Wedding Bells
After all the times we've known
After everything we've shown
We're still holding strong
To our little Angels song
With you in the darkened night
Whence the stars they shone brightYou are my Life, Love, and Laughter
From here into the Ever-After
By Kai Hitwari
On the day of his wedding to Kenny Shinoda
Tala finished putting the finishing touches on the wedding uniform he was wearing and went to check on the others. From the school, there were about seventeen of the thirty-nine students who ranged in ages of four to twelve. He stopped first at Brian's room to see if his long time friend and lover were ready and poked his head in. Sitting on the bed in his uniform was his lilac eyed love staring at a picture of the Demolition Boys when they were younger. Tala pushed open the door and noticed that the room was a mess compared to what it usually looked like and figured that it was Brian's way of "looking" for something he thought he was missing.
"Reminiscing?" The red head asked lightly as he placed a hand on the others back. "I don't miss those days and I know that you don't either."
"Not really 'reminiscing', just pondering."
"Oh? About what?"
"What Kai was like compared to the way he is now. I mean look at the guy! He's an awesome blader, an honored father, and he's about to become a much loved husband to the one he adores and fought to get back. What did he have when Voltaire was alive? The same thing the rest of us had- nothing. No heart, no emotion, no passion, no reason for living."
"I know, but he's not the only one that has all that now. We have it too, and you know I heard that Rei's gunna have a kitten soon."
"Nope, right rumor, wrong person." Brian replied. "Tyson and Hilary are having a baby and Ty wants US to go godparents."
"All of the D-boys?" Brian nodded. "Cool. Anyway, I have to go check on the kids. It's the first time that Jarid and co. have been to a wedding."
"Oh the drama." A knock on the door sounded the arrival of a certain little someone. "Yes, Amadeo?
"May I come in, Uncle Brian?" The man in question raised his eyebrow at the red head.
"We're his "Uncles" because we were all like brothers years ago."
"Oh," was all Brian said. "Yes, you may. Now what do you want?"
"Just to tell you that Daddy told me to tell you to get your bleeping buts down to the limo before he has to drag the two of you lovebirds out of bed and into the street."
"He said that?" Tala asked raising one red eyebrow.
"Not exactly, Uncle Spencer added that last part." Tala got up and picked up the four year old.
"Let's go now before Kai has a conniption." Grinned Brian ear to ear as Tala said what he said. And to the shock of both of them Amadeo added, "Not a conniption, more like a… hernia. He looked ready to toss blood out of his nose when I was sent in."
Kai stamped on Tala's foot causing the red head to drop the little girl he'd been holding. Tara jumped out of the way, Eliena in tow, before the fist fight could ensue any further. The two girls were soon under the protection of the three boys who were constantly shielding them in school from all the older bullies. Jarid, Alex, and Amadeo had all become fast friends with each other, taking the girls under their care and helping each other with their schooling and training.
"Guys, take a look at the new face of Demolition." Ian said as he tapped the fighting friends on the shoulders. "They're over in the corner by the statue of Alexander the Great." He pointed out the group of five friends to his older comrades- each of the boys had their arms crossed and stood in front of the females they were guarding. Kai looked at his son. Yes, someday he would lead his team into the world championships and take Tyson right off his high horse.
The boys were smartly dressed in their brand new school uniforms- navy blue and white pant-suits with a deep red sash tied around the waist in the typical Russian fashion of little prince's and the girls were wearing the cutest little ball gowns they could find making them look like little princess'. Tara's gown was pale blue satin with a glittering gold trim and Eliena's own was a lavender shade with white fur trim.
"Think about it, Tala, soon enough you're going to have to choose your successor." Tala smirked.
"I have a good idea who the competition will be between." Kai gave a sad smile. "Don't look at me like that, Mr. I'm-the-groom-to-be. Your son and Jarid are going to be into it more than once during their time together, but you can bet that by having those two girls around them they'll behave. Besides, Alex is my avatar. If anything life-threatening should happen he'll be the first to come running with the news of it."
Spencer, who had been silent up until then, spoke with an ascending peace of mind. "They won't."
"Won't what?"
