Well on to chapter 2. And yes, I couldn't resist the title for this chapter; I just saw the movie this weekend. Enjoy ~_^ (And incase you haven't noticed already, I'm following the manga timeline, so no big freeze ect. And you probably haven't noticed already because the first chapter could fit into the anime time line just fine too I guess.)

Chapter 2: Usagi's big fat Japanese Wedding

            Osaka Naru smiled as she watched the wedding party walk down the isle. She was surprised to be invited since she hadn't seen Usagi for three years. Naru glanced down at the ring on her own finger, then over to the man sitting next to her. She would have to invite Usagi to her and Umino's wedding. She looked back up at her friend. Usagi looked beautiful in her gown with the short puffy sleeves. It was almost regal in a way. The rest of the wedding part looked great as well. Naru had never seen bridesmaids with different dresses before, but somehow it seamed right.

            Finally the procession made its way up to the alter, where Chiba Mamoru was waiting for his bride. Furuhata Motoki stood next to his best friend; he was pleased to have been chosen as the best man. Usagi stepped next to Mamoru, and Hino Rei took her place as Maid of Honor.  Once everyone had made it to their places the priest looked at the couple before starting.

As he sat back down next to his wife after giving his daughter away, Tsukino Kenji dabbed at the tears in his eyes. Both his wife and son looked up at him and smiled. Ikuko placed a supportive hand on his shoulder, trying to hide the tears in her own eyes.

            Aino Minako grinned at Usagi and would have flashed the victory sign had they not been in church. Mizuno Ami glanced at her and looked relieved that she didn't do anything to draw extra attention to herself. As it was the blonde in the orange dress was getting almost as many stares as the bride. The timeless eyes of Meiou Setsuna looked at the couple and were filled with pride. Yes, she knew that this day would happen, but being there and watching the events unfold was satisfying in a way the guardian of time could not explain.

            The priest continued with the ceremony while the guests watched. No one, except perhaps those of the silver millennium, noticed two cats perched on the edge of the balcony as they watched the young couple exchange vows.             Artemis grinned as he thought of the first time he had been to that church. Luna had gotten mad at him because she thought he liked the nun, but to him the church just looked like a nice place to get married. He started to chuckle over the memory when a sharp glance from Luna silenced him. Luckily no one had heard the cat giggle, and if they had, they probably would have thought themselves to be going mad. Artemis let his thoughts wander again as the vows were almost finished. 'To bad Luna and I couldn't get married here' he thought to himself.

            "I now pronounce you man and wife." The priest proclaimed every person and cat now paying attention. "You may now kiss the bride." While Mamoru and Usagi kissed, the wedding party formed the procession and started walking down the isle out of the church. The rest of the people followed, and where handed cherry blossom petals as they walked out the door. Soon Usagi and Mamoru walked out of the church and through the lines of people, cherry blossom petals raining down on them as they went.

The pair paused before climbing into the limo. Usagi closed her eyes and tossed her bouquet into the crowd. A scream was heard as Minako held her prize high in the air, the look of victory on her face. "I'm not cursed in love." She cried out. "Romance here I come!" Both Ami and Rei looked slightly embarrassed at the blonde's performance, while Kino Makoto looked at the flowers with a slightly jealous expression on her face. Usagi and Mamoru looked at each other and laughed before climbing into their limo for the day.

"It's a good thing my blonde doesn't act like that." Michiru spoke so that only Haruka could hear here, the mischievous tone to her voice obvious to the other woman.

Haruka simply glanced at Michiru and ran her hand through her sandy blonde hair. "Where did Firefly go?" She asked looking at the crowd which was starting to disperse.

"I'm right here, Haruka-papa." Tomoe Hotaru answered as she walked up to the couple, Setsuna not far behind. "Setsuna-mama said it was time to go." Hotaru stated. Though she was older now, Hotaru was still in the habit of addressing her 'parents' in the manner she had since her rebirth.

"Did you still want to go to the reception?" Michiru asked the group.

