Author's Notes: Jubilee's Wedding Day is here. With all the angst going on,
will Jubes survive her Wedding?
Hey what's up with calling poor Storm out of her name? (You know who you
are.) Anyway I'm not mad at you though. You are entitled to your own
opinion. However I hope you enjoy the story just the same. Is it so wrong
to want to be loved? In the world that we live in, I guess the answer to
that is yes. I'm sorry guys and gals, I am totally rambling
Disclaimer: I claim neither the male or female counterparts of the X-Men. In English, I don't own any characters belonging to X-men or Marvel Comics. I do however; own the pure genius of writing this twisted little fic.
Ororo Munroe couldn't believe how beautiful Jubilee looked today. It was hard to believe that Jubilee was all grown up. Her jet black hair was pulled up into a tight French roll, which made her beautiful blue eyes stand out even more. Jubilee was dressed into a traditional wedding gown, which had a very long train following right behind it. She wore very little make up, but her face had a beautiful glow to it. Ororo made sure that she planned the wedding in a very traditional manner. The wedding was going to be held in an eighteen century Victorian styled church, and the reception was being held in the mansion's Ballroom.
Now all that Ororo concerned herself with getting Jubilee sent off to the church on time, and dressed for her big day. Jubilee needed something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. For the old item Ororo chose a beautiful silk scarf that she wore to Jean's and Scott wedding. The new item was a heart shaped necklace, which Ororo felt would symbolize the love that Nate and Jubilee was going to share together. The borrowed item was a pair of diamond earrings that came from Jean. The blue item was a lightly blue chocker, which made her looked like a heavenly angel.
It seemed like time passed a little too quickly for Ororo's taste. Before she knew it, Jubilee was ready to walk down the isle. As soon as Ororo heard that the groom was in place, she signaled the organist to play the "Here comes the bride melody". Logan served as the father of the bride, since her biological father passed away years ago. Ororo had to admit that Logan was looking really good himself. Ever since he found out that Jubilee was getting married, he did everything in his power to make her change her mind. He didn't like the idea of Jubilee marrying a man that he knew so little about. However in the end he sucked up his pride, and agreed to escort the young lady down the isle.
The music started and Jubilee began her descent into the chapel. Ororo suddenly felt a sudden surge of jealousy, as she saw Logan hand her off to her new groom. Would somebody ever give her away? It certainly didn't seem like it. It seemed that every time she emotionally linked herself to a particular guy, they turn right around to break her heart. It was the same with Forge, and now the process was being repeated with Warren. All she ever wanted was someone to love her, and who better than your best friend. Unfortunately Warren didn't see it that way, and there was the probability that he never would. That was fine with Ororo, but it still hurt. However, today was not a day to be envious or jealous. This was Jubilee's day. Jubilee was able to find a man who would love her unconditionally, and maybe in her own due time she would just as well.
Ororo took a front row seat, only moments before Jubilee strolled flawlessly down the isle. As she glanced over at the beautiful bride, she caught a glimpse of Bobby. The poor boy looked like he'd rather have a root canal. She knew of his secret attraction for Miss. Lee. She guessed that he'd never got around to telling her how he felt about her, just like she never had the nerve to tell Warren the truth either.
As soon as she returned her attention back to the blushing bride, her breath got caught in her throat when she saw that Warren was also in attendance.
She couldn't help but to notice that Warren was also staring at her in a funny way. To her relief her attention was directed back to the bride and groom. The pastor spoke loudly, and asked Nate the question everyone waited in silence to hear.
"Do you Nate Grey, take Jubilation Lee to be your bride. To have and to hold, from this day forward, until death do you part?"
There was suddenly a deaf shattering silence that had many people whispering under their breath. Jubilee suddenly became more and more nervous, as her groom to be stared into her eyes. Everybody knew the moment for the "I do" was coming up, but we never imagined what was about to happen next.
Jubilee laid a single finger against Nate's lips, and shushed him up while the audience quieted down.
"Nate before you say anything, there's something that I must get off of my chest. What I have to say may make you upset, but this is something that I have to know."
"Right now?"
"Yes."
"But we're about to get married."
"I know that Nate, but first I need to know if I'm making the right decision here."
