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"Never Thought We'd Fall In Love,"
Chapter 4 "A Wedding Or A Nightmare,"
Melanie shot up in bed. Unable to breath. Her heart was pounding. She tried to take deep breath but she couldn't get enough air.
"Melanie, what's wrong?" asked Adam sitting up.
Melanie didn't have an answer. She was still trying to calm down. She didn't understand this feeling of fear every night.
"Breath," said Adam rubbing Melanie's back.
Melanie breathing slowed. She was able to think clearly.
"I'm sorry I woke you up," said Melanie facing Adam.
"It's okay. I would rather know if anything is wrong," said Adam.
"I'm so tired of waking up every night," said Melanie.
"I know. She relax and try not to think," said Adam.
"That hard to do when we have to go to a wedding tomorrow. I mean specially since it's Ashley who is getting married," said Melanie.
Melanie was about to start a long speech when Adam put a finger to her lips.
"Shh," said Adam.
"Bu…," said Melanie.
"Your talking too much. I told you to go to sleep," said Adam.
"Adam," said Melanie.
Adam covered Melanie's mouth to keep her from talking. Adam tried not to laugh. Melanie glared at him. He uncovered Melanie's mouth.
"Now, shut it," said Adam.
"You a pain," said Melanie.
"Don't make me cover you mouth again," said Adam.
Melanie shut up and laid down on the bed. Adam smirked as he laid down and faced the opposite direction of Melanie.
A few minutes later Adam could feel Melanie moving around again. He sighed. All he wanted is for the both of them to get some sleep.
Melanie shot back up in bed. This time was different. She knew what was wrong. She had curled up into a ball as she use to as a child.
"Melanie, what's wrong?" asked Adam.
She's not going to know like usual but I ask every time, thought Adam.
"Melanie," said Adam touching her arm.
Melanie flinched and tried to move away. Adam was bewildered by Melanie's actions. He knew something was really bothering her now.
"Sweetie, what's wrong?" asked Adam.
"Please just leave me be," said Melanie.
Adam said nothing more and laid back down hoping Melanie would calm down some.
"I can't just leave you be," said Adam.
Melanie looked over at Adam whom was now sitting up again starring at her. Adam could see fear mixed with love in her eyes.
"You can tell me," said Adam running a hand threw Melanie's hair.
"Something is going to happen at the wedding. Something very bad," said Melanie.
"Listen, no matter what life throws at us we will be okay. We will figure things out when it matters. Spending the whole night worrying about it won't help. Even if the wedding turns into a nightmare we can do anything we want to," said Adam.
"Thank you. Your getting good with that," said Melanie kissing Adam.
"Time to sleep," said Adam pulling Melanie down when he laid down.
The sun rose for the start of the next day. It got bright too soon for Adam and Melanie. They both couldn't sleep anymore.
"Ah, bright light," said Melanie.
"Come on, we have to get ready for the wedding," said Adam.
Melanie rolled out of bed. Instead of landing on her feet she fell off hitting the floor.
"Brilliant," said Melanie pushing herself off the floor.
"Are you okay?" asked Adam.
"I'm fine," said Melanie rubbing her eyes.
Adam went into the master bathroom while Melanie made her way down the hallway.
"Get up, Ben," said Melanie.
"It too early," said Ben rolling over.
Melanie took the water bottle on his nightstand and poured some on his head.
"Get up, I won't be late for Ashley's wedding," said Melanie.
"Okay, okay," said Ben.
Melanie made five pieces of toast since she would only eat one since they were eating after the wedding.
"Ashley has a strange dress code. I mean what's with the casual beach theme," said Adam not overly happy in his green Hawaiian shirt.
"Oh dear," said Melanie "you look dashing."
"I'm putting this on at the wedding," said Adam trying to find another shirt.
"Oh wait for this," said Melanie pulling out the dress.
It was bright orange short and rather low cut. Adam looked shocked.
"I'm going to kill Ashley for this one," said Adam.
"After the wedding," said Melanie blushing.
"Don't worry I'm putting it on at the wedding myself. There is no way I'm going to wear that in the jeep," said Melanie.
