It was a wonderful wedding. Kamatari made a lovely bride, and even the priest had been tricked into thinking he was a woman. The ceremony went well, except for at the very beginning, when Iori saw Chou and yelled, But most of the people thought he said so they just laughed.
The night before, Saitou had walked over to Chou. he had said with a smirk on his face. I should have known you'd go off and do something stupid like get married.
Chou had sneered. Look who's talkin'. Hey, Hitokiri Battousai-san told me ya got rid of my swords. That true?
We were low on funds. Again, Saitou had grinned wickedly. You'd lose them by the time you were 20 anyway, he'd added.
Chou would be turning 20 next week.
The reception was even better. Yahiko and Misao were stuffing themselves, Kenshin and Soujirou were circulating as usual, and even Aoshi seemed to be having a good time.
Fuji, of course, couldn't fit in the building, so he stayed outside with Iwanbo to keep him company, although this was about as effective as talking to a brick wall. Still, he was content to have somebody to converse with.
Okina, Sanosuke, and Saizuchi were all getting drunk. They had somehow managed to resolve their differences and were living it up with Henya, who just stood there blinking, and Anji, who looked truly happy for the first time in years.
Congratulations, Chou-san, Soujirou told him, smiling as usual. I must admit, I never expected you to marry Kamatari-san, but somehow I'm not surprised.
Kamatari ruffled his hair. Thanks, Sou-chan. You're so sweet.
Soujirou grinned.
Come on, Yahiko was saying to Misao. I dare you to drink one.
scoffed Misao. I know what you're going to do. You're going to get me drunk and let me make a fool of myself in front of Aoshi-sama. Well, forget it, pipsqueak.
What did you call me!?
Weasel girl!
Weasel girl!
Iori said again.
Chou looked down.
Shak hanz, shak hanz, shak hanz!
What's he saying?
Shake hands, Seikku translated. He wants to shake hands.
Chou took a few steps back. Uh-uh. I'm not touching that little urchin. He got me into enough trouble last time.
Oh, what a cute baby! Kamatari cooed. Chou, we have to adopt a baby just like this one! He shook Iori's hand. There you go, hon.
Iori giggled. Then, he waved. Bye-bye, Broom!
Sanosuke staggered over to Chou. Well, I see you were finally able to get a wife...er...husband.
Chou smirked at him. Not even a smartass remark from you could bother me today. You're just jealous cause I've got Kamatari and you don't.
Sanosuke snorted. He muttered something that sounded like, I prefer older women, and went back to drink some more sake.
Come on, Aoshi-sama! Misao dragged the reluctant commander over to the newlyweds. Chou, Kamatari, this is Aoshi-sama.
Oh, Misao-chan! Kamatari smiled. I see you found yourself a man while I was away. You sly little devil.
Aoshi blinked slowly. Then, he turned to Chou. She certainly is a lively one, isn't she? Not unattractive, though.
Misao was shocked. Aoshi, actually commenting on someone's looks? Then, she grinned. Actually, Aoshi-sama, that's a man.
Aoshi-sama tried to hide his amazement, but failed miserably. Oh. I see. He walked over to Okina to tell him he'd had enough.
That night, when Chou and Kamatari were driving home, Chou said, You know, it's really too bad that Yumi-neesan and Shishio weren't able to come to our wedding.
Kamatari nodded. Yes, and Houji and Usui.
Well, I'm sure somewhere, somehow, they know about us.
Meanwhile, down in hell....
So, Chou and Kamatari got married, Shishio said gravely. It seems I underestimated Chou's sex appeal.
Yumi looked surprised.
I'm just joking, Yumi. Shishio put an arm around her shoulders. It makes sense that Kamatari would fall for a dope like him.
Almost makes me wish I were back on earth again, Houji mumbled. Just to see those two exchange their wedding vows.
Usui smirked. Don't forget the consummation. That ought to be quite a sight.
Usui, you're so dirty, scolded Yumi.
And they laughed until hell froze over.
