Kira remained in Tokyo, she did not follow Ryusuke back in New York. His hopes were all crushed, the day he found out that Kira and Cobra were now married. He never accepted that Ki-chan was actually Cobra's wife. Yet, he helped her to be established as a full part graphic designer at Sony. Ryusuke flew back to New York and never returned to Japan. Rumors said, that he started dating Rika and they even got married.

Natsumi (Shin's younger sister) and her husband Hayato (Kumiko's student) returned also back in New York. Their lives and work were there. They only traveled to aid the family, when Yusuke's wife died and everything was a big mess. Oddly their daughter Kyoko stayed in Tokyo. Kira's side stories had won her over. And now that she had seen on her own how Life in Tokyo and around Kira was. There was always a new adventure appearing before the last one was over. Excited as Kira was in the early days. She made her mind that she wanted to stay in Tokyo and find her own path.

As for Cobra, his responsibilities grew day by day. He was not only seen now as the leader of Sannoh Rengokai or the main head of SWORD. He was seen as the 5th Leader of the Oedo family. Although, Shin knew how heavy the title was. And as long Kuroda-san and Sawada were around. Cobra had nothing to worry about. Well, he had enough problems to deal with. And his biggest was KIRA.

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"I don't want to go!" Kira boldly announced as she stepped away from her wedding dress. After the ink had dried on the certificate they only thing missing was their wedding reception. True be told, neither Cobra or Kira wanted a wedding reception. Yankumi demanded it. And not a single soul dared to deny her request.

"What do you mean 'you don't want to go'?" Naomi hissed as she was standing on the west side of the room. She was listening to Kira's outcry all day long. Her mind was dizzy and she was ready to hit her. "Kira. It's your wedding party. You have to show up." she told her. "Get dressed. We'll be late!"

Kira rolled her eyes and sat down on the armchair crossing her legs. "No! I am not showing up and admitting that a married to Cobra!" she yelled like a child.

"But you are married to him!" Yuki (her nephew) suddenly added as he was giggling. His aunt was acting lately so foolish. But today she was overdoing it. "And everyone knows it, Auntie!" he added.

Kyoko blinked as she remembered Kumiko. "And what about your mother. Imagine her wrath if you never show up." Her round face looked terrified.

Kira sighed and cast a glance at the wedding dress. She recalled how happy she was when she, Kyoko and Naomi were looking for the wedding dress. It was every girl's dream, to wear a wedding dress. To plan her wedding. And more important to marry the one she loved. And Kira was lucky. No, it was not good fortune, it was like a miracle. She was married to the only man she fell in love with. Yet, something felt off. One day they were simply cursing each other, and the next they were married. It was done very fast. Cobra like a prank on her registered their wedding contract. She went along, like the idea that the leader of Sannoh Rengokai was married and lost some of his images.

She held the lower part of the wedding gown. "What are we doing?" she mumbled and shook her head. "Naomi, will you marry Yamato someday?" Kira suddenly asked.

Naomi looked at her and tilted her head "Eventually if our relationship is mature enough. And we both feel that way. Yes!" she admitted with a smile.

Kira sighed "Exactly. Yamato will not marry you, because he would want to prank you. And you would not marry him, just because it would look funny! Reasons why I am married!" She grabbed her head feeling her blood pressure raising. "What was I thinking. I cannot go!"

"Wait you don't believe that Cobra registered the wedding contract to prank you? Or that you agree only to see him lose?" Naomi said loudly and walked over smacking Kira's head.

Kira pushed Naomi's hand away. "I don't know. We hardly even dated. We ended up being married. And honestly Naomi I am lost. Cobra proudly could announce that he got our wedding contract registered. But that's all. He never talked about his feelings. He never said if he loved me. And honestly, I never told him either." Kira slowly blurted her worries.

Naomi rested her hand on Kira's shoulder. "Of all the people, you know Cobra best. He never talks about his feelings. How many times isn't he misunderstood? Yet, how much he loves you. I think he is showing it every single day. And you, how much you care and love Cobra, I think you have proven it with your actions. Why would words matter?" Naomi questioned.

Kira turned and look at Naomi, her friend was right. Yet, she could not bring herself to agree. She lowered her eyes and gazed at the floor. And before she could respond she was cut off as the door opened and Cobra showed up. Kira rubbed her eyes confused. "Why are you...?" she mumbled.

