Il Prossimo Autunno, [NE] Second chapter of Valse de l'automne Options

[Paperwick]

Drite smiled as soon as he saw her, and even more happily when she looked up at him. He walked up to her and took her hands. He felt he could put up with a religious ceremony without making a fuss, just for her. He didn't want to ruin it. He took one of her hands and pulled it to his lips, kissing her palm. He didn't feel like tipping his hat to Mamoru, but he had to admit, she seemed to glow even more than usual.

[StarlightRyuu]

Walking up to the altar, Mamoru swooped his hands outwards in a glow of irradiating light, while soft fluffy wings folded from his back then around his body revealing his priestly attire. It draped off his body at the arms, though remained a bit tight around his neck, following down to his ankles as the priest began to speak. His assistants watching just a bit away as he began the ceremony.

He spoke in soft whisper, though in a foreign language unknown to this or any other world. It was a lot different than Kurai tongue with a warmer and more loving tone. Mamoru clasped his hands in front of his chest, before he jerked his hands outwards.

His white feathers, and the pedals from the altar danced in a circle around them from his priestly powers, while he brought his hands back to his chest. He opened them revealing the two rings they had bought for each other, though the metal glowed beautifully from his Hikari power.

"Exchange these rings as a token of the promises the two of you have made," Mamoru said finally in the common tongue, giving the two of them a more genuine and kinder smile, "For this eternal bond will connect your spirits as one."

Starlight seemed a bit dazzled by the use of Mamoru's hikari magic. It was gorgeous, and uplifting making her feel even a bit lighter in her heart. Though she made no hesitation upon accepting the white gold ring, then turning towards Drite after he did the same.

Turning to Drite, the priest continued softly, "State your name, Mr. Moreti, and recite your vows to the one you love. " He gave him a reassuring nod. "Even if you came unprepared, simplicity will do just fine."

[Paperwick]

Drite was a little nervous. He hadn't even thought about the vows. Still, as he began stating his name, he placed the ring on her finger, telling her quietly in Italian his vows. Seeing the look of confusion on her face, he leaned in and whispered into her ear, "I promise I'll never stop loving you, and I will keep you safe from whatever threatens you."

[StarlightRyuu]

Starlight flushed a bit in excitement, as she turned away shyly then nodded. Seeing him complete his vow, the priest motioned for the dragon girl to recite her own. She hesitated for a moment, looking up, then down at the ring before she played with it in her finger tips. Her head drifted upwards slowly, staring back at him before she began in a tender voice, "I promise to cherish, and respect you for all the days of my life, Driton Moreti. You are my sunshine..." Starlight stopped. Biting her bottom lip, she curled her lips in a playful smile, leaning her forehead into Drite's singing in a light whisper, "Myyyy only sunshine~ ohhh you make me happyyy when skys are grayyy..You'll never know dearrr..How much I love you..So won't you uhm..marry me..today~ (Cooool, I rhymed haha!)."

Mamoru hand his arms folded against, before he opened them then stated firmly, "By the grace of our heavenly ruler-I now pronounce you, husband and wife. May your days be rich with blessing and ..yada yada." He laughed a bit at the end then raised his hands over his head, clapping, as a few of his assistants began to clap while other's raised their cameras, "You may kiss the bride Drite! (Go ahead kiss her! )"

[Paperwick]

Drite leaned in, still smiling at her singing, and kissed her. It was soft and hard at the same time, glad to be married but still controlled in front of their 'audience'. It lasted a decent while, before he pulled away to look at her. He was incredibly happy, his concerns over an early wedding nearly forgotten in the bliss. His eyes sparkled as he looked into hers.

[StarlightRyuu]

Starlight kissed him back with the same type of sweet passion, remaining there for a while, before Mamoru clapped his hands again. His previous clothing reappearing before him as he helped move the altar back with the ladies throwing the two a cheery grin. "Congratulations!" he called, as he moved his things into the trailer, though his assistants kept taking pictures of them. Placing his hand on their shoulder he nodded for them to go into the vehicle. "Really though-I am happy for you-Both of you I mean. I'm sure you'll have beautiful babies (Mostly beautiful anyways. As long as they don't have Driton's eyebrows~)" he commented lightly, bowing to them, "However, I must go and fulfill my other duties, as a stylist." Waving slightly, Mamoru began to walk off. "Good bye you twoooo-oh, and a limo will be here shortly to pick you two up and take you to wherever you wish to go," He winked a bit at Drite suggesting with his gaze, 'Red light district maybe~'. Chuckling, Mamoru shook his head then left with his girl's, leaving the married couple to enjoy their happiness with one another.

