As the day of the wedding drew nearer, everyone was getting more and more anxious, especially the bride and groom.

Everyone wanted to make sure they had their clothes ordered, the cake that would be made, the wedding invitations sent out, and a whole lot of other stuff.

Marla wanted her wedding to be perfect. Leo left the wedding plans mostly to her, but there was occasionally a matter that needed his attention too to make sure it was okay with him too.

Leo mainly just stayed out of the way. He would still do his usual habits and few hobbies that he had, trying to stay calm before the wedding. It was just a few weeks away now.

They were getting married August 22nd. It would take place at the farmhouse. It would be outside if it was a nice day out, but if it was rainy, they would take it to the barn.

Leo had proposed to Marla back in March, so they had been engaged for almost five months. They had known each other for what seemed like a long time, but still wanted time to get used to the concept of it and enough time to invite nearly everyone they knew, and wanting to plan it just right.

April was helping Marla do most of the planning. She had gone through this with her own wedding. But there was one thing Marla felt sad for, that her own mom wouldn't be attending her wedding.

Marla's mom was just not so understanding of what was not typical in this world. She had never found out her daughter's secret that she was friends with mutants. Having her brother know was enough.

Carlos was going to be attending the wedding as the man who would walk the bride down the aisle. This would typically be a job for the dad, but Marla didn't have a dad. She just wanted her big brother to give her away. Master Splinter had asked her if she wanted him to be her father figure to give her away, but she just thanked him for the offer and said she wanted her brother to do it.

Dr. Honeycutt would be the performing priest to unite Leo and Marla as he had with April and Casey. Leo had chosen Raph to be his best man.

April and Casey had heard back from most of their guests that were coming. They would be there.

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A week before the wedding, Carlos went to Marla to tell her something.

"Everything is all set up. I'll stick around after, but wait till everyone leaves. Just make sure to leave him a note, but don't tell him what's really going on." Carlos said.

"Okay. It sounds all fun. I'll be sure to do that." Marla replied.

She hated doing this to her love, but she didn't want to be the typical bride after the wedding. She figured this might put a little distance between them, but she was ready for this.

…..

The night before the wedding finally came, and both Marla and Leo were getting nervous. They saw each other at noon for lunch, and then that would be the last time they saw each other until tomorrow.

April was taking Marla to a bridal shower and party while Leo's brothers, Casey, and father were going to throw him a bachelor party. Carlos went to Leo's party too.

There were gifts, foods, drinks, and dancing at the bridal party. There was no alcohol. Some of the female guests of the wedding were also there. It wouldn't have been all that much of a party with just two women. Karai, Angel, Casey's mom, and Sydney were all there. They all passed on advice of their wisdom too.

At Leo's party, he was insistent on not wanting to get drunk. He didn't want to feel sick on his wedding day. Splinter hadn't wanted alcohol at the party anyway. Casey shared what he could with Leo on being married. And they basically just had a typical party like they would at home. Food, non-alcoholic drinks, and goofing off was mainly what went on. For once, Leo did get into a party mood, being silly with his brothers, especially with telling some funny stories of his past. And watching funny movies later in the evening before everyone passed out later.

….

Everyone had had good times last night, but now it was the big day to get ready for the wedding that was taking place at 2 that afternoon. The guests started showing up around noon.

April helped Marla with her hair, that was pulled back into a bun with the veil in it. Karai helped with the wedding kimono.

Marla had been willing to settle on a Japanese style of wear for the wedding because of her fiancé's heritage. But it was still a bit more American like, white, but had more designs on it. But she still wanted the American veil in the hair.

Leo was now wearing Japanese male kimono garb. Mostly like a black suit, but not like the tux of an American man. The kimono seemed to fit over his shell better.

He was so ready to be united with the woman he loved and make her have the time of her life. He was ready to give himself to her. He was ready to be a devoted husband and lover. Though little did he know that she had other plans.

