The Things I Do For You by Bekas Strife and Kigichi

A CloudxYuffie/CloudxReno/RenoxYuffie story

We only own the occasional random, unknown characters and storyline. The main characters, setting and whatnot belong to Square Enix.

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Yuffie grunted, smoothing out her silky, heavily layered wedding kimono. "I can't even look straight at this, it's so freaking white it's blinding me!" She grunted. It was a traditional wedding dress but that was about it; she had all but DEMANDED an eastern wedding and she had finally gotten it after much bitching.

"You asked for it, you got it." Godo said with a slight smirk, watching as the maids helped Yuffie into her heels and did her makeup. "So no complaining when you get your way."

"Oh, shut up." The woman breathed madly, picking up the fan given to her. "How many people are in the temple?"

"The entire city."

"... Are you SHITTING me?!"

"No." Godo chuckled, shaking his head. "All must be there as witnesses to your union." Yuffie let out a dry sob, squirming in her high heels. "Fret not, my dear. Most of them will not be able to even see you. You know how large the temple is."

"Even so! They're too many!" Yuffie sighed, grabbing her bouquet too. "What about my friends?"

"Right up front, just like you requested."

"Good. And Cloud?"

Godo raised an eyebrow. "At the altar."

Yuffie rolled her eyes. "He better. I meant, how is he?" She hadn't really talked to him after the shower gel incident.

Godo shrugged. "Nervous. Excited. It is hard to tell with him."

Yuffie hummed. "I guess..." She sighed, lifting her head when she heard a gong. "... Is it time already?" She winced, seeing Godo nod. "...Oh."

Chuckling gently, Godo walked over to his daughter, looking her over with soft look in his eyes. "Do not worry, my dear. It is only a few moments of words and then the kiss. After that, feel free to disappear. The entire city will be too busy celebrating to notice your absence."

The woman nodded, sighing. Reaching, she held onto her father's robe before leaning forward, resting her forehead on his shoulder. "... I'm not ready for this..."

"I know." Godo sighed, wrapping his arms around the smaller form, pulling her close before placing a soft kiss on top of her head. "Most are not. But it will be alright. Strife is a good, kind man. He will make you happy."

Yuffie looked up, sighing. "... I'm afraid I'm dooming him to a life of misery, you know?" She murmured, shrugging. "I know what to expect... I've been prepared for it for all my life. He does not."

"He will learn. It is not running a country that is hard, that part is easy if your heart is into it. But it is the LEARNING that will be a struggle." Smiling, he rubbed Yuffie's back. "I have every ounce of confidence in him that he can do it, though."

Yuffie nodded. "I do too, somehow." She sighed. Throwing her arms into the air, she let out a yell. "ACK! Too depressed, goddamn it!!" Patting her face, she pulled back and looped an arm around her father's, tugging harshly. "Get your sorry ass moving, old goat, before I freaking walk to the temple all by myself!"

Laughing softly, Godo smiled and kissed Yuffie's cheek before nodding, making his way to the temple. "Yes, Princess." Stepping out of the dressing room, he made his way down the hall of the large, orient temple, passing the silver and marble statues of their gods. Their powerful faces seeming to gaze upon father and daughter as if weighing their worthiness to be there. "...I always hated this temple."

"That makes us two." Yuffie stuck her tongue out, making a very disgusted face.

Chuckling softly, Godo shook his head. "At least you do not need to come in here often."

"If I did, I would still avoid like the plague."

Godo chuckled again. "You will only have to enter it twice more. Once for your coronation to become queen."

"And the other?"

Godo did not answer, giving his daughter a smile when they reached the entrance to the temple, music starting. "Are you ready?" Yuffie nodded slowly, frowning softly. Why didn't her father say it? Walking into the hall, the two paused when everyone stood at attention, all faces turning to look at them. Giving Yuffie's hand a pat, he began leading her down the aisle, keeping his eyes ahead on the fidgeting blond at the altar.

Yuffie squirmed as well, lifting her eyes from where she had them glued to the ground. Quickly scanning the front row, she could see all of her friends, even Tifa and Vincent. Looking at the altar, she blinked. "... How much did you pay him to dress like that...?" She whispered quietly to her father, seeing Cloud fidget in a black, expensive hakama resembling the ones worn by the nobles in the Edo era, his longer spikes making a small bum on the back of his head.

"I told him it was either that or the council would be there on your wedding night to make sure you consummated the marriage." Godo whispered back with a grin. It was a lie, of course, but it had worked and the blond was presentable.

