Watcher of Arceus - Path of the Immortal

by The Shadow Master of Weapons

Watchers, the direct descendants of Arceus herself, sets of twins born with her power. Born in pairs, these twins were meant to bridge the gap that had come between humans and pokémon, one a gifted human, born beside a pokémon. Inseparable immortal twins, the godchildren wandered the world. But now, a single pair remains. Full summary inside. Reboot of Watcher of Arceus.

49. Chapter 49 : A Watcher's Wedding

Watcher of Arceus

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon. Only the idea and OC's.

Author Notes:

-X-This will be used for scene breaks and for when the story switches to another character, but it does not mean that a new section of the story has started.

~xXx~ This will identify where each paragraph breaks.

"Human Speech" 'Character Thought' {Pokémon Speech}

Co-author: Catsithx

The following is a total and complete Reboot of the story "Watcher of Arceus".

~xXx~

Chapter 49 : A Watcher's Wedding

Xent received a message as night started to set. Thankful that it was finally over, Xent was eager to get back with Verna, Zai, Sarah, Juno and Rebecca. Rounding them all up and starting to get back, Xent could easily tell that Juno knew what was going on though, but she refused to talk.

As they were walking back though, Sarah found a shop of major interest, and decided to stop in, Juno and one of the aura guardians staying with her while she got a few things while Xent and the others returned to the garden. Xent thought nothing of anything though, even as he heard Sarah asking Juno why they would need to hurry back though, clearly one of the aura guardians translating for her. It wasn't until they were back in the garden that Xent realized something was up.

The passage to the garden had finally let them back in and as they were walking down the hallway into the garden, they were quickly met by Latias and Latios. Immediately, it was clear that something was up. Both of them were dressed in large surprisingly fitting clergy like robes, silver and white in color, with large golden crowns on their heads not unlike the golden ribs around Arceus's chest held the cross to her body. The robes slowly turned a soft shade of blue as the ceiling of the garden appeared to fade away. It took a minute for Xent to realize that the ceiling wasn't opening up, it was just mirroring the night sky and then zooming in on the moon which was slowly turning a very bright blue, and appears to almost be cast in golden flames lightly around it.

"What... what's going on here?" Xent asked as they entered, Verna and Rebecca in awe, and possibly seeing more then Xent and Zai were. Latias and Latios quickly moved forward though, both giving a full formal bow. Latias remained on the right and with her right hand, offered it to Rebecca, her left hand extended out full, to guide her along the path behind them, lined with small candles leading to one of the side chambers.. Latios on the left however was mirroring Latias, his hand extending to Verna and guiding her down the same path.

"We very graciously welcome you back, our dearest and most important of guests, Verna and Rebecca." The two of them said in unison, and vocally no less. Their voices were excited and eager, and showed a level of elegance and formality that they had not yet displayed at all, hiding their at times childish and even serious nature that had been shown the day prior with them.

"We personally require your presence tonight. You are horribly under dressed for tonight's festivities, and this must be corrected. We have prepared everything that you might need tonight. The baths are warmed and awaiting you, and we have procured a large selection of the finest soaps, shampoos, and grooming materials for your treatment tonight before the festivities. If you would follow us, we shall help you prepare in full for tonight's event. Thomas and Dahlia eagerly await your arrival. Please, allow us to help you along and prepare yourselves." The two of them continued, Verna and Rebecca both in a bit of shock at what was going on, but each taking the hands offered to them, feeling a gentle pull along even to guide them down the path and out of sight.

This left Juno and now Suicune standing there as Latias and Latios half dragged a willing Rebecca and Verna away.

"Its bath time Xent and Zai. We must make sure that everyone is prepared. I've got a lovely bath for us already started and waiting. I've even picked out a few rather simple, but very good soaps for use as well." Suicune smiled, getting up, a bit slower then usual given her large belly, but still walking up and wrapping a ribbon gently around his waist, along with Zai's to pull them along. "Hmm, where is Sarah and Juno? They surely cannot miss this."

"Hey! N-no no. I-I Can wash m-" Xent started.

"Not today my dear, sweet son. Today, much like with the events in Rota, you must be fully presentable. All of you, if you would follow me and I can help you all shine like the heavens." Suicune smiled, Juno and Sarah finally starting to walk up.

"What did I just miss?" Sarah gasped out, running up having just barely seen Latias and Latios guiding off Rebecca and Verna off in their fancy clergy like robes.

"Ah, there are you Sarah. Come along now, we have a bath waiting for all of us. You must be cleaned yourselves. You can put bag down in the room and then we can all get prepared." Suicune smiled, Juno moving behind Sarah and gently pushing her along.

'I told you now, we had to hurry along. No more wasting time Sarah.' Juno teased, pushing her along a little.

"What's going on?" Sarah asked following Suicune and Juno's gentle nudging, Xent getting dragged along, not physically resisting.

