Hey everyone! I've finally defeated the villain known as 'High School Finals'! I finished them yesterday, but I had a bit of a cold, so I didn't really feel like writing, plus I was spending the day with my mom. But now I'm back. I hope this chapter's good since you guys had to wait like a week for it. Enjoy!
After the battle with Melanie and leaving the hospital, all the guests asked Megamind and Roxanne the same question: When would the wedding be now?
"How about we just have it tomorrow?" Minion suggested. Megamind and Roxanne looked at each other. "I could take the invisible car to the park shelters and pack up the food. It should still be fairly fresh, and we can have it tomorrow."
"I can help repair Rainy's dress," added Deb, "and I can get it fixed and cleaned by tomorrow."
"Well Roxanne?" Megamind asked, looking at his fiancee.
"Tomorrow sounds good to me," replied Roxanne.
"Then it sounds great to me," replied Megamind, smiling back. The guests cheered and started clapping. Heck, even people in the hospital waiting room were clapping. Everyone in Metro City wanted to see the couple finally tie the knot.
"Well then, tomorrow it is!" Megamind said, pointing a finger dramatically in the air. Everyone cheered again. Quickly, guests started to file out of the hospital. After all, they had a lot of work to do to get ready for the wedding the next day.
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Guests started to take their seats in the white chairs. The invisible cloth walls were taken down since the reporters and paparazzi of Metro City promised they would respect the couple's privacy.
Between the two sections of chairs, was a long blue carpet that led all the way to the altar. The priest was standing in the middle of course, holding a bible. Roxanne's three bridesmaids were on one side, while Minion was on the other. Above the wedding was a cloud of brainbots. But surprisingly, they weren't trying to play with anyone, or bite them, or disrupt the wedding. No, they just wanted to enjoy the show.
Just then, Megamind walked up to the altar, and stood beside Minion. He was still wearing the tux Minion had picked out for him, but instead of wearing 'the annoying cloth noose that refused to stay straight' (or at least that's how he put it), Megamind had decided to substitute it for a normal, black bowtie. The alien's green eyes were shining with joy and excitement. Minion looked down at his master. He had never looked happier.
Megamind looked at the crowd of people, of family and friends. His parents, smiling proudly, were sitting next to Aunt Deb, who looked about ready to scream out of happiness. Bernard still had his normal dull expression, but was smiling anyway. He was happy for his friends. Next to him was Music Man, who was wearing fake glasses and a brown suit and still had his beard. He blended in perfectly with the crowd. The ex-superhero was smiling as well. He thought Megamind maybe liked Roxanne back when he was still a villain, but never brought it up. But now, he could see clearly that they belonged together, and couldn't be happier for them.
Behind the rows of chairs, was a video camera and a wide screen tv. On the screen, was live footage of all his uncles from prison. They were all smiling. They had even dressed up for the occasion, wearing their cleanest orange jumpsuits and black bowties (Megamind didn't bother questioning where they got the bowties). And even the warden was there, giving just a small smile as he watched the wedding.
Megamind checked his watch. 12:00. "Minion," he whispered, "Code: It's time."
"Right Sir," Minion whispered back. Minion then bent down a little, and pressed a button on the stereo beside him. The wedding march started to play.
Everyone stood up and turned their heads. Cassidy, in her purple flower girl dress, started to walk down the aisle. She gracefully tossed white flower petals on the blue carpet. Vixen, the pink female brainbot flew behind her, tossing blue flower petals. About halfway down the blue path, two more people started to walk down it.
Roxanne's clean white dress flowed gracefully as she walked. Deb had done a great job, it looked as if Roxanne had never worn the wedding gown. A white veil was over her face, but Megamind could tell she was smiling. In her hands was a bouquet of flowers, in a rainbow of colors. Yellow roses -meaning friendship-, a couple acacias -meaning hidden love-, blue delphiniums -meaning fun and big hearted (perfect to represent her husband), orange blossoms -meaning eternal love, innocence and marriage-, and finally, a single blue rose. All these flowers made for a beautiful bouquet, and a perfect symbol of their story together.
Leading down her down the aisle, was Jon. He was smiling as well, wearing a black suit and tie. When the two reached the end of the carpet, Jon let go of Roxanne's arm. The two hugged, and then Jon took his seat next to his mother and sister, while Roxanne walked up to the altar, and stood in front of Megamind.
As the two smiled at each other, Megamind heard a sniff and a happy wimper from behind him. The priest opened up the bible, and started to read.
