Hi, Gravitation lovers! Nya ha ha, welcome to my newest project, 'Forevermore'! For those of you that are familiar with me, I welcome you with the arms of an old friend. My heart smiles whenever old friends walk into a project, but making more friends is good for the soul. I welcome all readers with the greatest smile! Welcome to the greatest event of the year; Eiri Uesugi and Shuichi Shindou's wedding!

This project occurs after 'An Angel's Dream', which was sadly completed on Tuesday, June 6th. I've spent the last couple of weeks planning this like crazy; I've fallen madly in love with the world of weddings! I've learned that there's a lot to planning one, though. The life of a wedding planner is nothing to play around with!

The birth of this project came from a dear friend's request, the one that was responsible for backing my first Gravitation project, 'Kakumei'. She was thrilled at the idea of seeing a wedding unfold, and I decided to act upon my friend's request. Through the great Dejichan I've learned the importance of friendship; if she hadn't pushed me through my first project, it probably wouldn't have been finished. This project will be made in her honor!

To those of you that are just getting a glimpse of me for the first time, hi! I'm obsessed with Gravitation, and I've been a junkie since December of last year. If you aren't familiar with my work, there's something you should know. In my world of Gravitation fan fiction, the general public bears no hatred towards homosexuality. As a matter of fact, the world really doesn't believe in labels. I know our couple endures a ton of opposition within the manga, and I know homophobes exist within the real world, but you know what? Homophobia makes me sick to my stomach, seriously. If there's one thing I hate, it's homophobia. I'm surrounded by it in my home, it's all over the news; nothing wrong with making happy stories, eh? And within this project, the public's acceptance of our beloved couple is important to the festivities!

'An Angel's Dream' isn't a strict requirement, but you'll have a firmer grasp upon our couple's bond if you've read it. However, if you're unfamiliar with my last project, don't worry! I'll make it so everyone can enjoy my widdle work! Just so you know, though, Shuichi's appearance resembles the appearance of Kairi from Kingdom Hearts 2. In other words, he's not a bouncy ball of energy; he's at Eiri's age, equipped with a sexy bod and longer pink hair. The reason for his alteration is explained in my previous project. No worries, though; for my critical readers out there, he still has his innocent charm. All of my fanfics are like children...I just sent one out of the house on Tuesday, nyah...

This project was inspired by many things, including the phenomenal 'Kingdom Hearts 2'. I'm not usually a fan of TV, but it seems to be wedding season in my neck of the woods, and so I've been all over TV like crazy! So here I go, with the wedding that's about to change the world!

Batman's Disclaimer; The author, JulinX, does not own 'Gravitation'. This series was created by the great Miss Maki; this is a merely a celebration of that series, and the author's obsession. She wishes you the best, and feel free to share any opinions on her projects with her. However, I must warn you that she doesn't take too kindly to flames. She hasn't been flamed yet, so let's keep the record clean. Thank you. Oh, and another fun note; this chapter will be created in Shuichi's POV.

Theme of 'Always': 'Sanctuary' Orchestrated Version of Kingdom Hearts 2 OST, 'Memory' of Final Fantasy X-2 OST

We pray for our sorrows to end

And hope that our hearts will blend.

Now I will step forward to realize this wish.

-Kairi of 'Kingdom Hearts 2'

Last night, you explained everything to me.

Last night, you revealed yourself to me.

When you spoke to me, your voice trembled. Your heart shook, fearful of the night's outcome. You kept yourself at a distance, thinking that I would leave your heart to wither in the darkness.

You told me why you hid within yourself. You were tormented, torn apart and played with, mistreated like a broken rag doll. You gave your heart to someone, and that monster crushed it as if it had been nothing more than an insect. You gave your beautiful soul to another heart...and it was destroyed in mere seconds.

That person had a chance at happiness. They had a chance at true happiness, which isn't easy to come by. You gave them an amazing treasure, one that drifted throughout time with faultless beauty...one that glimmered with an unspeakable radiance. That treasure was your heart...and they ruined it.

That's why you kept yourself from me. You thought that you had become something ugly, and you wanted to protect me. You thought I deserved more, and had no desire to 'taint' my presence with your corrupted soul. As I waited for you, I thought that my chance at happiness would never come. I thought I'd be left alone, waiting for a prince that didn't exist.

When I finally decided to surrender, you brought my departure to a halt.

You took me by the hand and held me. You weren't going to let me leave, for you wanted to apologize...for everything that had happened. On that day...I found out that you loved me, wanted me to stay near you. On that day, everything became perfectly clear. I had found my prince within the park, and was destined to spend the rest of my life with him.

That confession led to a journey, one that would stay within our minds forever. It lead to something amazing, something that altered the course of our lives forever. You and I fell into each other, smiling with the smiles of excited doves. I gave myself to you, and in return, you gave yourself to me; we offered our bodies, hearts and souls to each other...and neither of us turned down an offer.

Last week, you rescued me.

Someone had taken me from the prince I loved. Someone snatched me away from my dream and placed me into a nightmare, one that had no end to it. I was trapped in a world with no light, one that refused to let me escape from its cell. My captor decided to take me for himself...and I was forced to submit. There was nothing I could do; I was under a leash, unable to even breathe freely. Every move that I made was met by his cold, quivering lips...and every attempt I made to escape was met with failure. My heart cried out your name a thousand times...every time he placed his ravenous hands on me. At times I felt as if I would never be able to see you again...but I never lost faith in you.

I knew you'd find me...and you did.

My Prince Charming rescued me and returned me to his castle.

After last night's talk, I dreamt of you.

You were fast asleep, eyes filled with tears. Your body was right next to mine, warm and soft, alive with the mellifluous scent of happiness. You were tucked underneath my arms, falling right through the night's tidal waves. After a while, time caused my eyes to close...but my heart didn't fall asleep. It kept itself awake, securely tied among the strings of a dream.

Even after your eyes had closed themselves, you were still near me.

In my dream, I was locked within something strange, something dark and horrifying. It was a small room, one that would have driven a small animal insane. I could hear nothing, other than the sound of endless silence. I could see nothing, not even my own hands. I could barely hear myself breathe. I was on the edge of the earth, trapped within eternity's merciless silence. For a thousand years I could hear nothing, and was only comforted by the meager sound of my breathing. But then the cries of demons filled my ears; I realized that an entire horde had found its way to my door, even though I had no idea where the door was.

A few moments later, I saw you.

A beam of golden light pierced everything...the way a rock shatters a glass window. You were covered in that bright light, dressed in the way of a prince. Within a few swipes you made your way to me...and I fell into your arms, covered in tears. It was right then and there that I realized something.

For years, I waited. I waited for my one and only mate, lonely and cold. At times I thought I would never find him, never see him, never hold him...

...but that dream made me realize...that you were always near me.

You've never left my side. You've always kept yourself close to me.

You were just trying to find me...for we were both lost among two different worlds.

We've decided...that no matter what...

We'll always smile at each other, no matter how far we are from each other.

You've decided to stay near me...and I'll always stay near you..

...for you're my one and only, now and forever...

...forevermore.

-Small note. Shuichi saw Eiri as a 'prince' in his dream; for those of you that didn't read 'An Angel's Dream', his outfit was that of Sora's, the star of Kingdom Hearts 2. Thank you very much for reading! As always, feel free to leave any suggestions/questions/comments; I just don't take too kindly to flames, as Batman already explained. Thank you very much!