Chapter 25: The Wedding and the Honeymoon
It's Spring again, and Yuki is helping to get everyone seated in the church with her grandmother's child-like avatar.
"Friends and family of the groom sit on the left, those for the bride sit on the right, please." Hild said as she worked impatiently.
Now being five-years-old, Yuki's gotten a tiny bit taller, but the main thing is she is the flower girl.
"Oh you look so adorable Yuki I can't stand it!" Skuld squealed as she made to hug Yuki.
"Auntie Skuld please don't mess up my hair again!" Yuki snapped as she helped a tiny boy into his seat.
"Oh right, sorry."
"Just please take your seat." Yuki sighed as she readjusted her dress.
The theme of the wedding was the classic kind: Tuxedos and white dresses, though a few angels had been hung up.
"Yuki!" Her mother called.
"Coming Mama!" Yuki trotted over to Urd, looking at her curiously.
"Yuki…I need you to try and calm down Keiichi for me, he's starting to sweat bullets." Urd told her.
"Right Mama! On my way!"
Yuki wandered into the room Keiichi was in, preparing for his big day.
"Uncle Keiichi…" She said quietly, peeking in through the door.
"Oh! Hey Yuki…came to wish your uncle good luck?" Keiichi smiled nervously as he readjusted his dark green tie.
"Yes…and Mama told me you were nervous."
"Of course she'd tell you."
Yuki made her way to her uncle's side, reaching up and making a few little adjustments to his collar.
"You need to relax Uncle Keiichi."
"Easier said than done, Yuki."
"Let's try this…I want you to close your eyes."
"Uh…okay?"
"Good Uncle Keiichi, now listen closely to what I'm saying."
"Okay."
"The wedding is just starting, you're standing at the altar, waiting for Auntie Belldandy with bated breath…"
"Yeah…I can see it."
"The organ begins playing the wedding march, you turn to see your bride…"
"Okay…that's good."
"She's wearing a simple conservative wedding dress, pure white, just like her heart…"
"So true."
"She walks down the aisle, smiling radiantly as she comes to stand before you…"
"Mmm."
"The priest asks for your vows, and you say…"
"I do."
"And then Auntie Belldandy says the same, and the priest says…"
"You may now kiss the bride."
"Exactly! You share your first kiss as husband and wife, finally united as one…"
"Yes…yes I can see it."
"Then you two go off to make me the cousins I've been asking for."
"Ye…WHAT!"
"Sorry Uncle Keiichi, I couldn't resist. But you need to remember that Auntie Belldandy loves you. Out of all the men and deities she could have picked, she chose you. That is the truest form of love I've ever seen in my five years of life. You both deserve to be happy." Yuki said seriously, cupping Keiichi's face and staring him dead in the eye.
"Yuki…you're right. I'm ready to marry the woman I love!"
"That's the spirit! Now get out there and get her Tiger!"
"Grr!"
"And Uncle Keiichi…"
"Yes?"
"If you mess this up, the smallest error…" Yuki smirked, a small vine appearing at his feet.
"Right…understood Yuki."
"Good."
Yuki returned to her mother with a smile.
"Mission accomplished Mama!"
"Good work baby girl, now get ready, it's almost showtime."
Yuki just gave Urd a thumb's up before getting into position. As Keiichi adjusted his cufflinks, Skuld tapped him on the shoulder.
"What is it Skuld?"
"I swear if you hurt Big Sis…"
"I won't Skuld…I'd rather give up my dreams before ever hurting Belldandy."
"I just wanted to be sure you understood." Skuld said with a rare smile at him.
And the wedding went just as Yuki had said…
"Do you Keiichi, take Belldandy to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?"
"I do."
"And do you Belldandy, take Keiichi to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?"
"I do."
"Then by the power vested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."
Keiichi lifted the veil before bestowing a kiss on Belldandy's lips, their witnesses cheering loudly for them. Yuki playfully covered her eyes, peeking through the gaps in her fingers.
'So glad they're together. Now I just need a few cousins and this family is perfect!'
Urd just smiled as she patted Yuki's head. Hild was happy for the couple, but was surprised to find Mara of all people crying.
"Why dear Mara, I never thought you the type to cry at weddings." Hild smiled as she patted the other demon's shoulder.
