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Hoshistar: Enjoy this chapter, as Yusei and Aki finally tie the knot.

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Yusei was dressed in his snazzy new suit, being driven to the church in a fancy limousine, with Crow, his best man was with him.

"I am really nervous about this," said Yusei.

"Look, you both practiced your vows non-stop leading up to this, I'm sure it'll be fine."

"I hope you're right."

The limo arrived at the church and Crow grimaced as he looked out the window. "Get ready to be swamped by the media."

"Oh, great." Yusei was not looking forward to having to get through a wall of people just to get into the hall.

At that moment at Izayoi Mansion

Two cars were waiting outside, one for Aki and her maid of honour, Ruka, while the other would take Aki's parents.

Ruka peeked out the window, "I can't believe this, there are already reporters out there waiting to ambush us. Is there any way we can get Aki to the car without the dress being seen too much?"

Aki was feeling really nervous, she was fretting over whether she'd flub her vows, she really wasn't looking forward to having to contend with the media, and worst of all, she was still fretting over the wedding night, of all things!

"I know," said Setsuko, "she could wear a large coat over it. At least until she gets into the car."

"Good idea, I'll go get one," said Hideo.

Ruka noticed Aki, who looked rather worried. She came over to the bride, and placed a hand on her shoulder, making Aki start a little.

"Don't think on it too much, everything will be fine."

"Oh, I hope you're right. I get this feeling that something is just going to go wrong," Aki said, looking even more stressed.

"Aki," said her Mother, "don't think that way. This is perhaps the most pivotal day of your life. Have faith that it will be fine."

"Ok."

Hideo came back into the room with a large coat, "This should do. Now, let's hurry otherwise we'll be late."

Aki nodded as she took the coat.

A few minutes later, they all left the house after having fought off the media, and were on their way to the church.

A few minutes later-The Church

Yusei and Crow were waiting with the minister at the altar, eager for the bride's arrival. Jack, Carly, Rua and Martha were among the guests, as well as Kiryu.

Crow frowned at Yusei. "You have really got to ease up, man. I can feel it from here."

"Try saying that while you're in my position," replied Yusei.

Presently, trumpets could be heard outside, signalling the arrival of the bride.

Outside, the limousine pulled up, and out stepped the Izayois, and Ruka. As soon as the crowd of reporters saw Aki's wedding dress the cameras started flashing. She took her father's arm, to be escorted Aki to her future husband.

"All rise for the bride," said the minister as the doors opened. A young boy, the ring bearer, came in first followed by the young bridesmaids, and then finally, the Bride, whose face was covered by the veil, and her father, as well as her mother and the Maid of Honour.

As they made their way up to the altar, Martha turned to her foster son and smiled. Yusei noticed and smiled back. Turning back to watch as the bride and her company made their way through the church, hihs smile widened at the sight of Aki in her dress; had she ever looked so beautiful?

After escorting their daughter to the altar, Hideo and Setsuko went to their seats, next to Martha. Yusei and Aki exchanged smiles, before turning to face the altar, so the ceremony could begin.

"Dearly beloved," the minister began, "we are gathered here today in the sight of God, to join together this Man and this Woman in holy Matrimony. Into this holy estate these two persons present come now to be joined. If any man can show just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter for ever hold his peace."

There was a moment's silence, and one person felt like he should speak out, but felt that he would accomplish nothing, except making a fool of himself. So Seer decided to hold his tongue.

"I require and charge you both, that if either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in Matrimony, ye do now confess it. For be ye well assured, that if any persons are joined together other than as God's Word doth allow, their marriage is not lawful," the Minister continued.

"Fudo Yusei, wilt thou take this Woman to be thy wedded wife? Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honour, and keep her in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, keep thee only unto her, so long as ye both shall live?"

"I will," Yusei said with confidence.

Martha smiled with pride, at how far her foster son had come.

"Izayoi Aki, wilt thou have this Man to be thy wedded husband? Wilt thou love him, comfort him, honour, and keep him in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, keep thee only unto him, so long as ye both shall live?"

"I will," was Aki's response.

Setsuko began to tear up a little at seeing her daughter recite her vows. Hideo noticed and put an arm around her shoulder, holding her close.

Turning to face each other, the pair started to recite their vows to one another, with Yusei beginning. "I, Fudo Yusei take you, Izayoi Aki, as my wedded Wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part."

Aki smiled before she began to say her vows. "I, Izayoi Aki, take you, Fudo Yusei as my wedded Husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part."

The ring-bearer stepped forward. Taking one of the rings, the minister said to Yusei. "The wedding ring is a symbol of eternity, an outward sign of an inward and spiritual bond which unites two hearts in endless love. And now, as a token of your commitment to forever be united in marriage, you, Fudo Yusei, may place the ring on the finger of your bride."

