Levi woke Sora up at 10 am instead of 9 am, as Sora was sleeping soundly.
Levi felt left out of everything, as he didn't know of the Elven traditions for a Princess marrying someone. He and Mina didn't partake in the council vote, due to Mina not wanting to influence anyone, but he hoped Stefania took Sora's last name. [Levi wasn't aware of the lie about the council meeting not happening].
The thought crossed his mind to ask Mina to marry him, as he knew she foresaw it, but he didn't want to be cheesy and lame and do it while her brother got married.
He also wondered why he wouldn't be seated in the front section with the other council members, but Luther and Ella stopped by the night before and told him he'd have a front row seat, standing just off the small balcony, in Fang family colors.
This cheered him up, as the last wedding he attended was his own. He cherished that memory, but yearned for new, happy memories.
He finally woke Sora at 10 am.
"Wake up bro, you're getting married in 3 hours!"
Sora stretched out his entire body and smiled.
"Thanks for letting me sleep in. I had a dream we were back in our original lives, the day we killed Vigor. We both thought he was joking and bluffing about the infinite reincarnation thing, but we died that night. This time, I hope when humans and elves achieve peace, Mina and I are allowed to stay for a while and ensure the peace remains."
"Stefania explained the Prophecy would explain your demise if true. I'm sure Mina will see it, eventually."
"I don't know if I want her to, for both our sakes. I'm sure she would rather live her life with you and your children and vice versa."
"Thanks bro!"
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Knock. Knock. Knock.
"Come in," Sora said.
Xavier entered with two female elves, both carrying the wardrobe for Levi and Sora.
Xavier already dressed and prepared his usual man bun, dressed in elven formalwear, which included an emerald green top and bottoms, with gold embroidery, nice shoes and a white cloak, which went down to his feet. On the back of his white cloak was the Fang Bow and Arrow, with Fangs coming out of the tip of the arrow, in gold.
Levi and Sora quickly changed.
Levi sported a luxurious elven robe, emerald in color with a white waist band, tied loosely. His white shoes matched the outfit perfectly.
Sora wore an elven suit, similar to a human suit, but much more comfortable. He wore a white dress shirt, an Emerald green jacket with a white Fang Family Emblem on the back, as well as white pants with black shoes. Rather than a tie, one of the women tied a beautiful scarf-like object around his neck, meeting neatly tied where a tie would end.
"You look great, guys!" Sora said.
"You look stunningly handsome. I wonder if Stefania will like your haircut?" Xavier asked, with a laugh.
Sora thought he'd surprise Stefania with his haircut to a style similar to his human hair. His long blonde hair ceased to exist, as the barber did an excellent job adapting to Sora's requests.
Sora's hair was a little messy up top, but neatly brushed and hair sprayed in place today. It looked like a slightly longer version of a modern bald fade, with his hair short, layered into slightly longer hair, and finally the hand cut hair on laid messy on top.
"Thank you ladies, for everything." Xavier said with a large, kind smile and the young women gave a curtsy, trying to hide their blushed faces from the handsome Prince and thanked them for being so kind.
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"Well, are you two ready?" Levi asked.
"Ready to become a Fang?" Xavier said while hugging Sora.
"Yes. Oh, Levi, there was no council vote. Luther and Ella stopped by and informed me while you were out yesterday they decided on me taking their last name. I know deep down that Stefania wants that, and it makes me Xavier's back up Prince, not that he needs me."
"Yeah, pretty useless. So useless he's marrying my sister with my parents' encouragement," Xavier said with a giant laugh.
"Oh, does Mina know? That makes me feel better. I thought we were left out."
"I mean you were… technically," Sora said with a laugh, giving Levi a nudge on the shoulder.
"Yes, my Father probably just told her. Let's get going."
The three walked out of the Castle to huge cheers and a standing ovation.
They all stopped to wave, but they mostly wanted to take in the beauty of the scene.
"Your parents did this themselves? In a day? That's amazing," Sora said.
"Just wait until you see their magic. The second time I cast Fangs of Fate was much easier, but my Father can fire multiple arrows at once and keep firing. My Mother's very powerful, and mastered earth, wind, fire, water, ice and healing magic. She's even created three of our family spells."
"Lance always told me how amazing they were and how easy it was to learn from them. Well, let's not keep the people waiting."
