Author's Note: I know I usually spend Saturdays updating One Piece: The Mockingjay Pirates and watching Doctor Who, bu I already updated that fic and no new episodes of Doctor Who are coming out until Christmas. As for this chapter of One Piece: Parallel Works, I just had to write Soren and Teru's wedding, and I ended up writing two chapters of this fic last night (most of the last chapter and this chapter).

Also, we are exactly ten chapters away from this fanfic's 100th chapter. Honestly, I can't believe we're reaching 100 chapters of this fic. How should I celebrate this huge milestone?

Disclaimer: I only own the Capricorn Pirates.

Ch. 90: "The Wedding of Soren Sarutobi."

That night, Soren was pacing on the sidewalk outside of the magic shop, waiting for his brothers.

"Hey."

Heathcliffe, Holden, Aki, and Hana approached Soren.

"I need to talk to you guys in private," Soren told the four.

"Alright…" Heathcliffe said as Soren led them into a nearby alley. Soren sighed.

"Do you promise not to tell any of the Capricorns this? I don't want Yuki-Rin blowing this way out of proportion," Soren asked the four.

"We won't, Soren. Your secret is safe with us," Hana answered. Soren sighed again.

"In a few minutes… I'm going to get married. To Teru," Soren explained. His nakama grew silent. "Are you guys… Disappointed?"

"No, we're not. In fact, I'm happy for you, bro! You've finally found somebody to love after all this time!" Heathcliffe said.

"After all this time? Aww, shucks, guys!" Soren said as he rubbed the back of his head.

"Well, you've always talked about meeting a cute girl, and you met one. Congrats!" Holden said as he patted Soren on the shoulder. "And, it's to the cute girl we met at the casino!"

"Well, shall we go?" Soren asked everyone.

"Sure, let's go!" Aki said.

At a church down the street, Aki, Heathcliffe, Holden, and Hana were sitting down as Soren took his place at the altar.

"You're officiating the ceremony?" Soren asked Azarael.

"I work on the side as an ordained high priest of the island. I mainly exorcise demons and evil fey, but I do a few weddings and funerals on the side," Azarael explained.

"Exorcisms?" Soren wondered out loud.

"Yeah… Our island has a lot of supernatural stuff, if you're into that," Azarael explained.

"I acutally like that kind of stuff. I wouldn't mind raising my future family here if I'm not touring with my band," Soren explained.

"A band?" Azarael asked.

"Yep. A punk rock band. My brothers play guitars, and I play drums. We're called 'The Sarutobi Siblings', and I hope we get famous soon," Soren explained.

"I was in a punk band once. We were called 'Jack and the Beanstalk Vs. Jill'. I played the keyboard. We had to break up the band when Princess Regan matched us with our jobs and my friends' wives," Azarael explained.

"How come you're not married?" Soren asked Azarael.

"Princess Regan hasn't assigned me a wife. I don't mind this, since you can't escape the fate Princess Regan gives you," Azarael explained. Then, the organ player began to play the wedding march. "Ready, brother-in-law?"

"Ready," Soren said with a thumbs-up. Teru arrived at the altar a few moments later. Azarael cleared his throat.

"We are gathered here today to unite two lovers of the Hinterlands – One of which, is my own sister. She fell in love with this boy while she was at the job Princess Regan assigned to her. After they found out the unfortunate implications of her job, they rebelled and escaped. Unfortunately, Princess Regan arranges all of the marriages and the jobs of the residents of the Hinterlands, so this love may not last. However, since Teru hasn't attended her arranged marriage ceremony yet, this love shall blossom for a little while longer," Azarael explained. "Do you, Soren Sarutobi, take my sister, Teru, to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do. I really owe Teru, since she was the one who saved me from certain prostitution. All of my teenage life, I've kinda had an interest in cute girls, because I was looking for the one to spend the rest of my life with. However, I did not know that a cute, pink-haired waitress working at a casino would come and save me – And eventually love me. Teru, even though I'm a pirate who will be gone for a long time, I will always love you. You're so loving and kind. I… I'm lucky that I've fallen for you," Soren said before he put on his wedding ring.

"And, do you, Teru, take Soren Sarutobi to be your lawfully wedded husband?" Azarael asked Teru.

"I do. Like Soren, I was about to be prostituted by somebody trying to become the next Shichibukai. When we first met, we flirted with each other for a bit and that was that. The next night… I had to prepare him for an auction where his body would be sold to the highest bidder. To distract ourselves, we talked as I got him ready. I learned so much about Soren that night – His love of punk rock music, how he and his brothers used to be the sons of Saint Sarutobi, and his love for his younger brothers. Then, he told me how much he didn't want to leave me, and our romance went from there. Soren, you are everything to me – Cute, stylish, handsome, charming, and loving. I love you, Soren Sarutobi, and I want to be your wife," Teru said before she put on her wedding ring.

"Perfect. Now, is there anybody who is against this union?" Azarael asked the very small wedding party.

"Nope!" Holden said.

"You may kiss the bride!"

With those words, Soren and Teru had their first kiss as husband and wife.

After dinner at Teru's house, Heathcliffe, Holden, Aki, and Hana arrived back at the Hyperion.

"Sarutobi-kun?" Aki asked as she entered Heathcliffe, Holden, and Soren's bedroom, where Heathcliffe was already trying to sleep on his bed.

"Yes?" Heathcliffe asked groggily. Aki went into the bedroom and sat next to Heathcliffe.

"When will we get married?" Aki asked Heathcliffe.

"In a few years. Soren was able to get married tonight, since he's nineteen. As for us, we're still a bit too young," Heathcliffe explained as he sat up and put his arms around Aki. "But, don't worry, we will get married someday."

"What will our wedding be like?" Aki asked Heathcliffe.

"It will be a nice wedding. All of our nakama will be invited, and we will have the wedding on or near the beach. It will be however you like," Heathcliffe explained. Aki smiled.

"I like that, Sarutobi-kun," Aki said as she snuggled up closer to Heathcliffe, who sighed.

"I love you so much Aki…" Heathcliffe said breathlessly. Aki kissed him.

"What do you think Soren is doing now?" Aki asked Heathcliffe.

"He's probably having the best fucking night of his life," Heathcliffe said with a smile.

The next morning, Soren was waking up next to Teru after they had their first night together as a couple. (1)

"Good morning, Soren," Teru said.

"Morning, Teru," Soren said groggily. "Man… Last night was so much fun. I wish we could do it all over again."

"We could do it all over again tonight, if you know what I mean," Teru said with a wink.

"Yeah… We were right about how loving we are…" Soren said as he began staring off into space.

"What's wrong?" Teru asked.

"It's my birthday today. I'm now twenty years old," Soren said. Teru kissed him.

"Happy birthday," Teru said as she rested her head on Soren's bare chest. Soren put his hand on Teru's head. (2)

"And congratulations on our marriage," Soren told Teru.

(1) - To clarify, Soren and Teru are both 19-20. Yes, they consummated their relationship. And, no, Soren did not get Teru pregnant during their wedding night.

(2) - Soren's birthday is January 8th. I made his birthday exactly twenty days after Heathcliffe and Holden's birthday, which is on December 18th. Soren turns twenty in this chapter, which makes sense why his birthday is twenty days after his brothers' birthday.

One more side-note regarding Soren's birthday - At first, it was going to be November 27th, but then I remembered that I wanted to have Yuki-Rin celebrate her birthday - which is in February - in a future arc, so that's why Soren's birthday is in January and not November.

If you're curious, the next Capricorn to celebrate their birthday in real-life time would be Aki. Her birthday is October 24th.

Review if you want to see Soren celebrate his birthday!