Yusei took the ring. "Aki, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness to you." Yusei slipped the ring on her finger.

"By the same token, Izayoi Aki," the minister said as he took the second ring, "you may place the ring on the finger of your groom."

"Yusei, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness to you." She slipped the ring on Yusei's finger.

Crow and Ruka exchanged smiles.

The minister then said the words that most couples wait for. "I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Turning to face each other, Yusei lifted Aki's veil. Her amber-brown eyes shimmered as she gazed into his azure eyes, just like eight years ago. They exchanged loving smiles before Aki wrapped her arms around his shoulders, as he wrapped his own arms around her waist, their lips met in a tender soft kiss, their first as a married couple.

The guests all stood and applauded, as did Ruka and Crow. All were moved at what was considered as the perfect union.

Afterwards, the minister led Yusei and Aki into a separate room, along with Crow and Ruka. Inside, the couple signed their marriage registration forms, Crow and Ruka being the witnesses for this.

After exiting the room, the couple walked down the aisle out of the church, with all of the guests following. Once outside, the couple were showered with rose petals, with the female guests crowding forward. Smiling, Aki turned and threw her bouquet backwards; she turned back, to see Carly holding it, and Jack blushing.

A few minutes later-the Starlight Sea Hotel

The wedding reception party was well under way. After arriving, a toast was made by Hideo, who wished his daughter, and his new son-in-law a happy marriage. Crow and Ruka also offered toasts to the happy couple, before Yusei and Aki, in true wedding fashion, cut the first slice of their wedding cake.

While the guests talked, and the food was being served, the happy couple chatted with a number of the guests, including the salesman whom Yusei had bought his suit from.

Someone grabbed Yusei by the arm and dragged him to the side. He turned to look into the beaming face of his wife.

"I think this is the happiest day of my life," Aki said.

"Me too," Yusei replied.

"Thank you Yusei, if I hadn't met you, I wouldn't have been able to experience happiness like this."

Yusei held her shoulders, as he smiled his warmest smile at her, "You deserved this happiness. I'm glad that I could provide this life for you."

Aki sighed happily. She was just about to ask about the night ahead when a voice from behind them said: "Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Fudo."

Aki's blood ran cold; she knew that voice. She and Yusei then turned to the young, white haired man with grey eyes.

"Thank you," said Yusei, "um, you are?"

"An old friend of your newly wedded wife, I'm known only by my moniker, Seer."

Yusei felt a little sense of unease about this man, especially since Aki seemed to glare at him quite hard.

"Yusei? Could I talk to Seer alone?"

Though he was unsure, Yusei didn't argue. "I'll give you two some space."

After Yusei had walked far enough away, Aki turned and glared at Seer, before walking up, so she was right in front of him. "What are you doing here?" she hissed, "I don't recall giving you an invite."

Seer's face remained neutral, "I added myself to the list. You had quite a few guests, that one addition went unnoticed."

"If you try anything-" Aki began.

"Oh, don't jump to conclusions. I sincerely just wanted to come and pay my respects to you and your new husband."

Aki remained silent for a bit. "So, are you going to try and convince me to help you rebuild the Arcadia Movement again?"

"Oh, that?" Seer said with a chuckle, "That was a little bluff I told you in hopes that I could win your trust. But I am working on a…special project with some very gifted individuals, like me and you. Your help would be invaluable, as would your husband's. After all, he did revolutionize this city, and paved the road to our future. My superior believes he could accomplish much, with Yusei's help."

Aki wasn't convinced. After all, this man did once work for Divine, and was possibly just as ruthless, maybe even more so. While in the Movement, Divine had once told her that he suspected Seer may have been coveting his position as leader of Arcadia.

"I suggest you leave now, before I make a scene and have you thrown out," Aki said, very coldly.

"So that's a no, then? Pity. Very well, I shall take my leave for now," Seer said before he turned on his heel and proceeded to leave.

After he saw Seer leave, Yusei walked back to Aki, "What were you two talking about?"

Aki looked back at Yusei with a somewhat concerned expression, but smiled at him nonetheless, "Nothing important, let's get back to the party," she said as she hugged him.

Yusei suspected that she might be lying, but decided not to question her now, it was their wedding day after all.

As they re-joined the festivities, Hideo and Setsuko came up to them, both smiling.

"Yusei, thank you for giving our daughter this happiness. I am truly thankful we met you. I'm sure you know that," said Setsuko.

"I do, and I'm sure you know that Aki means the world to me. I'll take care of her."

"We have something for you," said Hideo.

