With Sin put to rest permanently, life returned to normal in Tokyo, well...aside from the upcoming double-wedding, set to take place in only a couple of days. Things were so tense around the Shrine that Matt wasn't able to even go out for Hero Time. But, at long last, the wedding day arrived. No official church was used for it; instead, everyone convened at the Higurashi Shrine. The non-participants continued to get things ready while the participants also continued to get ready. When truly massive things were being brought in, Matt was the one who carried it. All the men were dressed in tuxedos, the women dressed in lovely dresses and gowns; even Sota was dressed up. Matt was transformed for most of the pre-wedding process, carrying gigantic objects needed for the wedding with one of his massive arms. When Sota asked why he wasn't dressed up, Matt replied, "I am, in human form, but the clothing on my Brawn state never changes. I prefer this kind of clothing set; I never liked to dress up for anything. Don't worry, I'll change back to normal when things start up officially." Sota laughed and continued helping with setting things up.
After a short while, they spotted Miroku and Inuyasha, dressed for the occasion; both were wearing black and white versions of their usual clothing. Matt:"Well, you two certainly look festive." Miroku:"Unless I'm mistaken, the proper attire for a wedding is not a pair of sweats and a T-shirt." Matt reverted to normal, revealing that he was, in fact, in a tuxedo. Matt:"I know. What? You think I'd wear that to a wedding? I may not like to dress-up, but some situations require it." Just then, Matt spotted Kagome's three friends, Yuka, Eri, and Ayumi. Matt:"I was kind of wondering about something, Inuyasha. How did those three react when they found out that you were a half-demon and not just an ordinary human?" Inuyasha:"Hard to say. I guess they thought it was a bit strange, but I suppose they also figured it explained why Kagome was always off away from her school and such..." Matt:"I bet they wanted to touch your ears too, didn't they?" Inuyasha:"Yep. Chicks dig the ears."
All Matt could do at the answer was explode with laughter. Matt:"I see that your understanding of modern slang has improved vastly." Inuyasha:"Well, I guess that happens when you hang out with Sota all day." Matt:"Yes, I suppose. Where did you get your 'tuxes'?" Miroku:"Kagome's mother is quite skilled at sewing." Matt:"Makes sense. Looks like the party's about to get started. Good luck." Both men gulped loudly as Matt walked away and took his seat near the front of the rows of chairs. On the way back, Matt spotted Sesshomaru, in a black version of his usual attire, standing in the back rows. Alongside him were Jaken and Rin; on the opposite end of the back row were Koga and Ayame, also dressed up for the occasion. Everywhere Matt looked, he saw people dressed up and looking good for the wondrous occasion; the bride's maids sitting on the left side, the best men on the right. Matt:"[Inner] I hope everything goes well. Things sure look nice and perfectly laid out; if any two couples deserve this right now, it's these two."
As the music began to play, Inuyasha and Miroku stood nervously in the front of the procession. Matt saw their throats bulge from swallowing hard when their brides-to-be appeared at the end of the precession. Up front, Inuyasha was silently panicking; Inuyasha:"[Inner] Oh, crap! What do I say when she gets up here? What should I do? How should I act! Man, this love stuff is so much harder than demon-slaying!" Miroku was wondering somewhat similar things, except he was concentrating on the thought of being able to freely stroke Sango's butt without getting slapped.
The more the music played, the closer the brides got, and the more Inuyasha and Miroku panicked. Finally, the time for panicking was over, as the two brides were now standing right next to them. All eyes in the Shrine were on the foursome, and this knowledge made Inuyasha and Miroku increasingly uncomfortable. The minister at the wedding was none other than Kagome's dad, happily doing his job and seeing his daughter off. Sota Sr.:"Before we begin, I understand that each one of you has something to say to the other." The four nodded; Sango and Kagome started things off. Sango:"Miroku, I've been waiting for this day to happen for nearly five years, but now, it's finally happening. Life is an adventure, and it's one that I want to share with you. Maybe marriage won't be as exciting as demon slaying, but it will be more enjoyable. No more Naraku, no more fighting, no more hardship, no more suffering; just you and me. In short, I'm yours, now and forever." Kagome:"It was once said that people don't change. I disagree; you went from being an untrusting, self-serving oaf to being my brave samurai. A lot has happened in five years; we've suffered, we've laughed, we've cried, but one thing always remained: togetherness. We've always been by each other's side, even in the beginning when we couldn't stand each other. So, just remember, I'm your's and you're mine, always and forever."
There were a lot of "Aaahhh"'s coming from the crowd, but in the back Sesshomaru said to himself, "Someone please kill me now..." Koga said something similar, except he was thinking, "Great, the girls' speeches are done. Let's see how mutt-face and the monk embarrass themselves now!" Miroku:"I can't say anything different than you, Sango. Before I met you, I was everything that people would be repulsed of. A thief, a cheat, an all-around lowlife. But, you changed all that. You helped me to stop being such a lecher and a better person overall. Life in your purifying presence is something I have long desired to have, and now I do, forever and ever." Inuyasha:"Before I met you, Kagome, I didn't trust a single soul. I had to make my own place in the world, all alone. Then, you came along and saved me from myself. The second I met you, I felt I could trust you with my very soul; I was happy, and felt all warm and fuzzy at the very sight of you. It's true that I've changed; I can trust people, I can help people, and yes, now I suppose that I'm nothing more than your little puppy dog now, Kagome, and I'm here to stay."
The rest of the ceremony carried on like any wedding; after a few more "Aaaahh"'s, Kagome's father carried on with the remainder of the ceremony. Sota Sr.:"Do you, Kagome and Sango, take Inuyasha and Miroku to be your lawfully wedded husbands, whether in sickness or in health, rich or poor, and to be faithful for as long as you both shall live?" Kagome & Sango:"I do." Sota Sr.:"And do you, Inuyasha and Miroku, take Kagome and Sango to be your lawfully wedded wives, whether in sickness or in health, rich or poor, and to be faithful for as long as you both shall live?" Inuyasha & Miroku:"I do." Sota Sr.:"Then by the powers invested in me as a Shrine Keeper, I now pronounce you men and wives. You may kiss the brides."
Following that command, a long ten second kiss, and loud whoops, cheers, and claps. The two couples walked down the isle with smiles across their faces. Music and festivities began soon after that. With his knowledge of relatively decent music, Matt had helped to pick out the music for the aftermath festivities; it turned out that the music that was picked was a big success, as both Japanese and American music was mixed into the track selection. Several hours passed, and the new moon rose in the sky, forcing Inuyasha back into his human state; this was the precise reason the wedding was planned on this particular day. Soon after, the guests left and the couples headed for their bed rooms... The events that followed were similar to what happens on any wedding night... This brought up a question by Sota; Sota:"Hey, it's not even 11:00 yet. Kagome and the others never crashed this early before..." Matt:"Well, today was a big day. Let's just say that we'll see them sometime tomorrow afternoon, and leave it at that. Come on, let's help with the clean up." With that, the wedding was complete and the two legendary couples were finally united in the fullest extent of the word. Now, all that remained was to recover and purify the missing Shikon Jewel. But, that could wait for another day or so...