A/N: Since people wanted an actual "wedding" chapter, i decided to make one. Also, since this story was much more than a success then i imagined, I'm going to release the -unedited- versions of this story. Yes, i said it. This story was completely edited from the beginning with the exceptions for the next few chapters. I have also created several alternate pathsto this story, if you read the middle of this fic, you can see there are alot of places that different things could have been. More news on that when this fic is complete. Well, without further a dure,i present you with the twenty third chapter. Enjoy and review. Because i love reviews.

Chapter Twenty-Three: Taking it easy: Preparations

Hibiki awoke suddenly, it wasn't because he had another premonition. On the contrary, he wish that was the reason. But instead, he felt someone pour ice water over his head making him gasping for air, trying to clear his eyes from the water that filled them he tried to catch the person who had done it. He flinched, his body was covered with sores and bruises from the intense battle he went through a couple of days prior.

"What the hell is your problem?" he yelled.

"Well, bachelor. You have to get up for the bid day." said a familiar voice. Hibiki quickly recognized that it was Misty who hovered over him.

"Can this wait, I mean, I don't now what to do." he said sleepily. Misty giggled.

"Well, you have to have a bachelor party. And I'm here to help. Get dress, you have to help too. I'm not the only one here sticking my neck out for you and besides you're the new commander. You have no choice in the matter." she teased. Hibiki groaned loudly as he slipped his sheets over his head. Misty retaliated by pulling them off and tossing her body onto him.

"What are you doing?" he asked. Misty rubbed up against him making his blush.

"If you don't get up, I'm going to kiss you" she said. Hibiki jumped from the bed and dashed out the door, leaving a trail of dust behind him. Misty laughed.

"I knew that would get him." she whispered to himself.

Hibiki walked sleepily down the hall, not caring who he'd bump into it. He wish he had paid attention for he found himself between a pair of breasts.

"Hey there, Hibiki." said Jura. Hibiki pulled away as he felt a sudden nose bleed come on.

"What do you want?" he asked holding his nose. Jura flicked her long blonde hair to the side.

"I was just wondering if you and I could make the Nirvana transform... what do you say?" she asked. Hibiki bolted around her and into the lounge. He leaned against the wall trying to hold his head high in the air. She was Jura alright, always wanting her share of the glory. Through the blood that was seeping through his nose, a sudden aroma filled them. It was heavenly, he loved baked goods especially if it was cake. He looked around and saw the kitchen door open and wandered in, he peered in and what he saw made his mouth water with anticipation. A giant cake sat quietly in the center of the room, Hibiki looked around to see if there was anyone nearby. No one, he would just take one taste. Just one sample. He tip toed to the baked goodness. He stopped before it and admired it with giant eyes. It had several layers and was covered with thick white icing as the outlining of the cake was bathed in blue cream. But what really caught his eye was an ornament that was placed at the top. His sugary smile switched over to a confused one. It was a man and a women, wearing something... how could he say this... classical. But he shook his head and switched over to his primary objective. His hands inched toward it, almost there... just one touch... just... one...

"Hibiki?"

DAMMIT!

Hibiki flinched as he quickly looked around the room to see the source of the voice. Barnette stared at him with curious eyes as she looked from behind the massive cake. He tried to play it off, he placed his hands behind his head and whistled.

"Do you need something, Hibiki?" she asked him gently. Hibiki didn't want t reveal his real agenda, so he said the first thing that sparked into his mind.

"No, uh. I dropped something, and I thought it was here. So I... I..." he stuttered.

Barnette smiled.

"Hibiki, if you wanted a taste then you should have just asked." she said smiling. She turned to the counter and grabbed a plate with a pre made slice of the cake. Barnette knew something like this would happen, so she came prepared. Hibiki couldn't help but smile as he took it. As he bit into it, a question sparked into his mind.

"Oh, where's Dita by the way?" he asked with his mouth full of the delicious delectable. Barnette went into a serious tone.

"Oh yeah, Misty told me that I cannot tell you. She said it's some sort of tradition." she said. Hibiki was emotionless.

"Just tell me."

"No" she answered.

"Please?"

"No!"

"Alright, fine. Have it your way." he said as he settled the empty plate down. "Thanks for the cake though."

Hibiki left the lounge, he didn't know what to do. As commander you would think you would be busy with stuff but on the contrary, there was nothing to do considering that they no longer were in danger. He went around and corner and stopped suddenly, his jaw dropped as he felt blood rush throughout his body. This was the first time he had seen Meia in a dress. And what's more, she looked sexy in it. He hate to think that but the truth didn't go untold. Meia stood in from of him, she had a long red silk dress on. She wore red lipstick with a black eyeliner touch up. Her slender body features were visible. He had never seen her so feminine before. Meia smiled.

"Take a good look, this is the last time you'll see me like this." she hissed. As she turned the corner, Misty came over to him.

