“And now, with the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband, and- well, husband.” Annabeth said, and then snapped the book shut, and once again, right then and there, they kissed. They held it for a moment, savouring it, before pulling apart.
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They were married.
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From strangers, to roommates, to classmates, to boyfriends, to fiances, and now, as Annabeth said, husband and- well, husband. The joy between the two was palpable, and they weren’t the only ones happy.
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Avada was in the crowd, whooping like she planned it all. “By Melbourne, I was damn right!” Hezago smiled warmly at his new husband, blushing slightly, before turning toward the attendees, speaking. “Thank you all for coming! But, while the main event is over, the party’s just started!”
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And just started indeed, as down the red carpet, covered in flowers by their flower girl, came a truly massive cake, three layers, each a foot tall. It was pushed by an excitedly proud looking centaur, his human half dressed in chef’s clothing.45Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ87YXKCQT5N
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Hezago stepped down from the altar, its presence required for marital validation, hand entwined with Zack’s. He had married as Hezago, not Escalene, but he still nonetheless looked fantastic in his gown, according to not only Zack’s words, but many others. Leaving Zack’s embrace, he walked over to the centaur, speaking to him on a personal level as everyone began digging into the cake. “Thank you for going out of your way to make the cake this nice, Emric.” Emric bowed in response, graceful in nature. “You’re welcome, your highness.” “Ah, no point in the formalities, Emric. Say, why don’t you come join us in our festivities?”
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Emric was mildly surprised, but nonetheless complied. “Oh, well, of course your highness, as you wish.” He then went off to go berate his fellow chef’s dishes, a centaur Gordon Ramsey, if you will. “Knew I wouldn’t regret giving him a wand.” Hezago said, watching Emric’s constructive criticism.
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Zack then walked up next to him, taking his hand as he spoke. “So we’re married! Zack and Hezago Borealis, and pretty soon, if you want,” He then leaned into Hezago’s ear, “A little one.” Hezago blushed madly looking at his husband with a mock scandalised look on his face. “Before you get mad, I did say if you want to, so-” “Of course I do! Just the way you said it- it was weird.” “Ah, sorry about that then. Oh, and before I forget, Oliver and Rosalie? Shouldn’t they have been here by now?”
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Hezago looked up at the sky, realising the engines lack of presence as well. “They should! What could be taking them so long? You know what- Teresa!” A tall blonde lady in a modestly fashioned yet good looking maid dress appeared. “Yes, your majesty?” “Have you heard anything from Oliver, or Rosalie?” “No your majesty, it seems as if they’re still at work.” “Oh, alright. Professor Michelton’s already here and I’d have very much liked for them to meet. You may go, Teresa.” And she promptly vanished with a whoosh.
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Hezago checked his pocket watch, impatient. “They should be on lunch break! What could they be doing?” “Knowing them,” Zack said, “They’re probably racing or something.” Hezago breathed tiredly. “Ah, what did I expect, creating them as siblings…” He pulled up an holographic screen, attempting a call with the two currently absent locomotives.
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They answered, yes they did, but much to Hezago’s annoyance, they were doing just as Zack thought they’d do, racing. “Oliver! Rosalie! What are you doing!?” “Oh, hi!” Rosalie said, speeding through space, apparently racing Oliver to the outer decimation ring, which they discovered didn't affect them. She was a SR USA Class 0-6-0T, and was painted a light pink on her main body, and a white elsewhere.
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“You two were supposed to be here an hour ago!” Oliver raised an eyebrow as they went, breaking another light barrier. “We were?” He put on a thinking face, very much confused, before Hezago spoke. “My wedding!” “Ohhhh!” The two locomotives said, realisation dawning. “We’ll be there in a jiffy!” They said, in unison, picking up speed. “Slow down before you get here!” “Ah, don’t worry ma, it’ll be fine.” They then ended the call, leaving Hezago to roll his eyes.
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“Goodness gracious, they’re like children…” “I mean, we kinda did make them like that, and they are a bit young.” Zack said, receiving a sigh from Hezago. “Yeah, I guess…” There was then a train horn, unmistakably the locomotive siblings, and in the sky, over the garden the wedding was taking place in, there was a portal. Oliver’s doing, the two engines shot out of the chugging unbelievably loud.
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They came to an abrupt stop next to the castle, the ground grumbling slightly there after. Hezago marched over to the two, very much displeased. “You two! What were you thinking!? I said slow down for Melbourne's sake, and you came here at the speed of bullets!” Oliver and Rosalie looked down at him guiltily, apologising profusely. “It’s fine; you didn't shatter any continents, so I’ll let you off. Anyway,” He said, turning back toward them. “There’s someone I’d like you to meet.”
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And toward them chuffed Professor Michelton, in deep conversation with Zack, floating slightly off the ground, going toward them. “Ah, here we are. Professor,” Zack said, gesturing toward Oliver and Rosalie, “Meet Oliver and Rosalie. Oliver, Rosalie, meet Professor Michelton.” The three simply stared at each other, having no knowledge of each other’s existence, before Rosalie spoke. “And who are you again?” Hezago chuckled, his husband having taken him by the arm, leaving the locomotives to their own devices.
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They walked together for a moment, watching their attendees have a party to remember. “Wow, we’re finally married!” Zack said, joyous. Hezago smiled at his husband, emotion reciprocated. “Yeah, and I’m glad it’s to you.”
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Hi! Welcome to the Borealis's list of fun facts!
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Did you know?
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By technicality, Oliver and Rosalie, apparently Borealisis, are the first children of Borealis, but by birth, that would go to the late Auoriana Borealis, her death being due to that of familial chaos. The monarchy would then go silent to the public for a few years, then returning like nothing ever happened.
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Quite a drastic turn!
