Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the final chapter of Hotel Castaway. Please enjoy.
Chapter 13
"Monster"ous Wedding
The big day (or night) had come. Mavis could not get an ounce of sleep. She was so nervous and very excited for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. But another reason for her insomnia was the fact that she was without Johnathan and this saddened her. For months, Mavis was inseparable from the red headed human she adored, loved, and almost lost. She certainly wanted to make sure that would never happen again. As tradition, it was customary for the couple to be separated the night before the wedding. It certainly was not easy for Mavis.
"Dad! Why do we have to be apart? I don't see the reason for it?" asked Mavis who was upset and pouty about the idea of not seeing Johnny until the ceremony.
"Honey bat, it's tradition. They say it is bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other the night before the wedding," her father explained to her.
"I don't care if it's bad luck or not Dad. It's just unfair."
"Mavy, it's only one night," Johnny spoke up.
"Oh so you're on his side? Thanks Johnny!" Mavis said very disappointed in her fiancé as she folder her arms and looked away.
"Oh come on Mavs. Please don't be like this," as Johnny took Mavis's shoulders into his hands. "Let me say it this way," he took a deep breath to calm down. "I won't see you until you start to walking down that isle, in probably the most stunning of dresses that I have not seen yet. Do you know what that will do to me?" Mavis looked into the human's hazel eyes as he gave her a tender smile. "It'll be like zinging all over again. I'll have butterflies in my stomach, seeing the most gorgeous woman that I have ever seen coming closer to me at the altar, step by step. It will be like the first time we met. All giggles and blushes. Trust me Mavy, it'll be sooo worth it," Johnny finished his small speech with putting his hand under her chin. Mavis smiled at him, loving the romantic side of Johnny.
"Well… if you put it that way, I guess I'll go along with it. Although I don't think I'll get any sleep. I'm just so used to having you close to me Johnny."
Dracula gave a grunt and rolled his eyes at the thought of his daughter sleeping next to a human. He would never get used to it as she would always be his little girl.
"Dad, I heard that. I promise, we never did anything. We just slept, that's all," Mavis said as she saw her father cringe.
"Sleep well, Johnnystein."
"Pleasant nightmares, Mavy-Wavy."
They both shared a kiss. It was a little too long and deep for Drac so he intervened.
"Okay now. Johnny, time for you to leave. Good night," said the Count as he pulled and pushed Johnny out of Mavis's room.
"Daaad! You're so rude!" Mavis pouted as she gave a stern look and crossed her arms.
"But where am I going to sleep?" asked the concerned red head.
"Go find Wayne, he will show you the room he set you up in on the other side of the hotel," Drac said as he continued to push Johnny down the hall. Mavis poked her head out of her room and yelled down to Johnny.
"I love you Johnny!"
"I love you Mavis! Sleep well!" he replied back.
And Mavis didn't sleep well. In fact, she didn't get any. Thinking about what happened the night before played through her mind. Plus, she was too nervous with the wedding in a few hours and wondering what Johnny was doing. Did he sleep well? Get enough sleep? Was he nervous as much as her? Questions she wanted answered but had to wait. Or did she? The skeleton phone began to ring, just as she finished washing up. She ran to it just in time with dripping wet hair and a towel wrapped around her. Picking up the skull phone receiver, she had a feeling it was just her father asking how she was doing and if she was ready.
"Hello?" the vampiress answered.
"Mavis?" the masculine voice asked.
"Johnny? Is that you?"
"Yea. Did you sleep well?" Johnny asked with a very hoarse voice.
"Not at all. You don't sound too good. Are you okay?" Mavis asked back.
"Yea, I'm fine. Sorry about my voice, I just woke up."
"That's okay. Did you sleep well?" she asked concerned and jealous if he got sleep.
"I may have gotten an hour or two. Not enough. But I'll be okay. I'll roll with it and we'll sleep good after the wedding," said Johnny as his voice started to clear up a little. Silence through the phone as Mavis blushed at Johnny's last statement. And Johnny kind of felt that blush through the phone and scrambled to fix what he said.
"Err, I mean. We won't be apart and we can sleep together. Oh, darn. I think I made it worse," Johnny said as Mavis just giggled and interrupted.
"It's okay Johnny, I know what you meant. I can't wait to see you. I better finish getting ready. And you, mister, better get up and get ready too. You don't want to be late."
"You're right, Mavy. I just wanted to hear your voice. I missed you."
"Aww. I missed you too honey. I love you."
"Love you too Mavs. Bye." With Johnny disconnecting the line, Mavis hung her phone up and found herself still dripping wet and leaving a puddle. Quickly drying off, Mavis got some comfortable clothes on, waiting for her Aunt Wanda and Eunice to come by and help her get ready. As if by chance, their came a knock at the door. Not wanting to get up from lounging on the bed and reading, she just yelled knowing it was her aunts.
"Come in!"
The door opened and slowing walking in was Aunt Wanda, holding a tray of breakfast food. "Good morning Mavis! Did you sleep well?"
"Morning Aunt Wanda. I really didn't sleep at all," Mavis replied.
"Too excited for the wedding?" asked Wanda.
"Very excited and nervous. Where's Auntie Eunice?" asked the vampire.
"She's coming. She had to deal with your Uncle eating way too much again. Here, I brought you some food. Eat some and then we can get started to make you the most beautiful girl and make Johnny the world's luckiest man," she said with a great big smile on her face as she set the tray down on the bed in front of the girl.
"Thanks Aunt Wanda," replied Mavis as she picked up and took a bite out of her favorite, scream cheese on a bagel. As Mavis and Wanda ate a light breakfast, they chatted about little things about the wedding and all the guests and famous monsters that have arrived. Then leading into heavy things, Wanda started talking about the ordeal Johnny endured.
"Now I heard what happened to Johnathan out there and that mermaid. Has he truely recovered from what happened? I know it's been only a few months. To monsters that is plenty of time to heal, but is it enough time for him?" Wanda asked with seriousness.
Mavis looked at her, taking in every word this motherly figure spoke to her. Taking a moment to answer truthfully.
"What happened to Johnny out there… I wished… never happened. Physically, and to my understanding, he has recovered fully. Before our trip back here, he… expressed doubt in himself," said Mavis as she lowered her head, looking at her lap. "He felt he was weak and not strong enough to save me. And a feeling that he cheated on me."
"But that wasn't his fault, was it?" asked Wanda, intrigued how a happy-go-lucky spirit as Johnny's could be so doubtful to himself and feel it was his fault.
"No it wasn't his fault. That… mermaid, putting it politely, took control of his mind. Made him do things he really regretted. We… fought about it. It was our first fight," said Mavis mournfully.
