Rayne and Hades get married in this chapter and it won't be long until the events of the movie start. The ceremony is pretty funny and I had fun writing it.
Rayne's POV
"So you've been secretly engaged and didn't tell me?" Alduin asked. "Not to mention your marrying this secret fiancée the day after tomorrow"
"I had my reasons to keep this a secret Alduin" I explained. The two of us were far away from nosy people and I only trusted him. "I just hope you understand after you meet my mate, actually you already know him"
"I'll try to understand Rayne but I can't make any promises however I won't tell anyone about this or who your mated to since we're buds"
I gave the male dragon shifter a kiss on the cheek before calling to Hades via the mate bond. A second later said god appeared next to me.
"Holy crap!" Alduin exclaimed.
"Alduin good to see you again" Hades greeted my best friend.
Alduin was speechless and I didn't blame him. The male dragon looked between me and Hades before finally speaking.
"Well damn now I know why you've kept this a secret for so long"
"Just to let you know I do really love her" Hades said placing an arm around me.
"I'm pretty good at spotting a liar and you're not dude" Alduin stated. "I can see your love for her and to be honest I'm not surprised"
My jaw dropped and Hades widened his eyes.
"Wait you knew?" I demanded.
"No but I have pictured it, all I can say is wow"
"So you're not mad?" I asked.
"Only that you hid this secret for so long, but you two as a couple nah"
"Well that's a relief" Hades finished. "Because Rayne was wondering if you would witness us tying the knot, not many people know and we prefer to keep it that way for now"
"I'm game" Alduin answered immediately.
"Really?" I inquired with joy.
"Rayne your my best friend and I've always had your back, so yeah I'll come to your ceremony"
Alduin then turned to Hades.
"And you make sure you know how lucky you are to have her man"
"Oh I do believe me kid, I love her and I would get my ass kicked if I ever hurt her"
"Of that I wouldn't doubt, she's kicked Adonis's plenty of times"
Alduin was interrupted by me suddenly hugging him. Alduin then embraced me back. Hades decided to let us have a moment so he disappeared.
Next Day.
Hades and I chose the Titan Smiting Day three day weekend to get hitched since the other gods would be partying and probably getting wasted to even notice us becoming well ya husband and wife. Hell Hades and I weren't even going to separate for the night before the ceremony tomorrow.
At the moment I decided to participate in the festivities of Titan Smiting Day as my last day as a single woman. Thanks to Icarus we already rode several rides and I was having a minor dizzy spell along with Alduin, Persephone, Hercules, and Cassandra. After our dizzy spells subsided we got some food and drinks and watched the puppet show Icarus loved so much.
"Some Bachelorette parry huh?" Alduin teased whispering in my ear. I couldn't help but laugh because I really was having fun.
Icarus decided to take Persephone on a ride just the two of them while the rest of us came to a stand that let you shoot fake lighting bolts at dart board Typhon's. Hercules didn't do so well and Cassandra chose to watch me and Alduin. Alduin knocked over one Typhon while I was able to make three lucky strikes.
My prize turned out to be a really nice spear. I had to prove my age which I did with my ID and the spear became mine. The handle was a dark red while the spear was diamond white. It's point was perfectly sharp and I planned on keeping this weapon close to me should I ever need it.
"Ah been looking all over for you" Hermes greeted as he came to a stop next to Hercules. "Hello cats!"
"Got a party already going on Hermes?" I asked the Messenger God.
"Oh yeah and nobody's drunk yet thankfully but I'm sure Ares will be" Hermes joked. This got all of us to laugh and Hermes gave Herc the invitation scroll.
"Have fun with the rents Herc" Alduin told the Hero-In-Training.
"See you guys later" Hercules told us before he got onto Pegasus and the winged horse flew after Hermes.
A short while later Morpheus turned the sky to night and Hermes did a brief story of how Zeus took down Typhon. I felt bad for Echidna because she had to live every day without her mate. She also was the Mother of All Monsters.
Once Hermes was done with the story the sky returned to day and Herc was about to throw the first thunderbolt. The crowd shouted below and Zeus threw a bolt to Hercules who stood on a cloud. Hercules took the stance and closing his eyes he threw the bolt. The damn thing ended up missing it's target and went pretty much everywhere.
Alduin and I had to dodge getting fried by said thunderbolt and it hit the cloud where the gods and goddesses were hanging out. I face palmed as the cloud blew over and I hoped Hades didn't get too banged up. I imagined him turning orange and what not.
