~*Wedding Bells A'Ringin'*~

Quatre: *admiring the gorgeous diamond of the engagement ring* Oh, it's so *beautiful*
Heero: yeah, you really out did yourself, Duo.
Duo: I think she'll like it.
Wufei: what makes you so sure she'll say yes? Ha ha ha!
Duo: You're lucky I'm in a good mood today, Wufei, or your guts would be smeared all over that wall right now.
Wufei: *stops laughing* You suck.
Trowa: Hey Duo, when you two are married, can I pay you once a week to let me have her-
Duo: NO!
Trowa: oh… I'm gonna go kill myself now…
Quatre: *grabs him by the collar* Hold it.
Heero: So you're taking her out tonight?
Duo: Yeah.
Trowa: Where to?
Duo: That expensive new restaurant in the colonies.
Quatre: 0h, how romantic!
Wufei: shut up, fruitcake!
Quatre: Fuck off!
Everyone: *sweatdrops*
Quatre: *blushes* Sorry…
Heero: Wow, what did your girl do to that mouth of yours?
Wufei: *drool* …legs forever…
Quatre: *smacks Wufei*
Wufei: Eh…
Heero: I wonder if she suspects anything…

MEANWHILE, UPSTAIRS IN JACKIE'S ROOM…
Lauren and Michelle: *squealing with delight*
Michelle: I can't believe he's going all-out fancy tonight! It must be special!
Lauren: Yeah! That's so romantic, *Heero* never does anything like that! His idea of an expensive date is Taco Bell.
Michelle: Well Quatre's always taking me nice places. ^_~
Lauren: But Quatre's rich.
Michelle: Oh yeah! ^_^
Jackie: Well honestly, I don't really feel like going tonight…
Lauren and Michelle: WHY NOT?!?!?!
Jackie: Because, he's outdoing himself, I'd be happy with something a little less… posh. Plus, I don't feel up to it tonight, I'm kinda tired… I think I'm just gonna tell him another time.
Lauren: No, you have to go!
Michelle: Yeah! It'll be nice, you deserve to get out for a night on the town!
Jackie: Well…
Lauren and Michelle: GO!
Jackie: Well, okay…
Lauren and Michelle: Good! *satisfied smiles*

LATER THAT NIGHT…
(Duo and Jackie are sitting at a table by the bay window of the restaurant. They are sitting quietly, reflecting on the evening and sipping champagne.)
Duo: You look stunning tonight.
Jackie: *looks down at her simple, low-cut black silk gown* Thank you. *smile*
Duo: *takes her hands suddenly* Jackie, you know you mean everything to me, and I love you so much.
Jackie: I love you too.
Duo: *slips the ring into her champagne glass and lifts his* To us.
Jackie: *follows his action* …To us. *she takes a sip and starts to choke* *sputter cough*
Duo: *stands up in alarm*
Jackie: *cough cough cough*
Duo: Are you okay?
Jackie: *shakes her head and continues coughing. Finally, she spits out the ring and looks at it* Oh, babe!!!!! It's beautiful!
Duo: *kneels down in front of her and takes the ring, placing it delicately on her finger* Jackie, will you marry me?
Jackie: *surprised smile* Yes. *starts to cry as she throws her arms around him*
Duo: Oh, babe…

UPON THEIR RETURN TO LIBRA…
(Everyone is sitting around the common room when Jackie and Duo come in)
Jackie: *holds up her finger with the ring on it* We're getting married!
Lauren and Michelle: *excited squeals as they run to hug her*
(All the guys stand up and walk over to Duo)
Heero: *pats him on the back* Congratulations, buddy…
Duo: Thanks.
Quatre: Hooray! This is such a joyous occasion!
Trowa: Oh, too bad she said yes ? Now I don't have a chance…
Duo: You never did.
Trowa: oh…
Wufei: Well now you're *stuck* with her! HA HA!
Duo: yeah, thanks…
Lauren: When's the date?
Jackie: February 14th.
Michelle: Oh, Valentine's day! How sweet!
Quatre: That's so romantic. It'll be *beautiful*…
Michelle: *automatically starts to twitch*
Quatre: oh, sorry…

