Gundam Wing: The End of the Dance
Chapter Thirteen
By Lady Une-chan
November 24, AC 197
Romefeller Banquet Hall
"On October 30, we had a close encounter with Anita Cruz. You may be wondering what happened to her. Well, she was dragged off to the asylum. I'm proud to say that the world peace was not distubed that night! We just have to hope and pray that nothing happens of Christmas," said Treize as part of his opening speech at a banquet. "Now I would like to introduce the people behind me. Heero Yuy, Relena Peacecraft, Duo Maxwell, Hilde Sphiker, Trowa Barton, Catherine Bloom, Quatre Raberba Winner, Dorothy Catalonia, Sally Po, Wufei Chang. Wufei was willing to be injured to order to save my life," said Treize, applauding. "Of course, also seated behind me is my daughter Mariemeia. And saving the best for last, my fiancee`, Lady Une."
Lady Une blushed a deep shade of red, as the crowd clapped.
Dancing followed after dinner. Lady Une lead Treize over to the side.
"We need to talk about something," she said.
"Okay," said Treize, not knowing about what.
"We need to set a date for the wedding," she said.
Treize smiled. "When do you think it should be?"
"How about Christmas?"
"But I thought that day had bad memories."
"Well, then we could make good memories."
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Mariemeia was excited as any other child was on Christmas Eve. However, Mariemeia's reason for being hyper was totally different than most children that were awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. Mariemeia's parents were getting married. Really, her father and adoptive mother were getting married. Her father had been married once before, an arranged marriage to her birth mother. He divorced her after five months and her birth mother died when she was two. Mariemeia lived with her grandfather until his death. She was adopted by her father's admirer. Her father had been thought to be dead, however it was proved wrong when he arrived at their estate a few months ago.
Although her adoptive (and soon to be step) daughter was very excited, Lady Une was very nervous. It was supposed to be the happiest day of her life, but she kept feeling like something was going to go wrong. Her and her bridesmaids were supposed to celebrate her last day as a bachelorette, however, their little "slumber party" was mostly devoted to trying to calm the bride down and making sure Mariemeia didn't wake up or she wouldn't believe in Santa Claus anymore. For first half of the party they watched "Grease", and Hilde fell asleep within five minutes of the movie.
Meanwhile, the groom was being lectured by a man that really wasn't a friend; the word that fits the best is enemy. However, Treize felt that Wufei and he could easily became friends. Wufei was not acquiescing.
"I was married once, and I know it was an arranged marriage but I don't believe it marriage because of it!" cried Wufei. "You've been married before-- to Leia Barton-- and it was an arranged marriage, too!"
"You'll feel differently when you want to marry the women you love," responded Treize.
"I just don't think Wufei like females. Except Sally, but he won't admit that," said Heero.
Duo and Quatre laughed.
"Heero's lying!" shouted Wufei.
"Come on, Wufei, we know you got the hots for Sally!" Duo said jokingly.
Milliardo walked in the room. "I'm sorry I'm late," adressing the gundam pliots. He turned to Treize. "Look, I'm really sorry about this, but it was very busy today."
"It's okay, Milliardo," said Treize.
"Well, I just wanted to get here eariler. Enjoying your last hours as a bachelor?" asked Milliardo.
"Actually, I'm wishing that tomorrow would get here faster," answered Treize.
"But, aren't you nervous?" Milliardo asked him.
"I've been though a wedding before and nothing went wrong and nothing will go wrong this time. I know that this is the right decision," Treize said confidently.
"Well, Treize, I'm glad. But don't you think that Lady Une must be nervous?" worried Milliardo.
"She might be a but nervous, but this isn't 'Runaway Bride', I don't think she'll leave me at the alter," repiled Treize.
"You've seen 'Runaway Bride'? Lucrezia made me watch that with her. But I hate it when she makes me watch 'Titanic'. I don't who likes that movie more; my girlfriend or my sister!" exclaimed Milliadro.
"Relena likes that movie more than anyone else. She makes me watch it with her all the time!" added Heero.
"I'm glad that Lady Une doesn't like 'Titanic', but I'm sorry for you you guys!" Treize said happily. A few more hours and he'll be married to the women he loved so dearly.
The next morning, the church was buzzing with people. Media people around the world were trying to enter the church, but none were accepted inside. The bride was pacing in her dressing room, still nervous, but excited as her daughter was. The bridesmaids were all ready in their lavender satin dresses. Relena helped Mariemeia get dressed in her flower girl dress that was also lavender. Lucrezia finally got Lady Une to calm down and helped her get dressed in her beautiful wedding gown, that of course was white and do her hair.
Finally, the wedding began, and everything when smoothly. Lady Une had no reason to worry at all. After the wedding (and a dozen kisses between and bride and groom) they went in to the reception hall. After eating an abundance of food, it was time to make the speeches. Milliardo went first, because he was the best man, of course!
"I grew up with Treize, and I can't remember the first time I met him," Milliardo started. "I met Lady Une back in high school, and the first time I saw her I knew she was going to be at the top of the class. When we went to military school, Treize and Lady Une were at the top, but closely followed by Lucrezia and myself. And though out our military carreer, even though I did somethings I shouldn't have-- like joining the White Fang-- we have stayed friends. I hope that Treize and Lady Une continue to love each other they way they do now, and I hope they have lots of children!" Milliardo was quite happy with the speech he just made.
"Thank you," Treize said happily.
Lucrezia got up. "First of all I'd like to thank Lady Une for choosing me as her maid of honor."
"Your welcome," Lady Une said.
"I first met Treize and Lady Une in military school, as Milliardo said, and I noticed that they were good friends already. However, I knew that in a matter of time, they would be more than just friends. Their love for each other has gone past the phrase 'till death do us part...' " Lucrezia faded off and gave Wufei the Look. "Anyway, I hope they have a happy marriage and I bet Mariemeia wouldn't mind a sibling or two!"
Heero stood up and took the microphone. "I don't recall the first time I met Treize, however, I do rememeber the time he invited me to his castle in Luxembourg. He gave me Epyon, and I still don't understand how he thinks. However, I do understand why he decided to marry Lady Une. I do understand that they love each other very much and will make a very good family." Then Heero sat down.
"Er, thanks, Heero," Treize said uncertainly.
Relena took the mircophone. "I don't Treize and Lady Une too well, but I know enough about them that they will be a happy couple and will make good parents."
Lady Une kept noticing that everyone was ending their speechs about the children Treize and her would have. She had heard that having babies caused great amounts of pain.
Suddenly Wufei stood up.
"Oh, no," Sally sighed as Wufei took the mircophone.
"First of all, I would like to say I'm sorry... well, my actions that... caused these two apart. However, I do not like marriage, but apparently they do and they've just gotten married, and I think this must be the best choice for them."
"Thank you," said Treize.
"My turn!" exclaimed Dorothy. "I've known Treize ever since I was born, being that he is second cousin. I wish him and Lady Une a very happy life together!"
"I also wish a happy marriage for them, and also on the behalf of Trowa and Catherine," said Quatre and he sat down. Trowa and Catherine were very quite and had asked Quatre to speak for them also.
Duo stood up. "Hilde and I hope that you will have a happy marriage. You know, I think because there's so many of us, we keep reapeating the same thing!" That got everyone laughing.
When everyone thought that was the end of the speechs, Mariemeia stood up. "I wish my parents a very happy marriage, and I wouldn't mind having a sister.. or brother, but I would prefer a sister." This got the whole gang laughing again, and everyone could tell the Khushrenadas were going to be a very happy family indeed.
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~Lady Une-chan