I don't own these characters; Disney does. I do own Isabel, Kane, Isabella, Victoria, Cali, and Jennifer.
A/N: Part of this chapter is brought to you by an idea from Wifkala. Thanks for the idea.
11: Chemistry 211 — How to Combine Complex Molecules
Everything was in place for the trio's wedding. They had decided on most things and what they could not agree on, they left to the Moms, as they had taken to calling Ann and Isabel. Thanks to Kane's "money is no object," the extravagant wedding was put together in little more than three months.
Bonnie, Shego, and Kim had all agreed to a beach ceremony. Even though it was supposed to be an intimate affair with just their immediate family in attendance, they changed that because so much of Shego's extended family begged to come. Most of them could not believe that Shego of all people was getting married. The trio did not mind more people after they decided to forgo the tradition split of the wedding audience, instead having one mass audience to show that their families were one big family.
The reception would be in a large banquet hall right on the sparkling sapphire water. Three sides of the place had breath-taking views of the beach and ocean. Columns lined the area, giving it the feel of being in an ancient Greek temple, like the gods were blessing the party. Crystal chandeliers hung from ceilings with elaborate frescos painted on them. The floor looked like the ocean itself, complete with waves. The whole place glowed warmly when the sunset and that was the effect the trio were hoping to catch.
People began making their way to where the ceremony would take place. Trails of black sand marked the path that each bride would take to an intricately designed gazebo. Since the marriage was more symbolic than anything else, they had decided to use a person that they felt needed to witness their union and who would finally admit to just being happy for them to conduct the ceremony — Doctor Director. She had been at the bottom of a long list, but won out by simply not being related to any of them.
Doctor Director had put up a bit of fight, mostly not wanting to believe that Kim Possible of all people was in a relationship with Shego. Once she got over that, she had trouble grasping the concept that the three of them were in a relationship, but they were able to talk her into understanding that. Then, of course, she needed to point out that no place on Earth would recognize the union of three women to each other. Once she accepted the fact that the wedding was symbolic, she then needed to argue the first point again. She finally agreed when it became clear Kim was not going to give and was very intent on marrying Shego and Bonnie. They were going to get married.
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"Shona, I can't believe you're getting married," Isabella, Shego's grandmother, commented with a smile. She was now an addition to "the Moms," along with Kim's grandmother. Kane and James had tried to get added, but the brides refused on the grounds that they were dads and therefore not Moms. Of course, Kane was truly insulted and decided that he and James were "the Dads," but the "group" had yet to be officially recognized.
"You and me both," Shego replied with a smile of her own as her makeup was applied.
"You picked a beautiful dress," Isabella said.
Shego nodded. "Mommy actually helped pick this dress out." Her dress was pure white satin with elaborate lace designs. It was strapless with sweetheart neckline and the dress flowed out as if it was whipped cream.
"Hey, your mommy was not the only one that helped," Shego's aunt, Victoria, objected as she entered the room. "I also helped her get her hair done. Isn't it fucking fantastic?" Shego had her hair done in an up-do that was decorated with pearls.
"Well, it's nice to see my daughters aren't completely useless," Isabella stated with a smirk.
"Mommy!" Victoria whined, throwing in an exaggerated pout.
Isabella's blue eyes rolled while Shego snickered to herself. Victoria did not let that bother her and stepped closer to inspect her niece. Shego was almost done with her makeup, cutting it close. She had resisted having makeup done for a while for surprisingly insecure reasons. Her fiancées had to assure her that the makeup was not to hide her features, but to highlight them.
"What made you stop threatening to burn the makeup artist asunder? Your mommy get you to?" Victoria teased.
"I still have a lot of threats in me, Auntie," Shego remarked, holding up a fist.
"Yeah, but by the time you get out of that chair and away from your brides, I'll be home and you won't be able to walk for a month," her aunt pointed out.
Shego could not argue that one, especially since she hoped it was true. She zoned out briefly, imagining the honeymoon. It was going to be sweet! Her grandmother tapping her brought her out of the drool-inducing fantasy.
"What, Grandma? You're going to make me turn," Shego complained, doing her best to stay still to make things go smoother. Truth of the matter, she should not even be talking, but the makeup artist knew better than to tell her to stop.
"Do you have those things you need? Those traditional things?" Isabella asked with an arched eyebrow.
