Chapter 12: The Wedding
Me: Hey guys and Happy Easter! If you don't celebrate Easter than I hope you had a good day! Since it is Easter and I have no ideas for a one shot, I decided to update this story. This chapter is pretty big and I thought it was rather perfect for Easter so I hope you guys enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh. Kazuki Takahashi does but I do own the OCs.
Quick Note: I used a script for a non-traditional wedding ceremony. I thought it might work better than a Japanese wedding ceremony so stick with me on this one. It turned out really weird.
The day of the big wedding was finally here. After Yugi returned to planning and Vivian left, they were able to get everything planned and ready for the wedding. They had decided to hold the wedding at the mansion after everything was cancelled. The snow was gently falling outside, making it a perfect winter wedding.
"So are you nervous?" Yugi asked her brother as she brushed his hair and put light makeup on him.
They were in Yugi's room as it was custom for the bride and groom to not see each other before the wedding. Heba and Atemu were originally against it but after some persuasion form Amara, Aknamkanon, and Solomon, Yugi and Heba's grandfather, they agreed.
"To be honest, I am a little bit. Does everyone feel this way on their wedding day?" Heba asked.
"Yep. You are doing a lot better than some brides I've seen. I went to one of my co-worker's wedding as one of the bridesmaid. She was super nervous and she almost broke down. But later, she told that that once she saw her husband, her nervousness went away in an instant and it was only the two of them. No one else mattered but the other one," Yugi replied.
"Does that really happen?" Heba wondered.
"Yep. They were so absorbed in each other, they didn't hear the preach ask to say their vows," Yugi answered.
"I'm still a little nervous though," Heba said.
"You won't be when you walk down the aisle though. Done," Yugi said as she finished fixing his brother.
Heba stood up from where he was sitting and looked into the long mirror. He almost couldn't believe it was him. After failing to find a tux, they agreed that Atemu and Heba would be in kimonos. They looked around a bit before finding the perfect one. It was all white except for at the end which was a light purple with purple flowers with an amethyst slash that matched Heba's eyes.
Heba looked more intently into the mirror and saw that Yugi had put light pink blush on his cheeks and on his lips was a light pink lip gloss. She also put mascara on but a very light purple to bring out his eyes. His hair was the same though, which Heba was grateful for.
"You look amazing Heba. I bet Atemu will drool as you walk down the aisle," Yugi complimented.
"Thank you Yugi. You did amazing on the makeup," Heba said.
"I hope I did. Anyways, what do you want to do while we wait? Yugi asked.
"Let's play a board game. I have some in here as well as some cards," Heba suggested.
"Sounds great," Yugi said as Heba got everything out.
Meanwhile in Yami's room, Atemu was freaking out.
"What if he decides he doesn't want to marry me?' Atemu asked in a panic.
Yami watched him with with an amused smile and said, "There's no way that's going to happen. You guys clearly love each other."
"But," Atemu tried to say before being interrupted by Yami.
"You and Heba have been together for what? Five or more years now? If didn't want to marry you, you wouldn't have dated so long and he surely wouldn't have said yes when you proposed. There is nothing you have to worry about," Yami said firmly.
Atemu calmed down at his words and said, "Thank you."
"You're welcome," was the reply.
Back with Heba and Yugi, a knock on the door interrupted their game of war.
"Hey Yugi, we have to go. It's almost time. Grandpa should be here soon," Yami said as he walked in.
Solomon had insisted they call him Grandpa since Heba and Atemu were getting married. The reason he was walking Heba down the aisle was because Heba and Yugi's parents had died when they were younger, leaving them with their grandfather.
"Okay," Yugi said as she got up from the bed where they were playing.
"You look great Heba. You'll do great," Yami said as he and Yugi left.
Solomon entered the room soon after, asking him, "Are you ready?"
Heba took a deep breath and said, "Yeah, I am."
Atemu waited nervously at the altar along with Yami, who was his best man. Even though it was December, they had decided to have the wedding in the garden, because Amara and Yui thought it would be the most romantic place to have it in the mansion.
"Getting cold feet Atemu?" Seto asked with a smirk.
"No," Atemu snapped back.
"I would hope not," Jou said.
Amara, who was making sure everything was in place, snapped at the boys angrily, "Be quiet! Heba is going to enter soon."
The boys quieted as the wedding march started to play. Atemu's breath ran short as he took in Heba's appearance. As for Heba, everything else disappeared and only Atem mattered in those few moments.
Heba reached the altar where Atemu said quietly, "You look gorgeous."
Heba blushed slightly and said, "Thank you."
