Fantasy Howl's Flying Castle (Finished! ---Whoo! (*＾▽＾)／)

[Katsuya]

- Renee Pendragon -
"Wedding Jitters"​

Giggling quietly, flattered by his sincere words, wings fluttering softly on her ever reddening cheeks; Renee lightly rubbed noses with Seifer when he awkwardly touched foreheads. "Soon, my lovely Sweetheart. Soon." She whispered back eagerly, understanding how he felt about wanting to kiss.

Mica eyed James' hand as he petted him for a moment before looking back at the couple; meanwhile Serena played a solo of the wedding's song. Renee held onto Seifer's hand as they faced the chuckling Historia, her smile ever growing warm as she listened to the ancient historian.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union between two souls who've shown us through the years that acceptance is a good soil where the trees of content love can bear fruit." boomed Historia, Renee's wings fluttered in her surprise. "To be truly known with all our flaws and yet be found desirable, lovable, and forgivable is a treasure most calming, that reassures us that we will never be alone nor abandoned when we do wrong ( Serena nuzzled Seth back with a huge grin, not missing a beat.) Renee Pendragon, Seifer Rathmore, you have worked and found yourself here with such a love, may you always treasure each other, and care for one another, as you share the rest of your lives together."

The bride squeezed Seifer's squeezing hand back, pondering at what Historia is doing with her magic for a moment before snuggling Sirius when he came up with the rings; kissing his furred cheek. When she felt Seifer gently holding both of her hands and placing them over his skarn clockwork heart, she felt anticipation. The good kind. She lightly nuzzled his forehead with hers, holding her breath as she payed close attention to Seifer's low and soft voice.

Ohh~ how her chest swelled, ready to pop open by her fast beating heart.

By the end of his vow, he can see that she her eyes are watery...with the happiest smile he's ever seen on her face after he kissed her hand. When he paused, she nodded gently, and felt the cooling metal ring around her finger; Renee let out another blissful sigh.

Gently holding her groom's left hand, the blushing bride pulled his hand to place over her chest where he can feel her fast beating heart, pounding hard. "Seifer" Renee's voice sounded tender. She tilted her head up where she believed Seifer's stormy grey eyes are. "when we were young kids and first met, you taught me more then knocking an arrow on a bow; you taught me to not give up and to keep trying. When you told me to buck up, not to let anybody push me around, and driving me nuts, I toughened my nerves and was able to talk freely to anybody; including those in power. When I started to believe that I should stop following my heart, you told me that you felt safe despite the slim odds we were facing; supporting me. When we were lost in the giant forests, you showed me a tenderness that I thought I would never experience and kept me grounded in reality; not allowing me to follow my flighty ideals and stubborn silliness." She chuckled humbly.

"Because of you, I experienced a happiness that's precious and wonderful. Because of you, I continue to eagerly await for the next day to experience that happiness with you. Because of you, my dreams came true and now I have new dreams and goals. All of them filled with you and our families and friends."

Renee reached out and plucked the floating ring.

"So with this ring, I want to thank you, Seifer. You have been my best friend, mentor, playmate, confidant, and my greatest challenge. But most importantly, you are the love of my life and you make me happier than I could ever imagine and more loved than I ever thought possible. You have made me a better person, as our love for one another is reflected in the way I live my life. So I am blessed to be a part of your life, which as of today becomes our life together. I also promise to listen to you, talk openly, and accept our faults as we strive together, hand in hand; celebrate even the smallest of accomplishments like washing dishes or changing diapers and support whenever we are faced with a hard challenge after hard challenge. Seifer, just like how you gave me a precious happiness, I want to give you a precious happiness too. I love you, Sweetheart, and yours is the hand I want to hold for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do us apart."

Renee brought his hand up to kiss his warm palm, pausing for a moment, asking silently if he accepted. If Seifer gestured a yes, she tenderly slipped the ring through his finger. Her wings fluttered and flapped excitedly, unable to hold back her glee as a few warm happy tears rolled down her red cheeks.

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[Zer0]

- Seifer Rathmore -
" Wedding Day Jitters "
​

It was like the happy beat of a drum resounded in his chest after Renee, smiling happily with teary eyes, gently nodded yes, and he slipped the ring through her finger. It was happening. He felt their bond sealed as though making love, and he realized that this was another expression of their affection, but more romantic . . . And there was a feeling of acceptance he never felt this strong from Renee's family and their friends.

For a long time mostly everyone thought they wouldn't make it, then it turned into something like acceptance over something they had no control of, not really happy that Renee was with someone like him. But today, seeing the eyes of everyone and their happy smiles. It was like, the inner permission Seifer had somehow been secretly yearning for, that it was okay for him to be with Renee, was finally here (I mean, even though he thought them beneath him, he'd be kidding with himself if he hadn't felt any doubts what with mostly everyone in the beginning saying he wasn't good for her, even though it was what she thought that mattered most of all).

