Actress: Shay Mitchell

The wedding was in three days. Oh, and everything was going horribly wrong. But hey, it's a Zodiac Story. If things were going write then that'd be borrrring!

Anyways, Libra was absolutely freaking out. So many things were going wrong to the point she made a list:
1) I'm getting married.
2) It's to Pisces.
3) There's gonna be an Aqua disaster.

There's always an Aqua-disaster. Ever since Libra and Aquarius met, Aquarius had always found a way to ruin a party. Without fail. She wanted a nice, normal wedding so that she didn't have to remember the fact that she would be stuck with a man she didn't love.

At least in that weird dream of hers, Gemini loved her. And she loved Gemini. Maybe that was possible in an alternate universe. She knew it was nearly impossible now, because Gemini was in love with Aquarius.

That's how he ruined the last party. He didn't ruin it for everyone, but for poor Pisces it was the absolute worst. She was the Rosaline to his Romeo, with one problem. Libra wasn't his Juliet. She was more like his Benvolio.

It was the first time Aquarius hadn't done any extravagant party-ruiner. It was interesting for Libra to look at. She enjoyed the idea that people can change people. She liked love and what it brought. In that way, she and Pisces were alike. They were both hopeless romantics.

Libra mulled the idea that she would be with someone she wouldn't love over. As she did that, she heard a knock on her door.

Libra let out a heavy sigh. "It's open."

Taurus walked in, wearing gray pants and a pink, loose shirt. She sighed and pursed her lips. "Hey, Lib, my moms got your dress ready."

And that was another thing running through Libra's mind. Taurus. After they became sisters, it had become so awkward. Libra had wished that they could go back to a time where they could just run away together. Her, Taurus, And Sagittarius.

"Sounds good. Is it pretty?" Libra asked, sounding tired.

"It's perfect," Taurus replied, her voice sounding soft.

A few tears slipped down her face. Libra choked back a couple sobs. "At least that is."

Taurus let out a long sigh. "Listen, I know this is hard. It's like hanging out with Sagittarius for extended amounts of time. It's bearable, but you'd rather do literally anything else."

"You're views on Sagittarius are hilarious,"  Libra laughed. "He's not actually that bad of a guy."

"Oh, I know," Taurus said, with a smug smirk. "Just don't let him know that. It'll get to his head."

"I thought you said he doesn't have a head," Libra snorted.

Taurus rolled her eyes. "Whatever. What do you need help with for the wedding?

"I could use some help picking out some goodies from Gemini's," said Libra. "Everything there is too amazing to decide what I want."

"Are you just hoping you'll see that 'Virgin' guy you've been telling me about?" Taurus asked her, raising an eyebrow.

"It's Virgo," Libra quickly corrected before she realized what she was doing. "And no, of course not."

Taurus hummed in disagreement, but didn't say anything. Libra rolled her eyes and grabbed her bag. "Are you in?"

Taurus tied her curly red hair back and nodded. "Why not?"

Libra slipped on some pastel blue sandals to match her short skirt. She had a white short-sleeved shirt on top. She grabbed her bag and sling it around her shoulder. "Have you even met Gemini? There's a whole lot of reasons why not?"

"Give me one," Taurus said, snorting. From what she heard, the girl was just a really nice kid. What could be so bad?

"I'll let you find out for yourself," Libra mused, "But let's just say that she gets stressed easily."

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Libra and Taurus walked into the bakery. In Taurus' opinion, it was cute and simple. It had a nice, homey glow to it that felt inviting. It was comforting in an odd sort of way. That is, until you saw who ran it.

At the counter was a boy Taurus hadn't really met before. He had brown hair and bangs. His eyes were switching between being extremely wide and extremely squinty. He wore an apron that was too small over a button down shirt and khakis. In short, he obviously didn't belong there.

"Virgo!" Libra said warmly. She bounced up to him with a grin. "It's good to see you! What are you doing here? Why are you in an apron?"

Virgo smiled up at Libra. "Hey, Libra! I can't run my store without my glasses, so I've been keeping Gem and Aqua company while they plan for the wedding."

"That must be interesting," Libra said, pursing her lips. "How's it going?"

"Gem is shouting in her first language, Aquarius is running from her, and I had to close the place for the day," Virgo said in short. "So, Not well."

