Author's Notes: Yo, RayTheZoroark here. Now that I have (finally) caught up with Alex, the real fun begins. Read on.

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Chapter 27: Reception

Ray's POV

"Ray?" Alex couldn't help exclaiming, staring at me in shock, probably because he had never seen me in a tux before.

"What? You didn't think I was gonna miss you getting married, did you?" I asked. "Besides, Where would you be without your best man?"

"Yeah...but how did you...?" Alex started.

"Figure out you were getting married?" I asked, walking down the aisle to stand beside him, at the foot of the steps. "It was by no means easy. I actually learned it from the Nurse Joy of this town. It took a little bit to dig up my old tuxedo, and a little longer to get dressed, not to mention finding this place, but I did. Besides, Shadow would've killed me if I'd made her miss the wedding."

"Where is she?" Alex asked.

I grinned, like that was obvious. "With Chloe, of course!" I exclaimed.

Alex just shook his head, a smile playing at his lips. "Well, whatever the case, I'm glad you could make it." He said. He pulled two identical rings from his pocket and handed them to me.

"You're supposed to be the one holding those, best man." He said, smirking.

I smiled, and pocketed them obediently. No sooner had I taken my place behind him when the organ began playing. Everyone hushed and looked once more to the doors. I glanced at Alex. His face contained nervousness, excitement, and a million similar emotions, all fighting for prominence. The doors opened, and in walked Shadow, wearing a scarlet dress, and Amber, wearing a lighter red dress. They took their places where the bridesmaids should be. Everyone's eyes turned back to the door as two figures made their presence known at the entrance of the door. One was Blayze, wearing a deep red dress. The other one was Chloe, who was dressed in a flowing white wedding dress, which cascaded down her shoulders and flowed into a seamless train behind her. A white veil covered her face, although one could still see her expression, which, when she locked eyes with Alex, bothpairs of eyes filled with love. She strode forward, arm in arm with Blayze. When they reached the end of the pew, Blayze separated from Chloe to take her place in the front of the Bridesmaids. Chloe climbed the steps to stand in front of Alex. They turned to face the priest as he began reciting the words that would join them together in holy matrimony.

"...Do you Chloe, take this man, to be your lawfully wedded husband? In the good, and the bad? In sickness and in health? Until death do you part?" The priest asked.

"I do." Chloe said without hesitation.

"And do you, Alex Leroux, take this woman, to be your lawfully wedded wife? In the good, and the bad? In sickness, and in health? Until death do you part?" The priest asked, turning to Alex.

"I do." Alex answered with the same conviction as Chloe.

"Do you have the rings?" The priest asked.

I stepped forward and handed Alex the rings. He turned to Chloe, and slid the ring on her finger, she doing the same to him. Then they turned back to the priest.

"Then by the power invested in me by the Church of Arceus, I now pronounce you husband and wife." He looked at Alex. "You may kiss the bride."

The two turned to each other, and Alex gingerly lifted the veil from Chloe's face. They leaned forward, and their lips met. It seemed as though everything else melted away to the two as they shared just a couple of moments together, linking themselves to each other forever. They separated, and the audience erupted in cheers as everyone stood up, clapping and cheering for the newly weds as they walked down the aisle, headed for the doors that would lead to a chariot that would take them to the wedding party.

~~~~Time Break~~~~

There was not a lack of food and drink at the party. There was an open bar that served a large variety of beverages, both alcoholic and not. There was a chocolate fountain with many different dipping items around it. Also included was a shrimp buffet, some of which were as large as saucers.

"Wow." I said when Alex and I finally managed to talk alone. "Quite the turn out, I'd say."

"I suppose so." Alex replied, looking around at the many people enjoying themselves.

"So, how does it feel, being married?" I asked after a moment, taking a sip of the drink I'd gotten.

"The same as it'll feel for you, I guess, when you get married. Not much different, save the ring."

"I suppose so." I looked around and spotted Shadow, Amber, and Chloe laughing over to one side. I smirked at the sight, and turned back around.

"So, got any new additions since I last saw you?" I asked.

"Yeah. There's Jade and Kiba over there with Blayze." He pointed over to where Blayze was supervising the two young pokemon as they attacked a shrimp with relish.

"Cute." I commented,

"How about you?"

I smiled, pointing at my Ampharos, who was standing by herself in a corner, sipping from a glass as she looked around, as though expecting an attack any second.

"I caught her on my way to Nimbasa City. She was terrorizing people on the route headed to the city. Her name's Alara."

Alex smirked as he looked back at me. "Oh, you so want to tap that." He said.

Shoving him away playfully, I said, "Oh please, and if she was your pokemon, you wouldn't?"

"Eh, maybe. Kinda got my hands full at the moment." He said, gesturing to all his girls.

"True. Besides, Alara looks like she'd cut it off if I tried." I said.

"Yeah, I'd be careful with that one, if I were you." Alex said.

"So,what are your plans now that you've gotten married?" I asked, changing the subject.

"Well, nothing's changed, really. Collect all the badges, then compete against the Elite 4 to become champion."

"Figured as much. Have you realized that we'll be fighting each other, then?" I asked.

"Yeah, I've thought about it." Alex said.

"Good, because I wouldn't want it to be too easy." I stretched out my hand. "When it comes to it, may the best trainer win."

"Agreed." Alex said, gripping my hand and shaking it.

End Notes: And that's a wrap! Thanks to all you reading this, because there wouldn't be much point in writing it if you weren't there to read it. Anyway, as each chapter comes to a close, we get closer and closer to the end, not that it's anywhere near here. Whelp, anyway, Pm me or Blazingalex if you want anything added, and we'll see what we can do. R&R! RayTheZoroark Out!

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