A Few Months Later…*

The church was very tall and lavish, decorated ceiling to floor with decorations of silver, blue, and white… It was Weiss and Irad's wedding day. The church was filled with people, mostly RBY, JNPR, ASSN, Weiss' family, the families of their friends, and a few of Irad's people to spectate. Ruby, Blake, and Yang were Weiss' bridesmaids, and Jaune, Aiden, and Ozpin were Irad's best men. Irad stood at the altar, the ceremony hadn't started, and Irad was nervous, as Ozpin could tell. Irad would take a step towards his three best men,

"Is my clothes good? Do I look clean? My teeth fine?" He asks them a bit frantically. Irad wore a black tux with a silver collar that wrapped around his neck. His buttons were also silver. His shoulder pads were silver, adorned with fancy patterns, his wristbands the same. His pants were also a black color.

Ozpin found his behavior to be amusing, "Either way is fine."

He heaves a sigh, "I'm just really on edge right now…"

"Well, you should relax, this is the best day of your life!" Aiden says with a smile,

"Yeah, I'm sure everything will work out just fine." Jaune assures, carrying the same smile. Irad would look at the three of them, and would sigh again,

"You're right! You're right…" He straightens his royal tux, "I… Just wish my parents could see this…" He says sadly, and the other three nodded, but Ozpin would say,

"I'm sure they'd be proud of you, Irad. You've done so much for everyone around you, and are a very good man." Ozpin said, and Irad would smile,

"Thank you, sir… It's an honor hearing that from you." Irad said, giving him a handshake. Jaune would wave at Pyrrha, who was in the crowd, and she would wave back, her mother and father with her. Jaune's mother and father were there too, and her sisters and their husbands.

Meanwhile, Weiss was with her and her team in her dressing room, as they were making the final preparations, and psyching Weiss up for the best day of her life. Weiss donned a large frilly white dress, adorned with silver and crystal decorations. Her hair was down, with her heiress crown gone, which is so she can be crowned as Overlordess… Her makeup was done well; her lips were red as apples, her skin fair and white as snow, her eyelashes highlighting her beautiful blue eyes, and her blush making her features pop. She's never felt so happy before… And a little nervous. Ruby spoke up,

"Oh I can't believe this is happening Weiss! I'm so happy for you!" Ruby shows her enthusiasm for her friend.

Weiss scoffs. "Calm down Ruby. It's not a big deal."

Ruby then gets on her face. "No big deal?! How can you say such a thing?!"

Yang shakes her head. "Even now, she continues being an Ice Queen."

"Sounds about right." Blake bluntly replies.

Weiss sighs, with a little bit of her true emotions leaking out, her happiness showing little by little. "Listen… This is… Still much."

Ruby flinched a bit, realizing Weiss is getting more serious. With a warm smile, Ruby pats her friend's shoulder. "Don't worry, we're always there for you."

Weiss smiles happily. "I'm glad I was on your team..." Not like her original thoughts when they first formed Team RWBY.

Yang would then hug both Ruby and Weiss. "Aaaaaaw! You two are so cute together!"

"Agh! Yang!" Ruby felt her older sister's strength. Just then, it was time. Weiss pushes both aside and fixes her dress the best she can to look presentable. Her team smiles, as they would lead her along, holding her long veil behind her as she went.

Irad would be waiting patiently at the altar still… He would think about how much has happened, and was so thankful to God that he was led to the Remnant universe… Never in his life did he think that it would be the place he found his wife. Wife… A term he thought he'd never get to say. He looked to the crowd, and saw Weiss' mother, who would smile sweetly and wave. That was his mother-in-law… Now that was something else. If he had told his younger self about universes, and that he'd marry THE Weiss Schnee, he'd call him crazy… Winter would just nod, and Whitley just looked on… He couldn't really tell what he was thinking, and he didn't really want to- as it couldn't be good. Soon the music would start, the organs playing the general music that would be played in weddings, and the doors opened slowly by two soldiers. Irad dropped his jaw when he caught sight of Weiss… Weiss had her eyes closed when she entered, but she opened them once she was in the entryway. To Irad, it was the most beautiful sight he's seen in his entire life. He knew he was getting married, but this made him register it completely. Never had he seen a more beautiful woman, than the one walking towards him. Weiss' mother, and Klein Sieben took Weiss' arms, and led her down the path to the altar. A preacher stood beside Irad, ready for the ceremony. Weiss would walk slowly, each step graceful… Although inside Weiss, a million thoughts raced. Her veil that covered her face was see through, but she could make out Irad's form. Winter Schnee looked at her sister, awestruck at the sight, even Whitley seemed breathless from the sight.

