A/N - This chapter takes place after Buu has been born and the Z fighters
are congregating at Dende's Lookout.
"Elida, you can easily defeat Buu, right?" Gohan said, looking at his friend.
To the surprise of all, Elida shook her head, "I can defeat him of course, but it is forbidden for pure Raians to interfere in the affairs of other planets and systems, unless it directly concerns us. I'm sorry," she said. Gohan ran his fingers through his hair.
"So you're just going to sit here and watch us fight and possibly die?" Gohan was getting angry. Elida looked a little taken aback.
"I cannot interfere. It is the ancient code of Rai. Besides, I have duties at home and must return in an hour. If you cannot defeat Buu on your own, I will then intervene, because after Earth, Buu would go after my empire," Elida said.
Vegeta was leaning against a marble pole and snorted, "We can handle the pink ball of blubber. C'mon Goku, Gohan, let's go beat the shit out of him."
Goku nodded and motioned for Gohan to follow. Gohan started, then looked back at Elida, whose face was strong but her eyes told a different story. A story of love.
He stepped up to Elida and took her hand in his. Elida drew closer to the young Saiyin, "Be careful, Gohan," she whispered. Gohan cupped her chin and brought her face closer to his own. His lips met Elida's softly. Elida returned his affections and threw her arms around his neck. Goku cleared his throat loudly and Gohan drew away. Elida smiled reassuringly at the Saiyin, "You bring your ass back in one piece, Gohan Son!"
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It was noon and Elida was readying herself to leave. She hugged everyone one last time and faded. She reappeared aboard a large star ship near the moon.
"Welcome back your Majesty, shall we return to Rai?" A manservant asked. Elida looked out a window, down to Earth, to her love.
Elida nodded and turned away, "Let's go home."
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One year later..
Elida returned after the Buu Saga had ended and everything had settled down again. She and Gohan began dating the moment she returned and within three months they were engaged. The wedding was set for June and the first was only a week away. The Raian wedding would be elaborate and take longer than a usual wedding, as Elida and Gohan had to right through the heart of the city in a silver and platinum carriage drawn by 18 white stallions. Life was even more hectic than usual for the young couple as more and more arrangements were to be made.
"Gohan," Elida yelled up the stairs of their new mansion, "The dress fitters and tuxedo guys are going to be here in fifteen minutes! Is your family going to be here?"
"Yes, El," Gohan yelled back. Dress fitters and etc. were having to be flown in from Rai so they could fit Elida and her bridesmaids with gowns. Gohan and the other men were going to get tuxedos fitted to them as well.
A knock on the door announced the arrival of the Sons, Briefs, and the other Z fighters. Elida opened the door, "Hey! The people will be here really soon so get ready," she said cheerily. Gohan came down the stairs carrying a large dresser. He was helping Elida move in to the mansion that would be theirs within the week.
"El, it doesn't fit in the closets. You'll probably have to bring it back," he called from behind the mahogany dresser. He put it gently down in the foyer and grinned at his family.
"Ah, the people are here," Elida sighed and rushed towards the door. Gohan ushered the others into a room opening off the foyer.
"How does she know?" Goku asked. Elida counted down from three on her fingers. At zero someone knocked on the door, "That's annoying," Goku laughed.
Elida opened the door and guided the fitters into the foyer. They all bowed, "Girls, come with me," Elida stated, "Guys, go with Belithis," Elida gestured towards skinny man dressed in the Raian fashion with blue hair iced with white.
The woman followed Elida and the fitters into a special spot set up in Elida's long closest, while the guys trekked into the basement. The dress fitters took out a set of blue closed tubes. One pressed a button and a three mirror stand materialized. The other pressed a button on the other two tubes and two dress racks, one for the bride, on for bridesmaids, appeared.
"Now, Your Majesty," the head fitter, Elyria, said, "I think this dress would be perfect for your Imperial Wedding," She removed a satin white strapless dress trimmed with white silver cloth. The matching veil was set with tiny diamonds arranged to form small flowers. Elida was required by tradition to wear the Imperial Crown of the Empire to her wedding. The head fitter carefully took a silk cushion out from a white box. On it was an exquisite crown wrought of pearl, diamond, and silver. A fiery white gem the size of Elida's thumb set in the middle sparkled in the light, "This is the Imperial Matrimonial Robe, Your Majesty," Elyria took out a slightly aged looking white robe that clasped at her neck with gold and diamonds. It was trimmed with ermine.