"Forgive me Lady Hild, but I just get so emotional at these sort of things." Mara sniffled, dabbing her eyes with a tissue.
"Perfectly understandable."
Keiichi then picked up Belldandy, carrying her bridal style out the church doors and to the rented limo. But before that, Belldandy had to throw the bridal bouquet. Skuld was just throwing rice, but Yuki had another plan forming.
'Time to further Auntie Skuld's relationship with Mr. Sentaro.'
As Belldandy threw the bouquet, Yuki used what little wind magic she had to have it fall into Skuld's hands,
"Congratulations Auntie Skuld, you're the next to get married!" Yuki exclaimed.
"What? Me? Get married?" Skuld blushed as Yuki smirked.
'So simple…but at least this is a good sign!'
At the reception, everyone was talking excitedly over the day's events. Yuki was seated between her mother and Peorth, Mara on Peorth's right. Yuki was waiting impatiently to eat, but she knew she had to have her best manners. Peorth and Mara were somewhat doing the same…
"I swear if you do something to mess this up, Demon."
"Watch yourself goddess, or I'll…"
"Auntie Peorth, Auntie Mara…" Yuki smiled as she tugged on Peorth's long hair lightly.
Both demon and goddess turned to her.
"Need I remind you what will happen if you cause a ruckus here…" Yuki grinned, pointing to the other side of the room.
Off in the corner were the child-like avatars of both Hild and the Almighty. The Almighty's avatar was a young boy, about twelve, wearing a black tux with short black slicked back hair and bright blue eyes. Both avatars were watching the two; both the daimakaicho and the leader of Heaven had told their attending underlings to behave…or else.
"Uh…yeah Peorth, let's not make scene." Mara laughed nervously, plastering on a smile.
"Agreed Mara, this is a happy occasion." Peorth giggled in a high pitch, a small bead of sweat running down her face.
Yuki turned to her grandparents' avatars and winked, knowing nothing was going to go wrong as long as their underlings kept in line for fear of punishment. Both avatars returned her wink before resuming the conversation they seemed to be having.
"All right you guys! Time fo' me and Dai to make our best man's speech!" Tamiya announced loudly.
Both Otaki and Tamiya had been made best man, otherwise Keiichi would have never heard the end of it.
"We'd just like to say we never thought our little Keiichi would be marrying the perfect woman! Or any woman for that matter!" Otaki said loudly, making Keiichi groan in embarrassment.
"But we're proud nonetheless! So I propose a toast to the happy couple!" Tamiya smiled as he held up his flute.
"Cheers!"
Yuki took a sip of her sparkling cider; after all she was too young to drink. Keiichi then stood up and called for quiet.
"Excuse me everyone! I have something to say!"
All grew quiet as Keiichi smiled happily.
"I just want to say a few words of thanks to several people. First off I want to thank my sempais for being my best men…"
"It's an honor my man, we'd never miss this chance!" Otaki grinned, readjusting his glasses.
"I'd also like to thank Megumi for being maid of honor…"
Megumi just smiled at her brother.
"And thank you all for coming today…but there is someone who I owe the most thanks…" He announced.
Yuki perked up curiously, wondering what her uncle had to say.
"The one person I want to thank the most…is my niece Yuki."
Everyone 'awwed' as Yuki blushed the smallest bit.
"Yuki, you gave me the courage to propose to the woman who is the most important to me. And when I almost backed out, Heaven forbid, you reminded me why I wanted to do this. So Yuki, I will be eternally grateful." Keiichi smiled as Yuki tried to hide behind her hands.
"Don't be shy Yuki, everyone is happy with you." Urd whispered as she pulled away Yuki's hands.
Yuki nodded before returning her gaze to her uncle.
"I owe you big time Yuki, and when Belldandy and I have our own kids, I hope they're like you. So I say we toast to Yuki, a little cupid in the making."
"Here, here!"
Yuki felt happy, happier than she'd ever been! Uncle Keiichi had given her the greatest compliment in her opinion!
"Thank you Uncle Keiichi." Yuki smiled as she hugged him around his legs.
"Those are my honest feelings, I don't know if I'd ever be able to do this if you weren't around." He chuckled.
