Title: Night Blooming Jasmine 4: Aira

Genre, het drabble

Series: Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger

Pairing: Tekkan "Tetsu" Aira (DekaBreak), Marika "Jasmine" Reimon (DekaYellow)

Rating: U

Disclaimer: Toei owns all rights

Notes: This is the second part of Jasmine and Tetsu's wedding day and it focuses on Tetsu

Tetsu sighed as he buttoned up the dress shirt he had on with his tuxedo and looked at his reflection in the fill length mirror. He looked like a handsome devil!

"Tetsu are you ready, yet?" Hoji asked, coming into the room of the church were Tetsu was, also dressed in a sharp looking tuxedo of his own.

Tetsu chuckled and nodded. "You know you're only wearing that because we don't know if Sempai-taichi and Gyoku Ryo-san are coming to the wedding, right?"

Hoji smiled and nodded. "I'm looking forward to seeing Ban again as well."

"Do you miss him?" Tetsu asked, absent-mindedly running a hand through his long black hair.

"Don't be silly." Hoji said, turning away. A moment later, he turned around, looked back at Tetsu, and asked, "It shows, doesn't it?"

"You've been different since he left." Tetsu pointed out. "Maybe you became used to having him around to knock some sense back into you."

Hoji sighed. "Yes, that might be it…I guess I just miss him being around. I miss hearing him call me 'partner' I miss all the crazy things he used to do."

"I miss him, too." Tetsu said. "I miss hearing his voice, I miss hearing him call me 'kouhai' and I miss asking him for advice. That's why I hope he'll be able to come to the wedding. I want his advice. I want to know that I'm making the right choice." Tetsu sank down into a chair with a heavy sigh. "I want to know that I'm not making a mistake."

"Tetsu, you and Jasmine love each other." Hoji said. "And as long as you two love each other and are willing to put the effort required for a successful relationship into your marriage, this will be a success." Hoji gave him a wistful smile. "I wish I had someone who loved me the way Jasmine loves you."

"Well, you do love your work more." Tetsu said with a small smile.

"Yeah, but I want someone to share my life with." Hoji said. "Maybe if I didn't screw up every relationship I have…"

Just, then the door burst open and in came Sen, whistling a few bars of "Here Comes The Bride", a big smile plastered on his face.

"Sen-san, you're late!" Tetsu said, standing up. "You were supposed to be here half an hour ago!"

"Why are you smiling?" Hoji asked, curious.

"I have reached a decision about Umeko and myself." Sen announced.

"Oh, really?" Tetsu asked, interested. "What sort of a decision?"

Sen reached into his pocket and produced a small black box, which he then opened up and showed them a beautiful diamond ring. "I have decided to ask Umeko for her hand in marriage."

"Oh, I am sure Umeko-san will say yes." Tetsu said. "She's been waiting for you to ask her that for a long time."

"And I'm sure she'll make a beautiful bride." Hoji said, approvingly. "Way to go, Sen." There was a wistful smile on his face.

Suddenly, Tetsu's bracelet beeped and Umeko's voice came through. "Tetsu?"

"Umeko-san!" Tetsu was pleased to hear her voice and the guys all shared knowing smiles. "How is my lovely bride-to-be?"

Umeko giggled and then she sighed. "Jasmine is a little nervous, but that's understandable. All brides are nervous on their wedding days. But, we have some bad news."

"What kind of bad news?" Tetsu asked, alarmed.

"Gyoku Ryo-san just called." Umeko said. "He said that something involving the Fire Squad came up and that he and Ban won't be able to come to the wedding."

Tetsu's heart plunged into his stomach. "Sempai isn't coming?"

"Umeko, are you sure?" Sen asked.

"I'm pretty positive, because Jasmine just spoke with him a couple of minutes ago and then she called me into her room and then she told me what I just told you. And she looked really upset about it, too." Umeko sounded a little sad. "I was looking forward to seeing him, today, too."

"Me too." Tetsu said, sadly.

"Umeko, thank you for telling us." Sen said.

"You're welcome." Umeko said. "Oh, Hoji, I hope you're ready to do your best man duties in Ban's place."

Hoji smirked. "I'm ready. It'll all be…perfect."

Umeko giggled. "Did you hear that, Jasmine? Everything is going to be perfect!" Umeko did her best imitation of Hoji's voice.

"I heard." Tetsu heard Jasmine's voice say.