Shego snickered at the very vague term of "those things." She was not used to her grandmother sounding so unsure of anything, but she supposed it came from the fact that her grandmother had not gotten married. She wondered about the man who had two kids with her grandmother, but had not married her. She never asked about him. No one did. He might be an unhappy memory for Isabella and no one wanted to upset her.
"Hey, Grandma, did you want a traditional wedding?" Shego asked. She knew her grandmother wanted that for her daughters and her grandchildren.
Isabella stared at Shego for a long moment and the former thief felt like squirming in her seat. She had been trained not to ask her grandmother personal questions. If Grandma wanted them to know, she would tell them without prompting. Suffice to say, Grandma did not offer much personal information.
"No, I never wanted a traditional wedding. Hell, I didn't even live in the same house with the girls' father after they were born. It was enough to love him and have him love me," Isabella answered and Shego was convinced that the sentimentality of the wedding had brainwashed her grandmother. From the way Victoria's mouth hung open, Shego thought her aunt might pass out from the shock.
"Mommy…" Victoria whispered in a quivering tone.
Isabella smiled softly and patted Shego on the shoulder. "Just as Hans rarely have traditional weddings, we rarely have traditional relationships. We do what makes us happy. You're doing that, just like every other member of our family. Treat your mates properly and love them wholeheartedly. You never know how much time you have with them."
Shego only nodded, knowing her grandmother spoke from experience. She would definitely treat her Princess and Duchess like the royals they were. They had been through too much for her to start taking them for granted, especially after agreeing to marry them.
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Kim wished her mother would stop crying. It was making her nervous and she had said as much. Ann had tried to cease, but could only dial it down some. Thankfully, her grandmother kept it together or Kim was sure that she would have started weeping, too.
"I'm glad you're finally marrying Bonnie. Although, I expected something more traditional and less extravagant," her grandmother commented with a soft smile.
"Once Shego gets involved extravagant is pedestrian and her father wants to waste his entire fortune on us," Kim replied.
"I still can't believe you're involved in a polygamous relationship. I know you're adventurous, but I didn't think it went that far."
Kim chuckled. "It wasn't like I went seeking it out. It just happened."
Nana Possible smiled and shrugged. "That's how love is."
The redhead nodded a little, not wanting to risk her hair falling out of the up-do that she had, and guessed that had to be true. Her hair was done with a string of pearls, matching the color of her dress. Her dress had a single shoulder strap and very light pink design of lines running along the bodice and gown.
"This is pretty dress. Tell that savage Go to take it easy on it during the wedding night," her grandmother remarked.
"Nana!" Kim gasped and her grandmother just laughed.
Kim was happy with how well her grandmother seemed over her pending nuptials. She feared her grandmother might be too accepting, though, because she had been cracking jokes about the relationship earlier. Her grandmother would probably get along better with Shego's relatives than her own during the ceremony and reception. Still, Kim would take that over the continuing uphill battle she had with her father. While he was better now, he still had a long way to go.
"Do you need something new, borrowed, or blue?" Ann asked, sniffling and dabbing tears from her eyes. Apparently, Nana's inappropriate jokes would not break through Ann's emotional wall right now.
"No, we decided not to do that. We figured since we're not traditional, we wouldn't follow any of the traditions," Kim answered. It had been a theme it sorts for them, but she guessed that her mother assumed they would at least do the basics.
"So, your father isn't going to give you away?" Nana inquired with an arched eyebrow.
"No, he isn't. We decided against that tradition when Shego looked like we were crazy for suggesting that Kane give her away. She was actually offended. It didn't help that he was totally against the concept."
Nana's face scrunched. "Strange man. Why was he so opposed?"
Ann smiled and jumped into explain. "Kane said that the idea of giving his daughter away was ridiculous because he wasn't giving her away. He was keeping her because she'd always be his daughter and through this marriage, he was gaining two more. They were all gaining family, not giving it away or even joining another."
Nana nodded. "Smart man." The redheads laughed.
"Yes, he has his moments, but according to his wife, as well as my own experience, those moments are few and far between," Ann remarked and then glanced at Kim. "Remind me to tell him that."
Kim nodded and laughed more. "You guys are so mean to Kane. He's such a sweetheart."
Ann scoffed. "If you were in his age range, you wouldn't say that. The man deserves all of it and more."
Another chuckle escaped Kim. "You're starting to sound like Isabel."
"Well, she was right about him," Ann said.