Levi took his place slightly off the balcony, and couldn't believe how beautiful Mina looked.
He saw Sora's smile and two thumbs up towards her, and he was even more happy to see her blow him a kiss.
He returned the gesture, to the oohs and aahs of the crowd.
Xavier stood behind Sora, but stayed close as the crowd finally calmed down as Ella shot a spell into the air, reading, "Please welcome the bride!" in beautiful firework fashion.
Stefania and her Father finally stepped out, and Sora stood in disbelief. He wanted to sprint to her and pick her up and run away with her forever.
Stefania blushed and smiled at Sora's smile. She noticed his haircut, and loved it. It wasn't something traditionally done by elves, which meant Sora wanted to offer the real him to her.
Beautiful classical music played as Luther and Stefania walked down the aisle. When they got to the 3 stairs, Luther turned and hugged his daughter, whispering, "I love you." and took his leave to his chair next to his wife.
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Sora rushed over to help his bride up the stairs, which the crowd found odd.
"Must be a human thing?" Luther asked Ella.
"I think it's just Sora being Sora. He doesn't know she's wearing heels but cares enough to make three steps easier for her. Sounds like something you would do," Ella said with a smile.
"You look breathtaking." Sora said.
"You look very handsome and I love your new hair," Stefania said, resisting the urge to run her hand through his hair.
"We gather today to welcome a new Prince to the last holy family of Sanctuary. One of the children of Prophecy earned the respect of King Luther and Queen Ella and received their blessing to court their only daughter. His beautiful sister stands as her maid of honor, a sign of unity, as Prince Xavier stands with Sora. Stefania, please share your vows with Sora," the Minister said.
"This is so much quicker than a human wedding," the twins thought.
"Sora Hart. I remember February 9th like it was yesterday. You bumped into me while looking for me, knocked me over, and rushed over to make sure I was ok and apologized like a million times. The look in your eyes then is the look in your eyes I see today. Love, compassion, and a determination to unite the world. It doesn't matter you and your sister are in a Prophecy, it matters that you both have amazing hearts [Stefania turned to Mina with a smile] and you will be a great Prince, better Man, the best Husband and one day, if the gods bless us with a child, the best partner and Father I could ask for."
Sora's tears visibly dropped to the ground, but they were not tears of sadness. They were tears of happiness, as he saw his sister walking up with a box.
Mina hugged Stefania, opened the box, and handed her the ring.
Stefania slid the ring onto Sora's left ring finger.
"Ding! You received a new magical artifact crafted and forged by the Elven Holy Family: Fang. All stats receive 3 additional points for you and your sister when the ring is worn. Instant level up granted. You are now Level 8. 0/4000 experience. Mana ∞, strength, agility, vitality, will are now 8 + 3 for 11."
Mina and Sora both smiled at the unexpected blessing.
"Sora, do you have anything you wish to say?" the Minister asked.
"Stefania, life with you, your family, the council, friends, Levi and my sister has given me more joy than any other life could ever give me. We will always be together, right here [Sora pointed to his heart] and I'm glad you allowed me to take your last name. I love you more every day and not a day goes by that I don't thank the gods for blessing me with your love. Thank you for being beautiful, inside and out. I know you will be an amazing woman, an even better person, the best partner anyone could ask for and if the gods bless with a child, the best Mother in any era, any realm, any species [Sora then whispered] 'and we had an amazing Mother,' [Back to projected voice] I love you so much."
Xavier approached and handed Sora the ring.
His hands started shaking with how beautiful the ring was. It was gold, with a giant diamond and a giant emerald intertwined in the middle. He noticed the ring radiated with magic and the inside shared the same message his ring shared.
Ding! You are giving your wife a newly created and forged Holy Elven Ring, blessed by Chronos. This ring offers one reincarnation for your wife under the condition you, nor your sister, tell her this fact. If you do, she will immediately perish.
Sora quickly slid the ring onto her finger.
"Stefania and Sora Fang. I congratulate you on your marriage."
The crowd erupted as Sora kissed Stefania with all the love he had inside of him.
Stefania clearly wasn't expecting it, nor were the elves, but they made out for a good minute before pulling away.
Suddenly, Mina's eye illuminated blue, for the entirey of the guests to see.
Levi rushed over to her and hugged her, making sure she didn't fall.