Happily Ever After? (Yumi)

((5 years in the future. Castle has been redone and Lucien is in control.))

It was a dark night; the sky was clear. The stars were shining brightly in the sky. A chilly wind blew from the north, making the prince want to turn and go back to the castle. Not yet, though. Later on it would be better. It would be worth it to get a little peace for today, for tomorrow would be hectic. He could tell already. Just because of all the servants attitudes and actions lately. He could tell they were looking forward to having the day off. Too bad for some of them, because they might actually end up doing a little work. Lucien had hired people to do most of it but, his servants could handle a little. It wasn’t like they were overworked or anything.

Lucien unsheathed his sword and shoved it into the soft earth, getting down on one knee. A prayer wouldn’t kill him, would it? He didn’t know what to say or do, so he didn’t it silently and in the way he thought best. Sure, he was really inexperienced, but still. It may be worth it later on. Standing up, he sheathed his sword and started back toward the castle. He felt that he had ventured far enough away to be left in silence. Hopefully Patsy wasn’t freaking anyone out or ordering anyone around. That holoform could get Lucien into a lot of trouble if he wasn’t careful. Patsy was a jerk sometimes.

As the castle came into view the prince looked around once more before heading around to the back entrance. After opening the door and sneaking in, he realized something. He was sneaking into his own home. How strange. Looking around he headed down into the dungeon, nodding to a few guards as he passed them. It was nice to have people who were your friends. With his feet making soft padding sounds on the steps, he snatched a torch off the wall and continued forward. Looking around, he realized that most o his prisoners had been released. That was a good thing, though, because he didn’t like having too many extra mouths to feed. That and most of them hadn’t done anything completely wrong. Lucien wasn’t the one who condemned them. His guards were.

Lucien continued on, heading into the spare cell; the interrogation chamber, if you will. Beyond this chamber was the torture chamber, which was never used. Not since Lucien had came into power. Heading forward yet some more, he opened the door to the torture chamber and stepped inside. Heading all the way back into the darkest corner he clambered into the Iron Maiden, closing the door carefully. This was a fake Iron Maiden; used for smuggling prisoners out and entering the Damned Magician’s old chamber. Lucien had figured it out around four years ago, only entering the chamber via the main way. He had now preferred the back way; making it there a little bit more stealthily than normal. That and he didn’t have to jump on top of his statue.

Upon reaching the chamber, he groaned and swiped up the keys. Heading up the stairs he unlocked the always locked door and turned around. Locking the door back up, he traveled up to his chambers. After changing into his pajamas he flopped down on his bed and buried his head into the pillows. Tomorrow would be the day he got married. Sighing lightly he pulled the covers over his body and fell asleep.

((When you enter it can wither be morning, or you can go over the things your characters did the night before the day of the wedding. ))

Yang dumped a bucket of water on the sleeping king. " Get up, you have to get ready. " He was happy for Lucien but it was really strange. Strange that someone like him would get married at all, but more strange since he was marrying his sister.


Ying in another part of the castle was getting fitted for her dress. It was so boring having to stand still while they poked and prodded her with needles. "Oh Lucien.....if you made me go through all this only to change your mind..." She muttered to herself. She was really impatient and hated not being able to do anything. This was kind of scary though, she had no idea what she was suppose to do. How was all this going to work? Who was going to merry them? Who should she invite? And would they actually have to kiss in front of everyone?

Lucien squirmed a little, before rolling over. He wasn't ready to get up. He wanted to sleep. Sleep sounded good.... "CRAP! What time is it?" Lucien threw himself out of bed and looked at his soaked pajamas. Looking to Yang he noticed that the wetness was from water, nothing else. Sighing he forced a smile and looked around. Shaking his head he tried to focus, before snatching his keys. Remembering that he had to get dressed, he raised an eyebrow at Yang. Diggind through pile upon pile of clothes, he finally found a pair of shorts and a tank top. He had a little time to lounge around, right?

"You wanna... wait outside the door, maybe?" Lucien stared at the male werewolf and waved his hand toward the door. Perhaps he would leave. The prince didn't like changing in front of guys. It unnerved him. Even when his male servants were helping him do something that involved changing clothes it scared him. he failed to understand why, but it just happened. That and some of his servants were rather creepy....