"Oh, Elyria, this is perfect. Now, for my friends' tiaras and gowns," Elida sighed. Chi Chi, Bulma, and 18 started when they heard they were going to wear tiaras.
Elyria took three identical off the shoulder white pink gowns off the rack. She also took out three crowns made of pink diamonds and pearls. For Marron, a pearly white dress that brushed her ankles was chosen and a tiara made of pearls and yellow diamonds were chosen. Elida smiled when she saw how beautiful everyone looked.
"Majesty?" Elyria said, "Shall we choose jewelry now?" Elida nodded. Another fitter activated another tube and a vanity table weighed down by miraculous gems appeared. Elida sat in the chair in front of the mirror and looked at the gems she had inherited for her wedding. She was required to wear more than half of them to the ceremony for good luck.
A diamond necklace studded with light pink diamonds caught her eye. It too had a thumb sized diamond as a pendant. Elida touched it gently, "The Imperial Star," she murmured. She chose this necklace, a few diamond chokers, and a sapphire and ruby pendant. For the other women, special pink diamond necklaces had been made. Marron wore a gold chain with a single yellow diamond.
Bulma, and Nenya, who was still on Rai, were to be the maids of honor. Marron was going to be the head flower girl, and Goten was going to be the ring-bearer.
"Majesty," Elyria said, "For the wedding, six of your ladies-in-waiting will carry your train," Elida nodded and smiled at her friends.
"I wonder how the guys are doing," Elida giggled, "I bet Belithis is having a hard time getting Vegeta into a tux."
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After the small Earth wedding, the entire crew was flown by one of Elida's ships to Rai. The entire flight took the better part of an hour, as the hyper-drive was of newer design and high quality.
Elida and Gohan were all nerves when the ship entered the Raian Capital planet's atmosphere. Gohan was even more nervous, as of course, this was his wedding day and that after he married the woman he loved, he was going to be crowned a Prince of one of the Raian planets.
When the ship had landed on the outskirts of Luelthian Cior, Elida sighed with anxiety and excitement, "Now, there might be a little bit of a crowd outside, so my guards are going to have to break it up a little. While we wait everyone should change into their clothes downstairs, (it was a 3 floor ship), then the carriages are waiting at the ship's main entrance.
Chi Chi was so happy she literally dragged Goku and Goten down into the dressing rooms, while Bulma almost had to pull Vegeta by the hair to get him to get his tux on. Gohan lingered for a moment, "Gohan," Elida said softly, "I'm just as nervous as you are," she cooed, laying her head on his shoulder. Gohan snaked his hand around her wrist.
"I doubt it," he snorted. Elida smiled slightly. She freed herself from Gohan's grasp and made for the door.
"Come on, we've got to get ready. I'll meet you in the main foyer," Elida called over her shoulder. Gohan nodded and headed downstairs, anxiety building every time he took a step.
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When everyone was ready, Elida signaled to her guards and they opened the steel double doors. The crew stepped out into the sunlight of the Raian day and was greeted by a roar from a crowd of almost a thousand people her being held back by steel rails. At the foot of the stairs leading out of the ship stood five carriages, one made out of silver and platinum, the others made out of gold and bronze. The silver carriage was hung with white and blue silk banners stamped with the Argonath Crest. The 18 white stallions in front of Elida and Gohan's silver carriage were chomping at their silver bits in anticipation of the ride through the city. The other carriages were drawn by six black horses each.
Elida and Gohan gracefully entered their carriage, as did the others. When everyone was ready, the procession, which also consisted of the Raian Knights and Nenya, the Lady Chancellor, who rode ahead of Elida in a smaller gold carriage hung with black silk and drawn by three black horses with plumes of crimson.
