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Chapter 44

"I'm not remarkable

I'm not even praiseworthy

What I understand is the pounding in my chest

It's not even the answer, it's not even true."- Detective Conan 'Mune Doki Doki'

It's the day before the wedding between Hikari and Taka-san. Hikari sat in her office that used to be her father's finalizing the paperwork of the transition of power from her to her brother Raiden. Kazuma entered the room.

"You know you don't have to do this, give up your position I mean," said Kazuma.

"Chichi you know I really only wanted to prove a point that I could do this. I suppose it was to show Ojii-san in heaven that a female could do this job just like any other male," said Hikari, signing her name on a piece of paper.

"And tomorrow you'll be married and leaving," said Kazuma. "I never thought I see this day, though I'm glad you won't be marrying Atobe-kun."

"Everyone knows Atobe always loved Jiroh," said Hikari, "except his father of course."

"Ah yes last year was a big shocker. I never thought Keichii would be so calm and relaxed about it," said Kazuma, chuckling a bit.

"It's been a long time coming," said Hikari, smiling.

"Hikari now I know that we haven't been on the best terms for your whole life, but if you ever need anything…"

"I get what your saying Chichi," said Hikari. "Don't worry it's not like you'll never see me again. After all you want to meet your grandchildren someday don't you?"

"Caught me again my dear," said Kazuma. "I'm happy for you Hikari."

"I know."

"I'll see you tomorrow then," said Kazuma, exiting. Hikari nodded her head then her phone rang, it was her mother.

"Hello Haha-oya," said Hikari.

"My dear I'm so happy that you are getting married but do you really have to move out," asked Yumi, "and leave me all alone."

"Haha-oya you aren't going to be alone Joben, Nariko, and Izumi will keep you company," replied Hikari, knowing where this conversation was headed.

"And what about your father," asked Yumi. "No, I haven't spoken to him in years. I thought he still cared."

"Haha, Chichi still loves you. You were his first love but he made his mistakes and you would never take him back even if he left Izumi-san," said Hikari, resisting the urge to just lock her parents in a room together to talk it out.

"Sigh, Hikari I hope you know what you are doing," said Yumi. "I know I met this Taka-san of yours and he seems nice."

"Haha, Takashi would never hurt me in anyway," said Hikari. "Plus I'm a big girl and I can take care of myself."

"I know dear," said Yumi. "Good night, see you in the morning." With that her mother hung up the phone and Hikari sighed. Tomorrow was her wedding day and no one in her family was helping. Her father and mother wanted her to be sure she was doing right by this (Of course she was), Joben was the only one happy for her, Nariko was indifferent and Izumi was bugging her about how the reception (like that's the most important thing). She didn't even speak to Raiden, he seemed angrier than usual though he was getting the position he wanted. Suddenly she got an IM from Joben telling her to get a good night's sleep.

It's seems over the years me taking care of Joben as a big sister is over for now I feel like a little sister. I suppose the majority younger brothers eventually to all older sisters, become big brothers. Joben such a good boy, Trinity will take good care of him Thought Hikari. Then someone entered her office. To complete and utter surprise it was Raiden.

"Coming to scout out your new office, Raiden," said Hikari, grinning. "But you could at least wait until I left to look through it."

"We have to talk," said Raiden, in all seriousness. Meanwhile Kazuma, the father of the bride, went to the Kawamura's Sushi place to talk with his future son-in-law. Taka-san invited him in.

"What can I do for you Kai-san," asked Taka-san.

"Please call me Kazuma after all we are going to be family tomorrow," said Kazuma. "But I came here to talk about Hikari."

"What about Hikari? Something wrong," asked Taka.

"I just wanted to tell you that if I find out my daughter is miserable I'm going to kill you," said Kazuma, smiling. Yep just like in a Hikari-like fashion Kazuma can threaten someone with a smile on his face. Taka-san looked disturbed but replied.

"Don't worry I'll try my best to make Hikari happy," said Taka.

"Good glad that's all cleared up," said Kazuma. "Now I'll see you tomorrow." Back at KaiTech when Raiden said the two had to talk Hikari was all ears.

"About what," asked Hikari.

"Don't marry him."

