Athena's Wedding
UNEXPECTEDLY YELLOW
95 GUESTS
$ 22,000
Announcer: The little yellow surprise starts of this competition. She's chosen the famous Gatewater Imperial Hotel as our first lover's nest.
Rhoda (excited): Oh wow!
Juniper: Oh my God, I love the hall.
Juniper (Traditional Princess): I loved that almost all of Athena's decorations were yellow and white. The yellow flowers on the edge of the aisles were gorgeous as were the ones at the edges of the room. Oh and the yellow and white ribbons. They looked great together.
Mia (Japanese Kitten): Athena's décor was very formal of her. I am pleasantly surprised. I thought she would go out more with the decorations. It looked very beautiful, but I expected more.
Mia: Is that the arch.
Rhoda: Well that's not what I expected.
Rhoda (Beaches of Tranquility): The arch had a very light yellow curtain laced around it. However instead of only white flowers, which I expected there, were light blue and red flowers. Have to admit it kind of clashed with the rest of the hall.
Juniper: I think this is where the bride side is.
(Mia looks around and stops)
Mia: What the?
Rhoda: What?
Mia: Is that who I think it is?
Rhoda: All of the sudden we see Athena walking down the aisle. Wedding dress and all.
Juniper: I was so confused to see her. She was practically skipping down that aisle. It didn't make sense! I mean Yumihiko wasn't even in the room, let alone the altar! So why was she there?
Mia: People were turning their heads when they saw her speed walk down that aisle. Some even began to stand up before someone on Yumihiko's side gestured to them to sit down. I was really confused. Isn't bad luck to see the bride before the wedding?
Rhoda: Athena looked calm though. She stood there on the altar looking forward, while the rest of us were bewildered. Then the music started, and I knew exactly what was going on.
Rhoda: Look the ceremony's starting.
Juniper: Without the groom?!
(Rhoda points)
(Mia and Juniper widen their eyes in shock)
Rhoda: It was defiantly a sight to see. It wasn't "Here comes the Bride" It was "Here comes the Groom."
Mia: When I saw Athena's boss walk Yumihiko down the aisle, everything clicked. Though I couldn't believe it. He looked so confident too. Mind blown.
Juniper: Seeing Yumihiko walk down that aisle, it was too much for words. And we were not the only ones shocked. I mean the bride's supposed to be the one going down the aisle.
(Yumihiko reaches the alter and stands next to Athena)
Minister: We are gathered here today to celebrate a holy union. And may I say that was a unique way to start your life together.
(Athena and Yumihiko's cheeks turn pink as they smile and nod)
(Audience gives a weak chuckle as some cheer)
Mia: The rest of the ceremony was pretty normal actually. It was just the entrance everyone remembered. If she wanted to leave an impression on us, well played Yellow.
Rhoda (whispers): Isn't Athena pretty.
Mia: Athena's dress was very beautiful. It had yellow flower pattern on the lower part and a yellow sash around it. It looked incredible on her.
Rhoda: Athena's dress had a heart shaped top. It fit her form very well but that flower in the sash. I don't think it went with the dress.
Minister: Athena and Yumihiko. I believer you have written personal vows for each other.
Yumihiko: Athena. I vow to protect you, love you, and honor you as my partner, friend and wife. For eternity.
(Fade)
Athena: Yumi. You put a fire into my heart. Today is not just about me but also about both of us. And I hope that the rest of our lives we will make happy memories. I vow to make sure that I will never stop loving you, for as long as I live.
Juniper: Athena's vows were very sweet and personal. And though I was initially shocked about the wedding, hearing those vows made me tear up at their love.
(Athena puts a ring on Yumihiko's finger)
Minister: By the authority vested in me by the State of California, witnessed by your friends and family, I have the pleasure to pronounce you husband and wife. You may now-
(Athena kisses Yumihiko)
Mister: Kiss the groom.
(Audience laughs)
Rhoda: Well that was different. I approve.
Announcer: Cocktail hour commences in the reception room.
Mia: The reception area was much more loose than the ceremony area. A lot of lights both big and small. Some blinked different colors. A lot more yellow but you could see blue and red flashing.
Rhoda: It was open bar and there was no special drinks which was a bummer but I liked their selection. Very Fruity.
Mia (to the girls): To Athena and Yumihiko. May they live as happily as today.
Rhoda and Juniper: Cheers
(They all take a sip)
Juniper: Let's go see the cake.
Mia and Athena: Yeah.
(Wander to the cake)
Girls: Wow.
Mia: Athena's cake had a lot of layers. At the top was frosting in the shape of flowers. And in the middle there were their initials. The cake was very Athena.
