Chapter 10

Chapter written by MysticFantasy (taken over from MimiYamatoForever)

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Lyfia felt like she was dancing on air.

With the court trial having come to an end and the Gold saints fully recovered, a small party was being held on the palace grounds where it was announced that she and Aioria were officially engaged.

The reception they recieved from the announcement was overwhelming with cheers and cries of joy. The young maiden wasn't sure if she'd ever been so happy before.

"You seem quite content." Aioria mused as they continued to twirl about the floor.

"I am." Lyfia said with a smile. "I don't believe I have ever been as happy as I am right now."

Aioria lightly smiled. He felt the same as his fiance. The last time he felt this happy was when it had been allowed that the Gold saints could remain in the world of the living and he was reuinted with his brother.

Now he was feeling great joy again thanks to the woman he's dancing with. The wedding itself wouldn't be for a few more weeks due to both Aioria and Lyfia wanting to get things sorted before they became husband and wife.

There were many things they would need to do but for now they just enjoyed being in each other's arms as they danced.

From one side of the courtyard, Aiolos smiled happily as he watched his brother and future sister-in-law dance. This happiness had almost been robbed from them by Fafner but thanks to Lyfia refusing to sit back and do nothing they were enjoying what was rightfully theirs.

The Sagittarius couldn't wait for their wedding and knew it would be a great celebration.

The music changed, allowing couples to leave or enter the dance floor. Aiolos lightly chuckled when he saw DeathMask being led onto the dance floor by Helena despite his protests of not being a good dancer.

Several of the Gold saints had found dance partners and were walking heading out to dance as well. Aiolos could guess that they were celebrating that they pulled through another uncertain situation and given another chance at life.

"I can imagine that the wedding will be livlier when it comes."

Aiolos looked to his side and gave a small bow when he saw Hilda.

"I believe you are right." Aiolos agreed. "Aioria will be the first of the Gold saints of our generation to wed and I know that several of my commrades will enjoy the festivities."

Hilda smiled.

"As will those of us who have known Lyfia." she said and became hypnotized by the music being played. "Aiolos, could I trouble you for a dance?"

"I would be my honor." Aiolos replied as he took her hand and led her onto the floor.

"It has been some time since I last dance so I apologize if I happen to step on your feet." Hilda said.

"I must extend the same then." Aiolos said. "I have not dance in several years. But it seems like we are managing just fine."

"Long live the king and queen," DeathMask teased as he and Helena twirled by.

Hilda and Aiolos lightly blushed but paid no mind to the Cancer saint's teasing.

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The sound of the music grew fainter as the two walked further from the palace. Aioria and Lyfia wanted to spend the last few hours of the night in peace. The Gold saints would be haeding back to Sanctuary and Aioria would have to go with them.

This was good in his opinion as he could get his temple ready for when the wedding happened and Lyfia would come to it as his new wife.

He was a little concerned about how she would handle such a change when she came to Greece. The climate alone was one thing but also the rules and laws of Sanctuary itself.

Granted there were not many partaining to spouses since saints rarely married but the few that were in place were ones that Lyfia would have to follow.

But at the moment, Aioria wanted nothing more than to enjoy this peacefullness with his future bride.

The next few weeks were sure to being lots of wedding planning and changes so he believed that this moment was worth saving.

Still, he couldn't wait to have Lyfia as his wife.

The future that awaited them seemed so bright and he couldn't wait to see what it held for them.

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The End

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A/N: The tease DeathMask made was in refrence to a fanart that MimiYamatoForever and I saw of Aiolos and Hilda together. I'm not sure how I feel about the pairing but she fell in love with it and wanted it mentioned in this chapter.

Thanks everyone for reading and reviewing the story and for understanding that I, MysticFantasy, have taken over the k.o.z. stories from MYF as she figures some things out. She does still pass ideas to me of stories and chapters that she would like to see and is allowing me to re-write some stories if I want. More stories and chapters will be coming soon.

Thanks again and lots of love to you all.