Lucien looked around his bedroom and went over to the closet. Throwing open the door he looked in the mirror and sighed. His hair was all ratty and icky. Stupid snarls. The only thing the prince could think of was shower and hair brush. Stupid long hair. Hopefully it wouldn't be all staticy. Looking to the side of the closet he spotted his tuxedo. Solid black, with the black tie and white undershirt. The classic look for a tuxedo.

Yang nodded. "trust me i don't want to see you naked as much as you don't want me to see. You don't have much time so i would suggest putting on the tux right away." the male said leaving the room. He walked over to the area of the castle where his sister was getting ready. Normally the father would walk the bride down the isle, but since their parents were dead he would be doing it.

"Wait stop, stop. I have to go to the bathroom." Ignoring the servants irritated sighs she ran out the door half dressed to find a bathroom. "Sorry I can't hold it!"

Yang covered his eyes when his sister ran out. "Can't you give a warning before come out or something....." He said his voice croaking. This was so awkward and embarrassing.

Ying laughed. "Sorry i didn't think you would be back so soon." She called as she ran. After using the bathroom she came back to the room. Finally after what seemed to be hours they were done. Now all she had to do was wait and try not to mess up the gown.

Lucien groaned and pulled out the tux. He hated that thing. It was so dark and formal. Grabbing the tuxedo he headed down to the bathroom and asked a maid to get some water ready. Laying the tux on the counter he ran a brush through his hair; only to see it poof up due to static. Stupid hair! After the maid had gotten his water ready he took a quick bath and then forced himself into his tux. Hopefully nothing bad happened or...

When the water hit him he screamed. Dang wet tile floor! Lucien drug himself out of the tub and noticed one of the male servants come in. When the man saw what happened his eyes grew wide and he shook his head. "Oh no." Lucien glared at the man and stormed out of the room. Good thing he had that spare one made. The sad thing was that the stupid thing was white. He hated that one more. He looked fat in white.

Sighing he headed back up the stairs, leaving a trail of water behind him. Stupid feet. Always tripping over this or that. Upon entering his room he dug through his clothes to find the other tux, the white icky one, and put it on. After sorting everything out he pulled his hair back into a low ponytail and started down the stairs. That was horrible. Hopefully everything else was going better. Otherwise this would be really strange.

Ying sat in the room and answered some last minute wedding questions. Like if she liked the design and how many guests they were having. She really had no idea about any of that stuff. She letting Lucien decide everything, she wasn't one of those women that had to have the perfect wedding and took control over every little thing. The only thing she wanted was a chocolate cake and for her friends to be here. Yang...i don't know about this. She said starting to get a little nervous.

If you want i can smuggle you out for a few minutes. But it won't make it better, it would just make it longer.


No i mean...Should i be doing this? What if he doesn't really like me?

I'm sure he wouldn't of went through all this hassle if he didn't.

Upon arriving in the kitchen he looked around. Calypso was busily making a cake. Liam was chatting with the guards. They seemed to be having fun. Exiting the kitchen he made his way out of the castle and into the garden. Chairs had been set up and people were scurrying about; setting up carpets and the gazebo and everythign like that. This all made Lucien a little nervous, but he still had a little time before a whole bunch of people arrived. walking back inside he shoved down on the statue and the trapdoor opened. Jumping down the hole he hurried into the chamber and grabbed a little potion that was supposed to make you have good luck.

Lucien popped the top off it and chugged the potion, not feeling anything at first. In a few moments, however, he felt better about everything. He felt more confident, and a lot more happy. He also felt a little hyper. After running up the stairs and out the doors, he looked around. "Are the guards ready? Is everyone ready? C'mon people! Look happy! Happy, happy, happy!" A guard named Bartholomew walked up to the prince and looked him in the eye.

"Are you high?" Lucien shook his head and pushed past the guard, ending up back in the main hallway. The guests would be arriving any minute now. "Tina? Martha? Jim? Are you around here anywhere? If so, come out here and start admitting the guests." The three people he had called appeared and bowed or curtsied, all dressed in thier best apparel. At least some people were ready.

Jade walked into the room Ying was in carrying a bunch of chocolates. Upon entering she asked. "So where do you want these chocolates?" Jade asked suspiciously. Her role was the brides maid, that was the person who basically looked after the bride and helped out with stuff. She wasn't sure why Ying picked her but decided to do it anyway. She was getting paid after all and it might be interesting. This was the first wedding she ever attended.

