It wasn't too long after the final show down between the Sailor Soldiers and Endymion that both the Senshi and Cronos's Council of Zoalords were gathered together. Only, there was no enemy, and the gathering was for a joyous occasion.
They were gathered in a chapel that had been reserved just for the occasion. The Senshi that consisted of mostly the Outers and part of the Inners were seated to the left along with Usagi's parents, Ami's mother, and Rhiannon's mother and brother. Usagi, Hotaru, and Shingo were absent. On the right, eight of the Council were seated, some stealing glances at the ladies that were Japan's heroines. At the alter was an old priest, an old friend of Lord Purgstall's that had seen several generations of his family come and go.
The ceremony soon began with Fred'rich von Purgstall taking his place before the altar. The Best Man, Lord Shin Amniculus, and the Maid of Honor, Grace Smith, walked down together and took their places. Then Imakarum Mirabilis and Usagi Tsukino were next with Shingo, the Ring Bearer, not too far behind them. Hotaru Tomoe came down with her basket of flower petals and it was time for the Bride and her father to walk down the aisle.
Lady Rhiannon Maaka was gorgeous in her flowing, white dress, her face obscured by her veil and her neck adorned with pearls. Lord Alkanphel beamed with pride and a mix of emotions as he walked his only daughter down the aisle and gave her away to the Groom.
The ceremony commenced onward, with a few choice words from the priest, and soon the vows were exchanged. Both swore eternal love, through sickness and health, through thick or thin, and exchanged their rings. The newly married couple kissed for the first time as Lord and Lady Purgstall.
The reception party was very laid back, but Alkanphel didn't mind. Everyone was having fun in their own way. He saw Michiru face-palm as Haruka engaged in a far too interesting conversation with Kurugmegnic. Setsuna danced with Yentsui out on the open floor along with Imakarum, Usagi, Edward and Grace. Hotaru stood next to Shingo, watching everyone dancing, while the boy looked slightly nervous and occasionally glanced at the young lady. Hiyern, Kahn, and Rei were likewise in deep conversation. Makoto had Shin laughing about something while Ami and her mother chatted with Hamilcar. (Yes, he had made Hamilcar come to the celebration; it did his old friend good to get away from the labs.) Usagi's parents were chatting away with his wife, exchanging stories. Lastly, the newlyweds danced slowly with Fred'rich supporting his new wife as to not exhaust her.
"I don't think I'll ever be ready to give away Usagi," said Kenji. "It's hard to believe that all of the girls are grown up now."
"Hmm," was Alkanphel's wordless response. "Right now, I'm just glad and proud of my little girl. She picked a one of a kind man to be her husband and the father of her child." Everyone had noticed that the Bride hadn't drunk any of the champagne and was notably glowing. It didn't take much for anyone to figure out that the couple were going to be parents soon.
"Yes, she did," said Ikuko. "Now, we need to get Usagi to nab that handsome man she's dancing with."
"No we don't!" her husband protested only to be met with the Look. The man paled before bowing his head in defeat.
"Oh, I wouldn't worry about those two," said his own wife. "I get the feeling they'll get together on their own somehow."
Fin.
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