Jubilee turned facing the audience, and removed two white envelopes from the bodice of her gown. She turned the letters in her hand over and over again, until she found the courage to speak.
"Last night I thought that I was one of the luckiest girls in the world. I found out that one of my best friends was going to live another day. It's hard being a super hero one day, and then losing those closest to you another day. So Remy I'm glad that you are all right, and if you ever need me I'm here for you. Then two years ago, I managed to meet a wonderful man that I wanted to marry. I had no doubts whatsoever that Nate was the one for me."
Jubilee turned to Nate, and held on to his hands. She looked into his eyes, as tears began to fall.
"Nate for all the time I've known you, I've loved you. There has never been anything to test my love for you. Ever.Until today."
There were a lot of oh's and ah's, sounding across the room. Everybody looked on as the petite young lady turned her attention back to the audience. Nate tried to find out what was going on, when she quickly silenced him with a wave of the hand.
"Last night I received this letter."
She picked up one of the letters, and slowly re-opened it. She began reading the passage from the letter through a river of tears.
"It says. Jubilee I just wanted to tell you that I love you. I always have and I always will. There isn't a day that goes by, that I don't think of your beautiful smile. It's strange how my heart beats so fast, whenever you walk into a room. If only I could hear you say that you love me, I promise you that I would cherish every word. If only I could feel your lips against mine, then I'd die a happy man. If only I could make you mine, I'd do all in my power to protect you from harm. If you'd only have me, then I would do everything in my power to make you happy. You may ask why it is that I love you so much, but my answer is really simple. It's because you complete me. Without you I am nothing, and I'd rather be someone with your love than a big nobody without it.that's it. The funny thing about this letter is that I thought it was a love letter from Nate. That's until I read the signature below, which read Bobby Drake."
Everyone turned in his or her seats, to stare at Bobby, who was now a color of crimson red. He looked on in horror, afraid to meet the unwavering glances of Jubilation Lee and those around her. She cleared her throat and continued to speak.
"Yeah that one kinda took me for a loop as well. Anyway, just as soon as I had digested much of what I read, I glanced over to my dresser. What I saw was another letter, with the same kind of envelope as this one. So I went over to my dresser, and I read it. The letter says, To Jubilee. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials. I wish you nothing but the best. I'd do all in my power to protect you form harm, but now that Nate's here I don't have to worry about that anymore. I would do everything in my power to make you happy, and I'm glad that you finally are. So congratulations once again, and you tell Nate that he'd better be good to you. If he's not tell him that he'll have to deal with me. From your best friend and fellow prankster, Bobby Drake. You know I must've asked a thousand questions that night. One of them included why would you write two letters to me?"
Bobby stood up, facing Jubilee with a look of pure terror in his eyes. He threw both of his hands in the sky defensively, and stepped out of the isle. He walked up to Jubilee, careful to keep his eyes on Nate. He didn't want to create a scene any larger than the one that they already had.
"Jubilee I didn't write that first letter."
"That I know Bobby, which leaves the question of who did. I've known you for years, so I know what your handwriting looks like. So I already knew that this was the work of someone else, but why would they sign your name?"
"I don't know Jubilee. I really want you get married."
"Really?"
"Yeah really."
"Well I guess that we should move on, and get this whole wedding thing over with huh?"
"Yeah."
"It's so weird that someone would write this letter, in hopes of destroying my wedding. I know that it wasn't you personally, but why are there inserts from the first letter, inserted in the letter that you wrote?"
"I don't know."
Suddenly a loud voice from the back spoke out loud, and everyone's attention was shifted towards the back.
"Will you just tell her already!!" Warren screamed across the corridor
"Tell me what?"
"I don't think I should."
"If you don't I will." Warren said as he made his way towards Bobby and Jubilee.
"Warren I really think that you've done enough!" Bobby said while pointing an accusing finger to him.
"Obviously not enough. Jubilee this man loves you. He always has. I'll admit that I wrote the first letter. Yes I wrote it, but all the words were Bobby's. I read his journal, and it had everything in it from the time when he first fell in love with you, to how he really felt about your wedding."
"Warren that's enough!!" Bobby shouted.
