Well guys this is the last chapter of Hard Earned. I hope you enjoyed it. I will be posting some new fics as soon as I get the chance. The first of which is the response to a dare from my brother. Thanks for the reviews and here is Chapter 7.

Old Scores and Weddings

~~~~~ Cherry Hill Temple ~~~~~

            Graduation had gone off without any big problems. Everyone was celebrating that day some were in tears while others congratulated themselves for getting as far as they had with everything they had been through. If was safe to say that the happiest people their were Trista, Heero, and Amy. For them the Graduation meant the beginning of a new stage in Heero and Amy's lives, while for Trista it was a type double-edged sword. She had raised Heero as his mother for most of his and her life so seeing him finish college was an astounding moment for her. It signaled everything that they had strived for had been accomplished. Now she just had to worry about her brother's wedding.

            The temple was packed with people that knew both Heero and Amy respectively. Among them was Heero's employer, Lady Une. She was the head of the largest computer firm in the world and was fond of Heero for his abilities and his compassion toward her adopted daughter, Mariemaia. It wasn't really surprising after how quickly Hotaru became attached to Heero. But Trista's main focus right now was making sure that everything was prepared.

"Ah Ms. Meioh, I don't believe we have been formally introduced. I am your brother's employer Lady Une."

            Trista turned and greeted the woman while taking in her appearance. Lady Une gave off a commanding sense when she appeared in room Trista thought while looking at the woman's face. The woman before her, Lady Une, wore a simple white dress that her auburn hair fell and met at the shoulder. Her face held a small smile as she spoke to Trista.

"Your brother has been a great asset to our company. There isn't a day that I am not surprised by his abilities. His work is reflective of that but I must also thank you for his help with Mariemaia. I have not seen her as happy to spend time with some one since her late father. Hardly a day goes by when she hasn't asked some question about him."

"Please call Trista we are all friends here. Yes Heero has always seemed to be able to connect with children very well. Hotaru is just as obsessed when she sees him."

"Oh yes. I have heard the stories at work about his little girl. She has become a rather popular subject when he and I talk. He seems to think the world of her and her  "mothers"."

"Yes Heero does care a great deal about all of us. It doesn't bother that Hotaru is raised by multiple women?"

"Not at all. I believe all that matters is if the child is happy and well taken care of."

            Une finished and made a small motion with her hand to Trista's immediate right. A young girl who looked around the age nine or ten walk over and joined them. The girl had red hair and light blue eyes and wore a small version of the dress her mother was currently wearing.

"Hello Miss. My name is Mariemaia. It is nice to meet you." She smiled when she finished her introduction.

"Hello Mariemaia. My name is Trista. I heard from your mother that you taken quite a liking to my little brother." She teased.

"Mr. Heero is your brother?!?!" the young girl said as a blush spread over her face.

            Trista nodded as response and smiled at the girl reaction. It was almost as easy to tease Mariemaia as it was to tease Hotaru she thought to herself. Trista glanced at the clock on the far wall.

"I'm sorry to cut this short but I have some things that I must take care of before the ceremony. Perhaps we could speak again at the reception this afternoon?" Trista asked.

"Of course. We are looking forward to it." Une answered.

"Oh and Mariemaia, I'll save a dance with Heero for you." Trista teased and made her way to the main hall.

"I like her mommy."

"So do I. She is an interesting person."

~~~~~~ The Groom ~~~~~

            The room was a mess, between Duo's constant apologies and Wufei's attempts to exact revenge for Heero, it was almost a standard meeting for all the guys. They were all dressed for the occasion each wearing a tux and a flower to compliment their respective girlfriends.

"So Heero are you nervous?" Duo asked.

            Heero shrugged off the question. Of course he was nervous but there wasn't anything that was going to stop him from marrying Amy. After all they had been through this was the one thing that wasn't going to be ruined for them. Besides Trista would kill him or anyone for trying to interrupt. He glanced at his reflection and once again to attempt to fix his tie. He sighed when the accursed piece of cloth fell loose again.

"I hate ties."