The procession wound its way down the main street of Luelthian Cior, which had been cleared an hour beforehand. Elida tried to look solemn and noble, but happy at the same time, but her nerves were beginning to swell inside of her. She knew Gohan felt the same.
After about a half an hour of riding in the carriage Gohan started to get a little impatient, "El, how long is it to the church?" he said through gritted teeth.
Elida kept her smile pasted on her own, but replied, "About another few minutes. We have to go slow so we don't hit anyone. There are about eighty million people in this city, you know," Elida said. Gohan dropped his mouth in shock when he heard this. 'And just think, after I'm married, I'll be prince of even more people,' he thought.
Just as Elida said, the carriages pulled up in front of the church, which was more like St. Paul's Cathedral and Notre Dame (both very cool places) rolled into one, with a few minutes. The couple exited their carriage, as did their friends and family. Elida, who was not yet in full wardrobe, (neither was Gohan), picked up the hem of her casual Raian styled day dress and entered the church and quickly ducked into a room next to the main cathedral area. The Cathedral was already almost filled and was a staggering sight.
The altar at the end of the aisle, which had a white silk carpet laid down on it, was raised slightly on a dais and was directly in front of the three story high glass windows which faced the sea. It was made of gold and diamonds and large amethysts sparkled in the sunlight. A dozen great chandeliers provided light for the ceilings above and the balconies, which were lined with people as well. Gohan gaped as he, Goku, Vegeta, Goku, and the others went into another side room to collect themselves before the ceremony.
A manservant directed Gohan to his suit, which was white and had a white cloak similar to Elida's. The manservant clasped a chain of gold and rubies around Gohan's neck, which made him seem kingly indeed. The other men were all ready as well, once they had been given their chains as well, and they waited only to be summoned into the grand cathedral.
Meanwhile, in the bride's chambers, Elida was frantically putting on her dress. When that was finished, a maid fastened Elida's gems about her throat and clasped her cloak about her shoulders. She fastened the veil to Elida's bun of purple hair, and expertly placed Elida's crown on her head. The other women were already ready, and Elida sent a young maid to tell the Archbishop of Rai that they were ready. The Archbishop was a wise, respected, and kind old man who had married Elida's parents. Nenya stepped into the room just before Gohan and the others left their own.
Nenya was clad unlike the other bridesmaids, because her purple hair would clash with the pink. She wore a gown of gold with a small crown made of gold and diamonds of different colors. When Gohan and his gentlemen had take their places, the woman lined up in the antechamber.
Elida took a deep breath as Nenya handed her the Scepter of Luel, the first Empress of Rai. Nenya took her place in front of her sister, as Gohan took deep breaths as he stood at the altar, awaiting his bride. Elida stood behind the great mahogany doors of the cathedral, awaiting her cue.
Elida could feel his anxiety, and knew she must be strong for him. She brought herself up to her true height and all beheld on that happy day as the Empress she was.
The bishop motioned to Marron and Goten who were heading the string of women to begin (Chi Chi had warned him to very careful with the rings on the silk pillow he held and threatened him with certain death, the cleaning of dishes for the next decade). The two children took a step and the wedding began.
The wedding procession, lead by Goten and Marron, seemed to take an eternity to move to Gohan. When finally Nenya had gotten up to the dais and taken her place, the music of a hundred harps began from the balconies, and the bishop yelled in a strong voice, "All rise for Her Imperial Majesty and Excellency, Empress Elida of Rai."
The heavy doors swung open, and Gohan's jaw dropped when he saw Elida, standing there like an angel had fallen from the sky. The chandeliers from above seem to make Elida glow as she elegantly made her way down the aisle.
When she reached the dais, Gohan almost forgot to breath. The couple turned towards the bishop, who began reciting the Ancient Text of Marriage. The Raians, like us, made the couple swear oaths to each other. Elida and Gohan were barely listening and were drowning in each others' eyes.
"Do you, Gohan Son, take Her Majesty, Elida Argonath to be your lawfully wedded wife? Do you promise to love her, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, as long as you both shall live?" The bishop asked, his voice echoing around the Cathedral. Chi Chi was trying to hold back her joyful tears.
Gohan smiled widely, "I do," he said.
