Moving On

Chapter 3

Signum was horrified when Touya called to tell her that he has to go off world the week prior to the wedding. He had to cancel his party and Signum was not happy with the fact that he had to do it in the first place.

"I'm going to put a death warrant on Harlaown's head for this." she said in a furious tone.

"Well, I don't think that would be a good idea though, you could end up in jail, correction would end up in jail. Unfortunately, we can't risk that unless you wish having a wedding in a jail cell…" Signum paled slightly at that predicament.

"Well, have a safe trip and come back in one piece in time for the wedding." she casually reminded him.

They hung up a few minutes later after saying their sad goodbye's and well Signum wasn't in the brightest of moods. Vita tried her patience and found herself hung upside down on a tree. The redhead tried to cut herself loose and found herself in Shamal's office for nearly breaking her neck in the fall.

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The week flew by so quickly and soon it was the night before the wedding. Touya was not back yet and Signum's nerves were on edge. The fiery general had decided to halt the plans for her party to be fair since Touya could not have his and she doubt she would have enjoyed it knowing that he was away and probably wondering how much fun she was having. She found it hard to sleep that evening, worried that he might not make it in time. When she had managed to close her eyes she had to open them again to find her alarm clock ringing, the sign that it was time to get ready. She sighed as she got out of bed, Hayate bursting into her room.

"Let's go already! Your dress is there and waiting for its owner to wear." the brunette ushered her out of the room disregarding Signum's current attire of a pair of shorts and her shirt.

"Umm, Hayate, can't you let Signum put on some pants first?" the redhead suggested as Hayate was busy pushing Signum out the door.

The brunette stopped to look at her knight and saw her blushing. Hayate turned a shade darker at her own forgetfulness and allowed Signum to put on a pair of pants. They were running a little slow today but trying not to take too long because they were trying to delay the wedding so that Touya, who had secretly arrive back just this morning to rest up and prepare. Hayate and Fate were fussing over Signum and said person was getting slightly irritated. They let her hair down but left the braids in place with a very long but thin white ribbon. Her dress was a beautiful white turtleneck with long elegant sleeves. The dress flowed down to her heels where she wore a pair of white stilettos. Signum had refused to wear them because she feared she would tower of Touya, as if she weren't tall enough already but after checking she agreed with it. The dress had a few flowery designs and was very humble looking, much like Signum is in character and so they bought the dress with that thought in mind.

Hayate was about to apply makeup and when Signum realized it she protested. Her reason, Touya preferred her this way. Fate tried reason with her and in the end Signum allowed them to put on the makeup but she stood her ground about the lipstick. After the finishing touches they permitted Signum to look at her appearance in the mirror and the knight was shocked to see that she looked different. Hayate and Fate both agreed that it wasn't too much and it was just a simple touch up to Signum's already beautiful appearance. As the two giggled girlishly at Signum's appearance there was a knock on the door. It opened to reveal Verossa and Scach, coming to tell them that they were ready to begin.

"Signum, you look beautiful." the inspector complimented as Scach nodded in total approval.

Signum gave them a warm smile and a simple 'thanks' as Hayate led her out of the room. They came to stand in front of the huge double doors that lead out into the garden as Fate, Verossa and Scach took another route. Hayate decided to take the moment to talk to Signum.

"You know, after this you won't be staying with me anymore right." she said in a solemn tone which made Signum frown.

"Don't say that. I know it but please, like I said last time I moved out, it's not the end of the world." the pink knight assured her.

"I know that. I was just wondering how much I'll miss you being around the house." giving her a wry smile.

"I believe we meet each other more often at work than anywhere else unless there is a special occasion." to which Hayate laughed.

"I believe so. I wish for your happiness Signum and don't forget, I'll always love you, all of you and no matter what, you are all still my family despite the fact that we're miles apart." hugging Signum.

She was slightly taken aback but returned her mistress's embrace. The pulled apart when they heard the opening song play. Signum had mulled over the song selection for what seemed like forever and decided to ask Hayate for help and they chose one that was suitable for the occasion. It was a famous music piece suggested by Nanoha, Canon in D major by Johann Pachelbel. Hayate offered Signum her arm as they walked down the aisle. Through the rush she's forgotten to ask about Touya and was so happy to find him standing next to Carim in his black tuxedo. Though she felt something else amiss, running through her memory and realized that they had left the bouquet of cherry blossoms back in the room! She told Hayate to which she replied with a frustrated 'forget it'. When they reached the end, Carim posed a question.

"Who gives this woman to be married to this man?"

"I do." Hayate replied, giving Signum one last hug and placed her hand in Touya's.

The brunette went to sit down next to Shamal and Vita, Agito hovering nearby. Rein was the ring bearer. Fate was standing next to the silver unison device, being Signum's bride's maid and the best man, Touya's closest friend, Yukito, standing next to her. Then Carim posed another question.

"If there is anyone who objects to this union, please speak now or forever hold your peace." Vita opened her mouth to say something but Shamal clamped her hand over it and gave her a death glare followed by one from Hayate, Agito, Nanoha and Fate that was watching her.

The redhead decided it was wiser to say it later. She only meant to tell Touya that she'd kill him if he ever hurt Signum. That still didn't sound right. The two standing at the altar holding hands were not aware of the situation, being too wrapped up in themselves and the moment to notice. Carim was about to proceed but was halted when the door to the garden burst open.

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CLIFFHANGER! maybe i shud wait till next week to post again... leave u guys in a lil bit more suspense... [laughs evilly]

i admit, i did try some action this time round to make it a lil more interesting, leave it to u guys to find out then... muahahahahaha... XD