Pray this is not just another X-Men wedding!

[Harley]

"You are such a gentleman, Arkady, for offering to get rid of the Fang Gang if needed," Harley replied as she pocketed Nemesis' keys for the moment. "It's that white sports car he got and tricked out. So it's a speedy little thing."

As they looked around for food, Harley snagged two glasses of Champagne and handed one to Omega Red. "Someone said they were going to have some carving board area with a boar or something. Or a big piece of beef. I was following some of the waiters before so I could figure out where all the good stuff is. I'm guessing you are not the dainty salad type, Omega Red? Salads are nice, but you can't really live on them. Oh, dessert bar!" Harley giggled as she saw staffers walking past with huge platters for cupcakes.

[Major Domo]

One of Major Domo's eyebrows went up. ''What was the reason for Deadpool and Harley not killing each other?'' He turned to one Amazon and gulped. Major Domo usually never saw tall and armed women. With the exception of Spiral. Major Domo saw the buffet table. He didn't mind Erinyes leading him to it.


''Amazons hate men? I guess I'm lucky Antandre never saw me. Would she have attacked me instantly? I'm not a man, but a male android.
Spiral would fit in with the Amazons. She is a warrior woman and tends to hate men. Longshot in particular. From what I remember, Spiral dated Longshot before Arize gave her multiple arms.''

 

[Omega Red]

Omega Red smiled and shrugged at the same time. ''I always protect anyone I like.'' He searched for food. Omega Red grinned. ''I usually don't eat salad. Lobster will be fine. Any kind of meat.''

Omega Red smiled at a variety of cupcakes. A coil extended from his wrist. He wrapped it around two cupcakes. Omega Red brought them to Harley. ''One sweet for you, my sweet.'' Omega Red's smile remained on his face.

[Goddess]

"I will handle the harpsichord," Dana said as she smiled at Captain Hook. "And as for Tia Dalma, I can see why she scares you, Craig. She is tied to the seas more than I am, though, so she would likely be of more help. Other than my brother Cormac, no one in my family is really tied to the sea, and Cormac's magic is not as strong."

"How is Marcas doing? I haven't heard much from Cormac since Marcas was hurt," Jack asked as Dana nodded to the pirate. "James, Marcas is Cormac's son. Cormac helps me run my shipping and cruise business. His son was injured in an attack by a paramilitary group that hunts mutants."

"Marcas is better, but he is determined to take down the group that attacked him and stole away my niece Ceri," Dana replied as she tried not to think about Weapon X. "Cormac is trying to make sure Marcas heals first."

 

[Craig Dragotti]

Craig's eyes widened as he shuddered. ''T,T,Tia Dalma! Tia Dalma!'' he stuttered. He ceased shuddering as he heard about Cormac's son. Craig frowned at the mention of a mutant hunting group. A sympathetic look formed on his face after Ceri was mentioned. ''Hopefully you'll find Ceri. Hopefully Ceri will be safe,'' he said.

Craig began to worry about Isabella. He knew what it was like to lose a loved one. ''Since others are performing miracles such as obtaining Captain Hook's harpsichord, is it possible to revive my deceased wife? Isabella is still important to me.''

[Captain James Hook]

''I am eternally grateful, Madame,'' Captain Hook informed Dana. He smiled at her. ''I don't see why anyone would dread Tia Dalma. Then again, I never came across her. Like I said, Tia Dalma can have six heads. As long as she can aid me.''

Captain Hook heard every word about Marcas. He looked sympathetic after he heard about Ceri. ''You have my sympathies about Ceri,'' he said to Dana. That was when he faced Craig again.

''To answer your question about siblings, yes. Captain Jasper Hook was my elder brother. I was his midshipman. Jasper captured the ship that transported my betrothed. Cecilia. I lied about my pirate life before Cecilia refused to marry me. I still remember my betrothed's tears. I still regret hurting Cecilia,'' Captain Hook said. A sad frown formed on his face.

''It was Christmas when Jasper denied me my share of gold. Enraged, I battled him. Jasper commented that he taught his little brother well.
That was when I used a sword to remove his eye. Jasper eventually died. He'll wish revenge on me if he is revived.''

Captain Hook began to roll his eyes. ''My brother never did like me. He said we were brothers in arms. He sometimes smiled at me. Was his smile a mask to conceal his true nature? Perhaps.''

Captain Hook saw his hook and smiled again. ''I'll be prepared for Jasper Hook if he appears. I defeated him once. I can defeat him again.''

