Disclaimer: I don't own the guys or the song. The song is 'Butterfly Kisses' by Bob Carisle.........on with the Fic!
AN:... ehehehe.. sorry about the song in here... i don't know if there is a special way to do that or something... ^^;
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Epilogue
The coming of spring signifies rebirth, and new beginnings. The days are longer, and the last signs of winter are giving way to bright sunny days, leaving gentle breezes to chase away the hotter temperatures. This spring day was just like that. The sun was shinning brightly in the sky, warming everyone and everything in the meadow. A couple of clouds lazily passing through, in no hurry to be anywhere, but quite fascinated by the proceedings taking place. In return for their being present, they cast a small shadow, if it can even be called that, to stop the sun's rays from becoming to unbearable. There was no need for music, because it was already being taken care of. Birds sang sweet lullabies as they worked to make nests, and animals of all kinds called to each other looking for the perfect mate. Wild flowers bloomed in the meadow to contribute their share to this magic day. Their scents all mixing together to form the sweetest of aromas, while catching in the breeze and sharing their smells with all the creatures. This was the perfect day, and not even one overly stressed father, and his best friend could change that fact.
'Is everything ready?'
'What about the band?'
'Is the priest here?'
'Did that caterer bring the right food?'
'And the groom!'
Heero and Trowa watched in amusement as their spouses paced outside of the brides dressing room. They shared a look, and went to try and dispatch their lovers from warring a hole in the floor.
Trowa being the silent person he was, snuck up on Quatre, pulled him back against his chest, and started tickling the stuffing out of him. Quatre could only giggle hysterically.
Heero, on the other hand, took a more direct approach. He pinned Duo to the closest wall and kissed him. Duo tried to deepen it but Heero pulled back, 'later.'
Relena chose that moment to come out of the dressing room, 'you guys can come in now, we're ready.' So single file the guys entered the room, gasping at what they saw.
Standing before them was Helen Rose, but not. She was in a wedding gown made for a goddess. the sleeves went down to her elbows then fanned out to her hands, made of lace with designs of roses all around it. The dress fit her upper body perfectly, while the bottom flowed out around her. Her slightly tanned skin gave her a glowing quality against the dress. Her hair was pulled back in a twisted manner with little white flowers adding to the allure. The gold cross with a doves inside that Duo gave her for her 16th Birthday added to the look, making her look like,
'An Angel.' Duo was the first to snap out of the trance.
'Nataku.'
'Princess.'
'A Queen.'
'A Goddess.'
'I think it's safe to say they like it.'
'I can't believe it. Our Princess is all grown up.' Heero and Duo went and hugged her.
'You and Billy are perfect for each other,' said Trowa.
'Thank-you Uncle Trowa.' The other three pilots went over to hug her too.
'Wow! Look at the time! We better go grab our seats, and check on the groom,' exclaimed Quatre.
'I'm gonna go with them. I'll e right back ok?' said Duo.
'We'll be here,' said Heero.
'So you really like it papa?'
'You look beautiful Princess.'
She started giggling, 'Papa? Can you tell me about how Daddy proposed again?'
Heero smiled, 'You love that story don't you?' He shook his head.
'After both wars, when we had been dating for about a year, he had been acting extremely strange all week, and whenever I went to confront him about it he'd.... distract me.. away from it. The morning of, he brought me brunch in bed, strawberry pancakes, one of the few things he can cook, freshly squeezed orange juice, and some wild flowers from outside. That afternoon he took me to a carnival, and it was great.
'He even gave me that pushy Angel doll that you love so much. For dinner, we went to this really expensive French Resturant, even though neither of us really liked French food. When the food came it wasn't what we ordered. it was a long square box. Duo knelt down by my chair and opened the box. Inside was a large pizza, and written in Pepperoni was /Hee-chan. Will you marry me?/. Sitting on the small plastic table that comes with the pizza was a plastic ring, the kind you'd get out a $0.25 machine. Now Duo always was a joker and I wasn't sure if he was serious or not. I looked into his eyes, with slight confusion on my face. He put the box on the table, and took out a small velvet box, all silliness gone from his face 'til only seriousness, and love remained. /Heero Yui, will you do the honor of being my husband?/
'Inside the box was a simple gold band with small diamonds inside. I was speechless to say the least. After I got over the shock I said yes and we danced for hours. Duo is always doing crazy things like that.'
A strong pair of arms wrapped around him from behind, 'I thought that was why you married me.'
'Baka.'
'Love you to Hee-chan.' He held out his hand, 'ready Angel?'
Rosie nodded, and took his hand. All three of them walked out to the hall. Happyness, nervousness, and tears f joy was what everyone was feeling.
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'Do you Helen Rose Yui-Maxwell, take this man, William Kea to be your husband...?'
'I do.'
'And do you William Kean, take this woman Helen Rose Yui-Maxwell......'
'I do.'
In the first row another couple was also renewing their vows to each other, as they watched on in joy as their only daughter took a large step in her life.
'You may know kiss the bride.'
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'Uncle Quatre, this is amazing! You guys didn't have to do all this for us!'
'It was no problem, besides Duo probably would've made himself into a nervous reck trying to help you plan this.'
'Thank you very much.' Rosie and Billy hugged Quatre and Trowa.
