Chapter Five:

"Stay still Norah!"

"I can't!"

"You can," Marcie cried placing her hand on my head, "and you will."

"Marcie how'd you get married, I feel like I might pass out, I'm so nervous."

Marcie laughed, "I felt the same way baby sister. So I don't know."

I bit my lip, "What if Ike forgot?"

"He didn't forget, I just saw him," Marcie sighed.

"What if-"

"What ifs don't happen dear." I looked in the mirror to see my mom come walking in lugging the white garment bag. "Your dress," She announced.

I sighed, "Momma how did you get married?"

Mom shrugged, "Breathing? I guess and the fact I loved your father."

Marcie pulled the curler through my hair, "She asked me the same question mom, I told her I don't know."

Mom tossed the garment bag over the chair, "All my babies are grown up, that makes me old," She glared at Marcie, "And of course this one had to have kids which call me grandma. So old."

I laughed, "Mom we still love you."

"Yea and you break my heart the most, I remember you being a baby just yesterday. Thought that your purple pants actually matched everything."

Marcie stuck out her tongue, "Thanks a lot mom. Feeling the love. And if Norah is old, I'm old making you older."

"Shut up!" My mom laughed.

"Can we focus on my hair?" I asked.

Marcie rolled her eyes, "Calm down sis, I still have to dress myself too. Thanks for letting me be a bridesmaid."

I rubbed my arms, "I'm so nervous. I'm going to vomit."

Marcie jumped back, "Not on me!"

I rolled my eyes, "Do my hair!"

"Don't vomit on me!"

"I'm not!"

"Girl," Mom said, "cut it out."

Marcie waved the hair curler, "Yea, yea. Where's Parker? He came to see me why shouldn't he see Norah."

Mom shrugged, "I left him and your father home alone."

"MOM!" I cried, "They will sit down in front of the TV and forget about my wedding!"

My mom opened her mouth to respond when the door busted open. "Did I hear something about TV? What kind? Football?"

"Shut up Parker," Marcie laughed rolling her eyes.

Parker smiled and stepped up behind Marcie, "Hey Norah."

I meet his eyes in the mirror, "Parker."

Parker reached for my head and Marcie slapped his hand, "Don't touch my art work! I'll bite your hand off."

"I love you too Marcie," Parker said and then he bent down beside my face, "I think Marcie is going a little crazy," He whispered.

"I heard that! And I'm holding a curling iron."

"Now Artemis why'd you let Marcie hold a curling iron?"

"Dad!" Marcie and I cried.

"Hey girls," My dad said stepping up behind Marcie, "how's it going?"

"Stressful," I said.

"Fine," Marcie said.

"Crazy," Parker answered.

My dad laughed, "Crazy fine stressful. Ah. Weddings."

My mom laughed, "Remember ours?"

"How can I not. I thought your mother's eyes were going to fall out."

Parker smiled, "Marcie was going to bite my hand off dad. Just for touching Norah's hair."

My dad laughed, "Ah Parker, maybe we should get out of here. To the safety of the guy side!"

Parker kissed my cheek, "Love you baby sister."

"Don't forget you have to walk me down the aisle!" I called to my dad.

"Yea! Yea! I know, tomorrow! I'll be there!"

"DAD!"

"Just kidding!"

"Finally they are gone, time to finish this hair!" Marcie cried. She ran the curler through my hair again.

My mom cleared her throat, "I'm going to go get yours and my dress Marcie. I'll be right back."

"Okay."

My mom nodded and walked out of the room.

I sighed.

"Are you still nervous?" Marcie asked.

"Yea."

"You shouldn't. You know Ike asked you. He wants you to be here today."

"Sure. Yea, then why do I feel like throwing up."

Marcie laughed, "I felt the same way. So I don't know."

"Thanks."

"Welcome," Marcie said stepping back, "I'm finished."

I looked in the mirror and smiled, "It looks amazing."

Marcie smiled, "I'm glad."

I turned around and hugged Marcie, "You are the best sister ever. I love you."

Marcie hugged me back, "I love you too baby sister."

I let go and smiled, "Not much of a baby anymore am I?"

Marcie laughed, "Nope."

"I'm back!" My mom cried walking into the room, "Here you go Marcie. And let's get you into your dress Norah."

I nodded, "Okay."

My mom unzipped the garment bag and pulled out the dress. It was a simple, tight fitting dress, a mermaid with tons of beading. "Now how do we get this on without messing up your hair?" My mom asked eyeing my t-shirt.

I shrugged, "Carefully?"

Mom sighed, "Okay come on let's get you in it!"

I pulled of my t-shirt and pants and mom grabbed the top of the dress, "Step into it." I did and slowly we tugged the dress up. Then mom tied it all up. "There," Mom sighed, "You look beautiful."

"You do."

I turned around and smiled at Marcie, "You aren't even looking!"

Marcie huffed and continued to do her makeup in the mirror, "I trust mom."

I stuck my tongue out at her.

"I saw that."

I rolled my eyes and turned to my mom, "Are the other bridesmaids getting dressed?"

My mom nodded, "You want me to go get them?"

"Please."

Mom nodded, "Okay be right back."

Marcie stepped back from the mirror, "This makeup look fine?"

"Sure."

