Bessie got off the phone. "There. Music and catering all set."
"Bessie, is it?" Sportacus's mother was amazed. "I think you could rule the world. This is almost a full wedding. How are you doing this?"
"As I said, I've been planning this for a while. I've had people on call. I didn't think the two of them would ever get together. But when they did, I knew it was going happen. I just didn't it would be like this. How is it that you are here?"
"Elena has an untrained mind and she tends to broadcast without knowing it. When she told us what happened, we decided to put any training on hold until after Sportacus came back. That way we'd know right away when he did, and it would be easier for her to concentrate. The only way we could get here fast enough was Elder Matrik. He has the power to, well for lack of a better word, teleport is here. It works out well because he can perform the ceremony as well."
"Wonderful! One less thing to do."
"Bessie, thank you for everything. My son speaks so highly of everyone here in LazyTown."
"You're welcome. He is a part of LazyTown and very special to us." She turned toward the bedrooms. "How's it coming girls?" She hollered down the hall.
"It's coming." Leanna hollered.
Lily and Leanna were helping Elena get dressed. Elena had thoughts about going to find Sportacus after she got dressed but Leanna, again, had warned her against it.
"How did you know?"
"You're broadcasting, remember? I'll teach you some tricks after you marry my brother." Leanna became aware she was being watched, by Lily. "Is there something wrong?"
"Forgive me. It's just that, I have never seen elves before."
"She came back with Sportacus." Elena explained. "Thank you for bringing him home." She wanted to know more about her but not now.
"You are welcome. I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable. I have much to learn."
"If I can, I'm sure you can too." Elena told her.
"What do you mean?"
"I'm from...well, I was created and brought to life with the help of a bolt of lightning and a magic crystal."
"Really?" Lily started adjusting the flowers while Leanna put the finishing touches on the dress.
"Yes. But the rest of that story is for another time. Right now, I want to marry the man I love."
"I think you're ready. I'm going to have a sister."
The girls stepped back and looked at the dress. Elena spun around and the dress swayed with every movement. It was wonderful.
Leanna started to tear up. "You look beautiful. Let's get you married."
They entered the living room. "Oh, my. That is just beautiful." Sportacus's mother circled her, admiring the dress.
"Thank you, Bessie." She hugged her.
"You're quite welcome dear."
Lily had an idea. She went up to Elena and quietly asked her a question. "What is your favorite flower?"
Elena looked at her. "Lilacs, why?"
Lily just smiled. "Just wondering."
"Alright, dears. We are almost ready. Let's get your hair done."
Lily slipped out when they all went to the other room with a happy Elena.
Sportacus finished washing up, he felt so much better to have a proper shower. He started getting dressed when there was a knock at the door. "Come in." He buckled the pants and was working on the shirt, which had intricate stitching.
Robbie entered. He looked at Sportacus, who seemed to have even more muscles that his costume hid. "What do you do, save extra muscles for rainy days? Just how many do you have?" Sportacus just smiled.
Robbie sat down. Then he stood up. Then he sat back down. Then up.
Sportacus watched him repeat this several times before Robbie decided to sit on the bed.
"Something on your mind Robbie?" He asked buttoning the final button.
He just looked at Sportacus. "How did this happen?"
"What?" He asked while he put his vest on.
"I'm the villain! How did I end up being your best man?"
"Robbie, the only thing I can tell you is, things change. Think about everything that's happened since Elena's arrival."
"I thought that was destiny." He scoffed.
"Destiny. I hope it's done with me. But after everything that has happened, I do believe in it. And as far as how you ended up being my best man, I asked you, because no matter how many traps or sugar apples you give me, I know you do care."
Robbie shifted feeling uncomfortable with that word, and he handed Sportacus his cravat.
"Robbie, I want you to know that I'm going to find out what happened to number nine. You deserve to know."
That took Robbie by surprise. Sportaloon cares about him. He was scared. Scared to care. Especially after what happened before. His sister dying and his hero left and never came back. He thought he was better off alone. Over the years he learned how to deal with it and wanted nothing but piece and quiet. People would let him down.
That's why he wanted Sportacus out of town. He didn't want to be let down. He didn't want to be hurt. But then he didn't leave. And the truth of it became, he didn't want Sportacus to leave no matter how many times he tried to get rid of him. He kept coming back. The more he thought about it, it became force of habit then it was almost like a game.
Dressing up in costumes, getting in trouble and from time to time, Sportacus, the hero, saving him. Sportacus would protect him, but Robbie was protecting himself against the hurt of losing another hero. If it weren't for Elena and Loquia, he would have withdrawn. He loved them like they were his sister. He stopped and realized Sportacus was sitting on the bed next to him, with an arm around his shoulder.
He came to a frightening conclusion. "Is there any chance I wasn't talking out loud?"
"No." He smiled.
He growled at himself and stood up. He talked to himself so much, he wasn't paying attention. Now Sportakook knows everything.
"You just did it again." Sportacus picked up the jacket and put it on.
"What?!"
"Robbie, it's ok. I understand."
That was all he said. He didn't embarrass him for expressing his feelings, but now he knew. He was right. Things change. He made sure his mouth was shut while he was thinking. He didn't want Sportacus to know he thought he was right. Sportacus gave Robbie a hug. He just stood there, stiff.
"Alright! Alright! Are you done getting dressed before I embarrass myself anymore? You have to get married." He flung his arms so Sportacus would release him.
Sportacus smiled. "Wait! The rings! They are on the airship! I have to get them!"
He went into his signature move when Robbie hooked his arm. "I'm the best man!" He pointed out. "I'll get them...where are they?" Sportacus told him and he left for the airship.
Sportacus flipped open his armband and communicated to his airship.
"Robbie rotten is coming to pick up the rings in the back room. See he gets them please."
"Will do Sportacus. Welcome home!" She said happily.
"It's good to hear your voice again."
"It's good to hear yours too."
Lily went to the park where she saw the kids setting up chairs and a blueprint of what Bessie wanted. Lily looked around deciding what she could do. The kids walked over to her.
"Hi, I'm Stephanie, this is Trixie, Pixel, Ziggy and Stingy. We never properly introduced ourselves."
"I'm Lily."
"So, are you a friend of Sportacus's?"
"Yes, you might say that." The kids were very friendly.
"Well, we were just on our way to my uncles for some help. We'll be back."
As soon as the kids left, she started thinking. "There is no soil nearby. I guess I'll have to be creative." She saw some tulips and sunflowers by one of the trees. She went over and picked them and brought them back to the wedding area. She looked around, making sure she was not seen and worked fast.
She whispered an incantation and the flowers started vining and growing. They made an opening for people to enter and and it reached up about eight feet high. Then they extended from the back to the front and formed an archway. Then she said a few more words and lilacs began to sprout, letting off the sweet scent they possess.
Sportacus was looking at himself in the mirror making sure everything was in place and he happened to look out the window and saw what Lily was doing. He would have to talk to her about her magic, but not now. He watched as she completed her spell. He wasn't mad at her. And she was trying to help. And most importantly, she brought him home. Today was the happiest day of his life. And he was going to marry the woman he loved and no one, not even destiny, was going to prevent that.