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Sage: So?

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Yaten: Remember, we've been stuck working overtime with no one to write for us...

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Dead Silence
"What?" She whispered.

"I said, would it be that bad marring me?"

"I don't understand?"

Duo smiled slightly, "I want you to marry me, Hotaru."

"Me?" She asked. "You want me as your wife?" Hotaru stared at him in shock. Had he just asked her the impossible? Had he just said what she'd been dying to hear, but she'd never dreamed of?

"Yes. You're my best friend, the one I love. I don't want to loose you. I want you to be my wife and be with me always."

"Duo...." She said in awe. "I don't know what to say."

"Try yes!" Ruka yelled from the door. Both Hotaru and Duo turned to the three other generals who were crying. Well, actually Michi was sobbing, Suna was bawling and Ruka.. She was just crying. Period.

Duo raised a brow and Hotaru stared at her three friends. "They're nuts." Duo announced.

"They're also my friends."

"And my servants. Or imps as some call them."

"You've been watching to many TV shows. Next you'll be calling yourself Hades."

"Evil name." He glared at her.

"I've heard worse."

"I've been called worse."

"I'm sure." Hotaru giggled. "I'm not going to be easy to take care of."

"You need taking care of?" Duo asked.

"Baka."

"I'm your lord, you are not allowed to call me a baka."

"Baka fiancé."

"Does that mean you'll marry me?"

"Baka."

"Well?" He looked at her impishly.

"Yes."

"I knew you'd say that." He grinned proudly.

"Will you two shut up and kiss now?" Suna whined.

"Okay." Duo shrugged and pulled Hotaru into a deep kiss.

"Ya!" Michi started to sob more.

So it went that the three generals cried and Death and Darkness kissed and then turned to watch the three other "imps" make fools of themselves.

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"So, love, when shall we announce the wedding?"

"How about.. Tomorrow!"

"Why?"

"Because you invited the other gods and goddesses here to tell them."

"Tell them what?"

"That we're married, you idiot!"

"I'm not an idiot."

"How did you get to be a god?"

"I don't know. But you love me."

"Oh ya. I forgot."

"Thanks."

"Whatever." Hotaru sighed as she went and lined up with the other generals behind Death. They were on they're way into the throne room and Duo was going to break the news to everyone tomorrow. But he'd invited the other gods to enjoy a night of celebration first.

The grand doors opened and all of the Gods and Goddesses turned to them. "Welcome." Duo called. He marched up to the throne and sat down. Hotaru the generals took their places by his sides. "I'm sorry I'm late. I was.. Occupied." Hotaru blushed slightly knowing exactly what he'd been occupied doing.

Duo chuckled when he noticed Hotaru's blush. 'This is going to be fun.'

"I know it must seem strange for me to give you no reasons behind why I invited you here as of yet. But I will make it clear soon. I've chosen a wife."

Hotaru turned a glare at him and groaned inwardly. 'Not until tomorrow.' She thought. He was going to tell them tomorrow!

Many murmurs of excitement started and Duo grinned. "She's a wonderful woman. I love her vary much."

Nervous giggles now started as some of the Goddesses and Generals sent him looks. Hilde sent him a flirtatious smile and started to walk towards him.

"And the thing is, we're eloped two days ago."

Dead silence