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Precious Moments

Chapter 11 - The Wedding

By Angel Love

Author's notes: I know this has been a long time in coming but I hope that it is written well enough that you forgive me. A special thank you to Umeko and Cheryl. Thank you for the encouragement. And of course, Tanya and Rose, my lovely muses and editors for helping me reign in my ideas.

Dedication: Kmf… because this chapter was completely written from the idea that she had given me for the wedding.

Standard disclaimers apply. I don't own Gundam Wing or the song `I Do (Cherish You). Mark Wills `record company as well as 98 Degrees' record company owns that.

~ I do, I do, I...

I do, I do ~

Relena smoothed out her simple white dress nervously, looking into the mirror, her bottom lip trapped between her pearly teeth. "Maybe this isn't pretty enough… or maybe it is too fancy or not fancy enough? What if this isn't something he wants and he is only doing it because he feels sorry for me?"

Lucrezia gently took Relena's hand, stilling the thousands of questions that had been pouring out of the younger woman's mouth. She tenderly turned her to face her and smiled. "Relax, Relena, you look beautiful. Heero is going to be speechless when he sees you. And he wants this. He wants to marry you otherwise he would never have asked. You know he isn't the type to do something that he doesn't want to do."

~ All I am, all I'll be

Everything in this world ~

Relena's face cleared a little but there was still worry clouding her beautiful sky blue eyes. "Really? I shouldn't have gone with something… fancier? Or simpler?"

Lucrezia gently turned Relena back around to face the mirror. She nodded her head at it, speaking softly while she smoothed down the skirt, "This is perfect. It is simple and elegant at the same time, just like you."

~ All I'll ever need

Is in your eyes

Shining at me ~

Relena looked over the dress, taking in every detail. The ivory satin gown had a lace jewel neckline that came into her dress meeting it in a sweetheart type shape. The lace overlay continued to completely cover over the princess silhouette design of the wedding dress, which was sleeveless and had a semi-cathedral train attached. On her feet were simple white satin ballet shoes but they could not be seen with the way the dress covered her feet.

Her hair had been drawn back in six braids that laid across the back of her hair in an old English style. The rest of her long golden locks had been curled in soft waves down to her waist. A light coat of make up brought out her feminine appeal and her only jewelry was a pair of diamond studs.

~ When you smile

I can feel all my passion unfolding ~

A slow smile spread across her face as she remembered Heero's voice in her ear the night before promising that everything for the wedding was going to turn out perfect for them. She sighed happily. She was marrying him, her knight in gundanium armor and she was carrying his baby in her body.

She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, refusing to think about the short amount of time that they would have to live in their happiness. She just knew that every moment was going to be made special because it was with him. When she opened her eyes, she gave Lucrezia a sheepish smile. "I'm sorry. I guess I just got a little nervous. I want today to be perfect, for me... for him... for all of you."

~ Your hand brushes mine

And a thousand sensations

Seduce me 'cause I... ~

Lucrezia lovingly ran her hands up and down Relena's arms, remembering the brave, determined girl that she had first met in an alley running from Oz after she had shot the rose off of Une's uniform. It was hard to believe that so many years had already passed since then. So many memories had been made, a lot of them in the last few months.

She wrapped her arms tightly around Relena and held her close to her, feeling the pride of an older sister flow through her for the young woman she had grown to love a long time ago. "It is perfect for me. I am so happy that you two are finally together. That you are finally happy."

Relena grinned happily. "So am I. I had gotten a bit used to just loving him from afar. I never actually thought that I would actually marry him."

~ I do cherish you

For the rest of my life

You don't have to think twice ~

She smiled softly, watching the blush spread on her friend's face. "He was a bit stubborn about giving into his feelings for you, but we all saw the way his eyes softened at the sight of you or even the sound of your voice. It was only a matter of time before he couldn't resist being near you."

She blushed more but a beautiful, dreamy smile was on her face as she remembered all of the encounters that she had with Heero before he had come to her the last time. "I dreamed about him finally coming back to me so many times." She blushed and giggled. "I even considered putting in a balcony so that he could climb up the terrace like Romeo in Romeo and Juliet."