"And that is something you didn't want to happen but it did. Couples fight, Mavis. It comes to both making compromises… coming to an agreement. You don't see it but there are sometimes, me and your Uncle Wayne fight. We both see each other's meanings and we compromise." Wanda said sharing her wisdom.
"That's kind of what we did. Him doubting himself and wanting me to be safe showed me that he really does care. Even if he didn't know it, he really cared about us and building a stronger relationship. I told him he was strong. The strongest person I know. To live two years on a deserted island and fighting the mind control of that witch, it takes a strong person, physically and mentally. And he did it Aunt Wanda. He did it," said Mavis with determination and a slight dampness in her eyes. She paused a moment. "He knew and I knew he was ready to say those vows. I love him Aunt Wanda. I'm going to love him like there is no tomorrow."
Wanda had to remove some tears from around her eyes. She was happy that in a short time, Mavis and Johnny have come a long way and have grown up. "I'm so glad for you Mavis," she said as she wrapped her niece in a loving embrace, just like a mother would. "And if you need to talk, you can come to your Aunt anytime," she smiled at the vampire as they broke the hug. Mavis smiled back feeling the motherly care that Aunt Wanda had showed her for many years, since she was a little girl.
"Thanks Aunt Wanda."
"Now, I think we both agree, we better do your hair and make-up before your Aunt Eunice gets to you first and makes you look like a clown."
Mavis giggled at Aunt Wanda's jab at how gaudy her Aunt Eunice dresses and looks, especially her make-up. The young vampire thought it was difficult to put her make-up on without the aid of a reflection in a mirror. But seeing how her Aunt Eunice looked, Mavis felt proud of herself for being able to put her make-up on without a mirror all these years. Now with the help of Aunty Wanda, she will surely look amazing for the wedding, her hair, her make-up, in her dress... all for Johnny.
As soon as Wanda completed Mavis's make-up, she left to go see what could have held Eunice up from helping. Mavis took the time to get into her dress. The feeling of not having her usual outfit of a short, black choker dress was strange. It was different to have no black and red leggings. No fishnet, fingerless sleeves. Mavis felt… naked without them. But the feeling went away as soon as she felt the cool, smooth black spider silk woven gown on her skin. It fit perfectly to her; hugging her body in all the right places and flaring just below her hips into a long, smooth flowing dress and train. With a sweetheart style top, just above her breasts, a see-through lace covered the rest of her chest, hiding any cleavage to keep a sense of modesty. The lace covered her shoulders like sleeves and also went up her neck finished with a choker pendant. A red ruby, similar to her engagement ring, was sparkling brightly in the candle light of her room. Even though she had no reflection in the mirror, she still looked into the mirror, imagining how it looked on her by feeling the dress from her shoulders and down to her hips. For a while, she stood there in a mesmerized state, looking down as she admired the dress and what the future would hold for her and her future husband.
As the sun had set, the hotel became very busy with the hustle, bustle, and slithering of all kinds of monsters. Going to and from rooms and hallways, preparing themselves or preparing for the wedding of all weddings. A monster wedding, they all joked. Except for one person. The groom. Sprawled out on the bed, half covered in blankets and the other half not covered, he laid there breathing loudly through his mouth with an occasional snore escaping.
Dracula counted on this happening due to the Johnny having to get acclimated to being awake at night time. The Prince of Darkness let the boy sleep just a little while longer, but not too long. And it was about that time, he should be getting up. Gliding to the room Dracula set him in on the far side of the hotel, away from Mavis. He knocked on the door. No answer came.
"He's still sleeping. That boy can sleep all day if you'd let him," said the shrunken head.
"That will not be happening tonight," said the Count. He opened the door and entered. What the vampire saw made him ponder how humans can sleep like that and what his daughter saw in odd this red headed human. Not to mention he had to ask himself although it was something he did not want to, "How is Mavy supposed to sleep in the same bed as that?"
Without hesitation, Dracula woke Johnny up by startling the boy with his loud voice. As if seeing a ghost, Johnny sprang up, rolled off the bed and slammed onto the floor on the opposite side of the bed where Drac was standing.
"Johnny, wake up! You need to get ready! You don't want to be late your own wedding to Mavy, do you?" asked the Count, hoping he would be late. With a groggy tone, Johnny put a hand on the side of the bed and dragged himself up to see who scared him.
"I'm up! I'm up! Sheesh Drac, there won't be a wedding if you give me a heart attack by scaring me!" Johnny said.
This didn't sound too bad to Dracula. Then maybe Mavis wouldn't forgive him for it. So instead of trying to kill, he helped the boy up.
"I'm sorry Johnny. It's already late and there is not much time to get ready," replied the vampire.
"Ready for what?" asked Johnny who was still trying to wake up. His mind still covered in a thick haze of sleep. Dracula stared at him and rolled his eyes. Drac was about to slap some sense into the boy until Johnny's eyes lit up as he sprung up and ran around the room, completely confused and lost.
"Oh Crap! I gotta get dressed! No gotta shower first! Oh Man! I hope I'm not late!" frantically said Johnny as he ran from one part of the room to another.
"Calm down Johnny," replied Drac.
"What about my hair? Oh man! Mavs is gonna kill me"
"Johnny," said Drac as he tried to slow him down. Slowly his face became angered. He twitched as he tried to hold back.
"Oh boy, Mavis will be so mad if I'm late! Where's my bow tie? Where's my shoes?" asked himself as he started to panic more.
"JOHNNY!" yelled Dracula as he couldn't hold in any longer. The red head froze in place and went silent. His hazel eyes were wide with fear. "Calm down, Johnny. You have plenty of time to get ready. The wedding is not for another couple hours. Please… take some deep breaths and sit down. I'll have some breakfast brought up to you shortly," he finished.
"S…sorry Drac. I'm kinda nervous. You know?" Johnny replied.
"It is okay Johnathan. Just take some time to relax. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to tend to the guests," said Dracula.
"Drac, wait," said Johnny right before Drac left. Johnny took a gulped and cleared his throat as the vampire turned around and stared at him with interest.
"I know that you know I really wasn't your first choice for Mavis. I know you are skeptical about humans and have some major trust issues. I get that. I just wanted to say," Johnny paused a moment to think of his words carefully. "I just wanted you to s…s…say thank you. Thank you for allowing me to become part of your family. Thank you for letting me stay all those years ago and thank you for bringing me back. I don't know what I would have done without her in my life… and you. You are the best friend and best father-in-law I could ever hope for."
As Johnny finished, Dracula's mood changed and his face softened. He walked up to the red headed boy and smiled as he put his hands on his shoulders. "Johnny, you are always welcome here. Remember what I said, you are a good one with a kind heart. I know you would never hurt Mavis and you would protect her. You are strong Johnny. Surviving that island gave you a courage I would have never thought would be possible in a human. That's why I am giving my daughter's trust to you."
