Final Fantasy 7 One Shots:

One Shots Twelve:

Cloud Jr.

It was almost nine months ago when I first heard the news. Tifa had that smile of hers when some sort of good thing happened, but today the smile was wider than usual. The second I walked in the door from my daily job as a delivery guy she looked up at me with that smile, and I knew. We had been trying for a month or two, since I proposed. We were going to get married in the spring.

But I forgot everything as she ran to me and hugged me as tightly as she could, it was a rib crusher. But I couldn't stop grinning.

"I'm pregnant." Was all that she said, ever since that day I haven't stopped grinning, I was going to be a dad.

And we were going to get married.

Life was going good.

Another good thing was that we adopted Denzel as our son, we're a family, with another one the way. Denzel has been happy, just like I am since he gets a little sibling and I get another child. Life has been a dream since the ending of the last battle against Sephiroth. For once in my life everything is going great.

And the wedding is soon.

Now, almost nine months later from that moment we're finally getting married, everyone has come. The guest list isn't as long as it could be, but all of our friends are coming. They're happy for us.

Barret, Marlene, Denzel, Cid, Shera (Cid and Shera are expecting one soon, they're getting married in five months), Elena, Tseng (Those two are engaged. Tifa and Elena have become good friends since the Meteor Crisis), Rufus, Reno, Yuffie (Those two are going steady), Rude, Reeve, Elmyra (This surprised me, it seemed they found each other a few weeks ago and Reeve told me he's planning to pop the question soon. They've been going out shortly after he hid her and Marlene and Kalm…), and of course Vincent (Cid's coming soon; he's been searching for a month or two with Shera for him.).

Everything seems to be perfect, and the truth is that it's perfect. We're getting married in the Aeris's Church… I wasn't sure about asking her, since I thought it would be special. But Tifa was the one that suggested it first. I was a bit surprised at that. Still, like I said, everything is perfect. I'm so happy. I thought I could never feel like this again, but I can. All because of Tifa, she's the one person in my life that's been there for me through everything. I've hurt her, I know that. But now, we're mending one another with our bond of love. Life has never been better. Everything is perfect.

Right now I'm changing into my tuxedo, I'm not that happy about it but Tifa wants a proper wedding. Ha, I haven't seen her in her wedding dress, but I know she'll look as beautiful as she can, and I hate to admit it but she looks hott pregnant, she'd kill me if I told her that. Tifa plans to name him Cloud Jr. I can't think of a name so why not, all we have to decide is a middle name for the tyke but that's all. We've decided the first name we agree on after he's born will be it, and that's fine with me. Whatever makes Tifa happy makes me happy.

We've had a lot of ups and downs since she's been pregnant, but in the end we're there for one another, everything has been a bit of a roller-coaster but… but… Oh I can't describe the pure bliss I feel. Everything in my life is going right. And in just a few hours it'll be Mr. and Mrs. Strife. Now that's something I've been waiting to hear since I proposed.

Like I said, everything is perfect.

The wedding will be great, we've already planned it out. Barret is giving Tifa away, ha it's kind of funny but we started everything together so that's what we planned, he got so flustered when we told him. Ha…Nanaki is my best man, he even found that a little funny, but he accepted it with a smile. Yuffie is Tifa's lady of honor Yuffie still has that big smile on her face, she was very happy to find that out. Cid is my groomsman and Shera the bridesmaid. They were both very happy about that.

Oh, I forgot to mention that Vincent is the one marrying us, since we couldn't find a preacher we asked him, we even have vows to say to one another. I'm not sure that Vincent is that happy about it, he's a bit shy in my opinion but Tifa asked him very nicely, he really can't say no to any of us, unless it's Yuffie. We were rather relieved when we found out she didn't have the hotts for him. I'm actually proud of Vincent, he's changed from when we first met him those years ago, he's… That cross he bears has gotten just a bit smaller, and his heart a bit lighter.

I'm kind of glad that Yuffie wasn't aloud to bake the cake for the wedding, Rufus actually had a very nice one ordered for us, it was very nice of him, knowing our past distances, but he's a changed man. Barret and Rufus have come together rebuilding a company on oil and coal instead of Mako. They don't get along, but they get the job done.