Those thoughts vanished though, as Renee placed his hand over her heart and looked at him with those beautiful eyes that saw the best in him. Historia really got it right, acceptance was very calming.

At " greatest challenge " all the guys snickered, including Seifer who chuckled with a humble look that said, 'Yes, I know I'm difficult.'

"That's acceptance right there." Kenren whispered to Chenglei.

Seifer didn't interrupt, as he looked at Renee with fondness, like a friend who knows how he drives his best friend nuts, but loves him anyway. And as she brought up his hand to kiss his palm, his expression was softer than the day their kids were born, and he slid his hand forward to the ring in a gesture of acceptance, then it slipped through his finger. All the glorious realms, he wants to kiss Renee right now.

Beaming, he hugged her tight. And once more the crowd thought he was going to kiss her again before their I do's, as he touched foreheads with her, gazing into her eyes, their eyelashes just centimeters apart.

"Seifer Rathmore, with this ring and her vow, do you accept Renee Pendragon to be your beloved wife?" said Historia, as the magic in her reached a high point that was making what seemed to be little glowing lights of blue manna rise up from the grass, making the grass grow and the nearby bushes flower.

"I do." whispered Seifer, holding Renee's hands.

"Renee Pendragon, with this ring and his vow, do you accept Seifer Rathmore to be your beloved husband?"

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OOC | Characters | Moments in Time
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[Katsuya]

- Renee Pendragon -
"Wedding Day Jitters"​

From the slight push from his hand, Renee slip the ring on his finger. Then she was hugged tight, surrounded by a comforting scent of rain in the forest; she hugged back, fluttering eyelashes as she felt his forehead on hers. She can somehow tell that he's looking into her eyes and her ears turned red, fluffy wings fluttering bashfully.

"I agree." Chenglei quietly responded, happily grinning for his adopted little brother figure. He leaned his head on Kenren's.

As she listened to Historia again, followed by Seifer's whisper (that sounded loud to her compared to everyone's voices), the blushing bride felt like the whole world just faded away. She only felt the breeze of the sea beside them and Seifer's warm hands that held hers; the pulse of his heart sounded like a drum in her ears.

It's beautiful . . .

She gently squeezed his hands.

" . . . I do . . ." Renee dazedly whispered, breathing slow.

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[Zer0]

- Seifer Rathmore -
" Wedding Day Jitters "
​

" With this I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride! " boomed Historia.

Seifer lifted the veil, revealing his lovely Renee. Smiling warmly, he gently cupped her cheeks, then pressed his tender lips to hers. The crowd clapped and burst into cheer; Johnny whooping; Kenren giving Chenglei a hard smooch?!; Lyra and Garnet not really understanding but squealing with their brother who roared triumphantly; Sophie shedding happy tears, while clinging to Howl who was beaming at his daughter and son-in-law.

Seifer didn't notice them. It was like his soul flew and he was tip-toeing on the breeze~

Katsuya

 

[Katsuya]

- Renee Rathmore -
" What's in a name? "​

As soon Seifer pressed his lips on hers, her wings flapped open as she pressed back. Her hands went up to cup behind his head and neck, pulling him in close. Echo giggled next to Johnny, clapping happily. Chenglei let out an 'Mphf-!' and kissed back with a dark blush. Minnie let out confetti from her cannon, for a rare moment, cheering loudly for her best friend.

Renee didn't notice them, all she felt was loving lips from her loving man. Ohhh~ how she's feeling weightless. Lightheaded . . .

She kissed like she was a thirsty woman in a hot desert who has found an oasis until she leaned back a bit with a gasp, completely red in the face, neck, and chest. Her wings couldn't stay up anymore and weakly flapped as she can see white little stars blinking in and out of the usual darkness.

"I love you, Seifer." She whispered lovingly on his lips, almost drowned out by the cheering crowd.

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[Zer0]

- Seifer Rathmore -
" What''s in a name? "​

The twins wolf-whistled as everyone was taken by surprise by Renee's passionate kissing --- they thought Seifer was the one raring to kiss. Her loving man hugged her tight and kissed back with much enthusiasm, lifting Renee off her feet and spinning together on the platform. He gasped too as he blinked down at her, smiling and overjoyed in a dazed kind of way.

"I love you too, Renee!" he said happily.

Suddenly the magic Historia had been holding expanded like a shock wave, as birds took to flight singing, and flowers bloomed all around the assembly. An ethereal cord of manna wove around Renee's and Seifer's hands like a ribbon, and the two could feel an ancient magic spread warmly from the cords to their rings, and they both instinctively knew that these rings hold their memories. That whenever they are sad or things become difficult, they can wear their rings and memories of the good times and overcoming bad times will come back more easily to them to help keep their marriage strong during down times.

"Friends and families, behold, Mr. and Mrs. Rathmore!" said Historia.