"He's just too afraid to tell you how he really feels, afraid that you're going to reject him. Especially since you've been so lovey- dovey with Nate over here. Bobby is nothing but a coward. He's always too afraid to speak up for himself, so much so that he's willing to lose you without even putting up a fight. He's always been a little chicken shi."
His words were cut off, when Bobby struck Warren in the face with his fist. Everybody jumped in surprise, and in an instant Ororo was near his side. Jubilee grabbed Bobby's hand before he could strike the young man again. She forced him to look into her eyes, noticing the fresh tears that fell from him. He tried to turn away, but Jubilee grabbed his face with her fingers and firmly held it in place.
"Is this true?"
"Jubilee I can't do this. Not now. I just can't."
"Is it true Bobby? Tell me."
"Jubilee this is wrong. You should be with Nate. He makes you happy, and you love him."
"I guess you're right."
"I know I am. So forget about me, and go get married."
Jubilee let go of his face, and turned around to talk to Nate. However, when she turned around, Nate was nowhere to be found. She turned back to see Bobby walking away from her.
"Bobby!"
He turned around to look at the young woman.
"Just for the record, your timing sucks as usual."
She started walking towards Bobby, carefully glancing at the audience members. Once again she stood in front of Bobby, who was looking at everything but her.
"I don't why you took so long to tell me how you really felt. Why now?" Jubilee asked.
"The only reason why this whole day has been screwed up is because my so called friend couldn't mind his own business."
"And if he did, I'd have no idea whatsoever about how you felt about me."
"Well now thanks to Warren here, you do now."
"And for that I'm thankful."
"Huh?"
"When I first came here, you were like my older brother. I will admit that at first I may have had a small crush on Wolvie, but I think everyone kinda knew that already. Then I found myself with you the majority of the time, especially when I came back from L.A. Then my crush on Wolvie, slowly became my crush on you. I just never knew that you felt the same way. I never thought a man like you, would ever want someone like me."
"Are you kidding?"
"No I'm not. Why would someone like you want an ex-mall rat, shop-aholic type of girl like me? Then there's the age difference. I always thought that my chances of ever being with you, was just as good as my chance of being with Wolvie."
"Why didn't you tell me any of this?"
"Because I'm a lady, and a lady never throws herself on a man. Storm taught me that. She said that a real lady will let the man approach her, and I believed her. So I waited for you, and you never came. So I moved on. I just thought that I would never get the chance to tell you that I really did love you."
"And now?"
"Now I can say with all honesty, that I still love you Bobby Drake."
"I love you too Jubilee. I love you so much that I'm going to be a man and walk away from all of this. I don't want to cause that poor man the only love that he has ever known thus far. It's true that I do love you, but so does Nate. I don't want to be the one that breaks that up. I keep thinking that maybe I should put myself in Nate's shoes. How would it feel to lose the woman that you love on your wedding day, to another man? I can't be responsible for breaking that poor man's heart."
"What about my heart."
"Look I'm not here to hurt you, but you have to understand that this is going to take some time. You have to remember that you were going to marry another man, only minutes ago. You have to decide who you want, but not today."
"What are you trying to say?"
"I'm saying that yes I do love you. I'm also saying that I shouldn't be professing my love for you on your wedding day, even though I want to. The only thing that I keep thinking about is Nate, and the fact that the roles could've been reversed. I could've easily been the one that was about to marry you, and Nate could've been the one you really loved. I'm saying that I will not be the cause of hurting either you or Nate."
"I think it's a little too late for that."
"I guess it is, but there is a man outside that needs to know what going on. You owe it to him to be honest. Then, and only then will I ever consider being with you."
"I guess you're right."
"I know I'm right."
Jubilee turned to walk out of the chapel, when Bobby's voice stopped her cold. She turned around to face him, and noticed how quickly he was coming towards her. He grabbed her face, with both of his hands and kissed her hard on the mouth. They continued to kiss for at least five more minutes. To both Jubilee and Bobby it just seemed right. Finally Bobby withdrew from the embrace, and stared long and hard into Jubilee's ice blue ones.
"I may never have the chance to do that again, just in case you chose Nate over me. It will also be a small reminder of the one that I let get away. Goodbye Jubes."
