Chapter 5 - weddings and surprises 

Chapter 5 - weddings and surprises 

The big day had come. Luke did not yet have all the answers, however, knowing a little of why Artanis chose his family, calmed him down a little.

He had been taken to the castle early in the morning, whise perhaps around 10 officials were around him. Fixing his dress, makeup, hair, etc. Luke was already anxious and tired of sitting still. His hands lightly squeezed the dress, and the lace could be felt on his skin, causing a slight itch. 

Until finally, Aretha arrived. She wore her hair fastened and in a bun and with a red dress of shoulders off and black lace in her slightly bulky. After all, all the main guests should use the color of the groom's house. 

Aretha held a wreath and a bouquet of tulips from the royal house and orchids from their family. Both white to match the dress and with small pearls to decorate.

 "Finally brought it. You look so beautiful." - She confirmed with teary eyes.

"Don't cry." - He laughed. 

When the wreath was placed on his head, finally he was ready.

Luke can release his hands and sigh relieved, it was time. 

The staff helped him get up and hold the bar of the white dress and he could look in the mirror. These people knew how to do a good job. His hair was neat with the wreath and the dress was perfect. His face looked more alive with the blush and the brighter lips due to the cream they passed. He didn't look sick at all. Even if I hadn't eaten anything this morning. Finally, the thin white gloves, almost transparent, were placed in his hands with the ring on top.

"Thank you all very much. You really did a great job." - He smiled in thanks and everyone responded that it had been an honor to help him.

When they left the room, the corridors were empty, so he could pass quietly. At the end, from the fourth corridor, was the exit and entrance to the garden whise his husband was waiting for him. Luke could see him before he could direct his eyes to you. 

Artanis was handsome, Luke had to admit. His cheeks flushed when he saw him. Even though he never did in front of his future husband. And today, he was even more. His rebellious blonde hair was slightly arranged with a crown of twigs adorning them, his white suit served him faithfully. His hands were togethis, with the ring with the symbol of the Order, the opposite of it, a moon and above half a circle 4 equivalent pins that would become 8 at the time the object was completed.

And then his eyes met. And his ironic smile was already on his lips. However, upon seeing his fiancé, his expression changed to a genuine surprise.

 Artanis knew that Luke was handsome, he had noticed clear when he stole two kisses from those rosy lips. However, today was different. Athanasia said his fiancé looked gorgeous in the dress and she really hadn't exaggerated. The future prince looked like an angel and this caused the prince to be speechless for a few moments. But in a few seconds, his expression recovered.

"Can I say that you look beautiful today?" - Artanis smiled kissing his hand, even if it was with a slight mischievous tone.

 Luke returned the compliment, even though he provoked it in the end: 

"I must say the same of my future husband." - Their green and blue eyes meeting. " But know that I noticed his bewilderment." 

"Know that I also noticed your cheeks flushed."

 Artanis smiled and reached out for Luke to take his. Seconds later, they both scolded each othis mentally. They had promised you that they would not admit each othis's beauty.

When the couple finally held hands. The music began to play and they went towards the altar. Luke shouldn't be surprised by the beautiful decor. The benches for the guests were lined up and decorated with the same flowers as their crown, only the colors that changed to red and white.

They went towards the flowering arch whise the priestess Luna was. In his red and gold robes, she smiled in order to make anothis wedding. The fire in front of him was already ready for the final act.

The couple stood opposite each othis. Luke held the bouquet tightly and looked into his fiancé's eyes. Now they didn't seem as cold as usual, it made him smile. Until I heard Luna's voice say: 

"We are gathised hise today before the God and the Goddess to realize this marriage. With the blessing of heaven before your marriage, I ask: Luke Willians will you unite your soul to that of which you are destined? "

And even though Luke might look like someone who would never remember the vows, he did:

"Yes, I, Luke Willians, will unite my soul with that which was meant for me. I will be your cup and your dagger, caring, protecting and guarding your soul, as long as this union lasts." 

"And will you, Artanis of Athea, unite your soul to that which is destined for you?" 

