I do

Chapter 16... Reunited Again & Forever

I raced as fast as I could. A small smile began to spread across my bright face. The light shown through now, as the sunset was becoming more scarce. The heat beating their way, was almost like magic. The rise was directed into the trees, but not hitting them. Simply dodging them, and hitting where us two were last separated, and united now.

I couldn't run fast enough.

I wanted to reach out, and for her to be there, but it was almost like the faster I ran, the more far away she was. But that soon changed, as I impacted the girl with such a force, I wrapped my arms around her quickly to catch her fall.

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I was knocked backwards, but as soon as I felt those strong hands slide behind my petite back, I flung myself into him, clinging for dear life. My eyes began to block up with wetness, but I didn't care if he saw me cry.

He had only seen me cry a few times... But, this was one of those times where you just didn't care who saw. The last 9 months tortured me... I only saw him once, talked to him twice... and only kissed him once. It was ashame... That kiss wasn't even suppose to happen.

Infact, none of this was suppose to happen.

My mind became over whelmed with these thoughts, as I clung harder to him, more desperate than before. Before long, I found my legs wrap around him, to make the hug even tighter. He pulled back, even if I didn't want to part, but he came back in, pressing his lips firmly, yet gently into mine.

The butteflies in my stomache flew away. It was as though a weight the size of Clay was lifted off of my shoulders now that Raimundo was freely there. There was nothing else I wanted more... Nothing at all...

I loved him.

That was a fact.

And, it would never change...

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Her cling against me was a sign. And, as soon as I pressed my lips to hers, I could almost feel the vibration of bursting fireworks, made directly for us. Whispers from the wind told me we were meant to meet here again. I was damn proud we did. And, I was happy she took me back as well.

All of these thoughts went through my mind, and I was insanely estotic she was there, and the girl I was holding onto. I couldn't believe it...

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Kimiko pulled back when Haruki began to cry. Raimundo let her go, and she smiled, as she picked up the baby, revealing how much he looked like Raimundo already.

His eyes widened seeing his child in person. It was strange to call himself a daddy aswell. Kimiko placed Haruki in Raimundo's arms carefully and smiled. But, something caught his eye. The ring he had given Kimiko was now on her left finger.

"Yeah... I knew you'd notice."

"Yeah..." He smiled at the two most important people in his life...

"Raimundo..."

"Huh?"

"I'm glad you're here..."

"Thanks for the apartment."

At this Kimiko laughed, just like she used to.

"You're welcome..."

Suddenly, Kimiko's cell phone went off, and Jack was on the other line. Raimundo raised an eyebrow slightly as Kimiko smirked and opened the phone.

"Hello?" She put it on speaker for Raimundo to hear aswell, but told him to be quiet.

"Kimiko! Hey, you know how like... thirteen hours ago, Me and Kieko got back together?" Raimundo's eyes bulged out of his head, as he began quietly stomping and waving his arms around, trying to hold in a laughing fit. Kimiko giggled before she answered.

"Yeah?"

"Reschedualed the wedding... It's in a few hours... Actually, we had reschedualed it, but we never canceled it when we like broke up."

Raimundo toppled over (he put Haruki back in the stroller). He couldn't stand it. Jack and Keiko? Married? Why did this surprise him, yet not...?

"Oh! Okay, Well, I'll be there soon. Is it okay if Haruki is - "

"Course! Keiko wanted you there ASAP... She got a new dress."

"Hopefully you haven't looked... that's bad luck you know..."

"Yeah. Meh. I didn't, I swear... See you there!"

"Get an extra seat..."

"Ok - wait, why?"

"Um... Haruki?"

"But, doesn't he sit with someone?"

"Um... No?"

"Alright then, we'll give it a shot." Kimiko hung up the phone, and pressed it back into her purse on the bench before Jack could speak anymore. She then looked at Raimundo and kissed him on the lips passionately, but quickly.

"Ready for a wedding?"

"Sure am..." He laughed, holding Kimiko's hand. She smiled slightly, and then pulled away, to get her book, and purse. Raimundo got the stroller. "This is insane..."

"What is?"

"I'm a dad."

Kimiko's grin became brighter knowing her dream would never come true...

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Kimiko and Raimundo stepped out of the car, Haruki in hands. She looked around, a spotted where people were bringing dress after dress into the building. That's obviously where Keiko was. She always refused to try things on without Kimiko.

"Okay... You find Jack... Ask him if you can go as a best man... He'll understand... be surprised, but play it cool, he's helped a lot."

"Aww... No kicking Jack's ass... That's depressing..."

She giggled, but pushed him. "Don't lose the baby..."

"I won't... And hey, it's me."

