Chapter 47 The Wedding Part 2
Author note: Songs I used to write chapters 46-47. This unique two-part was a rather fun write.
Wedding playlist or Lightning and Fang's First Dance song:
Kiss Me - She's All That Sixpence None The Richer
The Bones – Maren Morris and Hosier
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Finally /Beautiful Stranger – Halsey
Donna Lewis- I Love You Always Forever
Vanille and Hope left, followed by Rinoa and Squall. Serah left with Snow, who carried Trey's car seat as the infant slept. Lightning and Fang were the next to depart into the lobby before they'd go in to greet guests. However, the lovestruck couple both sniffled as their party hugged them tightly.
"Welcome to the family, Light!" Vanille was first to hug Lightning, as the pinkette looked at the redhead, as the tears continued to slide down her cheeks. "Thank you, Vanille."
Serah went to Fang, "And you…" she noticed the brunette wince slightly before Serah pulled her into a tight hug.
"Fang, I'm not mad at you; you're actually really awesome. Welcome to the Farron Family Fang," Serah smiled as Fang hugged her gently.
"Thank you, Serah," Fang said as she kissed Lightning once more.
The two eventually went in and greeted guests. Rowan. Zelda, her old squadron, Amodar, and the other commanders, including Raines and Rosch even, Lightning was surprised by the number of people who had shown up. Greeting each guest had been excellent, and to see that all these people had come for her and Fang, made this moment worth it.
Even meeting the other Yuns and Dias, Lightning had been accepted by the clans. Rowan introduced Lightning to members like Artemis, a handsome male Yun, who was surprised he had relatives still alive. It was thanks to Rowan and Zelda as Fang had asked them to invite them to the wedding. After all, she did want to meet people she forgot.
Rowan smiled, introducing Lightning and Fang to the Yuns and Dias in attendance. Both were surprised by the pairs. To see men and women just like Fang and Vanille only made this moment way more impressive. Even if Lightning missed her parents, but she knew they were looking down at her. They were in her heart, and she could feel them through Odin.
A few others included Arwen, Wren, Storm, Sirius, and Alder, Yun men. While the Dia women included Celeste, Willow, Lilly, Luna, Lynx, and Marigold. "Just to think one of our own kind got married. Her bride is beautiful."
After the two thanked everyone for the wedding, guests would go to the reception party, and Lightning and Fang would get photos taken with their bridal party.
After a lovely photoshoot, Lightning and Fang found themselves get more comfortable and frankly glad to be done with their photoshoot.
Fang was just glad that Lightning was happy. Today was exceptional, and Fang wouldn't trade her new bride for the world, especially with her beautiful smile. The two had defiantly grown closer together during the year it took them to plan their wedding.
Their ride to their reception party included a Chocobo drawn carriage, which was courtesy of Sazh and his family. They'd meet their bridal party at their reception. However, the two just wanted a moment alone.
Getting their carriage driver to stop at the beach, Lightning and Fang got out of the carriage and took a slow walk to a bench. They received several congratulations from beachgoers as they sat together. Feeling the Seabreeze, Lightning, and Fang sat for a while just admiring the beach.
"Mrs. Yun-Farron looking beautiful as ever," Fang smiled.
"And Mrs. Yun-Farron, you are quite dapper in your suit. I'm content."
"Well, we have a nice party with our family and friends that we're going to go to and have some fun at."
"I'm surprised the Yuns and Dias were extremely nice. I thought they would've been more reserved."
"Yeah, I thought that too. Arwen and Celeste were quite the pair. I'm thankful Zelda, and Rowan gathered them for the wedding. It was a nice surprise, though."
"Well, I'm thankful my father saved them with Zelda's help. Lynx reminds me of Vanille oddly enough," Lightning chuckled, "Vanille when she met the Yuns and Dias, I was surprised she didn't cry."
"Well 'Nille's growing up quite a bit. Think she decided to do that because I was getting married to you that she wanted to be stronger. Plus, I'm guessing she's going to start dating Hope soon. Those two are extremely close, and they had fallen asleep watching a movie last night."
"Well, it'll be good for her. Vanille deserves every chance to be happy."
"Yeah, you're right, Sunshine," Fang smiled slightly.
Lightning snuggled against her shoulder, "Well, I'm just glad we can soak up a few rays of sunlight before we go inside for our party."
"And keep getting looks from beachgoers," Fang chuckled, noticing two surfers who waved, "CONGRATULATIONS, DUDE!" they yelled.
After sitting for a while longer, both Lightning and Fang returned to their carriage to go to their party.
Serah was outside looking for the two and finally noticed the Chocobo drawn carriage as Lightning and Fang were out and walking towards the door.
"Where'd you two go?"
