Wedding Bash

Posted on Thu Jul 7th, 2016 @ 12:02am by Captain Enalia Telvan & Petty Officer 2nd Class Amelia Takethen & Aewia Larani & Maica III 47 & Commander Angelica Fairchild & Commander Sinek & Lieutenant Commander Ethan Chaparral MD & Lieutenant Ventarus Nosplet & Lieutenant Daln Hadren & Lieutenant Taro Ishakawa & Lieutenant Dylan Santiago & Chief Petty Officer Ginifred Klem & Staff Warrant Officer Nexi

Mission: Talosian Perversions
Location: Flight Deck

-=Bridal Prep Room=-

Enalia had snuck into the bride prep area where Angel and Amelia were being prepped for the wedding. Hair, nails, makeup... the whole nine meters were being done by the ship's professional makeup artists and hairdressers. "How's everything going? Everyone excited?"

"I've thrown up twice, and I think I'm about to do it again." Angel had spent more time in the bathroom than she had getting ready, but at least she'd managed to get into her dress. It was a simple A-line cut in a brilliant shade of aquamarine, with a dazzling array of matching rhinestones on the bodice and cut just loose enough to hide the teensy bit of weight she'd gained so far. "Is it normal to be this nervous?"

Amelia glanced over to Angel. She was dressed in an almost identical pale blue dress so they'd match pretty well. "Yeah, I'd throw up too if I had anything to eat. It feels like i have ice worms in my belly."

"If I hadn't eaten I'd have passed out. Maybe that would have been preferable." Angel wasn't this much of a wuss, so she was inclined to blame the baby. That didn't make it any less embarrassing.

Enalia chuckled softly. "And I'm nervous too. This is the first time I've officiated a wedding. I've practiced a lot though, so I promise everything will go well."

"It had better or you'll be finding your replicator making nothing but a sad imitation of gagh. For a week." The light banter was at least a distraction, but once the ceremony started Angel wasn't going to have any bantering to distract her from how she felt. "Did Miril stock us with the good ginger ale? The one with actual ginger in it?"

"Of course. Straight from Canada." Miril said as she swooped in with a small platter to check on the brides to be. "And sorry for the intrusion. I wanted to make sure your dresses match the canapes." holding the tray out, she offered the dozen tiny hors d'oeuvres to the ladies.

"They look wonderful, thank you." Enalia said, taking one and carefully eating it. She didn't want to accidentally get anything on her dress whites, after all.

Angel just shook her head slightly, quietly declining the offer of a snack. She wasn't so sure solid food was a great idea at the moment.

Amelia declined as well, but the stylists each took one, munching as they continued working.

"Thank you for getting so many supplies, Captain. It helped out a lot." Miril said with a smile. Enalia just nodded, still chewing as Miril headed back out. "I'll be finishing up the buffet if anyone needs me."

"I should have had Ethan give me a xanax," Angel mumbled as Miril left. She had no idea how she was going to be ready on time. Sure, she was in her dress. But her hair still hung in a barely managed mane of loose waves, having dried that way after she'd washed it some hours before. And makeup... she rarely wore it and had no idea what she was supposed to do with the stuff.

That was what the stylists were for. As the stylist working on Amelia finished, she moved to fix Angel's hair, trying to brush it out while the other stylist worked on her hands and nails. Soon, they'd have Angel looking like a real angel!

Angel made an annoyed sound as she was shoved into a chair for the stylists to have easier access to her hair and nails. "Wait just a second." Rifling through the tiny handbag she'd pinned temporarily to the side of her dress, she came up with a tin of candied ginger and put a piece of it into her mouth, biting into it and relaxing slightly. Not having to do her own hair was nice, even if she'd forgotten the stylists were there to help.

Ginny came barging in though she had little care given she felt more inclined to check on the bride than the groom. "Who has a case of the wedding jitters? I know I sure the hell do" said Ginny with a snort. "Haven't been this darn nervous since my own wedding day, don't ya know" she said with a little smile.

Angel smiled a bit nervously, trapped between three stylists who had no intention of letting her up until they were finished. "So this is normal then."

"Enalia smiled as winningly as she could. "As far as I know, yes. Though the last time I was this nervous I was about to have a slug put into my belly."

-=Groom Prep Room=-

Commander Sinek pulled the dress white jacket on over the shirt. His shoes reflected light with a polished shine. He had always taken the time to ensure his uniform was pristine, free from wrinkles. But today, he spent more time and attention to minute details.