There are things in life you'll learn and
In time you'll see
Cause out there somewhere
It's all waiting
If you keep believing
"We are gathered here today, to witness the marriage of..." Minion quickly whispered something in the priest's ear. "..Ouwan Megamind and Roxanne Ritchi."
So don't run, don't hide
It will be all right
You'll see, trust me
I'll be there watching over you
As the priest read, Megamind barely heard him. He was smiling at Roxanne, thinking about all they've been through. Despite being a little freaked out by his arsonal of weapons the first time, she was never afraid of him. She was never a typical damsel in distress. She was strong, smart and beautiful. She was unique, and she was perfect.
Her blue eyes sparkled through the thin cloth of the veil, and almost made his knees go weak.
Just take a look through my eyes
There's a better place
somewhere out there
Just take a look through my eyes
Everything changes
You'll be amazed what you'll find
If you look through my eyes
"I, Ouwan," said Megamind as he slipped the wedding ring onto Roxanne's finger, "take you, Roxanne Ritchi, to be my beloved wife, to have and to hold you, to honor you, to treasure you, to be at your side in sorrow and in joy, in the good times, and in the bad, and to love and cherish you always. I promise you this from my heart, for all the days of my life."
There will be times on this journey
All you'll see is darkness
Out there somewhere daylight finds you
If you keep believing
Roxanne couldn't keep from smiling even if she tried. His green eyes shined with that same sparkle they had when she smiled at him, after she had turned off the watch and the Metro Man disguise. She slipped a wedding ring on his blue finger.
"I, Roxanne, take you, Ouwan Megamind, to be my beloved husband, to have and to hold you, to honor you, to treasure you, to be at your side in sorrow and in joy, in the good times, and in the bad, and to love and cherish you always. I promise you this from my heart, for all the days of my life."
So don't run, don't hide
It will be all right
You'll see, trust me
I'll be there watching over you
"By the power vested in me, by the city of Metro City, I know pronounce you husband and wife," said the priest, closing the bible and smiling, "you may kiss the bride."
Megamind lifted the veil over Roxanne's face. Now happily married, the two leaned in and kissed, the cheers of the guests, the happy mechanical barks from above them and a happy sob from Minion in the background.
Just take a look through my eyes
There's a better place
somewhere out there
Just take a look through my eyes
Everything changes
You'll be amazed what you'll find
If you look through my eyes
The two parted lips, and smiled at their friends and family, who were standing and clapping. They took each others hand and walked down the aisle. Parked in front of the wedding area was the invisible car, although it was perfectly visible because while it was still invisible, there were cans tied to the bumper and a sign on the back windshield that said "Just Married".
Megamind opened the door. "After you, Mrs. Mind," he said, with a sly smile.
"Wait one minute," replied Roxanne. She held the bouquet high in the air, and all the single girls rushed forward. The bride turned around, and tossed the bouquet over her head. Thanks to having a good throwing arm, the bouquet flew high up in the air and was caught by Vixen, who then dropped it into the hands of Cassidy.
"I caught it! I caught it!" Cassidy shouted happily. Megamind and Roxanne laughed with the crowd at the sight of the cute girl, and then got into the invisible car, where they kissed once more. They were officially Mr. and Mrs. Mind.
Take a look through my eyes
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The reception was a complete success. Despite the food being leftovers from the day before, it was still Minion's cooking, which made it delicious. There was champagne and wine for those who wanted to drink it, and there was also punch for those who couldn't or for the Azullons (it probably wouldn't have been a good idea to drink before flying a spaceship at thousands of miles per hour).
But the best thing to eat was the cake. Just like Minion had said, the wedding cake was white with blueberry flavored frosting. White frosting and blueberries also outlined the cakes. It had ended up being a five layer cake, and at the very top, was a homemade wooden figurine set of Megamind and Roxanne (Megamind had taught Minion how to make figurines out of soap, and making them out of wood wasn't much harder. Plus, the fish wanted the cake to be personalized).
"Minion, how on Earth did you make something this deal-ish-us?" Megamind said, his mouth halfway full.
"Yeah Minion, this is great!" added Roxanne, before taking another bite of her cake.
"Oh stop!" Minion said bashfully, smiling, "It's just a simple recipe I found online. But thank you!"
"Ahem, uh, hey everybody, can I have your attention?"
Everyone looked up at the stage. Music Man was standing next to the microphone. While everyone else was curious, Megamind was horrified.
