Theme Challenge: Syd and Sky
Series presented by: BloomingViolets and Pink-Green-White-4ever
Challenge: Mirror – written by BloomingViolets
Last Revised: October 6, 2005

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She stared at her reflection with a pleased smile on her lips. She ran her hands down the front of her dress, smoothing out the nonexistent wrinkles.

Her hair was styled just the way she liked it, half tied back, wisps of curls framing her face, a lily pinned to the base of the hair style. Her makeup was lighter than usual, mascara on her eyelashes, eyeliner around her eyes, and the lightest shade of pink that was her eye shadow. Her crystal blue eyes were bright with happiness, excitement, and tears.

It was finally here. The day she had been waiting for. The day she had spent months, weeks, days planning for. The day she was finally a bride.

Z emerged from the bathroom and Syd turned away from the mirror. The yellow ranger's eyes widened at the sight of her best friend. "Wow, Syd!" she whispered softly. "You look gorgeous!"

Sydney grinned radiantly. "Thanks Z," she replied. "I feel gorgeous."

"Sky is going to flip when he sees you!"

Syd giggled. "I should hope so. After all, it is my wedding day! I have to look good."

"Well, you do look good," Z winked playfully. "Sky's not going to be able to keep his hands off you tonight!"

Before the pink ranger could retort, there was a soft knock at the door and in walked her parents. "Oh honey," her mother whispered, tears were beginning to gather in the woman's eyes. "You look so beautiful."

"Thanks, mom," Syd replied softly.

"You look wonderful Sydney."

"Thank you daddy."

Melanie Drew stepped forward to help her daughter pin the veil to her hair as Adrian Drew looked at his daughter, beaming with pride. "I can't believe you're getting married now. It seems just like yesterday you were still a baby…"

"Oh daddy," Sydney stepped toward her father, her arms stretched open. "I'll always be your little girl."

Adrian hugged his daughter tight. "I know. You just make sure Sky takes care of you and treats you right. My little girl deserves the best. I love you."

"I love you too, daddy."

"Are you ready?" Z asked, hearing the sounds of music starting.

Sydney took one last look at herself in the mirror. A beautiful, confident young woman stared back at her and suddenly, she found that she couldn't wait to get married. She couldn't wait to start a future with Sky.

Mrs. Schuyler Tate.

Sydney Tate.

It had a nice ring to it, she decided.

Syd turned away from the mirror and reached out to grab her father's arm. "I'm more than ready."

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