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Chapter 41: New Beginnings

Trumpets blasted from the loudspeakers surrounding the rebuilt Town Square. The triumphant sound signaled the massive crowd present and watching on television to be silent as the mayor made his way to the microphone on the stage.

"Welcome, welcome. Thank you so much for coming or tuning in." The graying man smiled warmly. "This is a beautiful day to remember and thank the special people who saved the city from the clutches of a tyrant.

These people deserve our utmost gratitude—for the sweat they've sweat, the tears they've cried, the blood they've given—to ensure our safety in this wonderful city."

The crowd interrupted him with loud cheers and claps. A few helicopters buzzed overhead and photographers littered the streets, snapping pictures so fast it was nearly blinding.

The mayor held up a hand to regain the crowd's attention before continuing, "As a token of our gratitude, we'd like to erect a monument in our newly built Town Square for the supers who nearly sacrificed their lives for our protection. And best of all, we'd like Phantom to come out and cut, or burn, the big red ribbon for us to begin construction. Phantom, come on out!"

The crowd cheered excitedly when the mayor turned and held an arm out to the long, gray curtain draped behind him on the stage. The mayor turned and smiled at the crowd after a few seconds, waiting for Phantom to walk out.

"Phantom? Phantom, that's your cue." The mayor chuckled into the microphone after nearly thirty seconds.

Silence gradually took over the crowd as the mayor stood straighter and stared at them awkwardly. Finally he mumbled, "It seems we are missing someone…" A few chuckles ran through the crowd.

"Wait!"

A flash of red and black zipped up to the stage and a seventeen-year-old Speedo stood beside him, shooting a grin at the again-flashing cameras.

"Speedo!" The mayor exclaimed, sending a few short looks to some screaming girls in the front row. "What are you doing here?"

Speedo nearly pushed the mayor away from the mike and confidently replied, "I am here on behalf of Phantom. He got caught up with some very dangerous stuff that shall remain unmentioned in the downtown area, so he sent me to apologize for his absence, and also to cut the rope for you."

The mayor's face drooped, "Ribbon. Big red ribbon."

"Yeh yeh…" Speedo replied, stepping down the steps with the scissors. Raising them high before the audience he grinned, "For Phantom!"

The crowd again exploded into cheers as Speedo cut the ribbon, shot a wink at the screaming girls a few feet away, and waltzed back up the steps to the mayor.

Handing the scissors back to him, he grinned, "No worries, Mr. Mayor! I'm sure you'll get to meet Phantom someday. But on good terms! Wouldn't want to meet him when you're in trouble cuz that'd be bad."

A beep from Speedo's homing device brought him back to reality. Reading his message quickly, his eyes widened, "Oh. I gotta go. Big dangerous mission that requires my assistance in the downtown area. Have fun constructing and keep it real!"

As he zipped away and disappeared in a blink of an eye, news reporters scrambled into their vans to head to the downtown area to see what was happening. Little did they know it was all a ruse.

Xxx

Wilbur shook his hands around and paced around the room for the thousandth time. By this time the guys had all memorized his pattern of behavior—walk to the door in fear, shake his head and walk to the other side of the room, shake his hands around, tell himself to chill and be cool, then be calm as he fixed his tie, and repeat.

Most of the guys at this point had resorted to conversation and adding more dashes of cologne or fixing each other's ties. But Cornelius, Bob and Kevin merely watched Wilbur, trying to calm his nerves.

"Wilbur…" Cornelius called his son, who was "calmly" heading toward the front again.

Wilbur merely muttered, "I'm good. I'm good. Just be cool and relax-"

"You're not going to relax anytime soon with this pattern you got going on." Kevin laughed. "Now come here, and lemme fix your tie."

"The tie's fine, I'm fine, I'm just freaking out cuz I'm getting freaking married and I don't know if I'm ready yet!" Wilbur exclaimed, his hands on his face.

The guys, especially the two married ones, laughed wholeheartedly at him. He frowned, "This is a very serious matter! No time for fun and jokes!"

"Oh there's tons of time for this cuz the joke's on you." Bob grinned.

Cornelius chimed in, "And you're totally ready for this, you've been dying for this day since you met her. The time finally comes and you're suddenly not ready?"

Wilbur had his hands on his cheeks and was squeezing his face tight. His lips making his words sound weird, he whined, "I might pass out."

