The Official Ostberg-Ashworth Wedding (Open Thread)

[Pegasus]

William caught sight of Sheila being really excited to visit her new best friend and his wife-to-be on their future farm. He chuckled when Astrid noted Will being more inviting to Sheila than her. The big guy reached across Sheila to hold Astrid’s left hand firmly.

“You're marrying me. That should be an invite in of itself,” William stated.

Then, Astrid shot him a serious glare that basically said she should be the only woman he’s going to marry and William adjusted his glasses shrugging his shoulders.

“Dating is hard and women like you are even harder to find. I’m glad I have you, honey,” William replied as he winked at her.

William then looked down at Sheila and gave his best friend a nice big hug.

“You'll have to wait until we fully move Astrid’s stuff from Norway and Japan over to America and get fully settled, but I promise to personally come pick you up when everything is said and done. Heck, you can even bring Meiyun as we’ll have pigs on the farm,” William explained.

Jonathan chuckled as his wife kept her lips sealed on the dress she brought and he sat back stroking his chin.

“Fine, keep your secrets. I won’t tell you the nice suit I chose for this occasion,” Jonathan stated.

[SwordSavior1]

Despite her aspirations, Mina was feeling like a background character at the moment. Spending an eternity near the flames, all Mina could do was listen to the miscellaneous chatter spread through the cold air. While mingling and intimate conversation were common especially at this time of year, one certain phrase forced the pinkette to violently shiver. The individuals who expressed interested in stealing a bite of her glorious creation. "(If even one crumb was removed, the whole symmetry and mystique could be completely ruined. This change of reception could lead to an argument...and it would be all my fault!)" Clasping her previously stilted hairdo regarding the worst case scenarios.

"Alright..." Thanks to enough hot air her face morphed into a more determined expression, even if the passion could be countered by wiping snow on her cheeks as if warpaint. Now having the strength to stand up, she eyed the bus from a distance already noticing a few hunters in their perches. Mina would just have to make do as she galloped towards the waiting vehicles. She'd apologise for any bumps on the way later. After setting foot on the steps, the frontmost seat possible would become her station. If they wanted her cake, they can have it. She left everything gathered together in one place. Now they'll just have to find it and get through her. Although a stronger reaction might lead to that undesirable result Mina dreaded after all.

[CaptainL]

Spoiler

Soon enough, the buses would reach their destination - Stavanger Cathedral. Passing through the streets, they would find it a festive affair; wreaths and lights were strewn between the street lamps, and people were running about between stalls at the Christmas markets that filled the streets. At the heart of the city, however, stood the cathedral itself. Its rooftops were frosted with snow, and the doors were set with a wreath with a large red bow, with lights forming an arch over the entranceway. Seeing the sight, Astrid sat up a little straighter in her seat, squeezing William's hand tighter. "Ah-! It's even better than I imagined it," she said, looking off wistfully with a tear in her eye. This would be her first time spending Christmas Day in Stavanger in a couple of years, and she couldn't think of a better occasion for it. Similar reactions were going on throughout the buses - Molly gasped as she leaned out the window to get a better look, with a cry of "Whoah, isn't it pretty..?", while Chelsea leaned in against George's side with a knowing smile. But as the buses came to a stop in the parking lot, the guests would surely see there were a good number of cars already gathered here, and a few people were gathering around the doors setting up cameras. And, when Astrid and William stepped off the bus, the first person to greet them was none other than Astrid's father herself, Lars Ostberg.

"Astrid!" he cheered, pulling his daughter into a tight hug as soon as her feet were back on the ground - one that she was quick to return, spurring on a chuckle from him. "Careful, now, I know how much you've practiced that bear hug!" Then, stepping back and straightening his red tie befitting his neatly pressed suit, Lars turned to William, extending a hand for him to shake. "And you, William. Believe me, it's an honor. I can only imagine the thoughts going through your head right now..."

"Trust me," Astrid muttered, "you really can't."