He walked away from the woman that he loved, and everyone stared on in amazement and awe. Jubilee went into the back room, no doubt but to talk with Nate. The rest of us were uncertain of what to do, so we made our way to the rear of church. We exited the room, as if our hearts were ripped out as well.
Disclaimer: I claim neither the male or female counterparts of the X-Men. In English, I don't own any characters belonging to X-men or Marvel Comics. I do however; own the pure genius of writing this twisted little fic.
Ororo Munroe couldn't believe how beautiful Jubilee looked today. It was hard to believe that Jubilee was all grown up. Her jet black hair was pulled up into a tight French roll, which made her beautiful blue eyes stand out even more. Jubilee was dressed into a traditional wedding gown, which had a very long train following right behind it. She wore very little make up, but her face had a beautiful glow to it. Ororo made sure that she planned the wedding in a very traditional manner. The wedding was going to be held in an eighteen century Victorian styled church, and the reception was being held in the mansion's Ballroom.
Now all that Ororo concerned herself with getting Jubilee sent off to the church on time, and dressed for her big day. Jubilee needed something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. For the old item Ororo chose a beautiful silk scarf that she wore to Jean's and Scott wedding. The new item was a heart shaped necklace, which Ororo felt would symbolize the love that Nate and Jubilee was going to share together. The borrowed item was a pair of diamond earrings that came from Jean. The blue item was a lightly blue chocker, which made her looked like a heavenly angel.
It seemed like time passed a little too quickly for Ororo's taste. Before she knew it, Jubilee was ready to walk down the isle. As soon as Ororo heard that the groom was in place, she signaled the organist to play the "Here comes the bride melody". Logan served as the father of the bride, since her biological father passed away years ago. Ororo had to admit that Logan was looking really good himself. Ever since he found out that Jubilee was getting married, he did everything in his power to make her change her mind. He didn't like the idea of Jubilee marrying a man that he knew so little about. However in the end he sucked up his pride, and agreed to escort the young lady down the isle.
The music started and Jubilee began her descent into the chapel. Ororo suddenly felt a sudden surge of jealousy, as she saw Logan hand her off to her new groom. Would somebody ever give her away? It certainly didn't seem like it. It seemed that every time she emotionally linked herself to a particular guy, they turn right around to break her heart. It was the same with Forge, and now the process was being repeated with Warren. All she ever wanted was someone to love her, and who better than your best friend. Unfortunately Warren didn't see it that way, and there was the probability that he never would. That was fine with Ororo, but it still hurt. However, today was not a day to be envious or jealous. This was Jubilee's day. Jubilee was able to find a man who would love her unconditionally, and maybe in her own due time she would just as well.
Ororo took a front row seat, only moments before Jubilee strolled flawlessly down the isle. As she glanced over at the beautiful bride, she caught a glimpse of Bobby. The poor boy looked like he'd rather have a root canal. She knew of his secret attraction for Miss. Lee. She guessed that he'd never got around to telling her how he felt about her, just like she never had the nerve to tell Warren the truth either.
As soon as she returned her attention back to the blushing bride, her breath got caught in her throat when she saw that Warren was also in attendance.
She couldn't help but to notice that Warren was also staring at her in a funny way. To her relief her attention was directed back to the bride and groom. The pastor spoke loudly, and asked Nate the question everyone waited in silence to hear.
"Do you Nate Grey, take Jubilation Lee to be your bride. To have and to hold, from this day forward, until death do you part?"
There was suddenly a deaf shattering silence that had many people whispering under their breath. Jubilee suddenly became more and more nervous, as her groom to be stared into her eyes. Everybody knew the moment for the "I do" was coming up, but we never imagined what was about to happen next.
Jubilee laid a single finger against Nate's lips, and shushed him up while the audience quieted down.
"Nate before you say anything, there's something that I must get off of my chest. What I have to say may make you upset, but this is something that I have to know."
"Right now?"
"Yes."
"But we're about to get married."
"I know that Nate, but first I need to know if I'm making the right decision here."
Jubilee turned facing the audience, and removed two white envelopes from the bodice of her gown. She turned the letters in her hand over and over again, until she found the courage to speak.
