Jason a couple weeks later

My body aches when I finally open my eyes. Looking next to me at the empty place beside me and I remember what's missing from here. Why I couldn't sleep and why when I did find sleep it was poor quality leaving me feeling still tired and sore from the night before's events. Sitting up I see my tux for the day hanging from my mirror, Alfred must have gotten everyone's suits ready without any of us remembering to ask. I look outside at the beautiful overcast day awaiting me. When my feet touch the floor I groan. Is this what aging feels like? I used to be able to fight all night and not be sore the next day. Now I drink a little and fight and now my body feels like it is falling apart or at least that it could at any moment. I go through the mind numbing motions of getting ready. Brushing my teeth, washing my face. Styling my hair. I look at the silver streak in the front and play with it slightly trying to figure out if I even want to try to get it to obey me. I don't have the energy to do so. I leave it.

My suit is all blacked out. I always look the best in black. The Tie being the only pop of color and when I see it's not a clip on I kind of curse at myself in my head. I can tie them but adjusting them so that it doesn't feel weird is what I struggle with. I look back at the now dead flowers on my nightstand with a strong feeling in my gut. This is why I hate flowers...they just die anyway. A knock on my door disrupts me from getting ready and staring into the mirror without a thought going through my head. Dick Walks in a monotone expression taking over his face. His eyes red and puffy telling me even if he hides it he has been crying this morning. I nod allowing him into the room and he makes his way to stand behind me in the mirror.

"Well, today is the day." He sighs I nods still staring into the mirror. "How are you holding up?"

"I'm not sure." I reply trying to adjust my tie once more, the more times I try to the more curse words enter my vocabulary. Dick notices and helps me adjust it perfectly and to my liking. He has always been better at that than me.

"Who would have thought this would have brought you and I so much closer" Dick says, I chuckles lightly

"I didn't think anything could" I reply , which is true, I never thought he and I would have anything in common ever. That he could undo all the years of torment before my death. However these last couple weeks he has really pulled through for me and for that a lot of our issues have been resolved or at least come to an understanding on. Dick nods and then looks to the jacket hanging on the mirror. "Do you have your speech?"

"Yeah.." Dick says fumbling through his many notecards sadly " Not sure if I can do...it justice."

"I am sure everyone will love it...How is Kori?" I ask, Kori has been an emotional mess. Her powers going crazy because of it and I can't help but feel sympathetic.

"A mess...I don't think I have ever seen her like this before, hopefully things will get better after today." Dick answers handing me the jacket, I wait to put it on. Staring out at the door to the multitude of flowers addressed to me that have been taking over the manor and all the postal services in Gotham I am sure. Alfred has taken over trying to put them places instead of leaving them swarmed in the foyer like I was going to leave them. I look at the ones on my nightstand once again and roll my eyes. I put on my suit jacket buttoning it. Looking in the mirror I cannot say that I don't look good. I hear the noise of news vans and chattering outside. It's been like that all morning.

"She'll be okay"

"We all will..."

"Let's do this" Dick says smiling. I nod checking my watch. It's almost time.

I walk with Dick to the conservatory, looking out to the backyard and the nerves build up again. Tim walks into the room with us. He wears a frown and looks to the ground. I can see his collapsible bo staff on his belt. It looks like a pen. I look to Dick's belt and see his has his weapons tucked to the side as well. Which makes me feel better for having my gun on me. I wonder if Damien will follow suit or if he will have his whole sword on his belt. Neither would be a surprise to me at this point. Tim leans against the banner with a gloomy expression. I try my best not to reach out to him right now. The large form of a disguised Victor stone enters the room.

"Have any of you seen Gar?" he asks, I shake my head. He rolls his eyes.

"Everything okay?" Dick asks

"yeah today is just...really hard for him" He says I nod in understanding.

"I would check the roof or the balcony." I mention he nods and then disappears to search in those spots. Dick gives me a shoulder squeeze of reassurance and a sympathetic look. "I never thought this would be wear my life would end up"

"I don't think any of us thought this would happen" He admits, I already knew that though.

The outside cool air hits my face as I look out at all the people who have come to be here today. It feels nice to know so many people showed up for me. For the family. Really makes you realize how many people are there for you. I see Oliver Queen in the crowd, a couple of photographers being sure to take his picture with his sister and with Roy Harper. I hadn't seen him in so long though I knew if I needed him he would be there. Diana also sits in the back with a blonde that I think I recognize from the new Titans. I kind of wish Dick was standing next to me to give me another reassuring squeeze. He isn't though. That's when the music begins to play and my heart beats a little faster. Stephanie Brown and Tim walk out first, she is hooked onto his arm tears biting at the corners of her eyes. The next is a sight to see, Bruce walking out with Jinx who required she be here. We didn't think we could leave her out regardless of how Bruce feels about her past. Worried she would attract villains to make this day even harder than it needs to be. Karen and Damien walk out next, Damien's eyes focused on the floor and I honestly look slightly longer at him to see if I can see his sword. I can't but that doesn't mean he doesn't have it. Kori and Dick come out next, an influx of flash photography goes off as they do and I see the emotions Kori wears on her face. She is holding onto Dick for dear life and her makeup looks like she has been covering her ongoing tears since she woke up this morning. They line up and the music changes. Everyone is here.

