That morning, Rue woke up with happiness that swelled and overflowed in her heart. Though it was snowing, the weather couldn't be more perfect to her because everything was beautiful on this perfect day. Today, she would get married to her love. Yuki, the cute and shy girl with the light blue hair that so perfectly complemented her own. Their hair was Rue's inspiration for the wedding day. She made a blue cake, blue flower arrangements and even ordered beautiful blue necklaces for them on Plopsy, due to be delivered during their honeymoon. Yuki loved camping, so Rue thought it would be the perfect surprise for her to take her to a cute log cabin. She couldn't wait to see her face.
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Rue slaved away happily at the decor and wedding feast consisting of numerous delicious vegetarian dishes. She laid them all out on the table and fireplace, creating a wonderfully cozy atmosphere.
When the guests arrived, everyone was chirping in excitement, complementing Rue's handiwork and vintage dress. As always, Rue had thrifted her dress, and it was magnificent. She loved all the character the dress had, and had spent many hours imaging the life the previous owner had lived with her lover. Would their happiness bring good luck to her and Yuki? She certainly hoped so. Just as she mused, Yuki stepped through the doorway and took Rue's breath away. She was more beautiful than she could have ever imagined. Her heart swelled with pride, love and joy. Before they knew it, they were at the wedding arch, the snowpal they had built just a day or two ago smiling at them. It was a perfect moment.
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The festivities followed, bringing warmth to everyone's hearts and stomachs by the cozy fire and comforting food. Everyone laughed, danced and ate to their heart's content. Rue even got along with Supriya for once, offering her a plate and cracking jokes together.
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Rue and Yuki felt their worries melting away as they came closer to their destination. Yuki excitedly asked, "Is it here?" every time they passed a resort world, but Rue slyly shook her head. When they stopped in front of their little cabin, Yuki's mouth dropped to the floor. She squealed and bolted out of the car, jumping up and down in joy. They embraced and kissed. Their honeymoon had started.
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She was in denial. Maybe she had contracted an illness, and that was what was causing her strange thirst and hallucinations. She would need to get to a doctor sooner than she thought.
Then was when she felt it. Her throat was parched. It was painful - it felt like someone was forcing a hot rod down her throat. She choked, reaching for a glass of water. She gulped it down desperately, but it had no effect. In fact, the nausea she had felt earlier now gave way to a piercing stomach ache. Her hand gripped tightly around the basin, and to her surprise cracked a piece off. When she rejoined Yuki in the sitting room, she confessed that the illness was worse than she thought. She had to go to the hospital as quickly as possible. Right as they opened their suitcases, though, the sky tore open. The blizzard was so bad that the electricity went out for a minute. There was no way that they could drive on these roads.
That night, Rue could not sleep. The pain in her throat throbbed and grew stronger each time she looked at Yuki sleeping next to her. Her warmth was emanating thickly over her, pulsing with her supernaturally loud heartbeat. Rue thought that it was the worst migraine she had ever experienced, turning such a small sound into a deafening one. She had a violent impulse to bite into Yuki, so she would maybe let her sleep. Quiet down the noise, quench the pain in her throat... Blood. Thick and warm. Rue's eyes widened. She could see every hair on Yuki's neck, every bead of perspiration. Her skin was glowing a deep purple from underneath the translucent film, so delicate and easy to tear open... Rue stood up abruptly, pacing. She had many glasses of water that night, but none took away the pain. It just made it worse, her body rejecting the liquid. Her body demanded something else that was unknown, calling her.
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