--- Duo P.O.V—
The reception is going so well. Quatre has really out done himself on this but he had fun, so we'll just have to find a way to pay them back. Maybe a couple week vacation ith Trowa would be good. Neither of them have had a vacation in a long time. Speaking of which, it's almost time for Hee-chan's surprise,... I wonder what it is?
---- Heero P.O.V---
It's almost time. There's a lot of people here... Am i going to be able to do this? Yeah, I can. it's for Rosie. I'll do anything for her... Even if it's in front of all these people....
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Everyone present were close friends and family. Billy's family were there, and some of his close friends. Quatre's sisters that were close to Rosie and Billy came as well. Rashid and many maquanacs and family came. It may not seem like a lot but it was quit a room full. Heero caught Quatre's eye and nodded slightly. It was the signal they were waiting for. Quatre and Heero made their way over to the band, 'nervous?'
'You have no idea.'
'You'll be fine. Who would've though you of all people would be nervous about something.'
'You're just as bad as Duo.'
'Thanks, I try.'
'Why are papa and Uncle Quatre talking to the band?' asked Rosie to Duo.
'I'm not sure, they've been acting very secretive for awhile now.'
The guests were also wondering around the same lines as them. the band took up their positions, Quatre went to the piano, Trowa went to work the lights and Heero went to the mic. Everyone's attention was on them so there was no need to try and get it.
'This is a special present for Rosie and Billy from Duo and myself.'
He nodded to Quatre and the song started....
[There's 2 things I know for sure
She was sent here from Heaven
And she's daddy's little girl.]
Trowa dimmed the lights and a spot light was put on Heero and Rosie.
[As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
O, But most of all
for Butterfly kisses after bed-time prayer
sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony daddy
It's my first time
I know the cake looks funny pappa
But I should try]
Memories came flooding back to Duo and Rosie. For her 10th Birthday they took her and some friends horse-back riding. Duo had taken a few cooking classes and made the cake. It looked hysterical, and nobody was sure they wanted to eat it incase it was toxic or something. Rosie took a bite and it tasted delicious. Everyone still made fun of his cake though, even today.
[O' with all that I've done wrong.
I must've did something right
to deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses at night]
Heero walked over to the table where they were sitting and kissed her forehead before going back a little bit to the dance floor.
[Sweet 16 today
She's looking like her mama
Alittle more everyday]
Heero winked at Duo
[One part woman the other part girl
to perfume and make-up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair]
There was a collective feeling going through the guests. They had no idea that Heero had such a great voice. They were mesmerized by the words and the emotions running through him as he sang to Rosie. Rosie crying slightly as she heard the song, not tears of sadness, but tears of joy. This meant so much to her and she never wanted it to end. It reminded her how he would sing her a lullaby before she went to sleep when she was little.
[You know how much I love you daddy
but if you don't mind,
I'm only gonna kiss you on the check this time.
With all that I've done wrong
I must've done something right
to deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses at night]
Heero gave her a small peck to the check and wipped away her tears.
{Oooo precious times}
[Like the wind the years go by]
{Precious butterfly spread your wings and fly}
Heero went over to Billy too.
[She'll change her name today
She'll make a promise and we'll give her away
Standing in the bride's room just staring at her
She asked me what I'm thinking and I said I'm not sure
It just feels like I'm losing my baby girl]
Heero put a small flower in her hair with the others. She wipped the single tear that came out of his eye at that one line and gave him a small kiss
[She leaned over and gave me butterfly kisses
with her mama's hair
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk me down the aisle daddy it's just about time
Does my wedding gown look pretty pappa
Daddy don't cry]
Duo was also in tears at this point
[O' with all that I've done wrong
I must've done something right]
Each time he sang that part it had a hidden meaning that the other pilots understood - Duo most of all.
[To deserve her love every morning
And Butterfly kisses
I couldn't ask God for more
Man this is what love is]
He looked at Duo and Duo knew he understood now. Heero had always trying to understand love, and he found his answer in his family and friends.
[I know I've got to let her go
But I'll always remember
Every hug in the morning and Butterfly kisses...]
He made his way back to the stage, his eyes never leaving Rosie.
[{the piano fades away}]
As the last bits of the song ended nobody wanted to move and ruin the moment and break the spell. Some people had tears running down their checks, unaware, while others were completely stunned at the amount of emotion being displayed by the once, 'Perfect Soldier.' For an eternity enclosed into a few minutes, no one moved or blinked and some didn't breathe. Trowa started clapping and was joined by the rest of the guests.
But Heero heard none of it. His eyes were locked with Rosie's. They were having a conversation only they could hear.
The song was Duo and Heero's way of letting her know that they knew she was ready to take on the world, and that they would always be there if she needed them. Rosie thanked him for everything they've ever done, and that they were in her heart.
When Heero got back to the table, Rosie got up and hugged him, never wanting to let go. He held just as tightly and whispered, 'Remember, you'll always be our little Princess, no matter how old you get.'
Today wasn't just another spring day, with the sun shinning bright, clouds lazily grazing in the sky, birds singing softly to the world, the smell of wild flowers in the gentle breeze. No, today proved to seven people, 5 Gundam pilots and a newly married couple, that miracles do happen and there is magic in the air. It also showed a certain ex-Perfect Soldier that there is such a thing as: 'And they lived happily ever after.'
-Owari-