"Needed to go out and get some air. Sorry for making you worry, Serah."
"It's fine, just the guests were wondering when you two would show up."
"Well, we're here now," Lightning said, holding Fang's hand a bit tighter in her own, "We went to the beach for some fresh air."
"We're ready to start. When you are. Vanille was worried, and then I started to worry too, and we just thought you two needed some privacy."
"Well, we didn't do anything, Serah. Claire and I are adults, and we can make that decision when we're ready to," Fang chuckled, "Because when two women love each other very much they—."
"Please don't finish that sentence! Claire, control your wife!" Serah groaned, earning a chuckle from her older sister.
"You think I can control Fang just like that? It's not that easy. Might have to hold her leash a little tighter."
Fang carefully picked Lightning up, slinging her over her shoulder, "Shush you! You may be my bride, but I can still manhandle you."
Lightning started laughing as her wife carried her on her shoulder, and she was surprised by Fang's strength. "Ready to go in Fang? Put me down if you are."
When Fang set Lightning down, she gave her a quick kiss. "I wish we could just have some time together alone still, but eh, I'm ready, Sunshine."
"Later, love. We have all the time in the world later."
Quistis went out once signaled. "Alright, they're here now. I'll have them go in." she radioed back.
As Lightning and Fang noticed their bridal party were mingling with the crowd, the music started to play as both walked in; as several people cheered, the DJ smiled, "And joining us now, Mrs., and Mrs. Yun-Farron!"
Lightning and Fang were both overjoyed as people cheered for them. However, thanks to the DJ, they let their cares go, doing a bit of a dance as they went to finally take their place at their table, and joining Serah, Hope, Vanille, Snow, Squall, and Rinoa. Vanille grinned ear to ear, "So, I got the most epic sister-in-law now!"
Snow looked at Trey, who was sleeping in his car seat; all the attention went towards Serah, who had taken her place at the DJ booth.
"Well, I wanna start this wedding off with a bit of a speech. Claire, Fang, you two, all I gotta say is I'm extremely happy for both of you. You two have been through so much, and then you two have a beautiful wedding ceremony. I'm quite surprised you are both extremely poetic in your words. Claire, you're going to be a great wife to Fang, and I'm just happy you found your match. You proved time and time again that you and Fang can overcome obstacles placed in your way, and you find a different way of breaking that barrier. Keep up the great work." Serah smiled.
"And Fang, you're going to be a great wife to my sister. You two are always together, and honestly, I'm surprised you two became so close over the year you two dated. Seeing you and Claire sparring, working together to overcome challenges, and don't forget I am still questioning how you solved that escape room drunk off your asses."
Fang pointed back towards Serah, "That's Lady Luck at her finest!"
"But all I gotta say is I'm happy for both of you; Claire, Fang, happy to have you both in my family, and I am looking forward to whatever the future holds for both of you. Congratulations to the Mrs. Yun-Farron family. May your household be full of love, understanding, forgiveness, and just be full of adventure! You two are going to accomplish great things, and I love you both."
Lightning and Fang both smiled happily, "Thank you, Serah!"
It was weird, but Lightning could actually relax at her party. Something about the atmosphere and having many friends and family company only made the former soldier feel at ease. Maybe it was Fang as she would kiss her, or perhaps it was seeing magic-users and non-magic users actually together. There were people worldwide just to see Lightning and Fang, including Oerbans, who had survived.
The Yuns and Dias were a rowdy bunch, but they cheered loudly none the less. Arwen would approach Lightning for a dance, "Fang if we rebuild Oerba, we'd like Lightning to join us in the Hunter's Trial."
"Really?"
"Yes, everyone goes through the tradition. You're Fang's wife, but we wanna know how strong you are. If you do the Trial of the Hunter successfully, you'll be considered part of the clan, but knowing you probably won't have trouble at all. Caspian Farron completed it."
"Dad completed the Hunter Trial?'
"Mhm. You'll be next to complete it. And then we'll see what kind of tribeswoman you become!"
Lightning actually felt shy at that moment.
Fang laughed. "Not like Sunshine will back down from a fight or a hunt. Plus, after I showed her how to hunt, she's gotten so much better."
"But dear, remember what happened? The last time we went hunting, that stupid behemoth went charging after us, and the fact we nearly escaped into that narrow cave, I'm surprised it ran off and stopped perusing us."
"Well, that's why we don't anger King Behemoths, because when you make them angry, they charge Sunshine."
"Well, it was trying to attack that Chocobo, all I merely did was save its life."
Once the Oerbans departed, Serah announced that food was coming out. Fang and Lightning were served first, and their bridal party, and frankly, both were just grateful for food.