"And does Your Majesty, Elida Argonath, take Gohan Son to be your lawfully wedded husband. Do you promise to love him, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, as long as you both shall live?"
Elida beamed, "I do," she said proudly.
"Where are the rings?" the bishop asked, looking at Goten. Goten presented the rings to Gohan and Elida with a comical bow as Elida handed her scepter to Nenya. The couple slid the rings onto each others' fingers, grinning at one another.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife," the bishop said happily, "You may now kiss the bride!" Gohan grinned as he lifted his new wife's veil. He engrossed her in a passionate kiss, which she happily returned. When they parted, the entire Cathedral broke out into cheers. Holding hands, Gohan and Elida walked out of the church towards their carriage. They stopped before they got in and were practically tackled by Bulma and Chi Chi, who were both in tears.
"Mom!" Gohan exclaimed as she began bawling in front of the church. Elida grinned, as did Bulma. The couple said their good-byes to the rest of the crew and entered their carriage. Within a moment, they set off down the street waving to the others. They were off on their one month honeymoon to one of the tropical moons of Rai. They had rented out the entire thing and would not be bothered by their families for a whole month.
"See Gohan," Elida whispered in her husband's ear, "I told you that wouldn't be so hard," she laughed as Gohan pulled her into his arms and kissed her like he had wanted to for the past few months. They could tell they were in for a wild adventure as a married couple, and would welcome it all. A/N - Yay! Ok, I've got one chapter left before I begin writing the fic that this was mainly a prologue for to get you all introduced to the Raians. The next chapter is set like the show "Fabulous Life Of" and I'm gonna do it so that you get an idea of what happens to the couple after they got married, since I won't be writing a fic for that just yet. Also it's just for fun. K? My next real fiction concerning Elida, Gohan, and Co. will be mostly about Elida and Gohan's daughter, Naiya, and her adventures. I'm a hopeless romantic so the story will feature Trunks as Naiya's true (but unknown) love. If you like the idea, review for me and give me some ideas for a title, because I know the one for this one sucks. I hope you all enjoyed my fiction, and as I said, is just for fun and you don't need to read it but it will help you understand my next fiction better.
"Elida, you can easily defeat Buu, right?" Gohan said, looking at his friend.
To the surprise of all, Elida shook her head, "I can defeat him of course, but it is forbidden for pure Raians to interfere in the affairs of other planets and systems, unless it directly concerns us. I'm sorry," she said. Gohan ran his fingers through his hair.
"So you're just going to sit here and watch us fight and possibly die?" Gohan was getting angry. Elida looked a little taken aback.
"I cannot interfere. It is the ancient code of Rai. Besides, I have duties at home and must return in an hour. If you cannot defeat Buu on your own, I will then intervene, because after Earth, Buu would go after my empire," Elida said.
Vegeta was leaning against a marble pole and snorted, "We can handle the pink ball of blubber. C'mon Goku, Gohan, let's go beat the shit out of him."
Goku nodded and motioned for Gohan to follow. Gohan started, then looked back at Elida, whose face was strong but her eyes told a different story. A story of love.
He stepped up to Elida and took her hand in his. Elida drew closer to the young Saiyin, "Be careful, Gohan," she whispered. Gohan cupped her chin and brought her face closer to his own. His lips met Elida's softly. Elida returned his affections and threw her arms around his neck. Goku cleared his throat loudly and Gohan drew away. Elida smiled reassuringly at the Saiyin, "You bring your ass back in one piece, Gohan Son!"
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It was noon and Elida was readying herself to leave. She hugged everyone one last time and faded. She reappeared aboard a large star ship near the moon.
"Welcome back your Majesty, shall we return to Rai?" A manservant asked. Elida looked out a window, down to Earth, to her love.
Elida nodded and turned away, "Let's go home."
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One year later..
Elida returned after the Buu Saga had ended and everything had settled down again. She and Gohan began dating the moment she returned and within three months they were engaged. The wedding was set for June and the first was only a week away. The Raian wedding would be elaborate and take longer than a usual wedding, as Elida and Gohan had to right through the heart of the city in a silver and platinum carriage drawn by 18 white stallions. Life was even more hectic than usual for the young couple as more and more arrangements were to be made.