Reeve is also planning to combine the W.R.O with them to make a company that can help everyone. The army has been restoring order and giving food, shelter, and rebuilding lives as Neo Trident (Barret and Rufus's) has been supplying them with running water, electricity, and some other supplies. It's going well, and all three of them are making sure that all it is for the people. I'm surprised at how well life has been going, but it's going well… It's surprising how fast we've bounced back since three years ago life is turning back to normal.

So that was really what had happened so far, there was an event not long ago, just a little over ten months ago we've named Dirge of Cerberus. But that's another story entirely, that's all I can tell you about that little adventure.

An hour later I was standing at the alter… Well really it was in the flowers and Vincent was standing in front of me. Cid beside me and across from him was Shera. Nanaki was also by me, behind me really, or beside depending on how I faced. Yuffie was standing right by where Tifa would be in a minute…

The piano started to play it was actually that little song she loved so much. I smiled softly looking expectantly behind me to where she was.

And then she came up, looking at me with a soft smile on her face. I was a bit jealous that she was on Barret's arm for the moment and not my own. Alright, so I had been rather jealous since we got engaged. Well it's because I don't want to lose her to someone else, it might sound bad. I'm just a bit over-protective, especially since she's been pregnant…

She took my breath away walking down the aisle everything about her was perfect, from her dress to how she seemed to glow with some unearthly light. And her shy smile that I couldn't help but return in a soft manner. She was… Tifa… My Tifa, and soon we were going to be married!

There was no doubt in my mind that I was ready for this. Life seemed to go in slow motion as she proceeded to walk towards me; well it was more that she was walking towards her empty spot across from where I was standing. Our eyes didn't break that gaze we held, a matching look of love. I was so happy. This was a moment I had been waiting for since they day I proposed. She had taken her place beside me, as Barret stood in his position, looking proud, and he was a little teary eyed, just like everyone else. Especially me.

Now, I knew it was Vincent's turn to speak. He had open whatever that marriage book was and he glance over it, before doing something I would've never expected that man to do; he threw it over his shoulder. It seemed that he was going to make this up as he went along, now I prayed for a miracle.

"We are gathered here today, witnessing the wedding of two wondrous people, Cloud Strife and Tifa Lockheart." The man gave pause as most of the woman broke down into tears, and some of the men there started to cry even, but soon Vincent continued. It was… touching to me.

"Today is a joyous day; these two are making a promise, a promise of love and devotion to one another. Saying that they will stay with the person they love the most for all eternity. This is a union formed by love, and forever may it be that way." Once more he made pause for the crying, I was trying to hold it back, and I saw Tifa smiling face, as she let a few tears spill.

"If anyone objects to these two making this union, to say that these two are not meant for one another, please, stand to declare the reason that there is to stop these wonderful people, say why they should not be together in eternal happiness. Stand now or forever hold your peace." It was noted that if they stood Vincent was ready to strike; he sounded threatening at the last part.

Of course no one had any objections, also in the fear of the Ex-Turk, strongest man in the world, and the martial artist. I was happy that no one said a word during this, as tears streamed down my cheeks now.

Even I was amazed at Vincent's ability to not cry or show any emotion at this, everyone except for him were in tears, and I could hear some sobs. But again with that ability of his he continued. "… Now, Cloud and Tifa may exchange their vows to one another."

Everyone's eyes were on me as I gulped, I tried to make Tifa go first but even Vincent hissed softly that it was men that went first, unless I wanted to wear the dress. Taking in a few breaths of air, and calming my nerves I finally said them, from the heart.

"…Tifa… I love you so much… sometimes… it hurts. Even now you look so beautiful I can't stand it, Teef. I do so many things that hurt you all the time… and still you care so much for me. You may not think I'm ready for this, maybe I'm not, but that doesn't matter now. I still want it; I want to spend the rest of my life doing whatever makes you happy. That way, we can be together, and you can help me be a better person…" I choked once or twice, but I said all that I needed to say.