"I don't know, but please, come on. Stop it for me here. I'm your son now right? That means I can be trusted to do this rig- Zai, stop it. We are not risking any harm to Suicune's pups, if I had to do this, so will you!" Xent stated firmly seeing Zai resisting a bit more, trying and failing to untie Suicune's ribbon around her and not fully walking with her.

"What kept you Sarah? We can't have you missing this. Come now, we must all get washed up proper. The bath is waiting." Suicune asked, just ignoring Xent's words for now.

"I uh... I found a sale on some things I had been hoping to get. They didn't have a working pokedex reader though, and I couldn't afford all of it, but they were willing to let me make a down payment to pick them up tomorrow when I have cash on hand." Sarah explained, a bit of a blush on her face. "But seriously... W-what's going on here?"

"I will not spoil the surprise. Just now that you must all be entirely presentable." Suicune smiled, just leading them through the garden, a large what appeared to be altar having been set up in the middle of the garden.

"Wait, wait Suicune. Is that an altar, an overly deco..." Xent started trying to find any excuse to delay the forced bath and convince Suicune that he could wash himself, only for things to just suddenly click as he saw Mew fly in carrying a number of cake containers, and more importantly a pair of dolls and two glass figurines, the dolls he recognized from the incident at Cameran Castle almost two years ago.

"Is... Is there going to be a wedding?" Xent asked, Sarah quickly giving him a look as Suicune turned and smiled.

"And how rude of you to ruin the surprise. This is why Dahlia could not hint such things to you. You are too observant, and your mind is now tied with Verna's. There is no thought that you could hide from her, and so you could not know until now." Suicune smiled, only to give a good tug on Xent and Zai.

"Now come, there is much to be done. And no, I still will not trust you to wash yourself even knowing this." Suicune added.

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A little over an hour of prep time and the sun had fully set now, the moon even brighter then when they had first entered. A whole line up of other decorations had been set up as well. A dozen crystalline tables, seating for all of them, and what appeared to be a few others, even some super sized and very strangely designed seats forming a ring around the sides. Each of the chairs were even marked with a crest or carving that showed a dozen different legendary pokemon, and there were even names on the other seats, one of which for Xent and beside it Zai's and Sarah's seats.

The decorations and set up hardly ended there though. There was a large amount of food, plenty of various wine bottles, and even a cask waiting to be tapped, hidden behind a solid green barrier no doubt because of Zai right now. A few banners over the tables and around the altar, and even two massive golden plates hovering on either side of the altar, Xent swearing that there was some thing shimmering on them, but the otherwise looked blank, and Xent had to assume that his eyes couldn't see everything that was there.

The large stone alter in the room was like a large raised stone stage, what looked like a rather large crystalline basin on a small post filled with some kind of clear liquid. Directly behind it was a lectern with six tall pillars around the back side of the altar which were now holding the golden plates, the altar had easily become the new center piece of the gardens. Even more, it looked like a number of ponds around the new alter were made with crystals as well, instead of the stone that they had been made of it the day before.

As the time grew closer to the event, more and more legendary pokemon arrived. Rayquaza, Palkia, and Dialga all helping others to arrive unseen and quietly into the gardens where they all seemed eager to talk and enjoy this. Entie, Mew, Articuno, Lugia, Ho-oh, Celibi, a Regirock and a Registeel, Cresselia, and Darkria were all there in physical form, the last to arrive being Arceus who had taken a spot directly behind the alter at the last minute.

Even more, there were a few special guests who had arrived on top of the legendary pokemon. Andrew, Thomas's foster father had arrived of all people, along with Mewtwo, although Vivian was not present. Entie had greeted Andrew as he had entered, and with Suicune's help, guided him to his reserved seat. Xent has asked about his pokemon that were lost in Castle Cameran and Andrew assured that whoever Xent had told him to sign off for them had done just that, not even a week after the attack in Cameran Castle. There wasn't much time to talk though before the ceremony was starting and Suicune rushed everyone to their seats, even having to once again tie down Mew to keep mew from pestering Mewtwo.

Just because a number of legendary pokemon weren't there in physical form didn't stop them from appearing in some other shape though, dozens of crystals giving off a show of power and elemental sparks, glows, or flames to give form to almost all of the other Legendary pokemon in the family, their images just floating around the altar to see this event.

Down on left side of the garden, Latias opened a large door, her clergy robes a bit more fancy now, a full large hat dawning the Cross of Arceus along with large flowing cloth wings that shimmered under the moon. At the same time on the right side of the room, Latios had done the same, in a matching outfit, with the same flowing cloth wings. It was clear that there was someone behind both of them, but with the cloth wings that they had it was too hard to see them proper. Only two sets of feet were at all visible behind both of them, and even as they walked down the garden towards the altar, the cloth wings seemed to expand, now like a giant curtain hiding Verna, Rebecca, Dahlia and Thomas from view as they walked.