"Gohan," Elida yelled up the stairs of their new mansion, "The dress fitters and tuxedo guys are going to be here in fifteen minutes! Is your family going to be here?"
"Yes, El," Gohan yelled back. Dress fitters and etc. were having to be flown in from Rai so they could fit Elida and her bridesmaids with gowns. Gohan and the other men were going to get tuxedos fitted to them as well.
A knock on the door announced the arrival of the Sons, Briefs, and the other Z fighters. Elida opened the door, "Hey! The people will be here really soon so get ready," she said cheerily. Gohan came down the stairs carrying a large dresser. He was helping Elida move in to the mansion that would be theirs within the week.
"El, it doesn't fit in the closets. You'll probably have to bring it back," he called from behind the mahogany dresser. He put it gently down in the foyer and grinned at his family.
"Ah, the people are here," Elida sighed and rushed towards the door. Gohan ushered the others into a room opening off the foyer.
"How does she know?" Goku asked. Elida counted down from three on her fingers. At zero someone knocked on the door, "That's annoying," Goku laughed.
Elida opened the door and guided the fitters into the foyer. They all bowed, "Girls, come with me," Elida stated, "Guys, go with Belithis," Elida gestured towards skinny man dressed in the Raian fashion with blue hair iced with white.
The woman followed Elida and the fitters into a special spot set up in Elida's long closest, while the guys trekked into the basement. The dress fitters took out a set of blue closed tubes. One pressed a button and a three mirror stand materialized. The other pressed a button on the other two tubes and two dress racks, one for the bride, on for bridesmaids, appeared.
"Now, Your Majesty," the head fitter, Elyria, said, "I think this dress would be perfect for your Imperial Wedding," She removed a satin white strapless dress trimmed with white silver cloth. The matching veil was set with tiny diamonds arranged to form small flowers. Elida was required by tradition to wear the Imperial Crown of the Empire to her wedding. The head fitter carefully took a silk cushion out from a white box. On it was an exquisite crown wrought of pearl, diamond, and silver. A fiery white gem the size of Elida's thumb set in the middle sparkled in the light, "This is the Imperial Matrimonial Robe, Your Majesty," Elyria took out a slightly aged looking white robe that clasped at her neck with gold and diamonds. It was trimmed with ermine.
"Oh, Elyria, this is perfect. Now, for my friends' tiaras and gowns," Elida sighed. Chi Chi, Bulma, and 18 started when they heard they were going to wear tiaras.
Elyria took three identical off the shoulder white pink gowns off the rack. She also took out three crowns made of pink diamonds and pearls. For Marron, a pearly white dress that brushed her ankles was chosen and a tiara made of pearls and yellow diamonds were chosen. Elida smiled when she saw how beautiful everyone looked.
"Majesty?" Elyria said, "Shall we choose jewelry now?" Elida nodded. Another fitter activated another tube and a vanity table weighed down by miraculous gems appeared. Elida sat in the chair in front of the mirror and looked at the gems she had inherited for her wedding. She was required to wear more than half of them to the ceremony for good luck.
A diamond necklace studded with light pink diamonds caught her eye. It too had a thumb sized diamond as a pendant. Elida touched it gently, "The Imperial Star," she murmured. She chose this necklace, a few diamond chokers, and a sapphire and ruby pendant. For the other women, special pink diamond necklaces had been made. Marron wore a gold chain with a single yellow diamond.
Bulma, and Nenya, who was still on Rai, were to be the maids of honor. Marron was going to be the head flower girl, and Goten was going to be the ring-bearer.
"Majesty," Elyria said, "For the wedding, six of your ladies-in-waiting will carry your train," Elida nodded and smiled at her friends.
"I wonder how the guys are doing," Elida giggled, "I bet Belithis is having a hard time getting Vegeta into a tux."
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After the small Earth wedding, the entire crew was flown by one of Elida's ships to Rai. The entire flight took the better part of an hour, as the hyper-drive was of newer design and high quality.