Please don't sing please don't sing please don't sing please don't sing, Megamind thought to himself. They couldn't find a band they liked, so they hired a dj. Megamind just hoped the retired hero didn't bring an instrumental version of a song to sing with.
"Hey," said Music Man, flashing the traditional Metro Man smile despite being in disguise, "I think it's about time the new couple have their first dance." Everyone started to cheer and tried to coax Megamind and Roxanne into dancing.
Megamind turned to Roxanne, smiled, and held out his hand. Roxanne smiled back, and took the blue hand. The two walked onto the dancefloor, and a song started to play. They took each others' hands and started to sway. Megamind couldn't help but remember when they danced together in the Azullon Caverns.
"You're pretty light on your feet," Megamind said, remembering what she had said to him. Roxanne smiled.
"You're not so bad yourself," Roxanne replied. Megamind slowly turned her and then dipped her. Someone's been practicing, Roxanne thought as she was lifted back up. The two moved closer and continued dancing until the song was over. Once the first dance was over, others started moving to the dancefloor.
While the DJ couldn't really play the rock and roll music that had been Megamind's theme for who knows how many years, he played a varity of good music that was fun and easy to dance to. Lactea and Orion danced together, and Minion 'danced' with Cassidy (she said she had no one to dance with, so Minion had her stand on his metal feet and swayed her around).
Megamind's friends from Azullon danced a little as well. When the dj played "The Macarena", all the Azullons, including Megamind, were a little confused. But once the other guests showed them what to do, they were having a blast! Lactea was convinced that it would become the newest dance craze on Azullon.
But there were a few surprises on the dance floor. The first was when Kela was at the drink table.
"Excuse me, Miss?" Kela turned around. She saw a man she recognized from the wedding.
"Oh, ollo," she said. She paused for a moment. "Your name is Malcolm."
"Er, yes," said Music Man, wondering how she knew his real name, "Um, and you're Kela, right?"
"Yes, I am," said Kela. She pushed the frame of her glasses up a little, and looked up at the man, who was also wearing glasses, but she could tell they were fake. She has beautiful brown eyes. Kela blushed at Malcolm's thoughts. She couldn't help but smile.
"So, would you like to...?" Music Man tried to say, but Kela knew before he finished.
"Yes, I would," she said smiling. Music Man smiled back, and took her small blue hand in his big strong hand, and led her to the dance floor.
"They make a cute couple," Minion commented as he and Roxanne watched the two dance. Roxanne smiled. She could tell Music Man liked Kela, he was smiling more than when they were 'dating' (which was really him saving her).
"Yeah, they do," replied Roxanne, before taking a small sip from her drink.
The second surprise on the dance floor happened when Deb sat down at Roxanne's table.
"I've gotta say, Rainy," said Deb, "Megamind sure can dance. Maybe you two should go on that celebrity dance show."
Roxanne laughed. It was a fun thought to think about, but they didn't need anymore publicity. "Hey Rainy, who's that standing over there?" Roxanne looked where Deb was pointing, and saw Bernard, holding a glass of wine.
"Oh, that's Bernard," said Roxanne, "He's a friend of ours."
"I don't think he's danced all night," commented Deb. It didn't surprise Roxanne, Bernard didn't really seem like the dancing type. "I think I'll go fix that." And with that, Deb walked over to the blonde curator.
"Hey Bernie," said Deb.
"Actually, it's Bernard," replied Bernard.
"Well Bernard, this is a wedding," said Deb, "time to celebrate. You don't need to just stand here like a wallflower, get out on the dance floor!"
"I don't really dance," replied Bernard, dryly. Just then, the dj put on a new song and everyone heard a familiar keyboard tune.
I gotta feeling, that tonight's gonna be a good night
that tonight's gonna be a good night
that tonight's gonna be a good good night
"Well now's a good time to start," said Deb, smiling.
"What? Wait, Mrs. Ritchi," said Bernard as Deb dragged Bernard to the dance floor. The two started to 'dance' (Deb was doing most of the work), more couples started walking onto the dance floor. Even the brainbots flew over to the dancefloor. After all, who can resist dancing to 'I Gotta Feeling'?
"I love this song!" said Minion, quickly moving onto the dancefloor. Roxanne laughed, and quickly spotted her husband on the dancefloor.
I gotta feeling, that tonight's gonna be a good night
that tonight's gonna be a good night
that tonight's gonna be a good good night
As Megamind danced, he felt someone tap his shoulder. He turned around and saw his wife, smiling at him. He smiled back, and the two started to dance in a style similar to the style at the Megamind Museum opening.
