Silence hit the church as everyone stared at him. May's eyes filled with tears, breaking her façade and Norman's mouth dropped open in shock.

"Y-You're reasoning?" the priest stuttered. Brendan looked down sadly, before looking up at May.

"I objected, because you aren't the Maybelle I fell in love with. And I don't think I'll ever see that Maybelle again, unless you go and marry your pirate." he laughed bitterly.

"Brendan..." May trailed off, really not sure what to say. "I..." she leaned forward, kissing him on the lips, before leaning closer to his ear, "Thank you." she mumbled, hugging him. Brendan smiled, returning the hug.

"I'll distract Daddy Dearest. You make a run for it." he replied. May laughed, a real laugh this time.

"Thank you." she repeated, backing up, still looking at him as she slowly walked backwards down the aisle. "Thank you." she repeated one more time, before leaning down to take off her fancy high heels, throwing them aside, and pulling her skirt up, running out of the church, well aware of the money still in the back of her dress.

May froze as the door behind her slammed shut. If she hadn't stopped, she would have run into him. They both blinked in surprise.

"May."

"Drew."

Silence. Not necessarily awkward, but not comfortable either.

"What are you doing here Drew?" May finally sighed, but as Drew opened his mouth, she grabbed his arm, dragging him behind the church. He looked at her questionably and she laughed bitterly. "I can't be seen talking with a pirate. It isn't proper." Drew's eyes flared darkly and she glared back.

"So, you're still ashamed of me?" Drew finally broke their staring contest to ask. May shook her head in disbelief.

"Drew! Are you hearing yourself? Two months ago, I wouldn't have cared if you were a pirate! Or a bum! Or a banished man! ANYTHING!" May screamed, emotion finally breaking, "Drew, you just walked away! I took that as meaning you really didn't care about me! I cared about you!" May swiped at her eyes, where tears were now streaming down. Drew leaned out, but she slapped his hand away.

"May!" Drew complained, "I asked for your hand! How else could I prove to you that I love you?" he snapped. May threw her hands in the air.

"I don't know! Don't give up on me! Fight for me!" May shot back. Drew pinched the bridge of his nose, eyes roaming over her once.

"You look beautiful." the look on his face made it seem like he hadn't meant to say it aloud, and May couldn't help but giggled, anger dissolving. She immediately sobered though, and sighed. He flicked his hair out of his eyes, crossing his arms awkwardly.

"Why didn't you fight for me?" May asked quietly, looking down.

"I- you deserved better than me." Drew avoided her eyes as her head snapped back up to face him. Then, to the shock of Drew, she burst into laughter.

"Are you-ahahaha-k-hehe-kidding me?" Drew waited to reply for a few moments as she controlled her laughter.

"Why does that seem funny to you?" he asked coldly and May rolled her eyes, suddenly seeming much happier. She grabbed the back of his neck, but didn't pull him closer, eyes warm.

"Because you're so smart, cool, calm, collected, amazing, all the time, but you're so stupid too!" she shook her head affectionately, while he gaped at her.

"You can't just insul-" Drew was cut off by May pulling his head down to her lips. Then, he really didn't care if she had insulted him or not, because he was too busy trying to get his mind back after a mind-blowing kiss.

"So, uh, does this mean you'll marry me?" Drew nearly smacked himself as that was the first thing his mind could come up with to say. What a lovely way to scare her away after just getting her back.

"Instead of a high ranking, sought after, admiral?" May stated in disbelief, as Drew's stomach slowly sank, but she kept her arms around him, which was a good sign. She grinned, "In an instant." She agreed, and then pulled him back down to her, both of them grinning now.

And so they were together. They weren't the perfect couple. They made mistakes. They fought. But they were together. Happy forever. Aboard the Frozen Rose.

A/N: The End! If you're interested, the actual wedding is going to be in the sequel, for those of you who guessed it: Aboard the Poison Howl. It might be a little while before I post that up though, atleast until I type a few chapters up, and I will post a sequel alert at the end of this, so you guys know when it goes up. Just to let you know, Aboard the Poison Howl (ATPH) will mostly be ikarishipping, and yes, Paul will be a pirate, and if you read my other ikarishipping, Vielstone Singing Contest, my patented crazy Reggie will be making an appearance...or two...or ten. Hope you guys enjoyed this one though! I know how most writers say it's bittersweet for them to be finishing, but not me! I am happy to be done and moving on to new projects! Chau ATFR! Chau readers!