A/N This is a long chapter…I couldn't figure out where to stop it. On that note, when you see what I did, please forgive me. Enjoy!

After napping for a short while, Rei was woken up by a hard kick. She sat up and chuckled softly, untangling Jadeite's arms from her as carefully as she could without disturbing him. She got up from the bed and walked to the kitchen to make herself some tea, then sat on the couch and picked up her phone. After answering a few texts from Usagi and the other girls, she decided to call the hospital to double check when her next appointment was. She opened up her recent calls to find the number, stopping when she saw Kumori's number at the top.

"So, that's who called earlier. Why would Jadeite lie to me about that?" A noise coming from the bedroom startled her and she jumped slightly, closing out of her recent calls. Jadeite emerged from the bedroom, rubbing his eyes and yawning.

"Did you sleep well, love?" he asked, sitting on the couch next to her. Rei nodded slowly and smiled slightly at him, hoping he wouldn't suspect anything.

"Yeah, I did. How about you?" she asked, kissing his cheek.

"I did. I think we both needed that." He looked down, and upon noticing the phone in her hand, he shifted nervously in his seat. Rei eyed him curiously, tilting her head to the side.

"Is everything okay?" she asked. Jadeite nodded, running his fingers through his hair to smooth it out.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I had some weird dreams, that's all."

"Okay. You know, if something is bothering you, you can tell me. Anyway…the others have been trying to get ahold of us, so I think we should head over to the pool before they freak out." Before Jadeite could respond, Rei was on her feet, walking toward the bedroom to get changed. She came out a few minutes later wearing a basic red bikini, with her long raven hair woven into a side braid. Jadeite flashed a smile at her, then rose to his feet so he could go change. As he passed by her, he knelt down to kiss her baby bump.

"You look beautiful." Rei blushed softly and followed him back to the bedroom, realizing she had forgotten to grab something to wear over her bikini. After pulling a black sundress out of the closet, she quickly turned and stepped out of the room to give Jadeite some privacy. She stood against the wall, staring at Kumori's name in her phone and sighing. A moment later, Jadeite came out of the bedroom and walked over to her, kissing her cheek. Rei jumped and dropped her phone, frowning when she heard the screen crack.

"Lovely" she muttered, bending down to pick it up.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. I can pay to get it fixed…"

"It's alright, don't worry about it" Rei said softly, quickly closing her call log. "I think it'll be fine as long as I'm careful with it." She threw the phone in her purse and slipped the dress over her head, then turned to smile at her beloved. "Ready to go?" Jadeite gave her a slight nod, trying to ignore the knot in his stomach.

"Yeah, I'm ready." Rei smiled and walked out of the apartment, followed by Jadeite. He smiled at her as he turned to lock the door, then snaked his arm around her waist as they walked down the stairs. "Do you want me to call a cab to take us? I don't want you to wear yourself out walking." Rei responded with a cheeky grin and let go of him, sparking some confusion. In a matter of seconds, Rei was on his back, holding him tightly.

"Let's go" she said with a giggle.

"Okay" Jadeite said with a slight chuckle. "First, let me go back upstairs to get my feed bag." Rei shook her head and nudged him playfully before hopping off his back.

"I was joking. I'll be okay walking. It's not far." Within a few moments, the two of them were off to the pool to meet everyone.

As soon as they arrived, Minako got up from her lounge chair to meet them. "You made it! We were wondering if you two lovebirds were ever going to show up. We have a surprise for you, but you have to promise you won't get mad, okay?"

"Famous last words" Jadeite scoffed. Rei elbowed him lightly in the stomach while raising an eyebrow at her friend.

"Be nice…what is it?" Rei looked around, noticing that none of their friends were in the pool, which she found suspicious.

"Come with me" Minako giggled, taking Rei's hand and dragging her away. Jadeite followed behind them, briefly looking back at the others for a clue. The rest of them only grinned and followed close behind him. Both Rei and Jadeite became more confused as they left the pool, and ended up in a nearby park. Rei stopped Minako for a moment, leaning against a tree to catch her breath.

