Lost Love, Lost Prince and Marriage?
Chapter 13
The Bride Marries the Fool
By Güera
Hey ya'lls. How you doing? Okay? Trying to cope with homework. That's what I'm doing. Good luck with yours. Well it's been exaxtly a month since the last chapter which I didn't like very much. This one is much better, I hope. I'm pretty sure it is. But what's sad is I got like 3 reviews on my last chapter, I know its bad but can I have some support please? Pretty please! Come on.
To answer a few neglecful questions to my reviewers. Sorry :(
Teri and Quatre have special powers that they inheritated from their ancestry. Quatre has the power of empathy, meaning he can feel other peoples feelings. Teri has premonitions or visions, she gets them when she touches a living or used to be living thing. About Heero, he is going to remain out of this chapter but will join us in the next one. Ch. 15 is where all of ya'lls will find out where he's been and what he's been doing. Goody for you! Well this is the wedding of Hilde and Duo. A note: A character from chapter 1 and ch. 9 although they didn't seem like the same person. Try and guess who. Please, please, please. Review!!
You are cordially invited to the ceremony to unite Duo Maxwell and Hilde Schbeiker in holy matrimony. The ceremony will begin at two in the afternoon on Sunday, August 17, AC 198 at the church of St. Gabriel on the corner of 5th and Gold Street. Following the ceremony you are invited to join us at Italy. The dance will begin at seven and will be held at the ballroom on 18th Street. We hope you will be able to accompany us on this gracious day.
Bridesmaids: Catherine Bloom, Teri Winner, Lady Une
Maid of Honor: Relena Peacecraft
Ring Bearer: Milliardo Peacecraft Jr.
Flower Girl: Mariemiea Barton
Note: Invitation needed to enter dinner and reception.
Sunday - August 17, AC 198
Two in the afternoon
St. Gabriel's Church
A young man with brown hair put up in a long braid stood at the altar awaiting his bride. He stood tall and proud with an air of nervousness around him. Surrounded by his close friends. His green eyed silent friend began to play the organ. The sweet notes of the wedding march filled the air. Heads turned to the back of the church awaiting the arrival of the bride. The groom hesitated for a few seconds before turning himself. A blonde haired man led a beautiful bride to her husband-to-be. The bride was truly lovely in her white gown. The dress was backless with a v-neck collar. The skirt was long and smooth, the end being held by a happy little boy. Embroided over the dress were little lilac flowers completing the design of the splendid dress. The more they approached the groom, the more gorgeous she became. With each oncoming step of his bride, the groom's smile grew wider, until it stretched from ear to ear. Once the two arrived at the altar, the blonde man nodded to the groom and left to take his seat beside his precious wife and child. The groom smiled foolishly at his bride, she returned a small sweet smile and both turned to the priest. He gestured the standing guests to take a seat so the ceremony could begin. The priest began to speak. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to unite this man and this woman in holy matrimony." He said gesturing to the bride and groom. "If anyone here has a reason why this man and this woman shouldn't be married, speak now or forever hold your peace." The priest looked around the church not expecting an answer, and finding none. "Then, let this ceremony begin." With that said the sacrilegious ceremony began. They went through the regular mass with the bride and groom at the altar, in front of the priest, patiently awaiting the moment they would be wed. "Do you, Duo Maxwell, take Hilde Schbeiker to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, to love and to cherish, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?" The priest asked the groom.
Without hesitation he said. "I do." Putting the gold finger on her finger. The priest then turned to Hilde.
"Do you, Hilde Schbeiker, take Duo Maxwell to be your lawfully husband, to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?"
With a little hesitation Hilde turned to Duo and his smile, then turned to the priest saying. "I do." She then placed the gold ring on his finger.
"Then with the power invested in me. I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." The priest smiled. This was the most exciting part of the ceremony. The newly weds turned to face each other. Duo leaned in to kiss his bride. Carefully lifting the veil, revealing a beautiful bride. He softly pressed his lips to hers. She returned his kiss. They parted slowly, both opening their eyes to gaze at their partners for life. Satisfied with choice they turned to their guests. With the few that they were, the noise they made was great. Clapping and cheering, except for a choice few, they congratulated the newly weds. The new bride and groom smiled and took their march down the long aisle. Still cheering their guests gaped at the two. Once they set foot outside, they were met with handfuls of airborne rice. Showered with it they continued walking until they arrived at a black convertible. Newly washed and cleaned just for the occasion. Opening the door for his bride, the groom waved goodbye to all his good friends, then closing it behind her, he got in himself. He started the engine and drove forth leaving his companions behind. At the high velocities he managed to make his bride scream and receive his first wedding gift. Wham! A blow to the head by his wonderful new wife. Hilde punched him lightly in the side of his head. But since of her Preventer experience her soft punch was equal to the strongest punch of an average person. But Duo felt little pain, even though he showed he was suffering. But then smiled and this contagious smile caught Hilde and she soon too smiled, forgetting why she was mad at him.