A FEW WEEKS LATER…
(Everyone has been busy getting ready for the event. Jackie and Duo have booked the church and reception hall, gotten the flowers, and configured the guest list (Relina isn't on it). Now the guys and girls are getting fitted for their tuxedos and dresses.)
Michelle: Jackie, I *love* these dresses! They're gorgeous! *spins around in her long and lavish dark-red silk bridesmaid's gown*
Lauren: I agree, they're a lot better than Regina's ugly seafoam-green ones!
Michelle: *glares daggers at Quatre*
Quatre: Well ex-cuse me! I wasn't gonna wait around for you forever!
Michelle: *teary-eyed, lip quivering* Why not?!
Quatre: 'Cuz you tried to stab me with scissors!!!
Michelle: So?!
Quatre: *sweatdrop*
Jackie: Well I'm happy with the way everything came out!
Quatre: I like these suits you made, Jackie. I feel like Tuxedo Mask. *swooshes his jacket around*
Michelle: Oh, you're so cute! ^_~
Quatre: I'm not cute, I'm manly!
Michelle: Sure ya are, hun! ^_^
Quatre: *sigh* Whatever…
Lauren: I can't get over these dresses, Jackie! They're sensational!
Michelle: Yeah, but why are they so low cut?
Guys: *drool*
Girls: *sweatdrops*
Jackie: Well I'm glad you like the dresses, girls. I designed them myself!
Lauren and Michelle: *happy smiles*
Heero: I like the tuxedos too, Jackie. You have great taste!
Jackie: Thank you, Heero, that was very nice of you to say!
Wufei: *snorts*
Jackie: Shut up Wufei! You're lucky I even invited you!
Wufei: Am I really?
Jackie: Stop being sarcastic, you know you like your suit.
Wufei: *mumble mumble you suck*
Trowa: I like these suits too, they're perfect for carrying knives for suicide.
Jackie: *shakes finger* ah-uh-uh, there will be none of that at my wedding! No blood on the nice white linen!… Afterwards…
Trowa: oh, okay…
Duo: *from inside the dressing room* Uh, babe, how do I do this?
Jackie: *sweatdrop* *walks across the pink carpeting of the designer shop to Duo's dressing room* What?
Duo: *opens the door* I can't tie the bow-tie thingy… can't I just wear a clip-on?
Jackie: No, I'll do this for you… *quickly ties a perfect bow and steps back to examine him* You look so good! It's *hot*.
Duo: *really?!*
Jackie: Uh-huh!
Duo: well then… *gives her a quick kiss and goes back in to change*
Jackie: *turning her attention back to everyone else on their pedestals* Now then, does everything fit alright?
Everyone: Yes.
Jackie: Perfect! Now all you have to do is show up! And you all better be on time on Sunday, goddammit!
Everyone: *sweatdrops* Uh….okay… *shaking with fear*
Jackie: *sunshiny again* ^_^  Good!

THAT NIGHT, ON LIBRA…
(All the girls (Jackie and Lauren and Michelle, plus the good Lady Une and Sally) are sitting around the common room, knitting, sewing, etc., doing the girly womanish stuff)
Jackie: This is lovely… all of us sitting here quietly together…
Michelle: *sigh* yeah…
Jackie: I can't believe this is my last night…well…free…
Michelle: *sigh* yeah…
Lauren: Tomorrow is the big day! I'm so excited!
Michelle: *sigh* yeah…
Jackie: *gives Michelle an odd look* Hmm…I wonder what the guys are doing right now…