"What" asked Hikari, "does that mean?"

"Are you deaf? Do NOT MARRY KAWAMURA TAKASHI DAMNIT," yelled Raiden, finally snapping. Hikari looked perturbed at that.

"Can you give my one good reason not to," said Hikari, gaining her composure and now her temper was flaring.

"Because I, uh…"

"If you have no reason then leave and don't even think about interrupting the wedding tomorrow," said Hikari, glaring. He let out a strangled growl.

"I love you that's why," muttered Raiden.

"Um, I love you too otouto," said Hikari, confused, tilting her head sideways.

"Not like that idiot," snapped Raiden.

"Raiden its getting let tell me what you mean," said Hikari, sighing.

"Are you dense? I'm sure Hiroko figured it out already and told you," grumbled Raiden. "I love you more than a brother should. Are you fucking happy now you made me say it?"

"Raiden is that why you rejected Raven," said Hikari. "And why you were so hostile towards me and those close to me."

"…"

"Why didn't you tell when you started to feel like this? I would have done something to make you not feel this way," said Hikari.

"You…I was young when I started to feel this way."

"How young?"

"Five."

"I see."

"I know its wrong…"

"It's not like you could help it," mumbled Hikari. "How come I never saw it? Kami-sama I'm a horrible sister that I couldn't even see what was wrong with my otouto…"

"Hikari don't blame yourself, please it's my fault," said Raiden. "I'll just leave; you can pretend this conversation never happened." He began leaving when Hikari jumped up and stopped him by grabbing his arm.

"I'm not going to pretend this never happened! I'm leaving the mansion going to be with Takashi whether you like it or not, but I want my future children to know their ji-chan (uncle)," said Hikari.

"What am I supposed to do Hikari," asked Raiden. "I tried for years not to feel this way."

"Maybe if you actually treated me like your sister and not some other person that would help," said Hikari. "Call me Onee-sama for a start without the sarcasm."

"Onee-sama."

"Good that wasn't that hard," said Hikari.

"I suppose not…"

"Come on let's go get ice cream. You still like sherbet right," said Hikari, dragging Raiden out of the office.

"You remember what type of ice cream I like Onee-sama," asked Raiden. Hikari smiled and nodded. More and more was he sounding more like a child.

"Of course. I know all your favorite things and I know Joben's too," said Hikari. Sure Raiden was a jerk to her for a long time but that explained his hostile attitude towards her. And since they only have one more day before Hikari leaves, she mind as be a real big sister for once.

Finally it was the day of the wedding. Hikari was up waiting for her bridal party to show up. She had never been so nervous in her life. They better get there soon. Hiroko was her maid of honor, and then it was Sapphire, then Faith, and then Sam. Zoe Claire still MIA. The flower girl would be Hope, Faith's niece. Sakuno, Tomoka and Ann would be watching the guys.

"Yo, Kari you need to breathe," said Hiroko entering her room along with Sapphire, Faith, and Sam.

"Hiroko," whined Hikari. "Not funny."

"Come on we need to prepare the bride," said Faith, smirking. "SO we need to do your makeup, hair, and you need to put on your dress."

"Remind me again why you didn't just hire people to do this," said Sam, complaining.

"Because it's too much of a hassle, plus they always put too much makeup on," said Hikari, scowling.

"Now, now the bride shouldn't have a face like that today," teased her second cousin. Now as the girls were getting all dressed up, the boys well were already at the church. Taka-san was pacing with his groomsmen Tezuka, Fuji, Eiji, and Inui in order watching him. Ryoma was sleeping in a chair, while Momo and Kaidoh were outside arguing over something. They never change do they? Meanwhile Oishi was worrying about ZC. He kept constantly calling her cell phone.

"Oishi, nya, Black-chan said she'll be here, so she will," said Eiji, trying to consol his old doubles partner.

"Black is known for coming late or showing up randomly," said Inui, pushing up his glasses.

"But she hasn't called anyone in a year! A year Eiji, Inui," said Oishi.

"Saa, don't worry ZC can take care of herself," said Fuji.

"But what would you do if Sapphire hadn't spoke to you for a year."