Victor walks out first, the rings that disguise him on both of his fingers. He looks good in a suit. My attention shifts, and my heart feels like it is going to erupt as I see the beautiful vision of my future wife. Her black dress framing her body but expanding at the waist into a beautiful gown that I cannot wait to take off of her. Raven's hair is curled and put half up, those curls cascading down her back and two shorter pieces in front. My heart is skipping every beat it can. She smiles at me from down the aisle and I smile back. Even though I hate it I can feel my own tears threatening to betray me and fall down my cheek at the sight of her. As she walks closer my whole body yearns for her to get closer. I need her by my side at this moment and the longer I wait the more my skin is on fire. She reaches the end of the aisle and is now standing across from me. Victor moves in between us and is now standing before us and clears his throat.

"We are gathered here today because these two lovebirds have bestowed upon us the greatest honor you could ever receive. The honor to watch them become one and to share the beauty of their love. I have spent most of my time with Rachel, our of the two. Her stoic displays of affection were always an quired taste. I never thought she would meet someone that has that same trait. Until I met Jason and realized they had to be created for one another. That is how perfect they are for each other. I have watched their love blossom from the darkest of places and it brings us here today. They have both decided to write their own vows, so I will give the floor to Rachel. Rachel," He says she smiles brightly at him and then looks back to me.

"Jason I don't know how many different ways I could say how much I love you. I don't think any language in the world has the words to explain it. We have been through hell and back together and I would do it all over again if it means I could be standing here, by your side. Getting ready to marry you and tie myself to you for the rest of our lives. However long that should be. Sometimes It's still crazy to me that we have been together for so long. Almost four years now. Of us loving each other, being there for each other, and improving out lives for our future. I cannot wait for the years to come, I cannot wait for you to continue to warm up the car for me every morning before work, I can't wait to keep making you tea when I make myself tea because I know how much you enjoy having it with me. I will be there...to heal...to hold...to love...And to have for the rest of your life. Whether you like it or not" she says, my heart is soaring and the tears fulfill their threat. One sliding down my cheek before I can stop it. There is a minute of silence before Victor turns to me, his own tears in his eyes.

"Jason.."

I feel the attention shift to me. Normally I wouldn't like it. I enjoy being invisible but at the moment, I feel the intense excitement to tell every single person here how much I love this woman in front of me.

"I never knew how much one person could mean to me. However you literally changed my life in so many ways that even I can't fucking get over that we are standing in front of each other right now to get married. Even though, I knew. I knew in Aruba when you were going back and fourth that I wanted to marry you. Victor here was sworn to secrecy but for this moment when I tell you that I had the ring for months before we even got back together. Because I knew that you are what I want. I would give up everything in the world...to just have you forever. If you would have told me six years ago that I would soon meet the love of my life and marry her...I would have probably thought someone was trying to trick me. That is how much you took me by surprise. My life is better...just because you are here and alive and love me. I will always be here to shoot first ask questions later...to hold...to love...and to have...and to...well you know...for the rest of our life." I finish I can see her sharply inhale and wipe her eye hastily as if to stop herself from showing any emotions. It makes me love her more if that is possible. Victor clears his throat and when I look at him he also crying. What a baby.

"Rachel do you take Jason Peter Todd to be your lawfully wedded husband through sickness and through health as long as you both shall live?" He asks her she nods

"I do"

"Jason, do you take Rachel Arella Roth to be your lawfully wedded wife through sickness and through health as long as you both shall live?" He asks me, I smirk

"I fucking do"

"By the power vested in me by I now pronounce you Husband and Wife...you may now kiss your bride" Victor announces. I scoop her up by her waist and put my other hand eagerly on the side of face. Pulling her in for a deep kiss. When she meets my lips I feel my mind go mind numbingly ecstatic. The crowd erupting in claps and hoots and hollers. Flashing cameras and the music changes. We are married.

Reception- Raven

Months of work and my wedding has turned out exactly how I wanted it to. Everything is perfect. Even though we decided to move everything up on the calendar we still managed to pull it off. Jason hasn't left my side all night. After the grand entrance we have sat at our long table in front of the multitude of tables of our guests. He has stood by my side and has been sneaking kisses to my forehead and to my cheek since we said I do. My heart feels so full It is actually so much work not to lose control. Not to let my powers go mad. A tap on our microphone brings our attention to the end of the table and I see Garfield disguised in his red head and freckled self with the Microphone. I didn't know when I woke up this morning but I did as the day went on how hard today is on him. He really did love Terra once upon a time and really thought they would get married some day.

"Good evening everyone and thank you so much for coming. We are going to get into the speeches and because my wonderful friend Raven didn't want to leave anyone out I am tonight's MC. So everyone has to get real cool with dad jokes like right now!" He says earning a couple chuckles, me included. "So we are going to let the Model everyone knows and loves give her speech, We have a cry count for how many time Kori has cried today and I think we are at about Dick's age...right?" More laughs "I would say Kori's age but I've been told it's rude to ask a lady her age"

Kori stands up grabbing the mic from Gar and rolling her eyes.