[RedShinigami]

While Harmonia still had'nt found time to talk to anyone she just sighed and rested against Molly, until her girlfriend suddenly jumped and opened the window.
"Molly, what the fu-!", she yelped and fell down, hitting her head on the plastic windowframe.
When they stepped out, Harmonia held her head. "Molly, Schatz, for the future, I beg of you, please warn me if you jump around like a flubber!", she said with a grown and then took her hand. "Oh look...is...is that?", she said and pointed at Lars.

George and Chelsea, you believe it or not, were a much more outweighed combination then everyone ever could have thought off. Finella smirked as she saw the Blonde, without any hesitation, any overthinking, just naturally, leaned onto George who put his arm around her. And still, as cute as this was, this shouldnt have been working out, like at all. George was an extravagant, excentric, colourful clown with a love for ladies, since she had met him she had seen him breaking dozens of hearts and now? She visited the pub often, even when Chelsea wasnt around and not once, not even for a second did George try anything on a lady except a flirtatious remark here and there. It got even better, whenever the women got to close he took a step back, pointed at a picture of Chelsea over the bar and shook his head.

At first the wolf was doubtful if it really would work out, even if she supported it, but it seemed that George had found all he needed in Chelsea. And Chelsea? A foulmouthed, drinking, brawler from the streets of Liverpool who just wanted to be known for her tough image? Not just had that changed quite a bit, but Chelsea really took care of herself, not that she hadnt before, but she was more woman now, so to speak. Maybe it needed the kind of heart and real love of a good person that made Chelsea live up to her real potential.

She knew that the Scouser still was her old self, but that had just been a part of her and not her entire self. There sat a person who wanted to love and be loved. A person that was thankful. A beautiful girl that had found her prince. Anfield had quite grown, he was a year old after all and lay on their laps, drooling at the seat, George being careful not to get anything on his expensive suit.
Finella smirked. Maybe letting someone into your heart was'nt that bad after all. Lonely Wolf was good and fine but in the end...
She looked to Chris and smiled, squeezed her hand. No, for now her little family was enough she needed.
George saw the building.

"Hm, Almos' looks like 'he ones we 'ave in jolly good england.", he said and the gave Chelsea a smirk. "Would you like 'o be married in one ov 'hese aw in i'aly?", he teased his girlfriend and scratched Anfields ears.

[Pegasus]

Here they were. William could’ve never imagined this day would come and yet, he proposed to Astrid in front of an audience just like Jonathan did for Brianna and Ryan did for Marzia. It was truly funny how this all started for them three years ago when they were just normal wrestlers shifting through the indies after their run in the spotlight from their younger years. William had just been a powerhouse wrestler that started working the weights in middle school and then took on local and state tournaments before turning to the squared circle to really show his skills. He was practically old school like the Ostbergs and had the honor of teaming with Lars and Hans on occasion for matches in Mexico, Europe, and America. They were truly a family and today would seal his place in it. Husband of Astrid Ostberg, Son-In-Law of Lars Ostberg, Nephew-in-Law of Hans Ostberg, a new family member among the legends.

Stepping off the bus and placing their feet in the snow, Daniel and John would immediately vacate all professional sense to stomping off in the snow. Jonathan stepped off guiding his wife down the stairs and carefully into the snow so she wouldn’t slip followed by his daughters. He took a look to see the two middle-aged men creating snow angels as they dump cold snow on each other for a practical joke.

“I’ve seen snow back home like this, but it’s got to be at least five inches out here. With more on the way!” Daniel exclaimed.

“You guys couldn’t keep up the professionalism for five minutes out here?” Jonathan asked with a chuckle.

“It’s a cathedral! We needed to bring the angels here! The place of the Holy Spirit! It’s his birthday after all!” John retorted with his joke.

“We are spreading the joy and the gospel! He is blessing this marriage after all,” Daniel added as the three older men began sharing a hearty laugh.