"I would have been on a plane straight to the States and demand answers," said Fuji, smiling. All boys, Sakuno, Tomo and Ann just sighed at Fuji. Suddenly Oishi's cell rang.

"Zoe Claire where are you? Are you alright," said Oishi.

"I'm fine Oishi; I'll be a little late though."

"How come you called no one in a year," demanded Oishi a bit angry.

"I've been really busy…" Oishi could hear another's woman's voice in the background talking to Zoe Claire. "Hold on…OBAA-SAN SHUT THE HELL UP I'M ON THE PHONE! Ah sorry Oishi but I'll see you at the wedding."

"She hung up on me. And she has a Obaa-san but her jii-chan here in Japan and not married," sighed Oishi.

"Nya poor Oishi," said Eiji. "But you heard her, she's fine." Back to the ladies who were all ready and telling Hikari how beautiful she looked. A little bit later, the wedding was about to start and still Zoe Claire was a no show. Hikari was worried about that and had butterflies in her stomach. She was standing outside next to her father as the walk for the flower girl, Hope to walk down. Taka, Tezuka, Fuji, Eiji, and Inui were in tuxedos at the alter watching. Hope was a seven year old little spit fire, just like her aunt Faith and loved saying Mada Mada Dane. Obviously Ryoma spent way too much time with the kid. Then Sam, followed by Faith, then Sapphire and lastly Hiroko walked up to the alter. All looked very pretty in there bridesmaid dresses that were navy blue by the way. Then the bridal march started.

"You ready Hikari," asked Kazuma.

"As I'll ever be," said Hikari, taking a breathe. Her walk to the alter seemed like forever but when she got there everything became fast. Her family was in the first row, along with Keigo, Jiroh, Kaiba, Oishi, Tsuya, and Nanako. The regulars from Hyotei were there too. Zoe Claire was there, but Hikari saw Taka-san's family looking at them happily. His mother was already crying and his sister was already giggling like crazy. The minister went on with his opening.

"SO if anyone has a reason why these two should not be wed, speak now and forever hold your peace," said the minister. Hikari looked at Raiden, her father and her mother and they didn't move. Then…

"SORRY I'M LATE," yelled Zoe Claire, running into the church clad in all black.

"I'll forgive you," laughed Hikari. Zoe Claire grinned and ran over to sit next to Oishi.

"You can continue," said Zoe Claire to the minister.

"Er, okay. You may exchange vows," said the guy, motioning for Hikari to speak first.

"Takashi when I first met you I never thought I fall in love. But when I did I knew I couldn't marry Atobe like I was supposed to. You are the nicest person I ever met and one of the only people at first meeting to treat me as just Hikari, not Atobe's finance or the vice-president of KaiTech. I thank you for that from the bottom of my heart," said Hikari. "I love you and I promise to make you happy." Then in was Taka's turn.

"Hikari never in a million years I would have thought someone as smart and beautiful as you would fall in love with. I was afraid at first that you wouldn't love me back but a certain friend of ours told me otherwise and gave me some good advice," said Taka-san. "I really love you with all my being. I will make you happy." People were smiling, Hiroko was grinning and some were crying at how cute.

"Now you may exchange rings," said the minister. Hiroko handed Hikari the ring while Tezuka handed Taka-san the ring. "With that I pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride." Taka-san and Hikari kissed while people cheered. At the reception people came up to the newlyweds to congratulate them. First surprisingly was Atobe along with Jiroh.

"Ore-sama is truly happy for you two," said Atobe, smirking at the sight of Hikari in a dress. "You do clean up nicely Kai." Hikari twitched.

"What the hell is that suppose to mean," growled Hikari.

"Keigo be nice to her on her wedding day."

"Hikari calm down," said Taka. Then came Joben, Izumi, Kazuma, Nariko, and Yumi.

"Welcome to the family," said Joben, smiling. The Hitachiin twins also were there and hugged their cousin.

"Well he wouldn't have been our decision for you but as long as you're happy," chorused the twins, grinning. "Welcome to the family Takashi-san." Many people also congratulated them included Kaiba who right after said he needed to leave for a business matter.

"I'm so happy for you two," said Sapphire. The whole group was there grinning at them.

"Saa, wasn't that such a cute ceremony," said Fuji.