They continued down before finally stopping at either side of the altar and the moon above them seemed to burst into a massive golden blue flame above them casting the whole place into a wave of golden blue light. There was silence around them, only for Cresselia fly up above them and starting a gentle song, a dozen instruments floating up around her. Mostly string instruments, it song echoing through the garden. At last, Latias and Latios nodded to each other, raising their arms up, and the curtains that they had been using to hide the guests of honor were thrown up into the air finally revealing Dahlia, Thomas, Verna, and Rebecca.

On the right, behind Latios, Dahlia and Thomas were wearing some kind of suit, almost religious in looks, and yet very formal. What could only be described as a dress shirt and a pair of equally fancy shorts was worn underneath an a large open chested jacket that came down more like a robe around their legs and behind them. Not a dress, but still fairly large, their white and gold accented outfits had a massive golden Cross of Arceus on their backs. Twice as wide as they were, it was easy to make it out, and with the outfits almost made them look like Arceus herself, minus the facial features.

On the left, behind Latias, Verna and Rebecca were wearing massive emerald green gowns, fanciful dresses that like Thomas's and Dahlia's outfits were accented with plenty of gold. With a very similar feel to traditional modern wedding dresses, but emerald in color and a bit larger like a royal wedding, the gowns floated around, wrapping around their chests and both wore a small cross of Arceus on their wrists. Wrapped in psychic energies, the gowns were in a constant state of motion around them, flowing and shifting as though in a breeze.

None of them wore shoes though, and none of them had flowers either, but they were all holding a piece of leather decorated in gemstones, the Lover's Life Crests that each have them had spent the past year or longer making. Even with water flowing out of the basin in the middle of the altar, Latias and Latios just extended their hands, offering them others. Verna and Rebecca both happily took Latias's hands as she guided them up, and Latios did the same for Dahlia and Thomas.

Although the water was over flowing from the basin now, their gowns just barely floated over the floor, remaining dry and flowing around them lightly. Standing on the edges of the altar, only Latias and Latios moved to the center now, on either side of the lectern. Rebecca and Verna now each eagerly held their Lover's Life Crests in hand, holding them close to their chests, both with beaming smiles looking at their lovers. Dahlia and Thomas were just as cheerful and eager themselves, slowly pulling their up and happy to let them be seen.

'It is a great honor, the union of love between those who wish to spend a life together. And this honor is something that should be enjoyed by all. Today, we honor that union for our younger brother and sister, and those that they had desired to a portion of their many lives with. While but a moment in our vast lives, this time should never be looked over, but should be a joyous wonderful time to enjoy now and look fondly upon by our future lives.' Latios started, looking to Thomas and Dahlia.

'While our lives are long and our memories longer, today we happily wish that this memory stays with us for generations. May the story written today be one to enjoy for generations to come. For you who have come to be a central part of our lives now, we welcome you into the family. We look eagerly to the story that you shall tell at our sides now.' Latias smiled, turning to look over Verna and Rebecca.

'With this union, Watcher and Mortal shall be joined and their lives intertwined. Under the full moons, our youngest of family, our brother and sister have found those that they wish to join them. We have all seen these desires, and we have looked upon those who wish to join are family. Are there any would object to this union, that our brother and sister are not yet prepared for the decision that they have come to make?' Latios called out, but only silence followed, even the music coming to a halt for a second.

'And are there any who approve of the decisions that our brother and sister have desired to make. That this is a union for which we approve of?' Latios asked, and there was a chorus of approving howls and cries.

'While you are yet mortal, there is still no greater thing then the passion of love. And in this union, your passion and love shall be remembered for generations to come, life times of happy memories and meaning, to help shape a future that while you may never see, you shall now always come to influence. With this union, you are now not just mortals, but family. Come forward.' Latias stated a gently hand urging Verna and Rebecca forward, standing on the left side of the altar's basin now, waiting for Thomas and Dahlia.

'While we are immortal, forever living and learning, we still live in the now of times and now is a time of love. Watchers, my younger brother and sister, come and step into life of love once more. With this union, lovers and mates to be remembered for the rest of their long lived lives, come forward.' Latios stated, Thomas and Dahlia stepping forward now, the four of them now standing close to each other around the altar's raised basin.

Much like Verna and Rebecca, Thomas and Dahlia now had their own Lover's Life Crests held up, but they also eagerly offered a hand to their mates to be. Thomas eagerly gripped Rebecca's paw, and held his crest out, Rebecca placing hers over his, just held over the basin.

Dahlia and Verna doing the same, but sharing more then physical touch, the two of them eagerly sharing minds now, as Dahlia held her crest out over the basin, and Verna held hers out above Dahlia's, all four of them slowly looking towards Latias and Latios beside them, giving a very formal bow.

