Part of the Kotamayu series.

There were less people than they had hoped for, but that didn't stop them being amazed they showed up.
The alien god, Kotamayu, who had oppressed these humans for hundreds of years, was gone; and so to those standing in this circle, it was truly a moment of triumph, and not just celebration.
Krayden the Slaughter, Charlie.
Laef the Hero, Lathan.
Rael the Shrine, Cherie.
The Mirror, whose human name only Carsus now knew.
Yudasarus the Eidolon, and his human host, Douglas.
Ju the Deceit, now simply the human Thomas Martin again, with bandages that covered his eyeless face.
Castalcius the Eden, Colin; who held Ju's hand unenthusiastically while his eyes wandered over to Rael.


5 of the Reaped were dead. 4 more were unaccounted for. But here stood 9. 9 who had survived everything together. 9 who were all smiling and laughing, sharing good times and bad on one of those rare occasions of peace.
And 2 who were about to get married.

"Remember the time Yudasarus ripped that guy in half?"
"It doesn't sound nearly as cool as when I ripped his friend in half."
"hEY! ShuDDup!"

A Shevit priest approached them. The circle parted as he entered, holding in each hand a hunting spear.
"These, for you." he stated clearly, handing Carsus and Cradle a spear each.
"Not too far, there is a Bakkara." The Bakkara was a huge insectoid beast, that fed off the mushrooms that grew here. It was up to the two of them to hunt down the beast, and with its death, they would be bound in marriage.

"Good luck." Laef smiled, throwing a fist gently in the air; as the pair walked off in the direction of the hunt.
"Yeah." Krayden nodded, his mood as mediocre as ever. Even with that grumpy look on his face, they all knew he was happy.
"This is a wedding?" Rael pouted. "The G have a funny idea of romance."
"Yeah." Castalcius smiled. "I'd have had alot more flowers."
Rael tilted her head and let out a grin. "Why doncha then?" She eyed up Castalcius' left arm, a machine designed to create plantlife.
"I wish I could." he chuckled. "But I might destroy their environment."
Rael sighed. "Spoilsport."
The group all laughed. Even Cradle was giggling many meters away.
Maybe another time. Castalcius thought to himself.
Ju nudged him and whispered : "I know what you're thinking." Castalcius couldn't help but blush.

The beast moaned and clicked, as its huge fangs shivered. The couple gave a silent nod to each other and crept around the sides of the beast.
Remember, Carsus - whoever gets the killing blow is the dominant one in the relationship. The last thing you want is to lose even more arguments.
But it was too late.
While he'd been thinking about it, a spearhead burst out at him through the Bakkara's face. He stumbled backwards and fell, landing on his bottom.
"Geez." Cradle smirked at him. "You made me do all the work myself."
But the headless thing wasn't done yet, as its nerves caused it to thrash around wildly. Cradle was knocked and landed on top of Carsus. He threw his spear over her shoulder and hit the thing, stopping it moving.
"So who got that?" Cradle asked. "I can't tell."
Carsus wrapped an arm around her. "I don't think it matters."
She smiled at her new husband. "Well y'know..." she said, biting her lip "...its about time you kiss the bride."
Despite a few difficulties with their respective armour, they managed to get close enough for a gentle embrace.