The couple quickly took center stage on the dance floor, and by the end of the song, everyone was clapping.
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Even though the invitations said the wedding and reception would be from noon to four, it ended up lasting until almost nine o'clock. When the last person finally left, Megamind and Roxanne sat down at a table that had half a bottle of champagne on it. Roxanne poured some of it into two glasses, and handed one to Megamind. The two clinked their glasses and took a small sip.
"Looks like it's just the three of us left," said Megamind.
"Yep," said Roxanne. Only it felt like just the two of them because Minion was asleep. "Did you make sure everyone from Azullon got home alright?"
"Actually, my parents and the rest of the Azullon are staying at a hotel for the night. They were able to park their spaceships on the roof, and they'll probably head back to Azullon tomorrow morning." Everyone else drove home, except for Kela who didn't have a car, but was taken back to her apartment by Music Man (they hoped in a car).
Suddenly, they both heard a loud snore from behind them. Roxanne giggled at the sleeping fish, but then turned a little serious. "Are you sure he'll be alright?" Roxanne asked.
"Oh yeah, he'll be fine, he's drank before," said Megamind. Roxanne thought for a moment.
"But he only had a glass and a half of champagne."
"Yeah." I guess it makes sense, thought Roxanne, Minion is a small fish. It probably wouldn't take much to knock him out.
"Well, I guess we should start cleaning up," said Roxanne. She knew it wasn't a big deal because she knew Megamind would just dehydrate everything they didn't need and then dispose of it later. "But what about Minion?"
Megamind quickly signaled about six or seven brainbots. "Take Uncle Minion home, and be careful," said Megamind. The brainbots nodded. They had carried Minion's robotic bodies before, so it wasn't a big job.
After cleaning up the park shelters (which only took about five minutes), Megamind and Roxanne got into the invisible car, and headed home. Or so Roxanne thought. But she noticed that Megamind took a wrong turn, and didn't react to it at all.
"Megamind, where are we going?" Roxanne asked. Megamind just smiled.
"Oh, you'll see," he replied.
"So, you're not going to tell me?" said Roxanne, raising an eyebrow.
"My blue lips are sealed," replied Megamind.
"Oh, I'm sure I can figure out how to unseal them," said Roxanne, slyly.
"Temptress," replied Megamind.
They drove for about five more minutes until they came to an open field in the park. Roxanne had only been in this area of the park once. There was a giant hill here, and the city was planning on building a pool on top of the hill, but couldn't because of gopher burrows. Roxanne had reported on it (it was a soft news day).
"Why did you bring me here?" Roxanne asked.
"You'll see soon enough, my wife," Megamind said smoothly, although she could tell by his eyes that he was excited. They both stepped out of the car, and Megamind put his hands over Roxanne's eyes and led her up the hill.
You better not let me trip over a gopher burrow, thought Roxanne. They walked all the way to the top, and then to the middle of the hill. "Okay, we're here," said Megamind. He uncovered Roxanne's eyes. She gasped at the sight before her.
She saw stars. Thousands of stars, glittering in the sky like diamonds. She had never seen so many stars before, especially since she lived in Metro City, one of the biggest cities in the country. And in the middle of the sky, like a single spotlight shining down on them, was a bright full moon. It was all so breathtaking.
"How...how did you...?" Roxanne said, looking at all the stars.
"Minion and I found this place during one of our 'midnight robberies'," replied Megamind, "you told me once that you wanted to go stargazing, so I figured, what could be a better wedding present? Do, do you like it?"
Roxanne took Megamind's hand. "No, I love it. And I love you."
"I love you more," replied Megamind. Roxanne smiled.
"Is that a challenge?" she asked.
"Well, you were always a challenge to me," replied Megamind, "but I think I won in the end."
"So did I," said Roxanne, leaning close to him. The two shared a passionate kiss, held each other, and silently promised never to let go.
So, what do you guys think? Too fluffy? Good? Bad? Please tell me, I like reviews :) The songs in this chapter were "Look Through My Eyes" by Phil Collins (or Everlife depending on who you would rather listen to) and of course "I Gotta Feeling" by the Black Eyed Peas (If you live outside the US or have a Blackberry, there's a sweet Megamind tribute using this song on Youtube. It's blocked if you live in the US. Sorry).
Also, if this chapter felt a little lacking in the humor, I promise the next chapter will be funny. It's the honeymoon chapter :) Thanks for reading, and again, please review. Bye!