Posted by Hayato/Drake/Rain on Jun 18, 2020 19:24:00 GMT -5
The Surprise
Two mentally exhausted but happy men stood across from each other, just having gone through an intimate conversation that was done in order to lift the spirits of the younger one, while easing the insecurities of the other. Hayato leads the way to the door, looking back at Mav before opening it. Taking a deep breath, Mav follows Hayato out of the room where they see Drake waiting for them.
Drake Connors: Well, it’s about time! What were you two doing in there? Save some of that for the honeymoon, guys.
Drake smirks a bit, and Mav responds bluntly.
Ryan Connors: For once we weren’t fucking pops. Hayato was just helping me because I didn’t want to come out.
Drake Connors: I thought you came out a long time ago, son.
Drake laughs at Mav’s look of annoyance.
Drake Connors: Easy kid, it’s just a joke. I know what you meant. You’re nervous about the crowd. Trust me, I know how that feels. I’ve gone through it. Twice. It’s survivable.
Hayato interrupts.
Hayato Sagara: Yes, thank you, but can somebody tell me why there are four extra chairs in the front row?
He grabs Drake by his jacket lapels.
Hayato Sagara: Am I going crazy? Has all the planning made me nuttier than Hix on a bender? Tell me there are four chairs up there!
Drake smirks.
Drake Connors: There are four chairs up there. Now get off me.
He gently brushes Hayato’s hands off his jacket, smoothing the threads and adjusting it back into place. Hayato frowns at the constant smile on Drake and Mav’s faces.
Hayato Sagara: Care to tell me why?
Drake’s smile grows wider.
Drake Connors: Wait for it…
Drake snaps his fingers. Following the snap, the doors to the wedding venue open, all three men looking at the entrance way. Their eyes are greeted by the sight of two petite women in kimonos. The taller of the two is dressed in black with pink floral accents and matching kitty ears. The shorter of the two is dressed in green with white floral accents, a lovely white flower in her short brown hair. Behind them, a third person appears, shorter than the two and a bit timid in nature, dressed in black and red. The three walk up to Hayato and give a bow before directing the attention back over to the doorway.
A man in a sharp tuxedo and a tiger mask enters the venue, and Hayato’s gasp is audible.
Hayato Sagara: Otou-san! What are you doing here?!
The man in the mask, the Great Tiger Sagara, smiles.
Tiger Sagara: Did you think I would miss the wedding of the man I call my son? Hah! Never!
Drake smiles and claps Tiger on the shoulder.
Drake Connors: Then let’s get our boys married already!
The three in Tiger Sagara’s charge then bow to Hayato once more before walking over to their seats. On cue with the music, everyone in attendance stands, staring at the start of the walkway. With each of their fathers behind them, Hayato and Ryan smile at each other with the same level of love, confidence, and excitement before they all head down the aisle.
The Reception
The “I-do’s” have been said, the vows exchanged, the rings placed and the first kiss as married men has taken place. We now join Analicia and Drake Connors at the reception as they observe the happy guests and gossip amongst themselves.
Analicia Connors: This has been very nice, I’m glad Reia wasn’t cranky about having to go to the room with the sitter for bed. She’s been good all day now that I think about it. Not too scared of the people she didn’t know and no idiot was stupid enough to incur my wrath by asking too much about her. Our little girl is a wonder.
Drake Connors: Don’t think you’ve got anything to worry about when it comes to Reia, babe. Most people seem to like her. Even ol’ “I’ll bite ya ball bag” Hix. She has the super power of adorb-ness. She even had Ethan eating out of the palm of her hand. Literally. One teddy graham after another. Had me chuckling the whole time, this giant guy just patiently eating individual teddy bear crackers.
Analicia Connors: Well that takes care of one. Now we get to worry about whoever Rose brings home since I don’t think it’ll be someone we already know. We kind of lucked out with Mav’s crush turned love. She seems happy just hanging out with Rain, Nicki, Pinky and Kelsie though playing video games. God why does our child suck at Mario Kart.
Drake Connors: Probably gets that from me. You know I can’t stand racing games. I’m just glad my boy from back in the backyard days is here. Crichton and I have been through a lot, and I’m glad mister clean and sober is keeping an eye on our lush of a son.
Drake laughs, knowing exactly why Mav is pounding drinks back. He just has to joke because the drinking troubles him some.
Analicia Connors: I know he has social anxiety, anxiety in general, along with some other things, but I wish he would let the medicine do its job instead of...he’ll be fine though. He has good people in his life, most of whom won’t let him get away with things and I think him sticking by Josh is good. If anyone can turn the kid around, I know he can.
Drake Connors: So what’s going on with that Terra girl? She used to be real close with you but is sure spending a lot of time with that nut Hix. Seems like you two barely even acknowledge one another any more.
Analicia Connors: I wish I could tell you. We talked a little earlier and she seems to be okay but not having a close eye like I did has me worried. She’s a very fragile girl and I want the best for her. I’m not exactly sure if he’s it but then again, he also seems to care about her in his weird and twisted way. I’ll leave it as saying she’s a bit...different, and that’s why I’m protective of her. I think he’s that way with her for the same reason.
Drake “hmm”’s as he scans the reception crowd, his gaze sliding over Valerie Valour and her man and Heather Haze, settling on Ryden, who has spent his time at the reception loudly asking people if they’re Patroller Black, every once in a while pointing at Drake and mouthing “I know it’s you!” He smiles and looks to the bar again, settling his sights on Baker, who is matching Mav round for round and glaring daggers JC Keeton’s way.
Drake Connors: Man, the way Graham and Keeton are staring at one another, they’re either gonna fight or fuck.
Analicia Connors: Look honey, I’m as open minded as they come but I don’t know, and I don’t want to know what they feel towards each other. I just know they need to quit it with taking over the damn shows with their soap opera crap. I’m glad Graham is here though, it made Mav very happy. Dizzie looks nice too, she cleaned up well for the occasion and almost makes her guest look presentable.
Drake bursts out laughing, not disagreeing with that last comment.
Drake Connors: Jeebus, honey, tell me how you really feel about the ol’ Kweefter. I love that El D showed up. That guy lights up the room, and I get a kick out of him calling everyone “brother”, even the ladies. Plus it’s kinda cool that Tiger isn’t the only cat in a mask.
Ana giggles a bit. Drake smiles.
Drake Connors: You see what I did there. Hah.
Analicia Connors: You are such a dork, but I love it. El D definitely does bring life to anywhere he goes. I’m glad he showed up too. Mav was pretty shocked but I guess them roughing up a few people side by side calmed down any tension felt. I also find it sweet that Stacy came along too. She and her wife have been so supportive of our family, especially Hayato and I know he was touched by their arrival.
Drake Connors: They’ve been really supportive from the beginning of this love story. I’m glad they’re here to see it pay off. Speaking of it being nice to show up, I’m happy that Tiggy dropped in, but who the hell is she talking to?
Analicia Connors: Oh that’s Zaelie. I think you only met her once which is why you don’t remember. She’s one of the Invicta kids. Sweet girl, kind of a shy but has a good heart. There’s just something about her. I’m sure they’re talking shop though, just like Quinn and his crew. I’m sure them showing up for the wedding will be posted on EPIC’s site. ‘Oh look at how supportive I am of our stars’ ugh.
Drake Connors: Ugh. Kinda hate he’s using this as some kinda publicity stunt, but still, Ali Baba and Bridget are okay. Ali’s a little too passive aggressive and Bridget is a little full of herself, but they’re okay. Robert though… I know you don’t like Kweefboney, but that guy took it to heights you wouldn’t bother with. I get that Kweefer’s dad did bad shit to Quinn, but damn, the son wasn’t responsible for it. That’s why I’m glad you’re looking out for the talent, babe. I might not always agree with your methods, but at least you can leave that personal shit at the door and be professional about being a dick.
Drake playfully bumps shoulders with Ana and she giggles again.
Analicia Connors: Even though I know it’s bull, I’m still glad people came to celebrate this wonderful occasion with our sons. I mean look at how much Hayato is beaming around Tiger, Miyumi, Misaki, and Iori. You have got to tell me how he reacted when they arrived.
Drake Connors: Hayato lost it. He could barely string a sentence together in English. Turns out Tiger wasn’t pleased with NAPW so he quit and has formed his own company, Sagara Action Striking System as a big middle finger towards NAPW. And yes, the acronym is SASS, though that wasn’t intentional. He told me that the look on the old bastard’s face when he learned his biggest cash cow was going off to make a company that actively supports and seeks out anyone who wants to join, regardless of how they identify. SASS is all inclusive.
Analicia Connors: Good. I’m glad that stuffy asshole got his. Now people just need to stand up to NAPW and show them that bullying and disowning people like that is wrong. I hope they go out of business.
Letting out a quick huff, Analicia scopes out the room silently and can’t help but have another smile come across her face before she looks back over at her husband.
Analicia Connors: Today has been such a beautiful day.
Drake places a hand over Ana’s and smiles himself.
Drake Connors: It really has.
Two mentally exhausted but happy men stood across from each other, just having gone through an intimate conversation that was done in order to lift the spirits of the younger one, while easing the insecurities of the other. Hayato leads the way to the door, looking back at Mav before opening it. Taking a deep breath, Mav follows Hayato out of the room where they see Drake waiting for them.
Drake Connors: Well, it’s about time! What were you two doing in there? Save some of that for the honeymoon, guys.
Drake smirks a bit, and Mav responds bluntly.
Ryan Connors: For once we weren’t fucking pops. Hayato was just helping me because I didn’t want to come out.
Drake Connors: I thought you came out a long time ago, son.
Drake laughs at Mav’s look of annoyance.
Drake Connors: Easy kid, it’s just a joke. I know what you meant. You’re nervous about the crowd. Trust me, I know how that feels. I’ve gone through it. Twice. It’s survivable.
Hayato interrupts.
Hayato Sagara: Yes, thank you, but can somebody tell me why there are four extra chairs in the front row?
He grabs Drake by his jacket lapels.
Hayato Sagara: Am I going crazy? Has all the planning made me nuttier than Hix on a bender? Tell me there are four chairs up there!
Drake smirks.
Drake Connors: There are four chairs up there. Now get off me.
He gently brushes Hayato’s hands off his jacket, smoothing the threads and adjusting it back into place. Hayato frowns at the constant smile on Drake and Mav’s faces.
Hayato Sagara: Care to tell me why?
Drake’s smile grows wider.
Drake Connors: Wait for it…
Drake snaps his fingers. Following the snap, the doors to the wedding venue open, all three men looking at the entrance way. Their eyes are greeted by the sight of two petite women in kimonos. The taller of the two is dressed in black with pink floral accents and matching kitty ears. The shorter of the two is dressed in green with white floral accents, a lovely white flower in her short brown hair. Behind them, a third person appears, shorter than the two and a bit timid in nature, dressed in black and red. The three walk up to Hayato and give a bow before directing the attention back over to the doorway.
A man in a sharp tuxedo and a tiger mask enters the venue, and Hayato’s gasp is audible.
Hayato Sagara: Otou-san! What are you doing here?!
The man in the mask, the Great Tiger Sagara, smiles.
Tiger Sagara: Did you think I would miss the wedding of the man I call my son? Hah! Never!
Drake smiles and claps Tiger on the shoulder.
Drake Connors: Then let’s get our boys married already!
The three in Tiger Sagara’s charge then bow to Hayato once more before walking over to their seats. On cue with the music, everyone in attendance stands, staring at the start of the walkway. With each of their fathers behind them, Hayato and Ryan smile at each other with the same level of love, confidence, and excitement before they all head down the aisle.
The Reception
The “I-do’s” have been said, the vows exchanged, the rings placed and the first kiss as married men has taken place. We now join Analicia and Drake Connors at the reception as they observe the happy guests and gossip amongst themselves.
Analicia Connors: This has been very nice, I’m glad Reia wasn’t cranky about having to go to the room with the sitter for bed. She’s been good all day now that I think about it. Not too scared of the people she didn’t know and no idiot was stupid enough to incur my wrath by asking too much about her. Our little girl is a wonder.
Drake Connors: Don’t think you’ve got anything to worry about when it comes to Reia, babe. Most people seem to like her. Even ol’ “I’ll bite ya ball bag” Hix. She has the super power of adorb-ness. She even had Ethan eating out of the palm of her hand. Literally. One teddy graham after another. Had me chuckling the whole time, this giant guy just patiently eating individual teddy bear crackers.
Analicia Connors: Well that takes care of one. Now we get to worry about whoever Rose brings home since I don’t think it’ll be someone we already know. We kind of lucked out with Mav’s crush turned love. She seems happy just hanging out with Rain, Nicki, Pinky and Kelsie though playing video games. God why does our child suck at Mario Kart.
Drake Connors: Probably gets that from me. You know I can’t stand racing games. I’m just glad my boy from back in the backyard days is here. Crichton and I have been through a lot, and I’m glad mister clean and sober is keeping an eye on our lush of a son.
Drake laughs, knowing exactly why Mav is pounding drinks back. He just has to joke because the drinking troubles him some.
Analicia Connors: I know he has social anxiety, anxiety in general, along with some other things, but I wish he would let the medicine do its job instead of...he’ll be fine though. He has good people in his life, most of whom won’t let him get away with things and I think him sticking by Josh is good. If anyone can turn the kid around, I know he can.