A frown replaced Captain Hook's smile. Tears formed in his eyes at a snail's pace. ''I almost wish to revive Cecilia. I wish to view her smile instead of tears. I wish to reveal how sorry I am for my false words.'' Captain Hook scowled.

Captain Hook saw Craig another time. ''I guess that's one thing we have in common. The women we cherish aren't with us. Perhaps we'll be with them again. I'm certain you'll be with your wife again.'' His smile returned. 

''Perhaps I'll be with Mummy another time. Hopefully Jasper won't attend the family reunion. Mummy always liked me. I was the baby in the Hook family.''

[Jack Sparrow]

"Craig, I will make sure you and Mrs. Brown are off on one of my yachts when James and I speak to Tia Dalma. That way you will be less stressed by her arrival," Jack said as he saw Pete Wisdom get all sorts of peeved at the mention of resurrecting anyone. "Dana, maybe you need to take Sparky here for a stroll before he explodes and sets the decorations on fire. Pete, I know talk of resurrections makes you queasy."

Dana looked at Pete and then Jack and sighed. "If you are all speaking about contacting the dead, that is one thing. Resurrections or pulling people from other points in time is another matter. You would need someone much more powerful than I am to do something like that. I am more a barrister and much less a mage."

Jack looked at both Craig and James and understood their pain. He also knew resurrections would likely set off alarm bells with whoever was left of the Mystic Council after the Purifier attack six months ago. "Wait. What about Leo Sumner? Or John Constantine? Don't they handle potentially dodgy things like this, Dana?"

Dana's eyes grew wide as she pushed Pete toward a table near the bar area. "Be with you in a bit, darling," she said as she then turned back to Jack. "Do you really want to end up in Blackgate with the crazy mages? Jack, gentlemen," Dana said as she tried to keep her speech measured and her concern in check, "I am sure someone can be sent your way once the ceremony is concluded. There will be enough mystic heavy hitters here for you to have your pick of the crop. I mean, Blackjack Rydenborne is the bride's father after all, and he has connections that have gone on for centuries."

 


 

[Craig Dragotti]

Craig smiled at Jack. ''Thanks for considering Mrs. Brown and me.'' He turned to Pete. A sheepish expression formed on his face. ''Are my words bothering you at all? Perhaps it's something else bothering you.''

That was when Craig heard what Jack said about reviving others. ''Oh! My apologies, Pete. I never meant to cause you any distress.'' His tone meant he was sincere.

''Contacting the dead? That doesn't seem like a bad idea either.'' Craig placed a finger under his face. He looked thoughtful. ''Although it might not be the same thing as being in my wife's arms. Will I be able to see Isabella if I contact her?''

Craig turned to Dana. ''Connections?'' he muttered. He trembled and smiled at the same time. ''I'll be reunited with my beloved wife.'' There was a dreamy look on Craig's face. He clasped his hands together and placed them near his face.

Craig faced James. His eyes became wide due to interest. ''You're someone's younger brother? You don't look like a young brother. I'm not sure why.'' Craig gasped after the latter's betrothed was mentioned.

''A WOMAN ALMOST MARRIED YOU, CAPTAIN HOOK?'' Craig blushed after his shrill tone. He was sheepish again. He turned to others. ''Sorry about that.'' Craig faced James again. 

''Sorry to hear about your brother.'' Craig smiled at James. ''Thanks. You can be with your beloved mother. I'll be with my beloved spouse. Perhaps you can be with your mother and Cecilia.'' 




 

[Captain James Hook]

Captain Hook glanced from Pete to Jack. His smile returned. ''If I can pacify one entire pirate crew, I can pacify the gentleman.'' Captain Hook tilted his head to one side after he heard Dana mention contacting the dead. ''Contact the deceased? That might work.''

Captain Hook saw Craig's wide eyes. ''Aye. I'm Jasper's little brother.'' Captain Hook still smiled. ''My face is a tiny bit wrinkled. My hair is white. Although I was always fair haired.''

Captain Hook's eyes widened after Craig shouted. He stepped back. He began to blink. ''I thought Smee was loud at times.'' Captain Hook nodded after his brother was mentioned again. ''Mummy loved me. Jasper...not a whole lot of affection from him.''

Captain Hook nodded at Craig while he still smiled. ''My mother with me. My betrothed with me. My harpsichord with me. Peter Pan and Smee won't be near me. Jasper definitely won't be with me.''




