DuoVision – Day 4

The Wedding

            "And welcome to another episode of DuoVision. Today's episode is the wedding of Dorothy and Quatre. It's hard to believe that at one time Dorothy was trying to kill this young man only to wed him in the future."

"Duo, shut that camera off," Wufei complains as he tries to push the camera away from Duo as the usual group of five stand in the groom's dressing room, all ready for the event that would be taking place soon.

            "Actually, I think this is one of the more appropriate times for Duo to be taping. This way Dorothy and I will have something to look back on," Quatre says, fixing his shirt once again in the mirror.

            "But this is Duo we're talking about, you know that?" Wufei says.

            "Yes I do, and I know Duo will do a good job of everything, right?" He turns around and looks straight into the camera.

            "OF course I will Quatre. Don't you worry. So have those pre-wedding jitters set in yet? I mean the way you were shaking this morning."

            "The only reason I was shaking Duo was because you came in a scared me half to death in an attempt to wake me up. Other than that though, I wasn't as bad as you were."

            "I wasn't scared, I just had a few muscle spasms that's all."

            "So you had a muscle spasm so intense that it made you faint as soon as Hilde was halfway down the aisle?" Heero comments as the others try to hide their smirking grins.

            "That was due to the bad food I had the night before."

            "Sure Duo," Trowa comments. Suddenly a knock is heard and the door starts to open.

            "Hey guys. Sorry to interrupt but we kinda have a problem," Hilde says as she peaks into the room.

            "What kind of problem?" Quatre asks anxiously.

            "A problem with Relena."

            "Dorothy, I'm so sorry. I'm ruining everything," Relena wails from inside the room.

            "It's ok Relena. Now why don't you stop crying, you'll ruin your makeup," Dorothy says while trying to console her on the floor, not yet in her dress.

            "What's going on?" Heero asks walking into the room.

            "I'm ugly and big and fat and I've ruined the wedding!" she wails again as she cries into her hands, collapsed on the floor in her slip and the bottom half of her dress on.

            "Relena, you're not ugly and the only reason you're big is because you're pregnant," Heero says, trying to console his wife and prying her hands away from her face, wiping away the tears.

            "Why in the world is the woman crying?" Wufei asks rudely.

            "Relena can't fit into the bridesmaid's dress and she's getting really upset over it," Catherine says as she stands to the side.

            "Well if you weren't eating so much the past month, you wouldn't have gotten so fat," Duo says, making Relena wail even harder into Heero this time.

            "Duo! That's not helping the situation," Hilde screams, a loud smacking heard along with the camera shaking.

            "Relena, just calm down ok? We can get this dress on once you're calm." Heero holds her by the shoulders as she starts to calm herself down.

            "Alright. I'm ok." She takes a deep breath and starts to stand with Heero's help.

            "So this is what we're going to do. When I tell you Relena, suck in as hard as you can. Hilde and Catherine will each grab a side of the dress and pull it together then I'll zip it up. Everyone got it?"

            "Yep," the girls announce getting into their places.

            "Alright. Now." Soon enough, as everyone does their jobs, the dress is securely in place. "There we go. Everything's fine now, right?"

            "Yes. I'm so sorry. It's the hormones taking over," she says, starting to sniffle again as if she is about to cry.

            "It's alright. Now why don't we all finish getting ready? I don't want this wedding to start late," Quatre says as he exits and the boys follow.

            "I'm bored. When is this thing going to get started?"

            "For crying out loud Maxwell, can't you stay still for a few minutes," Wufei criticizes as they all wait by the alter for the wedding to begin.

            "Of course I can. But I didn't get that much sleep last night and this camera is getting heavy."

            "Then you should put it down," Heero comments.

            "I can't. If I do we might miss something big."

            "It's starting," Trowa says getting everyone's attention as the music starts and everyone stands up. The first one down the aisle is the flower followed by the girls in their light pink dresses. They soon reach the end and go to the side opposite of the boys. Once they're all ready, Dorothy starts down the aisle in her white gown with another family member bringing her down the aisle. As she finally makes it to the end and gives the man a kiss, she joins Quatre as the other members sit down in the first row of the church.

            "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today…"

            "That was so incredibly long. Our wedding was so short compared to that. Did they have to get the long wedding special?" Duo complains as he looks at Hilde as they sit at their table.

           
            "Will you stop complaining already Duo? All you do is yak yak yak. Their wedding was such a beautiful one," Relena says, her eyes starting to brim with tears.

            "Don't start crying Relena. You're going to ruin your makeup again," Sally comments.

            "Ladies and gentlemen. It is my honor to introduce for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Quatre Winner," the DJ announces as Dorothy and Quatre enter the grand ballroom.

            "And now, for their first dance as husband and wife."

            "I'm so happy for them. They both deserve to be happy," Hilde says as she watches them out on the dance floor.

            "I'm still surprised Quatre forgave her for almost killing him that time. And of all people to marry. It really is a wonder," Catherine comments.

            While the people all mingle at their tables, Relena stands from her spot as Quatre and Dorothy take their seats. "Everyone, I would like to make an announcement. It is a great thing when two people who love each get married. Quatre and Dorothy have been through a lot the last few years, more than many people may know. So it seems like it's a miracle that they were even able to fall in love with each other. Both of them though have been such great friends to me and most likely to all of you as well. When I was depressed or tired, they were always there to lift up my spirits and able to help me get out of the certain duties as Vice Foreign Minister that I particularly wasn't always fond of. Like the occasionally meeting or signing or those parties where I have to go in the most uncomfortable outfits because I'm supposed to look nice and have rude and annoying jerks of men hit on me while offering me drinks. And it's because of this that I wish them the best of luck. Congratulations both of you."