"I'm so proud of you, Weiss… I always have been." Her mother whispered in Weiss' ear as they drew closer,

"I know he'll make you happy… Live your own life, and create your own path." Klein said, before she and Klein handed her off, and walked to their seat, Klein giving her a wink, and Weiss' team dropping the veil once Weiss turned to face Irad. Irad would unveil Weiss' face, and she could fully make out his face. She smiled ear to ear, her happiness showing in full to him. She could always be open to Irad, her white knight, her king… Irad would look at Weiss' beautiful face, the blush, her skin, her eyes… She was so beautiful. He so wanted to cup her face into his hand and kiss her, but he knew he had to be patient. He would step back after doing his job, and would wait for the preacher. A boy would approach from behind the couple, and Weiss noticed it was Oscar, who was holding the rings on a pillow. Then- the ceremony started:

"Dearly beloved," The preacher gleefully began, "We are gathered here in the presence of God, family, and friends to witness a joyous occasion - the union of Schnee Weiss, and Shual Irad in Holy Matrimony. The sacred covenant of marriage is a sanctuary and a home. It must not be entered into lightly, but reverently, discreetly, soberly, and advisedly, with God's guidance and blessing. We rejoice today as Weiss and Irad receive one of God's greatest gifts – a loving partner to grow with, to share life's joys and challenges with, to build a family with, and grow old with, and to journey with in faith throughout all of their days. So let us pray, asking for His blessing on this marriage. Oh, Heavenly Father, bless this couple as they give themselves to one another in this holy bond of marriage. Guide them with patience and love, lighting their path brightly as they walk together in your Spirit. Bless this union with a love that is pristine and pure, and a desire to live in faith that is strong as your own. Amen." He said, and everyone said "Amen"

As the ceremony went on, Weiss looked to her family again. They all were smiling, her mother crying into Klein's shoulder. He looked and smiled at her, brimming with pride and happiness for her. Klein was more of a father to Weiss than her real father… And at that, she was happy. Her attention would be interrupted though, as the preacher spoke to her,

"Weiss and Irad, as you stand here before friends, family, and God, I ask you to declare your intentions to join in the sacred covenant of marriage. Weiss Schnee, have you come here freely and without reservation to marry?"

"I have." Weiss replies, looking at Irad with another smile, as she stared into his eyes,

"Do you take Irad to be your husband, to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, be faithful to him, as long as you both shall live?

Weiss didn't skip a beat, "I do." She replied.

"Irad Shual, Have you come here freely and without reservation to marry?"

"I have." Irad replied, matching Weiss' loving gaze,

"Do you take Weiss to be your wife, to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, be faithful to her, as long as you both shall live?"

"I do." Irad replies, and the couple would begin to hold each other's hands.

"Irad and Weiss will now exchange rings as a symbol of their commitment and endless devotion. Irad, you may place the ring you've chosen on Weiss' hand." In response, Irad does so.

"And Weiss, you may place the ring you've chosen on Irad's hand." In response, Weiss does so.

"This marriage unites not just Irad and Weiss, but all of the families sitting here today. They ask now for your blessing. Do you promise to support Irad and Weiss in their marriage, to keep them in your prayers, to hold them up with love, and to rejoice in companionship in Jesus as they walk this path together?" The preacher asks, and Willow smiles, along with Klein

"I do." She says, and motions for Klein to give his answer, which flatters him,

"I do." He states

"Then let us commence, with the next part of this ceremony… The crowning ceremony." Two armored individuals approach, each with a pillow with a crown on it. The individuals were a man and a woman, the man stationed near Irad, and the woman near Weiss.

"Weiss Schnee… Irad Alhsom… Kneel down." The preacher asked, and they knelt. The preacher would then hold up each crown to the crowd, before placing the respective crowns on their heads,

"These crowns not only signifies your union, but your devotion towards the kingdom of Ragadol… Both souls shall reign over the lands, and bring tranquility, and peace among this land, and others- in the name of the Lord. From this day, henceforth, you will be Overlord and Overlordess of Ragadol, serving side by side as one. You may rise." He says, and they rose.