She laughed softly at the thought of Heero doing just that. "I would love to see the look on your brother's face if Heero was sneaking into your room in the middle of the night." Both girls had a good laugh at the thought before Lucrezia's eyes softened and she squeezed Relena's hand. "Are you ready? I believe you have a Perfect Soldier out there waiting to be awed by your beauty."

~ I will love you still

From the depths of my soul

It's beyond my control ~

Relena giggled girlishly, her hands flying to her cheeks. "I've never blushed so much in my life!" She took another deep breath, closed her eyes and let it out slowly; letting her nerves slowly settle a little before she opened her eyes again and nodded. "I'm ready."

Lucrezia smiled before she opened the door to the small room that they were using, revealing Milliardo standing somewhat nervously on the other side. His white suit was fitting on him with his red tie adding a splash of color.

He turned quickly when he heard the door opening. His mouth dropped open at the sight of his little sister and his wife smiling at him. Of course his wife took his breath away in the soft blue blouse that she wore paired with a silk skirt that came down to her ankles, flowing around her body, showing off the curves that she usually hid from view.

~ I've waited so long to say this to you

If you're asking do I love you this much

I do

Oh baby~

It was Relena that had his mouth hanging open though. She was so grown up, so beautiful, so not the little girl who he used to play hide and seek with when they were children or the gawky teenager who stood up to him when they were on opposite sides in the war. Now she was the woman that he had always known she would be and so much more. "Relena..." he paused, at a loss for the words he wanted to say to her. He shook his head, his long platinum hair flowing around his suit and walked over to her and pulled her into his arms, hugging her tightly, wishing he had not given up so much time in her life.

She hugged him tightly, her cheek cushioned on the jacket that he was wearing. All of the guys had chosen to wear suits, varying in some way in the blacks and whites. Both her and Heero had waved the choice of having a maid of honor or a best man, since much to Heero's chagrin, he couldn't seem to choose who he wanted as his best man, Duo or Wufei. The only one that was in the wedding was Milliardo because Relena had, quite emotionally, asked him to give her away.

~ In my world, before you

I lived outside my emotions ~

He tightened his arms around Relena, remembering looking into her beautiful eyes filled with tears when she had asked him. It had blown him away and he had been speechless then too. Now as he held her, he didn't know quite how to express how proud and happy he was to be sharing in such a precious moment in Relena's life. He pulled back and looked at her face, her eyes and smile telling him that she understood exactly how he felt and she didn't need to hear the words from him. He sighed; he still needed to try because he didn't know when, if ever, he would get this chance again. "Relena, I am so proud of the woman you have become. You are everything that I have ever hoped you to become and so much more."

Relena's face colored but a beaming smile of a child who just received the greatest praise of their lives erupted on her face. "Thank you," she whispered.

~ Didn't know where I was going

'Till that day I found you ~

Milliardo shook his head, looking down at her with his ice blue eyes. "No, Relena, thank you. Thank you for forgiving me and allowing me to be a part of this, and your life. You don't know how much it means to me after all of the things that I have done."

Relena's own blue eyes were soft with love. "It means a lot to me as well, Milliardo. And the past is the past, it doesn't matter anymore."

Milliardo turned and offered her his arm. "Shall we get you married to your prince now?"

Relena smiled even more, a flutter of nervousness in her stomach, but as soon as she linked her arm through his, she felt her nerves settle. Just like when they were children, she trusted him completely to take care of her and lead her in the right direction.

~ How you opened my life

To a new paradise

In a world torn by change ~

They exited the room with Lucrezia behind them to directly step out onto the beach where she and Heero had first met. It had been his idea to marry there, stating that he wanted to start their lives together officially in the same place that had started it all between them.

She blushed even then at the way he had said it so seriously but so sweetly. She had not realized that he had even remembered that, not that she should be surprised because he seemed to remember everything. She also had not known that he was capable of being that romantic, but smirked when she had found out that Quatre had been a little help with Heero coming up with that. He had indeed felt that way, but the Sandrock pilot had just helped him put the words to his feelings.

