Soul Mates

Summary: From the time they meet to the birth of their child and then on. HM: A New Beginning-Rachel/Neil

A/N: Dum-Da-Da-DAA! (Harvest Goddess: Hey, don't copy me!) The big chapter you've all been waiting for! Enjoy!

Chapter Twelve - Preparations and Wedding Day

…Spring 7th…

It was two days until Ninian and Neil's wedding when Neil came over to Ninian's house with the wedding attire. Ninian was washing the dishes from breakfast.

Knock, knock!

"Good morning, Nina. I'm coming in." Neil's voice called and the door opened.

"Good morning, Neil." Ninian said finishing up and drying her hands before going over to her fiancée.

"Hey there, Nina." Neil greeted.

She smiled at him and nodded to the two long bags he had with him. "What's that you have there?"

"I got the wedding attire from Hana, so I thought I'd bring it over here." He answered. "Seems like there are a few styles, so pick which one you'd like to wear for the ceremony."

"Okay." Ninian said. "But what about yours?"

"My attire?" He asked and Ninian nodded. "I'll be in a standard tuxedo. It's your special day, so I don't want to steal your thunder."

"Ah, I see." Ninian giggled.

"But there are a few color choices that I'm having trouble deciding between." Neil said frowning. "Nina, will you pick one for me?"

"Sure!" Ninian said.

"Thanks. You're really helping me out." Neil said and then became a bit sheepish, "Besides, it's just safer if you're the one that decides!"

"I guess that's true." Ninian said and giggled. "What are the color choices?"

"Let's see, for tuxedo colors we have black, gray and white." Neil listed. "Which one do you like?"

"Hmm… Let's go with the white one." Ninian decided.

"White… Okay, got it. Sure thing if that's what you want." Neil said smiling and wink teasingly, "Look forward to me wearing it on the big day!"

Ninian giggled, "Oh, don't worry, I will!"

"Next up is your attire, Nina." Neil said and held up both bags. "What will it be? You wanna try something on?"

"Yeah, I want to get your opinion as well." Ninian said.

"All right, I brought over a couple different dresses." Neil said. "Which one do you want to try on?"

"I'll try this one first." Ninian said.

"Okay, go try it on then." Neil said

She took the first bag from him and walked off to her room. "I'll be right back!" She said and winked before she disappeared into her room.

"I'll be waiting." Neil said.

After Ninian had tried on both the lovely dress and headdress set and the chic dress and veil set and gotten jaw dropping and stuttering replies on both dresses from Neil, "…It'… Ah… It really suits you."

She was still wearing the chic dress and veil set as she decided, "I like this one best!"

"You wanna wear that set to the wedding?" Neil asked.

Ninian nodded, "I'll go with this one."

"So you'll go with that set then." He said.

Ninian went back in her room and changed into her work shorts outfit she originally had on and came back out to hand Neil the dress.

"Got it. I'll go let Hana know." Neil said. "Well, that does it for me. I'm really looking forward to the big day!" Neil lean down and pecked Ninian on the lips. "See you later, Nina." He murmured against her lips and pulled away. He smiled down at her and turned around, leaving.

…Spring 9th…

"Dearly beloved, we are here to celebrate the wedding of Ninian and Neil." Dunhill announced at the altar. "Here are the bride and groom!"

Everyone turned to see Ninian and Neil began to slowly walk up the aisle. The stopped at the altar and Dunhill looked at both of them proudly before turning to Neil.

"Neil. Do you take Ninian Angelicana to be your lawfully wedded wife, in both sickness and in health?" He asked. "Do you swear to love and think only of her, and to walk hand-in-hand with her through your new life together?"

"Of course I do." Neil replied. "I will love only you Nina, and be with you forever."

Dunhill nodded and faced Ninian now. He smiled at her.

"Ninian. Do you take Neil Everheart to be your lawfully wedded husband, in both sickness and in health?" Dunhill asked. "Do you swear to love and think only of him, and to walk hand-in-hand with him through your new life together?"

Ninian had tears in her eyes as she answered, "I do, with all my heart and soul." She replied. "I will love only you Neil, and be with you forever."

Dunhill nodded and faced the two of them, "You may kiss the bride…" He said to Neil.

