He couldn't do this.

It was killing him.

Watching Henrik's employees running around doing everything WRONG was the worst punishment in the world.

And what was worse?

He did it to HIMSELF.

Marvin and Evan decided 'fuck it' and went ahead with building up the wedding that next week. 

But with the time bumped up, everything was going wrong.

It was the morning of the wedding day and the cake was running late, the venue got cancelled and was run by a Karen so they didn't care about the money Henrik tried to throw at them. The flowers were wrong, the colors were off and Mark was being a dick.

And to top it all off, Evan couldn't even help with anything because HE decided to remove his magic, as well!

His reasoning behind it?

He said, 'If you're gonna make yourself miserable, then we'll do THAT together, too'

It was sweet at the time but in hindsight, Marvin wanted to kill him.

It wasn't like they could just EASILY get their magic back, too. It was a grueling process that required a lot of patience to remove and to put it back? Extremely slow and painful.

'Why did I do it?' he thought to himself, 'So stupid'

Marvin was fixing himself in the mirror again.

HOWEVER, luck was on his side sort of. Since the venue was out of order, Dark offered the backyard since everyone they knew lived there anyway. The only ones they'd need to go retrieve were Sean, Evelien, Markiplier and Amy. Marvin would have invited Sampson and Bee but they made it very clear a long time ago to be long-distant friends since the fiasco with Anthony.

Marvin huffed and went outside to observe the chaos. It was a lot less formal wedding than Jameson and Emily's but Marvin was okay with that. At the time, they didn't really know the Ipliers all that well. But now? Everyone was family so really, they didn't care what they wore or looked like as long as every was comfortable and happy.

Chase and Anthony were still going to be the entertainment so at least that was safe and untouched.

Speaking of Chase, he saw Marvin muttering to himself as he walked around the backyard. Quickly, he gave Bella back to Stacey and sprinted up to him.

"Uh hey man.. . . you okay? I thought you were gonna wait inside until the wedding started?"

Marvin rolled his eyes, "I can't fucking do this, Chase! It's killing me!"

"What's killing you?"

"Everything is on the verge of disaster!" Marvin whined, "I swear if ONE MORE THING HAPPENS TO FUCK THIS DAY UP, I'M GONNA KILL SOMETHING!"

"Well . . maybe don't  . . do THAT" Chase bit his lip, "Just relax, man. Everything will work out" he pat his shoulder.

Marvin groaned and rubbed his face, ". . . . You're right. . .. I know. I'm just . . .stressed"

Henrik walked over, "Marvin! So . ..  don't be mad"

Marvin's eye twitched, "What is it THIS time?!"

Henrik rubbed the back of his head, damn near sweating, "Well uh . . . . zhe cake arrived. . . . but uh . . . . Bing accidentally crashed into it vith his skateboard"

Marvin clenched his fists and his face went red, ". . . . ."

"Uh . . .  Marv?" Henrik tried to calm him.

The others around started to notice the change in the air.

Anti was arguing with Anthony over if the table settings were teal or green when they both felt Marvin's anger.

Jackie was talking to Yandere when he noticed the stillness in the air and Jameson was playing with the kids when he noticed, too and went to usher them inside to be shielded away from Marvin's nearing wrathful cussing storm.

The Ipliers were a little concerned but not too much so.

Sean, Evelien, Markiplier and Amy were getting freaked out by everyone's reaction.

"What? What's wrong? What's gonna happen!?" Markiplier was still the newbie of the group, freaking out over every little thing.

Marvin breathed out, relaxing and wrinkled his nose, "That's it. I'm done with the bullshit. Normie Marv is gonna have a PERFECT wedding and THAT'S THAT!" He screeched.

He rummaged in his coat pocket and pulled out a glittering purple vial.

Chase eyed it, "Uh . . .what's that?"

"Some stored magic" Marvin muttered it as if it were totally normal.

Henrik was just as curious, "Explain?"

Marvin opened the vial, "Before I sealed off my magic, I stored some in a potion in vials so in emergencies, I  can shoot it like a shot and have my magic back for a few hours."

Chase was still staring at it, "Can . . . ANYONE drink it and have magic?"

Marvin raised a brow at him, "It has MY DNA in it so . . .  no . . . no one else should drink it unless they want to go to the hospital"

Chase looked disappointed.