The next thing on the agenda was dinner. All of the G-5, except Heero, and all of the Roses, also including the small Peacecraft family attended the small feast. They all went to a fancy Italian restaurant called Italy. This was what Hilde wanted so much to go perfectly, this was the moment to see if it worked.
Good friends sat around the table, congratulating the newly weds. The best man and the maid of honor sat nearest the two. All ordered a simple meal to entreat their small appetites. After ordering they began to converse. The bride and groom sat in the middle of the table, across from each other. To the left of the groom's wife sat the Maid of Honor, across from her sat the Best Man. Next to the best man sat his sister, across from her sat the quiet Trowa who refused to even look at Teri. Next to the quiet soldier was the kind Catherine. To the left of the groom himself sat his commander, Milliardo. Next to him was his beautiful wife with their child in their arms. Across from Milliardo sat Sally, then reluctantly next to her sat Wufei.
The waiter swiftly brought then their orders. Chicken Parmesan for Duo and Hilde. Relena ordered a small pasta. While Quatre had the ravioli. His sister had some chicken. Catherine and her brother both had a soup. The small Peacecrafts had a spaghetti. The feuding two had each a macaroni. Now the dinner had finally started. In between taking small bites of their food they still conversed for fear of silence.
Hilde seemed to only stare at a space next to her husband.
"What's wrong?" Duo asked. He waved his hand in front of her to get her attention but she didn't seem to respond. Her hands lay at the sides of her plate with her chicken half uneaten. He gently took her hand into his. Once again he asked. "Hilde, what's wrong? Aren't you happy?" Duo looked at her with pleading eyes. 'Please don't tell me she thinks this is a mistake.' Duo thought as he searched her eyes for an answer. Hilde gazed into his eyes for reassurance. 'No, this wasn't a mistake.' She thought.
"I'm fine Duo." Hilde said squeezing his warm hand. She smiled sweetly and continued eating her meal.
"Teri, are you all right?" Quatre asked his unusually well behaved sister. Teri looked at her only brother. She smiled as best she could.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking."
"Don't think too much." Catherine said. Teri looked at her and nodded. Trowa stayed silent as usual but stared at Teri intensely. 'I will win you back.' He thought. Teri lowered her gaze to her plate. "Trowa, it's not polite to stare." Catherine hissed at him.
"Are you trying to scare my sister?" Quatre asked.
"I am trying to do nothing of the sort. I just can't take my eyes off such beauty." Trowa said still intensely staring at Teri. 'Trowa? In love with my sister? No, that can't be true. But then again I do love his sister. And yet I fell he loves someone and his gaze is set on Teri.' Quatre thought glancing at the lovely red-haired girl, who was busy gaping at her brother.
"Mr. Barton, please don't say that. You know it's not true." Teri said in a somewhat chocked voice. A single water droplet fell on her food. "Please, excuse me." Teri said quickly before standing up. She left to the ladies' room. Quatre also stood up but Catherine spoke before he could leave.
"Quatre, leave her alone. It seems she needs to think about a few things." Catherine said gazing into his eyes. They showed loving concern. Quatre nodded his head and sat back down. "Trowa, what did you do to Teri to make her act like this?" The red haired young woman asked her silent brother.
"I did nothing." He said simply and continued eating his forgotten soup.
"But, Trowa-"
"I said I didn't do anything." He said rudely, cutting off his sister's sentence.
"Trowa, if I find out you did anything to hurt my sister, you will regret it." Quatre said in a surprisingly calm voice.
"Quatre!" Catherine said, surprised herself. 'He really does care for his sisters. Even to the extent of hurting others for their well being.' She thought.
While this conversation ran its course a quiet bridesmaid listened carefully but said nothing. 'Love is truly trivial.' She thought.
For the rest of the dinner, everyone was silent, each contemplating their conversations and thoughts. They all left together to go to the reception, where they will celebrate the newly married couple. The party was all paid for by the Peacecraft family as a wedding gift. The reception began at exactly seven.
The first dance belonged to the bride and groom and no one else. A slow waltz. Duo approached Hilde with a smile and held out his hand. "May I have the pleasure of this dance?" He asked in a voice worthy of a gentleman. Hilde curtseyed slightly and took his hand.
