A Detective's Wedding Chapter 2: The Wedding, a detective conan/case closed fanfic

The day of Shinichi and Ran's wedding had arrived. Everything was getting set up for their big day as were both the bride and groom's respected groups. For Shinichi's, his best man was Professor Agasa and two of his groomsmen were Heiji and Makoto. As for Ran's bridal party, her maid of honor was Sonoko, her bridesmaids were Kazuha and Shiho and Ayumi was her flower girl. Mitsuhiko would be the ring bearer.

Shinichi's parents had flown in back from New York to see their only son get married. They were very proud of him. They went out of their way to make sure that Shinichi's wedding would be an absolute wonder to witness.

Shinichi was tying his tie before putting on the suit jacket which was white as were the suit pants. Despite how much the Professor, Heiji and Makoto begged and pleaded, he didn't have a bachelor party. He felt it wasn't really his sort of thing and that he didn't need "one last night of freedom" before his wedding. As soon as he finishes with his tie, he puts on the jacket. He joins the three of them and they head off to the church where the wedding was being held.

At Mitsuhiko's house, he already has his suit on which was tan with a white bow tie, but his Mother was fixing up his hair to make him look very distinguished by getting his bangs out of his face. He knew how important this was. After all, it wasn't everyday you got to be involved with the wedding between both a local and a national hero. He could however do without his Mother's obsessive compulsiveness. Once she was finished, his parents drove him to the church.

Unlike her fiancé, Ran had a bachelorette party. It was a night filled with laughs, fun and some slightly drunken karaoke exploits.

Once the day came, it was time to get ready. Sonoko had known of a great salon for them to go to. It was the same one her older sister went to when she was getting married. Ran and her whole bridal party arrived. Ayumi had been brought by her Mother. She decided to only have her daughter get her hair done since she felt she was still too young to start wearing makeup.

The stylists and makeup artists came out for each of them. "So you must be that bridal party who called to be here. Welcome, welcome." The owner greeted. She also noticed Ran was among them. "Sonoko, why didn't you tell me your friend was the one who brought the Gold home in Karate?!" She couldn't help being starstruck at the fact her business got a visit from a national hero. "So which of you is the lucky lady?" She asked, regaining her composure.

"That would be me." Ran replied raising her hand and with a slight blush on her face. She would extend her ring finger to show the engagement ring. "She's my Maid of Honor..." She said pointing to Sonoko.

"How's Aki been these days, Sonoko?" The owner asked.

"She's doing great! She's expecting her first baby!" She exclaimed about her forthcoming niece or nephew.

"Really?! Well, tell her I said congratulations!" The owner said.

"...these two are my bridesmaids..." Ran added pointing to Kazuha and Shiho.

"Hello." Shiho said.

"Hey ya!" Kazuha said.

"...And this little cutie is my flower girl." Ran finished while pointing to Ayumi.

"Hiya!" She exclaimed.

"It's a pleasure to meet you all! And don't worry, my employees will do their absolute best. Especially with Mrs... I'm sorry, I'm not sure if I should call you by your original last name or the one you're gonna go by now." The owner said as her employees started their work with each member of Ran's party.

"Please, you don't need to be so formal. Just Ran will do." She said as she was seated.

Ran's stylist began working on her hair. "So how long have you and the groom known each other?"

"We've known each other since we were little kids."

The employees couldn't help but find it adorable. Two childhood friend growing up to become lovers will now soon be husband and wife. It was enough to make anybody weep tears of joy for the happy couple as they take the next big step in their relationship. "That's beautiful." The owner said.

"Thanks." Ran said with a smile as her stylist worked his magic.

"What's he like?" The owner inquired.

"Shinichi's one of the nicest, bravest people I've ever had the pleasure to know. I sort of wish he'd ease up on his obsession with mysteries." Ran said.

The salon fell silent. You could almost hear a pin drop from Ran's mention of Shinichi. "Sh-Shinichi? As in Shinichi Kudo?! The Heisei Holmes himself?! You're going to be his wife?!" The owner inquired further.

"Yep, the same one." Ran replied.

The owner was surprised. Her salon was going to be involved with the wedding of one hero, but two. "Okay, now this just became a major priority! We're going to pull out all the stops to make you ladies absolutely beautiful!" She cried.

Ran shrugged her shoulders and gave out a modest chuckle. "Oh, please. You don't need to go an extra mile just for me." She wavered.

