Today was the big day! It wasn't everyday the land of Hyrule got to celebrate a wedding, let alone one featuring you!
Everyone in Rito Village wanted to be there to watch Tulin and support him during his big day (as well as you!) The rito were a close-knit group of birds that all grew up together and knew each other well! The village was a bit small for everybirdy to be in the same place at once though... so, the two of you found a nice place along the mountaintops to share your special ceremony.
“Oh gosh,” Tulin blushed, feeling nervous about the big day ahead. “It's really happening, huh?”
It was a few years ago where you and this little white bird got to adventure alongside one another. And while some adventurers split ways after, it looks like you were able to stay with Tulin, and nurture a relationship together over the years. He was always so excited early on when you first used to visit Rito Village, and his excitement never seemed to fade.
Back then, he always looked up at you with his big beautiful eyes, the fancy feathers surrounding them in dark grey and green looked like he was wearing makeup! Not to mention the gentle peachy blush of color layered on his cheeks. ...It always made you wonder if those were his natural feather colors! It sure looked different from when he was a goofy-looking hatchling. And hey! Now that silly little bird had grown up to be a fine warrior. He'd proven himself as capable of being independent, while still caring and thoughtful. And because of the time you two spent together, he'd gotten a lot better at working alongside others too. Neither of you had to do things alone!
As you two looked at each other now, Tulin was clearly a bit giddy, and nervous. One of his feathered fingers found its way into his beak. He nibbled on it nervously as everyone gathered together.
“I-I guess I should put on the outfit soon, huh?” He looked over to the more traditional outfits ritos wore during this special ceremony. “I can't wait to see what you're wearing! I know that's a surprise~” He chuckled playfully, “You ARE going to wear something, right?? T-try not to embarrass me too much out there, will ya?” He playfully winked at you with a smirk.
“I didn't think our big adventure would lead to such an amazing moment...” He looked down your shoulder and arm, over to your hand. “It really makes you think about that ring... I didn't really think too much about it! I, I didn't know it was a romantic thing... I mean, I don't think it was supposed to be, but...” Tulin looked down at his ankle, where a very special, shining stone of his own was wrapped around. “I still haven't taken mine off... even if everything's over, my pledge to you is for eternity. I'll ALWAYS be here by your side! You know you can count on me, right?” He clasped his wings together with a hopeful look in his eyes.
“A-anyway... we better get started! Haha, I can see dad's already weeping~” Tulin's father was usually such a stern and serious bird too!
The moment arrived. You got prepared and waited as the music began to play. A chorus of birds, a fancy organ playing, a lofty speech, and was that an accordion in the background? Whatever instrument it was, it sure sounded like a birdy wedding was taking place!
As you looked out into the crowd, you saw fellow adventurers and friends you made along the way. Even Prince Sidon was there! Why did the zora's eyes look a bit more wet than usual? Despite the emotional day, everyone was so happy for you, and it was a reminder of how beloved you were as the hero of Hyrule. Surrounded by friends, nature, the mountains and the wild – looking into the sky full of clouds, floating islands, and beautiful dragons as well! The whole world felt different today as you made your way up to the very front of the ceremony.
It was a little hard to look out at the crowd with so many people looking at you - thankfully their attention was taken by Tulin shortly after, who was all dressed in a fancy white wedding outfit. It was... a bit drapey and longer than expected... it didn't look exactly like a wedding dress, but more feminine than expected for the average male rito's wedding attire! Tulin clearly looked a bit embarrassed about it, but always heard it was normal, so he did his best to treat it like normal.
The girls in his village blushed, giggled, and cheered as he made his way on stage! He was one of the only males the ladies grew up with! Everyone thought Tulin might end up with one of them, but instead, he ended up with you...
The white bird held a bundle of flowers. A Warm Safflina representing the warmth in your hearts. A Swift Violent for how quickly his was beating. A Green Stambulb for all you can endure together. A Silent Princess for a love that would never go extinct. A Sundelion that could heal any of life's gloom. A Brightbloom Seed that shined bright in the darkest of places. And a Blue Nightshade as everyone forever held their peace.
“Well... here we are!” Tulin couldn't help but chirp shyly as he looked up at you during the ceremony. While you eyed your male birdy bride, he also made sure to take a look at your choice of attire with wide eyes!
The rito leading the ceremony turned to you and asked, “Do you, our fine hero, take Tulin, to forever be your mate?”
Tulin and everyone else was used to a silent protagonist. But this is one moment where you should probably speak up so that they know!
“And do you, Tulin, take Hyrule's hero to forever be your mate? To love and to cherish, for the rest of your days?”
The determined little birdy looked at you and gave a firm nod so you knew that he meant it. “I do!”
Tulin's dad covered his own big beak to keep his emotional sobbing hushed!
“Then I now pronounce you, hero and bride! You may now kiss the bird.” Tulin looked a little confused at being called the bride, did he mean bird? Sure he looked pretty and held flowers and it looked like he had a dress and his face looked like he wore makeup and-
“Ohh, it's fine!” he thought, as he tossed the flowers up into the air and leaped towards you for a big kiss with his beak, your first time as a wed couple, mates for life!
You felt Tulin's cheerful beak press against you. He closed his eyes, tilting his head slightly as he fit his pointy little beak right in. You closed your eyes as the two of you enjoyed the intimate embrace, publicly in front of everyone! Tulin loved you and wanted everyone to know that he wanted to be with you forever, and in the closest of ways possible too.
“Mmmmuah! Hehehe!” he opened his eyes and joyfully looked into yours, with his beautiful blue gaze. The rito had chosen you to dedicate to for the rest of his days.
Tulin took your hand and the two of you walked down the aisle together. His mother and father smiled at you two, proud of how much their little birdy had grown! There were so many tears in the kingdom shed this day...
After enjoying a celebration with all your friends, enjoying the beautiful sunset, putting a cap on any remaining love interests, and having lots of fun and romantic moments with Tulin, you two had one more destination for the night.
Lover's Pond was a special heart-shaped lake that you two had been to before, during a certain proposal. You felt the need to visit there together once again. There was a whole nice fancy camp set up there so you two could enjoy being one with the wild, underneath the stars, as you started your new life together.
You waved back at your friends and family, with a very special bird at your side, as you two took off to the skies together. “Soar long~!”
