Author's Notes: I know that I usually do not update during the evening, but I wanted to update today and I was too lazy to write this last night or early, early this morning. Stupid Olympics taking up all my time. So, 28 chapters and then something exciting happens. Well...it's not the climax or anything but that will be in a few chapters. And I hope it's a major plot twist that nobody will ever guess in a million years. Yeah~ I tried to make the clues as subtle as possible, so if you could find any you are awesome! Any ideas on who it might be? Anyone who guesses it right gets a virtual hug and a cookie or something along those lines XD Thank you thank you thank you for being so supportive by reviewing and/or adding this story to your favorites or alerts! Also, this is one of my favourite (yet one of the longest) chapters so far, but I'm still iffy with this ending since I was going to combine the coronation with this but it was getting too long. So, coronation and reception next chapter and then maybe one chapter after that until the climax scenes. Yeah for climax XD Also, I got most of this wedding stuff online because I actually have no life and I looked it up, so please don't kill me if anything is wrong (Q_Q)

Warnings: Strong language.

Disclaimer: I do not own hetalia or Cardverse AU.

"There's me favorite little sister," an accented voice exclaimed from behind Arthur, who sat emotionless at his vanity.

"And might I say that ye look beautiful," a second voice added with a snicker.

Arthur scowled at his brothers' comment and crossed his left leg over his right. "Sod off."

No matter how much he did not want to admit it, his brothers were right. His attire consisted of a white button down shirt tucked into royal blue trousers. Covering most of his outfit was a heavy materialized coat which reached a tad past his knees. Draping over his slender shoulders was a cloak lined with golden Spades, something passed down from the first Queen of Spades. A top his head was a golden crown to match his golden hair embedded with sapphire jewels.

"Lighten up, Artie," The Iain said mocking Alfred's nickname towards his brother.

Arthur's bright green eyes narrowed. "Look, I have no time for your nonsense. Just say what you have to say and leave."

"We just wanted to wish ye good luck," Connor said defensively and patted his brother's shoulder for encouragement.

"And to make sure you're making the right decision," William said.

Arthur snorted. "Why would you care anyways?"

The eldest sighed. "We just want what's best for you and the kingdom."

The blonde turned around to face his brothers, yet did not question his brothers' positive attitude towards him. "It is for the best," he said turning around to hug his three brothers, something they have not done for a while.

Connor smiled. "And if he does anything out of line, we'll always be here to punch him in the face for you."

Arthur half smiled at his brothers' comment as the three pulled away.

"So…who's your best man?" William asked with a wide smile spread across his face.

The Queen's smile immediately turned into a frown. "Is that what you came in here for?"

"That, and to wish ye best," Iain explained glaring darkly at William for spoiling the surprise.

Arthur sighed. "Sorry to burst your bubble, but Francis is my best man."

"Francis!?" they all sputtered in unison. Of all the people in Cards, Arthur had to pick Francis.

"Does Alfred know?" Connor asked.

Arthur shook his head. "It does not matter. It was my decision and I stand by it. And if he really loves me, he would too."

Iain placed a hand on Arthur's shoulder. "I hope you know what you're doing."

There was a short knock at the door followed by Yao's graceful voice announcing "five minutes, aru."

"Five minutes!" Arthur yelled inelegantly gathering his Clock into his pocket, his bouquet of Spade roses and whatever else he forgot.

"Whoa, calm down. You're going to be fine out there," William assured grasping for his brother's pale hands. "Alfred definitely proved himself to deserve someone as wonderful as you."

"Really?"

"Of course, you git. Now get your arse out there and make this the best wedding Spades has ever seen."

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"My, my, someone looks handsome," a small voice stated behind Alfred, scaring him just a bit.

Similar to the elegance of Arthur's outfit, Alfred wore a white button down shirt tucked neatly into his navy blue trousers. A top his bottom layer was a thick vest-like coat reaching to his knees along with a royal blue cloak lined with white speckled fur.

"Mattie!" he exclaimed wrapping his muscular arms around the Joker.

"It's good to see you too," he said with a small smile as the two pulled away. "Are you ready to become King Alfred Kirkland?"

He scratched the back of his neck, feeling the blonde hairs stick straight up out of anxiety. "Actually, I'm keeping my last name."

Matthew slapped his brother's shoulder.

"What!?" he asked rubbing his swollen arm. "You actually think Alfred Kirkland sounds better than Alfred Jones?"

"All you can think about is keeping your last name?!" he lectured threatening to slap his brother once more. "You're getting married for Spades sake, and becoming the King of this kingdom!"

"I know, and I am scared out of my mind right now so I'm trying to ignore those thoughts."