Kim shook her head. She actually enjoyed the growing bond her mother shared with Shego's parents. She hoped her dad was able to do the same now that he was trying… more so than before. He had looked forward to giving her away until the idea was nixed. He had tried to hide his disappointment, but it was rather clear. His face was not very good at hiding anything. He had involved himself with other aspects of the wedding, though, making Kim a very happy bride-to-be.
"So, are you three walking yourselves down the aisle?" Nana asked.
Kim nodded. "Yes, we are. In a little more than fifteen minutes." The very idea that she would soon be married to the loves of her life made her heart beat rapidly. Standing before friends and family, proclaiming her feelings for these wonderful women for all to see and hear… she could not wait. She was ready for this, ready for this and the future. She hoped that her girlfriends felt the same.
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Bonnie felt like she was going to throw up… again. She had already lost her breakfast and from the way her stomach was rolling, she feared she would start dry heaving. She had never felt so nervous in all of her life.
"Should I get someone to get you some medication?" Isabel offered, rubbing Bonnie's back. It was a little soothing.
Chuckling, Bonnie shook her head, causing her delicate curls to sway. "No, I'll be fine. I think. Were this nervous when you married Kane?"
"Sorry, dear, but I doubt it. Had I been alert enough to be nervous, I won't have married the simpleton."
"But, you love him."
Isabel scoffed and folded her arms across her chest. "I tolerate him," she stated with the same amount of passion she would show if she was telling the weather.
Bonnie laughed again, expecting that nonchalant response. Shego was not as bad as her mother when it came to her love, anymore anyway. She supposed if they lasted as long as Kane and Isabel, almost thirty-five years, by then Shego would definitely be able to openly admit her love.
"Do you think Shego will tolerate me and Kim just the same?" Bonnie asked.
Isabel smiled and patted Bonnie bare shoulder. Bonnie was dressed in a wedding gown strapless pearl white dress that hugged her body until it fell just below her hips, belling into a crimpled gown. Her hair was decorated with pearls, like her soon-to-be-wives were.
"I'm certain. My little firefly loves you both so much. You'll all be fine. Just try to give me some grandkids soon. I can't turn sixty and not have grandkids. It's unheard in my family," Isabel declared quite seriously.
Another laugh escaped Bonnie. "You act like you're going to be sixty tomorrow. If Shego wants kids, then we'll definitely have them before she's forty."
"She better want kids," Isabel growled, making a tight fist. "In fact, if she doesn't then you better make her want to have kids, like you did with getting married."
"Let me enjoy being married for a while first."
"Well, if you must," Isabel sighed dramatically.
Bonnie chuckled again. Isabel smiled and patted Bonnie on the shoulder again. The tanned woman smiled brightly, feeling much better now.
"You look beautiful, Bonnie. I know we've gone through this before, but from this moment on my family is your family. While I would never think to replace your mother, I'll be there for you whenever you need me. We all will."
Bonnie smiled and had to inhale to avoid tearing up. "I know. Thank you for that."
Isabel laughed and waved the words off. "Don't thank me. In fact, thank you. You could've ended this whole thing with just a word to Kim so long ago, but instead you allowed Shego in and somehow grew to love her as Kim did. You're an amazing woman and you're about marry two more amazing women. So, let's get you out there and get you married."
Bonnie grinned and nodded. She looked at herself once more in the mirror. She could not believe she was standing there in a wedding dress. She had dreamed of the day, first as a child and then more detail with Kim. Now with Kim and Shego, it was about to become a reality.
"You know, this is possibly the greatest day of my life," Bonnie stated.
Isabel smiled. "Well, it gets better. We need to get out there and vows need to be said."
"Monique said she'd come when everything was ready. How do I look? Is my hair still all right?"
Isabel's smile only grew and her warm eyes glistened with actual tears. "You're fine, sweetheart. Perfect."
Bonnie could breathe easy now. A knock at the door let her know it was time. Her single bridesmaid, Monique, smiled as she opened the door and her heart beat just a little faster in anticipation.
"Let's go get you married," Monique declared with a grin and a fist pump.
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The music began playing, not the traditional bridal march, but a soft piano melody accompanied by a string quartet. The music was live with the small group playing close to the wedding platform. Their families and friends were all seated and watched the three paths of black sand.
The "bridesmaids" walked out first. Ron led Kim, Monique led Bonnie, and Joss led Shego. Cali wandered each path, not sure which of her humans she wanted to follow behind; of course, she settled on Joss. Joss had to fight Yori, literally, to be Shego's bridesmaid and, even though Yori had won the battle, she graciously gave Joss the space because it was the kind thing to do.