Oscar and Jack got off the bus as they just made small talk with each other as Jack looked back to see Alania and her family getting off. Jack extended his hand to the large veteran and introduced himself.

“You must be the legendary Alania Sanders I’ve heard from back home. I didn’t get a chance to introduce myself since I was busy roasting by the fire, but I’m Jack. It’s nice to meet you and tu familia,” Jack greeted as he shook hands with Alania’s husband waiting for the jungle woman to respond.

Ryan let Bear go off his leash seeing Angel, Rylie, and Fenrir join in as the pets ran around in the snow while Macy and Stella played along with Alania’s children, Anna and Carl, as Stella suggested they all make a snowman to commemorate the wedding and create a friendly scene outside the church. Ryan heard George’s passing comment towards Chelsea and laughed as he slapped George on the back playfully.

“It’s like you want to get beat up, mi amigo. I know it’s your relationship, but give it a few years at least,” Ryan teased George and looked over at Chelsea giving her the signal that it’s all a joke.

William and Astrid met Lars as the big guy shook the hand of Astrid’s father. He swallowed hard and admitted to himself this was a little overwhelming, but he was going to be with his beloved fiancé so he couldn’t complain too much.

“My thoughts are either passing out in the snow or suffering from frostbite. I’m a little nervous, but I couldn’t have asked a better person to marry,” William explained as he put an arm over Astrid’s shoulders. “By the way, I hope you like the red wool sweater my grandmother made you. I hope it was big enough.”

Kennedy saw Finella surveying the scene and decided to come a little closer playfully smacking her younger lover’s ass to get her attention.

“I know you must be thinking a lot….about your future now that you, Chelsea, Moni, and Molly can finally settle down as a family. Just know you have Chrissy as well and…don’t forget about me. I’ll be your new roommate soon. Then, you’ll be getting all the loving you desire,” Kennedy cooed as she pressed her forehead against Finella’s sharing a little kiss on the lips.

The church doors would open a small bit as a large Siberian Husky/German Shepard mix dog would stroll out sniffing at the snow. He looked up and saw Astrid standing there as Will talked with Lars while his ears dropped back in an emotional cry. The dog ran up howling “MOMMY!” as Winston would finally be reunited with Astrid climbing up on her to greet her!

[Highfly]

Alaina, Charlie and the kids got off the bus and were organizing themselves as a man approached. Charlie was the first to greet him shaking his hand. "Hey, I'm Charlie the lucky guy who got to marry the wrestling amazon." Charlie said with a smile. "These two are Anna and Carl." The kids nodded and waved to him before going back to looking around at the place taking it all in.

Alaina smiled and shook Jack's hand. "Hello, you obviously know me Jack and it is nice to meet you. How do you know Astrid and her nearly-husband?" Alaina said with a chuckle. However as Alaina waited for the answer she glanced over and saw Kennedy. Alaina wasn't sure what to make of that woman. They got along well enough in the gym, but Kennedy also came out later and said some less than flattering things about Alaina. She scowled a bit but turned her attention back to Jack, smiling as she was before.

[CaptainL]

Evidently, Molly had gotten a little ahead of herself in her excitement, and Harmonia came away from it with a bump on her head. The Englishwoman let out a gasp, sitting back down. "O-Oh..! Moni, I'm so sorry, I didn't realize-" she began - but, fortunately enough, it wouldn't keep Harmonia down for long; soon, she caught sight of Lars, and her girlfriend could practically feel the spike in her excitement! Molly giggled, squeezing Harmonia's hand tighter as she nodded her head. "It is! I didn't realize you were a fan of his," she said. And then, she realized something else - something that made her eyes go wide. "Oh! I can introduce you, come on!" Before Harmonia had any chance to protest, Molly pulled her along by the arm, waving to the Norwegian veteran. "Hiiii, Mr. Ostberg!! Moni here wants to meet you!~"

Lars was in the midst of talking with William, letting out a hearty laugh at his comments. "Oh, don't worry, it happens!" he said. He flexed a bicep, which bulged even beneath the fabric of his suit. "And don't worry about the sweater, either. I already had the measurements lying around, y'know, so it fits just fine." Hearing Molly's cries, Lars looked over in the Superstars' direction, while his brother and tag team partner Hans emerged from the church soon after to take his side, with Astrid eagerly exchanging hugs and handshakes. "Uncle Hans! It's been too long since we last spoke," she said. "I have to say I'm really proud of how Marne is doing; I can only imagine how you feel!"