"That's what you're afraid of?" Kevin asked incredulously, "You don't have to impress her, dude-"

"No, like I'm getting light headed, like maybe I should blow up some stuff before we do this…" Wilbur looked longingly through the window at the trash dumpsters across the street that seemed to be calling his name.

"Uh-uh, don't you even think about it mister. You're getting married and that settles it." Franny said triumphantly from the doorway.

Wilbur slumped in defeat as his mom walked toward him across the room. Cornelius did a double-take and grabbed her arm, pulling her toward him, "Whoa, what are you wearing?"

Franny was wearing a slimming red, sparkly dress that accentuated her waistline, black high heels and sparkly black earrings and necklace.

"I've been saving this outfit for Wilbur's wedding since 2022, and I finally get to wear it! Eep!" Franny squealed before she walked as fast as she could to her son.

Cornelius cocked his head and gave the other guys a lop-sided look. They merely shrugged, so he asked her, "2022?"

"Tallulah and I went shopping and found it. She told me it'd be good for Wilbur's wedding someday so I got it and kept it all these years." Franny explained, pulling Wilbur toward her. "Wilbur, turn towards me. I swear you're still in kindergarten."

Wilbur sighed and slumped as she fixed his tie. Mumbling so only she could hear, he said, "Do you really think I'm ready for this?"

Her brown eyes met his and a pang of nostalgia hit her full force. Her only child was getting married… Wasn't he really just in kindergarten? Didn't he just lose his first tooth? Ride his first transport bubble? …Get stuck inside a transport tube for three hours?

Or all those nights staying up watching Captain Time Travel ever since he was four? Or that time he left the garage door open, went on Time Travel adventures and almost erased his own existence?

Wilbur would always be a little boy in her eyes… but he wasn't so little anymore.

Without responding, Franny pulled him into a tight hug and held him there for nearly a minute. The more she thought, the more her eyes welled up with tears, but with utter confidence she whispered, "Absolutely."

Wilbur stifled a laugh and hugged her a little bit tighter. "I love you, mom."

Franny breathed a laugh and kissed his cheek, then pulled away. She quickly began waving at and wiping her eyes, "Oh no, I'm going to smear all the makeup! I have to go check on Vi anyway. See you soon!"

"Kiss her for me!" Wilbur called with a smirk.

Franny gave him a look, "On the cheek, yes." Wilbur merely chuckled in response.

As Franny quickly walked back into the hallway, Wilbur exhaled heavily. Cornelius walked over and stood in front of his son. "You alright?"

Wilbur's eyes met his dad's, and smiled, "I'm ready."

Xxx

Franny entered the bridesmaids' quarters still desperately trying to keep her tears from staining her cheeks. Girl gab and giddy laughter could be heard throughout the room.

"Mrs. Robinson, you alright?" Shannon asked in concern, red hair in a curly updo.

"Oh yes, I just talked with the groom." Franny sniffed at the mirror, wiping her eyes and grabbing a tube of mascara.

The bride turned in her wheelie chair in excitement, "How is he?"

Franny smiled, "Nervous, but excited."

Violet bounced her feet up and down in utter excitement. "Ahh I can barely contain myself! Butterflies!"

"Okay honey, stop moving or this updo will never get done." Helen warned but smiled.

Violet immediately froze, but was still grinning. "Sorry."

A loud thump at the door caused everyone to look over. Dash walked in, only slightly panting, in his Speedo suit. "Wow boys, I didn't think that'd take so much wor-" He stopped, his eyes landing on his mom and widening. "Ohh wrong room."

"You're lucky everyone's decent, you little insect-" Violet muttered.

Helen scowled and called him before he could escape, "Dashielle Robert Parr, where have you been?"

"Ummm… Town Square?"

"Why?" Helen demanded. All the girls in the room had their arms crossed or were glaring daggers at the high schooler, making him shrink back in fear.

"That is an excellent question-"

Violet turned in her chair, "Don't you recycle my fiancée's catchphrase-"

"Violet, keep your blood pressure down, darling. You're getting married in twenty minutes." Edna Mode stood on a stool and snatched the curling iron out of Helen's hand. "And you," She pointed the iron at Dash, "Go get yourself changed and presentable for your sister's wedding or I will use this!"