Each bride slowly strolled down the walkway, eyes forward to the platform where Doctor Director waited for them. Betty Director was dressed in an expensive, fitted black suit, paid for by Kane. The trio stood before her and she actually smiled at them.
"I hope this turns out how you want it to, Kim," Betty said in a low voice.
"It will," Kim promised with her usual confidence.
Betty shrugged. "Ladies and gentlemen," she addressed the crowd in a loud, commanding tone. "We have gathered here to bear witness to the union of these three… exceptional women, Kim Possible, Bonnie Rockwaller, and Sheshona Go. They have loved and struggled with each other for years now and have bonded not only their lives, but also their families. They have managed something that most couples have trouble with and they are intent on building on that. So, today in front of me and all of you, they will pledge their endless love, commitment, and continued support of each other. I believe each bride would like to say their own vows." All three ladies nodded as they turned to face each other.
Shego took a deep breath. "Kim, you were my princess before I even realized it. You changed my life in ways I can't even begin to describe from the moment I met you. I didn't realize it then, but you'd become the best thing to ever kick me in the face." She smiled and Kim laughed. "Oddly enough, that wasn't the hardest place you hit. You got in my head and in my heart and I never want you to leave. You've stood by me on my darkest day and made the sun come out, even when you really shouldn't have, even when I was being stubborn or stupid or just spiteful. The day you took me home… I'm surprised I didn't hear angels singing because I got to meet the second love of my life and feel another warm light shine on me." Emerald eyes focused on Bonnie. "And, I merely mean second in the timeline because you are equal in my heart, Duchess. Also, an equal pain in my ass." This was said with affection and earned a smile from Bonnie. "You're just as much a mystery to me as Kimmie is as far as my affection for you. I don't know when the annoyance turned into love and it doesn't really matter because I love you both with every ounce of my being. I promise to spend the rest of my life showing you just how deeply that love runs and how wonderful and special you two truly are. I will spend all my day protecting you and keeping you safe. I will take on you miseries and bring you through your pain. Just as you brought light into my life, I will do my best to shine mine in yours. I will do my best to bring you joy and celebrate your victories with every bit of energy I can muster. I will be there for both of you through everything. I will love you always." They all smiled and a tear rolled down Bonnie's cheek. Shego reached out and gently wiped it away with her thumb.
Kim took a deep breath and let out a shaky laugh. "I hope I don't forget what I want to say after that," she said, her voice trembling a bit. She had to take another breath. "Okay, Shego, Bonnie, I never would've thought I'd be lucky enough to have two beautiful, phenomenal women fall in love with me, even though I can do anything, including falling in love twice. You're both the world to me, more than the world really. I can do anything for both of you. I would do anything for both of you. You were my legs when I couldn't walk, my hands when I couldn't touch, and my hearts when all I could feel was pain and anguish. You pull me out of the dirt when I'm down and lift me even higher when I already stand tall. You are the air that I breathe, the blood in my veins, and the passion that sparks me into action."
Kim reached out and took the hands of both of her lovers. They were quivering, which was fine because she was, too. They both had to take a breath while Kim smiled at them and continued.
"I vow to do everything in my power to keep you happy, content, and joyous. I will always be there for you, through any and everything in life. I will cherish you now and for all eternity," Kim announced. More tears came from Bonnie and Shego's mouth trembled. "I will always love both of you."
Bonnie had to carefully wipe her face, not wanting to mess up her makeup. "I must look a mess," she sniffled.
"You're beautiful, Duchess," Shego whispered.
"As always," Kim added.
Bonnie laughed a bit and gave them a tearful smile. "You two have to say that and I have to say this. When I was younger, I had always imagined some Prince Charming would rescue me from my household and whisk me away to a better life in a grand castle and spoil me rotten… more rotten than I was anyway. I was surprised when said prince ended up being a princess, especially Kim Possible. I had always been so horrible to you, but you were able to look beyond that because you're so… well, you. You're just so wonderful. Marvelous really. You were able to be my friend and then beyond. You brought out so much good in me, pushed me to follow my dreams, and just stood by me to make sure I knew that things would get better. I doubted I could possibly love someone as much as I love you. I love you so much that even when it hurt, when I knew you loved someone else, I was able to accept it as long as I still had part of you. And then, suddenly, she was in my life as well as yours, in my house, in my space, and slowly in my heart. Of course, she was also on my nerves."