'A union between mortal and god, a blessed event of consensual love and partnership. Time shall come to tell a story of this union in ages yet to be seen, but for now that story has to be written. I know not what hardships you may face in the times to come, but know that you shall now always have the blessings of each other. You have spent the past years living with each other, exploring who you really are, and now it is time to tell that story.' Latias smiled, moving in now, standing between Verna and Dahlia, while Latios moved to stand on the other side of the basic, between Thomas and Rebecca.

'You have each come to spend time under the moon, sharing who you are, who you wish to be for the other, and what meaning this union holds for you. With these crests, your union shall be made whole and complete, and life times from now, these crests shall remain to tell the story of your union, the meaning that each of you have held to the other.' Latios continued, and then giving a nod, Latias gently pulled Dahlia up directly next to the basic.

"Verna, you are the pillar of my life now. I am so sorry for the pains I have caused you and will cause you again. I am broken, but with you at my side, I feel whole again. It is a powerful feeling, to be cared for properly again and I look forward to spending my final life with you, and I am so eager to show you the world as it should have always been. With you at my side, I know that my life will help me give meaning to my time without my brother, and can make the best of the time that I have left. With this Lover's Life Crest, know that you are the foundations of my final life, and I will cherish every moment of them with you." Dahlia stated before pressing her crest into the basic, the water taking and holding it, pulling it under and helping the gems shine even more.

The image was of Verna, leaning down and picking up the pieces of a shattered emerald heart, the image perhaps the most direct image that Dahlia could have chosen to shown how much Verna had saved her, and helped give her final life some meaning and holding her together.

'Dahlia is the heart of my mind and body. The support that gives me reason to take breath and see a new day. In troubles and in peace, in health and weakness, Dahlia is what I strive to be, and who I strive to make myself better for. Dahlia is who I want to be powerful enough to protect... and... su-submissive enough to let... do as she wants with m-me.' Verna stated, giving a mad blush, and with her words, Thomas, Xent, Sarah, and Zai all blushed themselves as well, Verna clearly admitting everything that she wanted to be with Dahlia.

Slowly giving her crest the basin as well, the water once more took the crest, and submerged it the gems shining in the light of moon above them. The image of a gardevoir's chest horn, the heart of their psychic power, their emotions and even their real heart in a way, the rubies and garnets among the pearls and diamonds showed what Dahlia was to Verna.

"Rebecca, you are my hope, that which I need most in my lives right now. You are the first lover I have taken in five live times and shall forever be one that I remember, the one that may have saved me from myself. With you in my life, I have remembered that times are always changing, and no darkness should last forever. With you, I am reminded of the good times once more, of how I should always strive to better myself no matter the age or time. With you at my side, I hope that one day, I not only remember who can be, but I hope that you will help be that person again, free of this dark sorrow and guilt that haunts me." Thomas said, looking deeply into Rebecca's eyes, the single greatest smile he had for several lives on his face now.

Carefully, he placed his crest into the basin, the water accepting and taking the crest, and giving it a full shine. The image of a daffodil with the red diamond there in the center was made with care and time, and now given a chance to shine in full. The flower made of gemstones was a masterpiece for Rebecca to adore, and she loved it greatly.

'Thomas is the brightest star in the sky of my life. He guides and helps so many, providing comfort to me and the world. I've seen him risk his life time and time again, and now, I can only see him as more. He gives my world a light I've never seen before and wish to see for the rest of life. There is no one I want to spend my life with more now and... and I love him, all of him with everything I have.' Rebecca responded, smiling and even with a few tears in her eyes.

Placing her crest in the basin, the waters took it and placed it beside Thomas's on the bottom of the basin. A small scene of Rebecca appearing to be in prayer under a night sky of gems, one standing out as the largest star in the sky, Thomas really was the light of the life now.

With all of the crests in the water, Suicune, Palkia, Dialga, and Celebi all moved up around the altar, and above them, the images of Kyorge and Mesprit came down and looked over the basic as well. Water began to swell in the basin now as Latias and Latios placed their paws on the basin and the entire altar gave off a golden glow. The basin began to shrink down over the life crests that been placed within, before closing over them and then with a bit of power from those gathered, there was a bright flash of light.

When the light had died down a minute later, the basin was gone, or at least heavily changed. The crests inside the basin were still there, but now hanging on small hooks on the side of a now slightly taller pillar that the basin had been resting. All four of them now were encased in crystal, the image of the crests more vibrant then before. Each now were also part of a large crystalline leather glove, each perfectly suited to their owner.

'Now cast in the crystals, these crests shall serve to show the union between Watcher and Mortal. Even generations from now, these shall remain, serving as a physical memory of this day. With the blessings of our family, yours is a tale only just starting, and we eagerly welcome your addition to the story of the world.' Latias smiled, picking up the now finished Lover's Life Crests for Verna and Rebecca.