Drake Connors: So what’s going on with that Terra girl? She used to be real close with you but is sure spending a lot of time with that nut Hix. Seems like you two barely even acknowledge one another any more.
Analicia Connors: I wish I could tell you. We talked a little earlier and she seems to be okay but not having a close eye like I did has me worried. She’s a very fragile girl and I want the best for her. I’m not exactly sure if he’s it but then again, he also seems to care about her in his weird and twisted way. I’ll leave it as saying she’s a bit...different, and that’s why I’m protective of her. I think he’s that way with her for the same reason.
Drake “hmm”’s as he scans the reception crowd, his gaze sliding over Valerie Valour and her man and Heather Haze, settling on Ryden, who has spent his time at the reception loudly asking people if they’re Patroller Black, every once in a while pointing at Drake and mouthing “I know it’s you!” He smiles and looks to the bar again, settling his sights on Baker, who is matching Mav round for round and glaring daggers JC Keeton’s way.
Drake Connors: Man, the way Graham and Keeton are staring at one another, they’re either gonna fight or fuck.
Analicia Connors: Look honey, I’m as open minded as they come but I don’t know, and I don’t want to know what they feel towards each other. I just know they need to quit it with taking over the damn shows with their soap opera crap. I’m glad Graham is here though, it made Mav very happy. Dizzie looks nice too, she cleaned up well for the occasion and almost makes her guest look presentable.
Drake bursts out laughing, not disagreeing with that last comment.
Drake Connors: Jeebus, honey, tell me how you really feel about the ol’ Kweefter. I love that El D showed up. That guy lights up the room, and I get a kick out of him calling everyone “brother”, even the ladies. Plus it’s kinda cool that Tiger isn’t the only cat in a mask.
Ana giggles a bit. Drake smiles.
Drake Connors: You see what I did there. Hah.
Analicia Connors: You are such a dork, but I love it. El D definitely does bring life to anywhere he goes. I’m glad he showed up too. Mav was pretty shocked but I guess them roughing up a few people side by side calmed down any tension felt. I also find it sweet that Stacy came along too. She and her wife have been so supportive of our family, especially Hayato and I know he was touched by their arrival.
Drake Connors: They’ve been really supportive from the beginning of this love story. I’m glad they’re here to see it pay off. Speaking of it being nice to show up, I’m happy that Tiggy dropped in, but who the hell is she talking to?
Analicia Connors: Oh that’s Zaelie. I think you only met her once which is why you don’t remember. She’s one of the Invicta kids. Sweet girl, kind of a shy but has a good heart. There’s just something about her. I’m sure they’re talking shop though, just like Quinn and his crew. I’m sure them showing up for the wedding will be posted on EPIC’s site. ‘Oh look at how supportive I am of our stars’ ugh.
Drake Connors: Ugh. Kinda hate he’s using this as some kinda publicity stunt, but still, Ali Baba and Bridget are okay. Ali’s a little too passive aggressive and Bridget is a little full of herself, but they’re okay. Robert though… I know you don’t like Kweefboney, but that guy took it to heights you wouldn’t bother with. I get that Kweefer’s dad did bad shit to Quinn, but damn, the son wasn’t responsible for it. That’s why I’m glad you’re looking out for the talent, babe. I might not always agree with your methods, but at least you can leave that personal shit at the door and be professional about being a dick.
Drake playfully bumps shoulders with Ana and she giggles again.
Analicia Connors: Even though I know it’s bull, I’m still glad people came to celebrate this wonderful occasion with our sons. I mean look at how much Hayato is beaming around Tiger, Miyumi, Misaki, and Iori. You have got to tell me how he reacted when they arrived.
Drake Connors: Hayato lost it. He could barely string a sentence together in English. Turns out Tiger wasn’t pleased with NAPW so he quit and has formed his own company, Sagara Action Striking System as a big middle finger towards NAPW. And yes, the acronym is SASS, though that wasn’t intentional. He told me that the look on the old bastard’s face when he learned his biggest cash cow was going off to make a company that actively supports and seeks out anyone who wants to join, regardless of how they identify. SASS is all inclusive.
Analicia Connors: Good. I’m glad that stuffy asshole got his. Now people just need to stand up to NAPW and show them that bullying and disowning people like that is wrong. I hope they go out of business.
Letting out a quick huff, Analicia scopes out the room silently and can’t help but have another smile come across her face before she looks back over at her husband.
Analicia Connors: Today has been such a beautiful day.
Drake places a hand over Ana’s and smiles himself.
Drake Connors: It really has.