Chapter 24: Will Always Love You

Andros took a deep breath as he pulled his jacket on and looked over at Hayden to see him playing with the tiara that was going on Ashley's head. "Hey, buddy, you might not want to play with that," he commented. He walked over and set the tiara on the pillow. Hayden was crown Prince of KO-35 the day before and after Andros took the tiara from him, he started playing with his crown.

"Daddy, this itches," Hayden whined.

Andros chuckled and kneeled in front of his son straightening it. "You look great, Hayden," Andros commented. Hayden smiled.

"Daddy, is mommy okay?" He asked.

Andros looked at Hayden with a quizzical look. "What do you mean?" He asked. Hayden shifted nervously in his chair.

"Before Auntie Karone left me here, mommy threw up," he replied.

Andros touched his son's long striped hair and nodded. "I think she'll be okay, mommy's just nervous," he replied. Hayden jumped off the chair and Andros stood up to finish getting ready.

(Ashley's room)

Ashley rolled her eyes at Karone. "Karone, I'm fine, I'm just nervous," she insisted. Karone crossed her arms over her chest.

"If you think you're fine. Then let's just let the scanner tell us that," Karone answered.

Ashley let out a sigh as Karone ran the scanner up and down her body. She pushed a few buttons and a smile came across her face. "What?" Ashley asked. Karone looked at her soon-to-be sister-in-law.

"You're pregnant," she replied.

"What?"

Ashley looked at the scanner and it showed that she was in fact pregnant. "Four weeks," Karone informed. Ashley placed a hand on her stomach and a smile came across her face.

"I can't wait to tell Andros," she commented.

Karone patted her shoulder. "Well, let's get you down the aisle first," Cassie commented, standing up to hug her best friend. Ashley hugged Cassie back with a huge smile on her face.

"Okay, let's get her married now before my brother thinks he lost her again," Karone teased.

They laughed slightly before leaving the room.

Andros stood at the altar, his hands were sweating and shaking. Hayden came down the aisle Zhane's daughter, Zelina. Hayden smiled at his dad before waving slightly and standing aside. Andros couldn't help but chuckle at his son before looking up to see Cassie and Karone coming down the aisle. However, when he saw Ashley, no words could describe what he was feeling at the very moment. He was captivated by her beauty. Andros smiled at her and looked at Ashley's father. "Who gives this woman to this man?" The minister asked.

"I do, Jonathon Gregory Hammond," Ashley's father replied.

He kissed Ashley's cheek before handing her off to Andros. Ashley handed Cassie her bouquet before holding onto Andros's hands.

When it came time for the vows, Ashley smiled as she held onto Andros's hands, noticing how nervous he was. "Relax," she mouthed. Andros took a deep breath and Ashley giggled slightly. "Andros…no words can describe of how I felt from the moment we first met. You were and still are everything I have ever wanted. And when I was forced to leave…I felt like the whole universe was going to fall on me. But…I knew that you and I are meant to be. You're the other half of my heart and soul. You have given me everything. I love you Andros and I look forward to spending the rest of my life with you," she explained almost breaking into tears.

"Now Andros would like to speak," the minister informed.

Andros shifted nervously on his feet. "Ashley…I have a confession to make. We've been planning this for so long and I never wrote my vows," he confessed. Ashley looked at him confused and a little upset. Andros lifted his head to look at her. "Because no words can ever describe of what I felt and what I feel now when I'm with you. I needed stability. I wanted to actually know what it's like to be loved. I had lost everything…but you…you Ashley Hammond, gave all my hope back just with your smile. You tell our son that I saved you…when the truth is Ashley, you saved me. I love you, I'll love you until love doesn't exist anymore," he explained. Ashley bit her lip feeling the tears press against her eyes.

"The rings," the minister instructed.

Zhane handed the minister the rings and Andros took one of the rings and slipped it onto Ashley's finger. "With this ring, I bind heart and soul to you," he vowed. Ashley smiled as she took the other ring and slipped it onto Andros's finger.

"With this ring, I bind my heart and soul to you," she vowed.

Andros looked over at Hayden who walked over with the tiara. Andros took it and placed it on Ashley's head. "I present to you the King and Queen of KO-35 and I now pronounce you husband and wife," the minister informed. Andros smiled as he wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her.

"And it's about time," Zhane commented.

Andros pulled back and he shoved Zhane slightly before looking back at Ashley. Ashley held his hand as they went back down the aisle together.

(Reception)

Andros had removed the jacket, tie, and undid two buttons on his shirt. Ashley had removed the gloves and shawl she was wearing. However, now was the time to tell Andros about the new addition to their family. Since the reception was outside, Ashley took Andros's hand and led him to a secluded spot. "Ashley what's going on?" He asked. Ashley smiled.

"Andros, I have something to tell you," she replied.

"What is it?" He asked.

Ashley took his hand and placed it on her still flat stomach. "I'm pregnant again," she replied. Andros looked at her in disbelief and then a smile came across his face as he hugged her tight and spun her around. Ashley hugged him back and buried her face into his neck.

"This is the happiest day of my life," he commented.

"Same here," she answered.

Andros held her hand as they made their way back to their friends and family. "Hey, everyone, listen up," Andros called out. Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked up at Andros and Ashley. "We have an announcement to make," Andros informed. Ashley held his hand with a smile.

"We're having a baby," Ashley announced.

Everyone was in disbelief but then they congratulated them. Zhane patted Andros on the back. "Sheesh, you work fast," he commented. Andros nudged Zhane with a grin.

"I don't want to hear it. If I recall, you had Zelina and Kellan before you even married their mother," Andros shot back.

Zhane shrugged his shoulders. "Sure you want to have another one of his kids?" Zhane asked. Ashley wrapped her arm around Andros's waist and placed her head on his shoulder.

"More than anything," she replied.

Hayden went over to his parents. "Mommy's having a baby?" He asked. Andros nodded and picked Hayden up.

"Yep, you're going to be a big brother," he replied.

Hayden smiled and he hugged his parents tight. Andros set Hayden back on the ground and watched as he went to go play with Zelina. Ashley looked up at Andros. "I love you," she murmured. Andros looked back at her and kissed her.

"I love you too," he answered when they pulled back.

(Nine Months Later)

Ashley was sitting in her hospital bed holding her and Andros's newborn daughter in her arms with Andros sitting beside her. They looked up when the door opened and Hayden came in. "Come here and meet your new sister, Hayden," Ashley stated tiredly. Hayden sat next to his mother and looked at the sleeping baby in her arms.

"Hayden, this is your sister, Marieke," Andros informed quietly.

Hayden smiled as he touched his sister's hand. "She's tiny," he commented.

"She is now, but she'll grow," Ashley answered.

Ashley kissed Hayden's forehead and placed her head on Andros's shoulder as she slowly fell asleep. Andros watched as Hayden fell asleep with his head on Ashley's side. He kissed his wife's forehead and held all three of them close to him. Everything was perfect. Nothing can change what he's feeling at that very moment. He loved them and he was proud to have them.

(Preview)

Andros saw the monster about to disappear and he grabbed onto his leg. "LET MY SISTER GO!" Andros shouted. The monster turned and kicked Andros in the stomach with his other foot making the young boy hit the ground. Andros held his stomach and felt tears falling down his face mixing in with the blood that was already coming from the cut.

"This is the end of you," the monster snapped.

"Darkonda," a voice snapped.

They looked up to see another monster in the sky. "Bring both of those children, they could be of good use to me," the monster ordered.

Title: Siblings of Darkness and Light

Genre: Drama and Action/Adventure

Rating: T

This Story is Due: September 15, 2006