"Last night I thought that I was one of the luckiest girls in the world. I found out that one of my best friends was going to live another day. It's hard being a super hero one day, and then losing those closest to you another day. So Remy I'm glad that you are all right, and if you ever need me I'm here for you. Then two years ago, I managed to meet a wonderful man that I wanted to marry. I had no doubts whatsoever that Nate was the one for me."
Jubilee turned to Nate, and held on to his hands. She looked into his eyes, as tears began to fall.
"Nate for all the time I've known you, I've loved you. There has never been anything to test my love for you. Ever.Until today."
There were a lot of oh's and ah's, sounding across the room. Everybody looked on as the petite young lady turned her attention back to the audience. Nate tried to find out what was going on, when she quickly silenced him with a wave of the hand.
"Last night I received this letter."
She picked up one of the letters, and slowly re-opened it. She began reading the passage from the letter through a river of tears.
"It says. Jubilee I just wanted to tell you that I love you. I always have and I always will. There isn't a day that goes by, that I don't think of your beautiful smile. It's strange how my heart beats so fast, whenever you walk into a room. If only I could hear you say that you love me, I promise you that I would cherish every word. If only I could feel your lips against mine, then I'd die a happy man. If only I could make you mine, I'd do all in my power to protect you from harm. If you'd only have me, then I would do everything in my power to make you happy. You may ask why it is that I love you so much, but my answer is really simple. It's because you complete me. Without you I am nothing, and I'd rather be someone with your love than a big nobody without it.that's it. The funny thing about this letter is that I thought it was a love letter from Nate. That's until I read the signature below, which read Bobby Drake."
Everyone turned in his or her seats, to stare at Bobby, who was now a color of crimson red. He looked on in horror, afraid to meet the unwavering glances of Jubilation Lee and those around her. She cleared her throat and continued to speak.
"Yeah that one kinda took me for a loop as well. Anyway, just as soon as I had digested much of what I read, I glanced over to my dresser. What I saw was another letter, with the same kind of envelope as this one. So I went over to my dresser, and I read it. The letter says, To Jubilee. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials. I wish you nothing but the best. I'd do all in my power to protect you form harm, but now that Nate's here I don't have to worry about that anymore. I would do everything in my power to make you happy, and I'm glad that you finally are. So congratulations once again, and you tell Nate that he'd better be good to you. If he's not tell him that he'll have to deal with me. From your best friend and fellow prankster, Bobby Drake. You know I must've asked a thousand questions that night. One of them included why would you write two letters to me?"
Bobby stood up, facing Jubilee with a look of pure terror in his eyes. He threw both of his hands in the sky defensively, and stepped out of the isle. He walked up to Jubilee, careful to keep his eyes on Nate. He didn't want to create a scene any larger than the one that they already had.
"Jubilee I didn't write that first letter."
"That I know Bobby, which leaves the question of who did. I've known you for years, so I know what your handwriting looks like. So I already knew that this was the work of someone else, but why would they sign your name?"
"I don't know Jubilee. I really want you get married."
"Really?"
"Yeah really."
"Well I guess that we should move on, and get this whole wedding thing over with huh?"
"Yeah."
"It's so weird that someone would write this letter, in hopes of destroying my wedding. I know that it wasn't you personally, but why are there inserts from the first letter, inserted in the letter that you wrote?"
"I don't know."
Suddenly a loud voice from the back spoke out loud, and everyone's attention was shifted towards the back.
"Will you just tell her already!!" Warren screamed across the corridor
"Tell me what?"
"I don't think I should."
"If you don't I will." Warren said as he made his way towards Bobby and Jubilee.
"Warren I really think that you've done enough!" Bobby said while pointing an accusing finger to him.
"Obviously not enough. Jubilee this man loves you. He always has. I'll admit that I wrote the first letter. Yes I wrote it, but all the words were Bobby's. I read his journal, and it had everything in it from the time when he first fell in love with you, to how he really felt about your wedding."
"Warren that's enough!!" Bobby shouted.
"He's just too afraid to tell you how he really feels, afraid that you're going to reject him. Especially since you've been so lovey- dovey with Nate over here. Bobby is nothing but a coward. He's always too afraid to speak up for himself, so much so that he's willing to lose you without even putting up a fight. He's always been a little chicken shi."
