Destined (Jaeyong) [Complete]

21

Jaehyun stood at the end of an aisle that had been created by two blocks of seats.

He was immaculately dressed in black suit and white frilled shirt.

Doyoung stood in front of him, dressed in a green ceremonial robe and at his right side stood Johnny looking decidedly uncomfortable in a dark blue suit.

Today was Jaehyun's public bonding ceremony and the blond vampire was a nervous as any groom on their wedding day.

He glanced around, once again admiring the large old house.

There had also been a tremendous turn out to witness his day of joy. The rows of seats were filled with vampires, lycans, spell-casters as well as other exotic denizens of the world Jaehyun and his family inhabited.

A gasp from the assembled audience had Jaehyun turn to look behind him, his own gasp joining that of the others.

Proceeding sedately towards him was Taeyong.

He wore a white suit denoting purity and a dark frilled shirt that matched Jaehyun's.

His hair were shining with health and seemed to create a nimbus surrounding the angelic face that bounced with every step.

As Taeyong moved closer, Jaehyun basked in the look of love and incandescent smile that were reserved just for him.

At Taeyong's side and holding Taeyong's left hand walked Ten. He had the same dark blue suit as Johnny.

Doyoung watched proudly.

There had been a similar gasp when he had presided over the wedding of lycan and vampire and looking at Taeyong and Ten, he had no doubts as to who the beauteous members of his family were.

He nodded as Ten and Taeyong reached Johnny and Jaehyun and then Ten turned himself and Taeyong to face the gathered assembly.

"I, Ten, bond-mate of Johnny and brother to Jaehyun do welcome you here to witness this bonding and to thank you on behalf of Taeyong, Jaehyun's own."

Although there was a low murmur of approval and a nodding of many heads, Taeyong was certain his nervousness was visible to all. However, as he was turned to face Jaehyun, that emotion fled in the face of the soul-deep love in his mate's eyes.

"Jaehyun. Are you here today of your own free will?" Doyoung asked.

"I am," he replied.

"Do you publicly recognise Lee Taeyong as your own? Do you swear to bind with him and to him, forsaking all others, for all the days to follow? Do you swear to share sunlight and shadow and your life and love henceforth?"

"I do so swear," Jaehyun affirmed.

Johnny lifted Jaehyun's hand, sheltering it in his own and extended it towards Taeyong.

"Lee Taeyong," Doyoung continued. "Are you here today of your own free will?"

"I am," Taeyong replied.

"Do you publicly recognise Jaehyun as your soul-mate? Do you swear to bind with him and to him, forsaking all others, for all the days to follow? Do you swear to share sunlight and shadow and your life and love henceforth?"

"I do so swear," Taeyong affirmed.

Ten lifted Taeyong's trembling hand to place it within Jaehyun's.

He tied their wrists with a ribbon of red silk and as Johnny's hand remained underneath the joined couple's his was placed on top. Doyoung' hand came to rest over them all.

"Jaehyun and Taeyong are bound: bond-mates and soul-mates. Johnny, Ten and I wish to welcome Taeyong publicly into our home and into our hearts as our brother. We swear to love and protect him and Jaehyun."

His eyes glowed as he faced the gathering.

"Do you also so swear?" he asked.

Taeyong had begun to tremble with nerves as Doyoung reached this part of the ceremony.

He feared he would not be seen as a worthy partner for the powerful and handsome blond. He found himself crying silently as the whole assembly stood as one with a unanimous roar.

"So be it," Doyoung nodded approvingly.

The ribbon was removed and Ten and Johnny stood back a little.

Doyoung held up a small ornate dagger for the audience to see and a ripple echoed around the hall.

"Do you come to this time and this place of your own choosing, Taeyong?" Doyoung asked the young man.

"I do," Taeyong said emphatically.

"Is this the free choice of your heart?"

"It is."

"Do you understand the commitment you are about to make and do you still undertake it of your own free will?"

"I do,"

Taeyong flicked a glance at Jaehyun. He swallowed around a dry throat and waited for Doyoung to continue. He was unable to tear his eyes away as Doyoung used the dagger to cut into Jaehyun's chest, a livid red trail created in its wake.

"As you make your last decision, do as your heart dictates," Doyoung said and stood back.

Taeyong's eyes were fascinated by the glistening line and his heart was sure he was making the right decision. He knelt on the stool, bringing his head level with Jaehyun's chest. Leaning forward, he pressed his lips to the shallow cut and his tongue licked nervously at his mate's blood.
The powerful taste made Taeyong's head spin!

It was heat, strength and spice and an indefinable something that was pure Jaehyun.

His body began to shake and a strong, gentle hand cradled the back of his head.

"My own, my beloved," Jaehyun crooned softly, helping anchor Taeyong in the maelstrom that assailed him.

Jaehyun relished the feel of Taeyong's tongue sliding over the small hurt and knew from his mate's reaction that the young human was taking his first steps towards his transformation.

He gave Ten a grateful nod as he caught Taeyong's body as he went limp.

Jaehyun rapidly refastened his shirt as Ten held Taeyong and then took his bonded mate into his arms.

Taeyong awoke to find he was cradled to a strong chest and looking into the smiling face of his new husband and then Jaehyun threw back his head and roared.

The sound was echoed by Doyoung, Johnny and Ten and then the gathered assembly.

The new groom, carrying his still disorientated mate, strode down the aisle, his chosen family close behind and then his guests.

He led them to a huge ballroom, lavishly decorated and with a great many tables laden with food and drink. Jaehyun stepped to the side to let people enter.

"Begin the celebrations, my friends," he announced. "My bond-mate and I will return in a few minutes."

Jaehyun moved into a small room and sat with Taeyong in his lap to allow the overwhelmed man opportunity to recover.

"Is this what should happen?" Taeyong asked nervously.

"Yes, beloved," Jaehyun confirmed. "You transformation has begun. However we will each feed from the other for the rest of our days. How are you feeling?" he added solicitously.

"Better," Taeyong nodded.

His reward was a long deep kiss.

Jaehyun smiled.

"Then let us join our guests and celebrate our bonding."