'We wish that your story is one that shall help you grow and teach our youngest siblings to become an even better part of our family. Few are those who can see our lives come and grow as our own, but the story that you would come to write today will always be remembered. And we wish that your story is a long one to tell, full of joy and learning.' Latios added, taking the completed crests for Dahlia and Thomas.

All four of them extended a hand now, Verna and Rebecca held their right hands out, while Thomas and Verna held out their left hands. Latias and Latios quickly slipped the now completed Lover's Life Crests over the offered hands. Each one fit perfectly over the extended hand and wrist. Although Rebecca's wrist spike did make it a little different then the others, it still wrapped easily around her paw and displayed the entirety of the crest that she had made.

With the crests now put on proper, Latias guided Rebecca to Thomas and Latios guided Dahlia to Verna. Thomas quickly pulled Rebecca close and into his chest a bit, the cloth of her dress even having padded her chest spike a bit so it wouldn't hurt Thomas as he held her, leaning down to give her a slow kiss, Latias with a massive smile herself as she floated beside them. As Dahlia moved to Verna though, Dahlia just grabbed Verna and pulled her close, an aggressive deep kiss, Latios just amused by how well Dahlia and Verna fit together.

Their kisses only lasted a minute, before they turned and faced the crowd. Dahlia quickly Verna's left hand with her right, and Thomas did the same with Rebecca, before all four of them threw their hand up in the air, showing off their completed Lover's Life Crests to the entire chamber now, a roar of delight and approval sounding throughout the entire garden.

As the chorus died down, Latias and Latios returned to the lectern and wrote something down, before closing the book and returning to the couples. 'To our wonderful couples.' Both Latias and Latios called out. Verna, Dahlia, Thomas and Rebecca quickly lowered their hands, and Dahlia stole another rough kiss, before letting Verna go.

Verna came rushing down the altar with the wedding over though, running right towards and almost tackled Xent. The whole time her gown kept floating lightly behind, still staying off the ground even as she ran. Her grip was tight as she grabbed Xent and kissed his cheek, before standing back and then giving him a full bow.

'Thank you Xent. Thank you so much. I'm so happy that you did this for me, and even released me so that I could have this, my own life.' Verna started, only to rise up. 'I mea-... Xe-Xent? Are you... crying?' Verna asked suddenly very distracted, Zai quickly looking to Xent and giving a small gasp.

[Hey hey hey, Xent what's with the tears!] Zai tried to called out, only for Xent to turn and glare at Zai some.

"N-n-no I-I'm n-not!" He said while desperately trying to wipe away the tears. "G-got something in my eyes is all! And if you try to tell anyone otherwise, I tell everyone about that time you got drunk in Pacifidlog Town." Xent stated firmly, Zai grumbling but nodding.

'Xent... you didn't have to release me. I mean thank you so much that you did, but you never had to.' Verna smiled, feeling how happy Xent was for, reaching her hand out and quickly grabbing a few soft cloths from the nearest table, wiping Xent's eyes gently for him. 'I'm not leaving any time soon. I'm seeing this through to the end, and you'll be there the whole time.'

"I did though. You're not mine and, well I guess you never were. I just kept in a pokeball for your own safety, so that no one could take you because you looked rare." Xent said, just happily holding Verna. "No, if you belong to anyone, if anyone has to keep you in a pokeball, it'd be someone you choose, and you chose Dahlia. You belong to her and... you really seem to want to be hers." Xent stated, blushing hard again remember Verna's little statement about Dahlia now.

Verna just smiled, continuing to hold him even as Dahlia walked down to join them now. "Eager to share your joy with your father Verna?" Dahlia teased.

"Nononononoooooo! Stop that. Putting a stop to that right now. Not happening, do not call me that. I am not father material, don't even think about any of that." Xent quickly stated firmly, half demanding the effort pointing to Dahlia.

"Trainer... father... There's not really much of a difference since you've known for ages she was as smart, aware as you are. You raised her right and proper, you never intended to own her right... Sounds to me like you need to get use to it... pops." Dahlia smirked, Verna eagerly nodding.

'I agree in full. You are my father, you have to be right?' Verna smiled.

"That just... sounds soo wrong." Xent grumbled.

As Verna went rushing down to Xent and Dahlia slowly followed, Thomas just kept holding Rebecca, before slowly guiding her down the steps. The entire time he had been so focused on Rebecca, he never even saw Andrew during the ceremony, and still wasn't expecting anyone but the legendary pokemon to show up. "You two make a wondrous couple. And I see the need for such a collection of gemstones now. I always thought that such a purchase was very unlike you." Andrew stated, walking up slowly in his own tuxedo, just as well dressed and cleaned for the event as anyone else.