Shego smiled at that. A couple of people laughed. They probably had first hand experience in how challenging Shego could be.
Bonnie smiled and pressed on. "But, I finally understood how you felt, Kimmie. My heart had not split down the middle or given her a bigger or smaller piece. My heart merely housed another with you and continues to do so, and will do so until the end of time as far as I am concern. I will be here through all the strange things you both get us involved in, as well as any normal matters. I will be there to share and celebrate with you all of your achievements. I will be there to hold and embrace you whenever you need it. I will stand through sickness, health, and arrests that I know are sure to come. I will always be here for both you. I will love you with everything inside of me until the end of time. You're my world, my family, my loves."
"Always," Shego and Kim promised. They all turned their attention back to Doctor Director.
"The rings," Doctor Director announced.
Monique handed the ring to Bonnie, Joss handed hers to Shego, and Ron handed the last one to Kim. The original plan had been to include Cali in ceremony by allowing her to carry the rings, but she seemed to think they were toys. It did not help that she had almost eaten one. The brides face each other.
"Place the rings on your fingers and say 'with this ring, I thee wed," Doctor Director instructed them.
While repeating the words, Kim put her ring on Shego's finger, Shego put hers on Bonnie's finger, and Bonnie placed hers on Kim's finger. They had considered two rings again, but since Bonnie planned to wear all of them on her finger, they decided not to weigh her left hand down. So, they all had one identical wedding band made of white gold with an emerald, ruby, and a blue diamond.
"You may kiss the brides," Doctor Director announced.
They leaned in for a rather chaste kiss between all three of them; they would save the extreme affection for the honeymoon. Their family and friends cheered. They smiled as they turned to face everyone, holding up their left hands to show off their rings. Shego was surprised to see her mother actually crying. Kim was not surprised to see her mother crying.
"Let's go celebrate," Bonnie announced. There were cheers all around for that.
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On the way to the reception, which was only a few yards from the wedding, Kim and Shego noticed an odd thing. Their grandmothers were watching each other, as if waiting for the other to make a move. Kim and Shego glanced at each other.
"Do you think they know each other?" Kim asked.
"Probably, but I hope they're not old enemies or can at least wait until we leave before they try to kill each other," Shego remarked.
"They wouldn't ruin our wedding if they are enemies," Bonnie argued. Her wives did not dispute that, but they hoped their faith was not misplaced.
Their grandmothers thankfully took their seats without starting any trouble. The brides sat at the front of the room on a high platform with their backs to the wall. Their chairs almost resembled thrones, but they were completely white. They had to sit through almost a dozen speeches.
"People are going to be drunk from toasting at this rate," Shego remarked as they raised their glasses again. Her wives laughed and did the same.
When the speeches were done, the trio shared a spotlight dance and then the party began. Kim and Shego found themselves curious because their grandmothers were sitting together. They could not help joining the pair, who looked at the newlyweds.
"Excuse me, Nana, but you know Shego's grandmother?" Kim inquired.
"I used to kick Gwen's ass on the daily basis when she trained with Shaolin monks," Isabella answered, giving Kim's grandmother a teasing smile.
There was a scoff. "Still delusional, Izzie."
Isabella growled. "Don't call me that. You're not too old to get your ass kicked right now."
"Aren't you too old to do it? What are you, ninety now?" Nana smirked at Isabella.
"I was wondering the same about you."
Kim and Shego left their grandmothers to banter, hoping it would stay that way, and went to find their other wife. Bonnie was cornered by Isabel, who was hugging the lawyer as if it was the only thing she could do. Shego stepped over with the intent of saving Bonnie from her clearly emotional mother, but only offered Isabel more targets. Isabel threw her arms around them and then Ann came from nowhere, almost as if it were a trap. The brain surgeon joined the group hug.
"This is creepy," Shego muttered, wondering if there was a way to break free without hurting anyone. She doubted it.
"I like it," Bonnie admitted, which was not a surprise.
The Moms pulled back and smiled at that. Bonnie smiled right back at them and Kim did the same. Shego grimaced slightly, wondering what new, completely out of character thing her mother would do. She was going to be very happy when she and her mother could finally go back to normal.
"You don't know how happy we are with you three," Isabel said.
"No, Mommy, the creepy group hug says a lot more than you think," Shego assured her.