We met up with Hercules to cheer him up and the poor guy was bummed. Night soon fell and Herc was still upset from earlier.
"I can't believe what a fool I made of myself, it's the worst Titan Smiting festival ever"
Icarus was putting merchandise into Pegasus when Alduin swore.
"Brace yourself it gets worse" Cassandra warned. She then pointed to the sky where Echidna was flying. She landed and in her grasp she carried her son Ladon. People began to scream and run for it while Echidna started to destroy things. People also began to evacuate and I used this as an excuse to sneak away.
Alduin noticed this and he decided to come with me. We made sure the coast was clear before we took our dragon forms. Since Ladon was alone I decided to go and keep the little guy company. Echidna shot me a thankful look which I returned with a fanged grin before landing next to Ladon. Alduin landed a second later and he sniffed the little guy with interest. Ladon giggled before giving Alduin a hug on his snout which was damn cute.
I coiled my body and tail around Ladon once the little guy finished hugging Alduin. Hercules flew over to Echidna and demanded she go back home. Echidna simply took him off of Pegasus and threw him to her son. Ladon opened his mouth and proceeded to swallow Hercules but the Hero-In-Training put up a fight and Ladon spat him back out.
Sensing Ladon was hungry Alduin suddenly began to cough and he then opened his mouth and undigested meat fell before Ladon. Ladon squealed and began to pig out on the meat and I shot my best friend a teasing look. Echidna continued to cause mayhem and she was having a ball. Hell I would do the same thing if Hades was locked away for eternity.
Your good with the kid babe Hades said through our mate bond.
His mother is busy at the moment so Alduin and I are keeping him company I replied.
Hades chuckled before he went silent.
Echidna made her way towards the amusement park and Hercules got back onto Pegasus and the horse took flight. Hercules grabbed a Zeus face and placed it over Echidna so her face was covered. Hercules then used the end of Echidna's tail and pierced it into her rough hide. The Mother of All Monsters roared out in annoyance and proceeded to walk around completely blind. She destroyed some rides and Pegasus landed next to the Ferris Wheel. Hercules rushed over to it and picked the ride up using his godlike strength once he kicked aside the pillars holding the ride down.
Hercules turned the Ferris Wheel horizontal and began to make it spin and then threw it towards Echidna. Echidna was able to get the Zeus face off of her and she was quick to dodge the Ferris Wheel coming over to her. The ride shot past her and headed towards the mountain that contained Typhon. The wheel shredded through the mountainside as though it was made of paper.
A second later red fanged mouths attached to tentacles appeared and soon Typhon became freed. Alduin and I went wide eyed and our jaws dropped.
"Typhon!" Hercules exclaimed.
"Typhon!" the crowd shouted in fear.
"Love Muffin!" Echidna cried out with happiness.
Typhon gave one last roar that included spitting flames out before shouting.,
"Man do I have the mother of all headaches" Regis Philbin's voice came out of Typhon's mouth. Echidna flew over to her mate and it was a sweet reunion. Typhon hugged his mate back wondering what was going on.
Upon remembering that Zeus put a mountain on him Typhon spat out more flames just as Hercules flew over demanding Typhon return to his eternal prison. Typhon mistook Hercules as a fly but the Hero-In-Training corrected him as well as confessing he was the son of Zeus.
At that revelation Typhon got annoyed and he smacked Hercules and Pegasus away using a fanged mouth.
"How about a nice home cooked meal before you annihilate Zeus sweetums?" Echidna asked as she and Typhon approached me and Alduin.
At seeing Ladon, Typhon tried to grab his son but I shrieked by opening my wings and roared.
"No Typhon! You don't want to do that! That's your son Ladon!"
I picked up Ladon into my mouth and handed him over to Echidna.
"Nice dragons haven't seen them in a long time" Typhon added eying me and Alduin with interest.
"One of them is mate bound to Hades, the dark red one, her name is Rayne and she didn't like you viewing Ladon as food" Echidna explained.
"Ah I see sorry about that" Typhon apologized to me and I nodded before Ladon was given to his father.
"Dada" Ladon said as he wrapped his arms around Typhon's neck and gave him a kiss. Typhon was immediately won over by his son and it was pretty cute. I nudged Alduin with my snout and we took flight since our task of watching Ladon was done.
"I didn't know you had fatherly instincts" I teased the male dragon after we returned to our human forms out of sight.