(They wander to their seats)
Juniper: Aw aren't their favors so cute.
Rhoda (grinning): I know, I could cry.
Mia: I though cocktails were good. I loved the fondue and the drinks, but eventually I just began wondering where the heck the bride and groom were.
Mia: How long since cocktail hour began.
(Rhoda and Juniper shrug)
(Music begins)
(They turn their heads again)
(Yumihiko is on the stage)
Yumihiko: All you need is love.
Rhoda: What the-
Athena: Love is just a game.
(Athena is just below the stage back turned to Yumihiko, arms crossed)
(Murmurs flow through the crowd)
Mia (biting her nail): What are they up to now?
Juniper: I don't know but I'm excited about it.
(Music picks up)
Yumihiko (snapping his fingers): I was made for loving you baby, you were made for loving me.
Athena (smirking): The only way of loving me baby, is to pay a lovely fee.
Mia: Oh you got to be kidding me.
Mia: They began singing the Elephants Love Medley from Moulin Rouge. I can't say I'm surprised Athena would do something like this.
Juniper: It was very surprising to say the least. But they were so into performing that I just couldn't help but enjoying it. I swear, I smiled the whole way.
Rhoda (whispers): They're so cute.
(Juniper nods, smiling)
(Mia laughs softly)
Mia: They certainly give it their all.
(Athena is next to Yumihiko)
Yumihiko: Love lifts us up where we belong, Where eagles fly, on a mountain high.
Athena: Love makes us act like we are fools, Throw our lives away, for one happy day.
(fade)
Yumihiko (Turning Athena to him): We could steal time...
Athena and Yumihiko: Just for one day. We could be heroes, forever and ever. We could be heroes, forever and ever. We could be heroes...
Yumihiko (picking up Athena): Just because I will always love you
Athena (tears up): I
Yumihiko and Athena: Can't help loving you
(Yumihiko sets Athena down)
Athena (smiling softly, stroking his hair): How Wonderful life is
(Yumihiko lifts her chin)
Yumihiko and Athena: Now you're in the world
(They kiss)
(Audience Cheers)
(Athena and Yumihiko bow)
Rhoda: Oh that was so awesome!
Announcer: While the happy couple rests the vocals, the guests look toward the buffet for some tasty treats.
Rhoda: There was plenty of options for meals. We all took full plates.
Rhoda: I love the steak. Delicious. How about you Juniper?
Juniper: Mmm. The pasta is delicious and so is the corn bread. I think I'll get more.
Mia: I have to admit that everything on our plates was to die for. I ate until I was full. I just wish I lift room for dessert.
Mia (looking at the buffet): Oh you got to be kidding me.
Juniper: Ice cream!
(Goes to get some)
Rhoda: Sorry Mia.
(Mia shakes her head)
DJ: Now come on everyone. It's time to get on the dance floor!
(Everyone dances)
Athena: I think the best part of this day was watching Yumi walking down that aisle.
Yumihiko: I have to admit walking down that aisle was a bit intimidating.
Athena: Easily makes our top moment of our lives.
Yumihiko: Yeah I guess so.
Athena (swatting at his nose): Oh you know so.
Announcer: Will Athena's twists and surprises win her the honeymoon of a lifetime. The judges scores of her dress, food, and venue will be revealed later. For now here's what they thought of the overall experience.
Mia: I am giving Athena a 7. I really did think her entrance at both the wedding and reception was amazing. And the food and party was great however I am taking points away because I thought that Athena could have done a lot more to put her personality in the venue. Especially the wedding area.
Rhoda: I am giving Athena a 7. I loved Athena and Yumihiko's performance and of course the food. But I think they put to much effort on the gender switching thing and the pacing of the night could have been a little better.
Juniper: I am giving Athena an 8. I loved their vows as they were so personal. And I loved all of the decorations. And I especially loved the song they sang and how much effort they put into it. But I just can't get over that Athena didn't walk down the aisle. It was confusing trying to figure out what was going on.
Announcer: Coming up.
(Outside)
Rhoda (looking over at Mia): Uh-Oh
Announcer: Is there some discord at the Fey Manor.
Athena: I think someone's in trouble.
AN: Oh my god am I glad for this chapter to be over. And this was originally supposed to be the first chapter before someone suggested Juniper. Hopefully Mia's will go a lot faster to write. Though to be fair I still have four chapters (145 pages) of taking notes in Science and summer reading and math.
I make no promises.
Anyway in case none of you checked my profile or the update last week, I am looking for ideas for the honeymoon and I am leaving that up to you guys. Seriously, all up to you.
Elephant's love song is not mine.
Athena's Dress
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