Astrid would also be joined by William's dog Winston - and her face lit up with a smile as she got down on her knees, holding her arms out wide to greet him. Of course, he hardly needed any more encouragement, practically tackling her into the snow. The Norsewoman laughed, but ruffled his fur all the same. "Don't worry, don't worry, I missed you too! I guess it really is a family reunion for us all, isn't it?"

Getting off the bus, Brianna helped Macy and Stella down from the steps before looking up and catching sight of Daniel and John making snow angels. Her husband protested, but she just shrugged her shoulders, laughing it off. "Ah, let them have their fun," she said. "It's Christmas, after all." She watched as the girls took off with Alaina's children and the dogs, smiling a little wider, before falling in with the two men playing in the snow. "It's been a while, hasn't it? You guys have a good flight over?"

Chelsea gave Anfield a scratch on the head, leaning in a little closer against George's side. She let out a long sigh, letting herself sink lower so that her head lay against his shoulder. Even with everyone else leaving the bus, she was content to stick around just a little while longer; being in his company just felt so nice, and she hadn't had nearly enough of this in her life for her liking. No one could stop them if they just lingered a little while longer, taking the time to themselves...at least, Chelsea thought that, up until George chimed in with the thought of marriage!

The Scouser practically sat up straight in her seat, gasping in shock. Her face went a vivid red. "G-George..!! It's...a little early ter talk about DAT juss yet-!!" What was even worse, however, was that Ryan heard it too - and when he commented about it, Chelsea stared out blankly through glassy eyes when the realization hit that everyone could see them. She still wasn't quite used to being public about this, and it was definitely going to take some adjusting, but she didn't have the time to adjust just yet. At last, she cleared her throat, moving to get back up. "M-Maybe...we should get movin', like..."

[SwordSavior1]

"Nothing will stop me...not even a plot convenience!" And so Mina waited in her bus seat patiently ready to jet out as soon as they reached their destination. Thus the pinkette kept her head fixed towards outside, in which she was given the unusual sight of an entire population in a celebratory mood. Running between the snow and gorging at the stalls. "Hmmm..." Immersing into the festive sights and forgetting about the mission. For all her effort she put into the catering, there would be an ingredient or two within Mina's mind cauldron that was also missing, her own enjoyment at this particular time, because she was that fixated on a few clients. Maybe she could afford to chitchat with at least one lonely wedding guest.

Even after no movement and Stavanger Cathedral was in sight, Mina stayed put for a few minutes until her elbow started burning. "Huh...oohhhh! Not again!" With a clearer mind, she waddled about and was about to sift through the pack. There were no disturbances and everyone was content at first, so she seemed ready to just simply leave the bus. That was until ears perked up, hearing a few lovebirds talking about future prospects "It's never too early to get the best baker on your best night... I finally get to make carrot cake!" Quipping at the Scouser Bunny before setting foot on the snow.

[Pegasus]

While everyone regrouped with family and friends, a white rental pickup truck started crushing the snow under its durable tires. The truck pulled into an empty parking spot on the side of the road as the headlights turned off and the engine quickly turned off as well. The driver’s side door opened as a muscular obese man stepped out on the road and used his keys to lock the truck up with the alarm surely alerting most of the guests. The driver revealed himself as he had long grey hair tied in a small ponytail wearing a royal blue suit with a white, buttoned-up dress shirt and navy blue tie attached around his body. He wore royal blue dress pants, black dress shoes, and sunglasses over his eyes to block out the sun coming over the clouds stopping the snowing that was going on.

