Epilogue

"VOI! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?" Squalo slammed a glossy piece of paper on the table.

Belphagor has smiled with dark interest at his reaction. Not one person in this room really gave a damn about who's wedding they'd just been invited to, all except Squalo who seemed infuriated with the news.

"How romantic." Lussuria said.

Squalo balled up his fist. He pointed irately at the wedding invite, "WHEN DID THAT IDIOT…!"

"Why do you care? Jealous he's got a girl and you don't? Shishishishi…"

Squalo glared at him, "Shut up, like you can talk!"

"I'm a prince, I can get any girl I want."

"Not before she leaves you for being a phony degenerate," Fran lethally butt-in. His eyes were skimming indifferently over the invitation. "Master will be eager to go, there hasn't been a single event like this in years. Of course…a perverted-peacock-drag queen, gambling-addict-infant, nasty-looking-molester, bogus-wannabe-prince-with-no-eyes and dumbass-with-humiliating-long-hair-commander could never get laid."

"WHAT?" Squalo, Bel, Levi, Lussuria, Marmon all cried at once. Before a war could break out, Xanxus had suddenly made an effort to lean over, pick up his invitation and flick it between the six of them. They stared at their boss, startled.

"I'm going." He said blatantly.

This had almost given the entire Varia squad a heart attack.

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Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Hibari was sitting calmly on a flat cushion, sipping his tea. If one had to describe him in a word, it would be exceedingly elegant.

"Kyou-san, you're really going to Dino-san's wedding?" Kusakabe asked.

Hibari sighed, "Not for that imbecile. If I had a choice I wouldn't be going."

"Then…WHY?" Kusakabe knew very well his boss was the LAST person on earth to turn up to some celebratory gathering with hoards of people mingling. The reason would have to be pretty legit…as well as beneficial.

Hibari smirked. "You'll see."

Kusakabe sighed. There was always a catch to it.

xxxx

Something so innocent and beautiful was not witnessed in the mafia very often. Even the most hardened and bloodthirsty Mafiosi had respect for those who chose to walk their bloody path with a companion that could potentially pass away. For Dino and Elsa, this moment was the most important time in their lives. Since the day they became an item, a bumpy road was left behind them. Twice –literally – TWICE they had broken up on Elsa's side due to complications with Dino's student. This was also the reason Dino had delayed proposing to her for a very long time.

The first break up, she had caught Dino sitting inside Hibari Kyoya's office…the two of them…alone…and to her that was considered cheating. She always felt Dino and Hibari's relationship was suspiciously too close, and once she had even tried confronting the Cloud Guardian, but he merely smirked at her as if it were amusing and walked off. Well, they made up after Dino gave her a bouquet of flowers and promised he wasn't gay (much to Luciano's dismay).

The second time, Elsa had walked in on Dino TALKING ON THE PHONE WITH HIBARI, which had driven her mad. Pots and pans were flying across the room, and for the first time in their relationship, Dino had stormed out on her muttering under his breath "this is just ridiculous…". Then after about 24 hours of giving each other the silent treatment, they both gave in and made love—no actually they sat awkwardly on the couch hand in hand. Hah.

Surprisingly enough, Elsa had remained celibate until now. Dino never questioned why they'd never taken a step further from first base, because he always knew she was waiting to walk down the aisle as a virgin. As for him, well, Elsa never found out if he was still 'pure' or not, and she didn't want to know either. Many thought their relationship was strange, and many families had also stopped trying to separate them after realizing their bond. Theirs was a unique one, more emotional than physical, during their darkest times when one would have to leave the other, Elsa and Dino always looked less vital. Whenever they reunited, immediately the atmosphere would lit up. But let's not delve into their troubles any longer, this day was a day that every girl would dream for. A day to celebrate the union of two human beings.

