Chapter 2:

Four years later:

(Yuffie's POV)

He's coming! He's coming!!! After four years. Four long years, he's finally coming!!! My father kept me from my friends for four years. I missed them so much. First, Cid and Shera's wedding, then, Reeve and Aeris, Cloud and Tifa, and finally, Barret and Elmyra. Laros sent me pictures and videos of the weddings, but I wish I was there. Granted, I was able to sneak away from home to help fight that Bahamut Sin creature. And I was a bit surprised when my dad let me go help Reeve and his WRO when they were fighting those Deepground jerks. But afterwards, I had to return home. But I did find out what my friends are doing now.

Red found some more of his kind, and is happy. Vincent is dating Elena. Now that was a shock. I got letters from everyone. But the ones I loved the most were from Laros. He told me everything about his life, and stuff in his letters. I told him everything about me in my letters to him. We sent each other picture of each other as we were growing older, and more mature. We always ended our letters in "I love you", and stuff like that.

I'm twenty, so, that makes him twenty-two. I haven't gotten a picture from him in a while, and he hasn't gotten one from me either. So, we'll both be surprised to see each other. I still got the diamond dragon necklace he gave me. I only take it off when I go to sleep, and took a bath. I wear it under my kimono, so, my dad, or Shin won't see it.

Who's Shin you ask? Shin's the guy my dad wants me to marry. But, that's not going to happen. I've been checking the royal books. They say that once I'm officially crowned princess, I can choose the one I want to marry. So once I'm crowned, it's goodbye Shin. My dad'll be pissed, but this is my life, my choice, my future. I'm going to take charge of it.

Part of me is still amazed at how the people of Wutai changed their religion. But, after the whole thing with Meteor and Holy, anything can happen. My father had the Da-chao Statue destroyed. You can still take the path up it though. I think it's kind of cool. We are now holiness, yet we still keep some of our culture. It was a big change for us, but most things, like that, are.

The guys'll be here soon. I'd better get to the enterance to greet them.


(Laros's POV)

We're almost there! Words can't express how I'm feeling right now. This is the most happiest day of my life! I've kept my promise Yuffie. I'm coming to you.

"Looks like someone's eager to get to Wutai."

"Huh? You say something Tifa?"

"I said that your pretty eager to get to Wutai."

"Get it straight Tifa. Laros is eager to get to a certain someone in Wutai.", Aeris joked.

"Laugh all you two want, but, you're right. I am."

The ships landing. We're here! I can't wait any longer!

(Normal POV)

Laros jumps off the Highwing, and runs towards Wutai.

"Crazy kid!!", Cid yells as he climbs down the ladder.

"The guy's in love alright.", Cloud laughs.

"Well, I say we catch up, so, we can see how those two will react to seeing each other after four years.", Aeris says as she walks off holding Reeve's hand.

The others followed wanting to see Yuffie as bad as Laros did. As for Laros, he was walking now. He didn't want to tire himself out getting to Yuffie. He looked back and saw that the others weren't to far off. He just kept on walking thinking about Yuffie.

"She must be a few inches taller now.", he thought to himself. "I know she still keeps her hair a little past her shoulders. I know she still beautiful. That's something that'll never change about her."

Then, he came up to the entrance. At the same time, Yuffie came up there with some royal guards. They then saw each other. There was a long silence as they stared at each other. They were just looking at each other. They haven't seen each other in four years. It was a long time coming. Soon, the rest of Avalanche came walking up.

"What's going on here?", Cid asked. "They're just standing there."

"They haven't seen each other in four years Cid.", Shera said.

"Well, we haven't seen her either!", Cid barked.

"Yes, but, those two are in love silly.", Shera replied.

"I see your point.", Cid said.

"She's so beautiful.", Laros thought to himself.

"He's still the way I remember him.", Yuffie thought to himself.

Yuffie could feel her eyes water up as the tears began to flow. She then took off running towards him. Lucky for her she had her kimoto designed so she could run in it. Laros soon ran towards her. Once they were close enough, Yuffie jumped into his arms crying. Laros spun around once she jumped into his arms, but he kept his balance. He held her as if she was going to disappear. He stroked her hair and and held her. Yuffie, just held him. It was so long since they were this close, that she didn't want it to end. She then kissed him on the cheek.

"I'd give you a real kiss, but, my father's men are watching.", she whispered in his ear.

"I understand.", Laros whisper to her as he looked up and saw the guards. "We can get together later."

"Count on it.", Yuffie whispered as they broke the hug.

Yuffie looked behind Laros and saw her other friends. She calmly walked over to them.

"Hey guys!", Yuffia said as she stood before them.

"Oh! Laros gets a hug, but we get nothing.", Barret joked.

"It's good to see you too big guy.", Yuffie said as she hugged him.

"Good to see you too kid.", he said as he hugged her back.

"Hey Aeris.", she said as she hugged her.

"Hello Yuffie.", Aeris replied. "Or should I say Princess Yuffie?"

"Not until I'm officially crowned tomorrow.", Yuffie replied. "Until then, I'm going to have some fun for a change. So, let's go and get your rooms, and have fun."

With that, Yuffie guided them all into Wutai, and took them to the newly built hotel there.

"Here are your keys.", Yuffie said as she handed her friend their keys.

"Where's my key?", Laros asked.

"I'll personally show you to your room Mr. VanThunder.", Yuffie replied as she winked at him. "It's one of our suites. It was the only room left."

Laros then heard some snickering. He turned to see Tifa, Aeris, and Elena giggling at him.

"You three aren't funny.", he said.

Yuffie then took Laros's arm and guided him to his room. She noticed that her father's guards were starting to follow.

"I can go by myself thank you!", Yuffie said.

"But, Ms. Yuffie, your father said to keep you safe.", the lead guard said.

"I am with one of the members of Avalanche!", Yuffie replied. "I trust him with my life. So, you three can stay down here until I come back. Understood?"

"Yes ma'am.", the guard said.

With that, Yuffie and Laros went into the elevator and up to the top. Once they were at the top, Yuffie went to the room and unlocked it. Once inside, Laros saw the room. It was huge. The room looked like one of Godo's rooms in his house. This place even had a hot tub. Yuffie then closed and locked the door.

"This place is great Yuffie.", Laros said as he sat on the bed. "Who ever built this place, sure knew what they were do.........."

Laros was cut short when Yuffie jumped on him and kissed him. Needless to say, Laros went with the program. Once they broke their kiss, Laros smiled at her.

"A bit fast are we?', he joked. "A brother can only take so much Princess."

"Shut up and kiss me.", Yuffie grinned.

"With pleasure.", Laros said as he kissed her again.

*BOOM BOOM BOOM*

"Who the heck is that?!", Laros said as he got up and walked towards the door.

Yuffie sat up on the bed and fixed her clothes. Laros then opened the door to see a man about his size. Black long hair, brown eyes. He was wearing a yukata. He also had a sword on his side. He wasn't the most happiest looking guy either.

"Where's Yuffie?!", the man demanded.

"Who are you?!", Laros asked.

"That is no concern of yours peasent!", he snapped. "Now, I'll ask one last time. Where's Yuffie?!"

"I'm right here Shin!", Yuffie yelled as she came walking up. "And don't call Laros a peasant. He may not be royalty, but he has more class than you. What are you doing here anyway?!"

"I've come to check up on my future wife.", Shin replied.