-A week later- (Helga's P.O.V.)

I fidgeted with my bouquet of red, yellow, blue, lavender, green, and white roses, as I stood before the aisle, covered by a black curtain so anybody won't see me until the right moment. I was happy that I was getting married, yet I was sad as my father wasn't here to bring me across the aisle, or Christopher to give Pita his blessing. Yes, Leana gave her blessing for us in that important quote of hers, but Christopher haven't.

I murmured, "Christopher, if you only can hear me, I only wish for you to give your blessing for us. I am not replacing you with Pita, you are always my first love, and that will remain in my heart forever. Pita makes me happy, he certainly has a bit in common with you, but he is entirely different from you. He dearly loves me. I have changed, yes, but that doesn't mean I won't forget you, Christopher. I love you, past and future, my silly man.".

"Well, I was going to come here, really, but that speech pinched it all in one, darling.". A long-lost yet familiar voice sounded out, gentle with emotion. I quietly gasped as I looked up to see a faintly glowing Christopher, in his beloved army uniform, his aura warm cream white. His shining hazel eyes, his smooth, yet shaggy brown hair, and his bright smile, and his skin a healthy tan.

I exhaled, "Christopher.". He smiled bigger at the sound of my voice. "You look beautiful, Helga, you have certainly picked a good man to be with. I am very happy for you.". I smiled, blushing slightly as I pushed a strand of my hair back, the sound of my pearl white/very light sea-green foam gown swooshing, and the murmuring of the crowd beyond the curtain. My hair was in a half-updo, and half braid.

"Thank you, Christopher. Are you even supposed to be here?". I asked curiously. Christopher smiled softly, "Only you and Pita can see me. I'll last until the end of the reception, then head back home.".

"And my family?". I asked in concern. "Your family continues on through your brothers, in the form of generations. Your parents are just doing fine up there, forever together as you have remembered.". Christopher concluded.

I smiled, "And now with me.". Christopher nodded, then the wedding song came on, and he offered his arm, "Shall we, Helga?". I smiled gratefully, and accepted his arm into the crook of my arm, and we entered the aisle, smiling brightly as I saw Pita at front besides the priest, his eyes widening at the sight of me, his mouth gaping, then he glanced at Christopher, with a mild surprise in his eyes. Pita looked slightly at me, and I nodded with a signal, and his eyes widened a fraction wider, immediately understanding what I meant.

The wedding went incredible, more than I'd ever imagined or remembered. The reception went wonderful, with the observing, thoughtful eyes of Christopher. Pita finally met him officially.

"Well, Pita, you have found a incredible woman in Helga. Promise me that you'll take care of her for me.". Christopher said at the first moment once I and Pita was able to get 'alone'.

Pita smiled gratefully, "I promise, sir, with all my heart. Helga has become such a important part of my life and I will never let her go. Yes, I loved Leana, but it's time to move on with new beginnings.". Christopher chuckled, and replied, "Oh, and before I forget, Leana said that she'll never forget you either.". Pita smiled thankfully, "Thanks for the message. If it wasn't for you and Leana, we'd never met each other, either in this century or in Helga's time.". Christopher grinned at that and looked at me.

"Be well and free, Helga. 'He' won't hurt you anymore.". he said. I smiled, and kissed his cheek, and pulled back, "I know. I believe I truly, no, always belong here with Pita, and with you in my heart, Christopher. I hate goodbyes.".

"I know. Don't get in too much trouble, guys. I will see you when it's your time to go, okay. Ta-ta for now.". Christopher told us both with a big smile before he slowly vanished, presumably heading back to heaven. Pita looked at me and smiled, "Shall we go home, darling?". I simply nodded, and we left, with happy smiles from our beloved pets, Tod and Copper, heading for home, our home. This is only the new beginning to our lives.