Chapter 51

Wedding

All plans were in set a few months after Hange said about infiltrating Marley by living there. In that time, Jean and Kara set a wedding date for the week before they were suppose to leave. Only a small wedding with friends and family at the castle they admitted their feeling for before their first mission. Historia had agreed to see over the wedding as their Queen and good friend.

Kara gritted her teeth as Sasha pulled the corset strings.

"Sasha! Not so tight." Kara gasped for air. Mikasa pushed Sasha away and loosened the strings a bit. "Thank you!"

"I'm glad you had Niccalo do the food for the wedding. His food is so good!" Sasha said. Mikasa and Kara share knowing looks. Sasha had been visiting Niccolo for awhile and both had a feeling there was more going on. Kara lifted her dress and walked towards the mirror. It was white with long sleeves and it was all lace. The dress flowed out at the waste. It was perfect. Her short blonde hair had a flower pinned to the side.

"Please say Eren will try not to get in a fight with Jean after everything?" Kara asked, turning to Mikasa.

"Armin and I will make sure of it. Don't worry about it. I think Jean be more focused on you." Mikasa said with a knowing smile. A knock on the door came and Sasha hurried to open the door. Levi stepped in. Kara was happy to have him walking her down to Jean. Levi stopped when he saw Kara. Kara smiled at her father. He had his rare smile on his face, surprising Mikasa and Sasha. He was dressed up in his usual dress outfit as he walked towards Kara. Levi could tell his daughter was excited but nervous at the same time. Sasha and Mikasa moved out of the way.

"Hi, dad." Kara said with a smile.

"You look beautiful. Stop being nervous." Levi said. Kara smiled. A bang came as someone ran into the door.

"OW!" Hange called. Kara and Levi sighed. Sasha opened the door and Hange stood with a Boquete of flowers for Kara in her hand. "Sorry about that. I got Kara's flowers." Hange looked at Kara and she burst into tears. "Our little orphan is all grown up!" Hange threw her arms around Kara and hugged her.

"Hange. You're going to squish the flowers." Sasha said, snatching them from Hange.

"And you're choking me." Kara gasped.

"Let her go four eyes. I don't think Kirstein wants her dead." Levi said with a sigh. Hange let her go and held her out in arm's length.

"You've grown into a beautiful woman, Kara. Levi and I couldn't be prouder." Hange said. Kara blushed.

"Thanks Hange." Kara whispered.

"You ready kid?" Levi asked. Sasha, who was her maid of honor handed her the Boquete. Levi held out his arm for Kara and she took it.

Jean fixed his tie as he looked in the mirror. Hair was starting to grow around his chin. Kara told him to keep it and he didn't want to disappoint her. Marco came in with Conny. Marco had come with Nile, who was invited after being friends with Kara's mother and helped them out when needed. Marco was Jean's Best Man, but he also didn't want to miss his two friend's wedding.

"You ready?" Marco asked.

"Ready as I'll ever be." Jean said, turning to his friend. Marco and Conny gave him a smile. A knock on the door and Jean's mom came into the room. Jean smiled, but frowned when he saw she was crying as soon as she saw him. Jean came over to her. "Mother. Don't do that. I don't need you crying."

"I'm just so happy for you and Kara. She's a good woman for you. I couldn't be happier and prouder of you both." Mrs. Kirschtein said, whipping away the tears that fell down her checks. Jean hugged his mother.

"Thanks mom. Let's head out so we aren't keeping Kara and the others waiting." Jean said, holding out his arm. Mrs. Kirschtein took it.

Kara and Levi stood to the door that led outside. Sasha had already stepped out and the doors closed before Levi and Kara walked up to them. Floch and Eren were in charge of the doors. Kara was biting her lower lip. She wasn't having second thoughts. Her and Jean have been through hell and back and had survived the reclaiming of Wall Maria.