Marvin shot the vial back like tequila and immediately, it started to work and his whole body glowed for a moment.

Marvin felt the rush of his own energy bustling through him.

He cracked his knuckles and his neck and set himself to work.

He fixed the flowers and colors, made a brand new cake,  decorated all of the backyard to suit his style and all and all . . . he just made everything BETTER.

Henrik glared at him, "You could have done zhat at ANY time!? Vhy didn't you dot zhat instead of making everyone run around like crazy chickens!?"

Marvin rolled his eyes, "It's fine! It's fine, Henny! 'Don't be mad'" he quoted him.

But Marvin had to run off again to prep the final touches before Henrik decided to kill him.

Finally it was done.

The ceremony wasn't all that different from Jameson and Emily's. Sammie was the officiant again and read their vows to each other. Evan looked ridiculously happy that it was finally happening. He didn't even care that Marvin took his powers back for a few hours. He was just happy they were finally doing this.

Markiplier and Amy sat next to Dark, Mark and Wilford. It was a lot to process and to suddenly come into but he was getting there. It was easier than he thought, though, when a lot of them were pretty much like him.

What was the biggest hurdle was getting to know Dark. He created a version of Dark in his videos that was evil and full of hate but he had to get used to THIS version and the fact that him and Anti were together. He still didn't really like that but he was happy they were happy.

It was just really weird seeing a version of himself and Sean. . . together.

But he'd get used to it. This was a part of his family now.

Sean was still getting used to things, too, but he was happy Marvin didn't take away his memories again. Ever since the fight with Anthony, he felt that SOMETHING was missing. He was happy before but now, he was whole and happy.

Evelien was still getting used to being around Gab. . . who was pregnant with Anthony's baby. 

It was a lot.

After the ceremony, they all ate and danced. 

Of course Anthony and Chase were the entertainment with their little band. They even had Bing on stage with them, too with a guitar.

There was cake and fireworks, all sorts of games and fun for everyone.

Marvin and Evan had smashed cake all over each other's faces and of course Marvin complained about his make-up but that could be fixed.

And the pictures.

So many pictures.

It was a day worth remembering just as it had been like Jameson and Emily's wedding.

A few days later, Anti was hard at work. He had finally gotten all the pictures printed and along with the other pictures he already had, he was putting them up on a wall in the Septic Hallway.

He wanted to share all the memories and happiness he got from seeing them.

Anti just finished placing the last group picture of everyone in the middle when he stepped back and smiled.

'We've gone through so much together.'

His eyes wandered from the pictures with his first set of Septics where he snuck in a couple of them. Then to the first group picture he had with his current set of Septics. Pictures of him and Jameson . . . .him and Chase and Jackie.. . . . Marvin and Henrik. . . and then the further down the hall you got, the more the story unfolded.

There was the first picture he had with him and Anthony and Gabriella. Jameson and Emily's wedding. All the kids. Anthony holding Bella standing with Chase, little Jack and Stacey. He was so timid that day holding her for the first time.

There were pictures of Anthony and Chase playing their instruments and Anthony and Anti playing with all the kids.

And then the story progressed with the introduction of the Ipliers. Once again at Jameson and Emily's wedding, the picture of Dark and Anti standing together. Dark looked so out of place and awkward but even then, Anti knew he liked him.

All the pictures of the Ipliers with the Septics. Bing and Chase, Jackie and Yandere and Anthony and Wilford. Henrik and Dr. Iplier, Marvin, Evan and Host. Gab and the kids, Eric and King.

And now the latest wedding.

Anti, Anthony and Sean. Dark standing with Mark, Wilford and Markiplier. All the girls standing together, Eva, Stacey, Sammie, Emily, Gab, Evelien and Amy.

A picture of Mark sitting at a table with Dark FINALLY playing a REAL game of Chess after Mark had spent literal HOURS teaching him for real how to play. Damien was never the best when it came to retaining information and rules like Chess. He was an amazing Mayor but he was shit at learning new games and rules pertaining to them. Especially Chess.

And then the last picture.

The big group picture where they all stood together. The Ipliers, Septics, Sean, Evelien, Markiplier and Amy and all of the kids.

Anti stood at the front much to everyone's insistence.

A tear went down Anti's face.

'I can't wait to see all of the new pictures and memories we all make together'

With a smile, he walked off to go find some of the others to show them the new hall of pictures he made for them.