Isabel chuckled. "I'm just so happy. Now, I want to be clear that I consider you my daughters now," she told Kim and Bonnie.
"Same here." Ann told Bonnie and Shego. Both statements were unnecessary because they all knew where they stood with the Moms, with their fathers, too.
"Please, I want you both to know, I'd be honored if you called me Mommy, like my other kids," Isabel said.
"And I'll be Mom," Ann said with a grin.
Bonnie practically bounced, overjoyed with the proposal. Kim smiled and nodded. Shego sighed and rubbed her forehead.
"Fine, Mom," the eldest of the trio gave in. It was not a battle she could win, after all.
"Great," Ann chirped.
"You were supposed to be the normal one, Mom," Shego remarked. Ann chuckled and stuck her tongue out at Shego. The former villain smiled.
Shego was happy that Ann was so accepting of her because she knew she still had a long way to go with James. He had been good while they were planning the wedding, but he had not really paid much attention to Shego. If he had to address one of them, he would go to Kim or Bonnie. She wondered if she should talk to him. She was not sure what she should say to him, if she should say anything to him. Maybe she needed to wait for him to come to her.
Waiting turned out to be the better idea because James approached Shego as soon as she was alone. He merely stood next to her for a few long seconds. She hoped he was not purposely trying to make her uncomfortable, not that it worked. She glanced at him and resisted the urge inch away. Okay, maybe it worked a little.
"It was a beautiful ceremony and this reception is something else," James commented. The scenery alone was glorious, but the food, service, and the fact that everyone was enjoying themselves made things seem beyond description.
Shego nodded. "Well, my dad paid for most of it. We all planned it out with help from the Moms. But, thanks for saying so."
"I know you and I don't have much of a relationship, but I'd like to work to change that. Kim and Bonnie seem to have a lot of faith in you and I have a high opinion of their thoughts. They see something in you that I want to see and believe in. I want to know they're in good hands with you," James admitted.
Sighing, she scratched her head. "I don't know what more I can do, Doctor Possible. It's been years for you to see that I'm there for them, through thick and thin. I'll protect them with my life. I'll do anything to make them happy and I'm sure I've shown that over the years, but you've chosen to ignore that. So, what are you going to start taking notice of things I do now?"
"No, now, I'm going to start talking to you, interacting with you. Now, I'm going to start talking to your parents, maybe even spend some time with your father considering how close Ann and Isabel are. I'm going to really try now. This isn't lip service to you. This is a pledge to myself. So, what are your plans for the honeymoon?"
Shego shrugged. "We're flying to a nearby island to spend about a week just lying around and then we're going to go to Paris. Turns out the Duchess has never been, so Kim and I figured a honeymoon would be the perfect time for her to become familiar with the city."
He nodded. "How long will you be in Paris?"
"Probably another week. We're not going to be on honeymoon for more than two weeks because Kim doesn't want to leave her students alone for long considering the fact that she's only been back for less than a year."
"Sounds like a good idea. I hope it all turns out well."
"It will. Excuse me, I need to go mingle with some of my family members before they start to feel snubbed."
He smiled a bit, looking a little uncomfortable. "Of course."
Shego walked off, trying not to look like she was making an escape, even though she was. She was happy that he was going to try to talk to her more and get to know her, but she did not want to spend her reception forcing conversation with her pseudo-father-in-law. She would deal with him and see if he was serious back when they were done with their honeymoon.
"Oh, my god, Shona, I can't believe you're married now!" a very familiar voice squeal from behind her.
Shego turned around to see her dear, old friend Jennifer approaching. Beside Jennifer was an attractive, petite woman that Shego guessed was either a girlfriend or spouse. Turned out, she was right if the ring on the woman's finger meant anything. Shego smiled at Jennifer.
"Hey, there Shona. Thanks for inviting me," Jennifer grinned. "How a closet case like you snagged two gorgeous women is going to remain a great mystery to me." She made a show of rolling her eyes.
Shego snorted. "You're just hating. Besides, why are you clocking what I have when you have to worry about someone?" Emerald eyes glanced the small woman next to her friend.
"Oh, sorry. Shona, meet my wife, Julie. Julie, meet my former shadow, Sheshona," Jennifer teased.
"It's a pleasure to meet you," Julie said, reaching out to shake Shego's hand.
"Wait, did you say wife? I invited you to my wedding only to find out that you played me on yours?" Shego demanded.
