This is something a bit old, but I decided to post it here for new readers. As always, reviews are more than welcome because lwa writers aren't getting much feedback anymore so we're not sure if our work is being liked or not. This is an AU where Charoix are Akko's mothers, they've been married for many years, and the shiny rod disappeared because the witches' refusal of chariot finally got to her and her emotions got out of control. There will be more chapters to this AU.

"Now, Akko! Don't give Grandma Holbrooke too much trouble!" Croix said, high fiving her daughter, while Chariot smiled at her adoptive mother.

"Okay!" Akko nodded, excited to spend time with her grandmother.

"You don't have to worry about Akko, you two enjoy yourselves tonight." Miranda smiled and hugged Chariot, before taking Akko's hand and walking away.

Now that the couple was alone, Croix curiously looked at her wife. It's been months now since she gave up on her shiny Chariot name. She still had some bad nights, but lately, she has been better than ever.

She couldn't help but remember all the nights Chariot has been distant from them, when she wouldn't even notice them in the same room…

She never wanted her to go back to that state. She'll never let that happen again.

She took a deep breath, then pushed the thought aside.

"So, are you finally going to tell me what you're planning?" Croix asked as she took her wife's hand. Chariot just grinned at her and walked away, keeping her hold on her wife's hand.

"We're going somewhere!" Chariot said in a singing tone. "You have to close your eyes though."

"Yes ma'am." Croix answered, closing her eyes as she let her wife drag her around.

After a while, and a broom ride, they stopped. Chariot hasn't told her to open her eyes yet, so they remained closed. She heard a spell being cast, and felt it being cast at her.

"You can open them now." She heard Chariot's low, almost shy voice, and opened her eyes. She looked down to see herself in a white familiar suit. She then looked up, and forgot how to breathe when her eyes landed on the red head.

Chariot shyly looked at her, watching her reaction. Chariot was wearing a white dress, the same one she wore on her wedding night. The same could be said for Croix's suit, she never felt comfortable wearing dresses, so she thought it'd be better to go with the suit.

They stared at each other, the same way they did few years ago. It was as if they went back to that time, both excited, and a little nervous… This brought back so many beautiful memories.

Now that she thought about it, Croix noticed that they were in their secret spot, the one where they'd always go to when they were studying. It was their special place. She remembered Chariot inviting her here every time she learned a new spell, or just to hide from everyone and spend time with her.

Chariot giggled at her wife's reaction, and with a flick of her wand, faeries appeared around them, singing.

Croix looked at them, then back at her wife, understanding what she wanted. With a smile, she reached her hand for her.

"Would you like to dance?" She asked, and was answered by a hand taking hers. She rested her other hand on her waist, and took the lead.

They both danced, their eyes always locked on each other. It was as if they were falling in love for the first time.

It always started like that for them, one look, and they caught each other's attention. Another one, and they became friends. Another look, and they were much more than that.

It was always like that with them, the moment their eyes would meet, nothing else matters in the world.

"I admit I'm surprised." Croix chuckled, still dancing with her wife. "I did not expect to come back here again, and certainly, not all of this." Chariot smiled softly.

"I wanted to thank you." She said, and their dancing came to a stop.

"Thank me?"

"Ever since what happened, I have been crying all the time or just staring into space… I must have put a lot of pressure on you."

"Of course not." Croix said but Chariot shook her head, indicating that there was more she needed to say.

"You were patient with me, you kept loving me no matter what, and you even had to take care of Akko by yourself. I know how tired you must have been. Most of the nights you pass out on the couch and you don't even eat. I'm sorry." Chariot sighed, and looked away, feeling guilty. However, Croix cupped her cheeks, making their eyes meet again. She looked at her with a loving smile.

"You and Akko are the best thing that ever happened to me, and know that I'll always love you. Every bit of tiredness goes away the moment I see your smile, and everything bad fades away whenever you kiss me." Croix said, kissing her forehead. "You don't have to apologize for anything, and know that I'll always be by your side."

Chariot smiled, and hugged Croix, resting her head on her shoulder. "Can you promise me that? Can you promise that we'll always be together?"

"Yes." Croix pulled away from the hug, staring at her. "I promise you forever."

Smiling, the two shared a kiss, sealing the promise.