Special disclaimer: I don't own power rangers, never did and never will and I don't' own the song in this chapter either it's Jordan Hill and Billy Porter's "Destiny"
Chapter 14 bouquets and Happy Endings
"Hold still just one more…" Maya adjusted Kendrix's veil as Ashley pushed the very last pin in place. It had been two weeks since the events with the one time blue galaxy ranger and they'd decided it was best to have the ripple wedding. Thanks to the fact that several rangers had become fashion designers they got enough dresses.
"There we go." The yellow astro ranger beamed and then stepped back to examine her handiwork.
Ashley had design the Cinderella style dress with its scooped neckline and Long Juliet style sleeves. She'd known the plight of her friend and had decided as soon as she started to work on the gown it should be befitting a princess. And it was as the yards of Satin formed the bell skirt. The seed pearls about the bodice were just the right touch as well, lending Kendrix the setting for the pearl necklace and ear rings which had been the gift the astro team had chipped in to give the bride.
"Can I see?' Kendrix asked hopefully and Ashley giggled leading the woman over to a mirror.
"Amazing." Kendrix breathed as she lifted a hand to lightly touch the lace of her veil. She felt like someone else, not lie the slightly nerdy scientist she was.
"I told you." Maya said having had to talk her best friend down from an early morning case of cold feet. Now though it was well worth it.
"I'm um going to go look in on the others." Ashley told them before ducking out of the room.
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"I can't do this." Kelsey would have jumped up but for Chad's hands on her shoulders. Angela had called him in when while Cassie had been helping with Kelsey's makeup the bride had almost bolted.
"Come on Kelse, you know it will be fine." He said quietly.
"No, no I'm going to trip and fall on my face." She mumbled her eyes big as Cassie finished adding some blusher to the bride's pale cheeks.
"Kelsey, you survived when we were trapped in the collapsing Aquabase you can handle walking down the isle." Chad reminded her gently. In the time he'd known her Kelsey had never been this worked up, not that he remembered. The thing was on this little trip they'd all experienced lots of new emotions.
"And I thought Kendrix was nervous." Ashley smiled coming into the room. Kelsey fixed her gaze on the designer who had created the gown Kelsey now wore.
"She's nervous?" Kelsey asked and Kimberly nodded. Silver Hills was afraid she'd look like a string bean in yards of satin."
"Oh," It was funny but for some reason hearing that the truly sensible scientist was nervous helped. She didn't feel so alone.
"See you're not alone." Chad said and Kelsey smiled up at him.
"No, never." And with that she let the women finish her preparations.
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Dana stood there, she was so scared and as she tried to calm down the door opened and in came her brother.
"Ryan? I thought you'd be with Carter and Leo." She said frowning slightly was something wrong? Had Carter changed his mind? Was Kai still alive?
"And let my little sister be scared?" He shook his head as he then motioned her to stand as if to let her know everything was just fine.
"What?" She then asked and he then motioned for her to turn in a circle.
"I want to see my princess." He said a little smirk on his face and she blushed at a memory of how she'd always said she was a lost princess.
"I was six." She muttered as she slowly turned her satin capelet swooshing against her gown as she moved.
"So it's still who you are Dane." He said when she again stopped before him.
"And a bride." She said fussing with her gloves.
"Dana, you'll be fine, you look amazing and Carter loves you to pieces." He said resting his hands carefully on his little sister's shoulders. God, it seemed like only yesterday she'd been fighting to bring him back to the side of good. It had really been over a year and a half and now they were both adding to the family and separating from it. .
"He does doesn't he?" She said then in an about face she moved to him, reaching out to straighten his tie. "Even the big shot actor can't keep his tie right." She teased him.
"Guess nerves run in the family." Ryan laughed a little.
"Yeah." Kissing his cheek she nodded towards the door. "We should be going."
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The two other women appeared just after Ryan disappeared down the hall. Dana took in their appearances and smiled.
