Light Faery Wings, Dark Angel Wings

SR is for Senior

Disclaimer: I don't own W.I.T.C.H. or any characters associated with them. This is based on the cartoon, not the novels.

Summary: Will's POV from S is for Self, through Z is for Zenith, and beyond that it is AU.

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"Senior year, already!" HayLin exclaimed two months later, summer having flown by. The group was assembled in the park two days before the start of their last year of high school. As usual everyone was paired off without being separate. They were all sprawled under one of the larger oak trees on the bank of the pond at the center of the green space downtown, reluctant to return to Sheffield.

"I spent all summer researching colleges." Taranee sighed from where she leaned against Nigel's side.

"I filled out applications the whole time." Irma added. "Well, half of the time. The other half was spent with Andrew." Andrew had gotten into the local Art Institute in the next city over, studying Architectural Design and would commute from Heatherfield. He also drew criticism from the guys that he went to school with, teasing him for dating a high school student when college girls were much hotter and easier. Neither he nor Irma let their comments bother them, and Will saw that as a sign of maturity on the water guardians part. Six months prior she would have been all in a huff and busting chops.

"I've got my applications in for Veterinarian studies and getting a partial athletic ride." Will pulled her hair into a loose bun, warm in the late August heat. It also didn't help things that Matt had his head resting in her lap considering that he was a walking furnace. Will planned on being a vet and getting a scholarship through her swimming abilities.

Corny, looking pristine no matter what the weather, took a sip of water from a sport bottle at her side.

"Well, I've been in contact with the local modeling agencies and they have all promised me contracts once I reach 18 in December." Just then a ripple silently twisted the air off to the side of the blonde and Caleb stepped through the disturbance in civilian clothing.

"Hey guys." Caleb acknowledged everyone before dropping down beside Corny and kissing her quickly. With his arrival the only person missing was Andrew, but his classes were in session at that moment.

A warn glow filled Will as she watched her friends, a sense of peace settling over her as she ran her fingers through Matt's hair. Even if another power mad tyrant were to arise, Will was confident in the knowledge that they would face the future together. And if the only troubles that came there way were the usual trials of life, they would persevere and excel. There was a sense of confidence and success surrounding the group; they were in their prime and nothing could hold them back from progressing.

"At least with the addition of Eric and Caleb to the band, we have a richer sound to the band." Matt sighed in contentment, Will's promise ring flashing in the light.

"We're also booking gigs right and left the in area as well as scheduled to play at all the school functions." Nigel added. Wreck55 had been playing in the clubs all summer. Caleb was spending more time on Earth, but his home was still Meridian.

School started at a frantic, frenzied pace. There was a new sense of energy to their last year, of wrapping things up and preparing for the future. The level of intensity was exhausting to Will. She was pushing herself harder than ever before in her studies and in her swimming, making solid A's and winning gold two to three. There was a feeling of excitement, of purpose to everything that she did. Sports were prevalent in their last year as well; especially with Corny still competing and making gold and Matt medaling as well, collecting more gold than silver.

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Before the sports wins could take place though there was the small matter of Homecoming.

Homecoming was a big to-do, even though none of the guys were on the football team and none of them were really friends with anyone on the team; it was more of a traditional thing than anything else. Surprisingly, Will and Corny were nominated for Homecoming Queen along with Matt and Joshua, the captain of the football team, who were nominated for Homecoming King.

"I'm what!?" Will about fainted when she was told the news, luckily Matt had a strong arm around her shoulders when Cornelia gushed about the announcement. Homecoming was a popularity contest, nothing more; and yet Will, who never considered herself very popular, was nominated beside the 'queen' of the school.

"Me, you, Matt and Joshua have been nominated for the Homecoming Royalty and the runners up will be the Court." The blonde swept her hair over her shoulder as the others gaped at the three nominees.

"Homecoming Queen?" Will echoed, feeling lightheaded. "I've never been nominated for anything in my life."

"Don't worry about it, Will baby." Matt dropped a kiss to the top of her head. "You've got me there beside you, so everything is cool."

"Not 'cool'." HayLin bounced around, Eric's arm around her waist trying to keep her feet on the ground. "What if the pairing is off. What if it's Corny and Matt or Will and Joshua?"

"Or Me and Will or Josh and Corny?" Matt replied. "Don't borrow trouble Hurricane."

Will was still in shock. She never knew she was even noticed, much less popular. Granted, she hung out with Cornelia and Matt was her boyfriend, but Will had always thought that she blended into the background. Even with her 'blossoming' last year, she was still adjusting to the fact that she wasn't Will Vandom, shy red-head but Will Vandom, Homecoming Queen nominee.

