*Bluephisto stood at the front of the hall with the rest of the wedding party, watching the beautiful bride make her way down the aisle. Although Bona's eyes were focused only on Larry, seeing her on Macphisto's arm turned Bluey's stomach a little. He looked at Bona, smiling. What a nice looking couple, Bluephisto thought, and then pushed that thought away. It was Bona's wedding after all. Bluephisto looked up again, Macphisto was staring at her as he approached the altar, she could almost read his thoughts as he glanced at the pastor and then back at her. Despite herself she smiled a little, Macphisto brightened, and gave Bona to a beaming Larry. Instead of taking his place on the groom's side, Macphisto walked over to Bluephisto and stood behind her. Bona looked at this and raised an eyebrow as any bride would at a transgressor to "the plan" but she was soon caught up in Larry again, and completely happy. The Pastor began the ceremony...
Pastor: Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join Bona Phisto and Larry Joseph Mullen in holy matrimony ...*Bluephisto's attention was arrested from the ceremony by Macphisto taking her left hand behind her back. Bluephisto's eyes widened but she didn't move. He ran his fingers up and down her skin, and Bluephisto had trouble focusing on the ceremony itself, but whether it was from his touch, her lingering pain, or the drugs, she didn't know. The Fly smiled at her from his place amongst the guests, standing out from the formal crowd in his usual leather jacket and shades. Bluephisto smiled back. Macphisto and The Fly were the only two people in the room not utterly transfixed on the happy couple at the front of the hall.*
Pastor: If there is any here who should object to this marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace...*Bluephisto could feel signifigant attention being focused in her and Macphisto's direction, but she pretended not to notice and Macphisto smiled regally, still holding Bluey's hand. The ceremony continued after a palpable sigh of relief. Macphisto stepped closer to Bluephisto, she could feel the fabric of his suit on her bare back. The Pastor began to give a sermon on love, and Macphisto leaned forward, whispering in Bluephisto's ear through her rich black hair.*
Macphisto: Marry me...*He saw her eyes widen and her eyebrows rise a little and he continued, now caressing the back of her shoulder with his hand, out of view of the crowd* It's over between Bona and I, I gave her away to Larry and I meant it. I love you, only you, I want to spend as long as I can with you...*She could hear the longing in his voice* I'll learn to take care of you, I'll give you anything you need. But please, darling, my dearest, don't leave me any sooner than you must. I don't know what I will do without you, I can't concieve of it...
Pastor: Larry Joseph Mullen, do you take this woman to be your wife? To love her and cherish her until you are parted by death?
Macphisto: *Still whispering in Bluephisto's ear* Nothing in the world means anything to me without you. Please ...*He slipped the ring on her finger behind her back once more* marry me.
Larry: *To Bona* I do.
Pastor: Bona Phisto, do you take this man to be your husband? To love him and cherish him until you are parted by death?
*Bluephisto opened her mouth and turned her head a little to whisper her answer when a figure in the doorway caught her eye. She blinked...it couldn't be, it was impossible.*
Bona: I do.
Pastor: Then by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife...You may kiss the bride.
*Bona and Larry turned to each other blissfully and kissed, and as the crowd cheered, Macphisto swept Bluephisto's black hair away and kissed her neck just below her ear gently, sighing. Bluephisto remained frozen, however, as Screwtape smiled at her from the doorway behind the crowd, and vanished. Bona and Larry walked happily back down the aisle and Macphisto took Bluephisto's arm, following the newly married couple. She had gone cold, and white and kept staring at the doorway as though she had seen a ghost. He worried that his impulsive proposal may have shocked her, and he turned her gently aside into a corner when they were past the doors and everyone else in the party congratulated the elated bride and groom.*
Macphisto: Bluey, you've gone white as a sheet! Come, sit down dear...*He pulled her down to a couch and sat next to her, leaning close to her in deep concern*
Bluephisto: Did you...did you see that?
Macphisto: See what darling?
Bluephisto: I thought I saw...*She shook her head, trying to clear it.* someone.
Macphisto: Who darling?
Bluephisto: But it can't... I'm just seeing things. It must be the painkillers.*She hid her face in her hands again, and when she removed them The Fly was walking up to the couch smiling.*
The Fly: Hey!!!! Baby! You did great!
Bluephisto: *She laughed* I wasn't the one getting married Fly, I just stood there.
Macphisto: Excuse me darling. *He kissed her on the forehead quickly, which irritated The Fly, and stood* I am going to wish the new couple well, would you care for anything?