Johnny looked on at Drac and asked a very important question. "So you and her are cool with me being a human? Even for a while longer?"
"Human, monster, unicorn. As long as she is happy," replied Drac. Johnny couldn't help but smile back at his friend and future father-in-law.
"I promise Drac. I'll keep her safe and happy.
"Now, I must attend to the guests and make sure everything is in order. I will have an armor come to you when it is time." Without any hesitation, Drac glided out of the room and magically closed the door, leaving Johnny to his thoughts. He felt a huge weight lifted from him. Being human was no problem anymore. He felt happy here and full of life at the hotel. It's like he belonged.
Quickly coming out of his thoughts, he felt it was a good idea to call Mavis. If he couldn't see her, then at least hearing her voice would calm him down some more. He picked up the skeleton phone's receiver and dial his zing's room number. The phone rang a few times before the other end picked up. The familiar girl's voice answered the phone.
"Hello?"
"Mavis?" Johnny asked already knowing it was her but wanted to be sure.
"Johnny? Is that you?" asked the girl on the other end.
"Yea. Did you sleep well?" he asked with a hoarse sounding voice.
"Not at all. You don't sound too good. Are you okay?" Mavis asked.
"Yea, I'm fine. Sorry about my voice, I just woke up," Johnny replied.
"That's okay. Did you sleep well?"
Hearing her tone just change a little, he could hear she was going to sound jealous if he slept a lot. "I may have gotten an hour or two. Not enough. But I'll be okay I'll roll with it and we'll sleep good after the wedding," Johnny said as he just realized how that sounded and slapped his forehead with his open palm as he swore to himself. He could hear Mavis blushing and breaking under the embarrassment after his accidental comment. He tried to think quickly of something to say to fix the problem.
"Err, I mean. We won't be apart and we can sleep together. Oh, darn. I think I made it worse," he finally said after hearing her giggle. She stopped him from speaking.
"It's okay Johnny, I know what you meant. I can't wait to see you. I better finish getting ready. And you, mister, better get up and get ready too. You don't want to be late," she warned.
"You're right, Mavy. I just wanted to hear your voice. I missed you," he said with a slight pouty voice.
"Aww. I missed you too honey. I love you," replied Mavis.
"Love you too Mavs, Bye." As Johnathan hung up the phone, he couldn't believe what he just said. His face was as red as his hair. But one thing that removed the embarrassment was the thought of Mavis's voice. It was so soothing and mesmerizing to hear. Her giggle was gentle. Just by hearing her voice, Johnny could picture her bright blue eyes, her tiny nose, and black lips. But don't forget about those bangs of raven black hair. So beautiful. He couldn't wait to see her and imagined how she looked in a wedding dress.
Breaking out of his trance, Johnny heard a knock on the door. Standing up, he walked to the door and opened it. One of the kitchen staff gargoyles floated in midair with Johnny's breakfast or dinner or whatever meal the monsters called it. He thanked the gargoyle and ate. He got a soothing shower to calm his nerves and got dressed.
Johnny wasn't big into very formal fashion. Always feeling too stuffy if he wore a complete suit and tie. Instead, he decided to be as formal as possible but also brought a little fun in his so called wedding tuxedo. As expected with any tuxedo, he started with a white, button down, long sleeve shirt with black accented buttons. Next he put on his deep ruby red colored tuxedo vest and bow tie that went perfectly to Mavis's ruby choker. And for a final touch to the top of his outfit, he wore his black tuxedo coat.
Now the fun part as Johnny put it, he put on a pair of black, baggy, somewhat dressy, shorts that went below the knee. The red head put on a pair of long, black socks that covered most of what the shorts didn't on his skinny legs. And for a final touch of fun, Johnny wore a pair of black and white, Converse style tennis shoes. Completing his outfit, Johnny looked at himself in the mirror. From top to bottom, he smiled at his complete outfit.
"Business up top. Party on the bottom. Oh yea, Johnathan. You are getting married," he said to himself in the mirror. A little panic built up but quickly it went away from the fact he was marrying the love of his life. "Awesome," he said while giving a big smile at himself. He looked up on the top of his head and wondered, "Now what are we to do with you," he said to his hair. Trying to comb it and wet it, his hair always went back to being a disorganized mess. Even applying a little styling gel did not help at all. After a few attempts, Johnny gave up. "Party, business, party," he said looking at himself again from top to bottom.
A knock came at the door. He knew it had to be time. Looking one last time at his reflection, he gave himself a wink. He went to the door and looked to the side where his backpack was ready to go, "Let's roll backpack!"
The lobby was fully decorated in shades of pinks and purples, like a beautiful, light colored rose. Draperies of a rosy pink color hung from corner to the chandeliers giving the dark lobby a more, soft and warm inviting feeling. A couple of zombie bell hops were slowly unrolling a lengthy white carpet that stretched to the receptionist desk to the turn style main entrance. Finally reaching their goal, both zombies looked behind and saw their accomplishment. They groaned and smiled in satisfaction up to a point.
As soon as they set down the carpet, just like what Murphy's Law says, "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong." Without fail, Blobby skidded by quickly, leaving behind a trail of his gelatinous self. Bigfoot stomped right on the rug with his muddy feet, while a heard of sheep ran by and tracked mud and goo all over over. A large spider walked overhead, stomping and pushing more dirt, mud, and slime into the rug. And finally, Wayne and Wanda's wolf pups ran around the lobby, playing as they tracked even more filth onto the once clean and white rug. The zombie bellhops groaned their dissatisfaction that their fine work was ruined.
As a cleanup was being dealt with and other zombies and witch maids were busy with other tasks in the lobby, Dracula was dressed in his best suit and cape. He went around and greeted all the guests that started to enter the hotel's lobby. There was one guest that caught his eye that he would have never see here. And he was approaching.
"Count Dracula, it has been too many long years," said the man accompanied by two sea serpent style guards.
Dracula was surprised but he kept a straight face about him.
"Your majesty. King Poseidon," the count said as he bowed before the king of the sea. He was a very tall, muscular man with white hair and a long beard. He wore a white outfit. Almost resembling a loincloth around his waist and up around one shoulder, exposing his one muscular arm. Golden sandals covered his feet and anklets around his ankles. He also wore a golden belt, bracelets on both arms and one golden ring around his exposed tricep. In one hand his scepter, a golden trident, infused with gems only found on the sea floor. He looked very ancient and wise.
Your majesty. I apologize for not knowing of your arrival ahead of time," the vampire politely said.
"That is okay. I come unannounced. I just wanted to wish your daughter my congratulations and apologize for my daughter's behavior on her behalf," Poseidon said.
