Emergence: Roots Of The Past

Chapter 29: The Big Day

The time has finally come. After weeks of planning, it was finally time for a gathering of family and friends. Matt decided to wear a black and navy blue five-piece suit with a purple tie. Everyone else present wore a whole variety of clothing, ranging from casual to full-on classy. Everything was in place that day, from the dinner all the way to the music playing in the background.

Matt: Hey, Dev...thanks for being my best man today.

Devin: No problem at all! It's what brothers would do for each other, especially twin brothers!

Matt chuckled as he looked out at some of the seats—and the empty one right next to Fuyumi. Devin also saw the empty seat next to their mother.

Devin: Dad would be proud of you. You know that, right?

Matt: Yeah... you're right.

Meanwhile, Saki was having finishing touches done by Mina, who was surprisingly talented at makeup.

Mina: There...what do you think?

Saki: Perfect.

Mina: You excited?

Saki: You bet I am.

Both of them made their way to the door to the main area of the temple, where the door closed in front of them.

Mina: Holy crap...why am I so nervous? You're the one that's going up there.

Saki: I don't know, maybe—

Mei: Wait!

Mei was running to them, holding a basket.

Mina: M-Mei?! What are you-

Saki: It's fine! She wanted to be the, uh...flower girl? That's the term, right?

Mei: Yep! I'm ready whenever you guys are!

Mina: I'm ready! You ready, Saki?

Saki took a deep breath as she closed her eyes...and now focused and ready, she opened them back up.

Saki: Let's do this.

The door swung open, and everyone was able to look at the bride, and the only word they thought of was "wow". Everyone was in awe of how she looked, with her glasses having been modified to match her dress, which was absolutely stunning. It consisted of a white and silver pattern, except for the shoulders, which had the patterns of a monarch butterfly. It was a mix of iconic and unique, and it added to Saki's beauty, especially with her trip to the salon a week ago, which made her hair neck length. Hana didn't know what was going on, but she sat on her grandmother's lap.

She stepped up to Matt, who was absolutely speechless, and the ceremony could finally begin.

Matt: Who picked out the dress?

Saki: Mina did.

Matt: She really knew what she was doing with all of this...damn.

It was a lot for both of them, but they could remember key words and phrases to make their marriage finally official. Time went by faster than normal with the excitement in the air, and as soon as it began, the couple was officially married. They both looked down at the rings they had chosen, and neither could hardly believe it. After going down their own paths, finally, theirs would be cemented together, both in a literal and spiritual way. Saki barely held back the tears as she was lifted into Matt's arms and walked out of the temple.

Matt: Ok, we're in the clear; you can let it out if you need to.

Saki: I'm good. Thank you.

Matt: Very well.