Dawn
Clef has told Umi that they were leaving at the night of the Crescent Moons Festival. It was a celebration of Cephiro's 3 moons: Kislap, Kintab and Kining. It would be a time when all moons would be on their crescent form.
And the prepation began after that dawn.
It was a new day. Morning dews made the earth sparkle and after all the dawns that Clef ahd spent with Umi, he realised that her eyes sparkled the most beautiful during that time. 'Now...' Clef sighed, 'If only I could tell her that'.
They both watched the villagers wake up and greet one another a good morning. Caldina, Presea, Asca and Rafaga gathered everyone for the festival announcements. Umi just looked at Clef for confirmation. Clef affirmed that it was almost time.
Umi leaned on the balcony and noticed a glittery figure going zig-zag through the crowd. It was Primera, "Lantis? Lantis! Has anyone seen Lantis?"
"Good morning Primera," Presea greeted to calm the frantic fairy.
"Everynight Lantis spends it with Hikaru! He doesn't sleep. He doesn't tell me where he's been to," Primera cried, "I'm telling you that magic knight is not good for him."
That was when Lantis and Hikaru entered the scene with happy smiles that interested everyone. Hikaru waved at the balcony and Presea frowned to see Umi and Clef wave back.
"Hikaru," Umi grinned, "She's smiling too much..." The Dragon Tamer gasped, "We have to get down there in a hurry!" Before Umi could run towards the exit, Clef held her hand (with a slight blush) and raised his staff. The Guru's staff glowed, enveloping them in a magic sphere that transported them from the balcony to the villagers.
Everybody had their jaws dropped in awe. Fuu had seen Umi and Clef flew to the growing crowd that she was about to join. She was a bit reluctant though. She had been running as tears rushed from her broken heart. She wiped them away and entered the village standing beside Umi.
The Dragon Tamer sensed her friend's broken heart. She held the Wind Glider's hand as Hikaru and Lantis took the attention of the whole crowd.
"We need Cephiro's help to create a wonderful night tonight. A perfect night with the three crescent moons," Lantis called out to everyone, "Because tonight, your Lady Hikaru and I will..."
Before Lantis could finish his speech everybody gave a jolly yell of happiness. They all have been anticipating for a wedding and the Black Knight with his Shadow Lighter didn't stop them to rejoice. It was true, Hikaru and LAntis were going to wed that night.
Hikaru was surrounded by maidens who offered their hand to help. Lantis gathered the men to help him build a veranda for the wedding.
Umi and Fuu disappeared in the background, "What's wrong?" Umi asked. Ferio was back from wherever he was and Fuu shivered at the sight of him. She pulled Umi with her inside the palace walls.
Later on Hikaru noticed that her two friend were nowhere within the wedding commotion. The Shadow Lighter found her friends in their chamber. She was at her feet seeing Fuu shaking in tears at Umi's arms. "What's wrong."
The Dragon Tamer was asked by Fuu to do it for her. Umi explained briefly and this shocked Hiakru. Hikaru gazed at Umi's eyes. They told her not to ask Fuu why.
The Wind Glider sensed Hiakru's insecurity. Fuus knew that Hikarue was confused. Her little friend was happy today and her tears made Hikaru sorry. Hikaru felt that she shouldn't be happy with Lantis is Fuu wasn't happy with Ferio. Fuu wiped her tears and smiled, "Can I still be one of the bridesmaids?" This made her friends laugh. Hikaru nodded happily and they all hugged each other.
"Now," Fuu sighed, "tell us all about it."
Hikaru looked at Umi for advise. She wasn't sure if she could but Umi's nod eased her uncertainties.
Umi hugged Fuu and the Wind Glider leaned on her shoulder as the little bride in front of them told her love story.