"What th... I.. Andrew?!" Thomas exclaimed loudly. "What are you doing here? I thought you were safe in Hoenn, why are you are here?" Thomas asked, both Thomas and Rebecca quickly moving up to Andrew and finally seeing Mewtwo in the background, already being heavily pestered by Mew with another giant plushie.

"I received a strange call a few weeks ago, asking me to sign for a special package. Turns out that your sister Dahlia made arrangements for this, and well. Knowing that you were going to wed with Rebecca, I wouldn't miss it even if the world was ending." Andrew smiled.

"You... you are safe coming right?" Thomas asked, still concerned, only for Andrew to point to Mewtwo.

"Our strange new guest has kept his word." Andrew stated, and now that Thomas actually looked at Mewtwo, he could see that Mewtwo was in a outfit of his own as well, an altered suit that would that fit his body shape proper, but with a bright black and yellow scarf around his neck still.

"He's a powerful guardian, and has allowed me full ownership of his pokeball technically making him my pokemon now. Our shared passion for sciences, the number of things we can teach each other, his sheer strength... There was a time I never would have thought to meet or interact with such a pokemon." Andrew stated, moving up and giving both Thomas and Rebecca a large hug.

"Honestly, I've been far more worried about your safety, but seeing this. This past year and half was all worth it, and I'm so happy I could see it." Andrew smiled.

'Thank you Andrew.' Rebecca said now.

"That was... you Rebecca?" Andrew asked and Rebecca nodded. "I'm... impressed. I mean, I've been talking with a few dozen pokemon in the past year on a regular basis now, but to hear you speak on your own. Well Mewtwo has been translating a lot of things for me."

'Mr. Falston.' Radara walked up now, and gave a small bow beside Suicune and Juno.

"It is a joyous pleasure to meet the man who has helped my son in this lifetime. You have done a wonderful job with my boy and I am so happy for the adult he is becoming." Suicune said as she came up.

"And... that was Suicune right?" Andrew asked, looking at Suicune having seen her lips move, but wanting to be sure.

"In this place, I have power to freely speak all languages. I am Suicune, and I have helped raise a few of the past lives of Thomas here." Suicune smiled.

'Greeting Andrew. Allow me to be introduced proper as well. I am Juno as you well know, but it is nice to be able to be allowed to speak freely with you. Radara happily translates my thoughts to words to those I wish to hear them.' Juno stated as she moved up and took a seat beside them.

'Where is Vivian though?' Radara asked, looking around and not seeing her, Andrew giving slow shake of his head and looked down a bit.

"I... do not think that she will be a part of the rest of your life unfortunately. Between the trouble of these people called the Knights of Arceus that you told us about, a few stray Team Rocket Members, and both Teams Magma and Aqua trying to come after us, it added a great deal of stress to her life. My father took to the unsavory public attacks against you and used them to assault her further and I fear may be too friendly with the knights now." Andrew explained.

'No, she's not, she can't just not be a part of this. I always thought that she was such a nice woman, a wonderful mother for my Thomas. You made a lovely couple with her too.' Rebecca whined a little.

"Its complicated. I couldn't be happy for the two of you, but Vivian is having trouble. But please, let's ignore that for now. Tonight is supposed to be a celebration. I'm... debating moving here actually. There's so much more I could do here and... and I want to be a bigger part of your life. Vivian is safe and while I'll... I will always miss her, but I can't just ignore you either. I'm trying to work with her, but for now, I'm here, doing this." Andrew smiled.

A loud unruly pop and there was another cry of Mew behind them, Suicune shaking her head some.

[Party! Wedding, Wedding! Drinks and Food!] Mew was screamed out and grabbed a few bottles of wine from the now unguarded table, and a bottle of mountain dew all shaken up and their corks and bottle top popped right off.

Dahlia had taken Verna's hands though and pulled her along to the tables though, walking up to Thomas and Rebecca. "Well, if our eternal child has decided to open them, we should at least try some. It has been far too long since I have tasted the bliss of Poxer, but I waited until today. I don't want to wait much longer though." Dahlia smiled, and Thomas nodded.

"Then let's go share a toast, as a proper couple with our lovers now." Thomas added, taking Rebecca's hands and pulling her along to the table. Along the way though, Dahlia had just reached out and grabbed something, snagging a bottle that had been hidden, as well as Zai.

"Leave it... anything that is left over will be given us to further enjoy later. We'll talk about you getting a bottle if there is any left." Dahlia just bluntly stated, Zai growling at her.

[Why you... stop that. You're a cheating no go-] Zai started, only for Xent to grab her shoulders.

"Zai... calm down. Dahlia is that keg for everyone or just the brides and groom?" Xent asked.

"It shall be what we share a toast with, a taste for all of us. Exceptions can be made occasionally, and Zai being family will be allowed to toast with us." Dahlia stated, still leading Verna over to the table of drinks.

