Chapter 3: You May Kiss the Bride[Music:
Pokémon Black/White: Nuvema Town]
It's now morning, the day that Leicester and Carina are getting married. Leicester is still asleep in his bed, but since Carina stayed the night at her parents' mansion since he can't see her until today when he's at the altar, she's not here to give him a good morning kiss. As the morning light penetrates the windows of Leicester's bedroom, Nina comes in to wake him up.
Nina: Leicester, wake up. It's your big day.
Leicester opens his eyes to see Oasis' maid looking at him.
Leicester: Nina, Morning.
Nina: Leicester, today's the day you're getting married.
Leicester: I know. I can't believe it's finally come.
At this point, Minette, dressed as the flower girl for the wedding, comes into the room and jumps onto the bed where her father is.
Minette: Morning, Papa.
Leicester: Morning, Minette.
Minette: Papa, you and Carina are getting married today. (Happy closed-eye expression) I'm so excited!
Nina: Minette, your father needs to get ready for the wedding. I need to get ready as well. (To Leicester) Leicester, I have breakfast all ready, but don't take too long.
Leicester: Thanks, Nina. I'll get ready after I eat if that's okay with you.
Leicester gets out of bed and heads into the dining room to eat. The food isn't much, but what's happening today is hundreds of times more important than a meal. Today, he's marrying Carina Verritti, the Jewel of Ert'Aria and his childhood friend. She had always had a crush on him, but one night eight months ago, he realized that he had similar feelings for her and confessed them to her. They fell in love instantly and became inseparable.
Now this day has finally come. The day when he'll be marrying Lady Carina. Having finished his meal, Leicester goes back into his room to get ready. He happens to be wearing a white tuxedo, standard for the groom.
Thoughts of himself and Carina start to go through his mind; when he took her hand, when they worked throughout the night to make Montecchia able to talk, Carina talking to him during the party for the Sacred Knights, and when they flew on Montecchia together to confront Aberdeen and Avril and rescue Minette.
More images go through Leicester's mind; when he finally confessed his love to Carina, when he listened to her heartbeat, when she helped out at the maid café, when he put the Rainbow Crystite Necklace around her neck, when he kissed her on the beach, when they danced together at her parents' anniversary party, and finally, when he proposed to her.
And now, in just a couple hours, Carina will become his wife. Leicester now starts to think about when he and Carina were children, when he first made Montecchia for her. Seeing the expression on little Carina's face made the younger version of him smile.
Carina (Flashback): I promise to always take care of Montecchia. I'll never let it out of my sight.
After the flashback ends, Leicester now has a promise, no a vow, to make to Carina.
Leicester: I promise to always take care of you, Carina. I'll never let you out of my sight.
Having finished thinking about the girl he's going to marry, Leicester heads out of his room, then along with Nina and Minette, the Oasis house.
[Nuvema Town ends]
Later, outside the cathedral, the Tortilla Sisters, who are to be attending the wedding and are wearing the same dresses they wore to the rehearsal dinner, have set up a stand where they plan to auction off wedding photos. Behind the two is Golem.
Salsa: Okay, everyone! We're going to start by auctioning off these wonderful pictures of the bride! Let the bids start off at 15!
Ritos: I don't think this is such a good idea.
Salsa: What do you mean?
Ritos: You're intruding on the privacy of Carina and Leicester.
Salsa: What privacy? Everyone in Ert'Aria's here.
Ritos: I mean that it's dishonest to sell photos of the wedding for money.
Salsa: Dishonest?
Ritos: Yeah. How do you think the couple would react to this?
Salsa, realizing that her sister's made a good point about selling wedding pictures for money, decides she no longer wants to do so.
Salsa: You're right. I don't want to sell wedding photos anymore.
Ritos: (To the customers) All right! If you act now, I'll also throw in these pictures of the bridesmaids for an extra 10 each!
Salsa: (Shocked) What? I thought you said it was dishonest to sell such pictures!
Ritos: Well I sold some pictures of the bride and maid of honor before you stated that you no longer want any part in the auction.
Salsa: (Yelling) WHAT?!! YOU TRICKED ME!!