"Thank goodness. I still don't like it that your showing so much," said Adam.
"I don't either but I have to wear it. Let's just make a funny joke about why we didn't wear them there," said Melanie.
"Good idea," said Adam.
Melanie took out a knee length sundress and went into the bathroom to take her shower. Melanie quickly blow dried her hair even though she hated blowing drying.
"Here is your toast my lady," said Adam giving Melanie her plate of toast when she came out.
"The only good thing about the clothes she choose is that it is wrinkle resistant," said Melanie.
Adam grabbed his shirt and got something from his dresser drawer. Melanie didn't see what it was and was curious about it but said nothing. Melanie grabbed her dress and walked out of the bedroom forgetting about the toast.
Ben felt stupid in his white and purple Hawaiian shirt. The baggy shorts were driving him crazy.
"We're going to be way too early. Let's stop at the studio to change," said Adam.
But Ben knew that they would arrive only a few minutes early. He wasn't going to say anything.
"I'll stay here since I'm already dressed," said Ben.
Inside of the martial studio Adam and Melanie were trying to not accidentally damage their wedding attire.
"Hold on a second. Before we get dressed and stuff I want to show you something," said Adam.
"Okay," said Melanie.
"Close your eyes," said Adam.
Melanie closed her eyes. Adam took her hand and started to lead her a door. Outside of the door was a small Zen garden and a small regular garden. Adam reached into his pocked.
"Open your eyes," said Adam.
Melanie opened her eyes. She found herself outside with Adam kneeling on one knee.
"Every since we made this I planned this. Right now is good as another time," said Adam.
Melanie looked at Adam with curiosity.
"Melanie, will you marry me?" asked Adam opening his hand to reveal a ring.
"Of course," said Melanie hugging Adam.
Adam put the ring on Melanie finger. It wasn't super fancy just your normal engagement ring except on the inside of the ring it had 'the impossible is possible with us' in engraved in it.
Melanie kissed Adam.
"I would love to stay here but we have to change," said Adam.
"Oh yeah," said Melanie blushing.
"You love blushing today," said Adam.
Melanie rolled her eyes. Melanie put her dress and white sandals on. Adam changed his shirts.
"Off we go," said Ben.
"There you three are," said Aisha soon as they arrived near where the wedding was taking place.
Ashley and Andros choose to do it at the park near the lake front, the reason behind the Hawaiian themed attire.
Ashley hugged Melanie. She noticed the ring right away as did Aisha.
"Oh my gosh," said Ashley pulling Melanie hand up.
"Hey, that attached to me," said Melanie.
"He asked, finally," said Aisha.
"How long was he talking about it?" asked Melanie.
"Who knows how long? He kept beating himself up for not asking you before your accident," said Aisha.
"I guess I can forgive you for being a bit late," said Ashley.
"You have to tell us all about it after the wedding. Every detail," said Aisha.
"Ashley, what is with the short dress?" asked Melanie.
"I thought you were over your whole shyness about your body," said Ashley.
"Uh no," said Melanie.
"Your have a amazing body, your fine," said Ashley.
"Let's just say Adam didn't want me wearing it in the jeep," said Melanie.
"I'm sure he would love it if every guy in town saw his fiancée showing off her body," said Aisha.
Melanie laughed with the thought of Adam's reaction if he had heard Aisha. There are some things that stay between Aisha and Melanie that no one else knows.
The wedding was truly amazing. Melanie wasn't paying much attention to the vows are much speaking at all, she got that feeling that something bad was going to happen again. She began to become nervous.
Melanie saw Andros and Ashley kiss. She smiled. Seeing Ashley so happy made the dress worth it. Adam looked around when he realize Ben as sitting next to him.
"Melanie," said Adam.
Melanie had nearly passed out at the end of the aisle. Adam wrapped his arms around her just in case she did pass out. Adam sat Melanie down.
"What's wrong?" asked Ashley.
"I don't know," said Melanie.
Melanie's gemstone colors began to swirl around. Ashley and Adam caught it doing this. Several black sedans showed up. People in black suits came out of them.