"And as long as you behave Zai... that keg we're about to tap has been aging for about two thousand years, and was intended only for gods and their family. You behave and enjoy this, because I'm pretty sure you're about to have the taste of a life time." Xent stated.

Zai instantly turned towards the keg now, calming down quickly and standing back up straight again trying to appear presentable in full again. [O... okay.]

"I told you you're father material." Dahlia teased again moving up to the keg with Verna, Thomas, and Rebecca now. Already Latias and Latios were installing a dispenser on the keg, before pulling out a few dozen cups of various sizes. While all of the cups like most other things that the legendary pokemon favored were made of crystal, four of them easily stood out among the others.

With golden trim, with a dozen gemstones set over the cup, and marked with the golden cross of Arceus, Latias and Latios both poured two cups each for the guests of honor, before filling the other cups slowly, passing them all around.

"Zai... you wait until their finish their speech or … whatever it is they want to do and don't just gulp it down." Xent stated as the glasses were being passed out.

With all the cups, some much larger then others for the larger legendary pokemon, everyone looked to Thomas and Dahlia now, who just took Verna's and Rebecca's hands. "To the union of Watcher and Mortal. We pray for a long life and memories to cherish for generations." Thomas and Dahlia called out, extending their cups out towards Verna and Rebecca.

Verna and Rebecca quickly and happily tapped their own cups to Dahlia's and Thomas's cups, and then the four of them all took a slow sip of their drink, and the others all followed. A surprisingly spice filled drink, rather hot and yet not over powering as its honeyed form kept it from burning on the way down. Finally, with just a small hint of a fruity taste, the combined flavors of age long since past something to really savor.

The drink shared and enjoyed, it was now time to start on the meal. It was easy to see why Dahlia had demanded at least six hours of time, and only called them back after almost eight instead. The tables had been covered for the most part, and now Latias and Latios were pulling the covers from revealing a large spread, and a rather over sized slow cooked gyarados, the filleted sea dragon the center piece of a large meal. There were a dozen other fruit and berry dishes, several different trays of vegetables and of course two massive cakes, which Mew had already taken a chance to help decorate.

Verna and Rebecca made a quick move, careful of their drinks still towards the cakes looking over them and the paw crafted toys that Mew had topped them with. A small shiny lucario plush and a figure of Thomas sat atop of a large mago berry and vanilla cake. There was considerably less frosting on it then the one the one that Mew had tried to give them back in Cameran Castle, but it still looked like Mew had tried to add more frosting to it at one point. A small tray of mago berries, vanilla beans, and some sugar were set before the cake, showing the main ingredients for the cake to give its flavor and already Thomas had offered one of the berries to Rebecca to nibble on.

Beside it though topped with a pair of glass gardevoir figures, one blue and one green eagerly holding each other and hastily put in rather unmatching dresses was a roseli berry and vanilla cake. With an excess of colorful frosting, and dozens of slices roseli berries lined the sides like a wall trying to contain the sheer amount of sweetness that the cake would have. Directly there on either side of the glass figures though were two extra larger roseli berries, but decorated with an equally excessive amount of ocean blue and emerald green frosting, each one painted to look like a large frosted rose. A small tray of cream, roseli berries, vanilla beans, and a rare type of extra sweet sugar cane stood before the cake showing a sheer contrast between how sweet Thomas and Rebecca liked their cake against how much of a sweet tooth and Dahlia and Verna would have to enjoy. Dahlia happily took the green frosted roseli rose off of the cake and shared it Verna, Verna overly giddy and delighting in the taste.

With a quick taste of the cakes, Latias and Latios happily set about cutting both cakes, and a number of other legendary pokemon all gathered around and began preparing plates for everyone, while others helped rearrange the tables to allow for better seating now that the altar wasn't needed and the party started with everyone now.

~xXx~

As the moon was setting and the early rays of the sun were rising, Thomas, Rebecca, Verna and Dahlia just laid on the top of a roof a building over the hidden gardens of Alto Mare. Still within the protective fields and illusions of the garden, the four of them had taken to a night under the moon proper. The couples both had their own bed, some treats, wine, and even service for the night they would spend together, Latias and Latios very happy to make sure that the two couples had anything that they desired within reason for the night.

Thomas was cuddled up with Rebecca, holding tightly onto her and keeping her on his chest just looking to the last fading rays of the moon that was the center of the legendary culture. While her dress was beside them, Rebecca found the bed robe that Latias had made for her so much warmer and more comfortable. A blanket over them kept both decent enough as Thomas slowly sat up along with Rebecca, looking over as Latias came back up with a large tray of breakfast for them.

'Bacon, scrambled eggs, toast, and milk. I have berry preserves, hand churned butter, mayo, and cheese if you want them plain or turned into sandwiches.' Latias smiled as she happily set down the tray for Thomas and Rebecca. 'I also have some extra fruit being chilled if you would like a tray of that.'