Inside the cathedral, Carina, wearing her wedding dress, is in a room where a life-size mirror stands in front of her. Also in the room are her parents, Chelsea, and Agnes, all in outfits appropriate for guests and roles in the wedding. Carina is looking at herself in the mirror, thinking about the fact that soon, she'll be marrying Leicester Maycraft, the boy she always had a crush on and eight months ago, became the love of her life. She had always dreamed if this day would come, and now it's reality.
Agnes: I still can't believe you're marrying Leicester, Carina.
Chelsea: I never thought I'd see you as a bride.
Carina turns herself to face her two friends and both her parents.
Carina: Thanks, you two. To tell you the truth, I'm a bit nervous about marrying Leicester. I know I've always wanted to. It's just pre-wedding jitters.
Fabious: Leicester will make a great husband for you.
Fiore: We're very happy for both of you.
Agnes: Leicester's probably a bit nervous about marrying you, too.
Carina: You think?
Fiore: Don't worry. It's natural to be nervous before your wedding.
Chelsea: If I was getting married, I'd be nervous, too.
Fabious: Carina, you have nothing to worry about. I've always wanted to walk you down the aisle. You won't just be marrying Leicester, you'll also become Minette's mother.
Upon hearing her father's statement, Carina starts to think about Minette, the automata girl that they found inside the cathedral tower. Upon waking up, she saw Leicester and proclaimed him to be her father. Over the recent months, Minette started to see Carina as her mother, including once saying that she loves her. Carina won't just be making Leicester happy, she'll also make Minette happy, too.
Carina: You're right. Maybe that's why I'm a little nervous. I won't just be marrying Leicester, I'll also become a mother.
Agnes: I can just tell Leicester's going to love you.
Chelsea: He always has.
Carina: Thank you, everyone.
While Carina's getting ready to get married, so is Leicester in a separate room. Within it are his parents, Minette, and Nick. All are dressed in formal wear suited for the wedding.
Shelley: I can't believe you're finally getting married.
Nagan: Lady Carina's was always who I thought you'd marry.
Minette: Papa, are you nervous?
Leicester: Maybe a little. After all, Carina and I are getting married today.
Nick: I never thought I'd see you like this.
Shelley: Carina's very well-endowed. You'll have a lot of fun with her.
Leicester: Mom, don't say that about Carina.
Nick: By the way, Leicester. Where are you two going for your honeymoon?
Shelley: Oh it's a surprise. (To Leicester) You're going to love it.
Leicester: If you have any part in this, I know I'm going to be surprised.
Minette: I wonder where you and Carina are going, Papa.
Nagan: We should all get ready at the altar. The wedding's about to start.
Leicester: Yes, we should.
Leicester starts to think about Carina once more. He always cared for her as a friend and it was always apparent that he had certain feelings for her. In fact, he can remember when he enabled Montecchia to talk, it said that he had such feelings for her. Only eight months ago, Leicester decided to finally act on those feelings and tell Carina he loves her. Now their love has flourished and the two of them are getting married, and they've never been happier.
A little later, everyone is in the central room of the cathedral, where hundreds upon hundreds of guests are all seated. Leicester has taken his place at the altar, with Nick, his best man, to the right of him. To the left of the space where Carina will be standing is Chelsea, her maid of honor, followed by Agnes and Nina, her bridesmaids. At the front of the group of guests is Shelley on Leicester's side and Fiore on Carina's side. Fiore is holding Montecchia since Carina will be too busy getting married. Nagan has taken his place at the podium, since he'll be the one performing the ceremony for the happy couple.
Leicester looks out to the audience, and near the front happens to be Mizeh Altworth, along with Aberdeen and Avril. Also among the guests are the meat shop owner and the old lady that Agnes made friends with. Towards the sides of the room happen to be every Sacred Knight as well as Salsa and Ritos, who have even brought Golem inside. Floating up in the air in the grand room happens to be Garnet, who also couldn't resist the wedding. Leicester is amazed at all the people that have showed up to the most important day of his life.