"Okay…can you please tell me what we're doing here?" she begged. Rei was never one for surprises, and with Minako in charge, there was no telling what would happen next. She fished her water bottle out of her bag and took a drink, not expecting Minako's next words.

"You and Jadeite are getting married today!" Rei's eyes widened and she inhaled sharply, choking on her water.

"What?!" Seconds later, Jadeite was by her side, his face mirroring her panic.

"Is everything okay?" he asked, rubbing her back to soothe her. Rei nodded slowly, still in shock from what she had just heard. Minako chuckled nervously and began to explain everything.

"I didn't know you would react like that…Anyway, the rest of us have been talking, and we know you've been under a lot of stress with the pregnancy and everything, and we didn't want you to worry about anything else. If you're not okay with this, we can put it off…" She brushed her blonde bangs out of her face and sighed, hoping they weren't too mad. Rei smiled softly at her and pulled her into a hug.

"I'm not mad, just a little surprised, that's all. Today is perfect, actually…I just need to go back home for my dress and Jade's ring…"

"They're already here! I knew that's what you'd want, so I had Kunzite bring them when he left earlier."

"We took care of everything" Mako assured her.

"Thank you" Rei said quietly, still in shock that everything was happening so fast. She turned toward Jadeite and smiled, but before she could say anything, she was whisked away to get ready. Jadeite watched the girls leave and sighed, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Are you okay?" Mamoru asked. Jadeite nodded slowly, keeping his back turned to him and his brothers.

"You are not" Nephrite said with a sigh. "What's going on?" Jadeite finally turned to face them, though he was unsure of what to say. After a drawn out awkward silence, he was finally able to explain what had happened earlier. Mamoru and the others listened as he spoke, but didn't know how to respond.

"I don't know what to do. I can't let him hurt her, and if anything were to happen to me, there's no telling what Rei would do."

"Honestly, it sounds like nothing more than an empty threat. From everything we've heard and witnessed, he's nothing but a coward. If anything does happen, you know that we'll protect you both…I mean, the three of you" Mamoru said with a slight smile.

"Yeah, we will" Zoisite agreed, while Nephrite and Kunzite followed suit. "We won't let anything happen to any of you. Besides, it would be a shame to miss the chance to see you attempting fatherhood" he teased, jabbing Jadeite playfully in the chest.

"Shut up" he muttered, trying not to laugh. The five men continued joking as they went off to get ready. After they were all changed, Jadeite went off by himself for a moment to think about what he would say to his bride. He twisted her thin white gold wedding band in his fingers and smiled a little as the words came to him.

On the other side of the park, the girls were chattering excitedly, except for Rei, who was trying not to throw up from the nerves.

"It's going to be okay" Usagi said softly, placing a hand on her shoulder. Rei jumped slightly at her touch and shrugged in response. Usagi pulled her hand back and moved so she was standing in front of Rei. "What's the matter? And don't tell me it's nothing. I know you better than that."

"You know me too well" Rei sighed. "I just feel a little guilty. I always thought you and Mamoru would get married before any of us, and I feel like I'm stealing your thunder…"

"I don't feel like you are at all, Rei. We already know that Mamoru and I are going to be together. It doesn't matter to me that you and Jadeite are getting married first. I just want you happy." Usagi pulled her friend into a tight hug and kissed her cheek.

"Okay" Rei chuckled, giving her a genuine smile. She glanced over at her wedding dress and swallowed the lump that had formed in her throat. "I guess I should probably start getting ready." Usagi gave her a slight nod and walked over to grab the dress. After helping her into it, Makoto laced up the back and began to examine her hair.

"Do you want to keep the braid in?"

"I'll leave that up to you" Rei answered, turning to look at her. Makoto smiled in response and began to undo the braid, letting Rei's hair fall over her shoulders in soft waves. After combing through them, she carefully began to pin small flowers into her hair, while Ami did her nails and Minako applied her makeup.

"Have you thought about your vows?" Ami asked.