"I so need to take you shopping." Cornelia told Will, jerking out of her stupor.

"Poor Will." Taranee whispered as Irma hummed the death hymn, head bowed in mock respect.

"Why?"

"Duh. You need to look powerful and in charge if you have any hope of beating me." Corny said matter-of-factly. "You may be my best friend, but all is fair in love and war."

"Only Gaia can take something positive and backhand you with it at the same time." Nigel muttered.

"It's Cornelia; you have to love her no matter what." Will laughed.

"Of course you do."

Three weeks and several shopping trips later, it was the Thursday of homecoming week and the day of the announcement of the Court as they were called. Cornelia had done a total make over of Will, but the leader of the guardians slowly adapted the new look to her taste, toning things down a bit. Her hair was smoother and sleeker due to a change in shampoo and conditioner, and she had more sophisticated clothing to her name, changing her style from shabby to stylish and classically casual.

Irma, live in the radio station, got to announce the winners.

"Attention Sheffield! The moment you all have been waiting for has arrived: the announcement of the Homecoming Court.

"Homecoming Queen is … Cornelia Hale!

"And the Homecoming King is … Matthew Olsen!"

Will was slightly put out that her other half won and she didn't, but only slightly. She knew that Matt and Corny would always be more popular that she could ever dream of being. Matt, who was sitting on the row beside her, passed her a note as Mr. Collins tried to get the class to settle down.

'No matter, Angel. You'll always be my Queen.'

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After Homecoming and the slew of medals that were won, Will was relieved when winter break came around and she could actually slow down for a while. It seemed that the entire Senoir class breathed a sigh of relief once the fall semester finals were over. Will and the others planned a ski trip to the ice fields of Meridian, Irma ecstatic that Andrew could get off and go with them as well.

"Are you sure you don't want to come with us?" Will asked Susan as Matt swung by to pick her and her luggage up. He stowed her bags in the back of his black Jeep before returning to where Will and her mother stood on the stoop to their apartment.

"No, I think I'll stay here and spend some time Dean." Susan shook her head, arms crossed to keep off the chill as snow flakes swirled through the air.

"If you're sure…"

"Go and enjoy yourselves." Will's mom kissed her on the head. "I'll see you when you get back."

Matt drove them to the Silver Dragon, parking in back where he could leave the Jeep and it would be out of the way. Everyone was assembled in the basement along with their bags, ready for Will to fold them across to Elyon's castle. The Meridian queen was waiting on the other side for them, rooms already prepared in the same wing as her suite of rooms. The only thing that she supplied was the ski equipment and the focus for teletransporting, which she gave to Will. It was a small ice geode encased in an enchanted crystal to keep it from melting. Woven around it was a type of locator spell allowing the wearer to arrive at a specific destination. It was like Caleb's ring, only the magic was restricted to Meridian only.

"It's fairly late right now, and it is dangerous to wander the ice fields at night." Elyon led the way to the hall the connected all the rooms. "I suggest you guys get settled in and we'll head out at first light."

"Sounds good to me." Will yawned, sparking a yawning chain to snake though the others. Everyone grumbled at her as they yawned. No one voiced any complaints about Elyon's suggestion, all tiered from the past four months of blowing and going.

Will, once in her room, began unpacking her things. She could barely keep her eyes open, but she knew if she didn't put up her things now, Corny would never let her hear the end of it. She had just changed into her pajamas when the door to her room edged open, her guardian senses picking up the shift in the air. Looking up from where she was brushing her hip length hair she saw Matt slip into her room, silently closing the door behind him.

"What's up?" Will asked tiredly. "And why are you sneaking around?"

"I can't sleep." Matt shrugged, already in his pajamas of a muscle tank top and boxers. "I always have trouble sleeping in a strange place." He looked so adorable to Will. She knew he didn't like new places, and felt sorry for him.

"You can sleep in here if you want." Will stood from the vanity and sluggishly made her way over to the bed, plopping down face first perpendicularly across it, not bothering to soften the blow by bracing herself with her hands.

"Goof-ball." Matt came around the bed, lifting her up to pull the blankets back with one hand while the other was wrapped around her waist.

"'m tiered." Will mumbled into his chest, snuggling closer to his warmth.

"I know baby." Matt helped her into the bed before crawling in beside her.

As he slid his arm around her Will felt a different warmth fill her, almost searing and painful, but in a good way. She felt eager, like she did when they were getting heavy in their make out sessions. Suddenly she was wide awake and hungry. She slid her hands under his shirt, feeling the satiny heat of his skin, and she had the insane urge to feel him against her with nothing between them.