His words were cut off, when Bobby struck Warren in the face with his fist. Everybody jumped in surprise, and in an instant Ororo was near his side. Jubilee grabbed Bobby's hand before he could strike the young man again. She forced him to look into her eyes, noticing the fresh tears that fell from him. He tried to turn away, but Jubilee grabbed his face with her fingers and firmly held it in place.
"Is this true?"
"Jubilee I can't do this. Not now. I just can't."
"Is it true Bobby? Tell me."
"Jubilee this is wrong. You should be with Nate. He makes you happy, and you love him."
"I guess you're right."
"I know I am. So forget about me, and go get married."
Jubilee let go of his face, and turned around to talk to Nate. However, when she turned around, Nate was nowhere to be found. She turned back to see Bobby walking away from her.
"Bobby!"
He turned around to look at the young woman.
"Just for the record, your timing sucks as usual."
She started walking towards Bobby, carefully glancing at the audience members. Once again she stood in front of Bobby, who was looking at everything but her.
"I don't why you took so long to tell me how you really felt. Why now?" Jubilee asked.
"The only reason why this whole day has been screwed up is because my so called friend couldn't mind his own business."
"And if he did, I'd have no idea whatsoever about how you felt about me."
"Well now thanks to Warren here, you do now."
"And for that I'm thankful."
"Huh?"
"When I first came here, you were like my older brother. I will admit that at first I may have had a small crush on Wolvie, but I think everyone kinda knew that already. Then I found myself with you the majority of the time, especially when I came back from L.A. Then my crush on Wolvie, slowly became my crush on you. I just never knew that you felt the same way. I never thought a man like you, would ever want someone like me."
"Are you kidding?"
"No I'm not. Why would someone like you want an ex-mall rat, shop-aholic type of girl like me? Then there's the age difference. I always thought that my chances of ever being with you, was just as good as my chance of being with Wolvie."
"Why didn't you tell me any of this?"
"Because I'm a lady, and a lady never throws herself on a man. Storm taught me that. She said that a real lady will let the man approach her, and I believed her. So I waited for you, and you never came. So I moved on. I just thought that I would never get the chance to tell you that I really did love you."
"And now?"
"Now I can say with all honesty, that I still love you Bobby Drake."
"I love you too Jubilee. I love you so much that I'm going to be a man and walk away from all of this. I don't want to cause that poor man the only love that he has ever known thus far. It's true that I do love you, but so does Nate. I don't want to be the one that breaks that up. I keep thinking that maybe I should put myself in Nate's shoes. How would it feel to lose the woman that you love on your wedding day, to another man? I can't be responsible for breaking that poor man's heart."
"What about my heart."
"Look I'm not here to hurt you, but you have to understand that this is going to take some time. You have to remember that you were going to marry another man, only minutes ago. You have to decide who you want, but not today."
"What are you trying to say?"
"I'm saying that yes I do love you. I'm also saying that I shouldn't be professing my love for you on your wedding day, even though I want to. The only thing that I keep thinking about is Nate, and the fact that the roles could've been reversed. I could've easily been the one that was about to marry you, and Nate could've been the one you really loved. I'm saying that I will not be the cause of hurting either you or Nate."
"I think it's a little too late for that."
"I guess it is, but there is a man outside that needs to know what going on. You owe it to him to be honest. Then, and only then will I ever consider being with you."
"I guess you're right."
"I know I'm right."
Jubilee turned to walk out of the chapel, when Bobby's voice stopped her cold. She turned around to face him, and noticed how quickly he was coming towards her. He grabbed her face, with both of his hands and kissed her hard on the mouth. They continued to kiss for at least five more minutes. To both Jubilee and Bobby it just seemed right. Finally Bobby withdrew from the embrace, and stared long and hard into Jubilee's ice blue ones.
"I may never have the chance to do that again, just in case you chose Nate over me. It will also be a small reminder of the one that I let get away. Goodbye Jubes."
He walked away from the woman that he loved, and everyone stared on in amazement and awe. Jubilee went into the back room, no doubt but to talk with Nate. The rest of us were uncertain of what to do, so we made our way to the rear of church. We exited the room, as if our hearts were ripped out as well.
