Arya straightened out her dress, waiting for Ichigo to arrive.
A soft knock echoed on her door.
She answered it quickly.
"Exquisite." Ichigo said in awe as he saw her.
She chuckled softly, "Thanks. I think the ceremony is about to begin. Are you ready?"
"With all the time I kept pushing for this, I better be." He grinned at her and held out his arm.
She took it before taking a deep breath and starting toward the door.
Tomoya was fidgeting in front of the gold bowl at the front of the chapel. Hotoshi kept sending him looks as the door finally opened. He turned and forgot to breathe as he caught sight of Arya.
She looked around a moment before finally setting her sights on him. She smiled softly, continuing to walk with her older brother.
"Breathe, idiot. You don't want her mad at you for passing out." Kaien whispered to him with a knowing smile.
Tomoya finally managed to inhale, then rubbed his palms on his tuxedo pants nervously. He tried to stop his shaking.
They finally made it down the aisle and she smiled up at him.
He lost himself in her eyes.
A white haired Fae, dressed in the raiment of a Priestess appeared before them.
Arya smiled and turned slightly to look at her, still half facing Tomoya. She kept glancing at him, her smile softening.
Tomoya finally turned to face the woman with an apologetic smile.
She laughed softly, then raised a solid gold chalice. She dipped it into the bowl three times, then filled it.
"We have come here to ask the God and Goddess to bless the union of Arya and Tomoya. This blessed water is from their spring. Drink and make your pledge."
She handed it to Arya.
Arya took a drink then spoke, "I pledge to love you for as long as we live. I pledge to love you long past that, into our next lives. I pledge to be there for you no matter what, whether it be in our jobs or in raising our children." She put a hand on her belly unconsciously. "I love you and there's no one I'd rather be with."
The chalice was passed to Tomoya. He took a deep breath, then drank. "I pledge to love you through every life, into eternity. I pledge to protect you even if the darkness swallows me. I will never leave you, never forsake you. I love you more than my own soul."
He handed the Priestess the chalice.
"You have pledged your love. May Vanos and Cetra bless you both in this life and the next. Face your families as soulmates."
Arya smiled a moment, then clutched Tomoya's hand in pain.
"Princess?" His eyes stared worriedly at her face.
She put a hand on her belly and scanned it with light. She gave Tomoya a small smile, "It's just the baby. She wants to come out."
The Priestess laughed again. "Let us adjourn to your quarters. I can help."
Arya nodded and kissed Tomoya's cheek.
"Should I come too?" He looked slightly panicked.
"Yeah," she chuckled before another wave of pain hit.
He picked her up and led the way to the bedroom, laying her gently on the bed.
The Priestess began to chant in Fae, as she got Arya prepared. A few minutes later, she said a single word. "Push."
Arya struggled, pushing as hard as she could. Her whole body was now trembling.
A sudden wail split the air.
"Welcome to the world, child of destiny. May your life be long and beautiful." The Priestess wrapped the child in a bright cloth, then laid her in Arya's arms.
"Hi, Ely. It's so nice to meet you," she said softly.
The child blinked at her with large blue eyes.
She smiled and looked at Tomoya, "Isn't she pretty?"
He reached out a hand and brushed her cheek. "Almost as pretty as you."
Arya blinked slowly, her face showing her exhaustion as she watched the baby.
"Rest, Arya." Tomoya kissed her, then the baby.
Both he and the Priestess left the room.
She continued to stare at the baby, dozing off occasionally. She hummed a song to Elysia, rocking the baby to sleep.