Disclaimer - I, do not own the rights to the "Sparkling Diamond[s]" of a movie, "Moulin Rouge" (If I did I would be a genius going by the name of Baz Luhrmann). I am simply one of the "Children of the Revolution" (Although one of "Elephant [Melody]" proportions) that writes fanfiction "Because We Can". "Come What May", but please do not sue me or I will be a "Sad Hindi Diamond". May this be "Your Song" and may you say "Some Day I'll Fly Away"! (I do not own the songs used in this story or in the titles of the chapters either.)
*A Bohemian Storm Is Brewing*
Truth * Beauty * Freedom * Love
~Casidy
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"Quoi Qu'il Arrive"
~ Part XXIV: Plan On Forever ~
By: Casidy
Christian stood at the front of the church with his Best Man, Toulouse, next to him. As the music started he sucked in his breath in anticipation. First through the door was Babydoll on the arm of Christian's best friend of all the English bohemians, Noah. Christian couldn't help but smile when he saw his little sister walk in as maid-of-honor. As the music changed and everyone in the greatly unproportioned congregation stood, Christian's knees began to shake slightly.
When he saw her walk down the isle he could have sworn he was dreaming. Never in real-life could an angel this beautiful be on earth but she was, and she was walking to him. When she finally reached the front of the church she stood before him. Even through her lace vale he still found himself lost in her gaze.
When the priest began to speak Satine and Christian reluctantly focused their attention on him. "We are gathered here together, in the face of God to bring these two people together in holy matrimony. Who gives this woman to this man?"
Chocolat quickly stood up just a bit straighter before answering "I do." He then lifted her vale and kissed her cheek before sitting down in the front pew.
"You're wearing the wedding dress from the play." Christian whispered, astonished.
Satine smiled at him, "I was hoping you'd notice. I wasn't sure if you'd been paying enough attention to any of my fittings to remember.
Christian squeezed her hand softly, "I can never take my eyes off of you Satine. I remember every detail of every moment we've ever spent together.
As the priest began to read from the scriptures and said a few prayers, Satine and Christian simply lost them selves in looking at each other, occasionally whispering something to the other until the priest's watchful eye silenced them.
"Christian and Satine have written their own vows and wish to share them. Christian,"
Christian turned to Satine with an innocent smile on his face. Smiling at her he turned and looked over the congregation nervously. Turning back to her he began to sing to her sweetly. You'll never know, What you've done for me. What your faith in me, Has done for my soul.
You'll never know the gift you've given me,
I'll carry it with me.
Yeah, yeah.
Satine looked down for only a moment before locking her eyes with his again. There was no one but them. Christian's entire family had disappeared, along with all of their bohemian friends and the priest.
Through the days ahead,
I'll think of days before.
You made me hope for something better,
And made me reach for something more.
Christian was acting completely on impulse when he reached up to run his fingers down her cheek. Satine leaned into his hand slightly the smile on her face growing.
You taught me to run,
You taught me to fly.
Helped me to free the me inside,
Helped me hear the music of my heart.
She was his muse, he had always had a gift but Satine had shown him just how precious it was and just how much he could really do with it. He could now put all of his feelings down on paper and make others feel the same emotions.
You opened my eyes,
You opened the door,
To something I'd never known before.
And your love, Is the music of my heart.
She was his gift, much more important than any talent. She was the true gift he had been granted and he held her most dear.
You were the song that always made me sing.
I'm singing this for you.
Everywhere I go I'll think of where I've been,
And know the one who knew me better,
than anyone ever will again.
His life was a song, one beautiful love song that could be stuck in his head for the rest of his life and he'd never tire of. He was trying to tell her in his very special way, exactly how important she was to him, and express how grateful he was for the gift she had given him; a gift of true understanding. He didn't have to say a single word for her to completely understand him. They were one soul.
What you taught me,
Only your love could ever teach me.
You got through when no one could reach me,
'Cause you always saw in me,
All the best that I could be.
It was you who set me free,
She saw him as her savior, he had taken her by the hand and right out of the underworld she had existed in without him but he would do it a thousand times. She had not been the only one reborn when she left the gritty, city of lights, he had become a new person just from watching her grow.
You taught me to run,
You taught me to fly.
Helped me to free the me inside,
Helped me hear the music of my heart.
Yeah, You opened my eyes,
You opened the door,
To something I'd never known before.
And your love,
Is the music of my heart.
She was his song and that song was for her.
Satine had tears in her eyes as she leaned into Christian's arms. "I love you" she whispered into his ear, so only he could hear. Stepping back after a moment, Satine Smiled brightly before beginning her vows.
I do, I do, I do, I do.
All I am, all I'll be,
Everything in this world,
All that I'll ever need,
Is in your eyes,
Shining at me.
