Sorry for the late update everyone, it has been a very busy month and a lot of things had came up that needed to be attended. Anyway, I will try my best to update more and faster in the future. Hope you will enjoy the upcoming chapter that I will present right now. Tootles for now, happy reading and enjoy the ride everyone.

Chapter 19

April sat close by, quietly as she watched Rachael nursed her children. Warmly and admirably smiled, laying a warm hand over her belly then slowly drifted to sleep. Rachael gently placed junior down in the crib when she noticed that April suddenly fallen asleep in the chair. Warmly smiled, and grabbed the spare warm blanket then placed over April as she slept. Tip toed her way out of the room, and gently closed the door behind her. Although she was unaware that her waist was gently embraced from behind, gasped deeply as she tried to keep her shrieking at bay then lightly smacked his scutes as he giggled.

"Raph!" Rachael lightly gasped. Raphael smirked as he lowly chuckled then kissed her temple. "Sorry babe, couldn't resist." Rachael smiled, as she draped her arms around his neck and kissed him tenderly. Raphael was over the moon, happy to be getting married to a beautiful goddess that he had ever seen and never knew it would ever be possible.

Breaking the kiss, laying his forehead upon hers as he exhaled softly and tenderly caressed her cheek. "You are so beautiful, I love you so very much."

Rachael smiled happily, kissed his nose tenderly and replied. "I love you more."

Before she could drape her hands around his neck, gulping her surprise squeal as she was scooped in his strong embracing arms and deeply gazed into her beautiful eyes, that greatly hypnotised the red clad terrapin although he wish not to look elsewhere but her. No further words were spoken, as he quietly left the nursery and carried his new bride, which will be his wife in a short time as they will begin the following chapter to their fulfilling everlasting eternity.

Walking down the corridor to their room, faced his shell to the door and pushed it open as he carried her then kicked it to a close before placing her down on their bed. Caressing her cheek tenderly and loving as she whispery spoken and giggled.

"Couldn't stay away for long, my love?"

Raphael smiled, lightly blushed as this was something that no one but Rachael knew he'd prune like a apple even his skin was dark like forest leaves. Finally he replied. "How can I not? You are stunning, and that is why you are my vixie. My goddess."

Rachael's heart had skipped a beat as she was seduced by the beautiful and praising appreciation of one never believed, possible of finding but greatly and ever eternally be grateful that heaven had smile upon them and brought them together. She too, answered as her warming palm met his cheek.

"As you are my champion, my love."

Their lips met in deep, passionate embrace of the other followed by their arms drawing eachother closer. Then, suddenly interrupted as her wince escaped her muffled lips upon his as he immediately drew away and hovered over her slightly. "Are you alright?"

Raphael gazed with deep concern of rising guilt while he awaited the reply or a nod. Rachael smiled, caressed his cheek once again and nodded as she answered. "I'm alright, sweetheart. Forgotten that I only had caesarean earlier."

He exhaled with a soft sigh of relief and kissed her forehead then climbed off from her then laid beside close, draping his arm over Rachael's upper waist. Just underneath her breasts and nuzzled in her temple as he softly churred loving. Returning the nuzzle and giggled as she wished to churr but knew not how but instead, mimicked a soft kitten purr then reminded him of their suppose sleeping arrangements for the evening as the eve of their wedding approaches.

"We should be sleeping in separate rooms." Rachael stated softly. Raphael sighed with sudden disappointment and replied. "I don't want to be away from you, babe."

"I know, but it is tradition." She smiled warmly. "When should we sleep separate?" he wondered.

"Now. But how could I be away from you?" she answered, admitting. Raphael chuckled and embraced her tighter. "Guilty as charged right?" he teased. Rachael nodded and chuckled too, agreeably.

"Yes, very."

"I can always sneak out before April and Jade, come in the room." Raphael winked, smiling.

"Sounds a good plan babe. You're keeping me warm anyhow." Rachael chuckled tenderly and nuzzled more before slowly drifting asleep as raphael soon followed and lightly churred happily whilst they soundly and contently slept.

The following morning…

April awoke to find that she was covered in a warm blanket and realised, she had fallen asleep in the nursery also noticed that the babies were sound asleep still. Placing the blanket aside, and rose from the chair then stretched before looking down over the sleeping infants admirably. Curiously longed to know her child would look or take after then decided not to worry herself about what will bring lasting memories as the journey begins. Reaching in the crib slowly and gently caressed raphael junior's soft cheek with the back of her knuckles, softly exhaled with a shuddering admirably breathe followed as her cheeks were stained by fresh pair of warm tears.

The door behind her had opened and a excited voice spoke. "April, aren't you dressed yet?" Wolfjade asked, carrying in the gown with her. April didn't reply as she was too fixated with the sleeping infants, wolfjade stepped towards to her side and patiently waited as she realised. Her ears flattened sincerely as her eyes had also slightly drooped then inhaled to calm herself.

"Something wrong?" she asked, sincerely. April finally looked up and realised that she was addressed then quickly wiped the tears away, drying her cheeks then answered. "I didn't hear you come in, jade."

Wolfjade tilted her head slightly at first then replied as she exhaled with a sheepish smile. "Maybe I should had made myself more noticeable."

April chuckled and assured her that, there was no need as it would had awoken the babies then insisted they leave them to sleep and prepare for the wedding. "Where are the boys anyhow?" April wondered.

Wolfjade explained, the boys were up most of the evening while Raphael was with Rachael. Preparing the altar for the wedding, and the seating for guests. Eagerly curious to see the altar but was compelled to wait.