"Looks like I'm not the only princess today." Dana said and they all giggled.
"I'd say you all rather look that part." Chad said joining them. He took in Dana's dress and smiled at her.
"Yeah we do." Kendrix put in and then as Joel arrived to escort Dana and Mike to walk Kendrix they were all grinning at one another.
"Lets start this show." Kelsey grinned to her friends and was on her way.
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Slowly Chad walked with Kelsey down the isle. As they reached the end of the runner Chad led Kelsey left to where her groom waited. He was smiling as he handed her hand into Ryan's.
"Take good care of her." The Asian young man murmured and moved away even as Dana began her stroll down the aisle, her baring as regal ass any queen as Joel led her along the snow white runner.
Carter felt his breath catch as she walked one foot then the other, she was so radiant. It amazed him that this elegant creature was the same girl how told him she needed him to come with her in the midst of a fire, that she had been the woman who had ever doubted her father's trust and faith, and that she loved him. He watched Joel lead her to the right and her waiting groom.
"She's all yours." Joel told the formally clad groom and Carter nodded with a smile at his friend even as Dana's eyes met his was swept away by the love he saw there.
"Ready?" Mike asked
and Kendrix nodded.
"Let's do this." And then the pair was
moving with all of the grace and baring of royalty.
Leo stared at her, her shining smile, her well-designed attire and those glowing brown eyes. He could barely believe that she was coming to him, moving towards their destiny. After all that had happened he had been worried that something would go wrong. Yet as she walked proud on his brother's arm he knew it would be alright.
"you better take good care of her bro." Mike told the younger Corbett who nodded solemnly as he took Kendrix's hand into his and turned to the minister.
The ceremony began and the brides and grooms joined hands as they gazed at one another. None seemed to notice that the sun had come out or that all of the clouds had vanished from the sky. They were just so enthralled with one another. Yet all went through the rituals as if they'd done it millions of times. Yet as the grooms stepped forward to kiss their brides it was as if for the first time. In a way it was too for now they were married.
For the next hour the three couples went through the ritual of the receiving line, pictures, and then of arriving at the reception not far from where the ceremony had happened.
They ate the pheasant and wild greens and then endured the toasts of Joel, Chad and Mike. Then it was time for the wedding dance.
As they took the dance floor for the first dance the three couples were almost ecstatic With the fact that this had all finally come together, despite all that happened as the song started they were all where fate had meant to be. Perhaps it's why the women had all gone along with the one Kendrix had originally chosen. It matched this situation, the struggles they'd all been through to get there where they were.
What if I never knew?
What if I never found you?
I'd never have this feeling in my heart
How did this come to be?
I don't know how you found me
As Leo gazed down into the immaculate face of his bride the youngest Corbett felt as if he'd finally come home. All day, even since the end of the terror he'd felt at the killer's intentions Leo had been worried something might go wrong and today might never happen. Still he had to admit that it had and in grand fashion. The small wedding had gone to a full ranger affair, including all from the first to the current wild force team.
Gone were his worries, disappeared were all concerns, all he knew now was the love he felt for this amazing woman in his arms. After all she was the one who'd changed his life. When she'd died he'd grown up even faster then when he'd lost Mike. She'd just become his stability, his heart.
But from the moment I saw you
Deep inside my heart I knew
Moving slowly, letting her husband guide her through the dance Kendrix couldn't stop beaming. She had never been this happy. She'd never even dreamed she could be. Still the first time she'd seen him, in the shuttle port she'd known he was it. She'd just had a tremendous feeling that he was special and she'd wanted to know him. Now after dying once and nearly dying yet again he was hers. He was all hers.
Baby you're my destiny
You and I were meant to be
With all my heart and soul
I give my love to have and hold
And as far as I can see
You were always meant to be my destiny
Kimberly sat there at their table watching the three newly wedded couples on the make-shift dance floor. they were both ending a chapter in their lives and beginning yet another. She'd been there and as she glanced over at her husband who was softly speaking with his old friend and her first love Tommy Oliver she smiled. No matter what happened one day none could really know what tomorrow would bring. After all she'd not known when she left for Florida she'd fall for Jason or that she and Tommy would remain good friends.