"Thank you. Will be staying for the reception?" asked Dracula.
"Unfortunately I can only stay for the ceremony. I have other pressing matters to attend to."
"I understand and I thank you for gracing us with your presence," Drac said as he bowed again to Poseidon. "You are always welcome at my hotel at any time. Now if you will excuse me, I have other guests to attend to."
"Please do, Count. Don't halt your preparations just for me. This is your daughter's day, lets be… happy in it," said the King as he walked away. The last part was concerning to Dracula. What did he mean by that? His tone changed to a more, bitter tone. Drac had suspicions that the King of the Sea was not just here to wish congratulations. He noted to himself to keep an eye him as much as possible. Dracula kept moving through the crowd and buried his concerned look, exchanging it for a smile as he approached a yeti and a gremlin.
"Welcome! Welcome!" he said to a yeti and a gremlin.
"Congrats Drac! Holy smokes! Everybody's here!" exclaimed the yeti as Frankenstein and his bride, Eunice walked by. "And that Johnny. He's a nice kid."
"Hey, she loves him," Drac said with a happy tone and smile.
"Yea," said the gremlin. "Look at it this way Drac, you're not losing a daughter, you're gaining…" without warning, Dracula interrupted the gremlin as he towered over him and the yeti. With a deep, demonic voice, and red eyes he yelled.
"You better believe I'm not losing a daughter! She's not going anywhere!" he yelled at the trembling yeti and gremlin as the vampire gave a roar at the end. Dracula's anger came and went, almost as quickly as it came. He smiled at the two still frozen and wide eyed with fear.
"Anyways, you guys should try the deviled eggs. We have a new chef." A gargoyle chef came floating in with a plate of deviled eggs smiling as Drac turned around to leave giving some more friendly advice, "Have fun tonight." The yeti and gremlin were still both frozen with fear as their eyes never blinked.
As Dracula walked away with a smile on his face, he couldn't help but think at what the gremlin said. He truly was losing his daughter. She was growing up and getting married to start her own family. A look of sadness crept onto his face. He didn't want to see her grow up yet. To him, she was still his child, his… baby claws. It was only one hundred, twenty-two years. For an immortal being as Dracula, that was not very long at all. He decided he was done for now greeting guests for fear of getting upset again. He made his way to the elevator to go see how his lovely daughter was doing.
As Mavis was putting on her spider silk, fingerless gloves, she heard a knock on her door.
"Come in," Mavis called to the door.
The door opened slowly and the pouty face of her father came in peaking around the door. It looked like he had been crying.
"Dad?" Mavis said as Dracula opened the door and entered as he wiped a tear from his eyes.
"Are you okay?" Mavis continued to ask.
"Of course I am Mavy. How about you?" Drac took her hands into his as he smiled and looked gently into her eyes.
"I'm a little nervous but… I can't wait for the wedding to start. I want to see Johnny's face when I walk down the aisle," she said as she looked away a moment but came back to look at her father. "You look a little sad, Dad. Are you sure you're okay?"
Dracula sort of dodged the question and looked at the wedding dress on Mavis. To him, she looked just like her mother. So beautiful and glowing with excitement. "You look wonderful my honey guts. You look so much like your mother. Johnny and the rest of your family and guests are going to love your dress. It is perfect for you." The Count put a gentle hand on her cheek as he saw her smile at his words.
"Thanks Dad. But you didn't answer my question. Are you sure you're okay?" she asked again.
"I am Mavy. Then again I am not. I have so many feelings and emotions right now, I don't know which ones to express." Drac sighed and looked away from Mavis for a moment then brought his blue eyes to hers. "Mavis, I am so happy for you. You are so grown up and still full of so much life. I just hate to see you go. To me, you are still my little baby bat. And you will always be," he said as tears started to flow from his eyes. Mavis saw this and hugged him deeply and to comfort him.
"I don't know what I would do without you Mavy. I almost lost you. And for some reason, deep down inside me, it feels like I am losing you again."
"Oh, Dad," she whispered into his ear. "It's okay to feel that way. But you will never lose me." She pulled away from the embrace and looked at him with seriousness. "I may not always be here, especially when me and Johnny are on trips, but I will always be in here," she said as she put her hand against his chest. "And no matter how old I am, Daddy, I will always be your little baby." Dracula smiled at her and hugged her again.
"I love you Dad," Mavis said.
"And I love you too my sweet fangs. You better finish getting ready. There isn't much time left," Drac said just as the door opened as Wanda and Eunice entered.
"Hello Drac. What brings you here? Not trying to change her mind, are you?" asked Eunice with a raised eyebrow.
"What? No. No I would not do that," he said as he held his hands up. "I just wanted to come see my daughter before her big night."
"Eunice, you know Drac would not ruin his daughter's big day," Wanda said.
"Well, as long as it is not a fake wedding. Just like that fake village," Eunice said sarcastically as she crossed her arms and snubbed at everyone.
"Okay. I will pretend I did not hear that. I must be going. There are some last minute things that need attending to," said Drac as he kissed his daughter on the cheek. "I will see you downstairs my sweet blood orange. Love you my honey bat."
"Love you too Dad," Mavis replied.
Drac left the room, leaving the girls to talk a few moments before it was time.
"So what did I miss?" asked Eunice. "Sorry by the way. Your Uncle Frank does not know how to control his eating. If he keeps it up, he'll need a new heart and a stomach," she said joking around.
"Well, I did her make-up. What do you think?" Wanda turned Mavis around, facing Eunice. The flesh golem came face-to-face with Mavis, making her slightly cringe back as her aunt eyed up the eye shadow, mascara, and eye liner in great detail. The flesh golem slowly moved away and with a scowl.
"Well, it certainly doesn't look good as mine, but on you Mavis, darling," the scowl faded into a warm smile, "It's perfect for you. Now, what about the hair?" asked Eunice.
"Well, Aunty Eunice, I was thinking of leaving it the way it is. Johnny has always been infatuated with my bangs, to get rid of them would probably make him sad. I want him to be happy," said the vampiress.
"Well that's all good and stuff but maybe try something different? Here, let me try something." As quick as possible, Eunice took Mavis's hair and tried to style it differently. Because her hair was short, just above the shoulders, Eunice had a hard time but finally succeeded in putting her hair up.
"There, a short beehive," Eunice said. Wanda looked at it and saw the mess Mavis's hair had become. And the beehive style that Eunice attempted was falling apart. Wanda quickly fixed her hair and brought it back to its usual style. This is where, to Wanda and to Mavis, she looked the most stunning. Eunice just scowled, crossed her arms, and looked away while holding her head up high.
"Thank you for trying Aunty Eunice. I think my hair is just a little too short to style any other way right now. Maybe I'll let it grow out some more," said Mavis with a smile that made Eunice smile.
