(NOTE: I HAVE NOT READ THE ENTIRE SECOND BOOK YET. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF FINISHING IT SO PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF MY INFORMATION IS INCORRECT)

Eona took a deep breath and drew her hand close to her chest as she was carried across the grounds of the palace to where her ceremony would he held. In this carrier, she could have her thoughts to herself. Today she was marrying Ido, the Rat Dragoneye. Her ancestress had been the lover of a Rat Dragoneye. It seemed their destinies were intertwined, meaning they were meant to be together. As their ancestors had been. Eona bit her lower lip, looking down at her wedding robe. Was this what she really wanted? Did she love Ido? He had done horrible things to her in the past. But.. he's saved her countless times, and even taught her how to be a true Dragoneye. At first, she thought she loved Kygo, but it was clear to her that he would always choose the empire over her. With Ido, he never chose anything else when it came to Eona. He put her first always, even when he was manipulating her. They had always been bonded, as their ancestors had been.

The short ride to the alter had concluded when Eona heard Lady Dela give a soft command, informing the men to set the carriage down slowly. She felt them slowly ease her ride to the floor, where Dela helped her step out, wearing the traditional robe of the brides maid. It was an honor for Eona to have her longtime friend with her on this day. Before her, there was the entrance to the central garden, where Ido had chosen to hold their union. It seemed too perfect, the long silk drapes shielding Eona from the prying eyes of the guests attending. Her limited family was there, Rilla, Chart, her mother, and her friends. Ryko sat towards the back, with the villagers and spectators that paid to see the union of the two most, and only, Dragoneye. Despite Ido being hated by many for his misdeeds, all who came supported them with love and joy. In only a few mere moments, Eona would be walking down the aisle, taking steps towards her destiny. From the garden, music began to play as Lady Dela announced her arrival.

"Lady Eona, the Lady Dragoneye. All stand as she makes her way down the aisle." Dela's voice was firm, but feminine, her hands moving gracefully as she joined her husband, Ryko, in the back. The silk drapes moved aside, revealing the young supple Dragoneye to all. Everyone immediately bowed their heads, eyes to the ground. As a Lady Dragoneye, all had to bow to her. All were bowing except Ido. She flushed at his sharp intake of breath as he laid his eyes upon her. She felt his gaze on her being, her face, her chest, her body. He saw everything. Eona cleared her throat, trying to speak firmly.

"Rise." She said, but the emotions whirling around in her stomach lurching up into her word. All rose from their bows. There was a collection of gasps and looks of awe as they too gazed upon the Mirror Dragoneye. Eona flushed, looking from their faces to the one she most desired. Ido's. His eyes locked with hers, and he could tell with a look that she was frozen. With a soft smirk, the man wearing a masculine black robe with a similar design, except the Rat Dragon was larger and the design up the sleeve were lighting bolts. It suited him well. A shy smile touched Eona's lips, taking careful steps so she would not trip and fall, making a fool of herself. The aisle seemed to stretch on forever, it was like getting to her lover was impossible. But surely enough, she reached the end of the aisle with a smile on her painted lips, gazing into the eyes of the Dragoneye that she was meant to be with.

"Please be seated." Kygo said, standing in front of Eona and Ido. He would be the one to make their union as man and woman official. Eona stole a glance up at him, noticing his eyes were reddened and puffed. Had he been crying? Kygo cleared his throat, beginning the ceremony.

"We gather in this garden today to celebrate the union of our two most powerful Dragoneye. They have proven countless times they are loyal to our empire and protectors of our land. Who has the right to deny these two union as man and woman? Husband and wife. Lady Eona, do you take this man, the Rat Dragoneye, as your husband, through sickness and through health?"

Eona gazed up into her emperors eyes, finding the sorrow of the loss of his moon to another, a silent plea to say no. But Eona stood firm, hoping her eyes would give the emperor her answer. It was yes. Holding her gaze, the emperor seemed to sadden even further. Silently she prayed for him to find his true moon to his sun as she found her sun. Ido cleared his throat, his impatience masking his concern. He didn't want her to have second thoughts, Eona sensed that and she quickly looked to him, smiling to ease his nerves.

"Yes, your majesty. I do.." Eona said, staring up into Idos eyes, feeling tears well up in them. She was.. happy. Ido's eyes lightened once more, his fear fading away as quickly as it arrived. Kygo stifled a sigh.

"And Lord Ido, do you take this woman, the Mirror Dragoneye, as your wife, through sickness and through health?"

"Yes, your majesty. I do." There was no hesitation. Eona flushed, whipping open her fan to hide her small smile, tears beginning to stream down her cheeks. Ido took a single step, closing the distance between them, his hands cupping her cheeks, wiping the tears from her cheeks.

"My lady, you're crying.."

"They're... tears of joy, my lord."

Ido chuckled softly, wiping her cheeks once more. Kygo shifted uncomfortably, clearing his throat to return attention to him, slightly bothered by the breach of protocol, "From the power vested in me, by the gods and the holy dragons, I now pronounce these two Dragoneyes man and woman, husband and wife. You may now solidify your union."

Ido was quick, wrapping his arms tightly around Eona's body, pressing his lips against hers. She immediately submitted, dropping her fan to bring her arms up and around his neck, their bodies pressing together. Behind them, all spectators erupted into cheers and cries of joy. Eona was happy. Truly happy.

"Wife.." Ido broke the kiss, his breathing slightly heavier, a casual smile on his lips.

"Husband..!"