            Quatre laughed at his friend's dilemma and moved to fix the tie for the final time today. Trowa remained at his position by the door smirking slightly at his friends. They all turned toward the door when they heard a slight knock. Trista stood in the doorway; a smile graced her face at the sight of her brother.

"Its show time guys."

            They all nodded and began to make there way to their positions for the ceremony. But not before saying something to the groom.

"Good Heero." Trowa said as he grasped Heero shoulder and then went to find Makoto.

"I wish you the best Heero." Said Quatre before followed Trowa through the door.

"You have a good woman Yuy, don't mess this up."  Wufei said.

"Well buddy lets get the boring part over with so we can get to the reception and all the food." Duo said and leaned against the wall waiting for Heero to proceed ahead of him.

            Heero nodded to each of them before turning to his sister. He held his arm wide to his sides.

"How do I look, Puu?"

            Trista answered him by embracing him for a long moment then nodding her satisfaction. She wiped away a single tear then spoke.

"Make me proud little brother."

            Heero nodded and left the room followed by Duo.

~~~~~ The Bride ~~~~~

            If the room that the guys were in was an example of what the day was doing to everyone then the bride and her bridesmaids were no exception. Each girl was talking about how happy they were for Amy or talking about plans that they had for their own weddings. The only complaint came from the same source, namely Amara. To everyone in the room it was becoming a small annoyance.

"I still can't believe that I'm sitting here in a dress. Someone please tell me why I have to wear this thing and those damn high heels."

"Because it's my wedding and you have to wear something that matches everyone else's dress. Besides Michelle isn't complaining." Amy said while looking at her reflection in the mirror.

            Michelle smiled to herself and moved from her place beside the door toward the other girls in the room. Each was holding something that was going to be used in the wedding.

"Okay Amy it is time for us to make sure you're prepared for this big day." Michelle said and nodded to Mina, Rei, Makoto, and Serena. Mina was the first to present her gift to Amy.

"Well Amy you know the saying: something old and all that so here is your old." She said and held the small box out to her friend.

            Amy opened the gift and found a picture that was taken back when she and the rest of the girls were in junior high. She smiled and hugged Mina before Rei stepped forward with her gift.

"Something new comes next if I'm not mistaken."

            The next gift contained a small folded piece of paper. Amy gave Rei a questioning glance before unfolding the paper.

Amy I know that I've been the hardest to convince that Heero isn't a bad guy. But I want you to know that I'm happy you have found someone to love and I know you're suppose to get something new like the rhythm says but I couldn't thing of anything better than the new life you are about to start.

Congratulations and best wishes,

Rei

            Amy smiled at the raven-haired girl through teary eyes and mouthed a thank you to her. Makoto approached her next.

"I think Mina and Rei got the easy ones, but I managed to find something to fit the something borrowed part. Here you go Amy."

            This latest gift was simply wrapped in white cloth Amy noticed. She opened it and her eyes grew wide at what she found. In her hands lay the light blue sash that Makoto and she had bought the very first time they had shopped together. Makoto almost never let anyone touch the sash and she only wore it on occasions that were very special to her. Amy immediately rose and asked Makoto to help her tie the sash around her waist. She took in her appearance when she noticed Serena appear behind her in the mirror.

"Amy out of everyone here I've known you the longest and I'm so happy that you are getting married today. For your something blue I kind of leeched off the other parts of the rhythm. So close your eyes and congratulations."

            Amy did as she was told and hut her eyes. She felt her hair being moved slightly then felt something come to rest lightly on her forehead.

"Open your eyes."

            She did so and gasped when she saw the white gold tiara sitting around her head just below her veil. At it's center sat a small aquamarine stone. It looked just like the one that they had worn long ago to the dance that they had attend in high school.

"I love it. I love all the gifts you guys. Thank you so much." Amy said as she grabbed all of her oldest friends into a hug. A flash caught all the girls' attention.

"Sorry couldn't resist." Michelle said sheepishly.

            Trista appeared at the door shortly after this and announced that it was time. Amy wiped away her tears and gathered herself before she left the room to find the person who was to give her away, her mother. 