Ying laughs and takes the chocolate. "well actually it's for me. I'm nervous and chocolate helps."

"Are you serious?! I ran all the way to town to get you a sugar fix? Thats not what i'm here for. And how can you possibly eat all of that?" Jade asked irritatedly.

"You are suppose to look after me and getting chocolate is kind of looking after me." Ying argued.

"You're sure you want to go through with this?" Liam rested his arm on Lucien's shoulder, a grin resting on his face. "What the hell's with the tux? I thought yours was black? That's why mine is white, right?" Liam studied the prince and then stood back on his own two feet. "You confuse me." With his hazel eyes scanning the area, Liam thought that he really needed to get a job here.

Lucien looked at Liam and sighed. This guy was a nut. Then again, he was the only guy he knew besides Yang that he really knew. "My black tux is soaking wet. And of course I'm sure I want to go through with this, silly." Lucien felt a little intimidated by Liam; for the strawberry blonde was about three inches taller than the prince. How that guy continued to grow confused the prince. wasn't he supposed to stop growing?

A flood of people stopped the prince's thoughts. Walking as quickly as possible he headed back up the stairs, Liam following behind casually. He didn't mind getting caught up in the mass of people. He was wierd. Lucien sat down on the stairs and watched the people go through the hall and out into the garden. "I guess this means that it's almost time to become a king, huh?"

Jade rolled her eyes at Ying. "Well hurry up because i think it's almost time."

Ying nodded and followed the blond out of the room.

Yang was waiting by the door. He held out his hand for his sister. "Ready?"

Ying smiled and nodded.

"Good luck Ying. And just so you know your pretty, so if that creep Lucien has any doubts they will go away once he sees you." Jade said in her normal rude yet at the same time kind tone.

Mean while Xander was walking around trying to find everybody. He had no clue what he was suppose to do with the rings. He wasn't even sure why he was even here. But it seemed that a lot of people thought the same thing. Few people knew Lucien, so it was strange that they were all suddenly taking part in his wedding. Ying probably would have helped him with the rings but she was always busy doing bride stuff. Getting near the kitchen he noticed Astreal walking by. "Um... Do you know what i'm suppose to do with these rings?" He asked.

Lucien walked back down the stairs and looked around. "GUARDS!" One by one the guards lined up in single file behind the Prince and followed him out to the garden. Stopping at the doors, the guards marched out. With Liam giving the orders, they held up their swords to form an arc. Lucien sighed and, when he was ready, he walked forward. The peering eyes made him a little nervous, but the thing that really did it was the priest. Who in the right mind would be drinking rum before marrying someone?

Lucien climbed up the steps and looked toward the doors, folding his hands and standing in front of everyone, statue still. This wasn't embarassing at all, now, was it? Remembering to breathe he looked to Liam for a little friendly support. Liam just nodded and looked forward. This was so strange... so different. Today he would be married. Was it too soon?

Jack looked around. He didn't like this. Taking a swig of rum he hid the bottle behind his leg and opened the stupid book he had in his hands. Too bad he couldn't read.

Astareal looked at the boy and then a bright smile lit up her face. "Xander! Hey, buddy. I'm sorry, but I don't know what you do with them. Ask that lady that's baking the cake. Be careful, though, because she'll probably throw a teapot at you if you scare her." Astareal ruffled the boy's hair and then walked away, trying to find her cat. Yrael wasn't going to screw anything up this time.

Xander smiled and waved bye to Astreal and went over to the lady that Astreal mentioned. "Excuse me but do you know what exactly i'm suppose to do with these rings?" He hoped she didn't have a teapot with her. It wasn't that long ago that she threw one at him, though it was accidental.

Ying stood with her brother and Jade waiting in their positions for the music that would signal the start of the ceremony. "Wheres Xander and the that other girl? We can't do the wedding without the flower girl or ring bearer."

Yang and Jade just shrugged.

Astareal seated herself at the piano, but didn't sart palying yet. She hadn't saw the signal.