The crowd cheered louder; the twins grinned at each other, then pressed two big red buttons on a tree together. The assembly was rocked by a tumultuous cacophony of firework explosions in the sky, like spring blooming except with lights and sparks that twirled and fizzled as though it was the new year.

Seifer hugged Renee, whispering, "I'm going to lift you." and did just that, carrying her like a maiden across the aisle as they strode through the happy crowd that was clapping and crying out congratulations. He stopped when they reached the end, waiting for Renee to throw the bouquet.

Katsuya

 

[Katsuya]

- Renee Rathmore -
" What's in a name? "​

The newly wedded bride jumped when she felt a shockwave of ancient power before it wrapped itself around her wrist . . . to Seifer's. Her wings fluttered in joy as she tilted her head towards Historia, smiling wide and bright in a grateful and happy 'thank you'. Truly it's a lovely gift to have, one that she'll treasure as well. Then she flinched when she heard loud explosions going up and -

'Boom!'

'Pow!'

'Shhhh~!'

' . . . Fireworks . . .' Renee thought to herself, shaking her head in amusement until she felt Seifer hug her once more; surrounding her with a scent of rain in the forest. Once again, she blushed red and let out a loud 'Hahaha!' when he picked her up like a maiden; she grabbed her bow just in time. When he stopped, Renee grinned at Seifer (or where she believed his head is at) and wrapped an arm around his neck before tossing the pretty bouquet behind them. Towards a group of women and young girls who desperately reached up to grab . . .

Only for it to land on an unexpected Serena who was playing her violin, flinching when it hit her head and catching it before it hit the floor. She stared at it before looking at Seth and blushed red; hiding her giddy face behind the pink and yellow bouquet while cackling.

Then she aimed her bow, knocking a sunlight arrow as she quietly asked Seifer if she's aiming at the cloudly sky and not at a tree. Once he spotted her, she lets it fly, and sunlight arrow pierced though the clouds. Everyone can see the clouds suddenly making a hole, sunlight shone through, with the light drizzle stopping in their area.

If Seifer followed the hanging lanterns that glowed brighter as they delved into the darkening forests, he'd see the decorated reception area. Tree branches arched high like a ballroom ceiling, holding big and small lanterns with crystals that glimmer in the light like tiny stars in the night sky. Round tables lined up on the sides, with white table cloth to cover them, and in the middle is a large square space for the dance floor.

At the front is a larger table for the bride, groom, and their children to sit, a metal arch behind them covered in pink and yellow flowers. There's a large elegant cake that towers over even Chenglei at the side, ready to be cut for everyone to eat. On the guests' tables, are large metal lanterns with colorful flowers tucked inside, tall and short candles grouped togehter and light up the space; making it intimate for the guests. The decorated plates were beautifully placed and in order like a royal feast or dinner, wine and regular glasses placed next to them. There were even petals around and on top of the tables to give it the pop of colors. The chairs are simple and comfy, with an elegant bow at the back.

All in all, the reception area looked simple yet stylish in a graceful way. The food looked delicious too.

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[Zer0]

- Seifer Rathmore -
" What''s in a name? "​

Seth had been cheering with the others, watching the bouquet be thrown, and then, to his surprise, caught by Serena. He caught her eye, then smiled bashfully too, rubbing the back of his neck.

"We look so heavenlyyy!" sang Seifer cheerfully, as the sunlight poured down the clouds. He gazed down at Renee and kissed her again. Nearing the reception area, he started huffing, before finally nudging her chair back and then gently putting her down on it. "Phew!" he threw himself on the other one. "That was the strength of my love for you, Renee." he said in a somewhat corny yet suave way, sitting closer and nuzzling her cheek.

'Mama, Papa!' Sirius came bounding for them and pounced on the two, trusting his mom to shrink him before he almost bowled Seifer over, rubbing the two of them both and licking them; Garnet and Lyra stretched their hands out of their cribs, and Sirius floated them over until they were one big happy family at their table.

Johnny was holding Echo's hand, as they walked through the trees with the arching branches, going, "Wow." as he looked up at the crystal lanterns. "Echo, can we have lanterns like those in our house?" he pointed excitedly.

Seth had gone over to Serena, still all red, looking at the bouquet, then kissed her cheek. He had quickly asked Echo if she could make an earth vase, and if Johnny could put some water in it. Now the bouquet was in the vase, and the twin asked Serena if she'd like him to hold it so that she could continue playing for the newly wedded couple. "It's like a happy hope charm." he said, touching the petals of the cherry blossoms.

Sen had his arm around Minnie's, making sure she didn't trip on a root. Beside them were Butters, Ginger, Sorbet, and Soda, Johnny's summons, and Sasha who was perched on Butter's horn.

Meanwhile Kenren couldn't take his hands off Chenglei. He kept his affections decent, but whenever he thought no one was looking, he'd give his butt a playful squeeze, before looking the other way as though nothing happened.