Smiling she said. "You may." With those words the dance began. They moved closer to each other, as this dance required them to. With each step their souls united, bringing them closer together but one secret kept them apart. As the dance ended, everyone clapped. Now the real party had begun. Music, food, drinks and much more. All the gundam pilots stole a dance from the bride, even the commander. While all the Roses team danced with the foolish groom. Even Relena was forced to dance with him and it certainly lifted her spirits.
Relena POV
I watched them dance and felt little joy. I was happy for them, I can't deny that but I also felt envious that they had found happiness while I am still waiting for mine to arrive. Heero is Odin and I will marry him, but either of them have yet to arrive. The bride and groom danced yet again. If only that were me and Heero right now. I can only just imagine. Him looking at me with loving eyes as he twirls me around. Ah, such bliss. I hadn't even realized I opened my eyes again. Everyone seems so happy. There's no point in me ruining their fun. I think I'll go outside for some fresh air. I walked to the front door, showing my stamp to the guard. It was humid outside. I watched the night sky. The stars twinkled. I enjoyed my solitude. My bridesmaid dress was not suited for the chilly August air and soon I got cold. The wind blew cold moist air to my face. I began to go inside and I heard a voice: "How can she be so stupid?! Falling in love like that! That's not part of her job!" The voice sounded familiar but I couldn't quite place its owner. Then suddenly a figure came out of the wall. The strange thing was, beside coming out of the wall, she was transparent and neither of her feet was touching the ground. Like she was levitating. I froze. Is it a ghost? She seemed in a hurry. The figure glowed a dim blue light, almost matching her blue hair. I stepped back in fear. In doing that I managed to trip over my bridesmaid dress and fall in a small pool of water. The strange figure turned to look at me. I finally saw her face. It was my guardian angel.
Jennie POV
I can't believe where I am now. At the Guardian's wedding. I can't even believe she fell in love like that. Doesn't she know it's forbidden to fall in love?! She broke the rules and now she has to suffer the consequences. She will be now and forever more condemned to be mortal. She will live her life out and then she will die when the Gods decide it is her time to go. Then Death will come for her. But how could she be so stupid? I haven't had direct contact with the guardian, only with the princess and prince, but she seems to be incompetent in doing her job. Instead of using her powers that were given to her to protect the princess, she's flirting with a gundam pilot! I think it's time I left. I took one last look at her. She was dancing with her foolish groom. I shook my head. I floated around carefully, looking for the princess. I saw her leave the building. Seems like the guardian doesn't know how to guard very well. The princess left the building without any sort of protection. Another incompetent I have to deal with. What did I do wrong to deserve this punishment? Oh, yeah. I lost my guide. But aren't guides supposed to protect the new angels? But even though I blame her for my assignment, I still think of her as the mother I never had. But that was in the past. Now I only have one mission: To guide the prince and princess to each other. But how can I accomplish that when the prince has amnesia and his sister won't let him go. Plus, the princess has become unlike herself. I know her heart has been broken but surely her hasn't. I had gone outside of the building, leaving the party behind. Lastly I saw the guardian kissing her groom. That outraged me. "How can she be so stupid?! Falling in love like that! That's not part of her job!" I yelled to no one in particular. I was so angry that I didn't find the princess immediately. Then I found her. She was staring at me in disbelief. Her eyes wide. Her dress stained by the dirty ground. Great. Now to add to all of my troubles, now she knows I exist. Well since she knows, I don't have to hide anymore. I lowered myself to ground level and made myself visible or more so than I was. She gaped at me. I had to explain myself.
"I suppose you want an explanation." I said easily.
"Who are you? What are you?!" She said in a low voice.
"I am an angel."
"A guardian angel?" She said with excitement.
"I am no guardian, I am a guide."
"But you saved me on Mars, right? You saved me from the evil."
"Yes, I had to."
"Why?"
"Right now I have no time to explain and neither do you." I said. I ushered her to stand up. She looked at me before entering the building.
"But why are you here?"
"I will tell you very soon." She still hesitated in going back in. "Go." I said finally before safely leaving the premises. This has become a disaster. The Guardian is now mortal, the princess now knows of my existence and the stupid woman still doesn't let go of her brother. And I have no way of contacting the Gods or the Elders to ask for assistance, not that they would give me any. I sat down on a park bench in my human form, still. I had to go find that crazy woman.
Hilde POV
This is the most wonderful day of my life. My wedding day. I had forgotten how great and wonderful love is. And although the man I love is a bit foolish and childish, that is what I most enjoy about him. He has the gift of finding the good in the bad, of bringing levity and humor in a tough situation. He always wears a smile. He twirled me around. How I love to dance with him. He looks happy too.