Kimiko raised her eyebrows saying 'should I trust that?' And then waved, running to the room. "Keiko will be the last to know... They were good friends for a while..." She whispered to herself, pulling open the door to the building.

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"Spicer!"

Jack turned rapidly around, until he faced someone who looked very similar to him... Except, with emerald eyes, and chocolate - brown hair. He rubbed his eyes, to make sure he wasn't dreaming.

"No, I ain't an illusion..."

"You're... but - Does Kimiko?"

"She knew since this morning..."

Jack squealed like a girl. (I cannot believe Keiko is marrying THAT!) "But why didn't - the phone - was that the thud I heard?"

"Haha, me falling on the ground cause you and Keiko are getting married? Yeah!"

"Ahh..." He blushed. "Well, congrats on being back man... Sorry, if it's akward, with um... our teenage years - "

"You helped Kimiko out a lot Jack... I really appreciate that..."

"Ah, it's no problem."

"Kimiko wanted me to bother you about a best man..."

"Course! Omi will be here too... He'll be quite happy to know you're here..."

"Cool. Has he worked on the slang?"

"You haven't seen him since you were 18, have you?"

"Nope!"

Jack laughed. "Yeah, I'm pretty sure... Well, let's go see him, and get you a best man's suit..."

"You need a language quiz, you know?" Raimundo joked, as though they had been friends forever.

"Ugh, no school... PLEASE!" They walked off, laughing and talking some more. People giving them strange looks at the mention of Shen - Gong - Wu, and elemental power, and robots, but they didn't care. It was like a person back from the dead, ready to set aside the differences from foes...

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"KIMIKO!"

"You look fine... stop stressing..."

"I... I'm just nervous..."

"You weren't last time..."

"Yeah, because somehow, I knew there could be a slight chance for a delay... And, I was right!" Keiko smiled in a paniced way, trying to curl her hair, until Kimiko came and took over.

"Yay for you..." Her best friend muttered in sarcasm, including an eyeroll.

"Now, today... It's the big plunge... Nothing to stop this... It's going to be great, I know... but what If we fight too much, or - "

"Keiko! Breathe!" Kimiko giggled at her friend's nervousness. Not to be mean, but she never usually saw Keiko this hyper in a nervous way. "You're going to do fine..."

"Okay, okay... How do you like this one?" She asked, as she zipped up the back of the dress.

"That's the one!" Kimiko's smile shone brightly, as she finished slipping into her dress. They continued to do each other's make up and hair, until Keiko's father came. "I'll see you on the other side!" Kimiko laughed, and ran out. Everyone was murmering. They must have taken a longer time than she thought. As everyone watched her walking down the isle, Raimundo went into a fake coughing fit, diverting all eyes on him.

Kimiko mouthed her thanks, and hurried the rest of the way. Not long after she positioned herself, where Keiko was suppose to be, Ruko grasped her arm.

"I'm so happy Keiko let me be a bridesmate!" He whispered.

Kimiko was surprised to see him, but smiled at his happy tone being back. "I'm glad I wasn't the only one!" He smiled at her.

Then gripped her hand, as they watched Keiko come out, and down the isle with her father.

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Keiko's eyes landed on a certain brunette, and if you knew anything about about Keiko, you could tell when she was silently squealing on the outside. Her eyes darted to her best friend, who was smiling with the same crazy face,and when she looked at Ruko... Well... He always smiled like that.

Too hyper.

The wedding went on, and soon, they were closing in...

"Does anyone have a reason why these two shall not be together?"

Raimundo raised his hand.

Everyone stared at him, eyes boring at him, as he fidgited. "Raimundo..." Kimiko muttered, also staring at him.

"Ah... haha... Just kidding... please continue!" Most everyone gave a low chuckle, besides the ones up front. They burst out laughing, and didn't stop for about five minutes.

Then, after the priest gave very death - filled looks, he continued.

Keiko looked at Jack, after she was asked the same question he said 'I do' to, just a few moments before. She stared into his eyes, and though she'd do something everyone remembers. So, she jumped into his arms and kissed him. The priest, annoyed again, said "Yes, we understand that that was kiss the bride..." And everyone started clapping.

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"That was the eversofine conversation about Jack's sex change..."

"I can't believe Kieko doesn't hold that against him... It's amazing how far they can go in relationship only after like... 8 months?"

"Who knows really... I dunno anymore. I'm just glad that nightmare is over..."

"I agree."

There was silence for a moment, before she spoke again. "Raimundo?"

"Yeah Kimiko?"

"It's amazing this all started because of Clay..."

"And your great lying skills... But I really hope none will be used to cheat on me..." She pushed him lightly. "Yeah, I know you wouldn't..."

"Damn right. Clay was... well that's Clay... this is you..."

"What makes me so sure?"

