10 seconds before the wedding (at the back of church)...
"Jade?"
"Yeah?"
"I'm nervous."
"You sure about marrying him?"
"Yes."
"Well then you'll be fine."
9 seconds before the wedding (at the front of church)...
"Skulduggery?"
"Yes?"
"I'm really going to take care of Violet."
"I know."
"I love her. I'm never letting her go."
"Sanguine?"
"Yes?"
"Welcome to our family."
The Wedding
Sanguine stared down the aisle at his soon-to-be-wife. She looked radiant... stunning. Her dark hair was in a curly bun, her lips were stretched in a broad smile and the dress was long and a bright white. Violet was still stood still while her bridesmaids walked down the aisle. Jade had her hair curled and she was wearing a dark purple dress. Sanguine saw Anton blink at her, shocked. Valkyrie was blushing in her matching long dress, her hair straightened and long, as Skulduggery stared at her.
"My best friend's growing up." He murmured. Sanguine smiled at that. Valkyrie sure had grown up since he first met her. And he'd grown to like her as a friend.
Violet started down the aisle, clutching her roses like a mad woman. She looked nervous: not a good sign. As Violet reached him and handed her flowers to Jade, Sanguine smiled even more happier than he'd been before.
"You look scared." He whispered.
"I don't like public speaking."
"We could skip the vows. Just say 'love you, darlin'."
"Could we?" Violet looked relieved. "I think I might shit myself if I have to say them all."
"Lovely." Sanguine kissed her cheek.
Jade stared at Anton. He was in his vicar outfit. He was damn sexy for a vicar. Valkyrie nudged her and she realised she was open-mouthed. She shut her mouth quickly but Dexter and Saracen saw her staring and shook their heads at her.
"Shut up." She mouthed.
"Not saying anything." Dexter mouthed back. Saracen grinned.
"You fancy him." Saracen mouthed.
"Do not."
Dexter and Saracen both nodded in unison like a couple of gay nodding dogs. Jade glared at them and turned back to the wedding.
"This is the awkward part. Anyone who has a reason why this marriage should not go forward, speak now or forever hold your hair." Anton looked at Fletcher. Ghastly looked at Fletcher. Tanith, from the front row, next to Violet's parents and Sanguine's grandma, looked at Fletcher. She had been invited to be a bridesmaid but she declined, saying that she'd been a bridesmaid two times and you know what they say - "three times a bridesmaid, never a bride.". Also she was Chief Family Looker Afterer. Valkyrie looked at Fletcher. Dexcen looked at Fletcher. Everyone looked at Fletcher.
"Forever hold your hair." Anton repeated. "Speak NOW or forever hold your HAIR." He grinned at Fletcher. "Guess nobody objects."
Fletcher looked disgruntled but he stayed silent. Skulduggery gave a little laughing noise.
" Do you, Violet Halliwell, take thee, William-Raymond Sanguine, to be your lawfully wedded husband to have and to hold for as long as you both shall live?" Anton said solemnly. "But," he whispered, "if she says no, don't worry, you can join me in the club of the jilted." He glared at Jade.
"I didn't jilt you. I never said yes to your proposal!" Jade couldn't help snapping.
"Well, that's just fine and dandy, ain't it, guys!" Anton said.
"Um, I do." Violet said loudly and the couple shut up.
"Do you, William-Raymond Sanguine, take thee, Violet Halliwell, to be your lawfully wedded wife to have and to hold for as long as you both shall live?"
"I do." Sanguine smiled at her.
"Well I know pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss YOUR bride. I don't have one to kiss. Jade."
Violet leaned forward and locked lips with Billy-Ray Sanguine, her new husband. Love burst inside her and she smiled in their kiss. When they finally emerged, there was a round of loud applause and Violet hugged him.
"I love you, Violet Halliwell, and I never will let you go." Sanguine said into her ear.
"Ditto."
"Ditto?"
"What's wrong with that?"
"I was expecting something more romantic."
"Ooh, well sorry, I'll give you romantic tonight." Violet smirked.
"Ew, too much info, go walk down the aisle." Erskine groaned.
"I'll never do that." Anton added.
"Poor you. Maybe I'll do it someday." Jade rolled her eyes at him.
Dexter giggled. "Who with though?"
"I don't know. Erskine?" Jade sighed. Erskine slowly backed away.
"I'm not ready for this commitment. I just want to find Ersketta!" He wailed and Skulduggery started cackling. Valkyrie stole his hat and he chased her round the church until she handed it back. Fletcher just stood there, eyes wide as he stared at Violet and Sanguine walking down the aisle.
"It happened."
"I warned you mate." Anton said.
"How?"
"FOREVER HOLD YOUR HAIR. I WAS TELLING YOU. WHO ELSE IS OBSESSED WITH THEIR HAIR?"
"Oh. Yeah. I got that clue. I think everyone did. My hair's awesome. Anyway you know I hate public speaking."
"This is a romantic speech. Everyone has to do three or four public speeches in their lifetime."
"Why are you so obsessed with breaking them up?" Jade frowned.
"I'm not."
"You told Fletcher to speak up and object."
"Don't want him to be heartbroken like I am."
"Hmm. Well he's very much like you."
"How?"
"He's in love with someone that he'll never get."
Anton glared at her and stormed off. The effect was ruined by him tripping over his robes then unable to open the door. But it was still very bitchy dramatic.
"Let the Wedding Party begin." Violet yelled as they all drove to the Sanctuary for the wedding party of the century.
"Whoop!" Sanguine screamed. Somewhere in Roarhaven, Fletcher hatched up an evil plan.