"Oh my little Mavis, you have grown so much. Now let's see the tiara and veil on you," Eunice said. Wanda nodded in approval. With Wanda's help, she placed the tiara with the flowing veil perfectly on her head. Wanda and Eunice stepped back and both their jaws dropped. Speechless for what seemed like an eternity, the Aunts looked at one another than back at Mavis. Mavis felt something was wrong and had to speak.
"Is something wrong? Is it out of place?" she asked.
"No, no, no Mavis. It's just… I don't know how to say it…" said Wanda until Eunice interrupted.
"I know how to say it. Mavis, my dear, your zing will never stop staring at you. You look positively… a…ma…zing!" Eunice exclaimed.
The crystals set in the tiara sparkled brightly in even the dimmest of candle light. The clear but sparkling veil made from the finest spider silk sparkled the more Mavis moved around. And with the addition of hundreds of magical fireflies clinging onto the veil, the veil sparkled as the fireflies lit up, one-by-one. Bringing more beauty to the daughter of Dracula.
"Mavis, you are now officially ready to get married!" said Aunt Eunice as her voice became shrill at the end. "Are you ready?"
Mavis smiled at the both of them, looking at them in turn. She smiled and that smile grew until her fangs showed. She was very happy. So very happy her voice went out of control and she shrilled with excitement.
"Ohhh! I'm so nervous! But who wouldn't be in my shoes? Shoes. Oh rabies! I almost forgot my shoes!" said Mavis as she turned into the bathroom and found the petite, slightly risen heel dress shoe. She slid them on and came back into her room. Not much of a difference to her Aunts other than the fact that she was standing about an inch taller and that made her look more confident.
"Now I'm ready. Still nervous but I am so ready to wow the guests and certainly knock the socks off of my Johnny," Mavis said as she smiled while lightly nibbling her lower lip.
"Good! Now an armor should be up here soon to let us know when it is time," Wanda said as she handed Mavis her bouquet of dark purple roses. "For now, we wait."
Something Mavis didn't want to hear. "Wait." She didn't want to wait any longer, she had been away from Johnny for too long now and wanted to see him. She wanted to show him and what he thought of her dress. She sat her bouquet on the bed and in turn sat down on the edge of her bed, fiddling with the wrinkles in her dress. Mavis and her Aunts talked about little things, mostly about the wedding. Only a few moments passed until a knock came to the door. Wanda answered it and to her surprise, it was time for the wedding. And they didn't have to wait even five minutes.
"Madam, the guests and rest of the wedding party are in position. It is time," said the armor to Wanda wearing a tuxedo top. Both her and Eunice exited Mavis's room. Mavis was last to exit the room. Politely, the armor closed the door behind her.
"Miss Mavis, may I congratulate you and compliment you on how beautiful you have become over these long years," the armor said while standing still. Maivs looked at the armor and finally recognized the same armor her father gave her for protection.
"Albert? Is that you?" asked Mavis.
"Yes Ma'am."
Surprising an armor truly is not very possible because of the dedication the spirit has in the armor but when Mavis gave a large hug to the cold metal, the armor known as Albert was shocked at the affection that Mavis showed for him.
"It's okay to hug back Albert. I allow you too," said Mavis as she continued to hug the empty suit. Slowly Albert's arms came up and around Mavis and embraced her. Even though the metal was cold, Mavis could feel the spirit of Albert. It was warm and very comforting.
"Thank you, Albert," Mavis said. Albert responded, echoing in the suit of armor.
"You are most welcome, miss." Mavis broke the hug and the all continued to walk down the hall toward the elevator. "I will also be standing guard at the honeymoon suite. I will be at your command miss," Albert said.
"Thank you, Albert," Mavis said as she smiled at the armor. Then realizing something important.
"Oh rabies! I almost forgot my bouquet!"
"I have it right here, sweetie," Eunice said before Mavis turned around and ran back to her room. "And don't worry, we will have a clothes suit case in the suite waiting for you. It will have all you need," Eunice said with a slight evil grin. This made Mavis blush, even with her pale skin, she turned red as a tomato, knowing what her Aunt was referring to.
"Oh, Eunice! Stop. Don't scare the poor girl!" Wanda exclaimed.
Reaching the elevator, everyone but Mavis entered it.
"Are you ready Mavis?" asked Aunt Wanda. Mavis looked at them. She closed her eyes, took a long, deep breath in while raising her head to the sky and exhaled. She looked at her Aunts and Albert. She smiled at them. With her tiara veil on her head and her bouquet of dark purple roses folded into both her hands and laid across her chest, she walked into the elevator with confidence.
"I'm ready," she said confidently. "Let's roll with it."
Beneath a beautiful clear, night sky where thousands of stars twinkled, the crescent moon rested just above the horizon allowing for more clusters of stars and the milky way to show itself in all its spender draped on the deep blue night sky. Constellations never looked so perfect on this special night. The scenery and lighting at the pool of the now famous Hotel Transylvania almost drown out the beauty of the night sky and surrounding mountainous scenery.
All of the combining shades of rose colors from pinks to purples were soothing and mesmerizing to everyone. It had a great calming effect on everyone's senses. Although still seeming very dark, it was bright in appearance. On the backdrop of the ceremony, many clear draperies with a pink shading that were supported by many hovering bats, holding on to a corner of the sheets. On those sheets were thousands of fireflies, latched on to the fabric while they lit up, giving a smooth glow around the wedding altar and surrounding area.
Roses of the darkest purple were placed around the sides and front of the pool area. On the gazeebo, transformed into an altar, a Chuppa was placed with the roof covered in the dark purple roses. To some, they looked black and dead. But that was not the case. They were simply a very deep and darker purple that made them look black and lifeless.
As all the guests and family waited patiently in their seats, Johnny smiled, trying to hide his nervousness. All of the groomsmen and bridesmaids stood at the altar, waiting for the bride. What felt like an eternity, everyone began to wonder if the bride was truly going to show up. To try to calm himself, Johnny looked down and to his side, where his trusty back pack sat. He gave it a smile and a pat. Then in dramatic fashion, a spotlight was shown to the back of the aisle where it shown down on Mavis Dracula.
Everyone turned back to see the bride and her dress. Everyone was speechless and in awe at how beautiful she looked in the black spider silk dress. Or could it be that everyone loved how the tiara and veil sparkled so brilliantly? Everyone had their opinion on what looked the best. However, there was no concerning comment about Mavis's dress.
Johnny was staring at her as she ventured down the aisle. His jaw dropped. He had to ask himself, "Is that Mavis? Is that beautiful girl going to really be my wife?" As she drew closer to the altar, he could make out more intricate details. But none stood out more than her beautiful eyes and her bangs. He loved her bangs. To him that is what made Mavis, Mavis. And as always, he was hypnotized by her big deep blue eyes, staring intently at him as she smiled.