Five Months later

Everyone in the house was bustling and freaking out.

Especially Anthony.

"Anthony, I need you to BREATHE!" Dr. Iplier shouted at him, "It's going to be okay!"

"DON'T TELL ME TO FUCKING BREATHE! I'M HAVING A FUCKING BABY!"

"FUCK YOU! I'M THE ONE HAVING THE BABY HERE!" Gab yelled at him, "I SWEAR TO FUCKING GOD, I'M NEVER HAVING SEX AGAIN!"

Anthony was very worried about MANY different things.

Did she really mean that? Was the baby okay? Why was it taking so long to pop out? Why was everyone NOT as concerned as he was? Gab was screaming in pain so why weren't they giving her more pain killers!? How was Gab's grip so STRONG!?

"I see zhe head!" Henrik pointed out, "Gab, I'm going to need you so push on 3, 2, . . . .1! Push!"

"AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!"

Anthony's heart was racing.

The others were waiting outside the room to give them privacy but he wished Anti or at least Chase were there with him.

"Again!" Henrik shouted, "You can do zhis, Gab! On 3, 2 . . .1! Push!"

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!"

And then suddenly a new cry echoed in the room.

"Waaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh! WaaaaaaaahhhhHH!!"

Dr. Iplier let out his own breathe, "There we go . . . you got yourself a healthy screamer there"

Henrik had the baby in his arms and with Eva's help, they wiped the baby off and wrapped it in a blanket, immediately giving it to Gab.

Gab was exhausted but took the baby from them. The baby immediately stopped crying and whimpered, calming as it touched its mother's skin.

Anthony stood stock still, watching.

That was his baby.

That was HIS. . . . he helped MAKE that.

He smiled, seeing Gab with it. She was so happy. 

She had been so strong pulling through all of this.

When everyone finally caught their breathe, Henrik smiled to Anthony, "Congratulations you two . . . . it's a girl"

Anthony's heart stopped.

That was his little girl.

Gab saw his fascination and motioned him to come closer.

Anthony stood by her side and brushed the hair out of her face, "You did so well . . . . will you be okay?"

Gab nodded, "Here. . . hold your daughter"

Anthony practically gulped. It was just like with Chase and Stacey's baby all over again.

He had to be extra careful.

Cautiously, he took her and held her in his arms.

He finally understood what Chase meant all those months ago.

Yes. . . . he could see himself dying for this baby. His baby. His little girl.

He LOVED this child. He had never loved anything in the world more.

He didn't even realize he was crying.

A few hours went by and the baby was all cleaned properly and wrapped up and Gab was recuperating WELL thanks to Marvin's reserve store of healing potions. She was walking around and going strong although she was still pretty tired.

The Septic egos were the first to visit and come in the room at first.

Chase pat Anthony on the back, "Is it how you thought it'd be?"

Anthony was still holding her. He couldn't tear his eyes off of her, "It's even better . . . .she's beautiful. . . .. my . . .everything"

Chase smiled. He wondered how he'd think when he had to start changing diapers. . . . 

Anthony let the others hold her but watched intently. Almost threatening them that if they even made her whimper a little, he'd damn near kill them.

Gab had to put him in his place a few times when he started to get a little aggressive against Marvin not holding her properly.

But all in all, everyone did well.

Eva finally brought up the big question, "So . . what are you guys going to name her?"

Anthony turned to Gab who now held her daughter. They had thought of names, of course but Anthony honestly never thought this day would come. 

If it had been a boy, they wanted to name him Sean Anti Smolders in honor of Sean recently saving everyone and Anti in saving Anthony and not killing him long ago.

But since they had a girl. . ..

They were set on still honoring Anti in the name but Gab also wanted to honor Evelien since she had been the alter she stopped killing at. The alter that indefinitely changed her of the better even though Evelien hadn't officially met her back then.

Anthony and Gab looked to each other and smiled.

Gab brushed her thumb along her daughter's cheek affectionately.

"Her name. . ..  is Antonia Evelien Smolders."

Anti smiled. He couldn't stop smiling, watching this all happen. 

His family had grown so much.

His LIFE had grown so full.

Anti wanted to take a picture of this moment.

"Welcome to the family, Antonia"

Not finished yet. Still one more chapter to go :)