"Fight all the time. I'm placing my bet now that many of those fights will be taking place at the dish and not with fists. Besides, Deo doesn't exactly look like the one to start a fight much less finish one without just cause." Kai looked at his four year old son. Someday, he's going to be stronger than I'll ever think to be. He thought. Tyson put a hand on his friend's shoulder and the dual haired man turned around to face the hoard of people he'd come to recognize as his friends, saviors, and, yes, even the few he regarded as family. The Bladebreakers, Majestics, Dark Bladers, Saint Shields, and countless other teams had showed up for the memorable event that was going to change Kai's life forever.
Kenny looked down at his attire. White satin pants were hemmed with a glittering gold trim while a white and baby blue tunic completed the outfit reaching down to Kenny's ankles in a dress-like fashion with a sunshine gold trim. Soon he and Kai would be wed and nothing would ever come between them ever again. A sudden breeze struck up and took the young Japanese man completely be surprise. There, standing in front of him was on of the very people who had betrayed his location to Kai in the first place giving him back a reason to hope and love.
Kenny turned slowly showing off his wedding apparel to the vampire. Sanquenix smiled a true smile and welcomed the younger man into his tight embrace.
"You're going to make that man of yours very happy, Kenneth." He said trying to hold back the flow of tears that threatened to overthrow him. "You have a beautiful soul and a wonderful sense of character- that's a lot to have going for you. An entire family; now that really completes this glorious ensemble, doesn't it?"
The brunette grinned. "Thank you, San, for everything you've ever done for me. Although we've never really gotten off on the right foot, we really have become great friends. I'm happy now. This is what I've wanted for so long and my Cinderella story has finally- after all these years of being alone- it's finally come true."
"Nay, my friend, you were never alone. You were lost for a while, but you managed to fine your way like you knew deep inside you would." Sanquenix blushed lightly placing a bit of color into his forever pale cheeks. "You want to know something, Kenneth? I'm proud to call you and all of the other Bladebreakers my friends."
"Idiot." Kenny said as he playfully slapped his friend across the face making the vampire whimper lightly. "Hey, you and I both know that Amadeo could send you flying so suck it back Princess." Hilary knocked at the bride-room door. "Yeah?"
"Are you ready? We're all waiting on you, you know."
"And she's still a bossy bitch."
"Correction, friend, she's a pregnant bossy bitch." Kenny looked up. "I can hear the infant's heart beating; she'll be ready to pop by, oh say, this time next January."
"So I guess that little rumor floating around is true," Kenny laughed softly, walking over to the door and pulling it open before Hilary had a chance to knock on it again. The woman was standing in front of the door, her dress a pale pink, a V neckline dropping down to the small broach which covered the beginning of her bosom. A slight look of agitation played on her face.
"Were you planning to stay in there all day?" Hilary questioned, the expression on her face smoothing out to a smile. "I don't want to have Kai come knocking down the door and dragging you down the aisle."
"I'm coming mother," Kenny said, avoiding the hand which nearly swatted him over the head.
"You keep up those comments and Kai will be attending a funeral rather than a wedding," Hilary said. Kenny looked back at Sanquenix.
"Wish me luck."
"You don't need luck, you have the blessings of the angels with you," the vampire stated.
"Thank you…for everything. If there is anything that I can do for you, just let me know. You and the others have done so much for me—"
"We just wish for your happiness, nothing more than that," Sanquenix interrupted. "Now go, your love is waiting for you."
Even now, Kenny could hear the music starting up, bouncing off the high walls. The time had finally come for him to complete the gaping hole which for the longest time remained void. With another smile to the vampire, Kenny turned, following Hilary down the hall to the doors of the giant chapel which all of their former rivals now turned friends were waiting to witness Kenny and Kai's union. Thousands of tiny butterflies felt as if they were filling the pit of his stomach as he reached the door to the chapel.
"You shouldn't be so nervous," Hilary said, taking note of the nervousness in Kenny.
"I'm not really nervous, I'm anxious. It's the biggest step in my life yet, I can't wait to go through it," Kenny smiled. "You'll know what I mean when you and Tyson finally decide to tie the knot. So, will it be before the baby is born, or after?"
The flush on Hilary's cheeks told Kenny almost everything he needed to know. "We're still considering it."
"Well, don't keep everyone waiting so long before you two decide," Kenny said.
"We won't, now enough chatter, you have a wedding," Hilary replied, pushing open the door to the chapel.
