Voodoo Wedding

(Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls)

The roar of the falls could be heard in the background, but they were not deafening. They couldn't be in order for everyone to enjoy this moment in time.

The Voodoo Man had worked this out for a long time with Morgana, making sure that this day would be great. It was a bit expensive, but of no concern since Hataya was an extremely rich man. Spending a hundred years in the World of the Living, amassing large sums of money and having a hand in many businesses did such a thing. 

So, with everything set, did Hataya, Morgana, and their close friends and family fly out to Africa for the special day. And what a day it was, with clear skies and a nice temperature, perfect for the outdoor wedding. 

The wedding itself had been planned and decorated to the tastes of the soon to be bride and groom, with the mystic weaved into the romantic setting. The colors were a mix of purple and black with splashes of green, and atop the wedding cake sat voodoo dolls of Morgana and Hataya, leaning against one another. Symbols had been put around the wedding sight, and while some looked disturbing none were evil, instead focusing on bringing good fortune and happiness to everyone, including the bride and groom themselves.

The ceremony began at noon, when people stopped idling around and began to sit. There was only a small number of people present, so it was more casual. The Vizards and their respective girlfriends/boyfriends, Reaver, Kat, Nemesis and Mystina were there, with the two brothers sitting next to each other and making a tension fill the air. That is, until a nudge from Kat and Mystina ended all tension, and they watched the ceremony start.

Hataya stood at the "altar", or where they were holding the ceremony, dressed in a fine black tux, with a bowtie that had a little skull on it. Tamotsu stood with him, being his best man and smiling happily, patting his brother on the shoulder. When Morgana entered into view as the music played, Hataya's breath was stolen. 

The dress was pure white, as such for a normal wedding dress, but a little more streamlined and not as large so that stray roots might not catch and damage her dress. A veil shrouded her face as she walked, any trailings that were on her dress being held by Nicolle, who served as her bridesmaid. The two walked up and Nicolle let go, carefully walking back a few feet so that Hataya and Morgana were the center of attention

The minister called everyone to attention, and everyone looked up as the minister began to recite the practiced words. However, Hataya and Morgana were only partially paying attention, instead stealing glances at one another. Their eyes were full of love and care, and their lips curled into smiles of joy and happiness. Their souls and hearts were connected so deeply, they both knew they were making the right choice.

So, when the time for vows came up, they smiled as they both knew what to say. Hataya took the lead, not needing any list or note cards, he had it memorized.

"Morgana, ya are da onlee one ta ever make me feel like dis. Ah didn't tink ah would eva do dis... ta get marreed, have a familee, basicallee have love. Ah was rater content, if not lonelee, wit ma life, until ya showed up. Everee day ya make me smile, everee day ya make me feel wonderful. Ah love ya, plain and simple, and ah will stay wit ya until da end of time." He smiled as he finished, and Morgana smiled back, feeling a few tears fighting to fall. However, now she took the baton, and began to speak her vows.

"Monsieur Hataya, I was at first rather skeptical of you when I met you. I didn't see who you were under your masks. But now that I have, I love the person you truly are. You have made me feel emotions that I didn't think I could possibly have, you have made me feel so loved. Our child is proof of that. That is why I will never leave you, not until the end, my darling, because I love you truly and deeply." She said, and Hataya beamed, beginning to look like he might cry a bit himself.

With their vows exchanged, the rings were called to be exchanged. Yuuta walked up, carrying them both.

Hataya took the one for Morgana and her hand, and gently slid it on. It was a silver band with a emerald, similar to the true eye color she had, not the Eye of the Gorgon. Something she only let Hataya see, something that meant so much to him. Everything Morgana did, ever smile and kind gesture just made his happy self feel even happier. He had realized that there was no one other than Morgana with him, and that was perfectly fine.

Morgana, on the other end, took the ring for Hataya and slid it onto his finger, having similar thoughts. She had thought that she would never have a relationship like this. She didn't believe it, that she wasn't like other people. But Hataya broke that notion, and just made her heart brighten. His grin and perverted attitude, as well as his serious and kind one, made her feel right at home and in love. 

With that, the minister finished his words, and instructed Hataya to lift the veil. He did so, and then the words came out that both had longed to hear.

"I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Hataya didn't hesitate, and leaned in for a gentle kiss on Morgana's lips, his hands cupping her cheeks. People clapped and cheered, while Hataya and Morgana floated in the clouds of happiness, being bound together by something neither of them ever thought possible.