Leicester: (To himself) Everyone's here. Even Aberdeen and Avril made it. I can't believe that…
[Music:
Sonic 2006: My Destiny (Instrumental)]
It's at this point that Minette comes down the aisle, dropping flowers from the basket that's she's carrying with her. Along with her is Miriam, the ring bearer. Both of them eventually make it to the altar where everyone is and stand to the right of Nick.
Next, a wonderful sight occurs, as Carina, looking radiant in her wedding dress and holding a beautiful bouquet of flowers, is being walked down the aisle by the Duke of Ert'Aria. As the light from the windows bathes Carina, Leicester is amazed at how beautiful she looks, and everyone watches her approach the altar.
Upon reaching the altar, Fabious parts with his daughter and takes his place next to his wife. Carina and Leicester look at one another lovingly while taking each other's hands. Leicester can tell that Carina is glowing with happiness.
Nagan: We are gathered here today to join this couple in holy matrimony.
Leicester: (Mouthing words to Carina) I love you.
Carina: (Mouthing words to Leicester) And I love you.
Nagan continues his sermon about marriage.
Nagan: If anyone here objects to this holy union, let them speak now or forever hold their peace.
Of course, no one objects to the wedding.
Nagan: (Turns to Leicester) Leicester Maycraft, do you take Carina Verritti to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, to love, honor, cherish, and respect, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?
Leicester: I do.
Nagan: (Turns to Carina) Carina Verritti, do you take Leicester Maycraft to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, to love, honor, cherish, and respect, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?
Carina: (A light pink in her cheeks) I do.
Nagan: Does the best man and maid of honor have the rings?
Nick and Chelsea have taken the rings from the pillow that Miriam is holding. Nick gives his gold ring to Leicester, who gently slides it onto Carina's finger on her left hand. Chelsea then gives the gold ring she's holding to Carina, who slides it onto Leicester's finger on his left hand.
Nagan: Then by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.
Leicester lifts up Carina's veil and the two embrace and share a deep kiss, Carina holding the bouquet behind Leicester's back. As they gently break the kiss, Leicester can see that Carina is crying, but they're tears of happiness.
As of this moment, they are now Leicester and Carina Maycraft. Leicester looks into the eyes of the girl who was his childhood friend, who became his girlfriend, and is now his wife. Never in his life has he been happier, and he can tell that Carina feels the same bliss.
As the cathedral bells ring, the newly married couple looks out toward everyone in the audience, who cheer them on. An aura of happiness overcomes everyone at the altar, and also the parents of the couple are extremely happy.
Next, everyone is outside the cathedral as the doors open and Leicester and Carina walk out, everyone looking at them. Minette is throwing more flowers at the happy couple as they prepare to stop, Carina ready to throw the bouquet.
Carina faces away from everyone and throws the bouquet behind her, Minette, Chelsea, Agnes, Nina, Salsa, Ritos, Miriam, and even Avril all going for it. Suddenly, a burst of energy hits the bouquet, splitting it into several pieces. It turned out to have come from Montecchia, Fiore having somehow fired it.
All eight girls end up grabbing a piece of the bouquet. Nick and unexpectedly, Golem, also grab a part of the bouquet. Leicester and Carina look towards one another, elated, as Leicester picks his wife up princess style, her laughing happily, and she leans in and the two share a kiss.
[My Destiny (Instrumental) ends]
A bit later, everyone is at the wedding reception, which is located outside. Dozens of tables have been set up, as well a long, large table with a whole bunch of different foods; various kinds of meat, poultry, seafood, noodles, salads, and vegetables, among other foods like arrangements of shrimp cocktails and various desserts from sweets to brownies to ice cream and more. There's even fountains of punch, lemonade, soda, and ice water for everyone to enjoy. The Duke didn't spare any expense when it came to the food.
Located near the front of the reception area is a grand wedding cake, more than ten layers tall, decorated with all sorts of stuff, and topped with figures that have been made to look just like Leicester and Carina, both of them in their wedding outfits. The cake even has strawberry juice flowing from various areas of it, making it like a fountain.