"So, don't worry!" Tetsu, Hoji and Sen could practically hear Umeko's grin. "Maybe there will be a wedding day miracle and Ban can come after all. Anyway, I should go now, because it's time for me to get Jasmine to the chapel to get married! See you guys in a few. Bye!" There was a "click" and Tetsu's bracelet fell silent.

Tetsu looked really nervous now. "Oh, no… oh no…I don't think I can do this…now that I know that sempai won't be here."

"Tetsu, calm down!" Hoji yelled, doing his best to imitate Ban. He grabbed Tetsu's shoulders and shook him a little. "Tetsu, do you love Jasmine?"

"Yes…with all of my heart." Tetsu asked, a little shaken up.

"Then you can do this." Sen added. "Now, Hoji and I might not be Ban but we'll try our best to give you some advice."

"And smack some sense into you." Hoji asked. "Don't worry, Tetsu, you can get through this day. We'll help you."

"I guess I did become a little dependent on Sempai." Tetsu admitted. "But that doesn't mean that I don't want him here."

"Are you getting cold feet, Tetsu?" Sen asked, sitting down next to Tetsu. "If you are, it's understandable. I'm sure every groom might wonder if they should go through with the wedding."

Suddenly, Tetsu's brace throttle rang again and suddenly; Ban's voice came out of it. "Kouhai!"

"Sempai!" Tetsu said at the same time Hoji and Sen said, "Ban!"

"Kouhai, I'm sorry I can't be there to see you and Jasmine marry." Ban said. "I bet that Jasmine is going to look really beautiful in her wedding gown."

"Even more beautiful than usual." Tetsu said softly. He'd been spending a lot of time imagining what Jasmine would look like in her dress.

"Anyway, I have some advice for you!" Ban said. He sounded cheerful. "Remember that you and Jasmine love each other! And a good relationship may seem hard, but it's very worth it. After all, you have found your soul mate!"

Tetsu, Hoji and Sen all chuckled.

"Are you sure about that, Ban?" Sen asked

"Of course!" Ban replied. "I knew you, two were meant to be the moment I saw you two kiss. I could feel the love between you two. I wasn't surprised when you told me that you and Jasmine were getting married, Kouhai, I was pleased. That's why I was so hoping to be there to see you marry. But I can't, so I am sending my love."

Suddenly, Umeko popped her head into the room and said, "The florist is here!"

"Sen, you and Hoji can go." Tetsu said. "I want to stay and talk to Ban for a bit longer."

"Oh, is that Ban?" Umeko asked. "Hi, Ban!"

"Hello, Umeko!" Ban called from Tetsu's Brace Throttle. "How are you?"

"Wonderful! We miss you!" Umeko said.

"Tell Jasmine I said 'hello", would you please?" Ban asked. "

"I promise! Please try to make it!" Umeko said as she ushered Sen and Hoji out of the room.

"I will!" Ban called.

Tetsu chuckled as the three of them left.

"Are you okay, Kouhai?" Ban asked suddenly.

"I think I will be, Sempai." Tetsu said. "By the way, Sen is going to ask Umeko for her hand in marriage at the reception."

Ban sighed happily. "Oh, how nice! I always knew that those two would match up well." He sighed. "I feel bad for partner, though. He has no one."

"I'm sure that Hoji-san will be okay." Tetsu said. "What about you? How are you?"

"I'm fine, Kouhai, don't worry about me. And if I don't make it, try and send me the pictures. I would like to see how beautiful Jasmine looks in her gown." He sounded wistful. "I wish I was back on Earth. I miss you guys."

"We miss you, too Sempai." Tetsu said.

"I have to go, now, Kouhai." Ban said suddenly and then, he added, "Be happy."

"I will…no, Jasmine and I will." Tetsu said, now feeling a lot better.

"Good for you." Ban said. "See you around, Kouhai."

"Good bye, Sempai."

There was a "click" and then Tetsu sighed.

Just then, Hoji came back into the room and pinned the yellow rose boutonniere on Tetsu's lapel. "It's almost time." He said. "Are you ready?"

Tetsu nodded and took a breath. "I'm ready."

Hoji smiled and lead Tetsu out to where he was supposed to stand next to the priest, before heading to where Umeko was waiting. He gave a small smile to Sen and Boss and Swan, who were sitting in the small chapel.

"Canon in D" started and Tetsu watched as Umeko and Hoji walked down the aisle together, a big smile plastered on Umeko's face.

And then "The Bridal Chorus" began and the double doors at the back of the church opened and there, looking even more beautiful than ever, was Jasmine.

Tetsu couldn't help himself. He smiled.

Well… he thought. Here goes nothing.