Calypso looked around and looked to the maids. "Sweetie, would you mind frosting the cake?" The maid smiled and nodded, beginning to frost the cake. "Annabelle?" A little girl wearing a ruffly little light purple dress appeared and grinned, revealing a missing tooth. Calypso stood her daughter next to Xander. "Okay. Here's the briefing on this. Lucien is out there. You and Annabelle go next, she'll be throwing flowers. You get to stand over to the side for a few moments. When they want the rings you fork them over, then go sit down." Calypso grinned and pushed the children forward. This would be fun to watch, but she had work to do.

Upon getting the signal Astareal started the processional music, playing slowly and softly. It was a decent way to start out a wedding. All she had to do was keep this up for a little while without changing her mood.

"Everyone, sit down. It's time to get on with this." Jack grinned and teetered a little, before snapping back to attention. That was his greeting, and he was sticking to it.

Annabelle began to walk down the carpet, accompanied by a soft 'Awww'. The girl concentrated on distributing her pretty purple flowers evenly and then took her seat. She did love weddings, pretty girls in pretty dresses, but she didn't like being focused on. Brushing her hair out of her face she looked forward and smiled. She waved to her father and then began playing with a left over flower.

Lucien glared at Jack and the man seemed to be a little taken aback. Lucien refocused and looked forward. At least Liam's kid did her jod as efficiently as a four year old could. She was a cute little twerp, too. With that blonde/brown hair and those bright green eyes...

Xander did as Calypso said and walked down the Ilse after the flower girl. But before that he quickly put on the ring that would allow him do go out in the sun light without being harmed. The fire nymph queen gave it to him five years ago to help him on a mission. He wasn't sure how long it would be usable. So he only used it for emergences or special occasions. For three hours he would be able to stay out. Everyone was staring at him while he walked, it was scary. He ignored the looks and went to stand where he was suppose to.

Ying clutched her flowers nervously. She took a deep breath before walking down the Ilse with Yang by her side and Jade following close behind. Everyone oohed and awed at how pretty she was. But this only made her feel more scared. She looked at Lucien and smiled. He looked so cute, she didn't know why he hated white so much. It looked good on him and didn't make him look fat at all. Her attention was on him, because it helped her ignore everyone else.

Yang lead his sister down the ilse and when they arrived at the place where she was suppose to stand he moved off to the side. He gave Lucien a quick warning look as if to say " you better take care of her". He talked to him about it before but figured the king could use some reminding. His attention turned to the priest, a drunk pirate. He thought it was ridicules that he was the only person available to do marriage ceremonies and it ruined the mood. But other then that everything seemed to be going well.

Jade walked quickly down the Ilse, she didn't care if everyone got upset.. She wanted to get this over with. She had to leave Hiowie back at the town because animals weren't allowed. "Stupid no animal policy" She muttered to herself as she moved into her position.

Lucien smiled, a reassuring smile, offering it to all the wedding party. It would help if Jade would've slowed down and not tried to run people over, though. Looking to Jack, he hoped the pirate would start soon. He had done this, before, right? Lucien ran through his vows; well rehearsed with the pirate, and looked toward Ying. Why did she have to be so pretty? That was only adding to his nervousness, along with the look that Yang had given him.

Jack grinned and opened up the book. Flipping a few pages, he looked up and stared forward. Holding the book with one hand, he removed the other and raised a finger. that was how he normally talked, at least. What he was going to say was well thought out, but it would've probably sounded better coming from the prince's mouth. It may be a little creepy to everyone else, however. It was going to start it off; gooey and mushy and all of that jazz. Setting the mood, eh?

"There has fallen a splendid tear
From the passion-flower at the gate.
She is coming, my dove, my dear;
She is coming, my life, my fate;
The red rose cries, "She is near, she is near;"
And the white rose weeps, "She is late;"
The larkspur listens, "I hear, I hear;"
And the lily whispers, "I wait."

She is coming, my own, my sweet;
Were it ever so airy a tread,
My heart would hear her and beat,
Were it earth in an earthy bed;
My dust would hear her and beat,
Had I lain for a century dead,
Would start and tremble under her feet,
And blossom in purple and red.

Okay, then, people. Now this is a very serious event. Don't laugh or giggle, no matter how serious or silly it may be. These two people are going to be married, and that is not to be taken lightly. Anywho..."

