After a long talk with his beloved Ishizu that evening they decided to call all their friends together to announce the wedding. Invitations were sent out to everyone: Yugi, Joey, Tristan, Tea, Serenity, Mai, Duke and even to the Kaiba Brothers (Ryou still considered them friends). Informally Ryou referred to them as the council of Kul Elna, for all those involved also had connections to the Millenium items, or were connected to those connected, and even beyond that connected to those connected to those connected to the Millenium items.
The meeting was held at Ryou's place, and on the set date their friends began arriving. Ishizu was first, coming many hours early to help set up for the get together (and also to spend some time with her Ryou-sweetie). Finally when all their friends had arrived, and much to their surprise the Kaibas, the meeting began. "Well, we've called this meeting to announce," Ryou said weakly, standing in front of all his friends, but Ishizu was by his side and that made him stronger," That" – "We're getting married!" Ishizu burst forth; she couldn't keep the surprise any longer.
The following few moments couldn't be described as anything else but silent. It began to gnaw on Ishizu, so she spoke again, "And then we're moving to Canada." This brought a rouse of shouts, most crying for their friends not to leave (save Seto: GO! Please GO!)
Only Yugi still remained silent, dwelling on the thoughts of his friend Ryou; who in the darkest times still believed in him the most. Forcing a smile, Yugi looked up and gave a thumbs-up sign. At this signal, Ryou continued on with the meeting. Once everyone settled down he spoke again, elaborating on the plans of the wedding, "Ishizu and I are to be wed on December 23rd" – The first complaint was voiced, "But that's my birthday," Malik shouted, extremely unhappy with this date. Ishizu looked at Ryou with a 'Sorry, I forgot look'. "Well, things will work out Malik," he tried to comfort him, "We also wanted to ask you" and he gestured to the group, "To be apart of our wedding. Yugi, I'd be honored if you'd be my best man." "Yeh! Thanks Ryou," Yugi grinned, proud of his position. "And, Joey, Tristan, would you be my other two groomsman?" Tristan and Joey nodded in gleeful agreement. "Thanks Bakura," Tristan said quietly, but Joey had a different opinion, "Aw-man, i suppose that mean we'll be wearing monkey suits!" And everyone had a good laugh.
Ishizu's turn and she turned towards the girls, "Mai, Tea, I want you to be my bridesmaids." –"Sure thing," "You bet," the two agreed. Then she looked at Serenity, who was discouraged for not hearing her name. "I'd like you to be my maid of Honor, Serenity," Ishizu said hopefully to her closest girlfriend. Serenity jumped up, "Oh really? Wow! I mean; thanks! I'm honored!" And they hugged. With that part over, Ishizu then took her place beside Ryou, her hand reached out towards his and they clasped together. "Alright, then, Mokuba," Ryou finally addressed the Kaibas, "We'd like you to be the ring bearer." Mokuba lit up, he was glad to be offered such a position, "Oh! Please Seto?" He begged upon seeing his brother's discontent, but Seto grunted in approval. "YAY! Alright." Then Ishizu looked at Malik, her youngest brother, "And we'd like you to be the flower girl." Everyone suppressed snickers and anxiously looked at Malik, "But it's my birthday!" he cried again.
Ishizu looked at Ryou and they shrugged and nodded. Ishizu sighed, "Alright Malik, you don't have to be the flower girl." Laughter burst forth, but Malik was cross and just sunk low in the couch. "Then who'll be the flower girl?" Tea asked, but before anyone could answer Yugi's cell phone rang. "Hello?" he answered, and upon hearing the voice on the other side he looked distressed, "Ack! Sorry, I forgot-I know, it's not a good excuse-sorry- sorry- ok-sorry- I'll call you back – no-no, bye!" And the phone snapped shut. "She's still calling you?" Tea hissed between her teeth. "Yes," Yugi said with a sigh, and then explained to the others, "That was Rebecca, from America. Grandpa invited her over for Thanksgiving, and they are staying through Christmas."
"Oh!" Ishizu smiled, "She could be the flower girl! I know she'd agree if you asked her, Yugi." Yugi flinched, but Ryou sweetened the deal, "We'll keep her busy with wedding arrangements." Knowing Rebecca's obnoxious personality one could be assured she'd love to meddle in others affairs, especially if invited. Grinning selfishly, Yugi agreed to ask. Everyone had their tasks, except Duke, and Ryou addressed him, "Duke, we'd like you to be the P.L.A" –"P.L.A?" Joey interrupted, "Sounds important!" Ishizu forced a smile, "Sure is!" Duke grinned in satisfaction, "Alright, sure! I'll be the P.L.A"
"Alright, it's settled," Ishizu declared, "The wedding is set to go on December 23rd!"
…"But, that's my birthday," moaned Malik
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Disclaimer: Yu-gi-oh and related characters are still not mine.
Thanks for the reviews. Sorry if this chapter is hard to understand ' Making light of the 'Council of Elrond' from Lord of the Rings 'Fellowship of the Ring'
P.L.A. Parking Lot Attendant. HAHA