A/N: Thanks to all everyone who has reviewed up to this point. I am working on a sequel to my one-shot 'In The End'. There is a time skip in this chapter, to let you know. It's 5 years after graduation. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask. Here is the end of 'Unexpected'.
Jade POV
Flashback
"Congratulations, Hollywood Arts High School, graduating class of 2013!" Helen announced into the microphone in front of her. Behind her stand our gang, plus a lot of shruggers and reactors. Just like with our lockers, we were allowed to design our cap and gowns. Everyone's gown matched their locker in a way, with slight differences.
Mine, for example, is solid black with a pair of scissors stitched onto the back. Carlos decided on a dark blue gown, with a crescent moon on the back.
Tori's is white with 'Make It Shine' sewn on the back, while Beck's is just some clear material Cat had found for him.
Trina's is surprisingly empty. She said she just wants it to represent that her future is open for anything. Pretty deep, I admit. Robbie went with white as well, but had some tech stuff done to it. I don't understand it, so I won't bother trying to explain it.
Cat went with red, like her hair, and had cupcakes done to it. Jace wore a red as well, to match Cat, with he locker design on the back.
André went with a black gown with white keys all over it, which suits him well. Talia did a purple gown with cameras. She decided to add photography to her skills, which she did quite well at.
Like I said, the gowns matched our lockers. We were offered to keep the doors, which we all did, for sentimentality. The gowns were blue with the Hollywood Arts logo on the top. The caps couldn't be changed. I tried. Our tassels match our gowns by color, with a blue '13' charm attached to it.
Flashback End
We all went our separate ways after we graduated, going to different colleges, some of us the same, but stayed in contact.
Shortly after graduating college, I was accepted for the role of Tawni Walker Black's apprentice in the new 'Scissoring'. I wasn't told much detail after I auditioned, but they sent the script afterwards with character info for me. I still write and direct, but my focus is on acting at the moment. Carlos became a photographer for zoos and other wildlife places, even being sent to Africa and other exotic places to get pics of the animals there. We went though a rough patch during college though, when Kira passed away. She was ove 13 years old, which surprised me that she acted like she was so much younger. He hasn't got another dog, and I doubt he will for a while. Too traumatizing at the moment he said. Anyway, the others.
Tori is, not surprising, a huge pop star, with an album already out, 'Make It Shine'. I laughed at her for the name. Beck has become a big time actor, working in a new drama series about a drug addict who changes his life around. It's five movie deal that takes him 4 movies to get clean. I think it's a stupid idea, but I congratulated him anyway.
Cat is one of the biggest fashion designers in all of LA, maybe even the US. She designed and made everyone's Hollywood Arts graduation gowns. She has her own business too. 'Valentine by Cat', she calls it. We promised to wear her stuff at every award show, premier, and wedding. Jace has done well too. He's a pop star as well, but not as big as Vega, because he acts on the side, so his focus is divided. He acts on TV, playing a new agent on N.C.I.S.
Trina was a model throughout college, and became an agent, and she good as an agent. Robbie started going by just Rob in college, and became a comedic musician. Think Early Adam Sandler. He hase 2 albums out, both during college, and is actually funny. He uses our past adventures in his skits, which gets everyone more recognition.
André has become the biggest songwriter for pop and broadway that I know. He writes for Vega and Jace, even sings with them from time to time. He's also working on becoming a music producer himself. Talia is now a broadway performer, doing a lot of Andre's songs. She is currently doing a run in 'The Phantom Of The Opera'. (I've never seen the movie or play, so I don't know the names. Sorry.)
A Year After Graduating College
I don't know how they did it, but the guys convinced us to all get married on the same day. All 5 of us girls are currently getting finished with our make-up and what not while we wait for the signal to get to the aisle.
Cat made our dresses, like we promised her we'd let her. Mine is a replica of the dress from 'The Scissoring', but black instead of white. Cat didn't want to make it originally, but she finally gave in when I told her it's the only dress I'll wear. The others all look like traditional dresses to me, with slight differences. Cat's is a light red, almost pink, with those ribbon things that act as sleeves. It's slightly longer than her, and because of the design, it makes her look like she's floating.
