Wedding Day, part one

Lewis First Methodist Church in Angel Falls. Members of the press and onlookers had gathered outside in the street waiting for the occupants to make a public appearance. The first marriage between two of the city’s superheroes in recent times was normally enough ensure the public’s interest. But when those superheroes were both women, and when one of them was as famous or as infamous as the Soviet Superwoman it was guaranteed. Already the streets outside the medium sized church were filling to capacity with spectators.

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Inside the church the ceremony as about to get underway. The guests clustered together in groups as they waited. To one side, the heroine known as Aegis was talking with Fantastic Lin and Firebrandi. “Brandi, I can’t believe you melted his camera lens. That was so mean!” Aegis said with a smile.

The smaller heroine looked up and grinned. “Those two shouldn’t have snuck in here to try to take pictures of Maia and Olga without permission!” She looked up at Lin. “And at least I didn’t throw mine half a city block! Lin, you were lucky that garbage dumpster was there to break his fall.”

Lin shrugged her muscular shoulders. “There was a dumpster?” she asked unconcernedly.

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“Mr Stranger, your plans for the reception are amazing! How did you get the entire Isley Botanical Gardens for the reception?” Nikki Vetter asked the enigmatic CEO of Stranger Industries.

Lone Stranger grinned. “Well Diamond, it wasn’t easy. But after we renegotiated the contract for the new police armor and communications gear, the administration was suddenly very supportive of my plans. It is good to see you broke free of Paulina. I am sorry if she was a bit over-eager before.”

The silver clad cyborg looked over where his company’s technical genius was deep in conversation with the towering Amazon known as the Crimson Conservative. The mismatched pair was deep in a semi-hushed conversation; apparently discussing something having to do with rates of fire and recoil suppression factors. “Talk about your original odd couple,” commented Diamond. “So you aren’t going to get into another argument with the St. Claires, are you?” She asked, nodding towards the married couple chatting with Steven Chase, the hero known as Idol.”

“As long as they don’t try to get me to support their position on corporate extraterritoriality. That is a legal and civic boondoggle I want no part in. So, did Paulina talk your ear off, trying to talk you into getting some of her upgrades?”

Diamond smiled at the CEO’s question. “Yeah, babygirl loves to talk tech, doesn’t she?”

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“Your dress uniform looks amazing, Angie. You should wear it more often. I love it when John wears his,” commented Melinda Crane. Also known as Mindy Marvel, the heroine and mayoral candidate admired Detective Stewart’s uniform and that of her husband John. What do you think, Red?” she asked the red haired amazon standing next to her.

NSEA agent Red laughed. Wearing a specially designed gown that left her breasts and shoulders uncovered, she shrugged. “Mindy, you seriously aren’t asking me a question about clothing, are you?” A victim of a mystical curse, the current federal agent was prohibited from covering her heart. Centuries of living with the curse had accustomed her to being topless. A limited choice in wardrobe was something she simply accepted without question.

Standing beside his wife Mindy, Angel Falls police officer John Crane was also wearing his police dress uniform. He smiled nervously, carefully trying to avoid staring at the half-naked amazon his wife was talking to without looking like he was trying to avoid staring. “Uhm, I think you look great, Red. Well, I mean fine..I mean good..” he stammered, his face growing hot with embarrassment.

Detective Angie smiled at her colleague’s predicament. “What’s wrong John, you look a bit hot?” The senior detective’s uniform was tailored to fit her perfectly. Her lapel was decorated with over half a dozen medals and award citation pins. Her teasing of Mindy’s husband was interrupted as the Pastor stepped to the dais and cleared his throat. “Oh, looks like we are going to start. We better take our seats.”

As the guests moved to their seats, Lone Stranger pressed a tiny button on his wristwatch. Cameras inside the church activated, broadcasting their images to the big screen TVs set up at the botanical gardens, letting everyone at the reception watch the ceremony.