"Cobra?" Naomi shouted loudly not believing that the groom showed up "You are supposed to be at the wedding. Why cannot one of you follow up the planning like normal people?"

"Oi!" Cobra spoke loudly as he walked over where Kira was standing demanding her full attention. He was wearing his jeans and a white shirt. His hair was messy like he did escape in a hurry to meet with Kira. Listening to what Naomi had said. His fears were right. "Oi, Punk!" he called her out once again and grabbed her arms strongly and pinned his deathly black eyes against hers. Kira was wearing a light white shirt. Her hair was done in curls and her make up was ready. "Was your troubled all this time with those thoughts?" he asked her.

Kira bewildered to see Cobra there and asking her clearly, made her legs shiver. She knew she should talk to him earlier. But she never had those thoughts. Only today they were bugging her head. She nodded "Not all this time. Today! My mind is foggy... so many thoughts..." she paused and looked at Cobra "I am scared." She admitted.

Naomi and Kyoko felt their jaws fall. Annoying Kira acted like a normal person. "She just said it?" Naomi quizzed.

As Kyoko nodded "She scares me now!"

Cobra cracked a light smirk. He was equally scared. His mind baffled him with odd questions all day. And it made him realize how Kira would feel. That's why he leaped on his bike and drove all the way there. But he had no idea how to tell her. Explaining his thoughts to others was his weak point. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close. Allowing her to rest against his chest. "I am scared too." he found himself whispering. "Yet losing you or a life without you around me. Terrified me more." he tightened his grip around her. "I am sorry it came too late. Aieru! I love you Punk!" he stepped back and looked at her. "Would you allow me to spend the rest of my days with yours as your husband?" he asked her.

Kira could not stop her heart beating. The butterflies in her stomach were in the war. And all her fears were gone. A few words were enough to crush all her worries. She felt silly to even have those thoughts. She smiled brightly and nodded. "You are allowed. And do I have permission to trouble you for the rest of those days?" she asked him.

Cobra nodded and ruffled her hair. "What permission? Since when did you need permission?" he kept smiling.

Kira jumped on him wrapping her arms and legs around. She leaned and stole a kiss from his lips. "I love you!" she admitted and went on kissing him.

Cobra held her against him and kissed her back. He could not stop smiling. And their kiss went on for a long time. Naomi had to step in and break their kiss.

"Enough guys. Go change and show up before her mother kills you both!" She said pulling Kira off Cobra.

Kyoko happy and almost crying as she had witnessed a romantic scene.

And Yuki was jumping up and down "I knew it since the first day Auntie was speaking about Cobra!"

"I'm gone!" Cobra said to Naomi. As he stepped away from Kira. He ruffled Yuki's hair and smiled at him, before leaving.

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The bride and groom entered, applause spread across the room. Kira was wearing a long white wedding gown made by lace and silk. As for Cobra, he was wearing a black silk suit. His first suit was actually his size and not Shin's. There was the scraping of chairs as folks got up for a standing ovation and the happy couple made their way to the head table, smiling and holding hands. They sat in front of a bouquet of blue roses and the groom leaned in for a kiss. There were cheers and someone whooped. After a few moments, the toastmaster rose from his chair and everyone else sat down.

"Welcome all! I am the bride's grand-grand father. You should probably all know who I am, and if you don't, well done for sneaking in unnoticed. Everyone believes that life is short. But at my age I find life long ... very long. I have missed my daughter's wedding because I could not understand her. When I finally manage to see her point of view. She was no longer with us. But she left behind her most beloved treasure. Kumiko! Then I was blessed to witness her wedding. And even her children's weddings. I will not hold you longer. To the Bride and Groom, Well, the two of you are the most graceful, odd, beautifully singing birds I've ever met… and I can't wait to see you fly." Kuroda-san toast was done and everyone was filled with emotions.

"I would like to begin by welcoming you all today and saying a big thank you from all of us on this table for taking the time and effort to join with us to celebrate Cobra and Kira's wedding. We know that many of you have made long journeys to be here today and we hope you have a great time. Kira, there have been only three times in my life when I have been absolutely speechless. One was the moment I first laid eyes on your Mum, the second was when I saw you today looking absolutely stunning in your wedding gown and the third was when you told me exactly how much it was going to cost me for today. I know that Kira is particularly nervous about what I may say in this next part of my speech. After all, it is part of a father's job description to embarrass his children. But I am proud enough that our Kira is able to do that on her own. Now Cobra, I have only three things to say. One is to thank you for all the aid you have offered to this family. The second how brave you really are to marry Kira. And lastly, you are part of our family. At the end, when children find true love, parents find true joy. Here is to your love and our Joy, Kira and Cobra!" Shin rose his glass and looked with a warm smile Cobra and Kira.