The minister cleared his throat and began the ceremony, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join Atmu Sennen and Heba Moto in matrimony, which is commended to be honorable among all men; and therefore is not by any to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently, discreetly, advisedly and solemnly. Into this holy estate these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together, let them speak now or forever hold their peace."
The man continued on until the vows came, "The couple had decided to make their own vows and I will now allow them to speak them."
Atemu went first, "When I first met you, I had no idea what to think. But we grew closer and we became the best of friends and eventually boyfriends. I can honestly say that I will never regret my decision and now we're here about to be married. I, Atemu Sennen, vow to always be there for you, when in sickness and doubt, and in everything we do. I'll be there when you cry and when you laugh, and I will do anything to help you, through every obstacle we may ace and until we die."
Heba's eyes watered as Atemu ended his vows and started his vows with tears in his eyes, "I never thought I would marry anyone in my life or love someone as much as I love you. I thought Yugi would marry someone and I would stay single my entire life. But dating you was the best decision I ever made and I will always love you. I, Heba Moto, vow to love you in sickness and health, until the day we die. I will always be there for you even at your lowest. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live."
Many people in the crowd, even Yugi, who was next to her as the maid of honor, was out to tears at Heba's and Atemu's vows.
The minister continued the ceremony until the exchange if the rings came, "May we please have the rings?"
The ring boy held out the rings and Atemu took the first one. The ring was simple yet beautiful. It was gold with the words, "I will always love you," written on it,
"Repeat after me: "I, Atemu Sennen, give you, Heba Moto this ring as an eternal symbol of my love and commitment to you," the minister said.
"I, Atemu Sennen, give you, Heba Moto, this ring as an eternal symbol of my love and commitment to you," Atemu said, putting the ring on Heba's finger.
Heba picked up the other ring and repeated what ATemu said, "I, Heba Moto, give you, ATemu Sennen, this ring as an eternal symbol of my love and commitment to you."
The minister nodded before saying, "By the power vested in me by the City of Domino, I now pronounce you husband and husband. You may kiss the bride."
Atemu and Heba exchanged their first kiss as the crowd cheered for them.
"May I present to you Mr. and Mr. Sennen!" the minister announced.
The crowd cheered even more as Atemu and Heba walked down the aisle into the mansion where the reception was being held.
The reception was in full swing when Yami got ahold of the mike.
"Excuse me everyone but may I have your attention?" Yami asked.
Everyone quieted and focused their attention on Yami.
"Thank you. I hope you have been enjoying the reception as much as I have. As many of you know, I'm Yami Sennen, Atemu's brother and the best man. It's my job as the best man to give a speech to the newly weds so here I am. Anyways, if someone had told me when Atemu just graduated that he was going to marry someone ten years from now, I would have them locked into an asylum because I would've thought they were crazy, "Yami said.
He let the crowd chuckle before continuing, "Flash forward ten years and I get an invite to go to my brother's wedding. Shocked would be one of the words I would use to describe how I felt along with happiness. I was overjoyed that my brother found someone he would love for the rest of time and I am so glad he met Heba. I wanted to make this speech short so Yugi could come so before I hand her the mic, I propose a toast to the newly weds," Yami said, grabbing a glass of wine.
He lifted it up in the air before saying, "To Heba and Atemu!"
"To Heba and Atemu!" everyone echoed before taking a sip of their drink.
"That's all I have to say so I'm passing the microphone to Yugi for her speech," Yami said, handing over the microphone to Yugi, who had just walked onto the stage.
"Hi everyone! Thank you so much for joining us for Atemu's and Heba's wedding. I hope you're enjoying the reception. And now for my maid of honor speech. When Heba and me were young, Heba said he said that he would never marry a girl. I'm guessing he didn't realize that the same rules don't apply to a boy since he's married now," Yugi started.
"Hey!" Heba shouted from his table.
"But teasing aside, I'm really happy for him. Heba has never had a good love life. He's only dated one person other than Atemu. He was really unhappy when he saw everyone with their respective boyfriend or girlfriend. To see him so happy now is really happy. I do come bearing some bad news for him though. I'm sorry to say but you guys, for the past five months or so, have been pranked," Yugi finished.
"WHAT!"
Cliffhanger~! I am not sorry I left you like this. It's kind of hard to believe but there are only two more chapters of this story left! I am so excited especially since this will be my first full length story finished. Anyways, Atemu and Heba are now married and Yugi has revealed they have been pranked. How will the matchmakers react? What will they think when they find out Yami and Yugi are married? Stay tuned to find out! I hope you guys enjoyed! Bye!