Sinek was calm and collected. The choice was logical. Logic, as the basis of all of Sinek's choices, ensured the exactitude of his decisions. There was no need for anxious emotion for him. He knew that she was the one with whom he looked forward to sharing his life. With the support of his friend, the Doctor, and his bride, Sinek was also looking forward to being a father.

The Vulcan turned to the other groom. He seemed paler than usual. "Lieutenant? Do you need the Doctor?"

Ethan looked between the two of them ready to render aid if he was needed. He checked his own uniform, to make sure nothing was out of place.

Ven was nervous for sure. but even he was shocked at how well he was able to control his emotions. Ven glanced up from putting on his own jacket to Sinek and shook his head. "Actually no, I'm ok. I'm just starting to wounder if a double wedding was such a good idea. But its what Amelia wants so..." He shrugged.

Sinek checked his uniform in the mirror. If there were any wrinkles, he'd have to replicate another. He found the uniform satisfactory.

"I believe the Captain will retrieve us at the proper time," Sinek said, his hands clasped behind him. If he sat down, he'd wrinkle the uniform. It must be pristine; Angel deserved the best.

Something suddenly struck Ven. Bad timing at best, but he still glanced to the Doctor and Commander. "I believe I have noticed a side effect...possibly." He glanced down at his hands, he should be a nervous wreck right now. The old Ven would never had made it through getting ready for his wedding day with out at least a break down or two. Yet here he was, slightly nervous but that all.

Sinek stiffly turned towards Ven. "If that is the circumstance, I would surmise that to be a good side effect."

Ven glanced to Sinek with slight shock on his face. "You already noticed?"

A warm feeling washed over Ven as he smiled a little to the Commander. The man was quickly becoming someone Ven considered a friend. "I'm glad I get to share this day with you and Angel. Thank you."

-=Flight Deck=-

Maica III had been busy coordinating the decor and getting the cake, food, and drink in place for some time now and thankfully everything was coming together. "Let's get a few more dishes on the buffet table. We don't want to run out of plates. The cake is off-center too - move it three inches to the right." Even with the cake in a stasis field, it was still a spectacular sight to see. you could hide a dozen people standing shoulder to shoulder behind it with ease. Even the 'knives' set aside to cut the cake were impressive. The baker had included a pair of three foot long falchions covered in gold and platinum filigree for the job.

The preparations on the Flight Deck were a 'long night' as some put it, getting the place sealed and prepared for the wedding did nt officially fall upon Operations; aside from the food and decorations, but Ishakawa had made sure that some of his off duty personnel were 'standing around' but more than ready to help. There are enough people to do the job yet in every large event the unexpected tended to happen. Ishakawa would not have the first major celebration under his watch go badly. HE had taken a few naps but until this wedding is concluded and the nupuals being endeavored to consumate Ishakawa would be around to help with things. The only wedding he would not be an extra set of hands is his own and even that is under question as he does tend to plan things to a greater degree."

Daln entered with Nexi, his uniform free of lint and wrinkles. His hair was freshly cut, his face clean shaven, and his boots shined. In otherwords, the image of the Starfleet poster boy. He looked to the woman on his arm, the bad influence on him that was corrupting him more and more. Maybe he'd grow a beard.

Though she couldn't deny that Daln did look positively yummy with his hair messy and a 5 o'clock shadow, Nexi would never let him grow out a beard, she liked that he was a 'Fleeter poster boy. Nexi, on the other hand, didn't bother to dress up. She put on a decent shirt and threw on a pair of pants that weren't dirty, but she was still sporting her usual leather jacket designed to look like a Starfleet duty jacket; the only real flourish to all this was she let Aewia do her hair so it didn't look like a rat's nest.

"I never really understood marriage," Nexi said to Daln as they entered flight deck. "Granted, I was raised around Ferengi and their idea of matrimonial bliss is 'renting' their bride for 5 to 7 years..." But that wasn't to say she wasn't happy for their friends on their happy day; though she may not grasp just what marriage meant to some people, she knew this was making her friends happy and ultimately that was the most important thing to Nexi.

Daln smiled at her as they took their seats. "Well, it's like a commitment. You keep yourself just for your spouse for the rest of your life, and you start a family together." He looked into her eyes. "You don't ask a girl to marry you unless she's the one. The one girl you want forever, the one you want to wake up to, the one you want to grow old with. The one you want to bear your children, and celebrate the births of grandchildren...and you just want to wake up to the smell of her perfume every day for the rest of your life. Never letting her go."