"Clay got jipped out of everything... I mean... A good element, good skill, good looks, a good weight... And the ability to speak the English language..."

Raimundo laughed full - heartedly. "You're so cruel." Kimiko sent him a glare. "But it's funny."

"Yeah..." She looked down, remembering time when they were younger. But, someone calling her name made her head snap up.

"YOU! You have to go get ready!" Keiko dragged her heavily away, obviously very agitated, but in a comical way.

"Why?" Kimiko whined, her glare on Raimundo. He simply shrugged.

"I'd come... but just like you told Jack... It's bad to see the bride with the dress before the wedding..."

She pouted, but turned to walk away with Keiko.

It had been one year since Keiko and Jack's wedding... So Raimundo and Kimiko decided it was time to do it. Haruki was healthy and happy, and so was their relationship... Everything was going to work out.

Sure, they had their occasional fights, but who doesn't? They were generally one of the cutest couples, people said they had seen for a long time. A very true love thats bond could never be broken.

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"Now... These two would like to recite their own vows. Raimundo, you may go first..."

"Kim... The first time I layed eyes on you... And yeah, most people would expect the next part to be fairytale and romantically cheesy... But... That first time... I thought you were the most spoiled girl in the whole world. You had the electronics, the 'knowledge' I mean... I may have been the only one, but in the end, I saw the sweet and kind side that I know everyone fell in love with... Like many have said, I'm the one lucky guy you gave a second glance at. Maybe it was the fact I played pranks on you, and annoyed you, and all of the simple things to keep your attention on me that did it, but it sure as hell worked! Soon, the pranks died down, but the attension did not. We went through a lot, but no doubt that we'll be able to get through anything that life throws our way... Or Haruki for that matter. That's why I love you Kim. You're strong, hotheaded, sweet, fun, and think everything is flamible... It's a perfect combination of pros and cons... I love you Kimiko Tohomiko, and that won't ever change... I seriously promise." (I'm not sure if this was vows or not... not a lot of experiance with them, sorry...)

"Kimiko?"

She smiled, and looked up at the chocolate brunette infront of her. "Rai... when I first saw you, you had to be the trickiest, hottest, and cockiest guy, I'VE ever met... Always charming... Always playing pranks. But, after a while... I realized that's the kind of person I wanted... I mean, yeah I could have done without the obnoxiousness sometimes... But that's one of my favorite aspects of you Rai. You're always very serious when you have to be, and don't ever allow anyone else to get hurt. I knew it was you for the longest time... Possibly ever since we were fifteen. You always drooled over the girls we would find... when we were out and about... I dunno maybe it was to make me jealous, or just because you thought they were 'cute', it didn't matter. I knew because I felt like setting them to flames everytime they'd flirt with you, or you'd flirt with them back. That's what I like about you... You really never let down your guard. And, maybe that's why I fell for you... You were a challenge, and after I got what I wanted... I knew you loved me for me... I love you Rai, and that won't change... not even after I die... Not even when you go to hell, and I go to heaven." She smirked a playful smirk, letting him know that really wasn't true. "I promise..."

(like said, I dunno what comes next, so I'll skip, sorry if I miss something.)

"Now... we'll go on... Raimundo Pedrosa, do you take Kimiko Tohomiko to be your lawfully wedded wife, in sickness, and in health (some other stuff), until death due you apart?"

"I do." He meant it with full meaning, and obviously it was something he was serious about.

"Kimiko Tohomiko, do you take Raimundo Pedrosa to be your lawfully wedded husband, in sickness, and in health (some other stuff), until death due you apart?"

Flashes of Kimiko's last attempt at getting married flew through her head so quickly, she could barely shovel them out. Clay, saying no, the baby, the relationship, the cheating, jail, New York, her father, the park, Keiko's wedding, Jack and Keiko together, hers and Raimundo's reunitation (is that a word? lol), Haruki, everything... She smiled, knowing this was going to flip around her life.

But this time she meant it.

No doubt in her heart...

"I do." She answered.

"You may now kiss the bride." (sorry, I think that was suppose to be switched around, but once again, bare with me.)

Their lips met, and the bond that would hold them together forever,

Opposites of Ying and Yang,

Soft and Hard,

Black and White,

Needles and Hay,

Hot and Cold,

And Fire and Wind...

Every opposite thing proved that two single words could bind even the most different people together. It was true that opposites really do attract.

Those two words...

"I do..."

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Wow... That was such a great story... I really loved it. But, I'm sad that it's over. Oh well, every great thing must come to an end sometime. I really hope everyone enjoyed it... I know I did. The last chapter, sorry if it was rushed, but I spent enough time at the end thinking of the six opposite things to make up lol. Please review!!! I hope you enjoyed it!

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