The Fly: Yeah, I'm dying for a scotch Mac, thanks. *Macphisto sighs.*
Macphisto: Bluephisto, dearest, is there anything you would like?
Bluephisto: Another tylenol if you can find it.
Macphisto: Your head again?
Bluephisto: Just a little, I'll be fine.
Macphisto: I'll return shortly. *He glares at the Fly and walks to Bona and Larry congratulating them. Bluephisto can see Bona playfully chastising Macphisto for standing by Bluey instead of with the other groomsmen where he belonged. He smiled back at Bluephisto and said something to Bona which makes her raise her eyebrows, and he walks out of the room. The Fly removes his glasses and stares up at Bluephisto, smiling*
Bluephisto: What?
The Fly: You look amazing, just like...Wow. Bona's a brave woman putting you up there! I couldn't take my eyes off of you baby...I'm amazed I can drive with you in the car! *He moves closer to her, wrapping a leather clad arm around her* How are you feeling gorgeous?
Bluephisto: Tired...I'm starting to see things.
The Fly: *Mischeviously* I could use a nap...wanna come?
Bluephisto: But Bona needs me to...
The Fly: Too bad. She owes you big time for even showing. You did your job, you walked down the carpet and stood there for half an hour looking beautiful. By the way, was Mac buggin you?
Bluephisto: Oh, the usual. I mean it's Mackie, what can you expect?
The Fly: Uh huh... I'll go straighten his shiny ass out if you want. *Bluephisto laughs* I'm not above that!
Bluephisto: Maybe after a nap... I can get people to place bets...I could make a lot of money from you two.
The Fly: Now that's just cold. Come on, let's go congratulate those two and get some rest.
*Bluey and the Fly move through the reception line, Bluey hugs Bona and Larry warmly and The Fly shakes both of their hands. Finished, they head upstairs to an empty guest room.*
Bluephisto: Wait, Mackie's bringing me some tylenol...we should go back and wait for him.
The Fly: *Pulling back the sheets* It's his house, he'll find you. *Bluey kicks off her shoes, and searches through a closet for something to wear besides her gown, which would wrinkle terribly. She selects a long dress shirt and puts it on over her dress, sliding her dress off underneath. The Fly is highly interested, but she's tired so he turns away, shutting heavy velvet drapes over the windows, immersing the room in a dark twilight. Bluephisto climbs into bed, her long bare legs sliding between the sheets.*
The Fly: Okay....so do you need anything? A drink? Dancing bears? Me? *He laughs nervously* Nevermind, I'm just silly...
Bluephisto: Well, if you don;t mind, I still don't like sleeping alone. You can crawl in and take a nap too if you want. *The Fly had his shoes and shirt off before she finished her sentance and climbed into the four poster bed beside her, happily*
The Fly: No I don't mind at all! In fact, I volunteer to be your designated safety blanket...I have experience you know.
Bluephisto: Thanks Fly *She remembers the chilling illusion in the doorway* it's childish but I just feel better when I'm not alone...sorry. *She was already asleep. The Fly pulled the blankets up almost over his head and fell asleep beside her.*
*Macphisto had been searching for Bluephisto for almost five minutes, tylenol in hand when Bona mentioned that she was going to take a nap. She had looked tired, poor girl. Macphisto searched the guest rooms, opening and closing doors onto abandoned quarters when he opened a door onto a dim room, almost pitch black in fact.*
Macphisto: Bluey? Dear? *He looked down and could make out only her white face in the dark bed. She was already asleep. He made his way to the large bed in the dark room, careful not to trip over anything and wake her, and he sat on the edge of the bed, looking down at her...she was so calm. He brushed a stand of black hair from her forehead.*
Macphisto: *Whispering* Poor darling... I missed you very much. *She had been so frightened when they walked out of the wedding. He remembered the nightmares she used to have, she hated sleeping alone. He quietly took off his jacket and boots and set them on the floor beside the bed.*
Macphisto: *Whispering, and sitting closer to her on the huge bed* My poor tired Bluey...you shouldn't have to sleep alone. *Against his better judgement, he slipped under the covers...just for a moment, he promised himself. Macphisto, however, was soon asleep beside her. The three of them slept for hours, in their sleep, both men curled up to the woman they love, oblivious to each other's presence, dreaming only of her. None of them noticed a shadow cast by someone standing in the opened door falling over the bed for a moment and then leaving again quietly.*
[This message has been edited by blueeyes (edited 12-02-2001).]
