The Princess

Ramlethal hated wearing fancy dresses. She didn't like wearing shoes either. It felt weird wearing such things that constricted her legs so much and prevented her from walking properly. She preferred her shorts and walking barefoot but Leo had told her she couldn't go to formal events like that. But she would put up with this for Elphelt and Sin, because they were her best friends and that El was her sister. She would put up with having to wear a bridesmaid dress… again. For their wedding.

Leo had told her she looked beautiful when she arrived at Ky and Dizzy's platform for the initial part of the wedding but at the time she paid no mind. Now she wondered if she would have to get a new dress or if she could wear her old one. Knowing El though, she would be dragged into her sister's wedding planning (again) and playing dress up.

Ramlethal thought back to how this all began. Elphelt had proposed – rather, demanded – Sin to marry her after the defeat of Ariels and watching Ky propose to Dizzy. Sin accepted despite not really understanding the concept of marriage. El's plans for a double wedding were shot down however, when Ky pointed out that Sin would be recognized as the High Prince. The problem? Sin was born before the High King's marriage and would thus be considered a bastard child. Ky didn't want that treatment for his wife and son so he had begged Elphelt to hold off her wedding for a three year engagement – during which Ky and Dizzy could pretend Sin was born. Knowing it would only hurt her friends and her new fiancé to have a wedding so soon, Elphelt relented.

But now the three year mark was nearing and the High Prince's wedding was plastered all over the news. Elphelt had been preparing for the wedding ever since she had helped with Dizzy's, so there was little that actually needed to be done. El already had her own wedding dress and bouquet and knew every exact detail she wanted, right down to the flowers. Thankfully, this did not have to be a big public wedding like Ky and Dizzy's and Ramlethal hoped she would be able to get away with a less than formal outfit.

Ky had taken every preventative measure to ensure no unwanted guests would be in the castle at the time of his son's wedding. He knew Sin wanted no part in politics and was uncomfortable with the idea of strangers at the wedding, not unlike when his parents got married. Because Sin was only the High Prince and not a ruling figure, he did not need to host a public wedding. I would never have considered it to be a blessing to be a non-human before now but if it means I can spend eternity with my family, it is worth it. I don't want Dizzy or Sin to ever have to deal with carrying the throne.

Ky hadn't aged a day since the Baptism-13 event and the public was starting to notice. It was during a blood transfusion from Dizzy after a particularly harrowing assassination attempt on him that Gear cells began to flow in his blood. Little by little the cells were multiplying inside his body and soon he had become a half-Gear. It was a horrifying shock that he was only able to push to the back of his mind as the first Valentine began her attacks.

But now his main concern was helping setup his son's wedding. Elphelt had large plans and would be very cross if anything threatened her perfect wedding. Ky was proud of his son and adored his future daughter-in-law and had high hopes for their happiness.

Ramlethal had entered Elphelt's room, as the latter had called for final checks in planning. Dizzy was already there, sipping a cup of tea.

"Hey big sis, now that you're here we can begin."

The older Valentine stared blankly at her sister. "What is it you wanted to check? You should know I have not been here for most of the planning."

"Well you're going to be my maid of honor so I want to be sure you're dressed for it. Are you going with anyone this time?" It would be a lie to say Elphelt was never concerned for her sister's lack of love life.

"Leo." The blond replied instantly. Dizzy almost dropped her teacup and Elphelt stared openly at her sister.

"R-really!? He asked you to be his date?" Ramlethal raised an eyebrow at how Elphelt completely dropped the subject of her own wedding.

"He mentioned something about not wanting to show up alone this time. And what is a date? Is it not a time for when things occur?" Ramlethal deadpanned.

"A date is also considered an outing between two people." Answered Dizzy.

"Oh! I need to find out what he's wearing then so you two can color coordinate." Elphelt had already rushed out of the room before either woman could say anything.