"Nonsense! It would be our honor!" She exclaimed while everyone worked their respected magic on them.

Much later, they were finished. Ran's hair was wavy with a fishtail braid going down the middle with flowers around it. For her makeup, light eye shadow and pink lip gloss. Sonoko was given a short wavy Hollywood-like hairstyle and her makeup was blush on her cheeks and mascara on her eyes. Shiho felt her hair didn't need any work and liked it the way it was. For her makeup, she wore red lipstick. Kazuha's hair was worn down and curled with her makeup being a light red rouge on her lips. Ayumi's hair was in a twisted half updo with the flower crown her Mother made woven into it.

At the church, Shinichi stood at the altar. There were even people he helped when he was Conan in attendance. Of course, his parents had to make sure nobody would miss it.

Ran was in her dressing room, looking at herself in the mirror wearing her dress. It was a long white lace backless mermaid dress and as part of the finishing touch, her veil was attached to her braid. She could feel her heart skipping beats. All the times her and Shinichi had been through built up to this moment. It was almost unreal. She was soon joined by her Mother, Eri. When she saw her baby girl, she couldn't help but cry and hug her. Ran would hug her back.

Kogoro, hiding from his wife and daughter for a moment, started crying himself. He didn't want Ran to see her "Big Strong Daddy" crying on her big day. To him, this was a bittersweet moment. He was happy for his daughter, but part of him didn't want to give her away. Once he had some time to compose himself, he joined them. He would then lock his arm with hers and walks her down the aisle.

Shinichi looked behind him as soon as he heard the tune of "Here Comes the Bride."

Ayumi would lay the flower petals down as Ran made her way to Shinichi. The petals in question were cherry blossoms. Ayumi wore a pink ball gown with butterfly appliques.

Sonoko, Kazuha and Shiho watched as Ran came closer to Shinichi. Shiho felt a sister-like pride for Shinichi and Ran. She wore a grey dress. Sonoko was trying hard not to cry. She wore a one shoulder dress. Makoto was the one who helped her pick it out. As usual, he didn't want her to wear anything too revealing. Kazuha was glad to see these two get married. She wore a lavender blush dress.

Once Ran made it to Shinichi, her hand joined his. Her cheeks turned crimson as she holds her soon to be husband's hand.

Kogoro looked over to Shinichi. Instead of the usual dirty look he'd always given him ever since he started doing detective work (and effectively almost driving him out of business), it was actually a look of acceptance for his new son. "Take good care of my girl, Shinichi." He told him.

"I will, Mr Mouri." Shinichi replied.

"Please, you don't need to call me that anymore. Just call me "Dad."" Kogoro told him.

Now came for Mitsuhiko's turn as Ring Bearer. He had to make sure he did this right. With a slight tug at his bow tie, he walked out with the pillow holding the rings and presented them to Professor Agasa who took said rings and gave them to Shinichi and Ran. "Nailed it!" He thought as Shinichi and Ran put their respected rings on. Considering how mature he was for his age, he was given the responsibility of carrying the real rings. He then took his place next to Ayumi.

"You look really handsome, Mitsuhiko." She whispered with a smile on her face.

One would think Mitsuhiko had just caught a fever looking at how red his face turned. In that one instant, his air of maturity had crumbled at her compliment. "T-Thank you." He whispered back.

"Dearly beloved, before we begin, the bride and groom have both written vows they would like to share with you all." The minister said.

As was the custom, Shinichi read his first. "Ran, I've dreamed about this day for as long as I can remember. Ever since we first met all those years ago, I had only wanted one thing from you and that was to see you smile. And I hope I'll get to see it many more times after today. No matter what happens, I will always love you." Shinichi read along.

Ran could hear how much Shinichi meant every word he said. She tried to hold in her tears as best as she could. Now it was her turn. "Shinichi, words can't begin to express how grateful I am to have you in my life. Whenever I needed help, you were always there. In my darkest moments, you were the one who lit my way. You can be a bit obsessed with your work, but to be honest, I wouldn't want you any other way. I love you, Shinichi." Ran read.

"Do you, Shinichi Kudo, take Ran Mouri to be your lawfully wedded wife, in sickness and in health, for rich or poor, as long as you both shall live?" The minister asked.

"I do." Shinichi replied.