"Will?" Matt asked as she crawled on top on him, straddling him provocatively.

"It's time." She placed his hands on her hips, just above the waistband of her boy shorts and just below the hem of her baby tee, palms scalding hot. The heat seeped into her, warming her from head to toe.

"Are you sure?" Matt ran his thumbs along her skin, tightening her body and making her core clench.

"Positive."

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The spring semester flew by. There were cap and gown fittings, invitations and Senior books to order, not to mention class pictures and yearbook questionnaires. Tests were also what ate up a chunk of the time, from the regular class tests to the standardized state and federal tests to assess one's ability to graduate.

There were rehearsals for everything under the sun, from filing into the auditorium to the seating to the actual walk across the stage. There were rules and regulations to follow and things to memorize. Will was eager for it all to be over so she could sleep for a week.

On top of it all, HayLin had nominated them all AGAIN to decorate the gym for their Senoir Prom. Will thought Irma was really going to kill the small Asian girl this time, being sorely tempted to do the same thing herself.

"I swear HayLin, are you a sadist or something?" Irma complained as they found themselves in the gym for the third year in a row decorating.

"Do you enjoy torturing us?" Cornelia asked.

"No, but we need to pitch in, since this is our last year here." HayLin was unperturbed by the girls' grumbling. "We need to make memories that will last us a lifetime."

"I thing the past two years have cemented this place firmly in our minds HayLin." Taranee said as the guys were drafted into the dangerous work of hanging the streamers and balloons.

"It's too late to back out now! Prom is tomorrow."

"EXACTLY!!!" Corny flipped. "We need to be spending the day getting pampered and getting ready for the show."

"You have all day tomorrow to get ready." HayLin countered and Will rolled her eyes, knowing Corny's reaction.

"That's only five hours. Beauty takes time and rest, not racing to get decent for the biggest event of our lives behind getting married and childbirth."

Needless to say, they decorated and then got ready the next day. Will was ready to surprise them all, she was wearing an actual dress! It was simple pink chiffon, with a halter neckline and an empire waist, the folds of the dress falling gracefully to the floor. She pulled her hair into a fancy up do, ringlets falling across her shoulders and down her back. She wore her sapphires and that was all.

"OH MY GOD!" Cornelia practically screeched upon seeing Will enter the gym. Matt had already arrived, setting up the band. "She's in a dress!"

"And a pink one at that." Irma added. Each of the girls, by unspoken agreement, had decided to wear the colors of their powers; Will in pinks, Irma in blues and greens, Taranee in red and orange, Corny wore earthy greens and golds while HayLin wore light blue and white. All of the guys, including Andrew and Caleb wore actual suits with colorful shirts underneath. Matt had lime green, Andrew a rusty red, Nigel sapphire blue, Caleb white and Eric a blue so pale it was nearly white.

"I told you guys that I'd wear a dress." Will did a little twirl for them, feeling like a princess. The guys saw her and began wolf-whistling, drawing Matt's attention. He jumped down from the stage and stalked over to Will, eyes as dark as they were on Meridian when that made love for the first time.

"Knock it off, she's mine." Matt growled, arms slipping around her waist as he nuzzled her neck.

"Cool it, dude." Andrew laughed. "We don't poach."

"Good."

Prom was a smash, especially when Will got to slow dance with Matt. She also did some edgy bump and grind moves, but most of the music to do that to came when he was on stage. Will was drooling the whole night because Matt looked so hot, and the she knew he was equally hot without his clothes as well. And he was all hers. That right there was enough to make her squeal like a giddy schoolgirl.

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Graduation was organized chaos. Students milled about talking with parents and teachers, while other teachers were trying to herd them into their seats. Even with all the practice there were screw ups, like people tripping, or doing a dance across stage, which wasn't allowed. Luckily for Will she made it in one piece. She couldn't say how, considering she was so nervous that she was numb to everything, her movements and responses automatic. She vaguely heard her friends hollering her name, but she couldn't be sure. The day was a blur to her, nothing more than impressions of faced and emotions. Will didn't throw her cap, knowing that her mom would want to keep it.

"We did it!" Irma boogied down the aisle once the ceremony was over, shaking her butt and Andrew's eyes were glued to her.

"I can't believe it." Will felt lost now that it was over, she had been going at light speed for so long that to suddenly stop left her confused. She looked around at the see of faces around her, crimson clad classmates and their families all speaking at one time, feeling a shocked calm in the midst of insanity.