"You are the worst." Yuffie snickered. "... But he does look kinda cute."

"You're welcome." The older man chuckled, walking up to Cloud, giving him a tight nod. "Take care of her."

Cloud nodded back, taking Yuffie's hand gently. "Don't you worry about that." He reassured, looking at Yuffie.

Nodding once more, Godo took his place at the altar, looking out at the sea of people staring on with expectant looks, most trained on Cloud. 'Yes… my daughter picked very well.' Cloud Strife was a much loved and respected man. He would make a very good king.

Turning to the priest, Cloud squeezed Yuffie's hand. "Ready?" He whispered, giving her a side glance. Eyeing her, he had to smile lightly. "You look beautiful." The blond whispered honestly.

"And you look sexy." Yuffie whispered back, cheeks a bit red.

Cloud smiled, looking down at himself. Biting his lip, he sighed. "... I'm sorry." He cringed, not looking at Yuffie. "For what... happened at the beginning of the week."

"No worries." The girl whispered back, ignoring the priest's rambling about true love and holy union under the gods. "It was the gel I was using. It's used by brides on their wedding night to seduce their husbands."

Cloud blinked, looking at the woman. "... That's some powerful shi..." The blond coughed, looking up sheepishly when the priest gave him a glare at what he was about to say.

Stiffening a giggle, Yuffie grinned, giving Cloud's hand a squeeze. "I know. If we sold it we would make a bundle." The blond hummed, squeezing back. Maybe he should remain quiet... If he wanted to keep his balls. The priest looked ready to rip them off. Snorting softly when the holy man resumed his speech, she gave her soon to be husband a wink. "I have to use it later as well. The maids will rub it all over my body in lotion form."

"... I'm so screwed..."

"I think you have that backwards." Cloud rolled his eyes, giving Yuffie's hand a light tug. Giggling softly, Yuffie looked back up when the priest began to speak to them.

"Do you, Cloud Strife, take Yuffie Kisaragi as your wife, your queen? Will you protect and rule over her in a fine and just manner? Do you promise to give her all she needs and care for her and your future children?"

"Yes, I do." Cloud nodded, without one hesitation.

"Very good." Turning to Yuffie, he gave her a stern look. "Do you Yuffie Kisaragi, take Cloud Strife to be you king and husband? Will you obey and listen to him as you are deemed in a submissive and quiet manner? Do you promise to bear him many sons and give him all he shall need and desire to the best of your ability?"

"I do."

Cloud squeezed Yuffie's hand, tugging her a bit closer and giving the priest a look that clearly said 'get off my wife's face or I'll totally rip your liver out and eat it while you're still alive'. Clearing his throat, the priest shifted a bit before looking out into the crowd. "Then by the power invested in me by the gods and the people, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."

The blond grumbled when Yuffie tugged on his hand to make him stop glaring before he turned, smiling lightly at the woman before gently holding her chin between his index finger and thumb, lowering his head to give her a light, gentle kiss. Kissing back, Yuffie sighed softly, startling when Cid let out a loud wolf whistle. Breaking the kiss off, she turned to glare at the blond. "Shut up, Old Man!!"

Cid just grinned. "Kiss him like you mean it!!"

"You're lucky you're even seeing us kiss at ALL, old pervert!!"

"Don't you gimme that, Brat!' The blond yelled out, wide grin on his face. "I can see you blushing from here!!"

"I HATE YO---" Yuffie yelled out, being cut off when Cloud cupped her face, giving her a real kiss. It shut both of them up.

"THAT'S more like it!" Cid cheered, sitting back down with a wide smile.

Moaning softly, Yuffie gripped Cloud's upper arms tightly, legs shaking as she kissed back. Pulling back after a moment, Cloud had to chuckle softly against the woman's lips. "Don't fall on me now." He murmured.

"No promises." Yuffie whispered back. "These damn heels are hard to stand on."

Cloud snickered. "I'll keep you up and close to me, alright?"

"You better." Yuffie chuckled. "Or I'm going to face plant in front of the entire city and that is NOT good for my image." The blond shook his head with amusement, wrapping his arm around Yuffie's waist and tugging her close to his side as he turned them to the crowd. Grinning as everyone stood and cheered, the princess chuckled. 'Well... I'm married.' Now if only she could make it through the party and everyone wanting to dance and congratulate them, she would be good.

"Think we're going to survive this jungle?" Cloud asked on her ear, mirroring the ninja's concerns.

Taking one look around the hall where people were laughing and beginning to dance even before they got to the celebration hall, she shook her head. "No...Want to ditch them?"