Dahlia and Verna slowly leaned up as well, Verna using a hand to keep the blanket she was under to her chest, her bare back exposed to the open air as well. She had taken special care to lay her gown out to keep looking over it, even having taken care to set Dahlia's suit beside it, a large happy smile on her face. Dahlia didn't even bother covering herself though, her groin under the blanket still but didn't care if her chest was exposed to the world. To their side though, instead of Latios coming up to give them breakfast, Xent was walking up instead.

As Verna turned to face who she thought was Latios, smelling her desired breakfast, she quickly grabbed the blanket over her chest hard, holding it tightly to her form. 'X-xent!' Verna gasped out.

Xent happily walked up, revealing the large tray of food. A large stack of pancakes with fruit topping, powered sugar, whipped cream, syrup, even some sprinkles and gummy bears on the side, along with pork sausage patties, strips of bacon, a good portion of scrambled eggs and a large pot of still steaming coffee. Before he could give a count of what all was there though, Dahlia just gave an evil grin as Xent starting to speak."Morning Verna. I've brought your breakfast Grand Slam. A-"

Verna suddenly gasped out, spasming a bit, the blanket almost pulled to the side by the sudden jerking of her legs as Verna went very red. 'Da-dalh-' Verna tried to cry out, but Dahlia just leaned up and kissed her cheek, reaching behind her to rub the back of her chest horn.

"Now now Verna. You said that you belong to me now, and I can do anything I want at any time... I just love feeling your emotions, and mhmm..." Dahlia smirked licking her lips a little bit. "Your embarrassment mixed with sexual desires and frustration. Oh what a treat that is."

Xent was occupied himself, doing everything he could to keep his composure even as Dahlia teased Verna very effectively right now, Thomas and Rebecca just giving a small laugh. "Dahlia... didn't Suicune ask you be gentle with your bride on the first night?" Thomas laughed a little, still just gently holding Rebecca as Xent slowly put the tray down.

'Really... should have just gotten Verna a gift later.' Xent thought to himself, knowing that it was fully possible that his thoughts were being watched right now. His own face was rather red as well, but he managed to keep himself from acting out in any other way then a deep surprised blush.

"One... Grand Slam breakfast. Pancakes, specially made as you request them to be as soft as possible, with all the fixings, and I've even included some sprinkles and gummy bears for that sweet tooth. Eggs, scrambled. Bacon, sausage links, and a hot pot of coffee, with cream and sugar ready to go." Xent stated slowly, setting the tray down and then backing up slowly.

'Take all the time you need to finish up and when your ready, we have beds for you to sleep the day away.' Latias giggled some, before getting up and moving over to Xent, carefully guiding him back inside.

'You must be so proud of her... Thank you for doing all of this, to let Verna be free, and saving my sister. I never thought that she could feel whole again after losing Argyle.' Latias happily said as she floated beside Xent back down into the garden.

As Latias and Xent came back down into the garden though, Zai was awake and happily talking with a Registeel which confused Xent a little. He let it go since they seemed to be on good terms now, Zai with a massive brush scrubbing the Registeel down in one of the ponds. As Zai saw Xent walking back in though, she handed the brush off to the Registeel who slowly got up and followed Zai as she rushed over to Xent.

Xent was about to say something when Zai's claws went a little purple before catching Xent's face in a full on slap, even making him bleed a little that threw Xent to the floor, roaring at him some.

"What the hell! Zai you... the hell did I do?" Xent half yelled glaring up at Zai.

[Grace period is over, I'm no longer interrupting Verna's special day. When are you going to propose to me, Dumbass!] Zai loudly barked at Xent.

"What? Someone translate for me, I demand to know what she's screaming about."Xent growled even as the Registeel picked up and held Zai, keeping the zoroark away from Xent now and doing another finger waggle to stop her from being aggressive.

'She wants to know why you haven't proposed to her yet. Apparently seeing Verna's wedding day made her rather jealous.' Latias laughed some, helping to pick up Xent.

Xent blinked, genuinely surprised she would actually ask for it. He took in a deep breath before letting out a sigh as Latias got him fully upright. "I was... then, while you were drunk one time, you said you never wanted to go through with a marriage ceremony, so... yeah." He admitted. "Latias, can you vouch for me please?" He asked while tapping his head.

'This is for you two to sort out. I've done my wedding already, I need a break. Ask me tomorrow.' Latias teased, before quickly flying off. Registeel tried slowly putting Zai back down who tried to slap Xent again, before Registeel quickly held her back up. The Registeel's eyes did another massive blinking pattern not that Xent could understand what it was trying to say, but it did gently push Xent back and then pointed to Suicune, before walking off with Zai, not letting her go while shaking its head in front of her.