Disclaimer: I don't own squat… blah blah blah, I own Christian, Pierre, Iron Fist, and my other story Edtallica, I guess, dribble dribble dribble…

Ok, I actually know where I'm going with this now, so it should be fun. Ok, the next couple of chapters are going to focus on what's going on with each of the band members before they get going to San Rafael to record stuff. This one focuses mainly on Ed, enjoy!

Chapter 2: Heavy Metal Matrimony

July 10th, 2007; 9:45 PM: Philadelphia, PA

"Thank you Philadelphia! That's our show, g'night!"

The usual final note was struck before the lights were cut, giving Edtallica the chance to slink off stage to make room for the next band.

"Woo-hoo, we rocked!" Christian cheered.

"Yeah man, they totally loved us! Did you see how many kids had our t-shirts on? We're actually starting to build up a fan-base!" Eddy exclaimed.

"And more fans means more album sales!" Ed added, "Jason says we're just two hundred away from going platinum!"

"Hey Ed!"

"Oh, hey Jason. What's up, aren't you and Voi Vod supposed to go on next?" Ed asked.

"Yeah, I'm on my way out right now." The bassist/producer replied, "Eileen told me to tell you to meet her by your bus, she said it was important."

"Ok, thanks Jason!" Ed said, patting his producer friend on the back before making his way towards the bus parking area.

"Hey Ed, where ya going?" Christian called.

"I have to go talk to Eileen a little bit, I'll be back guys!" Ed answered.

After wandering around and getting lost a few times, Ed finally made it to where the busses were parked. Once he was out there, he saw his longtime girlfriend leaning against the huge Winnebago (or as they called it "Gas Guzzlin' Gus") that Edtallica shared with Echo Brain.

"Hey Eileen sorry it took me awhile, I got lost!" Ed said, giving Eileen a quick kiss, "Jason said that you said this was important, what did you want to talk about?"

Eileen took a few seconds before answering. "Uh… remember how we 'rocked the Kasbah' a few weeks back?"

Ed nodded and put on a devilish grin. "Yep! That was fun… we made so many references to famous movies… Why do you ask?"

"Um… let's just say that something actually can get by a Trojan…" Eileen muttered.

"Yeah, totally! USC sucks!" Ed exclaimed, "Long live the Wolverines!"

"No Ed… it's… I'm pregnant." Eileen concluded, looking down at her Chuck Taylor's.

"Whoa, good timing, Eileen!" Ed exclaimed.

Ed got down on his right knee and rummaged through his pocket until he found the velvety case. He opened the box and tried his best to pop the question as smoothly as he had practiced.

"Uh… Eileen?" Ed asked, "Do you um… wanna marry me?"

The mulleted one put on his trademark toothy grin and leaned forward slightly in anticipation.

"Aw… Ed, of course I'll marry you." Eileen whispered, taking the ring.

"HOORAY! She said yes! I am the man!" Ed whooped, taking a victory backward duck walk.

……

"You ready for this, Ed?" Eddy asked his friend while he straightened his tie.

"Yeah, I've got some serious pre-gig jitters, though!" Ed exclaimed, trying to tie his mullet into a ponytail.

"Pfft, more like pre-plunge jitters, Mullet!" Eddy laughed, "C'mon, we've played in front of crowds of thousands of screeching fans, this is just playing a game of 'Repeat after Me' with the minister in front of maybe a hundred family members. This should be a frickin' cake walk for you!"

"Yeah maybe, but if it's a cake walk for me, it's going to be a breeze for you, you're just my best man, all you do is stand still and look pretty!" Ed laughed, slugging his buddy on the arm affectionately.

"Daddy?"

"Oh hey, little buddy, what is it?" Ed asked, going over towards his four-year-old son, Shamus.

"I can't tie my tie good…" Shamus answered, flapping the tie in frustration.

"Oh, ok, here let me help." Ed said, slowly and carefully tying the tiny necktie, "There ya go, now you go sit with Grandma and Grandpa and be extra quiet, ok?"

"Ok!" Shamus chirped.

After opening the door for his son, Ed turned to resume the struggle with his hair.

Eddy chuckled.

"What?" Ed asked, giving friend a weird look.

"Aw… You're a good daddy there, Mullet!" Eddy guffawed.

"Yes I am!" Ed replied simply.