"You didn't tell me Gemini could speak two languages," Taurus piped.

"I didn't know," Libra muttered. "Since when?"

"Whenever she gets really stressed. Right now it's Latin or hitting her boyfriend with a pan," Virgo shrugged. "And once Aqua's down, I'm next, so I'd rather Latin."

Then they could hear Gemini screaming, right on cue. "Coquet!! Tu fatuus est! Cur? Cur tu fatuus est?"

"I'm sorry!" They heard Aquarius squeak. "I have no clue what you're staying!"

"Quod tu fatuus est!" Gemini screamed.

As that was happening, Taurus caught sight of a little brown boy signing something to Virgo. Virgo squinted but saw nothing.

"I can't read you, bud, so just have fun and be back before dark," Virgo told him. "Bye, Jaden!"

Taurus looked absolutely horrified. "This is where you're getting your wedding cake? It's a mess!"

"It's not that bad," Libra defended, before getting cut off.

"Not that bad? Not that bad?" Taurus whisper yelled. "They've got a blind guy at the counter, they've got a girl who won't communicate properly, and her boyfriend. Plus, a kid who can do whatever he wants! This place is a freak show!"

Libra's eyes widened and they both fell silent. Taurus turned around awkwardly. Virgo was standing with two other figures. One was a girl with messy blonde hair and narrowed hazel eyes. She had batter stains across her face and apron, and was short, especially in comparison to the boy next to her. The boy next to her was a tall, black boy who stood above her. He had curly hair and a wrinkled t-shirt. She recognized him as Prince Aquarius.

"So nice of you to drop in," Gemini said dryly. She looked as if she'd been through several sleepless nights. "What may I do for you, Princess Taurus and Princess Libra?"

Libra sent a glare towards her step-sister. "You fucked up. You can't just insult my friends."

"Friends?" Aquarius asked in amusement. "I thought we were a 'freak show'? Don't you agree, Virgo?"

Virgo sent a look of disappointment in Libra's direction. "Yeah, I do."

"Apologize," Libra said to Taurus. "Just because you think you know what order is, doesn't mean you do."

Taurus sighed. She was not expecting any of this to happen. "Look, I'm really sorry. I guess I was just overwhelmed."

"I don't know if I'm communicating clearly enough for you, but you can insult me all you want," Gemini sassed, "you can insult Aquarius all you want, and you can insult Virgo all you want-"

Gemini took a step closer to Taurus and Libra. Libra stepped back while Taurus held her ground. Aquarius frowned. Gemini was going to reveal Taurus' fatal mistake.

"-But If you insult my kid ever again, I swear to fucking Christ I will knock you so far down from that throne of yours that you'll taste the peasant dirt again," Gemini finished.

"Is that a threat?" Taurus asked her, trying to cover any fear.

"No, it's a promise," Gemini assured her.

Aquarius started to take a sip of water.

"Wait? Your kid?" Taurus asked, backtracking. "You and your boyfriend had a kid together? You're so young!"

Aquarius spit out his water and started to choke. Virgo helped him sit down best he could for a guy with limited vision. Gemini started to grin and laugh.

"No, actually, he's kind of like my little brother, although I did raise him," Gemini corrected. "Well, I am raising him. My older brother is working at the palace, so I'm left with him."

"You two look so different though," Taurus said. She was confusing the hell out of herself. First this girl was insane, then she was threatening, then she was a mom, and now she's just normal.

"My dad And I took my brothers in when we were little. They're related by blood, not me," Gemini explained. "Also, sorry for the mess earlier. Aquarius screwed up and broke one of my ovens."

"What were you saying to him?" Libra asked. "I've always wanted to learn Latin."

"I was telling him he was stupid," Gemini said with a shrug.

"Wait, let's backtrack," Taurus cut in. "I'm confused. Why were you so mad at me and Libra earlier and why are you fine now?"

"Well, you insulted Jaden, for starters. Calling us a freak show is really hurtful, and for someone who knows what it's like to be in the poorer section of town, you were treating us like dirt," Gemini explained. "But anyone who can make Aquarius that uncomfortable that quick is usually good in my book."

Aquarius got settled down. "Also, she's moody."