Lightning and Fang would share their first bites together as a married couple, which resulted in the two eventually sneaking a piece of food from both of their plates, one taste of long gui and a bite of tofu, which only caused them to glare at each other before they burst out laughing.
To be honest, Fang noticed Farris as she snapped a picture of them, as Locke and Celes with Lenna all led a sea shanty for the newlyweds. Farris joined in loudly as Fang sang along loudly. As Lightning rolled her eyes, Fang wrapped an arm around her shoulder as she joined in singing loud with the four.
After dinner came Lightning and Fang's first dance. The slow song started once the two walked out to the dance floor. Fang placed a hand on Lightning's waist, as Lightning placed a hand on her shoulder. As Fang led the dance, Lightning followed her, pressing closer to her bride. The tears started to trickle down her face as she pressed closer to Fang to hide her emotions, but she felt Fang kiss the top of her head. "I love you, Claire, you look so wonderful tonight, but please don't cry," Fang muttered softly in Lightning's ear before she gave the lobe a soft nibble earning a soft groan from her new wife. "You can do that later; we better be on our best behavior,"
"Not until I remove your wedding garter, then we can start to get a little bit naughty," Lightning looked up, noticing Fang's impish smile and gently shoved her before she was twirled by the Oerban. Once the song started to slowly conclude, she tilted her as Fang kissed her deeply, as Lightning encompassed her face.
The wedding festivities were starting to slow down, and Lightning knew gifts and cards they'd open once they got home, but for now. There was the bouquet throw, the garter throw, and cake. The chocolate raspberry cake that she and Fang both agreed on. Her mouth watered as she was brought back to the sample, and at how tasty it was.
Throwing the bouquet was a weird experience; as much as Lightning loved pink roses, she knew that in tradition, it was said whoever catches it was next to marry. She was actually surprised that the person who caught the bouquet was Vanille, of all people.
Then came Fang's turn. With the Oerban underneath her dress, she felt the Fang's warm breath as Fang was quick to remove it with her teeth, only as Lightning gave her a look of slight embarrassment as her face was extremely red. However, Fang knew it was her job to make Lightning crazy; after all, it would be their wedding night and all the steaminess that ensued. However, it was also the fact that Fang was quite a passionate lover, and Lightning actually was ready for whatever happened.
Then when Fang tossed the garter, both were laughing and noticed it had landed on Hope's head, causing him to feel just as flustered as Lightning. However, Vanille held onto his arm, and before both could reach, they watched as Vanille kissed Hope on the lips. Lightning and Fang looked stunned for a minute, only because they hadn't been there when those two had started dating (plus no one told them for that matter, especially after being held for a week by Jihl).
When it came to cake, Lightning and Fang both cut a small piece together and fed each other. However, Fang was quick to dab her finger in the icing and gently place it on Lightning's nose. Lightning felt Fang lean closer and gently kiss her nose before she gave it a small lick. Lightning did the same, feeling more confident as the night went on.
The wedding concluded, and Lightning and Fang retreated to their hotel room (Serah had been nice and made sure they got a lovely suite for their wedding night.). Both had barely got in the room, as they spent most of their time making out. However, once inside their room, the newlyweds spent their first night locked in a steamy night of passion.
Fang looked at Lightning, who had tucked into her body with a content face. Feeling Lightning against her, skin to skin, in a mess of tangled limbs, she smiled moving a tress of pink before she leaned down and kissed Lightning. A smile on her face, "Goodnight, Mrs. Yun-Farron. Sunshine, I love you. You're so beautiful Claire." Fang had started telling Lightning sweet nothings that she could hold onto as her fingernails trailed up along the Oerban's neck past a bite mark that caused Lightning to grin. However, something about their first time together had been magical, as cuddled into Fang. Blue eyes looking extremely tired, and with a bead of sweat rolling down her neck and forehead, Lightning pressed her forehead to the Oerban's shoulder where she was most comfortable.
"I love you too, my Moongleam. You're the stars in the sky, and the moon to my sun. And I love you so much, so please don't forget that Fang" Lightning smiled, as she let her eyes start to shut in a few days they'd be traveling on their honeymoon, and Serah and the others would surprise Lightning and Fang with new furniture for their house they had gotten together.
For the first time, Lightning and Fang were content without danger and without fear. The two were ready for whatever life would throw at them in their future. For now though, the newlyweds needed their sleep cuddled in each other's arms.
THE END
Author Note: After this chapter includes the epilogue. Thank you, everyone, for viewing and reading Reclaiming Light. It wasn't an easy journey, but this story frankly went through many changes over the months I worked on it. Thank you to the readers/reviewers/and even the fantastic Final Fantasy authors who inspired me to get into writing: you guys rock, and thanks for being a part of the journey Kupo.