~~~~~ The Temple Steps ~~~~~

            Heero stood in his place at the altar and looked at everyone that had arrived for the ceremony. He noticed first, his employer Lady Une sat near the front with her daughter Mariemaia. He smiled to them both and smirked when the child made a big presentation of waving to him. The other guests saw this and smiled and laughed at the display. His gaze then fell slightly behind the pair and he saw two individuals that he vaguely remembered Amy telling him about. One was a red haired girl dressed in a simple white dress and next to her sat a young man who was dressed in a tuxedo. But the thing that caught Heero's eye was the oddly thick glasses the young man wore. Then it clicked they had to be Molly and Melvin, the oddest couple at Amy's old junior high school.

            Heero shook his head and caught a movement to his right in the guests seated by the door. He saw that his gaze fell upon a group of people, three of who were his coworkers, Zechs Marquises, his wife Noin, and lastly Sally Po. They each had met shortly after Heero began to work at the computer firm Sally and Noin liked him well enough but he figured Zechs was probably forced to show up. He then looked toward the rest of the group. His eyes grew wide and he silently counted with his eyes. One. Two. Three. He released his breath and smirked at the group.

            The group in question was for the most part the only girls Heero had invited to the wedding from his past before he met Amy and found Trista. They were Catherine Bloom, Hilde Schbeiker, and lastly Dorothy Catalonia. They were his friends back when he was basically alone and they were also there for him through his relationship with Relena, who was thankfully not in attendance. His sister brought him from his musing when she took a place in the front row next to Lady Une and her daughter. Showtime.

            The wedding procession began with Hotaru wearing her light blue dress carrying a small basket of flowers, which were promptly dropped before her every step. Once she had reached the front she smiled to Heero and took her seat next to Trista. Following Hotaru came Michelle wearing her matching dress and escorting her was Amara wearing the same dress. They reached the front each separating to their respective side of the altar. Michelle winked as she took her place to the left of the altar and Amara growled slightly as she stood next to Heero. Next came Makoto with Trowa escorting her followed by Rei and Wufei, then Quatre and Mina. One more pair, Heero thought to himself as the Best Man, Duo, and the Maid of Honor, Serena appeared on the top of the temple steps and made their way to the altar. Then the he saw her standing at the steps with her mother.

            Amy was breathtaking in her gown. It was a classic wedding dress solid white with a slight blue tint. Her veil only covered her eyes and her focus was clearly placed on Heero, gauging his face for signs of appreciation for her dress. She saw them even before she felt her mother place her hand in Heero's. They turned and faced the man who was going to perform the ceremony, Rei's grandfather. 

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness these two people joined together in holy matrimony. On this blessed and joyous day we have all gathered to hear them as the exchange vows." Grandpa turned to Heero and began. "Do you Heero Yuy, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, until death do you part?" Heero looked at Amy and answered.

"I do."

            Grandpa then turned to Amy and spoke. "Do you Amy Mizuno, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer, until death do you part?" Amy didn't hesitate in her response.

"I do."

            Grandpa then turned to all the guests assembled. " If there is anyone who objects to this union let them speak now or may they forever hold their peace?"

            Heero and Amy held the breath and waited. No one assembled made any move to object. Amy had visibly relaxed while Heero looked directly toward Hilde. He sighed when she smiled at him and shook her head. Grandpa nodded.

"The rings." He asked.

            Duo stepped forward and hand the wedding bands to Heero. Grandpa turned to Heero and spoke.

"Take Amy's left hand and place the ring upon her finger. Heero repeat after me, with this ring I thee wed."

"With this ring I thee wed." Heero said as he placed the ring.

            Grandpa turned to Amy and said the same thing to her.

"Take Heero's left hand and place the ring upon his finger. Amy repeat after me, with this ring I thee wed."

"With this ring I thee wed." Amy said as her voice hitched when she tried to stop her tears.

"Then by the power vested in me by the city of Tokyo I now announce you mister and misses Heero Yuy. You may kiss the bride."

            Heero raised the veil on Amy's face and brought his lips to hers. Amy cried softly through their kiss the same thought ran through her head. He's mine. He's finally mine.  And then the ceremony was over and Amy found herself being led to the waiting limo at the bottom of the temple steps. Her friends all followed throwing rice and telling her that they would meet her at the reception.

