Authors Notes: Pure fluff.

One more Chapter to go.

I'll work on that, Ma'am

Shepard woke up to the sunlight shining brightly on her. She noticed a single flower on her bed, smiling she looked at the note, "A perfect flower for a perfect woman. Cant wait to marry you," Shepard sighed happily, today was the day.

Tali walked into her room, "Good morning, you ready to get married?"

"Oh, I'm more than ready."

"It's a beautiful day. I think the ancestors approve of this wedding."

"The girls are obviously aware of what day it is, they're still asleep."

"The girls are with Anderson. He loves being granddad."

"Indeed he does. When I'm ready, Can you bring him in?"

"Sure, he wants to speak to you, anyway."

Shepard got out of bed as the Normandy girls piled in, Kasumi appeared on the bed, "Come on Bride, let's get you ready."

"Kal likes my hair down, so you can work around that request?"

Miranda set up the make up and hair products, "I can do that."

Shepard sat down in front of the mirror, "Have you seen him?"

"Yeah, he was playing with the girls," Liara smiled.

"Did he look ok?"

"He looked blissfully happy."

Shepard sat as Miranda did her hair and make up. Miranda placed a tiara on her head, "It's a gift from Sha'ira."

Shepard laughed, "Everyone has been sending things. Anyone would think, people really want this wedding to go ahead."

Kasumi unzipped a bag, "Wait til you see the dress."

Kasumi helped Shepard into the dress, guiding her to a full length mirror. Shepard smiled at the reflection. She stood in a full length, lacy gown, tight to her body, til it reached her knees and it flared out.

"You think Kal will like it?"

Jack stood next to Shepard, "Kal will wanna jump you at the altar."

Shepard laughed, "And you would know?"

"I know he can barely control himself around you."

"Well, I think you're ready," Miranda said, hugging her friend.

"Ok, you girls go get in your positions. Send Anderson in."

The girls left, and Shepard sat on the bed, nerves had hit her. She was ready to marry him, she was just unsure how to show him, just how much she loves him.

She turned to the door as it open, Anderson walking through it. Shepard stood up, shaking slightly, "What do you think?"

"You look beautiful, Lily."

"I feel so nervous."

"Don't. He's a good man and he loves you."

"I know, but how do I show him that."

"You already do," Anderson pulled Shepard to him, hugging her tightly, "I'm proud of you."

Shepard's eyes watered, "Thanks Dad."

"Can I let you in on a little secret?"

"Yeah."

"All of those "Dad" gifts, you got me for Father's day, I kept."

"Why?"

"Because, in my heart, you're my Daughter."

Shepard held on to Anderson tighter, "I'm glad my girls get to have you, like I did."

"So you wont mind me trying to get the girls to say, Grandpa."

Shepard laughed, "Wait until they say Mama first."

Anderson kissed Shepard on the forehead, "Let's get you married."

"You approve of Kal?"

"I do, I see his love for you. You can feel it when you're both in the same room."

"I wonder how I got so lucky."

"You got him for just being you."

Anderson led Shepard to a white marquee, "Wow. The Quarians did this?"

"Yeah, Admiral Raan insisted on it."

"What other things got sent?"

"You're dress is courtesy of the Alliance. All the food, drinks and various things, supplied by the council. Primarch Victus had the bracelets made."

"Bracelets?"

"Yeah, Kal told him you don't like wearing rings, so you're gonna have matching bracelets, instead."

"What are they like?"

"Not telling."

"What else?"

"Drell, Hanar, Asari, Turians, Krogans, Elcor, Volus, even the Batarians. When the word got out, that the great Captain Shepard was getting married on Rannoch. Ships started arriving loaded with gifts. Even gifts for the girls."

"Why would they do that?"

"Because you took on their safety. Made it your business to save as many as you could. Even Sparatus had to admit, without you, we would have failed."

"Do I look ok?"

"You look beautiful."

Tali came out to greet them, "Its time to get you married."

Shepard took Anderson's arm, "Thanks for everything, Sir."

"You were more than worth it."

Kal stood at the Altar, nervous, shaking with anticipation, Tir nudged him, "Stop it."

"Sorry, I'm nervous."

"Why, you're marrying the woman you love and the woman who loves you."

"I know, I just always thought about this moment, didn't think it would ever happen."