Elida and Gohan were all nerves when the ship entered the Raian Capital planet's atmosphere. Gohan was even more nervous, as of course, this was his wedding day and that after he married the woman he loved, he was going to be crowned a Prince of one of the Raian planets.
When the ship had landed on the outskirts of Luelthian Cior, Elida sighed with anxiety and excitement, "Now, there might be a little bit of a crowd outside, so my guards are going to have to break it up a little. While we wait everyone should change into their clothes downstairs, (it was a 3 floor ship), then the carriages are waiting at the ship's main entrance.
Chi Chi was so happy she literally dragged Goku and Goten down into the dressing rooms, while Bulma almost had to pull Vegeta by the hair to get him to get his tux on. Gohan lingered for a moment, "Gohan," Elida said softly, "I'm just as nervous as you are," she cooed, laying her head on his shoulder. Gohan snaked his hand around her wrist.
"I doubt it," he snorted. Elida smiled slightly. She freed herself from Gohan's grasp and made for the door.
"Come on, we've got to get ready. I'll meet you in the main foyer," Elida called over her shoulder. Gohan nodded and headed downstairs, anxiety building every time he took a step.
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When everyone was ready, Elida signaled to her guards and they opened the steel double doors. The crew stepped out into the sunlight of the Raian day and was greeted by a roar from a crowd of almost a thousand people her being held back by steel rails. At the foot of the stairs leading out of the ship stood five carriages, one made out of silver and platinum, the others made out of gold and bronze. The silver carriage was hung with white and blue silk banners stamped with the Argonath Crest. The 18 white stallions in front of Elida and Gohan's silver carriage were chomping at their silver bits in anticipation of the ride through the city. The other carriages were drawn by six black horses each.
Elida and Gohan gracefully entered their carriage, as did the others. When everyone was ready, the procession, which also consisted of the Raian Knights and Nenya, the Lady Chancellor, who rode ahead of Elida in a smaller gold carriage hung with black silk and drawn by three black horses with plumes of crimson.
The procession wound its way down the main street of Luelthian Cior, which had been cleared an hour beforehand. Elida tried to look solemn and noble, but happy at the same time, but her nerves were beginning to swell inside of her. She knew Gohan felt the same.
After about a half an hour of riding in the carriage Gohan started to get a little impatient, "El, how long is it to the church?" he said through gritted teeth.
Elida kept her smile pasted on her own, but replied, "About another few minutes. We have to go slow so we don't hit anyone. There are about eighty million people in this city, you know," Elida said. Gohan dropped his mouth in shock when he heard this. 'And just think, after I'm married, I'll be prince of even more people,' he thought.
Just as Elida said, the carriages pulled up in front of the church, which was more like St. Paul's Cathedral and Notre Dame (both very cool places) rolled into one, with a few minutes. The couple exited their carriage, as did their friends and family. Elida, who was not yet in full wardrobe, (neither was Gohan), picked up the hem of her casual Raian styled day dress and entered the church and quickly ducked into a room next to the main cathedral area. The Cathedral was already almost filled and was a staggering sight.
The altar at the end of the aisle, which had a white silk carpet laid down on it, was raised slightly on a dais and was directly in front of the three story high glass windows which faced the sea. It was made of gold and diamonds and large amethysts sparkled in the sunlight. A dozen great chandeliers provided light for the ceilings above and the balconies, which were lined with people as well. Gohan gaped as he, Goku, Vegeta, Goku, and the others went into another side room to collect themselves before the ceremony.
A manservant directed Gohan to his suit, which was white and had a white cloak similar to Elida's. The manservant clasped a chain of gold and rubies around Gohan's neck, which made him seem kingly indeed. The other men were all ready as well, once they had been given their chains as well, and they waited only to be summoned into the grand cathedral.
Meanwhile, in the bride's chambers, Elida was frantically putting on her dress. When that was finished, a maid fastened Elida's gems about her throat and clasped her cloak about her shoulders. She fastened the veil to Elida's bun of purple hair, and expertly placed Elida's crown on her head. The other women were already ready, and Elida sent a young maid to tell the Archbishop of Rai that they were ready. The Archbishop was a wise, respected, and kind old man who had married Elida's parents. Nenya stepped into the room just before Gohan and the others left their own.