Tifa, before she spoke she took my hand and squeezed it gently, starting to speak. "I love you more than anything Cloud… I've waited for ages with a hope that one day we'd be together forever, and that day is today. I want to be by your side forever, to be with you. Cloud, as long as you're with me I'll always be happy, even if I shed tears or I punch you in the mouth. I'll always be happy as long as we're together. I love you Cloud, and I know that you'll never forget that. No matter what I'll stand by you through thick and thin. Through the up and downs in our life together. I know that we'll be together forever… Thank you for all you've done for me. And all that you'll ever do."

My tears were coming at a full pace now as she finished, I gently kicked Vincent (yea, gently) in the shins for him to hurry it the hell up, I wanted to hold her and kiss her…

He didn't change emotions as he sighed. "Cloud, take this ring— and place it on Tifa's finger as a symbol of your eternal devotion to one another."

I did as I was told, wanting this process to speed up.

"Tifa, take the other ring, placing it on Cloud's finger." He paused for it to be done. "You two have completed a bond, showing through these rings your love for one another and pray that you will never be apart ever again."

I was waiting for the famous lines until they finally came. "You may now kiss the bride." And I did, taking my beloved into my arms and kissing her with a force that couldn't be determined. I felt her arms wrap around me as we continued to hold this kiss. It was wonderful, perfect, this moment as everyone now, pretty much, had busted into tears, and as we kissed I could feel the salty wetness on my cheeks, her tears and my own mingled.

But, something happened, we all heard clapping, but it wasn't from anyone that we invited there, well, at least alive I mean. We stopped kissing to look up and near the entrance was the clapper, now more than one.

Standing there was a smiling girl in a pink dress; I knew who it was automatically, Aeris. She had just started clapping as we looked to her, smiles on our faces. And standing beside her was Zack; he was also clapping with a big grin spread across his face. They were both so happy to see us like this, and we were happy about it too.

But what shocked me the most was the starter of the three's clapping. Sephiroth himself stood beside them, a little behind in all his 'glory'. The man was the same as our memories; I looked in pure shock, as did everyone else in the Church. It seemed that Aeris wasn't even aware that he was there, the man's sword, I noted, was there. He had a… smile… On his face. A smile!

My thoughts raced for a moment as the couple smiled and slowly left the church, still clapping Sephiroth looked into my eyes and he… spoke.

"Congratulations, Cloud." And he himself turned, leaving the church, but paused, looking over his shoulder at me. "We will meet again…"

He disappeared, with the other two. I was still stunned for a moment, but Tifa broke our shocked and stunned silence.

"… Aeris and Zack… They were happy for us…"

I nodded. "Yeah."

"And so was Sephiroth."

I frowned at that but soon the thought shook from me as we kissed once again, slowly walking out of the church. I was happy, the happiest I had ever been in my life. And soon enough, our son was born.

Undoubtedly, I wavered to Tifa's wishes and we named him Cloud Jr.

The funniest thing happened, we needed a middle name for him, as everyone stood around us, and we realized who was missing.

Vincent had left without a word days before, we doubted that we would see him again.

"Cloud Vincent Strife…" I said.

And Tifa looked up at me, nodding, looking back down at our child that looked just like me. We agreed, Cloud Vincent Strife…

We named him, and in truth, Cloud Jr. had finally become a reality. Now, for once in my life… I was content. My wife, Tifa Strife, my child, Cloud Jr., and our adopted son Denzel Strife. We were a family, with friends to be there for us for all eternity.

No matter what, this was just the beginning.

On another note, months later we found out that Vincent was dead… Or at least, he was sleeping once again in his coffin deep within the ShinRa mansion, a note nailed on top telling us not to wake him… He had to atone. Even Cid obeyed his wishes for now; we knew the true reason why.

He didn't want to watch us die.

Charan-Amaya: How didja like it, eh? This was so sweet and fluffy for me I cried throughout it you know, I better get some reviews from you SAPS! I love you.

Vincent Valentine: They named... -Starts to cry-

Charan-Amaya: And it took that to make you CRY! Half-way through I was a WREAK you HEARTLESS FREAK! I'm glad I did what I did to you!

Cloud Strife: ... I like this, but please review.

Sephiroth: Why didn't I kill them?

Charan-Amaya: Because, I said so.

Tifa Lockheart: ... Okay Cloud, I want kids.

Cloud Strife: -being dragged away- REVIEW!