"Well we finally did it and I couldn't be more happy Heero."

"Just wait until the reception."

            They shared an evil smile and rode to their reception in silence.

~~~~~ The Reception ~~~~~

            The party was in full swing by the time they had arrived. Heero led Amy into the hall that Quatre had reserved for the occasion. When they entered they were met with applause from all present, then were separated by they friends to mingle and accept all congratulations. Heero found himself caught among his coworkers and his old friends.

"It was a beautiful ceremony Heero thank you for inviting Zechs and me." Noin said while hugged him. Heero returned the hug before being grabbed into another hug by Sally Po.

"Don't hog him Noin. Congratulations Heero."

            Heero nodded to Sally and returned her hug when Zechs walked up to him and offered his hand.

"Congratulations Yuy. I'm glad I was invited." Heero nodded and accepted the older man's hand.

            After Noin, Zechs, and Sally had left Heero found himself trying to intercept the nine-year-old missile Mariemaia. She hugged him tightly around the neck and thanked him for inviting her and saying how handsome he looked. He returned the flying hug and complimented the little red haired girl when he saw Lady Une trying to hide her laughter at Mariemaia's display. She offered her congratulations and moved off into the crowd followed by her daughter who told Heero she couldn't wait until later this afternoon. Heero gave her a bewildered smile before his three old friends attacked him.

"Oh Heero it was such a great ceremony, I am so glad you invited me." Hilde gushed.

"Yeah Heero you're lucky you invited us or we would have had to crash." Catherine said.

"At least it's not Relena." Dorothy gave her congratulations in the way she did everything else. By saying what she thought was correct to say on the matter and being directly to the point.

"Well I'm glad you all approve. Thanks for coming."  Heero said before making his way to the main table.

            Everyone she knew and then some had already greeted Amy. She was content to simply watch her husband move toward her as he mingled with his coworkers and friends. It was strange to her thinking that, Heero her husband. She wasn't sure how she should feel about it. It didn't seem like anything had really change about their relationship until she had called him her husband. She smiled at the thought, it did change a lot for them he was hers and the same could be said about her being his. She liked how that sounded, Heero, her husband, and her his wife.

            The dinner went very well as did the speeches provided by all of Heero's male friends. Duo actually got through his speech only receiving a slight glare from Heero. Then they all proceeded to have their pictures taken until Trista announced that it was time for the Bride and Groom to take center stage for the first dance of the evening. Heero rose and offered Amy his arm. She gladly took it and followed her husband to the center of the floor. Amy listen to the music begin and allowed herself to be swept across the dance floor. In her mind she watched as all the events that shaped their relationship to this point replayed for her.

Their first meeting at Tokyo University.

For you I give a lifetime of stability,
Anything you want of me

Nothing is impossible

The first time he asked her out.

For you there are no words or ways to show my love
Or all the thoughts I'm thinking of
'Cause this life is no good alone
Since we've become one I've made a change
Everything I do now makes sense, all roads end,
All I do is for you

The first time she realized that she loved him.

For you I share the cup of love that overflows
And anyone who knows us knows
That I would change all faults I have

When they decided to move in together.

For you there is no low or high or in between
Of my heart that you haven't seen
'Cause I share all I have and am,
Nothing I've said's hard to understand
And all I feel I feel deeper still
And always will
All this
love is for you

The night he told her about his past.

Every note that I play, every word I might say
Every melody I feel
Are only for you and your appeal

The night she left because he thought he had cheated on her.

Every page that I write, everyday of my life
Would not be filled without the things
That my
love for you now brings

Their encounter at the park and on the university's roof.

For you I'd make a promise of fidelity,
Now and for eternity
No one could replace this vow
For you I'd take your hand and heart and everything
And add to them a wedding ring
'Cause this life is no good alone,
Since we've become one you're all I know
And if this feeling should leave I'd die
And here's why
All I am is for you

Finally the moment that they had been married.

Everything I do know makes sense
All roads end and all I do....
Is for you
oh yeah for you

            Amy open her tear stained eyes after the song had ended and kissed Heero. The audience applauded the couple before several other couples began to dance as well. Heero whispered the Amy and she smiled evilly and nodded and she went to find Michelle. Once she had left Heero felt a small tug on his jacket sleeve and looked down into a set of blue eyes. Mariemaia blushed when he looked down at her and began to fidget. Heero smiled as he realized what she was trying to do. He bent down to her and took her hand in his.

"Mariemaia would you like to dance?"

"Yes." She said a smile on her face when he began to dance with her.

            Lady Une smiled at the sight. She was happy Mariemaia has got to dance with Heero. Then she felt a presence next to her.

"They look so cute dancing like that." Trista said.

"Yes I'm glad that he accepted. She is very fond of him. I'll have to make sure that I get my one dance this evening from your brother, Trista."

"Why would you only get one dance tonight, Lady Une?" Trista asked slightly puzzled.

"Well no real reasons except many people believe that I'm too severe at times to have fun. So I will just wait for a chance to dance with your brother."

"Well we can't have that now can we?" Trista said and took Lady Une's hand. "May I have this dance?"

            Lady Une looked stunned for a moment then nodded with a small smile on her face. Heero noticed this as he and Mariemaia danced. He showed this to his nine-year-old dance partner who giggled and gave her mom at thumbs ups.

            Heero was exhausted by the time the next slow song was played. He had danced with every woman in attendance from Hotaru to Lady Une, except for one who had taken up a seat looking for her wife.

"Why aren't you dancing Amara?"

"For two reasons. One: Michelle has disappeared on me and Two: I'm in a dress." She sighed.

"Well then you can dance with me besides I'm just as good a dancer as Michelle. I'll even let you lead." Heero said with a smirk.

"Fine at least your not Duo."

            They both reach the dance floor and began to dance. They were comfortable with the arrangement; Amara was even enjoying herself when someone tapped on her partners shoulder.

"May I cut in?" asked a masculine voice.

            Heero looked back carefully blocking Amara's view and nodded. Amara's eyes widen at what she saw. Standing before her was non other than Amy Mizuno Yuy dressed in a tuxedo complete with high heels. Amara was so shocked that she didn't resist when Amy took her and began to lead her through a classic waltz. Heero stood off to the side with Michelle standing close by each smiling at the sight. Then Amy leaned forward and whispered something softly into her ear.

"Gotcha."

            Then Amara found herself blinded by flashbulbs courtesy of Trista, Serena, and Michelle. Amara laughed at the collective joke on her behalf and finished the dance. Then she made her way toward Heero and promptly kissed him on the cheek.

"There, one kiss as promised." Amara said and took Michelle to the dance floor.

~~~~~ 9:00 ~~~~~

            The Bride and groom were beginning to tire. They had opened all the gifts they had received and Amy had already covered Heero's face with the cake. The only thing left to do was to throw the bouquet.

"Okay it time to throw the Bouquet. All unmarried women proceed to the front." Amy announced.

            The reaction was immediate. Serena, Rei, Mina, Makoto, Hilde, Catherine, and Dorothy all rushed to find the best position to catch the bouquet. Amy turned and asked Heero to give her directions so he wouldn't hit anyone.

"Throw it over you right shoulder at a 45 degree angle."

            Amy did so and released the bouquet. Every girl scrambled for it but each attempt to catch it failed until the bouquet came to rest on someone's lap. Amy turned to see who had caught it and saw Trista, her sister in law, standing with the flower in hand.

"Well that everything. I can't thank you all enough for coming. But it's time for my Honeymoon. So I'm taking my husband and we'll see you all in to weeks." Amy said and her and Heero left the Reception Hall. Everyone followed them out in time to see them both mount Heero's motorcycle and wave to them before riding away.

"You think we should have let them leave on his bike?" Serena asked.

"They wouldn't have wanted any other way." Trista replied.

"Oh well, I'm glad their happy."

"They deserve it. So let go clean this place up and get out of here."

"I HATE CLEANING!!!!!!!"

The End.

For You-Kenny Latimore

That's it for this fic. I hope you all enjoyed it. Thanks for the reviews.