Teri POV
This is the most horrible day of my life. My unhappiness took me over. I tried to see the good, I did, but I can't. Trowa will be happier without me. Much more happier than I'll ever be able to make him. But yet, despite that fact I love him, deeply. And leaving him causes me great pain. I no longer cared if I ever smiled again but now that I will always stay alone I should remember why I am to be alone. Because of this curse that was set on me, on my life. It is better if no one else suffers because of it or me. I sighed, it's better this way. I hope. Something grabbed me from behind. Arms encircled around my waist pulling me back. They shushed in my ear. It was Trowa. He's still trying to get me back. I have to let him go. I have to show him that I don't love him even though we both know I do. I let him pull me back. It's now or later, I just want to get it over with. Trowa shook my shoulders, I looked into his eyes and he into mine. I pretended to be disinterested and looked away. I just couldn't bear to look into his eyes. He let go of me.
"Teri, why?" He asked. It was so little he spoke. It hurt him. But not as much as it hurt me.
"Mr. Barton," his face showed nothing but glancing at his eyes I saw shock, "we have nothing to talk about." I said beginning to leave I couldn't do it. I had to go.
"Just tell me why." He said in a pleading voice that felt like a dagger going through my already broken heart.
"We do not belong together." I said through my teeth. I took a long deep quivering breath. It was all I could do to keep the tears from falling. But that alone didn't convince him.
"I don't believe you." He said in a determined voice. Why must he be so stubborn?
"We do not belong together, Mr. Barton." I said again.
"I love you." He said in such a sweet voice I almost told him the same. Breathing in slowly. I wiped my wet eyes.
"I don't love you." It was difficult to say. He didn't buy it thought because immediately he said.
"Prove it." It was better for him and for me. With dry eyes and a determined face I turned around to look him straight in the eye. His face was solid but his eyes clearly showed the hurt and pain I caused him. I had to fool him into thinking that I don't love him. I tightened my gloved fist. "Don't make this harder than it has to be."
"Too late." He said. I lifted my arm. I hit him hard, as hard as I could. He staggered backward. I ran off and left him there. I ran to the bathroom, my recently discovered sanctuary. There I found Relena. Her dress dirty, and wet. She said nothing as she looked at me and I said nothing as I looked at her. I went into a stall and closed the door. There I shed my tears, letting them flow freely down my face. My heart was broken, my happiness gone.
Diff. POV
Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell were on the dance floor still dancing. They were enjoying the night of their wedding with their friends. After a slow song they sat down for a small rest. Soon Catherine and Quatre joined them.
"Where's the honeymoon going to be?" Catherine asked the happy couple.
"Just to the Colonies." Hilde said, she seemed very excited about the trip.
"Well," Quatre said, "we have a wedding present for you." He took a small envelope. "Tickets to the greatest beaches in South America." He handed Duo the envelope. "Everything paid for by us. And tickets to the circus." He added.
"We couldn't accept them." Hilde said immediately giving them back.
"We want you to enjoy yourselves. Surely you've seen the colonies enough times." Catherine said. Duo took them and nodded.
"Thank you." Hilde said.
"Yeah, thanks."
"No problem. Just promise me this," Quatre said.
"What?"
"That you'll come to our wedding." He said facing a confused Catherine with a little back box. "Will you marry me?" Quatre held his breath, he didn't know what answer to expect. Catherine looked from the ring in the black box to Quatre. The rest of the world was oblivious to them. She was surprised but she only one answer she could give him.
"Yes." She said and hugged him fiercely. "Of course." After releasing him, Quatre carefully slid the ring onto her appropriate finger. "It's beautiful!" The ring had no diamonds on it but rather an emerald. The same color as her eyes.
"Just like you." He said. He leaned in to kiss her. She responded to his kiss.
"Looks like we have another wedding to attend." Said a voice behind Catherine. It was Relena.
"Relena." Said Catherine turning her head to look at her. "Teri?" She said noticing the figure behind her. Teri nodded her head. She came closer and hugged her brother and then Catherine.
"Congratulations, you two." She said to them.
"Thanks." Catherine said.
"I wonder how soon you'll give me a nephew or niece." She said smiling. Quatre and Catherine looked at each other and they too smiled.
End of a chapter, hope you've enjoyed it. I enjoyed writing it. I hope I have many reviews for it. Next chapter is about a the next week, very many different POV's and will skip around a lot. But the main points will be obvious, I hope. Well, leave a review if you like me that much to do so. I'll try to answer. I'm just so busy.