"Now… For the last segment… Irad Alhsom. The ritual of the Holy Dragon." The preacher said, taking a step back, and Irad nodded. He would summon his sheathed blade, and held it out horizontally,

"Weiss Schnee… Place your hand on the handle." Irad said, his hand at the top of the handle, offering her to take the bottom of the handle, as his other hand grasped the sheath to keep it in place. She does so. She heard of this from Irad before and does the instructions, no problem. "Close your eyes…" She does as instructed, "Weiss Schnee… The Holy Draconic Fox has seen into your heart the day we met… The Lord destined us to join together. Since the first time I met you through that telepathy, I could sense the connection within you… And you me. You are strong, kind, caring, and most of all, loving. You have proven yourself time and again to be humble, and brave in the face of danger… Therefore you have proven yourself worthy of sharing my power." Everyone would be raising an eyebrow. Suddenly though, an aura similar to Irad's would begin to show up around Weiss, and everyone gasped,

"Weiss Schnee… Our fates shall conjoin, forevermore." Suddenly, an apparition of Irad's Fox-Dragon appears, "Thou shalt be blessed with the power of the Holy Dragon… Do you, Weiss Schnee, soon to be Weiss Shual, solemnly swear to use this power for good, to serve the Lord, and to be by my side for eternity?" He says.

"I do." She says without hesitation.

"Then, Weiss… Thou art now blessed with the holy flames of the Holy Dragon… Thou shalt henceforth, be dubbed the Draconic-Fox Overlordess." Suddenly, their hands are covered in blue fire, and everyone would gasp as the dragon roared. Weiss would open her eyes and unsheathe the sword, feeling an unimaginable power course through… She saw visions, visions of people she didn't know who were approached by a figure, but it ended in one certain vision that caught her eye, one of a broken looking Irad… He was crawling towards the same figure that approached the others, then she saw the figure face her, a man who looked familiar somehow… Suddenly, the vision ended, her eyes were a blue color like the flames, as was Irad's. After a moment, the flames would die down, and it was complete… Weiss felt a bit different after the experience… And she felt a stronger connection to Irad than before.

"Weiss and Irad, having witnessed your marriage vows in the eyes of God, the Holy Dragon, and before all who are assembled here, by the authority invested in me by Ragadol, I pronounce you husband and wife; rulers of Ragadol. You may kiss the bride!"

Irad smiles, as he begins to lean in for his well earned kiss. She does so too, and their lips make contact, sealing their bond of marriage. Everyone claps and cheers in happiness. Especially Ruby who is shouting the loudest. Willow, not helping but has tears flowing through her face, while Whitely is mostly scowling as he slowly claps for his sister. The rest of the students in Beacon also show their support, with Nora also cheering, almost as loud as Ruby.

Later, everyone gathered in the dance hall, as everyone was celebrating. Weiss throws a bouquet of flowers behind her, a group of females gathering. Surprisingly, Pyrrha was the one who caught it, and everyone looked at her and Jaune; Jaune being beet red when he saw her catch it. Meanwhile with Irad, he threw a rose behind him, and Aiden, who wasn't even trying to participate, and was just hanging in the background with Blake, had it knock on his head, and he caught it with his hand. He looked at it confusingly, and then looked up to see the group staring at him, with SSN hooting at Aiden. He'd then look to Blake wide eyed, and embarrassed, adjusting his tie.

"Um… Aiden?" She was unsure how to explain this to him as she nervously muttered.

"L-let's just… Go somewhere else." He said nervously, and walked away pulling Blake quickly by the hand. He knew what catching the rose meant, it would mean he was one of the next ones to marry someone… As much as he wouldn't mind marrying Blake, he couldn't really take the fact at the time. On the dance floor, Weiss and Irad danced away, having their spotlight as everyone cheered. Qrow was in the background, drunk, with Raven, who was begrudgingly helping him stay up, hauling him away from the booz, with an annoyed expression. Summer and Tai would approach them,

"I see Qrow found the alcohol…" Summer said, giggling.

