Chapter Thirty Three: The Wedding!
A/N: This is probably going to be a long chapter, As I sit here thinking about starting it and where I will let the story take me, I am listening to Lacuna Coil's cover of Depeche Mode's "Enjoy The Silence" Look it up on Youtube...... They rock, and an awesome cover! Plus I am a sucker for their lead singer Christina Scabia super hot! (sorry, I am a guy after all......) So this chapter I would like to dedicate to DobbyWobby who said "aw... i love kate/garrett " in a review, so here is their wedding for you! I would not have taken so much time on it except for your expressed interest! (Hint to readers who want to see something special? Try asking for something in a review, I might be swayed or inspired to write something!)
We arrived in Alaska, funny, how I got off the plane in a short sleeve shirt and plaid skirt, Alice wanted to dress up like school girls for fun, it is warm here now being summer, but still chilly, so Edward had to grab me and throw a jacket at me when I just walked outside and stood there like it was nothing, because I don't feel the cold like I used to. I felt like a dummy..... Oh, well, I am going to wear mismatched socks, how about one plaid, and one striped sock with my heels at the wedding!
"Bella, now stop it, that is just cruel!" Alice shouted at me, well shouting for a vampire. "Alice, you are too easy! But you know I would not do nothing to ruin your special day!"
Too funny everyone looked at me like I was crazy, but they just don't know Alice like I know Alice. This may be Kate and Garrett's wedding but nobody is more invested in throwing the perfect party than Alice! We could spray all the guests with urine, and Kate and Garrett wouldn't notice, they were going to only have eyes for each other today, so the only person who would notice anything, and everything out of place is my sweet little pixie friend.
Eleazar came for us all in a school bus. But it was very cool! Emmett was staring at it slack jawed. It was jacked up with giant monster truck tires, and had a snow plow on the front. Rose smacked him in the back of the head, "Boys and their toys, and no Emmett, you may not get one! Your Jeep is plenty truck for you!"
Behind Rose's back Alice turned to me and mouthed "he gets one" nodding. I suppressed a giggle. I did not want to tip off Rosalie. Let Emmett have his fun.
We arrived at the home of the Denali coven. It was huge, a very large log cabin, but not rustic it was one of those huge modern looking ones, like a ski lodge or something. As we wound our way up the road to their house, we could see the meadow beyond it.
Now it was my turn to go slack jawed! It was like something out of a fairy tale! The grass was short, but deep, I was going to see if I could get away with slipping off my shoes and walking barefoot in the grass later.... OK, so Alice is nodding "After the wedding though please?" Then the entire border of the meadow looks like an English garden wild flowers, everywhere, it is organized, but looks natural too.
We all bounded out of the bus, may of the guests were already in place seated where the wedding was going to happen under an arch that looks more grown than built under a lone tree draped in floral garland. The smell is just beautiful.
My family however went into the house first to wish the happy couple luck first. Tanya got to me first "So Bella, give it to me! Who are the single guys here? It is so my turn next" Alice danced up. "Sorry Tanya.... nobody here is good enough for you, I suggest you go visit Washington DC next year though, say in the summer. And you need to pull out all the stops. Go to the hottest dance club... Just follow your nose. You'll find him!"
I had to jump back as Tanya flew at Alice "OH THANK YOU ALICE I LOVE YOU!" She was hugging Alice so hard, I was afraid her head would pop off! I turned to Irina "She should have asked Alice in the first place.... Why do you guys always forget you have a psychic in the family?!?" She laughed "Yeah, you think she would have learned after the Kate and Garrett debacle....."
"OK, Everybody out! Take your places it is almost time to get started!" Alice took charge. I looked out the window and saw Garrett was already in place with all of the groom's men. We got into our simple but elegant dresses and lined up to begin our march out to line up as Kate's brides maids.
A very beautiful song began playing I did not recognize it. But Alice gave me a shove and I started walking. I could hear behind me Alice step off the porch behind me followed by Tanya and Irina. Carmen was the Matron of Honor, Tanya the Maid of Honor. Once we were in place the Bridal march begun. Eleazar was giving Kate away. Funny, if I didn't know better I would have thought he was really her father. He looked so proud of her. But that shouldn't have surprised me. I remember how Carlisle looked at Edward and My wedding.
Kate took my breath away. Her dress was like something from a fairy tale. It reminded me of Cinderella the only thing missing was the birds fluttering around her. She floated down the aisle, if I did not know better I would say she was being pulled on a cart, or flying. But I know her power, it isn't flying. She can shock the crap out of you. Like Jane, but only by touch. I saw her tag Garrett when they first met. Garrett was curious and let it overcome his good sense.
