Shot in the Dark: A Mick Mars X Ozzy Osbourne Story

Chapter 44: The Demon and His Mate Wed part 1 (Gene Simmons)

For so long, for so many years I didn't believe in love....in marriage, in having children. I didn't want that commitment, and the truth is I fully believe I was looking to fill the void and it wasn't what I needed. Nikki, my precious Jewel changed all that. Mick Mars-Osbourne turned out to be a huge help in that department. But my JEWEL, my Nikki....the first, last and only ONE, man that I loved and love still.... changed my life forever. I didn't want to SEE I was in love with him, I think no I know I'd always been and then I found out I was going to be a father to our first set of twins, Nick and Sophie who were born January 14, 1984...it turned out to be everything I needed and wanted. I found love...true love and a true partner. Our wedding day, God....it's been what 39 years? Nearly four decades. Our wedding took place Fall 1984, early September...September 3rd and Sophie and Nick were at the time 8 months old and were growing so fast and they at that point were sleeping thru the night, I miss though all those sleep deprived nights, truly I do and so does Nikki. Let me tell you a little story about one of the greatest days of my life, my wedding day.... when the Demon wed and bonded with his mate for eternity....

I Gene Simmons, the Demon....am doing something I can't EVER thought I'd do or want to do; I am getting married. I have changed so much, and I always want to keep doing so, Nikki is the biggest reason and our precious children, both of whom are 8 months old.... growing so fast, and I find or rather have found I love being a father, that I love Nikki....my family more than life itself. I wish time would slow down for us all....and the Mars-Osbourne twins as it turned out to be about 6 months old & they were born on Ironically St. Patrick's Day and then there was the heart-breaking birth and aftermath.... Our whole family is thankfully alive and well as can be. God, do I miss Nikki and our children...who also are crawling and trying to hard already to talk which Nikki says they get from me, and I believe him.... just kind of nervous.... I...

A gentle hand on my shoulder and I startle....

"Sorry Gene...you were very much deep in thought. You seem nervous." The soft voice of my mother, Flora. My beautiful, strong, brave, and supporting mother, I relax.

"I guess...I am. This is huge, I was so BLIND for so long...stubborn in my views and now I am doing something I swore never to do.....Nikki, is my jewel...my everything." Here my voice cracks. "My heart."

"He is a perfect match for you, he balances you....he gave you children, my precious grandchildren, he carried and nurtured them and he makes you happy, happier than I have ever seen you, I am so proud of you my son."

"Ma....thank you, just thank you for being as you've always been my biggest cheerleader, my biggest support. This past year, some touring....new albums with him and I, but my family...my friends are my biggest priority as it should be." I answer my mother, my voice shaking a bit.

"All your nerves will disappear once you see him, in fact...I will go check on him." My mother grins as she says, "And too, don't forget I am keeping Nick and Sophie while you and Nikki go on your honeymoon, starting later on."

I chuckle, "Will we get our children back?"

"I'll think about it." My mother quips, she gives me a hug and is soon gone.

I chat with Paul and Bruce, and the guys who rotate between me and Nikki and when my mother comes back she tells me Nikki is eager to see me and misses me and loves me, making my heart beat faster.....and before I know it, its time....

Everyone in their place, my son and daughter curious at the goings on being held by Paul and Bruce, Eric is also here at my side with his partner: Freddie Mercury. I admire the scene before me, the flowers....Nikki's favorite roses, a garden backdrop, and the anticipation only builds as I wait for Nikki to come, first the Mӧtley side of the family with their partners coming down the aisle, followed by Ozzy holding each of his precious little daughters and then after an eternity: NIKKI. Nikki who is being escorted by Mick Mars down the aisle and we catch each other's gazes and time STOPS.

Both of us now struggling to hold back tears...tears in our eyes, tears of joy....he looks radiant, that wild jet black hair, those emerald orbs, his smile....the suit he is wearing, fitting him like a second skin, and a red tie...my favorite color, and my signature as the Demon....he looks PERFECT.

Once Nikki reaches me, I whisper 'thank you for everything' to Mick who smiles as he joins his family and time starts and stops again, as I take Nikki's hands in mine, unwilling to let go.

"Jewel.... you look, So damn beautiful.... I've missed you." I whispered, holding back tears albeit barely.

"My Demon.... Genie, I've missed you too." Nikki whispers with a watery smile. And then the officiant begins and nothing else exist but Nikki and I, to be honest neither he or I are paying attention as we are absorbed in one another until I feel a nudge from Eric and its time for the vows and I go first and I at last let the tears go and fall freely....

"Nikki Simmons-Sixx..."I start shakily, officially using my new husband's name for the first time. "Last year, God.... Was it only last year? On that fateful tour, I...there was something about you, something different, something wild...just something about you, I didn't see it then...didn't want too. And then I made the biggest mistake of my life, not fighting for you.... letting you go, hurting you, telling you I didn't want love, commitment, and marriage.... true outside forces had a hand, but Nikki...it was MY fault. And you told me you loved me for the first time the day you were kicked off that tour and I didn't know you were pregnant at the time....i didn't for so long know how to cope with my feelings....i didn't believe in those kinds of things, and I put you thru HELL....till finally with some help, I came to terms with my feelings, with fatherhood and I found myself wanting, NO needing to change....and it's because of YOU, you are the first person...man I have ever loved...the only one I've ever truly loved, I worked to earn your heart and your forgiveness and you gave me my jewel, two precious little gems....Nikki...." I take a shaky deep breath and continue feeling Nikki squeeze my hands. "You challenge me, balance me.... make me be the person I can stand to see in the mirror. You've rocked my world in the best of ways. My vow to you is that I will now and always strive to be the partner you need, you deserve and to be the best father to our children I can be, to always treat you like a QUEEN. My heart will always and forever belong to you, for the demon has found his mate and that is YOU."

"Chaim...." And god if that doesn't get me bawling more, so worth it, more than I should say as Nikki says my true name. "Gene, from the very beginning....those dark eyes, that smile....got me. Even when neither of us realized we loved each other and you hurt me there was something about you, you treated me even then like no one else, like no other partner I'd ever had. For so long, I was lost in darkness....the dark pit of drugs and despair, convinced love was never meant for one such as me....and then came you, for a time I was plunged back into that dark pit, but you and I made it thru the storm...and I could never regret creating our precious little gems....but the point my demon is that you came to terms with your feelings, embraced them and strived to make things right. And I could SEE, that you meant it....you mean it still and it made me fall for you more. Every day, I see and feel how much you love me...love our children...you treat me like a queen....and are my other half. I am proud of you, I am proud to stand by your side and tell the world you are mine, that you are the father of our children. Gene, I vow to you...to be the husband, the partner, the lover you need....to be your strength, the air you breathe when you have none, to be the best mother to our children....now and forever the Demon's mate. I love you Gene Simmons and never doubt that you weren't made for me, as I was made for you."

Finally, we are declared as husband and husband and there are many tears and so much love and joy surrounding us as we kiss and I dip my new husband, taking him by surprise and our precious gems, Nick and Sophie are here to share in our joy, our love.....and one kiss isn't enough as I kiss my husband once more and the world around us once again disappears....

A/N: Stay tuned for part 2, which I will have pick up where this one leaves off pretty much. But in any case, I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I did writing it, much love to all!