The Vega sisters wear almost matching dresses. I don't know why, but they said it's for a 'sisterly bonding moment.' Both dresses are white, but each have slight differences. Tori's has long sleeves, like mine, while Trina's has the ribbon slaves like Cat's.
Talia's dress is sleeveless, but she decided to go with a pair of gloves that go up past her elbows. It's the longest of all of us, but not by much. Her's is white as well, with slight hints of purple throughout. (I apologize for the somewhat poor descriptions. I've never really paid attention to how wedding dresses look.)
Our make-up is essentially how we usually have it, but done for a more glamorous look than just everyday wear. I'm the only one who decided not to wear a veil.
Our hair differs to our personalities, I guess you could say. Mine is done as a ponytail, but my hair still flows down like a veil down my back.
Tori went with a loose bun, so her veil wouldn't get caught on anything.
Trina's hair is just straight down. It took her a while to get her naturally curly hair straightened, but it was worth it I guess.
Cat's hair is back to its original brown and went with a basic style. (Think how her hair was in 'The Worst Couple' during the game show part.)
Talia's hair is down around her, but with her bangs and the side of her hair pulled behind her in a ponytail fashion. (Sort of how Victoria Justice's hair is in 'Fun Size' while she's on her Halloween costume. (Bases off pics I found on google.))
After getting our hair and make-up done, we wait for the cue to go.
There's a knock on the door a few minutes later, followed by a female voice I recognize as Mrs. Vega, letting us know that it's time.
We all line up and head out. Cat's first to leave the room, because she has too much energy to contain, followed by Talia who was closest to the door, the Vega sisters, then me.
Before we get to the large room where the ceremony is held, Sikowitz stops us, a smile on his face.
"I have good news."
"First things first. What are you doing here? I thought you couldn't make it!"
"Oh, I lied, Toro."
"Don't call me that on my wedding day!"
"Oh, it's OK Toro." I say, using my mock voice of her.
"I don't talk like that!" Tori says while turning to look at me. Looking back to Sikowitz, she continues. "Anyway. Why did you lie, Sikowitz?"
"Your soon-to-be-husbands had a plan, that involved me."
"What plan?" We all say, almost simultaneously.
"You'll see."
As we stand there in silence, looking at our old teacher, he walks away, out of our line of sight. Being ushered by Mrs. Vega again, who is our wedding planner, we get led into the ceremony room. Yes, I know it's not 'traditional', but we liked the idea. At the little stage, there is an archway, with Sikowitz standing at the center.
"We decided to recreate the wedding from the assignment. Aren't you glad!" Sikowitz yells at us as we walk in.
Before we could answer, we are led to side, where we are hidden. While we wait, we hear Sikowitz talk to the guys, who must have been led in while we were waiting.
Standing there, waiting for Mrs. Vega to wave us in, we think about our past. No one's surprised about each other getting married, but no one thought it would happen the same day as everyone else. After a minute, Mrs. Vega appears and lets them know it's time to walk down the aisle.
Cat is waved up first, where her father meets her at the aisle and walks her down towards Jace, where there is a red light shone down on the stage, where Cat stands with Jace.
Next is Talia, who meets her father by the wall they are hidden behind, who leads her to André, standing in a blue light, much like how Jace was standing in red.
Trina is next, who, led by her father, goes to stand by Robbie, who is standing in a green light. She is surprised to see he cut his hair short since she last saw him.
Tori is then led out by her mother, then meets her father, who walked back to the aisle to get his youngest daughter, to lead her to Beck bathed in white light.
Finally, I'm called out. I'm surprised to see my father standing there, who leads me to Carlos. Before I get there, the main lights go off, and black lights turn on, making all of the white to shine.
After I get to Carlos, the lights come back on, while the colored lights turn off. (Refer to chapter 11 to see why I did the lights for each couple.)
