I knew you were doing something when I called you that night you went camping. I'm glad it was with her," Mokuba motioned to Seraphim. "She's really fun and I'm glad you decided to marry her. I know you guys will probably have a great life together. You're a perfect match, just like Shizuka said."
Seraphim's eyes filled with tears. "Thanks guys," she whispered.
The wedding party sat down and waiters began dismissing tables to go and eat.
Once everyone was settled down with their food, Jou decided that he wanted to make a toast. He tried banging his fork on his water glass, and surprisingly it worked. Everyone looked up at him expectantly.
"Wow! The fork thing works!" he grinned.
Mai kicked him under the table.
"Oops, sorry," he apologized, standing up. "Well, I'd like to propose a toast."
The waiters began going around with glasses of champagne. Mokuba snatched one before Seto could shoo the waiter away.
"Mokuba!" Seto exclaimed quietly.
"Let him have a little fun," Seraphim chided. "It's only once and it IS your wedding. Kids get to drink the customary toast at weddings all the time. Not that you're a kid," she said immediately, looking at Mokuba.
"I know, please Seto?"
"Fine," Seto grumbled, Seraphim kissed him on the cheek and he smiled.
"I knew I liked you," Mokuba grinned at Seraphim.
"Okay! Does everyone have their glasses?" Jou asked.
A murmur of "yes" went through the audience.
"Alright then! To Seto and Seraphim, you guys are the best! Banzai!" Jou yelled, raising his glass.
"Banzai!" the crowd mimicked Jou and raised their glasses too.
"Banzai!" Jou cried again.
"Banzai!" Everyone lifted their glasses higher in a sort of jump. Seraphim buried her face in Seto's shoulder. Mai suspected she was either crying of blushing fiercely. It was the latter.
"Banzai!" Jou cried one last time before drinking from his glass.
"Banzai!" the crowd shouted and did the same.
"Thank you," Jou said smiling. He then sat down again and began to eat.
When lunch was over, the DJ began to play music. Seto was about to ask Seraphim to have the first dance...but he was rudely interrupted.
"Throw the bouquet!" someone shouted from the audience, a female.
"And the garter!" another person shouted, this one distinctly male.
Seraphim looked at Seto. "Well?" she asked expectantly.
"Go ahead," Seto smiled.
"Okay! All single girls, get on to the dance floor!" Seraphim shouted.
A scramble was heard as everyone, including the guys in the bridal party, ran down to the floor. (The guys because they wanted the garter...hehe)
"Okay!" Seto spun Seraphim around ten times. Eyes closed, Seraphim flung the bouquet.
Whee...read and Review and I shall tell you who got the bouquet. You'll never guess! ^0^