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 XXV: She Wears My Ring ~
By: Mariclair
"Cheers!" Everyone cried and clinked champagne flutes together, after Toulouse's toast to the happy couple. A pleasant buzz filled the room again as everyone returned to their small talk.
Christian and Satine hadn't been able to keep their hands off of each other all evening. Even now, they intertwined arms and drank from the other's glass.
"Mmm, I love you," Satine whispered and lightly kissed Christian's lips.
Christian admired Satine's face, set aglow by the dozens of candles lit all over the tavern where the reception was being held. "I love you, too," he murmured.
Everything was simply beautiful. After the wedding, the guests had been transported by lovely horse drawn carriages. White candles were accented by the red roses set in crystal vases on the tables on tables covered in crisp cloths. Everyone had stuffed themselves with course after course of delectable food. And every once in awhile someone would stand up and wish the couple a long and happy life together.
Suddenly a sweet flowing melody could be heard from the piano where Satie sat, his long fingers gliding over the keys. Everyone turned their attention to the piano to see Satie along with Chocolat and Emily standing close beside.
"Good evening everyone," Chocolat said with a smile. "Emily and I thought it would be nice for Christian and Satine to have their first dance as a married couple."
Satine's face lit up as Christian kissed her hand and led her out to the middle of the dance floor.
Chocolat continued, "we'd like to dedicate this song to you two. Especially you, my Little Red," he said and looked at Satine. "I'm so glad you found Christian because I know he'll take good care of you. And if he doesn't…" Chocolat winked at Christian. "We wish you nothing but happiness," he finished as Emily began;
No mountains too high,
For you to climb.
All you have to do,
Is have some climbing faith,
Oh yeah.
No river's too wide,
For you to make it across.
All you have to do,
Is believe it when you pray.
Satine and Christian held their arms tightly around the other, softly swaying to the song as Chocolat began;
And then you will see,
The morning will come,
And everyday will be bright,
As the sun.
All of your fears,
Just cast them on me.
I just want you,
To see,
Christian nuzzled Satine's neck and she sighed deeply as she brushed her hand across his face.
Chocolat and Emily continued,
I'll be your cloud up in the sky,
I'll be your shoulder when you cry.
I'll hear your voice when you call me,
I am your angel.
The newlyweds were lost in their own little world. They could conquer anything, as long as they had each other.
Chocolat poured his soul into the next verse,
I saw your tear drops,
And I heard you cry.
All you need is time,
Seek me and you shall find.
You had everything,
And were still lonely.
It won't ever be this way,
We are living in a better day.
Satine thanked God everyday that Christian had come into her life and showed her everything she was missing. All the money and power was nothing to her now that she had found true love.
Emily matched the passion of Chocolat's voice,
And then you will see,
The morning will come.
And all of your days,
Will be bright as the sun.
So all of your fears,
Just cast them on me.
How can I make you see?
Chocolat joined Emily,
I'll be your cloud up in the sky,
I'll be your shoulder when you cry,
I'll hear your voice when you call me.
I am your angel.
And when all hope is gone, I'm here.
No matter how far you are, I'm near.
It makes no difference who you are,
I am your angel.
Chocolat crooned,
And when it's time to face the storm,
Emily answered,
I'll be there by your side,
Grace will keep us safe and warm,
And I know we will survive.
Emily belted with all the love and happiness she had for her older brother,
And when it seems as if,
Your end is drawing near.
Don't you dare give up the fight,
Put your trust beyond the sky.
Chocolat joined her for the end,
I'll be your cloud up in the sky,
I'll be your shoulder when you cry.
I'll hear your voice when you call me,
I am your angel.
And when all hope is gone, I'm here.
No matter how far you are, I'm near.
It makes no difference who you are,
I am your angel.
I'll be your cloud up in the sky,
I'll be your shoulder when you cry.
I'll hear your voice when you call me,
I am your angel.
Everyone applauded wildly as Christian whispered,
"You're my angel, Satine."
"Always," she responded.
They walked up to their musicians and hugged and thanked them for their lovely performance. When Satine reached Chocolat, she felt tears brimming in her eyes, he had always been like a comforting older brother to her. She threw her arms around him and he picked her up off her toes like he always did.
"Thank you, Cocoa," she said with a giggle, remembering her name for her when she was younger.
"You're welcome, my Little Red," he replied, his voice beginning to crack. "You take care of yourself, now."
