The final chapter! How exciting and sad! For those of you who've stuck with this thanks for the nice reviews and putting up with me. As I've said, this is my first story. I'm trying to work on other Stargate stories, but I'm having some writer's block. Oh well. Enjoy.
I own nothing...not even my soul. My high school stole that...
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"Nervous?" Janet asked, arching a brow at her friend.
Sam gave an anxious laugh. "Put me in harms way and I won't bat an eye. Getting married has me more nervous than disarming a naquadah nuke with only thirty seconds on the clock."
"Well you look beautiful," Cassie said. "Kurt's jaw is gonna hit the floor."
"I just…I just can't believe we're actually getting married. It feels like a dream," Sam said, smoothing her plain white silk dress.
A knock sounded on the door and Dusty walked in. "We're ready…wow," he said, looking at Sam. "Looking good Sam."
"You look sharp," she returned, hugging him.
"Thanks. Everything's set. We're just waiting on you guys now," he said. "I know how long women can take," he teased and ducked out before anything could be thrown at him.
"He really asks for it sometimes…" Sam grumbled.
"Come on. Let's show how stunning you look to everyone," Janet said, guiding her friend out of the room.
Kurt looked down the aisle as the music started and his yellow eyes widened in awe. Sam smiled nervously at him as she came down the aisle. She was soon standing next to him. They turned and faced General Hammond.
"You look beautiful," Kurt whispered to her.
"And you look handsome," Sam returned softly, gazing at him sideways. He was wearing a simple tuxedo and at Sam's insistence he wasn't wearing the image inducer. They turned their attention back to Hammond and the rest of the ceremony went by in a blur. The next thing they knew they were kissing each other amidst cheering crowds of friends and family.
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Dusty walked over to Sam, being careful not to get in the way of any of the dancers. He sat down in a chair and looked over at Sam. "So how's the new bride?" he asked, taking a sip of beer.
"Happier than I've ever been," she replied with a smile. "I just wish…I wish Mom and Dad could've been here."
"They were," Dusty replied. "You, me, and Mark carry them around in our hearts and minds. They'll always be alive as long as we still love their memories."
Sam smiled wider and hugged her younger brother. "I'm glad you're back," she said, ruffling his hair.
"Someone has to keep an eye on you. How else would you get out of trouble?" he teased with a grin.
"As I recall, it was me always bailing you out of trouble," Sam retorted. They chuckled and glanced around the large room Xavier had rented for them.
"You going to the SGC after the honeymoon?" Dusty asked after a moment.
"Yeah. The President wants to make SG-X an official part of the SGC. What're you going to be doing now?" she asked.
"Might stay on as an X-Man," he replied.
"So you can stay close to Ororo?" Sam asked slyly as she took a sip of wine. His face reddened and Sam laughed. "I hope you two stay together. I know she likes you a lot," Sam said.
Dusty nodded. "So do I."
"So, what'll your code name be?" Sam asked, changing the topic.
"Tempest," he replied.
"Nice," she commented.
He nodded and saw Ororo standing off to the side. "Now if you'll excuse me," he said, rising to his feet. Sam smiled as she watched her brother and Ororo begin to dance, unable to look away from the other's eyes.
"They make a good couple," Kurt said from behind Sam.
"Yeah. I hope they stay together, even if it's for a little while. Dusty deserves some happiness in his life."
"It appears he found it," Kurt observed.
"Yeah," she agreed, a small smile on her face.
"Dance?" Kurt asked. She nodded and followed him out onto the floor. She glanced over her shoulder and smiled as Ororo rested her head on Dusty's shoulder.
I hope the two of you are happy together. And I just hope his past doesn't come back to haunt him, she thought silently to herself.
The End?
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Hope you all enjoyed it. Hopefully I'll be struck with an idea for the sequel, but so far no luck. Thanks again for reading!