Here Comes the Bride

"Well, y'see," you panic.

"Ohoho!" he chuckles. "Out of convenience, my resourceful daughter!"

You are relieved that he isn't mad, and you relax again. Then he leans towards you.

"But I'm sure the night she did warm up to you, it was rather 'hot', yes?"

You are again panicked. Why is he talking with you about this?

"Like mother like daughter, 'ey? HAHAHA!!"

You force a nervous laugh, so as not to make this as awkward as it feels.

"But that aside, sir," you say, "I fell in love with your daughter because she and I are a lot alike, and not just our different colors.

"We can both be a little stubborn, and we are both strong-willed and free-spirited, doing things our way."

"Yes, she was always like that," Myand'r says, sounding nostalgic. "I am glad she found a young man who can keep up with her!"

"Thank you, sir."

"Here she is!" Luand'r calls from behind the door. The doors open, and Blackfire enters the room. The dress is a stunning white, with bare shoulders and flowing skirt.

"Blackfire," you say in awe, "you look beautiful!"

You get up and walk towards her as she walks towards you, the skirt swishing and flowing with each step.

"The feast is ready!!" Flashfire and Starfire shout.

"Then let us hurry along," Myand'r says.

The three of you stand on the platform again, and you look into Blackfire's eyes.

Myand'r begins reciting the traditional Tamaranian wedding speech, but you barely hear it as you gaze into Blackfire's purple eyes. They practically sparkle in the light pouring in from the giant windows of the tower.

Myand'r arrives at the final lines of the speech.

"Do you, Soffand'r, take Komand'r as your life-long mate? To love her with all of your being, no matter what may come?"

"I do," you say.

"And do you, Komand'r, take Soffand'r as your life-long mate? To love her with all of your being, no matter what may come?"

"I do," she says, her eyes tearing up.

"Then by the power given to me by the Great Creator, X'Hal, I pronounce you husband and wife! You may now kiss one another!"

You and Blackfire wrap the other in your arms, and press your lips together in the most powerful kiss you have ever had.

Everyone cheers, and Blackfire takes the Earth flower bouquet in hand. She turns around and tosses it over her head. The one who catches it is your sister.