Chapter 13
The Bride Marries the Fool
By Güera
Hey ya'lls. How you doing? Okay? Trying to cope with homework. That's what I'm doing. Good luck with yours. Well it's been exaxtly a month since the last chapter which I didn't like very much. This one is much better, I hope. I'm pretty sure it is. But what's sad is I got like 3 reviews on my last chapter, I know its bad but can I have some support please? Pretty please! Come on.
To answer a few neglecful questions to my reviewers. Sorry :(
Teri and Quatre have special powers that they inheritated from their ancestry. Quatre has the power of empathy, meaning he can feel other peoples feelings. Teri has premonitions or visions, she gets them when she touches a living or used to be living thing. About Heero, he is going to remain out of this chapter but will join us in the next one. Ch. 15 is where all of ya'lls will find out where he's been and what he's been doing. Goody for you! Well this is the wedding of Hilde and Duo. A note: A character from chapter 1 and ch. 9 although they didn't seem like the same person. Try and guess who. Please, please, please. Review!!
You are cordially invited to the ceremony to unite Duo Maxwell and Hilde Schbeiker in holy matrimony. The ceremony will begin at two in the afternoon on Sunday, August 17, AC 198 at the church of St. Gabriel on the corner of 5th and Gold Street. Following the ceremony you are invited to join us at Italy. The dance will begin at seven and will be held at the ballroom on 18th Street. We hope you will be able to accompany us on this gracious day.
Bridesmaids: Catherine Bloom, Teri Winner, Lady Une
Maid of Honor: Relena Peacecraft
Ring Bearer: Milliardo Peacecraft Jr.
Flower Girl: Mariemiea Barton
Note: Invitation needed to enter dinner and reception.
Sunday - August 17, AC 198
Two in the afternoon
St. Gabriel's Church
A young man with brown hair put up in a long braid stood at the altar awaiting his bride. He stood tall and proud with an air of nervousness around him. Surrounded by his close friends. His green eyed silent friend began to play the organ. The sweet notes of the wedding march filled the air. Heads turned to the back of the church awaiting the arrival of the bride. The groom hesitated for a few seconds before turning himself. A blonde haired man led a beautiful bride to her husband-to-be. The bride was truly lovely in her white gown. The dress was backless with a v-neck collar. The skirt was long and smooth, the end being held by a happy little boy. Embroided over the dress were little lilac flowers completing the design of the splendid dress. The more they approached the groom, the more gorgeous she became. With each oncoming step of his bride, the groom's smile grew wider, until it stretched from ear to ear. Once the two arrived at the altar, the blonde man nodded to the groom and left to take his seat beside his precious wife and child. The groom smiled foolishly at his bride, she returned a small sweet smile and both turned to the priest. He gestured the standing guests to take a seat so the ceremony could begin. The priest began to speak. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to unite this man and this woman in holy matrimony." He said gesturing to the bride and groom. "If anyone here has a reason why this man and this woman shouldn't be married, speak now or forever hold your peace." The priest looked around the church not expecting an answer, and finding none. "Then, let this ceremony begin." With that said the sacrilegious ceremony began. They went through the regular mass with the bride and groom at the altar, in front of the priest, patiently awaiting the moment they would be wed. "Do you, Duo Maxwell, take Hilde Schbeiker to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, to love and to cherish, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?" The priest asked the groom.
Without hesitation he said. "I do." Putting the gold finger on her finger. The priest then turned to Hilde.
"Do you, Hilde Schbeiker, take Duo Maxwell to be your lawfully husband, to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?"
With a little hesitation Hilde turned to Duo and his smile, then turned to the priest saying. "I do." She then placed the gold ring on his finger.
"Then with the power invested in me. I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." The priest smiled. This was the most exciting part of the ceremony. The newly weds turned to face each other. Duo leaned in to kiss his bride. Carefully lifting the veil, revealing a beautiful bride. He softly pressed his lips to hers. She returned his kiss. They parted slowly, both opening their eyes to gaze at their partners for life. Satisfied with choice they turned to their guests. With the few that they were, the noise they made was great. Clapping and cheering, except for a choice few, they congratulated the newly weds. The new bride and groom smiled and took their march down the long aisle. Still cheering their guests gaped at the two. Once they set foot outside, they were met with handfuls of airborne rice. Showered with it they continued walking until they arrived at a black convertible. Newly washed and cleaned just for the occasion. Opening the door for his bride, the groom waved goodbye to all his good friends, then closing it behind her, he got in himself. He started the engine and drove forth leaving his companions behind. At the high velocities he managed to make his bride scream and receive his first wedding gift. Wham! A blow to the head by his wonderful new wife. Hilde punched him lightly in the side of his head. But since of her Preventer experience her soft punch was equal to the strongest punch of an average person. But Duo felt little pain, even though he showed he was suffering. But then smiled and this contagious smile caught Hilde and she soon too smiled, forgetting why she was mad at him.
