Final chapter uys thanks to all who ttok the time to read and review my first fanfiction. Massive thanks to my fantastic beta read lordcooler. Thanks for all the help and advise you have given me and i hope you will beta for me again some time 8D
"December, sweetheart, we have missed you," Snow said wrapping his big arms around his tiny daughter.
"I just needed some time to myself father," she smiled sheepishly, "and...well, I have something to tell you father" she added walking up to cooler and standing beside him and held his hand to which Cooler gently squeezed as if to encourage her. December lifted up her necklace for her father and everyone to see, "I have accepted Cooler's proposal father. I know the timing could have been better to tell you but..."
"Say no more," Snow interrupted smiling and placing his hands upon her shoulders, "Your mother would have been glad this was done when it was".
Regardless of who saw December threw her arms around her father's neck. Snow winked at Cooler who nodded.
"What is going on?" Salza asked
"Shush! I'm trying to listen!" Kitara barked
"Moron, Cooler and December are getting married," Guldo said, "I used my time technique to hear what was being said."
A moment's silence fell over the members of Cooler's armoured Squadron before Salza, Neiz and Doore bawled out crying.
"We love weddings!" they said in unison whilst Kitara rubbed her temple in annoyance.
Snow signalled for Frostia and Cold to join them and to tell them about the news. Cold nodded in approval and kissed the back of December's hand, whilst Frostia hugged her eldest son very tightly crying that her "little boy" was growing up. Everyone burst into fits of laughter. Cooler however, was trying his best to break free from his mother's very strong grip around his neck.
One Month later
December stood on the balcony overlooking the village below. Nero was nestled in her arms asleep. Tomorrow was her wedding to Cooler and she wasn't afraid to admit she was petrified. Nero's ears pricked up and his tail began to wag. Someone was approaching.
"Nervous?"
December chuckled and turned around to face Shiva, "A little"
Shiva giggled and stood beside her soon to be sister-in-law, giving Nero a scratch behind the ears. The little wolf pup barked and jumped from December's arms into the room snuggling down on beside Snow who was reading a book by the fire. Nero jumped up onto the King's lap and fell back to sleep as soon as Snow began petting him.
"That pup is some character," Shiva said. Both Shiva and Kitara would be helping December to get ready in the morning and had agreed to stay with her.
"Don't worry about the nerves. I was the same when I married Frieza. But once I saw him standing there waiting for me it all disappeared," Shiva smiled. December giggled while she continued, "If it helps, Cooler is just as nervous…and he misses you"
December hadn't seen Cooler since they started preparations for the ceremony. She remembered how she had held onto him before he had left to head back home to his clan. She didn't want to let him go and neither did he with her. It was tradition that males would not see their mate until the actual day of the ceremony. Why December didn't know and to which she never asked.
"You better get some sleep. You have a big day tomorrow," Shiva advised, yawning herself and turning to go back inside the throne room. She heard Shiva wishing the King 'goodnight' before she entered back inside.
The big day!
"Oh my god, December you look beautiful!"
December admired Kitara's handy work and nodded in approval a huge smile on her face.
"Well, yet again Kitara, you have created a masterpiece," the princess smiled. Kitara had placed December's long pink locks into a high bun and curled her hair and placed it over her right hand side of her body. It did look beautiful. The big day had finally arrived. December was nervous but at the same time excited.
Suddenly….
"I've found wine!" Shiva giggled as she entered the room caring a bottle of Rose wine and three glasses. December laughed and shook her head.
"And where did you 'find' this Wine?" December asked raising her eyebrow.
Shiva chuckled as she poured the liquid for herself, Kitara and her soon to be sister-in-law. "Oh I sneaked it from Frieza's wine cupboard," Shiva grinned, "I know what you're thinking December but don't worry…think of it as a wedding present he doesn't know he has given you."
"You should see Cooler. In the 5 years I have been married to Frieza I have never seen Cooler shake so much." She added, taking a sip of the wine.
"Trust me I know how he feels," December murmured although the wine seemed to be instantly working its magic and calming her nerves.
"*How strong is this stuff?*" she thought.
Suddenly the door burst open and in came Kuriza and Nero who instantly ran over to December and skidded to a halt beside her feet. The wolf pup barked to alert his master of his presence.
"Hey boy where have you been?" December chuckled scratching behind his ears. The pup barked happily and rolled over on his back so December could scratch his belly.
"You look really beautiful Auntie December," Kuriza said standing very cutely beside his 'auntie', "And I found this for you," he added handing December a small flower.
December smiled at her nephew and took the flower from him, "Why thank you very much Kuriza," she said kissing the little Icejin's cheek. Kuriza blushed and walked over to his mother who scooped him up in her arms and began straightening his red cape.
Kitara and Shiva helped December into her dress (Kuriza covered his eyes, as did Nero with his paws, which December thought was adorable) Decembers dress was split into two parts the first was a small top with green around the bottom. It covered just her top part of her torso. The bottom was long with green at the top with a very long train.
"You can look now Kuriza," December chuckled at the young Icejin, as Shiva placed her long veil onto her head just underneath the bun in her hair. Kuriza gave his auntie a big grin and the thumbs up, whilst Nero wagged his tail and barked in approval.
"You look just like your mother."
December turned from where she was stood to face her father. She smiled knowingly at him and Shiva nudged Kitara, as a signal to give the King and his daughter some privacy. They gathered their things telling December that they'll get ready in the next room.
"I'm going to go to Uncle Cooler," Kuriza yelled after his mother. Nero also liked the idea of seeing his 'daddy' and followed Kuriza.
Snow stroked his daughter's face with the back of his hand, smiling, "Nervous?"