"Really?" Libra asked. "Whenever I've seen you you've always been happy or concerned, depending on the situation."

"You've never been near be when someone breaks my godAMN OVEN," Gemini shouted.

"I'm sorry!!" Aquarius apologized.

Taurus was honestly lost as hell at this point, along with most of the readers (probably).

"Anyways, the cake is almost done, so what other treats you thinking? Sample anything," Gemini told her.

Taurus hesitantly went for the sugar cookies while Libra took a bit of an slice of pie. Libra nodded intensely while Taurus just looked at Gemini in utter admiration.

"This is the best thing I've ever tasted," Taurus told her.  "Why didn't she cater at moms wedding?"

"I know, right?" Gemini agreed. "Whoever catered kind of sucked, no offense. The desserts were all dry and they tasted off. Mine actually have a flavor."

"Wow, you're a bit blunt, aren't you?" Taurus asked, raising a brow.

Aquarius let out a snort. "Tell me about it. When she first met my sister and I, the first thing she commented on was how dry the cupcakes were at Scorp's coronation."

Taurus looked at Gemini. "I don't understand you."

Gemini shrugged. "Then don't."

Taurus just stared as Virgo started talking. "Do you guys have dates to the wedding?"

"Well, I'm the one getting married, so yeah," Libra reminded him, causing Virgo to blush.

"I'll probably be forced to go with Sagittarius or someone," Taurus sighed.

"No, you won't," Libra corrected. "You can date whomever you chose, remember?"

"Yeah," Taurus nodded. "Except that he told me we could go together if neither of us found dates. I'm repulsive to most noble boys because I was raised a peasant, and Sag is just plain repulsive."

"We could go as friends, if you'd like?" Virgo asked hopefully. He didn't want to show up at his crushes wedding alone.

"I'm good," Taurus declined. "Thanks, though."

"Why? I thought you hated Sag," Libra reminded her.

Taurus sighed. "Because I want to go with that dumbass. I insult him because emotions are hard."

"Ain't that a mood," Aquarius agreed.

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Meanwhile....

"I dunno, man," Sagittarius groaned, flopping down on the cot. "Am I being too obvious?"

"Why are you even here?" Capricorn asked him. "Don't you have duties to attend to?"

"Well, I'm supposed to talk to you and Leo about security at the wedding," Sagittarius said, "But she's not here and I don't feel like it."

"I don't know why you're worrying," Capricorn sighed. "You asked her out, didn't you?"

"Well, not exactly..."

"What the fuck do you mean? How do you 'not exactly' ask a girl out?" Capricorn asked him.

"I told her we could go together if neither of us got better dates," Sagittarius mumbled. "Told her it would get me off duty."

"We were off duty in the first place, dumbass," Capricorn groaned. "How did you screw this up?"

"I've got a plan. I've just got to keep every guy and girl I know away from Taurus until further notice," Sagittarius explained. "If anyone wants to ask her, I'll threaten them not to. It's easy."

"No, it's creepy and possessive," Leo said, entering the room. "Why are you getting girl advice from Capricorn? He's the guy who can only confess his love to me when he's drunk."

"I've got nowhere else to go," said Sagittarius. "I don't know who to talk to. Oh, are you guys together by the way?"

"No," Leo replied quickly. "For now, we're better off as co-workers."

"Leo, you're a girl, right?" Sagittarius asked.

Leo sighed deeply. "No, Sag. I go by she/her pronouns for the heck of it."

"Well, how do you get to a girls heart?" He asked desperately.

"Be yourself," Leo told him. "It's cheesy but true. Tell her how you feel."

"Has that ever worked on you?" He asked.

"Nobody's ever asked me out before," Leo shrugged. Capricorn sat up immediately.

"What do you mean? You're the most badass, beautiful, strong-willed, intelligent, person I've ever met! Who wouldn't like you?" Capricorn asked in an offended tone.

"I've heard it before, Cap," Leo sighed. "Nobody believes a girl can be like that."

And there they were. Three hopeless fools. Three stupid generals. None knew anything about love. And they totally forgot their duties.

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Hahahahaha it isn't like this is late or anything I swear I'm sorry. No excuses. Just apologies. Anyways, what's your fav character type?

See you on the Flip side!