"What are you doing seeing the brides's maid's in their dress?" she asked hitting him with her clipboard.

"What? What are those?" he asked. Misty sighed as she flipped through several pages of the clipboard.

"You see, both the bride, which is Dita and you are supposed to have people who are closes to you to be at your side at the moment of the matrimony. I hope you have picked them yet, then again. You only have Duero and Bart. So I guess you don't have much of a choice." she said. Hibiki just thought of something.

"Oh, Misty. Can I ask you something?" he asked. She looked at him.

"Yeah, what is it?" she asked.

"You love my kids right?" he said. Misty thought it was a weird question but answered it nonetheless.

"Yeah, I treat them as if they were my own. Why?" she asked. Hibiki twiddled with his fingers.

"See, I was wondering, if something were to happen to Dita and I, the babies would be without a parent. So, if that was the case I was hoping that you would take our place. You know, to look after them." he said. Misty smiled, she never thought something like this would ever happen to her.

"You want to make me the god mother?" she asked,

"Well, if that's what it is then yeah, I want you to be the god mother." he said. Misty hugged him tightly.

"Hibiki, I will be honored. Now, let's get this wedding underway." she said, she soon trotted off down the hall leaving Hibiki to wander around with nothing to do. But before he could get moving a crowd of women came rushing towards him holding several fabrics in their hands.

"Hibiki! Hibiki!" they all yelled. He spun around quickly and was prepared to run but was caught by the collar.

"Hey, which do you think is better?" one of them asked holding the fabrics in her hands. Hibiki eyed them, seeing as how he had no choice but to pick one. He looked through them, not sure of why he was picking them but soon stopped on a silk based linen with crystal like designs at the hem. He pointed at it and immediately, a women from the back squealed in delight.

"I knew he was going to pick that one! I just knew it!" she yelled from behind the crowd. As soon as they came, they left down the hall. Hibiki still dazed by the event, tried to steer clear of anyone that was coming in his direction. But like always, his wishes didn't always come as he would like them to. He spotted Ezra from a distance and to his own surprise he actually wanted to talk to her.

"Hey Ezra. Why are people asking me for what they think about everything? They have a mind don't they?" he asked.

"Oh, that reminds me." she said. She dug into her pocket and pulled out a small book from it. She opened it and flipped to a page she had pre marked and held it in front of him.

"What do you think? Parfait says that she could create a certain climate that might be the atmosphere of the wedding." she said. Hibiki felt a question mark appear over his head,

"Not you too." he sighed.

"Well, here. Take a look and come back when you think you have an idea of it. Oh, and don't go the bridge, Misty says that we cannot have the... um... the... bride and... groom thing there." she said walking away. Hibiki stared at the tiny booklet and back over his shoulder. This was too much for him, battling hundreds of waves of enemies were much more easier compared to this. He placed the booklet into his back pocket and strolled over to the nursery. He needed to see someone who didn't talk back.

He entered through the hissing doors and into the room, a women who was sitting inside with a magazine quickly stood and came to Hibiki. She bowed,

"Congratulations." she whispered. Hibiki nodded as he passed her and to the small beds, he grinned when he spotted Anita and little Hibiki jumping up and down in them. They didn't know how to walk yet but were holding onto the edge of the small bed posts.

"Di! Di!" they said excitedly. Hibiki knew they were trying to say "daddy" but had very little success in the matter. He pulled up a chair and sat in front of them, reminding himself that he was still tired from waking so early in the morning. The two small toddlers stared at him, a pair of bright blue eyes and a pair of dark brown eyes looked his way.

"You know, it's funny. I'm only seventeen and I have kids. But that's alright, because it's worth it." he whispered. They had really had begun looking like their parents. Anita was now sporting long red hair which had the strange curved style at the bottom. Hibiki jr. held spiky like black hair. Their personalities were beginning to show as well, he knew Anita was very quiet and very independent but where as Hibiki jr. who was very adventurous and determined. He loved his kids, therefore he would do anything to protect them. He proved this several times and couldn't wait until they were old enough to understand his story. He heard the door hiss behind him, Hibiki had thought it was the women but instead the footsteps were much more heavier. He turned around and saw Duero standing behind him, he wore a very slimming black suit. He looked diviner.

"Did you forget your clothes in the wash?" Hibiki said very sarcastically. Duero chuckled,

"No, this is for your special event. And besides, they have one for you too." he said. Hibiki immediately felt his heart skip a beat. What did he mean this?

"What do you mean? I'm not wearing that!" he shot back.

"Oh, really. Well, Misty had already made yours and let me tell you. Dita is in love with it." he said. Hibiki went into first gear.

"Alright what ever, as long as she's happy." he said.

Damn, he never knew he would have to dress up to this, he had just hoped he could wear some old clothes.

He could tell this was going to be big.

Alright, there you have it. Oh, the unedited version will be rated M, because of much more "material" that had been placed in that i thought was too much for my first try.