James looked at the dance floor with Frey behind him, carrying the suitcase. "It's time . . ." he sighed, then looked over to Chenglei whose cheek was being nibbled by the emperor. James sighed again. He had nothing against gay couples, he just . . . didn't . . . like it. when. it was. touching. him. And after telling Lydia he was going to go change and that he'll join her at their table later, he went over to where a tent was mercifully prepared for him to change into.

Katsuya

 

[Katsuya]

- Renee Rathmore -
"What's in a name?"​

Blushing red and giggling as she was gently put down on a chair, Renee heard his chair get closer and felt their cheeks rubbing, she tilted her head a bit to kiss his cheek. Cupping the other cheek tenderly as she pressed a little bit of pressure from her soft lips. Wings flapping. "Seifer . . . " She whispered on his cheek, still in an enamored daze as left pink kiss marks on his face. "Seifer . . ." Her wings perked up when she heard Sirius coming over, she casts the shrinking spell so he doesn't bowl into his father.

"Ohh~ my little bright stars~" Renee coo-ed and like a mama bird, she nuzzled and mended the children's fur/hair before kissing their foreheads ever so lovingly. Lyra and Garnet squee-ed happily as their parents payed attention to them and their older brother.

Minnie shyly smiled at Sen when he wrapped an arm around her, making their way to the reception room. It wasn't until last minute did she trip . . . on her own dress. She held onto Sen for a moment as her face turned completely red; the table rattled for a moment but settled without anything falling. " . . . The lanterns are pretty." She muttered, clearing her throat and bunching her dress a bit to stand up right before sitting.

Meanwhile Serena had to agree with Seth; the bouquet really is like a happy hope charm. She kissed his cheek back when he came back with an earth vase and filled with water, gently placing the piled flowers inside. She made room for the vase and moved the candles away safely, making it seem like it was part of the table decoration. Then she cupped Seth's cheek for a moment, smiling warmly at him before going to the middle to announce something . . . with a wickedly amused grin.

When Johnny pointed at the crystal lanterns, Echo looked up with wide eyes and nodded. "Yes, let's! A bunch of them." She looked completely amazed at the star-like lights. Then they sat at their table along with Lydia and James. Her red brow raised a bit when she saw how uncomfortable James is and wondered why until Serena has come in the middle; her voice boomed the whole area without any spells.

"HELLLLO~ EVERYONE!" The diva violinist started, smiling rather cheekily when she saw a few people jumping in surprise. "We're about to start a . . . very special dance, so will the dancers, when ready, get to the dance floor please~" She drawled. "Yes, James. Chenglei. I'm talking about the both of you."

Chenglei sighed, plopping his head on Kenren's shoulder and nuzzling like a little kid that's trying to wake up from a bad dream before standing up to reach the dance floor suavely.

His poor toes . . . they still ached from practice before.

The blonde sighed quietly, remembering their conversation from one of their practices. Honestly . . . James needs to stop believing that Chenglei is after him. It's just a dance. The blonde danced with Johnny, Seifer, Sen, and Seth for practice before and they were laughing together like the dorks they are. Seifer dipped him which made him bump his head on the ground by accident. Seth went all over the place, Sen was slow-paced, and Johnny did funny moves as if he was Butters and Frey wiggling around. All in all, James is too-uptight for Chenglei's tastes . . . and it's really uncomfortable for the blonde soldier.

Nobody saw a white blur going under James' skirt as he came out of the tent, hidden from everyone's view and quietly chuckled under it's breathe.

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[Zer0]

- James Pendragon -
" Suavamante "​

Seifer's eyes glazed over at Renee's enamored kisses. He pulled her closer, and she could tell with the way a leg slid under hers, as though to pull her onto his lap, that he was wishing they were alone right now. "Renee," he began, nuzzling her head. "Ooof!" Suddenly he caught Sirius in his arms. Their son nuzzled them both and, chuckling, Seifer whispered to his beloved bride, "Wait till we're alone." and gave her wing an affectionate nibble, that felt like impatient passion being reined in for the moment.

Meanwhile, Sen smiled at Minnie, pulling the seat for her like a gentleman. "Yes they are." he said, though he was looking at her.

After Serena cupped Seth's cheek and he saw her wicked grin. His face cracked into the same smile, and hurriedly went to his brother. "Bratha, the blackmail opportunity is here!" to which Sen gave Minnie a swift peck on the cheek, before pulling out Chengle's camera and going over to the edge of the dance floor in high expectations, sniggering.

There was enthusiastic clapping as Chenglei suavely entered the dance floor, Kenren clapping the loudest, as he grinned there watching his purring dragon who looked like he was going to have a lot of fun.

There was a sudden hush and murmurs of awe in the crowd. James stepped out from the tent. AND HE WAS GORGEOUS.

