Bells and Uniforms and Flowers, Oh My
Chapter Ten
Six months later, Mustang yet again stood before a large crowd of his friends and military personnel. In a special white military dress uniform, that had the identical style to the every day uniform. Many badges and rank bars adorned the chest of the jacket, and on the shoulders sat all his golden ropes and designs. Mustang smiled. Next to him, in navy blue military dress uniforms, stood Armstrong, Havoc and Fullmetal. Today was the day. He was gonna marry Hawkeye, the love of his life. He had waited four years and eight months, but it was worth it all for this one moment (and maybe the wedding night).
"Thanks Maes for the advice."
Mustang smiled and looked up at the ceiling. Behind him was a priest who was waiting patently holding a book. Mustang took a deep breath and closed his eyes. Images of his first meeting with Hawkeye passed before his eyes. Then all the times he spent with her on the field and in the office. All right down to the day he proposed and then became Fuhrer.
"Ready?"
Mustang turned to face Fullmetal who was standing directly next to him smiling. He was the best man. As much as they didn't get along, they were still close friends. Mustang nodded his head. He looked into the crowd and saw Gracia Hughes sitting in a front row smiling. Mustang tapped his hand on his jacket pocket to signify he had the picture she gave him of Maes. Maes Hughes always told Mustang to get a girl, and he finally listened.
"It's time."
Mustang looked down the aisle as the music began to play. Light shown through as the bridal line began to march in. In front, holding a pink basket was the ten year old Elicia Hughes. A small baby blue dress with white lace brought out the blue in her eyes. Her long blond hair was pulled back into pig tails which had ribbon braided in it. She smiled and began to walk, tossing white and blue and pink flower pedal on the white carpet. Next to her, with a small white pillow tied to the collar, Black Hayate walked happily wagging his tail, which had two small silver bells tied to it. On the pillow, was tied two gold rings. Behind Elicia and Hayate, were the brides maids. Dressed in navy blue military dress uniform skirts; Maria Ross, Winry Rockbell, and Sheska, walked down happily holding small bouquets of blue roses. They smiled as they walked down the aisle. They couldn't believe this day was here. Everyone knew Mustang loved Hawkeye and she loved him. It just took them time to admit it. Ross winked at Mustang as she passed. She knew something Mustang didn't. Mustang gulped.
The brides maids walked to the front and smiled as they passed the now nervous Mustang. As they took their places at the alter, everyone stood up and turned to face the door. They were waiting for the bride. And just as a dark figure came into view, Mustang got cold feet. He turned and attempted to leave, but FullMetal grabbed his sleeve and pulled him back to place.
"Not happening. Do you really want to piss her off? I recall Winry telling me Hawkeye is carrying her gun under her jacket, just in case."
Fullmetal smiled and Mustang gulped. He forgot how dangerous Hawkeye was. He attempted to leave again, but yet again was stopped. As Hawkeye walked down, it was seen that she was wearing a special white military uniform - complete with matching mini skirt. Her hair was pulled up into a bun and a small veil that went down to her mid back was tied into the bun with small white roses. As Hawkeye got closer, she took her small bouquet of blue and white roses and gently bumped her jacket opened quickly, showing for a quick second, that she had her gun. Mustang, who was the only one who saw, gulped. Hawkeye smiled again and brought the flowers back in front, concealing the gun once again.
"Welcome one and all, to the marriage celebration between Fuhrer Roy Mustang and Brigadier General Elizabeth Hawkeye. Any objections, speak now or hold your tongue forever eternally."
Mustang almost spoke against his own wedding, in fear of meeting 'the gun' at home after the wedding. But he held his tongue in fear of 'the gun' now.
"Good."
Mustang took Hawkeye's hand and they stood right next to each other as everyone looked on. They were standing so close, that they blocked everyone's view of the priest.
"Elizabeth Hawkeye, do you take Roy Mustang as your husband, till death do you part, in sickness and heath, rich or poor?"
Mustang turned to face Hawkeye and smiled his trademark smile.
"I do."
"Do you Roy Mustang, take Elizabeth Hawkeye as your wife, till death do you part, in sickness and heath, rich or poor?"
"I do."
"Please exchange rings."
The couple exchanged rings and placed one on eachother's hand.
"By the power vested in me and by the authority from the State of Amestris, I introduce for the first time, Mr. & Mrs. Roy & Elizabeth Mustang."
Everyone cheered as Roy quickly wrapped his arms around Riza and pulled her into a long and passionate kiss. As he wrapped his arm around her waist, he quickly checked to make sure the safety was clicked on her gun. To everyone else, it looked like he was trying to 'get-it-on' at the alter. Roy continued to kill Riza, not wanting that moment to end. Cameras flashed and people cheered.
A/N - Also, in case your wondering, Military personnel get married in their uniforms. So I took the uniforms and made them more unique and more 'wedding-ish' by turning them white. Also, I felt like giving Riza a neat name. I've read many stories and also have written many stories where Elizabeth is short for Riza. If you have a problem with that, call 1-800-GET-BENT. Please review. Constructive criticism accepted. No Flames (Thats Roy's job only). Please look in my profile oo0AnimeChild0oo for all my other stories. And again, thanks for reading.
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