Chapter 13: Forever
The wedding of Sidney Raccoon and Alis Diamondfur in Wild River began with a cheerful fanfare made up of primitive tribal music. Then the old high priest came and started the ceremony, as the friends and family of the TTC and the Eloi were watching.
"Villagers of Wild River," he said. "We are gathered here on this joyous day of days, for the union of two of the most important people in the village--Sidney Raccoon, a valued member of the TTC from the aboveground, and Alis Diamondfur, the youngest child of Delwyn and Aerona Diamondfur." The crowd cheered wildly, until the high priest held up his paw to silence them. He continued, "And now, it is time for the couple to exchange their vows..."
The ceremony went nice and smooth, like all other special occasions should. Sidney and Alis exchanged vows and placed wedding rings--gold stone rings, to be exact--on each other's fingers. In an instant, they were now husband and wife.
"You may now kiss the bride!"
Sidney smiled and did just that. The crowd cheered once again, and the tribal music began to play more cheery music. Bert and Lisa, having witnessed the event, wiped tears from their eyes. They were very happy that they've gained another daughter-in-law.
"Congrats, Sid!" said Bert, hugging his son. "You did it! I know you and Alis are going to spend the rest of your lives together for a long time, like your mother and I just had."
"Thanks, Dad," replied Sidney with a smile. "And, of course, I owe it all to you who helped to arrange this union."
Then, Sidney parted away from his parents. He and Alis began to sing a song.
CUE SONG: "Forever"
SIDNEY: (singing)
Of all my good years on the force
And my years in the White House
I've never met such a pretty girl
Who's been quiet like a mouse
When I first laid my blue eyes on you
My throat felt like as if I swallowed glue
To behold something worth more than gold
ALIS: (singing)
Who would've thought an Eloi like me
Would find a perfect match--
A raccoon from the world above
To whom I can attach?
Even though we each live in a different time
There's absolutely no doubt that I'm
In love, with a creature from above
BOTH: (singing)
All the stars in the sky are smiling down on us
It's amazing how we get along without a single fuss
We're made for each other, like a sister and a brother
SIDNEY: (singing)
Now I know that primitive ladies are a plus!
ALIS: (speaking)
I know!
BOTH: (singing)
'Cause...
CHORUS:
Our love is forever
The bond nobody can sever
There's nothing more clever
Than two raccoons knee-deep in romance
Our love's forever
It's very plain to see
No matter where we go
Everybody here will know
That we're always meant to be together
Forever
BERT JR. (singing)
I always thought that just one day
That we'd be blessed with a kid
When Morgana ruined our happiness
I cried--oh, yes, I did
NOSE MARIE: (singing)
And now we have our Percy here
But don't forget, I'm expecting, dear
Just wait and see--we'll be a perfect family!
BRIGHT EYES: (singing)
I've never been so happy like this since I became a bride
ROCKY: (singing)
Yet here I am and here you are, with a baby growing inside
XOCHITL: (singing)
And I've never been this nice and calm
Now that I found out that I'll be a mom
BERT: (singing)
Oh, I feel so happy again! Come on, let the party begin!
CHORUS:
Our love is forever
The bond nobody can sever
There's nothing more clever
Than two raccoons knee-deep in romance
Our love's forever
It's very plain to see
No matter where we go
Everybody here will know
That we're always meant to be together
Forever
ALIS: (singing)
No matter where we go...
SIDNEY: (singing)
Everybody here will know...
BOTH: (singing)
That we're always meant to be together
Forever
Forever
SIDNEY: (speaking)
Forever...
Meanwhile, back at the temple in South Africa, Chris found out that Gerry had been spared and the goons he had sent out to kill him were defeated. Now he was furious. Scream asked him, "Is everything all right, Daddy?"
"NO!" Chris roared. "IT'S NOT ALL RIGHT! The TTC saved my ex-servant's life by defeating the troops I sent down there to kill him! They are definitely going down this time..."
"But Rayian Fox and his family will be here. Why don't you send them over there to get rid of the TTC?"
Chris thought for a moment. Then he smiled. "You know what, daughter? That sounds like a very good plan. Scream, go get Strawberry, Buns, and Flame, and follow me to the jet." Holding up a black ball of dark mist in his hand, he continued evilly, "I have a really big surprise for those Time Toon Jerks..."