"Hey I have a soft spot for kids" Alduin confessed.
We then decided to get to a safer distance away from Typhon and his family while he ran amuck destroying things with Echidna and Ladon. It didn't take long for Zeus to arrive with Hercules.
"Stop right there Typhon! Put down down those innocent Athenians!" Zeus called out to the titan whom held a temple in his many arms.
"Give me a break their lawyers!" Typhon argued. Alduin and I laughed at that remark.
"Well put them down anyway besides they give you gas" Zeus suggested.
"You got me there" Typhon agreed before tossing the temple behind his shoulders. I felt bad for the lawyers. Echidna took Ladon away so Typhoon could duke it out with Zeus in a rematch. Zeus was about to throw a lightning bolt but Typhoon used one of his legs to smack Zeus and Hercules away. They landed against a billboard.
"Thanks for watching Ladon, Rayne" Echidna said as she and her son came over it me. "I also wanted to say congratulations on your engagement to Hades"
"Yeah big day is tomorrow" I added.
"You chose a good night for your Bachelorette party" she joked. "You're friend is handsome I might add"
Alduin blushed at Echidna's remark. She then went in cheerleading mode while Zeus and Typhon fought. Zeus almost got eaten but Zeus foiled that plan by smacking Typhon on the head and he became larger. Zeus then picked up Typhon and held him over him before throwing the titan. Typhon went flying but he was able to secure himself using his arms on columns and shot himself into Zeus which sent the King of Gods backward and destroyed a statue of himself.
Ladon handed his father one of Zeus's lightning bolts and Hercules threw another one to Zeus and the two of them began to fight with the lightning bolts. When Hercules tried to intervene Echidna snagged him and used her tail to smack Herc away.
He landed safely on a cloud Hera was on and she had a lightning bolt which Zeus tended to keep in his underwear drawer. She threw it at Typhon and the bolt hit him straight in the nose. The nose turned red and Echidna grabbed an awning and she held it out to her mate. Typhon blew his nose and Hercules praised Hera. It was then revealed Hera was the one who threw the thunderbolt and that made Echidna mad. After a time out signal she approached Hera ready to take her on until Hera suggested things end peacefully or else.
Echidna decided it was best to end things peacefully and she approached Typhon and grabbed hold of him and dragged him away.
Hey babe I'm close by and it's getting late Hades said through our mate bond.
"Gotta go said mate is calling me" I told Alduin.
"See ya tomorrow" my best friend said before I took my leave and made sure nobody was following. I found Hades leaning against a tree.
"Hey sweetheart" Hades greeted as I came over to him. "Some night huh?"
"You could call it that" I answered. "Any drunk gods yet?"
"Ares is" Hades replied.
I shook my head and Hades quickly scooped me into his arms bridal style making me blush. We appeared in our bedroom a few seconds later.
"By this time tomorrow we'll be husband and wife kind of hard to believe I'm saying that" Hades joked.
"Nervous aren't we?" I teased my mate as he set me down onto my feet.
"To be honest babe yeah I am, but for you everything is worth it"
Hades then dipped me beneath him giving me a mind blowing kiss. Afterwards we both went to bed and got some much needed sleep.
Next Day.
"Momma!" Clotho exclaimed dropping the eye as she saw me in my wedding dress. Besides wearing the dress I wore golden arm bracelets at my upper arms. On my wrists I had on gold wrist cuffs and underneath my dress I wore red sandals. I was no way wearing a damn veil because I couldn't stand them. My hair was loose and damn it I wasn't even carrying a bouquet either.
I was a different bride who liked things my way.
"I second that" Lachesis added snatching the eyeball from Clotho. "You look beautiful Rayne"
"You guys rock" I told them. "You made this dress didn't you?"
"Actually we did find it at a bridal store, the owner let us buy it after making sure she wasn't dying just yet" Lachesis answered.
"Well most people tend to freak whenever Hades introduces himself" I added.
"Hot damn!" Pain exclaimed as he and Panic saw me.
"I second that Rayne you're gorgeous" Panic agreed.
"I tried to keep them out" Selene explained coming up to my side. She was four months old now and when she gained the ability to talk it surprised everyone. She was also larger too and taller than the imps.
"Meh it's alright" I reassured the Shadow Wolf petting her head. Suddenly an orb of fire interrupted everything and my father emerged from the flames. He looked nice in his choice of wedding attire.