Jonathan widened his eyes and the rest of the guys seemed just as shocked to see the suited man. Jonathan smiled real slowly and softly as he reached his left hand out to shake the elderly man’s right hand firmly.

“I didn’t expect to see you here, Hank,” Jonathan greeted his boss and best friend.

“I got my invite at my Venice condo. I had to get a new suit tailored since my old business one got ripped to shreds over the years. Fetched a nice high price on this one even if it costed over 300,” Hank explained as he walked with Jonathan.

“Hold up! You paid 300 for a new suit?” Daniel asked as he got up out of the snow and hugged Hank.

“It’s not like I can’t afford it with the hundreds lining my pockets!” Hank joked as all three men shared a hearty laugh.

Hank then put his head up to see Astrid, Lars, The Superstars, and all the other familiar and new faces stared him down in either shock or interest. Hank smirked as he looked around first seeing Brianna giving her a nice hug and greeting before shaking some more hands with the guys. Hank then went over to Lars and stuck his hand out for another shake seeing his fellow wrestler after so many years.

“Hey Lars! It’s been quite some time since we have seen each other. I shared some time in the ring with this old tiger back in the late 90s and I’m glad he’s keeping the passion strong. And Hans! Nice to see you too, brother!” Hank greeted as he hugged both brothers before turning to Molly and Harmonia.

“It’s good to see ya again, Molly! And this must be your beloved! Nice to finally meet ya, Harmonia. I heard about you in your modeling days, but I’m glad you made the transition over to the squared circle. I’ve only heard great things about ya,” Hank stated as he hugged Molly and shook Moni’s left hand.

Hank then turned around and saw Alania Sanders right there sharing a conversation with Jack. That made it three legends that showed up for the wedding of William Ashworth and Astrid Ostberg. Hank walked up to Alania and stuck his hand out shaking the hand of the woman legend chuckling. He took off his sunglasses to formally greet her.

“Nice to finally meet you as well, Mrs. Haines or I’m sure you prefer Alania. I’ve heard about your first run and comeback and I always appreciate seeing a wrestler have that drive to keep going even when they probably shouldn’t. After my best days, I came back at 52 and kept going on the indies before heading to Orlando. I also cooked up my own trouble in Mexico and Japan before fully retiring at 64 just when you came here,” Hank explained.

[RedShinigami]

Harmonia did'nt knew where to look first with all the big names and friendly faces all around but she finally decided to be a professional. Yes all of this people were legends in their own right but then again, they were only humans who also shared the same passion as she did.

And with that in mind the steps to Lars Ostberg were much more assuring for Harmonia as she greated the veteran. "Hello Mr. Ostberg. It is such an honor to be invited here to this special day. I am Harmonia Edelstein. Me and Molly try to make our marks as future legends too.", she smiled before she turned to Astrid.

"Astrid? Sorry we had'nt had the chance before. Harmonia Edelstein.", she said and gave her a kiss left and right as it was the style in europe. She held her hands and looked up to the bigger woman. "I wish you all the best for this very special day and I know that our William here will be as good a husband as you will be a dedicated wife. I look forward to see even more of you and I cross my fingers for your title defense. But lets not talk about that right now. I just wanted to offer you my friendship and hope that you accept. ", Harmonia said openly and with a big smile.

When Hank arrived she shook his hand and pulled an arm around Molly." That I am Hank. Thank you so much for giving me and my carrot this chance.", she smiled." When we have some time to talk at the party, I would be delighted to share some ideas with you."

Finella on the other hand had made Kennedy work for her money. She had more or less ignored her a bit, did'nt give in to her flirting and alltogether seemed rather" desintrested". But when the Jungle Queen approached her now, the Wolf turned, grabbed her and put her down like in a romantic movie, looking into her eyes and pressing her lips onto hers. "Hmmmm~", she purred and lickes her lips. "Oh, I have waited for this...", she said with a low growl.