Another Mark 3

*CHAPTER TWENTY*

*I do not own these photos

That week quickly flewby and before long I was with Mako getting ready to be married to the man Ilove. Mako was helping place some final touches and before long I was staringat myself in the mirror. My dress was beautiful in my eyeseven though to everyone else it was simple as hell. My shoes revealed my now clearnails and super soft feet. And the final touch was the small head band I had onmy head with the theme colour we went for, gold. Turning to see Mako inher pale pink dress I smiled.

"Mako. You look beautiful." I told her as she came closer to me. Sheshook her head.

"No,you do sister. Josie would be proud" I gave a weak like smile, mouthing a'thank you' and brought her into a hug. I didn't mean to make the smile weak,its just it was sad. A knock was heard at my door to see Tendo. He was wearinga normal tux but had a gold bow tie.

"You look jaw-dropping." Tendocomplemented as he came in. "I've come to get you two. The ceremony's about tostart!" We both then rushed out of the room and on the way, I picked a singlegold and white flower.

I started to walk down theaisle as traditional music began to play. I saw Raleigh's face light up as I walked slowly. As I got closer I noticed he got his hair cut, his lip was back to normal and he had some growth in his face. To be honest we hadn't really seen that much of each other since everyone had been talking to us about this wedding. As I finally reached the end and looked to Raleigh, I realised that Herc was holding the wedding. He gestured for everyone to take their seat as Raleigh grabbed my hand, continuing to smile.

"On behalf of Kristen and Raleigh I would like to thank you all for coming to this ceremony of uniting two souls...even though you didn't really have a say in the matter." Everyone laughed. It was true though for the whole facility was sitting around the Shatterdome, I know, not very romantic but who cares. "Now, we are here today to join Raleigh Becket and Kristen Ivory in marriage. If there is anything anyone would like to say, please speak now or I'll give you a beating." I smiled at Herc's attempt of a joke as everyone stayed quite. "Good, now Raleigh, would you do the honours of saying a few words." Raleigh nodded, then turned to me, gripping my hands tighter.

"Kristen. Since I came back I have been able to do so many things other than become a better fighter and better person. I have been able to open up about my past, other than using the Drift. I have been able to trust a little easier and learned to care about someone more then what I do myself. Even though we never knew each other very well before the tragedy that hit our lives, I have still been amazed at how quickly I fell for you. I love you, Kristen. Always will and I will never stop doing, even after my final breath." He then pulled my hands up and kissed my knuckles.

"Kristen." Herc said, gesturing me to continue. I took a breath, gathering my words.

"Ever since I first saw you, Raleigh and your brother, I had to admit to myself that you were pretty awesome and an amazing fighter. But over this time that we have had to bond for the first time in ever, I really started to fall and fall deep. You have not only been my friend, you have been my supporter. Whether it was with my back injury and helping me out, or comfiting me about everything that has happened with Josie and Pentecost. Raleigh, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me and you complete me. You have made me love myself again and learn to open up about my troubles and past even when I was afraid. I love you." I finished. Herc then coughed, most likely trying not to cry.

"Rings." Tendo then came up holding two metal rings. I looked to Tendo as I took Raleigh's ring into my hand.

"What are these made out of?" I asked, kinda uncertain as to how he would react. Instead he smiled and jerked his hand.

"Gipsy's spare parts." After Raleigh took the ring, Tendo walked off.

"Do you, Raleigh Becket take Kristen to be your wife. In sickness, heath and future to care and hold?" Herc questioned as I held Raleigh's hand.

"I do." He replied as I slid the metal ring onto his finger. He smiled as I did so.

"And do you, Kristen Ivory take Raleigh to be your husband. In sickness, heath and future to care and hold?" Herc questioned me as Raleigh held my hand.

"I do." I happily said as Raleigh slid the band onto my finger, joining it with my engagement ring. Herc then lifted his arms up.

"Then by the power vested in me and the power of your Marshal, I know pronounce you Husband and Wife. You may kiss the bride." Raleigh and I smiled as he brought me into a sweat, soft and long kiss. We didn't do much, just held our lips there as everyone cheered around us. I couldn't believe it, I'm now Mrs Kristen Becket! Life cant get much better than this.