Chapter 21- Wedding Bells

Mikey stood nervously in the back hallway breathing heavy. It was his wedding day and he couldn't be more nervous. He looked around expecting someone but there was no one. Mikey shuddered; he couldn't shake the butterflies out of his gut. They were fluttering around like some sort of stomach butterfly twister. He threw up a little in his mouth.

It had seemed like only yesterday when Caraan had the vision and saved many lives. Well now they were the only ones left. It hadn't been a day either it had been about a year, in fact this was the one year anniversary of the explosion that claimed the lives of hundreds. Mikey looked down at his feet. "All this death bullshit." said Mikey, "Thank god it is gone."

Mikey remembered the personal hell he was in twenty four seven while the torture of knowing death was after you was happening. He first remembered Sara, the short, purple haired girl who was friends with Kristaline and Laura. He remembered her dead face, there was nothing there. It scared him beyond reason. Then turning to Caraan and seeing her blank stare like she was dead. It was hell.

Then came Jenny, the one that nobody ever heard spoke, unless you count Jared. When he mentioned that name his body boiled over with anger. That asshole Jared that caused so many unnecessary deaths, including his own. Jenny's death was something of a blur to him, he remembered the weight dropped and a severed head, but those pinnacle ten seconds were blank from his memory and it was probably for the better.

Then there was Villie that weird stout, spiked haired kid who looked like he was on some sort of drugs. He remembered he had learned the entire human anatomy that day. When the workers pulled him off the pipes. He looked like Swiss cheese, this made Mikey laugh uncomfortably. He was so on the verge of puking but he had to run this through his head one last time before the ceremony.

Then Gino, he had liked Gino. Stand up kind of guy, someone who seemed nice but was in some place that wasn't so nice. He remembered watching Gino shot onto the boat, not knowing if he was alive or not. Then the shock that came to him when he crawled up onto the boat. The gaping wound, the blood, oh god the blood. It was like watching a car crash; you couldn't look away no matter how hard you tried.

Then Kristaline, probably one of the strongest woman (besides Caraan) he had ever seen. She seriously scared him because of her self control then it happened. He remembered watching her face; she looked like she knew it was going to happen. It was so sudden and it seemed like it was planned out, that is when Mikey one hundred percent believed death was after them. At first it seemed preposterous but at that moment it was clear as rain.

Farah and Tom, the unpleasant surprise. Mikey never really got to really know them or even hear them talk much. Although their deaths really spoke to Mikey. He remembered Tom, stupid kid, didn't believe and paid for it dearly. Then Farah she was so scared then the balcony swung and she was smashed into oblivion. Now Mikey felt sorry for they guy who had to clean that up, she was spread everywhere. It made him break into a cold sweat.

Then Laura, she was something else. She had the looks of a model, blonde hair, long legs, picture perfect smile but her mental state was something else. At times she seemed calm, wise and understanding and other times an afraid little girl. Jared's second victim, his cowardice caused her death, no one deserved to die that way. Even Jared didn't deserve to die like that, "Should've died rotting in jail." muttered Mikey waiting for the announcement that the ceremony was beginning.

Then we move on to Sparky. Sparky was the one guy that Mikey had hoped would have lived. Mikey had a feeling they could of been great friends all of them. But once again the sick, perverted mind of Jared wouldn't allow that. Sparky sacrificed himself so Mikey and Caraan could live. At that point in time that was the saddest he had ever been. Seeing Sparky's calm, somewhat happy face. When he tried to walk towards them, "Oh god." Mikey ran down the hall and into the bathroom. He threw the stall open and puked into the toilet, he found himself puking and crying at the same time.

Then he stopped, he got up and made his way towards the mirror. He grabbed a paper towel and wiped his mouth clear of any stray puke. He opened the door and was greeted by his best man, Nathan. "Whoa!" said Nathan surprised, "There you are! Come on the ceremony is starting!" Nathan pulled Mikey along with him towards the exit and to the outside. While Mikey was being pulled along he thought of Jared.

Jared the homicidal maniac, evil in every sense of the word. Hell might as well call him "Satan" His eyes seemed so afraid when Mikey met him and over time they became for afraid. That was the sign; people who are afraid do crazy stuff. Like shoot people. When Mikey saw Jared die, he felt a weird form of satisfaction. I guess seeing someone awful die does the trick. Mikey let out a smile as he was led outside and onto the alter. It was a beautiful summer day and everything was shining.

He was led onto the alter and awaited Caraan. It took about five minutes for her to come out. Her long white dress was the perfect contrast to her skin, her shining eyes were more pretty then ever and her long black hair streamed behind her. She was the one. She was led onto the alter and everyone took their seats. Caraan and Mikey's eyes stared into each others souls, they were meant for each other and they both new it.

The entire vows took about twenty minutes but it each heartfelt word was meaningful and full of love. Finally the priest rapped it up, "Caraan Manna do you take Mikey Terix in health and in sickness, till death do you part?" Caraan turned to Mikey and let out a big smile.

"I do." said Caraan.

"And do you Mikey Terix take Caraan Manna in health and in sickness, till death do you part?" said the priest.

"I do." said Mikey.

"Now by the power invested in me I pronounce you man and wife." Everyone jumped up and cheered; Mikey and Caraan embraced and shared a kiss that seemingly lasted for eternity. As their lips parted they knew it was a perfect match. Then the party began. Little children ran around as elders from both sides of the family chatted and shot the breeze. Caraan and Mikey cut the cake. Everyone was happy.

Then about thirty minutes into the party, Mikey began to walk away. Caraan ran up to him and put her hand on his shoulder, "Where you going?" asked Caraan. He turned to her and kissed her on the cheek, "Answer my question."

"I am going to get something for you." said Mikey, "It is going to ensure this perfect day." Caraan let out a great smile and she embraced Mikey. Mikey continued and walked towards the car. The streamers with the cans were on the back and "Just Married" was painted on the back of the window. Mikey walked over and pulled out a small box. He opened it; a shining diamond ring was staring at him. He took it out and pulled out he accidentally hit the shift stick, it flipped into neutral.

Mikey walked around to the back and looked at the streamers, he picked one up, "Pointless." uttered Mikey. Then a strong wind blew and the car began to roll. Now this would have been harmless but the chapel was on a hill. The car began roll forward much to the surprise of Mikey. He watched as the car rolled down the hill. "Jesus." said Mikey then he felt a tug at his foot and he slipped up, the streamers.

Three of the streamers had somehow wrapped around his ankles and he was helpless. Mikey let out a cry for help. Caraan heard the call for help and she realized what had happened, "Death." said Caraan. She rushed out just as the car rolled down the hill pulling Mikey with it. Mikey gave a faint yell as the pavement began to tear his back and the back of head is apart.

Caraan bolted after the car; she had never run so fast. "Mikey!" yelled Caraan. "Hang on!" Mikey looked up at Caraan, then he saw the trail of blood behind him. He gave an inner sigh as he let go of his life. He closed his eyes. "Mikey no!" Tears were running through her eyes, she stopped when she heard screeching of tires.

Then she saw the grey truck heading right towards her, it had swerved to avoid the truck. Then she realized it was the truck from her vision. "It wasn't meant for Jared," The lights blared in her face, "The lights the truck it was meant for me." She let out a scream of terror.

THE END.