"And do you, Ran Mouri, take Shinichi Kudo to be your lawfully wedded husband, in sickness and in health, for rich and poor, as long as you both shall live?" The minister asked.

"I do." Ran replied.

"By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride." The minister said.

Shinichi and Ran then looked at each other. They both smile for what comes next. Shinichi lifts the veil out of Ran's face and then kisses her on the lips, starting a new chapter in their lives as husband and wife. Their friends and families couldn't be happier for them. It had finally happened, after all the things they've been through, from Shinichi becoming Conan to the fall of the Black Organization, him and Ran had finally earned their happy ending.

Later at the reception, it was quite a party. So many had gathered to celebrate. Both of Shinichi and Ran's respected families talked among each other before the aforementioned newlyweds made their grand entrance. They would soon enter and a thundering applause for them began. They would take a seat with each other. Professor Agasa lifted up a wine glass. "A toast to the bride and groom! May their marriage be a long fruitful one!" He exclaimed. Everyone else would raise their glasses along with him before taking a drink.

As expected and much to his wife's annoyance and his daughter's embarrassment, Kogoro had already gotten into some of the champagne. "Hope it goes a lot better than mine did!" He joked.

It would soon be time for Shinichi and Ran's first dance as husband and wife. They had chosen "At The Beginning" by Richard Marx and Donna Lewis as their song.

We were strangers, starting out on a journey
Never dreaming, what we'd have to go through
Now here we are, I'm suddenly standing
At the beginning with you

No one told me, I was going to find you
Unexpected, what you did to my heart
When I lost hope, you were there to remind me
This is the start

And life is a road that I wanna keep going
Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing
Life is a road, now and forever, wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you

We were strangers, on a crazy adventure
Never dreaming, how our dreams would come true
Now here we stand, unafraid of the future
At the beginning with you

Knew there was somebody, somewhere
A new love in the dark
Now I know my dream will live on
I've been waiting so long
Nothing's gonna tear us apart

Life is a road that I wanna keep going
Love is a river, I wanna keep going on
Starting out on a journey
Life is a road that I wanna keep going
Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you

As the song ends, Shinichi and Ran kiss again. Everyone in attendance applauds them.

A baker would come out with a cart carrying the wedding cake. The top didn't have the usual bride and groom. In their place was Shinichi dressed as Sherlock Holmes and Ran in her Olympic Uniform. They thought it was cute.

Ginta, dressed in a grey suit, saw the cake. It looked absolutely delicious. He was tempted to eat it before the bride and groom got the chance to cut it.

Mitsuhiko, seeing his friend's transfixed gaze on the celebratory confection, had to try and stop him from eating it. "Ginta, no! You need to wait to get a slice like everyone else! Shinichi and Ran need to get theirs first!" He told his portly pal as he struggled to hold him back.

"Come on, It'll just be one quick bite!" Ginta assured.

"That's what I'm afraid of!" Mitsuhiko strained.

Shinichi saw Ginta and Mitsuhiko as he and Ran cut the cake. He was simultaneously annoyed but unsurprised at Ginta's behavior when the cake came out. Ran would give a slice to both Mitushiko and Ginta, the latter of whom scarfed it down without as much of a thought.

Later, it was time for the bouquet toss. All of the women gathered behind Ran as she prepared to throw it. With one good heave, she tosses the bouquet. It then lands in the hands of Kazuha. She was absolutely ecstatic.

Then it was Shinichi's turn to throw the garter. After taking it off her leg, he throws it into the crowd of men and it lands in Heiji's hand.

"You planned this, didn't you, Kudo?" He thought. It's not like he complained. He grinned as he and Kazuha got their picture taken as the next happy couple.

As things came to a close, Shinichi and Ran leave the church in a limo with a novelty license plate saying "Just Married." Everyone waves and wishes them the best in this new chapter in their lives and Shinichi and Ran stick their heads out of the top window and waved back as they drove off.

(End of chapter.)

Author's Note: Whew, this was a big one, but I don't think I'm quite done yet. I might have an extra chapter or two in mind for this story. As for what one of them involves, I won't give away much but all I'll say is that Ran has a little surprise for Shinichi. I initially intended for this story to serve as my template for how I think the series will finally end (in this story's case, at least its epilogue.) and also to get my idea of how Shinichi and Ran's wedding will play out (and hopefully when it happens in canon, Aoyama actually shows it instead of just saying they got married.) Thanks for giving this a read and I'll see you when I see you.