It's All Over

Hotaru and Serena entered quietly, but many noticed. They gave Light strange looks and stares, but all knew of the friendship between the two. The strange thing was that they'd been out of the room during this time of shock and both were smiling. But Light didn't seem to care and just kept on chatting away with Hotaru.

"You must come visit me soon. And you'll come to my wedding of course. You were invited before, you did get the card right?"

"Well yes." Hotaru murmured, "But I.." She glanced at the gods as she passed them. The came back to the spot where Hotaru, as a general, was supposed to stand.

"Oh then you'll just have to come. And before that we'll go shopping and get ourselves some nice new outfits and............" She continued on and on as War and Life approached Death.

"What is wrong with Light?" Life asked.

"Nothing at all." Death said with a grin.

"Oh?"

"I think she's just happy for her friend."

"Why is that Death?"

"I don't know." He smirked.

War just raised a brow and sighed, "Damn you and you're surprises."

"I know." Death grinned.

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Pretty soon, because none of them were dumb, the gods figured out why Hotaru was acting strangely. It was pretty easy to guess she was Death's wife.

Soon many of the gods and goddesses made they're way to Duo and Hotaru to congratulate them. A few glared at Hotaru and left feeling oh so jealous. And strange looks were also sent her away, but for the most part, she ignored them.

After awhile most others started to leave and Duo was glad for it. He wanted to be alone with Hotaru. She sighed as Duo pulled her onto his lap. "Look Hotaru." He whispered in her ear, "Hilde's already over me."

Hotaru's eyes followed his and soon she started laughing. Hilde had her arms wrapped around Mirth and was smiling sweetly at him. "Oh dear me."

"See, you didn't need to be jealous of her."

"I wasn't."

"Yes you were."

"Was not."

"Was to!"

"Was not!"

"Was to!"

"Was not!"

"Will you two stop?" War asked in his monotone. "You're making me sick from all the kissy faced childish stuff you two are doing."

"Now why would we want to stop?" Duo asked.

"Especially since we just started!"

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A week later, when the news had settled in, Duo was sitting in his big comfy chair reading a book he'd just started and was content to stay reading all night. That is until the door creaked open.

He glanced up as Hotaru entered his chamber. He still didn't fully comprehend the fact that he was actually married. Yet the proof was moving lithely towards him. Hotaru smiled slightly, "I think everyone is taking it well"

"Yes they are. Are you still worried?" He set the book aside. As Hotaru slid down beside his feet on the floor.

"Maybe."

"Why do you still act like you can't touch me?"

"I don't. I just thought you might want to continue reading."

"I'd rather hold you."

"Duo.." Hotaru sighed. 'This is still so new and exciting. I'm married to my lord. But.. Something still doesn't seem right. It's almost to perfect. Like a piece of glass just waiting to break.'

"What's the matter?"

"I'm just thinking that something's going to happen."

"And what that be? People are going to come in here and snatch you up? I wouldn't let them!"

"I know Duo." She smiled and pulled herself up onto his lap. "But I'm still worried."

"Then let's go to bed and get you're mind off you're worries." He murmured as he slid his hand up the back of her shirt and started to massage her. "I know a few things that might work."

"Hai." Hotaru murmured and nipped at his nose with her teeth. "I think I know what you mean."

The End