Ok, I agree; there really isn't any reason for this irresponsibly I have become accustom to. Writer's block was part of it, but pure procrastination was most of it. I hope this last chapter, of what will probably be the very last part of "Winter Wonderland" I will ever write, will be enough to make up for the long wait. Thank you everyone for enjoying this series as much as I've enjoyed writing it. Most importantly I would like to thank Hina Ata for continuously pushing me to finish this series, and without this person, this probably wouldn't have been written. But enough of this, happy reading (:

"Are you ready Yumi?" Aelita asked.

Yumi looked down to her white dress and smoothed out a fold that she noticed in her lap.

"I'm not sure anymore Aelita." She said, not meeting her bright eyes.

"Oh, Yumi." Aelita cooed as she pulled a chair under herself so she could sit opposite Yumi.

"I mean, what if something else happens. Like, like, the church falls down or something." Yumi said, her arms flying above her head to show just how worried she was.

Aelita leaned in and pushed a piece of raven colored hair out of Yumi's face; which had sprung loose from its' tight bun while Yumi had been moving dramatically.

"I can promise you this, nothing will happen this time." Aelita spoke just above a whisper.

Yumi looked from Aelita's worried eyes to the wondrous stained glass winder that was opposite her in the church's back room. Her eyes glided past each panel of oak wood to the round clock that seemed to be her worst enemy at the time. Her wedding would be starting in ten minutes, and she couldn't even get her emotions in check.

Surely nothing would happen this time, everything was perfect. The police had said that she had nothing to worry about, Ulrich's case had been dismissed, and everything had been finalized. Yet, Yumi had this terrible feeling something was not quite right. Her stomach was in knots, and she had an overwhelming feeling she was going to vomit.

"Yumi, can I get your picture once more?" Milly asked, camera in hand.

Yumi nodded and stood. She motioned for all her bride's maids to gather around her. Tamiya, Aelita, and Samantha hurried to her side, their burgundy dresses swishing back and forth around their feet. Milly set the tripod up and took a second to make sure the shot was straight. She pushed a button on the top of the camera and hurried to join the group.

A red light began to flash on the camera, an automatic timer was quickly doing its' job. Yumi's forged smile began to slip as she focused on the red light. The last time she had seen a red flashing light was when Ulrich was taken away in a police car.

Before Yumi could registered it; a tremendous flash filled her eyes, and she was momentarily blinded. Stunned out of her trance, Yumi shook her head and went with her friends to look at the photograph on the camera.

"Oh Yumi, you didn't smile." Tamiya said with a sad voice.

"We'll just have to take another after the wedding." Aelita said excitedly, turning to Yumi and smiling.

"Here's your bouquet Yumi." Samantha said as she lifted the arrangement of flowers from nearby table to Yumi.

"Thank you." Yumi said, slowly as if robotically. She took the flowers from Samantha and examined them. They were the colors of a slow sunset; all different shades or purple, blue, and white.

Suddenly sounds of a slow organ song could be heard from the doorway and Yumi's heart began to race.

"It's time to line up!" Aelita almost screamed with excitement. She hurriedly helped Yumi's put her veil on, and they were out the door.

Yumi watched distantly as one by one; Aelita, Samantha, Tamiya, and finally Milly's little sister; the flower girl, walked down the aisle. Milly stayed behind with her tripod as to capture pictures for the wedding.

With her hands sweating, and her pulse racing; Yumi took her father's arm and began walking down the aisle. The whole time she walked, Yumi's eyes were wildly looking about the room for any signs of danger. Soon Yumi was up the small set of stairs and was at the altar.

She looked up into Ulrich's chocolate eyes, and took in his warm; excited smile.

For the first time in four hours, Yumi began to enjoy her wedding.

Ulrich looked confident as ever, her shoulders held back formally and his posture straight as an arrow. His focus was solely on Yumi and nothing else.

The two meet eyes for the second time and turned to the preacher. The preacher smiled towards each of them and winked. He lifted a bible to his waist and began to read out.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today.."

"Wait,"

Yumi looked wildly at Ulrich along with everyone else in the room. Murmurs broke out in the pews, and Yumi felt as if she was going to cry.

"One minute, please." Ulrich said, turning to Yumi to smile slyly.

He quickly ran down the aisle, startling many in the pews.

"Ulrich, what are you doing?" Yumi whispered worriedly to herself.

"What are you doing!?" Milly whispered furiously to Ulrich who was running his hands down the grand oak doors that lead to the front of the church.

After a minute of looking, Ulrich's hands found what he was looking for. He turned the golden lock on the door and smiled sheepishly at Milly.

"Making sure nothing happens to my wedding."

Yumi watched bewildered as Ulrich rushed back down the aisle. He was at her side in seconds and smiled to her and the preacher.

He smiled apologetically at Yumi, and rubbed the back of his head nervously.

"Just making sure nothing happens." He said happily.

Yumi eyes weld up, and she had to bite her lip as to not cry. Ulrich and Yumi's eyes bore into each other's, and they did not hear the speech they both were sure was wonderfully given by the preacher. Their concentration was solely for each other and nothing could help that.

The rings were presented and vows were made, and in what seemed like seconds the preacher spoke for one last time.

"I now announce you, man and wife. You may kiss the bride.

Ironically, this was the only part of the ceremony either heard. Without further encouragement, Ulrich lifted Yumi's veil and gripped her neck, pulling her into an impatient kiss. It was the most passionate kiss of Yumi's life.

Cheers rung in their ears, and they turned to smile at the crowd in the pews. Claps encouraged Yumi to turn in utter joy and throw her bouquet into the crowd. She turned hurriedly to find who the lucky girl was who caught it.

Unsurprisingly she turned to find Aelita gripping the flowers high above her head. Her hair was torn from its' bun and one of her dresses' straps was hanging from her shoulder. Obviously she had run as fast as she could in six in heels, and fought tooth and nail to get that bouquet.

Yumi laughed whole heartedly as she looked at the bewildered look on Jeremy's face as Aelita approached him, a sly smile on her face.

She was suddenly spun around and caught in strong arms. She looked up into Ulrich's eyes and smiled.

"We're married!" she said as Ulrich kissed her again and flashes began to pop in the pews from numerous cameras.

Six weeks later..

Yumi stared unblinkingly at the small pink cross on the white stick.

Her mind was racing.

That was why she had been nauseous at the wedding!

Yumi walked in a trance from the bathroom into the adjoining master bedroom. Her eyes glazed over and her heart racing.

Ulrich sat on the bed, pulling on a pair of socks. He was getting ready to go to work that morning, the first time in four weeks. He had decided that Yumi and he should have an extended honeymoon for the grief they had endured the first time around. They had vacationed in the Tropics, one of Yumi's dreams.

"Ul..Ulrich?" Yumi asked, her voice only a whisper.

Ulrich's head snapped up instantly, his eyes clouded with worry. He stood and walked over to Yumi, wrapping his arms around her.

"What is it, what's wrong?" he asked anxiously.

"I'm pregnant." She whispered.

Ulrich's eyes grew huge with realization.

Then, he fainted.

Ok well, it's finally over. It probably seems hurried, and that's because it was. I decided to get my butt in gear and finally finish this for those of you who are still interested in it. Now it is 4:32 in the morning and I've been writing for three hours. I doesn't seem like much, but hopefully you enjoy it. I'm not sure if I will continue this to show Yumi's baby, but perhaps in the future when I am ready to be responsible for projects I will start WW:4. But for the time being that seems far off. Thank you for reading and reviewing(: