Epilogue

(2 weeks later)

"Do you, Spike Spiegel, take Faye Valentine to be your wife? To have and to hold, through sickness and in health; till death do you part?"

The green-haired smiled down at the violet-haired woman, whose hands he was holding. "I do," he answered.

"Do you, Faye Valentine, take Spike Spiegel to be your husband? To have and to hold, through sickness and in health; till death do you part?"

Faye looked back at Spike and smiled, also. "I do," she answered.

The minister looked from them both to the audience that was seated beyond. "By the power invested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

"With pleasure," spoke Spike in whisper that carried only to Faye. He lifted her veil over head, leant in, and captured her lips with his. When they parted, they turned toward the audience and grinned.

"May I pronounce to all: Mr. and Mrs. Spike and Faye Spiegel," the minister announced.

Beyond them, the audience erupted into cheers. From their position, Spike and Faye could see the people they both had invited. They were the people they'd met over the past couple of years bounty hunting.

Arm in arm, Spike and Faye walked down the miniature platform they were on to where the guests were seated. Well, formally seated. They were all now on their feet and cheering loudly for the new couple.

Faye was positively glowing. Spike was grinning like an old fool.

"Faye-Faye!" came a voice from over the crowd followed by a bark.

Faye was caught in a giant bear hug by Ed with Ein jumping around her feet.

"Hey, congrats," came Jet's voice from their side. They both looked at him and had to smile because he looked so old.

Ed on the other hand looked so grown-up in her simple white dress. She was the flower girl. Ein was fitted with a special attachment that held a pillow which had held the wedding rings. Ed had carried him down the aisle along with her miniature bouquet.

The place the wedding was taking place was on Earth in a place right near where Faye had lived in her past life. It was a grassy field with daisies and other wildflowers all over it. It was also right next to a beach and the ocean.

For the reception, the Bebop was to be the place. Once everyone was inside, it began. Music played through out the whole ship courtesy of Ed. And when Spike and Faye made their entrance together, the applause shook the ship. Faye had her dress on still, but Spike had removed his jacket so as his vest was completely visible. Ed received a cue from the couple and started their song.

Spike spun Faye to him and they began their sway. As the singing started Spike began to croon away in a voice only Faye could hear.

Soon the song ended and now it was time for talking. Spike and Faye went around and greeted each and every guest.

First, it was Electra. She gave each of them a big hug and said her congrats. "So," she asked Faye. "How've you been feeling?" indicating her pregnancy.

"Fine," Faye answered. "How are you doing?"

"Great," Electra said with much enthusiasm. "I just met this guy and I think he could be the one."

"Great!" Spike said. "We'll be sure to come to your wedding."

They said goodbye for the time being and Spike and Faye continued around to the guests.

Next was Stella Bonaro, Rocco's formerly blind sister. She gave a big smile when she saw Spike coming her way.

Spike saw the difference in the way she looked in her eyes from when he had seen her last. She had still been blind then.

She gave Spike a big hug and he gave her a chaste kiss on the cheek along with a hug. She also gave Faye a hug.

Stepping back, she appraised them. Then she looked at Spike with a glint in her eye. "I see I was right when I told you that 'you had something beautiful inside of you'."

Spike chuckled. "It's good to see you too, Stella. How long have you had your sight?"

"About nine months." Her voice diminishing when she spotted Jet off to her left. Her eyes took on a whole new light.

Spike saw her look and smiled to himself as he said "We'll see you later, okay?"

She nodded absently and walked off.

Next was Doohan and his assistant. Spike grinned and shook hands with the old man.

Doohan stood and sized up the couple. Looking them up and down, he finally spoke. "Well kid, I have to say, for once in your life you did something right." Spike and he looked back and forth to each other for several seconds before each started laughing and they gave each other a big hug. "How's Swordfish doing?" was Doohan's next question.

"Still a sweet ship. Still in one piece, too. I saw that look, old man."

"What look?" Doohan grumbled.

Spike grinned. "Never mind. We'll see you later, okay?"

Doohan nodded and the couple moved on. They walked around to VT. She greeted them with a half-smile. "Hey bounty-hunters."

Spike and Faye both said hello. "Hey," Faye said. "Where's Zeros?" As if in answer to her, she heard a purring at her feet. There was Zeros staring up at her.

Spike grinned at VT. "How's trucking going?"

"Oh, boring as hell since we all got out of the Linus Mines."

"By the way, VT?" Spike said, his voice dropping down to a whisper. "Have you told anyone your real name yet?"

VT shook her head. "Nope, all that know are you, me and Zeros here. I don't think I want to tell them either, unless of course, they guess."

Spike chuckled. "You haven't changed a bit. Well, bye for now. We have to say hi to the other guests."

Faye and Spike moved on. They came upon Jet who had Meifa, Bob and Stella around him. Since he was talking, they decided to not interrupt, so they walked on. They had gotten everyone it seems but Faye put a finger to her lips as if deeply in thought. Then she nodded. "Spike, where's-"

At that, her voice was cut off as a shrill battle-like cry sliced through the air. Along with that cry came a real sword and a "samurai": Andy. He swooped down in front of the couple and bowed deeply. Both Spike and Faye had to duck for his sword came swooping, too.

Spike hurriedly stood back up and stared at Andy. "So," he started. "How are doing Andy?"

Andy shook his head. "It's not Andy anymore, it's Musashi, remember?"

Spike rolled his eyes. "Yes, Musashi, anyway, how have you been? It's been a while since we've seen you."

Andy, or Musashi rather, smiled. "I've been fighting outlaws on the far reaches of space." At the word 'far' he swung his sword out and Spike and Faye had to, yet again, duck.

As they stood up straight again, Faye realized now was their time to escape. "Uh, bye for now Andy, or Musashi, or whoever you are. We have to go cut the cake."

As they hurried away Spike smiled down at her. "Good job."

Faye rolled her eyes. "Yeah well, if he had kept swinging that sword, he'd take both our heads off."

They reached the cake and got everyone's attention. "Thank you all for being here," Faye announced to the small group. "Spike and I both appreciate it very much. Now, we are going to cut and serve the cake."

Faye took the knife that was there and sliced into the cake. She placed a slice on a plate for Spike and he did the same for her. They also cut out pieces for everyone else and passed them out. Everyone now watched as the bride and groom fed each other. The first pieces into each other's mouths were neatly done. Then Faye turned her head and winked at the group. She took her plate and smooshed it in Spike's face. He was completely surprised. Faye and everyone else were laughing when he wiped frosting from his eyes, took his plate, and then smooshed it, in turn, in Faye's face. She shrieked and began to wipe frosting from her eyes. Laughing, Spike bent down and kissed her in front of everyone.

The rest of the day flew by. Stella caught the bouquet and Jet caught the garter and blushed very red when doing so. Everyone had danced with nearly everyone couple wise. Faye and Spike had also announced the names they had decided for the babies.

Finally, the reception was over. Faye sat down with Spike on the couch. Both of them were thoroughly exhausted. As Spike fell asleep next to her she reflected on the past year. She was lucky. She'd thought something like this came from only one of her storybooks that her mother had read to her when she was younger. Several years ago, if she had been told this was to happen, she would have laughed and she knew Spike would have, too. Now though, it just seemed right. It seemed natural. It had been their emotional rescue.

god, i am soooooo sorry it took me this long to update. i've just been so busy with soccer and funerals. i've been to three in the past three weeks. ug. well hope like this ending to my story. thank you to all my reviewers. you've been great.