The proposal was…well…let's say…disappointing to the entire Cavallone family. Dino had planned avidly to make it as romantic as possible, as all Italians do, but things did not go according to the agenda. He had Elsa blind-folded and taken to a wonderful spot on a high cliff that stood over a spectacular horizon of mother nature. But unfortunately, no one realized (not even Elsa herself) she had developed a phobia for heights ever since her near-death-experience falling off the balcony of a hotel (naked) with Dino there. So instead of him getting down on one knee, holding out a priceless diamond ring, Elsa had wrapped her arms and legs around him like a spider, cowering for him to take her back down IMMEDIATELY. He lost the ring that day, and accidently let it slip while they were on the chopper on their way home.

"Damn, where did the ring go?"

"What ring?"

"Uhh…"

"Were you planning to propose?"

And after that, well, in the end things worked out, and Elsa was still elated. 6 months later, she was sitting in the dressing room while Luciano worked his magic for her big day. Her lacey, white wedding dress with a high-low hem was fitted on her. Her shoulders felt bare and her neck, exposed. She couldn't tell what Luciano was doing as he patted a foundation brush over her clavicle.

"Y-You're too close!"

"Elsa, stay still!"

She weakly nudged him away, but he wouldn't stop harassing her. Luciano was absolutely disgusted by what was etched into Elsa's neck – the word sempre in gothic text. Why, of all words and patterns she could have gotten, did Dino choose to permanently stain her skin with the word SEMPRE?

"Blame that stupid Bucking-horse! He forced me to get it years ago!"

"This is a disaster! You can't go out with this…this thing flashing out to the crowd!"

Elsa cocked her eyebrow, as she always did when things made no sense. "It's a crowd full of macho mafia, why would anyone care if they see one small tattoo? Dino has a huge one that goes all the way down to his—"

"DON'T SAY IT. I don't want to hear about you two and your sick fantasies!"

Elsa flushed bright red, "I…I was just going to say his back…and we've never…"

Luciano nearly choked on his own spit. His best friend never changed. Elsa's hair was much easier to tame these days, as was her temper. But neither completely disappeared, which was what kept her as the same lively girl everyone loved (cough, snicker, laugh out loud).

He powdered her nose one last time and took a step back, admiring his handiwork as he always did. He sighed, too proud of himself, "Perfect! Possibly even more beautiful than Yano!" he paused, "Actually, let's hope she turns up underdressed."

"Thanks."

"No I'm kidding, you really do look stunning. And everyone knows a girl looks her best when in a wedding dress." Luciano smiled at her reassuringly. Elsa twirled her finger in a wavy lock shyly. She looked at herself in the mirror and felt a smile spread across her face. For the first time in her life, she couldn't wait for Dino to see her.

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Where he stood got him more nervous than ever. Every once in a while he'd glance back at the crowd, Tsuna looking happy for him. Hibari was nowhere to be seen, but knowing him he was probably hiding outside or under a table OR he'd turn up at the last minute, Dino wasn't too worried. He was looking his smartest today in his black suit, with one side of his blonde locks tucked behind his ear as usual. Ever since he changed his hair, Elsa had never once commented or given her approval, but he assumed she liked it very much since he'd always catch her staring at him with a smitten look on her face.

He heard an eruption of whispers behind him as the doors flung open. He then gulped as the sound of heels stepping down the aisle, entering the church. Dino gulped, a sense of excitement yet edginess shattered through him. What would he say to her? What if he fell? Even if the entire Cavallone family was sitting behind him, he still wasn't 100% sure he wouldn't trip on his own two feet or make a complete fool out of himself. He was determined not to ruin this special day.

As the footsteps came closer, he began to perspire. His heart only stopped racing, when he felt a delicate hand slide into his arm. When he turned to look at her alluring, glinting eyes, he felt his world shift beneath him. A surge of devote love sprung up his torso, and he felt that even if earth was to blow up this very moment, he wouldn't mind if this was the last thing he had to see. Elsa de Luca, the girl he was about to spend his life with (not like they weren't already living together), was standing right before him with a shy grin painted across her lips. He wanted to kiss her right here right now. To him, there could be no girl more perfect that her. To him, Elsa was the epitome of perfection.

"You look beautiful."

