Nearly three hours later, everyone had worked together to restore the church to the state in was in before Tadase had entered. A state of despondency had settled over the crowed as they worked, but they gradually grew cheerful as the wedding recommenced.
Again there was that strange sense of freedom, everything had finally been brought out into the open.
Amu and Ikuto, long since exiting their Charanari from stood on the altar facing each other. Now came the most important part of the ceremony.
"I, Amu Hinamori, take you, Ikuto Tsukiyomi, to be my husband. To have and behold from this day on, for better or for worst, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; until death do us part." She slid the ring onto his finger; he had insisted that she say her vows first.
He smiled, holding the other ring, "I, Ikuto Tsukiyomi, take you, Amu Hinamori, to be my wife. I commit never to leave your side, to follow you. Wherever you go, I shall go, and where you remain, I shall remain. My life is yours and yours is mine, and where you die, I shall die and be buried beside you. I swear that nothing shall part us." He delicately slid it onto her finger and grasped her hand.
The minister then asked the necessary question, "Ikuto, will you take Amu to be your lawful wife, honor her and love her, and forsaking all others keep only onto her so long as you both shall live?"
"I do."
"Amu, will you take Ikuto to be your lawful husband, honor him and love her, and forsaking all others keep only onto her so long as you both shall live?"
"I do."
The minister beamed at them both, "You two have clear many obstacles in the name of your love. By the power invested in me, I pronounce you man and wife!" He nodded towards Amu, "You may kiss the bride!"
Carefully, Ikuto lifted the veil to reveal Amu's beautiful face. She threw her arms around him and kissed him with all of her might, he responded with just as much enthusiasm. The guests cheered as the separated and ran out of the church, all the while being escorted out by the organ music and the others throwing rice for good luck. Amu turned around and threw her bouquet, which landed in the unexpecting hands of Rima, Nagihiko and she blushed as the newlyweds climbed into the limo and set off to the reception.
xxxxx
The reception was a huge hit, the Amu, Ikuto and their entourage greeted the guest as the entered, and before they knew it, it was time for their first dance as husband and wife. Ikuto has chosen a rather odd song for their first dance, but it had fit their love and their hardships so well, that they just had to use it. The song was called "Pieces" by the band Red.
"I'm here again,
A thousand miles away from you,
A broken mess, just scattered pieces of who I am,
I tried so hard,
Thought I could do this on my own,
I've lost so much along the way."
The world seemed to fall into perspective as they whirled around the dance floor.
"Then I'll see your face,
I know I'm finally yours,
I find everything I thought I lost before,
You call my name,
I come to you in pieces,
So you can make me whole."
Tadase was gone, but they were together... The world made sense in a twisted sort of way.
"I've come undone,
But you make sense of who I am,
Like puzzle pieces in your hands."
But... they had managed to save him from the dark energies that had consumed him, even if it had cost him everything...
He had thanked them, and in that he had given the couple his blessing. He wanted them to be happy.
And that was all that matter, right?
xxxxx
Eventually all the dance and partying, the speeches and the toasts had ended.
"Amu! It's time for you to leave!" Several catcalls went up after the bride, for it was time to leave for the honeymoon.
Goodbyes and best wishes were exchanged amongst all of the guests as she walked around the room. Utau and Kukai promised that they would transport all of the wedding gifts to a safe location until their return. Kairi and Yaya promised that they would keep their house tidy while they were gone. Ami and Midori made Amu promise that she wouldn't get knocked up while they were away, because, "We're too young to be and Aunt/Grandmother!" Rima and Nagihiko simply wished her the best, and told her to come back in one piece.
Everyone insisted that they get their own personal conversation with the bride, offering her bits of advice and caution. Someone inquired about the next wedding, which sparked an intense debate between Utau and Rima, both blondes shooting back and forth about whose would be the most extravagant. Amu's father then decided to intervene by saying "They'll miss their flight at this rate, let the poor girl go!" The group laughed and bade one final farewell. Amu embraced each member of her family and went out front. The limo now had a large sing saying "JUST MARRIED!" And had at least twenty tin cans attached to its bumper. Ikuto was standing beside open door, his smile lighting up her world.
Then I'll see your face,
I know I'm finally yours.
She ran into his outstretched arms as the rice began to cascade down upon them once more. Ikuto looked around, everything he though he had lost had come back to him, and he had so much more now.
I find everything I thought I lost before.
"Amu," He whispered. "It's time to go, are you ready?"
She nodded soundlessly as they climbed into the vehicle.
You call my name;
I come to you in pieces.
"I love you," She whispered, kissing his nose, "You complete me."
So you can make me whole.
"I know," He replied as he kissed her, "You are my entire world." The limo began to drive off, with Ami running a short distance after it and waving. This was the first step of their life as one. They drove off into the sunset, wrapped within each others arms
So you can make me whole.