Nenya was clad unlike the other bridesmaids, because her purple hair would clash with the pink. She wore a gown of gold with a small crown made of gold and diamonds of different colors. When Gohan and his gentlemen had take their places, the woman lined up in the antechamber.
Elida took a deep breath as Nenya handed her the Scepter of Luel, the first Empress of Rai. Nenya took her place in front of her sister, as Gohan took deep breaths as he stood at the altar, awaiting his bride. Elida stood behind the great mahogany doors of the cathedral, awaiting her cue.
Elida could feel his anxiety, and knew she must be strong for him. She brought herself up to her true height and all beheld on that happy day as the Empress she was.
The bishop motioned to Marron and Goten who were heading the string of women to begin (Chi Chi had warned him to very careful with the rings on the silk pillow he held and threatened him with certain death, the cleaning of dishes for the next decade). The two children took a step and the wedding began.
The wedding procession, lead by Goten and Marron, seemed to take an eternity to move to Gohan. When finally Nenya had gotten up to the dais and taken her place, the music of a hundred harps began from the balconies, and the bishop yelled in a strong voice, "All rise for Her Imperial Majesty and Excellency, Empress Elida of Rai."
The heavy doors swung open, and Gohan's jaw dropped when he saw Elida, standing there like an angel had fallen from the sky. The chandeliers from above seem to make Elida glow as she elegantly made her way down the aisle.
When she reached the dais, Gohan almost forgot to breath. The couple turned towards the bishop, who began reciting the Ancient Text of Marriage. The Raians, like us, made the couple swear oaths to each other. Elida and Gohan were barely listening and were drowning in each others' eyes.
"Do you, Gohan Son, take Her Majesty, Elida Argonath to be your lawfully wedded wife? Do you promise to love her, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, as long as you both shall live?" The bishop asked, his voice echoing around the Cathedral. Chi Chi was trying to hold back her joyful tears.
Gohan smiled widely, "I do," he said.
"And does Your Majesty, Elida Argonath, take Gohan Son to be your lawfully wedded husband. Do you promise to love him, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, as long as you both shall live?"
Elida beamed, "I do," she said proudly.
"Where are the rings?" the bishop asked, looking at Goten. Goten presented the rings to Gohan and Elida with a comical bow as Elida handed her scepter to Nenya. The couple slid the rings onto each others' fingers, grinning at one another.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife," the bishop said happily, "You may now kiss the bride!" Gohan grinned as he lifted his new wife's veil. He engrossed her in a passionate kiss, which she happily returned. When they parted, the entire Cathedral broke out into cheers. Holding hands, Gohan and Elida walked out of the church towards their carriage. They stopped before they got in and were practically tackled by Bulma and Chi Chi, who were both in tears.
"Mom!" Gohan exclaimed as she began bawling in front of the church. Elida grinned, as did Bulma. The couple said their good-byes to the rest of the crew and entered their carriage. Within a moment, they set off down the street waving to the others. They were off on their one month honeymoon to one of the tropical moons of Rai. They had rented out the entire thing and would not be bothered by their families for a whole month.
"See Gohan," Elida whispered in her husband's ear, "I told you that wouldn't be so hard," she laughed as Gohan pulled her into his arms and kissed her like he had wanted to for the past few months. They could tell they were in for a wild adventure as a married couple, and would welcome it all. A/N - Yay! Ok, I've got one chapter left before I begin writing the fic that this was mainly a prologue for to get you all introduced to the Raians. The next chapter is set like the show "Fabulous Life Of" and I'm gonna do it so that you get an idea of what happens to the couple after they got married, since I won't be writing a fic for that just yet. Also it's just for fun. K? My next real fiction concerning Elida, Gohan, and Co. will be mostly about Elida and Gohan's daughter, Naiya, and her adventures. I'm a hopeless romantic so the story will feature Trunks as Naiya's true (but unknown) love. If you like the idea, review for me and give me some ideas for a title, because I know the one for this one sucks. I hope you all enjoyed my fiction, and as I said, is just for fun and you don't need to read it but it will help you understand my next fiction better.