"Hai Michiru-Mama." Hotaru replied, while Setsuna and Haruka nodded their affirmative responses.

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            Music seamed to mix with the sound of cheerful voices as Naru walked up to Usagi. The two friends smiled at each other before speaking.

            "It's good to see you again Naru-chan. It's been to long since I have seen you last." Usagi spoke first.

            "I know. High school would have been better if I could have gone to Juuban with you." Naru paused, thinking about that other school. It was good to be back in Tokyo. "Your dress is really pretty Usagi-chan, you look like a princess or something."

            "Arigato Naru-chan. Mother and I picked it out together."

            "I wish my Mom would have the time to pick out my wedding dress with me." Naru sighed. Just then Umino walked up to the women, carrying two glasses of punch. He handed one of them to Naru.

            "Would you like some Usagi-san?" He asked her, holding out the other glass.

            "No thanks." Usagi turned her attention back to Naru. "So Naru-chan, when's the wedding."

            "We haven't set a date yet, but I'll send you and invitation as soon as we get a date." Naru replied. She noticed the crowd starting to quite down and looked up at the small stage where Usagi's parents stood waiting. She was about to say something to her friend when Mamoru walked up to the group. Both Usagi and Mamoru made their way over to Usagi's family.

            After Usagi and Mamoru made their way up the steps, Kenji waited for the rest of the guests to quiet down before he started speaking. "Thank you all for coming today to my daughter's wedding. Ikuko and I would now like to present Usagi and Mamoru with their wedding present."  Kenji took out an envelope and handed it to Usagi who opened it with shaky hands.

            "It's a house!" She hugged Mamoru after showing him the papers inside.

            "It's not much," Kenji continued, "But its bigger then the apartment, and it's in a nice neighborhood in the center of the city near Mamoru's work."

            "Domo Arigato" Mamoru said to his new parents, Usagi echoing his thanks before hugging her Father then her Mother.

            Ami's eye's widened as she realized where the house was, and she almost dropped her drink. Rei noticed the quick movement and turned to face her friend, the premonition coming over her like a dark cloud.

            "The palace" they whispered in unison. Minako and Makoto were close enough to hear their friends speak, but not what was spoken. They turned and looked at the two. Ami glanced around quickly then led the group over to an unoccupied area.

            "The location of Usagi and Mamoru's house is in the same area that the palace will be in the future." Ami told the group in low tones. "I remembered the view from the palace when we were there and it was in the exact center of the city. And the lab that Mamoru works at is located near there"

            "Do you think it has anything to do with Crystal Tokyo?" Makoto asked.

            "I'm not sure." Ami replied. "It could, and then again, it might not. After all, none of us know how and when the palace is built. Well Setsuna might, but she would never tell us."

            "Either way, I got a strange sense." Rei added. "We should keep a good eye on Usagi."

            "Good idea." Minako stated. Makoto and Ami nodded their agreement.  

            The four looked around and realized that the crowd was thinning. They hurried outside and were just in time to see the newlyweds leave for their honeymoon.

            "Good Luck, Usagi" Rei softly said as the Limo pulled away.

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            Later that night, Michiru stood on the back patio of the outer's home looking out over the back yard. She sighed just as Haruka came outside.

            "Something wrong Michiru?" she asked.

            Michiru paused before answering. "The sea is getting restless."

            "So is the wind."

            The two of them looked at each other and spoke the same thing, "Princess"

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Well that's it for chapter 2. Don't know how long I had the half finished file on my pc for. Minako did act more like the Anime version, but the curse she was referring to happened near the end of the Sailor V manga.  Even though this is the manga timeline, I might make a few anime references, that episode with Artemis and the nun was too good not to mention (the ep Diana shows up.)

Omake: (basically stuff that doesn't happen in the story, it's just here to be fun)

            Usagi finished walking down the isle and stopped next to Mamoru. He enveloped her in a big hug and started to kiss her.

            "Your majesty we have not come to that part yet." The priest said to Mamoru.

                        ~And yes that's a take off from a part in the Movie "coming to America" with Eddie Murphy.