"Rachel is the best friend. We are the opposites, she is dark and mysterious and doesn't like to show her emotions too often which can be hard to tell if she is annoyed with you or not. I love to shop and have even waned to do her hair and makeup which she allows me to do even though she looks unhappy the whole time. My point being...She shows her emotions to Jason. I have never seen her so comfortable with someone. Even when she is outside of her comfort zone. If it is with Jason she is happy, relaxed. She feels safe. Everyone here that knows us more personally knows Rachel has...been through hell. She has been through so much and yet. She has come out the strong and the happy. I can't wait for you two to keep on being happy together. I am also NOT mad that you got married first I don't care what Gar says" She says I laugh and wipe another stray tear from my eyes centering my breaths and making sure I don't expose my powers in front of all these reporters. She sits down handing the mic to Gar and he laughs.

"She is so mad don't listen to her. Well personally I think that men with pierced ears are more equipped for marriage because they know pain and have purchased jewelry already" Gar says gesturing to Dick. He shakes his head and facepalms hiding his new "earring". Kori giggles and touches his shoulder to shield her laughter. "Speaking of pain...Dick...you are the best man and it's time to give your speech"

Dick nods standing up and taking the mic from Garfield.

"First of all I did it to prove that it's not that painful and was incorrect!"

More laughs

"I am sure everyone knows me here, if you don't I don't know what's wrong with you but I am Dick" laughs come from various parts of the room "I am Jason's brother and best man. Which was very shocking to everyone including our father who has seen us do nothing but fight since the day he brought Jason home! Which is when I first met Jason, he was another troubled kid that my father brought home hoping to help, he does this because it's his own way of saving the world. Well Jason and I did bond over bikes, mechanics, science in general was something we were both pretty good at. We like to make things and ride motorcycles, as men do. Things like that all follow basic rules of science and physics. It's simple and easy. There are still wonders that science cannot explain. Like when Jason kisses Rachel at dusk or dawn or at any time really science can explain the colors that paint the sky, and when Rachel's heart beats faster as he approaches biology can explain why, Mechanics help Jason understand the inner workings of his motorcycle so he can always get to Rachel in the time of need. The thing science cannot explain though is the mystery of passion. Everyone knows Jason is an amazing shot when he aims his gun at a target, doesn't a small part of you envy the target for stealing his attention just for a moment? When you call his name I have seen his hand tremble as if he knows no word more magical in that moment. Your love for each other has crossed the world. You have stood against your demons of your pasts and yet Jason's face is the one burned in her head, along with hers in his. So science may have bonded Jason and I but love is what brought you two together. Sustaining you both for eternity. And so...a toast to me! For this speech...and to my best friend and his beautiful bride"

Sniffles and claps are heard from all around the room and I look back at Jason and as Dick said... my heart does beat faster. Seeing his smile and his eyes squinting with happiness.

The rest of the evening goes by with the normal wedding type of events. Dancing, laughter, pictures, even the food was good comparable to most wedding food. I guess that is what happens when your father in law goes against your set budget and spends five thousand dollars just on catering. He didn't tell me until the food got here so I had no say. Jason and I make our rounds of going up to each table and thanking every single person who came. Numerous members of the League and Titans, even the young justice league has showed up. All in all it is an amazing night and by the time it ends Jason and I are falling asleep before we have even taken off our wedding clothes. Kori and Dick have gotten so drunk that if any bad guys did crash the wedding they would have been completely useless. Not that I am upset about it. Jason and I sit in the banquet hall watching the cleaners take down everything.

"We did it. We got married" He said, I nod

"It looked just how I thought it would" I say he wraps and arm around my shoulders.

"You did really good. Everything looked amazing." He tells me, I smile It makes all the frustration these last couple months worth it.

"Isn't it crazy how close we came to this not being able to happen?" I say he nods sitting up looking far off ahead of us. Being so close to death was one of the most terrifying experiences. Especially when you have so much more to lose.

"I don't know what I would have done...I can't believe I owe John a favor now" He says, I chuckle

"Knowing him it'll be something like shooting a demon he is trying to send back to hell. Which I think is kind of worth saving your demon girlfriend" I joke he nods

"Raven I don't think you even know how scared I was that I had just lost you. I know you didn't know you had been shot because of the adrenaline and everything so I wasn't able to be mad at your for healing Dick before self healing yourself but...I was about to lose everything that made me whole. Everything that made me...happy." He tells me, guilt stings my gut but I push it down.

"That's why I retired while I planned the wedding. Now if I die as your wife its more tragic. Suffer. " I joke he laughs shaking his head.

"Let's just try our best NOT to die. Okay?" He asks I laugh nodding.

"Let's go to bed...I am exhausted" I say he nods standing up. He helps me up and we both make our way to our bedroom and as we fall asleep we fall asleep as Husband and wife and I cannot believe that this is where my life has taken me. I couldn't be more happy.