The wedding itself was a small gathering, the ceremony Western but mixed with traditional Japanese customs. The gathering was a blend as well, including the students of class 1-A and a few local heroes.
It was held on campus grounds under the pretty, flowering trees near the east wing with the principal officiating. Nedzu didn't need to do much except stamp the marriage certificate, but he still stood up on a podium at the head of the aisle for the look of things.
"Are you all set, Aizawa?" The large rodent was wearing a white suit and his eyes were exceptionally bright and beady with excitement on this day. "The paperwork was filed and complete this morning, so technically you two are already married. There's nothing to be nervous over."
"I'm fine." Though he had gotten the chance for uninterrupted sleep the night of her party it didn't mean he'd actually slept. He <i>had</i> been anxious, a fact that caused him to be grouchy at first but when Hizashi reminded him it was '<i>his wedding day, for fuck's sake</i>', his brow cleared for once.
"Ah, there she is."
"Yes," Aizawa agreed softly. Though his stubble was freshly shaved and his hair pulled back in a neat bun, his eyes still had those dark circles from lack of sleep. He stared blearily down the aisle as Elly walked carefully down the path, dressed in a white kimono with her hair adorned with the <i>best</i> Hello Kitty barrettes Eri owned. His heart soared, beating quickly and causing him to blush and cough. He wasn't sure what he had done to deserve this, but her eyes were filled with the certainty of true love.
Once by his side her ears flicked and she gently touched his cheek, purple eyes filled with love and concern. He shrugged off the unspoken comment with a gentle smile and reached out to take her hand.
Aizawa led her over to the wedding table and poured sake into three different sized cups for her to drink from. He was attentive, handing her the cup to drink from next and replacing them until she had sipped three times from each. Then they repeated the process with her serving him. This represented their vows, which was far simpler than reciting any, something the quiet man had been terrified about until she told him it wasn't necessary.
They embraced to the cheers of the guests and some loud whistling they both knew came from Hizashi.
"C'mon, kiss!"
Aizawa glared at the culprit but he doubled down, cheering happily and repeating his request. Elly laughed softly, and he nodded. "Alright. It's our wedding, after all." He looked down into her shining eyes.
<i>Do it for her</i>.
"If I did anything right in my life, it was when I gave my heart to you," he said clearly. She dissolved into joyful tears right before they kissed.
Happily ever after doesn't mean perfect, and this means the newly married couple had their ups and downs. As what happens with PTSD, Elly never completely got over the trauma, but the attacks grew less as time passed. Aizawa was always there for her to help her through the rough patches, just like he had been when she woke up in the hospital that fateful day. She tried her best to be there for him as well, and since that's what matters most they were happy together.
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