"Come on Will." Matt laced his fingers through hers and pulled her off to the side. He had a serious look in his eyes and his manner was nervous, making her wonder what was wrong. They left their friends and moved a clear area of the auditorium, his palm warm against hers.

"Matt, what's wrong?"

"Nothing babe, I just ant to ask you something." Matt had one hand stuffed into his pants pocket, having already pulled his gown off. Will moved to take off her gown as well, stifling hot in the heavy material. She draped it and her cap over a nearby chair, seeing her mom making a beeline for them to gather up her thing and shrink wrap them for all time.

"Well? What is it you want to ask me?" Will was beginning to get nervous, feeling the stares of the others boring into her.

Matt didn't say a word and he dropped to one knee, making Will gasp. Is he really…? In his hand was a small black velvet box, his eyes a bright crystalline blue. She saw all his hopes and dreams in those eyes, all his love for her and faith in their future. Will felt lightheaded, knowing that the day would come, but never expecting that it would happen so soon.

"Will Vandom, when I met you my eyes and heart were opened to a bright new world." Matt opened the little box, revealing a diamond studded engagement band. There were five diamonds with diagonal swooshed of silver between them, holding them in place. It sparkled in the light, bringing tears to Will's eyes.

"You showed me more things that I never could have dreamed up in my wildest imagination. I'm whole from knowing you, and I never want to let you go. So,

"Willow Vandom, will you marry me and be my wife?"

"YES!!!!!" There were no second thoughts, no hesitation. She had always known that they belonged together and that there would never be anyone else for them. Matt slid the ring onto her finger before jumping up and spinning her in a circle, kissing her hard. The were two halves of a whole, more complete together than apart.

"Go girl!" "About time, man." "Damn." "Aaawwww!"

Laughing Will broke the kiss, meeting the eyes of her friends and family, seeing the happiness in their expressions. Will drug Matt back over to their family, eyes watering. She was enveloped in teary hugs as Matt was slapped on the back. Will was the first to be proposed to, but she knew that she wouldn't be the last.

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Four months later saw Will in veterinary classes and on the swim team of the local college, Irma was interning at the local radio station while earning her Bachelors of Communication degree, Taranee was going for a degree in history and mythology, Cornelia was doing local modeling and commercials while commuting to Meridian to see Caleb and Elyon and HayLin had enrolled in culinary school. Matt, Eric, and Nigel were taking music classes while performing every weekend. Andrew was in his second year of earning his Bachelor in Architectural Design. And Caleb was still on Meridian helping Elyon.

All of the girls were engaged to their men, striving to make their futures as bright as possible. The group was more closely knit now than they had ever been before, growing closer through time and experiences. Even Elyon was engaged to Drake of all people, having fallen hard for Caleb's blonde haired and silver eyed cousin. Aldarn had married a baker from the kitchens and were expecting their first child in the spring if the following year. Dean had proposed to Susan after asking for Will's permission.

"You don't have to ask me if it is okay." Will told her former history teacher.

"I know Will, but with my past track record, I thought I'd go about things differently this time." Dean said seriously. Will gave her blessing and watched the happiness on her mother's face as Dean proposed one evening at the Silver Dragon. Mira and Eric's grandfather could also be seen together, a connection growing steadily.

All in all the world was a happy place as everyone's lives were growing and evolving, becoming richer and more colorful.

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"No HayLin, we are not all getting married at one time!" Will put her foot down. "We can all get married on the same day, but not together."

"We can be each others bride's maids and grooms men." Taranee reasoned.

"That could work." Cornelia nodded as the girls were assembled in Elyon's bedroom one winter day,

"But what order would we go in?" Irma asked. "After all, shouldn't Elyon and Drake go first?"

The girls all began talking at once, debating the merits of ranking and powers. Will simply watched the play by play, a small and goofy grin on her face. She couldn't wait to marry Matt, to begin their life together and to one day have a family of their own. A knock sounded on the door to the queen's suites.

"Girls, are you ever going to come to dinner?" Drake stuck his head through the doors. "We're starving, and can't start without you."

"Poor baby." Elyon bounced over to her fiancé and kissed his gently. "We're coming."

The discussion of wedding placement continued as the meal progressed. The guys sat back and watched their women hash it all out, small grins on their faces. They knew that all they had to do was show up dressed on the day, not having to worry about details.

"Here's an idea: HayLin and Eric, Cornelia and Caleb, Taranee and Nigel, Irma and Andrew, Me and Matt and finally Elyon and Drake." Will announced. "That way we work up to the royalty."

