USS Pendragon
10507.09

'Till death do us part

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
"If my survival caused another to perish, then death would be sweeter and more beloved."

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
-Kahlil Gibran, "The Voice of the Poet"

Host CO_Rofax says:
VIDEO: Replay of last weeks' rescue of Thisah and returning to Ravenscar.

Host CO_Rofax says:
VIDEO: Various wedding-like stuff going on, folks getting ready.

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: Various guests begin making their way into the Temple and take their seats.

Host CO_Rofax says:
<<<<<<<<<< Begin: 'till death do us part.... >>>>>>>>>>

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::looks around at the various guests::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::shifts uncomfortably in his seat, waiting for things to begin. Mind wanders::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: The Captain stands at the front of the Temple looking over all who has shown up.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: in his quarters, nervously adjusting and re-adjusting his dress uniform ::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::with the bride::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::wonders if there will be doughnuts at the reception::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
Self: Well... here goes.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: walks out of quarters and to the turbolift ::  TL: Deck Five.

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::reaches forward to brush back a stray hair from Jordan's face::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::smiles at Mikal:: Mikal:  I'm so nervous

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: makes his way to Transporter Room three, and has himself beamed to just outside the Temple ::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::smiles tenderly at Jordan::  OPS:  You look beautiful.

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: The organist begins playing the first arrangement.  Everyone thinks it is lovely, but Mikal can hear it is slightly out of key.

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::winces::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::sighs as he looks around the crowd again, thinks: 'I seriously doubt any trouble makers will be around...', does another look and sighs::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: hears the music, and realizes he better get inside ::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
Self: Relax... No one is going to cause problems.

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: The CTO's pants zipper is not staying up.  Looks like we have our troublemaker.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::looks semi horrified at the CTO::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
Mikal:  Ready?

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::wonders what otherworldly presence is causing problems, discreetly pulls his zipper up::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: makes his way to the altar ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::adjusts the skirt of her dress::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
OPS:  Not quite.  ::leans forward and kisses her lightly on the lips::  I've always wanted to do that.  ::grins and offers his arm::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: The last of the guests settle in as Thraxis takes his place.  The only thing left to do is wait for Pettigrove to show.... that is if  she shows.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::grins back:: Mikal:  Now how did I know that.

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: A few young guests see the CTO's not-so-discreet move and giggle.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
:;stifles a laugh::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::takes Mikal's arm and her bouquet::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
Self: Interesting start..

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::takes a deep breath::  OPS:  Let's go.  ::begins walking slowly toward the temple door, listening for their cue to enter::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::steps with Mikal in time::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::hopes the guests will remember the groom and bride, and not himself::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: The organist begins playing a stirring rendition of a wedding march composed by none other than Mikal Luchena.... a little gift to the happy couple.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: whispers :: CTO: Lieutenant... please tell me I am doing the right thing...

Host CO_Rofax says:
::raises his arms signaling the guests to stand::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
OPS:  Here we go.  ::leans forward and opens the temple doors::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::whispers back:: XO: Sir, don't look to me, but to yourself. Your heart will tell you.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::smiling broadly as she walks with Mikal::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::smiles when he sees the bride::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::stands::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::walks slowly down the isle, keeping his eyes fixed forward::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::sees Thraxis and her smile broadens even more::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: looks at Newind in surprise, and smiles... whispers :: CTO: I've lived fifty times longer than you have. How can you be so much wiser than I?

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::whispers over to the XO again while watching the bride:: XO: I'm not, sir. I just picked that up from someone else.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: catches sight of Jordan... time stops, as he gazes at the astounding vision of beauty at the other end of the aisle ::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::bites back a surprising feeling of sorrow as he leads Jordan to the alter::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::smiles warmly::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: remembers to breathe, and time begins to flow once again ::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::finds himself looking on with bemused detachment::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::senses Mikal's sorrow:: Mikal:  What?