Jennifer rolled her eyes. "Not hardly. We eloped after our mothers almost killed each other on trying to plan out the wedding. So, we decided to give them different targets, namely us, after we eloped."
"Oh, so now you're stuck with Jennifer, huh? I feel sorry for you," Shego said to Julie.
Julie chuckled. "Don't worry. I know how to keep her in line. Let me say, it was a beautiful ceremony. I thought Jennifer was making it up when she said that you were marrying two women."
"Nope. I somehow got two great ladies to fall for me," Shego boasted.
"You're very lucky. Look, I don't want to keep you from being with your wives and I don't want to have deal with this one teasing you on your wedding day, so feel free to escape anytime," Julie said with a smile.
Shego grinned and turned to her friend. "She's a keeper. Don't blow it."
"You, too," Jennifer replied with her own grin.
She nodded and then scanned the crowd for her wives. Before she managed to find one of them in the large hall, Hego came out of nowhere, which was an amazing feet for someone his size. They ended up falling into some near by seats after he expressed a desire to talk to her for a moment.
"What's on your mind, Hego?" Shego inquired.
"Well, first I want to congratulate you on this amazing wedding. I'm happy for you," Hego admitted.
She laughed. "I guess there is a first time for everything."
"Well, there's a little envy."
"At least you can finally say it out loud," she stated. Envy had been his biggest sin as far as she could tell and it dragged both of them down dark paths.
He gave a little shrug. "I always thought that by now, I'd be married and have kids. I mean, I feel over-the-hill for it compared to everyone else in our family. I mean, by my age, Mommy and Daddy had all of us."
"Yeah, and we drove them crazy. You do things at your own pace. That's how you've always lived life. That's how they taught us to live life," Shego pointed out. They were never on anyone's schedule. They did their own thing all the time.
"I guess you're right. Still, I'm really happy for you, Shona. I mean that," he stated.
"Thanks, Hadrian." They both smiled at each other. She doubted she had felt so good after speaking to her brother in over twenty years. She was not the only happy talking to a brother.
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Johnnie hugged Bonnie tightly and as soon as he let her go, Brick hugged her. She groaned in Brick's embrace because he was still as big as always. She laughed to herself, thinking about to high school when they used to hug often and he never held her as tightly then as he did now.
"I can't believe you're married now," Brick said.
"I can't believe you won't make an honest man out of my brother. You've been together longer than I have with Shego," Bonnie stated with a teasing smile.
Brick waved her off. "He won't accept a ring."
"I've seen what married life does to relationships. I'm not interested in that. I hope things work out for you, Bonnie. You guys are probably already settling into the lesbian death bed anyway, so it should be fine," Johnnie playfully remarked.
Bonnie scoffed. "I don't think Kim and Shego know there is a lesbian death bed."
"Too much information, sis," Johnnie laughed.
"You brought it up!" she pointed out.
"That was very foolish of me," Johnnie admitted, putting his hands up in surrender.
Bonnie laughed and spoke with her brother for a while before they somehow drifted apart. She hoped she ended up near him again because she wanted to talk to him. They were doing so much better now, taking time out of their schedules to have lunch once a week, speaking on the phone just as often, and she wanted to continue building on that. She went about mingling, though, since it was the proper thing to do.
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Shego saw a chance to make herself useful by saving Bonnie from Heather, who seemed to have the lawyer cornered. She was not worried about Heather hitting on Bonnie now. Heather was happy involved with Shego's cousin, Francesca, according to Francesca anyway. Still, Bonnie looked like she was trying to ease away from Heather and the actress did not seem to want that to happen.
"Duchess, there you are. The Princess was looking for you to dance with her," Shego said as she put her arm around Bonnie's waist.
Bonnie grinned. "Oh, well, it is her wedding, so I wouldn't want to disappoint her." She then turned to Heather and put on the most transparent pout that Shego had ever seen in her life. "I'm sorry, but I need to go dance with Kim. Wife and all you now," Bonnie said and then allowed Shego to lead her away.
"I'm guessing that was the right thing to do," Shego commented with a smile.
"God, yes! I didn't expect her to be here. Did you tell Francesca it was all right to bring her?"
"Francesca didn't ask because the invite did say 'plus one.' That's her girlfriend, so you figure that's going to be her 'plus one.' Was she bothering you?" Shego glanced back at Heather and then focused on her new bride again.
