This is gonna be a little different. I have been gone for a VERY long time. The reason why is that I had the biggest writer block and I just couldn't write anything.

But here you have two chapters that were supposed to be just one but I had to split them. It just feels too long and out of place. "^o^

Hehehe...with that said let's get started!

At the Altar (Arias POV)

I never thought this day would come! I'm getting married and to Boreas no less. This is incredible and to think that a few years ago I only thought of him as my best friend. The only complaint I have is that everyone and I mean everyone is here at our wedding. I wanted a private wedding with our closest friends and family.

But no. A big wedding it is! My father is by my side and smiles widely, well as wide as he can. "I can't be more proud of my own daughter, but he better not do anything unprofessional right after the ceremony." I smack his arm.

"Father", I gasp. Well then it's good he doesn't know...

I take a deep breath as I see Boreas walking toward me. This is it, our romantic relationship is about to transform into marriage. He takes my hand and glance at the priest. The priest begins his speech about uniting our families and our promises to each other.

I think the people around us really needed something like this. So, in that case, I'm glad they are here. The priest says his last words and Boreas gently takes away my veil. I put my hands against his head and lean in for a kiss.

The crowd cheers, Buk shed a tear of happiness and Samitos whistle. Orpheus silence everybody and it looks like he is prepared to give another meaningful speech. He moves his gaze across the crowd and stops to look at Boreas and nods.

"I know that we have faced some difficult times, I can not blame you for being close to losing heart. Though I have, myself, full confidence that if all do their part we shall prove ourselves once again able to defend our home. We will ride out the storm of war and outlive the menace of tyranny, if necessary for years, if necessary alone. At any rate, this is what we're trying to do."

The mood in here changed during the speech. But even though the topic is serious, I see a fire in people. The hunger of wanting to do the right thing and fight.

"But tonight we shall celebrate one of life's blessings. Love. Just like life, love isn't perfect it doesn't always come easy. Love is overcoming obstacles, facing challenges, fighting to be together, holding on, and never letting go. Love is impossible to live without. Love is work, but most of all, love is realizing that every hour, every minute, every second of it was worth it. Because you did it together."

I and Boreas look at each other and I give him a quick kiss. He takes hold of my arm and walks up the altar to our friends and family. Buk gives us both a hug, Samitos congratulates us and Boreas uncle says that he is proud of him.

"And you finally got to marry the girl you talked so much about!", he acknowledged. Boreas blush and put his hand to his face in embarrassment.

I take away his hands. "You don't have to be embarrassed Boreas, there is nothing to be ashamed of." I smile and he chuckles a little. Now the wedding is over and we can have time to just talk with our friends.

At Samitos Tent (Boreas POV)

I take a sip of my wine as I listen to my friends talking with Kyros of all people. He got to join us on "guys night". I laugh with the others as Buk tells a bad joke, Samitos suddenly takes up his cup and jumps on the table. "My friends this night we shall celebrate! Both for Boreas' wedding and the battle jet to come!"

He raises his cup and look at us three, first Buk, than Kyros and last me. "I may not live to see our glory, but I will gladly join the fight! And when our children tell our story. They'll tell the story of tonight!"

"Let's have another round tonight!", we shout out together. "Let's have another round tonight~"

Samitos takes a big sip and points his hand to me. "I've seen wonders great and small, but if this low-life can get married, there hope for our ass after all!" I chuckle and Kyros suddenly stumbles my way and wraps his arm around my neck.

"Raise a glass to freedom", he exclaims and appears to be drunk. "Something you will never see again! No matter what she tells you~". Seriously are they really gonna say life is better when you're an unmarried man? Haha. They're single and just look at them.

I try to prevent a laugh when I look at them, they really are drunk. I, myself haven't drunk so much and neither has Buk. He helps me get Kyros and Samitos to bed despite their complaining. "You're no fun..."

I put Samitos down and he snuggles into his blanket. I smile and make way to my place.

...

Aria is already laying in bed when I walk in but she isn't sleeping. She turns to me and says she couldn't sleep because of what's gonna happen tomorrow. "I'm just worried that one of us may not come back."

I move closer and wrap both my arms around her, she put her head on my chest and listen to my heartbeat. Please don't think like that. It is like she can read my thoughts and she immediately changes the subject. "I'm sorry Boreas. This has just been the best and next to the worst year of my life. I'm just afraid of losing you or you losing me..."

I put my lips on her head and pull her closer. "Rest", I whisper. Aria yawns and after a while, we both fall asleep.

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