Melanie nearly jumped out of her skin. She was horrified with the fact her dream last night was turning into a reality.
"This is what I was afraid of," said Melanie.
"What is going on?" asked Aisha.
"Get out of here," said Melanie.
"Who are they?" asked Ashley.
"You don't want to find out," said Melanie.
Melanie took off her gemstone and put it in her hands. She didn't want to do this but she had to. She knew it was now or never.
"Back away," said Melanie.
Adam pulled Ashley and Aisha away.
Melanie felt that same warmness that she had as a little girl. She didn't fight it like before. She let it fill her. She opened her eyes and then came the fire colored beam of light start to chase the men.
That only took out only a small bit of the men. She knew she needed something stronger. She remember Zordon talking to her about how her animal spirit will held her when she needed it.
Melanie closed her eyes. She saw the Mountain Lion. There was a special connection between the two.
Melanie saw a different light come out of the gemstone. It took the shape of a Mountain Lion. The Mountain Lion lunged to attack the men in black full body suits. The men darted into the sedans and left.
Adam ran over to Melanie wrapping his arms around Melanie's waist.
"Adam, I'm fine. Make sure everyone is here," said Melanie.
Adam kissed Melanie.
"Where's Ben?" asked Melanie.
"I don't know. Her disappeared during the wedding. I noticed he wasn't there during the kiss," said Adam.
"Not good," said Melanie.
"Aisha, have you seen Ben?" asked Adam.
"Not since the wedding started," said Aisha.
"I only saw him get out of the jeep," said Ashley.
"Everyone over here!" yelled Ashley.
Everyone gathered over to the four of them.
"Slip into teams. We are looking for a sixteen year old boy named Ben," said Ashley.
"Mel, stay here incase he comes back," said Adam.
Melanie nodded.
"Be careful," said Melanie.
"Don't worry," said Adam.
"I'll stay with her," said Ashley.
Hours after the search party had started it was getting too dark too continue. Ashley was trying to comfort Melanie.
"We tried," said Rocky.
"I know. Thanks," said Melanie trying not to cry.
"Let's plan the real reunion for another day. I think everyone needs to go home and rest. We should report him missing," said Ashley.
"We will. Everyone else can go home," said Adam.
Adam and Melanie watched everyone leave. Rocky and Zack practically had to pull Aisha and Trini away. Jason and Kim left together but not before wishing Adam and Melanie good luck.
"I would like to report a missing teen," said Adam into his phone.
"He is five foot eight and a half. About one hundred and sixty five pounds. He has wavy short light brown hair and hazel eyes. He is wearing a white and purple Hawaiian shirt and baggy pants," said Adam.
"Where was he last seen?" asked a male police officer.
"At a wedding at the Angel Grove park," said Adam.
"We did try searching the area," said Adam.
"We'll put out a notice and start looking around," said the police officer.
Adam gave them the address, both Melanie's and his phone number.
"They said to go home and wait," said Adam.
Melanie couldn't stop a tear from sliding down her cheek anymore. She couldn't do anything.
"Shh," said Adam picking Melanie up.
"Eep," said Melanie.
Adam sat Melanie down in the passengers seat. Melanie smiled at Adam faintly.
"I should have been watching him," said Adam.
"He's not a little kid. We can't protect him from everything," said Melanie.
"We have to hope he can take care of himself," said Adam.
"He is almost an adult. I guess this is one way of learning how to be on your own," said Melanie smiling.
"Only you would come up with that," said Adam "when you should be worried."
"Of course," said Melanie.
"If you aren't worried then why were you crying?" asked Adam.
"Uh," said Melanie.
"Never mind. It must be that time of the month," said Adam.
Melanie turned bright red.
Melanie and Adam returned to their home one less then what they had left with. It felt so strange for both of them without Ben. They still went to bed knowing tonight was going to be one long night.
"I hope he is okay," said Melanie.
"He will be," said Adam.
Melanie knew that ring around her finger meant Adam was going anywhere. She smiled at Adam. Adam kissing Melanie's nose making her laugh.
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