Cobra rose his glass and gave a slight nod towards Kuroda-san and Shin. Kira smiled and rose her glass too. Her right arm wrapped around Cobra's arm as the next family member wanted to give their toast.

"Ladies and gentlemen, can I have a moment of your time please as I have a very important role to perform. To those of you who don't know me, I am Kira's mother. And I cannot describe with simple words how happy I am that my only daughter got married to a wonderful man. And although Kira was not daydreaming like I was as a young adult..." Yankumi started her speech and sniffing trying to keep her emotions down.

"Like a young adult... Yankumi is still daydreaming!" one of her new students cut her off.

"Is she still like that. I thought with the years she would get over that!" Ogata added and all her students nodded.

"No way! Yankumi and not daydreaming!" Kumai added laughing.

If Shin did not stop her, she would unleash against them showing once more her yakuza mode. "Guys! You are..." And her speech was never finalized.

Kira tried to hide her laugh as she watched her mother. And Cobra noticed from were the silly part of Kira was inherited.

"Hi everybody! I want to start off by celebrating Kira and Cobra's very special day. Kira, you look absolutely stunning tonight! Naomi told me I should say that!" Yamato began his toast as Naomi rolled her eyes. "As for Cobra ...you don't look half bad yourself! I am very honored to be here standing by your side on the best day of your life. Noboru and I grew up with Cobra. We have been friends for years. We have seen Cobra through all his life. Life was never easy. Yet, he was lucky enough to find someone along his way. It is with great comfort knowing he has a woman who's caring, loving, spontaneous and supportive by his side. Cheers to new life, new love and everything in between. Congratulations!"

Noboru smiled and grabbed his own glass and added few more things "There is not really much to add. Yamato already said the basics. Having friends like Cobra and Yamato makes your life worth living. If those two were not here, I would never find my way. Cobra has been always there for all his friends, for Sannoh and even SWORD. To a friend like him and his amazing wife Congrats!"

"Wedding days are meant to be unforgettable and this one certainly will be. With Kira around you never know." Naomi toasted next "They say you don't marry someone you can live with ... you marry the person who you cannot live without which is very true with Kira. I thought I was prepared today, yet again Kira surprised me once more. I'll not get in any details. Kira is a beloved friend that had brought more troubles that anyone could especially Cobra. Ended up marrying him. Love is truly blind. Love isn't perfect. It isn't a fairy-tale or a storybook and it doesn't always come easy. Love is overcoming obstacles, facing challenges, fighting to be together, holding on and never letting go. And we all know that both had gone through enough until they found Love. Two of my most beloved friend's Congratulations!"

"People are weird. When we find someone with weirdness that is compatible with ours, we team up. Like the Leader of Hoodlum Squad, who oddly and simply places himself in front of any danger not only for his old friends and news. And like his bride that is stranger than him, but has the same brave soul. To the odd and imperfect couple Congrats!" Rocky rose his glass.

Murayama smiled at the white rascals leader's words. "Cobra-chan!" he said loudly causing Cobra to gaze at him. Kira was still holding close to Cobra as she was feeling a bit dizzy. "I wanted to ask you from where you bought your suit?" suddenly Murayama asked causing the room to fall in laughs and giggles. Cobra pointed at his suit and shook his head smiling. "Well anyway! Cobra-chan lived a full life with Kira. And Kira go easy on him!" the Oya High leader added.

"Love doesn't make the world go round; love is what makes the ride worthwhile. And you ride had been difficult and harsh, but odd and even with dozes of happiness. I will only wish that you keep riding through love and happiness." Takeshi wished them shortly.

"Congratulations!" added Hyuga and toasted his glass "The previous toasts have already said everything."

The wedding toasts followed one by one. Everyone had to say a few words to the leader of Sannoh Rengokai and to Kumiko and Shin's daughter. Yuki was sitting on Kuroda-san lap and was bothered with one thing. "Grand-pa I am bored. When will they have my cousin? So I have someone to play with?" Yuki asked loudly winning everyone's attention.