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In one of the back rooms of the church, Olga checked her reflection in the mirror. With her hair and make up perfect, she never felt more feminine as she smoothed the black fabric of her designer gown. The black and gold outfit looked amazing, easily the second most beautiful thing she had ever seen. The first most beautiful thing was standing in front of the other mirror. Her beloved Maia, wearing a white custom wedding dress was applying her lipstick. Olga felt her heart beat faster as she looked at her lover getting ready to pledge her love and life to Olga. Unable to resist the urge, the Russian heroine stepped behind Maia and kissed her shoulder lightly as her arms encircled Maia’s waist.

“You look so beautiful, I can’t believe this day is finally here.” Olga hugged her tightly. “Maia, you are trembling! Are you having doubts?”

Maia nodded. “Olga, I don’t know..”

“It is not too late, if you want to call it off. If you don’t think you are ready for this, I will ..” Interrupted Olga.

“No! You don’t understand Olga. I have never wanted anything more. I just don’t know if I am worthy of you, my Love! Nothing means more to me than your happiness!” Maia stated emphatically, her eyes glowing brightly.

Olga smiled softly, tears of love in her eyes. “Maia, I have never met anyone more worthy in my entire life. Don’t doubt that for a moment!” She felt Maia relax in her embrace . Turning her around, Olga leaned forward to kiss her lover passionately.

“AHEM!!” Before the two heroines could kiss, General Bardak cleared his throat pointedly. “Before you two mess up your make up, Pastor Ritch is ready to start. So if you ladies will allow me the honor, everyone is waiting for your appearance.” The general drew himself up ramrod straight as he offered the crook of each arm to the two heroines. General Bardak had proven to be invaluable in managing the wedding. His military leadership skills had allowed him to coordinate the ceremony and its preparations with Lone Stranger and Captain Angus McCain with great efficiency. With their military backgrounds, both Olga and Maia tended to defer to him when he took charge. This had allowed him to keep the two lovers on track through the rehearsals. Like now, he made sure they kept their passion for each other in check long enough to move the wedding process along. Like now, he was ensuring they would at least make it to the altar on schedule. Standing at attention in his dress uniform, he cut a resplendent figure.

Olga released Maia from her embrace after giving her a quick kiss. “Are you ready, my beloved?”

Maia nodded. The two women took their places on either side of the General and took the offered arm. The bridal march started as they accompanied the General down the aisle. The cameras broadcast the images to the guests at the wedding reception as the trio proceeded down the aisle. Olga and Maia smiled at the guests in attendance as they walked beside General Bardak. Firebrandi and Agent Red dabbed at tears as they watched the ceremony progress.

Guests in the church and at the reception watched as the couple exchanged traditional vows. Pastor Ritch conducted the ceremony as everyone watched with rapt attention. As the couple finished their vows, he closed his bible. “Ladies, you may now kiss your... whoa….” He exclaimed as the two did not let him finish. They leapt into each others arms, their lips meeting in a passionate soul-melting kiss. The pastor smiled as he was forced to step back and give them room.

Leaving the altar, the couple was greeted by the congratulations from the guest. As that was occurring, General Bardak and Lone Stranger exchanged looks. The CEO pressed a button on his wristwatch. A signal was sent to the drivers of the limousines parked outside. They began to start their engines and start to inch towards the front steps of the church. The crowd of press and onlookers surged forth as the word spread. Along the route to Eden Island paparazzi began to get cameras ready. The wedding party stepped out of the church to cheers and applause from the crowd. As the crowd started forward, General Bardak pressed a button on his BTR. There was a brief whine followed by a bright flash.

To be continued……

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Some many friends, some many original characters!
Firebrandi is courtesy of
Fantastic Lin is courtesy of
Aegis is courtesy of
Lone Stranger/Polygirl are courtesy of
Crimson Conservative is courtesy of
Diamond is courtesy of
Idol is courtesy of
Detective Angie is courtesy of
Mindy Marvel/John Crane are courtesy of
Agent Red is courtesy of
General Bardak is courtesy of
Captain Angus McCain is courtesy of

Of course, Walkiria is courtesy of & Soviet Superwoman is courtesy of me.

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