"Vows…" Rei murmured, not quite registering what her friend had just said. After a moment, she gasped as it dawned on her. "Wedding vows! I don't know what I'm going to say!"

"Just tell him what's in your heart…I know that sounds cheesy, but it would be more meaningful." Rei nodded in agreement and began to think of everything they had been through, in both their past, and in the recent months.

"You're right. I know exactly what to say to him." The mood around them lightened instantly, and they began to talk and laugh together as the rest of them got ready. After what seemed like only a few minutes, Minako received a text message from Kunzite telling her that they were ready.

"It's time!" she squealed excitedly. Rei nodded, barely feeling her feet move as her friends escorted her to where Jadeite and the others were waiting. When Rei saw the setting they had chosen, she gasped. Just over the hill was a grove of cherry trees, fully blossomed, with a clear, sparkling stream running through them. The sun had just begun to set, painting the sky in bright purple, pink and orange hues. The moment her eyes met Jadeite's, Rei felt all of her fears and anxieties melt away. As soon as she was close enough, Jadeite pulled her into a hug and kissed her forehead. He took her hands and squeezed them gently, reassuring her that everything would be okay. Mamoru stood in front of them, looking much more nervous than either of them.

"You're going to have to bear with me…I've never married anyone before."

"It's just us" Rei giggled. "If you mess up, we can laugh about it later."

"Very funny" Mamoru muttered, then cleared his throat. "Anyway…Rei, do you take Jadeite…why are you laughing?!"

"I'm sorry…I can't take you seriously…" she giggled. Mamoru exhaled sharply and chuckled.

"I can't either. So, now what?" he asked.

"Let me handle this" Jadeite said calmly. He took Rei's hands in his once again and gazed into her eyes, almost forgetting to speak for a moment. "Rei, my love…I know we've been through a lot in the time we've known each other, and while I can never take back the hurt I caused, I can promise you that I will never hurt you like that again. You are my world, and I would do anything to protect you, even if it cost my life." He paused for a moment, squeezed her hands, then continued speaking. "You and our daughter mean more to me than anyone or anything, and I promise that this time, I'm not going to mess up. If I do, you have my permission to set me on fire again."

"I think I'll need that in writing" Rei teased. Everyone chuckled, then it was Rei's turn to speak. She took a deep, shaky breath and fixed her eyes on him.

"Jadeite…when I met you for the first time, I wasn't sure what to think. I had never thought of myself as the type to be with anyone, and the thought of falling in love scared me. You made it easy. Everyday I'm with you feels like a dream, and if it is, I never want to wake up. You always make me smile, even when I don't feel like it, and I hope that I do the same for you. You are the only one I would ever want to be with, and I love you more than anything." As soon as she finished speaking, she felt a subtle kick from the baby and giggled. "And our daughter loves you, too." Jadeite chuckled and leaned down to kiss her belly.

"I love you too, princess." After Rei and Jadeite exchanged rings and signed the marriage license, the sun had fully disappeared from the sky, so everyone decided to go back to Makoto's for dinner and cake. After a few hours, Rei began to grow tired, but tried not to let it show.

"Why don't we go home and get some sleep?" Jadeite suggested, glancing over at his wife.

"We can stay longer…I'm not…" Rei yawned and Jadeite chuckled.

"We'll see you guys tomorrow" Mamoru said with a smile. "The rest of us are going to stay in a hotel to give you two some privacy."

"That's sweet…I guess we'll see you tomorrow, then" Rei giggled. After everyone said their goodbyes, Rei and Jadeite left and headed back to Mamoru's apartment. Once they got to the door, Rei turned the doorknob, giving Jadeite a confused look when it opened.

"I thought I locked that…" he murmured. He slid past Rei so he could go inside first, in case anything wasn't right. As he rounded the corner into the living room, the entire mood of the evening shifted. Sensing something was off, Rei stepped inside the apartment.

"What's wrong, Jadeite?" she asked. Jadeite turned to look at her, making sure she wasn't able to see what was going on.

"Call an ambulance."