Hi everyone how are you today?
We've finally reached the end of this romantic story and I thank everyone whose been reading it for journeying with me in exploring this throuple's love story.
And now we get to see the ceremony I mentioned within the preceding chapter. And in turn the conclusion of their story. And hopefully you'll all be satisfied by it.
Disclaimer: I don't own "The Flash" or "Arrow". Nor do I own the song entitled "Runnin Home to You".
Setting: Central City-6 Months Later
Location: Barry, Patty, and Felicity's Residence-Back Yard
Today was a very special day. One in which all of Barry's, Patty's, and Felicity's loved ones were in attendance.
What was the occasion you might ask? To answer your question, the occasion was a truly special event. One in which the 3 of them were going to formally confirm their love for each other and by means of a ceremony.
The reason they were doing this was because and if it were up to them they would've preferred to be together as a married throuple. Their shared love for one another being that strong. But since that was currently impossible due to the laws that governed their nation and most of the world, this ceremony was the closest they could come to it.
It was currently afternoon and the event was transpiring within their back yard. There were also folded chairs positioned upon the grass beneath.
In attendance were Cisco, Caitlin, Wally, Oliver, Sara, and Thea. All of them seated and the men dressed in handsome suits while the ladies wore lovely yet simple gowns.
Barry meanwhile was wearing a burgundy suit and jacket with a red necktie as he stood in front of them. Anxiously awaiting his partners arrival.
Next to him and to the side also stood a shared and very good friend of their group of friends known as Kara Danvers. A blonde woman and respected journalist who also moonlit as a professional singer.
He didn't have to wait long since the 2 women suddenly appeared across from him. Patty wearing a white and flowing silk gown while Felicity wore a beige and flowing silk gown. Both of them with a wreath of flowers in their hair and each holding a small bouquet of roses. Red for Patty and white for Felicity.
Patty was also wearing a shade of pink lip gloss while Felicity wore a shade of crimson lipstick.
Between the 2 of them stood Joe. Looking sharp in his navy blue suit and tie. Gracing them with a fatherly smile.
"Are you ready?" he gently questioned them to which they nodded readily. Afterwards he placed his arms underneath theirs, one arm each, and escorted them forwards and towards Barry.
As they drew closer towards him, Kara began singing a song entitled "Runnin' Home to You". Beautiful piano from an iPod positioned nearby being played in tune with the song.
"Can't say how the days will unfold
Can't change what the future may hold
But I want you in it
Every hour
Every minute
This world can race by far too fast
Hard to see while it's all flyin past
But it's here now
When you're standin here now
I am meant to be
Wherever you are next to me
All I wanna do
Is come runnin' home to you
Come runnin' home to you
And all my life I promise to
Keep runnin' home to you
Keep runnin' home to you
And I could see it right from the start
Right from the start
That you would be, be my light in the dark
Light in the dark
Oh, you gave me no other choice but to love you
All I wanna do
Is come runnin' home to you
Come runnin' home to you
And all my life I promise to
Keep runnin' home to you
Keep runnin' home, home to you
Can't say how the days will unfold
Can't change what the future may hold
But I want you in it
Every hour, every minute"
By the time she'd concluded the song, Patty and Felicity had already arrived and were currently standing next to Barry on either side. Gracing him with radiant smiles.
Joe meanwhile was positioned in front of them. And after Kara had taken her own seat he then addressed everyone.
"As you all can see, we are currently gathered together to affirm and celebrate the union between these 3 individuals before us. One built upon true friendship, unyielding and selfless love, second chances, and new beginnings," he began. "And while we know this ceremony is ultimately symbolic and they can't be properly married all together, it will still fulfill its purpose in solidifying what they share. It'd being as close as we're going to get to a marriage ceremony for them. And it is a privilege to have been chosen by them to officiate it."
Once Joe finished his words he then directly addressed the throuple.
"Barry Allen, Patty Spivot, and Felicity Smoak. Do the 3 of you agree to take one another as lifelong partners? To cherish, love, and honor one another for better or for worse, in sickness and health, your hearts remaining true to one another and regardless of any obstacles that may come your way? Maintaining the bonds and commitments you share together for the remainder of your lives?"
"We do," they all said together. Gazing upon each other with adoration and love.