The twins dropped their jaw, so did Johnny, Butters, Frey, Sasha (who almost fell off her perch); and one of Seifer's fleek eyebrows raised in surprise. "Renee, you're going to want to see into my soul tonight. Your older brother is . . . dang, I think a lot of guys are turning gay."

Dressed in a spicy skirt for the occasion, there was a cool fire to James' bearing, as though anyone who dares to make fun of him was beneath him. Though when he saw Chenglei, he couldn't help but sigh, and then just smile (Some guys' hearts went babump). "Might as well have fun." he chuckled, resignedly, as he stepped forth and placed a hand on Chenglei's shoulder.

He looked to his sister. "This is for you, sis!"

And the music started.

Katsuya

 

[Katsuya]

- Renee Rathmore -
"What's in a name?"​

Renee grinned teasingly at Seifer, silently agreeing before coo-ing at her kids. Then she titled her head as she listened to Serena's announcement. "Oh boy . . ." She heard Serena's tone; it's the same tone she uses whenever she's gleefully enjoying something funny.

Minnie timidly smiled at Sen when he pulled out a chair for her, sitting and moving closer to his chair so they can quietly cuddle. Then when Seth came by, the gunner shook her head. " . . . Poor Jams . . ." She muttered. When James came out, Minnie blinked a lot. She rubbed her eyes and blinked again as she saw how gorgeous James looked.

She wasn't the only one: Serena's eyes were wide as she cackled. Echo leaned back in surprise with her ears perked up, looking dumbfounded. Renee, when she heard Seifer's comment, suddenly coughed. Her wings flapped and puffed up in her shock. Then she covered her face with her hands, sighing. "Dad's genes strikes again . . ." She muttered quietly. Their father's genes are just so strong in this family-!

Chenglei is the only one who isn't affected by James' appearance, raising a brow at the spicy dress. He thought James is going to try to wear a more conservative dress. Oh well, his choice. Then he smiled back at James and shrugged his shoulders casually, somehow looking more relaxed and handsome as he smoothly place a hand on his shoulder too; grabbing his other hand.

James would see his sister take her hands off her face and smile at him. He can tell that she felt a little guilty for making him go through with the bet, but a bet is a bet.

Once the music started, Chenglei followed James' lead. Amiably teasing the Pendragon brother when he spotted a few of those new admirers staring at his spicy dress. "Well now you know how I felt whenever I wore a dress." The blonde quietly told James, making them look good despite the few times James stepped on his toes. It's a lot less this time, which is nice.

"It's not a lot of fun. I know. Especially with the stares but I find it funny. It's like 'if only you knew the truth of what's under this skirt.' Kufufu~"

Then . . . James would feel a prickly sensation going up his legs and into his back with sharp little claws, crawling all over. Whenever he tried to catch whatever it is that's making him feel that itchy and pinching sensation, the small mass would slink past his hands and continue to crawl all over him.

Chenglei leaned back, confused as they stopped. "James?"

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Spoiler: Suavemente!!!

 

[Zer0]

- James Pendragon -
" Suavemente "​

"I thought you enjoyed it." said James, as their spicy cha-cha began. Girls squealed. Suddenly he looked down at the floor, even though there was nothing there.

"Uhh, what's he doing?" said Johnny to Echo, for immediately after that James started to do a weird jerking bend, bursting out laughing and then stiffening as he twirled around trying to reach for his back, and yet still dance good enough for the music, if not doing it more energetically. "Something's in my dress, help me!" he whispered to Chenglei, as the music rose to a pitch.

He didn't want to be more embarrassed than he already was so despite whatever it was that was crawling inside he tried to dance as best as he could and hold out on the bursts of laughter that rose up every time the creature prickled his sides.

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[Katsuya]

- Chenglei Zhou -
" Suavemente "​

"No, I don't. It's a good idea to disguise myself as such but it's not enjoyable to be hit on during a mission. No matter how funny it would be later on." Chenglei responded calmly until he noticed how . . . energetic James' movements became, confused. It wasn't until he realized the strange lump scurrying around under James' dress did Chenglei understand the situation.

Echo tilted her head with one ear up and the other down, once again dumbfounded by James. Now with his strange movements. "I have no clue, love." Her ears perked up when she saw that Chenglei is dancing just as energetically, smoothly spinning in place before doing the same to James, and grabbing the upper part of his back where his shoulder blades are. His footwork glided, masking any sort of grab-like motions with his hands as necessary to holding onto to James as he tried to grab onto the weird lump that once again slipped under his hands. Pinching the older brother's sides again.

The blonde is internally panicking. Whatever it is that's under James' dress is very slick and it wasn't as if he could just put his hands under his dress-! What would Kenren think?! That's just-! No-!

Chenglei glowered for a moment before smiling determinedly as he has an idea. "James, just follow my lead in this." If he agrees, the blonde would twist and turn James around in quick spins that followed the beat well while spinning himself at times. The warlock would notice that the pinching stopped and was gradually sliding down to his outer thigh; holding onto it's dear life. Then he's feel silky fur that felt familiar . . .and heard a scared chuckle as Chenglei spun him around in one direction before spinning him the other side until-!