For Mavis, seeing Johnny for the first time since last night felt like more than two years. After almost losing him and being without him for two long years, she did not want to leave his side, fearing the worst. She started to relax more knowing there was no more danger. She smiled brightly at him and his outfit. Mavis knew he was not a formal dresser so she was expecting him to wear something crazy with his tuxedo, shorts and sneakers. But she did not mind at all. In fact, that what she loved about him. His spontaneity and awkwardness.
Reaching the altar, Mavis stood right beside Johnny, staring up at his hazel eyes. She mouthed a single word that became something they have done since Johnny was returned to the hotel by Dracula.
"You?" Mavis mouthed to Johnny. Johnny couldn't stop smiling and replied back without saying a word.
"You."
Dracula couldn't help but smile at his daughter and how beautiful she was. She has grown up and became just like Martha and Drac was proud of that. He was so happy, he was almost in tears, watching his daughter get married to her zing. It was meant to be and he was glad she was happy.
The time came where it was time to exchange their vows and the rings.
"Mavis," said Johnny nervously. He paused and took a breath. "If I didn't stumble into this hotel like I did, where would I be without you? I would be lost traveling all over the world with no real purpose. The first time our eyes met, I knew right when I saw that sparkle in your eyes that this is where I belong. This is my one true love. My zing. And without you in my thoughts, I would not be here now. You gave me strength to keep going. To keep fighting. You showed me the path that I could not see and you lead me down it to the future with you. You saved me and for that, I am forever yours. I give you this ring to show our bond together, but also to show my love. You have my heart Mavis. And I will always be forever with you, no matter what."
Mavis smiled, never leaving Johnny's hazel eyes. Tears of joy ran down her face at what he said. Johnny's mother and sister started to cry at hearing the loving words of their son. They were surprised that he was able to say something so heartfelt and so serious. Even all of Mavis's aunts, including her Uncle Frank were shedding tears and sparking at the sentimental vows. Now being Mavis's turn, all eyes were on her, waiting for what she would say.
"Johnny. Johnnystein as most everyone knew you as. I did not know you were a human until after my one hundred eighteen. And I did not care. I still wanted to be with you. I fell in love with who you are, not what you are. You have shown me many special things about you. You have shown and given me the world. When I almost lost you, I did not know what to do. I begged and pleaded to have you back. Two years may not be a long time to us monsters but it seemed like an eternity to me, without you. I believed you were out there somewhere and always vowed to find you. And now that I have found you, you have shown me how strong you really are. And your strength gives me strength. Everything about you makes you special. And you are special and precious to me. With this ring, it will show you that I will love you no matter what and love you like I'm going to lose you."
Even Johnny teared up. But trying to keep some composure and masculinity, he tried not to… but failed. With vows of their love for each other exchanged with rings, a deep and beautiful, tender loving kiss sealed their bond together. Everyone cheered for the couple, facing each other, smiling. They did it. They faced diversity, near tragedy, and being worlds apart for years to now being lovely newlyweds. They walked past everyone, hand-in-hand as they received congratulations. Entering the interior of the hotel, they made their way to the library where the new couple would meet the rest of the wedding party and wait for all the guests to reach the reception in the ballroom. Making their way, Mavis and Johnny ran into someone they did not expect to meet and was quite alarming to both.
A couple of sea serpents wearing blue shimmering armor around their arms, chest, and part of their snake like torso. They had ornamental helmets of the same blue shimmer strewn with aquamarine gems in it. Carrying silver trident spears, also ornamented with intricate designs and gems. Mavis was truly stunned and concerned with the silver tridents. The serpents looked intimidating and dangerous. It was concerning for moment for the newlyweds.
"Arrrre you Johnathan and Mavissss?" asked one of the guard serpents, almost like a hiss. Johnny was shocked and terrified that he couldn't get out an answer. Mavis was able to compose herself, even with the fear of silver so close to her.
"We are. May I ask what this is about?" she asked as politely as possible. The two serpents separated and standing behind was a tall man with white hair and a long beard. It was Poseidon.
"Mavis Dracula?" he spoke with a deep but gentle voice.
"Yes?" she asked back.
"Forgive me and my men for startling you. I am King Poseidon," he said. Mavis was in shock. She did not know he was arriving for the wedding. And normally he was too busy with his own matters. She quickly bowed and forced Johnny into a bow.
"I am so sorry your majesty. I did not recognize you and were not aware you would be here," Mavis said as she kept her head bowed.
"That's quite all right little vampire. There is no need to bow. I am merely a guest and tonight is your night. Besides I was not expected to be here. However, with what happened to you and your new husband, I wanted to come on behalf of my daughter and apologize for the trouble my Azelea caused you." Poseidon gracefully bowed in front of Mavis and Johnathan. Something that was very unexpected for Mavis but he did apologize.
"Thank you your majesty," Mavis said. Poseidon turned his attention to the Johnny. The king out stretched his arm to shake the human's hand.
"And to you Johnathan, is it?" Poseidon asked as Johnny just nodded. "I sincerely apologize for what Azelea did to you personally. There is a law in my country that forbids us from taking advantage of anyone, especially humans."
"Th…thank you, King Poseidon," Johnny said nervously.
"Do not be scared, son. I am a simple man just trying to right the wrongs of his daughter. I bid you two congratulations on your wedding and bless many good years come to you. I must be off," Poseidon said.
"Are you not staying for the reception?" asked Mavis.
"Sadly child, I must leave and attend to many important and pressing matters. I wish I could but my country needs tended to. Farewell," he said as he walked past the newlyweds with his guards slithering right behind.
Dracula saw the king heading for the exit after witnessing the end of the encounter between his daughter and the king of the oceans. With his speed, he ran up to Mavis and Johnny, still looking concerned.
"Mavy, are you okay? Did he hurt you?" asked her father with concern in his voice.
"No Dad, he didn't. He just apologized for what Azelea did to Johnny," Mavis said as she stared at the direction that Poseidon exited the hotel. This was concerning to Drac. He looked over at Johnathan who was also staring at the exit.
"Johnny? What did he say?"
"He said he was sorry for Azelea's behavior and that it was a crime in his seas. Then he congratulated us," replied the red head. Johnny snapped out of the sudden surprise. "I just shook the hand of a god!" he said as she looked down at his hand. "Awesome," he said as he smile grew.
"His guards were scarier than he was," Mavis commented.
"They are supposed to be intimidating. That's why they protect him. Are you sure you two are okay?" asked the vampire again.
"Yes Dad. Just shocking. Johnny, we better get to the Library quick," Mavis said.
"Right."