Artanis smiled kindly, perhaps the first time Luke had seen such a sweet smile on his face: 

"Yes, I, Artanis of Athea, will unite my soul with that which was destined for me. I will be your cup and yours or not, caring, protecting and guarding your soul, as long as this union lasts."

Then, togethis, they threw the bouquet and the crowns into the fire, so that the energies of the flowers and the powers of their houses, were eternalized. 

After the fire, Luna handed Artanis a dagger and he cut off the palm, handing the blade to the groom who did the same process. Thus, a silvery, ornate goblet in gold and red was placed in front of them. 

First, Luke dripped his blood into the cup and his husband did the same. Then the priestess tied a rope made of white cloth, with a pendant of the sun and anothis of the moon, and braided it in his arms, uniting them. 

And finishing the process, Luke took the cup to the husband's lips that soon after did the same with him. Within seconds, the Moreno could feel the power coming from the prince's blood, along with the taste of iron and magic.

Finally, Athanasia brought the rings and one could put it on the partner's finger. Finally, we complete the symbols of chaos and order. 

"May your union bring balance and harmony to your lives and those around you. This marriage is now consecrated and blessed." - The priestess brandished as everyone applauded. 

And of course, the kiss came. The same came with taste of blood, now dry. His lips touched and Luke felt the magic even more deeply, the chaos stirred within him and a desire to mess it up and organize it later. As if everything could be solved this way. And the contract had been sealed.

When they separated, he felt something salty in his mouth. It was tears that the prince also shared. Luke observed well, for perhaps it was a unique chance to see his husband in such a state.

However, second after, he felt something on his cheek, as if a cut had been made. 

And it wasn't just an impression. This was noted when Artanis' expression turned into Panic. 

"We are being attacked. Get ready." - The prince shouted.

And in an instant, the rope was untied from his arms, Artanis tried to grab his hand, but Luke was already being pulled down.

He looked down and saw white gloves holding him and grayish blue eyes staring at him.

And then a thin but soft voice came out of the mouth of the woman holding him: 

"Pleasure, new little prince. My name is Vivian. I'm Athea's ex high-mage. I hope you enjoyed my gift."

That's when Luke realized, thise were several almost invisible wires around the place. For sure, it was one of them who cut his cheek and he could feel a slight on his neck.

"Vivian" 

 The new prince heard two voices he knew very well. Artanis and Aretha looked at the woman with fiery eyes of anger. Now he can see how they looked like beasts about to attack. Wolves, just as his husband had described.

"No, no, no, no. Quiet thise. Or your lamb dies." - The woman laughed aesthetically as Luke felt the wire cut his neck slightly.

"Stopped. Do not make a single move." - Artanis cried out to the guards who were already with swords and sticks at hand.

"You too, Aretha." - Vivian said when she saw, the girl slightly wiggle her hands. " You don't want me to take anyone else from you, right? And this one will be final." 

"Let him go, Vivian." - His sister screamed desperately.

"What do you want? Your job back?" - Artanis screamed controlling the voice.

"I don't need that. I want total chaos and terror possible. That's what you wanted one day, isn't it?" - She laughed. 

"How about you cute? He looks just as much like his sister, but he's not as impetuous as she is." - Vivian said touching her lips to his ear. " These scars you carry and this skinless body. Will you have the courage to show him? " - Vivian looked at the prince and kept whispering. " What will become of you when he has no more magic to use?" 

How could she say that? Luke was tired of everyone getting him down.

 Without realizing it, his alliance emitted a bang that caused Vivian to fall. Within seconds, all the swords were pointed at his neck, including Samira and Cole's.

 Vivian just laughed and began to turn to dust, she was a Maga after all. But not before looking at the two guards and laughing: 

"What are you gonna do with your past? Will your failure come back to haunt you? What about you, little girl? Do you really deserve to be happy? Don't you think soldiers have to care about duty beyond love?"

 And before she disappeared, only when her eyes were present, she finally said: 

"What I wanted has already happened. My crows are already scattered throughout the kingdom. Could they have found them all in time?"

And saying that, she disappeared and so the power that kept Luke levitating, too. His vision began to darken and he was taken by strong arms that he already knew so well.

"Luke." - He heard Artanis and Aretha calling, but could not answer. Everything was already gone.