The next thing on the agenda was dinner. All of the G-5, except Heero, and all of the Roses, also including the small Peacecraft family attended the small feast. They all went to a fancy Italian restaurant called Italy. This was what Hilde wanted so much to go perfectly, this was the moment to see if it worked.
Good friends sat around the table, congratulating the newly weds. The best man and the maid of honor sat nearest the two. All ordered a simple meal to entreat their small appetites. After ordering they began to converse. The bride and groom sat in the middle of the table, across from each other. To the left of the groom's wife sat the Maid of Honor, across from her sat the Best Man. Next to the best man sat his sister, across from her sat the quiet Trowa who refused to even look at Teri. Next to the quiet soldier was the kind Catherine. To the left of the groom himself sat his commander, Milliardo. Next to him was his beautiful wife with their child in their arms. Across from Milliardo sat Sally, then reluctantly next to her sat Wufei.
The waiter swiftly brought then their orders. Chicken Parmesan for Duo and Hilde. Relena ordered a small pasta. While Quatre had the ravioli. His sister had some chicken. Catherine and her brother both had a soup. The small Peacecrafts had a spaghetti. The feuding two had each a macaroni. Now the dinner had finally started. In between taking small bites of their food they still conversed for fear of silence.
Hilde seemed to only stare at a space next to her husband.
"What's wrong?" Duo asked. He waved his hand in front of her to get her attention but she didn't seem to respond. Her hands lay at the sides of her plate with her chicken half uneaten. He gently took her hand into his. Once again he asked. "Hilde, what's wrong? Aren't you happy?" Duo looked at her with pleading eyes. 'Please don't tell me she thinks this is a mistake.' Duo thought as he searched her eyes for an answer. Hilde gazed into his eyes for reassurance. 'No, this wasn't a mistake.' She thought.
"I'm fine Duo." Hilde said squeezing his warm hand. She smiled sweetly and continued eating her meal.
"Teri, are you all right?" Quatre asked his unusually well behaved sister. Teri looked at her only brother. She smiled as best she could.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking."
"Don't think too much." Catherine said. Teri looked at her and nodded. Trowa stayed silent as usual but stared at Teri intensely. 'I will win you back.' He thought. Teri lowered her gaze to her plate. "Trowa, it's not polite to stare." Catherine hissed at him.
"Are you trying to scare my sister?" Quatre asked.
"I am trying to do nothing of the sort. I just can't take my eyes off such beauty." Trowa said still intensely staring at Teri. 'Trowa? In love with my sister? No, that can't be true. But then again I do love his sister. And yet I fell he loves someone and his gaze is set on Teri.' Quatre thought glancing at the lovely red-haired girl, who was busy gaping at her brother.
"Mr. Barton, please don't say that. You know it's not true." Teri said in a somewhat chocked voice. A single water droplet fell on her food. "Please, excuse me." Teri said quickly before standing up. She left to the ladies' room. Quatre also stood up but Catherine spoke before he could leave.
"Quatre, leave her alone. It seems she needs to think about a few things." Catherine said gazing into his eyes. They showed loving concern. Quatre nodded his head and sat back down. "Trowa, what did you do to Teri to make her act like this?" The red haired young woman asked her silent brother.
"I did nothing." He said simply and continued eating his forgotten soup.
"But, Trowa-"
"I said I didn't do anything." He said rudely, cutting off his sister's sentence.
"Trowa, if I find out you did anything to hurt my sister, you will regret it." Quatre said in a surprisingly calm voice.
"Quatre!" Catherine said, surprised herself. 'He really does care for his sisters. Even to the extent of hurting others for their well being.' She thought.
While this conversation ran its course a quiet bridesmaid listened carefully but said nothing. 'Love is truly trivial.' She thought.
For the rest of the dinner, everyone was silent, each contemplating their conversations and thoughts. They all left together to go to the reception, where they will celebrate the newly married couple. The party was all paid for by the Peacecraft family as a wedding gift. The reception began at exactly seven.
The first dance belonged to the bride and groom and no one else. A slow waltz. Duo approached Hilde with a smile and held out his hand. "May I have the pleasure of this dance?" He asked in a voice worthy of a gentleman. Hilde curtseyed slightly and took his hand.