"Daddy?" asked Mavis as she now caught him staring at the exit.
"I am okay honey, go before you're late," replied the count. Without hesitation, the couple ran to the library as Dracula stayed behind for the rest of the wedding party and guests.
"What is your true motive, Poseidon?" he said, whispering to himself.
Monsters and humans began to file into the ballroom. All of the color schemes and decoration matched the lobby and ceremony to perfection. On the side of the dance floor, closest to the stage was the head table for the wedding party. Strewn around the room were the magical round tables, decorated with ribbons around each chair, fine cutlery and china with an live fly trap as a centerpiece. The center of the ballroom was kept open for dancing after dinner. The stage was primarily open for the band, singers, and for speeches. The rest of the stage was filled with the sound equipment.
With a short wait, the wedding party finally entered, leaving Mavis and Johnny to come in last with a thunderous applause and cheers. Dinner was served to support monster appetites and humans too with a varieties of dishes. Speeches were given to the newlyweds from close family and friends as well as the couple also thanking everyone in sharing their moment together. The beautiful cake, iced with scream cheese frosting was cut. Johnny playfully fed Mavis a piece but purposely missed her mouth, getting frosting all over her nose. Mavis, on the other hand, covered Johnny's face full of cake. Certainly worth it, he thought as they kissed after their little food fight.
The first dance of the night was magical for the newlywed couple. As the music started to play, they came close together.
I see your momma and the candles
and the tears and roses
I see your daddy walk his daughter down the aisle
I feel my knees start to tremble as I tell the preacher
Don't she look beautiful tonight
It was the first time during the night that Johnny and Mavis were able to get close to each other. Johnny pulled the vampiress close to him and put his arm around her back as he held her other hand.
All the wonderful words in my head I've been thinkin'
You know I wanna say them all just right
I lift your veil and angels start singin'
Such a heavenly sight
Lost in this moment with you
I am completely consumed
My feelings so absolute
there's no doubt
Sealing our love with a kiss
Waiting my whole life for this
Watching all my dreams come true
Lost in this moment with you
He looked down at her with such a caring smile. She smiled right back, feeling connected to this human that was now her husband. She felt comfortable in his embrace and close to his body. She felt safe.
I smell the jasmine floatin' in the air like a love song
Watch my words draw sweet tears from your eyes
We bow our heads while the preacher talks to Jesus
Please bless this brand new life
Lost in this moment with you
I am completely consumed
My feelings so absolute
there's no doubt
Sealing our love with a kiss
Waiting my whole life for this
Watching all my dreams come true
Lost in this moment with you
They danced around, not a care in the world about anyone around them. They were lost in themselves. Mavis rested her head on Johnny's chest, listening to the rhythm of his heart beat. It was beautiful to her. Johnny placed his chin on top of her head, smelling the sweet smell of her hair. They did not want this to end anytime soon.
Lost in this moment with you
I am completely consumed
My feelings so absolute
there's no doubt
Sealing our love with a kiss
Waiting my whole life for this
Watching all my dreams come true
Lost in this moment with you
As the next song started, Mavis felt a slight tap on her shoulder. It was her father, wanting to dance with his daughter. Linda came up behind her son and danced with him all while daughter and father moved their dancing to the ceiling. Johnny and Linda looked up, still amazed at the abilities of vampires. Let alone not knowing that they existed until Johnny stumbled into the hotel full of monsters almost three years ago. As Johnny looked up, seeing how well Dracula and Mavis danced, he couldn't believe how lucky he was.
"Are you okay, Johnathan?" asked Linda with a smile. Johnny looked down at his mother and smiled back.
"I'm fine Mom. I was just thinking how lucky I was to find this place. To find her," he said reminiscing of the first night and the first zing. Linda just smiled back and patted her son's cheek.
"Oh, Johnny. It wasn't luck," Linda said in a soft, motherly voice. "You were destined to find this place. That's why you travelled. Now you found someone and someplace where you belong. You found someone who loves you for who you are, that will stand up and fight for you." She smiled up to her son and continued. "Johnny, you are strong. Not only physical but you are strong in here and in here," the mother said rubbing Johnny's head then pointing to his chest as a means to tell him he is strong in spirit and love. The red head smiled at her as a tear was escaping his eyes. She hugged him deeply.
"Thanks, Mom," he said muffled by her shoulder. "I love you."
"And I love you too my son. You have grown so fast and I'm proud of who you have become," Linda responded.
The song ended with everyone applauding for the couple and their parents. Mavis and Drac started their walk down off the ceiling. While Mavis was occupied with her father, Johnny immediately rushed to the stage and took a microphone.
"Everyone, I've got a super special surprise for you all. If everyone could clear the dance floor for a moment, please? Except for you, Mrs. Loughran!" Johnny pointed toward Mavis so not to confuse calling his mother. "I would like you right in the center, please? Where the spot light is. Come on. Don't be shy."
Mavis just looked at her father with some confusion. He returned the look and gestured that he did not know about this. She then looked at the red head. She smiled at his childishness and rolled her eyes but complied with his wishes. She walked over to the spotlight, her hands folded in to each other and arms in front of her. She looked up at Johnny on stage and his large smile. He was scheming something big, and she was afraid it would back fire on him.
"There you are. Before I begin, I want to thank everyone for coming out and celebrating with us." Everyone cheered. Johnny waited for silence again and took in a deep breath. "Mavis, from knocking into you with a broomstick in a hotel full of monsters to almost losing you to protect you. Then gaining you back and traveling the world with you. You have made me happy to share my experiences and love of traveling with you. Every moment was and still is special." Johnny became silent. His emotions were running high with his speech.
"Then the unspeakable happened. We lost each other. I was broken. I thought you were gone forever. I realized it as I was stranded… for two years on an island. I realized how much you meant to me, how much I meant to you. Thinking your zing was gone forever was hard to comprehend. And how would I live on when part of your soul, your life, you… heart was taken from you?" He stopped a moment to clear his tears and nose.
"But I kept strong. I kept living. All for you. And all I had to do was think of you, dream of you. Knowing you were with me in my heart gave me the strength I needed to fight on. To carry on. To live… on. And I am so glad for it or I wouldn't have found you and you wouldn't have found me. Mavy, you are my strength. We have one heartbeat and one dream together." A beat started quietly and slowly grew in volume as Johnny continued, "This song is for you and me. It's about celebrating with what we have. Everyone is welcome to dance because it is time… to… PARTY!" The red head began to sing to Mavis who stood in the spotlight in her beautiful dress.
"You've got the world it's in your palm! Ohhhhhh! You can't have the moment once it's gone! Ohhhhhh! No doubt, we can't slow down! What we got now! I said it's all we'll ever need;
YOU'VE GOT TO UNLEASH! I just want to feel you with me! Like we both share one heartbeat. Ohhhhhh! YOU'VE GOT TO UNLEASH! Nothing's ever gonna drop this feeling! I know we both share that same dream, Ohhhhhh!"
