It was a crisp morning. Blue skies without even a tiny wisp of a cloud. It was peacefully silent except for the occasional song of a bird in the distance. At the moment it was probably the most peaceful time in the world. “You what?!” a cry sliced through the peacefulness like a hot knife through butter. The most peaceful moment in the world was over by the fault of none other then Holly Kelp. Atop of Fowl Manor perched Captain Trouble kelp as he tried to calm down his wife. “Sweetheart, please calm down.” he spoke to his palm. “Calm down? Calm down?! You left our children with Mulch! Mulch! And you want me to calm down?!” Holly screeched. “Holly please! I have to teach Minerva survival skills. I promised Artemis!” he pleaded softly. “Oh alright, but when you get home you are in big trouble Mr!” Trouble closed his palm and sighed. He activated his wings and lowered himself to the window. He knocked. Artemis appeared and opened the window. “You my enter.” he said with a smile. Trouble tried to return the smile, but it came out as more of a grimace. It was just that he didn’t really get along with Artemis’s new fiance. Artemis’s eyes were full of understanding while the rest of his face scowled. “Your going to have to get along just this once.” he told him. Trouble nodded miserably.

{Meanwhile…..}

“Dom, I don’t like it when it comes to this. I’m telling you I can handle it.” Juliet snapped.

“And I’m telling you no period. Absolutely not. I won’t let you I refuse-” Butler began crisply.

“You can’t refuse a damned thing Domovoi! I was happy and all high spirited to tell you that I am going to get married and you bring me down! It’s already decided. I would have thought you to be happy for me!” Juliet retorted.

“I don’t like him.” Butler said flatly as if that settled the matter.

“Yeah? What don’t you like about him! make a whole frigging list for all I care! You have absolutely no say in this!” Juliet cried.

” Well he-he…is rude, hates cats, and-and he…….he smells funny.” Butler finished lamely. Juilet raised an eye brow.

“He smells funny.” she said with disbelief and then, “Domovoi he’s so polite it annoys me and you don’t like cats. What does that got to do with anything anyway?!”

“You just can’t marry him Juliet. You aren’t ready for-”

“How dare you! How dare you tell me I’m not ready for this! I am not a child!” she screamed and stomped off towards the door. Upon flinging it open she almost knocked out Minerva. Minerva stepped back quickly before any damage was done. Juliet nodded curtly, whipped around, shot a nasty glare at Butler, and stomped off down the street.

{Returning to misery that is Trouble}

As the yelling continued in volume down stairs Artemis was forced to shut his door. Trouble’s eye brows disappeared beneath his dark bangs. “What is that all about?” he asked. Artemis merely shrugged and said, “Juliet is getting married.” “Ah.” Trouble replied. He needn’t know anymore to figure out why Butler was arguing with his beloved sister.

“Arty?” an angelic voice called from down stairs. Artemis beamed and Trouble sighed. “That would be her.” Artemis said happily. “Let’s get this over with.” Trouble grumbled under his breath. Minerva came up the stairs and into Artemis’s room. She placed a kiss on Artemis’s cheek and presented a hug to Trouble. “Here you are.” Trouble said handing her a newly designed pair of wings. “Custom made by Foaly.” Trouble added as her eyes widened. “He did a lovely job.” Minerva said her eyes aglow with admiration. Trouble nearly gagged. ‘Kiss up.’ he thought. “I’ll leave you to it then there are some important matters that need…attending to.” he said mysteriously and departed. Minerva sighed. “Isn’t he spectacular? Handsome too.” Trouble really did gag this time. (it went unnoticed by Minerva) “Yeah yeah gorgeous. Now can we please move on?” Trouble was done being polite now that Artemis had left. “No need to get your underwear in a bunch.” she retorted. “Where are we going?” she added. “The roof.” came Trouble’s reply.

{In an airport.}

“Yes Arron. Yup meet you in Vagas. Be married before you know it….” Juliet said into her cell phone. She nodded. “Love you too. Bye.” she hung up. Her plane was called and she sighed as she headed towards it.

{On the roof of Fowl Manor}

“Trouble if you let me die….” Minerva trailed off looking down with sheer terror.

“Don’t worry. I’ll try and catch you.” He chuckled. Minerva didn’t find it funny.

{In Las Vagas, Nevada} (Time flies doesn’t it?)

Juliet held her breath as she walked down the isle. This was it. She was getting married. If only her brother could see her now. She smiled as she imagines the look on his face when she moves in with her new husband. Before she knew it the little speech was over. “You may now kiss the bride.” said the preacher. She kissed Aaron. The ran down the isle and out of the church into their limo. ‘This is it. I finally know where my life is going.’ thought Juliet as she rested her head happily on Aaron’s shoulder. They were on their way to a honeymoon in Mexico.
{On the roof}

“Alright . Jump and activate the wings. Got it?” Trouble asked.

“Th-that’s it?” Minerva looked shaken.

“Yup.” Trouble laughed. “If your scared you could always tell Artemis that you couldn’t do it.”

” Nope. If you jump, I jump Jack.” she replied and with that she jumped from Fowl Manor’s roof and activated her wings. She was lifted immediately and she began soaring through the air with Trouble at her side.

Some other stories by Jade Malice:

• ~Hello everyone~
• ~Headstrong~
• And she's Back!
• ~Moluccella is the flower of rivalry~
• ~Black is the color of loneliness~