~ Still with all my heart

'Till my dying day ~

The light ocean breeze picked up the loose strands of her hair around her face and made her dress flutter softly around her legs. She heard the music begin to play and the small gathering of guests stand. She however did not really notice either one because her eyes were focused completely and entirely on Heero. He absorbed her every thought across the small distance that was slowly closing.

The breeze was also fluttering his unkempt brown hair a little over his intense eyes but it didn't take away from the power of his gaze. He looked extremely good in his black single-breasted suit, black tie moving into the black and white printed vest. It was obvious that he was comfortable in what he was wearing and wasn't at all aware of how handsome he truly was.

~ I do cherish you

For the rest of my life

You don't have to think twice ~

He stood staring at Relena, nothing of his emotions showing on his face except his eyes, which for once were completely unguarded. They gave away his worry over her illness and impending death, his happiness that she was becoming his wife and his world, and his nervousness in his task to make her happy and to raise their child with love and affection.

He watched as Milliardo brought her through the row between their friends, the jewels sparkling in the sunlight and her hair shining. He had never seen her look more beautiful or more scared. A smile found its way to his face. She was an enigma to him at times and he wondered if he would ever completely understand her. She had faced down his gun so many times with her unfailing courage and acceptance and now she was scared. It made him smile even more.

He didn't really hear the words of the judge; he just stepped forward on instinct and the undeniable urge to have her in his arms. He took Relena's hands in his own, bringing her close to him. He never saw the brief look of pride and happiness directed at him by his soon-to-be-brother-in-law as he gave up his claim to his sister. The only thing that Heero saw was Relena's beautiful smile and her eyes filled with love.

She was shaking slightly as she stepped close to Heero, looking up at him, lost in the many emotions he so freely showed her in his Prussian eyes. She felt him squeeze her hands and her trembling smile widened a little. She mouthed that she loved him as he moved them to stand in front of the judge.

~ I will love you still

From the depths of my soul

It's beyond my control ~

The ceremony was mostly a blur to both of them, since they couldn't tear their eyes away from each other. Tears began to spill down Relena's cheeks when she felt the simple gold band slip onto her finger, joining the simple engagement ring that he had gotten her with a one karat round diamond on it. She listened to Heero softly promise her everything in his vows of devotion. She gasped and held his hands to her heart when he changed the last lines from `til death do us part' to `in my death we shall be reunited for eternity'.

When her side of the vows came, she had trouble putting his thick gold band onto his finger because her hands were trembling too much. She looked up at him with embarrassment but he smiled softly, stilled her hands and held them firmly within his own for a moment before she continued, this time the ring sliding on and into its rightful place on his hand. When the end of her vows came she followed his example and changed them to `when in my death, I will wait for you to join me into eternity'.

~ I've waited so long to say this to you

If you're asking do I love you this much ~

Cheers went up between their friends when they were presented to them all as Mr. and Mrs. Yuy. Again the applause went up, this time louder when Heero pulled Relena tightly against him, a hand holding her snuggly while he cupped her face with the other. "I love you," he whispered for only her to hear, and then he sealed their vows forever with a deep, passionate kiss.

~ Yes, I do ~

To be continued...

*Angel and Quatre appear, both looking teary eyed*

Angel: *sniffle* They're finally married!

Quatre: *sniff* That's so sweet!

*Wufei cleaning his voice behind them and rolling his eyes when they don't react but to blow their noises*

Wufei: Since these two seem to be preoccupied with crying over the wedding. It will be my job to say thank you to everyone who has been so patient with getting this chapter. It was a long time in coming. As per the request a long time ago from the Heero-Relena ml, the next chapter should be a hentai of the wedding night. Of course any thoughts, comments, advice is always welcome. Angel would love to hear from you as soon as the onna stops being a sap.

Angel and Quatre: Time to go! Thank thee, peeps!

*All three disappear*