Chapter 13: We'll Hold the Wedding Tonight
Soon enough, India ends up getting dragged into the wedding venue by the ghosts. Idia's hair is brushed back and tied in a down ponytail, and is also wearing a black suit, and for the pin, he is wearing white flowers. It also doesn't help that Idia isn't able to move.
"Augh...' Idia responds, frustrated and irritated.
Seeing him, Eliza happily says, "Oh, IDIA! That long fitted jacket really enhances your air of nonchalance. Its black color and gothic style contrasts delightfully with your bright hair, and those white lilies are as charming as your smile."
"I took the liberty of pulling his hair back. It's a minor, yet critical detail," Nana says.
And Grampy says, "Now you can enjoy his lidded eyes and flawless features unobstructed!"
Eliza agrees, "He's positively dashing! I expected nothing less of the attendants who helped my mother and father prepare for their own nuptials. Idia, darling, you look every bit the perfect groom! I'm absolutely beside myself!"
Idia doesn't feel the same, "Ugh, this embarrassment burns. I mean the parts that aren't already on fire, that is. Did I lose a bet or something? Or maybe this is a dream. Can I wake up now? I just wanna go back to my room," and looks like he just want to crawl under the bed of embarrassment and fear.
Seeing him all dressed up, Deuce and the others are surprised.
"Whoa, Idia's dressed to the nines!" Deuce says, shocked.
"He's as frozen as we are. They wheeled him in here on a stand," Trey says.
"She slapped Idia too? Bridey's downright ruthless!" Eliza says.
"I resent that. I'll have you know I just gave him a teensy poke because he tried to run," Eliza says.
Idia sees the group, "Stunning rescue, guys. You crashed and burned, and now you're nothing but a pile of wreckage."
The supposed rescuers are unamused, "Grr..."
"Shouldn't you normies be good at all this vapid socializing stuff? Aren't you embarrassed?!" Idia questions.
That just makes the boys even more mad, "GRRR."
Eliza actually agrees, "You are SO right, honey dearest. Any other guy is a total wreck compared to you! And the way you tell people hard truths when they don't want to hear them? Well, that takes real kindness and integrity! You're just so perfect, I can't wait a minute longer. WE'LL HOLD THE WEDDING TONIGHT!"
This has Idia shocked, "Wait, TONIGHT?!"
"Yes, darling!" Eliza says, "Just imagine: tonight, when the clock chimes midnight, we'll seal our eternal marriage with a kiss! Then you'll shed your mortal form, and together, our souls will depart for our honeymoon!"
"And leave this mortal coil without getting to read my manga?! NOOO!" Idia cries out and panics, "Guys! You gotta get me out of this!"
"Well, well, well. It sounds like you've found someone who loves you in spite of your bad attitude,' Vil says in remark.
"Yeah, y'know what? Good on you for finding your soulmate," Leona says.
"What?!" Idia cries out in shock.
"Why are you so shocked after hurling all those insults at us?" Jack questions.
Soon, the ghost, Grampy says, "It's finally happening! Our princess's wedding, 500 years in the making! Back in the old days, this event would've merited a nationwide celebration. But our neighbors were ungrateful scoundrels! They betrayed us without a second thought!"
"Just remembering it makes me want to die all over again!" Nana says
"Now, now. No use crying over fallen kingdoms. Getting upset won't make it any better," Eliza says.
"Princess..." Nana and Grampy reply.
Then Eliza has an idea, "Ooh, I have an idea. I'll make all these suitors groomsmen. They can be part of the ceremony! That way we can have the kind of merry wedding you two want." And announces, "Okay, everyone. You're going to help celebrate the start of me and my darling's life as newlyweds!"
"Can we NOT?! Please, somebody, anybody... Ah!" Idia cries out, "AZUL! Aren't we Board Game Club buddies?! You're a fast talker; talk some sense into this ghost!"
'To think that Idia, king of all introverts, would get married... I can't see through all my tears of joy. My heartfelt congratulations. I'm sure it's going to be a wonderful wedding!" Azul says.
This makes Idia cry out, "NOOOOOO!"
As all this transpired, Puffy, one of the guards, can't help but look saddened by what's happening. He also turns to see Eliza who is happy as can be.
Meanwhile, Outside Mister S's Mystery Shop...
"So much for our B Team..." Crowly replies with his arms crossed.
And moments later, Ace starts laughing, "BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Did you see how awkward Deuce was?! Who goes dead silent as soon as they say their name?! That was pure gold!"
Grim also laughs, "Myahahaha! They all paraded in there like they owned the joint, then immediately got the royal smackdown!"
Ortho glares at them, "This isn't funny, you guys! The wedding's happening tonight! My brother's about to be unwillingly dragged to the land of the dead."
"Ortho's right, we need to do something and fast," Briar says.
"There's not much time until midnight. We need a successful proposal, and fast," Riddle says.
"But even Azul failed. The only housewardens left are the two of us, plus Malleus," Kalim says.
Then Crowley says, "I suppose we have little choice. We'll have to round up every remaining potential suitor!"
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