Mica couldn't hold on anymore and flew from James' skirt and went under one of the many tables near the dance floor. No one would be able to see it, but the ferret wobbly skulked out and dizzily bumped into one of the table's legs.

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[Zer0]

- James Pendragon -
" Suavemente "​

"Okay!" whispered James.

The crowd's enthusiasm became louder as the dance went wild. James was secretly impressed that Chenglei was managing to make them look good despite everything, fully trusting the swordsman for the first time, as he slapped his legs for the crazy critter crawling inside his dress. He felt familiar sleek fur.

'Mica?!' thought James furiously. That little critter is dead!

And then his world twirled as Chenglei spun him and the little claws let go. The song ended with a slam, him and Chenglei chest to chest. Most of the girls squealed.

"That was amazing!" said one; "Bravo!"; "Look at them legs!"; "James, be my waifu!"

"Who said that?" said James looking around, panting, as finally, it was over. He kept his bet.

Seifer clapped loudly; the twins, who have been laughing ever since James started going wild, gave each other the high five, before returning to their seats, amused, and satisfied that they got all the pictures they needed.

"That's my best friend." said Johnny, sniggering. "Excuse me Echo, I gotta go help him." and he went off to the tent, where James went in after bowing to the crowd with Chenglei.

"Let it be known that James Pendragon is a man of his word!" said an amused Seifer, and gave him the thumbs up. The crowd clapped. James just nodded at him, and went to the tent.

"You look fiiiine, mate." grinned Johnny the moment he entered after him.

"Shush, Johnny." said James, wiping sweat off his brow and sitting down on a chair in a very unlady like fashion. " he kicked his darn heeled shoes off. "How can women wear that thing?"

Katsuya

 

[Katsuya]

- Chenglei Zhou -
"Suavemente"​

When the song ended and they were chest to chest, Chenglei snorted and chuckled under his breath.

"Looks like ya hav' new admirers, James." He said quietly to the warlock before bowing with him. Then after he patted his sweaty shoulder as a congratulations, the swordsman walked back to his seat and nuzzled his face in the crook of Kenren's neck; muttering about he couldn't wait to dance with him as he hugged Kenren's waist.

Renee clapped along with the crowd, happy that everyone is enjoying themselves and agreed with Seifer about James keeping his word.

Echo nodded at Johnny, smiling and giving him a kiss on the cheek before he went off to help James.

As for Serena and Minnie, the violinist was leaning on a tree, cackling her butt off after hearing someone in the crowd yell out 'Be my waifu!' and Minnie deadpanned while clapping slow. She's impressed that James didn't break his ankle while spinning and dancing with heels on. The gunner told Sen that too, that she's impressed he didn't break his ankles as she tucked a leaf behind his ear to pin back his hair.

When Seth came back, the blonde violinist had to take in a few deep breathes to calm down, wiping a tear away. "Haa~ my stom-stomach hurt. Khe-! Heheh!"

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[Zer0]

- James Pendragon -
" Suavemente "​

"Not the kind I like." chuckled James to Chenglei.

"What happened back there?" asked Kenren when Chenglei returned. He poured a goblet of ice cold water for him, then hugged him close. "Your dance was so enthusiastic, Chenglei, but it didn't follow the steps you've been practicing for months."

Seth grinned at Serena. "I got the blackmail!" he said loudly over stares of guests.

In the tent, Johnny suddenly cried in alarm when James, who was having trouble reaching for the back zipper of his dress started just hulking to rip out of it. "Stop, stop, don't tear the dress!" Johnny darted forward to help him; James went still.

"It's itchy." said James, as his best friend unzipped him.

Johnny laughed. "Hey, hey, it's your sister's wedding and everyone had a blast. You kept your word too."

"Mmm." said James, grouchily. "That ferret is going to die."

"Huh?"

"Mica, he was crawling under my dress."

Johnny burst out laughing.

"It's not funny!" said James going red, "I almost looked like a fool!"

"No, no, you looked really pretty." winked Johnny. James stepped out of the dress and finally put on some manly clothes. "What are you going to do with this dress?"

"You can keep it." said James dryly, pulling on his robes.

"Alright then." grinned Johnny. "This shall be a remembrance of Renee's wedding." he chuckled again.

When the two came out, they were looking proper, Johnny with the suitcase under his arm. They returned to their table where James was stoically embarrassed a little in front of Lydia. He didn't care if others found him ridiculous, but if the love of his life found him silly, it made him feel a little red.

Now it was time for dinner, and Seifer caught Serena's eye, giving her a nod that it was time to announce it. His dance for Renee was going to come later.


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[Katsuya]

- Chenglei Zhou -
"Suevemente"​

"Mica happened." Chenglei quietly said. He thanked Kenren for the cup, sipping the cooling water and sighed happily.

