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  Rating:
      Explicit
  Archive Warning:
      Underage
  Category:
      M/M
  Fandom:
      Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles_(TV_2003)
  Relationship:
      Raphael/Leonardo
  Character:
      Leonardo_(TMNT), Raphael_(TMNT), Donatello_(TMNT), Michelangelo_(TMNT),
      Splinter_(TMNT), Casey_Jones, April_O'Neil
  Additional Tags:
      "Wedding", "Honeymoon", "love", "Turtle_Island", "Fiji", "Romance",
      "Beach", "Villa", "Marriage", "Vows", "private_beach", "ocean", "family",
      "celebration", Turtlecest, Young_Love, Soulmates
  Series:
      Part 3 of Leo_and_Raph's_family
  Collections:
      RAPH_AND_LEO_(OTP)
  Stats:
      Published: 2015-12-09 Words: 2279
****** Raph and Leo's Fiji Wedding ******
by KerryAnne
Summary
     Not spoilers. Flashback to when Raph and Leo tied the knot on
     romantic Turtle Island, Fiji.
Notes
See the end of the work for notes
Leo woke up at seven a.m. on the twenty-eighth of May, feeling excited. Today's
the day I'm marrying Raph, he thought. I can't wait. It's going to be an
amazing day. We are so lucky that April and Casey got April's dad's jet and we
could get married and honeymoon in Fiji, especially on Turtle Island. It's
exclusive and private. Just what we want. Leo looked beside him, knowing Raph
wasn't there and sighed. From tonight we'll never be apart again, he thought.
The couple had decided to sleep separately the evening before and they'd also
decided to wait until they were married before they consummated their love. It
was difficult, Leo thought. I wanted Raph so badly and he felt the same, but we
wanted our wedding night to be special, so we waited. I know it'll be worth it.
Man, I hope I don't disappoint him. I've read up on sex, but it's not the same
as actually doing it. Leo got up, took a long shower and dressed in his black
and white tuxedo that he'd bought for the ceremony. Then he headed into the
kitchen.
Don, Mikey and Splinter were at the kitchen table eating breakfast. "Morning,
my son," Splinter said. "Did you sleep well, Leonardo?"
"Morning, Dad," Leo said, sitting down and pouring himself some green tea. Did
you? Morning, Mikey and Don."
"I did, my son."
"Hey, Leo," Don said.
"Hi," Mikey said. "Feeling nervous, Leo?"
Leo nodded. "Very. I hope I don't mess up my vows."
"You'll be fine," Don said. "If it helps any, Raph's also nervous. I saw him an
hour ago and he admitted he was. Can't blame you guys. Today's the most
important day of your lives."
"Never thought it would happen. I'm blessed to be marrying him. He's everything
I ever wanted and more."
"Heh. Leo, who's the bride and who's the groom," Mikey asked, getting a glare
from Leo.
"We're both grooms, Mikey. I told you that!" Leo made himself a piece of toast
and sat back down. "I wish I could see Raph before the ceremony."
"You can't," Don said. "That's considered bad luck, Leo."
"I know."
Meanwhile, Raphael was dressing in his black and white tuxedo and rehearsing
his vows. "Hope I don't screw up. I'm so nervous. What if I make Leo unhappy?"
A thousand what ifs went through his mind. His T-phone rang. "Yeah, Case?"
"Just wanted to tell you that we have everything."
"Thanks and the rings?"
"Got them. How you feeling?"
"How do ya think I'm feelin'?"
"Nervous?"
"I'm so scared I'm gonna mess things up."
"You won't, Raph. Take a deep breath and relax. I'll be there at ten."
"I'll try."
Raphael disconnected the call and started pacing, rehearing his vows again.
Shortly before ten, April and Casey arrived and they set up the cake, the
flower arrangements, the cutlery and crockery and everything else that needed
to be done. The color scheme was blue and red in honor of the grooms. Both
grooms were in their rooms. Casey was with Raphael. "Raph, you're going to be
fine," he said.
"So ya say, but what if he changes his mind and doesn't want ta marry me?"
"Nonsense. Leo loves you, Raph, and you love him. You're going to be fine. I
bet he's just as nervous as you."
"Fearless, nervous? Yeah, right."