"I hope Rachael will like it." Wolfjade wondered, hopefully. "I'm sure, she will." April replied with a smile. "Let's get the bride ready, shall we?" she continued and wolfjade agreed, following April in the room where Rachael occupied. Softly knocked on the door, and waited for an answer.

"Rachael?" wolfjade knocked again then mikey pranced over. "Where is the bride?"

"Waiting for the invite." April answered then the door opened. "Come in, come in." rachael invited her bridesmaids in as she stood behind the door. Mikey was stopped as he tried to follow in. "Oh no, you are stay out."

"But I am the guest. I wont tell, cross my heart." He playfully grinned. "I'm sorry, mikey. No boys allowed." April apologised then couldn't resist when watching him walk away as he presented that he was wounded.

"Oh alright, come in mikey. Speak a word and you will be." April paused as mikey grinned and said solemnly that he would not utter a word until the ceremony. "Promise I will be good."

Mikey closed the door behind him and when he looked up, the only beautiful woman he saw was his precious angel. Wolfjade, standing proudly in her bridesmaid gown. April grasped his hand assuring and smiled, he looked up to her with his eyes that were bright and glassy.

"It is ok, mikey." April assured. The orange clad terrapin was beyond memorized to the sight of his beautiful angel, releasing the grasp on April's hand as he walked towards her and had taken both hands into his own and whispery commented, deeply gazed into her jade green eyes.

"Angel, you are so pretty."

Wolfjade smiled happily, kissed his cheeks. One after the other and nuzzled her nose with his. "Thankyou, mikey."

Peeping from behind the changing shade, Rachael gently requested for assistance as she apologised. "Forgive me, I don't wish to interrupt this adorable love affair but could I have some assistance with my gown please girls."

April said nothing, just smiled and assisted the bride in her gown as wolfjade and Mikey held the veil between their hands and waited. Covering her mouth as she admirably glanced Rachael in her wedding dress and begun to tear up. "You look so beautiful, rachael."

"Let us see." Mikey and wolfjade said, unison requesting. April stepped back then aside, giving the bride some space as she stepped out and both, squealed cutely.

"You look like a angel. So pretty."

Three knocks attracted their attention, whilst the veil was placed upon her crown just slightly behind the tiara that was the final touch and added more beauty to Rachael's perfection. "Who is it?" Rachael asked.

"It's me." James answered, informing himself. Rachael nodded, agreeing to allow her uncle in the room. Mikey approached and opened the door, allowing the older man within. "Shouldn't you be with the groom?" James wondered.

"Uh, well how can I resist to be away from girl?" he commented, looking to jade as she smiled honourably. James looked between the two and exhaled softly when he realised, congratulated him with his hand upon the orange clad terrapin's shoulder. Mikey smiled proudly and patted his back then took his place beside jade. Finally James, noticed the bride to be and was absolutely spellbound.

"Rachael, you are so beautiful. If only your parents were here to witness you on your wedding day." He wiped the tear away from his cheek, admirably honoured to be in her presence but deeply inside. He was self-punishing himself, the guilt was eating at his very existence. Even his soul.

Putting the worrying thought aside and in the back of his mind, as he encouraged himself to be supportive for the bride. Rachael blushed and smiled as she embraced him happily. "Thankyou uncle james."

Pulling away from the embrace and gently held his niece's hands. "He is a very lucky man. I'm sure, your parents will be honoured to see you marry a good man, even though he is different." Wiping the tears from her cheek as he assured her.

"Don't cry, save them for the wedding dear. Besides you will mess up your mascara." Rachael chuckled as so did, her bridesmaids and mikey.

"Are you ready to say I do?" he asked. She nodded and replied. "Let's go."

April handed the Iris and red roses bouquet to Rachael as she handed, the second bridesmaid bouquet to Wolfjade and walked out, leading the way to the altar. Following behind them, James held rachael's hand within his forearm as he prepared to give her away.

Rachael grew more anxious and nervous then quickly came to a stop when she begun to fret about her sons. "Where are my children?"

James smiled, and gently patted her hand assuring. "They are fine, rachael. Junior and Lucas are with Master splinter and Donatello." Rachael exhaled with a sigh of relief, placing her grasping hand that cradled the bouquet upon her chest then resumed.

Meanwhile, waiting at the altar. Raphael stood with his shell facing the aisle as his brother, Leonardo stood with him then assuring said. "Everything is going to be alright, raph. Relax bro."

Raphael was compelled to relax, he was getting nervous by the minute and begun to fidget with the collar of his tuxedo. Professor Honeycutt, the fugitoid had arrived through the early hours of morning. Agreeing to be the celebrant for the ceremony, as he too wished to see the bride and wish his good praises to the happy couple.

Few minutes later, finally wolfjade and April walked down the aisle and took their place on the brides side of the altar. Whilst mikey took his, beside master splinter and took lucas from Casey as he was beginning to fuss. The tiny infant, immediately took his uncle's finger and wrapped his gums around the tip of his finger and suckled.

April smiled, blushed as Casey was stunned to see his own special lady standing on the altar. Mouthing tenderly his commented as she replied, mouthing back. "You're beautiful babe."

"Thankyou, dear."

All but Raphael looked back, as he was too nervous and finally he looked. Fighting to hold back the tears but lost to the emotion. Tears streamed down his cheeks, followed by a loving smile and waited for his new bride to meet him at the altar.

James kissed her cheek, shook raphael's hand and gently guided Rachael's as he happily gave the bride away. Their hands entwined, grasped tightly as they begin their journey.