MEANWHILE, AT THE BACHELOR PARTY…
*ding dong*
Wufei: Woo-hoo! Stripper's here! *opens the hotel room door. Standing there is an exotic-looking ecdysiast* Heh heh…hoo-boy, we're gonna have fun tonight!
All the guys (Duo, Trowa, Heero, Quatre, Zechs, and Treize): Yeah, woo-hoo!
Stripper: Hey there boys. *wink* *starts to dance around, slowly peeling off articles of clothing*
Duo: oh man am I enjoying *this*!
Heero: Well it's your last night like this for a while, so enjoy buddy! *slaps him on the back*
Duo: *thinking* This isn't my last night like this…heh heh…
Stripper: *stripped down to nothing, starts paying a little more attention to Wufei*
Wufei: This is great! Better than any of those old *whores* on Libra! Hah, they're probably *sewing* right now!!! *takes the stripper and heads into the bathroom*
Stripper: Uh, you *do* know that this will cost you $500 extra, right?
Wufei: oh sure, no problem, hold on… *sticks head out the door* Hey Quatre, lend me $500!
Quatre: Okay! *pulls out a $500 bill and hands it to him*
Wufei: Thanks…heh heh… *goes back into the bathroom*
Trowa: oh man, this is wild!
Heero: Hey, this kinda reminds me of that movie "Very Bad Things"…
Duo: Oh yeah? Why's that?
Heero: Well this is like the same scenario…buncha guys get drunk *motions to the various empty liquor bottles* and hire a stripper, and one of them has sex with the stripper in the hotel bathroom and he winds up killing her… and one of them's Jewish, too. *points to himself*
Everyone: *sweatdrops* *pause*
Duo: *drags a half-naked Wufei out of the bathroom by his ponytail*
Wufei: ow, you suck! I was actually getting some!
Duo: NO!
Wufei: Bite me… she did!
Stripper: *takes the money and leaves* Hmph…
Duo: Sorry to burst your bubble, Wufei, but we can't have a Jewish boy involved in the accidental murder of a gymnosophist.
Wufei: What the fuck is that?
Quatre: It's a stripper, jackass!
Wufei: You all suck…

SUNDAY MORNING…
(The church is starting to fill as the girls and guys are each in their own rooms in the church's foyer)
Jackie: Oh, I'm so nervous!
Lauren: Don't be!
Michelle: Yeah, this is, like, the greatest day of your life! So relax and just enjoy it.
Lauren: As long as you're sure you want to spend the rest of your life with Duo. *jovial wink*
Jackie: *suddenly serious* Oh my God, what if I don't? What if I'm making a huge mistake?
Lauren: oh geez, I was kidding! *looks at Michelle for help*
Jackie: *suddenly panicking* No, no, what am I doing? I have to go! I have to leave, I can't do this! *heads for the door*
Michelle: Grabs her arm and throws her into a chair* Stop! This is what you've wanted from day 1!
Jackie: *calming down* Ok, you're right. Deep breaths…
Lauren: Now then, for the age-old wedding ritual… We got you some stuff…
Jackie: like what?
Lauren: First, something old… *holds out a small black box*
Jackie: oh, what's this? *opens the box and takes out a lovely strand of pearls* oh, how beautiful!
Michelle: *convulsive twitching*
Jackie: They’re lovely Lauren, thank you!
Lauren: They've been in my family for generations, but since I'm not planning on having any kids, I'm giving them to you.
Jackie: *gets all teary-eyed* That means a lot, thanks. *gives Lauren a hug*
Lauren: Next… something new. *hands Jackie a plastic bag*
Jackie: *takes the bag and opens it up, pulling something soft out. It is some sort of quilt. She unfolds it* Oh, it's so soft and warm…
Lauren: It's a quilt of mine, I've been working on it ever since we stayed on Libra. It represents something about all of us. *points to some of the patches* There's a knife to represent Trowa… and a dove for Quatre… a computer for Heero… a flower for me, a heart for you… a liquor bottle for Michelle…
Michelle: HEY!
Jackie and Lauren: *light-hearted laughter*
Michelle: *sticks tongue out at them* Then there's something borrowed… *hands Jackie a 1000-doller bill* This is for you for your honeymoon.
Jackie: Hey, thanks!
Michelle: Well, it's not exactly borrowed… more like stolen, out of Quatre's wallet… he won't miss it!
Jackie: uh, thanks…
Michelle: And finally, something blue… *hands her a blue tissue* Here, you're gonna need this.
Jackie: *starts to cry* You're right… *takes the tissue and dabs at her eyes* Thanks, guys! *gives Lauren and Michelle a hug*
*knock knock knock*
Lady: they're ready for you now, Miss.
Jackie: well then, here we go…

MEANWHILE, IN THE GUY'S ROOM…
Heero: Well, you ready?
Duo: I've been ready since the first time I saw her.
Quatre: How sweet. *somber smile*
Wufei: ugh… you all suck.
Heero: Shut up, Wufei!
Wufei: Bite me.
Duo: Hey, stop guys. No fighting today, I want this to be special.
Wufei: Yeah, it'll be special when you get some…
Trowa: *elbows Wufei*
Wufei: You all suck…
*knock knock knock*
Guy: We're ready now, Mr.Maxwell. We need you at the altar.
Duo: Alright…
(All the guys leave)
Wufei: Hey Duo…
Duo: Yeah?
Wufei: …Good luck, man.
Duo: Thanks.