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
~~~OPS:  Joy to you, my sister.~~~  ::stops by Thraxis::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: Jordan and Mikal reach the front of the very, very, very long Temple.

Host CO_Rofax says:
Greetings and Welcome be unto thee, who have gathered in this place to bear witness to the sacred joining of both Albaron Thraxis and Jordan Pettigrove in matrimony.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::reaches the altar and turns to Thraxis:: ~~~ Mikal:  Thank you, my brother.  ~~~

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: sees Jordan's smile, and a broad smile splits his own face ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
This is a solemn occasion, and I ask that each of you in turn remain seated throughout the ceremony silently in reverence.

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::looks at the Captain::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::motions for all to sit::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::sits::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Let any who feel this union should not take place, Step forth now and let your words be spoken for all those gathered herein to witness, or forever hold your peace.

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::recalls Jordan's other "wedding" to Shiar::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::smiles to the sound of nothingness::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Who here represents Albaron, and wishes to speak for him that he may be offered unto this union?

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: glances sidelong at Newind ::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::looks to the Captain:: CO: It is I.

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::experiences a deep grief for Kerina and all that was, yet wasn't::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CTO: Does he enter this union of free will?

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
CO: Aye, he does. ::smiles at Albaron::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: nods slightly ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::nods and smiles::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Who here represents Jordan, and wishes to speak for her that she may be offered unto this union?

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::steps forward::  CO:  I do.

Host CO_Rofax says:
Mikal: Does she enter this union of free will?

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::turns and smiles at Jordan::  CO:  She does.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::nods and smiles::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::steps back::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Albaron and Jordan, I charge you both that if there resides any doubt within your hearts to speak of it now, for only in truth may the bond of matrimony gain the blessings of the Gods upon your lives.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: My heart knows no doubt.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  I have no doubt.  My heart belongs to Albaron.

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::smiles at the XO's words, 'He did look into himself'::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Albaron and Jordan, I ask that you kneel and humble yourself before the Gods...so that they may see the intent in your hearts for this union.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: kneels ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::kneels::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::smiles reverently as he rests his hands upon the heads of both Jordan and Thraxis, before lifting his voice to the heavens in prayer::

Host CO_Rofax says:
We beseech thee gods that in your wisdom. Hear thee the truth in the hearts of these two, Albaron and Jordan. That their words hold true. Thy blessings granted upon this union of love.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::lifts his hands and offers one to each of them, helping them stand::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::stands::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: stands ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::turns to Thraxis and smiles::  Do you Albaron Thraxis, take this woman to be your wife....To love and cherish, through times both perilous and fair, in both health and in sickness, throughout the ages to come willingly of your own volition?

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: smiles :: Absolutely, I do.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::turns to Jordan and smiles::  Do you Jordan Pettigrove, take this man to be your husband....To love and cherish, through times both perilous and fair, in both health and in sickness, throughout the ages to come willingly of your own volition?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  I do.  ::smiles::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::unknowingly radiates an large amount of joy; smiles::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Would he who bears the ring, that shall be given from groom to bride please present it to the groom at this time?  ::looks to Newind::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::nods and steps forward with the ring; holds it out to Albaron::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: turns to Newind ::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::attention is drawn to Newind::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: takes ring ::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::looks at Newind intently::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Would he who bears the ring, that shall be given from bride to groom please present it to the bride at this time?  ::looks to Mikal::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::hopes he didn't leave the iron on back in his quarters::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: turns back to Jordan ::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::steps back::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::steps forward and offers the ring to Jordan::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::takes the ring::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::steps back::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::smiles solemnly as he places a hand on each of the rings closing the hands of both bride and groom around the ring that they shall give::  We beseech the Gods to bless these rings which shall be exchanged. That those who giveth and receive may never falter in their love.

Host CO_Rofax says:
Albaron, please place the ring upon she that will be your wife's finger as you repeat these vows.

Host CO_Rofax says:
With this ring, I take you as my wife...giving unto you all that I am, flesh and blood, spirit and soul...that we may be as one in the eyes of the Gods.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: deep breath,,, and he places the ring on Jordan's finger ::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