"Already?" Cloud blinked. He hummed, wincing a bit. "... Let's talk to the guys for a bit. Then we can go."

Chuckling, Yuffie nodded and took Cloud's hand, leading him over to the others. "Hey guys." She said with a smile, turning and stomping on Cid's foot. "And why can't you ever keep your big mouth shut!?"

Cid yelped. "You--!"

Cloud stood in front of the ninja, placing a hand on Cid's chest to halt his advance. "Calm your horses."

"But that little brat just stomped on me!" Cid growled, glaring when Yuffie poked her head out from behind her new husband, sticking her tongue out.

"Give her a break? Can't you do that just today?"

Huffing, the blond drew a cigarette from the pack tucked under his goggles, sticking it into his mouth. "Fine. One day! But that's all ye get!"

"Thank you." Cloud sighed, tugging Yuffie from behind him.

Peeking out, Yuffie grinned before bouncing over as much as her dress would allow, pulling Barrett and Vincent into a hug. "Thanks for coming, guys!"

"There's no way we'd miss this!" Barret grinned, lifting the girl off her feet before putting her back down.

Vincent nodded, reaching to brush a finger against Yuffie's cheek. "We hope you two are happy." He said, looking at Cloud. "You never struck us as a couple."

Smiling, the blond just shrugged. "Things change." He said simply, offering no other explanation. There was nothing more to say than that, anyways.

Giggling, Yuffie hugged Vincent around the waist. "Thanks, Vinnie. I know you hate large groups of people so this really means a lot that you came here." Vincent hummed, hiding his face behind his high collar. Chuckling, knowing the stoic man was not going to say any more, Yuffie released him before kneeling down, pulling Nanaki close, kissing his furry head. "And you... I'm surprised they even let you in..."

Nanaki huffed but nuzzled back. "Thank you?"

"No offense." The girl giggled. "The council just hates anything with fur...which is why I shall be getting as many cats as I can soon."

"Crazy cat lady." Cloud coughed, picking up Marlene.

"Bite me." Yuffie coughed back, moving to hug Reeve.

"Later." Cloud coughed again.

"Perv." Yuffie coughed back, grinning when Cait Sith jumped on her shoulders to give her a hug.

"Will ya both kids stop before the sexual tension fucking snaps?" Cid snorted, taking a drag of his cigarette.

"Oh like your one to talk." Yuffie snorted. "When was the last time you got some? A hundred years ago?"

"Forgot I am married already, you kiddo?" Cid snorted again. "I get some whenever I want and Shera lets me." He stated, pulling the woman to his side.

Huffing, the woman in question blushed furiously. "Not tonight, you're not!" Not after embarrassing her like that.

"The lady commands." Cid grins, not at all bothered.

Laughing softly, Yuffie reached down and picked Denzel up, hugging the boy before looking at Tifa. "Thank you for coming." She knew it must have been hard for the woman, knowing her feelings for Cloud.

Tifa shook her head dismissively. "Nothing to thank there."

"I think there is." Yuffie smiled, leaning over and kissing Tifa's cheek gently before nuzzling Denzel, fixing the boy's bowtie.

The bartender just smiled, looking down. "Am I handsome?" Denzel grinned, tapping his tux.

"You certainly are." Yuffie cooed, dancing slowly with the boy. "I've never seen a more handsome boy."

Denzel smiled embarrassedly. "Thank you..."

Grinning, Yuffie kissed his cheek. "Welcome, sweetie." If she ever had kids she hoped they were like Denzel. The boy was a sweetie.

Cloud smiled lightly, watching Yuffie with the kid. Even though she was usually rash and loud, she could actually be pretty sweet when she wanted. He admired that. Pouting, Marlene reached up and tugged on Cloud's shirt. "You didn't say I was pretty!"

Cloud blinked, looking at the girl. Letting out a chuckle, he kissed her brow. "I'm sorry, I got distracted." Placing Marlene on the floor, he took her hands and hummed, analyzing her before helping her spin. "You look gorgeous." He chuckled.

"Good." Marlene giggled, spinning around with the blond. Grinning up at him, she hummed softly, looking over at Yuffie. "She's pretty." she said lightly, eyeing the ninja's white dress. "Don't you think she looks pretty, Cloud?"

"I do." Cloud nodded, smiling at Yuffie. "She looks beautiful."

Smiling back, Yuffie felt her cheeks grow a bit red before she turned away. Giggling again, Marlene looked between the adults. "Are you going to be king now?" she asked, tilting her head curiously. "Does that mean you're the boss of everything?"

