Chapter 2: Natsume

Ema adjusted her dress as she vaguely registered Miwa's babbling chatter of "You look so beautiful", "He's going to love it." As she stared into the mirror she grinned, Louis, as usual, had done a spectacular job with hair and makeup. Hair pulled into an elegant bun with a white lily tucked in the back, and face covered in the most natural of makeup. And her dress… she stared in the mirror at the silky white fabric, although simple it had little flairs that she loved. On the bottom a veil of intricate lace flowers covered the sleek white fabric, while at the top the fabric crisscrossed as it encircled her shoulders delicately. While she felt mature, she also felt herself. Just like she did when she was with man she loved. Her soon to be husband, the man she would spend the rest of her life with.


Natsume stood at the altar calmly, although he felt the jealous stare of Tsubaki boring into the back of his head. "Why'd it have to be him, out of all us, I don't get it", he could hear his brother mumbling before Azusa shushed him. He was surprised he didn't feel more nervous but he supposed that was because he knew the woman he cherished the most in the world waited behind the doors. It also helped that it was just his family in the room, he and Ema had both agreed that they just wanted a family affair, not a huge wedding like his mother. Although Miwa had been disappointed, she understood, he knew she was just glad that he wouldn't end up single for the rest of his life. As the musicians lifted up their instruments with a flourish and started playing, he straightened up. This was finally happening. He would finally be married to the love of his life.


As Rintarou hooked his arm in hers while the door opened, he asked "Are you ready for this?" Ema grinned up at him, "I feel like running down the aisle!" Rintarou chuckled, "I see you're more than ready, let's go before you charge down the doors." Ema laughed, a permanent smile etched on her face as she began to walk down the aisle. She saw Natsume smiling at her from down the aisle and at that moment she felt her life was perfection. As she climbed up the stairs, Natsume offered her his hand, and escorted her up to the top. They stood facing each other with loving gazes, everything and everyone else seemed to fade out. They barely registered the priest giving them their cues. As soon as they finished giving their vows, Ema wrapped her arms around her now husband's neck. She gave a cry as he dipped her backward, smirking before he pressed his lips against hers. She felt like floating after they separated, heart pounding with excitement, and adrenaline pumping through her veins.

Natsume smiled tenderly at his wife, she seemed to be glowing with happiness and he knew he looked the same. Walking back down the aisle his family stood up and applauded the couple, although some more half-heartedly than others. Upon reaching and exiting the doors, he lifted Ema up in his arms, laughing as she squealed.

"Close your eyes," Natsume whispered, and despite her ebbing curiosity, Ema obeyed his command. She felt him walking forward, adjusting her in arms with a grunt, as she felt his muscles flexing to open what she guessed was a door. As she heard the door close behind them, Natsume set her gently back down onto the floor. "Don't open them yet!" he warned. She heard him shuffling, before music started softly playing from the speakers. Then she felt his hand clasp on hers, tugging her a distance before a soft cough signaled that at last she could open her eyes. She gasped as she took in her surroundings, they were in a beautiful and elegant ballroom decorated with shimmering gold wallpaper, shining silver domed ceiling, and marble floors. Natsume stood in front of her, hand outstretched, pleased with her astonishment. "May I have this dance?" he asked, violet eyes twinkling. Giggling Ema curtsied, taking his hand in her own and putting her other one on his sturdy shoulder.

Wrapping his arm over his wife's small waist, he waltzed her around the room. Although he would never admit to being the biggest fan of dancing, he would do anything to bring a smile to her face. He vowed that for the rest of his life he would do his best to always keep this strong, amazing, beautiful woman happy. Bringing her tiny hand to his heart he told her, "You hear this?" "This is how I always feel when I'm around you, nobody else makes me feel this way." "I love you, Ema."

Ema couldn't stop the tears from flowing down her face. She knew this man would always be there for her no matter the circumstances, make her happy no matter how sad she might be, and protect her no matter the danger. "I love you too Natsume."

A/N: MAC624 (as well as other NatsumexEma fans) here is your wedding scene as requested and I hope you liked it! If you don't and this goes for any other fics that I write, I would be more than happy to rewrite it, although I warn it could take a while. I didn't realize how much pressure and time taking and writing requests could be, but overall I do enjoy writing them, I'm a sappy romantic and I love writing all these ema x brothers scenarios ^.^ Next up is Kaname and Ema's married life, for the lovely Guest who reviewed my work!