"Mica was in James' dress an' I was tryin' tuh help 'im catch Mica . . . or at least git 'im out." The blonde snuggled in Kenren's arms, placing the cup on the table so he can use both arms to squeeze. "Still . . . I had a lot of fun."

Serena snorted and high-fived Seth. "I'll be sure to frame one of those pictures and hang it in the living room." She will never let James down from this. Echo is a little confused when Johnny came back with a suitcase. Her ears twitched.

"Love . . . what's in there?"

It was time for dinner and as Serena announced the buffet area, she looked over at the groom to see his nod. She grinned widely and cleared her throat. "Everyone~! After having dinner, there's gonna be another dance and this time it's from the Groom!"

Her wings perked, fluttering in her curiosity. Renee knew Seifer made a dance routine but she didn't know what it was. He never showed her even when she pleaded with her puppy eyes and pouty expression on full blast. So now the newly wedded bride is excited as she finally gets to know what Seifer has been preparing for months now.

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- Seifer Rathmore -
" What's in a name? "​

Kenren laughed. "That little funny ferret! Yes, you look like you had quite the fun. Teach me how to dance like that?" he winked at him playfully.

Meanwhile, at Echo's table, Johnny opened the suitcase. "It's James' dress, he's giving it to me. He was ripping it to try getting out of it, Echo. Such a waste of colorful cloth and patterns, James." he added to his friend. "This is going to be my remembrance of Renee's wedding and that amazing dance!"

James just hid his face in his arms, chuckling a little bit.

When lunch started, the heavy clouds above started to drizzle again and then rain started to pour down, but the arch seemed to be protected by a magical barrier, for the water didn't reach them. A bit of the sun peeked out, making some of the drops shine like rainbows.

Seifer was very close to Renee, Lyra in his arms as he fed her a bottle of milk; Sirius was using his telekinetic powers to eat like a gentle dragon, cutting his very huge chunk of roasted beef with a big knife and fork.

All around the dining tables were little fancy trays where cupcakes with white icing the shape of Seifer's hair; at the buffet table where guests could come and go was a hot chocolate fountain and a plate of marshmallows the size of small boxes. There was crystal candy, and some desserts like gems upon cakes. The crowd was lulled into pleasant conversation, as they all ate, talking mostly about Renee and Seifer, old faces catching up and asking how they were, and just mingling. Some took the dance floor when Seifer's phonograph started to play, one of them Kenren and Chenglei of course, dancing to sweet lively music.

When it was time for dessert, the dancers stopped dancing, as everyone stood to watch the bride and groom cut the towering cake. Seifer held Renee's hand, and together they made their slice, and everyone cheered. The cake was shared, and soon the towering mass dwindled from taller than Chenglei, to up to the size of a wheel; Johnny got Echo a cake flower that looked like a sunflower; while Seth sneakily placed a whoopy cushion right before Serena at down.

When everyone had finished eating desert, it was time for Seifer's dance. He stood up and ting-ed a spoon on his glass goblet to quiet everyone for a speech.

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[Katsuya]

- Renee Rathmore -
"What's in a name?"​

Chenglei blushed, and as he made sure no one was looking, he kissed him. "O-okay-!"

Echo shook her head at James. "Hmm. Honestly James, that is a waste. Though even if you did rip it, we could always ask our favorite tailor and his assistant, right love?" She's pretty sure Yoko would love to get her hands on a dress like this one. She giggled along with Lydia, talking casual much like everyone else during lunch.

Renee was very close to Seifer as she held Garnet in her arms and feeding her a warm bottle of milk. When she was done eating and started to squirm, she gently held her to her shoulder and lightly rubbed her back until she heard a little burp; her wings fluttered happily when she heard another little burp from Lyra. As she swayed her arm slowly to lull Garnet to sleep, the mother poked a piece of steak from her beau's plate and held it up for Seifer to eat too. Then she ate a piece too before feeding Seifer like she was used to doing this over the months of having the twins.

She heard music with people mingling and talking, shoes rustling the grass and tapping on the smooth dance floor. Light 'tings' from forks and spoons touching the plate as they ate together and laughter across the room. After cutting the cake with Seifer, she heard their cheers and a lulled mummers with mumbles; Renee tilted her head when she heard a . . . air coming out of rubber? She was guessing since it was followed by Serena's yelp-turned laughter with a splat.

The violinist took a large dab of frosting from her cake piece and smeared Seth's face. Echo took a picture of Johnny with Chenglei's camera when he passed her a piece with a sunflower on it. "I wanted to remember it, that you remembered my favorite flower." She told Johnny with a bright smile. The royal consort danced with Kenren to lively music, teaching him how the moves went.

