May stared at the group before her, utterly bewildered. “What is going on?” she muttered under her breath.
Drew was right beside her, adjusting the pale green vest with an annoyed sigh. “Lily’s imagination has gone way too far this time.”
Before either of them could protest further, Lily stood at the makeshift altar, holding a toy microphone. “Places, everyone!” she declared with the authority of a wedding planner. “Uncle Drew, Aunt May, you’re late!”
“Late for what?!” May snapped, trying to pull the veil off her head. “Lily, we are not doing this!”
Lily crossed her arms, unbothered. “Do you want to upset Tessa? She’s been working so hard on the decorations.”
May glanced around and, sure enough, saw Tessa proudly sitting amidst her chaotic tower of blocks, stuffed animals, and paper flowers. The little girl’s face lit up as she waved at them. “Aunt May! Uncle Drew! I made all dis for you!”
May groaned, feeling trapped. “You’re evil, Lily,” she muttered, stepping reluctantly into position.
Drew followed, shaking his head. “This is ridiculous.”
Lily rolled her eyes. “Love isn’t ridiculous, Uncle Drew. Now, hush. It’s vow time.” She handed him a crumpled piece of paper.
Drew unfolded it, squinting at the handwriting. “What is this?”
“Your vows,” Lily said with a tone of finality. “Read them. Now.”
Drew looked at May, who glared back, daring him to refuse. “Fine,” he muttered and cleared his throat dramatically. “Uh… May, you are like… uh, a rose in a garden—”
May snorted, and Drew shot her a glare. “You want to read this instead?”
“Nope, it’s all you, Romeo,” she teased, crossing her arms.
Drew sighed, continuing reluctantly. “...a rose in a garden. Sometimes you’re thorny, but also beautiful. And you smell… uh… nice.”
May burst out laughing. “That’s your vow?!”
“Hey, I didn’t write it!” Drew shot back, shoving the paper into Lily’s hands. “This is a hostage situation.”
Lily ignored their bickering. “Okay, Aunt May, your turn.” She handed her another paper.
May unfolded it, already grimacing. “Drew, you’re like… a butterfly that’s—seriously, Lily?—that’s graceful and full of colors…”
Drew raised an eyebrow. “Oh, this is gold. Keep going.”
“...and sometimes you’re annoying and fly too close, but… uh… you’re still pretty?” May finished, crumpling the paper. “This is humiliating.”
“Good vows!” Lily declared, clapping her hands. “Now, exchange rings.”
“We don’t have rings!” Drew protested.
Lily produced two plastic ones from her pocket. “Now you do. Hold out your hands.”
“Lily, this is going too far,” May growled.
“Do you want to break Tessa’s heart?” Lily asked with wide, innocent eyes.
May and Drew exchanged exasperated looks. “Fine,” May muttered, sliding the toy ring onto Drew’s finger. He did the same for her, muttering something under his breath about needing to move far away.
“Perfect,” Lily said with satisfaction. “Now… Uncle Drew, you may kiss the bride.”
“WHAT?!” Drew and May shouted in unison.
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Pokemon Indigo League Stories Part 2
FanfictionShort pokemon stories. Some are new- others are minor edits to the episodes. You would know if you read my other book