Satine nodded and took Christian's hand and the two gazed at each other adoringly. They were pulled from their trance when Satine gasped and tugged on Christian's arm. Satie was playing another song and The Father was dancing with Samantha!
Satine, Christian and Emily stood astounded, and when the song was over, The Father brought Samantha over to his family as if nothing was different.
After a few minutes of awkward glances, Emily chimed in, "well Father, I guess Chris isn't the only one in love," she smiled. Emily was all for this romance. In her eyes, any woman was better than Mrs. Wilesly and her talented, artistic, almost bohemian flute teacher was perfect!
A hint of embarrassment came over The Father's wrinkled face when Samantha stepped in, smiling, and linked arms with him. His face softened and his tense expression eased. Everyone burst into laughter, glad to see the laid back side of The Father finally shining through.
"Well Christian," The Father began. "You and Satine have had a very long day, you surely must be ready to get back home and in your own bed."
Satine shot Christian a worried look, she had no intentions on sleeping alone on her wedding night.
"Come along," he continued and gave Samantha a quick kiss on the cheek. "Emily and I have something to show you."
Christian and Satine waved goodbye to all of their friends and family, thanking them for coming and making promises to get together again soon.
The Father hurried the four of them into a carriage and whispered something to the driver, who them nodded with a quick, "yes, sir."
As the carriage began to move, Christian asked curiously, "where are we going?"
"It's a surprise!" Emily blurted out and bounced up and down in her seat. The Father chuckled in amusement, but wouldn't give a single clue as to where he was taking the newlyweds.
Satine's and Christian's curiosity was steadily growing and they smiled at each other, wondering what this secret "surprise" could be. The carriage came to an abrupt stop and the couple almost flew out the door in excitement.
"Uh-uh," Emily teased, wagging her finger at them.
"Emily's right," The Father added. "If this is going to be a surprise, we'll have to do it properly." He then covered Satine's eyes and motioned for Emily to cover Christian's.
Satine heard their feet clicking up a cobblestone walkway and then the opening of a large door. When the door shut behind them, The Father whispered, "open your eyes."
Christian and Satine looked around in awe, it was the most beautiful house they had ever seen. They were standing in an enormous foyer, lit by a crystal chandelier. Around the corner, they could see part of a dining room, complete with pristine china and silverware. Satine's eyes began to wander up the winding staircase with carefully carved banisters. Everything about it was simply amazing.
"Welcome home!" A delighted Emily exclaimed.
Satine gasped, "You mean this? It belongs to…to us?"
The Father nodded with a smile, "It's all yours."
Just then, a young woman with brown hair and a crisp, uniform came into view as The Father introduced her, "and here is your maid, Daphne." She gave a slight curtsey towards Christian and Satine.
Christian acknowledged her with a nod but Satine was still too busy being smitten with her new home.
"Oh, the colors! And the lighting! Oh yes, and the decorating scheme! It's positively perfect!" Satine said, dazzled.
"I hope so, I decorated!" Emily chimed proudly.
"So that's why it's so lovely in here!" Christian exclaimed with a loving look towards his sister.
"Oh Em, it's gorgeous!" Satine added and turned her attention to The Father, "Sir, thank you so much, you have no idea how much this means to us," she said, wrapping her hand around Christian's.
"You're welcome," The Father said softly, enthralled to see his son and daughter-in-law so happy.
Satine and Christian were thankful beyond words, but it was their wedding night and they were strongly looking forward to seeing their new bedroom. There were a few moments of silence and pleading glances towards Emily until she finally cleared her throat and casually motioned to the door.
"Oh yes!" The Father stammered. "Well, I'm sure that you two, umm…have had a very long day and so…I guess we'll go now," he finished as Emily dragged him out the door, shaking her head in amusement.
When the door clicked closed, Satine grabbed Christian and began giving him strong, heated kisses and running her hands along his neck.
Christian responded by wrapping his arms around her and letting his hands move slowly down her spine.
Daphne turned slightly pink and could see that her services were no longer needed, so she quietly made her way to her small bedroom to retire for the evening.
When Satine and Christian pulled apart, buzzing and gasping for air, she traced his jaw line and began to sing,
So suddenly so strange,
Life wakes you up.
Things change,
I've done my best,
I've served my call ,
I thought I had it all.
Satine gave Christian a seductive grin and took his hand and lead him up the winding staircase,
So suddenly so strong,
My prejudice,
Was gone.
