Epilogue
"Atarashi are you ready?" Himeno called.
"Yes mother, will you come and look?"
Himeno smiled as she entered the room. There stood her daughter dressed in an elegant white dress. Flowers filled her hair and she had a small amount of gloss upon her lips. She looked like an angel in her mother's eyes.
"Beautiful," Himeno whispered, "but you are missing one thing."
"What?"
Himeno stepped forward and held out a box. Her daughter opened and pulled out a long white veil, "This was my veil when I married your father. I wanted you to have it."
Atarashi's eyes filled with tears, "Thank you mother."
"Are you ladies finished? I do believe that there is a young lady I have to escort down the aisle," Hayate said as he stepped into the room, "Ata you are so beautiful."
"Thank you daddy," she whispered, "Let's go. I don't want to keep him waiting."
As Hayate led his child down the church aisle he found himself feeling a familiar ache in his chest. His daughter had finally grown up and now it was time to give her up. He could feel tears in his eyes as he left her at the alter.
Shin took her from there and together they took their vows. Never in his life had he been happier than today. He finally was marrying the woman that he loved more than life itself. Not only that but everyone was there to share it with them.
Hajime, who was his best man, stood there smiling as he watched them. He was now the soul owner of just about every pool in town. Plus he made sure that life guarded each one at least once a month.
Sasame stood next to Takako. He had married her about a year ago and together they now worked on composing music. She was a beautiful writer who knew just how to create the perfect song for his voice.
Mannen sat in the front pew with a blue-haired girl. They had been dating for about two years and had shocked the others when Mannen revealed that she was the girl they had saved. Together they were the best ice skating duo in town.
Hayate sat next to this couple and watched his wife who the Maid of Honor. They'd opened up a pottery shop about a month ago and were amazed at how successful it was. In that shop they could spend plenty of time together.
Goh was in the aisle taking pictures of the wedding with Chiisa-Tori behind him. His greatest fear had been for nothing because she didn't care if he was a knight or not. Together they had opened their own café and everyone went there.
Kei sat behind Hayate by himself. He had secretly been dating a girl at work and just asked her to marry him. They were now working on wedding plans and had even become partners at work.
At the reception everyone was having a great time except for Hayate. He watched his daughter with sadness. She was so happy with Shin at her side. But he could not stand to let her go. Then he saw her turn towards him. Her smile was larger than before. Slowly she moved over to Sasame and requested a song. Sasame smiled and nodded.
"This next song was requested by none other than our beautiful bride. Hayate, my friend, will you please come here?"
Hayate moved through the crowd towards his daughter who smiled brightly, "Hello daddy, would you please dance with me?"
Her father smiled and nodded as tears began to form in his eyes. Atarashi nodded towards Sasame who began the song.
There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from Heaven
And she's daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh but most of all
For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Sticking' little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony daddy
It's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny daddy
But I sure tried
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
TO deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
Sweet 16 today
She's looking like her mama
A little more every day
One part woman
The other part girl
To perfume and make up
From ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
You know how much I love you daddy
But if you don't mind
I'm only gonna kiss you on the check this time
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
All the precious time
Like the wind the years go by
Precious Butterfly
Spread your wings and fly
She'll change her name today
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away
Standing in the bride room just staring at her
She asked me what I'm thinking
And I said I'm not sure
I just feel like I'm loosing my baby girl
And she leaned over
And gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk me down the isle daddy
It's just about time
Does my wedding gown look pretty daddy?
Daddy's don't cry
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses
I couldn't ask God for more than this is what love is
I know I've got to let her go but I'll always remember
Every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses
Fin
Hey everyone it's Neko! I hope you liked the story! Those lyrics there are "Butterfly Kisses" by Bob Carlisle. I am done with this story and moving onto another. Til we meet again! Bye!