Til Death Do Us Part..

[writeswrongs]

Who: Richard Castle, Kate Beckett and YOU (seriously if you have CR with either of them, or hell even if you don't, you're welcome to come)
What: WEDDING. :D
When: Evening, Day 539 (before the battle)
Where: Gefion Park
Rating: Sappiness






On the night before the Travelers set out to battle Thiazi's forces, a portion of Gefion Park is set aside under a tent. Thanks to some of the people gifted with ice magic, the tent is decked out with glittering ice decorations to fit the winter theme of the wedding. Castle is quite proud of the planning that he was able to do and the resources that he was able to cobble together from Utgard. Tea lights glow in Mason jars filled with fake snow. They line the aisle that Kate walks down, smiling as she meets Castle at the end of it. The presider of the wedding says a few words and then both Kate and Castle say their vows. Rings are placed on each others' fingers. They're pronounced husband and wife and after a long kiss they walk back down the aisle together.


The chairs from the ceremony are cleared away and replaced with long decorated tables. Lights glint in the trees and from the bulbs strung across the ceiling of the tent. Everyone is invited to stay for light refreshments and dancing.


Refreshments include cake and a hot chocolate bar, complete with different flavorings and toppings. There are also drinks of a more adult variety thanks to Hawkeye who was able to either make or secure some booze. They're technically supposed to be for those over 21, but Castle doesn't plan on busting anyone who might sneak a bit.


The couple have their first dance between the tables of the reception. They're both dressed casually to reflect what's available in Asgard. Kate wears a white lace shirt and a pair of white dress pants. Castle wears a suit without a tie and a flower in his lapel. Overall, the look is still elegant.

They both hope that the wedding will serve as a relaxing event before the battle.

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closed to kate;

[writeswrongs]

Castle holds Kate tightly to him as they dance, feeling the warm glow of their friends around them and the lights hanging above. This is undoubtedly the best day that he's had in Asgard. And while he's worried about what may happen to them tomorrow, tonight Kate is his wife and he's going to enjoy being with her, both here at the party and when they're alone in the apartment later that night.

His nose brushes hers and he gives her a light kiss as he twirls her around.

"So? Think I have a future as a wedding planner?"

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[extraordinarie]

It's like she's falling, or floating, or flying somewhere off into the cloudless sky. Her feet feel light and Castle is warm under her hands, and that's all she can really focus on at this point. They're married, and tomorrow she's to leave with the rest of the city to fight Thiazi, but tonight? Tonight they're dancing.

Castle twirls her and she follows, lighter on her feet than she thought possible, laughing through the kiss he gives her. She's happy, and she can be happy. At least for now. Like now, where she can't remember the last time her face hurt this much from smiling.

"Do you think you'd care this much if it wasn't yours?"

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[writeswrongs]

Castle shrugs a bit, conceding her point. "True. But it was fun regardless. Besides, the writing world needs me."

He holds Kate close to him, wishing that he could never let her go. Obviously he doesn't want her to go into any kind of battle though he knows he can't stop her - and wouldn't stop her anyway. This is who she is and he married her for it. But he's accompanying her on this trip because he wants to keep an eye out for her. He wants her home safe.

"I don't think I've ever seen you this happy, Kate."

[extraordinarie]

"What are you going to do with all your newfound experience? Make it the plot of your next book? When an up and coming wedding planner is found dead-" She can barely hold back the grin as she talks, keeping in step with him easily.

While they might have a war to fight in the morning, a mythical city to save, Kate is finding that this very moment - just being here, dancing - is enough of a reason to go. To fight.

She flushes a little when he says that, laughing and tucking her face into his shoulder. "Not true."

[writeswrongs]

"That's not even a bad idea... you know, Heat and Rook are going to need a walk down the aisle soon too. Although I wouldn't want to branch too far into anything that could be considered chick lit, you know?"

And Castle is going too. Maybe just to protect Kate, but maybe to fight a little himself. Either way, they'll see this through together.

He grins a little when she puts her head on his shoulder. "Oh? Is there another time you've been this happy?"

[extraordinarie]

"Watch out for that line between fiction and biography, Rick. I don't need everyone reading about our wedding."

He is going, and Kate has her own feelings as far as that's concerned, but she hasn't let that damper the wedding itself. They might disagree on that aspect, but really, she'd much rather have him close enough to keep an eye on than anything.

But she's laughing, and all she can smell is Castle, and thinking about any other moment other than this one is proving to be difficult. "I'm sure there has to be some other moment."

[writeswrongs]

"I think if I included the fact that some of the decorations were made by people with ice magic, the book might be placed in the sci-fi section."

They'll have each other. If God forbid anything happens, Castle doesn't want to hear a report about it. He wants to be there. He's ready to stand beside her as her husband.

"I certainly haven't seen it, other than maybe the morning after we made love for the first time."

[extraordinarie]

"Or fantasy. Technically having magic doesn't make it sci-fi- it usually has to do with technology."