So that was the plan. The girls would each walk down the aisle and take their places as the bride's maids, rotating positions as they married their grooms. It was scheduled for the first day of spring, and the days leading up to the big event were full of firings and last minute to do lists. The guys only saw the girls at night when they went to bed, everyone running so fast that there was little down time. The guys were helping the crews set up and place things, so they weren't totally being lazy; they were doing the heavy lifting.

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"Where is my veil?" Cried HayLin as the girls were primping and putting the final touched on their hair and makeup before they walk down the aisle.

"Over here." Irma spoke up from the closet in the suite they were using. "It's with everyone else's."

"Will, stop fidgeting, or I'll pull you bald-headed." Cornelia was piling her flame red hair on top of her head in an elaborate mass of curls and pins. Will would have rather had her hair left down, but Corny would have none of that.

"Sorry, I'm just anxious."

"At least she's not nervous like Pyro." Elyon was knocking on the bathroom door. "Taranee, calm down and don't ruin your dress." It was the fourth time that the firebrand had emptied her stomach that morning. Will hoped it was only nerves and not morning sickness.

"Ladies?" Aldarn knocked on the door. "Are you decent?"

"No, but we're dressed." Irma called out as she zipped up the back of her dress.

Laughing Aldarn stepped into the room. Each of the girls were swathed in layers of white, looking like a bunch of frosted cupcakes. It was mass hysteria.

"You have five minutes before the march begins." Aldarn told them. "Where's Taranee?"

"I'm here." She came out of the bathroom calmly, not betraying the fact the she had just been heaving her guts out minutes ago.

"Good." Aldarn left and the girls made a mad dash to get their veils on and gather up their bouquets.

"Ready girls?" Will asked them and they nodded. "Time to make those men ours in every way!"

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The wedding was the smash event of the century. The Guardians as well as the Queen of Meridian were getting married on the same day. The entire kingdom, the Council of Kandracar, the former guardians and the brides and grooms families turned out for the event. The entire palace, grounds and village were packed with spectators. There wasn't a dry eye to be seen as the young couples exchanged vows, pledging their love and fealty to one another for all time.

The girls were crying, thankful that they had decided against mascara and eyeliner. They all had handkerchiefs and were dabbing their eyes as they watched the women who were like sisters marry their mates who were like the girls brothers. Will would remember the day for the rest of her life.

"Willow Vandom." Oracle spoke in his gentle voice. "Do you take Matthew Olsen to be your husband through all trails and joys that you will face? Will you be faithful to him as he is to you?"

"I swear." Will smiled up at Oracle before smiling brilliantly at Matt, who was grinning back.

"Matthew Olsen, do you take Willow Vandom to be your wife through all the trials and joys that you will face? Will you be faithful to her as she is to you?"

"I swear." Matt's voice was firm and solid.

"It is done." Matt dipped Will and pressed a kiss to her lips romantically, making all the women swoon and the men cheer bawdily.

After joining Elyon and Drake, Oracle then crowned Drake as the King Consort, or the Queen's mate. Now Will was crying openly, seeing life come full circle. All the girls had become women and the boys had become men, embracing life to the fullest.

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"And that's the end." Will told the group of children at her feet. "The girls got the guys, Elyon wasn't ruling alone and they all lived happily every after."

"That's just a fairy tale." A small blond haired and green eyes girl spoke up.

"No, Daisy." Cornelia told her daughter. "It really happened."

"Did you really have powers?" A tall and skinny redheaded boy asked, brown eyes big behind his glasses.

"The girls and Matt did." Nigel picked up Nigel, Jr. "And it's someone's bedtime."

"Aawww." The kids whined.

Eric and HayLin scooped up their twin boy and girl, the two already asleep against each other. Li and Lin barely opened their eyes as their parents took them to bed.

Joshua, Irma and Andrew's boy crawled onto Andrew's lap and snuggled up against his dad as Irma laughed silently.

"Momma?" Kiera asked Will, purple eyes curious. "Can you and Daddy still fly?"

"Yeah baby, but we don't do it very often, and especially not on Earth where Granny and PaPa live."

"Why not?"

"People on Earth don't believe in magic anymore. Not real magic." Matt lifted his little princess up as the others gathered up their children.

"What about Princess Cassidy?"

"When I go over, I don't use my magic." Cassidy was the oldest of the bunch, pixyish in appearance.

"Oh."

"So, we really all did live happily every after." Elyon spoke softly, not wanting to wake the kids.

"Yeah, we did." Drake answered.

Will smiled brightly, knowing that it was terrible clichéd and over used. But they really had lived happily ever after. No trial was too big and no problem couldn't be solved. It had all turned out perfect in the end.

"We sure did."