White Paths

Hundreds of friends, families, and partners, smiled as they chatted, talked, conversed, and share wondrous memories of battles and missions from the past. Poporo and Garner chuckled as they shared a drink beside the punch table. "Mad Dog Carmen you say? Thank god I retired when I did, the place really did go to pieces after all" Garner said as he gulped down his drink. Poporo smiled "Nice to see that even retired your still on the up and up.

Now seriously sir, you've worked with these girls long before I did, hell you started them up and got them where they are today. I'm curious of any advice you might have over our so called Lovely Angels?", Garner nodded "Two words: stress ball". Poporo sweat dropped and simply drank down a few more swallows. Suddenly an old friend dressed in a dark purple suit lined with red velvet appeared, it was Kei's former Asian mobster boss.

The mobster blinked as he saw rustling in the curtains near Kei and Kevin's dressing rooms, screaming could be heard and people running around. "Say what going on in there? Why everyone going so wacky?" the mobster asked. Yuri poked her purple haired head out giggling "No need for concern Kei just lost something and were trying to find it". A loud scream was heard and the sound of glass shattering followed. The mobster blinked at the noises.

"Uh pardon me" Yuri said before zipping back immediately into the curtains shouting, "KEI WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?". Inside the fiery haired beauty was panting, screaming as she angrily smashed every mirror in sight with any chair, table or object she could find. "NO, NO, it's all wrong I look like shit ARGGH" Kei growled. The white wedding dress flowed like ripples upon a sea as Kei stormed around her room, Kei was very distraught.

Tanned knees bend as Kei slumps into a corner, bare feet clasped in white heels as Kei covered her face with her bare arms. Blue eyed sparkled with such sorrow filled confusion as Yuri watched her partner collapse. "Kei what in the world has gotten into you? Your wedding starts in a few minutes and" Yuri started. "I'm not doing it......it's all wrong Yuri" Kei uttered, "I'm ugly, I know it, you know it, and soon as Kevin sees me so will he.

Even in the most expensive wedding dress there is I'm still ugly. How could I have been so blind? How could I have been so stupid to think that someone would want......me?", "GR" Yuri hissed. The girl hatefully slapped her hand across Kei's tanned cheek, ignoring the tears that were beginning to flow. Green eyes flash wide open as Kei stared to her partner, too stunned to speak or to do anything but stare on and on. Yuri's eyes flashed vibrantly.

"SHUT THE HELL UP YOU BIG BREASTED BIMBO" Yuri screamed. Kei just stared a blank stare at Yuri's words as she continued, "For someone who's tough as nails you sure weep like a 3 year old. For Pete's sake this isn't high school, even if you are 17 you're no drama queen Kei. Your not a man, your not a butch girl, your not a tomboy, you're a woman, a beautiful, powerful, and a freaking incredible woman at that Kei, that's what you are.

Out there you got a man who is willing to spend the rest of his life with you. He loves you, he risked everything he had just to be with you. Kevin is a special guy Kei, more special then I think even you realize. Physical beauty, material possessions, why should these things matter in something as pure and beautiful as marriage? I'm speaking from experience here Kei, there are a lot of assholes who either want all of that or want nothing to do with you.

The bond you and Kevin have is unbelievable and closer then even I first thought. Kevin sees you for you true beautiful self and I think......now I do too", Kei blinked as she saw the sweetest smile form on Yuri's lips. Tears start to shimmer happily from the girls eyes, Yuri and Kei simply smiled wider and hugged each other. The angels sighed happily at the beautiful warmth of their own love filled hugs. "Thank you" Kei happily replied.

Time passed and Kevin curiously peeked his blue haired out of his dressing room, brown eyes searching for a certain face. Sweat beaded off the boy's forehead as Kevin bit his lip. Meanwhile, armed forces of darkness clank their guns and boots across the dark roads that lead to the hotel's church. Blackheart, Spyder, and thousands of other blood thirsty criminals, lunatics, and homicidal mad men stormed the streets, starving for a little dirty pair.

But the party was going off without a hitch, completely unaware of the dark criminals plan to literally crash the party. Organ music began to play as the bride and groom quickly assumed their positions, the best man and bride's maid soon followed. Kevin smiled as his parents were waving to him in the crowd, the young man blushed and waved shyly back. The thought of having your parents at your wedding was a pleasure few could afford, thought Kei.

But the lovely angel was happy that at least someone of family origins was here to witness her marriage, even if it wasn't her own. "Now" Kevin whispered into his com. The green eyes of Kei widen as a figure suddenly appeared right behind her, a hand slowly landed onto Kei's left shoulder. Fear and terror gripped Kei's heart as she expected a knife to slit her throat. A rusty voice spoke with an aging chuckle "Razor sharp yup, that's my girl".

The white veil and head dress flowed around Kei's fiery hair as she turned to face the mysterious man. But instead to find a horrible scarred villain, or a post foe fiendishly awaiting to strangle her, Kei found a middle aged old man. The man had a tan color to his slightly big face, mostly wrinkled but had a young sort of gruff old cowboy kind of look to it. Eyes were a faint shade of light green, the man's hair had tired traces of yellow and orange.

From top to bottom the nameless visitor wore a black tux with a few small spots of grunge and dirt on it, but an otherwise clean tuxedo suit. "What do you mean your girl? Just who the hell do you think you are?" Kei demanded, the man smiled "My name's Harrison and......I'm......Kei I'm your father". Startled gasps rattle Kei's young throat as her mouth opened wide, but her mind raced with mistrust and suspicion. After all Kei knew little of her folks.