"Let's go wait outside for him."
Casey and Raphael went outside into the garden and Raphael saw that a marquee
had been set up and tables and chairs with all the food and drinks. Raphael
smiled. It's really happenin'. Peering over the fence, he saw the aquamarine
ocean below. Perfect setting for our wedding. Just perfect. He stood nervously
with Casey and said, "What time is it?"
"Eleven," Casey said. "Relax, Raph. It's going to go fine."
Half an hour passed and April had seated herself. But there was still no sign
of Leo. Trust Leo ta be late today, Raphael thought irritably. And it's
startin' ta get hot. Hurry up, Fearless. "Ya got the rings, Case?"
"In my pocket. Chill, Raph."
"Raphael, my son," Splinter said next to him. "Leonardo will be here soon. Be
patient."
"I'm tryin' Dad, but ya know I've never been one ta be patient."
Ten minutes passed and Leo finally appeared with Mikey and Don, walking up the
garden path to the song "Here I Am," by Bryan Adams. Raphael's breath caught as
he looked at his soon to be husband. I've never seen Leo look so handsome
before, he thought. Wow. A tear leaked from his eyes and he quickly wiped it
away with his sleeve. Leo stopped before Splinter, smiled at Raphael and took
his hand in his. Then Don and Mikey took their seats after patting Raphael on
the back and wishing him good luck.
"We are gathered here today," Splinter said..."
"Turn on the video cam, April," Mikey said.
April did and Splinter said, "I repeat. We are gathered here today for a
celebration. A celebration of love, commitment, friendship, family and of two
people who are in it forever. I am honored to perform the ceremony. As their
sensei and father I have been privileged to watch Leonardo and Raphael grow
from toddlers to fine, young men and I am so very proud of them. Marriage is a
huge commitment and has been an important feature across nearly every culture,
religion, generation, and society. We regard the marriage ceremony as extremely
special by sharing it with others, because despite our differences, love is
what we all share. Love is the universal truth, the essence of mankind. Love
brings people together. It brought Leonardo and Raphael together and that is
why we are all here. To celebrate the love they have for one another. The most
important day of their lives. Two becoming one. One love, one heart, one soul.
Love is hard to explain, but that's the way it should be. Love is meant to be
felt. Not described. To be loved and to feel love is more precious than gold or
any other riches. Love is not boastful. It is not jealous. It is not angry or
spiteful. It is compassion, sincerity, honest, empathy and I believe the two
people before us are have a deep, pure love that I hope will last all their
days. Leonardo and Raphael have asked me to read Desiderata by Max Ehrmann. Go
placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in
silence.
As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and
ignorant; they too have their story.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be critical about love; for in the face of all aridity and
disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of
youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not
distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it
should.
Whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace
with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Be careful. Strive to be happy."
"Which brings me to the ring ceremony," Splinter said, tears in his eyes.
Raphael glanced at Leo and squeezed his hand. Then he whispered, "The rings,
Casey. Now." Casey handed them to Splinter.
Splinter smiled and said, "Leonardo and Raphael have written their own vows.
Are you ready, Leonardo and Raphael? Here's the ring, Leonardo."
"Yes," the couple said in unison.
"I promise to love, honor and cherish you for the rest of my days, Raphael,"
Leo said, choking back a sob as he placed a golden ring customized with a
little blue katana and red sai in the centre of it on Raphael's ring finger.
"You are the best thing that ever happened to me, Raphael, and I would gladly
give my last breath for you. I love you so much."
Raphael's eyes shone with happiness, as he took the remaining ring from
Splinter and said, "I never thought I'd find love. Ya have shown me what love
is and ya have made me a better person. I can't imagine bein' without ya,
Leonardo, and I hope I never have ta be without ya. I love ya so much and
ya..."Raphael paused, tears streaming down his cheeks. "Ya complete me. Ya are
my world, my everythin' and I'll honor and love ya until the day I die."
Raphael slipped the ring onto Leo's finger.
"Kiss, kiss," Mikey said, clapping his hands. "Come on."
Splinter laughed. "I pronounce you both married. You may kiss."
Raphael grabbed Leo and pulled him into a passionate kiss. "Whoa," Don said,
laughing. "Get a room."
