"No! I will absolutely not wear those!" Cinder was gesturing to a pair of 6 inch high heels that were lying in a heap of discarded shoes, all of them equally as tall.

"But-"

"No."

"Cinder!"

"Iko!" Cinder mimicked. "I'd rather not trip on my wedding day, please."

"But imagine." Iko was staring at the wall, lost in her dream world of wedding plans, wedding plans, more wedding plans, romance, and Kaider. "You'll be the envy of all, with those glamorous beauties. Plus they match with your dress."

"Oh, definitely. Like I'm not stalked by reporters and screaming children every spare moment."

"Please?" Cinder sighed. There was no getting out of this.

"Fine. I'll wear them." Iko squealed.

"Thankyouthankyouthankyou! Promise you won't trip!" Cinder left the room as Iko did her happy dance, shaking her head amusedly. She walked toward her room, snuggling into her grey hoodie. Yes, that hoodie. Cinder wouldn't go anywhere without it, as it reminded her of Kai. She thought back to that day. If anyone had told her she'd be Kai's fiancée, soon-to-be empress of the Commonwealth, and former Lunar queen, she'd have said they needed to be checked into a mental hospital. She stopped at the entrance to the ballroom, tracing her hand over the elaborate engravings in the door. Fate had been kind to her, and she was very much grateful for that. She pushed the door open, heading for the gardens and saw a familiar figure leaning against a column, staring at the sunset.

"Kai?" He turned.

"Cinder?" She joined him at the wall, lacing her fingers with his. He shivered.

"Sorry." She had forgotten her cyborg hand would be cold. She made to withdraw her hand, but he stopped her, taking it in both hands and pressing it to his heart.

"I love you." He smiled at her with those sinful dimples. "And I can't wait to marry you." She kissed him in response, full to the brim with happiness and love. She knew she'd have to get back to Iko, to finish planning, but she didn't care. They stayed there for a long time, until Iko started spam comming her. Cinder gave a frustrated groan, blinking the comms away.

"Iko?" Kai asked knowingly.

"Yeah. We haven't finished yet."

"Well then you better go…." She shook her head at him, loath to leave the circle of his arms.

"Go. I'll see you again." He knew her too well.

"Iko won't let me." He smirked.

"I have my ways. Don't underestimate the power of a former escapee. From paparazzi no less." She gave him one last kiss.

"Wait for me at the altar?"

"Always."