Astareal's music faded to a finish, leaving only the sounds of nature to be heard. It was peaceful, and the pirate was talking loud enough for everyone to hear. The was probably a good thing. Astareal looked up at the sky; clear, sunny, a little too bright. How long was this thing going to last? Looking at the list she had been given, she found that the vows wee next. Who was supposed to say them first? Lucien, wasn't it? Listening in, she figured that he was just going to repeat what the pirate was saying.

Liam looked around for a moment, before Jack started in with the vows. This didn't sound good. The pirate seemed to be trying to bring a little humor into this. Oh, well. This is how it went:
"Will you answer me right now
These questions, as your wedding vow?"

"Yes, I will answer right now
Your questions as my wedding vow."

"Will you take her as your wife?
Will you love her all your life?"

"Yes, I take her as my wife,
Yes, I'll love her all my life."

"Will you have, and also hold
Just as you have at this time told?"

Yes, I will have, and I will hold,
Just as I have at this time told,
Yes, I will love her all my life
As I now take her as my wife."

"Will you love through good and bad?
Whether you're happy or sad?"

"Yes, I'll love through good and bad,
Whether we're happy or sad,
Yes, I will have and I will hold
Just as I have already told,
Yes, I will love her all my life,
Yes, I will take her as my wife!"

"Will you love her if you're rich?
Or if you're poor, and in a ditch?"

"Yes, I'll love her if we're rich,
And I will love her in a ditch,
I'll love her through good times and bad,
Whether we are happy or sad,
Yes, I will have, and I will hold
(I could have sworn this has been told!)
I promise to love all my life
This woman, as my lawful wife!" Lucien stared at the pirate like he was mad.

"Will you love her when you're fit,
And also when you're feeling sick?"

"Yes, I'll love her when we're fit,
And when we're hurt, and when we're sick,
And I will love her when we're rich
And I will love her in a ditch
And I will love through good and bad,
And I will love when glad or sad,
And I will have, and I will hold
Ten years from now a thousandfold,
Yes, I will love for my whole life
This lovely woman as my wife!"

"Will you love with all your heart?
Will you love till death you part?"

Yes, I'll love with all my heart
From now until death do us part,
And I will love her when we're rich,
And when we're broke and in a ditch,
And when we're fit, and when we're sick,
(Oh, CAN'T we get this finished quick?)
And I will love through good and bad,
And I will love when glad or sad,
And I will have, and I will hold,
And if I might now be so bold,
I'll love her my entire life,
Yes, I WILL take her as my wife!

"Then if you'll take her as your wife,
And if you'll love her all your life,
And if you'll have, and if you'll hold,
From now until the stars grow cold,
And if you'll love through good and bad,
And whether you're happy or sad,
And love in sickness, and in health,
And when you're poor, and when in wealth,
And if you'll love with all your heart,
From now until death do you part,
Yes, if you'll love her through and through,
Please answer with these words:
I DO!"

"I do." Lucien offered a quick smile to Ying, telling himself that later on, when no one was looking, he was going to kill that pirate. That wasn't what they had rehearsed at all! It was rather funny, though... a ditch. Where did he come up with that crap?

Ying smiled at Lucien as he said his vows. She was trying not to laugh. It was so boring, nobody ever told her that weddings would be this dull. Earlier she considered walking down the isle in her werewolf form as a prank but didn't. She promised Lucien she would behave herself if he did. She said her vows and said i do. Luckily the pirate didn't change them on her. Soon it would be time for the rings and their own personal vows they made for each other. That was the worst part, hers was so dumb.

When it was time Xander brought over the rings. After they each took one he went back to where he was standing before.

Ying took the ring she had and put it on Lucien's finger. " I promise to make you smile whenever your down. I vow to be there for you no matter what fate my bring our way. Today we will be wed and never be parted even when were dead. If you should go before be, which is likely because your old, i will never have another and your memory i will always hold. If i go before you, i will guide you in everything you do. And even if i'm far, i will always be with you." She had to add the whole him being old part. It was too funny to pass off, and this wedding had to have some excitement.

Jade covered up a smile when Ying commented about Lucien being old. Most of the wedding her mind was on what brought them together. It was just odd, not just their age difference but their personalities. Somehow she worried about it, the girl was so naive and Jade doubted Ying knew what she was even getting into. Well if the girl is stupid enough to put herself on the line like that then that is her problem. Jade thought to herself. Still it was rather amusing to watch, the saying opposites attract seemed to be hold some truth.