He handed a piece of paper to Yusei, who was a little curious as to what it was. When he looked at it, his eyes widened in both disbelief, and astonishment.

Turning to Aki he said, "They've bought us a house."

Now Aki's eyes widened in surprise, before she turned back to her parents. She hugged her father, showing her appreciation, before hugging her mother.

After the food had been served, the newly-weds then took to the floor for the first dance of the evening. The dancing carried on for a good couple of hours, before the evening began to wind down, and the guests all started to leave.

Team 5D's, Aki's parents, and the newly wedded couple were going to stay the night at the hotel.

That Night-Yusei and Aki's Room

Yusei sat on the bed, while Aki bid her parents goodnight.

He was thinking on the night ahead, his and Aki's wedding night, something that the pair were unsure of as Aki's dark past with Divine affected her to the point that she was too uncomfortable with anything too intimate.

There must be something I can do to help her feel more comfortable, Yusei thought.

This was something he thought about often after Aki had revealed that she was constantly plagued by horrid memories. Because of that, they had never taken their intimacy to the next step.

Presently he heard someone enter their room; looking up and saw Aki, standing in front of him, still in her dress. She was smiling, but he could she was anxious.

She gestured to the bed. "So," said Aki, "um, shall we?"

Smiling, Yusei nodded.

"Right," said Aki, half turning away. "Um, could you, um, not look?"

"Sure. I'll turn the light off." He turned the light out, keeping his back to her.

Aki still turned from him even though he said he wouldn't look. Removing her wedding dress, she tried to fight her nervousness.

Hearing the rustling of her removing her clothing Yusei started to unbutton his shirt. He was suddenly aware of his pounding heart. After what seemed a long time, he heard her get into bed, and softly call his name. Taking a deep breath, he joined her.

"You're still nervous, aren't you," he said, stroking her shoulder.

"A little, but I really do want to do this," she said slightly breathlessly.

Yusei kissed her lightly on the lips; she pulled him closer for a deeper one.

Still kissing, Yusei moved on top of her, attempting to touch her. But, as always happened, Aki squirmed and protested as if she was trying to get away.

Sensing her distress, he stopped. It occurred to him that she was acting as though she was trapped.

Getting an idea, he said, "Aki…"

"Aki…have you…always been in this position, with the man on top?"

In the dim light, he could see her eyes were wide open. "Um, yeah, but what has that got to do with-Hey!"

Yusei had wrapped his arms around her, before he flipped their positions; he was now lying on the bed with Aki straddling him, a looking bewildered.

"There," said Yusei, "now you're on top, and in control. Now you're the 'dominant' one."

At those words, Aki understood what Yusei had done; he had given control of the situation to her.

As a smile lit up her face, she began to relax, and started to massage his chest. Yusei sighed at her touch; she leaned down and kissed him hungrily, with Yusei responding.

"How are you feeling?" he asked after their lips parted.

"Better," she said as she snuggled with him. "I don't feel so…trapped. Who thought it was this simple?" she said with a giggle.

"Well I'm glad you're feeling comfortable with this now. Would you prefer doing it all like this?"

"For now," she said straightening up. "But I would like to try the other way too."

"Alright then."

For the next few minutes, the couple basked in their love for one another, Aki becoming more confident as time passed. Yusei kept asking if she alright, and her response was always a positive one.

When the couple changed positions, with Yusei was back on top, Aki foundshe was more relaxed.

They spent the next hour making love passionately, bathing in the purity of their love.

"You okay?" Yusei asked, once again.

"Yes, honey, I'm fine. Can we continue now? I'm still not satisfied," Aki said, giggling.

He laughed. "Aren't you the ravenous one?"

The couple settled down to sleep after their lovemaking ended, both were feeling euphoric, their wedding day was over, but their new life as husband and wife was just about to begin.

Aki rested her head on Yusei's chest, while Yusei had his arm wrapped around Aki's abdomen.

"So," said Aki.

"Yes?"

"I hope the bed is comfortable where we're staying for our honeymoon?"

He raised his head. "What about sightseeing?"

She pushed him back down. "What about sightseeing?"

Next Chapter Preview: Yusei and Aki return from their honeymoon just in time to hear that Jack is going to enter a new Tournament, but the current Mayor of Neo Domino City has made a rather awkward request. Now all six members of Team 5D's have to decide what they will do in response to this. As if this wasn't enough, Carly makes a startling discovery about herself, which forces her and Jack to re-examine their relationship.

Hoshistar: I hope this chapter lived up to your expectations. Thanks again to everyone who has put up with my tardiness.

Yusei: We will see you in the next chapter, which will end the first arc of this story.

Hoshistar: See you all then.