This is where Leicester and Carina are headed, as they are to cut the cake. Upon reaching the cake, the newlywed Maycrafts grab a large cake knife meant to look like Montecchia and make a cut together into the cake itself. With the cake cut, everyone cheers.
After the cake has been cut, Leicester and Carina sit at the front most table in the area. Sitting with them is Minette. At the table to the left of them is Chelsea, Agnes, Nina, and Fiore, and in the one to the right of them is Nick, Miriam, Shelley, and Nagan. Mizeh Altworth, Aberdeen, Avril, and the Tortilla Sisters sit at two tables behind the main three.
With everyone seated, Fabious goes up to the podium that's located at the front of the area to congratulate the new married couple, which his daughter is one-half of.
Fabious: I'd like to be the first to congratulate the new couple! Leicester, I always thought of you like a son to me, and I'm proud to say that now you are a part of my family! You've made Carina happier than she's ever been in her life! A toast to Leicester Maycraft!
Everyone: To Leicester Maycraft!
Fabious: And to Carina Maycraft!
Everyone: To Carina Maycraft!
After Fabious leaves the podium. Others go up one a time to congratulate the new couple. Carina and Leicester listen to each speech given to them.
Shelley: Leicester, I'm proud to say that you've married the greatest girl in Ert'Aria! She's quite the catch, and I know she'll make you very happy!
Agnes: I know that Chelsea was supposed to speak before me, but something happened to her!
Chelsea has apparently gotten lost near the food table.
Agnes: Anyway, I'd like to congratulate Carina for marrying the most wonderful guy that I've ever known! Leicester, Carina deserves you more than any one of us!
Nina: Leicester, Carina, I've known both of you for a long time, and I knew that one day the two of you would end up together! Congratulations!
Chelsea finally reaches the podium and speaks to the new couple.
Chelsea: Leicester and Carina, I was amazed when you two told me you got together and I was even more amazed when two became engaged! Now here you two are, happier then you've ever been! May the best years of your lives be wonderful!
The Tortilla Sisters go up to the podium together to congratulate the married couple.
Salsa: Leicester, I've always had a thing for you, and I still…
Ritos: My sister would want to say that we hope the two of you remain this happy forever!
Salsa: I wasn't finished!
The last person to speak at the podium is Minette.
Minette: I'd like to congratulate not only Papa, but also Mama!
Minette points to Carina, indicating that the Jewel of Ert'Aria is now her mother. Lady Carina blushes at the fact that she now basically has a daughter.
The wedding reception now gets underway, as cake is passed out and everyone starts getting food from the food table. Leicester and Carina are busy being congratulated by a lot of the wedding guests. Several of them are ecstatic that Lady Carina has gotten married. At the table she's at, Agnes has gotten a lot of food, even wanting to share some of it with Chelsea. However, they also have both gotten salads, which are pretty big.
Agnes: Chelsea, you got to try these noodles! (Eating) They're amazing!
Chelsea: These salads are huge. I've barely made a dent in it and I'm already stuffed. I don't think I can finish it. For now, I just want to enjoy this lemonade.
Chelsea takes a sip of the lemonade, and starts swooning over it with hearts in her eyes. As it turns out, the lemonade being served is the best she's ever tasted.
Chelsea: (Swooned) This lemonade is amazing! Agnes, you have to try it!
Agnes takes a sip of the lemonade she has and ends up making the same face as Chelsea.
Agnes: This is the greatest lemonade in the world!
Tango (Agnes's automata cat): I wish I could try that lemonade.
At the Tortilla Sisters' table, Salsa has gotten herself a bunch of food. On her plate happens to be prime rib-like meat, a chicken leg, a lobster tail, some sushi, some noodles, curry, vegetables, soup, salad, and cake. Ritos is shocked at all the food her sister has gotten, who starts to dig into it happily.
Ritos: Salsa, remember what happened last time you ate this much?
Salsa: (Stuffing herself, words appearing) There's a ton of food at this wedding. I can't let it go to waste.
Ritos: Well, that food's for everybody, and there's like a thousand people here.
Salsa: (Stuffing herself, words appearing) Then they're still be a lot left for everyone.
Ritos: I'm going to have Golem carry you home again.