"Five minutes, aru!" Yao called through the wooden doorway making Alfred's eyes widen and his stomach churn.

"Alfred, your hands," Matthew noted pointing to his shaking hands.

Alfred burrowed into his brother's black leather jacket imprinted with the emblem of the Jokers. "Mattie, I'm scared."

He lifted his brother's chin and asked "what for? You've been practicing with Yao ever since the other royals arrived."

"No, not that. What if Arthur changes his mind and decides he doesn't like me…or I turn out to be an awful ruler…or the kingdom hates me or-"

Matthew placed a hand on Alfred's shoulder. "It is completely normal to be nervous. Just try to stop worrying so much. You will make an amazing King."

Alfred genuinely smiled.

"And I know Mom and Dad would be proud as well," he added building tears in both of their eyes.

Alfred hugged his brother tightly.

"Now come on, you have a wedding to attend."

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"Ladies and gentleman," Yao announced silencing the murmuring crowd of citizens and other royals. "We are gathered here to witness and celebrate not only the joining of Queen Arthur Kirkland and Alfred Jones in marriage but the coronation of our new King." Yao paused for the monstrous applause from the crowd.

Alfred paced nervously as he awaited his cue line, from Yao's idle introduction to the crowd of citizens below. He stared down at his Clock dangling from a chain from his pocket, making no mistake that the pointed black needle was, without a doubt, pointing at him.

He exhaled hearing the organ and choir chant its well-known tune as Matthew grabbed his hand and the two began to descend down the left side of the staircase.

On the right side was Arthur, his hands sweating into Francis' watching his King, his love, emerge down those steps. Never, in all of his life, had he seen someone as beautiful as the man he was about to marry.

Alfred's hands tightened as the four reached the bottom of the steps and began to walk gracefully down the rose littered aisle towards the Spade shaped altar.

"Ignore them," Matthew whispered feeling his brother's hand tense as the citizens bowed their heads to him out of respect.

Alfred could only nod at his brother's statement, still too awe-stuck by Arthur to respond.

The four finally reached the altar in what felt like five years. "True marriage is more than a bond to souls together; this is a commitment to not only each other but to our kingdom. Arthur and Alfred, today you chose each other over your friends and family to begin a life anew. For the uncertainties tomorrow brings, we hope your love for each other grows and deepens. Through your partnership, may you triumph over any challenge that comes your way. A brief moment in time and the stroke of pen are all that require this marriage, but it requires a lifetime of commitment, compromise for a marriage to be everlasting."

Yao turned towards Arthur and motioned for him to take Alfred's soft and clammy hands. "Do you Arthur Kirkland, take Alfred Jones, to be your partner, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do you part?"

Arthur gazed straight into Alfred's eyes, melding green with blue. "I, Arthur Kirkland, promise you, Alfred Jones, that I will be your partner from this day forward, to be faithful and honest in every way, to honor the trust you place in me, to love and respect each and every of your decisions, to make you laugh and to be a shoulder for when you cry, to care for you in sickness and in health, to softly kiss you when you are hurting and to be your companion and your friend, your Queen, your partner; from this day forward until death do us part."

Yao nodded and craned his head towards Alfred. "Do you Alfred Jones, take Arthur Kirkland, to be your partner, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do you part?"

"I, Alfred Jones, take, Arthur Kirkland, and pledge to you endless strength that you can count on when weak. I'll be your music when you can't hear, your sunshine when you can't see, or your perfume when you can't smell. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support your goals, to honor and respect you, to laugh and cry with you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live," he said, his eyes not once wavering from Arthur's beautiful gaze.

Yao nodded with satisfaction as two young children brought a violet pillow, one with a platinum ring and the other with a simple gold band, to the two. "I have for you a golden ring. The most precious metal symbolizes that your love is the most precious element in my life. The ring has no beginning and no ending, which symbolizes that the love between us will never cease. I place it on your finger as a visible sign of the vows which I have made us," Arthur recited effortless while gracefully slipping the gold band on Alfred's ring finger.

"Arthur, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love. Imprinted is a clock which symbolizes how timeless our love is. As it encircles your finger, may it remind you that you are always surrounded by my enduring love," Alfred said shakily retrieving the ring and placing it on Arthur's finger.

"By the power vested in me, by the kingdom of Spades, I now pronounce you husband and husband. You may now kiss."

The two leaned in until their pink lips pressed together in a deep kiss. As the two reluctantly pulled away, Yao stated "I present to you our new Spades royalty." The applause engulfed the two newlyweds before Yao continued by saying "if you would be so kind as to follow into the throne room for the coronation ceremony."

Arthur grabbed for Alfred's hand and whisked him out of the throne room and into their new life, together.

To Be Continued...