Chapter 20: The Wedding and Duet

After the war against Plegia was over, the Shepherds all returned home and rebuild Ylisse. Chrom and Robin keep their engagement silent, deciding to announce it after the celebration. Both Reina and Meena introduces Kai to the Shepherds and tells them that he was being manipulated by Gangrel and Aversa.

Once the group returns to Ylisstol, the citizens cheer for their return and the end of the mad king Gangrel. After that, the whole city spends the rest of the day partying, whether it be in the homes, streets, or the castle walls.

"Oh man! All this food is definitely worth that big battle! I'm starving!" Vaike exclaims, stuffing his face with some pasta.

In the dining room, every Shepherd is seated at the long table and are enjoying the meal the chefs prepared for them. Even their Pokémon are sitting at the table and enjoying the food.

"Don't talk with your mouth full!" Maribelle scolds. "And just when I thought your appetite was the one thing that wasn't as vulgar as your personality."

"Can you blame him? We all fought hard back there." Sully reasons.

"Especially the Pokémon. They fought their hardest out there, especially, Quin, Jang, and Drago!" Lissa agrees, looking to their partners, who are also stuffing their faces with food, though not as messy as the Shepherd fighter.

"At least they have better table manners than Vaike." The wealthy daughter sighs.

"Hope there's dessert later. I could use some good cake." Gaius says.

"Cake sounds nice for dessert!" Nowi agrees.

"By the way, Reina," Sumia calls. "Can you tell us the name of Quin's, Jang's, and Drago's new form?"

"Sure," Reina replies as she gets her Pokédex out in front of them.

"Chaoboo, the Fire Pig Pokémon. The evolved form of Pokabu. When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When it is angered, the intensity of the flame increases."

"Jyarango, the Scaly Pokémon. The evolved form of Jyarako. It makes noise by clanging its scales together. When the rhythm has reached its peak, Jyarango attacks."

"Dihead, the Violent Pokémon. The evolved form on Monozu. After it has eaten up all the food in its territory, it moves to another area. It always eats too much."

Meena looks and sees Donnel hesitating, simply looking at the food on the table. "Is there something wrong, Donnel?" She asks.

"Huh? On it's nothing. Just that… I'm a villager and I'm here eating in a castle with the royal family. What my folk would give to be in my place." The boy answers.

"That's true, but you here because you fought with us. You helped us end the war. If anything, you became an inspiration to your people and all the other farmers and villagers out there."

The farm boy takes in what Meena said and finds it to be true.

"Yeah. I guess I did." Donnel says at the least. "Whew. Now that I got off my chest, let's dig in!" He gathers some food on his plate and eats.

Meanwhile, as Chrom eats, Robin walks up to him. "Hey, Chrom. Can I talk to you for a moment?" She asks.

"Huh? Oh sure, Robin." He nods and the two leave the room.

As they leave, both Luke and Drago glance at each other before smirking at one another.

With Chrom and Robin, the tactician is talking to the prince about their little secret.

"I know we said we will tell them after this celebration, but I don't think I can hide it for long. About us." She tells him.

"I think I know what you mean. On our way back, I couldn't help but notice our Pokémon giving these weird look on their faces." He agrees.

"You don't think they know, do you?"

"Well considering Luke has great senses and Drago is quite close to you." He then thinks for a minute. "Wait, why are we worried about this? Shouldn't it be okay if our partners know about our engagement?"

"Yeah, but what if they tell the other Pokémon? And don't forget that Luke can speak telepathically."

Chrom thought about the possibility; even if they can keep a secret, what if Luke talked to the other Pokémon and one of their Shepherds overheard? They wanted the engagement to be a secret to be a surprise and a symbol of a good future for all of Ylisse.

"Well, I guess we can't keep it a secret for long then." HE speaks. "Come. Let's spread the news to them all. Might even liven up the party.

Robin smiles in agreement to the idea. "Yeah. I supposed we kept this hidden long enough.

At that final decision, they go back inside and tell the big news.

The next day after announcing the engagement to the Shepherds, the city of Ylisstol goes round about. Everyone celebrates their prince's union and congratulates the two. However, the wedding won't be soon since they have to rebuild Ylisse but with the help of Feroxi muscle and Plegian gold, the people found peace. All the while, the prince forswore the title of exalt, out of respect for his late sister.

"Looks like the city went back to normal," Reina says as she and Meena walk through the streets for sightseeing as they see that the citizens are bustling once again.

"You're right." Meena agrees.

"Hey Meena, what should we do for Chrom's and Robin's wedding present?" Reina asks.

"But their wedding is still a week later. Isn't it too early to talk about that?"

"That's because it is a week later! That's why we need to prepare a present for them."

"Hmm…" Meena hums thinking about what Reina said. "I guess you're right. So what do you have in mind?"

"I was thinking of playing that piece on the violin with you."

"Ah, I get it. That piece suits well for the wedding."

"Then it's settled."

"But one quick question. Where are we going to practice?"

"Fufufu. Don't worry. I already found a spot that no one knows about. Plus it's a perfect spot too."

"If you say it's a great spot then it's probably is."