"A-And you look…" she stuttered, not used to complimenting her own man, "perfect as always…"

Dino could feel himself on the verge of tears, and he could see quite frankly Elsa was on the same boat. But diligently and with composure, they both stood there, waiting for the sermons to finish. They said their vows until the last utter of 'til death do us part'. But before they could share a kiss for the first time in public, the most expected thing happened.

Luciano rose from his seat and cried, "I OBJECT!" only to be restrained by Romario who reassured everyone the poor man was just drunk and to carry on with the ceremony. But Luciano struggled free from his grasps and yelled even louder, "I'VE ALWAYS LOVED YOU MY DINO—" to which a bunch of others tackled him to the ground and knocked him out, urging everyone to get on with the ceremony.

Elsa had trouble holding her laughter inside, as did Dino. They went on with the kiss, and the entire church erupted in cheers. Nothing could replace a moment as precious as this. In the end, Hibari had been there the entire time, but standing hidden by the door. And truth be told, no one had found out why he REALLY turned up, Kusakabe just assumed he genuinely wanted to come but was denying it.

Before leaving for their honeymoon, Squalo had stopped them on the way and gave Dino a long, hard glare. Elsa was stoked to see him for the very first time in her life! Dino was always talking about him or going away on trips to visit the Varia, but not once did he let her come along for fear she would freak out at the sight of them…or something along those lines.

"VOI!" he cried, and Elsa jumped. Squalo turned his glare onto her, she looked admirably back at him. He spat, "I don't approve!"

Elsa, offended, opened her mouth to snap back at the long-haired loudmouth, but before she could, Dino patted the Varia assassin on the shoulder and clicked his tongue. "You're not getting any younger Squalo, I think it's about time you left the Varia." This left the rest of the squad in painful guffaws.

Elsa laughed at her boyfr—husband's remark. While making their way to their ride, to their honeymoon, to a fresh new beginning together. Elsa thought to herself:

It was roughly around ten years ago, she could vaguely remember those tender moments of her life. She couldn't fathom how much she missed those days, her two years of servitude to him. If she could relive those times, heaven would have meant nothing to her. Oh those joyous, unforgettable, lively memories, with the man she hated, yet loved…so passionately.

And now, well, it was time to move on.

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Finito

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Last A/N ever (read if you want, up to you)

This epilogue was based on a number of your ideas! If you don't see yours there, please don't worry, I probably just wasn't sure how to fit it in the plot but nevertheless I really appreciated it. Thank you for submitting plot bunnies, I will be saving every review for this last chapter in a folder, just for some memories (I'm a loser like that OTL). Too much cheese. The reason the last chapter is so short is because, well, ultimately their adventures have come to an end, there's nothing more to write about their relationship.

I've mentioned this a few times, that I never expected this fanfic to last more than two or three chapters. Originally it was just something I happened to type up out of boredom, quite a number of years ago, but as crappy as my writing has been, I still enjoyed writing about Elsa and Dino. I'm not going to write a sequel, but I still have various projects planned for the future (most of them are shonen-ai and yaoi). If you can't stand any more of my writing, but you miss me or something (HAHA I don't think so) then hit me up with a message or visit my profile, I'll always be on ffn :)

It's been what? Two years? And I've seen many readers come and go, but please remember:

"Every reader is a part of the story."

Thank you for avidly following When Pigs Fly, YOU have been the greatest supporter yet. If this is the end of our inappropriate relationship, take care of yourself, work hard and live life to the fullest.

Below is a link to a DinoXOCElsa drawing I drew…and that I failed epicly at coloring. Just a goodbye…gift…or whatever you want to call it. Feel free to use it however you like:

nerro-comix (dot) deviantart (dot) com/art/DinoXElsa-254374553

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Be safe, be well, spread the love.

-Nerro

P.S. To the people who are reading Inevitable Happenings, I have decided to drop it. You will find the reason once I post my new fanfiction called "The Pursuit of Perfection" labeled under HibariOC as well. If you've alerted me, you'll receive the email for it once its released. Please give it a read!