[Paperwick]

Drite shot a glare at Mamoru at the eyebrow comment, but turned back to smile at Starlight. It felt a little unreal that they were actually married. "Signora Moreti?" he asked, a little dazedly. He still held her hands tightly in his, leaning in for another kiss. "Are you happy?"

[StarlightRyuu]

Starlight stared at him with that same flustered look of disbelief. "Huh..." She sighed breathlessly, moving towards him closer as she kissed him again, "Oh..yes I-..I'm so happy." Her lip quiver, holding the back of her hand to her eye. "I ..want to cry but I'll ruin my make up ..which is weird but I would look so ugly," she whispered, then wiped her eyes anyway removing the make up. "Okay..that's better." Laughing a bit, Starlight embraced him lovingly closing her eyes. Her heart beat and his sounding as one.

[Paperwick]

It was Drite's last day here. With her. He hugged her to him tightly, rubbing his head into hers. "You never look ugly," he told her as he kissed the end of one of her antennae, "Even when you cry." He didn't care where they went, as long as they were together. The prospect of leaving her was an almost unbearable thought. But it must be done. Though Drite pushed it far out of his head.

[StarlightRyuu]

"Gahhhh..Noo.." she whined, yanking her antenni away a bit though she let it float around him a bit. Dimming her eyes a bit happily, the dragon girl pressed her forehead closer to his. "Mm..Starlight Moreti..." Her name sent a shiver of excitement through her body. "Sounds ..perfect," she sighed sweetly, kissing Drite's top lip.

There was a sudden pull her heart that tugged her away from complete joy. Starlight remembered..he was leaving soon, so early in the beginnings of their marriage, though she knew it was important for both of their sake's. It left a bitter sweet feeling at the tip of her tongue. Sweet seemingly more dominant at the moment. Although, Starlight knew she would feel like the world looked a whole lot duller without a bit of sunshine in her life, the dragon girl smiled slightly.

"The sun will come back again," whispered Starlight in a warm yet hushed tone, pulling Drite into a possessive, and fervent lip lock.

[Paperwick]

Drite kissed her back, now that the other's had left, pulling her into a passionate display of affection. Two honks from the limousine alerted Drite to its presence, and he pulled back from Starlight, rubbing his own eyes a bit. There were small, happy tears in his eyes, making him feel absolutely silly. "Come on," he said, letting go of her, but took one of her hands as he led her to the limo. The back was spacious with plenty of room to spread out a bit if they wanted to. Drite asked her where she wanted to go. When Starlight said McDonald's, he became a little confused. She was serious though, and Drite relayed the instructions to the driver, before rolling up the privacy partition between the driver's seat and the passenger area.

Drite had no idea where to take her, and the persistent thought of how lovely she looked in her dress started to make him think of how she looked with the dress off. (Men. Pffft.) It wasn't long before he asked the driver to take them back to Kakkoii's. Drite tried to resist temptation for a while, but he gave in before long, and much of the rest of the day they spent in bed. Though, the majority of the time, Drite spent just staring at Starlight, and talking to her.

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Early the next morning, Drite got ready to leave. He put the wedding ring safely in a small pouch, and placed it in his bag. Starlight was very upset. Though he had tried not to wake her as he got out of bed, she was a light sleeper and came to almost immediately. He gave her a long, sweet kiss, promising to be back, and told her he loved her. He was hesitant to say goodbye, the word like a pain in his heart, but he managed it, giving her a peck on the lips, which turned into another more passionate kiss before he bid her farewell.

He left with a pit in his stomach, feeling empty. Though it wasn't as torturous as the pain of thinking she was dead, it still weighed down his spirits as he drove to Roran's.

The sun had risen by the time he arrived. With a sigh, Drite got out and let himself in, his bag hanging off his shoulder.