Kimberly heart Scott had definitely not expected to become one of the most elite operatives in the GSA. But who knew what life would hold from one day to the next?
I wanted someone like you
Someone that I could hold on to
And give my love until the end of time
But forever was just a word
Something I'd only heard about
Ryan couldn't shake the feeling that he'd come home and truthfully he didn't want to. For so long he'd tried to fit in the land of humans but it had been so hard, even when he'd had his father and sister. Kelsey had always been there, helping him if he needed it. Now though she was so much more vital to him. In the last week he'd truly learned just how much he felt for the dark haired dare devil. Hell if he'd known before he'd have proposed on the spot. She was just that special.
The fact that his little sister was happy didn't hurt either. Carter would keep her safe and he'd not have to worry between her one bit so he could concentrate on his wife and career and maybe, just maby children.
But now you're always there for me
When you say forever I believe
It was amazing how in the time since they'd arrived here Kelsey had found out just how much Ryan cared for her, and she him. True he'd been one of her closest friends and the one guy who didn't make her feel at all uncomfortable. Now She thought just maybe she'd hang up her harnesses and Para shoots and try fully devoting her life to their new beginning. It would be nice to have someone to come home to, especially Ryan. It always helped to come home to the one you loved, she mused.
Yes, Kelsey Winslow thought, she'd never been so happy in her life, her friends were happy and safe and she was finally where she belonged.
Baby you're my destiny
You and I were meant to be
With all my heart and soul
I give my love to have and hold
And as far as I can see
You were always meant to be my destiny
Mike watched his little brother, God he looked happy gazing into Kendrix's eyes. He'd taken so many precautions to be sure that today would go off without a hitch that the valley beyond the apartment complex where they were was within a protective dome. None could get in or out without his permission. He wanted his little brother to have this day; he and Kendrix deserved it and so much more. They'd already gone through to much for their years. Gazing at the blonde in Leo's arms Mike was glad she'd come into their lives, no matter what. She'd helped Leo grow up so much and taught him life was not a game but work and hope.
Smiling to himself Mike glanced at his own wife. Maya was speaking with Karone and Ashley. His little red head was glowing as she had on their day and that was good. She'd been through a lot too. Yet Mike Corbett couldn't be sorry for any of it, if not for the troubles they'd all come through they'd not be here together now.
Baby you're my destiny
You and I were meant to be
With all my heart and soul
I give my love to have and hold
And as far as I can see
Dana beamed up at Carter as the song drew near to its end. It was funny how she'd thought her life had ended with the death of her father but in fact it had truly begun. She and Carter were in love, married and starting a new life as Mr. and Mrs. Secret agent. Talk about crazy. Yet Dana wouldn't change it for the world. Carter was that, her world, she knew that now, admitted it.
In the time since the end of Kai's mission of destruction they'd had more time together, a chance to come to terms and to adjust to the new situation. She would move to Angel Grove where Carter was living and there in the apartment he'd had for the last years they'd have a new start, a new life together.
Ryan would be working in Mariner Bay, still acting and still she'd not let him go. She'd not be pulling inward no matter what happened. She had too much to live for, friends both new and old a friend/sister-in-law and a new husband, one she loved with every heartbeat. Yes she had so many things to live for, so many reasons to be.
From now until eternity
You were always meant to be my destiny
Carter felt as if his whole life had brought him to this moment, to this woman. He'd lived through an apartment fire, being a leader of the lightspeed power rangers, several deadly missions with the unit and now a killer. Yet until now, he'd not truly felt alive. She just did that to him. She gave that to him with every smile, every look, and every kiss.
True things might be wild working with the unit but he couldn't wait to share it with his destony.
The end
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