Cosmic Crisis 3 - A New Enemy

Epilogue

She paced the room nervously, focusing on the delicate movements of her feet as she strode over the floor. Her dress sashayed as she walked, and as she turned around, her hair swung behind her, bouncing off of her back and shoulders.

"Nat-chan." Came a whisper.

An 18 year old Natalie looked up and met eyes with Reena, her best friend.

"Reena....Kamisama...what are you doing here?" she asked.

"I am a bridesmaid, aren't I?" she asked. "I thought I was allowed back here."

"Oh...gomen. You are. I'm just extremely, well, nervous." Natalie compensated. "Where is Ceres?"

"She was talking with Sirius last time I checked." Reena replied.

"Alright...alright." Natalie said, taking deep breaths. "I don't know why I'm so nervous. I guess it's because I'm afraid I'll screw up in front of everyone."

"Don't worry, we're all like family." Reena said, smiling.

"Yes, I suppose you're right." Natalie said with a sigh as she glanced out the window.

The organ pipes blared traditional music as the room slowly filled. Goten and Trunks were standing at the pulpit, with Trunks wearing a nervous expression. They were both dressed in tuxedos, Trunks wearing one slightly more elaborate then the others. He glanced out at the crowd that was developing in the pews. He quickly made sure that he and Natalie had remembered to invite everyone. He went over the list in his head: Bulma, Vegeta, Bra, Mr. And Mrs. Briefs, Ox King, Chi-Chi, Goku, Gohan, Videl, Pan, Krillin, Juuhachi, Marron, Yamucha, Tenshinhan, Kamesennin, and of course, the three Sidra-jins, as well as Goten, the best man. Hw wondered if they had invited too many people than necessary, seeing as some of them were not familiar with Natalie herself. Trunks shrugged in defeat. At least nobody had gotten drunk yet.

"Trunks...you okay?" Goten whispered quietly. "You look like you've seen a ghost."

"N-no Goten...I mean...yes, I'm fine." He stammered.

Just then, the organ music stopped for a brief moment, signaling to everybody that the ceremony was about to begin. When it started up again, the all-too-familiar wedding theme flowed through the air.

An eight year old Bra strutted out gracefully, dressed in a white, lacy dress. She was gripping a basket of flower petals in her right hand, reaching in and tossing them into the aisle with her left. She wore a look of complete bliss, for she was the flower girl. When she reached the end, she winked at her older brother before sitting down next to her parents.

Trunks looked down the aisle and saw Natalie emerge, her arm locked with Sirius', who had taken on the role usually played by the father in most weddings.

He couldn't believe how beautiful she looked. She was like an angel, in that flowing white gown, flowers in her hair, her green eyes sparkling as she smiled. He looked at her, and fell in love with her all over again.

Ceres and Reena followed close behind them, wearing identical dresses. The design was simplistic, yet flattering to the figure, which Goten noted as his eyes looked up and down Reena's frame.

Soon, Natalie reached the end of the aisle and stepped up carefully, where she joined Trunks' side. As they turned and looked at each other, Bulma dabbed at her eye with a handkerchief. Vegeta grunted and glanced at his mate, not understanding why felt compelled to cry at a time like this.

The music halted as the preacher cleared his throat and leaned towards the microphone, beginning with the infamous line, "Dearly beloved...". Bulma allowed a soft sob to escape her throat and leaned against Vegeta.

As the vows were exchanged, another person walked out onto the aisle. It was Gideon, having just turned three less than a month ago. He held a small pillow in his hands, on which two shining objects were placed. He was the designated ring bearer. Luckily, for this occasion, Gideon had calmed down enough to walk down the aisle in a straight line and keep himself from becoming distracted. He made his way towards his parents with a joyous smile on his face. He didn't completely understand what was going on, he just liked being in the spotlight.

"I do." Trunks spoke, sealing his vows. He reached down and took the smaller ring from Gideon and looked back up at Natalie. He took her left hand and slipped the ring onto her finger. The process continued, this time with Natalie making vows and putting the ring on Trunks' finger. When all was said and done, the preacher spoke.

"You may kiss the bride."

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THE END