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Ok, sorry again this took a while to update, there aren't enough hours in a day ... I know this ending is a little abrupt, I'm beginning to get bored with this story, but I hate leaving things unfinished. I realise that this is completely sidetracked to what I started, but I'm not gonna waste too much time trying to tie it back in ... my next story will be better planned out, hopefully. Happy readings!
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Haruka leaned against the palace walls of Neptune, waiting for the guards to pass by before she ran in. She knew the hidden tunnels and secret passageways here like the back of her hand, she had been here multiple times in the past. ~Crap can these guys walk any slower??~ she sighed to herself. Finally she took a ran for it, and jumped up grabbing a ledge of a balcony.

The sun was just rising, and Michiru stirred lightly in her sleep. She didn't dare let Akaramu sleep with her before the marriage, despite all odds, she still hoped that Haruka would come back for her. She pulled the blankets over her head, ~Please let all of this be a dream ...~ she thought to herself.

There was a sudden knock at the door, and Atsumi walked in. It's time to get you ready for the wedding! she was beaming at this thought, ~Finally I got rid of that Tenoh girl.~ Michiru groaned and her mother pulled the blankets off her head. Come on, let's get you washed up.

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Haruka climbed up a wall and jumped into one of the rooms, when suddenly Akaramu walked in. You! How did you get in here?!

Shimatta ... Haruka grumbled to herself. Akaramu threw a punch at her, but she dodged it easily. However she wasn't fast enough for the next one, and she received a blow directly in her stomach. Stupid dyke get out of here! This is MY day!

You and Atsumi were working together on this. she coughed out. Those visions were a set-up, it was the only way you could catch me off guard. You knew you couldn't get rid of me on your own.

Akaramu laughed, I'm surprised a blonde like you figured all of that out on your own. However you didn't figure it all out, but you'll never know anyways, it's time to get to you back to where you belo--

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Michiru sighed, her mother had been doing all sorts of things with make-up and her hair, in the traditional Neptunian ways. It's finally time! You look lovely dear. The Princess mumbled some words under her breath, cursing her mother for doing this to her. She wore a long aqua dress, holding a bunch of fresh flowers from the royal garden. Her mother lead the way to the ceremonial grounds, and walked in first, alerting the musicians to strike up.

Michiru sighed, taking one last glance out the window, the sky was bright and blue, not a single wisp of clouds lay in it. The music began, and the doors before her opened. She could see her supposed *knight in shining armour* at the end, he was wearing the traditional men's outfit as well. Silver armour, a face plate (it was bad luck to see the face of the man during the ceremony), and a long aqua cape. She could almost see him jumping up and down in the spot in excitement. The people attending awed the bride, whispering words of how beautiful she looked and how lucky the groom was.

She walked down the aisle, which seemed like an eternity to her. The minister began his speech about the beauty of marriage, making Michiru hate herself even more.

... Do you, Princess of Neptune, take this knight to be your husband till death do you part? The minister wasn't to say the names of the people, it was another one of those crazy traditions that didn't make any sense to people but they just did it anyways.

She took a deep breath and closed her eyes briefly, ... hai ...

... and do you, Knight of Seas, take Princess Neptune to be your wife, till death do you part?

The knight cleared his throat and replied,

Under the eyes of our gods, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride. the minister finsihed, smiling, proud of his work.

The Knight lift his face plate until inches away from Michiru's face. Her eyes were closed, tears were almost falling. The Knight bent down and kissed her, pulling her into a warm embrace. She could hear the people clapping and cheering, and her heart almost skipped a beat. She knew this kiss all too well. The Knight pulled back and placed his facemask back down, holding an arm out for the Princess to take. She looked at him and her eyes went wide.

she mouthed, and the knight nodded. Tears fell to her face, this time tears of actual happiness. She couldn't believe what she did, or how she did it for that matter, but they walked out silently and got into the carriage that was to take them to their *honeymoon location*. Haruka pulled off the face mask and pulled Michiru towards her, sharing a warm affectionate kiss. But ... how did you do it? Michiru asked, completely shocked at this. Haruka just smiled, not making any comments.


Meanwhile back at the palace Atsumi was walking down, marvelling at her masterwork, when she heard several grunts come from a closet. She opened the door and screamed in a rage, Akaramu was tied up and gagged, stripped of everything but his heart-print boxers.


Michiru laughed, and leaned against Haruka cuddling up with her. I really thought that I had lost you ... fate really put us into a heartache there. She signed and closed her eyes.

Heartache perhaps, but not a heartbreak. Haruka replied, putting an arm around her love. They were finally together, thanks to Atsumi and Akaramu. I love you, Michiru.

I love you too, Haruka. She smiled and looked up into Haruka's eyes, Till death do us part.

The End


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Whew that was long ... in any case, hope you enjoyed the story. Thanks to everyone, please review and tell me what you thought about it! Have a nice day!
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