Needless to say Dash was out the door in less than a second. Violet smirked and held still for Edna to finish her hair. "That'll teach him." Edna smirked at her in the mirror. Then she began giving orders.

"Alright ladies, you better have your dresses and your bouquets on and ready, and your hairs did, go potty, yada yada, cuz we're not coming back in here once we leave."

The girl's laughed as they scrambled to finish their last minute touches of makeup, shoes, and the like. Violet's hair was finally finished and she was whisked off with Edna and Tallulah to get her dress and shoes on.

Violet's dress was a crème organza fit and flare with embellished lace (See A.N.1) and she had matching crème ballet flats. Her hair was in a cute, curly updo with a matching lace crème headband.

Her bouquet was made up of crème roses, shimmery purple lilacs, grape hyacinths, and blue hydrangeas with a deep blue outline, representing her and Wilbur's super suit colors. (See A.N.2)

The bridesmaids' dresses were a bright shimmery purple color, obviously representing Violet. The groomsmens' ties coordinated with the bright light blue in Wilbur's suit colors, with white button down shirts, black satin vests and black suits. All the outfits were hand-crafted by none other than Edna Mode, who also happened to be the wedding planner. Flower arrangements were done by Franny and Tallulah, music by Frankie and the frogs, the ring-bearer was Jack-Jack, Kevin was the best man, and Shannon was the maid of honor.

All-in-all, it was going to be a great day. Wilbur and Violet were getting married.

Xxx

Wilbur stood at the front of the line of the wedding party. Smiles and happy chatter filled the room, everyone giving him a thumbs-up or last minute pat on the back. Edna finally pattered forward and grinned up at him widely, "Showtime, lover-boy." Then she threw the big white church doors open and waved him in.

He exhaled heavily and strode down the aisle. He caught many eyes on his way and couldn't stop the grin, but managed to keep cool. One close friend of his father's gently slid a hand downward and mouthed, "Slow down". Wilbur instantly reduced his speed, not even realizing he had been practically running. Finally he reached the end and turned to face the front.

He exhaled heavily and squirmed where he stood. Why is this so nerve-wracking? Seriously, this is the best moment of my life, why can't I just relax?

He smiled as his parents walked arm in arm down the aisle and took their seats in the front row. Then the bridesmaids and groomsmen started down the aisle.

Kevin and Shannon came down first, then Dash (looking much better than he had 20 minutes ago) walking with Tallulah, Jack-Jack carrying the rings, and the team—Cole and Bethany, Sarah and Brian, Nikki and Lucius (he insisted he had to be in too!).

Wilbur accepted the fist bump being given from Lucius, but his stomach suddenly dropped when Frankie and the other musical frogs picked up the classical music that signaled the bride's arrival.

Oh my goodness, here we go, don't screw up, you're cool-

All his thoughts and fears instantly stopped when he saw her. It was almost as if no one else in the room was present except him and Violet—everything else was blocked from his consciousness. The only thing he saw was his bride approaching him down the aisle with her parents.

Wilbur thought he heard someone talking behind him, probably the pastor, and his mind registered Bob replying something along the lines of, "I do," but he didn't snap out of it until Violet was standing right in front of him and lightly waving a hand in front of his face.

He blinked and whispered, "What?"

The audience burst out laughing and Violet put her hand to her face to hide her laughter. Glancing at his parents, Cornelius was rubbing his eyes under his glasses and laughing with his wife. The poor boy…

Holding her hands and turning sideways, Wilbur blew air out of his lips and mumbled to Violet, "Messin' up already and we just started."

"It's fine, let's just get through this and go eat cake. I'm starving." Violet whispered back and winked at him.

Wilbur pursed his lips to keep from laughing out loud. While he's freaking out about getting married, she's just concerned about the dying whale sound in her gut. Typical woman.

"Dearly beloved." The pastor began, making the couple grin. "First off I would like to begin by saying…" He paused, and many eyebrows furrowed in confusion before he continued. "Mawwiage. Mawwiage is what bwings us togetha today."

Laughter arose from the crowd, especially from the older generation. Luckily the bride and groom knew the line from The Princess Bride well, and could add their own laughs.

The pastor chuckled and continued, "Alright, I'll stop that right there. On a serious note-" The pastor continued talking, and Wilbur couldn't decide what to think about anything that was going on right now except that he was finally marrying his beautiful bride.