"Time to get in my dress then," Marcie said walking over to her garment bag, she unzipped the bag that held the yellow bridesmaid dress and she slid it on. "I look amazing don't I?"

"You do darling."

Marcie spun around to meet the smiling face of Zuri. "Zuri!"

Zuri smiled, "Marcie!"

They hugged and rolled my eyes. Zuri looked over Marcie's shoulder and smiled, "Oh Norah!" She then hugged me.

"Zuri, you can't kill the bride by choking her," Vanessa laughed appearing beside Marcie with Farah and Janette.

I smiled, "Hey guys."

Marcie looked at Vanessa and Farah, "Oh my," She sighed, "weren't you guys just babies?"

Vanessa rolled her eyes, "I was twelve when you started dating my brother excuse me."

"And I was seven," Farah laughed.

My mom looked up, "Marcie don't even start with you being old. I've known all these girls since they were babies and now all of you are grown."

Marcie started to say something when the door opened. "Is everyone ready?" My dad asked poking his head in.

I nodded, "Yep."

"Good because we have only a few more minutes," He stepped inside and shut the door.

I walked over to him and dad kissed my head, "Baby girl, I love you."

"I love you too daddy," I said hugging him.

Marcie sighed, "Guys we better get moving!"

"Bridesmaids first," My mom said, "Wally get on her left, I'll be on her right."

I swallowed. "Just breath baby sis," Marcie said as she walked past me.

I nodded and from outside music started to play. "Go ahead girls," My mom said and Marcie yanked open the door. She walked out with Zuri, Janette, Vanessa, and Farah following right after. The music picked up and became louder, "That's our cue."

I nodded and took my dad's arm, "Let's go."

And together we stepped out the doors. Every one turned around and stood up. I took a deep breath and tried to find friendly faces in the crowd.

Bat Canary.

Green Arrow.

Batman.

Others blurred past and I swallowed hard and then we were stopping. Ike's smiling face stared at me.

I gave him a weak smile.

"Hello beautiful," He whispered taking my hand.

"Hi," I whispered back.

"You may be seated!"

In a rustle of dresses and suits everyone sat down. I glanced quickly at my mom who smiled.

I bit my lip and turned back to Ike.

"Please repeat after me."

And that was all it took I started crying, tears of joy. And could only mange to choke out my vows and I do.

"You may kiss the bride."

"I love you," Ike whispered and then he pulled me to him and we kissed.

The crowd started clapping and Ike and I broke apart and turned to face them. I glanced over at Marcie, who of course was in tears. "Ready?" Ike asked.

I smiled at him, "Yes."

LIDILIDI

After dinner and cake, which Ike got all over my face. It was time for the real party.

Ike took me out to the dance floor and together we danced the first dance. And then the second. And the third. And were going for a fourth when...

Parker tapped Ike on the shoulder, "Can I borrow my sister?"

I smiled and Ike laughed, "Sure, but bring her back in one piece. She's mine now too."

Parker smiled and took my hand, "Come on."

I followed after him and Parker took my hands, "I'm going to miss you."

"Why?" I asked, "You're married."

"Because, Norah, you are my baby sister."

"I know but,"

"But if you are grown that means I am too."

"So you are afraid of growing up? Whoa," I laughed.

Parker shook his head, "It's not easy for anyone sis."

I shook my head, "Parker I love you and I always will be your baby sister."

Parker spun me around, "I'm glad to hear that. And unlike Marcie, promise me you'll name one of your kids after me."

I laughed, "No way."

Parker shrugged, "It was worth a try."

The song ended and Parker let go of my hand, "You can have her."

I spun around, expecting Ike, to face Hale. "Hey Norah."

I sighed, "How many people are on the list to dance with me?"

Parker laughed, "A lot, including dad, mom, and Marcie."

I rolled my eyes, "Let's get this over with."

Hale took my hand, "Oh come on Norah, you love me."

"Yea, yea, whatever."

LIDILIDI

After a thousand and one dances I finally made my way back to Ike. "Finally," Ike sighed pulling my close.

"I know right."

Ike placed his chin on my head, "How much do you love me?" He whispered.

I smiled, "So much, it hurts."

Ike looked down at me, "I love you."

"I love you too."

And together we danced the night away.

LIDILIDI

"Bye Norah! Have fun."

"I will."

"Call us when your plane lands."

"I will."

I gave Marcie, Parker, mom, and dad one last hug, "I love you guys."

Marcie smiled, "Love you too baby sis. Now get going."

I laughed, "Bye!" I cried climbing into the car beside Ike.

"Bye!" My family called.

Ike took my hand and smiled, "Ready?"

"Yes."

He nodded and twisted the key, "Let's go!"

And then we pulled off into our new life.

Author's Note:

Hey, sorry I haven't updated in a while.

It was my birthday, I got busy. (I said this last year when I was working on Percy Jackson and the Hogwarts Kids. Wow, that feels like forever ago.)

I'm also have lots and lots of work.

Well I'll see you guys at the next chapter.

-Lidi999

Ps. Did you guys know? Someone, put my story on Tumblr. (Not this one but Somewhere Beneath the Stars.) under a tag for best Makkora fan fictions.

Person who put it on there if you are reading this, YOU ARE AMAZING!

No I don't have a Tumblr, I found it while searching my username.