Then the most awaited moment finally came.
The sound of the sweet melody echoed in the whole church, everyone present in the scene turned to look at the back as if they've already got the cue.
The view in the entrance of the church made everyone gape at the two people marching through the aisle.
Tieria was slowly walking in her elegant white bridal gown, her beauty and goddess-like features were now visible, although her nervousness was becoming obvious as she looked into her groom,s he held Setsuna's arms tightly but not enough to hurt him. The little boy was wearing a white suit accompanied by a blue necktie, he look so harmless, if people around them doesn't knew who they were, no one would know they were the same persons who almost blasted off the whole world eight years ago.
Lockon looked at his bride-to-be, As far as Lockon could remember it was a day that he could also refer as a so called- blessing-in-disguise when an accident happen. Probably a month before their wedding Tieria was sent into a mission by Sumeragi to attend a ball on a female disguise, well not just female disguise, but totally in a female body. The trick is that Tieria is an innovade, yes. So he could just download his consciousness into a living body or what he merely define as container. He and Tieria were sent for a whole day mission on Earth, what they didn't expect is the news that Christina blurted when they came back..
"What do you mean I can't go back to my body again?" Tieria asked..
"The part where we store your body was the part that the enemies destroyed when
we were attacked" Sumeragi explained. "Unfortunately the details about your DNA is also destroyed":
"So you mean I won't be able to go back into being male again?" Tieria calmly
asked..
Why is he still calm? Lockon had to mentally ask himself..
"Unfortunately, Yes.. but..but it's okay I- I mean look into the bright side and-"
Sumeragi tried to calm him..well her.. but was cut by Tieria..
"I don't really mind.. Innovades meant to be gender-less anyway.. I have to report to
Veda.. excuse me" Tieria said and walk out..
"You guys did it on purpose, didn't you? Lockon looked suspiciously at Sumeragi, the woman just shrugged and take a drink.
"So.." Sumeragi faced Lockon with a knowing look..
Lockon twitched..
"What?" he asked..
"Should I start preparing the bridal gown?" Sumeragi teased, Lockon blushed..
Lockon smiled at the flashback while still looking at the two while marching in the isle.
As soon as Tieria reached the altar she caught as sight of Allelujah trying his best not to cry once again, obviously the right decision had been made when they choose Setsuna instead of the super soldier, coz even before Allelujah had been emotional about the whole marriage.
Lockon was smiling all the way, Tieria couldn't help but notice how handsome Lockon is with the white suite he's wearing paired with a black necktie, he knew to well that Lockon was attractive even from the beginning, his right eye was already healed, not even a scar was visible.
When she stepped in the front, Tieria was already trembling, she couldn't actually look into Lockon's eye, so needless to say when Setsuna left her side to sit beside the other crews, Lockon reached for Tieria's hands which is now completely frozen and cold as ice. Lockon chuckled, Tieria glared at him but the blush playing across her cheeks is making her a lot more stunning that scary.
Lockon had to ease her by kissing her hands and smiled warmly at her.
The whole ceremony started, Tieria tried to cool herself down but she just couldn't. Lockon enjoyed the vast difference in the temperature, he held Tieria's hands tightly as if telling her not to worry because he's always by her side always. Tieria grip his hands as well making the brunette man smile.
The whole ceremony was interrupted when they heard somebody.. no some people sobbing.
The couple looked at their back only to see Allelujah weeping while being held by Marie, sitting at his back was Patrick Collasaur who actually became friends with Lockon, even after knowing that he's the one who almost took the sniper's right eye, he was dramatically trying not to cry was comforted by General Captain Mannequin, it's obvious from the look of her face that she wanted to drag the immortal collasaur out of the church. Another person sobbed, it's was the Union's Ace Graham Acre who purposely held his hands into his mouth to silence himself, it was Billy Katagiri who comforted him by patting the emotional lieutenant.
After an awkward silence the priest proceeded to the marriage vows.
"Neil Dylandy, since it is your intention to marry, join your right hands and declare your consent." Lockon held Tieria's hands "Do you take Tieria Erde to be your lawful wedded wife to have and behold from this day on, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?" The priest asked.
Lockon looked at Tieria making the purple haired meister blush, he smiled warmly at her once again.
"I do" he replied.
The priest turned to Tieria, which makes her felt a pang of nervousness flood her whole body.
"Do you Tieria Erde, take Neil Dylandy to be your lawful wedded husband, to have and behold from this day on, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?