Silence overtook the area and before anyone could commend about Yuki's question, Kira fainted. At first, Cobra thought she was faking it, because of the question. Cobra rolled his eyes as he gazed at her and poked her. "Oi! Don't act like that!" he mumbled.

Naomi and Kyoko rushed over and worried. "Cobra I'm not sure she is faking it!" Naomi informed him.

"She was not feeling well all day!" Kyoko noted.

Cobra stood up and picked her up. He let the guests know that he would shortly bring Kira to the ER only to make sure she is alright. Few wanted to follow them but Cobra signed them to wait. Kira was upset and had not eaten all day. She could be just weary. He grabbed a taxi and a few minutes later they both reached the nearest hospital. The doctors briefed Cobra in she would need some vitals. Her system was just attenuated. They would run some checks and they could go soon.

"You are Kira-san husband?" minutes later the doctor showed up holding Kira's blood result. Cobra nodded. "There is nothing to worry about. It's perfectly normal in her condition. Congratulations!" he said.

Cobra slant his head puzzled "Her condition?"

The doctor nodded "Your wife is almost three months pregnant!"

Cobra took a step back and felt his back crushing against the wall behind him. He was sure he heard the doctor saying that Kira was with the child. His mind was spinning and lost a bit of his connection with reality. The doctor gave him the blood results and advised him to go see a gynecologist for more details and the care she will need. Cobra nodded although he was still spaced out. He was still dealing with marrying Kira. Now he would have to deal with pregnancy too. Honestly, deep down he seemed excited. He would be a father in a few months. Yet, Kira pregnant was another story.

Minutes later, after he was back, in reality, she walked inside Kira's room. There was an odd smile on his face that he could not hide. "Are you feeling better?" he asked Kira who was sitting on the bed and waiting for him.

"You did not have to bring me to the ER. I just felt a bit dizzy. We should return!" Kira responded and stood up.

But Cobra cut her way and wrapped his arms around her pulling her close "Kira try not to freak out!" he leaned closed.

She blinked a bit confused "Why did the doctor tell you something?"

Cobra nodded and let his hand rest on her belly. "Yuki's wish will come true, sooner than we would guess!" he said in a very soft tone. "You are pregnant!"

Kira wrapped her arms around him and hugged Cobra. Her mind had frozen and it was wheeled in many thoughts. Cobra gave her all the time she needed until she would process what had happened. They returned to the party and the guests that were worried about Kira felt at ease seeing them both back.

"I cannot be pregnant!" Kira yelled suddenly in the middle of the room. All the attention was drawn towards the bride. Questions arose to the news that she had just blurted out. "I cannot be a mother. There must be some kind of mistake! Its someone else... I am not the mother." she uttered strongly.

Cobra rolled his eyes as he was expecting Kira to freak out. But he was not really prepared fully. "Kira I am holding the blood results. You are pregnant." Cobra repeated as he softly touched her arm and gave her the results.

Kira reached for the result and read them many times. "Maybe I am pregnant. But I am not the mother." she glared at Cobra "Have you cheated! I cannot be the mother!" she yelled seriously.

"Kira are you even listen yourself." Cobra rose an eyebrow. He could smack her back to reality. But he was sure arguing and fighting a pregnant woman was not allowed. Even if that pregnant woman was Kira. "How can you be pregnant and not be the mother?"

After that, a silly mess happened. Cobra and Kira were arguing about foolish reasons as Kira was trying to get used to the idea. That she was actually pregnant. Shin and Kumiko had started their own battle, as Kumiko went already ahead of about her grand child's plans. Kuroda-san remained in his seat drinking his sake and enjoying the chaos that was unleashed.

"Kira is pregnant!?" Yamato repeated and gazed at the odd couple.

"That means..?" Noboru added.

"Cobra-san is the father?" Chiharu questioned.

"Cobra-san a father!" Dan said and waved in a negative way his palm against his face "No! No! No way!"

"Cobra having a Child!" Tettsu underlined.

The SWORD leaders and the Amamiya brothers were also bewildered. The night went on like that oddly. The only one that was happy was Yuki. He was jumping around repeating that his aunt was pregnant. Even if Kira was yelling she was not the mother.

(( upcoming chapter ~ Act 25~ ))

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