Satine looked at his bright eyes. She could swear that they changed color with his emotions, they were a bright green when passionate, a light gray-green, when he was romantic, and a deep, dark gray when he was upset or angry, and almost blue when he was sad. Satine could tell just by looking in his eyes at that moment that he was happy and deeply romantic.
When you smile I can feel,
All my passion unfolding.
Your hand brushes mine,
And a thousand sensations,
Seduce me 'cause I,
I do cherish you.
She had been with so many lovers before Christian but never had any one of them been able to touch her in the way that he did; not physically, but gently, deep down to her soul: in her heart.
For the rest of my life,
You don't have to think twice,
I will love you still,
From the depths of my soul,
It's beyond my control.
She couldn't stop loving him if she'd wanted to. She had loved him all her life, even before she'd met him and she would love him for the rest of it.
I've waited so long to say this to you,
If you're asking do I love you this much;
I do.
Christian had a true gift with words and he was fortunate to be able to put into words every emotion he'd ever felt but Satine had worked so long to find the words to tell him how much she loved him. She truly cherished him.
In my world, before you,
I lived outside my emotions,
Didn't know where I was going,
'Til that day, I found you.
How you opened my life,
To a new paradise.
Before Christian she had hidden behind her acting abilities, never letting anyone get too close to her, no one could love the real her.
I've waited so long to say this to you,
If you're asking do I love you this much,
Yes I do, I do.
If you're asking do I love you this much,
Baby I do, cherish you.
From the depths of my soul,
It's beyond my control.
Sometimes, she was scared of her own love. It frightened her that she could have such strong emotions for someone. What if she lost him? How could she ever live? Then she would look into Christian's eyes and realize that his emotions were just as strong. He could never leave her either.
I've waited so long to say this to you.
If you're asking me do I love you this much,
Baby, I do.
I do.
Christian brushed the tears off Satine's cheeks, her handkerchief long since forgotten.
He pulled her into his arms again and kissed the top of her head, "That was beautiful, darling."
After recovering from their own love scene, the two turned to the old priest. The man stepped back to his place and smiled at the young couple. "Do you Christian, take thee Satine, to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, in sickness and in heath, for as long as you both shall live?"
Christian turned to look directly into his love's eyes, "I do." He said without hesitation. Satine smiled brightly as a tear ran down her cheek. She turned to the priest, waiting for her line.
"Do you Satine, take thee Christian to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, in sickness and in heath, for as long as you both shall live?"
Satine took a deep breath before turning back to Christian. She held back a giggle when she noticed Christian's face, suddenly very tense, waiting for her answer. "I do," She whispered, "come what may."
Christian let out, in a rush, the breath he's been holding. The priest nodded slightly in approval. "May I have the rings, please?"
Toulouse reached deep into one of his pockets and pulled out the glistening piece of white gold. Satine had wanted a white gold ring to match the band on her engagement ring, and Christian had agreed to just have matching bands of white gold made. The priest bent down, a little, so Toulouse could place Satine's ring on the bible. As the priest began to turn to Emily, Toulouse quickly reached for the ring again, pulling a piece of lint off of it.
The priest turned back to Emily and waited patently for her to remember her part. "Oh," she exclaimed quietly, handing her bouquet to Babydoll. She pulled open her little satchel bag and reached deep inside in search of her brother's ring. "Oh, shit" she said a bit too loud. "Err, um… sorry up there." she stumbled, looking up at the ceiling. She desperately patted her sides, as if she could have made pockets appear there. Biting her bottom lip and trying not to look at all of the expectant faces around her, she looked all around for the ring. Finally she noticed a glint on one of her fingers. Looking at her hand she pulled the wedding band off her thumb and hastily handed it to the priest. Emily laughed, nervously, "Put it there so I wouldn't lose it," she whispered to the rest of the wedding party.
"These rings are never ending and symbolize the promises Satine and Christian have made today in the presence of God and their families. Christian," The priest offered him Satine's ring.
Gently lifting her hand Christian took the ring from the priest and slid it on her finger, "With this ring, I thee wed." When the ring had found its place, safely on Satine's finger, Christian lifted her hand to his lips and kissed it.
"Satine," the priest prompted.
Satine took Christian's hand in her own and slid his ring on. "With this ring, I thee wed."
"If anyone has just cause why these two should not be joined in holy matrimony, let them speak now or forever hold their peace." When no one answered he continued, "Then by the power vested in me by The Father and her Royal Highness Queen Vistoria: I now pronounce you, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Christian wasted no time in pulling Satine close and crushing his lips to hers. She wrapped her arms around his neck and he pulled her even closer by putting his hands on the small of her back. They were married. They were husband and wife.
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* "Music of My Heart" id performed by N*Sync and Gloria Estephan
* "I Do (Cherish You)" is performed by 98*