I pried my gaze away from Kate to look at Garrett. His face as he looked at Kate was just exactly how Edward looked at me. I looked over at Edward standing behind him and that was it for me...... Edward was looking at me that way too! MMMMMMMM! Edward in a tux. I felt Alice reach back and squeeze my wrist. I whispered to her so no one else could hear "I wasn't going to tackle him, just thought about it for a split second don't worry! I will wait till later, PROMISE!" I heard that. Jasper groaned.... I mouthed to him "oops sorry!"
Poor Empath, Jasper I think has the worst gift in some ways. He is always being plagued by others emotions. Most he can handle, but lust he has said is the toughest. He describes it as pouring gasoline on an open flame. So I forced myself to look back to Kate. If I kept looking at Edward it was going to be poor Jasper who came over here and jumped Alice! I whispered again to Alice "OH, I get it.... Sorry again. I will not look at what's his name till it is bare foot time!"
Alice released my wrist and Carlisle began addressing the witnesses.
"Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today to bear proud witness to the marriage of our friends Kate, and Garrett. I have known Kate for many years. She is a singularly remarkable woman. Over her long life she has always led a life of kindness and selfless love of her family. Now she brings another into our family Garrett. Garrett has been a nomad for over two hundred years and has finally found a home in Kate, and the Denali coven. Kate and Garrett have prepared their own vows, and Kate will go first followed by Garrett." Carlisle gestured to Kate and nodded.
"Garrett, when I first met you, I was taken by your quiet and easygoing presence. As I got to know you I saw more of you, and how you are everything I have ever dreamed of in a man. You are brave, funny strong" she laughed and looked down sheepishly "as you demonstrated by asking me to shock you...." Everyone chuckled "I knew I had found my mate on that very first day. I was in agony afraid to dare. Afraid to dream, so when you asked me if I had a mate, and said Good when I said no, my heart was filled. I promise that no matter where ever we go together or apart my thoughts will be with you, along with all of my love. I promise to love you and cherish you forever and ever!"
If this were a human wedding there would not be a dry eye in the house! Kate spoke with such emotion her voice breaking at several points during her vows. Carlisle now Gestured to Garrett
"Katie, I don't think forever is going to be long enough. I need another word for the span of time it will take me to show you how much I love you. I too on that first day was so taken by you I knew as well. Why do you suppose I let you shock me? I had thought I was going to be able to remain standing and impress you....." Another burst of laughter from everyone "I should have known.... I was already weak in my knees when I saw your beautiful face. I make this promise today, to you my first and only love, I will follow you anywhere. If we are ever seperated, if there ever comes a time where circumstance requires us to be apart for any time. I will devote all of my energy to returning to you as soon as possible, and I will never give you cause for any emotion but joy so very long as I may live!"
Carlisle spoke "Kate do you take Garrett to be your mate for as long as you both exist?"
"I DO!" Everyone laughed, she threw her head back and shouted it echoed off of the mountains around us.
"Do you Garrett take Kate to be your Mate for as long as you both exist?"
"LONGER! Whatever comes after we are no more my love for her will endure!"
"I'll take that as an I do....." Carlisle smiled. "By the power invested in me by god and the state of Alaska I now pronounce you Husband and Wife! You ma...."
Too late, they didn't need to be told they were already kissing!
A loud cheer erupted from all assembled.
They broke apart from their passionate kiss and turned toward the guests. Carlisle spoke one last time "Ladies and Gentlemen, and assembled dignitaries May I present Mr. And Mrs Garrett"
Kate walked down the aisle arm in arm with Garrett At the end of the aisle the Single women gathered for the throwing of the bouquet. Kate whipped it over her shoulder It hit Tanya right on the head before she caught it! Tanya looked at Alice surprised "SEE I TOLD YOU!" Alice shouted. Tanya laughed.
We spent hours with Kate and Garrett discussing their future plans. Garrett was joining the Denali coven.
Esme was loaning her island to Kate and Garrett just like us! I pulled Kate aside and gave her the scoop, and Edward explained to Garrett how a woman's parts work... (A/N:OK, I couldn't resist I crack myself up!) Seriously though Edward explained about the sharks, and how to work together to herd them. And how he needed to plan for time, because it was easy to lose yourself in the magic of Isle Esme and we all wanted to see them again before the next turn of the century.
They got into a limo to depart for the airport. Edward and I along with the rest of my family made plans to visit forks and my Dad!
A/N: OK, I went back and reread my story..... I forgot what I said where, I am not working from an outline here, just kinda free thinking and writing whatever comes into my mind editing as I go. So guess what I found when I re-read it? My dumb ass killed Victoria twice! I cannot believe nobody called me out on that! Thanks, let me figure out I am an idiot all by myself! I am going to write the forks visit tomorrow so if you want to see anything in there better review quickly, otherwise it is going to go all my way! Does Charlie find out the truth? Does Renee and Phil come into town for a visit? Does Batman retire in forks after leaving Gotham city (oops, wrong story..... and no I do not write batman stories.....) Thanks again DobbyWobby for inspiring this chapter!