"That was a beautiful service." Amelia said, dabbing her eyes with a cloth.
Richard nodded. "I don't think I can recall ever seeing each of them being so...civil to each other."
Eva smirked as she took a sip from her champagne glass. "Oh, this wasn't quite the shock if you saw the signs. They were all there."
Amelia put away her handkerchief. "I supposed I'll take your word for it, but they do make such a nice couple. This was such a wonderful idea to do the ceremony outdoors."
"I'm not quite sure either of them would have wanted it done in a church anyway." Sparda mused.
"Grandmas, Grandpas!" All four of them glanced from the dining table to the little ten-year-old running up to them, white hair combed neatly as he'd let it. "Did you see what a good job I did? I carried the ring all the way to the stand, and I didn't trip or anything!" he beamed.
Smiling, Amelia pinched Nero's cheek. His cheeks puffed out, which only served to make him even more adorable. "Yes, you did a very good job. I think your father looked very proud." she said, and the smile widened on Nero's face.
"Speaking of which, where are your parents?" Richard asked, glancing around but he couldn't spot Lara or Vergil anywhere.
Nero tapped his chin. "I think Dad's arguing with Uncle Dante over what music to put on, and Mom's with Lady and the other bridesmaids."
"Oh dear," Eva put a hand to her mouth, trying in vain to stifle a smile, "Sparda, I think you should see that the boys don't ruin this special day. I'm not sure our son's new wife will appreciate it."
"No, I don't think she will."
Nero glanced up at the newcomer, and smiled again. "Auntie Kalina!" he rushed up to the woman, but careful not to hug her too tight. "Are you feeling okay?"
"Yes, Nero, I wouldn't have missed this for the world." The woman said with a sweet smile.
"Right. I'll go set those boys straight then." With that, Sparda made his way through the crowd.
"This really is a lovely venue." Kalina Ann said, taking in the freshly cut grass, and the done up flower decorations.
"I'm glad you think so, because it was a bit of a fight to get them to invite at least fifty people each." Eva said, shaking her head. "If we'd let them, I think they would have gone to Las Vegas and gotten eloped."
"They probably would have thought it'd be quicker." Amelia said wryly.
"Attention, everyone!" A woman's voice boomed over a microphone, and Sam stood at the head of the venue. "We're doing the bouquet toss because the bride doesn't want to wait."
There was a polite chuckle which went through the crowd, before the bride stepped onto the grass, veil having been ditched at the first possible moment along with her heels. She stood as short as she always was without them, and her bare feet were just visible beneath the hem of her dress she lifted while she walked. The dress was simple and white, the most decoration being the sash around her waist, red against the white.
No one could say Lady was unattractive, but she was stunning in her wedding dress. The woman's hair sleek and shiny, framing her face. She might have tossed the veil, but the small studded tiara it came with remained wrapped around her head. Lady stopped for a moment beside the two chastised men by the music station, a mess made of the wiring. She narrowed her eyes at her new husband, and Dante grinned sheepishly.
"Would you believe me when I say this is Vergil's fault?" Lady rolled her eyes, and Dante leaned in to kiss her cheek, which caused her to smile slightly before continuing to where Sam stood.
The assorted bridesmaids, Lara, Sam, and a few other women that Lady knew were gathered in a group. Lady tossed the bouquet behind her, and there seemed to be a sudden silence when the flowers bounced off Lara's head, landing on the ground.
Vergil glanced at Dante, eyes narrowed in accusation. "You told your wife to do that on purpose."
Dante grinned, even as he denied it, "I had nothing to do with this. Maybe the universe is trying to tell you something."
Lara rolled her eyes, stepping back. "It doesn't count if I don't touch it." she said, and left the other bridesmaids to dive for the bouquet. She did though come to stand next to Vergil, giving him a once over. "You do look very nice, I'm surprised."
"I was going to say the same thing about you." Vergil retorted.
"Wow, can really feel the love." Dante drawled, but anymore comments was ended swiftly by Lady coming over and taking him away. It was, perhaps, the most civil she would ever be to Vergil.
Lara and Vergil left the front of the venue, gathering up Nero to get dinner. He grabbed their hands and tugged them along when they weren't moving fast enough, and marveled over the food.
"Can't wait for the cake though." Nero said, eyeing the two-tier cake at the end of the table.
"Too much sugar will leave you up all night." Vergil said sternly.
Lara shook her head. "Some cake is alright."
"Then you can deal with his sugar crash."
Nero rolled his eyes at their arguing. It was a sign, ironically, of how relaxed they were around each other. It was better than the days when they barely knew how to act towards the other. Nero glanced around, taking in the sight of his grandparents and Kalina converged at another table, laughing and chatting. Dante and Lady dancing between the tables without a care, and all the other guests enjoying themselves.
Nero smiled, taking it all in. This was more than he could ask for.