"Some entrance Dad" I teased as he came over to me.
"Everyone out" Clotho shouted and the imps whined as the dread sisters pushed them out with Selene following.
"You look beautiful in that dress Rayne" Dad complimented.
"I wanted something that wasn't white and to show I'm proud of having phoenix blood in my veins"
Dad chuckled before he pulled me into a hug and I hugged him back.
"I love you my daughter"
"Same here old man" I joked and Dad snorted.
"Let's not keep your mate waiting" Dad suggested before offering me his arm and I took it.
The ceremony was taking place in the throne room and as we made our way there I was a nervous wreck. Alduin stood next to Hades and his jaw dropped when he saw me and then nudged Hades hard in the side. Hades turned around and his jaw dropped as well.
My mate wore his usual get up but it was much nicer. At seeing me in my wedding dress Hades' flames rose in excitement and Alduin growled at him to chill out. Hades eventually calmed down just as I arrived at the Lord of the Dead's side. Dad placed my hand into my mate's grasp and I kissed his cheek. Hades shot a thank you nod at him before Lachesis came to stand before me and Hades.
She had the eyeball and began officiate.
You look like a goddess babe Hades said through the mate bond.
Pay attention to Lachesis Hothead I scolded and Hades focused his attention back to Lachesis.
"Alright Hades you know the drill" Lachesis said looking to my mate. "Do you desire to have this woman to be you're wife and queen?"
"Correcto" Hades confirmed. I rolled my eyes at my mate's remark.
"Rayne do you take Hades, aka Lord of the Dead as your husband?"
"Pretty much" I answered. "Just kidding yes I take him to be my husband"
Alduin snorted a laugh which was followed by snickers from the imps.
Next was the ring exchange and Hades took my left hand and placed a simple golden band in front of my engagement ring. Dad then handed me Hades' ring which was gold as well. I kept my mate's wedding band simple like he did with mine. Next was the vows.
"Alright I'm gonna keep this short" I stated before looking to Hades. "Hades, I pretty much fell for you after the whole Tapestry of Fate incident, you are my Hothead, you make me laugh whenever you go into a flaming rampage, but the moment I found out you were my mate changed everything, I love you and I'll kick anyone ass who tries to get in our way"
Everyone laughed at my vows which was the point and even Hades was chuckling before he placing my hand to his lips and kissed it.
"Rayne, babe, I knew you were the one after Hecate's failed plan to seize the Underworld, your sense of humor, your personality, makes the fire within me brighten in a good way, I need you at my side, I love you and always will"
"Awwwww!" Pain and Panic exclaimed. Hades shot them a warning glare before turning to face me again.
"You two are now husband and wife, Hades do us a favor and kiss her already" Lachesis said and she tossed the book she used for the ceremony behind her lazily.
"YES!" Hades exclaimed.
But I beat Hades to said kiss. I threw myself onto my husband and kissed him passionately right smack on the lips. My arms were around his neck and Hades no doubt closed his eyes and wrapped his arms around my body.
Alduin wolf whistled while Pain and Panic began to bawl. Dad simply chuckled while the Fates hoot and hollered. Definitely one hell of a way to end the ceremony Underworld style.
Later.
"That was some party" I told Hades getting into bed with him.
"Yeah it was though I'm pretty sure the imps got drunk" my husband joked.
"Yeah I think they did, they'll have one hell of a hangover tomorrow"
"Memo to me hide the booze" Hades muttered. My husband then decided to snap his fingers and the room turned dark except for the candles that were in their skull holders.
"Setting the mood?" I teased.
"Pretty much" Hades answered. "We don't have to do anything if you're not up for it tonight babe"
"Oh shut it" I growled and sent an image what I wanted through our mate bond. Smirking Hades gently pushed me beneath him. It wasn't long until we were both making love. We both took turns being the dominate spouse and true to my husband's word I did blush hard. I also had a lot of fang marks on my neck, shoulders, and around my breasts. Fang marks from my husband showing I was his wife and queen.
Hades also had bite marks in the same areas and claw marks on his back and arms.
"Geez babe that was wonderful" Hades told me after our consummation.
"Yeah it was" I agreed with my husband. I then turned to him and snuggled up to him. As I closed my eyes I felt Hades kiss my forehead and soon his arms were wrapped around me.
"I love you Rayne"
"Back at ya husband"
"Man I like the sound of that coming from your lips babe"