Xxx

The reception was at the Robinson mansion, and boy, was it a party. All the quirky Robinsons provided more than enough entertainment, Carl and Lefty were running around like madmen handing out appetizers and drinks, Frankie and the frogs were still playing calming music, Franny and Cornelius were speaking with various distant family members or friends, and the bride and groom were bustling about, thanking everyone for coming, and never letting go of each others' hands.

"I think we're going to head out, but congratulations, and stay in touch, alright?" one kind woman was saying.

"Yes, absolutely! Thank you so much for coming." Violet hugged her and Wilbur shook the husband's hand.

"Enjoy marriage kid. It's a fun ride." The man grinned.

Wilbur grinned, "I believe it."

After the couple left, Wilbur and Violet finally had a moment to breathe. Violet sighed heavily, making her new husband laugh. "Tired?" She merely nodded as she waved at some people across the room.

"Hey Little buddy!" Carl ran up to them grinning. "Franny was wondering how you two are doing? Hungry, thirsty? Ready to head to Italy-"

"Oh Carl, I am SO ready to head to Italy!" Violet interrupted in excitement.

Wilbur intervened before Carl could rush off, grabbing the robot's arm, "But sadly it isn't time to go quite yet; it's only four o'clock."

"Aww man…" Violet fake-pouted. In order to answer Carl's question though, she perked and replied, "I am thirsty though, Carl."

"Me too," Wilbur let his friend go with a smile.

Carl jumped back into action, "Aaaaaalright, two white wines for the lovebirds, comin right up!"

"Wine huh?" Kevin smirked, walking up from behind them with Shannon on his arm.

Wilbur wacked him on the arm, "Hey, don't pester the bride."

"I wasn't talkin' to her." Kevin smirked.

"Why you little-" Wilbur stepped forward with an equal smirk but Violet held him back by the tie.

"Ohh no you don't. Not here, mister." She grinned. Wilbur rolled his eyes and poked her in the stomach as payback, making her jerk back.

Kevin rolled his eyes jokingly, "It'll never end."

Shannon snorted, "Oh, like we'll be any different."

"Speaking of which, you guys pick a date yet?" Violet asked excitedly.

"We're thinking November."

"Yay! A winter wedding!" Violet hugged her friend and they giggled.

Wilbur shook his head. "You two can have fun preparing for that wedding and we guys will go watch football or something. One is enough for me."

Kevin nodded, "Agreed."

Shannon frowned, "Nu-uh! We're only getting married once mister, so you're helping."

"Sorry, I tried." Wilbur whispered.

Kevin shrugged, "I'll survive." His fiancée's smirk made him suddenly nervous. "I hope."

Wilbur sighed and looked around his family's house—people everywhere. He and Violet were supposed to leave here around 8pm to get to the airport on time, and they'd be flying out by 9:30. They still had a while to go.

Suddenly his sixth sense kicked in. It wasn't huge, and he could tell that it was nothing that another super couldn't handle. If he needed to he could ask one of them to go check it out, as there were literally tons of supers here right now. But there was no way he was leaving.

But that didn't stop his friends from noticing his ever-so-slightly tense expression.

"What is it?" Violet asked, not looking at him, but smiling to make the small group not look suspicious.

Wilbur's eyes moved around the room, but he quickly extinguished the sense. "Nothing."

Kevin raised an eyebrow at him and glanced around. "You sure?"

Wilbur breathed a chuckle, "Probably just a robber next door. I'm not going anywhere, and neither are you. Super stuff isn't getting in the way this time."

A glass ringing from the dining hall suddenly signaled everyone to dinner.

Wilbur held his hand out to Violet with a smile. "Shall we?"

"We shall." She grinned, taking his hand.

"Wait, you guys go in last! Goofs, don't you remember from rehearsal?" Shannon reprimanded playfully.

"Aw really? I'm starving…" Violet frowned.

As Kevin and Shannon walked away, Wilbur kissed her temple, "I've seen you handle many things in our time together. I think you can handle a little hunger."

Violet shot him a short look. "You're lucky you're so darn handsome or I just might have to-"

"Hey! You two comin in or what!" Franny called to them from the doorway. Cornelius was standing just inside the door with a microphone in his hand to announce them.

Wilbur pulled her forward, "We'll finish this later."

