A/N: Hello. This will be the first of three epilogues; this one dealing with Suzuka and Alisa, followed by Natsume and Hayate, and ending with Nanoha and Fate. Anyway, these epilogues will be pretty short, and I hope will give proper conclusion to my series. Enjoy.

- Kode-Dekka

Lyrical / After

Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha

Kode-Dekka

Epilogue 01: My Best Friend

I thought that you looked absolutely stunning in your wedding dress. You were wonderful, an angel dressed in white, I was actually in awe when you appeared from the dressing room. You gave me a smile, asking if it looked good on you. I moved up to you, embraced you tightly, and said that you were beautiful.

I wanted to hang onto this moment for a little longer, since our lives would change after I let go. Sadly I was pulled away, and was told to wait outside the room while your maids finished with your makeup. So outside I waited, tapping my foot in impatient agitation.

While I waited, Nanoha, Fate, Natsume and Hayate appeared, dressed in fancy clothing. Both couples looked nice as well, but nothing compared to you. Nanoha and Fate smiled brightly at me, while the other idiot couple just grinned and made perverted jokes – some things never change, even when everything else does.

Moments later you appeared, and like me, the others were stunned by your beauty. You looked embarrassed, and your cheeks were flushed a deep red to reflect that, but you graciously accepted their praise.

And then the music started; it was time. You father came and took your hand, leading you away while we followed behind. We each took our seats while you went up the alter to meet Renji, who was sharpy dressed as well.

The ceremony commenced at once, and you recited your vows of love to each other. You exchanged rings happily, and at the right moment, kissed just as happily, completing the eternal pact you made to each other.

Applause resounded around you, and me, and everything was engulfed by this soothing noise. We stood up, some of us crying; I'm not sure if I was as well, but I probably was. You cried too, but kept your composure and moved into the crowd.

We chatted a lot during the reception, mostly about the future. Natsume eventually put me on the spot, asking when I was going to get a boyfriend, and I didn't know how to answer. You giggled, I loved that soft laughter of yours. You told me that it was alright not to rush, and that someday I would meet a wonderful person. It was embarrassing, so I ran away temporarily to get a drink.

I was so disoriented from my embarrassing thoughts that I bumped into a boy. He was kind of feminine looking, and truth be told, a bit like a ferret. After I apologized I dashed to the bathroom rather than get a drink; I examined my face, saw my blushing and pinched my cheeks out of annoyance.

Nanoha found me and at first she didn't say anything, but then she hugged me, saying what a good friend I was. After she let go she gave me a sly smile, saying that she saw my encounter with ferret-boy. His name was Yunno, and was the best friend of Fate's brother, Chrono.

I got embarrassed all over again when she said that she could introduce us if that's what I wanted. I know she meant well, but still I whacked Nanoha on the head anyway, and she laughed it off. We went back to the others together, and to my surprise Yunno and Chrono were there now.

I couldn't concentrate on any of the conversations going on; my mind had been poisoned by Natsume's stupidity and Nanoha's good intentions.

I didn't need a boyfriend; just because everyone else was in a relationship, and you were married, that didn't mean that I had to fall in love as well. Still, I couldn't help but notice that ferret-boy was looking at me every now and then, something the idiot couple didn't miss either. They tripped me on purpose, causing me to fall right in front of the boy. And when he helped me up, I felt the warmth of his hands, and just for a moment, I thought that he wasn't so bad.

Of course, when I got to my feet and saw you watching me, I blushed again and suddenly got angry, going into what Natsume called my "tsundere mode". Everyone shared a laugh at my expense, and I only became more mad; but in truth, I was enjoying myself as well, you knew that, because you smiled gently at me.

Everything came to an end all at once, and before I knew it, you were throwing a bouquet of flowers into a crowd of hyper girls and women. By chance I caught it, even though I wasn't really trying to. I almost gave it to someone else, but your eyes told me to hold onto it, so I did.

Afterward you bid us all farewell, and left with your husband, off to prepare for your honeymoon. I watched you go, with everyone standing by my side. My tears came, and slipped down my cheeks. With everyone giving me a hug, I watched everything change. And from the bottom of my heart, I wished the best for you, Suzuka . . .

My best friend.