Ninian and Neil faced each other. Neil wrapped his arms around Ninian's waist and smiled at her as Ninian wrapped her arms around Neil's neck and smiled at him. They leaned towards each other and kissed sweetly and lovingly. They pulled apart and smiled at each other as the villagers all cheered and clapped.

"Dearly beloved! We have witnessed the joining of a new husband and wife!" Dunhill said proudly over all the cheers. "Let us send them off into their new life with a loud round of appolause!"

The villagers all cheered and clapped even louder. Some yelled things like "Good luck!" and "Take care of each other!".

Ninian and Neil began walking down the aisle, away from the altar. When they reached the end the was a flash of white light and the Harvest Goddess, Aaron and Alice appeared.

Neil looked shocked and was speechless as Ninian smiled at the goddess.

"Dum-Da-Da-DAA! My heartfelt congratulations, Ninian." Harvest Goddess said. "What a wonderful wedding this is!"

"Congratulations, Ninian." Aaron said. "That dress looks so lovely on you. You look so beautiful!"

"Hee hee. You look so happy." Alice said. "Today is all about you, so make the most of it."

"Thank you all." Ninian said happily.

"I'll send you musical blessings to commemorate your wedding." Harvest Goddess said and waving her hand gracefully. "Here you are!"

Invisible bells rang all over the festival grounds as Ninian and Neil turned to face each other.

"It's a little embarrassing, but it's great to have so many people celebrating." He looked at the goddess and the harvest sprites and smiled before looking at Ninian again. "I'm so happy."

"It is wonderful, isn't it?" Ninian said. "I'm glad you're happy. I am too."

…

Neil and Ninian walked into their home on Ninian's farm. Neil wrapped his arms around Ninian's waist from behind and placed his chin on her left shoulder. She leaned back against him and placed her hands on his.

"Boy. We're finally home!" He sighed contently. "It's great that the wedding ceremony turned into a celebration party, but it makes for one long wedding day!"

"I agree. But it was fun." Ninian said softly.

Neil hummed in agreement. "We're finally alone." He murmured. "I prefer the quiet, to be honest."

"To be honest…me too." Ninian agreed and giggled a bit.

Neil chuckled a bit and kissed her neck softly. "Oh, yeah. Now that we're married, do you want me to change what I call you?" He asked against her skin.

"No, you can still call me Nina, if you want to." Ninian replied.

Neil nodded against her neck. "Right let's decide some things about our life together from tomorrow!"

"Okay, what do you have in mind?" Ninian said as she pulled away and turned to face Neil smiling.

"Nina, you've got your hands full with the farm so I'll handle the house work!" He said and then muttered to himself, "Not sure how good I'll be at it…"

Ninian giggled but said, "You don't have to…" Neil placed a finger on her lips halting her protest.

"Having said that, I'll do whatever I can to help out." Neil said and removed his finger from her lips.

Ninian shook her head in disbelief but smiled nonetheless.

"Shall we take it in turns to cook meals? That's probably the toughest job." Neil mused.

"That sounds fair." Ninian agreed.

"Good!" Neil said smiling. "So breakfast will be between 6 and 8 AM, lunch will be between noon and 2 PM and dinner between 7 and 9 PM. If you want to eat with me search the table over there during these times. We will decide then if I will make it or if you want to make it, Nina. If we aren't going to eat together then we can both get our own meals, okay?"

"Okay, sounds good." Ninian said.

"Also, I'll do what I can to help you out." Neil said. "Do you think collecting items from the river and forest would be any good?"

"That would be a big help!" Ninian said.

"Okay, fine. I'll be busy with the shop during the week, so I can only help on Saturday and Sunday." Neil warned. "Sound good?"

"Yes, sounds like a plan." Ninian agreed.

"If you need any help with anything just talk to me on the day before." Neil said.

"Okay." Ninian agreed.

"I think that covers everything!" Neil said.

Ninian nodded and then yawned suddenly causing Neil to smile amusedly.

"It's getting late. Time to turn it." Neil said as he led Ninian to their bed. "We're going to have a great life together, Nina!"

"Mmm. Yes, we will." Ninian said and kissed her husband before both newlyweds climbed into their bed and fell asleep holding each other closely.