            "Thank you Relena, I think. Anyways, I just want to say that today I am the luckiest man to be wed to this wonderful woman and there is nothing that I wouldn't do for her. And now everyone, enjoy the party and have fun," Quatre announces, rising his glass towards the guests.

            "So do you have anything you want to say to the newly weds?" Duo asks as he zooms in on Wufei.
           

            "I just want to say that I wish both of them the best of luck. And Quatre, watch out for that woman. Watch out for all women. And hope that your children are boys. Boys are much more reasonable."

            "Alright. Time to move on," Sally says as she pulls Wufei away by the collar. Duo pans as he follows Sally and Wufei until he rests upon Hilde.

            "Hey Hilde, where's Jackson?"

            "Catherine took him outside for a bit."

            "SO what do you think of the party so far?"

            "It's very nice. It's much better than ours I would say," she comments, taking a drink from her glass.

            "You can't really mean that, right?"

            "Well by now, you were already making a fool out of yourself."

            "Why does everyone keep insulting me so much today?"

            "Oh Duo, I love this song you gotta come dance." She comes towards, putting down the glass and pulling Duo's arm.

            "Alright. Heero take the camera." He takes down the camera and hands it to the man sitting down with his wife.

            "Sure." He takes the camera and watches as the two walk off on the dance floor.

            "Don't you remember our wedding Heero?" Relena asks as her face appears on the camera.

            "Of course. It was probably the only time you weren't under threat," he comments, a hint of humor in his voice.

            "Well, at least you remember it. And why is the camera so close to my face? I don't look good close up," she says, trying to point her face away.

            "You look good anytime and you're even more beautiful now."

            "Heero…"

            "Hey! Making out on the tape is only allowed by the newly weds," Duo shouts from the floor before Hilde swings him away.

            "Well now. I think I'm going to get some fresh air outside and maybe keep Catherine company," she says getting up and rubbing her back.

            "I'll come along too."

            "No. You stay here and take man of the camera. I'll be fine."

            "I don't know."

            "I'll be fine. I promise. Go make the rounds with the camera or something." She turns around and waves him off with her hand before making her way to the exit.

            "I don't understand how Duo can do this all the time. Then again, he isn't exactly what I call normal," Heero whispers to himself.

            "No one's disagreeing with you there," Duo says shouting out again.

            "Ah, Mr. Yuy. It's so nice to see you. I was looking for you earlier but you were lost in the crowd," an older woman says as she approaches Heero.

            "Mrs. Worthington, it's been a while."

            "It has. I was wondering how Mrs. Yuy was doing."

            "She's doing fine. The baby is due soon so we are both very anxious," he answers as Duo comes back towards his camera.

            "Hey Heero. Let me have the camera back."

            "Sure. Here you go." He gladly hands the camera back to Duo.

            "Mommy! Daddy! Uncle Heero! Aunt Sally!" Everyone turns towards the DJ stage and sees a little boy holding a microphone.

            "Jackson, what are you doing up there? Put that microphone down," Hilde hollers as she approaches her son.

            "But something's wrong with Auntie Relena. She fell down the stairs."

            "Damn. Sally!" Heero curses as he starts his way out.

            "I'm on it Heero!" she screams as well as she heads out as well. Soon the rest of the group head out to find their friend.

            "Relena, are you okay?" Heero says as he runs over to his wife who is sitting on the floor with Catherine right next to her.

            "I'm just fine." She attempts to move but only grimaces as she moves slightly, holding her back in an attempt to ease the pain.

            "What happened?" Sally asks joining them.

            "She fell down the stairs," Catherine answers.

            "It was only a few," Relena says.

            "Still, it could've hurt the babies. I already called the hospital and they're coming over so we can check on her. But you're going to have to very still Relena. Heero, help her keep her back in the position it is now.

            "Quatre, Dorothy, I am so sorry about this. Why don't you go back to the party and enjoy your day," Relena says as she tries to shift, Heero stopping her.

            "Are you sure?" Dorothy asks, bending down to see her friend.

            "Yes, now go or else. I may be pregnant but I'm still the vice foreign minister and all the powers that come with it," she says smiling.

            "Man, I love cake. Too bad Heero, Sally and Relena are missing this," Duo says as he takes more of his cake.

            "I just hope she and the babies are okay. To lose them so close," Catherine says worried.
           

            "Sally said they most likely wouldn't die so we just gotta hope that she's right," Hilde comments, trying to lighten the mood.

            "Hey guys. Dorothy and I are going to leave now," Quatre says as he and Dorothy come to their table.

            "Quatre and I want to start our honeymoon early."

            "Well then, you two should be on your way then. Have fun," Trowa comments.

            "Yeah, enjoy yourselves and Quatre, you might want to try out what I told you," Duo says, making a Quatre turn a bright red.

            "Duo!" Hilde says followed by the movement of the camera shaking.
           

            "What did he tell you Quatre?" Dorothy asks, a grin appearing on her face.

            "Nothing just forget it. Bye guys. Thanks for everything." He takes her hand and drags Dorothy off, waving to them.

            "Maybe we should start leaving too. Quatre's sisters can take care of the rest and we can find out how Relena is doing," Trowa says getting up from his seat.

            "Sure. Let's head out then," Wufei says.

            "And this ends another great edition of DuoVision. I gotta say, I kinda wished it was more exciting, but hey, you gotta go with what you're given.

            "Duo, hurry up already!" Hilde screams, covering Jackson's ears with her hands.

            "Coming!"

And that ends another chapter! I hope you guys are enjoying all of this. There's one more chapter left so I hope that you all will keep with it.

-Chibi Reli