Argh, the end is here again! I would like to thank everybody who reviewed, because without you, this fic would be pointless! I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! Another huge hug and a round of appaluse to Emily for making this happen!!

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'Ladies and gentleman,' Swill called for attention. The hall fell quiet, all eyes on him. 'I'm the best man, so I think it's time I do my best to give Pete the most uncomfortable five minutes of his life. For the record, the most uncomfortable five minutes of Tegan's life will be coming later on this evening, courtesy of Pete.' He winked at the newly weds, a grin on his lips as laughter rippled through the hall.

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The Dragon and the Rose

Chapter Twenty Seven

Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau

Three years later

Waunlwyd was a beautiful place, but with all the fuss with the wedding, Pete didn't see much of it. Tegan, of course, had grown up here, and didn't need to see it.

But, they'd vowed to come for a proper visit after the honeymoon.

Now, they were stood in a dark room, disco lighting shining red and blue spots on the wall, the music loud and pumping through all the guests; most on the dance floor.

Rhys was sat at the end of the main table, Tegan's daughter Megan sat on his knee. She was three years old, with her sandy blonde hair pulled into pigtails. She looked beautiful in her white bridesmaid dress (which already had a grass stain at the bottom).

Rhys himself had changed a lot over the time Megan had been born. He'd turned from wild rogue to protective, sensible uncle.

Eight year old Charlie was dancing playfully with Jenny. She twirled, face full of glee. 'I love parties!' she yelled over the music. Charlie nodded, holding the hand of his one year old brother, Elliot.

'Me too!'

Ben, Steve and Shannon were there too. Ben seemed a little shy at first, before the nine year old spotted Charlie and ran over to join them. Elliot beamed, trying to pull away from Charlie's grasp, but Charlie, being the protective older brother, didn't let go.

'Ah, bless them,' smiled Lucy, resting her head against Bovver's arm. She stared at her sons, with a proud look on her face.

'What a couple of years it's been,' smiled Libby, sat on Swill's lap. His hands rested on her thighs.

'Remember that fish you had. Henry?' Pete grinned.

Libby laughed. 'I miss him. We should get another one.'

'As long as it isn't half dead already,' Swill replied.

'He wasn't half dead,' she replied. 'He just had character.' Lucy laughed, shaking her head.

'Sometimes, I wonder what Adam's up to,' the blonde said after a moment. 'Twat.'

'Adam?' frowned Tegan, sipping her champagne. Over the eight years she'd known Lucy, she knew pretty much every detail. Except for this one, it seemed.

'Before I came back to London, I had a boyfriend called Adam.'

'He was horrible,' put in Libby. Lucy nodded.

'Bov… scared him away.'

'You could say that,' he shrugged, downing his pint.

'Remember Chloe?' Tegan said, glancing automatically down at her arm, where the long pink scar resided. She shuddered and Pete put an arm around her.

'Let's think of the happier memories, yeah?'

'Like having Jenny,' smiled Libby, looking at her daughter.

'And the boys,' agreed Lucy.

'Shame it hurt so much,' laughed Tegan. 'I had to have stitches from the top of my-'

'Okay, too much information!' Swill exclaimed, covering his ears. The group laughed at Swill's expression, as Dave arrived back at the table with Red.

Things between them seemed to be going well. She was a little younger than he was, her red hair in a falling pleasantly around her shoulders, a friendly smile on her face.

'Have fun?' winked Swill, knowingly. Dave flicked him the finger.

'We only went to the bar.'

'You took your time,' agreed Ike.

''Ave you seen the fucking crowds gathered there? It was like trying to get into Woolies when it was closing.'

'I miss Woolworths,' pouted Libby. 'I really do! I remember buying CSI from there. Season 5 I think… real cheap…' she trailed off with a thoughtful sigh. 'Oh, I also got the Wii game too…'

Lucy laughed, shaking her head. 'It closed three years ago, Libby,' she reminded her.

'I still miss it.'

Pete left their conversation, shifting in his seat to kiss Tegan's cheek, before Megan ran over.

'Daddy,' she said simply, holding out her arms. Pete lifted her onto his lap as she reached out to snag a handful of crisps in a fist.

'Who the fucks that?' Swill said, sitting up and staring at the dance floor. The others frowned, trying to see who he was looking at.

'Who?' frowned Lucy.

'Him. Talking to Jenella.' Their gazes settled on a boy of about Charlie's age, hair in a comb over. He said something with a smile, before the two began to dance.

'Swill, he's a kid,' said Libby, resting back against him.

'So? What if he tries it on with her?'

'Jenny's seven. I'm sure she won't want anything.'

'Shall I go and push 'im over?'

'Swill!'

'What?' he asked innocently, before Jenny came running back. 'Who was that, Jen?'

She shrugged, reaching up to drink her glass of coke.

'I dunno,' she replied.

'A boyfriend?' he asked lightly.

'Daad!!' Jenny wailed. 'Mum, tell 'im! He's embarrassing me!' Lucy laughed.

'Ignore him. He's being silly.'

'Dad's always silly,' Jenny agreed, with a dramatic roll of her eyes before she hurried off. Next to come back to the table was Charlie, leading Elliot along.

'Elliot's thirsty,' he stated promptly.

'What do you want to drink?' Lucy asked, reaching for her bag to get the bottles.

'He wants water.'

'Do you Elliot?'

'He said yes.' Charlie had a thing about answering for Elliot. Lucy had tried to make him stop, saying that Elliot might want other things, but the small boy seemed content in having whatever his brother got for him. Pulling the water bottle out her bag, she passed it to him. Charlie pulled off the top and handed it to Elliot, who stuffed it in his mouth.

Charlie grinned, before pulling Elliot back to Jenny. Libby twisted on Swill's lap, kissing him on the lips.

'Let's dance, big boy,' she smiled.

'Big boy, eh?' Dave laughed.

'I wouldn't have married him if he wasn't,' Libby joked, getting to her feet and pulling him up with her. Swill quickly reached across the table to grab a sausage roll, before allowing her to take him to the center of the dance floor.

'I've never known anyone who takes food to eat while dancing,' Pete laughed with a bemused smile. Tegan grinned, before cupping his cheek and kissing him softly.

'You've made me the happiest man alive,' he grinned against her lips. Tegan smiled, melting into the kiss as butterflies filled her stomach. 'And I love you.'

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