SOON…
(Duo is standing at the altar, turned towards the back of the Chapel, waiting for everyone to come out. The music starts up, and out walks Sakura, throwing rose petals as she walks down the white satin runway. The guests make cute noises as she continues down. She is followed by Ascot, the ring-bearer. Everyone else is waiting in the back)
Heero: *places Lauren's arm through his* It's an honor to be chosen as Maid-of-Honor… uh…
Lauren: *small laugh* well you didn't do too bad yourself, best man…
Michelle: *takes Quatre's arm* I'm so nervous!
Quatre: *starts leading her down the isle* Don't be, weddings are a very spiritual and joyous thing. *reassuring smile*
Trowa: *takes Wufei's arm* *sigh* How lovely this is…
Wufei: *shifts uncomfortably* How did I get stuck with you for a walking partner?
Michelle: *whispering over her shoulder* Sorry, there was nobody else left!
Wufei: You all suck.
(The continue down the isle, the girls and guys with white flowers. Suddenly, the wedding march starts up and everyone stands. In walks Jackie, looking stunning in her long white wedding gown, and holding a bouquet of blood-red roses)
Duo: *looks at her and his heart swells* Now I *know* that this wasn't a mistake…
(She continues to walk down the isle, finally reaching Duo and taking his arm)
Priest: Ladies and Gentleman, we are gathered here today to witness these two young people join in Holy Matrimony. If there are any objections please speak now or forever hold your peace.
*Silence*
Priest: In that case-
*bang bang bang*
Trowa: *above the church behind a glass wall on the second floor* Jackie! Jackie!
Jackie: What the-?!
Trowa: C'mon, I got a bus waiting outside!
Jackie: I'm not running away with you, Trowa!
Trowa: oh… *frown*
Priest: *ahem* Duo, do you take Jackie as your lawfully wedded wife, to love, to hold and to cherish, in sickness or health, for richer or poorer, through good times and bad, as long as you both shall live?
Duo: *confident smile as he looks into her eyes* I do.
Priest: Jackie, do you take Duo as your lawfully wedded husband, to honor and obey, to love and cherish, in sickness or in health, for richer or poorer, through good times and bad, as long as you both shall live?
Jackie: *eyes tearing up* I do.
Priest: The rings please.
(Ascot presents the pillow with the rings and the Priest takes them)
Priest: Duo, place this ring on Jackie's finger and say "With this ring, I thee wed".
Duo: *slips gold band easily onto her slender finger* with this ring, I thee wed.
Priest: *hands the second ring to a teary-eyed Jackie* Jackie, place this ring on Duo's finger and say "With this ring, I thee wed".
Jackie: *tear falls down her cheek as she smiles and slips the ring onto his finger as well* With this ring, I thee wed.
Priest: I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.
Duo: *takes Jackie into his arms and whispers against her ear* Babe… *kisses her lightly before they turn to face the guests, both beaming*
Michelle: *places a broom in front of them* Alright, now you gotta jump over that!
Jackie and Duo: Why?!
Michelle: JUST DO IT! *returns to sunshine*
Jackie and Duo: Alright… *they hop over the broom and walk down the isle. Upon reaching outside…*
Everyone: Hooray! *throw up rice*
Wufei: *chucks rice right into Duo's face* You suck! Congratulations!
Duo: uh…thanks…
Heero: *gives each of them kisses on both cheeks* Mozletof!
Michelle: *pokes Heero* They're not Jewish!
Heero: oh…