Smiling she said. "You may." With those words the dance began. They moved closer to each other, as this dance required them to. With each step their souls united, bringing them closer together but one secret kept them apart. As the dance ended, everyone clapped. Now the real party had begun. Music, food, drinks and much more. All the gundam pilots stole a dance from the bride, even the commander. While all the Roses team danced with the foolish groom. Even Relena was forced to dance with him and it certainly lifted her spirits.
Relena POV
I watched them dance and felt little joy. I was happy for them, I can't deny that but I also felt envious that they had found happiness while I am still waiting for mine to arrive. Heero is Odin and I will marry him, but either of them have yet to arrive. The bride and groom danced yet again. If only that were me and Heero right now. I can only just imagine. Him looking at me with loving eyes as he twirls me around. Ah, such bliss. I hadn't even realized I opened my eyes again. Everyone seems so happy. There's no point in me ruining their fun. I think I'll go outside for some fresh air. I walked to the front door, showing my stamp to the guard. It was humid outside. I watched the night sky. The stars twinkled. I enjoyed my solitude. My bridesmaid dress was not suited for the chilly August air and soon I got cold. The wind blew cold moist air to my face. I began to go inside and I heard a voice: "How can she be so stupid?! Falling in love like that! That's not part of her job!" The voice sounded familiar but I couldn't quite place its owner. Then suddenly a figure came out of the wall. The strange thing was, beside coming out of the wall, she was transparent and neither of her feet was touching the ground. Like she was levitating. I froze. Is it a ghost? She seemed in a hurry. The figure glowed a dim blue light, almost matching her blue hair. I stepped back in fear. In doing that I managed to trip over my bridesmaid dress and fall in a small pool of water. The strange figure turned to look at me. I finally saw her face. It was my guardian angel.
Jennie POV
I can't believe where I am now. At the Guardian's wedding. I can't even believe she fell in love like that. Doesn't she know it's forbidden to fall in love?! She broke the rules and now she has to suffer the consequences. She will be now and forever more condemned to be mortal. She will live her life out and then she will die when the Gods decide it is her time to go. Then Death will come for her. But how could she be so stupid? I haven't had direct contact with the guardian, only with the princess and prince, but she seems to be incompetent in doing her job. Instead of using her powers that were given to her to protect the princess, she's flirting with a gundam pilot! I think it's time I left. I took one last look at her. She was dancing with her foolish groom. I shook my head. I floated around carefully, looking for the princess. I saw her leave the building. Seems like the guardian doesn't know how to guard very well. The princess left the building without any sort of protection. Another incompetent I have to deal with. What did I do wrong to deserve this punishment? Oh, yeah. I lost my guide. But aren't guides supposed to protect the new angels? But even though I blame her for my assignment, I still think of her as the mother I never had. But that was in the past. Now I only have one mission: To guide the prince and princess to each other. But how can I accomplish that when the prince has amnesia and his sister won't let him go. Plus, the princess has become unlike herself. I know her heart has been broken but surely her hasn't. I had gone outside of the building, leaving the party behind. Lastly I saw the guardian kissing her groom. That outraged me. "How can she be so stupid?! Falling in love like that! That's not part of her job!" I yelled to no one in particular. I was so angry that I didn't find the princess immediately. Then I found her. She was staring at me in disbelief. Her eyes wide. Her dress stained by the dirty ground. Great. Now to add to all of my troubles, now she knows I exist. Well since she knows, I don't have to hide anymore. I lowered myself to ground level and made myself visible or more so than I was. She gaped at me. I had to explain myself.
"I suppose you want an explanation." I said easily.
"Who are you? What are you?!" She said in a low voice.
"I am an angel."
"A guardian angel?" She said with excitement.
"I am no guardian, I am a guide."
"But you saved me on Mars, right? You saved me from the evil."
"Yes, I had to."
"Why?"
"Right now I have no time to explain and neither do you." I said. I ushered her to stand up. She looked at me before entering the building.
"But why are you here?"
"I will tell you very soon." She still hesitated in going back in. "Go." I said finally before safely leaving the premises. This has become a disaster. The Guardian is now mortal, the princess now knows of my existence and the stupid woman still doesn't let go of her brother. And I have no way of contacting the Gods or the Elders to ask for assistance, not that they would give me any. I sat down on a park bench in my human form, still. I had to go find that crazy woman.
Hilde POV
This is the most wonderful day of my life. My wedding day. I had forgotten how great and wonderful love is. And although the man I love is a bit foolish and childish, that is what I most enjoy about him. He has the gift of finding the good in the bad, of bringing levity and humor in a tough situation. He always wears a smile. He twirled me around. How I love to dance with him. He looks happy too.