Harrison chuckled a bit as he simply replied "Surprise! I know you're in shocksville over this and probably Denial Avenue, but I am your dad. Your true blue boyfriend used all of 3WA's resources to locate me. Wise guy even used your DNA records to find a match, smart guy you got there kiddo". Despite all the words, the stories, and things Harrison was saying, Kei was still staring a speechless stare at him. The lovely angel was so deeply moved.

All of Kei's life she had never known a single thing about her family, her past, or even her parents faces, but now, thanks to Kevin, she has someone. The blue curtain raised and Kei's startled eyes turn to the red carpeted isle. The old man extended his arm to his daughter and asked "Ready firefly?", Kei proudly smiled and wrapped her arm around his replying "Bet your ass I am". The crowd turned to proudly greet the upcoming bride and her father.

Kevin and Touma dressed firmly in their sleek, black tuxedos stood at the altar with the priest, watching in awe as Kei and Harrison slowly approach. Behind them was Kei's chosen bride's maid Yuri, along with the giggling blue haired flower girl, Leena who was happy to spread her flowery cheers. "Dam lesbian tricked me" Yuri grumbled to herself as she walked. Yuri was hatefully reminded of her little bargain with Touma's ex-girlfriend, Leena.

Ever since their "break up", Leena has been dying to date our purple haired princess Yuri once again. So in order to get the best flower girl in all of World's World to come as the wedding's flower girl, Yuri did it on the condition that Leena could have one more date with Yuri. The organ music played beautifully, matching the breathtaking sparkles in Kei and Kevin's eyes. The lover's hearts were beating rapidly as they slowly came closer.

Smiling faces, brightened eyes, warm hearts, and whispers of joy and good luck filled the beautiful blue sky air of the wondrous wedding. Kevin and Kei couldn't recall when their hearts have ever felt such tension, such passion, such a yearning love for each other. Keitaro giggled a warm smile as he was snugly placed in Garner's arms who sat up front with Poporo. Friends & family alike watched with happiness as Kei approached the altar.

The priest smiled behind glasses over dull tinted green eyes, small plugs stuck out of the man's neck, brushing against his black hair. "I am father Kapps well at least for today I am" Dr. Kapps politely laughed out loud. The neuro junkie scientist was pleased to serve as Kei and Kevin's priest, owing them a favor ever since Yuri saved his life from his virtual dream world. Kapps then began the ceremony, "Today we are here in time of celebration.

Yes, celebration of the glorious love that is shared between Kevin Lorando and Kei Misaki. Joined by the fires of both god's will and the fires of high explosives (everyone laughed), it is with great honor that I accept to bear witness to this most sacred of ceremonies. We have all watched with immense admiration as our young Kei has become a top class trouble consultant. I speak on everyone's behalf when I say we are very proud.

We are proud to gracefully stand by Kei's side as she and her true love become joined forever in holy matrimony. Now ring bearers if you please" Kapps stated boldly. Kei and Kevin smiled ever so happily at each other, blushing a great deal of rosy colors upon their young cheeks. Touma's glasses sparkled from the diamond ring that he put into Kevin's hands. The blue eyes of Yuri shined brightly as well whilst handing Kei her ring.

The lovely angel noticed that in the center of the golden ring band, was a diamond shaped like an angel spreading its wings. Harrison winked "Figured it'd be appropriate for my little firefly". Kevin smiled as he watched Kei slowly wipe the tears from her shimmering green eyes, "Oh dad" Kei cried. "Hey, hey, hey watch the waterworks honey, save those till after you and blue boy here tie the knot" Harrison said as he turned Kei back to Kevin.

Kapps then continued "Kevin, do you swear that you will take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife? To love her, cherish her, have her, and be with her through sickness and in health, till death do you part?". Blue hair bounced as Kevin happily replied "I do". The gold ring was gently slipped over Kei's delicate tanned fingers by Kevin's warm hands. "And do you Kei promise that you will take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?

To love, cherish, honor, and confide in, to share your heart, your soul, and all that you hold dear into this man's heart, till death do you part?" Kapps continued. "You bet your ass I do" Kei said, literally brimming with tears down her bright, big, beautiful emerald eyes. Kei gently slipped the ring over Kevin's hands now, the lovers grabbed each other hands gently. Both Kei and Kevin were staring breathlessly into their future lover's eyes.

Yuri sobbed, Touma blinked "Awe poor Yuri, do you always cry at weddings?". "NO I'm crying because that's supposed to be ME UP THERE" Yuri hissed. Kapps raised his hands and smiled cheerfully "If there is any who see reason of why these 2 lovers should not be wed, please speak or forever hold your peace". KABOOM! A massive explosion literally shattered the wedding bells high above the screaming crowd's heads.

Raining shards of fractured and melted metal clatter down beside the bride and groom's feet. Yuri, Kei, and Kevin immediately turned around to find the face of the vile villain who would dare disturb their peaceful wedding. Upon the red carpet stood a vast army of growling, laughing, beady eyed, black hearted, gun toting, mindless, maniacal group of bloody thirsty monsters. White hair flourished around Blackheart as he laughed a cold cry.

Fangs shimmered from the dark man's wicked laugh, Blackheart's black leather gloved, golden clawed digits lower a smoking rocket launcher. Black heart grinned "Only 3 things we've got to say about this little old wedding. 1: Sorry we arrived late, 2: We object to this wedding, and 3: in reference to that "peace" you were speaking of, the only peace that will be mentioned is the fact that our lovely little lovebirds are about to be reduced TO PIECES".

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To be continued......