You needed me,
I found my place.
I'm different now,
These days.
They reached the top of the stairs and made their way to the glow of the bedroom where Daphne had lit candles for them. Christian silently closed the door as Satine continued,
Now the greatest reward,
Is the light in your eyes.
The sound of your voice,
And the touch of your hand,
You make me who I am.
They had slowly begun to undress each other and Christian was in nothing but his trousers and Satine in her ornately decorated under garments. Christian pulled the sheets of the bed down and began,
Now the greatest reward,
Is the love that I can give.
I'm here for you now,
And for as long as I live.
You make me who I am,
Satine lay on her back as Christian sat on his knees and rested her foot on his shoulder, leading a trail of kisses down her leg as he pulled her stocking off.
Satine shivered and sang to him,
You trusted me to grow.
I gave my heart,
To show,
There's nothing else,
I cherish more.
I stand by you,
For sure.
Christian had gently unfastened her garters and removed her underwear. All that was left was the cream colored corset concealing her torso. Christian pulled Satine to him and sensuously unlaced her as he sang into her neck,
Now the greatest reward,
Is the light in your eyes,
The sound of your voice,
And the touch of your hand.
You make me who I am.
Satine, who was now free of her corset, turned around to face her lover as her voice blended with his,
Now the greatest reward,
Is the love that I can give.
I'm here for you now,
And for as long as I live.
You make me who I am.
Satine looked down and smiled at Christian's crumpled trousers. She unbuttoned them and kissed right where the button had been as she slid them off his hips.
The two locked eyes and sang to each other,
So suddenly,
It's clear to me.
Things change,
Our future lies,
In here and now.
We made it through somehow.
They were now completely free of their clothes as Satine laid down and pulled Christian on top of her.
Now the greatest reward,
Is the light in your eyes,
The sound of your voice,
And the touch of your hand.
You make me who I am.
Now the greatest reward,
Is the love that I can give,
I'm here for you now,
And for as long as I live---
They paused, gazing into each other's eyes and whispered the last line,
You make me who I am.
Satine pulled Christian to her and the two locked their lips, melting into the other's arms.
Satine arched her back as Christian led a trail of kisses along her neck, starting an intoxicating expedition down her body. He planted more kisses across her shoulders and stopped for a moment to press his ear to her chest and listen to the wild thumping of her heart.
When he reached her breasts, he let his hands rest there, sweeping his thumbs against the taut surface. Satine moaned, her desire growing with each gentle touch.
She cradled his head in her hands and tangled her fingers in his hair once he made it to the base of her stomach. He smiled while taunting her with several quick flicks of his tongue against the smooth skin.
"Darling," Satine panted as he gazed up at her with loving eyes. She sat up against him and they faced each other once again. She pressed her body to his and felt a wave of pleasure as Christian kissed her in a strong whirlwind of passion.
His eyes widened when she straddled his waist with a playful smile, grinding her hips against his. He let out a deep groan and Satine took his hand and gently kissed her poet's fingers, delighting in the obvious pleasure she was giving him.
She was soon on her back again with Christian hovering just above her, trying his best to maintain composure.
Satine kissed behind his ear and let her fingertips wander down his ribs as his entire body grew rigid. To arouse him further, she slid her hand between his legs and brushed them along his inner thighs and across his groin.
Christian gasped and desire began to pulse through him like new blood. He slowly lowered his hips to Satine's and both trembled in ecstasy as they became one. They soon found their rhythm and were in a complete and utter state of bliss.
"Christian!" Satine cried as the entire world vanished and the only thing in her life was him.
Christian let his head hang in the crook of Satine's neck as she softly stroked his back. Through panting breaths of air, he placed a gentle kiss on her forehead. Christian let his exhausted body fall to the mattress and he lay on his back as Satine snuggled into his chest.
He wrapped his arms around her and she whispered, "I love it when you hold me like this."
Christian smiled and noticed the dying flames of the candles that cast a heavenly glow around everything, especially the beauty that lay contentedly in his arms. When he looked back down at Satine, she was sleeping peacefully, having been lulled to sleep by the beating of Christian's heart; the heart that belonged to her.
Slowly soaking himself in the warmth of Satine's body, he too felt his eyes begin to grow heavy and was soon fast asleep.
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* "I'm Your Angel"- R. Kelly and Celine Dion
* "The Greatest Reward"- Celine Dion
(Songs altered slightly to fit story)