When Elphelt first proposed to him, he accepted under the pretense that marriage was a closer friendship. He knew he loved El and would answer so if anyone asked, but he didn't understand the concept of romance until he saw his parents marry. He reflected on their 'dates' together and knew he enjoyed every moment of them, especially when she would take him out of his room when he was angsting about his father and then kiss him on the cheek at the end of the day. Every memory made him want to cherish her more. He was excited. It was the day of his wedding.

…

Sin was no better than Ramlethal when it came to formal wear. He did not want to wear anything fancy (he would rather go in his everyday clothes) but Elphelt didn't mind. As long as she was getting married to the person she loves, she didn't mind.

And so, he waited for her in the small private chapel in Illyria Castle – the same one his parents had their true wedding in – in his crop top, jacket, gloves, and pants.

Ramlethal led the way for her sister as they entered the chapel. It took Sol pinching him not to laugh when he saw her coordinating outfit with Leo – while Ram still had her Valentine hat, she wore a short, strapless, cream colored dress with green trim. Leo had a matching hat and wore a cream suit with green trim.

Elphelt was dressed no different than when Sin saw her for the first time, but by now could really see how attractive she was. She still held her small bouquet of red roses as she turned to face him.

Ky had asked Leo to play the role of officiating the wedding again, and the King accepted without question.

Leo cleared his throat and began the vows.

…

Elphelt never felt happier in her entire life. She had long discarded her original reason to want to marry someone – to prove that she could feel love – because she knew she could feel love; knew what it felt like. It was present when Sin told her he believed she had feelings and when he saved her from Mother. And that was why she proposed to him.

"...you may now kiss the bride."

In her excitement, Elphelt pulled Sin into a kiss as soon as the words left Leo's lips. For just a moment she didn't care about trying to be the epitome of femininity and wanted to indulge in her new husband. Husband. Husband! The word brought a smile to her lips and she felt it spread to Sin as he pulled her closer.

The sound of Ky's strangled gasp and Sol and Johnny's snickering brought her back to world. Elphelt pulled away and turned to the crowd with a bright red face. Dizzy, Aria, and the Jellyfish Pirates immediately began to clap and approach the couple as they stepped down the altar. Ky, Sol, and Leo awkwardly joined in the clapping.

The High King clapped a hand on his son's shoulder, intending to congratulate him but everyone in the room froze as new bride spoke.

"Thanks everyone, but now it's time for the honeymoon so let's goooo!"

"But what about the cake? I wanted to try that." Sin pouted.

"Oh, right. After the cake, honeymoon!" Shouted Elphelt as she dragged Sin to the reception, but not before taking aim and throwing her bouquet at her sister's face.

Ramlethal spat out a few rose petals that were in her mouth and picked up the fallen bouquet. She turned to Leo who was walking beside her. "That tasted awful."

"I bet." He chuckled.

"Someone's eager." Sol said as soon as the newly wed couple was out of earshot.

Ky glared at him but said nothing as the group followed to the reception. He silently thanked Aria when she elbowed her husband in the ribs.

Dizzy wiped a tear from here eye as Ky held her other hand. "He grew up so fast."

Aria grinned at her husband. "Ready to be great grandparents yet?"

Sol scoffed. "Shut up. Depends if Ky taught him what to do because I sure as hell didn't want to."

"O-of course I did!" Ky bristled.

"But it's obvious who's going to be wearing the pants isn't it?" Sol couldn't resist another jab at Ky.

The High King flushed and turned his head away, only to meet his wife's innocent face which made him flush more.

"Shit, like father like son huh?" Sol laughed.

Not surprising El would be a bit of a bridezilla.

As for the segment on Ky, that's just a theory I made as to why he's part-Gear now. The Library in Xrd mentions that his eye turning red is a sign of being a Gear.

Come onnnn Leo with Ram's kitty hat? That sounds adorable.

Really short but I didn't feel like going through all the same stuff as for Ky and Dizzy's wedding with the dancing and all. Maybe I'll fix up clothing descriptions if I feel like it later.