"Congrats," said Faith and Eiji at the same time.

"You need to stop doing that," said Hiroko, sighing while giving her second cousin and best friend a look that said it all. Tezuka a man of little words nodded at them. Inui just smirked.

"My data says that it'll be a year till Hikari becomes pregnant with a child," said Inui.

"Don't tease them," said Sam, stealing Inui's data book.

"Hikari-senpai you look so pretty," said Tomo.

"Ah," said Kaidoh.

"She's make a pretty bride, right Ryoma," asked Sakuno.

"Ah," said Ryoma. "Hikari-senpai has a way with words too."

"Congrats Taka-senpai," said Momo.

"Don't forget Hikari-senpai," said Ann, poking her long time boyfriend in the stomach. Zoe Claire hugged Hikari and Taka.

"Like I said I'm sorry I'm late," said ZC.

"Only you can make an entrance like that," said Hikari, laughing at the genius. Taka could only agree. "Now Oishi I told ZC would be here?" Oishi hadn't left Zoe Claire alone since she got to the wedding. Now Four Star was the band, but Faith wasn't going to sing.

"Alright folks time for former CEO and President of KaiTech Hikari and master sushi chef Taka-san to have there first dance as man and wife," said Hunter. "We'll, meaning me and my husband Toya, sing 'Come What May' from Moulin Rouge." Toya obviously had some talent at singing like Sapphire.

"Go on," said Hiroko, pushing them onto the dance floor.

Hunter smiled well grinned and Toya began singing. "Never knew I could feel like this

Like I've never seen the sky before

I want to vanish inside your kiss

Every day I'm loving you more than this

Listen to my heart, can you hear it sings

Telling me to give you everything

Seasons may change, winter to spring

Come what may

I will love you until my dying day." Hikari and Takashi felt like they were the only ones in the room and anyone could see that they were truly in love with each other. Other couples joined on the dance floor. Tezuka and Hiroko, Fuji and Sapphire, Oishi and Zoe Claire, Inui and Sam, Eiji and Faith, Sakuno and Ryoma, Kaidoh and Tomoka, Momo and Ann, and other couples danced along as Hunter began singing with Toya. There rendition of this song was so beautiful.

Suddenly it moves with such a perfect grace

"Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste

It all revolves around you

And there's no mountain too high

No river too wide

Sing out this song I'll be there by your side

Storm clouds may gather

And stars may collide

Come what may

I will love you, I will love you

Come what may

I will love you until my dying day." Then the reception really started. Four Star played various songs but the second best one of the night was by Creed 'Stand Here With Me'. And to Hikari's and Taka's surprise Raiden actually came out of the shadows to congratulate them. He shook Taka's hand but there was a not too empty threat behind it and went to shake Hikari's hand but she gave him a hug instead. Cause hugs are always the best. Yes Hikari and Takashi were married and happy.

"You always reached out to me and helped me believe

All those memories we share

I will cherish every one of them

The truth of it is there's a right way to live

And you showed me

So now you live on in the words of a song

You stand here with me now

I'll give you everything I am and still fall short of

What you've done for me

In this life that I live

I hope I can give love unselfishly

I've learned the world is bigger than me

you stand here with me now

'Cause you stand here with me."


ACGOMN: Woah that was fun. So Hikari and Taka are married! Yeah! I had this chapter in mind for a long time, a very long time. I hope you liked it! But I have a series of specials for the these last chapters. It'll tell you what would have happened if Hiroko, Hikari, Faith, Sapphire, Sam and Zoe Claire never transferred to Seigaku or moved to Japan.
What if- Hiroko

Arai Hiroko would be relatively the same (family, rival) but she would never fall in love. But she would get married, an arranged marriage made by her mother and since she had no boyfriend she just married Yukimura Seiichi. Yep she would marry the former Rikkai Dai buchou. They would not fall in love but after a few years of marriage she did fall, but not for Yukimura. She fell for Tezuka after eating lunch with him and Yukimura. And what sucked is that he only thought of her as a rival's wife.


ACGOMN: Depressing isn't it. Anyway next chapter will be more fluff. Then the chapter after that will be more fluff, then after that more drama, two POV chapters and the ending. REVIEW!!!