*****Two Months Later*****
The temple bells tolled throughout the kingdom as people gathered in the streets. It was the day everyone in Charon had been waiting for: the wedding of Queen Melaena and Death the Kid. The people were overjoyed to see two young people so much in love, as their late king and queen had been. It was also Kid's eighteenth birthday. Kid and the boys were already at the temple, along with Lord Death.
"Oh, Kiddo. I have waited so long for this day. You have grown up so fast. It seems like it was only yesterday when I was changing you diaper." Lord Death said.
"Stop it Dad, you're embarrassing me." Kid said, annoyed, as Black Star was laughing hysterically, until he was Reaper Chopped. Meanwhile, Spirit was busy eyeing the young priestesses. He was so enthralled that he did not see Lord Death's hand coming down on his head. The priestesses saw this and giggled.
"Those girls took a vow of chasity, so they are off limits. Understand? If I see you so much as look at them, I will split your head open." Lord Death warned. Meanwhile, Melaena was the girls were at the palace getting ready. However, Melaena was in the bathroom vomiting, which she had been doing for the past ten minutes.
"Your Majesty, are you alright in there? Come on out now. You don't want to be late for your own wedding, do you?" said Brigitte. The door slowly opened and Melaena emerged from the bathroom.
"Mel, are you okay?" Maka asked concerned. Maka looked at Melaena intently, her soul perception kicking in. To her surprise, she noticed two small souls floating around Melaena's. She's pregnant? Maka thought to herself. However, she decided not to make a big fuss about it. This was Melaena's special day. She will tell everyone the news when she is ready. The truth was Melaena knew two days after she and Kid first made love, that she was carrying his child. She was able to sense another soul around her own. What she didn't know, however, was that she was carrying twins.
"You look so beautiful, Mel." said Tsubaki. Melaena smiled. They all went outside into the white and gold carriage and led the procession into the streets, where they were greeted by cheers and applause. Pictures of Kid and Melaena were displayed in the shop windows, their initials engraved in gold. People were throwing rose petals and flowers in the air. Soon, the carriage stopped at the temple. Giselle, who was the flower girl, entered first, scattering rose petals behind. She was then followed by Liz, who was the Maid of Honor. Tsubaki, Maka, Patty, Kim, Jackie, Chrona, and Urania followed after her. Kid was standing at the altar, waiting to see the woman that he would make his wife. Behind him stood Black Star, who was his Best Man, Soul, Killik, Harvey, and Ox. Suddenly the "Wedding March" began to play, and everyone stood. The temple doors opened, and Melaena proceeded down the aisle, moving gracefully as if she were floating. She wore a white lace gown, embroidered with silver, pearls, and amethysts, with a twenty foot train. Her raven hair was pinned back in an elegant style, and on her head she wore her mother's lace veil and a pearl and amethyst tiara, which belonged to her grandmother, Queen Thalia. Around her neck, she was wearing the skull necklace Kid had given her when he confessed his loved for her. She was also wearing pearl earrings. Kid's heart was overwhelmed with love as he watched his beloved walk down the aisle. When she made it to the altar, Kid took her hand in his. Kid desired nothing more than to embrace her and kiss her right then, but he knew it was not time.
"Dearly beloved, we have gathered here today to witness the union of my Kiddo-"
"Dad!"
"-and Her Majesty, Queen Melaena. If anyone has a reason as to why these two should not be wed, speak now, or forever hold your peace." Lord Death finished. Kid and Melaena looked around at the guests, looking for signs of objection. They saw none. All they saw were smiling faces.
"Kid, do you take Melaena to be your lawfully wedded wife? Do you promise to love her, to cherish her, and to protect her, for as long as you both shall live?" Kid looked into Melaena's eyes and smiled.
"I do."
"And do you, Melaena, take Kid to be your lawfully wedded husband. Do you promise to love him, to cherish him, and to protect him, for as long as you both shall live?"
"I do." Melaena said, feeling her heart swell.
"I love you." Kid mouthed to her. After the two of them exchanged rings, Lord Death said, "By the powers vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride." Kid grabbed Melaena and kissed her with all of the passion he had in his heart. The temple exploded with cheers and applause. Liz and Tsubaki were crying tears of joy. Maka went up to Melaena and Kid and hugged them.
"THE GREAT GOD BLACK STAR HAS COME TO CONGRATULATE YOU!" Black Star shouted, being his obnoxious self. Rangnarok was hitting Chrona upside the head.
"This is boring! Where's the cake?" he demanded. Poor Chrona Melaena chuckled to herself.
After the ceremony, there was a grand ball held at the palace. The sky was booming with fireworks, and the ballroom was alive with acrobats and dancers. The had brought wonderful wedding gifts, as well as birthday gifts for Kid. Kid and Melaena shared their first dance together as husband and wife, with Kid whispering sweet nothing's in her ear. Melaena's heart was filled with joy. Even though it hurt that her parent were not here to witness this event, she knew they were there in spirit. She was married to the man she loved more than her own life, and she knew that they would be eternally happy. But there was just one more thing to make this day complete. Melaena took Kid by the hand and led him into the garden.
"I have a gift for you." Melaena said, pulling out a small box. Kid smiled.
"My darling, marrying you was the best gift I have ever received." he said kissing her lovingly.
"And this gift is even better. Open it." Melaena said. Kid opened the box. His eyes wide, he pulled out a baby rattle.
"Melaena, are you-"
"Yes. Kid, I'm pregnant." Melaena said, beaming. Smiling, his eyes filled with tears of joy, he embraced Melaena and spun her around, kissing her.
"I love you, Melaena." he said
"I love you more." said Melaena.
*****The End...or the Beginning?*****
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