"I do" she said while looking straight in her grooms eyes.
The priest continues, Saji Crossroad stepped in front as he offered them both with a congratulatory smile as he held the cushion.
"The wedding ring symbolizes unity, a circle unbroken, without beginning or end. And today they will exchange these rings as confirmation of their vows to join their lives, to work at all times to create a life that is complete and unbroken and to love each other unconditionally." The priest said, Lockon took the cue and picked up one of the rings.
He held Tieria's right hand before stating his vows.
"With this ring, I offer you the sign of my love, I offer you my hand, and my heart as I know they will be safe with you.
All that I am I give to you and all that I have I share with you and I'll gladly live a permanent life with you." Lockon stated before he slipped the ring on to his finger slowly.
Tieria could feel tears welling up from the corner of her eyes, took the ring from the cushion as well and took Lockon's hand into his own.
"With this ring I offer you the sign of my love, I offer you my hand, and my heart as I know they will be safe with you.
All that I am I give to you and all that I have I share with you and I'll gladly live a permanent life with you." Tieria spoke before slipping the ring on to Lockon's finger.
Lockon smiled as he saw tears slowly falling from his bride's face, he smile reassuring at her before wiping the tears. Tieria smiled back in return.
"You have given and pledged your promises to each other, and have declared your everlasting love by exchanging the rings. Your vows may have been spoken in minutes, but your promises to each other will last until your last breath. And by the power enthroned in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may now kiss the bride." The priest announced.
This is one moment wherein everyone from the church grew silent, well the can't be blamed after all this is the most awaited part of the whole ceremony.
Tieria couldn't take much more of the silence, she leaned closer and gave Lockon a quick peck on the lips. Before looking away blushing. Lockon looked surprised for awhile before chuckling, and again Tieria's initial reaction is to glare.
"Now that's not how I want it" Lockon complained.
Tieria blushed deeper and glared even more. "What do you mean?"
Lockon smiled "This" he said before he pulled Tieria into his arms and gave her a deep passionate and meaningful kiss.
At that everyone from the from the church stood happily and clapped their hands, they were cheering for the couples. Allelujah, Patrick and Graham finally broke down into tears.
Lockon and Tieria looked happily at them. The two marched outside before, Tieria tossed the bouquet which landed on Lyle's arms.
Lockon chuckled "Hey Lyle don't you think it's suppose to be Anew catching the bouquet?"
Lyle smirked. "Now, now brother that's discrimination, it would still work right?" he said before looked at Anew who looked away blushing.
Lyle chuckled. Tieria's smiling at the view, when Lockon picked her up bridal style and carry him.
"So, we'll be making our own little Dynames and Nadleeh" Lockon said.
The whole crowd cheered at them.
When the bridal car left. Setsuna stared and grew silent for awhile before he turned to Marina.
"Marina Ismail" he called.
Marina turned to look at him..
"Hmm? what is it Setsuna?" she said.
"Let's make our little Exia too." he said in a serious matter making Marina blush and the other to laugh. In this one moment wherein the world's largest military group laughed together as one proved that even after a feud, peace and happiness can still be achieved.
The next thing Tieria knew is that she's being pinned down the bed and being kissed by Lockon, this is definitely a start of something new.
Five years later.
"Daddy!" a little brunette boy called as he glomps into his daddy's arms.
"Hey I'm home, Dynames, have you been a good boy?" Lockon asked the little boy in his hands.
The kid nodded and smiled happily at his dad.
"Dynames, don't just run off like that" Tieria said.
"I'm home" Lockon said and smiled before kissing Tieria's cheeks.
"Welcome home" she greeted. Lockon smiled back in return.
"Daddy, me and Nadleeh too." The little boy said. Lockon smiled before smiling at the little boy in his arms and kissed his forehead.
He went to their little princess sleeping and kissed her forehead too.
It was very soothing having a peaceful life with his own family. Lockon smiled happily while watching his kids and wife together, he went and hugged Tieria from the back and kissed his cheeks.
"You know we could still make little Virtue, Hydra, Seraphim and Seravee, Raphael too.. if you want" Lockon teased.
Tieria rolled her yes before kissing his cheeks back in return.
"Lockon Stratos, you're way out of the line again." Tieria warned.
"Hai, Hai" Lockon said before giving a warm smile at his wife.
It's definitely a dream come true.
Th End :'))