"Stop being nervous. I can see it on your face, kid." Levi said. Kara smiled at her father. The doors opened and sun shined through the door. It was a warm day. Kara and Levi stepped through the door. The courtyard was decorated, and people stood. Nile and Pyxis were there. Kara's grandfather sat near Hange, who was crying. Conny had a huge grin on his face as he stood with Mikasa and Armin. Most of the scouts were there including Kara and Jean's squads. Jean's mother sat towards the front as well, but Kara's eyes were on one person. Jean stared at her in shock and content. He thought she was beautiful at the moment. Kara smiled. Historia stood in the middle with a huge smile on her face as Sasha and Marco waited with Jean. Marco nudged Jean with a smile on his face.

Levi and Kara came up to them.

"Who gives this woman?" Historia asked.

"I do." Levi said. Kara pressed a kiss to her father's check. "Take care of her Kirschtein." As Jean took Kara's hand.

"Yes, Captain." Jean said. There were some chuckles from their friends and family. Kara and Jean stood facing each other as Historia started the service. Kara seemed to drown out what Historia was saying, only answering when needed. Her and Jean were facing each other, holding each other's hands. Sasha held her Boquete. Jean gave her his cocky grin and she smiled at him. Having lived under her birth fathers house, she never thought she would have a life in the Survey Corps and now marrying the man she loved. But here Kara was with her friends and family.

"I do." Jean said, earning a huge smile from Kara.

"Kara?" Historia asked.

"I do." Kara said. Historia smiled seeing that both were eager for this to be over.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife you may kiss the bride." Historia said. Jean pulled Kara into a long kiss, and she wrapped her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss. Cheers and whistles rang through the crowd. Jean pulled back and pressed his head against Kara's.

"We did it." Jean said. Kara smiled.

"We did." Kara said. Kara and Jean turned to face everyone as Kara took her Boquete back from Sasha, who was all smiles. Marco was smiling. Hange and Mrs. Kirschtein were crying. Levi was smiling for the first time in Jean's eyes. Jean was shocked on that.

"I'm proud to announce Mr. and Mrs. Kirchtein." Historia said. Kara and Jean smiled at each other and headed towards the doors to the castle.

That night. The party was in full swing. Niccolo was one of the cooks and Kara didn't help Sasha eying him like there was no tomorrow and Kara saw Niccolo was eying her as well. Kara and Jean were dancing together.

"When do you guys leave for Marley?" Nile asked Levi and Hange.

"In a week. Give those two a week alone together. I think they'll enjoy their time in Marley as a married couple." Hange said.

"I hope the mission goes well." Historia said, coming over. Kara broke from Jean and ran up to Sasha, getting tired of her and Niccolo giving googly eyes at each other.

"Go ask him to dance." Kara said, yanking Sasha's hands. Conny was talking to Jean as they watch.

"What do you mean?" Sasha asked as Kara pulled her best friend to her feet.

"Go ask Niccolo to dance. I'm tired of you two eying each other. Go!" Kara said, pushing Sasha towards Niccolo. Hange chuckled. Sasha glared at Kara but went to talk to Niccolo. Arms wrap around Kara as Niccolo agreed to a dance and went with Sasha to the dance floor. Kara turned in Jean's arms.

"Ready to head to our room?" Jean said, kissing her check. Kara nodded. Hange gave them the shooing motion. Marco came over to say goodbye.

"Have fun in Marley. We'll have to get together when your back." Marco said. Kara hugged their friend.

"Thank you for coming. And we will." Kara said. Jean and Marco shook hands. Kara and Jean disappear as the party continued.

Morning. Sunlight filled their room. Kara stirred as the sun hit her face. Clothes spread out on the floor. Kara was tangled in Jean's arms and legs. She felt sore from her first intimacy, but Kara felt content and happy. Kara turned and buried her face in Jean's neck. Jean's arms tighten around her. Kara fell back to sleep with a smile on her face, knowing they had a good future for now.

AN: And they are now married. Yay. Till next time.