Hilary led Kenny into the chapel eyes turning to him, but all Kenny could see was the man at the altar waiting him with love shining in his eyes. This was their big moment, the last step in their long journey. It might have taken them forever to get here, but now that they were, nothing was going to stand between them and happiness. Once reaching the altar the priest began the ceremony. Both men were halfway listening to what the priest was saying thinking about the years down the road together as a family and what was in store for them. Finally the time came for them to say their vows.
Kai turned to Kenny, looking down at his love with caring eyes as Amadeo came up to the altar with the rings he had been entrusted with. Kai broke eye contact with Kenny momentarily smiling at the excited little boy holding the rings. Taking one of gold bands from where they lay on a small satin cushion, Kai lifted Kenny's left hand in his hand.
"Kenny Shinoda, from the first moment I set eyes on you, something told me that our lives would remain intertwined forever. It took me a while to realize it, but when I did, I knew that I couldn't give you up so easily. With this ring, I promise that no matter what comes our way, I will forever stay by your side that the love I have for you will never burn out, I will love you even in death and beyond," Kai said, sliding the ring onto Kenny's ring finger.
Kenny brushed away the tears in his eyes before taking the other ring from the cushion and took Kai's left hand in his. "I promise you the same, Kai Hiwatari, that no matter the course of life, I will remain by your side. We've already overcome great odds for our love and there is nothing which will stray my heart from it. Until the end of eternity, I pledge my love to you everlasting."
Kenny slid the ring onto Kai's ring finger and the priest said a blessing for the two before officially announcing them married. The whole chapel applauded as Kai pulled Kenny towards him, placing a light kiss on the brunette's lips, continuing to stare deep into the blue eyes which saved his soul more than a year ago from drowning. Now…he really felt complete, now he had truly broken himself away from his grandfather's hold, there was nothing that he had to fear. He was now life bound to the one he loved and he had a son who adored him for the world. This was how it was suppose to be.
Kenny looked out over the setting sun from the honeymoon suite Kai had put extra care picking out for their honeymoon for the next week. He knew he didn't have to worry about Amadeo because the boy was in good hands at the Abbey…well, as best hands as he would put he and Kai's son in.
"Beautiful view," Kai said, walking up behind his beloved and wrapping his arms around Kenny's waist.
"Gorgeous," Kenny said with a smile, resting his head against his husband's chest.
"Something on your mind love?" Kai questioned, looking down to find blue eyes continuing to study the scene overlooking the land.
"Just thinking about everything that's happened recently, it really was a beautiful wedding," Kenny said, the smile on his lips curling up more. After the ceremony, Hilary had got him to bless a bouquet of roses with what she had called "bridal blessings" for when she finally got Tyson to propose to her.
The cake being nearly twelve layers high with fluffy white icing topped with fresh fruit and decorated blue roses. The food was magnificent, covering nearly a six foot long table of all sorts of local and European dishes, though Tyson spent more time trying not to kill Amadeo for a prank he had Alex and Jarid to go in with him on, than eating. Kai and Kenny graced the dance floor with their first dance as a newly wed couple, Kai turning Kenny around the dance floor to the sounds of a slow J-Pop melody. After the dancing and food, the presents were given, piling up a table about as long as the one the food had been served on.
"A perfect wedding," Kai agreed. "So, what are we planning to do tonight?"
"I don't know," Kenny shrugged as the smile turned into a grin. "What should we do tonight?"
"Don't know," Kai murmured, leaning down to kiss his beloved's neck gently. "We have an entire life time to do whatever we want. As long as I'm with you always, it won't matter what that something is."
"That sounds like a plan to me," Kenny said, twisting around in Kai's embrace to wrap his arms around Kai's neck, pulling him into a kiss which had more meaning in it than a lifetime's worth of knowledge could ever give. The kissing eventually moved back towards the large king sized bed, where Kai's hands found their way into Kenny's shirt, going over the familiar path he remembered so vividly regardless of how many years passed by.
"Kai…" Kenny moaned, arching his back as the shirt was pulled off him and tossed onto the floor.
"Yes my beloved," Kai whispered, looking down into the blue depths which had caused him to drown, but not in the same way as the dreams which first sought him to reach out towards this angel and now his life partner.
"I love you."
"I love you too. I love you more than every breath in my body, more than the heart beating in my chest, than the soul which sought you out," Kai replied, placing a chest just under Kenny's chin. That night, as the sun set, casting shadows over everything, the light in the souls of two individuals shone brighter than they ever had now that the two souls were one unshakable entity.