"Fine by me." Violet smirked.

The dark-clad individual at the top of the staircase watched the newlyweds walk into the dining room where they were announced, more confetti was thrown, and the crowd cheered and clapped.

As soon as they disappeared from sight, he turned on his heel and stalked down the empty hallway. He hadn't been invited. He hadn't wanted to come but was there for one sole purpose.

Through some snooping through blueprints earlier on, he already knew which floor to use, which hallway to go down, and which room to go into. It was getting there and doing his deed that would take the most time.

He finally located the right door and quickly entered, shutting the door behind him.

Walking around the bedroom, he spotted a dresser that had hair-styling stuff on top of it. Using a gloved hand, he picked up the black comb and found what he was looking for.

Opening a small plastic bag and using tweezers, he quickly and carefully put two black hairs in the bag.

He placed the comb back where he found it and quickly evacuated via the window. Looking down below him was a thirty-foot drop… a long drop for any normal person. But luckily for him, he wasn't normal. Falling and landing wouldn't hurt a bit; it was not getting seen that was still his issue. And he knew that it was only a matter of time until Wilbur's sixth sense couldn't take the nagging anymore.

With one last look around the yard, he leapt off the porch and flew through the air. He landed on his feet and did a tumbling roll to ease his landing. It did the trick and he was soon on his feet and running to the black, already-running vehicle at the end of the driveway.

He hopped in the passenger seat and the driver quickly sped away, tires squealing. The Robinson mansion was long out of sight before any words were spoken between the three men. The third was in the back seat, also dressed in all black—a sharp black suit with matching black tie, and white button down shirt. His mouth was set in a thin, grey line and his wiry blonde-but-graying hair was slicked back. Finally, he broke the silence.

"Did you get it?"

"Two sir." The thief replied.

"Good. Let me see."

The black-masked man handed the small bag over to the elderly man, who quickly inspected it. He nodded, a hint of greed gracing his features. "The DNA of Wilbur Robinson. Our first step to bringing him down."

The masked man seemed confused and slowly asked, "How will his DNA help us bring him down?"

The elderly man's gaze snapped to his face, making him flinch. A silence overtook them as the elderly man stared into his eyes—the masked man couldn't keep eye contact for more than a minute.

As soon as the gaze was broken, the reply came: "Because his DNA is key to his past. Little does he know, but there is more to his gaining powers than just a simple accident." The old man looked away from the man and out the window. Raindrops began splatting against the window as lightning shot across the sky before the thunder rolled. An evil smirk overtook his face before he added with a touch of cynicism, "Magnum was just a tip of the iceberg."

TO BE CONTINUED

Author's Note:

AHHHH IT'S DONE! ALMOST FOUR YEARS PEOPLE AND IT'S DONE! This is by far my most popular story and I have you all to thank for it! Over 150 reviews I believe! Thank you all so much; this much popularity has really helped me keep going as a writer, and it is beyond encouraging :)

THE WEDDING! EEPP! Okay, here's a link to see Violet's dress ;) : Product_Organza-Fit-and-Flare-with-Embellished-Lac e-WG3121_Bridal-Gowns-Features-All-Gowns

And her flowers! LOVE these: /pin/110056784615776468/

I had no creativity with her dress so I looked up a picture online to find what I thought would look good on her haha Now the flowers I had an idea and with some online searching of blue flowers in a bouquet arrangement, I found this photo! I love it to death, guys, seriously had to use it haha Sorry for all you men out there reading this, you're probably bored to death!

NOW for the end! Hehehehehehe so obviously I'll be writing a sequel! :D SO excited! Will warn you with a few things though: 1) College! Nothing will change so who knows when I'll start writing, uploading and all that. Just keep an eye out. It'd be a good idea for me to start it in the summer, but keep an eye out til then. 2) It won't be as long as this story; this was WAAAAAY too long! Haha But each chapter will be like my last chapters in this; longer, so it'll be worth it. I won't cheap out on you guys, no worries ;)

I have some great ideas for the sequel; I'm so excited to start it, but we shall see when I can get around to it ;)

If you wanna talk or give any ideas/suggestions or things you'd like to see in the sequel, PM me! I'm usually around ;) Thanks again guys; you're awesome! Until the next Phantom/Willet story! 3

~EmK/EmmerzK