"Then let's go later with our violin."

After coming back into the castle, the two immediately go to their rooms before picking up the instrument and leaves at Meena follows Reina to the spot where she found. Once they reach there, Meena is surprised to see a meadow of flowers with a lone tree.

"Wow!" Meena exclaims. "I can't believe that there still a beautiful place like this is still intact."

"Right," Reina replies as she puts down her case and opens it. "Before the war even began, I was looking around outside the city and found myself wound up at this place."

"Sound like you," Meena says as she also puts down her case and opens it.

Both sisters then hold their violin and bow and stand by each other. Then the two set their violin in between their chin and shoulder before nodding each other and set the bow on the violin string as they close their eyes before playing a song (You guys don't need to know the song yet in this part). When they finish the last note of the song, the two moves the violin away from the chin and shoulder and looks at each other.

"It sounds good just now," Reina says.

"Yep." Meena agrees and looks down. "But…"

"Do you want to play it a little bit longer?" Reina guesses and Meena nods.

With that, the two begin to play the violin again as the wind blows through them.

~Later~
Back at the castle

Both Reina and Meena are now walking through the hallways with their violin case in their hand as both of them look at each other.

"Tomorrow we're going to practice there again." Reina tells her sister.

"Okay." Meena replies.

"There you are!" The two stop and turn their heads forward seeing Lissa rushing up to them.

"Lissa." Reina calls. "Is there something wrong?"

Lissa stops in front of them. "Where did you two go to? You had made me and Maribelle worried!"

"Sorry. The both of us were practicing secretly." Meena says.

"Practicing? For what?"

"That will be a secret." Reina states.

"Tell me!"

"No way."

The next day was the same routine for the two sisters for practice at the meadow and they continue repeating it for a week until it is the wedding day. In the castle, everyone is in their suits or dresses, with the exceptions of the Pokémon, who only wear bowties or tiaras, and are seated in their seats. Chrom stands at the wedding alter, quite nervous of for the event.

"Chrom, calm down. You're being too stiff." Kai, his best man, tells him.

"Easier said than done." The prince says.

Then the music starts playing, and the doors open up, prompting him to be silent and watch, as the bridesmaid and groomsmen walk down the walkway in pairs. The flower girl rushes down the aisle after them, spreading flower petals everywhere. After the little girl, she came; walking down in her glowing white wedding dress, Robin is behind led by Luke, as per Chrom's request since Robin didn't have parents with Drago following her holding up the dress with his mouths. After they reach him, Luke gives the groom a good pat on the shoulder as if telling him, 'good luck.' The Ellade then takes an empty seat in the front row.

Libra, who is the wedding officiant, clears his throat. "Are you two ready?"

"Yes." Chrom and Robin answers.

"Then let us begin." Libra continues and says his lines for the wedding. He then asks for their vows to each other and the ring exchange before he announces, "You may kiss the bride."

With that, Chrom kisses Robin on the lip and separates her. The audience claps their hands at the union.

Later, everyone is in the ballroom eating a banquet for the wedding while congratulating the newlywed couple. Then, someone claps their hands to get everyone's attention to see that someone was Reina with Meena by her side.

"Everyone." Reina speaks. "Meena and I have a present prepared for Chrom and Robin for them just for today."

"Present?" Lissa repeats.

Flamma then walks over to them with two violin cases in his hands and passes them to the two. Then Reina and Meena opens the cases before grabbing the violin and the bow and they set the violin below their chin before playing a piece.

[Kanata and Towa duet]
(Reina plays Kanata's part and Meena plays Towa's part)
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Everyone in the room is at awe at the two and listen to the song as they could see Reina and Meena at a flower meadow playing the song while the wind blows through them with the flower petals. When the two finish playing the last note, they move their violins away from their chin and the sound of clapping hands slowly surface. Then Chrom and Robin walk up to them as the sister put their violins back into the case.

"Reina, Meena, thank you for the gift." Chrom says.

"That song was beautiful." Robin praises.

"Thank you." Reina says.

"Have you been practiced a lot?" Chrom asks.

"Yes. We practiced that song every day from last week." Meena answers.

"I see."

"But where did you practice?" Robin asks.

"It was a beautiful flower meadow. No one knows about it while the war was going on."

"It must have been beautiful."

"Yes." Meena answers. "But…"

"What's wrong?" Chrom asks.

"It's just that that, every time when we leave the castle and came back, Lissa always asked us where we were." Meena states. "And there were times that we felt that someone was following us so we took a detour to the meadow to derail them."

"Sounds like you had a rough time." He points out.

"Well, it's better than having your fans following me every step." Reina exasperatedly sighs.

Both Chrom and Robin have sweatdrops on their head from hearing that.

"Overall, that was the best performance that you gave us. Thank you, both of you." Chrom says.

"Your welcome, Milord." Reina and Meena reply.

"Ha ha. Hearing that title from you two feels strange." Chrom states.

"Technically, you became a ruler recently to respect Emmeryn." Reina points out.

"You definitely have a point there, Reina." Robin agrees and giggles for a bit.

Then the four laughs and later they talk more to each other.