 

[Taranus]

"We will find Ceri and get her home." Erin responded to Craig. "I wish she was here now she should be here with Shannon and our family instead those bastards took her." She said getting her anger under control.

"Sean and Axl had talked about doing a surprise performance and Sean had asked me to sing....We'll see."

[Craig Dragotti]

Worry began to fill Craig's eyes. ''Ceri should be safe,'' he said. He tilted his head after Axl and Sean were mentioned. Craig used a finger to touch one side of his face. ''I'm not sure if I remember Sean and Axl.'' His eyes were wide with interest.

''You are a singer as well? How interesting. I performed every now and then. Karaoke was my hobby. It should be interesting to hear your vocals. If I remember correctly, Alison Blaire might perform a song. Also, if I remember correctly, my ex-button man has a huge crush on her. Or he is her good friend. I don't remember which.''


 

[Jack Sparrow]

Right about now Jack wished he had asked Craig to bring that rum, but then again, being tipsy was likely not the best idea either. "We will get all these things settled once the ceremony is over," Jack said as he watched Pete Wisdom in the distance as he belted back some amber colored liquor. "And I am well aware of Blackjack Rydenborne and his so-called connections, Dana. Most I would not want to call my connections. Those people are, at best, crooked and, at worst, agents of Lucifer himself!"

Jack tried to calm himself, and he welcome the notion of Erin performing after the nuptials. "I am sure that you will give a grand performance, Erin," he added with a slight bow. "No one should ask me to sing. I sound like a bleating sheep." It was then that the pirate started to look around for Mira. She had many connections to the world's best wizards. "Perhaps Mira, when she arrives, can help us sort out this business with summoning the dead? James, Mira is my..."

((Come on, Sparrow)) he thought as he stood there with his mouth open but saying nothing. ((You can say the words))

"Mira is my beloved," he said as even Dana stepped back a bit. "What? Did I really shock all of you?"

 

 

[Craig Dragotti]

''I'm looking forward to hearing your performance, Erin,'' Craig said. He smiled at her. That was when he faced Jack. ''I'm certain you're able to sing, Jack.'' He tried to imagine the pirate performing. His eyes widened at the revelation of Mira.

''A beloved? Well, I am a little shocked now.'' Craig Dragotti began to blink twice. ''Jack Sparrow with a beloved?'' he muttered. Craig looked thoughtful. ''Jack Sparrow with a beloved!'' he said. 


 

[Captain James Hook]

''That's good to hear about finding the girl and getting her home,'' James said to Erin. His eyes became wide at the mention of her possibly performing. ''I'm certain your vocals are wonderful,'' he said in a sincere tone. James began to smile another time. ''I sometimes sing while I play the harpsichord. My vocals might be a bit rusty.''

James saw Craig and heard him as he mentioned performing karaoke. ''I didn't know you performed, Mr. Dragotti. I enjoy acting every now and then. Plays from my beloved England,'' he said. 

James smiled at Jack. ''I'm certain you have wonderful vocals. At least you probably don't sing like Cookson. I never liked his vocals and I didn't always like his cooking.''

James blinked at the mention of Jack's beloved. ''Jack Sparrow and a beloved together?'' He began to shake his head in disbelief. He smiled again. ''If you're worried about me revealing tears about your beloved, don't be. I'll be fine.''

A certain memory appeared in his mind. A memory that caused him to scowl. James trembled with rage. He faced his companions.

''My apologies. I just remembered something Jasper Hook called me every now and then. Jamie!'' He shuddered. ''If I come across my elder brother and he refers to me as Jamie again, I'll...'' James glanced at his hook again.

[Harley]

"Why, thank you!" Harley said as she took the cupcake from Omega Red.  "Such a gentleman!" Harley carefully unwrapped the cupcake from the tiny foil cup it was sitting in and took a bite. "Ooo. Delicious! Now, before we go bust baddies, let's find you that lobster! They have to have lobster at such a classy shindig. Oh! Mister Waiter!" she shouted to a man walking by with a huge tray. "Pardon me, but do you have any tasty lobster on the menu?"

The waiter looked at Harley's baseball bat that she had slung over her shoulder and started to back up a bit. He started to stammer and mutter as he saw Omega Red coming over. "Ah, uhm..."

"Oh, for pity's sake! Just point!" Harley exclaimed as the waiter finally pointed toward one of the tables at the back of an adjacent tent. "That's more like it! Thank you! OK, Arkady, your lobster awaits!"