Bonnie sighed and shook her head. "Not really. She's just annoying now. She just went on and on about her relationship with Francesca. I get it that they're happy, but she just wouldn't stop. I couldn't even get a word in. Now, I really do want to have a dance with my wife. Where is she?"
"Uh… right here," Shego said with a grin.
Bonnie laughed. "The one who will dance with me without making it seem like some great burden and I owe her all the world for deigning to stand up with me."
A light chuckle escaped Shego. "Oh, that one."
Shego glanced around and spotted Kim, huddled up with her oldest and closest friends. They were all smiling and patting Kim on the back. Shego led Bonnie over and the congratulations were extended to the other two brides.
"You three sure know how to throw together a wedding and reception," Monique commented.
"We had help from our moms, but thanks," Kim said.
"What about help from me?" Kane wailed as he came over, grabbing all of the brides into a bear hug. They all groaned as he squeezed them with his powerful muscles.
"Daddy, stop," Shego strained, trying to pull away from him.
"No, I love you ladies so much! You're my girls!" Kane declared.
Bonnie laughed. "So, we can call you 'Dad'?"
Kane grinned. "Brilliant! But, my kids call me 'Daddy.' I know it might seem creepy to you and Kim, but just throwing it out there. I already know that Isabel told you to call her 'Mommy.' We can match, if you're okay with that."
Bonnie actually kissed Kane on the forehead. "Okay, Daddy."
"Oh, my god!" Kane squealed like a delighted child and held them tighter.
The brides all laughed, but it was nice to know they were all so accepted by each other's families. Bonnie was especially taken with it since she never really had a loving family before. She squeezed Kim and Shego when they were on their own again.
"What is it, baby?" Kim asked curiously.
"I'm thankful to you both. You've given me more love than I thought possible and you've given me this great family. I don't think you'll ever know how much I appreciate that," Bonnie explained.
Shego snorted. "You thank us now, but wait until my parents are getting on your nerves. You'll learn."
Bonnie scoffed, but she did not argue with her wife. They mingled for a little while longer before deciding to get the cake-cutting out of the way. Once the cake was cut, the brides decided that it was time to depart. Cali remained behind; Joss volunteered to watch her. They figured they would be lucky if Cali came back to them when they returned.
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The trio was completely alone on a private beach. Bonnie and Shego sunned themselves while Kim frolicked in the sparkling sapphire water. They were all completely nude, having spent much more out of clothes than they had in them for the past few days. It was amazing.
"Do we really have to leave here? Can't we just live here?" Bonnie wondered aloud with a content purr.
"We still have to get you to Paris, but if you're serious, we can start seriously redesigning the bungalow," Shego replied. The "bungalow" as she called was a one-story beach house as far as her spouses were concerned.
Bonnie seemed to think on it, but as Kim emerged from the water, she lost her train of thought. Kim had a golden tan that somehow made her muscles more defined and Bonnie had spent a lot of time tracing the cuts with her tongue and fingertips. She refrained from doing just that as Kim collapsed onto of Shego, who did not tan no matter how much she sunbathed, but that did not stop her from lying in the sun all day with Bonnie.
"Swam yourself out?" Shego chuckled as Kim tucked herself against the older woman.
Kim made a noise, but did not say anything. Her wives chuckled and smiled tenderly. Bonnie reached out and caressed Kim's back.
"Do I look this cute collapsed against the two of you?" Bonnie asked with a smile. Sometimes, she wished she was as strong as they were, so she could see how it felt to be on the receiving end of this.
"Oh, god, when you and Kimmie cuddle on the couch…" Shego only groaned and shudder at the thought.
Bonnie laughed. "I wish I could have one of you collapse on me."
"Kim's solid muscle," Shego cautioned Bonnie, in case the lawyer got any ideas. Kim looked like she was the smallest out of them, but she was dense.
Bonnie chuckled. "Oh, believe me, I know."
Silence settled between them and they just enjoyed their time together. Kim cuddled into Shego while Bonnie stroked Kim's back. Shego put an arm around Bonnie, pulling her a little closer. They all would have liked to stay like that, but as the sun was setting they knew they would have to get up. Just as the sun had to set, eventually they would have to return home and they were fine with that.
They were fine with their lives, with their friends, and with their family. They expected things to remain that way. Sure, there would be bumps in the road, but they were certain that they would get through those. They had made vows and they would take those just as serious as any legally married couple. They were there 'til death do part.
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Next time: Bonnie has a birthday party.