Carlos POV
"Ladies and gentleman. We are gathered here today to see the union of these 5 couples. I know that 5 weddings at once is unusual, but these kids always do the unusual. Trust me, I put up with it through their high school careers." Sikowitz starts, getting eyerolls from almost everyone in the building. "Now, without further ado,"
"What's an 'ado'?" Cat asks randomly.
"I really don't know Cat." Sikowitz mentions, not surprised by Cat's question. "Now, I had the rings from all those years ago modified. They are now wedding bands, with a stripe going down the middle. Will the men please step forward to claim the rings?"
Each one of us look at our fiancé, walk up to Sikowtiz, and sure enough, there are the rings. They don't look the same as before, but he did say they were modified. He hands us each the ring whose color matches our light, which are still on. Jade and I are the only ones who don't have a light, but our area is slightly darker, which I guess counts for the black.
"Now, lift up their left hand, and place the ring on her ring finger."
Doing as he says, we then look back to him, while holding their hands.
"Now, Beck, do you take Tori to be your wife?"
"Without a doubt. I do."
"Good. Tori. Do you take Beck to be your husband?"
"I do."
"Do you Cat take..."
"I do!"
"Jace?"
"I do."
"We all do, Sikowitz! It's why we're here. Get on with it!"
"Even on your wedding day, you're still so sweet, Jade."
"One of the reasons I love her. I do. Jade does. Obviously."
"Ok. Anyway. Now that that's all over. Any complaints?" Before anyone answers, Jade glares at Sikowitz, making him continue. "Repeat after me. With this ring..."
"With this ring..." We all follow suit after him, locking eyes with our soon-to-be-wives.
"I thee wed..."
"I thee wed..."
"Now add your own twist. You are Hollywood Arts graduates."
Smiling at Sikowitz's words, we face our wives and improv our vows. (I don't know what to write for the vows. And I had Sikowitz have them add their own because I don't know the rest of the line for that.)
"Now, as you place the ring on their finger, I say my favorite part." Looking at each old student of his before he continues, Sikowitz smiles. "You may now kiss the bride!"
With those words, all 5 couples kiss, sharing their first moment as a married couple. Heading out to their cars for the reception, the wedding march plays. As they leave the building, confetti cannons go off, causing everyone but Sikowitz to jump.
"Forgot to say I set those up earlier. Sorry."
"It's ok, Sikowitz. Everyone, the reception is held at Hollywood Arts, mainly the Black Box Theater." Helen says, sitting in the back. Apparently, she played the organ for the wedding.
We all get into our cars, then drive the 30 plus minutes to Hollywood Arts. Us couples detoured to our houses, so our wives could change into dresses more comfortable.
After they change, we go to Hollywood Arts. It's a saturday, so there's no one there but us and our guests. Our families, plus friends are all there, partying and waiting for us to arrive.
Sikowitz was waiting for us outside of the Black Box when we get there.
"Took you long enough. Where are your dresses, ladies?"
"We changed. Why are you outside?"
"Good question, Tori. I am going to introduce you to your guests. Now, whose last name did you each go by?"
"We joined them. Hyphenated them."
"I have no idea what you're talking about Beck."
"Oliver-Valentine." Cat says, holding Jace tightly.
"We're the Oliver-Vegas." Beck says, pulling Tori closer to him.
"Shapiro-Vega." Robbie says, holding Trina's hand.
"Harris-Brooks." André supplies, hugging Talia.
"Vega-West." Jade says, looking between Sikowitz and Carlos. "Can we go in now?"
"Follow me."
Following our crazy teacher, we head into the Black Box, smiling. Even Jade. I know he's not our teacher anymore, but we will always see him that way. As well as a coconut loving hippie.
Entering the Black Box, Sikowitz introduces us, in the same order we told him our new names.
We walk in, causing everyone to clap and congratulate us. Looking at each other, Tori asks us if any of us saw this coming. No one did, but we wouldn't want it any different.
I apologize for the rushed ending. I couldn't think of another way to end it. I would like to thank each and everyone who has read, reviewed, and favorited this story. Please look out for 'New Beginning', the sequel I mentioned in my Author's Note at the top. Thank you all again.