Tir turned to the sound of excited squeals, "Callie and Ashley are having a good time. Loving the attention."

Kal turned to look at his daughters, face full of pride, "They find Wrex hilarious."

When the music started, Kal turned around to see Shepard walking up the aisle. He smiled at the vision walking towards him. His breath caught in his chest and he struggled to hold back his tears.

Shepard got level with smiling and giving him a look, she whispered in his ear, "You look so hot."

Kal grinned, returning the whisper, "You look amazing."

During the ceremony, Shepard and Kal had an attack of the giggles and struggled to get through their vows with a straight face. What had caused the giggles was a mystery, but they knew it would make interesting news during Emily Wong's story.

They giggled even more when it came to sealing their union with a kiss. Kal taking Shepard by surprise, dipped her, causing a girlie squeal, which Kal silenced with a kiss.

They walked down the aisle, hand in hand, eyes only on each other.

When everyone had settled for the reception, it was time for the speeches. As father of bride, Anderson went first, "I've known Shepard for over 20 years. I first met her as a rebellious 10-year-old. Now, she's here, now a Wife and Mother. I've watched her grow from a promising talent, a brilliant cadet to one of the best Commanding Officers of the Alliance. Now she is married to one of the best Marines in the galaxy, Loyal and dedicated. So we in Human tradition raise our glasses to the Bride and Groom."

Shepard tried disguise her tears, laughing as Tir stood up, "So in Human tradition, the groom has a best man, Kal picked me, because its true. Most of us Marines had a crush on Shepard, mainly because she could kill us all single-handedly and what isn't hot about a woman who can kick your ass. Jokes aside, I've never seen two people love each other so much. It's inspiring to see. To Shepard, welcome to our family, thank you for two of the most adorable babies and thank you for making my Brother so happy. To Kal, you're a lucky asshole."

Later on, Kal and Shepard hit the dance floor, so Shepard could dazzle with her new and improved dancing skills. Admiral Koris had asked Shepard to dance, "I didn't know you danced, Admiral."

"I do when the occasion calls for it."

"What's on your mind?"

"I've been offered the role as Quarian Councillor."

"You gonna take it?"

"I was told, you had recommended me for it."

"I did."

"Why?"

"Because you care about your people, you want what's best for them and know that what's best, isn't always the easiest option. You're a good man Admiral, your perfect for this."

Koris pondered her words, "I'll accept it, Thank you."

"It's my pleasure, Admiral. In the mean time, you should find a woman to soothe the tension in your shoulders."

"Any suggestions?"

"Quarian or other?"

"No preference."

"Dr Chakwas is single. She, like you, has dedicated her life to her career. Go ask her to dance."

Shepard watched Koris ask Chakwas to dance, who gladly accepted. Shepard smiled as Kal put his arms around her, "What have you done?" He asked teasingly.

"Just spreading the love, we can't hog it all."

"You like the bracelets?"

"I love them, made from parts of SR1 and 2."

"Lets go outside, got a little surprise for you."

"Oh really," Shepard followed Kal outside, the walked to the cliff, where they sat after Shepard brokered peace between Quarians and Geth. Shepard smiled at the little picnic set out, "There's that charm again, you need to control that."

"What can I say, my charm likes you."

Kal sat down, spreading his legs, so Shepard could sat in between them, Shepard sighed, enjoying the warmth of her husbands arms, "You know, I used to wait for the galaxy to throw more shit at me. Now, I don't think it will."

"You've done more than enough Lily, time to do what you want."

"Hackett offered me retirement on an Admiral's pension. I'm gonna take it."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, Anderson has negotiated with other governments to run a home and school for war Orphans, I'm going to run it. Since Grissom Academy was destroyed, a new place is needed. Kahlee Sanders is going to help me."

"I think that sounds great and you're gonna need teachers."

"I'm hoping that the crew will wanna join me, I don't wanna be without them. It's on the Citadel, we have a lot of space to house the students and classrooms."

"They'll wanna be where you are, they could never be without you either."

"Thank you for being so supportive."

"It's my duty, as your crew and husband."

"I love you."

"I love you too."

They sat on the cliffs watching the sunset, the sound of music and laughter, catching on the evening wind. As they kissed, the sound faded away, getting lost in each others embrace, looking forward to the many years of happy memories.