The Bond Ceremony... 23rd of April/2016
Today is the day...
I, the Ravnos Maat Queen, have been asked to celebrate the bond between Nemi and Nadine. It has been decided that we will have a traditional ceremony, no modern nonsense wedding, the ancient traditions will be respected. It has been centuries since I last witnessed such a rite and it makes me a bit nervous, as my wish is that all be perfect. Nemi is dear to my heart, part of my family since a long time and we have shared many adventures together. She used to call me "prophet" as I showed her the way to when her destiny seemed only full of paniful darkness... but this is another story... Now I need to focus on what to say during the rite. |
This is a big responsibility! I do not want to fail my duty.
I am feeling nervous and getting warm even if I am a vampire.
I better go out and take off this jacket. Walking in the cold snow will help me thinking. As a vampire I am used to cold, it is part of my life.
My skin is normally quite... let's say "fresh"... fortunately some fellow vampire found out that coffee makes vampire skin warm.
Thanks to this I have an almost "normal" temperature...
Now, back to the ceremony... the right words, the right outfit...
And I think that I know why I am feeling so nervous, cos I am imagining how it would be if... if it was not Nemi and Nadine tomorrow but...
Am I even going to admit it to myself? Yes, I will say it... I am imagining how would it be if it was Donnie and I walking to the altar tomorrow...
As I close my eyes I can see it... it is night time, the stars shine in the sky and it is so beautiful... holding Donnie's hand as we walk to the altar...
I am feeling nervous and getting warm even if I am a vampire.
I better go out and take off this jacket. Walking in the cold snow will help me thinking. As a vampire I am used to cold, it is part of my life.
My skin is normally quite... let's say "fresh"... fortunately some fellow vampire found out that coffee makes vampire skin warm.
Thanks to this I have an almost "normal" temperature...
Now, back to the ceremony... the right words, the right outfit...
And I think that I know why I am feeling so nervous, cos I am imagining how it would be if... if it was not Nemi and Nadine tomorrow but...
Am I even going to admit it to myself? Yes, I will say it... I am imagining how would it be if it was Donnie and I walking to the altar tomorrow...
As I close my eyes I can see it... it is night time, the stars shine in the sky and it is so beautiful... holding Donnie's hand as we walk to the altar...
The Rite begins...
No time for further reveries... I need to go, the time has gone by fast, the ceremony is going to start in a few minutes, all is clear in my mind. I will speak with my heart and all will be good. "Welcome everybody to this special and unique ceremony"says as she smiles, looking at everybody who is sitting and then at Nadine and Nemi. "Today we are gathering together to witness Nadine's and Nemeth's vows" pauses as if looking for the right words to say, then continue talking, as if lost in meditation, her eyes closed. |
"May the ritual let the vows be for a lifetime, for all of eternity or for as long as love shall last...
To make sure love will last forever, Thor has been asked to bless the couple and Freyja has been called to witness their vow"s" her voice is calm and soft, showing that she is sure about what she is doing, how she is doing it. "The procedures have been followed for the divine powers to officially approve the bond and to avoid taken aback afterwards" looks around at the witnesses to make sure they all agree. "Now... Let's start the blessed rite * says as I take a golden chain to wrap Nemeth's wrists from over the alter and starts walking to Nemi stopping close to her. |
"Nemeth, this is the golden chain that will make the bond between you and Nadine, if you accept it" looks at Nemi to hear her answer
Nemeth smiles and nods slowly "I accept it with all my heart" and smiles happily. Isobel steps forward to face her daughter, taking her hands gently. Looking into her eyes whispers.... "I love you and your father and i are so proud of you". looks over to Nemeth and smiles........All we want for both of you is a life of love and happiness." takes the chain and carefully ties her daughter's wrists. Ross shows Nemi the golden chain and starts working at her wrists with them "With this golden chain and the sacred knot, may you be bond for the eternity to Nadine" smiles as she finishes wrapping the chain in a knot. Donnie steps forward to Nadine , offering the ancestral sword to her " i present you this golden ancestral sword , to help in protecting Nemeth if ever she is in trouble . i hope you both will be safe and be in bond forever " she smiles and walks back to her place. |
"Thank You Donnie.. I will give my Life to Protect her if Needed.."says Nadine.
Nemeth kneels down, stabs the sword on the ground and starts speaking "In front of You and all witnesses here; I, Nemeth Akathrea, daughter of a deceased celestial angel family, Loyal Member of Ravnos Maat under Queen Ross Daxter's leadership, Angel of Goddess Maat vow. With this sword I will protect You with my life. With my eyes i will watch over You and keep You from any trouble and danger. With my body i will shield You and comfort You no matter what the cost. With my heart I will love You until the end of time itself. With my mind I will think and dream of You every single minute I breathe. With my soul I will continue following You are float around You in the afterlife..." Ross walks to the alter again and says "Please, my friends, I need your attention" |
"All of you witnessed that the process has been followed correctly. The binding is a very important ritual. It is the gathering of our two families. This rite is thus an important transition not only for you, the couple, but also for the families involved. It is a contract with implications for, among other things, the solemnization of a pact in which the families promise to help each other. Nadine, head of this new family has the final say in these matters. However Nemeth also has a say, since a good relationship between the spouses is crucial.
I had a dream yesterday, where Maat herself asked you, Nadine, to join us. Nemi had tears of joy in her eyes when you said "yes"... may this dream come true and bring us to a lifetime of adventures together. " It is a Wish of My Girl to fight by her Side.. So i will Join Your guided Clan" answered Nadine. "Welcome in our family, Nadine! All for one and one for all is our motto! May Maat bless this bond and give us all the strength to always fight for Truth and Justice... Let the feast begin!" |