Applause was like a tide.
Cheers like waves.
As Hawk lifted Gwen's veil and the two kissed, the guests below, who had been waiting for a long time, completely let themselves go.
From this moment on.
Gwen Stacy was no longer Gwen Stacy.
But—
Gwen Phoenix.
Hawk and Gwen gazed at each other tenderly.
"Hello, Madam Phoenix."
"You got it wrong."
A trace of slyness flashed through Gwen's eyes at this moment: "You should call me Dr. Phoenix, Mr. Phoenix."
Hawk raised an eyebrow.
The groomsmen and bridesmaids surrounding the two heard their conversation, and after a brief pause, seeing Hawk's slightly stiff expression, they burst into laughter.
But the vows were not the end, merely the beginning of the marriage ceremony.
Soon.
Hawk and Gwen walked quickly along the red aisle they had come up, flanked by the groomsmen and bridesmaids.
Unlike the solemn and slow entrance, the current atmosphere was joyous and upbeat.
As Hawk and Gwen exited the church, the church bells rang at that moment, loud and cheerful, announcing the good news to the world.
Next was the traditional photo-taking time.
Compared to the quick-finish Hawk and the groomsmen, it was the bride Gwen and her bridesmaids who were more welcomed by the guests.
Wanda held her daughter Jean and hugged Gwen, smilingly congratulating her.
"Congratulations."
"Thank you."
Gwen returned the smile, then looked at the little flower girl Jean beside her, happily asking: "Jean, do you want to take a photo with Auntie?"
Jean blinked her big eyes.
"Yes."
"Come here."
Gwen smiled, then held Jean's little hand from Wanda, ready to take a photo.
Hawk and the groomsmen sat in the outdoor restaurant set up on the large lawn next to the church.
Each with a glass of wine.
Yet...
Except for Hawk, Thor, and Captain America, the rest, including Peter, looked like they had a hard time drinking.
After all, they really drank too much last night.
Tony, while holding a glass of whiskey, rubbed his slightly aching brow, still pondering a question.
"Did the strippers we hired last night show up?"
"They came, right."
Hawkeye Clinton was also exhausted, sitting on a chair, with only one word to describe last night's bachelor party.
"Alcohol, so much alcohol, I feel like we finished all the alcohol in a city last night."
"That's nothing."
The best man Thor energetically laughed: "You know, after battles in the past, all Asgard's fine wines would be emptied."
Tony took off his polarized glasses, looking at Captain America, who, like Hawk and Thor, remained unfazed: "I can understand Hawk and Thor being non-human, but Captain, why are you still fine."
Captain America shrugged, the answer was simple.
"I can fight all day, so naturally, I can drink all day."
"Makes sense."
Peter, who was also a bit woozy but not terribly so, listened to Captain America's explanation, subconsciously nodded, then seemed to think of something, and said to Hawk: "By the way, Felicia and I have set a date for our wedding."
Hawk raised an eyebrow, looking at Peter: "When."
He turned twenty-one this year.
Similarly, Peter also turned twenty-one, in a way, he and Peter were more alike.
Both counted as having kids before getting married.
What?
The one Hawk married isn't the one with whom he has kids?
It doesn't matter.
"Next month, but not at Trinity, it's at Osborne Manor."
"Congratulations."
Hawk sincerely offered his blessings and then looked at Thor and Tony: "You two should be soon, too."
Thor folded his arms, glancing at Jane Foster, who was taking photos with Gwen not far away: "I'm planning to return to Asgard in a few days to tell Father and ask for his consent."
Tony also gazed at Pepper not far away: "Pepper and I have set our wedding in June this year."
The month of June is called June in English, similar to Juno, the Goddess of marriage in Roman mythology, so June is also considered by brides to be a symbol of happiness and good fortune.
Almost every June, weddings are in abundance.
Originally, Hawk had asked Gwen if she wanted to hold it in June.
But...
One sentence from Gwen.
Half a year more, are you regretting?
With that said, Hawk couldn't say anything else, he didn't even dare hesitate, so it was January.
Peter is the same.
They already have kids, but no wedding yet.
If last year's Christmas Eve was about reunions, this year's theme is weddings.
Hawk thought to himself, then raised his glass towards Peter and Tony: "I've prepared wedding gifts for you."
Peter and Tony heard this.
The next second.
It seemed Peter thought of something, eyes wide open, looking at Hawk.
"Hawk, is it..."
"Can't say."
Hawk smiled slightly, looking at the expectant, anxious, and pleasantly surprised pie chart of Peter's gaze: "But it's exactly what you're thinking."