Tai rolls his eyes. "Of course..." Unable to hold his disappointment for his brother in law. Qrow smiles and puts an arm around Tai,

"That's… My brother… You *hic* good… Sir. I love weddings…" He drunkenly said, as Raven's patience was growing thin… She was at least glad to see Summer and Tai doing well.

Tai would facepalm and shake his head, "Am I… Am I going crazy, or do I miss this?" He said with bafflement. This moment. Reminding him of the many good times with his team here. They all laugh together… Well, except Raven… And Qrow a bit, who laughed at first, but then went limp, falling asleep, making Raven sigh, but crack a small smile.

Weiss and Irad would break away from everyone after dancing, and he'd take off with her, and would head towards their limo, and headed towards the castle. Once they arrived, Irad took her out of the limo and through the castle, bridal style, making Weiss laugh and giggle, as she held onto his neck. Soon they would enter the castle, and he would take her to his bedroom, putting her on his king sized bed, setting her down on her back.

"Today was one of the best days of my life…" Irad said, as he cuddled into his lover on top of her, nuzzling her neck, and Weiss giggled furiously, and would kiss his forehead,

"I have to agree…" She said, then stroking her husband's hair.

"I love you… My sweet little snowflake… From now, and forever…" Irad said,

"I love you too, my darling White Knight." Weiss replied. Irad rose and loomed over Weiss, love in his eyes, as Weiss was sprawled below him, smiling contently, ready for what happened next. Irad traced Weiss carefully on her face, careful as if he would hurt her if he wasn't gentle. Weiss smiled and extended her arms, putting them around Irad. He would then lower himself back down on her, kissing her gently, with her humming in pleasure… And so, the night went on…

But something is happening elsewhere…

In a house in a discreet location in the forest in another realm, a man chops wood with an ax, grunting with every swing. He wore a white buttoned shirt, and brown pants. His black hair gleamed with sweat, his yellow eyes determined… In the kitchen of the small house, a woman with black hair and red eyes was preparing a meal, humming a tune. Akame, the black-haired retired assassin, never imagined she'd live such a life when she was younger… Yet here she is. She felt so happy, being able to get away from all the violence and suffering… Akame would then serve the food on the table, placing it thoughtfully. Tonight was her special beef stew: his favorite. Akame, after approving of her work, would go outside,

"Aiden! Dinner is ready!" Akame called, her dress flowed gently in the autumn wind.

"I'll be right there!" Aiden said, before swinging down and cutting the final piece of wood.

He would then carry them over and place them in the wood pile, then would come inside, wiping a towel on his head, and Akame would come up to him and plant a kiss on his cheek.

"We got wood that will last us the whole winter!" Aiden proudly stated.

"That's good." Akame said happily, "Now come on, your food is getting cold."

He smiles and sits, as he digs in, "Fuuck, you know me best! This stew is perfect, as usual!" Aiden says, chuckling, and Akame would giggle in delight. As they ate, Akame spoke up,

"We got some letters from the others… They seem to be faring well." Akame said, and Aiden would smile,

"Did ol' Lub finally get her?" At this, Akame nods,

"Haaa, I knew he could do it!" Aiden states. "And the Empire?"

"It's faring well, actually. Najenda is doing well in keeping things in order." Akame replied, eating more stew. Aiden hums in understanding, and they would continue to eat. He looked at his ring finger, as his gold wedding ring was fastened on it… He remembered all the good times they had… As dark as things were, he was at least glad things ended the way they did… He was sad though that two of his comrades died… Mine and Bulat would have been happy to see that everything they fought for paid off… Sayo and Leyasu… He knew they too would be proud of their accomplishment. And Tatsumi, well… He seemed to be faring well too, from the letters he received from him. Apparently, he is engaged with Chelsea, a surprise at first to him, but happy for him nonetheless. Akame would interrupt his thoughts,

"So I was planning that we could visit the others for the holiday." Akame said, and Aiden would nod,

"I like the idea! It's been quite some time since we last saw them, bringing the team back together for a joyful day would be wonderful! I'm sure Koro would love to see me as well." He says, happily. Akame hums in delight,

"I'll be sure to send a word in then!" She chirps. They were silent in the moment, until they heard a crash outside. Aiden would get up,

"I'll check it out… Could be a Danger Beast raiding our crops… More meat for us!" He says, and Akame giggled,

"Just be careful and hurry back, dear." Akame asked, and Aiden nodded, grabbing Incursio from the shelf that held both their Teigus… Aiden felt the grip of Incursio's handle… Ever since he killed the demon, he wasn't able to tap into the hidden potential of Incursio again… Not only that, but other Imperial Arms seemed to reject him… He didn't know why, but he just flew with it. There weren't any large-scale threats like the empire now, and he barely used the armor at all.

