A/N: This was a project I wanted PrincessGumballWatterson to do; I often don't ask people to do requests since they can be unreliable. But this was worth it!

On October 9, 2577, this would be the day when Rick Wheeler and Tinsel Steelus will finally tie the knot! Actually, this is the second anniversary of the day since they first met, when Rick was desperate to save kids from terminal illness and retrieve medicine that was stolen by space pirates led by Samurai Goroh. Even better is the fact that the 4th episode was released on the FoxBox on Oct 9, 2004; the first episode I had seen! Hence the events of The Samurai Returns. And after a couple years, they're finally ready to be married and loved. So, here is their story.

Lap 1

It was at the old Queen League course of Port Town on Valentine's Day when Rick popped the question to his beloved, Tinsel Steelus. He knew twilight was the perfect time to do so, as she's usually found stargazing and taking in its blissful scenery there. He finally knelt down to her and whispered his words of appreciation. She was completely stunned...

"You've always been there for me, as I've been for you. I'm grateful I was able to meet a kindred friend. Ever since I was lamenting over Haruka, you were always supportive and you've saved my life numerous times. When Zoda and Deathborn were defeated, and when Miss Killer was gone, Haruka was finally able to find peace. It's what she'd always wanted over the past 150 years, and she, and I, would never have found it if it wasn't for you. And so I decided to pass on a part of her love...to you." Rick took out the ring and held it up.

"I am now glad our lives will finally be completed, and all I have is you to thank for."

Her eyes blurred from his heartfelt gesture and words.

"Tinsel Steelus... Will you marry me?"

She gazed onto the ring for a few more minutes. She could've sworn her body was trembling deep inside. She slowly lowered herself until she was the same height as him. Her voice quivered as she spoke with a huge grin, "Yes, Rick. I will marry you."

Even his smile grew wider while he slid the sacred, century-and-a-half jewel onto her finger. The touch was warm and the ring itself was a perfect fit for her delicate digit. He gave her the case for safekeeping, Tinsel leaned in and they kissed passionately. Through her sudden tears, both she and Rick wouldn't want anything more. They finally had the opportunity to officially become a couple.

That was only last year, and since that fateful, life-changing night, Rick and Tinsel had decided that their wedding should be on Oct. 9, 2577; two years since the day they first met when he went to Planet Cryton and began his search for Samurai Goroh. Ever since, ideas developed in Tinsel's mind in rapid succession.

It was in the middle of March, and since it was seven months before the deadline, the pair thought it'd be a decent time to prepare for the festivities. To start, Rick thought aloud, "I think we should plan on what we should wear for our upcoming union."

She then recalled -the murmur Lily Flyer made while they were visiting Planet Giant.

The young, stern cadet of the Galactic Space Forces was wearing a delicate, flowing white dress with pink roses across it. To them, it almost looked like a petite wedding gown, and she coaxed there was something they can look forward to in the distant future.

"What do you think? This may be good for your upcoming matrimony, Tinsel." she said.

"Yeah...but I'd much rather have it to be all silvery and lustrous." The pilot of the Comet rubbed the back of her neck.

Tinsel turned it down; like all other things it should be as bright and silvery as a comet, as well as her own machine, the Silver Comet. And thus she wanted a medium-sized, shimmering wedding dress with actual comets descending it. She actually had this vision as she was using acrylic paints on a bank representing one of the most overrated princesses that the corrupt, simulating company, Disney, had concocted. However, she knew that the process of designing it by a professional tailor would be rather expensive.

They then went to the Task Force base and discussed their ideas with their closest friends. Upon hearing Tinsel's suggestions for her outfit, Lucy decided to get involved using her own earnings. Since she became a promising successor to the late Dr. Theodore Clash but still worked as an F-Zero racer part-time, her pay has increased.

She beamed, "I would love to pitch in, Tinsel! I always love shopping for fabulous clothes! Besides, this should give me some pointers if I ever want to do the same thing for Leon." He panted at her words.

On top of that, Tinsel always hated wearing stilletoes, as she and Rick know of her poor gait and balance. So she eventually decided that when they should go and search, a pair of dazzling 6 1/2 flat shoes matching her dress would suit her well.

"So, what made you decide on your spiffy outfit, Wheeler?" Jack boasted.

He responded with a smile, "Well, I was thinking I could have a tuxedo, but rather a dark cerulean suit similar to the shades of the late Douglas Jay Falcon's uniform in conjunction with my own machine, the Blue Falcon GT." He also thought he could use the golden falcon pin as a nice touch, even a long tie with that same shade as his suit.

"That seems to be a great choice." Gomar chimed in.

"Yeah, since it'll look suitable to Captain Falcon." Shioh added.

"Those are admirable choices, Rick and Tinsel." Jody's face grew somber as she warned, "Although, you must decide very carefully on picking clothes for the groomsmen and bridesmaids as well." She suggested the group for everyone who'll be invited to assist and choose wisely of their spending and styles. She then faced the pair again, "What type of wedding are you planning on?"

"I believe a common white wedding would do," Rick said.

She advised that their outfits must match with the type of the ceremony. And that each member must cooperate on their own costs for their outfits, and Dr. Stewart suggested a personal tailor he had used with his former wife, as well as his second one.

The next day, Rick and Tinsel went with him and Lucy to work out with the tailor, which...actually turned out to be Burt Lemming, aka Andy Summer!

"You're actually a tailor, Burt?" Tinsel asked in amazement after he revealed his secret at the Falcon House.

"Of course. I have always worked with them ever since I started my new career as the head of the Falcon House; staying formal and measuring for the perfect fit is very important for business."

After an hour with some discussion, Burt measured Rick, Tinsel, and their friends within the Task Force, and it was agreed that each of the bridesmaids shall pay up to 450 space credits for their dresses, and 400 space credits maximum for the ushers' suits. Even Burt had decided to spend his earnings on a fancy suit of his own. However, there was another challenge; the tailor asked, how many people should attend? Before a decision would be made, the couple left and got to work.

A/N: The oversaturated princess and the bank I was painting were references to Frozen; for my birthday just a few years ago, I received it, even though I was never a fan of the movie. I instantly had a vision on what Tinsel would look like if she were to be wed to Rick. And as you saw on the cover, this was that said bank!

I should thank PrincessGumballWatterson for the suggestions on using a tailor as well. I never would've carried this chapter forward if it wasn't for that, so thank you.

Our next challenge is to see how many invites should be chosen for the wedding as well as who they are and who would make it for the ceremony. So stay tuned for that.