Joe smiled.
"Alright then. And now we're ready for the exchange of rings. Except we'll be using Eternity Rings as a substitute for wedding rings. Though based upon the former's meaning I believe they will do their duty just as well. And with that being said, Oliver, Caitlin?" he continued then announced while calling to the 2 aforementioned individuals.
In response they lifted themselves from their seats and moving towards the couple each handed them the rings. Two for Barry and one for Felicity and Patty each. Then they returned to their seats.
Afterwards Barry gently took ahold of Patty's left hand and lifting it placed one of the rings around her third finger. Next he also did the same with Felicity. Placing another ring around the third finger of her own left hand.
Following this the 2 women each took ahold of his left hand and slipped the rings they were holding around his third finger.
Once all of that was done, Joe concluded the ceremony.
"I now pronounce the 3 of you lifelong partners. And may no earthly power ever separate you. Barry, you may now kiss your women."
Barry grinned, then after wrapping his arms around Patty he captured his lips in hers and kissed her. Her eagerly reciprocating and her hands resting upon his chest. Their kiss passionate yet gentle. Somewhere between chaste and deep.
They soon parted before he next gathered Felicity into his arms and they kissed in the same manner. One of her hands cupping his face.
Once they were done she and Patty enjoyed their own kiss. Sweet and passionate.
Their audience cheered and clapped afterwards then stood up and exchanged smiles, hugs and handshakes with the throuple. Congratulating them and wishing them all of the happiness possible. To which they responded with gratitude and thanked them.
The ceremony now over, everyone retreated into the house for the reception. The food consisting of pizza, calzones, and sodas which they all happily feasted upon.
The small celebration lasted until the evening after which the throuple bid farewell to their loved ones and friends, exchanging a final round of hugs with them until everyone was gone and they had the house to themselves.
"Who would've thought that after all of this time we'd all end up together? That it would be my 2 best friends who would end becoming my soulmates?" Barry stated in wonder while smiling fondly to his partners.
"Life definitely works in very surprising and crazy ways. Though while events may be unforeseen and definitely unexpected, it does not always mean it's something negative. And sometimes we just have to go with the flow. And especially if it leads us to an improved position within our lives," Patty agreed then pointed out.
"Well I for one am quite pleased by our current position and what we now share together. And I'm completely ready for us to continue our journey towards whatever the future has in store for us. Together," Felicity added with a smile that was both beaming and confident.
"Together," Patty echoed and returned her smile.
"Together," Barry also echoed his partners and with a smile of his own. They then headed to their shared master bedroom, Barry having moved in there with them following his consummation with them months ago, confident in their love for one another and fully prepared to embark on whatever life next had in store for them.
Meanwhile and in another realm, one supernatural and beyond their world and the wider multiverse, the powerful and multiversal overseers known as the Guardian Protectorate reclined upon their thrones. Having followed the throuple's journey since it began and currently observing them with approving smiles. Certain they would be ready for their future role alongside the other Champions Of Love when the time came.
The End
A/N And there we have it. I hope you guys enjoyed the ceremony and conclusion of this story. Along with the tie-in to the multiversal saga it's a part of.
I'd also like to thank you guys for reading this and for your support. And thanks also for the favorites, follows, and kudos.
As mentioned in the end, this won't be the last time we'll see the throuple again. For they'll play their roles with the other Champions like them within my future and final arc of this wider saga. An arc which will be entitled "War For The Multiverse". Though that arc is significantly far down the road and won't be ready anytime soon.
For now though but you can see more of them within two other one shots of mine set after this fic's events. The first being a romantic and sensual Christmas special entitled "Sexy Christmas Morning" and the second one being a humorous one shot entitled "Shower Interrupted". They were originally their own unrelated one shots when I'd posted them a long time ago. But eventually I decided to integrate them into this story and in turn the wider saga it's a part of.
Finally and I'd incorporated "Runnin Home to You" because I find it to be a beautiful sounding song. One that would go perfectly with this throuple's ceremony. And I copied the lyrics from another site I think called Genius.But now and after looking at the lyrics, I personally think it matches their story here and reflects the love and bond they share. Especially since Patty and Felicity were Barry's light in the dark and became his new home.
See you all next time and have a wonderful day.