The original plan was that Leo and Marla would stay up at the house by themselves for at least a week, and if needed, a week and a half. There was plenty of food up there. Everyone else would go back to the city to let them have their honeymoon. But Leo was keeping his weapons up there too just in case. Marla could fight, but she hadn't chosen a weapon just yet.

The guests began to get settled in their seats, all looked very nice for the wedding. The day had turned out to be nice and sunny, so the wedding was in the backyard behind the house.

Many of the guests were old friends from over the years, like Usagi, the Ninja Tribunal, Leatherhead, Angel, Casey's mom, Sydney, and even the Daimyo and his son, and the Utroms that came, and the Justice Force.

Honeycutt waited at the alter. The Professor played the piano. Leo went down the aisle next. Then Raph came down and stood by him.

Marla had chosen April to be her maid of honor. She went next and stood at the alter. There was no flower girl as there were no young kids about. Then, everyone stood up, waiting for the bride.

Marla stood inside the house. She knew everyone was waiting. Carlos was beside her. "You ready for this, Sis?"

"Yeah. I do want to be united with him. It just seemed like this time would never come." she said.

"But are you sure you still want to go through with what you have planned for tonight?"

"Yes. I know it might hurt us both, but it's a risk I need to take after all the disappointment all those times. But at least he'll still be my husband." Marla said.

"Alright. I'll be there then." Carlos said, and he took his sister's arm and they began the journey from the kitchen to the backyard.

All the guests were impressed with how beautiful she looked. Carlos was wearing a typical man's tux, as were Leo's brothers. Splinter wore a kimono too.

Leo couldn't believe how beautiful his bride looked. It made him smile so big and tried to keep her attention on him.

Marla smiled back at him. He looked so handsome.

When Carlos and Marla got to the end of the aisle, Honeycutt said, "Who gives this woman to this turtle?"

"I do." Carlos said, and he let his sister take Leo's arm and he let go to go sit down.

Leo and Marla now stood before Dr. Honeycutt. He began the wedding vows and April and Raphael gave the rings to the bride and groom.

Marla got a new diamond ring put on her finger, and Leo got a special gold ring for his finger. They each said, "I do" to the other.

"And by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride." Honeycutt finished.

Leo and Marla gladly kissed each other.

When they stepped back, Honeycutt announced, "I now give you Mr. and Mrs. Leonardo Hamato." The happy couple looked at the group before them.

The crowd cheered and clapped their approval.

Leo's family couldn't have been more happy for their brother. They were worried he wasn't going to go through with it, but she had been so good for him, and he to her. They knew they were going to be happy together.

After that, the reception began.

Everyone got some food and drinks and found places at the tables. Then, that was when the toasts began.

The guests shared special thoughts, special memories, and advice. There was also a table with the wedding gifts nearby. They all wished Leo and Marla to a happy future together.

Then they all ate their lunches and soon after, was the cutting of the cake. And each feeding each other a piece. Then other pieces were handed out to the guests and family members.

The cake was both a mix of white and chocolate. It was big enough for everyone to have a piece.

Leo wasn't all that crazy for sweets, but he had agreed to this because of the occasion. What was a wedding without a cake?

After eating, dancing with music started up. Being the now newlywed couple, Leo and Marla had to start the dancing.

They did a slow dance and couples all joined in, and eventually the beat picked up to a more move-all-over-the-place kind of dancing.

Even while Leo was dancing with Marla, both his own father took a dance with her, and her own brother did too, and even Leo's brothers wanted to have dances with her. Leo went and stood by his family when he let someone else take over. He wasn't jealous. He just wanted some of the attention off of him a little bit. He was happy to take little breaks.

Marla was happy to be able to dance with the family that she loved so much. This was being a real fun party.

But even as the hours passed, the fun eventually had to end. The guests went to their cars late into the evening. By then, Leo and Marla were exhausted the most since the day had been all about them.

They both said goodbye to all their friends, and eventually, their family.

"Have fun you two!" April said happily on the way out of the driveway.

Marla hugged her brother too, before he took off, but there was still a plan between him and his sister to take place very soon.

So what do you think is going to happen?