"The Illusions of the past. You think to have cast them off, only to find them years later, unwearying, unrelenting. The past can bind a man as surely as irons."
—Reddas
It was a crisp, fresh morning in Rabanastre. Penelo was beginning to arouse from her sleep which was filled with memories of her adventure days. It was around 10am when she finally fully awoke, she lay in her bed for about half an hour, reluctant to let go of her dreams.
She went downstairs and poured herself er morning coffee. It tasted a tad bitter but overall she was satisfied with the overall outcome.
When she had got ready she went out to begin her work at Migelo's. She had to give up her dreams as a dancer because a recent boom of dancers in Rabanastre. There was a good thing that was happening though her and Vaan were going to get married, Penelo spent every spare minute organising everything though Vaan was keeping it a secret where the venue was going to be, she had begged him to tell her but he was stubborn as a mule and wouldnt let a single detail out about it.
Her day at Migelos started out like any other, moving boxes from front to storeroom, playing courier for Migelo.
She had just finished delivering some boxes full of what she hoped wine to the pub the sandsea when Tomaj came up to her with a letter in his hand.
"For you, Madam."
"ooh, for what do i deserve such a welcome."
"A letter for you, madame."
"ooh thank you and who do i owe the honour."
"Ah, thats strictly on a need to know basis."
She did her little pouting routine, "aww come on please."
"Nope my lips are sealed." Tomaj said with a huge grin on his face.
Penelo reluctantly took the envelope knowing that she couldnt win. She was surprised when she opened it as it was not a letter but an invitation on to Vaan's ship and at the bottom of it a note, it read 'Have a great wedding, meet me at dock 13 in the aerodome at 3:00pm'.
Penelo looked up and looked at Tomaj who winked knowingly but before he could question him further he was gone.
She re-read the invitation but something caught her attention it said to meet this mysterious person at dock 13 but the airship was to be launched on dock 15. She was also confused because the time that this person wanted to meet her was exactly half an hour before the airship launched. She looked at her watch it was 2:00pm now so she had an hour before she had to go, so she ran back to Migelo's and asked him if she could take the rest of the day off, though reluctant at first Migelo accepted.
She arrived at the aerodome at 2:55pm and went to dock 13. She waited there for about 10 minutes, there was an airship there and after the first five minutes she knocked on the door to the airship. When there was no reply she went back on to the dock. She waited another 5 minutes before giving up and going to dock 15.
Meanwhile inside the stationary airship in dock 13 an alarm bell went off and the little moogle, montblanc, who was still leader of the guild in Rabanastre, was crushed between two pistons after being tied there for about 15 minutes.
Penelo made her way forward to dock 15 and was greeted by Vaan. "Hey heres the beautiful girl who im going to marry." They embraced in a big hug.
"So whats all this about then?" Penelo asked.
"All will be revealed." Vaan said giving off one of his signature smiles.
Vaan led Penelo on to his ship and she was greatly surprised when she saw all the people that were aboard with her. There was Balthier and Fran, Basch, Ashe, the gran kiltia, the three pirates Raz, Elza and Rikken, Migelo, Kytes and Filo and finally Emperor of Archadia himself Larsa.
"Wow i wasnt expecting such a reception." She exclaimed with a rather big grin on her face.
"I knew you'd like it, and it is also the perfect place to get married too above the clouds without a care in the world."
As he said this a party popper exploded behind them. Penelo was speechless and she gave Vaan the biggest hug ever.
With tears in her eyes she managed a small thank you and Vaan kissed her on his nose and the crowd behind them cheered in approval.
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