"Whose perfume are you waking up to?" Nexi asked somewhat teasingly, as she didn't wear perfume. "Never really thought of it that way... Then again, never really saw myself as the sort to be having kids either," she continued, pausing in thought. "For me, 'the rest of my life' has never been that long; each mission I took, I always understood I might not walk away from it, so thinking of the future in that sense has never been that important. But... I get that this is making our friends happy, so I guess for now that's what's really important."

Daln grinned, silently chuckling once. "I'm waking up to no one's at the moment, because you don't wear any. But there was one...nevermind." His cheeks turned a very light pink under his tanned olive complexion, and he cleared his throat. "The rest of your life is a lot longer now. Maybe you should start thinking in that sense." He looked up for a moment, then put his finger to his lips. It was almost time.

-=The Ceremony=-

As soon as everyone was ready, Enalia sent a runner to get the grooms and best man while she herself took her place at a small podium with everything she needed to say printed out physically on it. This would be a relatively short ceremony, but it was still crucial she got every word right. She then waited for the brides to come in through the far door and the bagpipes to start. At least she thought they were bagpipes... She couldn't imagine anything that sounded more like a strangled cat, at the least.

Maica III stepped into the wedding area and ensured the way was clear and ready for the brides, stepping aside so that two of the Hera's Honor Guard could walk them down the aisle.

Sinek crisply strode in, standing before the Captain. His posture was straight as he awaited his beautiful bride. Sinek was more certain of this day than any other day he had lived. This day was the result of logical thought based upon truth. Yes, there were emotions involved. However, Angel was the only person that saw them. The Commander did well at suppressing them until they were alone together.

Ven walked in behind Sinek, matching his pace. He took his place beside Sinek and turned to face back down the aisle to await Amelia's entrance.

The moment the doors open to let them through, Angel locked her eyes on Sinek. Stoic, as always, but with a sparkle in his eye she doubted anyone else could see. Even from this distance, she could feel the purest of love and admiration in his gaze. And she smiled, the happiest smile she could remember, and promptly forgot how nervous and uncomfortable she had been only moments before.

Amelia was alongside Angel being escorted to the alter. She was nervous and excited and tingly all in one and having put the wrong foot forward first was out of step, but her escort matched her easily as she stared up at her soon to be husband in awe. Yes, this was actually happening and that realization made her smile brightly.

Seeing Angel looking so beautiful caused a slight sparkle in Sinek's eyes. The smallest part of the corners of his mouth turned ever so slightly upward, showing his pleasure. It was something only Angel would notice from afar. The Captain, being so close, may have seen it as well.

As the opening music died down and the crowd stared on expectantly, Enalia composed herself and began. “Welcome to this day of celebration, it's great to have all of you here to witness the union of Angelica and Sinek, and Amelia and Ventarus as wife and husband before the Universe. Together, we will share in the joys of these two couples' wedding, both with the outward celebration of this occasion and with an internal appreciation for the love that surrounds us.

“Angelica and Sinek, Amelia and Ventarus, you two pairs have the opportunity to build an amazing life together. You are blessed to share this experience with the loved ones gathered here to support you as you embark on this journey together.

“Marriage is, truly, a magical gift. As Mark Twain noted, "Marriage makes of two fractional lives a whole, and it gives to two purposeless lives a work, it gives to two questioning natures a reason for living, and something to live for; it will give a new gladness to the sunshine, a new fragrance to the flowers, a new beauty to the universe, a new mystery to life."

“May you all remember and cherish this ceremony, for on this day, with love, we will forever bind Angelica and Sinek, and Amelia and Ventarus together.

“If there is anyone in attendance who has cause to believe that these couples should not be joined in marriage, you may speak now or forever hold your peace.”

Pausing for a moment, Enalia glanced around the room. She recognized everyone here, completely missing the two grey, bulbous headed aliens in silver robes in the very back of the makeshift wedding hall.

Getting into it, Enalia continued. “Marriage is more than a simple exchanging of rings or combining of material assets. Rather, it is an indescribably powerful shared commitment. While today I will legally bind you together, the truly important bonds we form today are largely invisible to the world, existing primarily in the unfilled corners of your heart.

“Marriage is one of life's greatest gifts, and it is a blessing to make these promises with your soulmate. As you hold onto one another, you will find deeper levels of joy, happiness and peace together. Your marriage is the foundation upon which you will build the rest of your lives and, despite any adversity, will always be there to sustain you.