"Come on Keiichi, time for your first dance with Belldandy as a couple." Urd smirked as she started to push him out to the dance floor.
"Right…" He chuckled as Yuki giggled.
(Following song is "Earth Angel" by The Temptations, which I don't own. I thought it was the perfect song for Keiichi and Belldandy. Enjoy!)
Earth angel, earth angel
Will you be mine?
My darling dear, love you all the time
I'm just a fool, a fool in love with you
"I'll never forget our song Keiichi." Belldandy whispered happily as she leaned her head on his shoulder.
"Neither will I Belldandy…I love you." Keiichi answered, holding her closer.
Earth angel, earth angel
The one I adore
Love you forever, and ever more
I'm just a fool, a fool in love with you
"Mr. Tamiya, will you please dance with me?"
"O' course Yuki."
Yuki got on top of Tamiya's feet, letting him lead her on the dance floor.
"I call next dance Den!" Otaki proclaimed.
"Why don't you dance with Miss Satoko? She looks like she wants to dance with you Mr. Otaki." Yuki piped, tilting her head in Satoko's direction.
"…You know what? I'll do that!"
Yuki giggled as she continued to dance; looks like she had another couple to bring together.
I fell for you and I knew
The vision of your love's loveliness
I hope and I pray that someday
I'll be the vision of your hap-happiness
"Peorth…"
"Yes Lind?"
"Would you like to dance?"
Peorth smiled as she took Lind's hand.
"Sure!"
Lind blushed a little as she danced with Peorth; just what was this feeling?
Earth angel, earth angel
Please be mine
My darling dear, love you all the time
I'm just a fool, a fool in love with you
Hild and the Almighty were dancing together, conversing all the while.
"So…how have things been in Niflheim?"
"Fine…nothing out of the ordinary."
"That's good to hear."
As Hild watched the happy couple out of the corner of her eye, The Almighty pulled her closer.
"You ever think about trying again? Us I mean."
Hild laughed as she punched him lightly in the arm.
"Nope! Once was enough thanks."
"Too bad…I've missed you now and again."
"Can't say the same thing."
"Can you at least take it easy on trying to influence Yuki? I don't know what I'd do if she started to act like a mini-Hild." He laughed, twirling her on the spot.
"Can't say I can…if she chooses to act like me, that's her choice."
"True enough."
I fell for you and I knew
The vision of your love's loveliness
I hope and I pray that someday
I'll be the vision, the vision of your happiness
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Earth angel, earth angel
Please be mine
My darling dear love you for all time
I'm just a fool, a fool in love with you
And the rest of the night went perfectly, though Yuki wanted to be sure of one thing…
"Miss Sayoko, did you remember to make sure Mr. Toshiyuki didn't come?"
"Indeed, let's just say I accidentally gave him the wrong directions."
"Good. I love you Miss Sayoko." Yuki grinned, hugging Sayoko tightly.
"I love you too Yuki."
Soon the party ended, and they made their way home. But then Urd picked up a pre-packed duffle before leading Yuki outside.
"Mama, why do you, Auntie Skuld, and I need to leave for Heaven?"
"Keiichi and Belldandy need some alone time now, so we're taking a little trip for now."
"Why can't we stay?"
"They need privacy if they're going to start a family."
"Really? I'm going to have cousins soon?"
"Yes Yuki, but it requires some time and…well…"
"What do they need to do Mama?"
"They need to do a…special dance. And it isn't something you need to see!"
"Why not?"
"It's just something you can't try until your older."
"How much older?"
"When you're the same age as Keiichi and Belldandy, no sooner than that."
"Why?"
"That's just how it is."
"Okay."
'I am not ruining that innocence.' "Enjoy having the temple to yourselves you two!" Urd cried as she started floating up.
"We will, see you in a bit Urd!" Belldandy smiled as Keiichi wrapped an arm around her shoulder.
Urd smiled as Yuki and Skuld followed suit, flying up to the gate.
'You better do your job Keiichi, I want to be an aunt before Yuki grows up!'
Dragonlover71491: Sorry about the sucky wedding and reception scene. Never good with those. Next chapter were going to be looking into Belldandy's pregnancy and the birth. Wait for it with great patience. Later!