Raven donned the traditional dress of her country. A silky material, seeming lighter than air and flowing like water trailed on the floor. Silvery white, like a storm cloud. Her face was veiled in a shroud. A silver locket hung from her neck.
Beast Boy wore a white tux, and was fidgeting with his tie when Raven walked in. His jaw nearly dropped to the floor. She seemed to glide along the floor, her feet were in perfect rhythm. She stopped next to him, and he could feel a smile coming from her. A small tear dropped from under the shroud.
The minister talked, the "I do's" were said, and Beast Boy lifted the veil.
"You may now kiss the bride." It was said too late. A long embrace and passionate kiss, the vows were sealed. From the windows of the chapel, flower petals could be seen falling from the trees, the aroma from them filling the air.
Back at the tower, champagne was being served and laughter could be heard.
"Son," Ignatius said, patting his shoulder, "I'm really, really proud of you."
"So am I," said Joy, hugging him. "Raven, I have something for you."
She ushered Raven into the hallway and pulled out a small blue box.
"You really didn't have to, Joy," she said, taking it. Joy's face lit up as she began to open it. Raven gasped. "It's beautiful." A ring with a watery blue sapphire shone in the dim light of the hallway.
"It's an odd family tradition. It's given to the wife of the first born son. It's been passed on for 24 generations now, and is worn from your wedding night until your son's wedding night."
Raven slipped it on; it fit perfectly. "How can it fit everyone?" she mumbled.
"It's something special, it goes very far back. Nobody really knows what it was that was so coveted about it, but keep it safe," she said. She kissed Raven's forehead, and they went back into the room.
The bottle of champagne was already gone; Ignatius and Beast Boy were talking.
"Now, when it comes to the bedroom, always remember to ask first. Otherwise, they tend to get angry when you just go ahead and-"
"Go ahead and what, Iggy?" Joy asked, setting her head on top of his.
"Nothing, dear. Just giving him some, uh, marriage pointers is all," he replied nervously.
"Well, it is your wedding night, you should be left alone," Joy said, blushing a bit.
"They already have a child going!" Ignatius said.
Beast Boy and Raven stared at each other, not really knowing what to say.
Joy pushed them both towards their room, smiling and saying, "We know what you want to do, and it's ok with us. You're married now, so it's perfectly normal!"
And with that, Beast Boy's parents were gone.
"That was odd," Raven mumbled.
"And those are my parents," Beast Boy replied.
Raven flopped down on the bed and stared at the ceiling. Beast Boy fell next to her and sighed. His hand grabbed hers and she jumped a bit. They edged closer together, and kissed. Beast Boy's hands ran up her back to the back of her dress as they kissed. A zipper came down, Raven's eyes opened.
"You're thinking what I'm thinking, huh?" she asked.
"Possibly."
She smiled and closed her eyes again.
The next morning the sound of singing birds awoke them. Raven got closer to Beast Boy and whispered a good morning. He pulled her naked body closer to him and sighed, smiling. His life was good.