Speaking of which.
He also looked towards Tony Stark: "Your gift is the same as Peter's, Tony."
Indeed.
Ben Parker, Howard Stark, and Maria Stark.
This is the wedding gift Hawk prepared for Peter and Tony.
Don't give him that nonsense, superheroes are called superheroes because they lose more than ordinary people.
What a load of crap.
He's a time traveler.
What's the point of being a time traveler if not to make up for regrets and change the plot?
Hawk didn't want to do it before because his own regrets hadn't been addressed.
Now—
Hawk turned his head and glanced at Anya, Andrew, and Amy's sister not far away, showing a hint of a happy smile.
What's that saying again?
When you're poor, focus on yourself.
When you're rich, help the world.
Now that Hawk's own regrets have been addressed, naturally, he should help his friends make up for the regrets in their lives.
He actually thought about reviving Peter's parents too.
But it's not possible.
Because Peter's parents died on Skull Island, and although it's unclear why, their souls are indeed not in the Hell Dimension.
So!
He can only make up for one of Peter's regrets.
Peter's regret is his Uncle Ben.
Tony Stark's regret, naturally, is being a prodigal who realizes his parents, Howard and Maria, aren't there.
As for Thor?
The Queen of Asgard, Frigga, his mother.
He would've liked to, but Frigga's soul isn't under Mephisto's jurisdiction.
It's in the Hall of Heroes...
No, wait.
Frigga didn't die in battle, so her soul didn't ascend to the Hall in Asgard, but instead entered the Hell of the Nine Realms.
Helheim?
No, that's not right either.
Odin sealed Helheim, cutting off his daughter, the Goddess of Death Hel's power sources.
So...
Frigga's soul should be in the hands of Death?
Hawk thought, looking at Thor not far away, being urged by Jane Foster to help catch Gwen's bouquet.
On the church steps, Gwen held the bouquet, looking at the bridesmaids and female guests below, ready for action.
"Ready? I'm about to throw it."
"Ready!"
The bridesmaids and female guests shouted in unison.
Without hesitation, Gwen turned around and, with both hands, tossed the bouquet over her head to the female guests behind her.
And then...
The bouquet brushed Felicia's fingertips, grazed Jane Foster's cheek, bounced off countless fingers of the female guests, and was caught by Pepper, who instinctively hugged it to her chest.
Pepper, talking to Tony, looked at the bouquet in her arms, stunned for a moment, then realized and dragged Tony to run aside.
"Run, Tony, don't let them take our flowers."
"Ah!"
The other bridesmaids and female guests, who had engaged in the bouquet snatching battle, also realized and chased Pepper, who was running away.
But not everyone chose to chase.
For example...
Sharon didn't.
Gwen, having changed out of her wedding dress into a graceful blue casual outfit, held Hawk's arm and looked at Sharon: "Sharon, your boyfriend didn't show up today."
"His work is too demanding."
Sharon shrugged and said, shifting the topic: "Let's not talk about him. Can you tell me where your honeymoon destination is?"
Gwen looked at Hawk: "Yeah, where is our honeymoon destination?"
Hawk smiled.
"The sea of stars."
"What?"
"Sandaar Star."
"A peaceful, beautiful, orderly, utopian planet."
Hawk said.
Now his speed could surpass the speed of light, but he hadn't visited another planet yet.
Not that he didn't want to, but Hawk wanted to share that first time with Gwen.
Earth is not that exciting to explore.
Hawk's impression of Marvel Earth never changed; it's a small temple with lots of troublemakers.
He wanted Gwen's honeymoon memories to be beautiful and happy, not filled with various unexpected events.
So...
Go out there.
Take advantage of this time when Sandaar Star hasn't been decimated by Thanos and is still a symbol of law and civilization in the cosmos, to take Gwen on a beautiful and perfect Sandaar honeymoon trip.
Hawk gave a brief description of Sandaar Star.
Gwen, listening to Hawk's words about Sandaar Star's beautiful, purplish-pink skies, longed for it.
Sharon felt the same.
"If I get the chance, I'd love to see it."
"You will have the chance."
Hawk smiled and looked at Sharon: "After we return, I'll give you a private spaceship to take you there."
Sharon was slightly surprised and quickly waved her hand.
"No, that's too precious."
"No matter how precious it is, it can't match our friendship."
Hawk smiled: "Don't refuse, I insist."
Sharon agreed straightforwardly: "Alright, thank you, so when are you planning..."
Before she could finish her sentence.
Sharon's phone rang.
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