Aiden would step outside, flipping his sword as he headed for their garden,

"Ok, let's see who we are dealing with-" Suddenly, he jumped back, as he was almost cut down by a demonic looking beast… It stood tall, and seemed to tower over him, as it raised a bladed arm that glowed red. It growled as it scowled at him.

"HO SHIT!" Aiden said, going into the armor and readying his lance,

"AKAME! WE'VE GOT TROUBLE!" Aiden called out, as he dodged the attack from the demon.

Hearing that, Akame would quickly grab her sword Murasume and rushes into the action. She would see the demon attempting to slice her husband, and she would jump in. The demon was quick on its feet,

"What the hell is this thing?! It isn't a danger beast that I've ever seen!" He says, as he delivered a punch into its gut and sent it back, as Akame attempted to slice it, but it would block her sword and send her back.

She flips backwards and lands on her feet. "Got any idea what it is?"

He observes while it tries to charge again, "It looks like some sorta demon you'd see from hell or something… It has a fire element to it, I think." He says, as he locks blades. He pushes the beast back, and Akame would charge once more, this time teaming with Aiden and using their numbers and speed to their advantage. Soon the beast would be overwhelmed, and the arms would be cut off. The beast reeled in pain, and would turn its head towards them. Suddenly, tears started to show in random places of the area, as more beasts began to come out. They would see the two ex-assassins, and they would charge at them, and they would both work to cut them down,

"How is this possible?! Where do they come from?!" Akame asks frantically as she fought,

"I don't know… Hell itself? Usually Olmotack knew about all this, but he's gone, so I wouldn't know!" He says as he cuts down another demon. One in particular though would go into a ball and roll at Aiden, and he had to block. He stood there, trying to keep it back. Akame would have helped, if not for another demon that looked like the first demon they fought attacked. Aiden would be struggling with the spinning creature, as it had sharp edges that could cut right through him if he wasn't careful. He was using his spear as a way to keep it at bay, but soon it would make him stumble back. A rift would form behind him, and Aiden flailed his arms,

"Woah woah!" Aiden stated, and Akame saw this, and struck down the demon she was fighting with, and would reach out,

"AIDEN!" She said, but it was too late, Aiden fell into the rift, and Akame jumped in after him. As they fell, around them was a wormhole like plane, there were tears everywhere, and other tubes leading to these tears. Akame would be trying to swim in the air and get to Aiden, who got out of his armor so he was lighter. They would soon grab each other, and embrace, as they entered a tear, and found themselves falling from the sky. Aiden and Akame yelled out as they fell hundreds of feet.

Aiden, clutching his weapon, would transform back into his armor, and clutched Akame onto a fetal position, as they crashed through a cemented ceiling, with Aiden on his back clutching Akame… Aiden continued falling, until they crashed into something hard. As the dust settled, he looked to Akame, whom seemed uninjured,

"Are you ok?" He asked, and Akame nodded. They get up, and Aiden notices what appeared to be monster bones,

"What the- where the hell-" He was cut off though as they were surrounded by futuristic policeman,

"FREEZE! HANDS UP!" The officers ordered, and Aiden and Akame did so, with fear in their eyes.

Soon they would be taken into custody, as they had so many questions, as everything around them seemed… Futuristic.

Lubbock would be sleeping in his room at his home, when he was jerked awake by the phone. He would grumble as he slowly got the phone, and picked up,

"General Lubbock… Two individuals just broke into the East Japanese Coil Museum…"

"Yeah, and why are you telling me?" Lubbock said, pinching his nose frustrated.

"Well sir… One of them looks like Akame… And the other is a man that's not in the database… They claim they come from a… 'Parallel World.'"

This made Lubbock widen his eyes in shock,

"I'll be there in a bit." He said before hanging up and racing out of bed.

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TO BE CONTINUED…

PANDORA: CHAOS UNRAVELING