Sci-fi history showing through? Maybe. But that doesn't matter here. Nor does, in this moment, what's going to happen tomorrow matter much. She's happy and she's got Rick, now her husband, and while all of this is a little hard to take in.

It's also not.

The next comment has her laughing, her eyes back to him.

"You mean when we weren't hiding from Martha?"

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[writeswrongs]

Castle is on cloud nine as he makes his rounds at the party. He's had a few of the alcoholic hot chocolates and while the booze might be kind of rough, the chocolate hides it well. His mood is euphoric as he talks to everyone, smiling and giving hugs and slapping backs.

"Thank you so much for coming."

[fire_punk]

Kevin smiles just about the whole evening. This wedding is completely different than his dad and Yvette's. He's pretty sure this is what his dad's second wedding should have been like. His grin widens as Castle comes closer.

"I, umm... Congrats, I guess." That's what you're supposed to say at someone's wedding, right? And he really is happy for them. They feel real together.

[writeswrongs]

"Thanks man!" Castle is so happy that he pulls Kevin into a half hug. He knows that the kid has that teenage apathy thing going on most of the time and probably isn't thrilled to be hugged, but oh well. It's his wedding, so he's going to hug everyone. "Glad you stopped in."

[fire_punk]

Kevin squawks slightly at the sudden hug. He's not used to them except from Maglor. But he doesn't actually object.

"It's a lot cooler than the last wedding I was at."

[writeswrongs]

Castle's not so much used to teenage boys as he is to teenage girls, but he knows the kid will get over it. At least Kevin doesn't protest.

"Really? And considering we did this on an Asgard budget, that's saying something."

[fire_punk]

"Yeah." His smile relaxes a little. "Yours isn't all fake."

[writeswrongs]

"Ah, a fake wedding. Who were the fake bride and groom?"

He wonders why anyone would go through that motions without meaning it, then remembers that he married Meredith because she was pregnant with Alexis.

[fire_punk]

"My stepmom and my dad."

He makes a face. He still doesn't know why they got married. Well, he can guess why his dad married her. He just can't figure out why she married him.

[dyingisnotdead]

"You're welcome." Loras grins, offering his hand by means for a shake. "I'm glad to see you were able to go through with your marriage, as well." As his own passed just a week or two ago. "I wish you both the best."

[writeswrongs]

Castle takes his hand and pats him on the shoulder with his free hand. He's so happy to see everyone who's turned out this evening.

"Thank you. And I hope you've been enjoying married life for the past few weeks."


[OOC: I didn't get a chance to tag into the Loras's wedding so are you ok with handwaiving that Castle was there?]

[dyingisnotdead]

"Definitely." Loras grins widely, tilting his head. "I suppose it isn't much different, from our normal lives, but knowing that we could do something we weren't allowed to do--will never be able to do, anywhere else...it does seem to give a warmer light to it." He tilts his head, "If that makes sense." He gives a slight nod of his head towards Kate. "You'll be able to marry her in your own world, right?"

[ooc: of course!]

[writeswrongs]

"Yes. And I imagine we'll have another ceremony when or if we're able to get back so that our families can be present. We just didn't want to wait any longer." Castle knows that Loras's situation is entirely different and he feels for him. It makes him wonder what will happen when they're all done here. Will they be able to go back to their own worlds? Might they be able to go to other worlds as well?

[dyingisnotdead]

"Understandable. There isn't a need to wait, I think. And...I know you consider yourselves lucky." For being able to do such things back home. He smiles, sipping on his hot chocolate, letting it warm him. "It seems a good time, as well. A lull in the war--it is what people do in my world, as well, during the breaks between the war. Marry, try to grab at the happiness they can."

[writeswrongs]

A small lull since they are going out to fight tomorrow, but Castle doesn't really want to bring that up at the party. Tonight is about happiness and celebration.

"So how's married life treating you?"

[stilledsurgeon]

"Of course I came," Hawkeye grins wickedly, adjusting the bow tie of his really rather shabby (but clean!) tux, "I had to keep an eye on my booze."

Okay, really, he's rather happy to be here. Happy moments like weddings happen so rarely in a warzone, and it's best to enjoy it while it lasts before the killing and dying starts up again.

[writeswrongs]

Hey, it's a tux. That's almost more than one can ask for in Asgard during wartime.

"Of course. You're the provider after all. By the way, alcoholic hot chocolate is a brilliant idea."

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[extraordinarie]

Kate is still a little amazed at how well everything came together. With how much time and effort she's been putting into preparing for the trip to go take down Thiazi, she hasn't really been around for most of the wedding preparations. She's talked with Castle often about ideas, how they want this and that to happen, but most of the legwork had been done by Castle himself.

This is the first time she's seen it all pulled together like this, which is partially why she's wandering around a little wide-eyed, almost like she can't believe this is happening. Being married to Castle? That's not hard to wrap her head around. Having a wedding? The night before they leave for battle? That's the hard part.

If she ends up bumping into anyone, she'll just end up grinning, laughing a little as she sets her hands on their shoulders, apologizing before she recognizes who they are and then the apologies will shift. "I'm so glad you made it."