Renee perked up when she heard a closer 'ting' assuming it's from Seifer, so she tilted her head up a bit; hearing everyone around quietening down. Her thumbs rubbing on Lyra and Garnet's tiny hands that lightly held her fingers, sound asleep in their frilled cribs. Mica, sitting on the table with an askew bow-tie, is chewing on a steak bone that's bigger then himself.

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- Seifer Rathmore -
" What's in a name? "​

"Mm." Johnny nodded at Echo, glad she isn't as dazed as before. "I can see the look of horror on their faces once he sees this tear. Mr. Bronson and Yoko would probably act like emergency healers who need to bring this in for surgery stat." he chuckled.

James chewed on some steamed fish that was then fried in butter and lime. "Who's this Mr. Bronson and Yoko?"

At the newlywed's table, Seifer chomped on the steak, nuzzling Renee again. He can't keep his hands off her, and was sneaking rubs, and sharing a grape with a kiss, talking to their baboos all the while about how mommy and daddy were married and if they liked the cake. The babies babbled responses.; Sirius went off to play with uncle Johnny's summons after he ate, wrestling with Butters who was baa-ing as they rolled around the grass, and eventually out into the forest under the rain where they got muddy really quickly. James cast his cleaning spell on them when Seifer stood up to get the crowd's attention. But he didn't talk to them, he faced Renee.

"Baby, you know I made a dance for you, but kept it a secret, will you dance with me?"


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[Katsuya]

- Renee Rathmore -
" What's in a name? "​

Echo chuckled in agreement, nodding merrily before looking at James amiably. "Mr. Bronson and Yoko are tailors; Yoko is Mr.Bronson's assistant. Their shop is in Dawnsfield."

When Seifer caught everyone's attention, Renee tilted her head. Her wings fluttered excitedly as her eyes twinkled. "Of course-! Yes, I would love too!"

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[Zer0]

- Seifer Rathmore -
"Promise"

Spoiler: Seifer's Dance

After giving Lyra and Garnet last snuggles, Seifer gently placed them in their cribs with a good view of the dance floor so that they can see their daddy and mommy dance. Sirius and the twins have seen them dance many times at night in the living room under the crystal chandelier, both of them bare footed and laughing, as their father wooed their mother as though they were dating for the first time. Sometimes they'd slow dance, just shuffling together, hugging and gazing at each other for a long time, whispering things the twins didn't understand in the soft light of candles, but daddy always had a loving face.

The crowd clapped when Renee and Seifer stepped down, hand in hand. "A dance, for my wife!" he announced to the crowd. "To my dear Renee, who saw and encouraged the best in me, and is the mommy of the three most wonderful kids in the world."

When the music started, it was like how Seifer was before, in a place down under, then rose up to hope, and then a better morning. He placed Renee's hand on his heart, and as they moved, his steps were slowly becoming lively, as though he wanted to show her what his world changed all these years through dance.

Then a new discovery, this sounded like the time they found Sirius and the unexpected joy he gave them. As the music went on, his danced changed from slow, to powerfully meaningful, sweeping Renee along as though they were in a land of pictures and their memories were passing by.

Then it was the end of the war, they were building their home, she served the emperor, while he went to school. It was the start of their future . . . those many mornings sitting under a tree beside their camping tent while their house was being built, Seifer helping with construction. Then Renee started planting all those beautiful flowers. Seifer hummed to the music, as they swayed and turned to a new page in their lives, the day they learned they were going to be parents.

It had brought wonder, and a strange feeling of adventure. Sirius at that time didn't understand very well yet when they told him he was going to have siblings, but he understood it as something good. He chuckled, remembering that time he asked his mommy when she was going to lay the big egg in her tummy.

It was a dance that was looking forward to their future together, and when the music ended, Seifer hugged Renee, and she could tell he will be by her side forever. And that through the years, she will always have a friend, a partner-in-crime, a husband, by her side.

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[Katsuya]

-Renee Rathmore-
"Promise"​

Renee held Seifer's hand as they went down to the dance floor, her face turned pink again. Wings fluttering bashfully when she heard his announcement. When the music started and she followed Seifer's lead, the bride closed her eyes; tracing the edges of his skarn heart through his suit with her hand. Every new lively step made her smile, her hand squeezed his hand as he had her sweep along. She completely trusted him as they danced, letting herself turn and sway with him.

Her wings perked up and flapped when he started to hum along the song. Her face turned red like a bright red cherry by the end of their dance, hugging Seifer back tightly. She snuggled her face on his chest before cupping his cheeks and rubbing her thumbs. When she opened her eyes, they glimmered in pure happiness.

"Seifer . . . Oh, Seifer . . ." She whispered, leaning up on the tip of her toes. Renee traced his face and kissed him lovingly, her fluffy wings wrapped around their heads to hide from everyone's view.

"This is the sweetest dance ever . . . I love it." She muttered on his lips. "Thank you . . . I promise to always be by your side too . . . . . forever and more."

Then she chuckled quietly. "I swear . . . you really light up my day . . . like the sun in early mornings."

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