LATER, WELL INTO THE RECEPTION…
(Everyone is laughing, dancing, and having a good time)
Jackie: Alright Michelle, we'll bring out the cake if you promise not to jump on it!
Michelle: *giggles* Okay!
Duo: *mumble mumble or pin me to the ground…*
Lauren: this is a lot nicer that Regina's cheap ol' wedding!
Michelle: *glares daggers at Quatre*
Quatre: GEEZ, I MAKE ONE MISTAKE AND SHE HOLDS IT AGAINST ME FOREVER!!! *throws up hands*
Michelle: Oh, you're so cute! ^_^
Quatre: Whatever…
Duo: *stands up and taps his champagne glass* Attention, everybody, please! Attention!
Everybody: *quiet down and look at Duo*
Duo: I would like to thank you all for coming today to be with us and celebrate this truly wonderful miracle. *smiles at Jackie* This is very special and I know that we will live long and happy lives together. *raises glass* To us.
Everyone: *raises their own glasses* To you. *each take a sip of champagne*
Heero: *stands and taps a spoon against his own glass to silence the murmurs* I have something to say as well. *pulls a piece of paper out of his pocket* I've known Duo and Jackie for a long time, and I have many good things to say about them. You could tell from the moment they laid eyes on each other that they were in love. Up until now they have been inseparable, and we all like it that way. I want to wish them a long and joyful eternity with each other. I would also like to say something to Duo imparticular. Duo, you've been a great friend, my best friend. But now you have a new best friend, and it's alright. I'm glad that she makes you so happy. *turns back to the rest of the room* You could see how in love they are whenever they are together, or even when they are apart, so this is what is best. *raises glass* To Duo and Jackie.
Everyone: *follows his motions*
Michelle: I'll drink to that! *downs the champagne and reaches for more*
Quatre: *grabs her arm* That's enough for you.
Michelle: *sigh* okay. *leans her head on his shoulder*
Lauren: This is so romantic. *sigh*
Michelle: oh I agree!
Quatre: *fingers the diamond ring in his pocket* Hey Michelle, does this give you any ideas?
Michelle: Uh… *trying to figure out what he means*
Quatre: About marriage?
Michelle: No.
Quatre: *stops tossing around the ring* Oh…
Jackie: Alright, I'm gonna through the bouquet now!
(She stands at one end of the room with all the ladies crowding around her)
Jackie: Ready?
Ladies: Yeah! Throw it!
Jackie: okay! *tosses the flowers backwards into the air, petals scattering everywhere*
Michelle: *bouquet hits her on the head and she picks it up* Cool!
Quatre: *sheepish smile* uh, I guess that means you and me gotta get married now…
Michelle: *blushes* hee hee, you're so cute! *gives him a hug and a kiss*
Quatre: *thinking* heh, I knew that would work to my advantage…
Duo: *whispers something to Jackie and she nods. He leads her outside and down a grassy hill to a quaint little pond with swans swimming around*
Jackie: Oh, how romantic…
Duo: *sits down on the grass and pulls her down onto his lap* I love you, Mrs. Maxwell…
Jackie: And I love you too, babe…
(They sit in silence, holding each other and looking at the stars)

LATER THAT NIGHT, AT THE AIRPORT…
(Obviously the reception is over and all the guests have gone home. Now Duo and Jackie are changed out of their formalwear and at the airport on their way to their honeymoon in Hawaii, and Michelle, Quatre, Lauren, Heero, Trowa, and Wufei, who have also changed clothes, are there wishing them off *well actually, Michelle dragged Wufei along reluctantly*)
Jackie: oh, we're gonna miss you guys! *gives them each a hug*
Michelle: We're gonna miss you too!
Lauren: Have fun!
Heero: *to Duo* Get some… *wink*
Quatre: Get a nice tan!…
Trowa: bring me back an island disease…
Wufei: Please forget to right! Ha ha!
Michelle: *pokes Wufei*
Wufei: ouch…
Duo: Hey, we'll write to you!
Jackie: Yeah, and we'll be back soon! Bye!
*They board the plane and everybody waves goodbye, then turns and leaves*
Jackie and Duo: *mumbling as they try to find their seats. Finally they do and sit*
Jackie: *content sigh* I'm so happy.
Duo: Me too.
Jackie: This honeymoon will be so romantic. *wink*
Duo: Woo-hoo! Sex, sex, and more sex!

~*THE END*~