A/N: Would you like to read another chapter for the weekend? Here it is, another chapter. Metallia will pay bad karma...she's mean! Thank you again for your wonderful reviews and to the new readers of this story 3 We know, I don't own Sm just the story, some of the caracters and the plot. Happy weekend!
Divinity: Chapter thirty four
*a nupcial is the union of a man and a woman. A consort of a lifetime, a divine and human right"
"So today is going to be your wedding…we will see" Metallia laughed while she looked in her mirror the reflection of the terran goddess hugging her priest and long time friend.
"It's time to use one of my strongest weapons… I will ruin everything you have… even your wedding day" her yellow eyes glimpsed with hatred.
"You will remember my name…for the rest of your life"
More than five hundred guests were waiting inside the cathedral were the wedding was going to take place. The sacred place was the oldest church of the four kingdoms and the biggest. Big white walls with gold leaf, marble pillars decorated with white flowers, the ceiling was an enormous stained glass dome through which light filtered giving a mystical air to the place. The altar was decorated with a white marble table with golden decorations. The main hall had arrangements of white roses and ribbons in gold.
A chorus was on the right side of the temple waiting to sing when the bride made her big entrance.
Eros walked to the altar first, his normal cape was changed to a longer one in dark blue and gold and he wore his golden crown. The king and queen were already sitting in their respective thrones near the altar, all waiting for the bride to show up.
Obelix walked in a few minutes later with his priest tunic in white and gold. His white hair was tied up in a low ponytail, his light brown eyes saw the prince and gave him a smile and then directed his gaze to the entrance.
The chorus began singing and the large wooden doors opened revealing a beautiful Gaia standing at the entrance.
The guests stood up when they saw the bride starting to walk towards the aisle. A very jealous Charmindy was being part of the event.
Ero's eyes widened when he saw the beauty walking towards him. His heart was pounding fast; he was more than happy, more than excited to start a new life with the love of his life.
When Gaia was finally at the altar, Eros took her hand and kissed softly the top of it and both turned to see the priest.
"In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Per signum crucis de inimicis nostris libera nos, Deus noster. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen."
Obelix stared the ceremony and everyone responded in unison.
"We are gathered here today, to join these lives in holy matrimony. Their search for happiness is finally over for they have found each other, and they're ready to start a new path in life and bring hope and endless joy.
"Amor omnia vincit, today we are being witnesses of the union of a strong bond, stronger than the power of the gods. A union that can overcome everything, a union that will only make them stronger"
"Marriage is a bond made out of love, and everything that happens on it is a product of it, they have decided to join their lives and if somebody opposes to this union speak now or forever hold"
Charmindy was angry, her only chance to be a queen was slipping away, but both of her parents were by her side, and if she had been alone she might be able to suspend the wedding.
"Now, we will proceed with our celebration then. I've known this Lady for so many years, since she was a child. I've seen her grow, laugh, cry and fight for her rights. I've seen her fight for what she wants, and now I've seen her being in love. As a priest and a friend, I could not be happier than to see this couple finally together, minutes away to start a new life together. I'm sure, His Highness will be her best protector, her companion, her best friend for all eternity and so she will be his."
Gaia smiled at his priest words and her eyes started to shine with tears. She remembered all the moments they have spent together, their long talks, their walks by the lake. He was indeed a special part of her life, and now here he was marrying her with the love of her life.
"Repeat after me" the priest said to Eros giving her seven golden coins.
"This coins, represent stability, fortune and strength. This is the treasure I will share with you"
"This coins represent stability, fortune and strength. This is the treasure I will share for you" Eros gave the golden coins to Gaia.
Obelix gave Gaia a small box with perfumed rose petals "Repeat after me"
"This represents the purity and beauty of my love, loyalty and care. I accept your gift please, accept mine"
"This represents the purity and beauty of my love, loyalty and care. I accept your gift please, accept mine" Gaia gave him the small crystal box with the petals.
The priest now handed her a golden ring for Eros.
"Lady Gaia do you take His Royal Highness Prince Eros to be your loyal wedded husband, in sickness and in health, for richer or poor until death do us part?"
Gaia turned to see Eros in the eyes and smiled. "I do" she placed the ring on Eros finger.
"Do you Prince Eros, take Lady Gaia to be your loyal wedded wife, in sickness and in health, for richer or poor until death do us part?"
Eros took the ring and placed it on Gaia's finger softly and smiled. "I do"
"Nuptiae sunt coniunctio mariti et feminae et consortioum omnis vitae, divini et humani iuris communication*"
What I just joined may not be separated by mankind. With all the blessings from the sky and the light of the stars, I now pronounce you husband and wife.
Your Highness…you may kiss the bride" Obelix said with a warm smile.
Eros gave his wife a wide smile, taking her hands he close the gap between them and gave her a soft and tender kiss. Gaia's heart felt like if it was going to explode with joy and happiness, she finally was going to start a new life with the man she loves. Once they parted she mouthed "I love you…" and both turned to see the clapping guests.
The new terran princess took her husband's arm and walked by his side through the hall towards the exit.
A silver light appeared on the cathedral's inside balcony, the silver goddess smiled at the sight of her happy friend, tears were falling down her eyes knowing she was about to start a fresh path and remembered Chrono's words "Her destiny is the door to something greater" she whispered.
On the opposite side of the balcony behind a pillar was Metallia watching as well the new married couple, her eyes taking all the joy, her heart feeling more hatred by every smile Gaia gave to her husband, with every kiss her eyes turned darker, she hated her. Hated her life and was going to make sure to completely destroy her.
She knew Serenity was there, stepping away from the pillar she got close to her.
"Does your husband know where you are at this particular moment?"
Serenity turned with wide eyes. "What are you doing here?"
"No, dear, what are you doing here?" Metallia smiled devishly. "It seem you too want to live in a mortal realm"
"You witch…I knew you weren't away"
"Why would I?
"If you ever dare to hurt her I swear I…" Serenity threatened the witch.
"You what!...you still don't get how powerful I am." Metallia responded.
"You are a nobody…that is the main reason you hurt people, you hurt her. You wish you could be like her, graceful, beautiful and strong." Serenity said with angriness in her voice.
"If I were a nobody…I would never have accomplished what I did to Gaia. Look at her! She's a mortal…a simple, insignificant mortal…and powerless" Metallia laughed.
"She may be a mortal like you say…but she is with the man she loves…unlike you"
"Stop it!" Metallia yelled.
"You…always wanted him to look at you, instead he used you as a doormat. Poor you, you say you have power and still couldn't make him fall in love with you. He never cared for you…and he NEVER WILL!" Serenity said coldly.
"SILENCE!" Metallia threw a blast of dark energy at Serenity but she missed. She had touched a soft spot.
"Open your eyes Metallia. You will never be like her and he will never be with you" Serenity said before she left the church.
Metallia fell to the ground, tears spilled out her yellow eyes. Serenity's words echoed in her mind. She could not wait any longer…she was bringing the lunar queen down.
"I will destroy you…"