December pointed to the bottle of wine on the dressing table, "That helped a bit," she giggled. Snow laughed and shook his head as December embraced him. She noticed something behind her father's back and questioned him about it. Snow sighed breaking the embrace and handing the large box to December. December looked at the engraving on the lid. It was her mother's clan's coat of arms. She opened the box and gasped. Inside was the most beautiful crown with little golden rings around it and a blue tear drop diamond in the centre.
Blue was The Articia Clan's colours - Her mother's clan.
Snow took the Crown from out of the box. "Your mother wore this at our wedding. It was her wish that you would were it at your own," Snow said as he placed it upon his daughter's head, careful not to ruin her hair. December felt a tear roll down her cheek
*Thank god Kitara used waterproof mascara*" she thought causing Snow to chuckle at he. "I am honoured father," She whispered hugging her dad once more.
"Ok this is it," Kitara squealed in a very girly way as Shiva rolled her eyes.
"Instead of clapping like an idiot help me straighten December's dress!" Shiva called from behind December, who couldn't help but giggle. Snow stood beside her, holding her hand out in front of him.
*Sweetheart. I know your nervous but loosen the grip a little. You're cutting the circulation off in my hand*
December looked apologetically at her father and did as he requested. Shiva and Kitara took their places in front of the princess and King as they began leading them down the gardens. *breath December breath* December thought to herself, mentally preparing herself for the corner she had to turn where she would be faced with other clan members from the Cold, Snow and Articia Clan's, and more importantly…Cooler.
Snow looked towards his daughter and squeezed her hand gently. "It's ok," he whispered as they turned the corner to be greeted with everyone standing up in respect. The soft music and falling blossom petals created a calming, romantic feeling. As Snow lead his daughter down the aisle, the guests bowed with their hands over their hearts to December and Snow. December and Snow nodded back and then she saw him and her heart beat quickened.
"Pretty isn't she?" Frieza whispered to his elder brother. Cooler smiled and nodded. He had just his red cape on that similar to his father's. He wore no armour and looked incredibly handsome and strong. A red medallion sat proudly in the middle of his chest. He felt his heart pound against his chest as he saw December walking towards him. No words in his vocabulary could describe how she looked.
"I told you she was beautiful didn't I Uncle Cooler?" Kuriza grinned to his uncle from his father's side causing Cooler to chuckle and playfully ruffling the young Icejin's head.
Kitara winked to him and he mouthed a "great job" to her as Shiva joined them and stood beside Frieza and their son. She gave him a small kiss and Frieza wrapped an arm around her waist. Frostia rested her head upon Cold's shoulder as a tear rolled down her own cheek. Cold chuckled as he wrapped his arms around his Queen and kissed the top of her head.
The Armoured squadron and the Ginyu force stood together, each one of them looking at December.
"She sure is pretty," Neiz crocked.
"Lord Cooler is one lucky guy," Doore sniffed.
"Keep it togeza guys," Salza commanded, his voice breaking while he handed them tissues.
"Oh god not again," The Ginyu force said together.
Finally, December reached Cooler and as she did, her mind squealed like Kitara had done before, causing Cooler to chuckle. It took both their self-restraint not to jump into each other's arms and make some of the guest blush with what they could do to each other. Snow sighed and kissed his daughter's hand before placing it into Cooler's.
The Priestess of Bonding addressed Snow.
"Oh mighty King Snow, do you give permission for this Ceremony to commence?"
Snow looked to her then to his daughter who smiled sweetly and innocently at him. With a small tear in his eye Snow answered, "I do".
He turned to Cooler who nodded to his Father-in-Law. *I'll take care of her. I promise* he said mentally to him.
The Priestess continued the ceremony, asking if both December and Cooler accepted each other as mates for life. Both answered, "I do".
The priestess took off December necklace and lifted her hands to the sky and chanted her incantation, holding the necklace high above her head.
"Oh mighty elders,
Here my plea,
Give you're blessing of unity
And turn the diamond before thee"
The diamond glowed and the light turned from white to purple in a matter of seconds. The priestess turned to the congregation and walked up to Cooler and December. She smiled a gentle smile, strength, importance and power in each step.
"Cooler, Son of King Cold and Queen Frostia, Prince of the Cold Clan, and December, Daughter of King Snow and Queen Avalanche, Princess of the Snow Clan. The elders have given their blessing upon your marriage by turning the diamond purple," She handed Cooler the necklace instructing him to place it around December's neck.
"To my Lord and Lady and our brothers and sisters gathered here this day. It gives me the pleasure of announcing that this couple have been bonded together before our elders. As Priestess of this planet I give onto you my personal blessing and announce that you are Husband and Wife in this world and the next," She turned to Cooler and bowed before doing the same to December and finally the statue of the elder of love. Turning back around to face the newlyweds she smiled to Cooler, "You may kiss your Wife."
Cooler turned to December and held her close. "Think you can handle an eternity with me?" he asked playfully.
December smiled touching her Husband's face, "I think I will learn to deal with it," she smiled as their lips finally met. The garden erupted into cheers.
"That's so beautiful….WAAAAAAAAAAAA!" The squadron cried, hugging each other.
"Pufftt…babies, eh boys?" Ginyu scoffed and turned to his men. Each of them was fighting to stop from bursting out into tears.
"Sorry Captain," Burter said tears in his eyes.
"Recoome promised Recoome that Recoome wouldn't cry," Recoome sniffed.
"I did too mate!" Jeice blubbed as his shoulders shook.
"But it's just so Beautiful," Guldo gulped. There was a moments silence before the 4 members of the Ginyu Force began crying and cuddled up to their Captain. Ginyu rolled his eyes and hit his forehead with his hand.
After a few moments December broke the kiss and as Cooler held her in those big strong arms of his and placed his forehead upon hers, she knew she had found her heart once more.
