Chapter 24: Love Eternal
Nero woke up and hit his alarm, bolted out of bed and hit the shower. Today was the day! Wow after almost 25 years they're finally going to do it! After his shower he got dressed and hit the hall, but stopped short when he saw that both of his parents were awake, dressed and were seated at breakfast!
"Holy shit! What time did you two get up?!"
"Good morning kiddo," Mira greeted as she hugged their son. Vergil looked up from his book and nodded in good morning.
"We got up a bit before dawn." Mira said as she set up Nero's breakfast. "We let you sleep in a bit."
"Sure, you guys just wanted to have a little fun…" Nero teased. Vergil rolled his eyes but Nero saw the smirk. "Ha! You can't fool me Father, I saw that!"
"So what if I wanted my wicked way, but no we did not. That's tonight." He looked at Mira and smiled devilishly. Mira lightly hit his shoulder and laughed.
"Vergil, don't mortify our son." She said sweetly as she leaned down with a wicked smirk. "Or, you will sleep on the couch on our wedding night." Vergil almost choked on his tea, visibly blanched and gulped. He was still on thin ice from scaring Nero last time. He knew Mira didn't forget!
"Yes my love, I'll stand down." He gulped before composing himself, and Nero grinned. He was going to have fun!
After breakfast Nero and Vergil got ready to go, with the couple kissing each other goodbye.
"See you at the alter Babe." Mira whispered. Vergil held her and smiled.
"I'll see you at the alter my love. Nero, make haste, child."
"We'll see you at the alter Mother." Nero said as he hugged his mother.
"Don't give your father a hard time ok kiddo?"
"Aw mother," Nero pouted. Mira smiled.
"Teasing is fine but don't irk him ok? He's nervous too."
"He doesn't look nervous."
"Believe me, he's a bit nervous. I know I am."
"It'll be great, Mother." Nero said. "Everything will be fine."
Nero and Vergil made it to their fitting while the women met with Mira for hers at Devil May Cry. Trish, Lady and surprisingly, Asmodeus, were there to greet her.
"Mira," Trish greeted her warmly as they hugged and the she devil escorted the soon to be Lady to her room to dress. "Today's the day. You are glowing!"
"Thank you, I'm just a bit nervous." Mira admitted. "How are things here?"
"Doing well, Asmodeus has been quite a help."
"No funny business?" Mira asked seriously.
"He's still standing, meaning Vergil hasn't killed him. Let's see the dress!" Trish opened the door and both women gasped. There, neatly set up, was Mira's wedding dress, shoes and bolero jacket. On the bureau, was a silver coffer with the Sparda family crest in amethyst.
"Oh Mira, this is a gorgeous dress! Come on let's get you ready!" The bride to be nodded and got dressed. Once done, Trish did her hair into an elegant French Twist and Mira opened the coffer. Both women gasped at the jewelry and hairpieces.
"Oh wow! These will match so beautifully." Trish said as she helped Mira with the jewelry. It was the perfect accent! When they were finished, Mira grabbed the matching clutch bag and pulled out her cellphone and dialed Nero.
"Devil May Cry?" Nero asked as he sat back patiently waiting as a few men assisted his father for the fitting. They had gotten through with Nero and he was ready to go. The men made sure nothing was out of place for their Lord. Nero remembered his mother's remark about a poodle and laughed softly.
"Nero?" Mira's voice said. "I'm ready but I can't exactly fly in this thing. I'll destroy it with my trigger alone."
"All right Mother, I'll come to get you, just sit tight." Nero hung up the phone and walked over to his father. Holy shit! He was in awe at how his father looked in his clothes. He looked more regal and Lordly than before. He was about to slick his hair back when Nero stopped him.
"Father, leave it. It looks better. Mother needs an escort and you can't see her right now."
"Very well, take Yamato." His father said as he handed the sword over. Nero nodded and slashed twice and stepped through.
"Mother?" Nero called as he walked out of the portal. He was in front of the Devil May Cry office. He opened the door and gasped. There waiting by the desk, was his mother.
"Hey kiddo, thanks for coming. So how do I look?" Nero smiled softly and lovingly.
"Beautiful, just like a Queen."
"And you look handsome kiddo." He smiled and held his mother.
"Are we ready to go?" He asked as he unsheathed Yamato. Mira looked at the trio then nodded.
"Let's rock this wedding!" Mira said with her famous grin and wink. Nero nodded and slashed twice, sheathed Yamato, secured it to his belt and extended his arm, which his mother accepted with a smile. The group walked through.
Vergil, Lady, Nico and Morrison were at the wedding site and Nico oversaw the details. She and Kyrie had worked on this so she worked with Vergil and asked if there was anything he wanted added or taken away.
"Did we ever decide on a bouquet?"
"Here yer go Demon Daddy." Nico said as she showed a beautiful bouquet of lilies, and roses that were red, blue and soft purple. The colors were blended together in each bloom. Vergil was impressed.