“Angelica and Sinek. Amelia and Ventarus. Take a moment to sense the tremendous amount of love radiating throughout this space. As you stand here today, before the Universe, before those gathered here in your honor, and before one another, take note that after you speak your vows this day your lives will never be the same. Marriage, regardless of any preconceived notions you might have, has the capacity to deepen and challenge and strengthen you and your relationship in ways that you never thought possible.

“The joy you'll find as you pursue your shared lives will fuel you to face head-on the challenges you'll encounter in this universe. On your journeys together, keep your spouse in the space of highest priority in your heart.

“Learn to work together, to laugh together, and to love together. Don't get caught up in worldly things that will draw you apart. Instead, focus on your shared devotion and turn inward. As your relationship strengthens you will find that you come to share a remarkable love; a love that is both abundantly given and freely accepted.

“As we celebrate this bond of unity today it is important that we keep in mind that, while this is certainly an occasion of tremendous joy, the promises we witness here today are serious and life-altering commitments.

“Love, it has been noted, is the reason we live. As Carl Sagan wisely deduced, "The world is so exquisite with so much love and moral depth. We should remain grateful every day for the brief but magnificent opportunity that life provides. The sum of all our evolution, our thinking and our accomplishments is love."

“It is with simultaneous feelings of elation and expressions of respect that we proceed.”

Enalia turned to Angel and Sinek first. “ Angelica and Sinek please join hands.”

“Angelica, do you take Sinek to live together in the union of marriage? To take him as your best friend and partner in life? To honor, cherish, and love him, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, for all of your days?”

Having already taken Sinek's hands and turning to face him, Angel couldn't help grinning a little. "I most certainly do."

“Sinek, do you take Angelica to live together in the union of marriage? To take her as your best friend and partner in life? To honor, cherish, and love her, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, for all of your days?”

Sinek's only expression of emotion was the slight squeeze of Angel's hands. "I have chosen Angel. I so do today and always will."

Enalia then turned to Amelia and Ven. “ Amelia and Ventarus please join hands.”

"Amelia, do you take Ventarus to live together in the union of marriage? To take him as your best friend and partner in life? To honor, cherish, and love him, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, for all of your days?

Amelia replied with a soft “I do,” smiling as if nothing else in the world mattered.

“Ventarus, do you take Amelia to live together in the union of marriage? To take her as your best friend and partner in life? To honor, cherish, and love her, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, for all of your days?”

The second Amelia walked in next to Angel, everyone and everything else faded form Ven's perception. She was stunning. He grasped her hand tight and held it while the Capatin recited the ceremony. When the questions was asked of him, Ven grinned and looked to Amelia, "With out question, and forever."

Then Enalia pulled out the small case with the four rings made with neutron star matter and handed them out to each couple. “The wedding ring's circular shape reflects the unending power of love – a force with no beginning and no end. You should wear these rings proudly, and let them remind you each day of your commitment to one another. Please place them on your new spouse's finger knowing that this ring is a symbol of love. As you place it on the finger, I charge you to commit the whole of your heart and soul to your partner. To cherish them for the rest of your days. To give all that you are, and accept all that they are."

Sinek placed the band upon Angel's hand. As he did so, a glimmer of joy shown forth in his eyes. It had been a long search for him to find the one who would be his soulmate. In Angel, he knew at long last he had found that.

Taking the second ring from their set, Angel delicately placed it on Sinek's hand, taking note of the joy in his eyes as she did so. Her own expression mirrored his, though she was a tad more animated.

After the two were finished, Ven took his ring for Amelia and gently slid it onto her finger.

Once her ring was on, Amelia admired it for a second before she took the last ring and slipped it onto Ven's finger, a warm glow apparent on her face.

“Family and friends, by the power vested in me by the Federation and by Starfleet, I am pleased to pronounce Angelica and Sinek as wife and husband, and Amelia and Ventarus as wife and husband, sealed together today both in law and in love.

“You may kiss the brides.”

Sinek took a step toward his new bride. Not one for public affection, he realized that this was perhaps more for those witnessing the ceremony. Angel had already known his affection for her. However, some of those with whom they served may have questioned the relationship, not seeing the affection publicly. He embraced his love, paused momentarily to gaze into those hazel eyes, then leaned in for a tender kiss that sealed the ceremony.

Ven turned to his new wife and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into a passionate kiss.

Ethan looked over at Dylan with a twinge of regret. "We could have made it triple ceremony you know."

"No way...when we have ours it'll just be for the two of us." Dylan replied, taking Ethan's hand and squeezing it.

Ethan smiled at his lover and leaned in for a kiss. "Deal," he said.