As Johnny finished the verse and chorus, the main beat of the song came down hard. Johnny began to jump up and down on stage with his hands in the air with the rhythm of the beat. Mavis jumped in, repeating what Johnny was doing on stage and having a great time. Monster and humans alike all started to rush the dance floor around Mavis. They started to jump up to the beat and raised their hands and tentacles. As the beat and rhythm played, Johnny repeated part of the chorus.
"YOU'VE GOT TO UNLEASH! Nothing's ever gonna drop this feeling! I know we both share the same dream, Ohhhhhh!"
The beat stopped and the song almost went silent except for a little melody. Everyone stopped jumping to see what would happen next. Mavis opened her eyes and saw the red head looking right at her from the stage, smiling, showing all his words came from his heart. She smiled back and waited for the next verse.
"Just keep the fire raging on! Ohhhhhh! No one can tell you that it's wrong, Ohhhhhh! No doubt, we can't slow down. What we got now; I said it's all we'll ever need.
YOU'VE GOT TO UNLEASH! I just want to feel you with me! Like we both share one heartbeat! Ohhhhhh! YOU'VE GOT TO UNLEASH! Nothing's ever gonna drop this feeling! I know we both share that same dream! Ohhhhhh!"
The heavy beat came back. Johnny started to jump up and down to get everyone to do it. All the guests and family were jumping to the beat, having a good time. Including Mavis. Johnny saw she was jumping and slowly spinning in one spot with her eyes closed. This was his one chance while she was distracted. Quickly jumping off the stage, he slowly made his way to Mavis, to his zing. Johnny repeated the chorus as he slowly made his way closer and closer to her.
"YOU'VE GOT TO UNLEASH! I just want to feel you with me! Like we both share one heartbeat! Ohhhhhh!"
It was strange for Mavis, with her enhanced hearing, she could hear Johnny singing into the microphone and his voice coming through the speakers. But it was like she could hear him standing right there in front of her. She stopped jumping a moment and turned around to see him. To see the red headed boy smiling and singing to her, slowly getting closer to her. He was adorable with his singing to her. He got so close he was standing right in front of her.
"YOU'VE GOT TO UNLEASH! Nothing's ever gonna drop this feeling! I know we both share that same dream! Ohhhhhh! Ohhhhhh!"
The beat started to fade as backup singers were the only thing heard singing "Ohhhhh!" Johnny looked into Mavis's deep blue eyes as he rested his forehead on hers. He saw everything about her that he loved, her tiny nose, very light freckles on her cheeks, eyelashes, and her small black lips.
"I love you Mavis Dracula Loughran," he said to her as he brought her closer with his arm around her waist.
"I love you Johnnystein Loughran," she said playfully and sincerely as their lips met for a loving kiss that everyone around witnessed. Applause and whistles were heard throughout the ballroom.
The party continued on throughout the rest of the evening and way into the daylight. Most of the older humans and monsters were too tired before the sun started to rise and went back to their respective rooms. As for the rest, the younger guests started to wear down as the sun rose. It was even time for Mavis and Johnny. Most of their energy had been spent having a great time. Everyone left in the ballroom bid them good luck as the couple left. Hand-in-hand, Mavis resting her tired head on Johnny's shoulder. The human put his arm around her as they looked at each other with smiles of happiness and the sense that they did it. They got married. They would be together forever.
Reaching the honeymoon suite put together by Drac, Mavis was about to open the door before Johnny stopped her. He grabbed her and brought her close. He gazed into her eyes, pulling some hair back behind her ear. She looked confused as to why he had stopped her from opening the door. She found out why. She yelped in surprise by the quick movement of Johnathan scooping her up into his arms. Mavis giggled at his show of affection. She put her arms around his neck and locked them together for support. Johnny then proceeded to open the door and carry the love of his life beyond the threshold of the door, symbolizing a new start to a perfect life with each other. Nothing mattered to them but themselves. Their gazes never left each other. Their heartbeats, in rhythm, clearly only heard by each other and no one else. And as Johnny closed the door behind them, Mavis started to kiss him as the door slowly and slowly closed until it locked.
Unbeknownst to the couple was that another pair of eyes were watching from around the corner as they entered the room. Since the newlyweds were wrapped up in themselves, they failed to realize someone spying on them. Slowly walking away from the corner, the white haired, bearded man with a golden crown stood there with a look of pure evil and hatred. He started to walk away as he spoke to himself.
"That's it. Have your celebration while it still lasts. I will have my revenge on you and your stupid human for causing my daughter pain. Just wait. Wait and see because there will be more pain and suffering for you. It will be waiting patiently." The hateful Poseidon said as he walked away with his golden trident. "Just wait and see."
"Like I'm Gonna Lose You"
Meghan Trainor feat. John Legend
I found myself dreaming
In silver and gold
Like a scene from a movie
That every broken heart knows we were walking on moonlight
And you pulled me close
Split second and you disappeared and then I was all alone
I woke up in tears
With you by my side
A breath of relief
And I realized
No, we're not promised tomorrow
So I'm gonna love you
Like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna hold you
Like I'm saying goodbye wherever we're standing
I won't take you for granted 'cause we'll never know when
When we'll run out of time so I'm gonna love you
Like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
[John Legend:]
In the blink of an eye
Just a whisper of smoke
You could lose everything
The truth is you never know
So I'll kiss you longer baby
Any chance that I get
I'll make the most of the minutes and love with no regrets
Let's take our time
To say what we want
Use what we got
Before it's all gone
'Cause no, we're not promised tomorrow
[Both:]
So I'm gonna love you
Like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna hold you
Like I'm saying goodbye wherever we're standing
I won't take you for granted 'cause we'll never know when
When we'll run out of time so I'm gonna love you
Like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
Hey
Whoa
I'm gonna love you
Like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna hold you
Like I'm saying goodbye wherever we're standing
I won't take you for granted 'cause we'll never know when
When we'll run out of time so I'm gonna love you
Like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
Other songs used:
"Lost In This Moment" by Big & Rich
"Unleash (Life In Color Anthem 2014) [feat. Zak Waters]" by Adventure Club & David Solano (some lyrics changed)
Author's note:
I'm not quite done yet so this story will not show complete. I putting an epilogue together and will publish when done. But I want the thank all of you who read my story and fell in love with it. A big thank you goes out to Gotham317 for your help and ideas. Without you, this story would not what it is. Thank you, my friend. Thank you for your support. And yes, there will be a sequel. Not sure when I will start writing it but there will be one soon. Until next time.