"How did you manage this?"
"Kyrie had a gift with flowers and gardening. She grew the flowers herself." The elder nodded and was truly impressed of the late songstress. Nico's phone rang and she held up a hand.
"OK, you got her in the East wing? Ok Bro I'll tell him thanks for the heads up." She hung up and turned to Vergil. "She's here, in the East wing."
"Well, that means you'll have to remain in the West wing until its time." Morrison said to the Lord. "Bad luck to see the bride before that." Vergil nodded and allowed Morrison to escort him to the Lord's chambers. Nero came in a few minutes after they walked in.
"Everything is almost set Father," He said as he handed Yamato back. "Mother looks beautiful." Vergil remembered the flowers.
"Her bouquet." He said as he handed it Nero. Nero smiled softly and went to deliver it to his mother.
"Oh my god, it's almost time." Mira said as she looked out the window. She was nervous. Nero knocked gently and let himself in.
"Mother, everything will be fine." He hugged her and handed her the bouquet. Mira smiled as she recognized the blooms.
"Missy had a gift for flowers." She said fondly. Nero nodded and both looked up when wedding bells began to ring. Nero stood up and extended his arm to his mother. Mira stood up and accepted her son's arm. With a deep breath, they walked out of the room. Trish, Nico, Lady and Patty (who was a big surprise!). Mira hugged her ward.
"I can't believe you're here!" Mira said. Patty smiled and hugged her back.
"I wouldn't have missed this. Morrison told me everything and I had to come!" She looked at Nero and blushed. "Is this the groom?"
"No, this is our son, Nero. Nero, this is Patty Lowell, my ward." Nero smiled and shook her hand.
"Glad you could come. Welcome." Nero said, he looked up when he heard the music. "Mother, it's time." With a nod, the double doors opened and Trish went down the aisle first, then Lady then Nico, then Patty. Nero waited, then patted his mother's hand. It was their turn. They walked down and everyone admired and stood for the Huntress. Mira blushed but continued on. Vergil gasped softly as he beheld his bride. Oh my, she looks absolutely beautiful. Nero stopped and kissed his mother's cheek before handing her to his father. Mira smiled softly as Nero stood by his seat. Mira blushed as she looked at Vergil. He looks so handsome. Wickedly hot…I'm willing to bet he gave Daddy a run for his money!
"Who gives this woman away to this man in holy matrimony?" The priest asked. Nero stood up but tapped Patty who stood up too.
"We do!" They said. Mira smiled and turned to Vergil who was blinking in question.
'My ward.' Mira mouthed. Vergil nodded in understanding before looking at the priest. The ceremony went without a hitch and as the sun began to set, they shared their first kiss as husband and wife.
When the guests have left, Nico grinned and looked at the couple and Nero.
"Well, time for the little surprise. I put a little something in the clothes. Upon your will, they'll change into new and improved gear! And don't have to worry about them being destroyed when you'll trigger. Try it out!" The family did as she said and their wedding clothes changed into improved and upgraded Dark Slayer, Devil Hunter, and Holy Knight gear!
"And you can summon up weapons and Devil Arms!" Vergil summoned up Beowulf, Mira summoned up Ifrit and Nero summoned up his Devil Bringer.
"Ms. Goldstein," Vergil began. "You have truly outdone yourself and have done us all a great service. We have something for you." Vergil nodded to Nero who handed her two sets of keys. "The first set, is to the Devil May Cry office. The second, is to your own weapons lab in the office."
"Mmy own lab…in the office?"
"Fully functional and stocked for you." Vergil said. "You may stay in the office as well, what say you my love?"
"That's fine with me Babe. Nico you're more than welcome to stay at Devil May Cry."
"Father, how long will you and Mother be gone?"
"A month, maybe two." Vergil said. "We will be leaving shortly. We are leaving you to care for things while we are gone. You are in charge."
"Yes Father," Nero said, amazed that his father gave him the reins. "You and Mother enjoy your honeymoon." Vergil smiled and hugged the younger devil. Then he allowed Mira to have her turn.
"We know you got this kiddo." She said as she hugged him. "Stay strong and no wild parties." Vergil chuckled as he leaned against a blue black car. With a final hug, Nero and the rest well wished the couple as they drove off but not before Mira tossed the bouquet and Vergil tossed the garter belt. Nero unintentionally caught the garter while, to the shock and laughter to Mira, Asmodeus caught the bouquet. Nero blushed and put the garter belt away into the bag that held his mother's gown and took the bouquet.
"No way in hell I'm marrying you!" Nero shouted as he walked off and headed to straighten up and take the top tier of the cake home. He looked at the dance floor, the memory of his parents' first dance still fresh. The love he saw in their eyes and felt as they danced, was amazing and heartfelt. He knew that they would last for eons, their love, eternal.
That's a wrap, a Sequel will come soon!