Teri POV
This is the most horrible day of my life. My unhappiness took me over. I tried to see the good, I did, but I can't. Trowa will be happier without me. Much more happier than I'll ever be able to make him. But yet, despite that fact I love him, deeply. And leaving him causes me great pain. I no longer cared if I ever smiled again but now that I will always stay alone I should remember why I am to be alone. Because of this curse that was set on me, on my life. It is better if no one else suffers because of it or me. I sighed, it's better this way. I hope. Something grabbed me from behind. Arms encircled around my waist pulling me back. They shushed in my ear. It was Trowa. He's still trying to get me back. I have to let him go. I have to show him that I don't love him even though we both know I do. I let him pull me back. It's now or later, I just want to get it over with. Trowa shook my shoulders, I looked into his eyes and he into mine. I pretended to be disinterested and looked away. I just couldn't bear to look into his eyes. He let go of me.
"Teri, why?" He asked. It was so little he spoke. It hurt him. But not as much as it hurt me.
"Mr. Barton," his face showed nothing but glancing at his eyes I saw shock, "we have nothing to talk about." I said beginning to leave I couldn't do it. I had to go.
"Just tell me why." He said in a pleading voice that felt like a dagger going through my already broken heart.
"We do not belong together." I said through my teeth. I took a long deep quivering breath. It was all I could do to keep the tears from falling. But that alone didn't convince him.
"I don't believe you." He said in a determined voice. Why must he be so stubborn?
"We do not belong together, Mr. Barton." I said again.
"I love you." He said in such a sweet voice I almost told him the same. Breathing in slowly. I wiped my wet eyes.
"I don't love you." It was difficult to say. He didn't buy it thought because immediately he said.
"Prove it." It was better for him and for me. With dry eyes and a determined face I turned around to look him straight in the eye. His face was solid but his eyes clearly showed the hurt and pain I caused him. I had to fool him into thinking that I don't love him. I tightened my gloved fist. "Don't make this harder than it has to be."
"Too late." He said. I lifted my arm. I hit him hard, as hard as I could. He staggered backward. I ran off and left him there. I ran to the bathroom, my recently discovered sanctuary. There I found Relena. Her dress dirty, and wet. She said nothing as she looked at me and I said nothing as I looked at her. I went into a stall and closed the door. There I shed my tears, letting them flow freely down my face. My heart was broken, my happiness gone.
Diff. POV
Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell were on the dance floor still dancing. They were enjoying the night of their wedding with their friends. After a slow song they sat down for a small rest. Soon Catherine and Quatre joined them.
"Where's the honeymoon going to be?" Catherine asked the happy couple.
"Just to the Colonies." Hilde said, she seemed very excited about the trip.
"Well," Quatre said, "we have a wedding present for you." He took a small envelope. "Tickets to the greatest beaches in South America." He handed Duo the envelope. "Everything paid for by us. And tickets to the circus." He added.
"We couldn't accept them." Hilde said immediately giving them back.
"We want you to enjoy yourselves. Surely you've seen the colonies enough times." Catherine said. Duo took them and nodded.
"Thank you." Hilde said.
"Yeah, thanks."
"No problem. Just promise me this," Quatre said.
"What?"
"That you'll come to our wedding." He said facing a confused Catherine with a little back box. "Will you marry me?" Quatre held his breath, he didn't know what answer to expect. Catherine looked from the ring in the black box to Quatre. The rest of the world was oblivious to them. She was surprised but she only one answer she could give him.
"Yes." She said and hugged him fiercely. "Of course." After releasing him, Quatre carefully slid the ring onto her appropriate finger. "It's beautiful!" The ring had no diamonds on it but rather an emerald. The same color as her eyes.
"Just like you." He said. He leaned in to kiss her. She responded to his kiss.
"Looks like we have another wedding to attend." Said a voice behind Catherine. It was Relena.
"Relena." Said Catherine turning her head to look at her. "Teri?" She said noticing the figure behind her. Teri nodded her head. She came closer and hugged her brother and then Catherine.
"Congratulations, you two." She said to them.
"Thanks." Catherine said.
"I wonder how soon you'll give me a nephew or niece." She said smiling. Quatre and Catherine looked at each other and they too smiled.
End of a chapter, hope you've enjoyed it. I enjoyed writing it. I hope I have many reviews for it. Next chapter is about a the next week, very many different POV's and will skip around a lot. But the main points will be obvious, I hope. Well, leave a review if you like me that much to do so. I'll try to answer. I'm just so busy.