"Can we skip the meal and move on ta dessert?" Raphael asked cheekily. Leo
blushed.
"Nice try, Raph," April said.
"I'd like to read an Irish Blessing," Splinter said. "May flowers always line
your path and sunshine light your day;
May song birds serenade you every step along the way.
May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue,
And may happiness fill your heart each day, your whole life through."
"Now can we move on ta our honeymoon?" Raphael asked.
"No," Don said. "Be patient, Raphie. A good ninja is always patient." Raphael
glared at him.
"I pronounce Hamato Mr. Raphael and Hamato Mr. Leonardo," Splinter said,
embracing the couple. "Congratulations, my sons."
"Thank you, Dad," Raphael and Leonardo said in unison.
"I just love a wedding," Mikey said, tears in his eyes. "That was so
beautiful."
The happy couple and family went to the marquee and sat down. April had gone
all out with chili garlic prawns as a starter (Sushi for Splinter) and steamed
Mahi Mahi and rice for the main course. For drinks there was tea and water for
Leo and Splinter and red grape juice for the others. When they'd finished the
main course, Don stood up, "I'd like to make a toast. Congrats, Leo and Raph.
You're the perfect couple in so many ways. Leo, you've calmed Raph down. I
never thought I'd live to see the day." Everyone laughed, even Raphael. "But
Raph, you better treat Leo right, otherwise I'm going to kick your ass. I hope
you guys have a long and happy marriage. And that there will be lots of
babies." Don sat down.
"Babies," Mikey said, standing up. "You hear me, guys? Babies. I know Raph can
have them." Leo and Raphael blushed and looked down at the table. "I'm betting
Raph's going to be gravid by the time we get home! Anyway, congrats, guys, and
I hope you'll be have many happy years together. Did I say babies?"
"Enough!" Raphael said firmly, elbowing Mikey in his side.
"Ouch," Mikey said. "That hurt. Touchy, touchy," he added, sitting down.
The others all made their toasts. Then Leo stood, "To my new husband. Raph,
thank you for marrying me. I'm going to show you how much I love you every
single day of my life."
"Ditto, Fearless," Raphael said, standing up and kissing him. Breaking apart,
Raphael added, "Ya are my rock and ya anchor me."
"Hey, didn't I say get a room?" Don asked, chuckling.
"Want ta make a break for it, Leo?" Raphael asked, winking.
"Love to," Leo said. "But we have to cut the cake first."
"Cut the cake," Mikey said. "And then you can go make babies."
Raphael scowled. "Mikey, we ain't plannin' on kids for a while, so quit
buggin'."
"Sure you aren't, Raphie. Don, want to bet that Raph will be gravid soon?"
"Sure," Don said. "How much, Mikey?"
"Two hundred dollars says he will be."
"Okay. I bet he won't be. Deal." The brothers shook hands.
"Cake time," Raphael muttered, frowning at his brothers. "Leo, come."
Leonardo and Raphael went to cut the triple chocolate Irish cream cake they'd
picked for their wedding cake. They cut it together and then Raphael stuffed a
piece into Leo's mouth, causing him to nearly gag. Raphael laughed and said,
"Ya got chocolate on yer nose, Leo. Let me lick it off." He did. "Hmm. Ya taste
so good, Leo."
Leo got his own back and shoved a large piece into Raphael's mouth. "Payback,"
he said, chuckling and nuzzling Raphael's neck. Raphael swallowed the cake,
also nearly gagging. "Is that a new cologne you have, Raph," Leo said into his
ear slit. "You smell so amazing." Raphael blushed. "You're so sexy," Leo
continued.
"Okay. That's it," Raphael said, blushing hard and feeling an ache in his groin
he always felt when he was with Leo. "Help yerselves ta dessert. We're gonna go
ta bed now. Can't wait anymore! Come on, Fearless," Raphael added, grabbing
Leo's hand and running out of the room.
"Still want to bet, Don?" Mikey asked.
"You bet. I still think I'll win."
"Hah. Bet they'll have a boy before long and his name will be Leo!"
As the sun set on what had been an incredible day, the sounds of grunts and
panting could be heard. The newly married couple were definitely making new
memories of their own.
End Notes
     Happy memories. The next time I do a flashback will be the honeymoon.
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