A loud knock came from the other side of the door.

"If you guys are ready, you should probably go out now!" The usher called.

The two overdressed band mates gave each other a reassuring nod and high-five before beginning the walk towards the aisle.

'Well Ed, here we go!' Ed thought as he walked down the aisle.

After a long, slow stroll with organ music accompanying him, Ed finally took his place at the front of the church with Eddy beside him. Five minutes of mounting nerves and holding back laughter from the sight of Eddy in a bow tie with un-aqua-netted hair passed before the familiar organ song "Here comes the Bride" rang through the small Catholic Church. A few seconds later, Ed's bride-to-be came out in a flowing white dress, followed by the bride's maids. As he looked at her, Ed felt a tear fall down his cheek.

After Eileen made it up to the altar, they played "repeat after me" with the minister. Then they exchanged vows that they wrote themselves, much to Eddy's dismay.

Eddy didn't pay too much attention to the vow exchange, but he picked up bits and pieces. Eileen said something about how Ed asked her out for the first time, and somehow incorporated it with lots of other stuff for about twenty minutes. Then ol' Ed yammered on for just as long about how strong and beautiful Eileen was for putting up with the tour and with him in general. Maybe he should have paid a little more attention to his best buddy's vows, but Eddy knew he wasn't what people would call a "wedding person".

Eddy was taken out of his thoughts by the infamous phrase "You may now kiss the bride". Eddy clapped with the rest of the guests as the newlyweds shared a five-minute lip-lock. Once Mr. and Mrs. Ed O'Hare walked back down the aisle together, Eddy let out a sigh of relief.

"Finally!" Eddy muttered, letting his tie loose as he walked over to congratulate his lifelong pal.

"Thanks for being my best man, Eddy!" Ed exclaimed, grappling his friend into a huge bear hug.

"No… problem… big guy" Eddy gasped, "Now let me go… I can't breathe and you're wrinklin' my tux!"

"Whoops, sorry Eddy!" Ed exclaimed, putting Eddy down.

About four hours after the wedding, the reception followed. Ed couldn't focus on the guests; he was too excited about going to California that following week to work on the new album. He hadn't seen Double D, Christian, or Jason in four years; he could hardly wait another second!

"Hey Ed, I've got a surprise for ya!" Eddy called, "Look who made it just in time for yer reception!"

"I'll give you guys a couple minutes to catch up, I'm gonna go show that guy in the band over there how to play the damn drums!" Eddy continued, finishing his second glass of red wine.

"Hello Ed!"

"DOUBLE D!" Ed yelled, giving his long lost pal one of his infamous bear hugs, "I haven't seen you in forever! Where've you been?"

"I've been in San Diego writing some columns for Revolver, Ed. I thought you had a subscription." Edd said.

"Oh yeah, that's right!" Ed said.

Ed was happy to see his old friend again, but something felt sort of weird.

"Hey, where'd all your hair go, Double D?" Ed asked, rubbing his friends new shorter hairdo.

"I figured that I should start fresh before we make the new album, " Edd answered, "That and do you have any idea how hot it can get in San Diego?"

The loud crashing of drums interrupted their conversation. Much to their embarrassment, Eddy had taken the place behind the drum kit and was beating the intro drum solo to "Helpless".

"Oh dear lord…I thought he was joking!" Edd muttered, slapping himself on the forehead.

"Yep, he's still got it, huh Double D?" Ed said, "Aw… somebody's gonna sleep tonight!"

Once Eddy finished showing off, the reception continued for another two hours. After saying goodbye to all one hundred fifty guests and making sure that Shamus was going back home with Ed's parents, Ed and Eileen got into their limo and went home to enjoy their wedding night alone.

Ed lay awake in bed as his wife's breath blew softly against his neck. He knew he probably should sleep, but he was still way too excited. He'd seen Double D for the first time in over four years and he still hadn't seen Christian or Jason in just as long. He wasn't scheduled to go for another week, but he could hardly wait another second.

A/N: Aw… doesn't that chapter kinda make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside? Oh yeah, no offense to any USC fans, I don't hate the Trojans, the pun was just too good to pass up. I'm alson not a fanof the Wolverines. Well here's another short chapter for you to read and review. Don't worry I'm sure I'll get back into my at least 10 pages a chapter mode after I write a few more.