Ceremony of Moon

After battle Matai Shang was given draught of living death and held in very high security cell.

Now with Urassan under Hypos rule things went back to normal and now was next issue his marriage with Dejah.

Hadrian was slightly nervous it was decided by Dejah they will do a three way marriage,since she didn't want Nuala to be left out.

Now Hadrian watched the wedding party file into the Palace of Light and next to him was Nuala was beautiful wearing ceremonial golden wedding dress worn by elven royalty,he spotted the piece of Crown of Bethmora on her waist.She held his hand calming him down.

Bethmora royalty filed in through one entrance in resplendent Golden armor.From the opposite side, the Hypos marched in, a sea of blue. The two groups crossed to staircases on either side, climbing to a common balcony beneath the shimmering dome.

The wedding would take place on the central dais, where Hadrian now stood with his five groomsmen and a single bodyguard. On the other side of the dais, Dejah Thoris approached her father, Tardos Mors. He handed her one end of a ceremonial chain.

Princess Dejah Thoris was looking beautiful in her full wedding regalia. A gown of serpentine gold wound around her tall body, accentuating her curves and leaving her shoulders, stomach, and legs bare. She looked stunning, radiant, and imperious, her ritual tattoos proudly displayed. The rightful queen of Barsoom.

Then they turned and began to walk toward the center of the dais.

Hadrian stepped toward her with a smile. Dejah's face also was glowing

The groomsmen moved in on Hadrian's side, and Dejah's maidens joined her.

Hadrian fell in besides his two brides to-be,with Nuala on his left and Dejah on his right.The priestess took up her officiating position before them. High above, a mirror mounted at the top of the dome flipped over. A beam of moonlight stabbed down to a receptor on the dais—and the dais began to levitate, rising slowly up into the air. When it reached the level of the balcony, the ceremony would begin.

"LIKE OUR ANCESTORS before us, we gather under the mingled light of Barsoom's first lovers…Cluros and Thuria…" For Dejah Thoris was happy. She stood ramrod-straight on the elevated dais, listening as the priestess sealed her marriage vows ". . . as the moons are joined in celestial union, so do we unite Hadrian Peverell,Nuala Bethmora and Dejah Thoris. So do we unite Bethmora …and Hypos."

Hadrian eyes flickered to both his lovers,who did the same.They were ignoring of the hundreds of eyes fixed on them from the balconies. More spectators watched from the floor below, along with half of Hypos royal guard. The priestess poured clear liquid into a crystal goblet. "In the Time of Oceans, the celestial lovers rose from the sea each night to consummate their love in the sky." She handed the goblet to Hadrian. "Drink now of this holy water, and be wed."

Hadrian drew himself up to full height, held out the goblet in a toast to the congregation. "So may it be again." He turned to Dejah, his eyes seeming to take possession of her. "I am yours forever." he took a long, full drink, then offered the goblet to Dejah. She stared at it for a moment, then took it in both hands. "And I am yours. Forever." She lifted the goblet to her lips as she drank a little than Hadrian gave the rest to Nuala,who did the same sealing their union. "By the ancient rite of moon and water,"

The priestess continued, "you are bound together. Husband and wife." They kissed like long-lost lovers, like worlds reunited after centuries apart. The palace erupted in a thunderous cheer.