With this ring, I take you as my wife, giving unto you all that I am, flesh and blood, spirit and soul, that we may be one in the eyes of the Gods.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::smiles and turns::  Jordan, please place the ring upon he that will be your husband's finger as you repeat these vows.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: smiles... thinks 'I actually got through that without stuttering' ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
With this ring, I take you as my husband...giving unto you all that I am, flesh and blood, spirit and soul...that we may be as one in the eyes of the Gods.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::puts the ring on his finger

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
With this ring I take you as my husband ... giving unto you all that I am, flesh and blood, spirit and soul ... that we may be as one in the eyes of the Gods

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: Rofax removes a long delicate chain of interlocking gold and silver links from the alter.  He smiles as he reverently kisses the chain, before draping it across the joined hands of Albaron and Jordan which have been extended forth to him.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: feels a tear run down his cheek ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::wipes the tear away::

Host CO_Rofax says:
I beseech the Gods, That you guide my hands in the binding of these two souls Albaron and Jordan who have come forth in love wishing to leave their old lives. To become one with each other in marriage.

Host CO_Rofax says:
As I bind you man to woman....  ::gently folds the chain once over the joined hands::  You leave behind the life that was.

Host CO_Rofax says:
As I bind you husband to wife...  ::folds the chain once more over the joined hands in completion::  You are reborn unto a new life as one, Body and Soul, Heart and Mind in the presence of the Gods and those assembled.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::smiles widely as he raises his arms outwards as though enveloping all in his embrace::  Let all rejoice, and spread the joyous news.....that Albaron Thraxis and Jordan Pettigrove... are now one before the eyes of the Gods and the realm in holy matrimony!

You may now kiss the Bride, she who is now your wife.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: takes Jordan in his arms, looks deep into her eyes for a long, long moment, then kisses her... for an even longer moment ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::kisses her new husband::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::surreptitiously wipes away a tear::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ALL: Ladies and gentlemen.  Friends all....  Mr. and Mrs. Albaron Thraxis....  ::applauds::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::applauds::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::applauds::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::applauds; smiles::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::crying tears of joy::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: reluctantly releases his lip lock on Jordan, and turns to face the assembled company ::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: has one arm firmly around Jordan's slim waist ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::ducks out the rear of the Temple.... has serious doughnut Jones going on::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::follows the CO::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::Kisses her husband again::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::wonders if the will ever stop kidding, smiles::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
<Kidding=kissing>

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
CO:  Captain.  If I may...  ::hurries to catch up::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: whispers :: Jordan: I love you, Mrs. Thraxis. I will never stop reminding you of that.

Host CO_Rofax says:
Mikal: Yes Mikal?  ::slows and stops to greet him::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
CO:  That was... quite lovely.  ::is genuinely moved::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::whispers back:: XO:  And I love you, Mr. Thraxis. I will never stop reminding you of that.   Now let's party.

Host CO_Rofax says:
Mikal: I hear your words, but your heart betrays you my old friend.

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::moves towards the XO; whisper:: XO: Sir, I'm glad you asked yourself sir. Now if you'll excuse me. ::smiles and moves off away from the crowd::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::looks at the CO intently::  CO:  You've become stronger somehow, through all this.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: grins :: Jordan: Roger that, Commander!

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::Laughs ... is blissfully happy::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: The reception in the gardens begins.  The crowd quickly moves over.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: begins making his way out of the Temple next to his new wife ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Mikal: Go to her, tell her how you feel.  It is never too late.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::walks alongside her new husband::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::smiles:: CO:  But its only the dream of having, sweeter for never having seen the light of day.

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::stands away from the crowd and watches, while still smiling::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::chuckles lightly::  Mikal: Yes, I love her as well.... but I am referring to another.....  ::places a hand on his shoulder and turns him the other direction::  Kerina....

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
CO:  I did.  She turned me away... sent me here.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::arrives in the gardens alongside her husband ... sees her friends there::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: squeezes Jordan closer to him, while accepting the congratulations of his shipmates ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Mikal: First time I ever saw you give up a fight...  ::smiles and embraces Mikal in a firm hug::  ... you know where home is should you ever need to return old friend.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::kisses her new husband again ... can't wait till they're alone together::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
CO:  Thank you Sir

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: kisses Jordan :: Jordan: Sweetheart... in eight lifetimes, I cannot recall a happier moment. I love you.

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::whistles loudly for the new couple::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Mikal: Pindari.... we are beyond formalities, Mikal.  Let's celebrate Thraxis and Jordan's day.

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
CO:  Agreed.  ::heads toward the crowd::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: As the crowd gathers in the garden, the reflecting pool shimmers and ripples several times.

Host CO_Rofax says:
<<<<<<<<<< End Mission >>>>>>>>>>