"Not now... In three months." Cloud sighed. "But yes... Both me and Yuffie will be the bosses of all this. Of all Wutai." It was even hard to understand it as he said it. It was so bizarre.

"Woooooow…" That was pretty impressive. "Can I visit? Huh? Huh? Please!!" No one at school was going to believe her when she told then that her uncle was the KING of Wutai!

Cloud chuckled. "Yes, you can."

Squealing, the children began to bounce happily. "I think someone's day was made." Yuffie chuckled, setting Denzel down when he began to wiggle.

"I guess." Cloud smiled, taking a step towards Yuffie and looping an arm around her waist loosely.

Smiling, Yuffie leaned against her husband, twitching when she saw some random people making their way to them. "Oh damn... can we run now?" she was NOT in the mood to deal with suck ups and complete strangers wanting to hug and dance when them.

"You need to interact with people if you ever want to be loved and respected by them." Cloud reminded with a whisper. Thinking a bit, he added. "Though, I aint overjoyed either."

"I don't wanna." The girl whined, shifting. "My feet already hurt and they will want to dance and hug. Do I have to?"

"... You've been here for hardly thirty minutes, Yuffie."

Sighing, Yuffie slumped before sucking in a deep breath. "You owe me, Strife." She grunted before putting on a smile, walking forward to greet the guests. Cloud chuckled, waving at the others before following. Gritting her teeth, Yuffie accepted the multiple hugs and congratulations without complaint. She even gossiped with a few of the village women for a bit. But what really got to her was when she was pulled into dance after dance, resisting the urge to kick off her heels and run for it. She despised dancing. Ever since she was forced into classes as a child, she despised the art. But she gritted her teeth and bared it. 'Just a little while longer…' she thought, spinning through the celebration hall with one of the rejected suitors her father had picked for her.

Breaking away, Yuffie nearly sobbed in relief when the dinner bell was sound, running over and grabbing her husband's arm, pulling him out of the throng of women he was surrounded by. "Come on! Time to eat!"

Cloud nodded quickly, a bit pale. Those women were like LEECHES. "You heard the princess." He apologized, quickly walking away with Yuffie.

"See? THIS is why I wanted to run." The princess whispered to Cloud as they took their seats at the head of the table, the first meal being set in front of them, a nice chicken and salad.

"I never thought it was so bad." Cloud murmured. "I feel like every female on this country crowded me and I can swear some of the elderly ones felt me up." He whispered, flushing.

"Yeah... that would be Mrs. Jones. She feels everyone up." Yuffie said with a chuckle, taking a bite of her food. "And as a king, you are allowed to have consorts. Up to ten if you wish, so of course they will be crowding you."

Cloud frowned. "Hell no." He said right away, nearly cutting Yuffie's speech. "I don't get off with cheating. That's all that is." He shook his head.

Smiling softly, Yuffie leaned up, kissing his cheek softly. "I never thought you did. And as soon as they realize that as well, they will leave you alone."

"Good." Cloud nodded, smiling softly before leaning to give his princess a small kiss. Kissing back, Yuffie smiled softly. She was beginning to enjoy these kisses. "Eat." Cloud nodded towards her plate. "So we can leave sooner." He whispered, sighing.

"Good point." Yuffie mumbled before beginning to stuff her face. Cloud chuckled, doing the same. Sitting back once the salad was gone, she nodded to the servants who took the plates, pausing when she saw someone in the far corner. Frowning, she tipped her head to the side.

Long black hair, a few pieces tied back in braids. She was in a wheelchair, a few bandages able to be seen on her arms and neck. She was dressed like a commoner but there was just something... 'Green eyes…' they were SO familiar... Her eyes…

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Catching Yuffie's eye, the woman turned away from where she was staring at Cloud. 'So... he's married…' Sighing, she scratched her head, grimacing at the itch. She hated wigs. It was surprising she could even get her hair under all of it.

She was resting up from her injuries when the woman taking care of her, Mana, decided to dress her up and bring her out to see the royal wedding: she knew who she was and it wouldn't be safe to take her outside without a cover.

What she just never expected was for the ninja to be marrying Cloud.

A sad look crossed her face as she gazed fondly at the blond. "Cloud... Be happy, yo." Turning away, she wheeled herself out. "I need a drink…"

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Bekas: ta-da~ the wedding! and damn, guys :\ I know last chapter was short but ONE review? I know people have busy lives - we do too - but damn... It was sort of a let-down for us and made us feel like our work was not appreciated. Maybe we're overreacting that's how we felt - and still sort of feel.